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The
Jephcott Charitable Trust in the UK makes grants for charitable purposes in the
subject areas of population control, natural environment, education, and
health. Projects in the theme of Natural Environment include examples in
small-scale agriculture, livestock production, horticulture, agricultural
training, community water supply, environmental education, tree planting, renewable energy, and
others. Grants are made in the range of £2 thousand to £10 thousand (in
exceptional cases only, up to £20 thousand). Eligibility for grants extends to
registered charities and properly constituted organizations in all parts of the
world. There is no application deadline.
The Network for Social Change
supports socially progressive projects in the UK and developing countries.
Supported projects include some in the area of environment, natural resources,
and related fields. The Network does not accept unsolicited funding
applications. However, the Network is willing to receive project ideas from
outside of its membership via its Project Noticeboard.
The International Foundation makes
grants in subject areas that include agriculture, water and sanitation,
environment, and several others. Grants are to nonprofit tax-exempt charitable
organizations in the USA. Most grant recipients are small and medium NGOs in
the USA engaged in international development assistance. Grants are up to US$25
thousand for projects of one year. There are no calendar deadlines for
applications.
The Foundation makes grants for
sustainable development of water resources in Latin America. Grant recipients
for community water projects include government agencies, development NGOs,
foundations and institutes, and other nonprofit organizations. To propose
projects, applicants should contact the Foundation via its email address or
telephone.
Aqua for
All aims to facilitate sustainable access to water & sanitation and
therefore requests concept notes on solutions to water challenges in Africa or
South Asia. Aqua for All provides
grant money to scale and implement solutions that address drinking water,
sanitation and/or water management. The application is open to companies,
government agencies, knowledge institutes, and non-profit organizations. There
is no application deadline.
The
Essential Electronic Agricultural Library (TEEAL) is a full-text and
searchable database of articles from high-quality research journals in
agriculture and related sciences, housed at Cornell University in the
USA. TEEAL is an offline tool, not requiring internet or a phone line. For
eligible universities and research institutions in low-income EU-ACP
countries (Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific), CTA in the
Netherlands will provide the initial investment for the TEEAL base
collection (equivalent to US$5 thousand) and the update in the
following year. Applications can be made in English or French.
The
FAO-EU FLEGT Program supports governments and private sector organizations that
contribute to the reduction of illegal logging and strengthen the trade of
legal forest products. Projects can apply for project grants of up to US$50
thousand. Eligible countries from Africa, Asia, and Latin America are listed in
the announcement. Projects are accepted on a rolling basis.
RUFORUM’s program for Graduate Training
Assistantships (GTA) grants support for 325 PhD training opportunities during
the next four years. The GTA aims to improve the quality of higher education
and increase the pool of PhD academic staff in RUFORUM’s member universities by
facilitating cross-university PhD studies and teaching. Applicants need to be
nominated for PhD training by his/her university. RUFORUM Secretariat assists
in facilitating placement of the nominated staff to universities with the
appropriate fields of the required training. The GTA accepts rolling
applications (no deadline).
The Donner Canadian Foundation
makes grants for public policy research, environment, social service projects,
and international development. Grant making includes interests in land and
wildlife conservation in Canada and internationally. Donner’s grants are
restricted to organizations that have Canadian charitable status. The
Foundation does not regularly respond to letters of inquiry or unsolicited
requests, however, organizations may send a brief description of their goals
and programs. If there is a potential match with the Foundation’s interests,
Donner will request more information.
The program Scientific Exchanges
is aimed at researchers who want to host their own scientific event in
Switzerland; invite colleagues from abroad for a research visit to Switzerland;
or visit their colleagues in another country. For events, an important
criterion is the participation of women speakers and young researchers.
Applicants for scientific exchanges must be employed in Switzerland, and
applications must be submitted at least four months before the event or visit.
The CS
Fund and Warsh-Mott Legacy take an activist approach in making grants to
defend traditional management of agriculture and natural resources in the
Global South. Specific interests includes protecting local
seeds and reducing chemicals in agriculture; regulating the introduction of
genetically modified organisms; and supporting communities in their
self-governance of natural resources. Recent grants include several for Latin
America and Sub-Saharan Africa. Most grants are under US$20 thousand. Letters
of inquiry can be sent at any time.
The Ocean Foundation provides funding for marine and ocean
conservation. Program areas cover essentially all aspects of marine and ocean
conservation. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
However, it accepts brief letters of inquiry from grant seekers who wish to
partner with the Foundation.
The program Power Africa aims to expand electric energy
across Sub-Saharan Africa. Power Africa has more than 100 private-sector
partners, and it invites others to join. The US Government has a variety of tools
and resources available to assist Power Africa partners and their projects. The
partners include companies that focus on small-scale solutions for rural areas,
including off-grid and mini-grid projects. Expressions of interest can be
submitted at any time.
Well Aware aims to help local communities in East Africa find
sustainable solutions to address water scarcity and contamination. Well Aware
aims to support its water projects with integrated project planning; technical
evaluation; project oversight; promotion of partnerships; community training in
sanitation and hygiene; and community empowerment. While most current projects
are in Kenya, the application form does not restrict the country. Applications
can be submitted at any time; there is no deadline.
The Donner Canadian Foundation makes grants for public policy
research, environment, social service projects, and international development.
Grant making includes interests in land and wildlife conservation in Canada and
internationally. Donner’s grants are restricted to organizations that have Canadian
charitable status. The Foundation does not regularly respond to letters of
inquiry or unsolicited requests; however, organizations may send a brief
description of their goals and programs. If there is a potential match with the
Foundation’s interests, Donner will request more information.
The Lighthouse Foundation promotes science and research,
teaching, culture, and the principles of environmentalism and international
development in relation to the world’s seas and oceans. Funded partners of the
Lighthouse Foundation are conservation NGOs, community NGOs, universities and
educational organizations, and government organizations. There is no
application form.
RUFORUM’s program for Graduate Training Assistantships (GTA)
grants support for 325 PhD training opportunities during the next four years.
The GTA aims to improve the quality of higher education and increase the pool
of PhD academic staff in RUFORUM’s member universities by facilitating
cross-university PhD studies and teaching. Applicants need to be nominated for
PhD training by his/her university. RUFORUM Secretariat assists in facilitating
placement of the nominated staff to universities with the appropriate fields of
the required training. The GTA accepts rolling applications (no deadline).
The FAO-EU FLEGT Program supports governments and private
sector organizations that contribute to the reduction of illegal logging and
strengthen the trade of legal forest products. Projects can apply for project
grants of up to US$50 thousand. Eligible countries from Africa, Asia, and Latin
America are listed in the announcement. Projects are accepted on a rolling
basis.
Tzedek is a Jewish charitable organization aiming to reduce
extreme poverty, focusing on grassroots projects in Africa and Asia. Tzedek
supports local NGOs with the aim to develop partnerships to secure livelihoods
of the poorest and most disadvantaged. The Overseas Project Team (OPT) operates
Tzedek’s Partnership Project Grants scheme. Projects funded in the past
includes vocational training, micro-credit, livelihood startups, livestock,
agriculture and more. The OPT meets 4-6 times a year. Applicants may register
their interest via email anytime.
Sea Pact is a consortium of seafood companies to support
continuous improvements of fisheries and aquaculture in an international
context. Sea Pact accepts applications from non-profit and for-profit
organizations. Past grant recipients include conservation organizations, marine
research organizations, development NGOs, and others. Grants generally range
from US$10 thousand to US$30 thousand. Letters of Interest (LOI’s) are accepted
on an open basis.
InfoNile seeks teams of journalists (TV journalists and local
radio journalists) to submit proposals for in-depth journalism stories on the
dual dangers of the COVID-19 pandemic and water crisis in the Nile basin.
Stories should focus on local stories in the journalists’ respective countries,
for example, how low water access is it impacting the spread of COVID-19, or
the underlying water and sanitation challenges faced by vulnerable communities.
The project is supported by the Pulitzer Centre and the National Geographic
Society. Two stories will be selected for production, one for TV and one for
local radio. Eligibility extends to all countries in Africa’s Nile River basin,
especially arid Egypt and Sudan as well as drought-ridden areas of Kenya,
Ethiopia and Uganda. Project pitches will be funded on a rolling basis between April and July 2020.
The Nudge Global Impact Challenge is an online personal
development program for young professionals that focuses on leadership,
sustainability, and impact. Participants learn from leading companies (profit
and non-profit), social enterprises, governmental and non-governmental
organisations through individualized coaching sessions and learning modules.
The Nudge academy provides 30 scholarships to successful applicants which frees
them of paying the participation fee (€4.500) for the program. The program is concluded
with a two-day ‘Grand Finale‘ closure event (June 2021) in the Netherlands
(this event is not covered by the scholarship). The program is open to young
professionals (23-33 years) from all around the world. The deadline is 01 July 2020.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to
support the efforts of economic communities in West African in establishing a
food safety network. Through this call, USDA seeks partners with whom to
collaborate in the implementation of concrete capacity building projects and
programs. The initial award is US$500 thousand, but additional funding of up to
US$500 thousand may be added at a later stage. Eligibility is limited to U.S.
State Cooperative Institutions or other colleges and universities in the United
States. The closing date for applications is 01 July 2020.
Geres is an international development NGO which works to
improve the living conditions of the poorest and tackle climate change and its
impacts. Geres seeks to promote women’s entrepreneurship by scaling-up
entrepreneurs and value chains involved in energy access in Mali, Morocco, and
Myanmar. This call for expressions of interest is aimed at identifying up to
four consultants (ideally three national consultants) to develop a
country-based gender strategy sensitive to the specificities of each region.
The budget to create a strategy is €30 thousand. Expressions of interest have
to be submitted by 01 July
2020.
The U.S.
Department of State aims to reduce supply chain linked-deforestation by
improving relevant data and information. The program “Data for Jurisdictional Sourcing: Spurring
Jurisdictional Approaches and REDD+ Action” supports the development of
technical capacity and systems for identifying, collecting, and managing relevant
information and data necessary to avoid further deforestation on a global
scale. Funding of US$715 thousand will be made available to be used to increase
developing country participation in jurisdictional sourcing approaches.
Eligibility extends to U.S. and foreign non-profit/nongovernmental
organizations, educational institutions, and public international
organizations. The closing date for applications is 03 July 2020.
The
Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition (CEC) invites entrepreneurs from all
around the world to submit innovative answers and ideas to solve the UN
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Young entrepreneurs (age 15-35) submit
their ideas and projects in the Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship category.
Entrepreneurs over 30 years apply to the Adult Citizen Entrepreneurship
category. The winners receive a certificate and international recognition. The
deadline for entries is 06 July 2020.
AuthorAID invites participants to apply for the online course
‘Research Writing in the Sciences’ for researchers in developing countries. The
course duration is 6 weeks and aims to cover literature review; research and
publication ethics; targeting the right journals; writing and publishing a
research paper; and communicating research outside academia. Please note that
although this is an open course, enrolment may be limited due to server
capacity. The course starts on 06
July 2020.
The Land Accelerator is a four-month program for
entrepreneurs who wish to learn how to restore degraded forests and farmland.
The program offers courses in Africa, South Asia, and Latin America. The
accelerator is designed for companies that are in the testing phase of taking
their product to market. Any business model that is recognized as restoring
land is eligible, including, but not limited to smart agriculture, water
conservation, agroforestry, tree planting, and beekeeping, forest conservation.
Applications are currently open for entrepreneurs from Africa. The workshop is
planned to take place in Nairobi, Kenya (April 2021). 15 Start-ups have the
chance to win grants and travel stipends. The deadline is 07 July 2020.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) announces a
youth video contest focused on the theme ‘Renewable Energy in the Time of
COVID-19: Youth Actions for Recovery.’ The winner will get a chance to
participate at the IRENA Youth Forum (January 2021) and gain media exposure.
Video submissions must address ideas on ‘Renewable Energy in times of COVID-19’
in 60 seconds or less. The competition is open to participants up 30 years old
from all over the world. The submission deadline is 08 July 2020.
The RELX
Group (former Reed Elsevier) sponsors the RELX Group Environmental Challenge to
recognize projects worldwide that best demonstrate sustainable access to safe
water and/or access to improved sanitation. The challenge is open to
individuals and organizations (profit and non-profit). Projects must advance
sustainable access to safe water where it is presently at risk, and/or access
to improved sanitation. The first prize is US$50 thousand; second prize is
US$25 thousand. The submission deadline is 10 July
2020.
