The Pacific region, characterized by its stunning biodiversity and unique ecosystems, faces significant environmental challenges, including climate change, rising sea levels, and resource depletion. In response to these pressing issues, green technology has emerged as a beacon of hope, offering … [Read more...] about 71. 25 Donors Funding Green Technology in the Pacific
Archives for 2025
20 Donors Offering Renewable Energy Research Grants
In an era where climate change and environmental degradation are pressing global issues, renewable energy research grants have emerged as a vital resource for advancing sustainable energy solutions. These grants are designed to support innovative projects that explore new technologies, improve … [Read more...] about 20 Donors Offering Renewable Energy Research Grants
70. How to Collaborate with Local Energy Cooperatives for Donor Grants
Local energy cooperatives are community-driven organizations that focus on the generation, distribution, and consumption of energy in a sustainable manner. They often emerge in response to the need for more localized control over energy resources, particularly in areas where traditional utility … [Read more...] about 70. How to Collaborate with Local Energy Cooperatives for Donor Grants
How to Create a Solar Crowdfunding Campaign That Works
Solar crowdfunding is an innovative approach that allows individuals and organizations to raise funds for solar energy projects through the collective contributions of a large number of people. This method democratizes access to renewable energy, enabling communities to invest in solar installations … [Read more...] about How to Create a Solar Crowdfunding Campaign That Works
69. Top Donors Focusing on Solar Electrification for Health Centers
In many parts of the world, particularly in rural and underserved areas, health centers often struggle with unreliable or nonexistent electricity. This lack of power can severely hinder their ability to provide essential services, from basic medical care to emergency interventions. Solar … [Read more...] about 69. Top Donors Focusing on Solar Electrification for Health Centers
Top 15 Donors Backing Women in Clean Energy Fields
The clean energy sector is rapidly evolving, driven by the urgent need to combat climate change and transition to sustainable energy sources. Within this dynamic landscape, women have emerged as pivotal players, bringing diverse perspectives and innovative solutions to the forefront. However, … [Read more...] about Top 15 Donors Backing Women in Clean Energy Fields
68. How NGOs Can Leverage Private Sector Funds for Clean Energy
The global shift towards clean energy is not just a trend; it is a necessity driven by the urgent need to combat climate change and promote sustainable development. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play a pivotal role in this transition, acting as catalysts for change by advocating for … [Read more...] about 68. How NGOs Can Leverage Private Sector Funds for Clean Energy
How NGOs Can Apply for Energy Transition Support Funds
Energy Transition Support Funds are financial resources designed to assist organizations, particularly non-governmental organizations (NGOs), in facilitating the shift from fossil fuel-based energy systems to more sustainable and renewable energy sources. These funds are crucial in addressing the … [Read more...] about How NGOs Can Apply for Energy Transition Support Funds
67. Top Donors Supporting Renewable Energy Startups in Africa
The landscape of renewable energy in Africa is rapidly evolving, with startups emerging as key players in the quest for sustainable energy solutions. As the continent grapples with energy poverty, where millions lack access to reliable electricity, innovative startups are stepping in to fill the … [Read more...] about 67. Top Donors Supporting Renewable Energy Startups in Africa
Top 10 Innovation Challenges for Solar Entrepreneurs
Solar entrepreneurship represents a burgeoning sector within the renewable energy landscape, characterized by innovative business models and a commitment to sustainability. As the world grapples with climate change and the urgent need for clean energy solutions, solar entrepreneurs are stepping up … [Read more...] about Top 10 Innovation Challenges for Solar Entrepreneurs
66. How to Use Storytelling to Showcase Solar Impact
In an era where climate change and energy sustainability are at the forefront of global discussions, solar energy has emerged as a beacon of hope. Solar impact storytelling is a powerful tool that NGOs can leverage to advocate for solar initiatives, raise awareness, and inspire action. By weaving … [Read more...] about 66. How to Use Storytelling to Showcase Solar Impact
How to Identify Donor Priorities in Renewable Energy
To effectively engage with potential donors, it is crucial to have a deep understanding of their mission and values. This foundational knowledge allows NGOs to align their proposals and initiatives with the donor's objectives, thereby increasing the likelihood of securing funding. Start by … [Read more...] about How to Identify Donor Priorities in Renewable Energy
65. 15 Donors Funding Youth-Led Climate and Energy Projects
In an era where climate change poses an existential threat to our planet, the role of youth in spearheading innovative solutions has never been more critical. Recognizing this potential, a growing number of donors are stepping up to support youth-led climate and energy projects. This article … [Read more...] about 65. 15 Donors Funding Youth-Led Climate and Energy Projects
