Deadline: 03-Jun-2026 The Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund 2026 provides grants to non-profit organizations across South-Eastern Europe for projects that preserve and promote cultural heritage, strengthen sector-wide impact, and foster community engagement. Small grants of up to €5,000 are … [Read more...] about Apply now for Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund 2026
Environment
Request for Applications: Empowering Community-Led Development
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) 2026 provides funding for small-scale, high-impact projects led by local organizations across Central Asia. Projects must align with priorities such as inclusive governance, peace and security, economic growth, or environment and … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Empowering Community-Led Development
Open Call for Conservation Futures Fellowship Program (Uganda)
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026 The Russell E. Train Fellowship Program supports individuals pursuing master’s or doctoral degrees in conservation and related fields in Uganda. The fellowship aims to build research capacity, strengthen community engagement, and foster inclusive conservation approaches that … [Read more...] about Open Call for Conservation Futures Fellowship Program (Uganda)
Nominations open: Priority U.S. Trees Conservation Awards
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026 The Priority U.S. Trees Conservation Awards provides grants of $3,000–$10,000 to U.S.-based institutions for the collection and propagation of threatened tree species. The program targets underrepresented taxa, encourages data sharing, and promotes adherence to best plant … [Read more...] about Nominations open: Priority U.S. Trees Conservation Awards
Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowship Program (India)
Deadline: 01-Jul-2026 The Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowship offers Indian faculty, researchers, and professionals the opportunity to teach, conduct research, or combine both at top U.S. institutions. Fellowships span 4–9 months and focus on cutting-edge areas such as … [Read more...] about Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowship Program (India)
Small Grants for Environmental Challenges in Sierra Leone
Deadline: 20-Apr-2026 The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme in Sierra Leone provides up to USD 40,000 for small-scale, high-impact projects addressing environmental challenges. Focus areas include biodiversity, climate change, land degradation, international waters, and … [Read more...] about Small Grants for Environmental Challenges in Sierra Leone
SBI Gram Seva Integrated Village Development Program (India)
Deadline: 24-Apr-2026 SBI Foundation invites proposals from experienced non-profits in India to implement its flagship Gram Seva program for FY 2026–27, focusing on integrated rural development. The initiative supports clusters of five villages through interventions in education, healthcare, … [Read more...] about SBI Gram Seva Integrated Village Development Program (India)
Call for EOIs: NGO Prequalification for WASH Interventions (Burkina Faso)
Deadline: 14-Apr-2026 UNICEF invites national and international NGOs to prequalify for WASH interventions in Burkina Faso, focusing on water, sanitation, hygiene, and environmental resilience. The program prioritizes integration with health, nutrition, and education, climate resilience, and system … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: NGO Prequalification for WASH Interventions (Burkina Faso)
The Pacific Innovation Forum for Climate and Environment 2026
Deadline: 24-Apr-2026 The Pacific Innovation Forum for Climate and Environment (PIFCE) 2026 is inviting applications to showcase and support innovative, practical, and locally relevant solutions for low-carbon development, climate resilience, and environmental stewardship across Pacific Island … [Read more...] about The Pacific Innovation Forum for Climate and Environment 2026
Call for Applications: Biodiversity Story Grants 2026
Deadline: 01-May-2026 Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering Biodiversity Story Grants to support journalists producing in-depth reporting on the global biodiversity crisis. The program will award 5–10 grants, typically between EUR 1,000 and EUR 2,000, for stories focused on low- and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Biodiversity Story Grants 2026
Ocean Connection Grants for Climate Adaptation Reporting in Coastal Cities
Deadline: 22-Apr-2026 The Ocean Connection Call for Proposals, led by the Boticário Group Foundation in cooperation with UNESCO, is inviting journalists to apply for grants to produce high-quality reporting on climate adaptation and ocean conservation in coastal cities. Up to five projects will be … [Read more...] about Ocean Connection Grants for Climate Adaptation Reporting in Coastal Cities
Save Our Seas Foundation Keystone Grant Program
Deadline: 13-May-2026 The Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF) is inviting applications for its Keystone Grants to support research, conservation, and education projects focused on marine wildlife and habitats worldwide, especially marine chondrichthyan species such as sharks, rays, skates, sawfishes, … [Read more...] about Save Our Seas Foundation Keystone Grant Program
Apply Now: Energy of Words International Media Contest 2026
