[November 2025]
We have curated a listing of timely funding opportunities in agriculture, food and nutrition to help you stay informed and access resources that drive meaningful impact.
Nominations open for MIT Climate and Energy Prize
Deadline: December 14, 2025
The MIT Climate & Energy Prize competition seeks to move the world closer to net zero carbon emissions by empowering ambitious entrepreneurs to solve the world’s most difficult climate-related challenges…[more]
Open Call for Climate Democracy Accelerator Program
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025
The Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA) by People Powered offers a unique opportunity for governments and civil society organizations to design inclusive and participatory climate action programs…[more]
Startupbootcamp BOLD2 Food and AgriTech Accelerator Program
Deadline: December 07, 2025
Startupbootcamp BOLD2 Food & AgriTech is a 3-month hybrid accelerator program starting January 2026 in Amsterdam designed for passionate early-stage founders with game-changing solutions in food and agriculture, aiming to accelerate startups and drive positive change by providing knowledge, connections, and opportunities…[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]
Request for Applications: Travel Grants Program
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025
The SEARCA offers Travel Grants Program to support professionals, social scientists, and graduate students in the region…[more]
Apply Now: “Seeding The Future” Global Food System Challenge
Deadline: 15-Dec-2025
The Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge, organized by Welthungerhilfe, is designed to spark innovation that can reshape the future of food systems, particularly across the Global South…[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]
Call for Concept Notes: Global Framework on Chemicals Fund
Deadline: 15-Dec-2025
The Global Framework on Chemicals Fund (GFC Fund) offers an important opportunity for governments and civil society networks to access financial support for projects that promote the safe and sustainable management of chemicals and waste…[more]
Call for Proposals: Balancing Agriculture and Biodiversity in the Brazilian Cerrado
Deadline: 13-Jan-2026
The NWO and CNPq invites Dutch and Brazilian researchers and societal partners to form a consortium to conduct research into the balance between agriculture and biodiversity in the Brazilian Cerrado from a socio-ecological point of view…[more]
EPIC-X Open Call for Women-Led Deep-Tech Startups
Deadline Date: January 05, 2026
EPIC-X has launched an Open Call to accelerate innovation and unlock excellence by connecting regional ecosystems across Europe…[more]
Submissions open for EU-CDB Regional Food Security Grant Programme (Window 3)
Deadline: November 30, 2025
The EU-CDB Regional Food Security Programme aims to enhance food system resilience in the Caribbean, focusing on improving the livelihoods and food security of vulnerable populations…[more]
Entries open for Maitri Scholarships Program (Australia and India)
Deadline: 14-Jan-2026
The Centre for Australia-India Relations is calling for proposals from Australian universities to bring postgraduate Indian students to Australia through Scholarships…[more]
Sahee Foundation Grant Program in Peru and Eswatini
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025
The Sahee Foundation is inviting grant applications aimed at improving the living conditions of underprivileged communities in Eswatini and Peru through sustainable development efforts…[more]
Funding Opportunity for Collaborative Missions Programmes in Food Innovation
Deadline: December 11, 2025
EIT Food, the world’s largest food innovation community, is offering funding to support collaborative missions programmes aimed at addressing major societal challenges within the food system through systemic, impactful, and partnership-driven initiatives…[more]
Call for Companies/Suppliers: Mekong Sustainable Supply Chain Transformation and Advancement
Deadline: Ongoing
Join the MekongSustain project activities to enhance your ESG performance and gain a competitive edge in global supply chains!…[more]
SwedBio Funding Program for CSOs, International Organisations, Institutes & Universities
Deadline: Ongoing
SwedBio welcomes submissions of concept notes to support a limited number of strategic initiatives through their ‘Collaborative Partner Implementation Pathway’…[more]
Apply Now: GEF Small Grants Programme (Bahamas)
Deadline: 09-Dec-2025
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP), is inviting civil society organisations (CSOs), community-based organisations (CBOs) and academic institutions in the Bahamas to submit project proposals for its new funding cycle…[more]
RFAs: Community Nutrition Strengthening and Malnutrition Prevention Initiative in Ouaddai Region, Chad (Lot 8)
Deadline: 06-Dec-2025
The World Food Programme (WFP) is leading a nutrition-focused intervention in the Ouaddai Region of Chad to improve the prevention, treatment, and management of malnutrition among children and women through community participation and strengthened healthcare access…[more]
Apply Now: Ecosystem Restoration and Livelihood Improvement Initiative in La Guajira (Colombia)
Deadline: 29-Nov-2025
The World Food Programme (WFP) is implementing an initiative in the Departamento de La Guajira, Colombia, focused on food security and agricultural inputs to promote participatory conservation, ecosystem restoration, and improved livelihoods within the lower Ranchería River basin…[more]
Call for Entries: Youth Sustainability Challenge (Bangladesh)
Deadline: 30-November-2025
The Sustainable Research and Consultancy Ltd. Invites student and early career professionals to submit concise, action-orientated work addressing real sustainability challenges in Bangladesh…[more]
Call for EOIs: Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment in Kanem Province, Chad (Lot 1)
Deadline: 06-Dec-2025
The World Food Programme (WFP) is implementing a nutrition-focused initiative in Chad, specifically targeting the Kanem region, with a strong emphasis on malnutrition prevention and treatment…[more]
Request for EOIs: Prevention and Treatment of Malnutrition in Lac Province, Chad (Lot 2)
Deadline: 06-Dec-2025
