The April update for Agriculture, Climate, Environment, Energy & Food is the largest edition in this cycle — and the signal across new calls is unusually coherent given the breadth. Funders are increasingly asking the same question from different angles: not whether the science is right, but whether the solution can hold at real operational scale without ongoing grant dependence.

In Biodiversity and Ecosystem Governance, Europe deployed a cluster of simultaneous Horizon Europe calls this month that collectively represent one of the largest single-month conservation funding pulses in recent memory. Nature-based solutions mainstreaming (€18M), aquatic bioremediation (€23M), organic farming innovation (€12M), agricultural competitiveness (€13.5M), circular cities (€10M), citizen action for nature (€10M), species decline (€12M), and climate modeling for Africa (€13M) all share the same first-stage deadline. These aren’t thematically identical, but they reflect a consistent Commission logic: fund the translation layer between research and governance, so evidence doesn’t stay in journals and pilots don’t stay local. For practitioners, the signal is that “policy uptake” is now a deliverable, not a hope. The new DCNA Key Habitats call in the Dutch Caribbean, new WIOMSA seagrass call across the Western Indian Ocean, new CEPF knowledge product for the Comoros, and new Fundo Ecos call in Brazil’s Cerrado and Caatinga add a non-European dimension to this biodiversity cluster — all small-scale, all governance-oriented, all asking for evidence that communities can act on.

In Food and Agriculture Systems, the pattern is bifurcated. At the large end, the EC Ethiopia nutrition call (€4M) treats investment mobilization and diet behavior change as one connected intervention — proposals that separate them will struggle. The PRIMA partnership deploys four simultaneous Mediterranean agriculture calls (desalination, alternative feeds, post-harvest processing, and WEFE Nexus governance), all with the same two-stage deadline structure. The new IGNITE Challenge in Rwanda, the new EIT Food Jumpstarter across Eastern Europe, and the new Circulab circular economy program in Mindanao represent a parallel track: smaller, faster, venture-oriented calls that use acceleration logic to move agrifood innovation from prototype to market. The new WFP Eswatini food security call and new ReForEst Uganda value chain call represent the humanitarian-to-resilience end of the spectrum. Together, these calls show a food systems funding market that is simultaneously funding policy infrastructure and early-stage commercialization — with almost nothing in the middle.

In Energy and Climate Transition, the large anchors are Brazil’s FINEP energy transition round (BRL 500M, ~$87M) and Australia’s NSW EV charging infrastructure program (AUD $39M). Both are infrastructure-oriented, co-investment-structured, and performance-measured. The new Swedish Energy Agency battery value chain call and new negative emissions research call are more targeted — both explicitly require adoption pathway planning, not just technical performance. The new ERIA acceleration program in Spain, new Creative Climate Action Fund in Ireland, and new Youth4Climate call from UNDP signal the other end of the scale spectrum: small, fast, and designed to test whether energy and climate transitions can be designed from the community up, not just the grid down. The new Carbon Capture Technologies Program Round 2 in Australia sits at an interesting midpoint — technically ambitious but structured as a demonstration instrument, asking for proof of scalability before committing to deployment-scale support.

In Circular Economy and Waste, the new Circulab program in Mindanao, new PRIMARY open call for agricultural residue valorization in rural Europe, new FCC Community Action Fund in England, and new Waste Minimisation Fund in Whangārei all share a common logic: treat waste streams as input infrastructure. Across different geographies and scales, funders are backing ventures and organizations that can demonstrate a viable circular model, not just a circular ambition.

Snapshot of New Opportunities

The grants are organized into three categories:

1. Open Calls: Current grant and opportunities with a deadline. Grants are listed by closing date. 85 open opportunities - 50 new!

2. Rolling Applications: current grant and opportunities with rolling applications (but it’s still best to submit as early as possible). 21 rolling opportunities!

3. Long term planning: Grants that have closed their current rounds, but are expected to open new windows. 3 long term opportunities!

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Open Calls:

National Call for Proposal on Strengthening Sustainable Production and Management in Thailand’s Tiger Landscape Buffer Zones, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). *Closing soon!*

UNDP Thailand seeks proposals that connect biodiversity protection with practical local economic incentives by strengthening sustainable production and enterprise development in tiger landscape buffer zones and corridors. The funder’s objective is to help civil society organizations work directly with MSMEs and community enterprises to become investment-ready while improving conservation outcomes and climate resilience in high-priority landscapes. This is a results-oriented small grants call that emphasizes nature-positive enterprise pipelines, measurable ecosystem benefits, and inclusive economic development, including women’s leadership and participation. The strongest proposals will show a credible pathway from capacity-building to finance access, pairing hands-on business support (market access, branding, business planning, financial management) with clear safeguards for biodiversity and low-carbon practices. UNDP’s selection logic favors partnerships that can mobilize local networks and leverage follow-on capital, while staying feasible within a two-year delivery window and within cost rules that prioritize implementation over overhead.

• Geographies: Thailand (tiger landscape buffer zones and corridors linked to major forest complexes).

• Who can apply: Thailand-registered NGOs/CSOs; coalitions allowed; government and for-profit entities may join as partners only.

• Funding amount: Up to USD $90,000 per successful proposal.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Biodiversity Conservation; Focus areas: nature-positive MSME pipelines, investment readiness support, sustainable production and value chains, eco-tourism and forest-linked livelihoods, climate resilience and low-carbon practices, gender equality and social inclusion.

• Deadline: April 2, 2026 (11:59 PM Bangkok time).

• Learn more and apply here.

This call rewards proposals that treat enterprise support as a conservation tool, with clear targets for finance readiness and verified biodiversity outcomes.

Blue Economy and Green Sustainability, European Commission. *Closing soon!*

The European Commission seeks to accelerate Lebanon’s recovery and resilience by investing in large, consortium-led actions that link environmental outcomes with livelihoods and value chain competitiveness. This call is structured around two complementary pathways: strengthening the blue economy through more sustainable fisheries and aquaculture systems, and reinforcing green sustainability through ecosystem restoration, wildfire preparedness, and improved protected-area management. The funder’s logic emphasizes coordinated, multi-stakeholder delivery that can feed into national strategies, close regulatory gaps through evidence and technical input, and translate community engagement into lasting behavior change and local ownership. Proposals are expected to show practical implementation capacity, strong partnerships, and a clear route from improved practices and infrastructure to measurable ecological and economic benefits, with added value for integrated approaches that connect coastal and terrestrial resilience.

• Geographies: Lebanon.

• Who can apply: Non-profit NGOs established in an EU member state or Lebanon with activities in Lebanon, applying as lead with 2 to 3 co-applicants (universities and research centers may join as co-applicants).

• Funding amount: EUR 1,600,000–2,500,000 per grant (Lot 1 or Lot 2); Total pool: EUR 10,000,000.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Climate & Environment; Focus areas: sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, marine biodiversity, wildfire prevention, reforestation, protected areas governance, community engagement.

• Deadline: April 3, 2026 (16:00 Brussels time).

• Learn more and apply here.

This call rewards designs that treat ecosystems, local economies, and governance as one system, and that can convert on-the-ground implementation into durable national uptake.

IGNITE Challenge 4.0, Impact Hub Kigali. *New!* *Closing soon!*

IGNITE Challenge 4.0 is designed to scale growth-stage agrifood ventures that can close persistent gaps in Rwanda’s food system while creating better jobs, with a deliberate emphasis on opportunities for young women. Delivered by WFP and Impact Hub Kigali under the WFP–Mastercard Foundation partnership, the program combines equity-free grants with structured technical assistance, market linkages, and investor exposure to help ventures move from traction to scalable operations. Its staged pathway (bootcamp, pitch shortlisting, due diligence, then acceleration) functions as a feasibility filter and ensures that funding is paired with a clear scaling plan and execution support. The funder lens prioritizes ventures that are commercially viable, can demonstrate impact through job creation and stronger value chains, and are willing to transfer learning through peer mentorship with Farmer Service Centers.

• Geographies: Rwanda.

• Who can apply: Registered startups, SMEs, and cooperatives with at least 2 years of operations and proven revenue traction in Rwanda.

• Funding amount: Up to USD $24,000 per venture (equity-free).

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Agriculture & Food Systems; Focus areas: agrifood value chains, job creation, post-harvest, market access.

• Deadline: April 4, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

This challenge is built as a jobs-and-markets accelerator, funding ventures that can translate agrifood innovation into measurable employment outcomes and scalable value chain performance.

Design and Run your Own Circular Economy Programme, Climate KIC. *New!* *Closing soon!*

Climate KIC is using this call to strengthen the “enablers” of circular entrepreneurship, backing ESOs that can translate circular economy concepts into investable venture support and measurable social outcomes. The Circular Economy Innovation Cluster (CEIC), funded by IKEA Foundation and implemented with local partners in Nairobi and Bengaluru, is structured as a pipeline: first, masterclasses build shared methods across cohorts (circular economy fundamentals, inclusive program design, impact measurement, investor engagement, and MEL), then a targeted grant enables selected ESOs to run a time-bound entrepreneurship support program for circular ventures. The investment logic prioritizes ecosystem collaboration and uptake, favoring consortium proposals that can coordinate local networks, pilot replicable support models, and explicitly improve income opportunities for informal workers in venture value chains.

• Geographies: India (Bengaluru); Kenya (Nairobi).

• Who can apply: Entrepreneurship Support Organizations (incubators, accelerators, innovation hubs, university-linked centers, climate-focused business support networks) operating in India or Kenya, with a clear Bengaluru or Nairobi implementation focus.

• Funding amount: Up to EUR €50,000 per geography (per city) for the grant stage, following successful completion of masterclasses.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Climate & Environment; Focus areas: circular economy program design, social inclusion of informal workers, impact measurement, MEL

• Deadline: April 6, 2026 (23:59 CET).

• Learn more and apply here.

This call is designed to shift circular economy outcomes by upgrading the support infrastructure around ventures, not by funding ventures directly.

Wetland Program Development Grants, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). *Closing soon!*

Seeking to fund cooperative agreements that strengthen the capacity of public agencies and eligible regional entities to build comprehensive wetland programs, with a clear emphasis on program development rather than routine implementation. The funding is designed to help applicants improve how wetlands are protected, managed, and restored by investing in the enabling systems that make decisions more effective, such as mapping and monitoring frameworks, assessment tools, staff and stakeholder training, and evidence-building demonstrations that can be transferred to other jurisdictions. The call’s structure prioritizes projects that advance core elements of wetland programs and produce measurable outputs that support water quality, habitat, and resilience outcomes across Region 6. Proposals are also expected to plan for active transfer of results, reinforcing EPA’s objective to scale usable methods and lessons learned beyond a single agency or watershed.

• Geographies: United States: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas.

• Who can apply: Indian Tribes; state and local governments; eligible institutions of higher education; interstate agencies; intertribal consortia.

• Funding amount: USD $1,234,000-2,468,000 total pool; up to USD $500,000 per award.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Climate & Environment; Focus areas: wetland program development, wetland mapping and monitoring, wetland assessment, wetland permitting and regulation, wetland water quality standards.

• Deadline: April 6, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

This is capacity capital for wetlands governance, backing the systems and tools that let jurisdictions protect more acres and improve wetland condition over time.

Honeybush Small Grant Call for Applications (UNDP/GEF 6 Bioprospecting Value Chains Project), Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (South Africa). *Closing soon!*

Through the UNDP/GEF bioprospecting value chains portfolio, DFFE is seeking to professionalize and scale community-led delivery in the honeybush sector by funding practical interventions that raise compliance, quality, and sustainability across harvesting and processing. The call is structured around two investment areas: one prioritizes refresher training aligned to sustainable harvesting guidelines and stronger monitoring of practices, while the other targets processing performance through fit-for-purpose equipment, quality control, and compliance support. The funding logic is cohort and producer oriented, aiming to strengthen implementation capacity among local organizations while improving real-world value chain performance for harvesters and producer clusters. Proposals that clearly translate training or equipment inputs into verifiable practice change, stronger governance and procurement readiness, and credible delivery safeguards will best match the funder’s intent.

• Geographies: South Africa (Eastern Cape, Western Cape; Southern Africa).

• Who can apply: Emerging or established NPOs, emerging and established NPCs and NPOs, and CBOs located in the Eastern Cape or Western Cape with honeybush or related industry experience.

• Funding amount: Investment Area 1: ZAR >0 to ZAR 1,050,000 (established NPOs) or ZAR 25,000 to ZAR 300,000 (CBOs and emerging NPCs and NPOs); Investment Area 2: ZAR >0 to ZAR 1,800,000 (established NPOs) or ZAR 25,000 to ZAR 300,000 (CBOs and emerging NPCs and NPOs); Integrated cap: ZAR 1,900,000.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Agriculture & Food Systems; Focus areas: sustainable harvesting training, value chain development, processing equipment, quality control, PPE and safety.

• Deadline: Stage 1 EOI: April 7, 2026; Stage 2 Comprehensive Application: May 18, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

This is a value chain performance call, the strongest applications will show a clear line from capacity and equipment support to measurable practice change, compliance, and sustained local delivery.

Environmental Art Grants (2026), Anonymous Was A Woman. *Closing soon!*

This grant backs environmental art as a driver of public understanding and ethical engagement, prioritizing projects that do more than document harm by activating audiences and communities around tangible environmental questions. The funder’s selection lens emphasizes ecological and social ethics, clarity of intent, and a credible path to completion, with a strong preference for proposals that demonstrate real development progress and can deliver a free public engagement component within the grant term. In practice, the program is structured to advance works already in motion and help artists complete a full project or a defined phase, pairing rigorous review with minimum award protections that support feasibility. The themes encouraged signal a systems orientation, including regeneration, interdependence, and approaches rooted in Indigenous and ancestral practices, alongside climate, materials, and energy transitions.

• Geographies: United States.

• Who can apply: Women, transgender, and gender-nonconforming artists who are 18+ and the individual project lead, residing in the 50 states, a Tribal Nation, a U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia.

• Funding amount: Up to $20,000 per project; over $470,000 total funding in the 2026 cycle.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Climate & Environment; Focus areas: regeneration, eco-social engagement, climate change, systems restoration, recycling and repurposing, clean energy production.

• Deadline: April 7, 2026 (5:00 PM ET).

• Learn more and apply here.

This is climate and justice funding through cultural strategy, using public-facing work to shift narratives, norms, and collective action.

Open Call for Expression of Interest: GoU-UNICEF Nutrition Programme 2026 - 2030, UNICEF. *New!* *Closing soon!*

UNICEF is selecting implementing partners to accelerate Uganda’s nutrition outcomes by tackling two linked bottlenecks: persistently poor diets and practices across the life course, and low coverage and quality of wasting detection and treatment in both development and emergency contexts. The call is framed around systems change rather than isolated service delivery, emphasizing strengthened national and sub-national capacity to shape food systems with a child lens, improve affordability and equity of diets and services, and increase timely identification, referral, and treatment of child wasting. UNICEF’s results framing also signals a focus on vulnerable geographies and populations, including those affected by climate shocks and displacement, with attention to disability inclusion. Partners are expected to contribute to measurable progress on dietary diversity and reductions in wasting and stunting through coordinated annual workplans aligned to government leadership and multi-partner delivery.

• Geographies: Uganda.

• Who can apply: Non-profits.

• Funding amount: Funding amount not found.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Focus areas: infant and young child feeding, wasting prevention and treatment, micronutrients, nutrition systems and policy, nutrition in emergencies

• Deadline: April 8, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

This is a systems-first nutrition call, so UNICEF is effectively selecting for partners who can connect diet improvement and wasting treatment pathways to measurable population-level outcomes.

EIT Food Accelerator Network (FAN) Call for Startups 2026, EIT Food. *Closing soon!*

EIT Food seeks to accelerate agrifood and foodtech ventures that can meaningfully improve how food is produced, processed, and delivered across Europe—by pushing startups past “promising prototype” and into credible market adoption. The program is designed as a structured validation and commercialization pathway delivered through six specialized hubs, each anchored in a priority theme (from circular food systems and biotech ingredients to water-smart agrifood and low-carbon supply chains). Selection logic emphasizes strong problem–solution fit, technology novelty, team quality, and demonstrated traction, with a clear bias toward solutions that can validate technical performance in real-world conditions and move faster toward repeatable commercial uptake. The strongest applicants will frame their work as a measurable leap in readiness: what must be proven, where it will be proven, and how validation evidence will translate into deployment, partnerships, and revenue momentum in the European market.

• Geographies: Europe (EU Member States; Horizon Europe Associated Countries).

• Who can apply: Agrifood/foodtech startups incorporated in an EU or Horizon Europe eligible country; pre-seed to Series A; registered 2016+; 1–20 employees; revenues up to €1M; prototype/pilot plus traction indicators (e.g., LOIs, sales, letters of support).

• Funding amount: Total pool: €816,000; €3,000 travel subgrant per startup; Tech Validation subgrant: €20,000 / €30,000 / €50,000 (top 3 per Hub pitch event); max €53,000 per startup.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Agriculture and Food Systems; Focus areas: circular solutions for food systems, biotech ingredients and bioprocessing, digital & autonomous farming, future resilient agriculture, water-smart agrifood systems, smart and low-carbon supply chains.

• Deadline: April 8, 2026 (12:00 CET).

• Learn more and apply here.

This call rewards startups that treat validation like an evidence pipeline—tight hypotheses, credible facilities or partners, and a clear bridge from proof to purchase.

ROOTS 4P Matching Grant 3.0, ROOTS Project. *Closing soon!*

ROOTS seeks to accelerate inclusive agribusiness growth by co-investing in Farmer Organizations that can move beyond primary production into viable post-harvest processing, value addition, and stronger market linkages in the rice and vegetable value chains. The funder’s logic is partnership-led and outcomes-driven: the matching grant is positioned as 4P financing that rewards commercially credible business plans, integrates producers with public and private actors, and reduces bottlenecks that limit competitiveness (processing capacity, quality control, storage, and distribution). This window also signals an inclusion mandate, aiming to ensure women, youth, and persons with disabilities can access both business development support and catalytic capital, while maintaining safeguards against elite capture through enforced eligibility screens. Strong proposals will clearly connect the proposed equipment and infrastructure to measurable improvements in throughput, quality, and market access, with a feasible plan for delivery, contribution financing, and follow-on reporting.

• Geographies: Africa (West Africa); The Gambia (West Coast Region, Lower River Region, North Bank Region, Central River Region North and South, Upper River Region).

• Who can apply: Registered Gambian Farmer Organizations and Commercial FOs with eligible operations/facilities in ROOTS agricultural regions.

• Funding amount: Maximum investment: USD $50,000; ROOTS contribution: 80% (USD $40,000 maximum); Beneficiary contribution: 20% (USD $10,000 maximum).

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Agriculture & Food Systems; Focus areas: post-harvest processing, value addition, cold chain logistics, farmer organizations, women and youth agribusiness.

• Deadline: April 10, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

This is structured as market-building co-investment, so clarity on your value chain bottleneck and how the assets translate into sustained revenue and inclusion outcomes is central to fit.

Key Habitats Program Call for Proposals 2026 (Expression of Interest), Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA). *New!* *Closing soon!*

DCNA’s Key Habitats Program is designed to shift Dutch Caribbean conservation from fragmented, short-term projects toward a coordinated regional effort that can measurably halt or reverse habitat loss across six islands. The 2026 call targets practical interventions that reduce two high-leverage pressures: free-roaming grazers that suppress forest and scrubland recovery, and climate impacts that erode ecosystem resilience. The funder’s approach emphasizes on-the-ground actions tied to clear ecological outcomes, while still allowing policy and advocacy projects where governance and enforcement are limiting factors. Applications are sequenced to prioritize fit and feasibility: an Expression of Interest screens alignment and delivery credibility, followed by invitation-only full proposals for shortlisted applicants. The result is a pipeline intended to fund implementers who can deliver restoration and protection where it matters most across coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, and tropical forests.

• Geographies: Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Maarten (Dutch Caribbean).

• Who can apply: Legally registered nonprofit or for-profit NGOs based in the Dutch Caribbean.

• Funding amount: USD $56,000–168,000 (projects); approximately USD $650,000 total available (Q1 2026); policy and advocacy stand-alone caps USD $10,000 or USD $20,000; education and outreach supporting cap USD $2,250.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Biodiversity & Conservation; Focus areas: coral reef conservation, mangrove restoration, seagrass ecosystems, tropical forest restoration, grazing management, nature-based wastewater solutions, climate resilience

• Deadline: Expression of Interest: April 13, 2026; Full Proposal (invited only): July 3, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

This call rewards implementers who can connect a single pressure reduction strategy to measurable habitat recovery within a practical 24-month delivery window.

ERIA Acceleration Program 2026, ERIA Estabanell Innovation Hub. *New!* *Closing soon!*

ERIA, Estabanell’s corporate venturing vehicle, is running an equity-free acceleration program to surface and validate high-leverage solutions for Spain’s evolving electricity system. The 2026 edition is explicitly challenge-led, aiming to convert early-stage product potential into field-ready value through structured mentoring, access to Estabanell know-how, and a clear pathway to pilots and proof-of-concept collaboration. The funder’s priorities cluster around four operational bottlenecks: smarter O&M for photovoltaic plants (including remote inspection and analytics), new scalable digital services over the low-voltage network (data, interoperability, and trusted measurement/verification), affordable home batteries designed for mass-market constraints, and customer-controlled residential microflexibility that can scale even without “premium” assets. The program design rewards commitment and measurable evolution, culminating in a Demo Day where one team is recognized for strongest progress and collaboration potential.

• Geographies: Spain, Europe.

• Who can apply: Pre-seed/seed energy startups based in Spain or Europe with at least two full-time founders and a legally incorporated entity.

