Small Grants and Prizes for Greater Good!

(November 2019)

A collection of small grants and prizes for NGOs and individuals working for the greater good of their communities.

Grants to Promote Educators in Implementing Holistic Environment Curricula
The Melinda Gray Ardia Envrionmental Foundation is currently seeking applications for Environmental Curriculum Development Grants to assist educators in the design and implementation of holistic environmental curricula…[more]

International Trans Fund seeking Applications from Trans-Led Organizations across the Globe
The International Trans Fund (ITF) is currently accepting applications for the fourth grant cycle. The ITF was created to mobilize sustainable resources to help build strong, trans-led movements and support collective action, and to address and eliminate funding gaps impacting trans groups across the globe…[more]

Round 3: First Aid to Documentary Heritage under Threat is now Open for Applications
The Prince Claus Fund, through its Cultural Emergency Response (CER) programme and the Whiting Foundation have announced a third round of the Open Call for First Aid to Documentary Heritage under Threat for projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean to safeguard documentary heritage that is acutely threatened by recent conflict or other disaster, whether natural or man-made…[more]

EOCA inviting Proposals on Plastic Clean Up and Conservation Projects
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is inviting proposals on the plastic clean up projects; on beaches, rivers, lakes, mountains and trails – alongside and other conservation projects…[more]

UNOV/UNODC Call for Proposals: Supporting African CSOs to work with the Private Sector on Anti-Corruption
The Civil Society Team (CST) is currently inviting CSOs from Africa to apply for the sixth round of small grants which aims to encourage the engagement of civil society with the private sector on anti-corruption matter…[more]

Reforestation Grants to Support Communities in Regaining Ecological Integrity and Enhancing Human Wellbeing
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has announced a Reforestation Grants program to support communities in regaining ecological integrity and enhancing human wellbeing in deforested and degraded landscapes through forest restoration…[more]

Funding Call for Small Conservation Grants in the Sub-Saharan Africa
The Jana Robeyst Trust Fund (JRTF) is accepting applications for its Small Conservation Grants to provide financial resources to early career scientists/conservationists and non-profit organizations to carry out vital field conservation and research work in Africa…[more]

SANDEE inviting Concept Notes on Economics of Forest Restoration and Natural Resource Issues
The SANDEE is inviting concept notes for research projects on the economics of forest restoration: the reestablishment of forest cover in degraded or recently harvested forests (reforestation) or marginal or abandoned croplands and pastures (afforestation)…[more]

2020 FIND Grant Programme is now open
The India-Europe Foundation for New Dialogues (FIND) is accepting proposals for its 2020 Grant Programme…[more]

CEPF accepting LOIs from Civil Society Organizations for Large and Small Grant Projects
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in its role as the CEPF regional implementation team (RIT) for the East Melanesian Islands Biodiversity Hotspot are accepting letters of inquiry (LOI) from civil society organizations for large and small grant projects…[more]

CEPF inviting Proposals for Mediterranean Basin Biodiversity Hotspot Small Grants
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) and BirdLife International, as regional implementation team (RIT) for the hotspot, are inviting proposals in the form of letters of inquiry (LOIs) for Mediterranean Basin Biodiversity Hotspot Small Grants Program from non-governmental organizations, community groups, private enterprises, universities and other civil society organizations…[more]

Funding Call to Boost Economic Development in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga or Tuvalu
The Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy Suva has currently announced public diplomacy small grant program…[more]

Permanent Secretariat for the Pacific launches Call for Applications for Pacific Fund 2020
The Permanent Secretariat for the Pacific has launched a call for applications for Pacific Fund 2020…[more]

Funding Call to Support Jewish Community Professionals and Educators in Europe
Yesod is currently inviting applicants for its Professional Development Fund to support Jewish community professionals and educators in Europe to develop their professional skills and Jewish fluency…[more]

2020 Ockenden International Prizes for Refugees and Displaced People around the World
Entries are open for the 2020 Ockenden International Prizes for successful self-reliance Refugee Projects…[more]

2020 Jamnalal Bajaj Awards to Felicitate the Efforts of Women and Men
Nominations are now open for 2020 Jamnalal Bajaj Awards with an aim to felicitate the efforts of women and men who have dedicated their life to Gandhian constructive work and the ideals which Jamnalal Bajaj had cherished all his life…[more]

SUEZ-Institut de France Award: Calling Innovative Solutions for Access to Water, Sanitation and Waste Management
Applications are now open for the SUEZ–Institut de France Award to lead the development of water services, sanitation and waste management in developing countries…[more]

2020 United Nations Public Service Awards to recognize Excellence in Public Service at the Local, Regional and National Levels
Nominations are now open for 2020 United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA) that recognizes excellence in public service at the local, regional and national levels…[more]

UNESCO seeking Nominations for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2020
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is seeking nominations for its UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2020 which is funded by the Cano Foundation (Colombia) and the Helsingin Sanomat Foundation (Finland)…[more]

Submit Applications for 2020 Start Up Energy Transition Award
The International ‘Start Up Energy Transition’ (SET) initiative is inviting young and innovative companies around the world…[more]

2020 Future Conservationist Award: Receive Up to US$15,000
The Conservation Leadership Programme is now inviting applications for its 2020 Future Conservationist Award to support projects in low and middle income countries and some high income islands in the Caribbean and Pacific…[more]

Nominations Open for Wellcome Trust’s Collaborative Awards in Humanities and Social Science
The Wellcome Trust is currently accepting applications for its Collaborative Awards in Humanities and Social Science to fund teams who are tackling major health-related questions in the humanities and social sciences that require a collaborative approach…[more]

Wellcome Invites applications for Research and Development Awards in Humanities, Social Science and Bioethics
Wellcome has currently announced a call for Research Development Awards in Humanities, Social Science and Bioethics to boost Research and Development…[more]

Social Impact Prize: Calling for Bold Ideas for a Better World
DBS Foundation is seeking applications for its Social Impact Prize to identify sustainable and scalable business solutions that help address crucial social problems and make cities of the future more inclusive, healthier and greener…[more]

Applications Open for Henrike Grohs Art Award 2020
Applications are open for Henrike Grohs Art Award 2020 to support emerging artists in their careers, responding to the challenges of practicing on the African continent…[more]

Submit Applications for the European Press Prize to Boost High Quality Journalism in Europe
Applications are now open for the European Press Prize to enhance Journalism of the highest quality in 47 countries of Europe…[more]

Apply for Soroptimist’s Live Your Dream: Education & Training Awards for Women
Applicants are invited to apply for the Soroptimist’s Live Your Dream Awards program which is a unique education grant for women who provide the primary financial support for their families…[more]

Call for Nominations: NICWA Champion for Native Children Award
Do you know of an incredible leader, social worker, case manager or foster parent in your community who is doing awesome work for our children in the foster care system? If yes, then nominate them for National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) highest honor, the Champion for Native Children Award…[more]

Australia – Channel offering Grant to Individuals, Groups, and Organisations with Charitable Purposes

Botswana – U.S. Embassy announces “Stronger Together: Health, Prosperity, and Security” Program

India – Nominations Open for CavinKare Ability Award 2020

Vietnam – Submit Your Proposals for 2020 Alumni Small Grants Competition in Vietnam

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The United States –