Explore the Latest Grant Opportunities for Organizations working on Climate Change Projects

(July 2019)

Here are some Open Funding Opportunities for the organizations, institutions, researchers, groups and individuals working for climate change.

World’s Most Prestigious Award for Sustainability- The Energy Globe Award 2020! Apply Now
Nominations are open for the world’s most prestigious award for sustainability- the Energy Globe Award 2020. The objective of the Energy Globe Award is to present successful sustainable projects to a global audience and to demonstrate that for many environmental problems feasible solutions already exist. Projects submitted from over 180 countries take part each year in the awards…[more]

2019 JWH Initiative to Stimulate the Leadership of Young People in Developing World
The Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH) Initiative is inviting applicants for its 2019 grant program that aims to stimulate leadership of young people in environmental Civil Society Organizations in order to secure dedicated, knowledgeable and skillful leaders for the environmental movement in the developing world…[more]

Applications Open for 2019 UNESCO Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Conservation
Applicants are invited to apply for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Conservation. The objective of the Prize is in conformity with UNESCO’s policies and is related to the Programme of the Organization in the field of environment, natural resources and education for sustainable development…[more]

Yves Rocher Foundation’s Land of Women Award is now open for Nominations
The Yves Rocher Foundation, under the auspices of the Institut de France (hereinafter, the “Yves Rocher Foundation”), has announced a competition entitled “Land of Women Award”…[more]

PFAN accepting Proposals for Climate & Clean Energy Project in Asia
The Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) is accepting proposals for Climate & Clean Energy Project in Asia. It particularly encourages applications from women-led businesses…[more]

Darwin Initiative: Main Project Funding – Protecting Biodiversity and Contributing towards Sustainable Development in Developing Countries
The UK Government has launched a grant scheme entitled “Darwin Initiative: Main Project Funding” to protect and enhance biodiversity and, in doing so, to contribute to sustainable development in developing countries for the reduction of poverty…[more]

Funding Call for Climate or Clean Energy Project in Eastern Europe & Central Asia
The Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) is inviting proposals for projects that deliver adaptation-related and climate resilience benefits in Eastern Europe & Central Asia…[more]

2019-2020 Direct Assistance Program for Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principe and Guinea Bissau
The Australian Embassy in Lisbon is currently inviting all eligible organizations to apply for grants under the 2019-2020 Direct Assistance Program for Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principe and Guinea Bissau…[more]

PFAN Open Call for Climate & Clean Energy Projects in West Africa
The Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) has opened the call for Climate & Clean Energy Projects that deliver adaptation-related and climate resilience benefits in West Africa…[more]

Common Fund for Commodities seeking Proposals to Support Commodity Development Activities (15th Round)
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) is inviting applicants for support of commodity development activities in its member countries…[more]

Call for Climate & Clean Energy Projects from Southern Africa
The Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) has announced a special call for proposals for projects that deliver adaptation-related and climate resilience benefits in Southern Africa…[more]

Submit Your Applications for Energy Catalyst (Round 7)
Applications are now open for Energy catalyst round 7: early stage to support highly innovative, market-focused energy solutions in any technology or sector…[more]

PFAN launches Call for Projects Proposals in the Pacific Islands
The Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) has launched a call for proposals Projects & Businesses with Climate Adaptation Benefits for Development & Investment Support in the Pacific Islands…[more]

Submit Applications for IDRC Research Awards 2020
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is seeking applications for its IDRC Research Awards 2020. This call is open to Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries enrolled in a master’s or a doctoral degree at a recognized university OR who have completed a master’s or a doctoral degree at a recognized university…[more]

PFAN Call for Proposals: Climate Adaptation and Clean Energy Project in Eastern Africa
The Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) has announced a call for proposal for projects that deliver adaptation-related and climate resilience benefits in Eastern Africa…[more]

Non-governmental Organizations, Community Groups, Universities and Private Enterprises are invited to submit a Letter of Inquiry
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is seeking proposals in the form of letters of inquiry (LOIs) for large grants from nongovernmental organizations, community groups, private enterprises, universities and other civil society organizations (CSOs)…[more]

Apply for Energy Catalyst: Late Stage (Round 7)
Applications are now open for “Energy Catalyst round 7: late stage” to support highly innovative, market-focused energy solutions in any technology or sector…[more]

InsuResilience Solutions Fund supporting the Development of Climate Risk Insurance Products
Submit your concept notes for InsuResilience Solutions Fund to provide partial grant-funding and expertise for the development of (new) climate risk insurance products for governments, humanitarian organisations, small and medium-sized businesses as well as for private households in developing and emerging countries…[more]

Foundation for the Third Millennium seeking Applications from Organisation based in Switzerland and in neighboring European Countries
Foundation for the Third Millennium is seeking applications for its funding program in order to promote environmental protection and health, social justice and economic independence in balanced proportions…[more]

NEF’s Research Grant Programme to Strengthen Research Capacity of Young Researchers in Asia-Pacific Region
The Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (NEF) is inviting applications for its Research Grant Programme to support academic and scientific research that will deepen knowledge of the nature conservation in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region…[more]

2019 LIFE CFPs for Traditional Projects on Climate Action
Applications are now open for LIFE Climate Action Program with an aim to contribute to the development and demonstration of innovative climate change adaptation technologies, systems, methods and instruments that are suitable for being replicated, transferred or mainstreamed…[more]

2019 LIFE Call for Proposals for Traditional Projects- Climate Change Mitigation
LIFE Call for Proposals for Traditional Projects on Climate Change Mitigation to improve the knowledge base for the development, assessment, monitoring, evaluation and implementation of effective climate change mitigation actions and measures and to enhance the capacity to apply that knowledge in practice…[more]

Applications Open for Climate Governance and Information Traditional Projects
Apply for Climate Governance and Information Traditional Projects that aims at contributing to the development and implementation of EU climate policy and legislation…[more]

CARN’s Aspire Grant Program to Provide Competitive Research Grants of up to $5,000 USD
Conservation Action Research Network (CARN) is seeking applications for its Aspire Grant Program to provide competitive research grants for African graduate students and early career professionals working in the areas of biodiversity, conservation and environmental sustainability in the Congo Basin region…[more]

Country Specific

Canada – Canada Standard Grants Program for Supporting Conservation Projects

Japan – Patagonia announces 2019 Japan Grants Program

Myanmar and Nepal – Siemenpuu Foundation: Biocultural Rights of Forest Communities in Myanmar and Nepal

New Zealand & Australia – Grant Program for NPOs working on Environmental and Social Causes in New Zealand & Australia

United Kingdom – Enovert Community Trust to Support Community and Environmental Projects in the UK

United States