[January 2026]
Access to the right financial support is critical for building sustainable livelihoods. To support this, we have curated a listing of funding opportunities for livelihood initiatives.
Open Call: World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest 2026
Deadline: 01-Feb-2026
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is hosting the 2026 World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest for young artists aged 4–18. This year’s theme, “Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods,” encourages participants to showcase wildlife alongside plants, highlighting their role in ecosystems. Winning artworks will be showcased at the World Wildlife Day event on March 3, 2026, promoting global awareness of plant and wildlife conservation…[more]
Nominations open for the Right Livelihood Award Program
Deadline: 16-Jan-2026
The Right Livelihood Award recognizes and supports outstanding individuals and organizations driving social, environmental, and human rights change. Winners receive financial or honorary awards, lifelong access to a global network, and international recognition to amplify their impact and protect their work…[more]
FAO Award for Partnership 2026
Deadline: 15-Feb-2026
The FAO Award for Partnership recognizes outstanding cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) that advances global food security and the Sustainable Development Goals. The award honors institutions whose collaborative work demonstrates measurable impact under FAO’s Four Betters framework and includes a USD 10,000 cash prize. The award will be presented at the FAO Council in June 2026…[more]
28th Call for Proposals by CFC to Strengthen Smallholder Livelihoods
Deadline: 01-Apr-2026
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) invites applications from SMEs, cooperatives, social enterprises, NGOs, and public or private sector entities based or operating in its 101 member countries for projects that empower smallholders, enhance local livelihoods, and promote sustainable, inclusive economic development through high-impact interventions…[more]
AU-EU Youth Action Lab Entrepreneurship Grant Program 2026
Deadline: 07-Jan-2026
The Entrepreneurship Grants provide up to €30,000 to youth-led, mission-driven organisations in Africa that are creating social and economic impact through sustainable enterprises. The program strengthens youth-led social enterprises by funding growth, addressing operational gaps, and fostering shared learning across youth networks. Eligible organisations must be fully youth-governed, operate in one of 12 focus countries, and reinvest profits into their social or environmental mission…[more]
Call for Applications: PhD Forest Sciences Scholarships 2025
Deadline: 25-Jan-2026
The REFOREST Africa PhD Programme is offering 20 fully funded PhD Forest Science scholarships for candidates from Eastern and Southern Africa, starting in April/May 2026. Coordinated by Sokoine University of Agriculture and funded by Sida, the programme supports advanced research in forestry, climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable land management. Applications close on 25 January 2026…[more]
Apply Now: WFP Lebanon In-Kind and Cash Support in Beirut and Beyond
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The World Food Programme (WFP) in Lebanon is inviting grant applications from qualified Cooperating Partners to deliver food security interventions, including cash and food assistance, for vulnerable households. The programme targets Beirut, Mount Lebanon, South Lebanon, and El Nabatieh, aiming to strengthen food access, protect livelihoods, and build community resilience from March 2026 to February 2027…[more]
Call for EOIs: Roster of National Non-Profit Organizations to Cooperate with WFP on Mine Action and Land Release (Ukraine)
Deadline: 23-Jan-2026
The World Food Programme (WFP) is inviting expressions of interest to identify national non-profit organizations to support mine action and agricultural land release in conflict-affected regions of Ukraine. The initiative focuses on restoring safe farmland, rebuilding livelihoods, and accelerating food production recovery in Kharkiv, Mykolayiv, and Kherson oblasts under WFP’s Ukraine Interim Country Strategic Plan 2025–2027…[more]
Call for Project Proposals under the Operational Phase 8 Landscapes in Botswana
Deadline: 26-Jan-2026
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme in Botswana invites civil society organizations, community-based organizations, cooperatives, and academic institutions to submit project proposals. Funding of up to USD 50,000 supports inclusive, innovative, and scalable projects that protect ecosystems, strengthen local partnerships, and enhance community livelihoods…[more]
Call for EOIs: Agricultural Market Support for Smallholder Farmers in Artibonite and Nord-Ouest (Haiti)
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The World Food Programme (WFP) is inviting organizations to support the Agricultural Market Support for Smallholder Farmers (AMSF) program in Haiti. The initiative focuses on strengthening local agricultural value chains, improving market access for 7,300 smallholder farmers, and building capacity through training and infrastructure improvements…[more]