• Funding amount: Up to EUR €10,000 non-repayable aid; EUR €10,000 prize for one startup.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Energy; Focus areas: grid digitalization, energy storage, demand flexibility, renewable energy O&M.

• Deadline: April 13, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

ERIA is using a tightly scoped, real-world validation pathway to turn promising energy innovations into deployable solutions that fit grid constraints and customer adoption realities.

Improving the competitiveness of the agricultural sector by enhancing the efficient and sustainable use of agricultural production factors, European Commission. *Closing soon!*

The European Commission seeks Innovation Actions that strengthen EU farming competitiveness while accelerating the green transition through smarter, more sustainable use of production factors. Projects are expected to move beyond analysis by building prototypes and practices that can be tested in real operational settings, then translated into cost-effective business models that support market uptake and measurable environmental and biodiversity benefits. The funder places weight on adoption and scalability, asking applicants to surface behavioral and structural barriers, propose solutions for upscaling, and deliver training and communication that reaches farmers, advisors, SMEs, and other value-chain actors. A required multi-actor approach and the expected contribution of social sciences and humanities reflect a clear investment logic: pair technical innovation with credible pathways for uptake, regulation alignment, and durable change in farming systems.

• Geographies: Europe; European Union.

• Who can apply: Consortia of at least three independent legal entities from different countries, including at least one established in an EU Member State and at least two others established in different EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries.

• Funding amount: Total pool: EUR 13.50 million; expected EU contribution per project: around EUR 4.50 million.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Agriculture & Food Systems; Focus areas: sustainable agricultural inputs, resource efficiency, on-farm prototyping and testing, technology adoption, biodiversity-friendly practices.

• Deadline: First Stage: April 14, 2026 (17:00 Brussels time); Second Stage: September 15, 2026 (17:00 Brussels time).

• Learn more and apply here.

This topic rewards consortia that treat adoption as a design variable, aligning prototype performance, business incentives, and farmer decision-making from the outset.

Boosting organic farming for a competitive, sustainable and resilient farming sector, European Commission. *Closing soon!*

The European Commission is funding Innovation Actions to close remaining research and innovation gaps that limit the competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience of organic farming in Europe. The topic is framed as a systems effort: generate viable, cost-effective innovations for both crop and livestock organic systems, and demonstrate how they improve performance across diverse pedo-climatic conditions and biogeographical regions. Proposals are expected to prioritize uptake by building networks of sites where farmers and other stakeholders co-create, test, validate, and upscale solutions, while strengthening knowledge exchange and best-practice diffusion across the sector. The call also emphasizes evidence for policy and standardization, aiming to support the EU organic regulatory framework and the Common Agricultural Policy with methodologies and monitoring approaches that are robust and transferable.

• Geographies: Europe; European Union.

• Who can apply: Consortia of at least three independent legal entities from different countries, including at least one established in an EU Member State and at least two others established in different EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries.

• Funding amount: Total pool: EUR 12.00 million; expected EU contribution per project: around EUR 6.00 million.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Agriculture & Food Systems; Focus areas: organic farming, agronomic innovation, knowledge exchange, on-farm testing sites, value chain development, monitoring frameworks.

• Deadline: First Stage: April 14, 2026 (17:00 Brussels time); Second Stage: September 15, 2026 (17:00 Brussels time).

• Learn more and apply here.

The strongest proposals will link on-farm co-creation to policy-ready evidence, so innovations can scale through markets and public programs rather than staying local pilots.

Advancing Seagrass Science, Policy, and Practice in the Western Indian Ocean, Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association. *New!* *Closing soon!*

WIOMSA and IUCN are funding this call to close the evidence and governance gap that continues to limit seagrass protection and restoration in the Western Indian Ocean, despite seagrass meadows’ outsized importance for blue carbon, fisheries productivity, shoreline stability, and coastal livelihoods. The funder’s lens is explicitly applied and decision-oriented: proposals must generate standardized, scalable, management-relevant evidence that can inform real policy and investment pathways such as marine spatial planning, NDC integration, biodiversity commitments, and regenerative blue economy strategies. Projects are expected to embed inclusive co-design with non-academic stakeholders where it improves relevance and uptake, and to deliver open-access publications and FAIR-aligned datasets with appropriate safeguards. The structure is tightly time-bound to push actionable outputs within a year, favoring teams that can move from research questions to policy-ready insights quickly.

• Geographies: Western Indian Ocean, with primary focus on Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Tanzania.

• Who can apply: Consortia from at least two eligible WIOCOR countries (PI based in an eligible country).

• Funding amount: Up to EUR €150,000 per project (up to two projects; total pool EUR €300,000).

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Climate & Environment; Focus areas: seagrass conservation, seagrass restoration, blue carbon, coastal governance.

• Deadline: April 15, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

This call is built to convert seagrass science into governance leverage, funding research that can directly shape near-term management decisions and longer-term investment pathways in the region.

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The March funding landscape for agriculture and climate is showing a decisive move away from small, isolated pilots and toward what is becoming “infrastructure-grade” scalability. We are seeing a massive surge in activity—with 40 new open calls added this month alone—where donors like the UK Government and the Swedish Energy Agency are prioritizing the technical architecture that makes a climate solution truly investor-ready. It is less about just proving a concept and more about building the “bankable” pipelines and supply chains that can handle institutional capital at scale. This shift suggests that for practitioners, the most competitive move right now is proving your project can plug into a larger economic system rather than just surviving on the next grant cycle.

Geographically, there are some high-stakes concentrations emerging, particularly a “blue economy” and “nature-based” push across the Pacific and Southeast Asia with new calls from IOM in Fiji and WESTPAC. In East Africa, the focus is on turning environmental data into policy-ready decisions, such as the new loss and damage assessments in Kenya or the matching grant facilities in South Sudan designed to graduate rural cooperatives into investable businesses. With an actionable pool of over $450 Million USD in this sector this month, the overarching signal is that the “plumbing”—the data systems, the legal de-risking, and the market validation—is now the primary target for global capital.

Snapshot of New Opportunities

The grants are organized into three categories:

1. Open Calls: Current grant and opportunities with a deadline. Grants are listed by closing date. 71 open opportunities - 40 new!

2. Rolling Applications: current grant and opportunities with rolling applications (but it’s still best to submit as early as possible). 21 rolling opportunities- 3 new!

3. Long term planning: Grants that have closed their current rounds, but are expected to open new windows. 3 long term opportunities- 1 new!

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Open Calls:

Grand Solutions 2026 – Green Research, Innovation Fund Denmark.

Grand Solutions Green Research is Innovation Fund Denmark’s flagship instrument for funding ambitious research that can move the needle on climate and environmental challenges at scale. The call targets projects with strong scientific excellence and clear relevance to pressing issues such as climate mitigation, biodiversity loss, pollution, and sustainable resource systems. Rather than incremental advances, the program prioritizes interdisciplinary research with transformative potential and credible pathways to real-world impact, whether through policy influence, technological breakthroughs, or new sustainability frameworks. Danish research institutions are expected to anchor projects, while international collaboration is encouraged where it strengthens scientific quality and global relevance. With substantial grant sizes and a competitive selection process, the call is designed to support large, coordinated research efforts capable of generating durable knowledge and systemic change.

• Geographies: Denmark (with international partners possible).

• Who can apply: Researchers affiliated with Danish research organisations and eligible international collaborators.

• Funding amount: Grants range from DKK 5 million to DKK 30 million per project.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Environmental Research; Focus areas: climate mitigation, biodiversity, sustainable resource systems, transformative science.

• Deadline: March 3, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

The structure of Grand Solutions reflects a deliberate strategy to fund fewer, larger projects with the depth and interdisciplinary scope needed to generate lasting environmental impact.

Climate Catalytic Fund (CCF) – Fiji Pilot Call, International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Rather than funding large, slow-moving adaptation programs, the Climate Catalytic Fund is designed to unlock fast, locally driven responses in places where climate impacts are already pushing communities toward displacement. Anchored in the Climate Mobility Innovation Lab and informed by the Risk Index for Climate Displacement, the Fund translates climate risk analytics into practical, on-the-ground action. Priority is given to initiatives that combine community ownership with tangible results, projects that can be delivered within months, mobilize domestic co-financing, and strengthen local institutions to manage climate stress in place. The Fiji pilot reflects IOM’s broader strategy to close the adaptation finance gap for frontline actors by pairing small catalytic grants with blended finance logic and milestone-based delivery. By requiring matching funds while remaining flexible on when they are secured, the Fund actively crowds in local governments, communities, and private actors as co-investors in resilience.

• Geographies: Fiji (Ba Province; Macuata Province).

• Who can apply: Local and national organizations, including informal community, women- and youth-led groups, local government, private sector, and consortia.

• Funding amount: USD $5,000–25,000 per project (1:1 matching required).

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Climate Adaptation; Focus areas: climate mobility risk reduction, community resilience, locally led adaptation.

• Deadline: March 5, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

CCF signals a shift toward treating climate displacement risk as an investable adaptation challenge- one where speed, local ownership, and catalytic capital matter as much as scale.

Internationalize with the Help of the Global Innovation Accelerator, Swedish Energy Agency.

Aimed at Swedish small and medium-sized enterprises with innovations that contribute to a sustainable energy system, this accelerator is designed to accelerate already initiated international expansion. The program targets companies that have passed the market introduction stage, have an established strategy for a specific overseas market or segment, and are ready to deepen knowledge, build partnerships, and move closer to closing deals. Participants receive tailored business development support from a consultant contracted by the Swedish Energy Agency, complemented by financial assistance of up to SEK 250,000 for targeted internationalization activities. These can include building customer relationships, preparing market-specific certification, enhancing financing readiness, or strengthening intellectual property strategy. Through this blend of advisory support and financial backing, the program reflects Sweden’s strategic priority to help energy innovators convert early export traction into deeper commercial presence and impact.

• Geographies: Sweden (with defined international target markets).

• Who can apply: Swedish-registered SMEs with scalable energy innovations and prior experience on the chosen international market.

• Funding amount: Up to SEK 250,000 per enterprise.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Energy Innovation; Focus areas: international expansion, market entry support, business development.

• Deadline: March 6, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

The program underscores the agency’s mission to advance Sweden’s energy technology leadership globally by equipping innovative SMEs with the commercial capabilities and market insights needed for overseas success.

Call for Proposal: Consortium of an INGO and a local NGO/CSO to provide services for the management and implementation of the Matching Grants Facility, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). *New!*

UNDP South Sudan seeks a delivery consortium to operationalize the READ project’s Matching Grants Facility as a backbone mechanism for rural recovery, enterprise development, and inclusive livelihoods. The funder’s intent is not simply to disburse grants, but to build a disciplined grant-cycle system that can translate resources into verified results—through clear governance, transparent selection, fiduciary controls, and safeguards compliance. The facility is structured across three windows (asset transfers, matching grants, and a blended-finance pathway linked to CBSS lending), which signals a deliberate “graduation” logic: move producer groups and cooperatives from early stabilization toward investable, performance-backed growth. With a quality-based fixed-budget evaluation, proposals that show practical operating systems (tools, staffing, workflows, GRM, verification, and learning loops) and credible field delivery capacity will be strongest.

• Geographies: South Sudan (Western Equatoria, Eastern Equatoria, Upper Nile, Northern Bahr el Ghazal).

• Who can apply: Consortium led by an INGO in formal partnership with one local NGO/CSO with demonstrated operational presence and delivery capacity in South Sudan.

• Funding amount: USD $3.328 million (facility envelope; service provider management costs expected within 20% of the envelope).

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Agriculture and Food Systems; Focus areas: matching grants facility management, cooperative and MSME strengthening, rural finance and blended finance delivery, safeguards and grievance redress, women and youth economic inclusion.

• Deadline: March 6, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

This call rewards bidders who can run a high-integrity grant system at scale—where inclusion, safeguards, and verification are built into the operating model, not added afterward.

eBay Circular Fashion Fund, eBay.

The eBay Circular Fashion Fund returns in 2026 as an annual global funding and mentorship initiative aimed at supporting early-stage fashion businesses that are transforming the industry through circular design, recycling, reuse, and repair models. The program is designed to accelerate innovators that extend the life of clothing and reduce waste across the fashion system by combining direct financial backing, expert mentoring, and global exposure with eBay and industry leaders. Selection is judged by a panel of sustainability experts, previous alumni founders, and eBay leadership based on circularity impact, business model strength, and alignment with eBay’s sustainability strategy.

• Geographies: United States; United Kingdom; European Union; Switzerland; Canada; Australia.

• Who can apply: Early-stage businesses (6 months–6 years) legally registered as companies, charities, or social enterprises in eligible markets.

• Funding amount: Eight finalists: USD $50,000 each with mentoring; one Global Winner eligible for up to USD $300,000 venture investment.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Sustainable Fashion; Circular Business Models; Textile Recycling; SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure); SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production); SDG 13 (Climate Action).

• Deadline: March 8, 2026 (11:59 PM Eastern Time).

• Learn more and apply here.

This program underscores eBay’s strategic commitment to scaling circular fashion solutions by combining targeted grant awards, global mentoring, and venture-backed growth pathways to help innovators deliver measurable environmental impact.

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The February 2026 funding cycle for Agriculture, Climate, and Energy marks a decisive transition from “pilot-itis” toward infrastructure-grade scalability. We are seeing the rise of the “Bankable Project”, where donors like the UK Government (CFA) and the Swedish Energy Agency are no longer just giving grants, but are providing the technical architecture to make climate solutions “investor-ready.”

This month’s intelligence reveals a surge in Soil Health and Blue Economy funding. Through the EU’s “Living Labs” and NOAA-backed ocean accelerators, the focus has shifted to Data-to-Action pipelines. Whether it is circular food systems in African cities or AI-driven deep-tech for climate in Europe, the mandate is clear: donors are looking for integrated systems that bridge the gap between technological possibility and market reality.

Snapshot of New Opportunities

This month focuses on decarbonization, rural energy access, and biodiversity data mobilization

The grants are organized into three categories:

1. Open Calls: Current grant and opportunities with a deadline. Grants are listed by closing date. 60 open opportunities - 34 new!

2. Rolling Applications: current grant and opportunities with rolling applications (but it’s still best to submit as early as possible). 18 rolling opportunities- 2 new!

3. Long term planning: Grants that have closed their current rounds, but are expected to open new windows. 2 long term opportunities!

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Open Calls:

iCOSHELLs Open Call: Innovative Co-Creation Soil Health Living Labs, European Union. *New!* *Closing soon!*

This Horizon Europe–funded call seeks to accelerate practical, scalable solutions for soil restoration by embedding new actors and innovations directly into six operational Soil Health Living Labs across Europe. Through its Financial Support to Third Parties mechanism, iCOSHELLs funds the testing and validation of soil intervention, soil literacy, and monitoring or decision-support prototypes under real-life conditions. The program is explicitly designed to strengthen the EU Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe” by generating actionable evidence, improving soil indicators, and advancing approaches that can be replicated beyond pilot sites. Priority is placed on co-creation, systems thinking, and solutions that integrate ecological, technological, and social dimensions of soil health. Selected projects become full Living Lab actors, contributing data, participating in joint learning cycles, and aligning their work with Horizon Europe standards on FAIR data, ethics, and impact. With a limited number of awards per Living Lab, the call emphasizes feasibility, relevance to local soil challenges, and the potential to translate tested prototypes into wider adoption or policy-relevant knowledge.

• Geographies: Bulgaria, France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Sweden.

• Who can apply: Farmers/land managers, SMEs, research organizations, public authorities, and civil society organizations eligible under Horizon Europe rules.

• Funding amount: Up to EUR €75,000 per project; total pool EUR €900,000.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Environment; Focus areas: soil restoration, soil monitoring, soil literacy, living labs.

• Deadline: February 4, 2026 (14:00 CET).

• Learn more and apply here.

This call reflects the EU’s strategy to move soil innovation out of isolated pilots and into coordinated Living Lab systems that can generate evidence, partnerships, and readiness for long-term Mission Soil scale-up.

LEAP-RE SE Joint Call 2026, LEAP-RE (Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Renewable Energy). *Closing soon!*

Backed by Horizon Europe and a consortium of African and European funders, LEAP-SE’s 2026 Joint Call advances sustainable energy solutions through deep, transdisciplinary collaboration. This co-funded initiative builds on LEAP-RE’s legacy and expands it with a sharper focus on seven roadmap themes, from smart grids and off-grid electrification to green hydrogen production and circularity in energy systems. The call is open to consortia of at least four partners, including two from African Union member states and two from different EU or Horizon Europe-associated countries. With a total budget of €16.5 million, it supports research and innovation across the full energy value chain, with strong emphasis on societal inclusion, gender equity, and real-world deployment.

• Geographies: Africa, EU member states (17 named African countries eligible).

• Who can apply: Multi-partner consortia with at least one African and one European institution, eligible under national rules.

• Funding amount: Maximum funding for each project is €1.5M..

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Energy; Focus areas: decentralized energy systems, rural electrification, transdisciplinary research, gender-responsive innovation.

• Deadline: February 5, 2026 (17:00 CET) for mandatory pre-proposal.

• Learn more and apply here.

Proposals that combine hard science with social innovation, and that show true EU-AU co-leadership, will align best with LEAP-RE’s integration agenda.

Global Forest Watch Small Grants Fund 2026, Global Forest Watch. *New!* *Closing soon!*

The Global Forest Watch Small Grants Fund supports frontline civil society and community-led organizations to turn forest monitoring data into concrete action against illegal and unplanned deforestation. Anchored in WRI’s Global Forest Watch platform, the fund prioritizes projects that embed geospatial data, satellite alerts, and digital tools directly into advocacy, enforcement, journalism, capacity building, and land-use decision-making. The 2026 cycle places additional emphasis on applied learning and innovation, asking grantees to actively test and provide feedback on the emerging Global Nature Watch platform alongside established GFW tools. Successful projects demonstrate not only technical fluency with forest data, but also a clear theory of change linking monitoring to enforcement outcomes, policy influence, or strengthened community land governance. The fund’s design reflects WRI’s broader strategy of pairing open data with local capacity and institutional engagement to drive durable forest protection outcomes.

• Geographies: Eligible countries across Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

• Who can apply: Legally registered non-profit, non-governmental organizations implementing forest-focused projects in eligible countries.

• Funding amount: USD $10,000–40,000 per project.
  Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Forest Conservation; Focus areas: forest monitoring, data-to-action, deforestation prevention.

• Deadline: February 6, 2026 (23:59 ET).

• Learn more and apply here.

This fund exemplifies WRI’s data-to-action model, investing in organizations that translate near–real-time forest intelligence into enforcement, policy change, and community-led stewardship at the forest frontier.

Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) South Africa 2026 Call for Proposals, National Business Initiative (NBI). *Closing soon!*

The Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) South Africa 2026 call invites climate-related businesses and project developers to participate in a technical assistance programme designed to strengthen their bankability and investor appeal. Funded by the UK Government and implemented locally by NBI in partnership with GreenCape, the CFA helps selected projects refine investment documentation, navigate regulatory and policy considerations, and build relationships with financiers. This offer focuses on projects that are revenue-generating or at the post-feasibility stage and require significant investment, signaling a priority on readiness for scalability and real-world impact. The programme aligns with broader climate finance mobilization goals, contributing to just transitions and enabling deeper engagement between developers and investors.

• Geographies: South Africa (Sub-Saharan Africa).

• Who can apply: Climate businesses and project developers that are revenue-generating or at post-feasibility stage.

• Funding amount: Technical assistance provided; applicants should be seeking investment of at least US$ 3 million.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Climate finance; energy; transport; waste management; water; sustainable agriculture / SDG 7, SDG 9, SDG 13.

• Deadline: February 6, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

The CFA’s emphasis on deepening investment readiness and linking project pipelines with financiers reflects a strategic push to unlock climate capital at scale for South Africa’s transition to a low‑carbon economy.

Shine India – 9th Edition, Swiss Re Foundation. *New!* *Closing soon!*

Shine India is Swiss Re Foundation’s flagship incubation program for early-stage social enterprises advancing climate solutions in India, one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable and rapidly growing economies. The program is designed to move promising innovations from early traction to scalable impact by pairing grant funding with intensive business, leadership, and technical support from Swiss Re professionals. Shine prioritizes enterprises working with climate-vulnerable communities and market-based solutions that strengthen resilience, including nature-positive livelihoods, urban nature-based solutions, circular economy models, net-zero transformations, and climate hazard preparedness. Rather than acting as a one-off grant, Shine functions as a structured growth pathway: founders participate in a multi-module, in-person learning journey focused on strategy, financial viability, and execution, culminating in an investment committee pitch that unlocks additional funding. The Foundation’s approach emphasizes entrepreneurial discipline, systems thinking, and long-term sustainability, with continued impact monitoring for up to two years to support durable growth beyond the program cycle.

• Geographies: India.

• Who can apply: Founders of early-stage (0–4 years) India-based social enterprises with an MVP and pilot or commercial launch.

• Funding amount: Up to INR 2,000,000 per enterprise.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Climate; Focus areas: climate resilience, circular economy, nature-based solutions, net-zero transitions.

• Deadline: February 7, 2026..

• Learn more and apply here.

Shine reflects Swiss Re Foundation’s strategy of pairing catalytic capital with deep enterprise support to turn early climate innovations into resilient, investment-ready solutions.

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The green transition is moving from ambition to infrastructure as we head into early 2026. This month’s newly added opportunities signal a massive push into the circular bioeconomy, blue innovation, and regenerative food systems, with a heavy concentration of capital in Malawi, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Tanzania.

We’re also seeing a sharp focus on local climate adaptation—from algal bloom infrastructure in Australia and earthquake-resilient irrigation in Tajikistan to climate-smart forestry in Europe and disability-inclusive climate policy in the Pacific.

