This World Environment Day, it’s Time for Nature! Celebrated every year on June 5, 2020, this day offers a global platform for inspiring positive change. With the world fighting from this pandemic, and most countries are under lockdown, it seems the environment has befitted a lot.
This year’s theme “Celebrate Biodiversity” is a concern that is both urgent and existential. The theme focuses on ‘time for nature’ and providing the essential infrastructure that supports life on Earth and human development. The foods we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink and the climate that makes our planet habitable all come from Nature. Now it’s time to wake up and build back better for People and Planet.
Therefore, for this World Environment Day, we have made a compilation of various funding opportunities that are open for NGOs and individuals who are working to protect and preserve our environment.
Prince Bernhard Nature Fund supporting Nature Conservation Worldwide
The Prince Bernhard Nature Fund is seeking applications for grants 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]
Submit Nominations for Volvo Environment Prize 2021
Nominations are now open for the Volvo Environment Prize 2021 that is awarded for: Outstanding innovations or scientific discoveries, which in broad terms fall within the environmental fields….[more]
Request for Proposals: AI for Earth Innovation Program 2020
The National Geographic Society and Microsoft’s AI for Earth program are partnering to support novel projects that create and deploy AI tools to improve the way they monitor, model, understand, and ultimately manage Earth’s natural resources for a more sustainable future….[more]
The Futures Project announces Call for Innovators for the Future
As the world lives through a crisis unprecedented in recent history, IFP launch their first Global Open Call to Action for Innovators for the Future. They solicit your help to turn this severe global challenge into an opportunity – an opportunity to address the urgencies of the moment and the problems of their futures…[more]
Kaya accepting Applications for Environment in Humanitarian Action Course
Kaya is currently seeking applications for the Environment in Humanitarian Action course. The course provides humanitarian actors with information on how to effectively integrate environmental issues into humanitarian response and early recovery strategies….[more]
UNOPS Global Innovation Challenge calling Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Programmers and Developers
UNOPS Global Innovation Challenge brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, programmers and developers to provide the creative ideas and solutions needed to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)….[more]
BIEA University STEM Challenge 2020 “Help us solve the global plastic problem!”
The ‘British International Education Association (BIEA) University STEM Challenge 2020’ will help young inventors and designers get started on their entrepreneurial career….[more]
Basel and Stockholm Conventions’ Regional Centre Small Grants Programme on Plastic Waste
A series of projects on plastic waste will be undertaken under the Basel and Stockholm Conventions’ Regional Centre Small Grants Programme (SGP) – in short ‘SGP on plastic waste’. Funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), these projects will be implemented by Basel Convention regional and coordinating centres and Stockholm Convention regional and subregional centres…[more]
The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation inviting NGOs from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East
The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation seeks to protect natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and promote public health in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East…[more]
PFAN Call for Climate or Clean Energy Projects
Are you looking for funding for your climate or clean energy project or to scale up your existing business? PFAN accepts applications for projects in low- and middle-income countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Central America and Caribbean Islands….[more]
7th Round of Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is seeking applications for the 7th round of llegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) Challenge Fund in 2020. The objective of the IWT Challenge Fund is to tackle the illegal wildlife trade and in doing so, to contribute to sustainable development in developing countries…[more]
IDRC seeking Applications for Doctoral Research Awards 2020
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is seeking applications for the Doctoral Research Awards 2020. IDRC Doctoral Research Awards are intended to build capacity and develop research skills in Canada and the Global South to improve the lives of people in the developing world….[more]
“REvolutionaries: The Steve Sawyer Memorial Award” – Africa
The “REvolutionaries: The Steve Sawyer Memorial Award” recognises the contributions of young pioneers of renewable energy in developing countries, in honour of the life’s work of Steve Sawyer. Winners work in the frontiers of the renewable energy revolution in their respective countries, in the public sector, private sector or civil society….[more]
Entries Open for the Green Prize for Sustainable Africa – 2020
Climate Change – Africa Opportunities (CCAO) and its partners are looking for approaches, startups and local initiatives from young green entrepreneurs, women and indigenous communities carrying knowledge (traditional and or modern), new ideas and offering initiatives and or likely to offer innovative indigenous, or technological services, solutions to improve African resilience to the challenges of climate change…[more]