The Food for Progress (FFPr) Program provides for the
donation of U.S. agricultural commodities to developing countries in support
agricultural development activities. Priority areas under this call are the
Cacao Sector (Colombia), the Cashew Sector (West Africa), the Vanilla Spice
Sector (Uganda), Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards (Dominican Republic), and
the Trade Facilitation Agreement (Bangladesh). USDA intends to make up to five
awards ranging from US$15 million US$35 million each. Eligibility extends to
government agencies, non-profit agricultural organizations or cooperatives,
colleges and universities, and private entities. The closing date for
applications is 14 July 2020.
The European Commission (EC) seeks
to strengthen the civil society in Argentina to improve the difficult socio-economic
situation linked to the financial crisis and the consequences of the COVID-19
Pandemic. Therefore, the EC invites proposals that promote the adoption of
environmentally and socially sustainable development policies. Applicants may
request a financial contribution between €450 thousand and €750 thousand.
Eligibility extends to non-profits, universities, and other forms of civil
society organizations. Deadline for submission of concept notes is 15
July 2020.
The
Newton Fund Impact Scheme (NFIS) provides funding for current and previously
funded Newton Fund grantees with the aim to build upon the original partnership
or form a new partnership. The grants will provide funding for initiating or
increasing policy impacts, or initiating or increasing engagement with impact
multipliers (e.g. businesses, NGOs, or charities). Grants can be up to a maximum
of £160 thousand for up to two years. Eligible partner countries for the 2020
call for applicants are Egypt, Indonesia, and Thailand. The application
deadline is 15 June 2020.
The BRICS Young Scientist Forum seeks to strengthen existing
bilateral and multilateral relations as well as cooperation among its member
countries Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. BRICS invites
proposals from young scientists with projects in the thematic areas Ecology,
Materials Science, and Artificial Intelligence for the 5th BRICS-YSF Conclave
in Russia. All participants will have the opportunity to attend the activities
of Science Communication Program. The program is open to scientists, engineers,
technologists, innovators, science journalists, science professionals and
researchers. Please note that candidates working in a private company are not
eligible. Projects must be submitted until 20 July 2020.
SEED is a global partnership founded by UNEP, UNDP, and IUCN
to promote eco-enterprises. The program announces two replicator workshops in
Uganda and Ghana. The replicator workshop of one day introduce motivated
individuals to proven business models from various countries. Participants will
learn how to adapt them to your individual local context to solve
environmental, social, and economic challenges. Future entrepreneurs, business
owners and NGOs are welcome to apply. The participation in the workshop is free
of charge, participants must cover their own transport costs, however. The
application deadline is 20 July 2020.
The Belmont Forum calls for
collaborative research action on the theme: Towards Sustainability of Soils and
Groundwater for Society. Research projects may address any terrestrial
ecosystems, which are facing ongoing or predicted future degradation of their
soil or groundwater systems. Please note that this call does not focus on
agricultural soil management or the restoration of degraded ecosystems and
their biodiversity. Participating countries are Brazil, China, France, Italy,
Japan, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. The deadline for
registration to participate in this call is 23 July 2020.
The European Commission (EC) seeks to optimize the
contribution of land to agriculture, food security, climate change mitigation
and adaptation, and the preservation of ecosystems in São Tomé and Principe. To
achieve this goal, the EC accepts proposals for scalable pilot initiatives that
help conciliate different land uses and improve land governance. The overall
amount made available is €2.32 million. Eligibility extends to non-profit
organizations established in the European Union or an African country. The
deadline for applications is 24
July 2020.
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) Affiliates Membership
Program aims to stimulate and nurture scientific discovery and technological
innovation in Africa in order to promote sustainable development. ASS invites
applications from young and early-to-mid career professionals from Africa in
any field of specialization. AAS will organize a range of activities to enhance
the professional development of the Affiliate members, including special
courses on proposal writing, manuscript preparation, and proposals, etc.
Nominations must be received by 24
July 2020.
The Mediterranean Sea Basin
Program is a cross-border cooperation initiative implemented by the EU and neighbouring
coastal territories. The ENI CBC Med finances cooperation projects with focus
on biodiversity conservation, climate change, and pollution for a more
sustainable Mediterranean area. ENI CBC Med accepts applications for
capitalization projects in the following priority areas: Water Management,
Waste Treatment and Recycling, Renewable Energy, Integrated Coastal Zone
Management. The maximum EU contribution is 90% of the total eligible costs with
a total maximum of €1 million per project. The deadline for the submission of
project proposals is 28 July 2020.
The New York Academy of Sciences’ virtual mentoring program
‘1000 Girls, 1000 Futures’ and ‘The Junior Academy’ accept applications from
female students ages 13-17 from around the world. The program connects
STEM-focused high school girls to female science mentors and offers an online community
with STEM resources. The program also accepts applications of female scientists
interested in mentoring young girls. Students and mentors gain access to a STEM
network and receive a free 1-year membership to the New York Academy of
Sciences. Applications are due by 31 July 2020.
The Meryl Williams Fellowship is a women’s leadership program
to support women in agricultural research for development to enhance their
leadership skills and professional development. The first two cohorts of the
fellowship include a variety of activities that will take place across a
15-month period in Australia and Singapore. Female agricultural researchers and
scientists from the Philippines, Nepal, Myanmar, Mongolia, Timor Leste,
Vanuatu, Samoa, Tonga, Kiribati, Tuvalu and The Solomon Islands are eligible to
apply. Fellowship applications close on 31 July 2020.
The TFF Community seeks passionate young leaders from all
over the world for the TFF Ambassador Program. TFF Ambassadors are groups of
volunteers worldwide who commit to spread TFF’s mission on a local level around
the world. Ambassadors will have the chance to host meetups and events focused
on raising awareness about food and agriculture, play a role in building
essential regional, national, and international partnerships, and gain access
to resources, training, and tools for capacity building. Applications close on 01 August 2020.
The European Commission (EC) seeks to promote female
entrepreneurship in agricultural value chains, by supporting Afghan women in
developing and executing their business ideas, and women-led micro and small
enterprises. The EC will financially support projects that strengthen the
capacity of Afghan women to develop and execute their business ideas and foster
respect for women’s role as economic agents. Applicants may request up to €5
million. Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations established in the
European Union or Afghanistan. The deadline for submission of concept notes
is 03 August 2020.
USAID seeks to improve human wellbeing and reduce the
threats to biodiversity by improving agriculture and fishing practices in
coastal and marine environments of Haiti. USAID will provide funding for
projects that reduce the underlying threats to coastal and marine resources;
enhance the resilience of coastal communities; conserve flora and fauna in
select marine protected areas by strengthening governance
structures that have the ability to adaptively manage protected areas; and
ensure long-term conservation by implementing sustainable natural
resource management strategies. The estimated total project funding is US$500
thousand. Eligibility is restricted to non-profit organizations and
institutions of higher education based in Haiti. Application must be submitted
no later than 06 August 2020.
USAID seeks to improve human wellbeing and reduce the threats
to biodiversity by improving agriculture and fishing practices in coastal and
marine environments of Haiti. USAID will provide funding for projects that
reduce the underlying threats to coastal and marine resources; enhance the
resilience of coastal communities; conserve flora and fauna in select marine
protected areas by strengthening governance structures that have the ability to
adaptively manage protected areas; and ensure long-term conservation by
implementing sustainable natural resource management strategies. The estimated
total project funding is US$500 thousand. Eligibility is restricted to
non-profit organizations and institutions of higher education based in Haiti.
Application must be submitted no later than 06 August 2020.
The Alongside Wildlife Foundation supports projects that are
led by or will increase involvement of minorities and members of marginalized
groups in wildlife conservation. The Foundation supports the collection of
scientific data, science communication to reduce human/wildlife conflict, and
the implementation of science-based strategies for living alongside wildlife
populations. Each year, the Foundation provides up to US$10 thousand to 1-2
projects. Applications are invited from all around the world. Proposals may be
submitted on rolling basis; but proposals submitted by 07
August 2020 will be considered for funding in 2020.
The World Water Challenge is an international contest for
water solutions. The Korea International Water Week (KIWW) aims to discover
imminent water problems and to find feasible solutions. Participants are asked
to select a water challenge (identified in the call) and submit their solution.
The total prize amount for the World Water Challenge 2020 is KRW 16 million
(approx. US$16 thousand). Winners will have the chance to be invited to the
WWCH showcase during the KIWW 2021 and/or the 9th World Water Forum.
Individuals or organizations are welcome to participate. Proposals can be
submitted until 07 August 2020.
The IGES, the United Nations University Institute for
Advanced Studies on Sustainability, and Japan’s Ministry of the Environment
announce the latest round of sub-grants under the Satoyama Development
Mechanism. The International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI)
promotes the sustainable use of Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and
Seascapes. Grants are up to US$10 thousand for field projects; research;
collaboration activities; and capacity building and outreach that link ecosystems
and community systems on a sustainable basis. Applicants must be approved
members of the IPSI at the date of submitting project proposals. The
application deadline is 14 August 2020.
The European Commission (EC) aims
to strengthen and stimulate the dialogue between civil society organizations in
the EU and the ASEAN region in areas of global health, environment challenges,
sustainable growth, and fundamental rights. The EC provides financial
assistance to local projects and think tanks that mitigate the negative impacts
on public health (air, water and soil pollution), research zoonotic diseases,
and rethink urban living spaces, among other priorities detailed in the call
for proposals. Applicants may request up to €300 thousand per project.
Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations and academic institutions
established in the European Union, Indonesia, Thailand, New Zealand or the
ASEAN region. The deadline for submission of concept notes is 25
August 2020.
The Global Program Food Security seeks innovative initiatives
to contribute to food systems’ improvements and transformative and sustainable
impacts on poor people. The SDC invites abstracts of project proposals in four
themes related to global food security: (1) Human rights in food systems; (2)
Responsible land-based investment practices; (3) Agrobiodiversity for food
security and nutrition; and (4) Nutrition in secondary cities. Proposals under
theme 3 should focus on improving food security and nutrition of smallholder
farmers in three to four countries in Africa and Asia. SDC’s contribution will
be a maximum of CHF 2,5 million per year and covering a maximum of 50% – 80% of
the total cost of the project for up to 10 years. The deadline for abstracts is
28 August 2020.
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s
largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide, delivering food
assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and
build resilience. The WFP seeks great ideas and bold solutions to solve hunger
globally. The Innovation Accelerator offers financial support, training and
access to WFP partners and technical experts. Selected teams get an opportunity
to develop their projects and receive up to US$ 100 thousand. Applications for
the 2020 Cohort III have to be submitted by 31 August 2020.
The Agropolis Fondation aims to foster new collaborations
across agricultural research disciplines and/or stakeholders for co-learning
(i.e., cross-learning between researchers from different disciplines, between
academic and non-academic actors, or between researchers and PhD students).
This call will fund the research and training needs of postdoc scientists, PhD
students, young early-career scientists, and summer schools. The Agropolis
Fondation intends to award two Post-doctoral Fellowships (of up to €68 thousand
per project), four partial doctoral Fellowships (of up to €65 thousand per
project), five young scientist research proposals (of up to €20 thousand per
project), and four thematic summer or winter schools (of up to €20 thousand per
project). Please note that the proposal for thematic schools has to be
co-submitted by a Sub-Saharan African institution. The deadline for the
submission of proposals is 01
September 2020.
The International
Centre for development oriented Research in Agriculture (ICRA) supports
education and capacity strengthening in agriculture and the rural sector in the
developing world. ICRA offers specialized training courses for agricultural
professionals each year. ICRA’s courses
qualify for OKP/MSP scholarships funded by the Dutch government. Each
scholarship program has separate application deadlines. Individuals wishing to
apply to the Orange Knowledge Program (OKP) scholarship have to submit their
application until 30 June 2020. The MENA Scholarship Program (MSP) has two
application deadlines: 24 May and 02 September 2020
The
Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC), under the program Horizon 2020, invites
applications for the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) call for
proposals. The objective of this call is to contribute to develop a more resource
efficient and sustainable low carbon economy, particularly in rural areas, by
using renewable biological resources for the production of bio-based products
and biofuels. The call is open worldwide, however, only participants from EU,
associated and developing countries are automatically eligible for funding. The
call is open to academic institutions,
non-profit organizations, and private enterprises. Projects last typically up
to 5 years, and may receive funds to cover the total eligible costs of the project.
The deadline for applications is 03 September
2020.