Call for Proposals: Emergency Initiative in the Sectors of Education, Protection, and Livelihoods (Lebanon)
Deadline: 16-Feb-2026
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) invites applications for its Emergency Initiative to support vulnerable populations in Lebanon, focusing on education, child protection, and livelihoods. Projects can receive up to €1.8 million depending on the lot and consortium structure, with a maximum duration of 18 months…[more]
Call for Proposals: ABIPP Biosecurity Innovation Projects (South Africa)
Deadline: 23-Jan-2026
The Agricultural Bio-Innovation Partnership Programme, led by South Africa’s Technology Innovation Agency, offers funding to strengthen biosecurity, food security, and agricultural resilience. It supports innovative projects across the bio-economy, focusing on animal and plant disease control, digital biosecurity solutions, and technology transfer for outbreak resilience. Eligible South African organizations can access funding to develop, commercialize, and implement high-impact agricultural innovations…[more]
Submissions open for the Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (Nigeria)
Deadline: 12-Jan-2026
The Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) 2026 supports young Nigerian entrepreneurs with socially impactful, revenue-generating business ideas through ₦12 million in funding, structured education, and acceleration support. The programme targets MVP-stage startups in essential sectors and combines capital, mentorship, and ecosystem access to scale sustainable impact…[more]
Direct Aid Program to support Development in Papua New Guinea
Deadline: 19-Jan-2026
The Australian Government’s Direct Aid Program (DAP) provides small grants to individuals, NGOs, community groups, and not-for-profit entities to support sustainable development initiatives in Papua New Guinea. The program focuses on projects that improve livelihoods, promote gender equality, enhance public services, and strengthen local communities. DAP aligns with Australia’s broader aid objectives, fostering community-led solutions and long-term socio-economic growth…[more]
Applications open for Research Catalyst Grant Program (India)
Deadline: 16-Feb-2026
The School of Cities Research Catalyst Grant Program provides funding for collaborative projects between University of Toronto researchers and Indian partners to enhance the sustainability and climate resilience of Indian cities. Grants of INR 9–15 lakhs support research addressing urban challenges like air quality, water, energy, mobility, and housing, with a focus on evidence-based outcomes, policy recommendations, and capacity-building. Projects run from April 2026 to March 2027 and must demonstrate equitable, impactful partnerships…[more]
CFAs: Development of a Community-Based Program in the Municipality of Ature, Amazonas State (Venezuela)
Deadline: 10-Jan-2026
The World Food Programme (WFP) is supporting integrated food security and livelihood interventions in Venezuela, with a specific focus on vulnerable and indigenous communities in the state of Amazonas. The initiative combines food assistance, livelihood strengthening, resilience building, and culturally appropriate approaches to improve nutrition, income generation, and long-term sustainability…[more]
Call for Proposals: IOM Mission Program in Tajikistan
Deadline: 11-Jan-2026
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Tajikistan invites qualified NGOs to implement skills development, job-readiness training, employment facilitation, and income-generating activities for Afghan refugees and vulnerable Tajik communities in Vahdat and Rudaki districts. The program focuses on economic inclusion, social cohesion, women’s empowerment, and sustainable livelihood creation…[more]
Entries open for ClimaFii Alliance Program in India
Deadline: January 12, 2026
The Upaya Social Ventures is now seeking applications for its ClimaFii Alliance Program to address critical challenges faced by micro-entrepreneurs in accessing affordable and appropriate clean energy solutions in India…[more]
CFPs: Strategic Research Programme – The Arctic in Transition (ARCTIC) – Finland
Deadline: 21-Jan-2026
The Academy of Finland, through its Strategic Research Council (SRC), has launched a Strategic Research Programme focused on understanding how Arctic change affects communities, ecosystems, infrastructure, and security. The programme funds long-term, multidisciplinary research consortia to strengthen Finland’s preparedness, policy influence, and sustainable leadership as an Arctic nation…[more]
CFAs: YuWaah Green Entrepreneurship Challenge Program in India
Deadline: January 09, 2026
The Green Entrepreneurship Challenge, launched by YuWaah (Generation Unlimited India) in partnership with the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Skill Council for Green Jobs, and Cap Gemini, aims to identify and scale innovative, youth-centric models that unlock green livelihoods and entrepreneurship opportunities…[more]