[December 2025]
A handpicked list of funding windows supporting forward-thinking ideas that reduce emissions, protect natural ecosystems, boost sustainable infrastructure, and elevate climate-smart development worldwide.
Open Call: Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge
Deadline: 25-Jan-2026
The Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge is a global competition for graduate students to design innovative financial solutions addressing pressing social and environmental issues…[more]
Call for Applications: Go Global MBA Scholarship 2026
Deadline: 24-Apr-2026
The Go Global MBA Scholarship provides up to $7,000 to support international students pursuing an MBA abroad, focusing on emerging leaders with global ambitions and sustainable career goals…[more]
SDSN Youth announces Local Pathways Fellowship Program
Deadline: 21-Dec-2025
The SDSN Youth Local Pathways Fellowship (LPF) 2026 invites young innovators worldwide to design and implement real solutions for sustainable urban development…[more]
Nominations open for the Global Water Award 2026
Deadline: 27-Feb-2026
The Global Water Awards provides a premier platform for companies, utilities, technology firms, and projects in water, wastewater, and desalination to gain international recognition for innovation, sustainability, and performance…[more]
CFAs: Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge 7th Edition
Deadline: January 30, 2026
The Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge (SOIC), led by Enterprise Singapore with donor support of S$100,000 from Hexagon Group, welcomes startups and innovators to collaborate with leading corporates in delivering practical and scalable sustainability solutions…[more]
Nominations open for the Win Win Gothenburg Sustainability Award 2026
Deadline: 11-Jan-2026
The Win Win Gothenburg Sustainability Award is accepting nominations for its 2026 theme, Gender-Equal Societies, celebrating completed sustainability achievements that advance gender equality worldwide…[more]
RFPs: Science for Nature and People Partnership Grant Program
Deadline: 06-Jan-2026
The SNAPP Grant Program supports high-impact, collaborative working groups that bridge science, policy, and on-the-ground conservation action…[more]
Apply Now: Conservation Finance Alliance Incubator Program (Round 4)
Deadline: December 20, 2025
The CFA Incubator invites applications for its fourth round to support innovators developing practical and scalable conservation finance mechanisms that create lasting benefits for nature and people…[more]
Immersive Design Challenge for Sustainable Innovation
Deadline: 26-Jan-2026
The Immersive Design Challenge invites higher-education students worldwide to create sustainable solutions using immersive engineering and digital design tools…[more]
Submit Applications for Free Electrons 2026 Program
Deadline: January 31, 2026
The Free Electrons 2026 Program invites startups from around the world to join a transformative journey designed to accelerate disruptive energy solutions and drive the global clean energy transition…[more]
Call for Nominations: Zairi International Award
Deadline: 27-Dec-2025
Applications are now open for the Zairi International Award to honor higher education institutions creating sustainable impact and addressing global educational challenges through excellence and innovation in areas such as digital transformation, research impact, community service, internationalization, equity, and inclusion…[more]
Nominations open for Virchow Prize
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026
The Virchow Prize is now accepting nominations for outstanding individuals, organisations, or institutions whose work has significantly advanced health equity, innovation, and sustainability worldwide…[more]
Open Call for Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The Learning Planet Institute is driving an intergenerational, global movement to build a Learning Planet Academy, supported by UNESCO and the United Nations University, adapted to transitions across the world…[more]
“Our Work/Environment” Reporting Grant Program
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025
The Pulitzer Center is now accepting applications for its initiative focused on climate change and its effects on workers and work…[more]
9th Edition of The Liveability Challenge: Cool Earth Theme
Deadline: February 09, 2026
The ninth edition of The Liveability Challenge invites innovators worldwide to submit groundbreaking solutions that tackle climate-induced extreme weather conditions for a more liveable planet…[more]
