Deadline: 10 May 2020 UNDP Pacific initiative in collaboration with Solevaka, UNDP Accelerator Lab Pacific, and V-Lab incubator have announced the Pacific Response: Sustainable Livelihoods Challenge. The Pacific Response Challenge is not aiming to find the cure or vaccine for novel coronavirus … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Pacific Response: Sustainable Livelihoods Challenge (Fiji and Vanuatu)
Latest Grants and Resources for Sustainable Development
View the latest grant funding and resources in the area of Sustainable Development for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Apply Now for Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
Deadline: 4 May 2020 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are offered for citizens of certain developing Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), with the aim of contributing to the UK’s international development aims … [Read more...] about Apply Now for Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
Nominations Open for 2020 SEAMEO-Japan ESD Award
Deadline: 14 August 2020 The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan (MEXT), in cooperation with the UNESCO Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education, have shown their collective commitment to … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2020 SEAMEO-Japan ESD Award
USAID’s India Development Partnership Activity
Deadline: 18 May 2020 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified U.S. and Non-U.S. organizations to fund a program entitled “India Development Partnership Activity”. USAID’s India Development Partnership … [Read more...] about USAID’s India Development Partnership Activity
2020 Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development
Deadline: 19 May 2020 Are you a young sustainability researcher looking to further develop your innovative ideas? Does your research have the potential to make this earth a better place? Why you should become one of 25 Green Talents this year and how your research is connected to the Sustainable … [Read more...] about 2020 Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development
USAID seeking Applications for Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Program
Deadline: 31 March 2021 The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Global Development Lab, invites applications for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program. Through a year-round grant competition, Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) sources proposals for … [Read more...] about USAID seeking Applications for Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Program
Apply Now for UN SDG Action Awards 2020
Deadline: 25 May 2020 The UN SDG Action Campaign is launching the third edition of the UN SDG Action Awards to identify and celebrate outstanding initiatives from around the world that are accelerating action towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, whilst inspiring the … [Read more...] about Apply Now for UN SDG Action Awards 2020
Brussels International launches Call for Projects South 2020
Deadline: 9 April 2020 Are you a recognised Belgian civil society organisation or a non-profit organisation and do you want to launch a sustainable and inclusive economic development project in a developing country? If yes, then this call is for you! Brussels International and hub.brussels are … [Read more...] about Brussels International launches Call for Projects South 2020
USAID/Peru’s New Partnerships and Private Sector Engagement Initiative
Deadline: 12 March 2021 The United States Agency for International Development in Peru (USAID/Peru) seeks applications from non- and for-profit organizations to participate USAID/Peru’s New Partnerships and Private Sector Engagement Initiative – Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)/Annual Program … [Read more...] about USAID/Peru’s New Partnerships and Private Sector Engagement Initiative
EU supporting Civil Society Organizations for Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Deadline: 16 June 2020 The European Union (EU) has announced a Call for Proposals to support civil society organisations as actors of governance in their own right by strengthening their capacity to participate effectively in policy formulation and in the monitoring of policy implementation … [Read more...] about EU supporting Civil Society Organizations for Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
#BuildforSDG Challenge 2020: Grow Your Developer Skills while Solving Real-life Problems
Deadline: 30 March 2020 Facebook and Andela have partnered to up-skill developers across Sub-Saharan Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria and South-Africa) through the BuildforSDG program, a six-week immersive program where selected developers will work in agile remote teams to … [Read more...] about #BuildforSDG Challenge 2020: Grow Your Developer Skills while Solving Real-life Problems
Nordic Council of Ministers’ Funding Programme for NGO Co-operation in Baltic Sea Region
Deadline: 27 April 2020 NGOs are invited to apply for funding from the program for international co-operation projects. NGOs play a prominent role in the Nordic Council of Ministers’ co-operation with countries of the Baltic Sea Region. The NCM grant program aims to build networks across the … [Read more...] about Nordic Council of Ministers’ Funding Programme for NGO Co-operation in Baltic Sea Region
UNDP seeking Applications for Polish Challenge Fund – Poland
Deadline: 16 April 2020 The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Istanbul Regional Hub is seeking applications for the Polish Challenge Fund to engage Polish Companies and Research Institutes in Development Cooperation. The Polish Challenge Fund aims to respond to the development … [Read more...] about UNDP seeking Applications for Polish Challenge Fund – Poland
