The Rufford Foundation makes grants for nature conservation undertaken by small and medium-sized organizations for projects in the developing world. The Foundation prefers projects that are pragmatic, and that have a significant human element. There are no restrictions by nationality or country of residence. Grant applications are made in sequential stages: first grant, second grant, booster grants, and completion grant. Grants start at £6 thousand and increase to £15 thousand for projects that complete each stage. Applications can be submitted at any time. Instructions for Applicants
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Urgent Action Fund Africa — Rapid Response Fund for African Women
Urgent Action Fund Africa (UAF-Africa) is a rapid response fund that offers financial and technical resources at critical moments of need to African women’s organizations and women’s rights activists. 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. About
World Food Forum — Transformative Research Challenge
The World Food Forum (WFF) Transformative Research Challenge is a global competition designed to empower young researchers to develop innovative and impactful solutions to transform agrifood systems. WFF supports participants in developing research proposals that lead to actionable and tangible solutions. Winning teams receive up to US$10 thousand in research funding to implement their projects. Applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in a field related to agrifood systems, such as agriculture, food science, environmental science, sustainable development, or other related disciplines. Applications must be submitted by 09 May 2025. Transformative Research Challenge
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Zimbabwe, Botswana and Malawi
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives supports small-scale, high-impact projects in Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Malawi. The priorities under this call include women’s economic rights (which can include agriculture), environment and climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, as well as on water management. The average contribution is C$35 thousand to C$50 thousand per project. Eligibility extends to local community organizations, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions. Expressions of Interest have to be submitted by 16 May 2025. CFLI
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Thailand
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives supports small-scale, high-impact projects in Thailand. The priorities under this call include women’s economic rights (which can include agriculture), environment and climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, as well as on water management. The average contribution is C$15 thousand to C$30 thousand per project. Eligibility extends to local community organizations, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions. Expressions of Interest have to be submitted by 16 May 2025. CFLI Thailand
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Laos
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives supports small-scale, high-impact projects in Laos. The priorities under this call include women’s economic rights (which can include agriculture), environment and climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, as well as on water management. The average contribution is C$15 thousand to C$30 thousand per project. Eligibility extends to local community organizations, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions. Expressions of Interest have to be submitted by 16 May 2025. CFLI Laos
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Cambodia
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Cambodia. The priorities under this call include environment, climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, and water management. The average contribution is C$15 thousand to C$30 thousand per project. Eligibility extends to local community organizations, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions. The deadline for submission is 16 May 2025. CFLI Cambodia
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Egypt
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Egypt. The priorities under this call include environment, climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, and water management. The average contribution is expected to be in the range of C$30 thousand to C$40 thousand per project. Eligibility extends to not-for-profit local, national, or community-based organizations. The deadline for submission is 18 May 2025. CFLI Egypt
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in the Dominican Republic
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in the Dominican Republic. CFLI provides funding to projects that focus on women’s economic rights, investing in the poorest and most vulnerable (which may include agriculture or aquaculture projects), as well as environment and climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation. The average CFLI contribution is C$30 thousand to C$50 thousand. Eligibility extends to not-for-profit local, national, or community-based organizations. The deadline for submission is 23 May 2025. CFLI Dominican Republic
Ford — Community-Based Environmental Projects
The Donativos Ambientales Ford 2025 program aims to support community-based environmental projects in Puerto Rico, Panama, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Guatemala that contribute to sustainable development and environmental conservation. The initiative promotes sustainable development by funding projects in four areas: (1) biodiversity conservation and recovery; (2) food security through organic agriculture and sustainable practices; (3) waste management, including reduction, reuse, and recycling; and (4) renewable energy solutions like solar, wind, and biomass. The program will distribute a total of US$85 thousand among selected initiatives. Eligible applicants must be legally registered non-profit organizations. Applications are open until 30 May 2025. Donativos Ambientales Ford