Prince Talal International Prize for Affordable and Clean Energy
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The Prince Talal International Prize for Affordable and Clean Energy is awarded every year by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND)…[more]
Applications open for Catapult Green Fintech Program (3rd Edition)
Deadline: July 08, 2026
The LHoFT (Luxembourg House of Financial Technology) is inviting applications for the 2026 edition of Catapult: Green Fintech, a programme designed to accelerate fintech startups working in sustainable finance…[more]
Entries open for Mülheim Water Award 2026 (Europe and Israel)
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026
The Mülheim Water Award 2026 recognises innovative, practice-oriented projects in water analysis and safe drinking water supply…[more]
Call for EOIs: Financing for Nature-positive Private Sector Enterprises in Central Africa
Deadline: February 28, 2026
UNCDF has launched a new Expression of Interest (EOI) to identify and support MSMEs driving deforestation-free, climate-resilient and inclusive growth across Central Africa under Pro-Congo, a joint initiative with UN Environment Programme in partnership with Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI)…[more]
Call for Proposals: Summer School Programmes 2026
Deadline: 19-Jan-2026
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is inviting applications for its Summer School Programmes under the 28DIGITAL Strategic Innovation Agenda…[more]
Submissions open for Seed Award
Deadline: 08-Jan-2026
The Seed Award supports emerging artists and cultural practitioners worldwide who engage socially, politically, or environmentally to strengthen communities and free expression…[more]
Apply Now: Communities Led Actions Grant Program
Deadline: 27-May-2026
The EU’s Community-Led Actions (CLA) programme offers €200,000–€1.4 million per project to support environmental protection, pollution reduction, and blue economy innovation in the Mediterranean region…[more]
Apply for the Umemoto Memorial Fund for Dental Service in Asia
Deadline: 13-Jan-2026
The Asian Community Trust (ACT) invites applications for the Umemoto Memorial Fund to support dental and leprosy-related interventions in eligible Asian countries…[more]
Second Co-funded Call for Transnational Research Projects
Deadline: 11-Feb-2026
The Second Co-funded Call for Transnational Research Projects provides €39 million to support innovative, impact-driven research that accelerates Europe’s transition to sustainable food systems…[more]
Apply for Sustainable Tourism Innovation Challenge (Ireland and Cambodia)
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026
The Sustainable Tourism Innovation Challenge invites university students to co-create solutions for Cambodia’s tourism sector in collaboration with peers from Ireland…[more]
Open Call for BlueActionBANOS Community-Led Actions Program
Deadline: 16-Mar-2026
The BlueActionBANOS Open Call funds large, community-driven projects that support Mission Ocean and Waters objectives across the Baltic and North Sea basin…[more]
1st Transition Agendas Open Call for Sustainable Marine Transition
Deadline: 16-Mar-2026
The 1st Transition Agendas Open Call by BlueActionBANOS provides up to €100,000 in funding to support strategic planning for sustainable transitions in the Baltic and North Sea basin…[more]
Call for Applications: Un Decade Youth Task Force Microgrant Program
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025
The UN Decade Youth Task Force Microgrant Programme 2026 funds youth-led ecosystem restoration projects with clear ecological benefits and measurable outcomes…[more]
Call for Applications: GEO Mountains Small Grants Call 2026–2027
Deadline: 20-Feb-2026
The GEO Mountains Small Grants Call supports projects that strengthen mountain monitoring, data generation and knowledge sharing across key global mountain regions…[more]
Open Call: Prosperous Future Grant Programme
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The Nordic Council of Ministers’ Prosperous Future Grant Programme 2026 supports civil society cooperation in the Nordic-Baltic region, funding projects that advance sustainability, democratic development, innovation, and cultural exchange…[more]
CFAs: South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics Grant Program
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025
SANDEE (under ICIMOD) is offering USD 20,000–30,000 research grants for early-career researchers studying the economics of climate risks, environmental challenges and natural resource use in South Asia and the Hindu Kush Himalaya…[more]