Top 20 Clean Energy Donors for Pacific Island Nations
In recent years, the global conversation surrounding climate change has intensified, leading to a growing recognition of the importance of clean energy solutions. For many regions, particularly the Pacific Island nations, the transition to renewable energy sources is not just a matter of … [Read more...] about Top 20 Clean Energy Donors for Pacific Island Nations
Apply Now: Dalai Lama Fellows Program
Deadline: 12-Nov-2025 The Dalai Lama Fellows Program is seeking applications for 15-20 changemakers from around the world. The Dalai Lama Fellowship uniquely focuses not only on measurable impact or project scale but also on the personal transformation of its participants. The program values … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Dalai Lama Fellows Program
CFPs: Neuroscience Training Grants Program
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The Neuroscience Training Grants Program provides dedicated funding to support early career neuroscientists from under-resourced regions in covering the costs of attending neuroscience training courses. By eliminating financial barriers, IBRO aims to ensure that … [Read more...] about CFPs: Neuroscience Training Grants Program
Nominations open for ISGF Innovation Awards 2026 (India)
Deadline: 28-Dec-2025 The India Smart Grid Forum Innovation Awards 2026 aim to celebrate and recognize organizations, projects, products, and personalities that have set new benchmarks in Electricity, Gas, Water, and E-Mobility domains. Focus areas include Best Smart Grid Project in a DISCOM … [Read more...] about Nominations open for ISGF Innovation Awards 2026 (India)
Apply for Raman–Charpak Fellowship Program (India and France)
Deadline: 10-Dec-2025 The Department of Science and Technology is requesting applications for its Raman–Charpak Fellowship Program to improve the doctoral skills of Indian and French students by providing them an opportunity to carry out part of their research work in a University/Research & … [Read more...] about Apply for Raman–Charpak Fellowship Program (India and France)
Arts Council Film Artist in Residence at University College Cork 2026 (Ireland)
Deadline: 21-Oct-2025 The Arts Council and University College Cork invites applications from film artists of distinction for the role of Film Artist in Residence at UCC for the calendar year 2026. The Film Artist in Residence, based in the School of Film, Music and Theatre, is designed to … [Read more...] about Arts Council Film Artist in Residence at University College Cork 2026 (Ireland)
Nominations open for Diana Award
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 Entries are now open for the Diana Award to celebrate young people who are driving positive change in their communities through sustained social action and leadership. The thematic areas open for nomination are Quality Education, which empowers individuals to achieve … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Diana Award
Competition for Educational Grants on Human Rights in Ukraine
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The Center for Civil Liberties has opened an educational grant competition focused on human rights, inviting civil society and human rights organizations in Ukraine to submit proposals for projects to run from January 2026 for a period between five and ten months. The … [Read more...] about Competition for Educational Grants on Human Rights in Ukraine
Open call for a Studio Residency Program – Belgium
Deadline: 01-Nov-2025 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the Studio Residency Program to support research, experimentation and creation in the performing arts. The programme supports both research, experimentation and creation. It does not offer residencies in disciplines … [Read more...] about Open call for a Studio Residency Program – Belgium
Search for Common Ground announces Small Grants (Kenya)
Deadline: 12-Oct-2025 The Search for Common Ground is inviting applications for its Small Grants to address the root causes of violent conflict in and around the Dadaab refugee complex. This call focuses particularly on empowering women, youth, and persons with disabilities by providing them … [Read more...] about Search for Common Ground announces Small Grants (Kenya)
Submissions open for Zanda McDonald Award (New Zealand and Australia)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 Are you passionate about making a difference in agriculture? Do you want to further develop your skills and take your career to the next level? If so, the Zanda McDonald Award is perfect for you. Learn from experienced leaders and fellow peers. Connect with the top talent … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Zanda McDonald Award (New Zealand and Australia)
Request for Proposals: Sports Leaders Fund (New Zealand)
Deadline: 17-Nov-2025 The Foundation's Sports Leaders Fund provides support to New Zealand sports leaders to travel across Asia, gaining deeper insight into the region’s sporting landscape, enhancing cultural awareness, and building meaningful connections. The fund supports deeper insight into … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Sports Leaders Fund (New Zealand)
Call for EOIs: Strategic Opportunity Fund (Nigeria)