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking to strengthen nutrition initiatives in Chad’s Lac region, focusing on the prevention and treatment of malnutrition…[more]
CFAs: Prevention and Treatment Support Initiative in Barh El Gazal Province, Chad (Lot 3)
Deadline: 06-Dec-2025
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking expressions of interest for initiatives aimed at preventing and treating malnutrition in the Province du Barh-El-Gazel in Chad…[more]
RFAs: Prevention of Chronic Malnutrition and Treatment of Moderate Acute Malnutrition in Guéra Province, Chad (Lot 4)
Deadline: 06-Dec-2025
The World Food Programme (WFP) has launched an initiative in the Guéra Region of Chad to strengthen efforts in preventing and treating malnutrition among vulnerable populations…[more]
Grants for Prevention of Chronic and Moderate Acute Malnutrition in Batha Province, Chad (Lot 5)
Deadline: 06-Dec-2025
The World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a new call for expressions of interest for initiatives focused on the prevention of chronic malnutrition and the treatment of moderate acute malnutrition in the Batha region of Chad…[more]
CFAs: Strengthening Community-Based Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment in Province of Wadi Fira, Chad (Lot 7)
Deadline: 06-Dec-2025
The World Food Programme (WFP) is implementing a nutrition-focused initiative in the Wadi Fira Region of Chad to enhance community engagement and improve the management and prevention of malnutrition among children and mothers…[more]
Open Call: Nutrition and Health Intervention in Salamat, Chad (Lot 6)
Deadline: 06-Dec-2025
The World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a call for expressions of interest aimed at addressing chronic and acute malnutrition in Chad’s Salamat Province…[more]
RFAs: Land Accelerator for empowering Restoration Entrepreneurs in India
Deadline: December 07, 2025
The Land Accelerator India (LA India) is a catalytic initiative designed to strengthen India’s restoration economy by identifying and supporting early traction stage entrepreneurs—also known as Restoration Champions—who are pioneering innovative solutions to restore landscapes across Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra…[more]
RFAs: NigComSat Accelerator Program Cohort 3.0 (Nigeria)
Deadline: January 10, 2026
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in Nigeria has launched the Comsat Accelerator, an initiative hosted by the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat) to empower technology startups and entrepreneurs within the country…[more]
CFAs: Support for Participation in Quality Schemes (Malta)
Deadline: 12-Dec-2025
Support is now available for farmers and producer groups under Malta’s CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027 through Intervention 77.1.1 for participation in recognized quality schemes…[more]
Feasibility Support Program for Rural Investments in 2025 (Turkey)
Deadline: 12-Dec-25
The 2025 Feasibility Support Program for Rural Investments is now open for applications to support feasibility studies of projects that will improve Ankara’s innovation and entrepreneurship capacity and can be transformed into investments in the short and medium term…[more]
Eighth Operational Phase of GEF Small Grants Programme in Lao
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) has opened its Call for Applications for the Eighth Operational Phase (OP8) in Lao PDR, offering a vital opportunity for civil society organizations, academic institutions, and community-based groups to drive local environmental and community development…[more]
Call for Applications: Sudan SME Catalyser to Support Small and Medium Enterprises
Deadline: January 01, 2026
The Sudan SME Catalyser is a €12.5 million initiative funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) via KfW to support SMEs in Sudan relocating from conflict areas to more stable regions…[more]
Call for Expressions of Interest for Private Sector Investments in Moldova
Deadline: December 08, 2025
The European Commission has announced a Call for Expressions of Interest inviting EU, EEA, and Moldova-based private sector companies to submit project proposals for new investments in the real economy of the Republic of Moldova…[more]
Request for Applications: BioVerse Challenge 2025 (India)
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Thermo Fisher Scientific is launching the BioVerse Challenge 2025 to accelerate high-potential biotech startups in India…[more]
Calling all Agritech Startups to collaborate with Farmers (India)
Deadline: Ongoing
Do you have the solutions that farmers need? Are your products designed to make a difference in the agricultural sector? Kerala Startup Mission is inviting Expression of Interest (EOI) from startups to collaborate with farmers…[more]
Grant for Agroecology Program (GAP) – Regular Fund in India
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are now open for the GAP- Regular Fund programme to strengthen Smart Agro-Ecology practices that enhance productivity, reduce environmental impact, and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers…[more]
Submit Applications for AgriInnovate Program in Canada
Deadline Date: November 30, 2025
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is providing repayable contributions to support the commercialization, demonstration, and adoption of innovative technologies and processes that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the agricultural and agri-food sector…[more]
Sage Foundation Program to Empower Early-Stage Climate Startups (US)
Deadline: January 05, 2026
us on fostering a community of visionary leaders who can drive systemic change through innovation and collaboration…[more]
Entries open for Sustainable Agriculture Small Grants Program (Australia)
Deadline: 31-March-2026
The Sustainable Agriculture Small Grants Program seeks to work alongside primary producers to promote the adoption of improved land management practices, build knowledge and skills in natural resource management and sustainable farming, and enhance biodiversity, water quality, and soil health on farms…[more]
Apply Now: Harwood Farm Trust Scholarship (New Zealand)
Deadline: 28-Nov-2025
The Harwood Farm Trust Scholarship provides support for training and education of young people in farming and related agricultural sciences in New Zealand…[more]
