Livelihood

Call for Proposals: Mangroves and Blue Carbon Conservation Grant

Deadline: 16-Oct-2026 The Blue Action Fund has launched a competitive funding call to support mangrove ecosystem conservation, restoration, and blue carbon development in Asia. The programme focuses on: Biodiversity conservation Climate change mitigation and adaptation Coastal … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Mangroves and Blue Carbon Conservation Grant

Entries open for AI for Social Impact Challenge – India

Deadline: 10-Jul-2026 StartupTN, in collaboration with HCL Foundation, invites students across Tamil Nadu to participate in the AI for Social Impact Challenge 2026. The challenge supports student innovators in developing AI-driven solutions that address real-world societal challenges in … [Read more...] about Entries open for AI for Social Impact Challenge – India

Call for Youth Green Skills and Climate Action Initiative (Zimbabwe)

Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 The Green Rising Zimbabwe initiative is a youth-focused climate action and green skills development programme implemented under UNICEF’s global Green Rising movement. It is designed to address Zimbabwe’s interconnected challenges of climate vulnerability, environmental … [Read more...] about Call for Youth Green Skills and Climate Action Initiative (Zimbabwe)

CFAs: Protection and Assistance for Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Forcibly Displaced People

Deadline: 24-Jul-2026 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is seeking applications from organisations to support refugees, asylum seekers, stateless persons and other forcibly displaced people across the Eastern and Southern Caribbean. The programme focuses on protection systems, … [Read more...] about CFAs: Protection and Assistance for Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Forcibly Displaced People

Call for Climate-Smart Livelihood Support for Community Policing Actors (South Sudan)

Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 The United Nations Development Programme is seeking a qualified CSO, NGO or CBO to implement livelihood, vocational skills and climate-smart agriculture interventions for community policing actors in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan. The project will support women, youth … [Read more...] about Call for Climate-Smart Livelihood Support for Community Policing Actors (South Sudan)

RFAs: Partnerships for Women’s Digital Empowerment at Scale

Deadline: 08-Jul-2026 The SheConnects Digital Accelerator: Africa Round 2 supports organizations using digital technologies and partnerships to improve outcomes for women and children across Sub-Saharan Africa. The programme focuses on scalable digital solutions in health, education, and … [Read more...] about RFAs: Partnerships for Women’s Digital Empowerment at Scale

Apply for Culinary Lens Fellowship Program (India)

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Culinary Lens Fellowship Program is inviting applications from master's students and emerging researchers to explore informal street food economies in Delhi and Kozhikode. The fellowship uses street food markets as a lens to examine migration, identity formation, … [Read more...] about Apply for Culinary Lens Fellowship Program (India)

SBI Foundation Climate Smart Livelihoods Programme (India)

Deadline: 07-Jul-2026 SBI Foundation invites proposals from eligible NGOs and non-profit organizations in India under its Livelihood & Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme (SBIF LEAP) to implement Climate Smart Livelihoods projects aligned with the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana … [Read more...] about SBI Foundation Climate Smart Livelihoods Programme (India)

Call for EOIs: Implementation of School Feeding Programme (Sierra Leone)

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The World Food Programme has launched a Call for Expression of Interest for partners to support the implementation of a school feeding programme in Sierra Leone. The programme aims to improve children’s access to nutritious meals, strengthen education outcomes, support local … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Implementation of School Feeding Programme (Sierra Leone)

Call for Applications: ABOUTAsia Impact Grant for Community Change

Deadline: 06-Jul-2026 The ABOUTAsia Impact Grant supports grassroots and community-led initiatives that improve the lives of vulnerable populations across Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. The grant funds locally driven projects focused on education, youth empowerment, mental health, women’s leadership, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: ABOUTAsia Impact Grant for Community Change

WCT-Biodiversity, Ecosystems and Endangered Species Grant Programme (India)

