The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) provides fellowships for journalists to report on the Eighth Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. This program is open to professional journalists from any medium, including print, online, radio, and television, who have a demonstrated track record of environmental reporting. Eligible applicants must be from low- or middle-income countries and possess at least five years of experience in the field. The fellowship covers all travel expenses, including airfare, accommodation, meals, and local transportation, and provides selected participants with specialized training and access to high-level interviews during the event. The deadline for applications is 31 March 2026. Link to Fellowships
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Palladium Group — Water for Prosperity
The Palladium Group supports innovative, scalable projects that improve water security and economic prosperity. This global program is open to all types of organizations, with a particular emphasis on supporting small businesses, startups, and grassroots non-profits. Proposals must address one of five strategic pillars, including agricultural water productivity, urban water loss reduction, and nature-based solutions. Selected winners receive grants of up to AU$100 thousand to implement their solutions over a one-year period. The deadline for submitting a required initial concept note is 01 April 2026. Challenge Fund
Logitech — Future Positive Challenge 2026
Logitech invites applications for the Future Positive Challenge to identify next-generation solutions for sustainable consumer electronics. The program seeks startups and scaling companies with innovative technologies in printed electronics, battery alternatives, advanced thermal materials, and sustainable packaging. Eligible applicants must have a working prototype or a solution ready for market integration globally. Winners may receive a share of a US$500 thousand prize pool to support further development and potential commercial partnership with Logitech. The deadline for applications is 07 April 2026. Future Positive Challenge
NYU — Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship
The NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship is a two-day in-person fellowship designed to help journalists navigate the complex economic and financial shifts driven by climate change. This international opportunity is open to professional journalists (reporters, editors, and freelancers) worldwide who have a strong interest in covering the intersection of climate and the economy; prior formal training in economics is not required. Fellows residing outside the New York Metro Area receive a CAN$2,800 (US$2,000) stipend to cover travel and accommodation, while those within the metro area receive CAN$1,400 (US$1,000); all meals during the program are provided. The application deadline is 20 April 2026. Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship
World Academy of Sciences — TWAS-CSIR Postdoctoral Fellowships in India
India’s Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) offers postdoctoral fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than India) to pursue postdoctoral research at CSIR’s laboratories and institutes. The duration of the fellowships is six to twelve months. Subject areas range across the physical and natural sciences, including agricultural sciences. CSIR will provide a monthly stipend to cover living costs, food, and health insurance. The application deadline is 06 May 2026. Details
LHoFT — Green Fintech
The Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (LHoFT) invites applications for the third edition of Catapult: Green Fintech, an intensive acceleration program for startups driving environmental sustainability. The one-week bootcamp in Luxembourg is open to ten selected fintech firms from around the world that specialize in green finance, ESG risk management, environment measurement, or regulatory technology. While the program does not offer a direct cash grant, it provides a fully funded experience including accommodation, meals, and a travel reimbursement of up to €1,000 per company. Participants also gain access to specialized mentorship and networking opportunities with investors and industry leaders during the Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative Summit. The deadline for applications is 08 July 2026. Link to LHoFT
Pulitzer Center — Global Reporting Grant
The Pulitzer Center Global Reporting Grant supports in-depth, high-impact reporting on critical issues that are often overlooked in the media, from global health to climate change. The Pulitzer Center will provide a travel grant of US$5 thousand for a reporting project on topics of global importance. The Grant is open to all journalists, writers, photographers, radio producers, filmmakers, staff journalists as well as freelancers and media professionals from any developing country. Applications can be submitted anytime. Pulitzer Center Global Reporting Grant
VivaTech — Next Startupper Award
VivaTech organizes the Next Startupper Award to celebrate student entrepreneurs driving positive change through technological innovation. The competition is open to current students from any country who have founded a tech-oriented startup or project less than three years ago that demonstrates a clear social or environmental impact. Finalists receive four-day VIP speaker passes to the event in Paris and the opportunity to pitch their solutions to industry experts. The grand prize winner receives a €5,000 cash prize and a dedicated startup corner at the 2027 edition of VivaTech. The deadline for applications is 09 March 2026. More information
Coral Research & Development Accelerator Platform — Local Solutions for Coral Conservation
The G20 Coral Research & Development Accelerator Platform (CORDAP) invites applications for the Coral Local Innovation Program (CLIP) to support research and development for coral conservation and restoration. This small grants program is open to organizations based in low- and middle-income countries, including non-profits, for-profit businesses, research institutes, and government agencies. The program provides up to US$100 thousand for projects lasting one to two years, with a requirement that the majority of funding be allocated to local individuals. The deadline for concept note submissions is 10 March 2026. Coral Local Innovation Program
World Bank Group — Youth Summit 2026
The World Bank Group hosts the Youth Summit Pitch Competition to support young innovators developing solutions for the future of work. Individuals or teams of up to five members, aged 18 to 35, from World Bank member countries are eligible to apply with projects focused on education, entrepreneurship, or agriculture. While there is no direct cash prize, finalists receive travel support to present their ideas at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., along with specialized coaching and post-summit mentoring from International Finance Corporation (IFC) experts. The deadline for applications is 11 March 2026. Know more