New Grants to Support Water Projects All Around the World!

[March 2025]

Explore new grant opportunities to support water initiatives worldwide. These funds aim to improve access to clean water, enhance conservation, and develop sustainable solutions. Whether local or global, secure the backing your water project needs to make a lasting impact!

Nominations open for Paul L. Busch Award
Deadline: 2 June 2025
The Paul L. Busch Award recognizes an individual for innovative research in the field of water quality and the water environment, with a special focus on those who show promise and make significant contributions in bridging research and its practical application…[more]

All Good Ventures 2025: Funding & Mentorship for Social Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 31 March 2025
Applications are now open for All Good Ventures Programme…[more]

Call for Applications: Innovative WASH Solutions
Deadline: 30-Apr-25
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub is looking for proven innovative WASH solutions with potential for accelerated scale…[more]

Nominations open for COAL Prize: Freshwater
Deadline: 20 April 2025
The COAL Prize dedicated to fresh water is a call to fight against the drying up of people’s sensitivities towards Water, to elevate it to its rightful place at the heart of general attention, to rehabilitate it in its symbolic and sacred prerogatives, to consider it as the ally and partner of “our” existences…[more]

RPFs: Reducing Nitrification Risks Through Collaboration Between Drinking Water Wholesalers and Consecutive Systems
Deadline: 7-May-25
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has launched applications for the Reducing Nitrification Risks through Collaboration Between Drinking Water Wholesalers and Consecutive Systems project…[more]

Call for Proposals: Per Capita Water Use Calculation
Deadline: 7-May-25
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is pleased to announce the applications for the Per Capita Water Use Calculation project…[more]

Open Call: Integrating Equitable Outcomes into Water Reuse Projects
Deadline: 7-May-25
The Water Research Foundation is accepting applications for the Integrating Equitable Outcomes into Water Reuse Projects…[more]

CFAs: Water Quality Sensing of Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Drinking Water
Deadline: 2-May-25
The Water Council is managing Tech Challenges seeking innovative solutions for treatment and removal of microplastics and nanoplastics in domestic drinking water for residential and commercial systems…[more]

CFPs: Integrating Requirements, Drivers, and Technologies for Enhanced Distribution System Water Quality Monitoring
Deadline: 7-May-25
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) invites proposals for Integrating Requirements, Drivers, and Technologies for Enhanced Distribution System Water Quality Monitoring project…[more]

RFPs: Smart and Connected Energy Management
Deadline: 7-May-25
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is seeking proposals for the Smart and Connected Energy Management project…[more]

RFPs: Balancing Human and Natural Assets into a Holistic Water Resource Management Framework
Deadline: 7-May-25
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is requesting proposals to create a more effective watershed management framework by balancing human and natural land uses to overcome the limitations of past approaches focused on individual pollutants…[more]

Call for Proposals: Business Partnership Facility
Deadline: 30 April 2025
Are you a Luxembourg or European Union enterprise with impactful know-how or technology? Keen to leverage your innovation for impactful business partnerships in new markets? Explore new business horizons in developing countries with financial boost from the BPF…[more]

Request for Applications: Freshwater Storytelling
Deadline: 22 April 2025
In partnership with the Conrad Hilton Foundation’s Safe Water Initiative, The National Geographic Society is seeking applications for storytellers interested in creating and disseminating content that raises public awareness and engagement of important issues around the sustainable use of freshwater resources…[more]

Applications open for Reece Foundation Grant Program
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
Applications are now open for the Reece Foundation Grant Program to support locally led initiatives that help communities in Australia and overseas with access to clean water, sanitation or food security through irrigation…[more]

Open Call: Deloitte Scholarship Program 2025
Deadline: 16 April 2025
The One Young World is seeking applications for its Deloitte Scholarship Program designed for young leaders who are pioneering innovative solutions to either address the causes and effects of climate change and protect natural ecosystems, or transform education and skills development for the future workforce…[more]

Call for Nominations: Social Art Award 2025
Deadline: 31 March 2025
The Social Art Award 2025, launched by the Institute for Art and Innovation is calling on artists worldwide to contribute their visionary works under the theme: “Planetary Healing – Blue Tribes for Ocean Health”…[more]

The FairWays Foundation Grant Program 2025
Deadline: 30-Apr-25
The FairWays Foundation Grant Program supports conservation-based projects where the belief and commitment demonstrated offer a meaningful contribution to long term change…[more]

Call for Solutions: Youth4Climate Funding Program to support Youth
Deadline: 26-May-25
Youth4Climate is accepting applications for its funding and learning opportunities, to fund new and existing youth-led solutions that are ready to implement or scale, and to support the further development of young people’s ideas and projects by providing relevant learning opportunities with the support of partners…[more]

SLINGSHOT 2025 – Deep Tech Startup Pitching Competition
Deadline: 11 July 2025
Applications are now open for SLINGSHOT 2025 – Deep Tech Startup Pitching Competition…[more]

