[January 2025]
Searching for funding for your sustainable project? We’ve compiled a list of 80+ grant opportunities to help you take the next step. Whether you’re working on conservation, social impact, or innovation, this guide is here to support your journey. Explore now and bring your ideas to life!
Entries open for World Sustainability Award
Deadline: 31 March 2025
The World Sustainability Award is presented by the Molecular Diversity Preservation International Sustainability Foundation to individuals that have made significant contributions to scholarly research on sustainability…[more]
CFAs: Global Heumann Fellowship Program
Deadline: 28 February 2025
The World Institute on Disability is seeking applications for the Global Heumann Fellowship Program to empower disability leaders and advocates worldwide to advance disability rights and justice within their regional communities…[more]
Call for Applications: Global Energy Prize
Deadline: 20 April 2025
Applications are now open for the Global Energy Prize, an honorary international title awarded to a scientist for outstanding scientific achievements in the field of energy…[more]
Nordic Open Innovation Challenge for Startups and SMEs
Deadline: 17 February 2025
Calling all SMEs and Startups! In a collaboration between Enterprise Singapore and key Nordic corporates, they invite startups and SMEs to embark on an exciting journey to address the pressing innovation needs of the Nordic market…[more]
Global Entrepreneurship Challenge 2025
Deadline: 4 March 2025
Applications are now open for the Global Entrepreneurship Challenge to connect international innovators with Japan’s dynamic business ecosystem…[more]
Applications open for the World of 8 Billion Challenge
Deadline: 5 March 2025
The World of 8 Billion is proud to present a new Challenge, create a one minute video and share your solution to global population…[more]
RURBANIVE Open Call to provide Financial Support to Third Parties
Deadline: 31 March 2025
To fuel the growth trajectory of digital solutions for Rural-Urban synergies and boost the overall project impact, RURBANIVE has launched a single Open Call (OC) providing Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) as a mechanism to increase the number of Rural-Urban Enablers…[more]
CFPs: Building Sustainable and Synergistic EIP Ecosystems in East & West Africa
Deadline: 28 February 2025
The Partnership for Economic Policy is inviting proposals to implement a new programmatic strategy designed to enable in-country research centers (RC) and their policy counterparts (PC, i.e. government institutions) in East and West Africa to achieve greater synergism and establish continued collaborative frameworks for evidence-informed policymaking (EIP)…[more]
Call for EOIs: USAID End Wildlife Crime Program
Deadline: 24-Feb-25
The United States Agency for International Development is thrilled to announce its call for the End Wildlife Crime (EWC) Program to conserve biodiversity and strengthen rules-based order by building on the long history of the USAID Regional Development Mission for Asia (RDMA) in counter wildlife trafficking (CWT) through partnerships with regional organizations, governments, the private sector, and civil society…[more]
Funding available to promote Civil Society Regional Actions in the Western Balkans (Phase II)
Deadline: 19-Feb-2025
The Western Balkans Fund is excited to announce the launch of a new call for proposals, an important opportunity for Civil Society Organizations and other eligible applicants in the Western Balkans Region…[more]
Apply Now: SI Baltic Sea Neighbourhood Programme
Deadline: 4-Mar-25
Does your organisation want to start or expand cooperation that contribute to an economically, environmentally and socially sustainable development in the EU countries around the Baltic Sea and in the EU’s eastern neighbourhood? Apply now for the SI Baltic Sea Neighbourhood Programme…[more]
Call for Applications: CrossCulture Program (CCP) Synergy
Deadline: 16-Feb-25
Applications are now open for the CCP Synergy to promote tandem cooperations between civil society organisations from Germany and one of the 45 CCP partner countries which would like to carry out a joint initiative and network sustainably…[more]
Call for Proposals: FAPESP/NRF Seedcorn Funding Program 2025 (South Africa and Brazil)
Deadline: 31 March 2025
The Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo is seeking applications for its FAPESP-NRF: Joint Call for Proposals – Seedcorn Funding Program…[more]
PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Program: APAC Sustainability Edition 2025
Deadline: 13 March 2025
For the Sustainability Edition 2025, the PepsiCo is seeking sustainable APAC startups who want to innovate, grow, and get real-world feedback on their products and solutions…[more]
Call for Proposals: Rebooting the Food System Program 2025
Deadline: 9-Feb-25
WeWorld is accepting proposals for Rebooting the Food System Program for grassroots and youth-led CSOs in Portugal, Spain, Poland, Estonia, Slovakia, Czech Republic…[more]
Applications open for OCEAN Community Grants Program 2025
Deadline: 17-Feb-25
Applications are now open for the OCEAN Community Grants Program to support local-level, in-country organisations to deliver lasting change to the marine environment and coastal communities…[more]
Apply Now: East Africa Acumen Fellowship
Deadline: 7 February 2025
The East Africa Acumen Fellowship is a transformative program that brings together a cohort of extraordinary individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to solve problems of poverty…[more]
