[March 2026]
Sustainable livelihoods are essential for empowering communities and driving economic growth. Access to the right funding can help individuals, organizations and social enterprises develop projects that create lasting impact. This is why we have curated a listing of top funding opportunities to support sustainable livelihoods and help turn innovative ideas into real-world solutions.
Nominations open for 2026 Champions of the Earth Award
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is accepting nominations for the 2026 Champions of the Earth Award, the UN’s highest environmental honor. The award recognizes leaders and organizations implementing impactful solutions to protect and restore the world’s oceans, focusing on pollution prevention, ecosystem restoration, sustainable blue economies, and science-driven cooperation…[more]
Circular Design Challenge for Sustainable Fashion Innovation
Deadline: April 15, 2026
R|ElanTM invites designers and organizations to apply with original concepts that integrate circularity and sustainability across the textile and fashion value chain…[more]
RFPs: Ocean and Fisheries Reporting Grant Program
Deadline: 31-Dec-2026
The Pulitzer Center is seeking ambitious reporting proposals from freelance and staff journalists from around the world who wish to report on vital ocean and fisheries issues and are in need of support for their reporting projects…[more]
RFAs: Supporting Marine Conservation and Blue Economy Growth
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) invites applications for the Caribbean BluEFin First Call for Proposals to support innovative Blue Economy projects across the Caribbean. Grants of USD 200,000–250,000 fund initiatives that strengthen marine and coastal livelihoods, enhance biodiversity and climate resilience, and implement sustainable financing mechanisms. Projects may focus on sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, coastal tourism, marine pollution reduction, blue carbon solutions, and innovative financing approaches…[more]
BKCF Grants for Green and Inclusive Development Program
Deadline: 27-Mar-2026
The BIMP-EAGA–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (BKCF) provides grants of up to USD 500,000 to support one- or two-year projects that promote sustainable and inclusive growth in the BIMP-EAGA region. Priority sectors include Connectivity, Environment, Tourism, and Agriculture & Fisheries. The Fund is managed by the Global Green Growth Institute and supports the BIMP-EAGA Vision 2025 goal of building a resilient and competitive subregion…[more]
28th Call for Proposals by CFC to Strengthen Smallholder Livelihoods
Deadline: 01-Apr-2026
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) invites applications from SMEs, cooperatives, social enterprises, NGOs, and public or private sector entities based or operating in its 101 member countries for projects that empower smallholders, enhance local livelihoods, and promote sustainable, inclusive economic development through high-impact interventions…[more]
Call for Project Concepts: Marine Conservation Program Grants (Bahamas)
Deadline: 23-Mar-2026
The Bahamas Protected Areas Fund has launched its second Call for Project Concepts to support initiatives in marine conservation, climate-smart management, and sustainable blue economy development. Grants of up to USD 50,000 are available to non-profits, community organizations, academic institutions, research organizations, and government agencies implementing projects in priority protected areas…[more]
CFPs: Vocational Skills for Refugees and Vulnerable Jordanians
Deadline: 02-Apr-2026
The World Food Programme (WFP) in Jordan is launching the Skills for Livelihood Opportunities (SLO) initiative to enhance self-reliance among refugees and vulnerable Jordanians. The program provides market-oriented vocational training and income-generation support, focusing on employability, transferable skills, and pathways to wage or self-employment. It prioritizes women, youth, and households with high vulnerability while promoting legal, safe, and sustainable economic inclusion…[more]
RFPs: Development of SGP Country Programme Strategy (Equatorial Guinea)
Deadline: 25-Mar-2026
The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF-SGP), implemented by Conservation International with the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) as executing entity, is seeking qualified organizations to develop the Country Programme Strategy for Operational Phase 8 (OP8) in Equatorial Guinea. This initiative involves scoping, threat analysis, stakeholder consultations, and integration of national environmental priorities. The project budget is US$25,000 and will support strategy development, staff costs, and travel for workshops and consultations between April and June 2026…[more]
Call for EOIs: Joint Social Protection Project in the Sahel (Chad)
Deadline: 10-Apr-2026
The World Food Programme (WFP) is inviting expressions of interest for a project in Chad aimed at supporting vulnerable households through cash assistance, complementary services, and stronger social protection systems. The initiative focuses on cash and voucher assistance, social safety nets, poverty reduction, and institutional strengthening, with direct support planned for 4,000 households in Kanem province…[more]
Applications open for Livelihoods Training and Grant Programme (Gambia)
Deadline: March 28, 2026
The Livelihoods Training and Grant Programme is requesting applications to support individuals who are engaged in or seeking practical income-generating activities along the Kotu Stream area. The programme focuses on gardening, waste collection, handicraft such as tie and dye, plantations including seedlings, nurseries and flowers, compressed stabilised earth blocks (CSEB), composting, and food vending…[more]
