The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) supports small-scale, high-impact projects designed by local partners in the Maldives and Sri Lanka. The program prioritizes initiatives focused on inclusive governance, peace and security, climate action, and economic growth. Eligible applicants include local non-governmental organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and international agencies working on local development, provided they are legally registered and hold a local bank account. While the average contribution ranges from CAN$30 thousand to CAN$60 thousand, the maximum allocation for a single project is CAN$100 thousand. The deadline for applications is 09 March 2026. Link to CFLI
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Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in the South Pacific Ocean
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) provides funding for small-scale, high-impact projects designed by local partners in Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu. The program focuses on priorities such as climate action, gender equality, human dignity, and inclusive economic growth. Eligible applicants include local non-governmental and community organizations, academic institutions, and regional or international agencies working on local development. While grants typically range from CAN$5,000 to CAN$45,000, the maximum contribution for any single project is CAN$65 thousand. The deadline for applications is 15 March 2026. CFLI South Pacific Ocean
Water Research Foundation — Tailored Collaboration Program
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) invites its subscribing utilities to submit pre-proposals for the Tailored Collaboration Program, which funds research projects addressing regional or utility-specific challenges. This matching grant program allows subscribers to partner with research institutions, consultants, or other technical organizations to conduct applied research on “One Water” topics such as water reuse, asset management, and emerging contaminants. To be eligible, a project must be sponsored by a utility with an active WRF subscription, and the utility must provide a cash match for the funds requested. WRF provides a one-to-one match of up to US$150 thousand per project. Pre-proposals for the 2026 funding cycle must be submitted by 17 March 2026. Click here
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Asia-Pacific Islands
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) supports small-scale, high-impact projects designed by local partners in Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. The program funds projects that address thematic priorities such as inclusive governance, gender equality, environmental action, and peace and security. Eligible applicants include local non-governmental organizations, community groups, and academic institutions, as well as international or regional organizations working with local partners. Most successful projects receive between CAN$30 thousand and CAN$60 thousand, with a maximum limit of CAN$50 thousand for this specific call. The deadline for applications is 20 March 2026. CFLI Asia-Pacific Islands
International Water Association — Project Innovation Award
The International Water Association (IWA) invites entries for its 2026 Project Innovation Awards, which recognize excellence in water management, research, and technology. The awards are open to organizations and teams worldwide that have delivered impactful projects across six categories, including drinking water supply, wastewater treatment, and water resources management. While the program does not provide a direct cash grant, winners receive global recognition, with gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded at the IWA World Water Congress in Glasgow. Preliminary applications must be submitted by 27 March 2026. Project Innovation Award
United Nations University — Visiting PhD Fellowship
The Visiting PhD Fellowship Program gives registered doctoral students the opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies. Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD program and have shown the ability to conduct research on developing economies. NU-WIDER provides a travel grant and a monthly stipend of €1,850 to cover living expenses in Helsinki during the period of their fellowship. The deadline for submission of applications is 31 March 2026. UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship
African German Young Leaders in Business — Climate-Smart Economies
The AGYLE program connects emerging business leaders from Africa and Europe to build a long-term network focused on sustainable economic cooperation. The 2026 theme, “GreenTech for Impact,” targets young entrepreneurs and professionals developing solutions in renewable energy, climate-tech, agri-tech, and sustainable mobility. Eligibility is open to individuals up to 40 years of age with at least three years of leadership experience or who have founded their own company. Applicants must be from or have worked for at least five years in Austria, Ethiopia, Germany, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal, or Tunisia. Selected participants attend a fully funded “Live Week” in Berlin. The deadline for applications is 01 April 2026. Link to AGYLE
Google.org — Impact Challenge: AI for Science
Google.org invites applications for its AI for Science Impact Challenge, a US$30 million global initiative to accelerate scientific breakthroughs using artificial intelligence. The program focuses on two primary domains: health and life sciences, and climate resilience and environmental science. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, academic and research institutions, and for-profit social enterprises with a clear social impact purpose. Selected organizations will receive grants ranging from US$500 thousand to over US$3 million, alongside participation in a six-month Google.org Accelerator providing pro bono technical expertise and Google Cloud credits. The deadline for applications is 17 April 2026. Link to the Impact Challenge
Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship — Training for Social Entrepreneurs
The Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship accepts applications for an accelerator program focused on social enterprises working on women’s economic power and/or climate resilience. The program is designed for established social entrepreneurs who directly serve people living in poverty who suffer disproportionately from climate change. Climate resilience falls into one of the following three categories: sustainable energy, availability of sustainable management of water and sanitation, and climate-smart agriculture. Non-profit, for-profit, or hybrid social enterprises that have a clear commitment to an earned revenue model with the potential for scale are all encouraged to apply. There are no geographical limitations. The application deadline is 27 April 2026. Link
Kurita Water and Environment Foundation — Water Research Grants 2026
The Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF) supports scientists of Asian nationality who are conducting water research. Research topics include technologies for water/wastewater treatment, water quality analysis, sustainability of water environment sanitation, water ecosystem, and agricultural water use – among other themes. Grants are up to ¥ 300 thousand per research project. Applicants should be under age 40. The application deadline is 02 May 2026. Application procedure