The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) supports regional environmental and sustainable development events in Asia. SEI welcomes concept notes for regional strategic events in Asia that focus on advancing environmentally sustainable development with integration of gender and social equality and rights-based approaches. Themes under the Strategic Collaborative Fund include: Addressing air pollution and climate change, agrobiodiversity, disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation, and ecosystems. A total of SEK450 thousand will be awarded per grant. Projects should be based in South or Southeast Asia or address issues relevant to Asia. Eligibility extends to nonprofit organizations or networks. The deadline is 17 May 2021. Find out more
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European Commission — Biodiversity and Ecosystems Protection
The European Commission (EC) supports biodiversity and ecosystems protection through community-based conservation and the application of environment legislation in Lebanon. Local conservation activities may include the management and creation of Protected Areas, integrated urban planning approaches, and enhancing the use of evidence and science in environmental policy-making. The overall amount made available under this call for proposals is €6,5 million. Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations. The application deadline is 18 June 2021. More here
United Nations — Human Rights to Water and Sanitation
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation invites submissions to the 4th Human Rights Youth Challenge. Youth aged between 16 -24 are asked to produce a video (2-5 minutes) on climate change and human rights to water and sanitation. Videos can be submitted in any language with subtitles in English, French, or Spanish. The winner will be invited to join the UN Special Rapporteur to speak at a side-event to the Human Rights Council in September 2021. The submission period ends on 31 May 2021. Link to more details
U.S. Embassy Luanda — Community Projects in Malawi
The U.S. Embassy in Malawi provides funding to support local requests for small community-based development projects. The project must be submitted by an organized group who have already successfully implemented projects in the community. All citizens of Malawi representing a group or organization may request funding for a community activity. The requested amount for implementing activities cannot exceed US$8 thousand. Local involvement of the organization must be at least 10% in cash or in-kind of the total project costs. The closing date for applications is 31 May 2021. Know more
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — Combat Wildlife Trafficking in Central Asia
The U.S. Department of State seeks to build civilian law enforcement capabilities to combat wildlife crime in Central Asia. This program will conduct activities in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. The aim is to strengthen legislative and regulatory frameworks; build investigative and enforcement capacity; and enhance prosecutorial and judicial capacity. Eligibility for funding extends to nonprofit NGOs, including consortia of local and non-local organizations. Requested grants should range from US$500 thousand to a maximum of US$750 thousand. The closing date for applications is 01 June 2021. Click here
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — Combat Wildlife Trafficking in Sri Lanka
The U.S. Department of State seeks to build civilian law enforcement capabilities to combat wildlife crime in Sri Lanka. The aim is to strengthen legislative and regulatory frameworks; build investigative and enforcement capacity; and enhance prosecutorial and judicial capacity. Eligibility for funding extends to nonprofit NGOs, including consortia of local and non-local organizations. Requested grants should range from US$400 thousand to a maximum of US$500 thousand. The closing date for applications is 01 June 2021. Link
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — Combat Wildlife Trafficking in Bangladesh
The U.S. Department of State seeks to build civilian law enforcement capabilities to combat wildlife crime in Bangladesh. The aim is to strengthen legislative and regulatory frameworks; build investigative and enforcement capacity; and enhance prosecutorial and judicial capacity. Eligibility for funding extends to nonprofit NGOs, including consortia of local and non-local organizations. Requested grants should range from US$500 thousand to a maximum of US$750 thousand. The closing date for applications is 01 June 2021. Find the announcement
European Union — Agro-Tech Development Support Sierra Leone
The European Union (EU) calls for proposals for agro-tech development to support and promote green and circular economy in Sierra Leone. The priorities are to promote livelihood of rural communities as a way to reduce degradation of natural resources and biodiversity and to promote the agro-industry sector through innovation technology (e.g., sustainable energy for agro-industry, climate smart technology solutions, etc.). The overall funding amount is €8 million. Eligibility extends to organizations, farmer cooperatives, private legal entities and international organizations. The application deadline is 01 June 2021. Find the call
U.S. Department of State — Human Rights for Environmental Protection
The U.S. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) seeks organizations interested in submitting applications for regional projects in the East Asia and Pacific region to strengthen transparent and accountable governance that respects human rights and addresses inequality as an integral part of addressing climate change and protecting the environment. DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations and public international organizations; institutions of higher education; as well as for-profit organizations or businesses. Requested grants should range from US$750 thousand to a maximum of US$1.5 million. The closing date for applications is 04 June 2021. Information
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund Africa
The Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund (RTCF) solicits proposals for the conservation of African rhinoceroses. Grants are for applied research, training, conservation management, community outreach, law enforcement, decreased human-wildlife conflicts, and other activities in conservation. Grants should range from US$50 thousand to a maximum of US$100 thousand and match the scope of the activities and the length of the project period. Eligibility for grants extends worldwide to qualified and relevant government agencies, other organizations, multi-national secretariats, and individuals. The application deadline is 04 June 2021. Find out more