Call for Applications: Zayed Sustainability Prize
Deadline: 23-Jun-2025
Applications are now open for the Zayed Sustainability Prize that recognizes and rewards small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), nonprofit organizations (NPOs), and global high schools with impactful, innovative and inspiring sustainable solutions…[more]

ASEAN Social Enterprise Development Programme 4.0
Deadline: 31 March 2025
The ASEAN Social Enterprise Development Programme 4.0 (ASEAN SEDP 4.0) is officially open for applications! ASEAN Foundation is calling all social enterprises from the ten ASEAN countries to apply…[more]

ProCleanLakes Call for Associated Regions
Deadline: 31 March 2025
The ProCleanLakes Call for Associated Regions aims to select three to five associated regions that will receive financial support to develop roadmaps for the implementation of nature-based solutions for remediation and protection of natural lakes…[more]

Call for Proposals: Green Transition Projects
Deadline: 15 April 2025
The Interreg NEXT MED Program is pleased to announce the official launch of the Call for Green Transition Projects, providing €83.7 million in European Union’s funding to address climate challenges across the Mediterranean region…[more]

CFAs: Egyptian-Spanish Joint Technological Co-operation Program
Deadline: 30 April 2025
The Science, Technology and Innovation Funding Authority is pleased to announce its Egyptian-Spanish Joint Technological Co-operation Program to promote research, development, and innovation in the valued areas of Egypt’s long term competitiveness and development strategy…[more]

Open Call: Extended Demonstration of the iMERMAID Solutions in New Associated Regions
Deadline: 3 April 2025
Do you want to engage in the demonstration of the innovative iMERMAID solutions towards the monitoring and reduction of chemical contaminants of emerging concern in water resources? If yes, then this call is for you…[more]

Understanding Emissions of PFAS from Electrolysers and/or Fuel cells under Product Use
Deadline: 23 April 2025
The European Commission is inviting applications to identify the root cause of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances compounds in water electrolysers and fuel cells, and to quantify the potential release of these substances into the environment during operation…[more]

Call for Proposals: India-Spain Programme on Industrial R&D Cooperation
Deadline: 20 May 2025
A Joint Programme for Co-operation was established by the Department of Science and Technology (DST); Ministry of Science and Technology, India and the Centre for the Development of Technology and Innovation, E.P.E. (CDTI), to promote and fund market-driven research and technology development as well as to encourage partnerships and business-Ied R&D&I collaborative projects between entities from both countries…[more]

Call for EOIs: ClimAccelerator Programme in Agritech & Blue Economy
Deadline: 31-Mar-25
The Climate KIC has launched the ClimAccelerator programme for start-ups to innovate, catalyse and scale the potential of their climate solutions…[more]

Nominations open for Abdul Hameed Shoman Award for Arab Researchers
Deadline: 31 March 2025
The Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation is inviting nominations for its Award for Arab Researchers to recognize outstanding scientific output in the five years preceding the candidacy…[more]

Apply Now: Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa 2025 Program
Deadline: 30 April 2025
Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa 2025 is Phase Two of an initiative to strengthen climate innovation across Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania…[more]

Call for Applications: Alstom Foundation Funding Program
Deadline: 10 APRIL 2025
The Alstom Foundation supports and funds projects which serve to improve living conditions in, and economic prospects of, communities located near Alstom’s facilities and sites around the world…[more]

Call for EOIs: International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme (Africa)
Deadline: 2 May 2025
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s International Geoscience Programme (IGCP) is inviting expressions of Interest for research projects led by geoscientists based in African institutions…[more]

Supporting African Science and Tertiary Education (SASTE) Grant – 4th Call
Deadline: 30 November 2025
The Supporting African Science and Tertiary Education (SASTE) Grant to support high potentials from Sub Sahara Africa working in the field of Agriculture, Forestry, Water Management, Renewable Energies, Nutritional Science, Human and Veterinary Medicine for a research stay in Austria…[more]

Call for Proposals: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Program
Deadline: 30-Apr-25
The High Commission of Canada in Australia is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) Program…[more]

Greentech Africa 2025: The Future of Sustainability
Deadline: 9 May 2025
Village Capital is inviting applications for its Greentech Africa 2025: The Future of Sustainability, an investment-readiness accelerator program…[more]

Call for Applications: Australia Awards Scholarships in Niue
Deadline: 30 April 2025
The Australia Awards scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders in developing countries…[more]

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: San Francisco Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund (US)
Deadline: 17 April 2025
Applications are now open for the San Francisco Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund, a competitive grant program to restore wetlands and water quality in San Francisco Bay and its watersheds…[more]

Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (Bangladesh)
Deadline: 31-Mar-25
The Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh is inviting grant applications for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects…[more]

Vanuatu-Australia Community Grants Program
Deadline: 1-May-25
The Vanuatu-Australia Community Grants program is a new, small grants program administered by the Australian High Commission in Port Vila, Vanuatu. It builds on the legacy of the Direct Aid Program, which the High Commission delivered over the past decade, and is designed to support community-led projects that improve quality of life…[more]

