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United Nations Environment Program — Mountain Community Resilience Grants in East Africa

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The UN Environment Program invites community-based organisations in the East African Community to apply to the first call for proposals of the Mountains ADAPT small grants project. The grants support ecosystem-based approaches that help mountain communities respond to climate change impacts, protect their natural environment, and improve livelihoods, funding activities such as ecosystem restoration, rainwater harvesting, climate-smart agriculture, and disaster preparedness. Grants provide up to US$30 thousand each toward design and implementation. This first round will fund up to fifteen projects across Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Eligible applicants are locally based, formally registered non-governmental organisations. The application deadline is 15 September 2026. Mountain Community Resilience Grants

 

International Iguana Foundation — Grants for Iguana Conservation

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The International Iguana Foundation makes grants to promote and enable iguana conservation. Preference will be given to projects that are components of approved species recovery plans; projects that directly contribute to the survival of endangered iguanas and their habitats; and projects that are part of an established conservation program. The Foundation looks for projects that have participation from range-countries and matching funds. Small-tier grants provide up to US$10 thousand over 1 year. Full proposals for small-tier grants in the 2026 cycle are due on 20 September 2026. Find this opportunity

Donors’ Initiative for Mediterranean Freshwater Ecosystems — Freshwater Conservation Projects in the Mediterranean Basin

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The Donors’ Initiative for Mediterranean Freshwater Ecosystems (DIMFE) launches a call for projects to fund work on the conservation and restoration of freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity, the sustainable use and management of water resources, and the development of sustainable financing mechanisms for freshwater conservation. Grants range from €100 thousand to €500 thousand (with 25% co-financing required for requests over €300 thousand). The call is open to NGOs, scientific institutions, local authorities, and small private enterprises in the region. The deadline for submission is 15 October 2026. Link to DIMFE

King Baudouin Foundation — Scholarships for Water Management Fieldwork

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The Elisabeth & Amelie Fund supports sustainable water management in developing countries, among others by financing on-the-spot internships for students from developing countries who are studying in Belgium. The internship will take place in a developing country (the student’s country of origin or another country). The grant will cover the expenses inherent to the internship, up to a maximum of €5 thousand. The internships are for students from developing countries who are pursuing a master’s level degree that is linked to water management. The deadline is 20 October 2026. Scholarships for Water Management Fieldwork

Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust — Wildlife Conservation Grants

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The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust makes grants to charities working in the area of wildlife and environmental conservation in the UK and internationally. The Trust supports UK and international wildlife and environmental conservation projects, specifically scalable work that directly addresses threats to endangered flora or fauna. Applicants must be registered charities. Small grants, up to £10 thousand, are accepted year-round. Applicants may request medium grants (up to £20 thousand) by 12 November 2026. Wildlife Conservation Grants

Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund — Climate Intervention

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The Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund (CIEIF) supports innovative projects worldwide working to reverse climate change. The fund supports EIA, predictive impact modeling, and engagement efforts with potentially impacted stakeholders for innovative climate intervention technologies that are on the verge of field testing. Applicants should write a grant request that demonstrates how they would spend US$75 thousand. Applications are due by 01 December 2026. Details here

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Brazil

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The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) supports small-scale, high-impact development projects in Brazil. Priority themes include gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls; inclusive governance, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law; peace and security; human dignity; environment and climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation; and inclusive economic growth. Eligible applicants include local, national, and community-based non-governmental organizations; local academic institutions; international NGOs working on local development activities. Grants typically range from CAD 30 thousand to CAD 50 thousand. The application deadline is 13 August 2026. CFLI Brazil

Athletic Brewing Company — Trail Maintenance and Environmental Restoration

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Athletic Brewing Company invites applications for its Two For The Trails grants. The company funds nonprofit trail organisations, environmental protection organisations, and volunteer groups working on outdoor protection and restoration, including trail maintenance, waterway protection, urban greenspace improvement, invasive species removal, beach clean-ups, and native habitat restoration. Grants range from US$500 to US$50 thousand and average US$5,000 to US$10 thousand. Applicants must be registered nonprofits. Any international nonprofit may apply, though Athletic Brewing gives priority to projects in the regions where it operates: the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the EU. The application deadline is 14 August 2026. Environmental Restoration

Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund — Guinean Forests of West Africa Small Grants

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The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) invites letters of inquiry for small grants to support biodiversity conservation in the Guinean Forests of West Africa hotspot. This call is open to civil society organizations operating in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Liberia, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Projects must align with specific investment priorities related to species conservation and the management of priority sites. Grant amounts are up to US$50 thousand. Applicants are encouraged to review the regional ecosystem profile and consult with the Regional Implementation Team before submitting their proposals.The deadline for letters of inquiry is 31 August 2026. Guinean Forests of West Africa Small Grants

 

 

 

 

 

Better Politics Fund — Resilient Futures

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The Better Politics Fund invites applications for its Resilient Futures Call 2026, a global funding initiative supporting non-partisan, early-stage initiatives that strengthen democratic political leadership and climate resilience. The call seeks innovative ideas that help political leaders and institutions develop effective responses to climate challenges. Eligible applicants include organizations, networks, collectives, and individuals worldwide. The initiative offers Ideation Grants of US$10,000–20,000 through an open call, while Incubation Grants of up to US$50,000 (€20,000–50,000) are awarded by nomination only to organizations with proven approaches ready to scale. Applications for Ideation Grants must be submitted by 04 September 2026. Resilient Futures

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