Submit Applications for New Zealand High Commission Fund
Deadline: 22 March 2020 The New Zealand High Commission in Pretoria is inviting applications under the New Zealand High Commission Fund. The New Zealand High Commission Fund supports small scale and short-term capacity and skills development projects implemented by organizations in Angola, … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for New Zealand High Commission Fund
EIL Seed Fund supporting Awareness-raising Projects in Ireland
Deadline: 22 March 2020 Do you want to continue to make a positive change and increase awareness and understanding of global development issues among the Irish public? If yes, then apply now for EIL Seed Fund. The EIL Seed Fund exists to assist returned volunteers and change-makers to overcome … [Read more...] about EIL Seed Fund supporting Awareness-raising Projects in Ireland
SDC Call for Proposals: Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development
Deadline: 5 April 2020 With the joint SDC-SNSF "Swiss Programme for Research on Global lssues for Development" (r4d programme) ending in 2022, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is launching a new Research and Innovation programme, which includes two pillars. A first pillar will … [Read more...] about SDC Call for Proposals: Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development
Tfanen-Tunisie Créative launches Local Cultural Engagement Fund in Tunisia
Deadline: 12 March 2020 Tfanen-Tunisie Créative is launching a new call for projects for cultural businesses within the framework of the Local Cultural Engagement Fund in Tunisia (FECLT) 2020. This call from the local cultural engagement fund in Tunisia is intended for cultural enterprises. In … [Read more...] about Tfanen-Tunisie Créative launches Local Cultural Engagement Fund in Tunisia
Sustainability Project Idea Competition for Citizens of the Republic of Turkey
Deadline: 1 May 2020 If you are dreaming of a sustainable future; If you have a creative product, an idea, a project, or a social enterprise proposal, then Awarded Sustainability Project Idea Competition is for you! Sustainability Project Idea Competition is a social investment program that … [Read more...] about Sustainability Project Idea Competition for Citizens of the Republic of Turkey
Submit Applications for UNESCO/ISEDC Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2020
Deadline: 3 April 2020 The International Center for Sustainable Energy Development (ISEDC) in Moscow (Russian Federation) is offering twenty (20) fellowships of four-week duration within the framework of the UNESCO/ISEDC Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme. The aim of this fellowships programme … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for UNESCO/ISEDC Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2020
JRCT accepting Applications for Sustainable Future Programme – United Kingdom
Deadline: 6 March 2020 The Sustainable Future Programme is focused on developing and promoting sustainable, low-carbon alternatives to the current consumerist and growth-based paradigm. JRCT is deeply concerned about climate change and its effects, and believes that their care for future … [Read more...] about JRCT accepting Applications for Sustainable Future Programme – United Kingdom
Lorenzo Natali Media Prize 2020: Journalism for Sustainable Development
Deadline: 15 March 2020 The Lorenzo Natali Media Prize was launched in 1992 to recognise and celebrate excellence in reporting on sustainable development issues. It was created by DG DEVCO, and named after Lorenzo Natali, a precursor of European development policy. Today, the Lorenzo Natali … [Read more...] about Lorenzo Natali Media Prize 2020: Journalism for Sustainable Development
British Embassy Caracas launches 2020-2021 Official Development Assistance Programme
Deadline: 8 March 2020 The British Embassy Caracas invites interested organisations to send their expressions of interest for the 2020-2021 Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme. The ODA Bilateral Programme is the main channel through which the British Embassy finances projects in … [Read more...] about British Embassy Caracas launches 2020-2021 Official Development Assistance Programme
International Training Programme on Applied Land Governance, Land valuation
Deadline: 5 April 2020 The Advanced International Training Programme (ITP) is designed for a mix of professionals within public organisations, civil society, universities or companies qualified to participate in land related processes at different levels and hold positions in their home … [Read more...] about International Training Programme on Applied Land Governance, Land valuation
UN Youth Envoy calling Young Leaders for Promoting and Advancing the SDGs
Deadline extended till 29 February 2020 Want to achieve, lead and live the Sustainable Development Goals? UN Youth Envoy is looking for leaders like you. Convened by the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, the Young Leaders come together as a community to support efforts to engage young people … [Read more...] about UN Youth Envoy calling Young Leaders for Promoting and Advancing the SDGs
Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) accepting Applications for Strategic Collaborative Fund Phase 2
Deadline: 29 February 2020 The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), with support from the Government of Sweden, is driving an initiative that supports regional environmental and sustainable development events under a programme called the Strategic Collaborative Fund. SEI’s Strategic … [Read more...] about Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) accepting Applications for Strategic Collaborative Fund Phase 2
Nominations Open for International Green Gown Awards