The European Commission funds projects that explore new and
sustainable aquatic and marine sources for human food with focus in under-used
species and/or side streams from: (i) marine and aquatic sources; or (ii) the
fisheries industry. Proposals for the cultivation of aquatic and/or marine
biomass must include innovative and sustainable production and harvesting
systems. The Commission will provide funding of up to a maximum of €16 million to address this
specific challenge. The application must be submitted as joint project proposal
from at least three legal entities, each of which must be established in a
different EU Member State or Horizon 2020 associated country. The application
deadline is 03 September 2020.
The European Commission (EC) aims to support socio-economic
development of Cambodia fishing communities in the coastal regions and promote
integrated and sustainable wetland management and rehabilitation of the Tonle
Sap Biosphere Reserve. Applicants may request up to €4 million to implement
projects that meet the criteria of the European Commission for the region.
Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations established in the European
Union or Cambodia. The deadline for submission of concept notes is 15 September 2020.
The Zicklin Center for Business Ethics Research at the
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, has a new initiative supporting
innovators and young entrepreneurs who are developing solutions to combat
COVID-19 in Africa. The initiative is open to students and young professionals
(ages 18 to 35 years old) from around the world interested in offering
innovative ideas for an effective private and public sector response to the
COVID-19 pandemic in countries throughout Africa. Wharton School is an
ecosystem partner of the Entrepreneurship World Cup, contributing with knowledge
used to help inform and educate participants as well as outreach efforts to
foster the participation of its alumni and leading entrepreneurship
stakeholders around the world. Submission of Proposals must be done by 15 September 2020.
The Energy Catalyst competition seeks innovative,
market-focused energy solutions for Sub-Saharan Africa and/or South Asia.
Projects must encourage the development of products and services that help
countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia access low carbon energy. Early
stage projects (feasibility studies) may apply for up to £300 thousand, mid
stage projects (industrial research) for up to £1.5 million, and late stage
projects (experimental development) for up to £5 million. Eligibility extends
to UK based businesses, charities, or academic institutions. International
partnerships are strongly encouraged. The application deadline is 16 September 2020.
The Small Charities Challenge Fund
(SCCF) is designed to support UK-based grassroots organizations to help
priority countries to enhance their capacity and efforts to help the poor,
vulnerable and most marginalized. UK Aid Direct operates in the lowest 50 countries
in the Human Development Index and in countries considered to be of high or
moderate fragility. Thematic areas include agriculture, climate change,
environment, water resources and others. Grants of up to £50 thousand will be
available for projects of up to 2 years. Applications are reviewed on a
6-monthly basis. The next review of project grant proposals is 24
September 2020.
United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA ), the National Institute of Food and
Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking applications for “Agriculture and Food Research
Initiative – Education and Workforce Development”. The Agriculture and Food
Research Initiative – Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on
developing the next generation of research, education, and extension
professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. In FY 2020, the National
Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) requests applications for the AFRI’s
Education and Workforce Development (EWD) Program areas to support:
Professional development opportunities for K-14 educational professionals;
Workforce training at community, junior, and technical colleges; Training of undergraduate
students in research and extension; and Fellowships for predoctoral candidates
and postdoctoral scholars. The purpose of AFRI is to support research,
education, and extension work by awarding grants to solve key problems of
local, regional, national, and global importance in sustaining conventional,
organic, and urban agricultural systems. These include farm efficiency,
profitability and sustainability, ranching, bioenergy, forestry, aquaculture,
rural communities and entrepreneurship, human nutrition, mitigating impacts of
biotic and abiotic constraints on food production, food safety, mitigating food
waste and food loss, physical and social sciences, home economics and rural human
ecology, biotechnology, and classical breeding. The deadline for applications
is 25 September 2020.
The
National Geographic Society seeks projects that focuses on archaeological,
paleoenvironmental, and palaeoclimatological data for the purposes of
understanding of human-environmental interactions over time which might
contribute to mitigating contemporary environmental and climatic crises.
Applicants may request up to $80 thousand. The deadline for applications
is October 2020.
ASSEMBLE Plus provides access to
marine biological research institutions across Europe and overseas to carry out
scientific research in the field of marine biological sciences. Scientists from
academia, industry and policy can apply for funding to use these facilities to
carry out research projects. ASSEMBLE Plus sponsors teams of up to two
researchers. The program covers travel (one round trip per person), meals,
accommodation, and shipping costs of project materials. Eligibility extends to
candidates who work in a recognized academic institution, or are employed by a
not-for-profit organization or company based in a European Union Member State
or Associated Country. Applications can be submitted until 04
October 2020.
The “Swiss Programme for Research on Global issues for
Development” (r4d programme) promotes applied, need-based scientific research
in developing countries. Projects that analyse, develop and test innovative
solutions to sustainable development challenges in developing countries in any
thematic area or field of research are eligible. The program will support
consortia that consist of at least a Swiss research institution, a research
partner in the Global South/East and a non-research implementation partner
(government, civil society, private sector). SDC’s contribution will be CHF 100
thousand to be used over a period of max. 12 months. The deadline for
submitting pre-proposals is 12
October 2020.
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) provides financial and
technical instruments to support projects proposed by enterprises,
cooperatives, and institutions. Funding is targeted mainly to for-profit
organizations and social enterprises for production, value chains, and
marketing across a wide group of commodities (agricultural crops, tree crops,
timber, bamboo and rattan, minerals, and others). Projects need to focus on
economic, social, and environmental sustainability. Innovative solutions for
new agritech applications, access to renewable energy, or expanding
environmental services are especially welcome. This 17th call for proposals has
a deadline on 15 October
2020.
Through
its program ‘Freigeist’ the Volkswagen Foundation seeks open-minded, strong and
resistant young researchers with innovative ideas from all around the world. The
‘Freigeist’ scheme is open to all disciplines and research topics and offers
the opportunity to establish a career within a scientific research organization
or university in Germany. Eligibility extends to junior researchers (up to 4
years of postdoctoral experience). Depending on the field of research and
career experience, projects in a total amount of up to € 1 million for up to 5
years may be granted. The next deadlines for applications are 15 October 2020 and 14
October 2021.
ETH Zurich supports early-career scientists and students to
engage in auxiliary education and research activities at ETH Zurich in fields
relevant to the world food system, primarily in topics related to agriculture
and food sciences. ETH Professors who are active mainly in teaching and
research for agricultural or food science are eligible to apply for support.
The application must come from the professor; however, the funding can support
students or researchers in the group. A total of CHF 10 thousand is available
in this call. The deadline for proposals is 16 October 2020.
The French Global Environment Facility (FFEM) launches a new
call for projects to support innovations for “Sustainable Cold Production and
Air Conditioning” in developing countries. Proposed projects should focus the
development of sustainable cooling or air conditioning technologies and
approaches, for example, “natural” refrigerants, which are more energy
efficient. Projects may be proposed in connection with the transfer of skills
and technologies through capacity building programs. Eligibility extends to
developing countries, with priority given to applicants from the African
continent. Funding ranges from €500 thousand to €3 million per project. The
deadline for the submission of project proposals is 16 October 2020.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
(FOA) calls on children and teens from all over the world (age 5 to 19) to use
their imagination and create a poster that illustrates their idea of Zero
Hunger. Winners will be promoted by FAO offices around the world and receive a
surprise gift bag. Entries have to be submitted by 06 November 2020.
USAID sponsors Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) to
identify, develop, test, and scale innovative approaches in development. DIV’s
portfolio includes projects across the range of USAID’s program areas —
including in agriculture, energy, climate change, water, waste management, and
others related to natural resources and environment. Applicants may apply for
any of the three following stages: Proof of Concept (Up to US$200 thousand for
up to 3 years), Testing and Positioning for Scale (US$200 thousand to $1.5
million for up to 3 years), and Scaling (US$1.5 million to US$5 million for up
to 5 years). Proposals are accepted year-round, from any type of organization
(including private businesses, faith-based organizations, institutions of
higher education, foundations, civic groups, regional organizations, and
international organizations), in any country.
The Spindle seeks the 30 most inspiring Digital Innovations
from all over the world and from all types of organizations who are working
towards a sustainable, just, and inclusive world. The digital innovation or
technology should contribute to closer cooperation between organisations
working on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The 30 selected participants
have the chance to record a pitch video with a professional filmmaker and will
present their product during the Partos Innovation Festival (October
2020) to potential partners and investors. Applications can be submitted until 10 July 2020. Note: This opportunity is
“first-come, first-served!” (the first 100 applications will be taken into
account).
“GCSRA-Adani Foundation Grant Funds for Innovative CSR
projects” will recognize potential ideas, which shall be solicited from
PSUs/Corporates/NGOs on ideating for scalable & replicable CSR projects,
and which will, in turn, help the State of Gujarat address some of its key
human development challenges; and could also be considered by GCSRA for
assistance on pilot implementation, either on technical or on financial
aspects. The deadline for applications is 14 July 2020.
The United Church of Canada has
launched a call for applications for Embracing the Spirit: Innovation Grant
2020. Innovation Grants are all about providing funding to ideas that haven’t
received seed funding in the past. This could mean the fledgling idea has
started to be experimented with or the idea itself is in its infancy. They want
to support communities of faith that are willing to stick their necks out and
take a leap of faith. The deadline for the submission of
applications is 15 July 2020.
ETH Zurich makes innovation partnership grants to support
cooperation between Swiss researchers from universities or public research
institutes with non-academic innovation agents in China, Japan, South Korea,
and ASEAN member states. This grant supports joint R&D project proposal
development, training and capacity building activities, technology or product
development, and reverse engineering. The call is open to all scientific disciplines
and fields of research. Innovation partnerships can have a duration of up to
one year. The maximum amount is CHF 20 thousand. Please note that the Swiss
scientist has to be the main applicant. The deadline for submission is 30 July 2020.
Future Agro
Challenge (FAC) is a global competition for food and agribusiness startups. Ideas
and ventures will be selected to compete for the title of “Agripreneur of the
Year.” The challenge is open to ideas in many areas such as agroforestry,
sustainability, agriculture tourism, and others. Selected agripreneurs will
gain access to mentors, investors, potential clients, and new market
opportunities at the FAC Global Championships, an event at the Global
Agripreneurs Summit. The application deadline is 31 July 2020. Application deadline and procedure may vary across countries, please
check carefully.
DG Trésor invites companies to
submit innovative ideas and project proposals for innovative solutions for the
reduction and recovery of waste in the developing world. Up to 12 selected
French SMEs and start-ups will receive up to €500 thousand to implement their
project idea. Proposed projects can fall within the areas of general waste
management, environmental management, energy recovery from waste, or
agricultural waste management, among others. Projects have to be implemented in
partnership with local partners from developing countries. Proposals have to be
submitted by 01 October 2020.
Bio-diversity,
Environment, Climate change
The GCF offers grants up to US$1 million per country per year
to help developing countries understand the GCF program, and to submit
applications for accreditation. Priority for the readiness grants focuses on
the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS),
and African States. Proposals for readiness grants are submitted through the
country’s National Designated Authority or Focal Point for the GCF. Proposals
can be submitted at any time.
EIT Climate-KIC — Green
Business Idea CompetitionClimateLaunchpad is the world’s largest green
business ideas competition. The competition invites business ideas that
addresses climate change with the goal to support new clean-tech startups.
Selected participants will take part in an idea boot camp and receive intensive
coaching. The winner will receive €10 thousand, the runner up €5 thousand.
The submission deadlines from February to May vary by country (please check
carefully).
Rainforest
Action Network — Climate Action FundThe Climate Action Fund makes small
grants to community groups that active in preventing the extraction of fossil
fuels, and in preventing or decommissioning large point sources of greenhouse
gas emissions. Grants can be made in all regions, but the Fund’s geographic priority
areas are South and North America. Grants generally do not exceed US$2,500. Applications
can be submitted at any time.
Caribbean
Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility — Small Grants ProgramCCRIF finances
small projects managed by non-governmental organizations (NGOs),
community-based organizations (CBOs), charity organizations and/or mandated by
National Disaster Coordinators in local communities in the Caribbean. Projects submitted for
consideration should fall within the thematic areas of disaster risk management
and climate change adaptation and range between US$5 to US$25 thousand.
Proposals for small grants may be submitted anytime.
Climate
Tracker — Online Course: Climate JournalismClimate Tracker’s
Train-the-Trainer course covers basic journalism skills, such as pitching,
article-framing, interviewing, data visualization in the context of
human-interest climate journalism. Participants will receive a certificate of completion
to demonstrate their competence as a climate communication trainer. The
e-course is open for participants worldwide.