Deadline: 01-Sep-2026 The Energy of Words 2026 International Media Contest invites journalists, bloggers, and reporters to submit outstanding work covering energy sector developments and trends. The contest recognises excellence in energy journalism across categories such as best article on energy, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Energy of Words International Media Contest 2026
Open Call: EPA Research Grant Program (Ireland)
Deadline: 25-May-2026 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland has launched its 2026 Research Call to support policy-relevant environmental and climate research addressing key sustainability challenges in Ireland. The call offers up to €10.5 million in total funding, with medium-scale … [Read more...] about Open Call: EPA Research Grant Program (Ireland)
Open Call: Virtual Workshop on Reporting Gibbons and Orangutans
Deadline: 24-Apr-2026 The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is hosting a three-day virtual media workshop in mid-June 2026 for environmental journalists in Asia focused on reporting about ape conservation, including threats facing gibbons and orangutans. Participants who complete the workshop will … [Read more...] about Open Call: Virtual Workshop on Reporting Gibbons and Orangutans
Funding Opportunity for Climate-Resilient and Low-Carbon Healthcare Systems
Deadline: 16-Apr-2026 The European Commission is inviting grant applications under Horizon Europe for research and innovation actions that strengthen climate resilience, preparedness, and carbon neutrality in healthcare systems and populations. The programme offers €45 million total funding, with … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity for Climate-Resilient and Low-Carbon Healthcare Systems
Applications open for Community Climate Fund Program (UK)
Deadline: 30-Apr-26 The Community Climate Fund 2026 supports local voluntary, community, and not-for-profit organisations in delivering projects that reduce carbon emissions and build sustainable, net-zero districts. The fund prioritises environmental sustainability initiatives including energy … [Read more...] about Applications open for Community Climate Fund Program (UK)
Apply now for ESD Okayama Award 2026
Deadline: 14-May-26 The ESD Okayama Award 2026 is now open for applications from organizations worldwide implementing impactful Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) projects. Organized by the ESD Okayama Award Steering Board and the City of Okayama, the award offers one or two prizes of USD … [Read more...] about Apply now for ESD Okayama Award 2026
Beyond-The-Bin Recycling Roundup Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 31-Mar-27 The Beyond-The-Bin Recycling Roundup Grant supports municipalities, First Nations, Métis Settlements, and regional waste authorities in organizing community recycling events. The grant provides matching funds for event costs, advertising, and collection of materials such as … [Read more...] about Beyond-The-Bin Recycling Roundup Grant Program (Canada)
Apply for Electronics Recycling Roundup Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 31-Mar-27 The Electronics Recycling Roundup Grant provides funding to schools, non-profits, and community groups to organize electronics recycling events while raising funds. Participants earn $500 per metric tonne of eligible electronics collected, promoting responsible e-waste disposal … [Read more...] about Apply for Electronics Recycling Roundup Grant Program (Canada)
Culture Grants Small for Community Creative Projects (UK)
Deadline: 11-May-26 The Culture Grants Small Programme provides up to £1,500 to support community-led creative, cultural, and heritage projects in the Wakefield district. It focuses on creative wellbeing, nature-based creativity, and new artistic work, aiming to increase community participation and … [Read more...] about Culture Grants Small for Community Creative Projects (UK)
Nominations open for Mangrove Photography Awards
Deadline: 1-Jun-26 The Mangrove Photography Awards 2026 is a global photography competition that invites photographers to capture the beauty, biodiversity, and environmental importance of mangrove ecosystems. With cash prizes up to $1000, the awards aim to raise awareness about conservation and … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Mangrove Photography Awards
SBI Sammaan: Rural Development Project Implementation Opportunity (India)
Deadline: 25-Apr-26 The SBI Sammaan Rural Development Grant by SBI Foundation supports non-profit organizations in India to implement impactful village-level development projects. Grants of up to ₹1.50 Crore per project are available for a 1-year implementation period, focusing on infrastructure, … [Read more...] about SBI Sammaan: Rural Development Project Implementation Opportunity (India)
Nominations Open: Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards 2026
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards invite applications from organizations and institutions worldwide to recognize outstanding responsible tourism initiatives. Open to public and private sector entities, NGOs, educational institutions, community organizations, … [Read more...] about Nominations Open: Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards 2026
CEPF Large Grants Call for Biodiversity Conservation
Deadline: 11-May-2026 The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), together with A Rocha Ghana and Ajemalebu Self-Help, is inviting civil society organizations in selected West African countries to apply for large grants ranging from US$50,000 to US$250,000. The call supports projects focused on … [Read more...] about CEPF Large Grants Call for Biodiversity Conservation