Artists Development Programme for Visual Artist from an EU Member State
Deadline: 31 March 2025
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Institute is thrilled to announce the 2025 edition of its Artists Development Programme (ADP) in partnership with Cité internationale des arts (Paris) and neimënster (Neumünster Abbey Heritage Site for Culture) (Luxembourg), for which it is looking for one visual artist (born after 1 January 1990) from an EU Member State…[more]
ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund Program 2025
Deadline: 19-Feb-25
The ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund (GTF) Program aims to accelerate ASEAN’s transition to a clean and climate-resilient economy by reducing emissions in key sectors, supporting green economic growth and improving the livelihoods of vulnerable people…[more]
Grants for Women Entrepreneurs in Energy Sector
Deadline: 20 February 2025
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), with the support of the International Research Development Center (IRDC) is calling for the Women of Clean Energy in West Africa (WOCEWA) grants for women entrepreneurs in energy sector…[more]
Call for Applications: Micro-Projects Scheme
Deadline: 31-Mar-2025
The German Embassy Pretoria is now accepting applications for its Micro-Projects to support NGOs/NPOs and other civil society actors which support marginalised and impoverished communities or communities in transition…[more]
RFPs: 100K Strong United States-Colombia Grant Competition
Deadline: 16 March 2025
The Partners of the Americas (POA), in coordination with the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs at the U.S. Department of State (WHA/DOS), the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), are inviting higher education institutions (HEIs) in the United States and in Colombia to submit proposals for the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Colombia-U.S…[more]
Call for Nominations: TWAS-Samira Omar Innovation for Sustainability Award
Deadline: 14 March 2025
The World Academy of Sciences is seeking applications for its TWAS-Samira Omar Innovation for Sustainability Award to recognize the significant impact on the environment and biodiversity of scientists from least developed countries…[more]
Open Call for EKOenergy’s Climate Fund
Deadline: 14-Feb-2025
Applications are now open for the EKOenergy’s Climate Fund to support new renewable electricity projects in low- and middle-income countries, creating positive impacts for local communities and advancing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals…[more]
Call for Proposals: Networks of Towns Program 2025
Deadline: 27 March 2025
The European Commission has announced its Networks of Towns Program for the year 2025…[more]
Call for Applications: Travel Grants Program 2025
Deadline: 7 March 2025
The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) is pleased to announce its call for Travel Grants Program…[more]
Action Grants to Promote Judicial Cooperation in Civil and Criminal Matters 2025
Deadline: 23 April 2025
The European Commission is seeking applications for the Action Grants to Promote Judicial Cooperation in Civil and Criminal Matters…[more]
Erasmus Programme: Small-Scale Partnerships
Deadline: 5 March 2025
The European Commission is inviting applications for its Small-scale Partnerships designed to widen access to the programme to small-scale actors and individuals who are hard to reach in the fields of school education, adult education, vocational education and training, youth and sport…[more]
Erasmus Programme: Cooperation Partnerships
Deadline: 5 March 2025
The European Commission is accepting applications for Cooperation Partnerships under Erasmus Programme to support the development, transfer and/or implementation of innovative practices as well as the implementation of joint initiatives promoting cooperation, peer learning and exchanges of experience at European level…[more]
Call for Proposals: Alliances for Education and Enterprises
Deadline: 6 March 2025
The European Commission (EC) is inviting applications for its Alliances for Education and Enterprises under Alliances for Innovation action to foster innovation in higher education, vocational education and training, enterprises and the broader socioeconomic environment…[more]
European Solidarity Corps: Volunteering in Support of Humanitarian Aid Operations
Deadline: 24 April 2025
The European Commission has announced its Volunteering in Support of Humanitarian Aid Operations under its European Solidarity Corps initiative…[more]
Apply for DWF Foundation Grant Programme 2025
Deadline: 28-Feb-2025
Apply now for the DWF Foundation Grant Programme…[more]
Request for Proposals: Erasmus Mundus Design Measures
Deadline: 13 February 2025
The European Commission is inviting applications for its Erasmus Mundus Design Measures…[more]
Call for Applications: PAS Grants Program (Hong Kong and Macau)
Deadline: 16 May 2025
The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce the proposals for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program…[more]
International Climate Initiative’s Thematic Call Funding Programme
Deadline: 18-Feb-2025
The International Climate Initiative is pleased to announce the Thematic Call Funding Programme…[more]
3rd Call for Proposals of the Climate Action Window: Apply for Grant Funding
Deadline: 5-Feb-25