The Quick Response Biodiversity
Fund (QRBF) is a rapid response mechanism set up by the Weeden Foundation and
partner organizations to secure critical habitat for threatened species. Grants
are primarily for land purchases of critical habitat. However, the Fund also
considers proposals for land leases and other arrangements that ensure habitat
protection. Recent grants range from US$10 thousand to US$50 thousand.
Applications are welcome from nonprofit conservation organizations that require
immediate funding for critical habitat acquisition.
The SwedBio Collaboration Program
contributes to ideas, methods, and policies regarding how biodiversity,
ecosystem services, and resilience help sustain livelihoods. Organizations that
would like to be considered for a potential partnership need to contact the
staff at SwedBio for details. Preferred partners include regional and
international network organizations; action-oriented research institutes;
think-tank institutions; and civil society organizations based in developing
countries.
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. The foundation helps build
the capacity of organizations and coalitions with grants that support research
or improve the learning and generation of local solutions to complex problems.
The foundation supports projects that demonstrate local leadership and promotes
professional development in the conservation, agricultural, and health
sciences; develops the capacity of local organizations; and addresses a
particular problem or question in the field. It prefers to support projects
that address under-funded issues and geographic areas. Deadline for application
submission is 1 July 2020.
The U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
is seeking applications for the Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production (UAIP)
Competitive Grants Program for fiscal year (FY) 2020. UAIP supports the
development of urban agriculture and innovative production activities by
funding Planning Projects (PP) and Implementation Projects (IP) led by
nonprofit organizations, local or Tribal governments, and schools that serve
any of the grades K-12 in areas of the United States. PPs and IPs should target
a single or multiple urban areas, suburbs, or urban clusters in the United
States where access to fresh foods is limited or unavailable and should include
one or more partner organizations to achieve project goals within the target
area(s). The purpose of PP is to support the development of projects that will
either initiate, build upon, or expand the efforts of farmers, gardeners, citizens,
government officials, schools, and other stakeholders in urban areas and
suburbs. . Online registration closes 06 July 2020.
The European Commission (EC) seeks to strengthen the civil
society in Eritrea to help tackle climate change and mitigating its adverse
effects. The EC invites proposals that increase the capacities and engagement
of local CSOs on climate change mitigation and adaptation. Applicants may
request a financial contribution between €300 thousand and €500 thousand.
Eligibility extends to non-profits, universities, and other forms of civil
society organizations. Deadline for submission of concept notes is 07 July 2020.
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) invites
proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Cuba. CFLI provides
funding to projects that implement environment and climate action focusing on
adaptation and mitigation, and water management, among other thematic
priorities. The average contribution is C$10 thousand to C$24 thousand per
project, with a maximum of C$50 thousand. Eligibility extends to community
organizations, non-profit organizations, local governments, academic
institutions, and international non-profit organizations. The deadline for
submission is 12 July 2020.
The Mobility for Innovative Renewable Energy Technologies
(MIRET) project aims to build the capacity of graduate students needed to
develop sustainable local solutions in the energy sector. MIRET invites
qualified applicants to apply for scholarships to study at any of the five
African Universities consortium: Moi University in Kenya, University of Zambia,
Makerere University in Uganda, University of SFAX in Tunisia, and the
University of BUEA in Cameroon. The scholarship covers fees, research
activities, travel costs, and a monthly allowance. Applications must be
submitted by 15 July 2020.
International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) announces a
special fellowship for journalists interested in reporting in the field of
climate and energy. Ten journalists, who are granted the climate & energy
bursary, will receive training, support, and are welcome to pursue a
transnational research on a common topic during their fellowship. Each fellow
will receive a stipend of €3.800 to help cover travel costs, accommodation, and
personal expenses. Eligibility extends to journalists working for any print,
radio, online or TV media in Germany, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary,
Slovenia, Slovakia, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Fluency in German
is not expected, but workable knowledge of English is a requirement. The
deadline for application is 15
July 2020.
The African Climate Change and Environmental Reporting
(ACCER) Awards aim to incentivize and create a critical mass of journalists
reporting on the area of climate change and environment. The 2020 ACCER Awards
contest theme is “Making Climate Action a Way of Life.” The award defines five
categories for the submission of in-depth climate stories. The competition is
open to all journalists from Africa working for established media houses,
private or public-sector media. Freelance journalists and bloggers are also
eligible. The application deadline is 17 July 2020.
The Climate Technology Initiative (CTI PFAN) provides funding to climate
or clean energy projects. 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. Projects may request between US$1 million and US$50 million.
Projects providing energy access or rural electrification (clean cookstoves,
solar home systems, mini grids) may request smaller sums between US$500
thousand and US$50 million. Proposals are invited from companies, individuals
or legal persons; public-private partnerships; and entities which are legally
structured to redistribute profits. The submission deadline is 01 August 2020.
The Weeden Foundation makes grants for biodiversity
conservation in forest ecosystems, riparian corridors, and riverine and aquatic
environments of ecological importance. Weeden’s international priorities are
the Patagonia region of Chile, and the Altai Republic of Russia. The average
grant size is between US$15 and US$20 thousand. The Foundation requests letters
of inquiry (LOI) at least one month before proposal deadlines. The next
deadline for applications (English, Spanish) is 03 August 2020.
Sida funds short-term training in selected development topics
for participants from developing countries. The international training program
“Climate Change – Mitigation and Adaptation” has a strong focus on agriculture
and water resources, planning and communication of climate information. The
course is designed for individuals who have key positions in organizations
related to national, regional, or local community planning, and who are
actively involved in strategic decision making. Participants have to be
nominated by government organizations, private companies or NGOs in Kenya,
Sudan, Mozambique, Zambia, or Zimbabwe. The training program consists of three
compulsory phases. Phase 1 will take place in Mozambique (March 2021), Phase 2
will take place in Sweden (April 2021), Phase 3 will take place in Eastern
and/or Southern Africa (September 2021). All training costs associated with the
workshop, including international travel, will be covered by Sida. Closing date
for applications is 09 August
2020.
The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges funds communication
projects that mitigate anthropogenic climate change. Proposals should focus on
influencing public opinions, providing inspiration, changing attitudes,
spreading information, etc. The Foundation welcomes applications from all over
the world. The Foundation makes small grants of up to €10 thousand and large
grants ranging from €20 thousand to €200 thousand, although larger projects may
be considered. The deadline to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) is 15 August 2020.
The European Commission (EC) aims to contribute to the
transformation of agriculture sector in Angola through innovation and research.
The EC seeks applications for applied research and innovation improve action to
address climate change adaptation and resilience of family farming in the
Southern Provinces of Angola. Applicants may request up to €1 million.
Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations established in the European Union
or Angola. The deadline for submission of concept notes is 26 August 2020.
The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
invites proposals for project funding from Sub-Saharan Africa under the
“Biodiversity Information for Development” program. GBIF offers support for
four types of projects: (1) Regional biodiversity data mobilization to
establish or strengthen international collaborations (maximum funding: €120
thousand for projects involving three or more countries); (2) National
biodiversity data mobilization to respond to national priorities (maximum
funding: €40 thousand); (3) Institution-level biodiversity data mobilization to
mobilize biodiversity data relevant for sustainable development (maximum
funding: €20 thousand); and (4) Data-use grants that build on existing
relationships to provide data solutions that respond to a specific policy need
(maximum funding: €60 thousand). Applicants must be legal entities such as
government agencies, natural history museums, research institutes,
universities, or NGOs located in an eligible African country. The deadline for
submission of concept notes is 27 August 2020.
The Allianz Climate Risk Research Award supports scientific
research that improves the understanding of climate change-related risks. The
2020 Award focuses on “how science can help insurers deal with extreme
weather and climate risks.” PhD students from all around the world who are in
the final stage of their research and postdoctoral researchers who have
recently finished their research, are invited to apply. Four finalists will
receive a monetary award of up to €7 thousand. The application deadline is 31 August 2020.
Germany’s
International Climate Initiative (IKI) supports projects with focus on
transition to a decarbonized economy; as well as other initiatives with land
use and climate change mitigation relevance in South Africa. The projects should have a
funding volume between €12 million and €15 million each. Non-governmental
organizations, business enterprises, universities and research institutions
from Germany and abroad are eligible to apply. Program outlines can be
submitted until 31 August 2020.
German
Government — International Climate Initiative South Africa
Germany’s International Climate
Initiative (IKI) supports projects with focus on transition to a decarbonized
economy; as well as other initiatives with land use and climate change
mitigation relevance in South Africa. The projects should have a funding volume
between €12 million and €15 million each. Non-governmental organizations,
business enterprises, universities and research institutions from Germany and
abroad are eligible to apply. Program outlines can be submitted until 31
August 2020.
The Allianz Climate Risk Research
Award supports scientific research that improves the understanding of climate
change-related risks. The 2020 Award focuses on “how science can help insurers
deal with extreme weather and climate risks.” PhD students from all around the
world who are in the final stage of their research and postdoctoral researchers
who have recently finished their research, are invited to apply. Four finalists
will receive a monetary award of up to €7 thousand. The application deadline
is 31 August 2020.
The EU-India Clean Energy and
Climate Partnership seeks to strengthen international cooperation in renewable
energy research and innovation. Proposals should develop and demonstrate novel
energy solutions for higher energy efficiency. The project must be carried out
by a consortium of at least three organizations from India and three entities
from Europe. There is no fixed budget allocation between European and Indian
participants. Projects under this call may range from €5 to €6 million. The
submission deadline is 01 September 2020.
The Erik
Hosking Trust supports projects of scientific and conservation value on birds
and other subjects of natural history through the media of writing,
photography, painting, and illustration. Grants of up to £750 may be awarded to
suitable candidates
from any country. The application deadline is 30 September each year.
Fellowships/scholarships/grants
The Noel
Buxton Trust makes grants up to £5 thousand per year for up to three years for
projects in Africa that promote economic development, or that support the care
of street children. Past recent projects in the theme of economic development
include examples in livestock raising, aquaculture, and credit for women-led
businesses. The Trust especially welcomes applications in support of
initiatives that help build sustainable futures in the semi-arid areas of
Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Sudan, and South Sudan. The Trust invites
applications from registered civil society organisations in Africa, and from
UK-based charities — including from diaspora organisations based in the UK –
for projects in the priority countries. Applications can be submitted at any
time.
The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting provides grants to
individual journalists and news organizations to support in-depth, high-impact
reporting on topics of global importance. Awards cover reporting costs. Most
awards for international travel are between US$5 thousand and US$10 thousand.
In light of the current pandemic, the Pulitzer Center prioritizes COVID-19
projects as well as other projects that can be completed without much traveling
or where field work can be completed relatively soon and without risking one’s
own safety and the safety of others. Grants are open to journalists,
writers, photographers, radio producers or filmmakers of any nationality.
Collaborate Pacific aims to support effective governance,
leadership, regional cooperation, and sustainable development in the
Pacific. The fund supports small scale activities in the thematic priority
areas: Agriculture, Climate Change, Oceans and Fisheries, Renewable Energy, and
many other development priorities. Funding can cover travel (including
transport, accommodation, and meals) and event costs (including hosting costs).
Pacific Island citizens, NGOs, government agencies, and civil society are
encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
The Genesis Charitable Trust makes grants to help individuals
and communities in developing countries to improve their standards of living.
The Trust favors projects that aim for long-term income generation and
self-sufficiency, especially projects making a positive impact on communities
currently beyond the reach of traditional government or market-based solutions.
Past projects include examples in small-scale agriculture, renewable energy,
and fisheries — among other focus areas. Grants are restricted to non-profit
organizations in eligible developing countries, or applicants that are
associated with non-profit organizations from the UK, US, Australia, Canada,
Ireland, New Zealand or Singapore. Preliminary grant applications can be
submitted at any time.
Each
month, the Awesome Foundation makes a micro-grant of US$1,000 to an
organization or project worldwide. Projects include initiatives in a wide range
of areas including arts, technology, community development, and more. Anyone is
eligible for a grant, including individuals, groups, and organizations. Applications
are accepted on a rolling basis.
UN Women offers free online
courses across many subject areas through the global online platform for
training for
gender equality. Courses include the ‘2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and
Gender Equality’ which is directed to government representatives and public
servants, officials from the UN System, international organizations, academics
and the general public. Courses are self-paced and online, therefore, can be
accessed anytime using a computer.
