The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Kyrgyzstan. The priorities under this call include women’s economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, and investing in the poorest and most vulnerable (which may include agriculture or aquaculture projects), as well as environment, climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, and water management. The average contribution is C$20 thousand to C$60 thousand per project. Eligibility extends to not-for-profit local, national, or community-based organizations. The deadline for submission is 28 February 2025. CFLI Kyrgyzstan
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Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Tajikistan
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Tajikistan. The priorities under this call include women’s economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, and investing in the poorest and most vulnerable (which may include agriculture or aquaculture projects), as well as environment, climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, and water management. The average contribution is C$20 thousand to C$60 thousand per project. Eligibility extends to not-for-profit local, national, or community-based organizations. The deadline for submission is 28 February 2025. CFLI Tajikistan
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Turkmenistan
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Turkmenistan. The priorities under this call include women’s economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, and investing in the poorest and most vulnerable (which may include agriculture or aquaculture projects), as well as environment, climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, and water management. The average contribution is C$20 thousand to C$60 thousand per project. Eligibility extends to not-for-profit local, national, or community-based organizations. The deadline for submission is 28 February 2025. CFLI Turkmenistan
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Uzbekistan
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Uzbekistan. The priorities under this call include women’s economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, and investing in the poorest and most vulnerable (which may include agriculture or aquaculture projects), as well as environment, climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, and water management. The average contribution is C$20 thousand to C$60 thousand per project. Eligibility extends to not-for-profit local, national, or community-based organizations. The deadline for submission is 28 February 2025. CFLI Uzbekistan
Homeworld Collective — Biotech in Greenhouse Gas Removal
Homeworld Collective invites applications for its 2025 Garden Grants program, aimed at funding early-stage projects that integrate biotechnology with greenhouse gas removal strategies. Grants range from US$50 thousand to US$150 thousand. Anyone at a university or non-profit institution can apply. Homeworld Collective encourages students and postdocs to be the lead applicants. The application window closes on 28 February 2025. Know more
African Bird Club — Conservation and Expedition Awards
The ABC Conservation Awards (up to £3 thousand) support small and medium-sized bird conservation projects in Africa. Applicants should normally be resident in Africa. The ABC Expedition Awards (up to £5 thousand) take place within continental Africa or adjacent islands, with a strong base in conservation and birds. Applications are reviewed multiple times a year, with deadlines at the end of February, June, and October. Link
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in the Pacific
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Kiribati. CFLI provides funding to projects that implement environment and climate action projects focusing on adaptation and mitigation, water management, and other thematic priorities. The average CFLI contribution is C$45 thousand. Eligibility extends to not-for-profit local, national, or community-based organizations. The deadline for submission is 09 March 2025. Link to CFLI
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Ecuador
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Ecuador. The priorities under this call include women’s economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, and investing in the poorest and most vulnerable (which may include agriculture or aquaculture projects), as well as water and waste management. The average contribution is C$25 thousand to C$40 thousand per project. Eligibility extends to local community organizations, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions. The deadline for submission is 10 March 2025. CFLI Ecuador
Doc Society — Climate Story Fund
The Doc Society supports stories and impact campaigns from around the world that move humankind closer to a climate just and biodiverse future. The Climate Story Fund will support 6-8 projects with grants ranging from US$50 thousand to US$125 thousand per project. The fund is open to all mediums and will support both production and impact campaigns. Projects may come from all over the world (including localized stories serving local communities) and can be submitted by both new and established artists. Applications for the Climate Story Fund will close 10 March 2025. Climate Story Fund
German Government — Microgrants Africa
The German Embassy seeks to support NGOs and other civil society actors which support marginalized, and impoverished communities in South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini. The micro-project scheme contributes to poverty alleviation and improvement of living standards, to cover the basic needs, especially in rural areas. A maximum amount of €25 thousand can be granted per project. Project examples to be funded are boreholes, garden projects, shelters for vulnerable children, construction/renovation of school classes, and income-generating articles. The application deadline is 31 March 2025. Microprojects