The Volvo Environment Prize aims to promote scientific research and innovations that in broad terms fall within the environmental and sustainability field. The Volvo Environment Prize Foundation invites universities, research institutes, scientists, engineers, as well as other individuals and organizations to submit nominations. Priority is given to an individual or to a group of individuals. Past laureates have included leaders in fields such as global change, biodiversity, energy efficiency, and others. The Prize consists of a diploma, sculpture, and cash award for SEK 1.5 million. The deadline for nominations is 20 January 2027. Volvo Environment Prize
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The Pollination Project — Seed Capital for Community Projects Worldwide
The Pollination Project offers seed funding of up to US$1 thousand to compassion-driven individuals, informally organized groups and organizations, and formally registered or incorporated non-profit organizations based anywhere in the world. Topics for projects include education, clean water, afforestation, animal advocacy, and many others. The Pollination Project welcomes applications on a rolling basis. Program Overview
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation — Environmental Grant Making
The Mott Foundation funds grants in the United States and, on a limited geographic basis, internationally. The theme “Environment” supports projects around the world that protect communities and the ecosystems upon which they depend. The program “Transforming Development Finance” aims to guard against unwise capital investments in large-scale dams, extractive industries, and other major projects which threaten environmental sustainability and local economic opportunity in China, Latin America, and other regions of the developing world. The program “Advancing Climate Change Solutions” makes grants to reduce policy and financial barriers to investments in clean energy, and to provide technical assistance and networking opportunities to communities in the Amazon and Sub-Saharan Africa. Letters of inquiry are accepted all year. Info for Grantseekers
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Indonesia and Timor-Leste
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) supports small-scale, high-impact projects in Indonesia and Timor-Leste that are designed and implemented by local partners. The program funds initiatives aligned with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priorities, including inclusive governance, gender equality, human dignity, and climate action. Eligible applicants include local non-governmental organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and municipal or national government agencies. The average grant ranges from CAN$30 thousand to CAN$60 thousand, with a maximum allocation of CAN$100 thousand per project. The deadline for applications is 27 April 2026. Details here
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in the Caribbean Islands
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) provides funding for small-scale, high-impact projects in Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The program supports initiatives designed by local partners that address thematic priorities such as peace and security or inclusive economic growth. Eligible applicants include local non-governmental organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and municipal or national government agencies. The average grant ranges from CAN$30 thousand to CAN$60 thousand, with a maximum limit of CAN$100 thousand per project. The deadline for applications is 30 April 2026. More
Rooted Futures Lab — Environmental Justice in Technology
The Environmental Justice in Technology (EJIT) Fellowship is a remote, 12-week program supporting projects at the intersection of environmental justice and technology. The fellowship provides a US$3,000 stipend for four fellows dedicating approximately 20 hours per week. Fellows will engage in one of four focus areas: digital zine publishing, climate misinformation research, educational material development, or creative cultural interventions. Applicants should have experience in environmental justice through community work, study, or lived experience. The application deadline is 30 April 2026. Rooted Futures Lab
Youth4Climate — Solutions and Climate Action
Youth4Climate supports youth-led projects that address climate change across six thematic areas: sustainable energy, food and agriculture, climate peace and security, oceans and the blue economy, sustainable fashion and textiles, and architecture for adaptation. Individuals aged 18 to 29 and youth-led non-profit or for-profit organizations from 158 eligible countries may apply for seed funding of up to US$30 thousand. In addition to financial support, selected awardees receive technical mentorship and capacity-building opportunities to help scale their innovations. The application deadline is 30 April 2026. Link to Youth4Climate
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Venezuela
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) supports small-scale, high-impact projects in Venezuela that are designed and implemented by local partners. The program funds initiatives aligned with thematic priorities such as inclusive governance, peace and security, and climate action. Eligible applicants include local non-governmental organizations, community groups, and academic institutions, with priority given to proposals submitted jointly by two or more organizations. The average grant ranges from CAN$30 thousand to CAN$60 thousand, with a maximum allocation of CAN$100 thousand. The deadline for applications is 08 May 2026. CFLI Venezuela
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Guatemala and Belize
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) supports small-scale, high-impact projects in Guatemala and Belize that are designed and implemented by local partners. The program funds initiatives that align with Canada’s foreign policy priorities, including gender equality, human rights, inclusive governance, and climate action. Eligible applicants include local non-governmental organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and municipal or national government agencies. Most grants range from CAN$25 thousand to CAN$50 thousand, though the program can provide up to CAN$100 thousand for larger projects. The deadline for applications is 08 May 2026. CFLI Guatemala and Belize
National Geographic Society — Illuminating Climate Solutions
The National Geographic Society invites proposals for its Illuminating Climate Solutions program to support projects that combine science and storytelling to address climate change. This grant is open to individual researchers, conservationists, and storytellers from any country, though the program emphasizes projects that focus on community-led solutions and the communication of local climate impacts. Funding tiers range from US$1 thousand to US$100 thousand depending on the project’s scope and the applicant’s experience level. The deadline for applications is 25 May 2026. Know more