For the tech-forward, accelerators in the US (Atlanta/California) and Vietnam are hunting for scalable carbon-mitigation tools. Whether it's AU-EU research on renewable energy or participatory fisheries governance in Latin America, January is about funding the people who turn climate science into community-led action.

Snapshot of New Opportunities

This month focuses on decarbonization, rural energy access, and biodiversity data mobilization.

The grants are organized into three categories:

1. Open Calls: Current grant and opportunities with a deadline. Grants are listed by closing date. 36 open opportunities - 24 new!

2. Rolling Applications: current grant and opportunities with rolling applications (but it’s still best to submit as early as possible). 16 rolling opportunities- 1 new!

3. Long term planning: Grants that have closed their current rounds, but are expected to open new windows. 2 long term opportunities!

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Open Calls:

Algal Bloom Response: Coastal Infrastructure Grant Fund, Government of South Australia. *New!* *Closing soon!*

In response to the 2025 algal bloom affecting coastal communities, the South Australian Government is inviting grant proposals to improve community resilience through targeted infrastructure investments. This once-off initiative supports councils, associations, and local organizations in implementing public amenities, environmental remediation, and inclusive access projects in eligible coastal areas. With a total fund of AUD $1 million, this merit-based program encourages initiatives that directly benefit affected communities, enhance public safety, and restore infrastructure usability.

• Geographies: Australia (Eligible South Australian coastal councils).

• Who can apply: Not-for-profits, coastal associations, recreation clubs, local councils, landscape boards.

• Funding amount: Up to AUD $50,000 (no co-financing for NFPs; 50% required for other applicants).

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Infrastructure; Focus areas: algal bloom response, recreational infrastructure, coastal access.

• Deadline: January 9, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

This fund targets rapid infrastructure responses to environmental disruption - proposals should highlight community-led design and resilience value.

Future Conservationist Award, Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP). *Closing soon!*

This prestigious early-career award supports emerging conservationists to lead field-based projects that protect threatened species and habitats across the Global South. With a strong emphasis on leadership development, grantees receive funding, mentorship, and access to a global alumni network. Proposed projects must be focused on protecting species categorized by the IUCN Red List as globally threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, Vulnerable) or Data Deficient, or when there is information indicating the need for urgent conservation action. Projects may address themes such as climate impact and adaptation, habitat restoration and/or management, social development and wellbeing, Indigenous community participation, and/or environmental policy. Projects must also address urgent ecological threats while promoting inclusive community engagement and the application of conservation science. The initiative prioritizes diversity, local ownership, and measurable on-the-ground outcomes, offering an essential launchpad for young professionals in the biodiversity space.

• Geographies: LMICs in Africa, Asia, Latin America & Caribbean, Pacific, Eastern & Southeastern Europe, and Middle East.

• Who can apply: Teams of at least three nationals of the project country; all must be early-career conservationists with <5 years’ experience.

• Funding amount: Up to USD $15,000 per team; CLP must cover at least 50% of the total budget.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Biodiversity & Ecosystems; Focus areas: threatened species, habitat management, youth capacity building, field-based conservation.

• Deadline: January 9, 2026 (11:59 p.m. GMT).

• Learn more and apply here.

Investing in place-based talent and local leadership, the CLP is seeding long-term impact in the world’s most critical biodiversity frontlines.

Rehabilitation of irrigation canals in Tojikobod and Rasht districts, World Food Programme (WFP). *New!* *Closing soon!*

Through its USAID-funded Tajikistan Food Security Safety Net Activity, WFP is scaling up infrastructure rehabilitation in earthquake-impacted farming areas to strengthen agricultural resilience and food security. This call supports the rehabilitation of 42 km of damaged irrigation canals in the Tojikobod and Rasht districts, aiming to bring over 700 hectares of farmland into productive use. The initiative emphasizes community asset creation, with cash-for-work employment and sustainability principles embedded. Applicants must demonstrate technical engineering capacity, experience with irrigation systems, and readiness to implement within a short operational window.

• Geographies: Tajikistan.

• Who can apply: Registered national public organisations with engineering capacity and local presence.

• Funding amount: USD $72,360.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Food Security; Focus areas: irrigation infrastructure, disaster recovery, food production.

• Deadline: January 10, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

WFP seeks fast-acting partners to restore critical water systems and protect livelihoods in vulnerable rural communities.

Green Economic Transition Facility (GETF) – Expression of Interest (Window 2 Round 3), Green Economic Transition Facility. *New!* *Closing soon!*

This call invites Expressions of Interest from private, for‑profit companies in Malawi to participate in GETF’s Window 2 Round 3: Accelerating Green Business Solutions. The facility’s strategic aim is to catalyze private sector‑led innovations that deliver measurable environmental and socio‑economic benefits — from waste management and soil conservation to biodiversity restoration, green financial solutions, and digital green technologies. With continued support from the German Development Cooperation through KfW, the Embassy of Ireland, and the Royal Norwegian Embassy, GETF de‑risks investment by combining matching grants with tailored technical assistance to help businesses scale commercially viable green solutions that align with national development goals and the SDGs.

• Geographies: Malawi (national).

• Who can apply: Private for‑profit companies legally registered and operating in Malawi.

• Funding amount: USD $40,000–$300,000 in matching grants + up to USD $35,000 technical assistance.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Green Business / Climate Solutions; Focus areas include sustainable energy, waste management, soil conservation, biodiversity restoration, green fintech, eco‑tourism, e‑mobility.

• Deadline: January 10, 2026 (23:59 CAT).

• Learn more and apply here.

GETF strategically fosters private sector engagement in Malawi’s green economy by reducing investment risk and supporting scalable, inclusive solutions that contribute to environmental sustainability and economic growth.

REACT 2.0 Ethiopia – Climate Resilient Energy & Agri-Finance Programme, Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF). *New!* *Closing soon!*

AECF is inviting private-sector companies in Ethiopia to apply for milestone-based funding under REACT 2.0 — a Sida-funded program accelerating inclusive renewable energy and climate-smart agriculture solutions. With a focus on underserved regions like Oromia, Amhara, and Somali, the program targets scalable innovations that improve household energy access, power agri-processing, and promote circular resource use. Two financing windows are available: one for working capital and distribution of SHS or small-scale solar technologies; the other for CapEx investments in solar-powered irrigation, cold storage, and other productive-use infrastructure. Matching funds (1:1) are required, and technical assistance is embedded to ensure sustainable impact and enterprise growth.

• Geographies: Ethiopia – Oromia, Somali, Amhara; other underserved regions eligible.

• Who can apply: Legally registered for-profit companies with 2+ years operations in Ethiopia and audited accounts.

• Funding amount: USD $250,000–400,000 (grants); up to 40% CapEx per system; milestone-based disbursement.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Renewable Energy; Focus areas: solar agri-tech, SHS, e-waste, financial access, inclusive green growth.

• Deadline: January 10, 2026 (23:59 EAT).

• Learn more and apply here.

This is a flagship climate finance mechanism leveraging private capital to transform Ethiopia’s food-energy nexus through locally rooted enterprises.

Bahari Innovation Challenge, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) / Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). *New!* *Closing soon!*

The Bahari Innovation Challenge seeks to accelerate inclusive, climate-resilient solutions within Tanzania’s coastal blue economy. Through its ProsperBlue programme, GIZ supports early-stage entrepreneurs, researchers, and community enterprises to strengthen sustainable livelihoods and marine ecosystems. The challenge focuses on scalable innovation across aquaculture, fisheries, blue biotech, eco-tourism, and circular marine services, especially those led by women and youth. Selected ventures receive seed funding, tailored incubation, and mentorship to enhance their market readiness and environmental impact.

• Geographies: Tanzania coastal regions (Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Tanga, Pwani, Lindi, Mtwara).

• Who can apply: Tanzanian-led startups, innovators, and community enterprises operating in the blue economy.

• Funding amount: TZS 145,000,000 total pool (equity-free grants).

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Blue Economy Innovation; Focus areas: aquaculture, marine services, eco-tourism, circular economy.

• Deadline: January 11, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

This fund centers ecosystem-based innovation for Tanzanian coastal zones — aligning economic empowerment with ocean health.

Cox Cleantech Accelerator, Cox Cleantech. *New!* *Closing soon!*

In partnership with gener8tor, Cox Cleantech runs a biannual accelerator investing in five early-stage climate tech startups per cohort. Each selected venture receives USD $100,000 in funding along with 12 weeks of tailored mentorship, enterprise pilot access, and investor introductions. This global call is open to startups tackling climate, water, circular economy, and energy challenges—though selected teams must commit to attending the program in Atlanta, Georgia. The accelerator emphasizes commercial readiness, climate impact, and diverse, globally scalable solutions.

• Geographies: Global (program based in Atlanta, GA, USA).

• Who can apply: Climate-related startups from anywhere; must be present in Atlanta for most of the program.

• Funding amount: USD $100,000 per startup; equity-based.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Climate Tech; Focus areas: early-stage investment, circular innovation, climate scaling.

• Deadline: January 11, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

This accelerator blends capital, mentorship, and corporate networks to help climate ventures go to market faster and stronger.

BEAM Circular Accelerator, BEAM Circular. *New!* *Closing soon!*

This biomanufacturing-focused accelerator supports five startups leading innovations in the circular bioeconomy. Hosted in California’s North San Joaquin Valley, the program delivers USD $100,000 in value—combining non-dilutive funding, investment, and tailored startup services. Startups gain access to industry experts, technical mentorship, and the growing BEAM Circular innovation ecosystem. The program emphasizes sustainable rural transformation through bio-enabled climate solutions in sectors like agriculture, materials, and waste conversion.

• Geographies: Global (program based in California, USA).

• Who can apply: Bioeconomy startups from anywhere globally.

• Funding amount: USD $100,000 per startup (grant, investment, services).

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Bioeconomy; Focus areas: biomanufacturing, circular innovation, rural climate solutions.

• Deadline: January 11, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

BEAM Circular funds frontier innovation at the intersection of climate, community, and the circular economy.

ClimaFii Alliance – Climate and Finance Innovations (India cohort), Shell Foundation, Accion, and Upaya Social Ventures. *New!* *Closing soon!*

The ClimaFii Alliance India cohort is designed to unlock climate resilience at the base of the pyramid by supporting ventures that deliver clean tech solutions to micro-entrepreneurs. Anchored by Shell Foundation and Accion, the alliance seeks to advance finance models and business innovations that improve productivity, income, and environmental outcomes in underserved communities. This round focuses on companies developing and distributing inclusive, market-ready solutions in clean energy, agri-productivity, circular waste, e-mobility, and bioenergy — with gender equity and real-world impact embedded into selection and support criteria.

• Geographies: India.

• Who can apply: Registered Indian SMEs and startups with clean energy or climate-smart solutions serving micro-enterprises.

• Funding amount: Up to USD $70,000 (no-interest loan); additional support for gender outcomes and market access.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Clean Energy & DRE; Focus areas: agri-energy tech, mobility, waste management, textiles, bioenergy.

• Deadline: January 12, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

This India cohort is purpose-built to accelerate climate resilience and productivity for micro-enterprises through catalytic finance and technical support.

Transition to sustainable food systems through the scaling up of agroecological innovations in the Central African region (DeSIRA+), Enabel – Belgian Development Agency. *New!* *Closing soon!*

As part of the EU-funded DeSIRA+ initiative, Enabel is funding a single large grant to scale agroecological innovations that strengthen food systems in Rwanda. The call focuses on holistic, territorial approaches that embed agroecology into national food policy, farmer practice, and institutional ecosystems. Activities must align with DeSIRA+ goals on sustainability, local knowledge integration, and inclusive governance. Proposals must be led by locally registered Rwandan organizations or consortia and must demonstrate robust implementation capacity, cross-sector collaboration, and alignment with national agroecological strategies.

• Geographies: Rwanda.

• Who can apply: Rwandan NGOs, public institutions, universities, or consortia with eligible local lead; international NGOs must be locally registered.

• Funding amount: EUR €850,000–976,000 (plus 10–20% required co-financing).

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Agriculture; Focus areas: agroecology, innovation scaling, territorial approaches, capacity strengthening.

• Deadline: January 12, 2026 (13:00 Kigali Time).

• Learn more and apply here.

Enabel consistently favors grounded, place-based proposals that prioritize local institutions and community implementation.

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The grants are organized into three categories:

1. Open Calls: Current grant and opportunities with a deadline. Grants are listed by closing date. 38 open opportunities - 15 new!

2. Rolling Applications: current grant and opportunities with rolling applications (but it’s still best to submit as early as possible). 13 rolling opportunities!

3. Long term planning: Grants that have closed their current rounds, but are expected to open new windows. 7 long term opportunities!

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Open Calls:

Reforest Uganda Open Call – CFP 2025-02, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). *Closing soon!*

AICS invites concept notes for impactful reforestation, agroforestry, and ecosystem restoration initiatives in Uganda. The call seeks to enhance tree cover, regenerate degraded landscapes, and promote Indigenous species through climate-smart, community-led interventions. Projects must contribute to AFR100 goals, with strong emphasis on local stewardship, capacity building, and sustainable land management. Lead applicants must be registered in either Uganda or Italy and may partner with other entities.

• Geographies: Uganda.

• Who can apply: Nonprofits, NGOs, private sector actors, public institutions, and international orgs established in EU or eligible NDICI countries, and registered in Uganda.

• Funding amount: Grant of up to EUR €2,700,000.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Environmental Conservation; Focus areas: Agroforestry, forest restoration, Indigenous land stewardship

• Deadline: December 1, 2025 (16:00 EAT).

• Learn more and apply here.

This call advances systems-level reforestation by funding resilient partnerships for climate justice in Uganda.

Community-based Circular Economy Strategies to Improve Local Wellbeing and the Environment, Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC). *Closing soon!*

Invites proposals from community-driven initiatives that advance circular economy strategies to improve local well-being and environmental resilience. This year’s call focuses on innovative, inclusive approaches to reduce waste, reuse materials, shift consumption patterns, and build circular systems with long-term local benefit. Emphasis is placed on collaboration, measurable outcomes, and culturally grounded implementation, with priority for projects that integrate Indigenous knowledge or youth engagement.

• Geographies: Canada, Mexico, United States.

• Who can apply: Nonprofits, academic institutions, and Indigenous Peoples/tribal nations from eligible countries.

• Funding amount: Up to CAD $150,000 for 12–24 months.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Circular Economy; Focus areas: local circular solutions, reuse and repair, zero waste, food recovery.

• Deadline: December 1, 2025 (5:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. CT).

• Learn more and apply here.

Empowering North American communities to build circular, inclusive economies rooted in local needs.

Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund (KNCF) 2026 Grant Program, Keidanren Nature Conservation Council. *Closing soon!*

The KNCF 2026 call supports biodiversity-focused initiatives aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Four funding categories accommodate a range of applicants — from first-time and grassroots actors in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), to multi-NGO consortia seeking higher-impact collaboration. Eligible projects may include biodiversity conservation, environmental education, or community-focused solutions addressing socio-environmental issues. Priority is given to initiatives grounded in scientific expertise and implemented with local collaboration.

• Geographies: Japan, Asia-Pacific developing countries.

• Who can apply: NGOs or voluntary organizations with 3+ years of conservation experience; must have incorporated or equivalent status.

• Funding amount: JPY ¥1 million–20 million (four grant categories).

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Environment; Focus areas: biodiversity conservation, environmental education, community partnerships.

• Deadline: December 1, 2025 (17:00 JST).

• Learn more and apply here.

The fund seeks locally anchored, scientifically grounded solutions that contribute meaningfully to global biodiversity targets.

FO4IMPACT: FOs for Institutional Strengthening, Market Access, Policy Engagement, Advocacy, Community, Transformation, IFAD. *New!* *Closing soon!*

This regional call invites Farmers’ Organizations (FOs) to co-lead a grant advancing institutional resilience, market access, and advocacy capacity across Latin America and the Caribbean. IFAD will award up to USD $1.25 million through two grants (one for Central America and the Caribbean, and one for South America) focused on strengthening technical, economic, and policy services for smallholder producers. The FO4IMPACT program positions regional FOs as transformative agents in sustainable food systems, funding proposals that integrate agroecological principles, evidence-based advocacy, and inclusive governance systems.

• Geographies: Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, El Salvador, Belize.

• Who can apply: Regional or multi-country Farmers’ Organizations (FOs) or consortia led by FOs; non-profit partners permitted as co-implementers.

• Funding amount: USD $1.25 million total (South America: $800K; Central America/Caribbean: $425K).

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Agriculture; Focus areas: agroecology, farmer organizing, advocacy, inclusive value chains.

• Deadline: December 3, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

This call rewards organizations positioned to scale inclusive, agroecological models that embed smallholder voice into regional systems transformation.

FO4IMPACT: FOs for Institutional Strengthening, Market Access, Policy Engagement, Advocacy, Community, Transformation, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). *New!* *Closing soon!*

IFAD is launching a regional call under its global FO4IMPACT program to support farmers’ organizations (FOs) in the Near East, North Africa, Turkey, and the Balkans. This initiative seeks to strengthen the institutional capacity of FOs to deliver tailored services, advocate effectively for policy change, and coordinate data-driven and accountable governance structures. The grant targets inclusive, sustainable, and climate-resilient value chains and builds on IFAD’s broader strategy to support FOs as both civil society actors and economic agents. Applicants can focus on any of the three core components, service delivery, advocacy, or coordination, and are encouraged to align with national priorities and ongoing IFAD country programs.

• Geographies: Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey, Bosnia.

• Who can apply: Registered FOs or eligible non-profits with >5 years of relevant regional experience.

• Funding amount: USD $1.25 million total; approx. $687,500 for North Africa and $562,500 for Turkey/Balkans.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Agriculture; Focus areas: institutional strengthening, farmer networks, agroecology, policy advocacy.

• Deadline: December 3, 2025 (23:59 UTC-12).

• Learn more and apply here.

Programs that foreground farmer leadership and horizontal learning tend to resonate strongly with IFAD evaluators.

EcoAction Stream 1: Community‑led Freshwater Action across Canada, Canada Water Agency. *New!* *Closing soon!*

Through its EcoAction Stream 1, the Canada Water Agency invites Canadian civil society, Indigenous communities, municipalities, and local environmental actors to lead community‑based initiatives that protect and restore freshwater ecosystems. The program supports on‑the‑ground actions- from shoreline restoration and invasive species removal to community clean‑ups, habitat restoration, public outreach and water‑quality monitoring. EcoAction Stream 1 aims to catalyze grassroots stewardship and build long‑term community engagement in freshwater health. The focus is on tangible environmental outcomes and strengthened local capacities to safeguard Canada’s water resources.

• Geographies: Canada.

• Who can apply: Non‑profits, community groups, Indigenous communities, municipalities, academic institutions and other local actors working on freshwater/water‑environment issues in Canada.

• Funding amount: CAD $25,000 – $100,000 per project.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Water & Freshwater Management; Focus areas: freshwater protection, aquatic habitat restoration, water quality improvement, community stewardship.

• Deadline: December 4, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

EcoAction emphasizes community‑led water stewardship, proposals tied to local watersheds, especially those involving Indigenous participation or inter‑municipal cooperation, may have stronger appeal than isolated, project‑only plans.

Strengthening Sesame Value Chain in Bangladesh - ELPS, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). *New!* *Closing soon!*

IFAD’s ELPS initiative seeks to build export-grade sesame value chains in Bangladesh by addressing persistent bottlenecks in post-harvest handling, drying, storage, and international market access. Anchored in Rajbari and Pabna districts, this 2-year intervention will support 1,000 farmers through targeted training, technical equipment, and the construction of approximately 30 decentralized warehouses. The call invites NGOs or service providers to co-deliver critical components of this multi-stakeholder initiative in partnership with Japan’s Euglena Group, aligning with IFAD’s broader RAINS framework on resilient, nutrition-sensitive agriculture. Structured as a two-lot grant, the call emphasizes institution-building, post-harvest quality improvement, and market facilitation systems that directly link smallholder sesame producers to international buyers.

• Geographies: Bangladesh (Rajbari and Pabna Districts).

• Who can apply: Legally registered NGOs or commercial service providers with 5+ years of relevant experience in Bangladesh.

• Funding amount: USD $482,000..

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Agriculture; Focus areas: sesame, post-harvest handling, export readiness, rural infrastructure.

• Deadline: December 5, 2025 (23:59 Bangladesh Time).

• Learn more and apply here.

The call prioritizes organizations with demonstrated infrastructure delivery and sesame sector experience, especially those able to build durable, private-sector-linked systems beyond the grant period.

GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) – Operational Phase 8 (Rwanda), Global Environment Facility – Small Grants Programme (implemented by UNDP). *New!* *Closing soon!*

Under Operational Phase 8, the GEF Small Grants Programme is inviting proposals that strengthen community-led environmental action in Rwanda, with a strong focus on ecological restoration, climate resilience, and social inclusion. Rooted in a landscape-based model, the program prioritizes Rweru Sector in Bugesera District—an ecologically sensitive area facing wetland degradation, climate pressures, and socio-economic vulnerabilities. The fund seeks projects that deliver measurable environmental and livelihood outcomes, elevate women, youth, and persons with disabilities as leaders, and foster collaboration among cooperatives, community groups, civil society, and local authorities. Knowledge generation, documentation, and community-driven monitoring are essential elements, reflecting SGP’s emphasis on learning and scalable solutions.

• Geographies: Rweru Sector (Bugesera District), with complementary activities linked to Nyungwe–Ruhango corridor restoration.

• Who can apply: Registered CSOs, CBOs, cooperatives, and community-based groups active in Rwanda with relevant environmental or community development experience.