Deadline: 20-Jul-2026 The WCT-Biodiversity, Ecosystems and Endangered Species (BEES) Grant Programme supports wildlife research and grassroots conservation initiatives focused on endangered species and biodiversity-rich landscapes in India. The programme provides financial assistance to … [Read more...] about WCT-Biodiversity, Ecosystems and Endangered Species Grant Programme (India)

Micro-Grant Pilot Initiative for Community-Based Organizations (Afghanistan)

Deadline: 25-Jun-2026 The Micro-Grant Pilot Initiative is inviting applications from local and community-based organizations to implement small-scale projects that address community needs and advance localization goals. The initiative provides funding, mentorship, and capacity-building support to … [Read more...] about Micro-Grant Pilot Initiative for Community-Based Organizations (Afghanistan)

Call for EOIs: School Feeding Programme and HGSF Scale-Up (Sierra Leone)

Deadline: 25-Jun-2026 The World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a Call for Expression of Interest to support the implementation and expansion of the School Feeding Programme and Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) model in Sierra Leone. The initiative aims to improve child nutrition, education … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: School Feeding Programme and HGSF Scale-Up (Sierra Leone)

Request for Proposals: Sustainable Livelihood Fund (South Africa)

Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 The Mpumelelo Agricultural Academy Sustainable Livelihood Fund provides financial support for projects that create employment opportunities and improve livelihoods in Limpopo Province. The programme supports initiatives in agriculture, agro-processing, … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Sustainable Livelihood Fund (South Africa)

Apply Now: Communities Climate Adaptation Facility Grants (Belize)

Deadline: 26-Jun-2026 The Communities Climate Adaptation Facility supports climate-vulnerable communities with grants for locally led adaptation, resilience, and climate-resilient development. Grants of up to BZD 200,000, disbursed in USD up to USD 100,000, are available for 12-month projects … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Communities Climate Adaptation Facility Grants (Belize)

CFPs: Community Institute Development through FPOs under SBIF LEAP (India)

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The SBI Foundation SBIF LEAP programme funds non-profit organisations in India to strengthen Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and build sustainable agri-enterprises. Grants range from ₹50 lakh to ₹5 crore for 1–3 year projects focused on governance, market access, value … [Read more...] about CFPs: Community Institute Development through FPOs under SBIF LEAP (India)

Call for Partners to Scale Up School Feeding and Home-Grown Model (Sierra Leone)

Deadline: 25-Jun-2026 The World Food Programme is expanding the School Feeding Programme and Home-Grown School Feeding model in Sierra Leone. The initiative strengthens education, nutrition, and local agriculture by providing daily school meals sourced from smallholder farmers. It operates across … [Read more...] about Call for Partners to Scale Up School Feeding and Home-Grown Model (Sierra Leone)

Green Beat Story Grants for Student Environmental Journalism (Philippines)

Deadline: 22-Jun-2026 The Green Beat Story Grants by AYEJ provides funding and mentorship to student journalists in the Philippines to produce in-depth environmental news-feature stories. It supports reporting on climate, ecology, and community impacts across themes like biodiversity, energy … [Read more...] about Green Beat Story Grants for Student Environmental Journalism (Philippines)

Nominations Open: Jankidevi Bajaj Women Entrepreneurship Award (India)

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 The IMC-Ladies’ Wing Jankidevi Bajaj Puraskar 2026 is a prestigious award that recognizes Indian women entrepreneurs whose enterprises contribute significantly to rural development, livelihood enhancement, and community well-being. The award honors women-led businesses and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open: Jankidevi Bajaj Women Entrepreneurship Award (India)

Small Grants Programme for Local Community Initiatives in Thailand

Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The United Nations Development Programme is requesting applications to support community-driven environmental and socio-economic initiatives across selected landscapes and seascapes in Thailand. The call provides grant financing and technical support to civil society … [Read more...] about Small Grants Programme for Local Community Initiatives in Thailand