Call for Letters of Inquiry for Large Grants for the Cerrado (Brazil)
Deadline: 19-Apr-2026 The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) and the International Institute of Education of Brazil (IEB) are inviting Letters of Inquiry for large grants above US$50,000 to support strategic conservation projects in the Cerrado hotspot. Eligible applicants include NGOs, … [Read more...] about Call for Letters of Inquiry for Large Grants for the Cerrado (Brazil)
Ararat Wind Farm Sustainable Grants Program (Australia)
Deadline: 13-Apr-2026 The Ararat Wind Farm Pty Ltd 2026 Sustainable Community Grants Fund provides funding for community-led social and environmental sustainability projects in Ararat Rural City, Northern Grampians Shire, and Pyrenees Shire in Australia. Eligible not-for-profit organisations and … [Read more...] about Ararat Wind Farm Sustainable Grants Program (Australia)
Call for Proposals: African Radio Engagement Initiatives
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026 The Pulitzer Center invites local media and radio outlets in East, Southern, and West Africa to propose participatory radio programs based on Pulitzer-supported stories. Focus areas include labor rights, climate justice, livelihoods, and policy adaptation. Selected partners … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: African Radio Engagement Initiatives
EREF Research Grants Supporting Sustainable Materials Management
Deadline: 01-May-2026 The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) offers major private research funding in North America for projects advancing sustainable materials management. Its grants support research on greenhouse gas emissions, emerging contaminants, and … [Read more...] about EREF Research Grants Supporting Sustainable Materials Management
Request for Applications: Equipment for Smart European Cable Systems – Works
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The European Commission invites applications to transform existing submarine cable systems into smart infrastructure, improving security, resilience, and environmental monitoring across the EU. Grants of up to €4,000,000 per project support technology deployment, data … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Equipment for Smart European Cable Systems – Works
Apply Now: Orcona Fund – Preventive Conservation Project Call (Belgium)
Deadline: 14-May-2026 The King Baudouin Foundation’s Orcona Fund provides grants of up to €15,000 to museums and cultural institutions in Belgium for preventive conservation. The initiative focuses on safeguarding publicly accessible heritage collections by controlling environmental conditions, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Orcona Fund – Preventive Conservation Project Call (Belgium)
Apply now for Africa Climate and Environment Microgrants
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The ACE Microgrants program funds grassroots initiatives in Africa that use Pulitzer Center-supported journalism to engage communities and young professionals on environmental governance. Grants of USD 2,500–3,000 support creative outreach projects that amplify awareness of … [Read more...] about Apply now for Africa Climate and Environment Microgrants
Grassroots Grants to Support Local Sustainable Land Projects (Australia)
Deadline: 10-Apr-2026 The Northern and Yorke Landscape Board offers grants from $2,000 to $10,000 to support community-led projects promoting sustainable natural resource management. Funding targets landholders, First Nations organisations, schools, and local groups to implement practical, … [Read more...] about Grassroots Grants to Support Local Sustainable Land Projects (Australia)
Ōrākei Quick Response and Tree Protection Grant (New Zealand)
Deadline: 24-Apr-2026 The Orākei Local Board offers grants to support community initiatives and the protection of notable trees within its area. Funding prioritizes projects with community contribution, local impact, and sustainability, while tree protection grants support property owners caring … [Read more...] about Ōrākei Quick Response and Tree Protection Grant (New Zealand)
Our Cultural Heart Fund – Supporting Kirklees Communities (UK)
Deadline: 22-Apr-2026 The Our Cultural Heart Fund provides financial support to VCSE organisations in Kirklees for creative projects that enrich culture, wellbeing, and community connections. Funding supports initiatives that enhance access to culture and heritage, reduce social isolation, promote … [Read more...] about Our Cultural Heart Fund – Supporting Kirklees Communities (UK)
Applications open for Story Grant Program
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Earth Journalism Network offers reporting grants to journalists in Ghana, Mexico, the Philippines, and other coastal countries to cover progress toward the 30x30 marine conservation targets. Grants fund investigative and solution-focused reporting on marine protected … [Read more...] about Applications open for Story Grant Program
Grocers’ Charity Grant Program for Community Support (UK)
Deadline: 01-Sep-2026 The Grocers’ Charity provides small grants to UK-registered charities to support vulnerable communities across areas such as hardship relief, children, the elderly, disability inclusion, health, military, the arts, heritage, and the environment. Most grants are one-off awards … [Read more...] about Grocers’ Charity Grant Program for Community Support (UK)
Heritage Conservation Grants Programme 2025–26 (UK)
