Sustainable Ocean Alliance and Environmental Defense Fund offers a Fellowship to early-career entrepreneurs and organizations working on projects anywhere in the world that benefit fisheries and promote community resilience to climate change. Fellows receive grant funding and special access to mentorship and online courses to develop new leadership and technical skills. Fellows must be between 18-36 years old and be affiliated with an organization. The last day to submit an application is 16 April 2023. Details here
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Google — Environmental Journalism and Science Communication
The Sustainability Laboratory supports journalism and local content creators who work in the coverage of environmental issues and science communication. The program offers training to organizations and communication professionals in Brazil specialized in the coverage of environmental topics. The program will select 20 organizations from all regions of the country to participate in training and workshops. Eligibility extends to professional news organizations located in Brazil. The subscription deadline for the program is 17 April 2023. Know more
Swedish Research Council — Research Grants in Development Research
The Swedish Research Council funds research projects relevant to the fight against poverty and for sustainable development in low income countries. The applicant for a research project grant must be an individual researcher. Research cooperation between scientists in Sweden and scientists in selected low and middle-income countries is encouraged. The maximum amount is SEK 1.5 million per year for a period of four years. The closing date for applications is 18 April 2023. More
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Namibia
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Namibia. The priorities under this call include women’s economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, improving access to food, water, and healthcare for vulnerable populations. The average contribution is C$30 thousand to C$40 thousand per project. Eligibility extends to local community organizations, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions. The deadline for submission is 20 April 2023. CFLI Namibia
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Mauritius
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Mauritius. The priorities under this call include women’s economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, enabling greater participation in digital and green economies. The average contribution is C$30 thousand to C$40 thousand per project. Eligibility extends to local community organizations, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions. The deadline for submission is 20 April 2023. CFLI Mauritius
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Madagascar
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Madagascar. The priorities under this call include women’s economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, improving access to food, water, and healthcare for vulnerable populations, and enabling greater participation in digital and low-carbon economies. The average contribution is C$30 thousand to C$40 thousand per project. Eligibility extends to local community organizations, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions. The deadline for submission is 20 April 2023. CFLI Madagascar
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in South Africa
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in South Africa. The priorities under this call include women’s economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, and enabling greater participation in digital and low-carbon economies. The average contribution is C$30 thousand to C$40 thousand per project. Eligibility extends to local community organizations, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions. The deadline for submission is 20 April 2023. CFLI South Africa
Greenovations — Incubation and Mentorship Program Africa
Greenovations Africa offers incubation and mentorship support for green entrepreneurs. The program is open to young innovators and entrepreneurs from African nationalities, aged below 35 years old, with an innovative business in an early stage in the following green sectors: Agriculture, renewable energy, waste management, water management and climate action. Participants receive tailor-made support, mentorship, as well as a seed grant funding of €3,300 to bring their innovation to market and scale. The deadline for application is 23 April 2023. Greenovations Africa
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Lesotho
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Lesotho. The priorities under this call include women’s economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, improving access to food, water, and healthcare for vulnerable populations, and enabling greater participation in digital and low-carbon economies. The average contribution is C$30 thousand to C$40 thousand per project. Eligibility extends to local community organizations, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions. The deadline for submission is 20 April 2023. CFLI Lesotho
Association of Southeast Asian Nations — ASEAN Prize 2023
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) invites nominations for the ASEAN Prize 2023. The prize acknowledges ASEAN citizens or ASEAN-based organizations that have made outstanding contributions to ASEAN’s community building efforts. The winner receives a trophy and a cash prize of US$20 thousand. All nominations must be submitted to the respective ASEAN National Focal Points by 28 April 2023. ASEAN Prize 2023