• Funding amount: Up to USD 75,000 per project; 50% co-financing required (cash or in-kind).

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Environment; Focus areas: agroecology, wetland conservation, clean cooking, biodiversity protection, community M&E.

• Deadline: December 9, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

This opportunity emphasizes landscape integrity and community ownership. Proposals showing deep anchoring in Rweru’s ecosystems and strong inclusion of women, youth, and PWDs will most closely match selection priorities.

GEF Small Grants Programme – Bahamas 2025 Call, UNDP Bahamas. *Closing soon!*

The Global Environment Facility’s Small Grants Program in The Bahamas is offering financial and technical support for community-led solutions that address critical environmental challenges. Under the new funding cycle, the program targets five thematic priorities: ecosystem and species conservation, sustainable agriculture and fisheries, low-carbon energy co-benefits, chemical and waste management, and water conservation. The initiative seeks projects with high community engagement and sustainable, measurable outcomes. Civil society and academic actors are encouraged to partner locally to address the intersection of biodiversity, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods in the Bahamian context.

• Geographies: The Bahamas.

• Who can apply: Registered NGOs, CBOs, and academic institutions in The Bahamas.

• Funding amount: Planning grant: USD $5,000; Full grant: up to USD $75,000.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Environment; Focus areas: food security, water conservation, biodiversity, low-carbon access.

• Deadline: December 9, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

This round emphasizes scalable community solutions rooted in conservation and resilience, tailor-made for the unique challenges of small island ecosystems.

SWITCH-Asia Programme - Scaling up Sustainable Consumption and Production under Global Gateway, European Commission. *Closing soon!*

This new call under the EU’s SWITCH-Asia Program aims to scale up proven innovations that foster sustainable consumption and production (SCP) across Asia, aligning with the EU’s Global Gateway strategy. It seeks initiatives that green value chains, promote circular economy models, and shift consumer behavior toward sustainability. Proposals must integrate gender and inclusion, and include concrete scaling mechanisms such as partnership-building, resource mobilization, and adaptation of pilots. Priority will be given to actions that strengthen Asia–EU private sector collaboration, enable access to green finance, and support policy innovation around SCP. Proposals must demonstrate the ability to replicate successful models regionally and embed results in broader systems change.

• Geographies: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam.

• Who can apply: Legal entities in eligible Asian or EU/EEA countries; consortia required with at least one EU and one eligible Asian partner.

• Funding amount: EUR €2.5M–€4M (25–75% of total costs); total pool: EUR €25M.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Circular Economy; Focus areas: circular business models, SCP policy reform, value chain resilience, consumer behavior change.

• Deadline: December 10, 2025 (12:00 Brussels time).

• Learn more and apply here.

Designed to replicate what works, this call enables systemic SCP transformation in Asia–EU value chains.

Collaborative Missions Programme Funding, EIT Food. *Next final window closes in December!* *Closing soon!*

Seeks to co-fund and co-resource alliances and collaborative programs designed to improve the impact of diet on obesity and non-communicable disease, reduce food-system-related environmental harms, or deal with the threats posed by food integrity and complex supply chains.

• Geographies: Europe and all countries associated with the Horizon Europe program (see full list here).

• Who can apply: All for profits and non-profit organizations welcome. A minimum of two organizations from two participating countries are needed for each application.

• Funding amount: There is no specific minimum or maximum funding threshold, however annual program budgets are expected to be between €250,000-€750,000.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Food, nutrition, health.

• Deadline: The next (final) window will close on December 11, 2025 (00:00 CET).

• Learn more and apply here.

Single Project Co-funding Opportunity, EIT Food. *Next final window closes in December!* *Closing soon!*

This funding call is aimed innovation solutions for one or more of the key challenges, protein diversification, regenerative agriculture, labelling, packaging and transparency. This invites proposals from all sides of the knowledge triangle, innovation, education, and entrepreneurship, but in combination with a key fourth element, citizen/public engagement.

• Geographies: Europe and all countries associated with the Horizon Europe program (see full list here).

• Who can apply: For profits and non-profit organizations. All projects are collaborative and require a minimum of two organizations working together. At least one of these should be a company or social enterprise directly involved with key communities, and at least one other should be a research or university organization.

• Funding amount: There is no specific minimum or maximum funding threshold. Commercial projects are expected to range between €50,000-€1 million, whereas not-for-profit are expected to range between €10,000-€100,000.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Food, nutrition, health, innovation, supply chains.

• Deadline: The next (final) window will close on December 11, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

FY 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program, USDA Food and Nutrition Service. *Closing soon!*

The FY 2026 cycle of the Farm to School Grant Program offers significantly expanded funding, supporting comprehensive farm‑to‑Child Nutrition Program initiatives that strengthen food education and local supply chains. The grant seeks partnerships capable of increasing access to fresh, local foods in CNP settings while connecting students to agriculture through gardens, field trips, farmer engagement, and real‑world food learning. This year prioritizes innovative project models that enhance long‑term procurement pathways between schools and regional producers, particularly benefiting small farms and Tribal food systems. Strengthened partnership requirements reflect USDA’s goal to align nutrition, education, and American agriculture as part of a healthier and more resilient food economy.

• Geographies: United States.

• Who can apply: State agencies; Tribal organizations; nonprofits*; CNP operators*; local agencies*; producers*; producer groups* (must apply in eligible partnerships).

• Funding amount: USD $100,000–$500,000 per project; up to $18M total available.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Agriculture & Rural Development; Focus areas: local sourcing, farm‑to‑school education, school gardens, food literacy.

• Deadline: December 11, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).

• Learn more and apply here.

This grant aligns nutrition, education, and community resilience nationwide, strengthening local agriculture while helping students experience where food comes from.

Conservation Impact Grants 2025: Blue Corridors, WWF Protecting Whales and Dolphins Initiative. *New!* *Closing soon!*

WWF invites proposals for the 2025 Conservation Impact Grants to support projects that reduce human threats and safeguard migratory whale and dolphin routes, or “blue corridors”, through targeted conservation, research, and community action. Two regional tracks are open: one in the Wider Caribbean, focused on applied conservation supporting the CAMAC project, and another in the Coral Triangle, aimed at generating new data and visualizations for BlueCorridors.org. Proposals should address threats like bycatch, ship strikes, or noise; strengthen local capacity; and generate actionable insights for marine management or policy. Projects must clearly articulate conservation outcomes and how results will be shared with the public, stakeholders, or policymakers.

• Geographies: Wider Caribbean; Coral Triangle (Indonesia, Philippines, PNG, Malaysia, Timor-Leste, Solomon Islands).

• Who can apply: NGOs, research institutions, conservation organizations, and individuals with proven experience in cetacean or marine conservation.

• Funding amount: AUD $60,000 per project (2 awards); total pool AUD $120,000.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Oceans & Marine Biodiversity; Focus areas: blue corridors, cetacean threats, data visualization, CAMAC collaboration.

• Deadline: December 12, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Projects that combine robust field science with community engagement or policy pathways, and clearly outline measurable conservation impacts and dissemination plans, are most likely to succeed.

CCAC Challenge Programme – Accelerating uptake of eCooking in Africa, Climate & Clean Air Coalition. *Closing soon!*

This call supports nonprofit organizations in African countries to accelerate the adoption of electric cooking technologies, with the aim of reducing household air pollution, advancing clean energy access, enabling women’s empowerment, and unlocking private and public investment in the clean‑cooking transition. Eligible projects must align with at least three of the following focus areas: locally‑appropriate eCooking technologies; integration of eCooking into energy‑access planning and infrastructure; financial‑inclusion and affordability models; women’s empowerment and behavior change.

• Geographies: ODA‑eligible countries in Africa.

• Who can apply: Non‑profit NGOs, IGOs or government entities active in eCooking or clean‑cooking transitions in eligible African countries.

• Funding amount: Approx. USD $2 million per project.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Clean Energy Access; Focus areas: eCooking technology deployment, women’s empowerment in energy transition, financial models for affordability, behavior change.

• Deadline: December 12, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Applicants who can bridge technology, gender inclusion and financial viability stand a strong chance to lead Africa’s shift to cleaner cooking futures.

Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge, Welthungerhilfe. *Closing soon!*

Invites proposals for breakthrough solutions that transform how we produce, distribute, and consume food. The focus is on innovations that are safe and nutritious, regenerative, and equitably accessible food that is affordable, appealing and trusted. Three tiers of funding are available; Seed Grants- for organizations that are planning and nurturing high-potential, innovative ideas and have developed a prototype and/or initial proof of concept demonstrating feasibility, Growth Grants- for applicants that have demonstrated their initiative is doable and have projected both economic feasibility at scale and high impact potential to transform the food system and Seeding The Future Grand Prizes- for applicants with a scalable, economically feasible innovation that is compelling to consumers and have demonstrated major impact potential to transform the food system

• Geographies: Global (emerging markets & low‑income countries).

• Who can apply: Non‑profits, NGOs, social enterprises, research/academic institutions worldwide (excluding sanction‑listed countries).

• Funding amount: Grants range USD $25,000 - $250,000 (They expect to award a total of 13 grants).

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Food Systems / Nutrition; Focus areas: safe nutritious food, regenerative/sustainable production, affordable & trusted access.

• Deadline: December 15, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

This challenge offers a robust ladder of support, from early prototypes through to transformational scale, for innovations that can truly reshape food systems in vulnerable contexts.

Nature Intelligence for Business Grand Challenge, Conservation X Labs. *Closing soon!*

Conservation X Labs is launching a global innovation challenge to catalyze nature intelligence solutions that empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to assess and act on their nature-related risks, dependencies, and opportunities. Using the TNFD LEAP framework, applicants must propose low-barrier, scalable tools that integrate nature into business decisions. This multi-phase competition supports solutions from ARL 3 (proof of concept) onward and includes mentoring, visibility, and connections to corporate partners.

• Geographies: Global.

• Who can apply: Individuals, non-profits, for-profits, and academic institutions with a working proof of concept.

• Funding amount: USD $5,000–20,000 (Total pool: $100,000+). Ten finalists will each receive USD $5,000 for testing, with three winners awarded USD $20,000 to further develop and scale their tools..

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Climate & Environment; Focus areas: TNFD, SMEs, biodiversity metrics, nature-positive business tools.

• Deadline: December 15, 2025 (11:59 PM EDT).

• Learn more and apply here.

Targeting innovators who can mainstream nature intelligence for SMEs, this challenge accelerates scalable solutions for a nature-positive global economy.

Climate Policy and Governance Call for Proposals – Brazil, UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions). *Closing soon!*

This initiative seeks a technical assistance partner to help bridge the gap between national policy and subnational implementation, emphasizing federative coordination, gender and social inclusion, and robust climate governance. The selected partner will address four strategic pillars: diagnostic work, subnational capacity strengthening, climate governance integration, and knowledge management. Activities will include aligning local actions with national goals, supporting monitoring and reporting frameworks, and enabling data and policy coherence across government levels.

• Geographies: Brazil.

• Who can apply: International and Brazilian organizations or consortia with experience in climate policy and governance.

• Funding amount: Up to GBP £1,000,000.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Climate & Environment; Focus areas: federative governance, GEDSI, national climate plan implementation, metrics for subnational coordination.

• Deadline: December 15, 2025 (14:00 (GMT-3) / 17:00 (GMT+1).

• Learn more and apply here.

Investing in strategic coordination mechanisms and inclusive governance, this initiative enables Brazil to deliver climate results that reflect its federative architecture.

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The grants are organized into three categories:

1. Open Calls: Current grant and opportunities with a deadline. Grants are listed by closing date. 31 open opportunities - 19 new!

2. Rolling Applications: current grant and opportunities with rolling applications (but it’s still best to submit as early as possible). 13 rolling opportunities!

3. Long term planning: Grants that have closed their current rounds, but are expected to open new windows. 9 long term opportunities!

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Call for Nature Connect Small Grant Funding Applications – 2026, Nature Connect. *New!* *Closing soon!*

Nature Connect is inviting applications for its 2026 Small Grants Program (the final year of this three‑year initiative) to support new entrants into the conservation sector in the greater Cape Town area (Cape Floristic Region). Grants are available for work that combines community participation and conservation with one or more of the focus areas: biodiversity enhancement (e.g., habitat restoration, indigenous planting), sustainable livelihoods (e.g., recycling, green‑skills upskilling), and environmental education/awareness, especially among under‑resourced communities, youth and women. Preference is given to applicants who have not previously received funding via Nature Connect and who demonstrate strong community linkage and partnership to established conservation sites.

• Geographies: South Africa (greater Cape Town, Cape Floristic Region).

• Who can apply: New organizations entering conservation; individuals or community groups (especially from under‑resourced communities); registered NPOs with new projects also eligible.

• Funding amount: Up to ZAR R 36,000 per project.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Environment; Focus areas: indigenous environment conservation, green economy upskilling, youth & women empowerment.

• Deadline: November 4, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

This grant opportunity emphasizes foundational support for community‑led conservation and green economy entry, helping build grassroots leaders and local capacity in biodiversity‑rich yet underserved contexts.

Enhancing Environmental Sustainability and Community Resilience, BK Foundation. *New!* *Closing soon!*

Through this targeted initiative, BK Foundation invites Rwandan NGOs and social enterprises to implement high-impact tree planting and carbon footprint reduction projects aligned with national climate strategies and SDG 13. The program supports the planting of up to 50,000 trees within four months and requires a two-year monitoring and community engagement component. Proposals must demonstrate strong technical, governance, and sustainability capacity, with preference given to applicants leveraging co-financing and innovative agroecological approaches. This grant seeks not only to restore ecosystems but to build local stewardship and resilience at the grassroots level.

• Geographies: Rwanda.

• Who can apply: Registered NGOs and social enterprises with at least 3 years’ experience in afforestation or reforestation.

• Funding amount: Up to RWF 25,000,000 per organization; two grantees will be selected.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Climate Action; Focus areas: afforestation, agroforestry, carbon sequestration, rural climate resilience.

• Deadline: November 5, 2025 (5:00 p.m. Kigali Time).

• Learn more and apply here.

This initiative combines nature-based solutions with long-term community engagement to scale climate action from the ground up.

GEF Small Grants Programme - Mali 2025, GEF Small Grants Programme. *New!* *Closing soon!*

Invites Malian NGOs and community-based organizations to propose transformative environmental initiatives that integrate biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and local knowledge. This round prioritizes projects in strategic regions such as the Niger Delta and the Bafing Reserve, aiming to catalyze sustainable livelihoods while addressing core GEF concerns: biodiversity loss, climate change, land degradation, POPs, and water protection. Proposals should be participatory, replicable, and include a strong co-financing element to enhance scale and sustainability.

• Geographies: Mali (Niger Delta, Bafing, Sankarani Basin, Bamako prioritized).

• Who can apply: Registered NGOs and Community-Based Organizations with relevant experience.

• Funding amount: USD $75,000.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Environment; Focus areas: biodiversity, climate adaptation, waste management, community innovation.

• Deadline: November 6, 2025 (17:00 Mali Time).

• Learn more and apply here.

GEF leverages grassroots partnerships to drive scalable environmental solutions anchored in local ecosystems and community leadership.

BiodivConnect Call – Restoration of Ecosystem Functioning, Integrity and Connectivity, Biodiversa+. *Closing soon!*

This transnational transnational call will fund interdisciplinary research consortia working to restore ecosystem integrity and connectivity. Projects must address long-term sustainability, measurable ecological success, and transdisciplinary integration of ecological, socio-economic, and cultural dimensions. Proposals should support global biodiversity frameworks and explore future-proof restoration strategies including predictive modelling and novel methods.

• Geographies: Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, France, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Israel, South Africa, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Moldova, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Austria, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey.

• Who can apply: International consortia of at least three partners from participating countries, including minimum two EU Member or Associated States.

• Funding amount: Approx. EUR €40 million total to be allocated across consortia.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: biodiversity conservation, sustainability science, policy engagement, community-led research / SDG 15, SDG 17.

• Deadline: Pre‑proposals due early November 7, 2025; full proposals due early April 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

Consortia that bridge disciplines, support scalable restoration models, and engage non-academic stakeholders will be best positioned for success.

GEF SGP Solomon Islands – 2025 Call for Proposals, UNDP Solomon Islands. *New!* *Closing soon!*

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The grants are organized into three categories:

1. Open Calls: Current grant and opportunities with a deadline. Grants are listed by closing date. 37 open opportunities - 21 new!

2. Rolling Applications: current grant and opportunities with rolling applications (but it’s still best to submit as early as possible). 13 rolling opportunities!

3. Long term planning: Grants that have closed their current rounds, but are expected to open new windows. 11 long term opportunities!

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Coastal Ecosystems for People and Planet, National Geographic Society. *New!* *Closing soon!*

This funding opportunity seeks to empower leaders in science to act rapidly for blue forest ecosystems (mangroves, seagrass meadows, kelp forests, and coastal salt marshes) by supporting ambitious work in conservation, restoration, or research that centers local communities, especially in areas visited by the NG‑LEX expedition fleet. The Society is looking for projects grounded in scientific evidence that can offer tangible ecosystem benefits, carbon sequestration, or adaptation potential, while deepening community partnerships and enhancing local capacity. Storytelling or educational work is excluded; applicants should have either existing involvement in the target region or strong local collaborators.

• Geographies: Global focus with priority regions including Southeastern Alaska & British Columbia; the Arctic; Baja California; United Kingdom & Ireland; the Caribbean; Central America; Galápagos; the Mediterranean; among others visited by NG‑LEX. for more information, please review the Regions of Interest document

• Who can apply: Individuals or organizations (18+) with experience or deep interest in blue forest science; local collaborators encouraged; existing connection or track record in the area preferred.

• Funding amount: Up to USD $20,000 (Level I) or up to USD $100,000 (Level II).

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Environmental Conservation; Focus areas: blue forests, marine restoration, coastal ecosystems, carbon sequestration — SDGs 13, 14, 15.

• Deadline: October 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM EDT.

• Learn more and apply here.

This RFP aligns with growing recognition of blue forests as both climate solutions and custodians of biodiversity, emphasizing science-led action and community‑centered restoration in coastal regions.

Africa PachiPanda Challenge, MTN / WWF. *New!* *Closing soon!*

The Africa PachiPanda Challenge is MTN’s pan-African innovation competition, executed in partnership with WWF, designed for young innovators (18–35 years) to develop climate, sustainability, and environmental solutions rooted in the food-energy-water nexus. The competition invites individuals, teams, or youth-led SMEs across participating MTN markets to propose digital or hybrid solutions to local environmental challenges—ranging from waste and conservation to clean energy and climate adaptation. National winners receive prize funding (e.g. USD 5,000 in some countries) and advance to a continental final. The Challenge also includes mentorship, capacity building, and exposure support to transform winning ideas into impactful ventures.

• Geographies: MTN-operating countries across Africa (e.g. Nigeria, Zambia, South Africa, Uganda, Cameroon).

• Who can apply: Youth (18–35), individuals or youth-led SMEs, in participating countries.

• Funding amount: Country-level prizes (Nigeria up to ₦ 3M, Zambia up to $5000, South Africa up to R 87,000).

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Environmental Innovation / Sustainability; Focus areas: waste, climate resilience, energy, water, biodiversity.

• Deadline: Varies by country: Nigeria- October 3, Zambia- October 10, South Africa- October 17, Cameroon- TBC.

• Learn more and apply here.

This challenge is a continent-wide push by MTN and WWF to empower youth with green entrepreneurship and climate solutions in African markets.

Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp Grant Program, Wildlife Habitat Canada. *Closing Soon!*

This national grant program funds conservation and outreach efforts that advance Canada’s commitments under the North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP). Applicants may choose from four strands: (1) Habitat Conservation Grants for wetland enhancement, native planting, and invasive species removal; (2) Research Grants for ecological or social science work on waterfowl or habitat; (3) Conservation Network Grants supporting education, stewardship, and hunter recruitment; and (4) NL Murre Fund for seabird conservation in Newfoundland and Labrador. All projects must secure 1:1 matching funds from non-federal sources and follow strict accountability, documentation, and reporting guidelines.

• Geographies: Canada.

• Who can apply: Canadian nonprofits, Indigenous orgs, academic institutions, local governments, and eligible for-profits.

• Funding amount: CAD $1,000–$150,000 per project; up to 50% of costs covered; 1:1 match required.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: biodiversity, wetland restoration, conservation science, environmental education / SDG 15.

• Deadline: October 3, 2025 (17:00 EDT).

• Learn more and apply here.

Projects with strong NAWMP alignment, regional partnerships, and detailed co-financing plans will be prioritized.

ProNature Grant – GSDTF (Grenada), Grenada Sustainable Development Trust Fund (GSDTF). *New!* *Closing soon!*

Seeking to catalyze Grenadian-led projects that promote nature-based solutions for resilience and sustainable development. Proposed projects must focus on one or more of the following key areas: Climate Change Adaptation, Biodiversity Conservation & Management of Protected Areas, Habitat Restoration, Community Development & Sustainable Livelihoods (e.g., sustainable agriculture, fisheries), Awareness-Raising, Education, Training, and Research. This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to environmental conservation and community resilience in Grenada. They strongly encourage all eligible organizations to apply and help promote a sustainable future.

• Geographies: Grenada.

• Who can apply: NGOs, community-based groups, universities, private sector initiatives, and local research institutions.

• Funding amount: Grants range USD $10,000 – US $40,000.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Environmental Conservation / Nature-Based Solutions; Focus areas: biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, habitat restoration, education/training.

• Deadline: October 5, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

This grant offers grounded support for locally driven nature initiatives in Grenada, blending community resilience with ecosystem protection.