Deadline: 12-Oct-2025 The ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), in partnership with Global Affairs Canada (GAC), through the Renewed Women’s Rights and Leadership (RWVL) Project, is pleased to announce a Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Strategic Opportunity Funding (SOF) to support advocacy … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Strategic Opportunity Fund (Nigeria)
Grants for removing Small Dams from Rivers
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Open Rivers Programme provides vital funding to prepare for and implement the removal of small dams across rivers in Greater Europe. The initiative seeks to restore natural water flows, enhance aquatic biodiversity, and improve river ecosystems that have been … [Read more...] about Grants for removing Small Dams from Rivers
Call for Entries: The Slingshot Challenge
Deadline: 06-Feb-2026 The National Geographic Society has announced its Slingshot Challenge to address pressing environmental issues through creativity and action. Focus: Clean the Air, Restore the Ocean, Protect Nature, Reduce Waste, Address Climate Change. Submissions are eligible to receive … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: The Slingshot Challenge
Submissions open for Howick Quick Response Grant Program (New Zealand)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Auckland Council is requesting applications for its Howick Quick Response Grant Program to encourage meaningful projects that enhance local life and promote wellbeing across the community. A new funding opportunity is available for individuals and organisations in the … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Howick Quick Response Grant Program (New Zealand)
ASEAN Youth Creators for Impact Programme
Deadline: 19-Oct-2025 The ASEAN Foundation has launched its ASEAN Youth Creators for Impact Programme to empower 11 content creators from 10 ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste to lead campaigns on key social equality themes, including women’s empowerment, education rights, mental health, digital … [Read more...] about ASEAN Youth Creators for Impact Programme
Apply now for Local Innovation Partnerships Fund – Competitive Strand (UK)
Deadline: 12-Feb-2026 The Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF), managed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is a significant initiative aimed at fostering regional economic growth through innovation. With a total investment of up to £500 million, the fund seeks to support the … [Read more...] about Apply now for Local Innovation Partnerships Fund – Competitive Strand (UK)
UNDP announces GEF Small Grants Programme in Kenya
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025 The GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) under UNDP Kenya is now accepting applications for its 2025 funding cycle, offering support to local groups working at the intersection of environmental conservation and community development. The initiative aims to strengthen … [Read more...] about UNDP announces GEF Small Grants Programme in Kenya
Arts-Integrated National School Projects for Government-aided and Nonprofit Schools in India
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) has announced a new request for proposals inviting government-aided and nonprofit schools across India to design and implement arts-integrated educational projects. This initiative aims to strengthen creative teaching and learning … [Read more...] about Arts-Integrated National School Projects for Government-aided and Nonprofit Schools in India
Request for Applications: Whau Quick Response Grant Program (New Zealand)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Auckland Council is now accepting applications for its Whau Quick Response Grant Program to encourage creative, inclusive, and community-driven initiatives that contribute to the well-being of the people and places within the region. A valuable opportunity is now … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Whau Quick Response Grant Program (New Zealand)
Request for Concept Notes: Cross-border Programme
Deadline: 28-Nov-2025 The European Commission has launched a new Call for Proposals under its cross-border cooperation programme aimed at promoting good neighborly relations, fostering regional integration, and supporting social, economic, and territorial development by addressing the urgent … [Read more...] about Request for Concept Notes: Cross-border Programme
Call for Proposals: CMIF Indigenous Grants (Canada)
Deadline: 17-Dec-2025 The Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) Indigenous Grants Program is an initiative by the Government of Canada aimed at supporting Indigenous groups in engaging with and benefiting from clean energy and transportation infrastructure projects related to critical … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: CMIF Indigenous Grants (Canada)
Open Call for Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The Learning Planet Institute is driving an intergenerational, global movement to build a Learning Planet Academy, supported by UNESCO and the United Nations University, adapted to transitions across the world. Participants are invited to submit projects that focus on one … [Read more...] about Open Call for Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge
Mental Health Foundation’s Top-Up Community Grants (New Zealand)
Deadline: 16-Nov-2025 The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand offers Top-Up Community Grants to support community-led initiatives that enhance mental wellbeing. These grants aim to empower local groups to implement projects that promote mental health and wellness within their communities. … [Read more...] about Mental Health Foundation’s Top-Up Community Grants (New Zealand)
