[June 2023]
Are you an NGO or individual working to achieve the SDGs and in need of funding? Explore this extensive list of amazing opportunities to further your engagement in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals at an accelerated pace.
Eramet Water Resource Innovation Challenge 2023
Deadline: 13-Sep-23
Eramet in collaboration with EIT RawMaterials is calling impact start-ups or SMEs from around the world to propose innovative technologies or products that address key water challenges of the mining and metals industry to protect the water resources…[more]
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Award
Deadline: 20-Jul-23
Clifford Chance has opened applications for its annual global United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) Award, which recognises and supports outstanding contributions towards the achievement of the UN SDGs…[more]
Dubai International Best Practices Award for Sustainable Development
Deadline Date: 31-Aug-2023
Nominations are now open for the 13th Cycle of the “Dubai International Best Practices Award for Sustainable Development” to recognize excellence and support urban best practices to improve the living environment…[more]
2023 RCE Youth Art Challenge: From Waste to Art
Deadline: 15-Aug-23
The Global RCE Service Centre at the United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS), in partnership with UNESCO, is now accepting submissions for the RCE Youth Art Challenge: From Waste to Art…[more]
Co-creating the cities we deserve Photo Competition
Deadline: 30-Jun-23
Transformative Urban Coalitions invite people from all around the world to photograph the neighborhoods, communities and cities to showcase how people are working together to learn, inspire and co-create a more sustainable and inclusive urban future for all…[more]
Call for Applications: Kyoto World Water Grand Prize 2024
Deadline: 15-Sep-23
The Japan Water Forum is inviting applications for the Kyoto World Water Grand Prize 2024 to honor a distinguished organization involved in grass-roots activities related to solving water problems in developing countries…[more]
We Are Together International Prize for Organizations
Deadline: 20-Jul-23
Nominations are now open for the We Are Together International Prize to support initiatives related to social change through volunteering…[more]
Entries Open for Humanitarian Awards Global
Deadline: 28-Oct-23
Humanitarian Awards Global is now open for honouring and acknowledging NGOs, volunteer leaders, donors, organisations, philanthropists, corporations and professionals who are at the forefront of humanity’s progress, making a profound difference in the lives of individuals both locally and globally…[more]
Call for Applications: ESD Okayama Award 2023
Deadline: 14-Jul-23
The Okayama City Office is now accepting applications for the ESD Okayama Award 2023, which recognizes outstanding ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) initiatives in Japan and abroad…[more]
4th UNCTAD Youth Forum: For Planetary Prosperity
Deadline: 30-Jun-23
The 4th UNCTAD Youth Forum is now open to students or young professionals aged 18 to 30, who are interested in trade and development issues and want to debate with other youth from around the world…[more]
Nominations Open for Sustainable Tourism Awards
Deadline: 30-Jun-23
The Skål International is seeking nominations for Sustainable Tourism Awards that are geared towards enhancing the visibility and grant recognition to entities from the Travel and Tourism industry…[more]
Nile Basin Development Forum (7th Edition)
Deadline: 30-Jun-23
Applications are now open for the Nile Basin Development Forum (NBDF), a high – level regional event convened every three years by the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) in collaboration with its Member States and in partnership with development partners…[more]
Climate Solutions and Sustainable Entrepreneurship Fund
Deadline: 14-Jul-23
The Office of Global Partnerships (GP) of the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a program (or programs) to expand and amplify the Department’s response to the climate crisis…[more]
Apply for 2023 GE’DA’ Digital Fellowship Cohort – 5 (An African Social Innovators Bootcamp)
Deadline: 14-Jul-23
Donors for Africa Foundation launches the 5th cohort of “GE’DA Digital (An African Social Innovators Bootcamp) designed to strengthen the capacity of third sector leaders in Africa…[more]
Call for Proposals to support Innovative Partnership Projects
Deadline: 23-Aug-23
The AL-INVEST Verde Programme opens a second call for innovative proposals for the financing of green economy projects for the benefit of Latin American SMEs…[more]
Call for Proposals 2023: Good Practices towards Sustainable Soil and Water Management
Deadline: 23-Jul-23
The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa, the Alliance for Soil of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), the Argentinian Association of Direct Seeding, Catholic Relief Services, the Project +Cotton from the International Cooperation of Brazil-FAO, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through the Family Farming Knowledge Platform, Water Resources Management Team, Family Farming & Agroecology Communities of Practice of Africa and LAC, and the Soil Community of Practice for LAC invites all interested parties working on actions aimed at sustainable soil management to present good practices, innovations and technologies that can be replicated, adapted and scaled up in Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa…[more]