Following the launch of the Third Call for Proposals of the Climate Action Window at COP 29, eligible beneficiaries are invited to apply for grant funding under the Technical Assistance Sub-window…[more]
CFAs: Sustainable Health and Social Care Systems for Elderly
Deadline: 20 February 2025
The NordForsk has launched a call for proposals on Sustainable health and social care systems for elderly…[more]
Industrialisation of Sustainable & Circular Deep Renovation Workflows Programme
Deadline: 5-Feb-25
The European Commission (EC) is pleased to announce the Industrialisation of Sustainable & Circular Deep Renovation Workflows Programme…[more]
Call for Entries: SADC Secondary School Essay Competition 2025
Deadline: 31 May 2025
The Southern African Development Community is now accepting applications for its Secondary School Essay Competition to raise awareness among the youth to research and articulate issues to support the process of SADC regional cooperation, integration and socio-economic development…[more]
Call for EOIs: UK-wide Grant Programme
Deadline: 21-Feb-25
The Royal Countryside Fund is pleased to announce its call for UK-Wide Supporting Rural Communities Grant Program to empower rural communities to develop community-led solutions that increase their resilience and sustainability…[more]
Naturesave Insurance’s Environmental Projects Funding Programme (UK)
Deadline: 27-Feb-25
The Naturesave Insurance is pleased to announce the Environmental Projects Funding Programme…[more]
Call for Entries: Digital Inclusion Fund (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 14-Mar-25
The Suffolk Community Foundation has launched its Digital Inclusion Fund to reduce digital poverty and its effects across target demographics within Suffolk…[more]
The TopCashback Sustainability Fund (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 5 March 2025
The Community Foundation for Staffordshire is pleased to announce its TopCashback Sustainability Fund in order to support sustaining environmental natural environment activities within the community…[more]
CFPs: Public Diplomacy Mission’s Mexico Annual Program Statement
Deadline: 21-Feb-25
The U.S. Mission Mexico’s PDS invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties and mutual understanding between the U.S. and Mexico through cultural, economic, educational, professional, and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation…[more]
Sustainable Skills for Sustainable Communities Education Skills Program (South Africa)
Deadline: 18-Feb-25
The United States Government, represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/ Southern Africa Mission (USAID/SA) invites all interested organizations to submit concept notes that are focused on private sector engaged skills programs that support the economic diversification goals of Mpumalanga, South Africa…[more]
RFAs: Congo Basin Conclave 2 – Administrative Component
Deadline: 14-Feb-25
The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce its Congo Basin Conclave II – Administrative Component to conceive of a cross-sectional approach to “smart” development that balances economic opportunities for local communities and protections for indigenous peoples…[more]
Apply for Stanmore Resources Community Grant Program in Australia
Deadline: 9-Feb-25
Apply now for the Stanmore Resources Community Grant Program…[more]
Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute (Estonia)
Deadline: 9 February 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Estonia is pleased to invite applications for the Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute to enable 16–18 year old secondary school or gymnasium students to participate in intensive activities such as training sessions, workshops, community-based programs, study tours, and cultural events…[more]
Light a Single Candle Foundation: International Grants (US)
Deadline: 5-Apr-25
The Light a Single Candle Foundation is excited to announce its International Grants…[more]
Call for Concept Notes: MATRA Program 2025 (Albania)
Deadline: 10-Feb-25
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Tirana invites non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to submit concept notes for the Matra Program…[more]
Call for Proposals: Public Affairs Section’s Small Grants Program in Hong Kong
Deadline: 16-May-25
The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that they are accepting proposals for the Small Grants Program…[more]
Tourism Festivals & Participative Events Grant Program (Ireland)
Deadline: 7 February 2025
The Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is pleased to invite applications to support the development of festivals and participative events which drive domestic and international tourism and help to improve the visitor experience by animating destinations in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown…[more]
Apply Now: Innovate your Bank Challenge (Edition 5)
Deadline: 17 March 2025
Do you have bold ideas and a creative mind? Submit your project now and try your luck to be part of the four finalist teams who will pitch during the grand finale in front of a jury of experts…[more]
LuxAid Challenge Fund for Beninese Enterprises
Deadline: 7 February 2025
Are you a Beninese business offering an innovative, high-impact, and commercially viable digital solution? Are you looking for funding to enhance the impact of your solution? Discover the LuxAid Challenge Fund (LCF)…[more]
Regional Economic Development and Community Investment Program (Australia)