Apply now for AFR100 Direct Beneficiary Grants

Deadline: 19-Jun-2026 The Direct Beneficiary Grants programme by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, funded by Germany through the AFR100 Support Programme, provides USD 5,000–50,000 to support locally led forest and landscape restoration in Kenya. It focuses on restoration … [Read more...] about Apply now for AFR100 Direct Beneficiary Grants

Call for Proposals: Gaza Emergency Response Initiatives (Palestine)

Deadline: 26-Jun-2026 The United Nations Development Programme is inviting grant applications from eligible Italian-registered INGOs to implement short-term humanitarian and early recovery projects in Gaza. The initiative supports multisectoral interventions for internally displaced persons and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Gaza Emergency Response Initiatives (Palestine)

Overseas Grant Programme Supporting Community Livelihoods (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 18-Sep-2026 The Overseas Grant Programme supports community-led livelihood improvement projects in disadvantaged communities across selected Commonwealth countries in Africa. UK-registered charities with annual income between £150,000 and £4,000,000 may apply for one-year grants of up … [Read more...] about Overseas Grant Programme Supporting Community Livelihoods (United Kingdom)

CFPs: CSOs/CBOs to support People Living with Disabilities (Liberia)

Deadline: 22-Jun-2026 The United Nations Development Programme is inviting Civil Society Organizations and Community-Based Organizations to submit proposals for livelihood initiatives that support biodiversity conservation around Gola National Park in Liberia. The grant opportunity has total … [Read more...] about CFPs: CSOs/CBOs to support People Living with Disabilities (Liberia)

Open Call: Implementing Climate-Smart Dairy Initiatives (Sri Lanka)

Deadline: 22-Jun-2026 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting NGOs and CSOs to implement a climate-smart dairy development project in Sri Lanka under the JSB CP-5 Project. The initiative focuses on strengthening rural livelihoods, improving dairy value chains, promoting women’s … [Read more...] about Open Call: Implementing Climate-Smart Dairy Initiatives (Sri Lanka)

EERC Fellowship Program for Mid to Senior-Level Researchers (Nigeria)

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Environmental and Economic Resource Centre (EERC) is inviting applications for its 2026 Cohort 4 fellowship targeting mid to senior-level researchers from Nigerian institutions. The program offers a 9–18 month sabbatical research engagement focused on climate change, … [Read more...] about EERC Fellowship Program for Mid to Senior-Level Researchers (Nigeria)

RFAs: Livelihoods Recovery for MSMEs and Cooperatives (Lebanon)

Deadline: 29-Jun-2026 The United Nations Development Programme is inviting applications to support economic recovery in Lebanon by strengthening MSMEs and cooperatives through integrated livelihoods support. The project will provide business development services, access to finance facilitation, … [Read more...] about RFAs: Livelihoods Recovery for MSMEs and Cooperatives (Lebanon)

CFAs: Urban Livelihoods for Climate-Affected Migrants (Nepal)

Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 The United Nations Development Programme is seeking applications for an assignment focused on supporting climate-affected migrants in Nepal’s cities through urban employment, skills development, and financing strategies. The assignment will produce forward-looking labour … [Read more...] about CFAs: Urban Livelihoods for Climate-Affected Migrants (Nepal)

Call for CSOs/CBOs to protect Human Health, Ecosystems and Food (Liberia)

Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting Civil Society Organizations and Community-Based Organizations in Liberia to implement a one-year community project focused on protecting human health, ecosystems, and food systems. The initiative supports … [Read more...] about Call for CSOs/CBOs to protect Human Health, Ecosystems and Food (Liberia)

Call for Protection and Humanitarian Assistance for Refugees and Displaced Persons (Bolivia)

Deadline: 29-Jun-2026 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is inviting applications to support refugees, asylum-seekers, stateless persons, and forcibly displaced populations in Bolivia. The call focuses on protection services, humanitarian assistance, and … [Read more...] about Call for Protection and Humanitarian Assistance for Refugees and Displaced Persons (Bolivia)

RFPs: Community-Driven Environmental and Sustainable Development Initiatives (Uganda)

