[September 2023]
Every year on September 29th, we celebrate the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, recognizing the fundamental role that sustainable food production plays in promoting food security and nutrition.
The 2023 theme is ‘Reducing Food Loss and Waste: Taking Action to Transform Food Systems.’
There are presently multiple grant opportunities available for both NGOs and individuals seeking financial support in the field of food security and nutrition.
World of 8 Billion Student Video Contest – Apply Now!
Deadline: 5 March 2024
Through the World of 8 Billion student video contest, middle and high scholars are given the platform to think critically about global challenges related to population growth and share what they think everyone should do to fix it…[more]
Cisco announces Product Grant Program
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
Cisco welcomes applications for the Product Grant Program from community partners around the world who share the vision and offer an innovative approach to a critical social challenge…[more]
Apply now for OIST Innovation Accelerator
Deadline: 15 October 2023
OIST is looking for passionate entrepreneurs with innovative technologies that have the potential to make a positive impact on the world. Once you are accepted into the program, OIST and their network of mentors will help you launch your technology ventures right here in beautiful Okinawa, Japan…[more]
2023 Call for Code Global Challenge (Round 4)
Deadline: 20 October 2023
Join the Call for Code Global Challenge to take on sustainability while building your generative AI skills with free watsonx training…[more]
Grants to protect Environment, improve Food Production and promote Public Health
Deadline: 1-Jan-24
The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation is offering grants to protect the environment, improve food production, and promote public health in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East…[more]
Applications open for SEARCA Travel Grants Program
Deadline: 7 December 2023
SEARCA Travel Grants Program (STGP) is accepting applications for participation in scientific events held online in order to support continued scientific/intellectual discourse and information dissemination relevant to agriculture and rural development (ARD) in this time of new normal…[more]
Applications open for Startup Alley Program
Deadline: 23 October 2023
Applications are now open for Startup Alley, a dynamic platform serves as a launchpad for both local and international startups to present their groundbreaking innovations…[more]
RSE Scotland Asia Partnerships Higher Education Research Fund
Deadline: 26 October 2023
Applications are now open for the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) Scotland Asia Partnerships Higher Education Research (SAPHIRE) Fund, a new grant scheme funded by the Scottish Government aimed at developing new, as well as enhancing and adding value to existing international research partnerships between Scottish universities, research institutes and partners…[more]
Submit Applications for IGNITE SEED Innovation Programme
Deadline: 9 October 2023
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) IGNITE Innovation Hub, Circle Innovation, and DTU Skylab Foodlab, with the support of Care Denmark and the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have launched the highly anticipated second edition of the IGNITE SEED Innovation programme in East Africa to support entrepreneurial teams with research-backed ideas focused on innovating food systems with market validation and training support to launch these ideas in the market…[more]
Call for Proposals: Consultancy Services for Baseline Studies & Selection of Communities
Deadline: 2 November 2023
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) is seeking to hire an International Consultant to conduct baseline studies for “Water & Energy for Increased Food Security and Socio- Economic Development. Promoting Clean Cooking Solutions and Solar Technologies” project…[more]
Australian Embassy in Lisbon announces Direct Aid Program
Deadline: 15-Nov-23
The Australian Embassy in Lisbon is pleased to announce Direct Aid Program to support local community efforts to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development…[more]
Call for Proposals: Empowering Local Stakeholders in the Himalayas
Deadline: 6-Oct-23
IFOAM – Organics International is excited to share with you a call for proposals, which is a unique and impactful partnership opportunity to scale up agroecology in the Himalayas…[more]
CFPs: Empowerment of Women for the Recovery of the Great South of Haiti
Deadline: 20-Oct-23
ONUFEMMES, as an entity of the United Nations for gender equality and the empowerment of women, is looking for firm partners or even consultants for the women’s empowerment project…[more]
Partnership Engage Grants to advance Socio-Economic Research for Public Health Decision-Making (Canada)
Deadline: 15 December 2023
This joint initiative is a partnership between the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to support research opportunities entitled “Advancing Socio-Economic Research for Evidence-Informed Public Health Decision-Making”…[more]
Applications open for Food Venture Scale Up Program (Canada)
Deadline: 6 October 2023
Is your food production or hospitality business looking to grow? This twelve week Food Venture Scale Up Program is for you! Grey County is offering a number of subsidized participation spots to qualified food production businesses looking to grow their operations beyond start up…[more]
Funding available for Civil Society Organisations in South Africa
Deadline: 22-Oct-23
Are you a civil society organisation? Are you engaged in social impact actions in the townships? Are you duly registered in South Africa? If yes, then apply for LIFSA funding now!…[more]
Up to £5 million available for UK-based Non-profit Organisations
Deadline: 20-Oct-23
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is seeking proposals from not-for-profit organisations to deliver an FCDO-funded research programme on “Wars fought better: Building the evidence on promoting restraint by armed actors”…[more]
National Grant Funding Scheme for Not-for-profit Organisations in Seychelles
Deadline: 31-Oct-23
The Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade in collaboration with the National Grants Committee invites eligible not-for-profit, non-governmental organisations to submit project proposals for financial support under the 2024 National Grant Funding Scheme…[more]
Environmental Education Local Grants Program for Region 9 (US)
Deadline: 8-Nov-23
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking applications from eligible applicants to support locally focused environmental education projects that promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers, and community members…[more]
STDF Project Grant to improve SPS Capacity
Deadline: 1-Mar-24
The Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) funds projects that improve sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) capacity in developing countries to facilitate safe trade…[more]
EC offers Grants to create Decent and Sustainable Livelihoods in Bolivia
Deadline: 23-Oct-23
The European Commission (EC) is offering grants to contribute towards the creation and consolidation of decent and sustainable livelihoods alternative to coca cultivation in Bolivia…[more]
