[June 2025]
Explore a curated list of global grant opportunities aimed at supporting innovative projects focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation. These grants empower organizations, researchers, and communities to implement sustainable solutions, reduce carbon emissions, and build resilience against the impacts of climate change.
Request for Proposals: Building Resilience in Agriculture
Deadline: 30 September 2025
The National Geographic Society is requesting applications for its Building Resilience in Agriculture Initiative to support innovative projects that apply science and innovation in a real-world context, focused on feasible, nature-positive solutions…[more]
Open Call: Planetary Health Postdoctoral Fellowship
Deadline: 11-Jul-25
The Planetary Health Postdoctoral Fellowship seeks to foster the professional development of a new generation of planetary health researchers and ambassadors committed to protecting health on a changing planet and developing solutions for a healthier future…[more]
Apply for Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program
Deadline: 30-Sep-25
The Harvard Radcliffe Institute is seeking applications for its Fellowship Program to support fellows in developing new tools and methods, challenge artistic and scholarly conventions and illuminate their past and present…[more]
The Gap in Between: Startup Challenge 2025
Deadline: 14 July 2025
The Startup Challenge of The Gap in Between is an international call designed to Boost entrepreneurship as a driver of social and environmental transformation…[more]
Applications open for Bow Seat’s True Blue Fellowship Program
Deadline: 1 September 2025
The Bow Seat is thrilled to invite applications for its True Blue Fellowship Program to support projects that address ocean, waterways, and/or climate change issues through a creative arts lens…[more]
Open Call: Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 31 July 2025
If you’re a young founder (18-30 years) leading a project or startup with a focus on social impact – their Global Innovation Challenge is for you…[more]
Nominations open for Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards
Deadline: 13-Jul-25
The Women & Gender Constituency is thrilled to invite nominations for the Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards…[more]
Apply Now: Lloyd’s of London Foundation Grant Programme
Deadline: 25-Jul-25
If you’re working on innovative research in risk management or climate adaptation, you can now apply for funding through the Lloyd’s of London Foundation’s new grant programme…[more]
“Art on Climate” International Illustration Competition
Deadline: 31 July 2025
The Fingertips Company Limited is pleased to announce its “Art on Climate” International Illustration Competition to raise awareness of effective strategies for combating climate change…[more]
Photography 4 Humanity Global Prize Competition
Deadline: 5 August 2025
Submissions are now open for the Photography 4 Humanity Global Prize Competition to promote climate justice…[more]
Catapult: Green Fintech Program 2025
Deadline: 6 July 2025
Applications are now open for Catapult: Green Fintech, a dynamic one-week bootcamp tailored for innovative green fintech firms…[more]
Up to USD 100,000 Available for Projects on the Future of Work
Deadline: 9-Jul-25
LIRNEasia has announced a call for proposals aimed at supporting gender-responsive, solution-oriented, and policy-relevant applied research. This research initiative is focused on shaping a sustainable and inclusive future of work across Asia…[more]
CJIFA’s Community Empowerment Grant Program
Deadline: 29-Aug-25
The Climate Justice Impact Fund for Africa (CJIFA) is pleased to announce the launch of its Community Empowerment Grant Program to foster local engagement in climate awareness, action, and sustainable development…[more]
IRENA launches Call for Renewable Energy Projects in Central Asia
Deadline: 15 August 2025
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is inviting public and private sector renewable energy project developers from across the region to submit proposals to be considered for financing opportunities under the Agency’s Climate Investment Platform (CIP) and Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF) platform…[more]
ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund Program 2025
Deadline: 3-Jul-25
The ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund (GTF) 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]
Call for Projects: Cultural Heritage Protection Program in Central Asia
Deadline: 31-Jul-25
This call for projects is launched in partnership with European Union to support initiatives in Central Asia to safeguard cultural heritage in the face of climate change and disasters (fire, flooding), and in support of social inclusion and economic growth…[more]
Copernicus Climate Change Service Evolution: New and Innovative Processing and Methods for Future Sentinels and Other Satellites for Reanalyses
Deadline: 25-Sep-25
Entries are now open for Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) evolution: New and Innovative Processing and Methods for Future Sentinels and Other Satellites for Reanalyses topic…[more]
CFPs: Project Grants for Research within Plant Science, Agriculture and Food Biotechnology
Deadline: 21-Aug-25
The Novo Nordisk Foundation is pleased to invite applications for Project Grants within Plant Science, Agriculture and Food Biotechnology Research…[more]
Apply now for Capgemini Nordic Sustainability Tech Award
Deadline: 14-Sep-25
The Capgemini Nordic Sustainability Tech Award celebrates organizations across the Nordic region creating innovative technology solutions for a sustainable future…[more]
Submissions open for Migration and Climate Change: Building Resilience and Enhancing Sustainability
Deadline: 16-Sep-25
Submissions are now open for the Migration and Climate Change: Building Resilience and Enhancing Sustainability topic…[more]
Open Call: African Women in Data Science Fellowship
Deadline: 31 July 2025
The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural African Women in Data Science Fellowship…[more]
Call for Applications: Direct Aid Small Grant Program
Deadline: 14-Jul-25
The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a small grants program funded from Australia’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget to provide funding for locally led projects that deliver practical and tangible development outcomes in ODA-eligible countries consistent with Australia’s development priorities…[more]
Apply for Friends of Nepal Small Grants Program (US and Nepal)
