Applications for CISCO Global Problem Solver Challenge 2022 are now open to recognize new business ideas that leverage technology for social impact from early-stage entrepreneurs around the world. $1,000,000 USD in prize money will help accelerate the adoption of breakthrough technology, products, and services that drive economic development and/or solve social or environmental problems. Prize Details $250,000 USD Grand Prize: A single team will be designated the grand prize winner. … [Read more...] about CISCO Global Problem Solver Challenge 2022 + Tips on How to Participate
Latest Grants and Resources for NGOs and Individuals for Environmental Conservation
Latest grants, calls for applications, calls for proposals, requests for proposals and other resources for NGOs and individuals for Environmental Conservation, Ecology and Climate Change Issues.
Call for Applications: Indigenous Fellow Programme
Deadline: 29 October 2021 The Indigenous Fellowship Programme, as launched in 2021 by the South African hub of Natural Justice, aims to give indigenous persons the opportunity to gain knowledge of the system and mechanisms dealing with human and environmental rights in general, and indigenous issues in particular. The Indigenous Fellowship Program focuses on supporting indigenous peoples and elevating their voices in the dialogue around climate resilience and conservation. The fellowship … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Indigenous Fellow Programme
Voices for Just Climate Action Call for Proposals: Creatives for Climate Grant 2021 (Kenya)
Deadline: 3 November 2021 The Hivos, alongside Akina Mama wa Afrika, Slumdwellers International, South South North and WWF is currently implementing the Voices for Just Climate Action program. The program aims to ensure that by 2025, local civil society and underrepresented groups will have taken on a central role as creators, facilitators and advocates of innovative climate solutions. Their inclusion is crucial for effective and lasting climate responses, and because the climate crisis is … [Read more...] about Voices for Just Climate Action Call for Proposals: Creatives for Climate Grant 2021 (Kenya)
HCL launches INR 16.5 Crore Grant for NGOs
Deadline: 2 July 2021 HCL Grant has announced Edition VII for recognizing the NGOs Transforming Rural India in each of the categories of Environment, Health and Education. HCL Grant awards the winning NGOs with a grant of ₹ 5 Crore for a 3–5-year project. The HCL Grant rewards the other finalists too, who are doing great work in their own right. So, the 2 other finalists in each category receive a grant of ₹ 25 lakhs for a year-long project which is mutually agreed with HCL Foundation … [Read more...] about HCL launches INR 16.5 Crore Grant for NGOs
Tackling Tough Times Together Grant Program: Australia
Deadline: 24-Aug-21 The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal is seeking applications for its Tackling Tough Times Together Grant Program that helps communities access the resources they need to support one another through the ongoing effects of the drought. Grants are available for a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and assessed quarterly. Objectives The … [Read more...] about Tackling Tough Times Together Grant Program: Australia
Funding Up to EUR 8.3 Million available for Third BGFA – Uganda
Deadline: 22-Jun-21 The Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa (BGFA) has launched its third call for proposals (BGFA3) inviting interested off-grid energy service providers (ESPs) to compete for funding and scale up innovative sustainable businesses and thereby accelerate access to affordable and clean off-grid energy for customers in peri-urban and rural areas of Uganda. BGFA aims to bridge a critical gap between early-stage support, traditionally offered by challenge funds and (impact) equity, … [Read more...] about Funding Up to EUR 8.3 Million available for Third BGFA – Uganda
South Pole is inviting NGOs to develop nature-based climate action projects
Deadline: 1 October 2021 South Pole is offering land-owners, community groups, conservation organisations, and other groups who would benefit from climate finance, an opportunity to develop their nature-based carbon projects. As a truly global environmental company, with over 350 experts in 18 global offices, South Pole is uniquely positioned to support you in adding a sustainable and supplementary source of income to fund your nature-based projects. Opportunity for Conservation and … [Read more...] about South Pole is inviting NGOs to develop nature-based climate action projects
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Pakistan
Deadline: 23 July 2020 The High Commission of Canada in Pakistan is pleased to launch a new call for proposals for innovative locally designed initiatives under the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI program is designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement, and which support positive bilateral relations between Canada and Pakistan and its civil society by deepening … [Read more...] about Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Pakistan
Prince Claus Fund: Cultural and Artistic Responses to Environmental Change
Deadline: 31 July 2020 The Prince Claus Fund and the Goethe-Institut are issuing a new Call for Proposals to support cultural and artistic initiatives tackling pressing environmental issues around the world. The Call for Proposals: Cultural and Artistic Responses to Environmental Change is the third of this cycle and builds on the 2018 & 2019 editions, through which 35 exceptional projects were supported. This 2020 edition will be the last in this format, though the Prince Claus … [Read more...] about Prince Claus Fund: Cultural and Artistic Responses to Environmental Change
Applications Open for 4th edition of Quest, InVivo’s Open Innovation Program
Deadline: Ongoing Applications are now open for the 4th edition of Quest, InVivo’s Open Innovation Program to accelerate the technological and ecological transitions in AgFood to overcome climate change challenges while feeding the world! This 4th edition of InVivo Quest will be to leverage innovations to answer to climate change challenges. To fight these new challenges, the right combination of digital technologies, biotechnologies and innovations in bioeconomy will be necessary. For … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 4th edition of Quest, InVivo’s Open Innovation Program
Circular Innovation Jam 2020: Build Solutions, Reduce Plastic Pollution