The EU’s
Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Action Plan includes
grants of technical assistance to benefit government institutions and
private-sector organizations. Projects need to address the identified themes in
FLEGT. Currently, requests can be submitted from entities in VPA countries
and non-VPA countries. The VPA countries are Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Central
African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia,
Republic of the Congo, Indonesia, Lao, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam,
Guyana, and Honduras. Grants are up to US$55 thousand. Eligibility extends to
government institutions and non-profit organizations. Applications (English,
French, Spanish) can be submitted at any time.
Urgent
Action Fund Africa (UAF-Africa) is a rapid response fund to offer financial and
technical resources at critical moments of need to African women’s
organizations. Grants are made in five categories, including one category on
natural resources governance & climate change. The Fund aims to respond to
most urgent requests within 24 hours. Grants are up to US$12 thousand.
Applications can be submitted in five languages (English, French, Swahili,
Arabic, Portuguese) at any time.
The
Violet Jabara Trust supports organizations working in the developing countries
of the Middle East to promote sustainable economic development, as well as
reproductive health and women’s welfare. The Trust’s thematic interests include
environmental issues, among others. Priority countries are Lebanon, Jordan,
Syria, Iraq, Iran, Palestine (Occupied Territories), Yemen, Egypt and North
Africa. Countries further afield (such as the Gulf countries, Sudan, or
Afghanistan) may be considered, but will not be given priority. Eligibility for
grants extends to nonprofit groups in the USA and internationally, with
preference for small local organizations. There is no deadline for submitting
letters of inquiry.
Tools
with a Mission (TWAM) supports livelihood projects in Dem Rep Congo, Tanzania,
Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The program ships tools and school books to
registered charities and NGOs either working in Africa or based in Africa.
Organizations can apply for different kits, including the Agricultural Tool
Kit, the Electricians Kit, and the Plumbers Tool Kit. TWAM lists the
available equipment and books on its website. There is no application
deadline.
The Explorers Club, in partnership
with Discovery Channel, offers expedition grants to field researchers. Grants
can be used to cover fieldwork in biological sciences, archaeology,
anthropology, paleontology, earth sciences, ecology, and astronomy. The grant
recipients have access to Discovery’s global audience through their digital and
television programming. (Note: Grants require exclusive first opportunity to
Discovery Inc. on media coverage of your project). Pre-applications are
reviewed on a monthly basis.
Save Our Species (SOS) invites
proposals for Rapid Action Grants targeting terrestrial or freshwater
threatened species in continental Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. Rapid
Action Grants are also open to projects responding to threats linked to
COVID-19 crisis and its consequences. To be eligible projects should respond to
emergency situations requiring rapid action, rather than proposing programmatic
action on long-standing issues. Applicants can request grants up to €100
thousand (no matching funds required) for projects of 12 months duration.
Applications can be submitted at any time.
Applications
are now open for the Covid-19 Young Leaders Fund (CYLF). This is a programme
designed to support young leaders who are tackling the Covid-19 pandemic on the
frontlines. One Young World will prioritize initiatives which can use the funds
to impact the maximum number of people to the greatest extent. Depending on the
scale of the funding, initiatives should aim that: Funds will be used to help
1,000+ people, Funds will be used to help between 500 and 1,000 people.
Submissions of application are currently ongoing.
The Global Fund for Community
Foundation (GFCF) accepts concept notes aimed at strengthening and supporting
community philanthropy approaches. Projects may focus on mobilizing local
resources and/or foster the growth of local philanthropy for progressive social
change. (Note: This may include on or more categories of the Terra Viva Grant
directory, including environmental programs.) Grants will be in the range
of US$7 thousand to US$20 thousand. Eligibility extends to CPOs based in
Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe, or Latin America and
the Caribbean. Eligible applicants are welcome to submit a concept note
anytime.
The Open
Technology Fund’s Core Infrastructure Fund supports the ‘building block’
technologies, infrastructures, and communities relied upon by digital security
and circumvention tools strengthening Internet freedom, digital security, and
the overall health of the Internet. The Core Infrastructure Fund (CIF) strives
to uphold and increase capacity for individuals, organizations, and companies
working to fortify the foundational components of demonstrably important
technology relied upon by people in repressive countries. Ideal applications
are: open in nature, collaborative, promote a broader understanding of existing
challenges and limitations, are preemptive in approach, and/or exist at the
core of the Internet’s ecosystem. Common applicants come from the community of
developers and organizers working on open-source projects recognized as
critical dependencies of one or more active platforms or tools strengthening
Internet freedom and digital security. Application ends on 01 July 2020.
As bp
heads towards net zero, they are committed to listening to, learning from, and
working with others. That is why bp is pleased to support the Net Zero
Scholarship, a programme to identify and engage with young innovators who are
reimaging energy for people and planet today. bp has set an ambition to become
a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero.
This means dramatically reducing carbon in the company’s operations and
production while growing new low carbon businesses, products, and services.
Scholarship recipients will join bp’s delegation to the 2021 One Young World
Summit in Munich, where they will meet and exchange ideas with peers from
across the business. Proposals can be submitted until 1 July 2020.
Open
Technology Fund has announced the Internet Freedom Fund to support projects and
people working on open and accessible technology-centric projects that promote
human rights, Internet freedom, open societies, and help advance inclusive and
safe access to global communications networks for at-risk users including
journalists, human rights defenders, civil society activists, and every-day
people living within repressive environments who wish to speak freely online.
Through the Internet Freedom Fund, OTF strives to uphold and increase capacity
for individuals, organizations, and companies who support technology-centered
efforts that aim to strengthen Internet freedom and promote human rights by
circumventing repressive censorship and surveillance, improving related digital
security capabilities, and contributing to the overall health of the Internet.
Application ends on 01 July 2020.
The
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is seeking applications
for Food Charities Grant Fund to help peoples affected by coronavirus
(COVID-19). If you run a front-line food aid charity you can apply for a grant
of up to £100,000 to help you continue to provide food to the vulnerable. This
grant is not to provide food for the extremely clinically vulnerable, who are
already being supported by government. Deadline for submission of application
is 06 July 2020.
The West Virginia Natural Resources Conservation Service, an
agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), has announced
the potential availability of cooperative agreements for the purpose of
leveraging NRCS resources to address natural resource issues throughout West
Virginia. Proposals can be submitted until 08 July
2020.
The
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) supports the Queen Elizabeth
Commonwealth Scholarships for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries.
The scholarships fund cultural and academic exchanges and are awarded across
many subjects, including climate resilience and life sciences. Eligibility
extends to citizen of (or with refugee status in) a Commonwealth country other
than the country hosting the award. Scholarships cover tuition fees, living expenses
(stipend) for duration of award, return economy flight, one-off arrival
allowance and research support grant (on request). The application deadline
is 09 July 2020.
The
Bureau of African Affairs is looking for proposals to build ties between
communities in remote border regions vulnerable to violent extremism with
government to inform national and regional-level Preventing and Countering
Violent Extremism policies and response. The goal of this project is to build
ties between communities in remote border regions vulnerable to violent
extremism with government to inform national and regional-level Preventing and
Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) policies and response. Countries of focus
will be Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Cote d’Ivoire, and should include coordination
with Burkina Faso as appropriate in both the local and regional context. Application
ends on 10 July 2020.
The
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, through the Embassy of
the Republic of Bulgaria in Ukraine, announces a procedure for accepting and
selecting proposals for projects to be implemented with a grant within the
framework of the official development assistance of the Republic of Bulgaria
with an initial implementation deadline in 2021 year. Aims and scope of the
projects: Construction and equipment of specialized study rooms – language,
laboratories, gyms, etc.; Modernization of the infrastructure of educational
institutions; Updating and replenishing the library stock of educational
institutions; Organizing training courses for the teaching staff; Introduction
of modern technologies for improving the quality of the educational process;
Organizing and conducting festivals (cinema, theater, opera, dance, folklore,
music, etc.), exhibitions, concerts, etc. The priority areas and areas for
project implementation in the territory of Ukraine are: Provide inclusive and
quality education, incl. by improving school infrastructure, Preserving
cultural diversity and common cultural and historical heritage and promoting
intercultural understanding, supporting freedom of expression and the media by
promoting quality, independent and civic journalism. Applications for the proposals
will be accepted until 10 July 2020.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria,
through the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Ukraine, announces a
procedure for accepting and selecting proposals for projects to be implemented
with a grant within the framework of the official development assistance of the
Republic of Bulgaria with an initial implementation deadline in 2021 year. The
deadline for the submission of proposals is 10 July
2020.
SFIAR annually awards a prize to
scientists working at or in association with a Swiss institution in
agricultural research for development. For 2020, the best team project will be
awarded CHF 5 thousand, and the best master’s thesis CHF 1 thousand. To be
eligible, research must have been carried out at or in close collaboration with
a Swiss institution. The deadline for applications (French, German, and
English) is 13 July 2020.
The Youth4Regions Program offers
young aspiring journalists the chance to find out what the EU is doing in their
region (the EU policy covers topics such as climate change, conservation, and
sustainable development). Selected participants will receive mentorship from
established journalists in their home country and have the opportunity to take
part as a journalist in European Commission press trips to Member States.
Accommodation and travel expenses are covered by the European Commission.
Applicants must be citizens of a current EU, EU candidate or neighboring
country, be between 18 and 30 years old, and have a background in journalism
(applications from students are being accepted). Applications are being
accepted until 13 July 2020.
The Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) Challenge Fund is a
competitive grant scheme open to projects aiming to tackle the illegal wildlife
trade in developing countries. Projects funded under the IWT Challenge Fund
must support sustainable development in developing countries for the
reduction of poverty (especially for those directly affected by illegal
wildlife trade). Proposals are expected to range between £50 thousand and £600
thousand. Applications are welcome from different types of organizations,
including academic institutions and private sector organizations. Applications
from small, locally based organizations are especially welcome. Individuals are
not eligible to apply. The Challenge Fund follows a two-stage application
process. The deadline for Stage 1 applications is 14
July 2020.
The U.S. Department of State provides financial assistance to
ocean conservation projects in developing countries. A grant for up to US$200
thousand will be awarded for work that will support effective management of
Marine Protected Areas in selected countries in Latin America and the
Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region.
The proposed program could include at least one technological solution to
improve MPA surveillance. Eligibility is limited to U.S. and foreign non-profit
organizations and academic institutions, as well as public international
organizations. The closing date for applications is 15 July 2020.
The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Youth (SDSN
Youth) has launched the call for submissions for the Youth Solutions Report
2020, which offers young innovators the recognition, training, and resources
needed to scale their projects that are advancing the UN Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs). For the fourth year in a row, the Youth Solutions
Report identifies, showcases, and celebrates transformative, youth-led projects
that are contributing to achieving the SDGs. Applications must be submitted by 15 July 2020.
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign
Agricultural Service (FAS) is soliciting applications for the Food for Progress
(FFPr) Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020. The Food for Progress (FFPr) Program
provides for the donation of U.S. agricultural commodities to developing
countries and emerging democracies committed to introducing and expanding free
enterprise in the agricultural sector. The commodities are generally sold on
the local market and the proceeds are used to support agricultural development
activities. Submission of Proposals must be done by 15
July 2020.
The U.S. Mission to South Africa announces an open
competition for non-profit organizations and academic institutions to submit
applications to develop and implement a program that will encourage young women
in South Africa to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
(STEM). The project should focus on girls between the ages of 8 to 13 and
recruit female scientists who can talk about their own careers and experiences
as professionals while serving as mentors and presenters. The total program
funding is US$12 thousand. Applications have to be submitted by 15 July 2020.
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung awards scholarships to
international master students and graduates in order to enable study and
research at universities in Germany. The scholarship is aimed at students and
graduates under the age of 30 who have acquired a university degree and who
intend to complete postgraduate or master studies, doctoral studies or a
research stay of at least three semesters at a university in Germany. Graduates
receive a monthly scholarship of € 850, PhD-students receive € 1.200, plus
health insurance and family allowance. Please note that the scholarship seminar
program is held in German, therefore, a sufficient knowledge of the German
language (level B2) is obligatory even if the courses are taught in English.
Applications have to be submitted until 15 July 2020.
The Aspire Grant Program provides
competitive research grants of up to US$5 thousand for African graduate
students and early-career professionals working in the areas of biodiversity,
conservation, wildlife and ecosystem health in the Congo Basin. Applicants
should be 35 years of age or younger, and reside in one of the following
countries: Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Democratic
Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, or Uganda. The deadline for
applications (English, French, and Spanish) is 15
July 2020.