Deadline: 20 February 2025
The Regional Economic Development and Community Investment Program is open to initiatives that promote regional economic development and support employment creation and retention…[more]
Arts Participation Bursary Award 2025 (Round 1) – Ireland
Deadline: 13 February 2025
The Arts Council is seeking applications for its Arts Participation Bursary Award…[more]
Transatlantic Partnership Funding Program in Germany
Deadline: 23-Mar-2025
The Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Mission to Germany is offering funding through the Transatlantic Partnership Program to strengthen transatlantic relationships by promoting mutual understanding and collaboration between the United States and Germany…[more]
Submit Applications for New West Youth Awards (Canada)
Deadline: 15 March 2025
Submissions are now open for the New West Youth Awards designed to recognize the contributions of young people between the ages of 13-18 in New Westminster…[more]
Submissions Open for PHRG New Investigator Grant Program (Singapore)
Deadline: 6 February 2025
The National Medical Research Council is requesting applications for PHRG New Investigator Grant to develop an integrated ecosystem that anchors preventive health efforts in primary care and care in the community with good system linkages to support citizens at different life stages, novel strategies and approaches will be needed to drive sustained behavioural modifications for individuals to adopt healthier behaviour and habits…[more]
Entries open for SG Eco Fund (Singapore)
Deadline: 30-Apr-2025
The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment is seeking applications for the Singapore Eco Fund to support projects that advance environmental sustainability and involve the community…[more]
Call for Applications: DRC Small Grants Program 2025 (Congo DR)
Deadline: 31 March 2025
The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program…[more]
Annual Public Diplomacy Grant Program in Kyrgyz Republic
Deadline: 31-Mar-2025
The U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program…[more]
NOFO: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Bulgaria)
Deadline: 28 March 2025
The U.S. Embassy Sofia Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program…[more]
Digicel PNG Foundation’s Community Grants Program (Papua New Guinea)
Deadline: 07-Feb-2025
The Digicel PNG Foundation is now requesting applications for its Community Grants Program to support local organizations with community grants to deliver projects that provide local solutions to local problems…[more]
Community Strengthening Grant Program in Australia
Deadline: 28-Feb-2025
The Merri-bek City Council is pleased to announce the Community Strengthening Grant Program to support projects that enhance the Merri-bek Community and aim to address areas such as social inclusion and community participation, environmental sustainability, healthy and active living and creating vibrant spaces…[more]
Call for Projects: Elisabeth & Amélie Fund 2025 (Belgium)
Deadline: 11-Feb-2025
The King Baudouin Foundation is seeking applications for the Elisabeth & Amélie Fund to support initiatives of Belgian organizations active in Africa, Latin America and Asia, which work with a local partner to improve access to water in a sustainable way…[more]
Accelerating STEM and Space Ambitions Program 2025 (Luxembourg)
Deadline: 4 May 2025
The U.S. Embassy Luxembourg invites proposals from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, academic institutions, and individuals for its Accelerating STEM and Space Ambitions Program…[more]
CFPs: EU-Ghana Youth Empowerment Programme (Ghana)
Deadline: 18-Feb-25
The European Commission is seeking applications for the EU-Ghana Youth Empowerment Programme to empower young people to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Ghana…[more]
Administration of U.S. Embassy Grants Fund (Argentina)
Deadline: 7 February 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Argentina Public Affairs Section (PAS) has announced an open competition for non-government, not-for profit institutions or organizations to submit applications to administer the U.S. Embassy’s Grants Fund in Argentina…[more]
Community Facilities Improvement Program (Canada)
Deadline: 14-Feb-2024
The Government of Nova Scotia is pleased to announce its Community Facilities Improvement Program to supports community-led projects which enhance the public use of existing facilities…[more]
U.S. Embassy in Burkina Faso announces PDS Annual Program
Deadline: 27 June 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Burkina Faso of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Program…[more]
Participate in National Energy Awards 2025 (Malaysia)
Deadline: 19 February 2025
Submissions are now open for the National Energy Awards to recognize the achievements and best practices of sustainable energy industry players in Malaysia…[more]
Partnership to Reach and Engage Underrepresented Audiences in a “Fit-for-Purpose” Outdoor Recreation Effort (US)
Deadline: 7 February 2025
The United States Department of Agriculture is accepting grant applications to foster relationships with USDA Forest Service and those in underrepresented communities, underacknowledged abilities, and those with diverse backgrounds who have previously not been reflected or adequately represented in the demographic make-up of the visiting public on national forest lands…[more]
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