Call for EOIs: Early Recovery of Livelihoods on the San Juan Chocó Coastal Area (Colombia)
Deadline: 20-Mar-2026
The World Food Programme (WFP) invites applications for grants supporting vulnerable families through food assistance and community capacity building. The initiative combines immediate relief with sustainable recovery, income generation, and long-term resilience…[more]
Call for Proposals: GEF Small Grants Programme (Namibia)
Deadline: 30-Mar-2026
The UNDP Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF-SGP) is inviting proposals for projects that strengthen Indigenous Peoples’ and Community Conserved Areas (ICCAs) in Namibia. The program supports initiatives in biodiversity conservation, sustainable livelihoods, inclusive governance, climate resilience, and gender equality, offering grants up to USD 50,000 for projects lasting up to 24 months…[more]
CFAs: Business Acceleration Support Programme (Gambia)
Deadline: 28-Mar-2026
The Business Acceleration Support Programme in Gambia helps established enterprises and livelihood groups along the Kotu Stream area grow through business coaching, financial literacy training, market linkages, and grant support. Grants of USD $1,000–$8,000 are available for individual businesses and producer groups operating in priority sectors such as fashion, handicrafts, agro-processing, urban farming, and cultural activities…[more]
Call for Proposals: Sustainable Management in Thailand’s Tiger Buffer Zones
Deadline: 02-Apr-2026
The UNDP Thailand Tiger Landscape Grant Programme supports civil society organizations (CSOs) in strengthening sustainable production, biodiversity conservation, and investment readiness of local enterprises in tiger landscape buffer zones. Grants of up to USD 90,000 aim to improve MSMEs’ access to financing while delivering measurable outcomes in biodiversity, climate resilience, gender equality, and social inclusion. Projects must integrate social innovation, community participation, and inclusive approaches to maximize long-term environmental and socio-economic impact…[more]
RFAs: Strengthening Climate Resilience and Community Mobilization (India)
Deadline: 27-Mar-2026
The Green Climate Fund (GCF)-funded Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s Coastal Communities (ECRICC) project is seeking experienced non-profit organizations to support climate resilience work in coastal Maharashtra, India. Eligible NGOs, CSOs, CBOs, and other non-profits with strong experience in climate adaptation, rural livelihoods, ecosystem restoration, and community institution building can respond to this Request for Information (RFI)…[more]
Applications open for Blue Economy and Green Sustainability Initiative – Lebanon
Deadline: 03-Apr-2026
The European Commission is inviting grant applications to boost Lebanon’s blue economy and green sustainability through economic growth, climate resilience, and environmental conservation. Funding supports projects under two lots: Lot 1 focuses on sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, and blue economy SMEs; Lot 2 targets forest restoration, wildfire prevention, and ecosystem management. Grants range from EUR 1.6 million to EUR 2.5 million per project, with a total budget of EUR 10 million…[more]
Request for Application: Community Resilience Facility Sub Grants (Kenya)
Deadline: 04-Apr-2026
The Community Resilience Facility (CRF) provides grants ranging from KES 200,000 to KES 1,000,000 to community groups and SACCOs engaged in savings and lending. The program supports sustainable land management, ecosystem-based adaptation, and improved local livelihoods by providing seed capital for onward lending while fostering a long-term, community-owned financial resource…[more]
Call for Proposals: SIPRA Challenge Fund Large Grant Facility Program (Sudan)
Deadline: Ongoing
MetaMeta, on behalf of ZOA, is pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for the SIPRA Challenge Fund – Large Grant Facility. This initiative is part of the Strengthening Inclusive Partnerships for Smallholders in Rainfed Areas (SIPRA) programme, a four-year initiative funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. SIPRA is designed to strengthen food and nutrition security in Sudan by empowering smallholder farmers—particularly women and youth—through inclusive agribusiness investments, improved service delivery, and stronger local support networks…[more]
Apply for Overseas Livelihoods Grant Programme (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 22-May-2026
The Charles Hayward Foundation provides grants of up to £15,000 to UK-registered charities supporting disadvantaged communities in Commonwealth countries of Africa. The fund focuses on clean water and sanitation, sustainable livelihoods linked to environmental or wildlife conservation, and self-sufficiency through training in farming or income-generating skills. Grants are one-year awards, requiring strong community engagement, robust governance, and a clear exit strategy…[more]
Anglo American Community Grants for Sustainable Local Initiatives (Australia)
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
Anglo American is inviting applications for its Community Grants program to support initiatives that foster sustainable development in Central Queensland communities. Priority areas include education, engagement, environment, health, well-being, and livelihoods, with funding aimed at organizations that contribute to local growth and community resilience…[more]
