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Climate and Clean Air Coalition — Super Pollutant Country Action Accelerator

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The Climate and Clean Air Coalition invites proposals for seven country-specific technical assistance projects under the Super Pollutant Country Action Accelerator. The calls support government-led action to reduce methane, black carbon, hydrofluorocarbons, and other short-lived climate pollutants through projects addressing agriculture, clean household energy, national policy and monitoring systems, and waste management in Cambodia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Mexico, and South Africa. Eligible lead applicants are non-governmental organizations, intergovernmental organizations, and other not-for-profit entities; for-profit organizations may participate only as stakeholders, co-funders, or end users. Funding is not offered as one standard grant amount: each of the seven calls has its own estimated project cost. The wider Accelerator’s first cohort comprises Brazil, Cambodia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Nigeria, and South Africa and will collectively receive an initial US$25 million support package. Applications for the individual calls close on 14 August 2026. Action Accelerator

Soroptimist — Support to Women Achieve Educational Goals

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The Live Your Dream Awards offers cash awards of US$1 thousand to US$10 thousand to help women who are the sole financial providers for their families cover tuition costs, purchase books, get transportation, or find reliable childcare. The applicant has to be enrolled in or accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program and reside in one of the following countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela. The deadline for application is 15 November 2026. Details here

Climate Technology Initiative — Funding for Climate or Clean Energy Projects

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The Climate Technology Initiative (CTI PFAN) provides funding to climate or clean energy projects. PFAN accepts applications for projects in low- and middle-income countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Central America, and the Caribbean Islands. Projects may request between US$1 million and US$50 million. Projects providing energy access or rural electrification (clean cookstoves, solar home systems, mini-grids) may request smaller sums between US$500 thousand and US$50 million. Proposals are invited from companies, individuals, or legal persons; public-private partnerships; and entities that are legally structured to redistribute profits. Applications can be submitted anytime and are evaluated quarterly. Details

Ford Philanthropy — Ford Philanthropy Fellowship

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The Ford Philanthropy Fellowship invites applications from entrepreneurs and community leaders developing solutions in community development, education, and disaster preparedness and response. Eligible applicants are adults aged 18 or older leading ventures or organizations that have operated for one to five years with fewer than 10 team members and demonstrated impact. The fellowship is open to applicants creating impact in Brazil, Germany, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand, and Vietnam, with priority given to those working in Ford plant communities and areas affected by recurring disasters. The fully funded program includes entrepreneurial training, expert mentorship, leadership workshops, access to financial tools and networks, and a community development stipend to support a local Basecamp event. The priority application deadline is 26 July 2026. Philanthropy Fellowship

Earth Journalism Network — Media Grants to Support Coverage of Marine Conservation

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Earth Journalism Network (EJN) invites applications for media grants to newsrooms and media organizations in coastal countries, with particular focus on Ghana, Mexico and the Philippines, to support in-depth and enterprising reporting projects, initiatives to train journalists and other activities designed to increase media coverage and the capacity of journalists to report on 30×30 marine conservation targets. Eligible applicants are journalists, editors, and media organizations from low- and middle-income countries in coastal and island states. Grants of up to US$10 thousand are available to support in-depth reporting projects examining marine protected areas, biodiversity conservation, fisheries, coastal communities, and related policy issues. The application deadline is 10 August 2026. Media Grants

European Commission — Sustainable Management of Caribbean OCTs’ Natural Capital

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The European Commission invites proposals to strengthen the sustainable management of natural capital in the Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories, specifically Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Saint Barthélemy, Sint Eustatius, and Sint Maarten. The call supports projects in two lots: sustainable agriculture, food security, and water management; and marine biodiversity protection and invasive species management. Eligible applicants include nonprofit legal entities such as NGOs, public sector operators, and international organizations established in eligible EU Member States or Caribbean OCTs. The total budget is €20.85 million, with grants ranging from €6.5 million to €10.425 million. The application deadline is 28 August 2026. More information

Irish Aid — Ireland Fellows Programme 2027/28

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Irish Aid offers scholarships to qualified candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America to undertake Master’s degrees at universities and colleges in Ireland. Awards are made in the fields of development studies, rural development, biodiversity conservation, and many other subject areas relevant to the Terra Viva Grants Directory. The scholarship covers course fees, flights, accommodation, monthly allowances, insurance, and other incidental expenses. The deadline for applications is 26 July 2026. Application Information

Efico Foundation — Support for Coffee Producers

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EFICO Foundation supports coffee farmers and their families through training and education programs, sustainable income increase, resilience for climate change, infrastructure support, and natural resource protection. About every 3 years, the Foundation organizes a project initiation round and funds projects that aim to improve the living conditions of coffee producers and their communities. Preference is given to projects having a clear strategy to become self-sustaining and creating a leverage effect. Applicants receive a full application form after contact. Efico Foundation

Pulitzer Center — Rainforest Reporting Grant

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The Pulitzer Center provides short-term project support to journalists reporting in tropical forests. The Rainforest Reporting Grant supports journalists in three main rainforest regions—the Amazon, Congo Basin, and Southeast Asia. The supported journalism projects will focus on the tropical forests’ role in the overall climate equation and weather patterns, deforestation drivers, and solutions to halt deforestation. The Pulitzer Center will fund costs associated with reporting projects on tropical rainforests in the range of US$8 thousand to US$15 thousand. Grants are made to local journalists based in the tropical rainforest region. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. More

UK Government — Local Environmental Initiatives

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The Darwin Plus Local program invites applications for small-scale projects aimed at protecting biodiversity and the natural environment in eligible UK Overseas Territories. Environmental non-governmental organizations, community groups, research institutions, and individuals can apply with practical initiatives that focus on biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, and habitat restoration. The program provides up to £50 thousand for projects managed by organizations and up to £20 thousand for projects led by individuals. The application deadline is 25 June 2026. Details here

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