(June 2019)
Every year, 5th of June is celebrated as the World Environment Day to increase awareness and action to protect our environment around the world.
On each World Environment Day, a theme is selected to focus attention on a particularly pressing environmental concern. This year’s host for celebrating this day is China and theme selected for 2019 is “Beat Air Pollution” – a call to action call to combat this global crisis.
As part of our endeavor to assist NGO in finding relevant grants, we have gathered a list of the most inspiring grants you can apply on this World Environment Day.
Fondation Franklinia accepting Proposals to Support the Conservation of Globally Threatened Trees
The Fondation Franklinia has launched its first call for proposals focused on in-situ conservation of globally threatened trees. Fondation Franklinia is a private foundation established in 2005 under Swiss law. It provides grants to support nature conservation projects. Its objective is to preserve threatened tree species throughout the world and improve their conservation status…[more]
The Prince Bernhard Nature Fund announces Call for Proposals to Save Endangered Flora and Fauna
The Prince Bernhard Nature Fund has announced a call for proposals to support small, preferably local initiatives worldwide towards the conservation of endangered species (flora & fauna), or initiatives that in other ways promote the conservation and wise use of nature and our natural resources base…[more]
Entries Open for 2020 St Andrews Prize for the Environment
The University of St Andrews and independent exploration and production company ConocoPhillips have announced a call for entries for the St Andrews Prize for the Environment 2020 to find innovative solutions to environmental challenges across the world…[more]
Volvo Environment Prize 2020 to Promote Scientific Research & Innovations
Nominations are open for the Volvo Environment Prize 2020 that is awarded for: Outstanding innovations or scientific discoveries, which in broad terms fall within the environmental fields…[more]
2019 JWH Initiative to Stimulate the Leadership of Young People in Developing World
The Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH) Initiative is inviting applicants for its 2019 grant program that aims to stimulate leadership of young people in environmental Civil Society Organizations in order to secure dedicated, knowledgeable and skillful leaders for the environmental movement in the developing world…[more]
Funding Call to support Cultural and Artistic Initiatives Tackling Environmental Issues Worldwide
The Prince Claus Fund and the Goethe-Institut are issuing a new Call for Proposals to support cultural and artistic initiatives tackling pressing environmental issues around the world…[more]
Applications Open for 2019 UNESCO Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Conservation
Applicants are invited to apply for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Conservation. The objective of the Prize is in conformity with UNESCO’s policies and is related to the Programme of the Organization in the field of environment, natural resources and education for sustainable development…[more]
Nominations Open for 2019 CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year
Nominations are open for Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) Environmental Photographer of the Year 2019 to promote and reward excellence in international environmental photography, and to enhance the understanding of the causes, consequences of and solutions to climate change and social inequality…[more]
Nominations Open for EDF Pulse Africa 2019 Awards
Nominations are now open for EDF Pulse Africa 2019 Awards with an aim to support African innovators, who are true actors in energy development…[more]
Applications Open for GET.invest Finance Catalyst Program in the Sub-Saharan Africa
Applications are open for GET.invest Finance Catalyst Program to finance opportunities and vice versa, targeting small and medium scale renewable energy (RE) projects, currently in sub-Saharan Africa…[more]
The Jana Robeyst Trust Fund in the Sub-Saharan Africa
The Jana Robeyst Trust Fund (JRTF) is seeking 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]
CARN’s Aspire Grant Program to Provide Competitive Research Grants of up to $5,000 USD
Conservation Action Research Network (CARN) is seeking applications for its Aspire Grant Program to provide competitive research grants for African graduate students and early career professionals working in the areas of biodiversity, conservation and environmental sustainability in the Congo Basin region…[more]
U.S. Department of State, OES announces “Gauging Economic Impact of Air Pollution in Asia” Project
The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs’ (OES) Office of Environmental Quality and Transboundary Issues at the U.S. Department of State (DOS), has announced the Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) for activities under the “Gauging Economic Impact of Air Pollution in Asia” project…[more]
NEF’s Research Grant Programme to Strengthen Research Capacity of Young Researchers in Asia-Pacific Region
The Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (NEF) is inviting applications for its Research Grant Programme to support academic and scientific research that will deepen knowledge of the nature conservation in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region…[more]
TMU Grant Program to Support Direct Exchange in Arts and Environment
The Trust for Mutual Understanding (TMU) is accepting applications for its grant program with an aim to support direct exchange in the arts and the environment…[more]
2019 LIFE CFPs for Traditional Projects on Climate Action
Applications are now open for LIFE Climate Action Program with an aim to contribute to the development and demonstration of innovative climate change adaptation technologies, systems, methods and instruments that are suitable for being replicated, transferred or mainstreamed…[more]
2019 LIFE Call for Proposals for Traditional Projects on Environment and Resource Efficiency
Applications are open for LIFE Environment and Resource Efficiency with an aim specifically at contributing to the implementation, updating and development of European Union environmental policy and legislation, including the integration of the environment into other policies, thereby contributing to sustainable development…[more]
2019 LIFE Call for Proposals for Traditional Projects- Climate Change Mitigation
LIFE Call for Proposals for Traditional Projects on Climate Change Mitigation to improve the knowledge base for the development, assessment, monitoring, evaluation and implementation of effective climate change mitigation actions and measures and to enhance the capacity to apply that knowledge in practice…[more]
Call for Proposals for Traditional Projects on Environmental Governance and Information
Applications are open for LIFE Environmental Governance and Information with an aim specifically at contributing to the development and implementation of EU environmental policy and legislation. Projects financed must have a European added value and be complementary to actions that can be financed under other EU funds during the period 2014-2020…[more]
Foundation for the Third Millennium seeking Applications from Organisation based in Switzerland and in neighboring European Countries
Foundation for the Third Millennium is seeking applications for its funding program in order to promote environmental protection and health, social justice and economic independence in balanced proportions…[more]
JPICH “Conservation, Protection and Use” call is now open for Applications
The Joint Programming Initiative in Cultural Heritage (JPICH) and Global Change has announced a new funding opportunity for “Conservation, Protection and Use” that will support research into strategies, methodologies and tools to safeguard and use the physical components of their cultural heritage…[more]
Country Specific
Myanmar and Nepal – Siemenpuu Foundation: Biocultural Rights of Forest Communities
New Zealand & Australia – Grant Program for NPOs working on Environmental and Social Causes
Canada – Global Affairs Canada’s Development Impact Window for Small and Medium Organizations
Belarus – Embassy of Canada launches Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)
Bosnia and Herzegovina – Sustainable Management of Natural Resources Project Ideas
New Zealand – Charles Fleming Award for Environmental Achievement
United Kingdom – The Waterloo Foundation: Inviting Applicants for Environment’s Marine Programme
Canada – TD Friends of the Environment Foundation to Support Environmental Projects
- Eileen Fisher’s Grant Program to Support Women in Environmental Justice
- Captain Planet Foundation’s ecoTech Grants: Addressing Environmental Problems
- 2019 NACD Friend of Conservation Award is now open for Nominations