Deadline: 25-Jul-25
Applicants are now invited to apply for the Friends of Nepal Small Grants Program…[more]
Call for Proposals: Integrated Development Partnerships with the Private Sector in Zambia
Deadline: 31 July 2025
Are you a private company working in sustainable value chains or on eco-friendly innovations? Do you see opportunity where others see environmental challenges? The AWARE 2.0 Project invites you to submit your projects proposals to jointly support landscape restoration and protection in Zambia…[more]
CFAs: FUNGUO Innovation Programme (Tanzania)
Deadline: 15 July 2025
The FUNGUO Innovation Programme is now open to unlock the potential of impact-driven startups and innovative micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Tanzania…[more]
Fund for Local Cooperation to advance Circular Economy Project in Kenya
Deadline: 31-Jul-25
The Embassy of Finland in Nairobi hereby invites Kenyan civil society organizations and private sector companies to submit proposals to apply for funding from the Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC), with a focus on advancing circular economy in Kenya…[more]
Catalytic Grant Funding open for Innovative MSMEs in Forestry Value Chain (Tanzania)
Deadline: 15 August 2025
The FUNGUO Innovation Programme is a multi-partner initiative aimed at unlocking the potential of impact-driven startups and innovative micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Tanzania through catalytic funding, technical assistance and ecosystem strengthening…[more]
CFPs: Improving the use of Water Resources and Clean Energy for access to basic Services Aid (Libya)
Deadline: 15-Jul-25
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) is inviting proposals to select projects presented by non-profit entities for the implementation of the LRRD Initiatives “Improvement of the use of water resources in Libya” and “Clean energy for sustainable access to basic services”…[more]
Congo DRC: From Seed to Market- Grants Empowering Green Agricultural Systems
Deadline: 18-Jul-25
A new grant opportunity is now open to support the transition toward sustainable and resilient food systems in the Central African region. This call for proposals invites organizations to scale up agroecological innovations that are locally adapted, economically viable, and environmentally sound…[more]
WFP launches Asset Creation and Livelihoods Program in Myanmar
Deadline: 18-Jul-25
The World Food Programme (WFP) has launched the Asset Creation and Livelihoods Program to enhance access to basic social services and community resilience to the impacts of climate change and natural hazards in Myanmar…[more]
Call for Proposals: CY Funding 2026 (Philippines)
Deadline: 15 July 2025
Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the CY Funding 2026…[more]
Call for EOIs: Research Initiative on Governance, Development and Economy in Bangladesh
Deadline: 15 August 2025
The BRAC Institute of Governance and Development in partnership with the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Policy Research Institute (PRI) and Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID) is inviting expression of interests to nurture the next generation of social science researchers in Bangladesh…[more]
Call for Proposals: Climate Security Response Program in Bangladesh
Deadline: 27-Jul-25
The Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) has issued a Call for Proposals for grants to local civil society organizations in Bangladesh, focusing on women’s participation and leadership in preventing climate-related conflicts and injustice, and in economic and political decision-making related to climate security and justice…[more]
National Young Reporters for the Environment Competition (Malaysia)
Deadline: 30 September 2025
The National Young Reporters for the Environment Competition is back for 2025! This annual competition challenges youth from 10 – 24 years old across Malaysia to raise awareness of environmental issues through writing, photography, and videography. If you’re passionate about storytelling and sustainability, this is your chance to make an impact!..[more]
Call for Proposals: Small Grants in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 17-Jul-25
The Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Sarajevo has announced a Call for Proposals for Small Grants in Bosnia and Herzegovina…[more]
Thematic Call: Innovations, Commercialisation and Growth (Finland)
Deadline: 15 August 2025
The thematic special project Innovations, Commercialization, and Growth by the Foundation for Economic Education (Liikesivistysrahasto) is an important development area for enhancing Finland’s competitiveness…[more]
International Conference on Human Rights Research in Armenia (Third Edition)
Deadline: 15 July 2025
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law in partnership with the French University in Armenia and the Human Rights Research Center is pleased to announce the 3rd International Conference on “Human Rights Research in Armenia: Current and Emerging Issues”…[more]
Ireland: Seeking Next Wave of SDG Leaders
Deadline: 30-Jul-25
The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment is inviting Expressions of Interest for its 2025–2026 SDG Champions Programme. This national initiative aims to highlight and support organisations that are actively promoting and integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their work…[more]
Request for Applications: Youth Climate Action Fund (Second Edition) – Albania
Deadline: 1 September 2025
Submissions are now open for the Youth Climate Action Fund to empower young people in the fight against climate change…[more]
Request for Proposals: Summer Funding Program 2025 (US)
Deadline: 22-Jul-25
The Meyer Memorial Trust is pleased to announce its Summer Funding Opportunity 2025 which reflects its mission to accelerate racial, social and economic justice for Oregon’s lands and peoples…[more]
Request for Proposals: Woodland Investment Grant Programme (6th Round) – UK
Deadline: 19-Aug-25
The National Lottery Heritage Fund is requesting proposals for its Woodland Investment Grant Programme to create, restore and enhance woodlands in Wales, as part of the Welsh Government’s National Forest programme…[more]
Moray Climate Action Network Small Grant Program in United Kingdom
Deadline: 31-Jul-25
The Moray Climate Action Network is accepting applications for its small grant program to support local action on climate and nature…[more]
Call for Nominations: Climate and Energy Action Awards in Canada
Deadline: 14-Jul-25
Nominations are now open for the Climate and Energy Action Awards…[more]