Deadline: 02-Jul-2026 The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF-SGP), implemented by United Nations Development Programme Uganda, is inviting community-based organizations, civil society organizations, and NGOs to apply for grants of up to USD 40,000. The program supports … [Read more...] about RFPs: Community-Driven Environmental and Sustainable Development Initiatives (Uganda)

Bill Raynor Micronesia Challenge Scholarship Program (Micronesia)

Deadline: 15-Jul-2026 The Bill Raynor Micronesia Challenge Scholarship Fund supports postgraduate education in biodiversity conservation, climate change, environmental sustainability, and resource management for eligible students from Micronesia. The scholarship helps develop the next generation … [Read more...] about Bill Raynor Micronesia Challenge Scholarship Program (Micronesia)

CFAs: Economic and Nutritional Resilience Project in Port-Salut and Arniquet (Haiti)

Deadline: 04-Jul-2026 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is inviting eligible humanitarian organizations in Haiti to implement a resilience-building project in the communes of Port-Salut and Arniquet in the Sud Department. The initiative aims to strengthen economic resilience, improve … [Read more...] about CFAs: Economic and Nutritional Resilience Project in Port-Salut and Arniquet (Haiti)

RFAs: Strengthen Economic and Nutritional Resilience in Grand’Anse (Haiti)

Deadline: 05-Jul-2026 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is inviting qualified humanitarian organizations in Haiti to submit proposals for projects that strengthen economic resilience, improve livelihoods, and enhance nutrition among vulnerable populations in Chambellan and Moron, … [Read more...] about RFAs: Strengthen Economic and Nutritional Resilience in Grand’Anse (Haiti)

Call for Proposals: Reclaiming Power (Economic) in Palestine

Deadline: 23-Jun-2026 UN Women Palestine Office, with funding from the Government of Norway, is inviting proposals for projects that strengthen Palestinian women’s economic empowerment, livelihoods, and resilience through sustainable income opportunities, vocational training, entrepreneurship … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Reclaiming Power (Economic) in Palestine

Call for EOIs: Supporting the Implementation of the Economic Empowerment Pathways Pilot (Iraq)

Deadline: 16-Jun-2026 The World Food Programme (WFP) is inviting Expressions of Interest to implement the Economic Empowerment Pathways (EEP) Pilot in Iraq, a programme designed to strengthen economic inclusion, livelihoods, and self-reliance among Social Safety Net beneficiaries. The initiative … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Supporting the Implementation of the Economic Empowerment Pathways Pilot (Iraq)

Apply Now: Capacity Building for Family Farmers in Ayacucho (Peru)

Deadline: 19-Jun-2026 The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking expressions of interest to implement a capacity-building programme for family farmers and collection centers in Ayacucho, Peru. The initiative supports the implementation of Peru’s Family Farming Public Procurement Law (Law No. 31071) … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Capacity Building for Family Farmers in Ayacucho (Peru)

GEF Small Grants Programme Call for Project Proposals – Second Round (Cambodia)

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The UNDP Cambodia Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme provides funding of up to USD 75,000 for community-led projects that promote environmental conservation, climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, and ecosystem restoration across Cambodia. The … [Read more...] about GEF Small Grants Programme Call for Project Proposals – Second Round (Cambodia)

CFAs: Biodiversity Credit Pilot Implementation at Community Level in Jambi (Indonesia)

Deadline: 17-Jun-2026 The Government of Indonesia and UNDP BIOFIN are seeking a qualified civil society organization to implement a biodiversity credit pilot project in Jambi Province. The initiative aims to test biodiversity credits as an innovative conservation finance mechanism that supports … [Read more...] about CFAs: Biodiversity Credit Pilot Implementation at Community Level in Jambi (Indonesia)

Call for Women’s Economic Empowerment and Reintegration Grants (Moldova)

