The Conservation Fund makes grants for wildlife conservation, research, and education. Applications are accepted from non-profit organizations, government entities, and schools and universities in the USA and other countries. Most grants are under US$50 thousand. Applications received by 30 April 2019 will be considered for funding in the last two quarters of 2019. More
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Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas Network — Grants for Small Projects on Habitat Mapping
MedPAN launches a new call for small projects to support Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the Mediterranean. Small grants are available for habitat mapping in 4 sub-regions: Alboran Sea, Straight of Sicily/Tunisia, South of the Adriatic Sea/North of the Ionian Sea and Central Aegean Sea/Cyprus Basin. Applicants may request up to €20 for projects with a duration of max. 7 months. The applicant can be a non-profit organization, a private company, or a scientific institution. The deadline for applications is 18 March 2019. About
West African Science Service Center on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use — Research for Sustainable Development
WASCAL funds research projects that assist in developing the required human capital and decision-making tools for delivering innovative solutions in key regions that are expected to be severely affected by climate change. Funding is provided to institutions of higher education, governmental organisations, NGOs, and companies in Germany, Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo, and Cabo Verde. Each project proposal must be submitted by a consortium with researchers from at least two eligible institutions. Each institution can receive up to €500 thousand for a maximum period of three years. The deadline is 14 June 2019. WASCAL II
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund — Biodiversity Conservation across Multi-Hotspots
The CEPF invites applications for biodiversity conservation among two or more biodiversity hotspots. Proposed projects must address multiple hotspots, including at least one of the following: Cerrado, Eastern Afromontane and Indo-Burma. Grants under this call will range from US$ 20 thousand to US$100 thousand. Eligibility for funding extends to community groups and associations, NGOs, private enterprises, universities, research institutes, and other civil society organizations. The deadline for letters of inquiry is 12 April 2019. More
U.S. Agency for International Development — Disaster Resilience in the Pacific
The Disaster Resilience in the Compact Nations (RESILIENCE) is a five-year USAID program that aims to improve the local capacity to prepare for natural disasters. The activity will expedite delivery of emergency and reconstruction assistance in the event of natural disasters in the Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Marshall Islands. The objective is to increased disaster management capacity of local communities and host governments. USAID intends to provide US$17 million in total funding. Eligibility for this NOFO is not restricted. This funding opportunity is open to all interested organizations (i.e., non-profit organizations, universities, consortiums, for-profit organizations, etc.). The closing date for applications is 15 April 2019. Read more
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — Caribbean Regional Program
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provides financial assistance to strategic projects that conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats. The Caribbean Regional Program funds projects to reduce the underlying threats to coastal and marine biodiversity, to conserve the coastal and marine flora and fauna, and to maximize conservation impact by developing strategic partnerships with key stakeholders on the local, national, regional and international levels. Funding for individual projects is between US$25 thousand and US$100 thousand. Eligibility for grants extends to non-profit organizations and universities. The deadline for applications is 15 April 2019. Notice of funding opportunity
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — Conservation in Central Africa
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s aim is to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. For that reason, the USFWS “Wildlife Without Borders” seeks proposals to reduce threats to key wildlife populations in Central Africa from wildlife trafficking, unsustainable resource use, and human-wildlife conflicts. Grants under this call will range from US$30 thousand to US$2 million. Grants are to organizations, institutions of higher education, governments and individuals. The application deadline is 18 April 2019. Opportunity details
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations — FAO Conference Awards 2019
The FAO makes awards to individuals, institutions, and organizations for outstanding achievements in fighting hunger. For 2019, FAO will present four awards and one medal. Award are made in a particular field, including FAO funded projects, global food security, sustainable agricultural and rural development, responsible fisheries, among others. Winners receive international recognition, a medal, and cash prizes of US$ 5 to 25 thousand. The deadline for nominations is 28 February 2019. More info
European Commission — Disaster Prevention and Preparedness
The European Commission seeks to identify and finance projects aimed at strengthening cooperation within Europe on disaster prevention and preparedness. Prevention projects may be any actions aimed at reducing risks or mitigating adverse consequences of disasters for people, the environment and property, including cultural heritage. Preparedness projects focus on strengthening preparedness for responding to emergencies, environment and marine pollution. The EU co-funding rate amounts to 85 % of total eligible costs, with a maximum EU contribution of EUR 1 million for grants awarded under the internal budget (EU countries) and EUR 400 thousand for grants awarded under the external budget (neighboring countries). Eligibility extends to private entities, public entities, and international organisations established in the European Union or Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine, Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine and Tunisia. The deadline for submission is 04 April 2019. Find the call document
European Commission — Promotion of Agribusiness and Innovative Farming
The European Commission seeks proposals for projects to reduce poverty and food insecurity in Sierra Leone through better governance and increased agricultural productivity and diversification. Lot 1 (up to €600 thousand) will support short value chains including micro enterprises that currently produce with artisanal methods. Lot 2 (up to €5 million) will support large-scale and already well-established SMEs in the agribusiness sector, which process agricultural products at a large scale. Eligibility extends to non-governmental organizations, private sector organizations, farmer organizations & community based organizations, private legal entities and international (inter-governmental) organizations. The deadline is 15 March 2019. Find the call for proposals