The Pulitzer Center invites applications for the Rainforest Investigation Network Fellowship to support investigative reporting on tropical forests. The program offers full-time fellowships to seasoned journalists who will collaborate on cross-border stories exploring the intersection of climate change, corruption, and governance in the Amazon, Congo Basin, and Southeast Asia. Both staff reporters and freelance journalists are eligible to apply, provided they have a proven track record of complex investigative projects and a strong proposal for data-driven or investigative reporting. The fellowship covers a professional salary and provides additional support for travel and research costs. Applications must be submitted by 22 May 2026. Rainforest Investigation Network Fellowship
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IUCN — Community Solutions to Plastic Pollution in the Caribbean
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) invites proposals for the Sustainable Small Grants Programme to address plastic pollution in the Caribbean. The program supports community-driven projects in Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, Saint Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines that implement circular economy principles and improve local waste management systems. Non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, and academic institutions are eligible to apply for funding. Each participating country is allocated up to €80 thousand, with individual grants ranging from €30 thousand to €80 thousand. The deadline for applications is 31 May 2026. Know more
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund — Small Grants for the Cerrado
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) invites civil society organizations to submit letters of inquiry (LOIs) for small grants to support biodiversity conservation in the Cerrado hotspot in Brazil. This call targets projects that align with the investment priorities detailed in the regional ecosystem profile. Grants are available for amounts of up to US$50 thousand. The deadline for letters of inquiry is 03 June 2026. Small Grants for the Cerrado
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Jamaica
The Government of Canada provides funding for small-scale, high-impact projects in Jamaica and The Bahamas through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). This program supports local non-governmental organizations, community groups, and academic institutions for initiatives focused on gender equality, inclusive governance, and climate action. Most grants range from CAN$15 thousand to CAN$25 thousand for projects that address the specific needs of local communities. The deadline for applications is 05 June 2026. More
Blue Carbon + – Coastal Agriculture and Aquaculture Research
Blue Carbon +, a joint initiative by Conservation International and The Nature Conservancy, seeks proposals to investigate the climate change mitigation benefits of specific coastal business models. Qualified post-doctoral researchers and research groups are eligible to apply for this opportunity to conduct literature reviews, field research, and life cycle assessments focused on saltwater agriculture, mangrove-positive shrimp and mud crab production, and seagrass-positive sea cucumber production. While the program is global in scope, current research locations include Portugal, Mexico, Indonesia, Ecuador, Vanuatu, and Zanzibar. The total available budget for this work is US$280 thousand, which covers a two-year project period. The deadline for applications is 10 May 2026. Details here
Association of Commonwealth Universities — Fellowships
The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) provides fellowships for the academic and professional staff to facilitate collaboration at a distance and the creation of valuable new partnerships between ACU member universities across the Commonwealth. ACU provides financial support of up to £5,000 per fellowship. Applications close on 25 June 2026. ACU Fellowships
University of Oxford — Visiting Fellowship Scheme
The University of Oxford invites applications for the CARIBOX Visiting Fellowship Scheme 2027. This program offers three-to-six-month fellowships at the University of Oxford for researchers based at Caribbean institutions. Eligible applicants must be early-to-mid-career researchers from any discipline who hold a permanent or long-term position at a university in a Caribbean country. The fellowship provides a stipend of up to £10 thousand to cover travel, accommodation, and living expenses during the stay in Oxford. The program aims to foster collaborative research projects and long-term academic networks between Oxford and the Caribbean region. The deadline for applications is 15 September 2026. Visiting Fellowship
Enel Foundation — Open Global Power 2026
The Enel Foundation provides advanced training for young energy professionals through Open Global Power. This program offers a structured learning journey focused on the technical, regulatory, and business skills required for a sustainable energy transition. Eligible applicants must be between 24 and 35 years old and hold a master’s degree, MBA, or PhD. Candidates must also be citizens and residents of an African country, Brazil, or Chile, with at least one degree from a university in those regions. While the program does not provide a traditional cash grant, it offers fully funded participation in online modules and a selective residential module in Italy for top performers. The deadline for applications is 15 May 2026. Open Global Power
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund — Caribbean Islands Final Assessment
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) invites letters of inquiry to organize a regional final assessment workshop for the Caribbean Islands Biodiversity Hotspot. This grant supports the planning and execution of a meeting, along with preliminary activities and a post-meeting report, to evaluate the impact of CEPF investment in the region. Non-governmental organizations, community groups, private enterprises, and universities are eligible to apply. Grant amounts range from US$50 thousand to US$180 thousand for this specific technical assignment. The deadline for applications is 17 May 2026. More
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