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) invites
proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Belarus. CFLI provides
funding to projects that implement environment and climate action focusing on
adaptation and mitigation, and water management, among other thematic
priorities. The average contribution is C$20 thousand to C$25 thousand per
project. Eligibility extends to community organizations, non-profit
organizations, local governments, academic institutions, and international
non-profit organizations. The deadline for submission is 15 July 2020.
The Grand
Challenges Canada is seeking applications for Global Mental Health program, the
program supporting Bold Ideas with Big Impact®. The program focuses on funding
high impact innovations that improve treatments and/or expand access to care
for people, especially youth, living with or at risk of mental disorder. The
aim of Grand Challenges Canada’s Global Mental Health Program is to seed and
scale up, high impact innovations that support individual mental health needs
in low and middle-income countries. With funding from the Department of Health
and Social Care (DHSC) UK aid through the National Institute for Health
Research (NIHR) to support global health research – they have relaunched the
Global Mental Health program to seed innovations to help young people’s mental
health. The Grand Challenges seeks bold ideas to meet the mental health needs
of the most vulnerable young people aged 10 to 24 years. They are specifically
looking for innovative approaches to enhance mental health literacy and/or
provide youth-friendly services while accounting for the complex social and
environmental factors that contribute to young people’s mental health and well
being. Approaches should be culturally sensitive and community
driven. Application ends on 17 July 2020.
The Hilden Charitable Fund is seeking applications to award
grants to projects both in the UK and in developing countries with an aim to
address disadvantages, notably by supporting causes which are less likely to
raise funds from public subscriptions. The Hilden Charitable Fund was
established in 1963 by Joan and Tony Rampton. It is a grant making foundation
registered with the UK Charity Commission. Both the UK and overseas fund policy
is directed largely at supporting work at community level. Grants are rarely
given to well-funded national charities. Grants are not given to individuals.
The deadline for applications is 17 July 2020.
Southeast
Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)
offers scholarships for PhD and Master Studies. The scholarships are intended
for graduate and postgraduate students from Southeast Asia who are regular
employees of academic or research institutions or government agencies. Areas of
specialization include: Agricultural/Biological sciences, Agro-industrial
Technology, Environmental Sciences, Forestry and Fisheries, among others.
The scholarship covers tuition and other school fees; travel allowance;
thesis/dissertation support; book and supplies allowance; health insurance; and
stipend for food, lodging and incidental expenses. Deadline for the submission
of applications is 31 July 2020.
Tinker’s
program of Institutional Grants supports the theme of sustainable resource
management (among others) in Latin America. Particular issues of interest
include sustainable agriculture, sustainable forestry and non-timber forest
products, sustainable tourism, fisheries management, and payment for
environmental services. Tinker is also very interested in issues of water
scarcity and quality for communities. Past grants range from US$200 thousand to
US$600 thousand. The Foundation encourages project collaboration among
organizations in the USA and Latin America. Tinker invites brief letters of
inquiry to the Foundation before proposals are prepared and submitted. The
application deadlines for LOIs are 31 January and 31
July of each year.
Save Our Seas makes grants for marine research, conservation,
and education worldwide. Only projects concerned with marine chondrichthyan
species (sharks, rays, skates, sawfishes, and chimaeras) will be considered.
Small grants (average about US$5 thousand) are made to early-career scientists
for projects of up 12-18 months. The application deadline is 31 July 2020.
The Prince Claus Fund and the Goethe-Institut seek artistic
and cultural interventions tackling pressing environmental and climate issues
around the world. The fund supports artistic/cultural projects within the
financial range of €15 – €20 thousand. Please note that support is only
given to individual persons or organizations living, registered and working in
DAC-listed countries. The deadline for the submission of project applications
is 31 July 2020.
The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
(IIASA) funds research projects of young scientists in the areas of
conservation of wildlife and ecosystems in the Asia-Pacific region (including
South and Southeast Asia). Applicants must be less than 40 years old and work
or study full-time in a university or research institution. The Project
Coordinator is requested to have teaching and/or working experience at a
Japanese university or research institution. The maximum grant size
is ¥1,5 million per project. Application deadlines are 31 July 2020 and 31 January 2021.
Canon supports schools, non-profit and community groups who
are addressing both social and environmental issues in their community and
inspiring change for future generations throughout Oceania. Canon offers US$30
thousand worth of grants made up of both cash and Canon equipment across
Australia and New Zealand for project implementation. Nominations are accepted
until 31 July 2020.
The FAO
Fellows Program seeks PhD students, researchers and professors with an advanced
level of technical knowledge and experience in sustainable agriculture,
fisheries and forestry. Selected fellows will be places at regional,
sub-regional, country offices or FAO headquarters where they report to an assigned supervisor. A
Master’s or PhD and working knowledge of at least one FAO language (Arabic,
Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish) is required. Applicants have to
be nationals of a FAO Member Nation. The closing date for applications is 31 July 2020.
StartupXs launches the COVID-19
Response Fund for start-ups and social enterprises with the aim to
support early-stage social entrepreneurs to adapt to the pandemic. Support
extends to social entrepreneurs whose projects focus on natural resources as
well as other categories of the Terra Viva Grants Directory. Participation is
open to any start-up or social enterprise worldwide. Priority is given to
early-stage start-ups launching innovative products or ideas. One winner will
receive US$1000. The deadline to participate is 31
July 2020.
The Cartier
Women's Initiative is an annual international entrepreneurship programme that
aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs. Founded in 2006,
the programme is open to women-run and women-owned businesses from any country
and sector that aim to have a strong and sustainable social and/or
environmental impact. Each year, 21 finalists representing 7 regions (Latin
America & the Caribbean, North America, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle
East & North Africa, East Asia, and South Asia & Oceania) are selected
during the first round of the competition. Applications
are open until 31 July 2020.
The African Network for Economics of Learning, Innovation and
Competence Building Systems (AfricaLics) seeks PhD students from universities
in Africa to participate in the AfricaLics PhD Visiting Fellowship Program
focused on Innovation and Development. The visiting fellowship program intends
to increase international mobility and provide PhD students with international
knowledge in the field of innovation and development (which includes a five
months study stay in Denmark). The scholarship is open to PhD students from
low- and lower-middle income countries in Africa. The deadline for the
submission of applications is 31
July 2020.
The U.S. Department of State announces funding for
logistics, meetings coordination, and digital communications to support
environmental cooperation between all the U.S. Free Trade Agreement countries.
Funding of up to US$197 thousand will be awarded to be used for logistics and
meeting coordination support for in-person and virtual meetings, as well as
digital communications to promote environmental cooperation programs.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. and foreign non-profit organizations and academic
institutions, as well as public international organizations. The closing date
for applications is 31 July 2020.
The Sustainable Mekong Research Network (SUMERNET) seeks to
reduce water insecurity for the poor, marginalized and socially vulnerable
groups in the Mekong Region. SUMERNET will provide up to two grants to collaborative
research project that focus on water access; governance and management of
water-related disaster risks; and transboundary interactions with water
systems. The proposed project must cover the whole Mekong region or at least
two countries at the study area. Funding support will not exceed US$42 thousand
per research project to be completed within 6-12 months. The Lead Applicant
must be a formal SUMERNET network member. Expressions of Interest have to be
submitted by 31 July 2020.
Australia’s International Water Center announces funding for
two international candidates accepted into the Master of Catchment Science in
Australia. The scholarship will cover tuition fees of up to AU$56 thousand for
full-time studies (2 years) in Brisbane, Australia. The program is open to
candidates from all around the world. The application deadline is 01 August 2020.
Australia’s
International Water Center announces funding for international candidates
accepted into the Master of Integrated Water Management in Australia. Two
scholarships will cover full tuition and living expenses of up to AU$95,564
(Type A Scholarship), and a third will cover full tuition of up to AU$58,989
(Type B Scholarship). Applications are invited from eligible countries in
Asia-Pacific; Africa; Latin America and Caribbean; the Middle East; Europe; and
North America. (Note: Eligible countries for Type A are different from Type B.
Check carefully.) The application deadline is 01
August 2020.
The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation has announced the Research Grants.
The foundation welcomes proposals from any of the natural and social sciences
and the humanities that promise to increase understanding of the causes,
manifestations, and control of violence and aggression. Highest priority is
given to research that can increase understanding and amelioration of urgent
problems of violence and aggression in the modern world. Questions that
interest the foundation concern violence and aggression in relation to social
change, intergroup conflict, war, terrorism, crime, and family relationships,
among other subjects. Research with no relevance to understanding human
problems will not be supported, nor will proposals to investigate urgent social
problems where the foundation cannot be assured that useful, sound research can
be done. Priority will also be given to areas and methodologies not receiving
adequate attention and support from other funding sources. The submission of applications
ends 01 August 2020.
Pennsylvania State University (USA) announces an 8-week
online course about sustainable dairy production. The course will offer an
international perspective on aspects of dairy management such as genetics,
nutrition, reproduction, etc. Target audiences include the general public
interested; professionals; livestock producers; and educators and students.
Financial aid is available to individuals who cannot afford the course fee.
Course lectures are translated into Portuguese and Chinese. Enrolment is open.
The course starts on 03 August 2020.
The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) and Pfizer
Global Medical Grants has announced a new competitive grant challenge to
support programs working on antimicrobial stewardship campaigns throughout
Africa and the Middle East. Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG) supports the
global healthcare community’s independent initiatives to improve patient
outcomes in areas of unmet medical need. These areas include research, quality
improvement measures, and expanded educational opportunities that align with
Pfizer’s medical and scientific strategies. They are seeking innovative quality
improvement health services and/or educational research applications that
identify and evaluate practices for successfully implementing key elements of
antimicrobial stewardship programs. Programs designed for healthcare
organizations, hospitals, tertiary care clinics, and educational settings are
all applicable. Application
ends on 04 August 2020.
South Africa’s National Research
Foundation (NRF) and Department of Science and Technology (DST), in
collaboration with the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), invite applications
for the NRF-TWAS Doctoral Fellowships. The program is open to scientists from
developing countries (other than South Africa) to enable them to pursue PhD
research in the natural sciences such as agriculture, biology, and others. The
application deadline is 14 August 2020.
The Canon Collins Trust seeks to support exceptional
individuals who are committed to social justice in Southern Africa. The Trust
offers 3-year scholarships for students studying justice, including politics
and the environment, among others. The value of the scholarship ranges from R20
thousand to R100 thousand. Applicants must be nationals of — or have refugee
status — in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia.
Deadline for applications is 10
August 2020.
The Newton-Bhabha Fund offers short-term (2-4 months) PhD
placements for Indian and UK PhD scholars to spend a period of their study
at UK or Indian higher education or research institutions. Applications are
invited in STEM and life sciences in subjects including environment and food
and agriculture sciences, among others. The application deadline is 16 August 2020.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces the availability
of research funding to investigate issues related directly to the management of
white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats. Projects funded through WNS Research Grants
have to provide critical information and resources to maximize conservation
efforts for bats and should focus on knowledge gaps in the fight against WNS.
Applicants may request between US$20 thousand and US$250 thousand in project
funding. The Service provides financial and technical assistance to
non-governmental, university, and private researchers, as well as state and
local governments, Native American tribes, and federal agencies. This funding
opportunity is open to domestic and foreign applicants. The application
deadline is 25 August 2020.
ERC Advanced Grants support ambitious research projects with
up to € 2,5 million for the duration of 5 years. Up to an additional €1 million
can be requested in exceptional cases to cover (a) eligible “start-up” costs,
(b) the purchase of major equipment, (c) access to large facilities, and/or (d)
other major experimental and field work costs. The call is open to researchers
of any nationality who intend to conduct their research activity in any EU
member state. The applicant must be an established research leader with a
recognized track record of research achievements. The call will close on 26 August 2020.
The Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH) Initiative offers grants to
advance the leadership of young individuals working for or affiliated with
environmental civil society organizations in developing and emerging countries.
JWH especially encourages the nomination of young women and local community
leaders. Grants range from €2,500 to €7,000. The next nomination deadline
is 31 August 2020.
The TWAS-BIOTEC Postdoctoral
Fellowship Programme offers fellowships to young scientists from developing
countries who wish to pursue advanced research in biotechnology. BIOTEC will
provide a monthly allowance to cover living costs, such as accommodation and
food. Applicants must hold a PhD degree and may not be older than 40 years. The
deadline to apply is 31 August 2020.
The Hague Academy for Local Governance invites applications
for a practice-oriented blended course on water governance, consisting of two
parts: (1) Online Module (September-November 2020) and (2) Face-to-Face Course
in The Netherlands (November 2020 or later in 2021). Participants will receive
training and visit several Dutch examples of water projects in order to use
this knowledge to develop practical solutions for the challenges they face in
their home country. Participants are predominantly funded by their own
employer, but the program is eligible for Nuffic scholarships, which have a
separate application process and deadlines (please check carefully). The
application deadline for the course is 11 September 2020.