Open Call for the Marai Photo Grant
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The Marai Photo Grant empowers young South Asian photographers (under 26) to create compelling photo stories on the theme of water scarcity, guided by mentorship from Agence France-Presse (AFP)…[more]
RFAs: Volunteering in Support of Humanitarian Aid Operations
Deadline: 23-Apr-2026
The European Voluntary Humanitarian Aid Corps funds full-time international volunteering placements for young people supporting humanitarian aid operations in third countries…[more]
RFAs: LEAP-SE Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Sustainable Energy
Deadline: 05-Feb-2026
The LEAP-SE Joint Call 2026 supports collaborative EU–Africa research and innovation in sustainable energy, offering up to €1.5 million per project for basic research, applied research, and experimental development…[more]
Apply Now: The Va’adia-BARD Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (US and Israel)
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The Vaadia-BARD Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career scientists from the U.S. and Israel to conduct advanced agricultural research abroad for 1–2 years…[more]
CFAs: International Climate Initiative Large Grants
Deadline: 17-Feb-2026
The International Climate Initiative (IKI) supports large-scale climate and biodiversity projects in developing and emerging countries, aiming to limit global warming to 1.5°C and halt biodiversity loss…[more]
Applications open for AFS Global STEM Academies Program
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The AFS Global STEM Academies Program offers youth aged 15–17.5 a blended virtual and international experience focused on STEM, sustainability, and global competence…[more]
Entries open for EIT Community NEB’s Start-up Accelerator Program 2026
Deadline: January 19, 2026
Are you building an impact-driven start-up that wants to grow — without compromising your values? Apply now for Catalyse NEB 2026, the EIT Community NEB accelerator for ventures shaping a sustainable, inclusive, and beautiful future…[more]
CEHA Horticulture Value Chain Growth Grant for Agribusinesses
Deadline: January 14, 2026
The CEHA Horticulture Value Chain Growth Grant offers financial and technical support to strengthen agribusinesses operating across key horticulture value chains in East Africa…[more]
Innovation Challenge: Separation Technology for Polymer-Coated Leather Waste
Deadline: January 02, 2026
Applications are now open for Innovation Challenge for developing a separation technology to remove durable polymer layers from sheets of leather, leather pieces and leather fibres…[more]
develoPPP Ventures Funding Support for Innovative Early-Stage Businesses
Deadline: December 31, 2025
The develoPPP Ventures programme offers support for young companies aiming to scale innovative and impactful business models in emerging markets…[more]
AGRO-WELL Open Call for Smart Farming Innovations
Deadline: 04-Feb-2026
The AGRO‑WELL open call presents a compelling opportunity for innovators in agricultural technology to engage in a cutting-edge initiative aimed at transforming farming through modern solutions…[more]
1st Open Call for BRIN Bilateral Cooperation Program (Turkey and Indonesia)
Deadline: 26-Jan-2026
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye is inviting applications for its Bilateral Cooperation Program to enhance collaboration between Turkish and Indonesian participants in science and industry by means of Academy-Industry Cooperation projects and co-creation of innovations…[more]
RFPs: Ascending Investigator Grant Programme for Research
Deadline: 12-Jan-2026
The Novo Nordisk Foundation is requesting applications for its Ascending Investigator Grant Programme to support the continued development and consolidation of excellent research leaders within plant science, agriculture and food biotechnology in the Nordic countries…[more]
Alternative Narratives Creative Collaboration Grant Programme (UK and Malaysia)
Deadline: 11-Jan-2026
The British Council has announced Alternative Narratives Creative Collaboration Grant Programme to support creative collaborations between the UK and Malaysia to address climate adaptation through arts, science, and community engagement…[more]
RFAs: Emerging Investigator Grants Programme for Research
Deadline: 12-Jan-2026
The Emerging Investigator Grants Programme provides support to the upcoming and highly promising research leaders within plant science, agriculture and food biotechnology in the Nordic countries…[more]
