The National Geographic Society supports projects that leverage the power of crowd-sourced citizen science data collection to help support the discovery of species, bridge biodiversity gaps, and accelerate biodiversity data collection, identification, and classification. Citizen science projects must support citizen scientists to conduct inventories, surveys, research, and/or encourage and train students and other citizens in data collection and fieldwork activities. Applicants may request between US$5 thousand and US$30 thousand. The deadline to submit a proposal is January 2020. More
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National Geographic Society — Artificial Intelligence for Species Discovery
The National Geographic Society seeks proposals for artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that support the discovery of new species, bridge biodiversity gaps, and accelerate biodiversity data collection, identification, and classification. Priority will be given to projects that use AI to address challenges in filling biodiversity data gaps, generate data and develop open-source technologies, or use AI and machine learning to process massive and complex datasets. Proposals may request US$5 thousand to US$100 thousand. The deadline is January 2020. Link
French Agency for Development — Blue Economy in Sri Lanka
The French Agency for Development (AFD) seeks applications from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), preferably in partnership with other international/local non-profit organizations, to enhance the quality of the coastal environment and to contribute in developing the Sri Lankan Blue Economy potential. Proposed projects under this call may focus on, but are not limited to, environmental education, awareness and advocacy, and the preservation of the coastal biodiversity and natural heritage. AFD will make a single award of €3 million to a project with a duration of 36-60 months. The submission deadline is 18 July 2019. Find the call
UN Women Vietnam — Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction
UN Women Vietnam aims to increase the participation of women and marginalized groups in climate change and disaster risk reduction policy making processes. UN Women seeks applications for projects that to contribute to the implementation of gender-based climate change and DRR actions in Asia and the Pacific. The available budget for this call for proposal is US$75 thousand. Eligibility extends to Vietnamese NGOs. The application deadline is 21 July 2019. Find the call
U.S. Agency for International Development — Strengthening Capacity in Agriculture, Livelihoods and Environment
SCALE accepts research proposals from organizations that are currently implementing a development or emergency program for an Evidence of Impact study. The request for research proposals needs to focus on interventions at the intersection of agriculture and the management of water resources. SCALE plans to cover the costs of research support (up to US$50 thousand) for one impact study. The request for proposals will close on 31 July 2019. About SCALE
Australian Government — Direct Assistance Program 2019-2020
The Direct Assistance Program (PAD) is a small development program which works directly with communities in developing countries. The current call for proposals is open to local community organizations in Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principe, and Guinea-Bissau. Projects can request funding of up to €15 thousand. Focus sectors include water and sanitation; environmental protection; economic livelihoods, and food security, among many others. The submission deadline is 04 August 2019. Here
European Development Fund — Development of Coffee and Cocoa Value Chains in Uganda
The European Development Fund aims to contribute to the economic development of coffee and cocoa value chains in Uganda. Priority areas includes supporting smallholders to adopt more climate resilient systems and practices, gender diversity in agriculture, and sustainable and organic coffee/cocoa production. Grants may range from €300 thousand to €600 thousand. Eligibility to apply extends to NGOs established in Uganda and the EU. Deadline for submission of concept notes is 18 August 2019. Find details
U.S. Department of State — Enhancing Development and Growth through Energy
The U.S. Department of State announces an opportunity for organizations to submit applications to the Asia Enhancing Development and Growth through Energy (EDGE) initiative. The aim of the program is to grow sustainable and secure energy markets throughout the Indo-Pacific. Eligibility is limited to U.S. and foreign non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations. Awards will fall into the range of US$500 thousand and US$1 million for projects with a duration of up to 36 months. The deadline for applications is 16 August 2019. Learn more
OpenIDEO — BridgeBuilder Competition 2019
OpenIDEO and GHR Foundation jointly invite proposals that address urgent global challenges in radically new ways. The BridgeBuilder Challenge seeks solutions that connect peace, prosperity, and the planet. Submissions should target a specific, pressing, and solvable need across two or more of these themes. The competition is open to non-profit and for-profit organizations as well as individuals. Proposed projects should not be longer than three years. The selected winners share US$1 million. Submissions are due by 17 August 2019. Find out how to participate
Elsevier Foundation — Green & Sustainable Chemistry Challenge
The Elsevier Foundation Green and Sustainable Chemistry Challenge seeks to stimulate innovative chemistry research that helps the environment and low-resource communities. Proposals should outline innovative chemistry ideas that tackle some of the developing world’s greatest sustainability challenges. The winning project will receive €50 thousand, the second prize is €25 thousand. The Challenge is open to individuals and non-profit organizations. The deadline for submissions is 15 September 2019. Find the challenge