The
Regional Studies Association (RSA) covers issues in the fields of climate
change, energy, migration, and economic development. RSA makes grants to
researchers interested in establishing networks for research collaboration. The
maximum funding is £10 thousand for newly established networks; and £7,500 for
renewing networks. A research network must be organised and managed by active
RSA members. Networks are typically made up of individuals from different
countries, without any geographical limitation. The application deadline
is 20 September 2020.
Online Turf offers £500 for full
time education of an agricultural or horticultural subject field. Eligibility
extends to students enrolled full time in an agricultural or horticultural
course in university or college. The scholarship is not restricted to any
nationality, but applicants must study and reside in the UK. The submission
deadline is 30 September 2020.
The Swedish Institute offers funding to Swedish universities,
for projects together with their partners in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Georgia, Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine. The aim is to strengthened capacity for
internationalization within higher education and research. The program offers
two types of project funding, Seed Funding of SEK 100-300 thousand for projects
with a duration of up to 12 months, and Collaboration Funding of up to SEK 1
million for the duration of 18 months. The main applicant to SI must represent
a Swedish university, but the application should be prepared jointly together
in the partnership. Applications can be submitted until 30 September 2020.
The MAN
Impact Accelerator seeks social entrepreneurs from Europe, South Africa, and
Brazil to tackle social and environmental challenges through innovative
solutions in the transport and logistics industry. Social businesses and
startups in the key areas agriculture, data analytics (including environmental
data), sensors, among others, are invited to apply. The program provides
indirect grants and support of up to US$50 thousand (no equity or cash) for
each startup. This also includes free access to coaches and mentors as well as
to software and data perks. The application deadline is 01 October 2020.
AOS makes research grants for student and postdoctoral
research in various areas of avian biology. Applicants must be members of AOS.
Latin American students are particularly encouraged to apply for the Alexander
Wetmore Memorial Research Award for research in avian systematics,
paleo-ornithology, biogeography, and especially neotropical biology. Other AOS
grant programs may also be of international relevance. The maximum annual grant
amount is US$2.500. The applicant must be an AOS member. The deadline for
applications is 12 October
2020.
The
Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation, in collaboration with
the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Kyiv, has launched the Call for Proposals
for small grants provided to partners in Ukraine in the year 2020. The
submitted projects must be related to sectors of: Quality education, Good
health, Good governance and civil society building, Food safety and
agriculture, Infrastructure and sustainable use of natural resources,
supporting the creation of a market environment. The proposals must be in
accordance with the Strategy of the Slovak Republic for Development Cooperation
for 2019 – 2023. Project proposals which are not in line with the focus of this
call for proposals will not be accepted. The deadline for applications is 15 October 2020.
The
Deutsches Museum in Munich offers scholarships to research scholars interested
in working for 6-12 months on projects involving the museum’s collections. The
museum for innovative research focuses on scientific processes and the changing
cultures of technology including Natural Sciences, such as Astronomy,
Nanotechnology and Biotechnology. Applicants have to base their projects on the
collections of the Deutsches Museum and cooperate closely with museum staff
when formulating their research proposals. The museum offers two types of
scholar-in residence stipends: Pre-doctoral stipends of €7,500 (six months) or
€15 thousand (full year); and Post-doctoral stipends of €15 thousand (six
months) or €30 thousand (full year). There are no restrictions regarding
nationality. The application deadline is 16
October 2020.
The Chrysalis
Trust makes grants for the relief of poverty and disability, and the promotion
of access to shelter, education, healthcare, and water. The geographical scope
is locally in the North East of England; nationally in the UK; and
internationally in developing countries. Past awards include examples of
small-scale water projects and other support for local communities in
Bangladesh, Zambia, Kenya, Syria, and elsewhere. Most grants are under £10
thousand. Grants are made to UK charities and international charities
registered in the UK.
The application deadlines are 15 May and 15 December of each year.
Roots of
Peace (ROP) implements the 36-month, UNDP-funded Community-Based Agricultural
Rural Development – Access to International Markets (CBARD-AIM) Project. CBARD
projects support the production of fruits and vegetables as an alternative to
poppy cultivation, and trade in three high cultivating provinces of
Afghanistan. CBARD-AIM aims to link the production areas of the CBARD-East and
West Projects with cold chain facilities, and then connect these areas to
domestic and international markets. The project assists farmers in the target
provinces (Farah, Badghis and Nangahar) to sell their produce to traders, and
then for those traders to export the produce to international markets.
Exporting better quality products to international markets is expected to lead
to higher incomes for CBARD farmers and promote licit trade. The project has
three main areas of focus: (1) International Markets for High-Value Crops
Identified; (2) Cold Chain Infrastructure for Target High-Value Crops Improved;
(3) Market Connection Established Between Farmers and Traders. The CBARD-AIM
grants program supports, with matching contributions from applicants, funding
to support proven, private-sector investments in equipment and training, aimed
at improving Afghanistan’s agricultural supply chains, marketing and exports to
international markets. The grants program focuses primarily on cold chain
infrastructure in agriculture. The Submission of applications ends 31 December 2020.
Applications
are now open for the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation 2020 grants program. The
Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants
available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most
substantial. It is one of the longest standing, with an illustrious history of
recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope;
in that it is available to students and artists around the world. The
application deadline is 31 December 2020.
The Chrysalis Trust makes grants for the relief of poverty
and disability, and the promotion of access to shelter, education, healthcare,
and water. The geographical scope is locally in the North East of England;
nationally in the UK; and internationally in developing countries. Past awards
include examples of small-scale water projects and other support for local communities
in Bangladesh, Zambia, Kenya, Syria, and elsewhere. Most grants are under £10
thousand. Grants are made to UK charities and international charities
registered in the UK. The application deadlines are 15 May and 15 December of each year.
The Hawk Watch Fund offers grants of US$250 to US$1000 to
non-profit hawk watch groups in the Americas. The Fund will support for volunteer-based
projects in research, monitoring, education, and conservation. Hawk Watch
Groups or non-profit organizations may submit applications. The next
application period is from 01
December 2020 through 15
February 2021.
The UK National Research Foundation (NRF) accepts
applications for NRF Postgraduate Student Funding to enable South African
citizens to pursue studies in all areas of Science, Engineering, Technology,
Social Sciences, and Humanities. Scholarships are intended to support either
financially needy (i.e., those whose combined household family income is less
or equal to R350 thousand per annum), living with a disability or exceptional
academic achievers. Successful applicants will be funded either at full cost
study or partial cost of study. The closing date for applications is 18 December 2020.
Candidates who are interested in conducting postdoctoral
research at the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research in Israel are
invited to apply for fellowships. Research topics include desert ecology, solar
energy, environmental physics, architecture, and urban planning, rainfed and
irrigated agriculture, hydrology, aquaculture, environmental microbiology,
desalination and water treatment, and biotechnology. The current value of the
BCSC fellowship is US$25 thousand. Candidates should first select a topic of
interest and identify a prospective supervisor. Applications are
open worldwide. The application deadline is 03 March
2021.
The American Museum of Natural History sponsors a number of
research grants and student exchange fellowships. Unless otherwise noted, there
are no restrictions by nationality or country of residence. The Theodore
Roosevelt Memorial Grants support early-career researchers for research in any
phase of wildlife conservation or related fields of North American fauna,
defined as fauna north of the Isthmus of Panama, including the Caribbean. The
Lerner-Gray grants support research in marine biology at the museum in New
York, or in the field. The Collection Study Grants enable early-career research
scientists to study scientific collections at the museum in New York. Grant
support ranges from US$500 to US$3,500. The application deadline for Theodore
Roosevelt Memorial Grants is 16 February 2021; the deadline for Lerner-Gray Grants
is 14 March 2021; the deadline for Collection
Study Grants is 01 May 2021.
Kaya is
currently seeking applications for the child protection course. This module is
suitable for humanitarians of any level of seniority, of either technical or
non-technical background, who want to learn the basics about child protection,
and about UNICEF's child protection work. Welcome to the Introduction to child
protection course. Protecting children from violence, exploitation and abuse is
at the core of UNICEF's mandate. This online self-study course describes what
the UNICEF Child Protection programme does and why it’s important. Submission
of Proposals are ongoing
The Core
Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS) tells organizations
and individuals how to ensure they deliver quality, effective and accountable
humanitarian responses. This course will help you to understand and apply the
Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), and in doing so improve the quality,
accountability and effectiveness of humanitarian responses. The CHS contains
Nine Commitments, which are explained in this e-Learning course. Each
commitment includes key actions and organizational responsibilities ("what
you should be doing") and indicators ("are you doing it
right?"). This e-learning module introduces the CHS. Even if you do not
work for a humanitarian organization or are not involved in programme delivery,
it is useful for everyone to know about the Nine Commitments, as it will help
you to understand why humanitarian organizations act in certain ways. The
course was developed in partnership with the CHS Alliance, the Sphere Project,
Groupe URD and IECAH. This module is suitable for humanitarians of all levels,
and for others who are interested in an overview of the Core Humanitarian
Standard. Kaya is currently seeking
applications for the Core Humanitarian Standard Course.
The
School Enterprise Challenge is an international business program for schools
run by the educational charity Teach A Man To Fish. It guides and supports
teachers and students to plan and set up real, sustainable school businesses
and generate real profits to help support their school or a social cause of
their choice. Thematic areas include agriculture, drinking water and
sanitation, and the environment, among others. Prizes are between US$250 and US$5
thousand, including in-kind donations like laptops and cameras. Please note
that only pre-primary schools, primary schools, secondary schools and
technical/vocational colleges are eligible (universities are not eligible to
apply). The deadlines for project submission are 20
February, 20 May, 20 August, and 20 November 2020.
The
International Catalan Institute for Peace (ICIP) has announced the call for
nominations for the tenth edition of the ICIP Peace in Progress Award. This
Award aims to reward and publicly recognize individuals, organizations or
institutions that have made a significant contribution toward promoting and
fostering peace. The ICIP Peace in Progress Award 2020 consists of an honorary
distinction, public recognition, a sculpture created by Adolfo Pérez Esquivel,
Nobel Peace Prize winner, and a 6,000€ reward. Nominations for the award may be
submitted until 01 July 2020.
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. This Call to Action is organized in partnership with the UN75 Global
Conversation Initiative. The COVID-19 crisis exposes the vulnerabilities of our
connected societies, our economies, and our ways of life. Rarely has even the
near future been less certain. Even though pandemics have been part of human
history throughout the centuries, they realize that they are not prepared. And
it shows more than ever the need for collective action, shared knowledge,
solidarity and creativity. The application deadline is 03 July 2020.
The Swiss
Forum for International Agricultural Research (SFIAR) is seeking applications
for an annual Award for graduates and scientists of a Swiss institution who
work in agricultural research for development (ARD). The SFIAR intends to award
new, innovative and result oriented research. Recent achievements or milestones
can be awarded, however no future plans or project proposals. The thematic
scope of the award is broad. Any research that falls within the following
definition of ARD given by the European Initiative for Agricultural Research
for Development (EIARD) can be submitted: “ARD is a multi-dimensions research
that addresses the agricultural development challenges of developing and
emerging countries (DEC). The agricultural domain includes crop production and
animal husbandry, agro-forestry, fisheries and aquaculture, agribusiness and
related enterprises, animal and human health related issues, as well as the
sustainable management of the natural sources on which farming depends and the
socio-cultural and bio-diverse landscapes, food systems and ecologies in which
it is embedded. ARD provides technological, economic and institutional
knowledge and innovations contributing to sustainable development. It
encompasses research of a national and international public good character, as
well as research that yields private gains.” Application ends on 13 July 2020.
The Fishbowl Challenge brings college students from around
the world together to solve the world’s most complex social and environmental
problems. Students from all around the world are invited to apply and join a
team of 4 peers to form a Fishbowl Team, come up with an approach to solve an
important global issue chosen from 5 focus areas (including Environmental
Protection and Renewable Energy) and develop a business plan. The winning team
will receive up to US$50 thousand in prize money to develop their ideas further
and attend the 2021 finals in Berlin, Germany (all expenses paid).
Undergraduate and graduate (Master’s) university students from all countries
are eligible to apply. Applications have to be submitted until 15 July 2020.