RFPs: WASCAL’s Innovative Ideas Competition for Sustainable Energy (WISE)
Deadline: 31 December 2025
Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the WASCAL’s Innovative Ideas Competition for Sustainable Energy to provide information and knowledge to its West African member countries from the local to the regional level…[more]
Funding available for Sustainable and Green Rail System
Deadline: February 11, 2026
The European Commission is now accepting applications for its Sustainable and Green Rail System Initiative to enhance the sustainability performance of railway systems through the development, testing, and deployment of innovative products and services that minimize energy consumption, resource use, and environmental impact…[more]
RFAs: Sustainable Competitive Digital Green Rail Freight Services
Deadline: February 11, 2026
Applications are now open for Sustainable Competitive Digital Green Rail Freight Services Initiative to make rail freight more attractive by improving service quality, cross-border operations, and multimodal connectivity through smart, efficient, and harmonized solutions…[more]
CFAs: PhD Research on Low-Height Noise Reduction Barriers in Rail Transport
Deadline: February 11, 2026
The PhD Research on Low-Height Noise Reduction Barriers in Rail Transport initiative seeks to strengthen rail research and innovation by creating collaborative doctoral positions focused on sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally beneficial solutions for noise reduction in the rail sector…[more]
Call for Entries: Future Conservationist Awards
Deadline: 09-Jan-2026
The Conservation Leadership Programme has launched its Future Conservationist Awards to gain a project grant as well as ongoing support through their global Alumni Network, including funding, training and mentorship…[more]
Submissions Open: European Vocational Education and Training Initiative (France and Italy)
Deadline: 21-May-2026
The Villum Fonden is now accepting applications for its European Vocational Education and Training Initiative to enable young people in Europe to become frontrunners in the digital and green transitions…[more]
Women Entrepreneurship for Africa Programme
Deadline: January 25, 2026
The IYBA-WE4A (Investing in Young Business in Africa- Women Entrepreneurship for Africa) Entrepreneurship Programme is designed to empower women entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa by enhancing their access to finance and business knowledge…[more]
Open Call for Fonseca Leadership Program
Deadline: 18-Dec-2025
The World Wildlife Fund is excited to announce the competitive Fonseca Leadership Program supported by the GEF, designed to advance local and regional conservation leadership in Latin America…[more]
Apply Now: Russell E. Train Fellowship Program
Deadline: 18-Dec-2025
The World Wildlife Fund is pleased to announce its Russell E. Train Fellowship Program to support current and aspiring university faculty affiliated with or currently employed at African, Asian, Latin American, and Caribbean universities for doctoral degree study in conservation-related fields…[more]
E5 Eureka Co-Innovation Call for Research and Development Projects on Sustainable Cities
Deadline: January 22, 2026
The E5 Eureka co-innovation grant call invites international R&D collaborations in the field of Sustainable Cities, jointly launched by Austria, Finland, Israel, Singapore, and Sweden…[more]
Request for EOIs: FACET Collaborative Industry and Research Grant Program (France and Australia)
Deadline: February 27, 2026
The grant programme by FACET (Franco-Australian Indo-Pacific Centre for Energy Transition) invites expressions of interest for collaborative energy-transition projects involving French and Australian partners, fostering innovation with measurable impact…[more]
CFPs: Community Heritage and Biodiversity Grant Programme (Ireland and UK)
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026
Waterways Ireland invites grant applications for projects supporting its Heritage and Biodiversity Plan 2030. Open to individuals, community groups, and organisations along Ireland’s inland waterways, the scheme offers grants up to €1,500/£1,350 for initiatives that promote heritage knowledge, biodiversity monitoring, environmental improvements, and sustainable development…[more]
CFPs: Transatlantic Research Partnership Grant Program (US and France)
Deadline: 15-Feb-2026
The Transatlantic Research Partnership (TRP) offers a 2-year collaborative grant for US- and France-based scholars to pursue interdisciplinary research on critical global issues…[more]