Nordic Nature Programme – Biodiversity Sub‑programme Call 2026, Nordic Council of Ministers. *Closing Soon!*

This regional call funds cross-country collaborations that strengthen biodiversity and cultural-ecological governance across the Nordics. The 2026 cycle supports three distinct strands: (1) projects aligning Nordic action with the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, especially those addressing politically relevant implementation gaps; (2) initiatives that foster synergy between cultural heritage and biodiversity through traditional knowledge and restoration methods; and (3) efforts to map and harmonize biodiversity regulations and practices in managed cultural landscapes like forests. Strong preference is given to projects with clear knowledge transfer, policy utility, and regional collaboration.

• Geographies: Denmark; Estonia; Finland; Faroe Islands; Greenland; Iceland; Latvia; Lithuania; Norway; Sweden; Åland Islands.

• Who can apply: Municipal, regional or national authorities; universities; colleges; research institutes; non‑profit public/academic organizations from Nordic countries.

• Funding amount: DKK 2.600,000 (Kunming–Montreal); DKK 900,000 (Cultural Heritage); DKK 1,000,700 (Cultural Environments/Forests).

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: biodiversity conservation, cultural heritage integration, environmental governance / SDG 15, SDG 17.

• Deadline: October 5, 2025 (09:00 AM).

• Learn more and apply here.

Projects demonstrating policy relevance, transnational organization, and integration of nature and cultural heritage will be most competitive.

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2. Rolling Applications: current grant and opportunities with rolling applications (but it’s still best to submit as early as possible). 13 rolling opportunities- 3 new!

3. Long term planning: Grants that have closed their current rounds, but are expected to open new windows. 7 long term opportunities!

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Open Calls:

Broadening the living labs approach for soil health in Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), European Commission (EC). *Upcoming deadline closing soon- next deadline is in 2026!*

This call supports the development of human-centered, participatory initiatives to accelerate and expand the adoption of sustainable soil health solutions in Africa and Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC). Selected projects will establish at least 12 real-life initiatives across 5–6 countries per region, co-designed and implemented with local stakeholders to address region-specific soil challenges. The work includes monitoring soil health and socio-economic outcomes, providing training and knowledge exchange, identifying high-performing sites as demonstration hubs, and developing a peer-learning mechanism and toolbox to scale and replicate solutions. Proposals must also ensure long-term sustainability through partnerships, business models, and diversified funding beyond the Horizon Europe grant.

• Geographies: European Union, Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) linked to the Member States, countries associated to Horizon Europe, and many LMICs. See full list of eligible countries here (from page 9).

• Who can apply: Consortiums of any legal entities. Priority will be given to organizations from African Union (AU) Member States and Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC).

• Funding amount: Grants range EUR €600,000 - €1.2M. Five projects expected to be funded.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Climate, agriculture, soil.

• Deadline: Two upcoming deadlines: September 4, 2025 and February 18, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

Making food systems more resilient to food safety risks through the deployment of technological solutions, European Commission (EC). *Upcoming deadline closing soon- next deadline is in 2026!*

Seeking proposals to aim to contribute to all the following expected outcomes: 1. A new level of ambition and creativity is implemented to tackle innovation creation, enhancing the deployment of solutions in the field of food safety and/or food fraud using existing knowledge, available technologies (such as molecular methods, genomic strategies, photonics, biotechnology, etc.); 2. The EU’s strong knowledge base is translated into marketable results addressing the “innovation paradox” (i.e. the fact that knowledge does not always translate to marketable products and services); 3. Food systems become more resilient to food safety risks through the use and exploitation of available knowledge and technologies; 4. Increased food chain and food systems competitiveness creating close to the market impactful applications that will benefit and connect solutions for food systems actors (i.e., farming, raw materials and ingredients suppliers, food industry, etc.); 5. Increased complementarities and results uptake in the field of food safety and/or food fraud with past and existing European framework programs projects, and synergies with programs and their associated project results from the European Research Council (ERC) and the European Innovation Council (EIC); 6. Contribute to EU climate action: deployment of clean technologies in the food industry, to boost food manufacturing efficiency and reduce carbon footprint.

• Geographies: European Union, Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) linked to the Member States, countries associated to Horizon Europe, and many LMICs. See full list of eligible countries here (from page 9).

• Who can apply: Consortiums of any legal entities.

• Funding amount: Grants of EUR €6M. Two projects expected to be funded.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Environment, food.

• Deadline: Two upcoming deadlines: September 4, 2025 and February 18, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

Emerging and future risks to plant health, European Commission (EC). *Closing soon!*

Seeking proposals to aim to contribute to the objectives of the common agricultural policy, as well as to the European Green Deal’s goals for resilient and sustainable agri-food systems, the EU biodiversity strategy for 2030, and support Regulation 2016/2031[1] on protective measures against pests of plants. Successful proposals will deliver on the expected impacts of the destination by enabling agri-food systems to enhance the EU’s strategic autonomy through promoting food security and long-term sustainability with multidisciplinary approaches, including One Health. They will also empower farmers and key actors in the agricultural sector to manage sustainable, efficient, profitable, and circular farming systems with low greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to climate-neutrality and resilience. Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: 1. The understanding of drivers of plant pest emergence, including the influence of climate change, ecosystem degradation and globalization, is increased; 2. Cost-effective preventive and/or curative measures to new and/or emerging plant pests are developed; 3. Economic, social, and environmentally sound solutions for effective pest management in farming and/or forestry in line with the principles of integrated pest management are developed; 4. Scientific support, recommendations, and policy advice are provided to strengthen plant health policies.

• Geographies: European Union, Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) linked to the Member States, countries associated to Horizon Europe, and many LMICs. See full list of eligible countries here (from page 9).

• Who can apply: Consortiums of any legal entities.

• Funding amount: Grants of EUR €6M. Two projects expected to be funded.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Environment, agriculture, climate.

• Deadline: Two upcoming deadlines: September 4, 2025 and February 18, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

TRANSFORM Indonesia Expression of Interest (2025), TRANSFORM – Unilever, FCDO & EY. *New!* *Closing soon!*

TRANSFORM is seeking Indonesian impact enterprises with commercially viable models to reduce plastic pollution and expand dignified livelihoods. The program will support innovations that expand collection and processing systems (especially for small sachets), develop new recycling technologies, ensure fair pay and wellbeing for informal waste collectors, and scale refill-reuse delivery models. Preference will be given to enterprises that are locally or women-led and that demonstrate commercial sustainability aligned with TRANSFORM’s inclusive circular economy priorities.

• Geographies: Indonesia.

• Who can apply: For-profit impact enterprises, startups, SMEs, and social enterprises with commercial revenue (or path to it).

• Funding amount: Approx. GBP £100,000 per award; up to 6 grantees; 12-month term.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Circular Economy, Livelihoods, Market Access.

• Deadline: September 6, 2025 (23:59 Jakarta Time).

• Learn more and apply here.

This call embeds inclusive business models into Indonesia’s transition toward scalable and equitable circularity.

GreenTech4CE FSP Grant – Call IV, Self Help Africa. *New!* *Closing soon!*

This latest call from GreenTech4CE is offering sizable, co-financed grants to scale climate-resilient, circular economy businesses in Zambia. Applicants must contribute at least 50% of the total budget, ensuring shared investment in inclusive green growth. The program targets enterprises with tangible social and environmental outcomes, especially those led by or serving underrepresented communities.

• Geographies: Zambia.

• Who can apply: Registered Zambian NGOs, companies, and cooperatives with circular or climate-smart business models.

• Funding amount: EUR €50,000–€250,000 with 50% co-financing required.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Environment, Economic Development, Agriculture; SDG 8, SDG 13.

• Deadline: September 6, 2025 (23:59 CAT).

• Learn more and apply here.

This fund supports green enterprise acceleration through high-leverage, climate-smart investment.

Z4ABC Financial Matching Grants – Zambia, CIFOR‑ICRAF. *Closing soon!*

This funding call supports innovation in Zambia’s agroforestry and climate-aligned value chains, including bamboo, mushrooms, pigeon peas, seeds, and ecotourism. Targeting Zambian SMEs, cooperatives, and NGOs, the program provides matching grants to scale value-adding business models over 9–18 months. Projects must align with Z4ABC goals and demonstrate market relevance, climate resilience, and co-financing capacity.

• Geographies: Zambia.

• Who can apply: Zambian-registered SMEs, cooperatives, NGOs, or non-public entities (solo or in consortium).

• Funding amount: Grant of up to EUR €5,000 -€60,000.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Agroforestry and Rural Livelihoods; Value Chain Development; Natural Resource Management; SDG 8; SDG 12; SDG 13; SDG 15.

• Deadline: September 8, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Proposals that integrate environmentally sustainable value‑addition with clear local market linkages, and demonstrate a match‑funding logic aligned with Z4ABC chains, will best showcase catalytic impact potential.

Fisheries Funding Mechanism Trust Fund, WTO. *Closing soon!*

The WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism Trust Fund (the Fish Fund) is a voluntary funding mechanism established to assist developing and least-developed country (LDC) WTO Members that have accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies and deposited their instrument of ratification. The Fish Fund supports these Members with the implementation of the Agreement, and acts as a catalyst for enhancing the sustainability of oceans and marine life. Two types of funding available; to support studies and initial assessments for WTO Members working to implement the disciplines outlined in the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, and funding to support complex, programmatic interventions.

• Geographies: Least-developed country (LDC) WTO Members.

• Who can apply: To be eligible, developing and least-developed country (LDC) Members must formally accept the Protocol of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies by depositing their instrument of acceptance.

• Funding amount: Funding ranges USD $50,000 - $300,000.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Fisheries,

• Deadline: September 9, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Europe-Africa Research and Innovation call on Sustainable Energy 2025, European Commission (EC). *Closing soon!*

Inviting applications from joint EU-AU basic research, applied research and experimental development projects. Propsed projects should address one of the thematic priorities:1. Assessment of Renewable Energy Sources and integration of RES in sustainable energy scenarios; 2. End-of-life and second‐life management and environmental impact of RE components; 3. Smart stand‐alone systems; 4. Smart grid (different scales) for off grid application; 5. Processes and appliances for productive uses (agriculture, mobility and industry); 6. Innovative solutions for priority domestic uses (clean cooking and cold chain); 7. Production and utilization of Green Hydrogen.

• Geographies: European Union (and Horizon associated countries) and African Union.

• Who can apply: Consortiums must include at least one partner from the institutional research sector (academic, public research center, non-profit organization, etc.) and one partner from a commercial company coming from participating, and at least two independent legal entities from two different European Union Member States or Horizon Europe-associated countries and another two independent legal entities from two countries in the African Union.

• Funding amount: Funding varies by countries- see full breakdown here. There is a total pool of ~EUR €10M.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Energy, climate, research.

• Deadline: September 11, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

The Habitat Foundation Grants 2026, The Habitat Foundation. *New!* *Closing soon!*

The Habitat Foundation seeks proposals that strengthen Malaysia’s conservation landscape through research, education, and community-based action. It aims to deepen local capacity to protect biodiversity and build environmental stewardship, particularly within the Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve. This annual grant round prioritizes practical, site-based work that mobilizes knowledge, builds networks, and shifts systems toward sustainability.

• Geographies: Malaysia.

• Who can apply: Environmental practitioners, academics, students, community members, trainers.

• Funding amount: RM 15,000–50,000.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Conservation, Research, Environmental Education — SDG 14, SDG 15, SDG 4.

• Deadline: September 15, 2025 (midnight).

• Learn more and apply here.

This call grounds sustainability in local agency—strengthening knowledge, capacity, and action where conservation meets community.

Restoration Returns Grant, G20 Global Land Initiative , UNCCD. *Closing soon!*

This small but sharply focused grant backs accredited CSOs advancing ecosystem restoration in any landscape, ranging from peatlands to croplands, through proven or proposed models. It funds expansion of ongoing work, upgrades in technique or technology, training, documentation, or combined activities. While the scope is global, preference is given to organizations from developing and least-developed countries that meet a USD 25K minimum budget threshold and are UNCCD-accredited or applying.

• Geographies: Developing and least-developed countries globally.

• Who can apply: Accredited CSOs with annual budget > USD 25K; individuals not eligible; must hold or have applied for UNCCD accreditation.

• Funding amount: Grant of USD $17,000 per project.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Ecosystem Restoration; Land Rehabilitation; Community Development; SDG 15; SDG 13; SDG 1.

• Deadline: September 15, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

This is one of the rare restoration grants focused on grassroots leadership, to fuel community‑anchored land recovery and local innovation in restoration techniques.

Pioneer Innovator Grant-Sustainability, Novo Nordisk Foundation. *Closing soon!*

Seek to accelerate the commercialization of research findings and the development of novel technologies within sustainability. The Pioneer Innovator Grant Sustainability seeks to support innovative research within agriculture, food, industrial and environmental biotech, carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies as well as nitrous oxide and methane emissions, and quantum technologies. Pioneer Innovator Grants seek to support novel academic science-based discoveries with commercial potential. The grant aims to stimulate the evaluation of ideas and to support experiments and activities leading to proof-of-concept or beyond.

• Geographies: Global.

• Who can apply: Lead applicant must be from a non-profit research institution in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden. Co-applicants may come from the same hosting institution as the main applicant or from a different university, hospitals, or research institutions locally and abroad.

• Funding Amount: Grant of DKK 1.1 million per project.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Climate, agriculture, food, industrial and environmental biotech, decarbonization.

• DEADLINE: September 15, 2025 (14:00, Copenhagen time). There are multiple windows to apply each year. Next window expected in January 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

The Distinguished Innovator Grant-Sustainability, Novo Nordisk Foundation. *Closing soon!*

The purpose of the grant is to accelerate commercialization of research findings and development of novel technologies within sustainability. The Distinguished Innovator Grant Sustainability seeks to support innovative research within agriculture, food, industrial and environmental biotech, carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies as well as nitrous oxide and methane emissions, and quantum technologies. The intent is to stimulate the evaluation of ideas that may lead to the development of new products or systems, devices and technological platforms in relation hereto. Particular focus will be placed on projects covering sustainable and high yielding agriculture, sustainable food for healthy diets, and climate change mitigation technologies to support the green transition.

• Geographies: Global.

• Who can apply: Lead applicant must be from a non-profit research institution in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden. Co-applicants may come from the same hosting institution as the main applicant or from a different university, hospitals, or research institutions locally and abroad.

• Funding Amount: Grant of DKK 6.8 million per project.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Climate, agriculture, food, industrial and environmental biotech, decarbonization.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Health, innovation.

• DEADLINE: September 15, 2025 (14:00, Copenhagen time). There are multiple windows to apply each year. Next window expected in January 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

Pioneer Funding Track & Aquaculture & Desert Farming Program, Binational, Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD). *Closing soon!*

This dual-track funding call supports collaborative applied agricultural R&D between U.S. and Israeli scientists. Applicants may propose across all high-impact areas via the Pioneer Track—up to USD 600,000—or focus on climate-smart aquaculture and desert farming via a specialized stream offering USD 310,000 grants or feasibility studies. Both cater to ambitious innovation that strengthens bilateral scientific partnerships and delivers tangible benefits.

• Geographies: United States; Israel

• Who can apply: Research teams representing legally constituted public, nonprofit, or academic institutions with joint U.S.–Israel investigators; proposals must align with designated thematic tracks and avoid overlap with existing BARD projects.

• Funding amount: Pioneer Track: up to USD $600,000 over three years; Aquaculture & Desert Farming Standard: up to USD $310,000 over three years; feasibility options: USD $180,000 or USD 100,000.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Agricultural R&D; Aquaculture; Desert Farming; Crop & Soil Health; Precision Agriculture; Food Systems.

• Deadline: September 15, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here - Pioneer Track.

• Learn more and apply here - Aquaculture and Desert Farming Program.

Proposals that clearly differentiate their Pioneer versus aquaculture/desert objectives, demonstrate strong U.S.–Israel collaboration, and outline concrete pathways to applied agricultural impact will be most competitive.

Overcoming the barriers for scaling up circular water management in agriculture, European Commission (EC). *Closing soon!*

Seeking proposals to aim to contribute to increasing the resilience of agriculture to water scarcity with improved circular water management systems and enable farmers and relevant actors to manage farming systems in a long-term sustainable and resource-efficient way, enhancing their ability to adapt to climate change, while lowering the pressure on water bodies, as described for this destination. Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: 1. Sustainable pathways to scale up the use of alternative water sources by farmers in agriculture in different contexts in the EU and Associated Countries (where relevant) are developed; 2. Enhanced knowledge is available to farmers on the long-term impact of alternative water sources for irrigation and other uses with special attention to emerging contaminants; 3. Resilience of farming systems to water scarcity is increased, especially in areas where droughts are becoming more frequent, longer and more intense, due to climate change; 4. Awareness and confidence of farmers and consumers in alternative water use in agriculture is increased.

• Geographies: European Union, Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) linked to the Member States, countries associated to Horizon Europe, and many LMICs. See full list of eligible countries here (from page 9).

• Who can apply: Consortiums of any legal entities.

• Funding amount: Grants of EUR €6M. Two projects expected to be funded.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Agriculture, water management.

• Deadline: September 16, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Wren Climate Collective Grant 2025, Wren Climate Collective. *Closing soon!*

This USD $100,000 non-dilutive grant supports early-stage carbon dioxide removal (CDR) companies developing underrepresented, high-impact pathways. Applicants must be at TRL 2–6 with fewer than 1,000 tonnes under contract. Wren is particularly focused on solutions in the Global South and projects that embed environmental equity, strong MRV, and long-term scalability.

• Geographies: Global.

• Who can apply: Early-stage CDR companies with TRL 2–6 and fewer than 1,000 tonnes under contract.

• Funding amount: USD $100,000.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Climate mitigation, R&D, carbon removal, environmental justice.

• Deadline: September 16, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Proposals with strong MRV, equity-centered models, and plans to reduce costs below $100/tonne will be most competitive.

Open Call for Grant for Circular Food MSMEs in AfriFOODlinks Hub Cities, European Commission. *Closing soon!*

This cascade grant under the EU AfriFOODlinks project supports circular (food) MSMEs in five cities (Kisumu, Mbale, Cape Town, Ouagadougou, Tunis)that have completed local AfriFOODlinks incubation. Businesses with 1–50 employees and ≤ €50,000 in revenue can receive €1,000–€50,000 to boost circularity, internal systems, and readiness for market growth. Priority goes to youth- and women-led ventures; mandatory language requirements apply based on city.

• Geographies: Kenya; Uganda; South Africa; Burkina Faso; Tunisia.

• Who can apply: Circular food MSMEs with 1–50 staff and ≤ €50K revenue, operating in designated hub city, having completed local incubator training; no owner employed by government.

• Funding amount: Grants of €1,000–€50,000 per MSME; up to €50,000 per city; total budget €250,000.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Circular Food Systems; Urban Food Security.

• Deadline: September 17, 2025 (23:59 CET).

• Learn more and apply here.

This opportunity equips early circular-food businesses in African cities with flexible seed funding and market-facing upgrades—gear their post-incubation momentum to pivot into sustainable value chains, with bonus points for youth and women leadership.

Adaptation & Resilience Fund, ClimateWorks Foundation. *New!* *Closing soon!*

This dual-track funding initiative backs local leadership in climate-vulnerable cities across Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Track 1 seeks innovative finance strategies to unlock public and private investment in urban climate resilience, especially extreme heat. Priority mechanisms include community-based insurance, municipal debt swaps, resilience bonds, and climate-responsive social protections. Track 2 supports institutional capacity-building and civil society leadership to mainstream heat action into city systems. Proposals may focus on heat planning, early warning systems, gender-responsive cooling, inclusive governance, or local CSO engagement. Across both calls, ClimateWorks aims to seed scalable, locally driven solutions that shift how cities prepare for climate extremes.

• Geographies: Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia (LMICs).

• Who can apply: NGOs, CSOs, multilaterals, city alliances, development banks, and technical assistance providers; strong preference for LMIC-led or partnered proposals.

• Funding amount: USD $3M–$4.5M total per RFP; ~USD $1M per awardee (larger allowed for consortia).

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Adaptation & Resilience, Cities, Climate Finance, Disaster Risk Reduction.

• Deadline: September 19, 2025 (11:59 PM PT). Full proposals due January 5, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

This fund is a catalytic commitment to shift climate finance and governance power into the hands of those shaping the future of heat-resilient cities.

Energy for Green Growth and Sustainability in Kenya – Round II, Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF). *New!* *Closing soon!*

This flagship initiative under the REACT Kenya Program aims to catalyze Kenya’s green economy by backing private-sector ventures that expand access to modern energy, productive e-mobility, and circular economy technologies. Combining milestone-based grants and results-based financing (RBF), the facility supports both early-stage innovators and scale-ready firms offering renewable energy solutions. Companies can apply for financing based on business maturity, product scope, and ambition to grow in underserved markets, particularly through solar, mobility, and clean tech integration.

• Geographies: Kenya.

• Who can apply: For-profit companies (≥2 years); must be legally registered and physically established in Kenya.

• Funding amount: USD $100,000–500,000 via grants and results-based incentives.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Renewable Energy; Focus areas: PUE solutions, SHS, solar pumps, e-mobility, green technologies.

• Deadline: September 21, 2025 (11:59 PM EAT).

• Learn more and apply here.

By combining flexible capital and performance-based rewards, AECF’s REACT program energizes market-ready solutions that drive inclusive, low-carbon development across Kenya.

CLIC Agrifood Investment Connector Program 2025, ClimateShot Investor Coalition (CLIC). *Latin America and the Caribbeans call closing soon!* *SSA call TBA*

Through this cohort-based program, early- and growth-stage agri‑SMEs in Sub‑Saharan Africa or Latin America & the Caribbean receive tailored support to become investment-ready—and connect to debt and equity investors. CLIC provides a climate and nature impact assessment, help crafting pitch decks and data rooms, one-on-one investor introductions, and curated pitch-event access. While funding is not provided, the program is designed to fast-track capital readiness with evidence-based tools and investor-aligned positioning.