The Photo Contest is open to professional and
non-professional photographers worldwide. Participants are invited to submit
real pictures showing their development project and progress in local
communities around the world. The two images that get the most “likes” and
“shares” by 15 August will win US$100 each. Photos have to be submitted by 15 July 2020.
As a
longstanding partner of One Young World, Zurich Insurance is proud to support
the Zurich One Young World Scholarship 2020 which will enable 12 outstanding
young leaders to attend the One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany on 23 –
26 April 2021. This is your chance to become one of these scholars! One Young
World focuses on innovating in three areas: Mitigating the impacts of climate
change, tackling the world's increasing physical and mental health challenges,
and striving to increase both social and financial inclusion. Their aim is to
transform the lives of million people by 2024, and positively impact the
lives of 10 million more. The application deadline is 17 July 2020.
The One Young World is inviting nominations for 2020 Mary
Robinson Climate Justice Award. The Mary Robinson Climate Justice Award was
created by One Young World to recognize and support young leaders behind
impactful climate justice initiatives that are preserving the earth for future
generations. Nominations for applications are open until 23 July 2020.
Nominations are now open for the 2020 AFS Prize for Young
Global Citizens to solve global crises. The AFS Prize for Young Global Citizens
will recognize one young person for their commitment to improving the global
community and whose actions contribute to a more just, peaceful, and tolerant
world. This AFS annual Prize will recognize one extraordinary young person for
their commitment to improving the global community with a US$10,000 cash prize,
participation at the AFS Global Conference, international recognition and
membership in the AFS community of young and active global citizens.
Nominations for applications are open until 28 July
2020.
The AFS award invites applications for the Global Citizen
Prize for Young Leaders. One young person will be recognized for their
commitment to improving the global community by tackling one or more of the
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The winner will receive a
US$10 thousand cash prize. AFS Prize is open worldwide for contestants ages 13
to 30. Exempt countries are listed in the announcement. Applications close on 28 July 2020.
In response to the exceptional work of journalists and
filmmakers covering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in developing
countries, One World Media has launched the Coronavirus Reporting Award 2020,
supported by EBRD. This is a global story like few others. They are connected
by a shared crisis that presents them all with new ways of living and seeing
the world. They want to champion stories that show them what is happening
beyond their borders and spotlight international perspectives on the pandemic.
One World Media is looking for stories that show them the potential solutions,
the urgent needs and the surprising implications of COVID-19 around the world.
The Award will be for a piece of media in any format, including print, film,
audio, or digital media. The deadline for applications is 30 July 2020.
Cartier supports women entrepreneurs who lead social
enterprises in their early phases that have potential to grow significantly.
Cartier reviews applications from Latin America, North America, Europe,
Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East & North Africa, and the Asia-Pacific
region. Previous laureates have included several whose work links to
environment and related issues, e.g., product recycling, low-cost energy, water
treatment, fair trade, and others. Each of the selected women entrepreneurs
receives a cash prize of US$100 thousand, networking and visibility
opportunities, and business coaching. The closing date for applications is 31 July 2020.
The 2020
edition of the ITU Innovation Challenge will be taking place amid a global
pandemic caused by Covid-19. This has resulted in stress on value chains and
countries’ readiness for a digital economy, significantly affecting social
conditions worldwide. Global supply, production, consumption and delivery
chains are disrupted. Traditional economies are struggling, as industries have
not been digitalized and infrastructure is inadequate to cope with current
stress levels. Policy-makers and innovators worldwide are under pressure. Their
communities must embrace a digital economy so that a semblance of normalcy can
be maintained in these uncertain conditions. Therefore, the overall theme of
this year’s challenges is rethinking the digital economy’s value chains during
the Covid-19 pandemic. Three opportunities to win include Digital change-maker
challenge: For innovators with ideas that create digital impact in their
communities. Ecosystem best practice challenge: For ecosystem builders with
good practices that nurture an enabling environment for innovators in their
communities. Women in technology challenge: For female innovators with digital
projects that create impact in their communities. The Deadline Date for
application is on 3l July 2020.
StartupXs launches the COVID-19
Response Fund for start-ups and social enterprises with the aim to
support early-stage social entrepreneurs to adapt to the pandemic. Support
extends to social entrepreneurs whose projects focus on natural resources as
well as other categories of the Terra Viva Grants Directory. Participation is
open to any start-up or social enterprise worldwide. Priority is given to
early-stage start-ups launching innovative products or ideas. One winner will
receive US$1000. The deadline to participate is 31
July 2020.
The AAAS
Science Journalism Awards have honored professional journalists for
distinguished reporting on the sciences, engineering, and mathematics. In
recognition of a generous endowment by The Kavli Foundation, the awards now are
called the AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards, and the contest is open to
journalists worldwide. The awards are open to reporters doing work for independent
news organizations around the world. Articles must be readily accessible to the
public by subscription, newsstand sales or online access. If the submitted work
was published or broadcast in a language other than English, you must provide
an English translation. The entry deadline is 01
August 2020.
Nominations are now open for the 2020 Equals in Tech Awards
aimed at helping girls and women to gain equal internet access, digital skills
and opportunities in the tech industry. Equals is looking for innovative
initiatives and projects promoting gender equality online and in the tech
sector. Nominations for applications are open until 01
August 2020.
Applications are now open for the 2020 TFF Ambassador
Program. The TFF Ambassadors make one of the most committed, passionate and
engaged groups of volunteers globally. Launched in 2016, the TFF Ambassador
Program has created uncountable connections and experiences for young
changemakers and has taken the TFF movement to new heights by spreading their
mission on a local level around the world. The deadline for applications is 01 August 2020.
The Free Press
Awards recognise journalists and media professionals who have a strong
commitment with press freedom and independent information. We will honour
journalists and media professionals who continue no matter what. Free Press
Unlimited wants to honour journalists who risk everything to bring us the news,
media pioneers who pave the way for equality and justice and those who
persevere under the most difficult circumstances. The Free Press Awards will
recognise exceptional work in the categories Newcomer of the Year and Most
Resilient Journalist. All nominations must be received by 1
August 2020.
Are you a startup addressing justice problems and want to
grow into an impactful business? Do you want to be part of the unique ecosystem
of justice innovators? If yes, then HiiL is looking for YOU! The Innovating
Justice Challenge invites all startups that are transforming the justice sector
to become part of 2020 accelerator cohort. Since 2011, They have successfully
funded, trained and scaled over 110 startups globally. They are the only
accelerator world-wide dedicated to justice and SDG16. Proposals can be
submitted until 05 August 2020.
The World Food Programme is accepting applications for its
Innovation Accelerator Programme. The WFP Innovation Accelerator sources,
supports and scales high-potential solutions to hunger worldwide. They provide
WFP staff, entrepreneurs, start-ups, companies and non-governmental
organizations with access to funding, mentorship, hands-on support and WFP
operations. Applications ends on 07 August 2020.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched the
MAS Global FinTech Innovation Challenge which seeks to identify and recognize
ground-breaking solutions that can enable the financial sector to respond to
two pressing global challenges of today - COVID-19 and climate change. The MAS
Global FinTech Innovation Challenge comprises of 2 distinct competitions - MAS
FinTech Awards and MAS Global FinTech Hackcelerator with a total cash prize of
$1,750,000. Applications for nominations ends 07 August
2020.
The SEAMEO-Japan Education for Sustainable Development Award
invites applications for projects or initiatives related to plastic waste
management practices in schools and communities. The entry should demonstrate
how the school’s program transforms the community, reduces plastic usage, or
cleans the ecosystem of the community. Any public and private kindergarten,
elementary schools, secondary school, vocational or technical school in Brunei
Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines,
Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam is invited to apply. The winner
receives US$1,500 and a study tour for four to six people to Japan. The
deadline for submissions is 14
August 2020.
The SEAMEO-Japan Education for
Sustainable Development Award invites applications for projects or initiatives
related to plastic waste management practices in schools and communities. The
entry should demonstrate how the school’s program transforms the community,
reduces plastic usage, or cleans the ecosystem of the community. Any public and
private kindergarten, elementary schools, secondary school, vocational or
technical school in Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia,
Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam is invited
to apply. The winner receives US$1,500 and a study tour for four to six people
to Japan. The deadline for submissions is 14 August 2020.
The Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) has launched its new
$40 million Food, Farming, and Forestry Challenge to accelerate innovation in
support of long-term competitiveness and stimulate growth in the critically
important agriculture, agri-food, fibre, and forestry sectors. It provides
near-term capital to innovators in these critical Alberta industries, while
also identifying opportunities and solutions for longer term economic recovery,
investment attraction, job creation, and emissions reduction. ERA’s $40 million
Food, Farming, and Forestry Challenge is well-aligned with current and future
funding programs through the Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC) and the
Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN). The application
deadline is 27 August 2020.
The Future for Nature Award aims to stimulate a new
generation of nature conservation leaders. The award is made to candidates of
any nationality or residence, not older than age 35, who have achieved
substantial and long-term benefit to the conservation status of one or more
animal and/or plant species, or that of a specific population. Work related to
the conservation and protection of endangered species is a priority. The award
is made to individuals, not organizations. Each of three award winners will be
given a cash prize and a sculpture. The winners are expected to invest their
prize of €50 thousand in a conservation project of their own choice. The
application deadline is 15
September 2020.
International Development Research Center (IDRC) makes
research awards to citizens and permanent residents of Canada, and to citizens
of developing countries. The award provides for a one-year paid program of
research in addition to hands-on experience in research management, grant
administration, and the use of knowledge from an international perspective. Six
positions are available at IDRC’s head office in Ottawa (Canada). Program areas
include climate resilience and sustainable food systems, and several others.
Applicants should be enrolled, or have previously completed, their masters or
doctoral degrees at recognized universities. IDRC identifies countries not eligible
for awards, as well as countries requiring prior approval. The deadline for
applications (English, French) is 16 September 2020.
The Ernest du Bois Prize offers €20 thousand for doctoral
studies on the theme of water availability. The awards are made to young
students and engineers who are carrying out research on the theme of water and
its availability — including issues of protecting reserves, managing pollution,
developing processing techniques, and others. Applications need to be submitted
in French or Dutch, even though the doctoral research itself may be written in
English. The application deadline is 28 September 2020.
The Ernest du Bois Prize offers
€20 thousand for doctoral studies on the theme of water availability. The
awards are made to young students and engineers who are carrying out research
on the theme of water and its availability — including issues of protecting
reserves, managing pollution, developing processing techniques, and others.
Applications need to be submitted in French or Dutch, even though the doctoral
research itself may be written in English. The application deadline is 28
September 2020.
The Stockholm Water Prize is
awarded annually for outstanding achievements supporting the availability,
conservation, and protection of the world’s water resources. The award is open
to individuals and organizations of any nationality whose work contributes
broadly to the conservation and protection of water resources. The Stockholm
Water Prize consists of an award of US$150 thousand and a crystal sculpture.
The deadline for nominations is 30 September 2020.
The Khwarizmi International Award recognizes outstanding
scientific achievements made by researchers, inventors, and innovators from all
over the world. The disciplinary fields include Agriculture, Natural Resources,
Animal Sciences & Veterinary Medicine, Biotechnology, Green Technologies,
among others. The deadline for submission is 01 November 2020.
The Stop
Slavery Award recognizes and celebrates those dedicated to the fight against
all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. The Thomson Reuters
Foundation launched the Stop Slavery Award in 2015 to recognize companies who
can be considered "best-in-class" based on the policies and the
processes they have in place to limit the risk of slavery in their supply chain
and operations, as well as the role they are playing as key agents in the
global fight against slavery. The application deadline is 30 November 2020.
The
Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW) is an award
focusing on water-related scientific innovation from around the world. The 10th
cycle of the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water consists
of one creativity prize and four specialized prizes. The Creativity Prize of
US$266 thousand is made for pioneering and innovative research in any
water-related field. The four specialized prizes are worth US$133 thousand each
and are made for research in surface water; groundwater; alternative water
(e.g., desalinization, wastewater treatment, etc.); and water management and
protection. Candidates for the Creativity Prize are identified through external
nominations. Candidates for the specialized prizes can self-nominate. The
deadline for nominations is 31 December 2020.
The Royal Geographical Society invites applications for the
Gilchrist Fieldwork Award. The aim of the award is to support a challenging
overseas fieldwork projects carried out by a team of university academics and
researchers. The team should comprise up to 10 members, the majority of whom
should be British. Previous winning themes include climate change, ecosystem
function, climate science and ocean circulation. The biennial award offers £15
thousand. The deadline for applications is 22 February 2021.
