Tara for Women invites women-led, seed-stage startups worldwide to apply for Tara’s Circle, awarding €20,000 per thematic area (€10,000/€6,000/€4,000 for 1st–3rd place) across five areas, one of which is Sustainability, Environment & Mobility. Applicants must be women aged 18+, founder or co-founder, with a defined or functional MVP. Open internationally, though fund disbursement depends on applicable legal and sanctions restrictions. The deadline is 17 September 2026. Cash Awards for Women
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Girls Who Click — Nature Photography Mentorship for Young Women
Girls Who Click invites young female and female-identifying photographers and videographers aged 16–30 to apply for its Ambassador Program, a nine-month mentorship with a professional nature photographer, plus access to workshops and an international peer network. No funding, stipend, or prize is offered — the programme is free but non-monetary. Applications are open worldwide. The deadline is 01 October 2026. Nature Photography Mentorship
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund — Small Grants Program, Sri Lanka
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) and IUCN invite Letters of Inquiry from Sri Lankan NGOs, community-based organizations, Indigenous and women’s groups for projects supporting community engagement in managing threatened ecosystems and species, under the GEF Small Grants Program. Grants are up to US$60,000. Eligible only in five districts: Nuwara Eliya, Kegalle, Ratnapura, Galle, and Matara. The deadline is 09 October 2026. Small Grants Program
AGNES-BAYER Science Foundation — Research Grant 2026
The AGNES-BAYER Science Foundation Research Grant enables doctoral students from sub-Saharan African countries to undertake research in biodiversity conservation and sustainable agriculture. The Grant aims to support African PhD students to carry out activities that are part of the doctoral research, including but not limited to field experiments and data collection or laboratory studies. A maximum grant of €7,000 will be awarded to each successful applicant. All applications must be submitted online by 16 October 2026. Research Grant for Biodiversity Conservation & Sustainable Agriculture
World Academy of Sciences — Research Cooperation Visits Program
TWAS-SISSA-Lincei invites young scientists from least-developed countries to carry out collaborative research projects in Physics, Neuroscience, Mathematics, and Science Outreach as well as projects that fall under the umbrella of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Scientists have the opportunity to visit research laboratories in Trieste (Italy) to carry out research work in scientific fields within the SISSA portfolio. TWAS will cover travel expenses and provide subsistence costs for the stay in Italy. The deadline for receipt of applications is 31 October 2026. More
National Geographic Society — The Human Thread
National Geographic invites storytelling projects documenting the origins and current expressions of global cultures and religions, within its Human Histories and Cultures focus area. Two tiers: Level I (up to US$20,000, for those new to NGS funding, one year to implement) or Level II (up to US$100,000, for more established applicants, two years). Applicants must be 18+, apply in English, and submit a portfolio of prior media work. Priority goes to applicants with lived experience or established relationships in the communities they’re documenting. The deadline is 01 December 2026. Know more
Vital Impacts — Environmental Photography Fellowships
Vital Impacts invites documentary photographers to apply for fellowships supporting long-term storytelling on environmental and conservation challenges, prioritizing photographers with established relationships to the communities or issues they document. One fellowship of US$20,000 goes to an established photographer, six of US$5,000 to emerging photographers, and ten unpaid mentorships are also awarded. Open worldwide, with strong encouragement for local photographers documenting their own communities; prior publication is not required. The deadline is 01 December 2026. Environmental Photography Fellowships
F. M. Kirby Foundation — Social Impact Prize
F. M. Kirby Impact Prize is an annual global prize of US$150 thousand that amplifies and accelerates the work of enterprises working to scale their impact on social or environmental problems around the world. Applicants must have strong evidence of impact over at least 3 years and a plan for how to use the prize to scale that impact in the next 3-5 years. The prize is open to nonprofit, for-profit, or hybrid organizations working anywhere in the world. The deadline for applications is 02 December 2026. Know more
Cambridge University — MPhil in Conservation Leadership
Cambridge’s Department of Geography invites applications for its MPhil in Conservation Leadership. Funding comes from external sources arranged by the applicant, University of Cambridge funding, or self-funding — no guaranteed award; PhD-track applicants must separately secure funds for fieldwork. Applicants must identify and secure a potential supervisor before applying, where applicable. To be considered for University funding, the deadline is 8 December 2026. About the program
Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles — Grants in Herpetology
The Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR) makes 12 grants of US$500 each for herpetological field research, education, and conservation. Applications are submitted by individuals. Some grant categories are restricted to SSAR members and students, while others are open to everyone. The application deadline is 15 December 2026. Click here