• Geographies: Sub‑Saharan Africa; Latin America & the Caribbean.

• Who can apply: Legally incorporated, for-profit agri‑SMEs operating in SSA or LAC, with ≥2 years operating history (audited accounts), actively raising commercial capital, and climate- or nature-positive business model; management fluent in English.

• Funding amount: Not applicable (non-financial support only).

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Agriculture & Food Systems; Climate finance readiness.

• Deadline: Latin America and the Caribbean closes September 22, 2025. SSA cohort TBA (sign up for the next call)

• Learn more and apply here.

The program’s competitive edge lies in its underserved focus on early-stage climate-smart agri‑SMEs with data-backed impact narratives and direct links to investors; applicants with clear climate-nature metrics and committed leadership are best positioned to be selected.

Challenges in forest management: Climate change, biodiversity, ecosystem services & forest products, Velux Stiftung. *Closing soon!*

Support is available for research and science-practice projects on the 2025 thematic focus; 1. Innovative and integrative sustainable forest management to develop and provide solutions for adapting to or mitigating climate change, promoting biodiversity, providing resilient ecosystems services and supplying sustainable forest products. 2. Incentives or tools for action and behavioral change towards sustainable forest management by transforming theoretical and abstract values of forest products and services. Research projects support innovative, novel, outside-of-the-box research that has a high potential to change forestry practice. Projects need to be participatory (including stakeholders) and can have an interdisciplinary approach. 10% of the budget needs to be spent for knowledge transfer and the proposed approach should be of general interest. Science-practice projects aim to facilitate collaboration between researchers and practitioners to improve accessibility and comprehensibility of specified forest management findings relevant to stakeholders. Dialogue, knowledge exchange or co-production should lead to deliverables such as tools and resources or communication products. Applications must demonstrate the commitment of the collaborating parties and the continuity of the approach.

• Geographies: Global. Preference for at least one partner from an OECD country.

• Who can apply: An application requires at least two project partners (PI and co-PI) who need to be from different institutions. One partner needs to be from an academic research institution. Other partners or collaborators can be non-academic stakeholders, e.g., forest owners or practitioner associations, (non-)governmental organizations, or consulting agencies.

• Funding amount: Grants of up to CHF 100,000 per year for 1-4 years.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Forestry, climate change, biodiversity.

• Deadline: September 22, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Scaling up for a sustainable battery value chain, Vinnova. *Closing soon!*

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The grants are organized into three categories:

1. Open Calls: Current grant and opportunities with a deadline. Grants are listed by closing date. 78 open opportunities - 54 new!

2. Rolling Applications: current grant and opportunities with rolling applications (but it’s still best to submit as early as possible). 10 rolling opportunities!

3. Long term planning: Grants that have closed their current rounds, but are expected to open new windows. 5 long term opportunities!

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Open Calls:

Open Call, Clif Family Foundation. *Closing soon!* *Next window expected in 2026!*

Accepting applications from USA non-profits working on issues aligned with the foundation’s priorities: Regenerative and Organic Farming, Food Production Workers’ Health and Safety, Climate Justice, Healthy Food Access, Inclusive Outdoor Access, and Indoors and Outdoors Safe from Pollution. These grants can be used to support general operating cost or specific projects.

• Geographies: USA.

• Who can apply: US based non-profits.

• Funding amount: Typical grants range from $5,000 - $50,000 and last for one year.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Agriculture, food, climate.

• Deadline: August 1, 2025. Next round expected to open March 1, 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

Novonesis Biotechnology Prize, Novo Nordisk Foundation. *Closing soon!*

The Novonesis Biotechnology Prize is awarded to recognize outstanding European research or technology achievements that contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable biotechnology solutions for the benefit of people and the planet. Nominees must have made an important contribution to European Science in areas of relevance to e.g. biomanufacturing, industrial, environmental, food or plant biotechnology.

• Geographies: European based individuals.

• Who can apply: Nominees must have a current position and an active research program at a public, non-profit research institution and/or in a company based in a European country, but can be from any nationality.

• Funding amount: The Prize is of DKK 5 million (appr. EUR 672,000) and consists of a DKK 4,5 million (appr. EUR 605,000) research grant and a personal award of DKK 0,5 million (appr. EUR 67,000).

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Biotechnology.

• Deadline: August 1, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Call for proposals: CCAC Food & Nutrition Challenge 2025 — Global Action on Food Loss and Waste to Cut Super Pollutants and Reduce Malnutrition, Climate and Clean Air Coalition. *Closing soon!*

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) Food & Nutrition Challenge is seeking innovative cross-sector proposals that address key priorities across the food system. These include improving nutrient and material flows between rural and urban areas; advancing agroecological practices to preserve soil, boost food security, and strengthen climate resilience; scaling sustainable cold-chain solutions to reduce food loss; preventing edible food waste and promoting redistribution in line with methane reduction goals; and strengthening financial systems to track GHG emission reductions with transparent methodologies. Selected projects will be announced at COP30 and may feed into a forthcoming CCAC Agriculture Flagship and Integrated Assessment.

• Geographies: Proposals must target activities in ODA-eligible countries.

• Who can apply:

• Funding amount: Grants range around USD $200,000. Total funding available is USD $2M.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Food, nutrition, waste, climate.

• Deadline: August 6, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Applications open for CATAL1.5°T Acceleration Program, Monterrey Institute of Technology. *New!* *Closing this month!*

This initiative supports early-stage climate-tech startups across Latin America that have validated market traction and a product or service at TRL 5 or higher. Designed to strengthen commercial readiness and climate impact potential, the five‑month acceleration includes tailored workshops, technical and ESG coaching, non‑dilutive grant funding, and culminates in a Demo Day to prepare ventures for investment.

• Geographies: Argentina; Colombia; Costa Rica; Dominican Republic; El Salvador; Honduras; Mexico; Peru.

• Who can apply: Legally constituted startups with fewer than 50 employees, under USD 3M in assets and sales, full‑time team of two, equity holders with ≥25% stake, ability to commit ≥80% program participation.

• Funding amount: Grant of up to EUR €100,000.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Climate Tech; Energy access and generation; Low‑emission transportation; Cities, industries and buildings; Land‑use & forestry; SDG 7; SDG 9; SDG 13.

• Deadline: August 8, 2025 (11:59 p.m. GMT‑5).

• Learn more and apply here.

Proposals that demonstrate verified mitigation impact at TRL 5+, scalable business models, and clear ESG frameworks will stand out in this third‑cohort acceleration call.

Emerging Climate Champions Award, Enlight Foundation, The Patchwork Collective, and Levers of Change. *New!*

Calling on youth-led organizations advancing climate solutions across the globe to apply to the Emerging Climate Champions Award. They invite eligible applicants to share about their work to address climate within any issue area, anywhere in the world. The Award is open to a full range of climate issues and solutions, including but not limited to education, movement building, climate justice, science/technology, economic opportunity, health, community resilience, conservation, advocacy, systems change, sustainable agriculture, disaster preparedness, etc.

• Geographies: Global.

• Who can apply: Non-profit, youth-led climate organizations (15-35 years old). This can be either a youth executive leader, a majority youth leadership staff, or a majority youth Board of Directors, that have been operational for at least 2 years.

• Funding amount: Multiyear grants of USD $1M.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Climate, youth,

• Deadline: August 15, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Tribal Solar Gap Funding Grant Program, Tribal Energy Alternatives. *New!*

The Tribal Solar Gap Funding Grant supports solar projects of any type that require a tribal cost-share (ex. Federal or State grant programs) or are leveraging funding from other grant opportunities or initiatives. These projects should be positioned to deploy solar energy with an

existing funding gap (cost share) which prevents the project from being completed.

• Geographies: USA.

• Who can apply: Federally recognized tribal governments in the lower 48 states and Alaska

• (tribal government programs, such as tribal housing authority, cultural departments, economic development entities, etc.), Tribally led non-profits, Schools that are tribally controlled 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and schools that are tribally-operated such as tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), any public or Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools.

• Funding amount: Gap funding up to USD $250,000.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Energy, solar.

• Deadline: August 15, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP), Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ireland. *New!*

The AADP supports and enables Irish and African companies to realize their ambition of doing business together in Africa, through matched grant funding for feasibility studies and full commercial projects. Two types of grants are available; 1. Feasibility Study grant are open to applications from Irish private sector organizations and from eligible African countries, for projects which seek to explore commercial concepts and market opportunities that can contribute to the sustainable transformation and development of Africa’s agri-food system; and 2. Full Commercial Project grants are open to joint, partnership-based applications from Irish and African private sector organizations, for innovative, scalable and impactful revenue-generating projects. The aim of the full project grant is to support the sustainable transformation and development of Africa’s agri-food system, and to contribute to a program of mutual trade and exchange of knowledge between Ireland and Africa.

• Geographies: Botswana, Cóte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Namibia, Nigeria, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.​

• Who can apply: Agri-food businesses that have been registered/incorporated in Ireland or one of the 19 eligible African countries, for at least 2 years.

• Funding amount: Grants of up to EUR €100,000 for commercial feasibility studies, or EUR €250,000 for joint commercial projects

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs:

• Deadline: August 15, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Call for Renewable Energy Projects in Central Asia, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). *Closing soon!*

Inviting public and private sector renewable energy project developers from across the region to submit proposals to be considered for financing opportunities under the Agency’s Climate Investment Platform (CIP) and Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF) platform. Both the ETAF and the CIP are multi-stakeholder initiatives designed to accelerate the global energy transition by mobilizing capital and expertise for renewable energy and climate action projects in developing countries. ETAF, managed by IRENA, focuses on facilitating debt, equity, and de-risking solutions for medium-to-large-scale, commercially feasible renewable energy projects, supporting the deployment of at least 5 GW by 2030 and aligning with Paris Agreement targets, national climate plans, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. CIP, a joint effort by IRENA, UNDP, SEforALL, and GCF, acts as a matchmaker and technical facilitator, connecting a broad spectrum of renewable energy and climate projects—ranging from mini-grids and energy efficiency to large-scale infrastructure—with investors and financial instruments, with the overarching goal of catalyzing up to USD 1 trillion in clean energy investment by 2025 across 20 least developed countries.

• Geographies: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.

• Who can apply: Public and Private organizations.

• Funding amount: Typically interested in large ticket sizes (USD $5M – $25M). ETAF (Energy Transition Accelerator Financing Platform) offers debt financing—including senior, junior, and mezzanine loans—as well as de-risking services and technical assistance for medium-to-large-scale renewable energy projects. CIP (Climate Investment Platform) provides matchmaking, technical assistance, and access to a range of financial instruments such as equity, guarantees, and risk mitigation for renewable energy and climate action projects in developing countries.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Energy, climate, innovation, infrastructure,

• Deadline: August 15, 2025.

• Learn more and submit project for CIP / submit project for ETAF.

AI for Climate Resilience Program 2025, Klarna. *New!* *Closing this month!*

Klarna’s AI for Climate Resilience Program is seeking practical, locally-led AI solutions to strengthen climate adaptation in underserved and vulnerable regions. The fund supports early-stage or in-progress projects that deploy AI in real-world settings, whether by mobilizing local knowledge, supporting decision-making for smallholder farmers, or delivering climate-risk data for adaptation planning. All proposals must demonstrate clear use cases, potential for local ownership, and a commitment to responsible, collaborative design.

• Geographies: Global South.

• Who can apply: Registered non-profits and social enterprises working in or with LMICs

• Funding amount: Grants up to USD $300,000.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: climate adaptation, disaster preparedness, agriculture / SDG 13, SDG 9, SDG 2

• Deadline: August 18, 2025 (23:59 GMT)

• Learn more and apply here.

This is one of the few AI-focused funds globally with a strong equity lens, centering LMIC actors and frontline adaptation needs rather than just technical novelty.

The Boring Fund 2025, WILDLABS. *New!* *Closing this month!*

This fund supports foundational work that strengthens the conservation technology ecosystem. WILDLABS is seeking applications for projects focused on infrastructure maintenance, documentation, data mobilization, community management, cybersecurity, knowledge sharing, and related areas. Proposals should address structural challenges that affect the broader field, rather than building new tools or features. The emphasis is on practical, scalable solutions that enhance sustainability and accessibility across the sector.

• Geographies: Global.

• Who can apply: Individuals (18+) or project.

• Funding amount: USD $1,000–$12,500 per project; total pool USD $80,000.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: conservation technology, data management, community governance, capacity building / SDG 9, SDG 11, SDG 13.

• Deadline: August 19, 2025 (23:59 BST).

• Learn more and apply here.

Projects that enhance shared infrastructure, promote equitable tech access, or strengthen sector community cohesion are particularly aligned with the Fund’s goals.

CFPs: C-CAF Climate Quick Impact Grants for Saint Kitts and Nevis, Communities Climate Adaptation Facility (C-CAF). *New!* *Closing this month!*

This new grant opportunity supports urgent, community-led climate adaptation responses in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Through the Global Centre for Climate Mobility’s C-CAF mechanism, the call aims to empower climate-vulnerable groups—including displaced, Indigenous, and women-led communities—by funding short-term interventions in health, housing, water, livelihoods, and cultural preservation. The structure prioritizes local leadership and inclusivity, with evaluation criteria covering organizational capacity, implementation design, and gender and social integration.

• Geographies: Saint Kitts and Nevis.

• Who can apply: Climate-vulnerable communities; non-profit local orgs; IPOs; CSOs; grassroots orgs.

• Funding amount: XCD $270,000.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: climate adaptation, environment, health, water & sanitation, SDG 13

• Deadline: August 20, 2025 (13:00 GMT-5).

• Learn more and apply here.

Proposals that center displaced populations and culturally grounded, gender-responsive interventions will be most competitive.

Innovative Projects Start Up Grand Challenge: Rooftop Solar (RTS) and Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) Technologies, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. *Closing soon!*

The purpose of the Innovative Projects Start-Up Challenge is identify new and innovative solutions to the following four categories of challenges in Rooftop Solar (RTS) and Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) technologies: 1. Affordability: To reduce costs through innovative financing, modular designs, or circular economy models. 2. Resilience: To prioritize climate adaptation, cybersecurity, and decentralized energy systems. 3. Inclusivity: To democratize access for low-income households and remote communities. 4. Environment Sustainability: To address land-use conflicts, waste, and fossil fuel dependency.

• Geographies: India.

• Who can apply: All DPIIT recognised Startups would be eligible to apply.

• Funding amount: Awards range ₹5 Lakh - ₹1cr, with an overall 13 winners expected.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Renewable energy, environment, innovation.

• Deadline: August 20, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Project Grants for research within Plant Science, Agriculture and Food Biotechnology 2025, Novo Nordisk Foundation. *Closing soon!*

Applications are invited for project grants to support excellent research within plant science, agriculture and food biotechnology. The proposed research should address major challenges within plant, agricultural, and food science associated with developing sustainable agriculture and food production. The research should be fundamental in character with a clear and strategic outlook to improve sustainability and potential solutions. The proposed research should significantly extent existing knowledge beyond state-of-the-art and may have a high-risk profile. The research should be based on life science research disciplines. Non-exclusive list of prioritized areas include: 1. Development of plants with high productivity, resiliency, and resource-use-efficiency for food, fiber, materials, fuel and energy, chemicals, or climate change mitigation; 2. Utilization of microorganisms to improve sustainability across the value chain from primary agricultural production to end-product; 3. Development of agricultural-, food-, and forestry systems with higher productivity, circularity, and biodiversity, and with minimum impact on environment and climate; 4. Development of sustainable plant-, microorganism-, and fungi-based ingredients and foods with high functionality, and organoleptic quality, 5. Utilization of ingredients derived from precision fermentation, fungi, algae, insects, and cellular agriculture for food production; 6. Development of methods and technologies, including those driven by data science, that enable and support sustainable agriculture and food production.

• Geographies: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden.

• Who can apply: Research Leaders (Established/Prof.), Research Leaders (junior/non-tenured), Research Leaders (Mid-career/Associate Prof.) in a university or other non-profit research institution.

• Funding amount: Up to DKK 4.3M.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Biotechnology-based synthesis and production, food, agriculture.

• Deadline: August 21, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Future For Nature Awards 2026, Future For Nature Foundation. *New!* *Closing this month!*

This award honors individual conservationists aged 18 to 35 with €50,000 to advance their ongoing work protecting wild species. Applicants are selected for demonstrated leadership, innovation, and tangible conservation outcomes. Finalists will be shortlisted and invited to present their impact at the FFN Awards event in Arnhem in May 2026.

• Geographies: Global.

• Who can apply: Individual conservationists aged 18–35, committed to ongoing species protection, and proficient in English.

• Funding amount: Prize of EUR €50,000 each for three winners.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: biodiversity conservation, environmental leadership, community engagement / SDG 15.

• Deadline: August 25, 2025 (23:59 CEST).

• Learn more and apply here.

Individuals whose work reflects community-rooted innovation and sustained impact in species protection are most competitive.

Impact Innovation: Net Zero Industry 2025, Swedish Energy Agency. *Closing soon!*

Seeking applications from project that contributes to Net Zero Industry mission through resource-efficient and resilient value chains, industrial recycling of products and components, or product development and production of electronics. The call focuses on the manufacturing industry. Manufacturing industry refers to companies that perform discrete manufacturing. This also includes product design, related services and manufacturing-related circular activities. Manufacturing-related circular activities include remanufacturing, refurbishment, repair, disassembly and reuse for the same or different use, carried out in a manner similar to discrete manufacturing. Project proposals that contribute to one or more of the following sub-areas are eligible to apply: 1. Resource-efficient and resilient value chains for radically reduced greenhouse gas emissions in the manufacturing industry; 2. Resource efficiency and resilience through industrial recycling of products and components; 3. Resource efficiency and resilience in product development and production of electronics. The call is open to two types of projects: feasibility studies and research and innovation projects.

• Geographies: Sweden.

• Who can apply: Consortiums with at least three organizations where at least one is a potential user or manufacturer of the solution in the manufacturing industry. And at least one is a research actor from a university, university college or research institute.

• Funding amount: Grants range SEK 1M – 6M.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Circular economy, manufacturing.

• Deadline: August 27, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Henry Arnhold Fellows Program, Mulago Foundation. *New!* *Closing this month!*

The Henry Arnhold Fellowship offers a powerful blend of unrestricted USD 100,000 funding, tailored coaching, and peer community to support founders of early-stage organizations tackling critical climate or conservation challenges. Hosted by the Mulago Foundation, the one-year program includes two immersive retreats focused on design-for-impact and scale strategy. It identifies leaders whose solutions are proven and ready to expand—with the potential for follow-on investment based on performance.

• Geographies: Global.

• Who can apply: Founders or CEOs of early-stage, mission-driven nonprofits or for-profits working in climate or conservation, with a replicable solution and commitment to scale.

• Funding amount: USD $100,000 unrestricted grant.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Environment & Biodiversity; climate resilience; SDG 13; SDG 15.

• Deadline: August 28, 2025 (recommendation deadline 7 August 2025).

• Learn more and apply here.

This fellowship is exceptional for conservation leaders ready to translate real-world solutions into impactful scale, combining rigorous strategy, funding flexibility, and lifelong peer engagement within a curated global cohort.

Projects to Advance National Policy and Mitigation Action: 2025 Calls for Proposals (19 country specific opportunities), Climate and Clean Air Coalition. *New!*

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) funds projects that advance action to reduce short-lived climate pollutants and support national policy. Projects under this call will fufil services requested by CCAC State Partners.

1. Cambodia - Scaling up integrated rice straw management for reducing black carbon emissions

2. Mexico – Implementing a national strategy to mitigate methane emissions from the livestock sector

3. Brazil – Supporting the Market Transformation to a Climate-Friendly and Energy Efficient Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (RAC) Sector in Brazil by Establishing Regulations for Commercial Refrigeration to mitigate SLCPs emissions

4. Kenya, Malawi, Uganda and Zimbabwe - Avoiding Emissions of High-GWP Fluorocarbons through a Pilot Project on Refrigerant Destruction in Cement Kiln

5. Cambodia – Strengthening the enforcement of vehicle emissions regulations and Euro 6 implementation planning

6. Vanuatu - Enhance and develop air quality, emissions standards and national strategies for the transport and maritime and shipping sectors

7. Liberia - Strengthening Clean Household Energy Transition in Liberia

8. Nigeria- Integrating eCooking in Nigeria’s Clean Cooking Policy Implementation Plan and funding proposals for implementing e-cooking

9. Bhutan – National SLCP Plan and Methane Roadmap

10. Cote d'Ivoire -Strengthening mandatory environmental reporting and consideration of SLCPs by the private sector

11. Ethiopia – Develop a National SLCP Plan and Methane Roadmap

12. Madagascar - Develop a National SLCP Plan and a Methane Roadmap

13. Uzbekistan - National Strategy for Black Carbon Reduction and Air Quality Improvement

14. Zimbabwe - Strengthen Zimbabwe's air quality standards and regulations

15. Cameroon –Scaling investment for organic waste management

16. Chad -Strategy and project pipeline for Organic Waste Management

17. Kazakhstan - Establishing a Financing Facility for SLCP Mitigation in Waste Sector

18. Kenya – A Sustainable Food Banking Strategy for methane mitigation

19. Morocco - Develop and implement a strategy to reduce Food Waste

• Geographies: Bhutan, Brazil, Cameroon, Cambodia, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Zimbabwe.

• Who can apply: Non-governmental organization (NGO), intergovernmental organization (IGO), or other not-for-profit entity.

