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
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.
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
Lottery Environment and Heritage Grants – New Zealand
Deadline: 12-Aug-20 Applicants are now invited to apply for the 2020 Lottery Environment and Heritage grants to protect, conserve or care for natural, cultural and physical heritage, or allows to better understand and access these resources. This fund provides grants for plans, reports and one-off projects that will protect, conserve and promote New Zealand’s natural, cultural and physical heritage. Natural heritage projects promote, protect and/or keep native plants (flora) and … [Read more...] about Lottery Environment and Heritage Grants – New Zealand
British High Commission launches Covid-19 Fund – Mauritius
Deadline: 03-Jul-20 The British High Commission in Port Louis is inviting proposals from organisations in Mauritius and Rodrigues to bid for projects addressing COVID-19 impact. Priority Areas Proposals should provide a clear link to covid-19 and focus on the following priority areas: Economic recovery and response, including around climate, health and business; Support to vulnerable groups within Mauritius and Rodrigues; Impact on green and sustainable policies and/or … [Read more...] about British High Commission launches Covid-19 Fund – Mauritius
Call for Proposals: Designing Communication Strategy & Media Campaigns’ for the GCF funded Project on Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s Coastal Communities
Deadline: 30-Jun-20 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced a call for proposals for “Designing Communication strategy and media campaigns’ for the GCF funded project on Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s Coastal Communities.” Objectives Developing a communication and media strategy and action plan to guide the National and three State PMUs in taking forward work related to creating community awareness and learning through local and relevant communication … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Designing Communication Strategy & Media Campaigns’ for the GCF funded Project on Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s Coastal Communities
Applications Open for “Designing Sustainable Plastic Solutions” Competition – United Kingdom
Deadline: 16-Sep-2020 Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £800,000 to fund early-stage, human-centred design projects to reduce the harm that plastics have on environment and to therefore increase productivity and growth of the UK economy. This funding is from the Plastic Research and Innovation Fund. The aim of this competition is to help businesses to create designs for innovative goods, services or business models that will result in less persistent … [Read more...] about Applications Open for “Designing Sustainable Plastic Solutions” Competition – United Kingdom
French Embassy in Tunisia launches Call for Projects: Youth & Environment
Deadline: 30-Jul-2020 Are you committed towards protecting the environment and carry out an innovative project to change things? If yes, then this call for projects is made for you! In partnership with the French Institute of Tunisia and the PISCCA program (Innovative Projects of Civil Societies and Coalitions of Actors), the French Embassy in Tunisia launches the call for projects for Youth & Environment. This call for projects is intended for local Tunisian associations proposing … [Read more...] about French Embassy in Tunisia launches Call for Projects: Youth & Environment