Deadline: 16-Jun-2026 Applications are now open for the UN Women Moldova Economic Empowerment and Reintegration Support Programme, designed to support women in contact with the criminal justice system through tailored economic empowerment, employability, and reintegration services in the Republic … [Read more...] about Call for Women’s Economic Empowerment and Reintegration Grants (Moldova)

Call for Proposals: SGP8 Landscape-Level NGO Hub Grants (Philippines)

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Forest Foundation Philippines, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Biodiversity Management Bureau, has launched the SGP8 Call for Proposals for Landscape-Level NGO Hub Grants under the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: SGP8 Landscape-Level NGO Hub Grants (Philippines)

Funding Opportunity for ICCA Conservation and Community Projects (Kenya)

Deadline: 21-Jun-2026 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP), has launched a 2-in-1 Call for Proposals under Phase 2 of the Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Conserved Areas and Territories – Global Support … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity for ICCA Conservation and Community Projects (Kenya)

Call for EOIs: Emergency Food Assistance Programme in Haiti

Deadline: 20-Jun-2026 The World Food Programme (WFP) is accepting applications to support emergency food assistance operations in Haiti in response to severe food insecurity, displacement, and worsening humanitarian conditions. The intervention focuses on providing life-saving food support to … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Emergency Food Assistance Programme in Haiti

Apply for Food Security Response Initiative in Artibonite and Nord-Ouest (Haiti)

Deadline: 20-Jun-2026 The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking applications to support emergency food assistance efforts in Haiti, where millions of people face acute food insecurity, displacement, and humanitarian challenges. The initiative aims to provide life-saving food support, reduce hunger, … [Read more...] about Apply for Food Security Response Initiative in Artibonite and Nord-Ouest (Haiti)

Grants for Strengthening Women Entrepreneurship for Wild Nature Conservation (India)

Deadline: 17-Jun-2026 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting proposals under an initiative focused on strengthening women entrepreneurship while supporting the restoration and conservation of wild natural ecosystems. The programme promotes sustainable livelihoods, … [Read more...] about Grants for Strengthening Women Entrepreneurship for Wild Nature Conservation (India)

Call for EOIs: Emergency Food Assistance in Jeremie and Miragoane (Haiti)

Deadline: 20-Jun-2026 The World Food Programme (WFP) is inviting applications to support emergency food assistance operations in Haiti amid severe food insecurity, socio-economic instability, and widespread displacement. The intervention focuses on delivering food support to vulnerable … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Emergency Food Assistance in Jeremie and Miragoane (Haiti)

Apply Now: Food Security Response for Vulnerable Communities in Ouest (Haiti)

Deadline: 20-Jun-2026 The World Food Programme (WFP) is requesting applications to support emergency food assistance operations in Haiti amid a worsening humanitarian and food security crisis. The intervention focuses on delivering food support to populations experiencing acute food insecurity, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Food Security Response for Vulnerable Communities in Ouest (Haiti)

Call for Applications: NCDC Community Grants 2026 (Papua New Guinea)

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The National Capital District Commission (NCDC) has launched the 2026 Community Action Grants Program to support community-led development initiatives in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The grant program funds projects focused on inclusive social development, MSME … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: NCDC Community Grants 2026 (Papua New Guinea)

Call for Proposals: Small Grants Programme (North Macedonia)

Deadline: 10-Aug-2026 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is offering grants of up to USD 30,000 through the GEF Small Grants Programme to support locally led initiatives addressing biodiversity loss, climate change, and environmental degradation in North Macedonia. The programme funds … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Small Grants Programme (North Macedonia)

CFPs: Support for Conservation Initiatives in Community-Conserved Areas (Kyrgyzstan)

Deadline: 19-Jun-2026 The GEF/UNDP Small Grants Programme (SGP) is inviting registered non-governmental and non-profit organizations in Kyrgyzstan to submit project proposals supporting Indigenous Peoples’ and Community Conserved Areas (ICCAs). The initiative aims to strengthen community-led … [Read more...] about CFPs: Support for Conservation Initiatives in Community-Conserved Areas (Kyrgyzstan)

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