[July 2025]
The urgency of climate action, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development has never been clearer. Around the world, NGOs, academic institutions, youth groups, and grassroots changemakers are working tirelessly to restore ecosystems, promote green innovation, and build resilient communities.
To support this vital work, numerous funding agencies and foundations have opened grant calls for 2025—covering everything from clean water and soil health to mangrove restoration, clean energy, and ocean governance. Whether you’re developing a local project or scaling a global idea, there’s likely a funding opportunity here that matches your mission.
Explore this curated list of 25+ open funding opportunities that could help bring your environmental vision to life:
1. FAIR Water Action Fund
The FAIR Water Action Fund is an opportunity for NGOs and research institutions working on equitable and sustainable water access. It aims to support initiatives that tackle water injustice, promote community participation, and innovate around climate-resilient water solutions. This fund is particularly focused on elevating voices from marginalized communities and ensuring fair distribution of water resources.
🔗 Apply here
2. Sompo Foundation Grant Program
This grant supports a wide range of projects including environmental education, community resilience, disaster preparedness, and welfare services. The Sompo Foundation prioritizes grassroots initiatives that improve local livelihoods while advancing sustainability and awareness. It is well-suited for organizations working with youth, vulnerable populations, or disaster-prone communities.
🔗 Apply here
3. Mentoring Service on Climate Change Project Ideas
This opportunity provides technical support and mentorship for organizations looking to develop climate change project proposals suitable for international funding mechanisms like the Green Climate Fund. It helps refine project concepts, improve logic frameworks, and align ideas with donor priorities, increasing the chances of funding success.
🔗 Apply here
4. ABU Together for Planet, People, Peace Media Awards
This award encourages journalists, media producers, and broadcasters to showcase environmental challenges and climate solutions through compelling storytelling. It seeks to uplift content that fosters awareness, empathy, and action toward environmental sustainability, peace, and community resilience.
🔗 Apply here
5. Research and Innovation Program
The program seeks groundbreaking research ideas that push the boundaries of science and policy to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and social vulnerability. It funds interdisciplinary research that fosters innovation and practical solutions for sustainable development, especially in underrepresented or high-risk regions.
🔗 Apply here
6. King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award
This prestigious international award honors individuals and organizations that champion the cause of soil health. It recognizes efforts to promote sustainable soil management practices that protect ecosystems, enhance agricultural productivity, and improve food security, in alignment with global land degradation neutrality goals.
🔗 Apply here
7. Play for Nature’s Biodiversity Conservation Project 2025
This funding program supports biodiversity conservation through creative initiatives that integrate sports, youth involvement, and environmental education. Projects that use playful engagement and physical activities to foster awareness and action for protecting natural habitats are encouraged to apply.
🔗 Apply here
8. Halton Foundation Grant Program 2025
Focused on children’s development and well-being, this grant funds projects in healthcare, education, and environmental sustainability. It is ideal for organizations that design community programs supporting disadvantaged youth, promoting healthy ecosystems, and creating safer, cleaner living environments.
🔗 Apply here
9. Allianz Climate Risk Award
The Allianz Climate Risk Award recognizes early-career scientists whose research illuminates the connection between climate change and extreme weather events. This award invites applicants to submit studies on how climate change and extreme weather impact global trade…[more]
🔗 Apply here
10. TCF Grant Program
The TCF Grant Program empowers grassroots organizations with funding to implement innovative, community-based environmental initiatives. With a focus on environmental justice, the program supports projects that address local ecological concerns, restore ecosystems, and promote sustainable living practices.
🔗 Apply here
11. Amphibian Ark Grant Program
Amphibian Ark offers essential funding for initiatives dedicated to saving endangered amphibian species. Grants are available for captive breeding programs, habitat restoration, educational outreach, and scientific research. The program prioritizes projects in biodiversity hotspots.
🔗 Apply here
12. Support for Marine Protected Areas in the Campo Landscape
This grant funds marine biodiversity protection and community-led conservation across the Campo transboundary coastal region. Projects that promote sustainable resource use, ocean stewardship, and eco-governance are eligible.
🔗 Apply here
13. West Africa Clean Cooking Fund
This fund promotes the widespread adoption of clean cooking technologies that reduce indoor air pollution and deforestation. It supports enterprises and organizations that deliver health, environmental, and economic benefits.
🔗 Apply here
14. Climate Services for Risk Reduction (West Africa)
This opportunity supports projects that develop early warning systems, local weather data services, and community preparedness programs that mitigate climate risks in vulnerable areas.
🔗 Apply here
15. Connecting Indigenous Research Leadership Program 2025
This program supports Indigenous scholars and leaders who are integrating traditional ecological knowledge with scientific research to protect the environment and strengthen cultural heritage.
🔗 Apply here
16. Policy-Oriented Research Program (Non-U.S.)
Ideal for think tanks and academic institutions, this program funds research on environmental governance, resource management, and climate policy to drive legislative change in developing countries.
🔗 Apply here
17. Coastal Resilience to Climate Change
This call seeks projects that strengthen the resilience of coastal communities vulnerable to sea-level rise, erosion, and extreme weather events through nature-based and infrastructure-based solutions.
🔗 Apply here
18. ADB City Builders Challenge – Reimagining Urban Futures
Designed for youth and innovators, this competition funds creative ideas that reimagine urban sustainability, improve public spaces, and promote inclusive development in Asian cities.
🔗 Apply here
19. Blue Carbon Plus – Mangrove Positive Businesses
This program funds businesses that support mangrove restoration and carbon sequestration while creating local jobs and generating profit through sustainable practices.
🔗 Apply here
20. UN Nippon Foundation Fellowship
Aimed at professionals from developing countries, this fellowship offers advanced training in ocean affairs, maritime law, and sustainable marine resource management.
🔗 Apply here
21. AI4D Innovation Scaling Challenge (Africa)
This challenge supports African AI solutions that address climate issues, agriculture, water management, and energy access. Projects must be locally driven and ready to scale.
🔗 Apply here
22. European Commission Coal Research Projects 2025
Funding for cutting-edge R&D that improves the environmental performance of coal technologies and contributes to the EU’s carbon neutrality targets.
🔗 Apply here
23. Coal Pilot and Demonstration Projects 2025
This grant supports pilot projects that test carbon-reducing technologies and transition approaches in the coal industry.
🔗 Apply here
24. Steel Accompanying Measures Projects 2025
This EU initiative funds environmental and social innovation to support the green transition of the steel industry and its communities.
🔗 Apply here
25. Coal Accompanying Measures Project
This program supports social and environmental recovery efforts in coal-impacted communities, including workforce reskilling, green job creation, and pollution mitigation.
🔗 Apply here
🌱 Final Thoughts
These opportunities reflect a global shift toward environmental regeneration, innovation, and justice. Whether you’re working to protect amphibians, restore mangroves, empower Indigenous leaders, or green our cities—there’s a fund ready to support your vision.
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