Deadline: 5 July 2020 Got an idea to improve waste management and recycling in South/Southeast Asia? Be part of the upcoming Circular Innovation Jam! Rather than “jamming” with music, Incubation Network is inviting participants to jam with their ideas and unique insights to solve ocean plastic pollution. The Circular Innovation Jam seeks to develop innovative and inclusive solutions to advance local circular economies for plastics and effective waste management systems across South and … [Read more...] about Circular Innovation Jam 2020: Build Solutions, Reduce Plastic Pollution
Nominations Open for ICIMOD Mountain Prize 2020
Deadline: 15-Aug-20 ICIMOD is currently seeking nominations for the 2020 Mountain Prize Awards. The ICIMOD Mountain Prize is awarded every year to an individual, organization, or private sector entity based in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) or beyond, which has demonstrated outstanding efforts enabling sustainable and resilient mountain development, outreach, or conserving cultural identity in the HKH region to benefit the environment or communities—particularly the poor, youth, or … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for ICIMOD Mountain Prize 2020
Convention on Biological Diversity seeking Proposals for Bio-Bridge Initiative Projects
Deadline: 31 July 2020 Convention on Biological Diversity’s Bio-Bridge Initiative (BBI) is accepting new proposals for demonstration projects promoting technical and scientific cooperation among two or more countries on issues related to biodiversity. Purpose As part of its mandate to catalyse and facilitate technical and scientific cooperation, the Bio-Bridge Initiative (BBI) currently provides seed funding of up to $20,000 to incubate projects and partnerships that promote exemplary … [Read more...] about Convention on Biological Diversity seeking Proposals for Bio-Bridge Initiative Projects
Nominations Open for 2020 Children’s Climate Prize
Deadline: 21 September 2020 Nominations are now open for the 2020 Children's Climate Prize for innovative and groundbreaking ideas and solutions that drive and facilitate sustainable development. The goal is to support young people around the world with the ambition to drive public opinion, technological development and innovation in the fields of the climate and environment. Based on the understanding that it is the children's future that is at stake, the prize aims to highlight the youth … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2020 Children’s Climate Prize
Second Call for Applications for Pacific Fund 2020
Deadline: 06-Sep-2020 The Permanent Secretariat for the Pacific has launched a second call for applications for projects contributing to the regional insertion of French collectivities: New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna. The Fund for economic, social, cultural and scientific cooperation in the Pacific, referred to as the “Pacific Fund”, is a tool for regional cooperation for France in the Pacific. It was created in 1985 and is funded by the French Ministry for Europe and … [Read more...] about Second Call for Applications for Pacific Fund 2020
EU seeking Proposals for Research and Innovation Applied to Family Farming for Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience in Southern Provinces of Angola
Deadline: 26-Aug-2020 The European Union (EU) is inviting applications for Research and innovation applied to family farming for climate change adaptation and resilience in the Southern Provinces of Angola. This action is part of an initiative on climate resilient Development Smart Innovation through Research in Agriculture (DeSIRA), which is steered by the European Commission and involves some EU Member States and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. By linking more effectively … [Read more...] about EU seeking Proposals for Research and Innovation Applied to Family Farming for Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience in Southern Provinces of Angola
MEAE launches Franco-Palestinian Call for Projects – Second Tranche
Deadline: 30-Aug-2020 The French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE), through the Delegation for the External Action of Local Authorities (DAECT) and the French Consulate General in Jerusalem, and the Palestinian Ministries of Local Government (MoLG ) and Finance, have currently launched the new three-year call for projects (2019-2021) in support of decentralized cooperation partnership projects between French and Palestinian local authorities. This initiative essentially aims at … [Read more...] about MEAE launches Franco-Palestinian Call for Projects – Second Tranche
Submit Applications for 2020 Environment Small Grants
Deadline: 30-Jul-2020 The Columbia Basin Trust is accepting applications for the 2020 Environment Small Grants to fund projects that will take place within the Columbia Basin Trust region, requesting up to $5,000 that will strengthen the environmental well-being and address one of the following four categories: Ecosystem: Enhance or conserve ecosystems and/or species of conservation concern. Reduce the threat of significant invasive species to terrestrial and aquatic … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for 2020 Environment Small Grants
USAID’s Resilient, Inclusive, & Sustainable Environments Challenge: Any Organization can apply for Grants of up to $300,000
Deadline: 5 August 2020 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is pleased to announce its Resilient, Inclusive, & Sustainable Environments (RISE) Challenge in order to identify and fund the innovative application of promising or proven interventions that prevent and respond to gender-based violence across programs that address the access, use, control, and management of natural resource. The Problem Gender-based violence (GBV) is estimated to affect more than … [Read more...] about USAID’s Resilient, Inclusive, & Sustainable Environments Challenge: Any Organization can apply for Grants of up to $300,000
Call for Proposals for BlueBioEconomy CoFund
Deadline: 14-Sep-20 The ERA-NET Cofund on Blue Bioeconomy - Unlocking the Potential of Aquatic Bioresources (BlueBio) successfully continues the work of the ERA-NET Marine Biotechnology (ERA-MBT, 2012 - 2017) and COFASP (2012-2017) and has been developed under the umbrella of JPI Oceans in accordance with the JPI Oceans Operational Plan. The ERA-NET Cofund instrument under Horizon 2020 is designed to support public-public partnerships between Member States and associated countries for the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for BlueBioEconomy CoFund