• Funding amount: Grants range USD $100,000 – $1M.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Climate, agriculture, pollution, methane, waste management.

• Deadline: August 29, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

DOST‑JST Joint Call for Proposals on Smart Agriculture 2025, Department of Science and Technology, Philippines (with JST Japan). *New!* *Closing this month!*

This bilateral call promotes Philippine–Japanese collaboration on smart agriculture innovations that advance climate resilience, automation, and inclusive food systems. Designed for paired teams led by PIs from each country, funded projects span up to 36 months and may include ASEAN collaborators in-kind. Filipino teams can receive up to PHP 15 million, while Japanese teams receive JPY 36 million plus overhead. Priority sits with proposals advancing scalable monitoring systems, neglected species breeding, regional automation, or climate‑adaptive models with clear capacity-building exchanges.

• Geographies: Philippines and Japan (plus optional ASEAN partners in-kind).

• Who can apply: Philippine and Japanese research teams; Filipino PI must be Filipino citizen; Japanese PI eligible per JST rules.

• Funding amount: Up to PHP 15M (PH side) + 15% overhead; Up to JPY 36M (Japan side) + 30% overhead.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Smart Agriculture; Climate Adaptation; Research collaboration; SDG 2; SDG 13; SDG 17.

• Deadline: August 29, 2025 (13:00 JST / 12:00 PHT).

• Learn more and apply here.

Strong proposals will link climate-smart automation or crop innovation with bilateral knowledge exchange, and clearly define roles for young researchers.

Freshwater Community Grants, Horizons Regional Council. *New!* *Closing this month!*

This regional grant scheme supports not-for-profit groups in New Zealand’s Horizons Region working on innovative freshwater-focused initiatives. From streamside planting and interactive walkways to education programs and pollution cleanups, projects must offer tangible community value and be completed by June 2026. Special emphasis on regionally based applicants and projects demonstrating creativity or new approaches in freshwater restoration.

• Geographies: New Zealand (Horizons Region).

• Who can apply: Non-profits, iwi/hapū, schools, ECEs, individuals, landowners (not-for-profit only).

• Funding amount: Total pool of NZD $200,000 available (individual grant size not specified).

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Environment; Education; Community development; SDG 6; SDG 15.

• Deadline: August 29, 2025 (16:00 NZST).

• Learn more and apply here. Download the eligibility criteria for more information on the call.

Creative ideas, like viewing decks, interactive stream education zones, or community-led monitoring, will stand out in this regionally focused call.

Call for Proposals: Development of Uganda’s Aquaculture Sector, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kampala. *New!* *Closing this month!*

This €6M bilateral call will fund a single lead partner or consortium to deliver a comprehensive 4-year project to catalyze aquaculture development across Uganda. Proposals must address six critical areas: improving access to quality inputs (fingerlings, feed, and equipment); scaling farm productivity and collective distribution; upskilling farmers and extension officers; developing domestic markets and consumer awareness; expanding access to financial services and insurance; and enabling an investment-friendly regulatory environment. The initiative places strong emphasis on gender inclusion, youth employment, and the economic viability of small- and medium-scale fish farmers.

• Geographies: Uganda.

• Who can apply: NGOs, foundations, or technical consultancies with aquaculture expertise and track record leading ≥USD 5M projects; must have or open office in Uganda.

• Funding amount: Up to EUR €6M over 4 years.

• Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Sustainable Aquaculture; Food Systems; Livelihoods; Gender; SDG 2; SDG 5; SDG 8; SDG 14.

• Deadline: August 31, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Proposals that integrate all six priority pillars with strong Uganda-based operations, inclusive frameworks, and scalable, farmer-led strategies will be best positioned for selection.

Ocean Shot-3, Sasakawa Peace Foundation. *Closing soon!*

Ocean Shot will provide large-scale support for research leading to discoveries from two perspectives: 1. New discoveries of ecosystems, marine species or their ecological functions; 2. New technologies or data science that facilitate ocean discoveries. Despite its growing importance, the ocean remains largely unexplored—what some call the last frontier. Ocean Shot seeks to accelerate applied research that uncovers unknown species, ecological roles, and biodiversity in rapidly changing marine environments, including deep-sea and coral reef systems. Simultaneously, it supports the development of novel technologies and analytical tools that can unlock insights from underutilized or difficult-to-access ocean data, addressing key challenges in mapping, monitoring, and understanding the ocean’s dynamic systems.

• Geographies: Global, must include organizations from Japan.

• Who can apply: Non-profits with experience in research. They highly value applications that involve organizations from multiple countries. Additionally, it is highly desirable to include in the project either one or several persons (regardless of nationality) affiliated with organizations from Japan (irrespective of their status as for-profit, non-profit, or research-oriented) or Japanese person(s) affiliated with overseas organization(s).

• Funding amount: Grant of up to USD $300,000 for up to three years.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Environment, oceans, biodiversity, research.

• Deadline: August 31, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

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1. Open Calls: Current grant and opportunities with a deadline. Grants are listed by closing date. 39 open opportunities - 23 new opportunities added!

2. Rolling Applications: current grant and opportunities with rolling applications (but it’s still best to submit as early as possible). 10 rolling opportunities!

3. Long term planning: Grants that have closed their current rounds, but are expected to open new windows. 7 long term opportunities - 1 new opportunity added!

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The grants are organized into three categories:

1. Open Calls: Current grant and opportunities with a deadline. Grants are listed by closing date. 26 open opportunities- 8 new opportunities added!

2. Rolling Applications: current grant and opportunities with rolling applications (but it’s still best to submit as early as possible). 10 rolling opportunities- 1 new opportunity added!

3. Long term planning: Grants that have closed their current rounds, but are expected to open new windows. 6 long term opportunities!

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1. Open Calls: Current grant and opportunities with a deadline. Grants are listed by closing date.

2. Rolling Applications: current grant and opportunities with rolling applications (but it’s still best to submit as early as possible).

3. Long term planning: Grants that have closed their current rounds, but are expected to open new windows.

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Innovative Tech for Water Security, Climate Venture Lab, Mercy Corps Ventures. *Closing soon!*

Accepting applications to test potential solutions to enhance water security in emerging markets. They are looking for groundbreaking solutions that benefit low-income and underserved populations that address one or more of the following areas: 1. Increasing water supply. For example, solutions around rainwater harvesting, desalination, recycling / wastewater, water reuse, or boreholes. 2. Optimizing water usage / demand. For example, smart irrigation, nature-based water conservation systems, or water efficiency tools. 3. Strengthening infrastructure. For example, storage, treatment, or reducing losses in the network.

• Geographies: Africa, Asia, and Latin America

• Who can apply: Early stage for profit startups and organizations.

• Funding amount: Equity-free grants of up to $50,000.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Water security, water efficiency, access to water and conservation.

• Deadline: May 2, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the deadline.

• Learn more and apply here.

Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, Tyler Prize. *Closing Soon!*

Seeing nominations for visionary environmental leaders working to deliver global impact for the environment. The work of nominees is expected to be based on strong science, including natural and/or social sciences, demonstrate measurable and scalable impact(s) on policy and/or practice, address global inequalities and solutions, and demonstrate engagement with younger generations.

• Geographies: Global.

• Who can apply: Any individual or organization from any part of the world that has worked to deliver global solutions for environmental impact may be nominated for the Prize. All nominations must come from a third party (self nominations are not permitted)

• Funding amount: Award of USD $250,000.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Environment, research,

• Deadline: May 2, 2025.

• Learn more and nominate here.

Africa Research Grant, Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant. *Closing soon!*

Seeking applications from early career scientist conducting research that demonstrate a strong link to biodiversity and conservation. They are looking for research that: Advances the frontiers of knowledge within the chosen field; Facilitates solutions to African challenges: The research should try and solve an African challenge that occurs in more than one geography and is scalable to other areas. The research should include multiple research sites; Demonstrates innovative methodologies and approaches; Exhibits scientific rigour and excellence; Contributes to human capital development (e.g. mentorship, support, and professional development opportunities) for the next generation of researchers; Incorporates a holistic perspective and involves inter-and multi-disciplinary collaboration with partners (preference intra-African) to leverage time, expertise, skills, materials, and resources and reduce duplication; Articulates the potential to create impact both during and beyond the grant period; Displays knowledge of associated recent or ongoing work on the continent.; Defines a clear plan for disseminating research outcomes both inside and outside the scientific community; and Endeavours to open access publications (popular and scientific.

• Geographies: Africa.

• Who can apply: An early career scientist with strong links to a credible African institution.

• Funding amount: Grant of USD $150,000.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Biodiversity and conservation.

• Deadline: May 2, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Climate & Biodiversity Initiative - Ocean and coastal ecosystems, BNP Paribas Foundation. *Closing soon!*

The 2025 call for projects is inviting submissions for scientific research projects (fundamental and/or applied research) with a strong focus on climate and biodiversity in connection with ocean and coastal ecosystems. The proposals must show that the project advances understanding and future solutions in line with both climate and biodiversity. The submitted projects must focus on the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss on marine ecosystems, and/or potential solutions to mitigate these impacts. It can also investigate the influence of climate change on biodiversity and/or of biodiversity on climate change, or on the adaptation of marine ecosystems and human activities to global changes. Dedicated to Ocean and coastal ecosystems, this new call for projects has been awarded the “Ocean Decade” label by UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, which aims to accelerate the conservation and sustainable use of Ocean, seas and marine resources.

• Geographies: Global.

• Who can apply: Scientific research teams Affiliated to a research institution in the European Economic Area (EEA)

• Funding amount: Projects should request up to €800,000 and can fund 25%-60% of the total project budget. Total envelope for the funding call is €7 million, between 7 and 15 research projects will be funded over a period of three years (2026–2028).

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Ocean and coastal ecosystems, conservation, biodiversity, climate

• Deadline: May 4, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Smart and Connected Energy Management, The Water Research Foundation. *Closing soon!*

Seeking research proposal to support the development of a comprehensive understanding of the current state of smart and connected energy management in water and wastewater utilities, and recommend tools and guidance for implementing smart water networks to reduce waste and improve overall energy efficiency.

• Geographies: Global.

• Who can apply: Educational institutions, research organizations, governmental agencies, and consultants or other for-profit entities.

• Funding amount: Up to $150,000, applicants must contribute additional resources equivalent to at least 33% of the project award.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Water, climate, IoT.

• Deadline: May 7, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Integrating Equitable Outcomes into Water Reuse Projects, The Water Research Foundation. *Closing soon!*

Seeking research proposal that support the project outcomes: 1. Equip utilities and decision-makers to holistically assess an alternative water system's potential benefit and/or impact; 2. Quantify or operationalize equitable impacts from alternative/diversifying water systems; 3. Identify metrics to assess and inform decision-making processes for equitable implementation of diversifying water systems. All projects should seek to strengthen the definition of “water equity” in the context of diversifying water, develop an equity framework for diversifying water systems, and operationalizing the framework with case studies.

• Geographies: Global.

• Who can apply: Educational institutions, research organizations, governmental agencies, and consultants or other for-profit entities.

• Funding amount: Up to $200,000, applicants must contribute additional resources equivalent to at least 33% of the project award.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Water, climate, access to water.

• Deadline: May 7, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Research Grant Program, Good Food Institute. *Closing soon!*

This Request for Proposals is soliciting early to mid-stage research proposals aimed at tackling urgent scientific and technological challenges within the alternative protein industry. All proposals must address at least one of the priority research areas: 1. Functionality from Fermentation- Ingredients for Plant-based Meats and 2. Pathways to propel cell line development.

• Geographies: Global.

• Who can apply: All types of researchers and organizations welcome to apply, including academia, government, industry, and nonprofits.

• Funding amount: Up to US$250,000, with up to US$50,000 additional funding for projects partnering with researchers and/or industry stakeholders not previously engaged in alternative protein research.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Food, alternative proteins, research.

• Deadline: May 15, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Start-Ups Call for Proposals, Digital Energy. *Closing soon!*

Seeking applications from start-ups looking to scale up their digital innovation project in the energy sector in Africa. Proposed projects should apply to one of the three themes: 1. Universal electricity access and mini-grids, 2. Efficient grid management, and 3. Resilience and decarbonation of power systems.

• Geographies: Africa.

• Who can apply: Pre-seed/ early stage start-ups, created less than 10 years ago, with an annual turnover of less than €1M. Non-profits may also apply if they meet additional criteria (including a business plan targeting sustainability/ profitability). Applicants must be Local i.e. headquartered or with project management activities in the country of the project.

• Funding amount: Grant of up to €150,000, as well as additional benefits, technical assistance and support.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Energy, climate.

• Deadline: May 16, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

2025 Digital Energy Challenge Partnership - Senegal, Digital Energy. *Closing soon!*

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2. Rolling Applications: current grant and opportunities with rolling applications (but it’s still best to submit as early as possible).

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Open Calls:

Climate Policy and Governance in Nigeria, UK PACT. *Closing soon!*

Seeking applications from projects aimed at providing technical assistance to support key opportunities for strengthening governance, enhancing institutional capacity, and aligning policy implementation to achieve Nigeria’s climate goals in an equitable and inclusive manner. Project must align with one of three project areas; 1. Strengthening climate governance and policy implementation, enhancing Nigeria’s capacity in global climate negotiations, 2. Data and monitoring for climate action: building robust climate data and MRV systems, 3. Private sector climate action: enhancing private sector capacity for climate action.

• Geographies: Nigeria.

• Who can apply: For profit and non-profit organizations including think-tanks, consultancies, academic institutions, community organizations, NGOs, professional associations, or any similar organizations.

• Funding amount: £500,000 per financial year. Projects typically run for 12-22 months.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Climate, governance.

• Deadline: April 3, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

776 Fellowship, 776 Foundation. *New!*

Now accepting applications for the Fellowship Program, a two-year program for young people who want to build a better future. They are searching for the builders, the doers — people motivated by problems and using that energy to create real, measurable solutions that will benefit underserved communities and fight climate change. The Fellowship Program gives 20 remarkable people the age of 24 and under the chance to spend two years working on the bright idea that’s keeping them up at night.

• Geographies: Global.

• Who can apply: Young people aged 18-24.

• Funding amount: USD $100,000 grant.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Climate change.

• Deadline: April 14, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

2025 Global Climate Challenge, MIT SOLVE. *Closing soon!*

MIT Solve seeks exceptional solutions that leverage technology to address any aspect of the climate crisis with a particular interest for 2025 in solutions that: 1. Drive a shift towards a low-carbon and nutritious global food system, across large and small-scale producers plus supply chains. 2. Build zero-carbon and resilient cities, including through better construction or retrofitting of multi-family or commercial buildings, enabling non-car transportation, and managing extreme weather. 3. Enable rapid deployment of distributed renewable energy and adaptation measures, such as community-scale solar, ecosystem restoration, or cooling/dehumidification. 4. Strengthen a low-carbon blue economy, including sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, marine industry, or ecosystem conservation. Each Solver team receives $10,000 in unrestricted funding from Solve and access to additional financing in the form of grants and investments, this includes access to a pool of +$1.5M in prize funding at selection and additional funding opportunities throughout the program and after.

• Geographies: Global.

• Who can apply: Applicants welcome from all organizations from any stages (concept, prototype, pilot, growth and scale).

• Funding amount: $10,000 - $150,000.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Climate, food and agriculture, resilient cities, energy, blue economy, conservation.

• Deadline: April 17, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Calls for Collective Action, Healthy Food Healthy Planet (HFHP). *New!* *Closing soon!*

HFHP is pleased to invite civil society organisations based in Europe to participate in the open Calls to Collective Action which aims bring forward innovative ideas and collaborate with partners to shape healthier, just and sustainable food environments. The focus areas are: 1. Strengthening Subnational Leadership and Elevating Local Impact - Bridging Local Initiatives to National and European Food System Transformation, 2. Strengthen communities against the harms of industrial livestock production to public health and justice, and 3. Accelerate corporate accountability in food systems towards mandatory mechanisms.

• Geographies: Europe.

• Who can apply: Each project must be cocreated by two or more core partners: civil society organizations, grassroots organizations, coalitions, alliances, or networks of organizations are welcome to apply.

• Funding amount: Grants typically range from €200,000 - €800,000, they aim to fund between 3 and 10 projects, depending on the size of the applications.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDG

• Deadline: April 18, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Forest Governance Markets and Climate (FGMC2) programme: accountable grants, FCDO. *Closing soon!*

This call is seeking proposals in the form of short Concept Notes from non-government organizations who are working to sustain global forests through policy action (e.g. think tanks, advocacy groups, trade associations) whose actions are aligned to FGMC2 objectives, as well as organizations working to strengthen the civil society and private sector voice and capacities in national forest policy decision-making. Selected Accountable Grants will help the programme to gain a strong foothold in focus countries and improved understanding of global processes. To foster the amplification of FGMC2 results selected grantees will work across themes and geographies covered by the programme, build stakeholder capacity for quality deliberative processes, with a focus on understanding, evidence and building of coalitions and networks to drive change. It is expected that grants will support: advocacy, capacity building, convening, transparency measures and evidence building.

• Geographies: Cameroon, China, Congo (Democratic Republic), Gabon, Ghana, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Laos, Liberia, Mozambique, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vietnam.

• Who can apply: International and national non-government organizations (NGOs), federations and membership bodies.

• Funding amount: £500,000 -£5,000,000 for projects lasting up to 3.5 years (till February 2029).

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Climate change, Empowerment and accountability, Environment, Girls and women, Innovation and Private sector/business.

• Deadline: April 18, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Call for Hydrogen Projects in Europe, The Clean Hydrogen Partnership. *Closing this month!*

The Clean Hydrogen Partnership is accepting proposals for projects to support the creation of cutting-edge hydrogen technologies, including in renewable hydrogen production, hydrogen storage and distribution, transport, heat and power, as well as the creation of hydrogen valleys. There are 19 new grant opportunities under this call which can be seen here.

• Geographies: Europe.

• Who can apply: All legal entities.

• Funding amount: Varies by each topic, total budget for the call is € 184.5 million.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Energy, climate.

• Deadline: April 23, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Climate Finance Structures Accelerator - Cycle 4, Catalytic Climate Finance Facility. *Closing soon!*

The CC Facility supports and accelerates blended finance structures targeting climate action in developing economies. For this round, the Facility will be looking for market-ready blended climate finance structures with a special focus on sustainable agriculture adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or South Asia, Asia-Pacific or Southeast Asia.

• Geographies: Applicants can be domiciled anywhere, but end beneficiaries must be in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or South Asia, Asia-Pacific or Southeast Asia.

• Who can apply: Organizations or a consortium of organizations, including advisory firms, foundations, not-for-profits, fund managers, and private enterprises with market-ready structures moving through an initial adoption stage in their development process.

• Funding amount: Grant of $500,000.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Climate mitigation and adaptation, agriculture, climate finance, gender, private capital mobilization.

• Deadline: Current round closes April 24, 2025. An additional round is expected in late 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative (NICFI)- Civil Society, Norad. *Closing this month!*

The purpose of this call is to contribute to achieving NICFI’s main objective; reduced and reversed loss of tropical forests contributes to a stable climate, protects biodiversity and enhances sustainable development. Preference will be given to proposals that will contribute to one or several of the following strategic areas: 1. Supporting ambitious policies for sustainable forest and land use in tropical forest countries. 2. Improved rights and livelihoods for Indigenous Peoples, and local communities in tropical forest countries. 3. Reduced forest crime. 4. Sustainable commodity production, trade, and finance.

• Geographies: Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, DR Congo, Gabon, Ethiopia, and Indonesia. Other tropical forest countries that are important for maintaining the integrity of tropical forests across national boundaries may also be prioritized. In addition, targeted activities can take place in countries that play a key role in limiting global demand for deforestation-risk commodities as long as the application makes clear that the final beneficiaries are population groups in developing countries.

• Who can apply: Non-profits, NGOs. Applicants are encouraged to form consortia of organizations that together could meet the objectives of the call.

• Funding amount: NOK 15 million - 75 million per year. Norad seeks to fund around 20 projects for 2026-2028.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Climate, deforestation, biodiversity,

• Deadline: Concept note due by April 24, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Off-Grid Renewable Energy Grants: Round 1, REnew Pacific. *New!* *Closing this month!*

REnew Pacific is calling for applications from potential partners to deliver off-grid renewable energy solutions in remote and rural communities across the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste. This Call for Proposals seeks solutions that will increase access to reliable and affordable off-grid renewable energy in rural and remote communities and improve lives, livelihoods and climate resilience of remote communities, especially women and people with disabilities.Specifically they are looking for cost effective, long-lasting solutions to the well-informed development and climate resilience needs of rural and remote communities that are based on renewable energy generation. The following forms of renewable energy generation will be considered eligible; solar, wind, hydro, tidal and biogas. Additional eligible solutions include battery storage and other forms of system firming, micro-grids, mini-grids, wiring and distribution systems to households or facilities, metering systems, controllers, monitors and inverters.

• Geographies: Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

• Who can apply: Partnerships that can include members from the private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community and religious organizations (e.g. church groups), academic institutions, utilities and government entities.

• Funding amount: Grants range $250,000 - $3M.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Energy, climate change, rural communities.

• Deadline: April 28, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Call for Carbon Dioxide Removal Innovation, B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE). *New!* *Closing this month!*

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1. Open Calls: Current grant and opportunities with a deadline. Grants are listed by closing date.

2. Rolling Applications: current grant and opportunities with rolling applications (but it’s still best to submit as early as possible).

3. Long term planning: Grants that have closed their current rounds, but are expected to open new windows.

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Support for Enterprise Development in Renewable Energy and Waste Management in Developing Countries 2025, NORAD. *New!* *Closing soon!*

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2. Rolling Applications: current grant and opportunities with rolling applications (but it’s still best to submit as early as possible).