Fraser River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative (Canada)
Deadline: 10-Apr-25
The Government of Canada is taking action to restore and protect freshwater ecosystems of national significance through Freshwater Ecosystem Initiatives (FEIs) that support partner-led actions addressing regional freshwater challenges and priorities…[more]

Call for Proposals: “Environment, Climate Change and Human Rights” in Zimbabwe
Deadline: 14 April 2025
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law in collaboration with its academic cooperation partners under the Zimbabwe Human Rights Capacity Development Programme is launching a call for research grants proposals…[more]

WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program – Phase I (US)
Deadline: 20-May-25
Applications are now open for the Cooperative Watershed Management Program to provide funding to watershed groups to encourage diverse stakeholders to form local solutions to address their water management needs…[more]

Mackenzie River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative (Canada)
Deadline: 8-May-25
The Government of Canada is seeking applications to restore and protect freshwater ecosystems of national significance through Freshwater Ecosystem Initiatives (FEIs) that support partner-led actions addressing regional freshwater challenges and priorities…[more]

Barwon Water announces Community Grants Program in Australia
Deadline: 31-Mar-25
The Barwon Water is pleased to announce the Community Grants Program for community groups, sporting teams and local events…[more]

Community Watershed Restoration Grant Program in Canada
Deadline: 7-Apr-25
The City of Nanaimo has launched the Community Watershed Restoration Grant Program to assist property owners and organizations in supporting the City of Nanaimo’s City Plan goals and Environmental Responsibility objectives by providing annual funding to support community restoration projects…[more]

CFAs: Sea-Changers Coastal Fountain Grant (UK)
Deadline: 25-Apr-25
The Sea-Changers is pleased to announce the launch of the Coastal Fountain Fund – now in its fifth year…[more]

Call for Proposals: Green Business Incentive Scheme (Australia)
Deadline: Ongoing
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is accepting applications for its Green Business Incentive Scheme to provide financial incentives to small-medium enterprises (SMEs) in the city…[more]

Call for Applications: Hardship Grant Community Fund (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 31 March 2025
The Birmingham Voluntary Service Council is currently accepting applications for the Hardship Grant Community Fund provided to the Local Authority to be used to support those households in most need, with essentials such as food, energy and essential goods and supplies including water…[more]

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Grant Programme in New Zealand
Deadline: 25-Apr-25
The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Grant Programme aims to provide contestable community grants to local communities…[more]

Call for Entries: Community Stewardship Grant (Australia)
Deadline: 7-Apr-25
The Western Australian Government is excited to announce its Community Stewardship Grant to support community-based projects that serve to protect and restore the local environment, enabling local community groups to undertake stewardship of natural resources in their local area…[more]

Call for Applications: Green Schools Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 30 March 2025
The North Sydney Council is pleased to invite applications from all North Sydney based preschools, childcare centers, primary and high schools for its Green Schools Grant Program…[more]

Glassmoor Local Environment Fund (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 31-Mar-25
The Fenland District Council is pleased to announce the Glassmoor Local Environment Fund available to groups in Whittlesey, Coates, Eastrea, Pondersbridge and Ramsey Mereside and the surrounding area to fund projects that improve the environment and enhance residents’ knowledge of an environmental issue…[more]

Submissions open for Australia Awards Scholarship in Laos
Deadline: 30-Apr-25
Submissions are now open for the Australia Awards Scholarship to promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability…[more]

Applications open for Australia Awards Scholarships in Bangladesh
Deadline: 30-Apr-25
Applications are now open for the Australia Awards Scholarships to promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability…[more]

Apply for Australia Awards Scholarship in Vietnam
Deadline: 30-Apr-25
Apply now for the Australia Awards Scholarship to promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability…[more]

Call for Applications: Australia Awards Scholarships in Thailand
Deadline: 30 April 2025
The Australia Awards Scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of local, national and global leaders. Through study and research, recipients develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links with Australia…[more]

DFAT Australia Awards Scholarships in Myanmar
Deadline: 30 April 2025
The Australia’s international development assistance in Myanmar helps promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability…[more]

Australia Awards Scholarships in Pakistan
Deadline: 30 April 2025
Applications are now open for the Australia Awards Scholarships in Pakistan to helps promote gender equality, climate resilience and inclusive development…[more]

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Panama
Deadline: 18-Apr-25
The Embassy of Canada in Panama is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)…[more]

City of Ballarat launches Community Impact Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 30-Mar-25
The City of Ballarat has launched the Community Impact Grant Program to support community groups, clubs, and organizations to build capacity and strengthen connections within the community…[more]

Open Call for Green Infrastructure Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 2 June 2025
The Green Infrastructure Grant Program is now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 Grant Cycle…[more]

Request for Proposals: PREPA Grants Program 2025-2026
Deadline: 31-Mar-25
The Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership (PREP) invites proposals from Municipalities in the Piscataqua Region Watershed, Watershed groups and/or organizations partnering with municipalities in the Piscataqua Region Watershed for projects aimed at protecting their natural resources and water quality, as well as those preparing for and adapting to climate change…[more]