Aspire Grant Program for African Graduate Students and Early Career Professionals
The Aspire Grant Program provides competitive research grants of up to $5,000 USD for African graduate students and early career professionals working in the areas of biodiversity, conservation and environmental sustainability in the Congo Basin region…[more]
Request for Proposals: Renewable Energy Program for Sub-Saharan Africa
AECID and COFIDES, the two Spanish pillar-assessed entities have jointly presented the Renewable Energy Program for Sub-Saharan Africa to improve energy access in underserved rural and/or peri-urban areas, therefore enhancing productive uses of energy…[more]
Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) announces Call for Proposals
The Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) is responsible for the implementation of open call for proposals for research and innovation actions and innovation actions, as well as coordination and support actions, in line with the Horizon 2020 rules for participation….[more]
Submit Applications for the European City Facility (EUCF)
Applications are now open for the European City Facility (EUCF), set up under the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation of the European Union for providing tailor-made, rapid and simplified financial support (grants of EUR 60,000) and capacity building services to municipalities and local authorities in Europe that will enable them to develop sound investment concepts (hereafter referred to as IC) and mobilise finance in the field of sustainable energy….[more]
India-EU Joint Call on Integrated Local Energy Systems
The Department of Science and Technology has announced a India-EU Joint Call on Integrated Local Energy Systems to smartly integrating large amounts of renewable energy in local energy systems and in this way make energy supply cleaner, more efficient and affordable…[more]
2020 LIFE Call for Proposals for Traditional Projects – Environmental Governance & Information
LIFE Environmental Governance and Information aims 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]
2020 LIFE Call for Proposals for Integrated Projects
The 2020 LIFE Integrated Projects is limited to specific areas of intervention related to certain strategic plans in nature, air, water, waste, climate change adaptation and mitigation…[more]
2020 LIFE Call for Proposals for Traditional Projects – Climate Change Mitigation
LIFE Climate Action Program with an aim to contribute to the development and demonstration of innovative climate change mitigation technologies, systems, methods and instruments that are suitable for being replicated, transferred or mainstreamed….[more]
2020 LIFE Call for Proposals for Traditional Projects – Climate Governance and Information
LIFE Climate Governance and Information specifically aims at contributing to the development and implementation of EU climate policy and legislation, including the European Climate Pact…[more]
2020 LIFE Call for Proposals for Traditional Projects on Environment and Resource Efficiency
LIFE Environment and Resource Efficiency aims 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]
2020 LIFE Call for Proposals for Traditional Projects on Nature and Biodiversity
LIFE Nature & Biodiversity aims specifically at contributing to the development and implementation of EU policy and legislation in the area of nature and biodiversity. Projects financed must have a European added value and be complementary to those actions that can be financed under other EU funds during the period 2014–2020….[more]
2020 LIFE Call for Proposals for Traditional Projects – Climate Change Adaptation
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]
Call for Proposals for BlueBioEconomy CoFund
The ERA-NET Cofund on Blue Bioeconomy – Unlocking the Potential of Aquatic Bioresources (BlueBio) successfully continues the work of the ERA-NET Marine Biotechnology (ERA-MBT, 2012 – 2017) and COFASP (2012-2017) and has been developed under the umbrella of JPI Oceans in accordance with the JPI Oceans Operational Plan….[more]
Bureau of OES announces NOFO for Combating Wildlife Trafficking in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs’ (OES) Office of Conservation and Water (ECW) at the Department of State, has announced the Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) for Combating Wildlife Trafficking in Latin America and the Caribbean through Facilitating Regional Information Exchange and Cooperation….[more]
IJP announces German-Central Eastern European Bursary Programme 2020
The German non-profit organization IJP (International Journalists’ Programmes) would like to announce its second special fellowship for journalists interested in reporting in the field of climate and energy…[more]
U.S. Embassy Dili, Timor-Leste announces YSEALI Blue Economy Regional Workshop 2020
The Public Affairs Section of U.S. Embassy Dili, Timor-Leste announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to develop and implement a Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Regional Workshop that strengthens Southeast Asia’s blue economy, in Dili, Timor-Leste pending the availability of funding….[more]
Primate Conservation, Incorporated Fund supporting Conservation Programs for Wild Populations
Primate Conservation, Incorporated (PCI) is a not-for-profit foundation founded to fund field research that supports conservation programs for wild populations of primates…[more]
WAP offering Grants to improve Farm Animal Welfare in Southeast Asia