Pitch Your Project 2023 Competition for Young People and Young Adults
Deadline: 10-Sep-23
Under the slogan “Your Alps! Your Future! Your Idea!” you are called on to submit your project ideas for an attractive, modern and sustainable development of the Alpine region…[more]
Call for Nominations for ASEAN Business Awards 2023
Deadline: 14-Jul-23
The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) is inviting applicants for the ASEAN Business Awards that emphasize the importance of collaboration and community empowerment in pursuing a more inclusive ASEAN society, highlighting the crucial role of partnerships in fostering peace and prosperity throughout the region…[more]
“Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Environments” Grants Challenge
Deadline: 30-Jun-23
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has launched the Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Environments (RISE) Grants Challenge, a first-of-its-kind grant fund that supports activities designed to address gender-based violence and environmental linkages in environmental and climate-related programmes and generate evidence on promising interventions…[more]
Applications Open for the 2024 YSEALI Professional Fellows Program
Deadline: 1-Aug-23
U.S. Department of State is seeking applications to promote mutual understanding, enhance Fellows’ leadership and professional skills, and build lasting and sustainable partnerships between emerging leaders in Southeast Asia and the United States…[more]
SMART Balkans Project: Regional Grants Program
Deadline: 30-Jun-23
The SMART Balkans Project is seeking concept notes for the Regional Grants Program…[more]
Submit Applications for The Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate Grant Programme
Deadline: 20-Jul-23
Applications are now open for The Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate Grant Programme to unlock the potential of nature to deliver climate solutions and improve livelihoods…[more]
European City Facility invites Proposals to support Municipalities and Local Authorities
Deadline: 30-Jun-23
The European City Facility (EUCF) is seeking applications to support municipalities and local authorities in developing Investment Concepts related to the implementation of actions identified in their climate and energy action plans…[more]
Call for Projects: Ernest Solvay Fund – Autumn Selection
Deadline: 14-Sep-23
The King Baudouin Foundation (KBF) is currently accepting applications for the Ernest Solvay Fund…[more]
Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
Interested applicants can now submit concept notes for the fall round (cycle 4) of the Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window…[more]
Up to £600,000 available under Darwin Initiative Main Grant Program
Deadline: 3-Jul-23
The Darwin Initiative Main invites applications to deliver strong results for biodiversity conservation and multidimensional poverty reduction based on good evidence, and strongly demonstrate the potential to scale further…[more]
Darwin Initiative: Innovation and Capability & Capacity Grant
Deadline: 23-Oct-23
The Darwin Initiative is pleased to announce a call for applications for the Innovation and Capability & Capacity Grants…[more]
Call for Applications: Darwin Initiative Extra Grant Program
Deadline: 18-Sep-23
The Darwin Initiative Extra invites projects that are on a clear scaling pathway: building on good evidence from smaller projects to demonstrating the potential to scale further by completion and delivering strong results for biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction…[more]
Call for Proposals: Impact Finance for Global Value Chain to support SMEs in the Commodity Sector
Deadline: 1-Oct-23
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) invites applications for financial support from qualifying projects…[more]
Nominations Open for GEO SDG Awards Program
Deadline: 2-Jul-23
Nominations are now open for the Group on Earth Observations Sustainable Development Goals (GEO SDG) Awards that recognizes the productivity, innovation, novelty, and exemplary efforts in the use of Earth observations to support sustainable development…[more]
Hitachi Global Foundation Asia Innovation Award
Deadline: 30-Jun-23
Nominations are now being accepted for the Hitachi Global Foundation Asia Innovation Award to promote science, technology, and innovation that contributes to solving social issues and realizing a sustainable society in the ASEAN region…[more]
Fondation SUEZ Grants to support Underprivileged Populations with access to WASH Services and combating Social Exclusion
Deadline: 30-Oct-23
Fondation SUEZ is accepting applications for its grants for favouring access to essential services – water, sanitation, and waste management – for underprivileged populations in developing countries…[more]
Africa: JAMII Femmes Initiative to support Women Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 30-Jun-23
If you are a woman of nationality or resident of one of these 3 countries: Algeria, Egypt and South Africa, this JAMII Femmes Initiative program is for you…[more]