Call for Applications: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Bursary (Zimbabwe)
Deadline: 30-Oct-2025 The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation to implement the Second Chance Pathways for Increased Access to Tertiary Education for Marginalised Young Women and Men/FAWE/Mastercard Foundation Programme Phase II. The … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Bursary (Zimbabwe)
CFAs: Resilience and Livelihood Activities in Deir Ezzor District (Syria)
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The World Food Programme has launched a targeted initiative in Deir ez-Zor Governorate, Syria, aimed at revitalizing agricultural livelihoods and improving food security for vulnerable farming communities. The programme seeks to address key challenges in agricultural … [Read more...] about CFAs: Resilience and Livelihood Activities in Deir Ezzor District (Syria)
Call for Applications: Kenya’s TrustLab Incubator Programme
Deadline: 24-Oct-2025 Are you a media organisation based in Nairobi or Nakuru? Are you ready to fight back against digital threats? Apply now for the third and final TrustLab Incubator in Kenya, focused on strengthening Media Defenders in the face of rising online harms. TrustLab is a … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Kenya’s TrustLab Incubator Programme
Submit Applications for Justworks.org Capacity Building Grants 2025 (US)
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The Justworks.org Capacity Building Grants for 2025–2027 aim to strengthen the operational foundations of U.S.-based nonprofits that support entrepreneurs facing systemic and extraordinary challenges. Rather than funding specific programs, these grants focus on helping … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Justworks.org Capacity Building Grants 2025 (US)
Call for Submissions: Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme (Iran)
Deadline: 06-Feb-2026 The Fondation Maison des sciences de l’homme (FMSH) offers short-term fellowships of two to three months in France to Iranian postdoctoral researchers currently residing in Iran. This mobility aid is intended to enable them to conduct research work in France within a … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme (Iran)
Call for Entries: Reviving Food Systems for Resilience and Recovery in Aleppo (Syria)
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The World Food Programme is spearheading a vital initiative aimed at restoring and strengthening livelihoods in conflict-affected, food-insecure communities within Syria’s Aleppo Governorate. This programme focuses on addressing deep-rooted inefficiencies and … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Reviving Food Systems for Resilience and Recovery in Aleppo (Syria)
Open Call: Lloyd’s Register Foundation’s Heritage Grants
Deadline: 24-Nov-2025 The Lloyd’s Register Foundation has launched an open call for its Heritage Grant, inviting ambitious and high-impact projects that strengthen research, equity, safety, and public access in heritage management. This £2.5 million scheme seeks proposals that explore how … [Read more...] about Open Call: Lloyd’s Register Foundation’s Heritage Grants
Submissions open for Sleeman Better Water Fund (Canada)
Deadline: 03-Nov-2025 The Guelph Community Foundation is inviting applications for the Sleeman Better Water Fund 2026, a community grant program designed to support projects that enhance water quality, conservation, and stewardship. This initiative reflects a shared commitment to environmental … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Sleeman Better Water Fund (Canada)
CFAs: Nordic Media Grant Programme for Belarus
Deadline: 03-Nov-2025 The Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Lithuania is seeking applications for its Nordic Media Grant Programme to support Belarusian independent journalism and media arts initiatives and facilitate the production of high-quality, trustworthy and diverse content for … [Read more...] about CFAs: Nordic Media Grant Programme for Belarus
Applications open for KCSF Institutional Grants in Kosovo
Deadline: 26-Oct-2025 The Kosovar Civil Society Foundation (KCSF) is currently inviting applications for Institutional Grants under its Engagement for Joint Action (EJA Kosovo) program. This funding opportunity aims to strengthen civil society organizations, unregistered initiatives, and … [Read more...] about Applications open for KCSF Institutional Grants in Kosovo
Call for EOIs: Feasibility Study on Social Protection Reform in Ukrainian Hromadas
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund has initiated a comprehensive research project focused on improving the implementation of social protection reforms at the local level in Ukraine. Targeting hromadas—Ukraine’s decentralised local government … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Feasibility Study on Social Protection Reform in Ukrainian Hromadas
SAFE Project for Protecting Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in the Solomon Islands
Deadline: 17-Oct-2025 The Government of the Solomon Islands, through the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting qualified consultancy firms and non-governmental organizations to participate in the SAFE … [Read more...] about SAFE Project for Protecting Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in the Solomon Islands