The World Animal Protection has announced a new grant opportunity to improve farm animal welfare in Southeast Asia. WAP has a bold vision to create ‘a world where animals live free from cruelty and suffering’. Today, billions of animals, especially farm animals, face a starkly different reality….[more]
ENI CBC Med Programme launches Call for Proposals “€11 million to finance capitalisation projects”
The Managing Authority is pleased to announce that the third call for proposals: €11 million to finance capitalisation projects. The European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) is a key part of the European Union’s foreign policy….[more]
Call for Projects to Reduce Plastic Pollution in Mediterranean Islands
Creating a local dynamic to respond to a regional issue is one of the major axes of Beyond Plastic Med. To reach this concrete objective, BeMed launches a call for projects to reduce plastic pollution in the Mediterranean islands….[more]
WIOMSA announces Innovation for Sustainability Grant Programme
WIOMSA has announced an inaugural call to support innovative actions (demonstration and pilot projects), through the Innovation for Sustainability Grant programme, to address modern-day marine sustainability challenges…[more]
ECOWAS Call for Proposals: Research Grant Program for Policy Research
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), represented by its Regional Programme on Energy Security and Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa, are launching the 2nd cycle of the ECOWAS Research Grant Program….[more]
Bureau of OES announces “Air Quality in South 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), announces the Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) for activities under the “Air Quality in South Asia” project….[more]
Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) Small Grant Program
Under the Small Grants Programme, Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) will finance small projects conceptualised and managed by non-governmental organisations (NGOs), community-based organisations (CBOs), charity organisations and/or mandated by National Disaster Coordinators in local communities across CCRIF member countries and/or CARICOM member countries….[more]
YSEALI Regional Workshop: Marine Sustainability Innovation Acceleration
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to develop and implement a Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Regional Workshop on Marine Sustainability Innovation Acceleration….[more]
World Bank Group launches Call for Innovation under the West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program
The World Bank Group is launching a Call for Innovation under the West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program (WACA). More specifically, the call is part of the ongoing WACA Resilience Investment Project (WACA ResIP), a multi-country regional project that aims to support present assets and strengthen the resilience of coastal communities….[more]
National Geographic Society inviting Applications for Big Cats Conservation Initiative (BCI)
The National Geographic Society is seeking applications for the “Big Cats Conservation Initiative (BCI)” to advance conservation efforts benefiting big cat populations, protecting and restoring them and their habitats via field-based, action-oriented, direct, and quantifiable strategic programs….[more]
European Commission: Stimulating Demand for Sustainable Energy Skills in the Building Sector
The European Commission has announced a call for proposals for Stimulating Demand for Sustainable Energy Skills in Building Sector….[more]
BACID Fund announces Third Call for Proposals 2020
The third and final Call for Proposals under the second phase of the BACID programme has been launched. The first programme component, the BACID Fund is designed as a grant scheme which provides funding for know-how transfer actions implemented by Austrian institutions and experts for the benefit of partners from the Region…[more]
Joint Call for Proposals – FRB-CESAB / France Filière Pêche
FRB, with the support of France Filière Pêche, calls on the scientific community to submit projects to CESAB based on the analysis and synthesis of existing data, as well as the modelling of the effects of climate change on the biodiversity of European fish stocks and associated fisheries (North-East Atlantic and Mediterranean)….[more]
Solar Irrigation for Agricultural Resilience (SoLAR) Innovation Fund (IF) – Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Pakistan
The SoLAR Innovation Fund (IF) aims to support the development and testing of technological, financial and institutional innovations to address the constraints and challenges of upscaling solar irrigation, with a special focus on the problems faced by small-scale, marginal, and women farmers in South Asia…[more]
CEPF/WWF-Russia: Call for Proposals for Large Grants in Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan & Uzbekistan
CEPF and WWF Russia, as regional implementation team for the hotspot, are accepting letters of inquiry (LOIs) from non-government organizations, community groups, indigenous people’s organizations, women’s groups, private companies and other civil society organizations in relation to the eligible activities and geographies…[more]
Applications Open for SEAI Energy Awards 2020
The SEAI Energy Awards recognise and reward excellence in all aspects of energy efficiency and renewable energy. The categories for 2020 cover a wide range of areas and activities that reflect SEAI’s key focus areas. The Awards continuously showcase the organisations, communities and individuals who are leading in smart energy solutions and practices…[more]