Deadline: 31 March 2020 Is your institution the most sustainable institution of the year? Is your institution benefiting society? Is your institution empowering students? If yes, then you can apply for International Green Gown Awards. The International Green Gown Awards are supported by UN … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for International Green Gown Awards
Dubai International Best Practices Award for Sustainable Development
Deadline: 30 April 2020 Dubai International Best Practices Award for Sustainable Development has been launched in partnership with UN-HABITAT and Dubai Municipality to recognize excellence and support urban best practices to improve the living environment. Award Information US$1M in prizes … [Read more...] about Dubai International Best Practices Award for Sustainable Development
Submissions Open for the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2021
Deadline: 21 May 2020 The Zayed Sustainability Prize has announced that its submissions process for the 2021 edition is now open. The Prize fund comes from the Abu Dhabi Government as a way to honour and continue the sustainability and humanitarian legacy of the founding father of the United … [Read more...] about Submissions Open for the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2021
Apply Now for Ocean Innovation Challenge and Win Up to 250,000 USD
Deadline: 5 March 2020 Do you want to save ocean from marine debris and nutrient pollution? Are you ready with innovative solutions and creative approaches to counter the scourge of ocean pollution? The Ocean Innovation Challenge (OIC) gives you this chance to accelerate progress on SDG14 by the … [Read more...] about Apply Now for Ocean Innovation Challenge and Win Up to 250,000 USD
Apply Now for SIDA’s International Training Programme on “Sustainable Urban Water and Sanitation”
Deadline: 8 May 2020 The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) is currently seeking applications for its International Training Programme on "Sustainable Urban Water and Sanitation". This International Training Programme will contribute knowledge and skills that will make … [Read more...] about Apply Now for SIDA’s International Training Programme on “Sustainable Urban Water and Sanitation”
Training Programme on Social Protection for Sustainable Development for Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia
Deadline: 28 February 2020 The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Arbetsförmedlingen (the Swedish Public Employment Service) and the Economic Policy Research Institute (EPRI) is inviting candidates for this International Training Programme on Social Protection for … [Read more...] about Training Programme on Social Protection for Sustainable Development for Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia
Training Programme on Social Protection for Sustainable Development for Bangladesh, Cambodia, Mozambique, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe
Deadline: 28 February 2020 The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Arbetsförmedlingen (the Swedish Public Employment Service) and the Economic Policy Research Institute (EPRI) is inviting candidates for this International Training Programme (ITP) on Social Protection for … [Read more...] about Training Programme on Social Protection for Sustainable Development for Bangladesh, Cambodia, Mozambique, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe
Sida’s ITP on Sustainable Urban Water and Sanitation – Integrated Processes
Deadline: 13 March 2020 The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) is seeking applications for its International Training Programme (ITP) on "Sustainable Urban Water and Sanitation – Integrated Processes". Sida is seeking collaborative organisations active in urban water … [Read more...] about Sida’s ITP on Sustainable Urban Water and Sanitation – Integrated Processes
Laos: Small Grants Program 2019-20 is now open for Applications
Deadline: 24 January 2020 Australian Embassy in Lao PDR is seeking applications for its Small Grants Program to fund small value, low risk and high-impact development activities that complement Australia’s development cooperation program in Laos. The expected outcome of the Program is to … [Read more...] about Laos: Small Grants Program 2019-20 is now open for Applications
Apply for 2020 Google for Startups Accelerator: Sustainable Development Goals
Deadline: 5 January 2020 Is your startup ready to reach the next level? Is social impact at the core of your business model? Are you interested in partnering with Google to accelerate the growth of your startup? If yes, then apply for the 2020 Google for Startups Accelerator: Sustainable … [Read more...] about Apply for 2020 Google for Startups Accelerator: Sustainable Development Goals
UNDP’s $10,000 Grant for Local Communities to advance Sustainable Development
Deadline: 9 January 2020 Nominations are now open for 2020 Equator Prize, organised by the Equator Initiative within the United Nations Development Programme. The Equator Prize 2020 will be awarded to outstanding local community and indigenous peoples initiatives that advance innovative … [Read more...] about UNDP’s $10,000 Grant for Local Communities to advance Sustainable Development
Apply Now for 2020 (YSI) Southeast Asia Innovation Programme
Deadline: 18 January 2020 Youth Sustainable Impact (YSI) is currently seeking applications for its 2020 Southeast Asia Innovation programme to bring together South east Asian Youth to innovate for sustainable development. This fully funded Innovation Programme focuses on shaping applicants … [Read more...] about Apply Now for 2020 (YSI) Southeast Asia Innovation Programme
UNV Innovation Challenge Fund – Modelling the Economic and Social Contributions of Volunteers to the SDGs