Apply Now for City-to-City Exchanges EUI: Capacity Building
Deadline: 17-Nov-23
The Call for Applications for city-to-city exchanges is now open, providing support to urban authorities in addressing implementation challenges related to sustainable urban development…[more]
Grants for Sustainable Development of the Prespa Lake Area (North Macedonia)
Deadline: 15-Aug-23
The European Commission (EC) is offering grants to address environmental, social or economic challenges identified by the local communities in the Prespa Lake area…[more]
Call for Project Proposals to address Land Degradation and Climate Change in Botswana
Deadline: 23-Jul-23
The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme invites Civil Society Organisations (Non Governmental Organisations, Community Based Organisations, Cooperative Societies), Academic and Research Institutions to submit project proposals that promote and support innovative, inclusive and scalable initiatives, that foster multi-stakeholder partnerships at the local level…[more]
2023 Social Impact Leadership Accelerator Program – Vietnam
Deadline: 7-Jul-23
Join a transformative Leadership Development Program designed by Acumen Academy for social impact leaders tackling the complex challenges of poverty and inequality in Vietnam…[more]
Civic Changemakers Fellowship Programme to create a Positive Impact using SDGs in Nigeria
Deadline: 30-Jun-23
TransparencIT selects and invites active community champions to develop and scale solutions for disrupting civic participation and improving governance and social justice in their communities…[more]
EU-Georgia Programme to support partnerships for Skills and Training
Deadline: 10-Sep-23
The European Union has launched a call for proposals for promotion of inclusive and sustainable growth in Georgia…[more]
Up to INR 5 Lakhs available under Bootstrap Grant Assistance – AgHub in India
Deadline: 30-Jun-23
AgHub is happy to present the third call for Bootstrap Grant, offering funding of up to INR 5 Lakhs for visionary startups, student innovators, and rural entrepreneurs in the agriculture and allied sectors…[more]
ELF-Africa iLead Fellowship Program: Cohort 10 (Kenya)
Deadline: 30-Jun-23
Are you a young leader ready to ignite change and make a lasting impact in Kenya? Apply now for the Cohort 10 of the iLEAD Fellowship by the Emerging Leaders Foundation Africa (ELF-Africa) to empower, support, and accompany young women and men on their journey towards meaningful and impactful participation in governance, economy, and public affairs…[more]
2023 Call for Proposals: Right Sharing of World Resources Grant Program – Kenya
Deadline: 30-Nov-23
Applications are now open for the Right Sharing of World Resources Grant Program…[more]
Get a Chance to win Up to N1, 500,000 under Ekiti Enterprise Challenge (Nigeria)
Deadline: 30-Jun-23
Ekiti Are You Ready? The Second Edition of Ekiti Enterprise Challenge is Now Open! Pitch Your Business Ideas and have a chance of winning a Business Grant of N1,500,000…[more]
2023 Call for Proposals: Malaysia-UN SDG Trust Fund
Deadline: 14-Jul-23
The United Nations in Malaysia is pleased to announce a call for applications to encourage projects that make a positive impact on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Malaysia…[more]
Tanzania: Funguo Innovation Programme (2 Round)
Deadline: 30-Jun-23
FUNGUO invites applications from registered entities that can offer innovative and scalable solutions addressing one or more of the challenges hindering the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…[more]
U.S. Embassy in Albania: Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship 2024-2025
Deadline: 30-Jun-23
The Embassy of the United States of America in Albania is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Hubert H. Humphrey Program…[more]
Grants for Strengthening Sustainable Communities in Panama and Costa Rica
Deadline: 5-Jul-23
The United States Department of State Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) announces a Notification of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support sustainable communities and migration management approaches in Panama and Costa Rica that promote inclusive and equitable policies and practices in coordination with Department of State and WHA…[more]
Submit Proposals for Promotion of More Equitable Quality Education in Kyrgyzstan
Deadline: 10-Jul-23
The European Commission (EC) is pleased to announce a call for proposals that contribute to more inclusive and equitable quality education and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal 4…[more]
McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends for the United States and Germany
Deadline: 2-Oct-23
The American Council on Germany is now accepting applications for its McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends…[more]
Australian Embassy Federated States of Micronesia: Direct Aid Program
Deadline: 30-Jun-23
The Australian Embassy Federated States of Micronesia has launched the Direct Aid Program (DAP), a small grants scheme available to non-government organizations and community groups to support small-scale sustainable development projects and activities within their groups or communities…[more]