3. Long term planning: Grants that have closed their current rounds, but are expected to open new windows.

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Open Calls:

Call for Proposals- Climate Risk Insurance Product, InsuResilience Solutions Fund (ISF). *closing soon!*

Accepting applicants from organizations seeking to develop, improve and/or scale up an insurance product in order to increase the resilience of vulnerable people to climate change. Focus on vulnerable households living on less than 15 USD PPP per capita per day either directly (through micro-level insurance) or indirectly (through meso- or macro-level solutions). Examples for cost items eligible for co-funding: Development of new risk / hazard models, Technical product design incl. actuarial work and pricing, Data collection and equipment, Legal costs, e.g. related to the regulatory framework, policy development, Sales and distribution channel development, Awareness raising activities, IT solutions for product administration and scale up.

• Geographies: Countries in Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Africa and Latin America which are eligible to receive official development assistance (ODA).

• Who can apply: Applicants must be a consortia of project partners consisting of public and/ or private organizations, with at least one party located and legally registered in the country of implementation and one party representing the demand and needs of vulnerable household.

• Funding amount: The ISF provides grant-based co-funding of up to EUR €2.5 million.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Climate change, resilience, vulnerable communities, financial innovation.

• Deadline: February 7, 2025 (for concept note).

• Learn more and apply here.

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The Liveability Challenge with funding from Temasek Foundation. *closing soon!*

Seeking groundbreaking climate solutions from across the world that push the boundaries of innovation. This years challenge features two main themes: 1. Decarbonization- disruptive deep-tech solutions that provide scalable and impactful solutions to reduce carbon emissions across diverse industries (such as waste-to-resource, renewable energy, and energy efficiency). 2. Cool Earth- groundbreaking innovations that specifically address the challenges posed by climate-induced extreme weather conditions (such as heat mitigation, nature-based solutions).

• Geographies: Global, Singapore or Southeast Asia (for nature-based solutions).

• Who can apply: Projects at or above Technology Readiness Level (TLR) 6 and has already achieved proof of concept. While teams may be based anywhere in the world, the proposed project must be applicable to Singapore or Southeast Asia (for nature-based solutions).

• Funding amount: Grants of SGD $1 million to the top two solutions from each themes.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Climate mitigation, decarbonization, nature-based solutions.

• Deadline: February 9, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Core Fund, The Honnold Foundation.

Now accepting applications to support solar energy initiatives worldwide with marginalized communities, with a special focus on projects that are innovative, grassroots, and community-driven, through it's Core Fund Program. The fund provides unrestricted funding to global solar energy access initiatives that reduce environmental impact and increase social and economic equity.

• Geographies: Global. Preference given to the Americas (North, Central, South) and Island-nations anywhere in the world that are highly susceptible to the impacts of climate change (e.g. Caribbean, Indonesia, Vanuatu, Madagascar, etc.).

• Who can apply: Non-profits, community-based and/or with a clear community connection.

• Funding amount: Grants range USD $25,000- $150,000

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Clean energy, solar power infrastructure.

• Deadline: February 13, 2025

• Learn more and apply here.

Community Grants: Round 2, Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature (OCEAN). *closing soon!*

Looking to support to projects that are committed to creating lasting change in the marine environment and for coastal communities. Community grants will support innovative proposals from local coastal communities that aim to deliver local solutions to local problems by increasing the capacity of local communities and organizations to tackle marine and poverty issues. Project activities should focus on developing the capacity of local communities and organizations, as well as protecting, managing or restoring the marine environment and reducing poverty. In Round 2, OCEAN will be particularly interested in hearing from projects that place gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) at their core. OCEAN is part of the Blue Planet Fund jointly managed by the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and will run until 2029.

• Geographies: Coastal countries from the OECD-DAC list. See full list of eligible countries.

• Who can apply: Small and medium sized, local, regional and national organizations, with an annual income of less than £1m. (non-profits and for-profits).

• Funding amount: Grant of up to GBP £250,000

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Life under water, marine conservation, poverty, gender equality, disability and social inclusion.

• Deadline: February 17, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Thematic Call 2024, International Climate Initiative. *closing soon!*

Accepting applications for the following thematic priorities: 1. Promotion of cooperative approaches to the implementation of Art. 6, 2. Building energy efficiency, Climate-friendly transport, 4. Scaling innovative financing solutions for the decarbonization of energy-intensive industries, sustainable conservation of primary forests and the restoration of semi-natural forests, 5. Development and implementation of innovative financing models and programes for the sustainable conservation of primary forests and the restoration of semi-natural forests, 6. Conservation, sustainable management and restoration of critical wetlands for biodiversity and climate action, 7. From Blue Carbon to Blue Value - locally-led approaches for coastal marine ecosystem services, 8. Building climate resilience through protecting vulnerable watersheds in South America, 9. Enhancing climate resilience to prevent conflict and sustain peace.

• Geographies: ODA-eligible countries.

• Who can apply: Global for for-profits and non-profits.

• Funding amount: Grants range EUR €5 million - €20 million per thematic area, one to three projects per thematic priority will be selected.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Climate, climate resilience, mobility, conservation, innovations.

• Deadline: February 18, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

The Wilkes Climate Launch Prize, The Wilkes Center for Climate Science and Policy, The University of Utah *new!*

The Wilkes Climate Launch Prize highlights top global ideas for combating climate change. Each year, by elevating and honoring innovative climate solutions, this University of Utah prize aims to accelerate worldwide progress and encourage technological advances. With the goal to develop effective climate change solutions quickly for the benefit of people and ecosystems worldwide. Submissions will be evaluated on 3 main criteria: 1. Scalable impact, 2. Feasibility, 3. Co-benefits to communities, economies, or ecosystems.

• Geographies: Global.

• Who can apply: Organizations at all stages, both for-profits and nonprofits, anywhere in the world are eligible. This includes seed, pre-seed, venture-funded, publicly traded stage companies, or nonprofits.

• Funding amount: Grant of $250,000.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Climate.

• Deadline: February 28, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Pioneer Innovator Grant-Sustainability, Novo Nordisk Foundation,

Seek to accelerate the commercialization of research findings and the development of novel technologies within sustainability. The Pioneer Innovator Grant Sustainability seeks to support innovative research within agriculture, food, industrial and environmental biotech, carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies as well as nitrous oxide and methane emissions, and quantum technologies. Pioneer Innovator Grants seek to support novel academic science-based discoveries with commercial potential. The grant aims to stimulate the evaluation of ideas and to support experiments and activities leading to proof-of-concept or beyond.

• Geographies: Global.

• Who can apply: Lead applicant must be from a non-profit research institution in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden. Co-applicants may come from the same hosting institution as the main applicant or from a different university, hospitals, or research institutions locally and abroad.

• Funding Amount: Grant of DKK 1.1 million per project.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Climate, agriculture, food, industrial and environmental biotech, decarbonization.

• DEADLINE: March 13, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

The Distinguished Innovator Grant-Sustainability, Novo Nordisk Foundation. *New!*

The purpose of the grant is to accelerate commercialization of research findings and development of novel technologies within sustainability. The Distinguished Innovator Grant Sustainability seeks to support innovative research within agriculture, food, industrial and environmental biotech, carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies as well as nitrous oxide and methane emissions, and quantum technologies. The intent is to stimulate the evaluation of ideas that may lead to the development of new products or systems, devices and technological platforms in relation hereto. Particular focus will be placed on projects covering sustainable and high yielding agriculture, sustainable food for healthy diets, and climate change mitigation technologies to support the green transition.

• Geographies: Global.

• Who can apply: Lead applicant must be from a non-profit research institution in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden. Co-applicants may come from the same hosting institution as the main applicant or from a different university, hospitals, or research institutions locally and abroad.

• Funding Amount: Grant of DKK 6.8 million per project.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Climate, agriculture, food, industrial and environmental biotech, decarbonization.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Health, innovation.

• DEADLINE: March 13, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Research Grant Competition 3, The Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate. *New!*

Is inviting applications for concept note proposals for projects that address either of the two themes; 1. Using biodiversity to improve the climate resilience of agricultural, food and bioeconomy value chains: Transforming agrifood systems at scale to incorporate nature-based solutions that build biodiversity back into production landscapes to boost climate resilience and reduce poverty (open to all GCBC focus regions). 2. Biodiversity hotspots in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)- Building sustainable businesses from nature to adapt to climate change, protect biodiversity, and tackle poverty (focused in SIDS).

• Geographies: ODA eligible countries in Latin America (including Central America), the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, and South-east Asia and the Pacific and Small Island Developing States.

• Who can apply: Non-profits and for-profits. Any proposed offer must be from, or include as a Partner in a consortium, an organization from an ODA-eligible country in target geographic areas.

• Funding amount: Grants range GBP £1100,000 - £11 million, for projects running 12-36 months.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Biodiversity, climate resilience, agricultural, food, agrifood systems.

• Deadline: February 3, 2025 - March 16, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Partnership Grants: Round 2, Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature (OCEAN).

Looking to support to projects that are committed to creating lasting change in the marine environment and for coastal communities. Partnership Grants will support projects led by medium to large organizations that partner with locally led organizations and have the capacity to deliver projects at scale. Projects should deliver local solutions to local problems by partnering with and working alongside local communities and organizations to tackle marine and poverty issues. Projects should focus on creating partnerships with local organizations, to scale up existing activities and aim to reach higher numbers of people, alongside protecting, managing or restoring the marine environment and reducing poverty. All projects must partner with at least one local / in-country organization registered in the same country as the project. In Round 2, OCEAN will be particularly interested in hearing from projects that place gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) at their core. OCEAN is part of the Blue Planet Fund jointly managed by the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and will run until 2029.

• Geographies: Coastal countries from the OECD-DAC list. See full list of eligible countries.

• Who can apply: Medium and large scale organizations who can partner with local organizations and scale up effective solutions (non-profits and for-profits). All projects should include at least one local / in-country organization registered in the same country as the project.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Climate, marine conservation, gender equality, disability and social inclusion.

• Funding amount: Grant from GBP £500,000 up to £3 million

• Deadline: March 24, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

26th Call for Proposals - Impact and Innovation in Commodity Value Chains, Common Fund for Commodities. (*new!*)

The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) invites applications for financial support from projects that aim to transform commodity value chains and uplift smallholder and SME-based enterprises in CFC member countries. The CFC provides a variety of financial and technical support options to empower SMEs, cooperatives, International Commodity Bodies (ICBs), and other institutions, particularly those led by or supporting women in agriculture. The CFC is particularly interested in proposals from Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), to maximize poverty alleviation in the developing world. They are committed to advancing gender equality, promoting climate action, and supporting resilient economies by closing the economic opportunity gap for women and ensuring that agricultural growth benefits both people and the planet. Invite innovative ideas that can drive impactful change within commodity value chains. This may include partnerships in agritech, agroforestry, agro-ecology, regenerative practices, renewable energy solutions, digital agriculture, climate-friendly practices, and advanced traceability (e.g., blockchain) to ensure equitable and transparent value chains.

• Geographies: Projects must based in one of the 101 CFC Member States.

• Who can apply: SMEs, enterprises, businesses, cooperatives, financial institutions, and governments. Must have a track record of at least 3 years. Women entrepreneurs are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Funding amount: Up to USD $2 million for regular projects, and up to USD $300,000 under the Fast-Track procedure. Financing can be provided in the form of loans for capital expenditures, working capital or trade finance to invest in productivity and value chain upgrading involving smallholders and/or SMEs.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Agribusiness, livelihoods, Diverse and climate-resilient crops, sustainable agricultural, food security, resilient food systems.

• Deadline: April 1, 2025 for the 26th call. 27th call expected to launch soon after.

• Learn more and apply here.

Land Acquisition Fund, The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), National Committee of The Netherlands. *New!*

The main objective of the IUCN NL Land Acquisition Fund (LAF) is to provide funds for local NGOs and CSOs to acquire threatened nature, create safe reserves and connect wildlife habitats for endangered species. The fund supports land purchase, long-term lease of land and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECM).

• Geographies: Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific

• Who can apply: NGOs and CSOs

• Funding amount: Up to €100,000

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Conservation, biodiversity.

• Deadline: May 1, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

The Climate Impact Challenge Fund, Mastercard Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity. *opening soon- TBA!*

Supports SMEs to unlock enterprise growth for the purpose of catalyzing, scaling-up and sustaining the creation of dignified and fulfilling work opportunities for young women and men with limited financial means, including young people with disabilities and refugee youth. The fund broadly covers any climate opportunity that is capable of work creation opportunities for young people. SMEs working in any other parts of the climate value chain are encouraged to apply (such as ecotourism, natural resources management, regenerative and climate smart agriculture, blue/ circular economy, renewable energy, e-mobility, water services, green manufacturing, and early warning systems).

• Geographies: Benin, Burundi, Botswana, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

• Who can apply: SMEs from the eligible countries. Women-led businesses are especially encouraged to apply.

• Funding amount: Grants typically range USD $500,000-$2.5 million disbursed over a 3-year period.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: SME support, climate, job creation.

• Deadline: 2 windows: early 2025 - May 2025 and October 2025 - January 2026.

• Learn more and apply here.

The Asia Climate Solutions (ACS) Design Grant, Convergence Blended Finance. *New!*

Awards grant funding for the design and launch of innovative blended finance solutions that mobilize private capital to sectors critical for climate transition and resilience in developing markets in Asia. The ACS Design Grant will target critical climate mitigation and adaptation sectors in Asia including nature-based solutions (NbS), clean energy transition, and sustainable cities and infrastructure. It will provide feasibility study and proof of concept grants for innovative solutions using blended capital structures to crowd-in climate-smart investment in the region. The current cycle will have a thematic focus on sustainable agriculture and/or clean energy solutions with innovative models demonstrating the use of blended finance for mobilizing local sources of public, private, and/or philanthropic capital to support vulnerable local communities in key Southeast Asian markets such as Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam.

• Geographies: Developing markets in Asia.

• Who can apply: Asset owners, asset managers, advisory firms, foundations, not-for-profit organizations, and private enterprises. Proposals will only be accepted from organizations or consortiums of organizations.

• Funding amount: Feasibility Study grants range USD $50,000 - $200,000. Proof-of-Concept grants and conditionally repayable grants range USD $200,000 - $400,000.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Nature-based Solutions (NbS), clean energy transition and solutions, sustainable cities and infrastructure, sustainable agriculture, vulnerable communities.

• Deadline: TBA. Interested applicants can initiate the application process through the website.

• Learn more and apply here.

Rolling Applications:

New or unexpected ways of communicating the need for transitioning to a low-carbon economy: Small and Large Grants, The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges. *New!*

Seeking to support new and unexpected ways of communicating the need for transitioning to a low-carbon economy. Specifically they are looking to finance projects that inspire- many charitable funders will avoid unproven techniques, high-risk projects, or audiences not reached by normal campaigns. The Minor Foundation supports European-based organizations and communication projects that: Lead to changes in policies or practices in public or private institutions in line with pathways for 1,5C, Increase knowledge and implementation of needed policies and technologies, Reduce new build out or use of fossil fuels, Increase the uptake and use of carbon-free solutions, Create positive mobilization for the actions and policies needed to keep global warming within the pathway of 1,5C, and Increase the number of voices and narratives in climate advocacy

• Geographies: Europe.

• Who can apply: European-based organizations.

• Funding amount: Large grants €20,000-200,000, Small grants up to €10,000.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Climate policy and advoacy.

• Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis, with 5 cycles in 2025: April 10, 2025, May 29, 2025, August 7, 2025, October 15, 2025, November 27, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Call for Partnerships, P4G Partnerships,

Accepting applications for partnerships working on climate mitigation or adaptation solutions in the areas of food, energy and water. Applicants must provide services or products that contribute to poverty alleviation, gender equity and economic growth in one of the following sub-sectors 1) climate-smart agriculture, 2) food loss and waste, 3) water resilience, 4) zero emission mobility and 5) renewable energy.

DEADLINE:

• Geographies: Colombia, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, South Africa and Vietnam.

• Who can apply: Partnerships must comprise at least one early-stage climate business and one nonprofit organization implementing in one of P4G’s priority countries.

• Funding amount: Grant of $350,000 (on average per partnership) to be implement in a period of 18-24 months, additional benefits include technical assistance, and introductions to intermediary investment facilities providing a finance bridge to scale partnership operations.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Climate mitigation and adaptation, food, energy, water, poverty, gender, economic growth.

• Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis, next round of review March 8 and September 8, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Zayed Sustainability Prize- Food, Water, Energy and Climate Action, Zayed Sustainability Prize.

Recognizes organizations that have demonstrated innovative, impactful and inspirational sustainability solutions in the areas of food, water, energy and climate action that include, but are not limited to:

1. Food: Decreasing hunger and malnutrition, Increasing agricultural or other food processing productivity, Ensuring sustainability of food systems, Enhancing sustainable food production.

2. Water: Ensuring access to safe and affordable drinking water, Ensuring access to sanitation and hygiene, Increasing water use efficiency.

3. Energy: Ensuring access to affordable and reliable clean energy, Increasing production of clean energy, Improving energy efficiency and energy infrastructure, Implementing clean energy technology innovation.

4. Climate Action: Climate Adaptation and resilience building, Sustainable Land Use and Forest Conservation, Nature-based solutions for conserving/restoring ecosystems and natural resources or carbon removal, Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage.

Applicants must also demonstrate a clear vision and long-term plan to further deploy their solution and scale up their impact, as well as inspiring others to follow suit by advancing sustainable and human development.

• Geographies: Global.

• Who can apply: SME’s and non-profits.

• Funding amount: Prize fund of US $1 million for each category.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action.

• Deadline: June 23, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

International Grants toward Poverty Relief, Light a Single Candle Foundation. *New!*

Accepting applications from projects that address one of the following LASC Focus Areas: 1. Food support, security, and sustainability: this may include emergency feeding and starvation relief; subsistence farming, backyard farming, or soil improvement initiatives; sustainable and regenerative food programs (ie. aqua farming, greenhouse gardens, beekeeping, fruit tree planting and baking). 2. Social Entrepreneurship & Micro-development: food related community based initiatives that address poverty, increase income, teach new skills, provide training, and create individual, family and community economic opportunities. 3. Poverty relief: Development of individuals, families, and communities toward self-determination and an improved standard of living. (ie. access to clean water and improved sanitation practices; housing development, animal husbandry).

• Geographies: Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haiti & Jamaica.

• Who can apply: Non-profits only.

• Funding amount: Grants can range USD $15,000 - $200,000.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Food security, social entrepreneurship, poverty. WASH.

• Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis. First time applicants must first submit LOI.

• Learn more and apply here.

Call for Sustainable Infrastructure Projects, Subnational Climate Fund (SCF).

Seeking projects in scalable infrastructure in high growth developing regions with identified local need, in one or more of the targeted sectors: 1. Sustainable Energy Solutions, 2. Waste and Water Management, and 3. Nature-based Solutions. All projects should contribute positively to climate action (SDG 13) and positively contribute to at least two other SDGs. Provided capital should support new activities, improvements, and constructions.

• Geographies: 42 target countries in LATAM, Asia and Pacific, Mediterranean and Sub-Saharan Africa. See full list.

• Who can apply: For-profits.

• Funding amount: Total funding per project USD $5 million - $75 million.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Climate action, energy, waste and water management, nature-based solutions.

• Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

• Learn more and apply here.

WFP Innovation Challenge, WFP Innovation Accelerator, World Food Programme.

Accepts submissions year-round in search of game-changing innovations that deliver relief, foster, resilience and end hunger. Current priorities are 1) Emergency Preparedness and Response, 2) Supply Chain and Delivery, 3) Nutrition and School Meals, 4) Food Systems and Smallholder Farmers, 5) Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods, 6) Social Protection. Selected organizations will receive a wide range of support including: access to WFP, innovation consultants, mentors.

• Geographies: Global.

• Who can apply: For-profits and non-profits.

• Funding amount: Up to US$100,000 equity-free funding to test the venture’s scalability potential, and more.

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Food security, emergency relief, small-holder farmers.

• Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

• Learn more and apply here.

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Novonesis Biotechnology Prize, Novo Nordisk Foundation. *New!*

The Novonesis Biotechnology Prize is awarded to recognize outstanding European research or technology achievements that contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable biotechnology solutions for the benefit of people and the planet. Nominees must have made an important contribution to European Science in areas of relevance to e.g. biomanufacturing, industrial, environmental, food or plant biotechnology.

• Geographies: European based individuals.

• Who can apply: Nominees must have a current position and an active research program at a public, non-profit research institution and/or in a company based in a European country, but can be from any nationality.

• Funding amount: The Prize is of DKK 5 million (appr. EUR 672,000) and consists of a DKK 4,5 million (appr. EUR 605,000) research grant and a personal award of DKK 0,5 million (appr. EUR 67,000).

• Targeted Sectors/ SDGs: Biotechnology.

• Deadline: August 1, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

Keeling Curve Prize 2026 (KCP), Global Warming Mitigation Project. *2025 Award cycle closed. 2026 cycle will take place towards end of 2025 *

Annual award that recognizes and supports innovative climate solutions that aim to bend the Keeling Curve downward, ultimately reducing the concentration of atmospheric CO2 and other greenhouse gases. The prize acknowledges projects and initiatives from around the globe that are making significant strides in addressing climate change, promoting sustainability, and advancing decarbonization efforts.

• Geographies: Global

• Who can apply: Open to a wide range of applicants: entrepreneurs, startups, universities , non-profits, community leaders, and more.

• Funding Amount: Grants range 10 winners are awarded $50,000 each.

• DEADLINE: 2026 cycle will take place towards end of 2025

• Learn more and apply here.

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