Deadline: 16 December 2019 UNV is establishing an opportunity for qualified individuals or institutions to develop and showcase approaches to modelling the economic and/or social contributions of volunteer work that governments and policy-makers may consider and apply in the context of the … [Read more...] about UNV Innovation Challenge Fund – Modelling the Economic and Social Contributions of Volunteers to the SDGs
2019 ONE Africa Award: A Chance for CSOs and NGOs to Win US$100,000
Deadline: 31 January 2020 Applications are now open for the 2019 ONE Africa Award to recognise the exceptional work of organisations that are founded by Africans, based in Africa and working to help Africa achieve the SDGs. The 2019 ONE Africa Award will recognise Africa-driven and Africa-led … [Read more...] about 2019 ONE Africa Award: A Chance for CSOs and NGOs to Win US$100,000
SDGs & Her Competition for Women-led Micro and Small Enterprises
Deadline: 10 January 2020 The World Bank Group in partnership with Wharton School's Zicklin Center for Business Ethics Research, UN Development Programme (UNDP) and UN Women has announced SDGs & Her Competition which is an online competition for women entrepreneurs to showcase how they are … [Read more...] about SDGs & Her Competition for Women-led Micro and Small Enterprises
An Opportunity for Leaders working on Climate Change and Sustainability Engagement in NGOs
Deadline 24 January 2020 Are you curious and part of an NGO covering sustainability and climate topics? Are you looking for new and insightful approaches to boost the impact of your work and accelerate change in sustainable behaviours that really matter? If yes, then apply for the Second Round of … [Read more...] about An Opportunity for Leaders working on Climate Change and Sustainability Engagement in NGOs
Seed Funding for Cooperation Projects in the Baltic Sea Region
Deadline: 12 February 2020 Would your organisation like to start or expand collaborations that contribute to sustainable economic, environmental or social development in the Baltic Sea region? If yes, then apply now. The Swedish Institute provides funding for joint projects in which Swedish … [Read more...] about Seed Funding for Cooperation Projects in the Baltic Sea Region
UAE based Foundation’s $1 million Grant Initiatives for Global Prosperity (Sustainable Development, Trade Innovation, Peacebuilding, Climate Change)
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), a philanthropic foundation based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched "The Global Maker Challenge", for leading manufacturers, start-ups and entrepreneurs, governments, UN agencies and philanthropists, academia and researchers, … [Read more...] about UAE based Foundation’s $1 million Grant Initiatives for Global Prosperity (Sustainable Development, Trade Innovation, Peacebuilding, Climate Change)
EU announces Call for Proposals on Growth and Pluralism in Mozambique
Deadline: 10 December 2019 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals to promote pluralism and sustainable and inclusive growth. Objective The specific objective (s) of this call for proposals is as follows: Expand citizen participation in the process of good governance and … [Read more...] about EU announces Call for Proposals on Growth and Pluralism in Mozambique
Western Balkans Fund launches Third Call for Regional Project Proposals
Deadline: 10 December 2019 Western Balkans Fund (WBF) has launched the Third Call for Regional Project Proposals. The overall objective of the WBF third Call for Proposals is to contribute to regional and cross-border cooperation, good neighborly relation and strengthen regional cohesion in the … [Read more...] about Western Balkans Fund launches Third Call for Regional Project Proposals
Small Grant Program for Community-based Projects in Malawi
Deadline: 30 November 2019 The Friends of Malawi Association (FOMA) Charitable Trust Fund is seeking applications for its small grant program which favour community-based projects aimed at sustainable development and those that promote a degree of self-help within the community. The objectives … [Read more...] about Small Grant Program for Community-based Projects in Malawi
Apply Now for 2020-21 AIF William J. Clinton Fellowship For Service in India
Deadline: 20 January 2020 American India Foundation (AIF) is seeking applications for its William J. Clinton Fellowship For Service in India that Helps transform the lives of millions of people in India by giving a little. The American India Foundation (AIF) is committed to catalyzing social … [Read more...] about Apply Now for 2020-21 AIF William J. Clinton Fellowship For Service in India
HBCE Grant Program on Sustainable Development – Ukraine
Deadline: 1 November 2019 The Harald Binder Cultural Enterprises® (HBCE) is seeking applications for its grant program to strengthen sustainable development in the fields of culture and education in Ukraine. The HBCE based on the principle that culture and education are fundamental assets of a … [Read more...] about HBCE Grant Program on Sustainable Development – Ukraine
UN-Habitat launches Call for Proposals on Public Space Implementation Projects
Deadline: 3 November 2019 UN-Habitat’s Global Public Space Programme has launched a call for proposals (CFP) to seek partnership in the implementation of innovative public space projects in Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Mexico, … [Read more...] about UN-Habitat launches Call for Proposals on Public Space Implementation Projects
GEF-UNDP Small Grant Programme inviting National or Sub-national NGOs or Academic institutions – Bhutan
Deadline: 28 October 2019 Applications are now open for the GEF- UNDP Small Grant Programme to enhance development of Country Programme Strategy (CPS) for Operational Phase 7 (2019-2023). The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) provides civil society and … [Read more...] about GEF-UNDP Small Grant Programme inviting National or Sub-national NGOs or Academic institutions – Bhutan