Deadline: 05-May-2026 The Heritage Conservation Grants Programme supports the conservation of historic buildings, artworks, and objects created before 1837. Its goal is to preserve items of high historical, cultural, or artistic value that are in urgent need of remedial work and accessible to the … [Read more...] about Heritage Conservation Grants Programme 2025–26 (UK)
Don Linklater Memorial Bursary for University Study (New Zealand)
Deadline: 23-Apr-2026 The Don Linklater Memorial Bursary provides up to NZD 8,000 per year to support students studying resource management, environmental planning, or environmental engineering, with emphasis on river and drainage basin dynamics. It prioritizes students from the Horizons region and … [Read more...] about Don Linklater Memorial Bursary for University Study (New Zealand)
Project Grants to Strengthen Civil Society and Democracy (Slovakia)
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The EEA Civil Society Fund in Slovakia has launched Open Call No. 2 for Project Grants to support Slovak civil society organisations (CSOs) working on democracy, human rights, social inclusion, media literacy, refugee integration, gender equality, LGBTIQ+ rights, Roma … [Read more...] about Project Grants to Strengthen Civil Society and Democracy (Slovakia)
RFPs: Connections and Co-Production Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 20-Apr-2026 The Connections and Co-Production Grant Program supports early-stage collaboration between researchers and Northern communities in Canada. It provides $20,000–$30,000 for one year to help build trust, co-design research projects, and strengthen partnerships, … [Read more...] about RFPs: Connections and Co-Production Grant Program (Canada)
UNDP Call: Climate-Smart Livelihoods in Malakal (South Sudan)
Deadline: 06-Apr-2026 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting qualified national NGOs, CSOs, and firms to implement a USD 500,000 project in Malakal and surrounding areas, South Sudan, focused on market-linked climate-smart agriculture, vocational skills training, and livelihood … [Read more...] about UNDP Call: Climate-Smart Livelihoods in Malakal (South Sudan)
“Our Ocean” Conference Fellowship Program
Deadline: 07-Apr-2026 The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering an in-person fellowship for selected journalists to attend and report from the 11th Our Ocean Conference, taking place June 16–18, 2026, in Mombasa, Kenya. The fellowship provides full funding, including airfare, accommodation, … [Read more...] about “Our Ocean” Conference Fellowship Program
RFAs: Residential Energy Upgrade Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Residential Energy Upgrade Grants support owners of existing residential buildings in the City of Perth, Australia, to improve environmental performance, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen climate resilience. The grant offers matched funding of … [Read more...] about RFAs: Residential Energy Upgrade Grant Program (Australia)
Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Energy Efficiency (UK)
Deadline: 16-Sep-2026 Innovate UK, working with the Department for Transport under the UK SHORE programme, is offering major funding for innovative vessel energy efficiency technologies and related infrastructure to help decarbonise the UK maritime sector. Projects can have eligible costs of £6 … [Read more...] about Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Energy Efficiency (UK)
National Geographic Society and The Climate Pledge Funding Program
Deadline: 25-May-2026 The National Geographic Society is accepting applications for a global climate storytelling funding opportunity that supports projects highlighting climate resilience, adaptation, and practical solutions. Applicants can request up to $100,000, while early-career storytellers … [Read more...] about National Geographic Society and The Climate Pledge Funding Program
Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure Grant Programme (UK)
Deadline: 16-Sep-2026 The Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure Grant Programme supports large-scale UK maritime projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions through alternative fuel vessels, battery-electric technology, shore power, and port energy infrastructure. Grants of up to £30 million … [Read more...] about Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure Grant Programme (UK)
CFAs: Strengthening Rural Communities in Australia
Deadline: 24-Jun-2026 The Strengthening Rural Communities – Prepare and Recover program funds projects that help remote, rural, and regional communities build resilience against climate impacts and recover from disasters. Grants of up to $25,000 support community-led initiatives that enhance … [Read more...] about CFAs: Strengthening Rural Communities in Australia
Second Call for Small Grants on Gender and Environment
Deadline: 12-Apr-2026 UN Women Bolivia, with support from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is offering small grants of USD 15,000 to strengthen civil society organizations (CSOs) in Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Brazil) on gender, intersectionality, and environmental action. The … [Read more...] about Second Call for Small Grants on Gender and Environment
Nominations open for the Padma Awards (India)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Padma Awards honour individuals for distinguished public service and exceptional achievements across arts, social work, science, medicine, education, sports, and more. Awards include Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, with up to 120 recipients per … [Read more...] about Nominations open for the Padma Awards (India)
