EC Research Cooperation -- FP7 ENERGY 2012.  The European Commission invites research proposals in the theme of Energy.  Topics of relevance for developing countries include biofuels and biomass, solar energy, and carbon sequestration (among others).  All topics are open to third-country (non-EU) participation, including with International Cooperation Partner Countries.  Specific collaboration opportunities are identified with China for solar dish technology, and with the countries of the Southern Mediterranean in other solar applications. (Identifiers: FP7-ENERGY-2012-1-1STAGE; FP7-ENERGY-2012-1-2STAGE; and FP7-ENERGY-2012-2.)  The closing dates for applications are 25 October 2011 for Part 1, and 08 March 2012 for Part II.   Link

Equator Prize 2012 -- Call for Nominations.  The Equator Initiative calls for nominations for the Equator Prize 2012 to recognize 25 outstanding local initiatives that are advancing solutions for sustainable development.  The Prize is open to community-based and local groups that are active in rural areas, and that have been in operation for at least three years.  Each of the 25 recipients of the Equator Prize 2012 will receive US$5 thousand, and 10 will be selected for special recognition and a total of US$20 thousand.  Nomination forms are available in 16 languages. The list of eligible countries is posted in the announcement.  The closing date for nominations is 31 October 2011.  Link

Ford Motor Company in China -- Ford Green Awards 2011. Ford Motor Company in China invites applications for its 12th annual environmental awards. The overall theme for the awards in 2011 is conservation of the natural environment. Ford will provide US$1.5 million for 54 awards in three sub-categories. Applications from individuals, community groups, and environmental groups are due 05 October 2011. Link

Fundación La Caixa –  Grants for Socioeconomic Development 2011-2012.  La Caixa Foundation (Barcelona) makes grants for projects in socioeconomic development in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.   Past grants include many in aspects of agriculture, energy, and environment.  The program is open to Spanish nonprofit organizations and local partners. Grants are up to 500 thousand euros for projects of up to four years; organizations with 2-5 years experience can compete for smaller grants up to 150 thousand euros.  The closing date is 09 October 2011.  Link

German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) -- Research Partnerships on African Agriculture.  The BMBF invites applications from German and African partners to propose interdisciplinary research projects on food security and agricultural production in African countries.  Proposals should take a systems approach to agricultural production; soil and water management; minimization of losses in agricultural value chains; and the roles of gender and location in addressing food security.  Other topics can be included.  German-African partnerships can comprise universities, non-university research institutions, and commercial companies.  Grants for the start-up phase of a partnership are up to €75 thousand over six months.  The application deadline for concept outlines is 04 October 2011. Link

Global Spatial Data Infrastructure Association. GSDI makes small grants in cash and services to assist developing and emerging countries with infrastructure for access to spatial data.  Grants can be awarded to SDI (Spatial Data Infrastructure) coordinating bodies and GIS user groups.  In 2010, the closing date for applications was 31 October (monitor for changes 2011).  Link 

Hongkong Bank Foundation -- Grants for Hong Kong and Mainland China.  The Hongkong Bank Foundation funds a broad range of projects across the Hong Kong SAR and mainland China.  The Foundation's interests include education, community welfare, and environmental protection -- and projects that enhance links between Hong Kong and mainland China.  Applications are submitted in English.  The next deadline for applications is 03 October 2011.  Link

Hongkong Institute of Contemporary Culture -- 2012 "Make a Difference" Award. The Make a Difference (MaD) Award recognizes ventures and projects that can bring about economic, social, and/or environmental benefits in an innovative and sustainable manner. Categories for the awards include environment and energy, as well as other social and environmental needs (e.g., water, agriculture, and others). Applicants should be based in Asia, or be working primarily for Asia. The awards range from HK$10 thousand to HK$150 thousand. Applications are due 03 October 2011. Link

Humane Earth Foundation -- Sustainable Development in Europe. The Foundation calls for project proposals in environment, biodiversity, and sustainable agriculture.  Priority is for grants to small organizations in Western Europe, but also including some grant making in the Balkan countries and Eastern Europe. The next deadline is 24 October 2011. Link

International Foundation for Science -- Re-Opens for Applications.   The IFS has re-opened for applications, following a period of programmatic review.   IFS makes grants of up to US$12 thousand for research projects of 1-3 years in the sustainable management of biological resources (e.g., agriculture, soil science, forestry, biodiversity, environmental chemistry, natural products, food science, animal husbandry, veterinary medicine, aquaculture, and marine resources).  Applications are invited from citizens of developing countries who are less than age 40 (with some exceptions, by world regions); at the beginning of their research careers; and who have at least a university master's degree.  The next deadlines are 09 October 2011 and 29 January 2012.  Link

International Iguana Foundation -- Call for Proposals 2011.  The International Iguana Foundation makes an annual call for proposals for iguana conservation.  Priority is for projects related to survival of endangered iguanas and their habitats, that support established conservation programs, that have participation from the range countries, and that contribute matching funds. Applications are due by 07 October 2011.  Link

King Baudouin Foundation -- Marie Antoinette Carlier Fund 2011. The Marie Antoinette Carlier Fund funds projects in water, education, and health in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).  The Fund does not make open calls for proposals.  Rather, it reviews recommendations by intermediaries, who must be approved by the Fund.  Applications are submitted in French only, with closing dates of 28 April and 31 October.   Link

Lawrence Foundation -- Grants for Environment.   The Lawrence Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations in the USA for projects in environment, education, and other themes.  There is no restriction on the geographical area where grant activities can be implemented.  Average grant size is over US$10 thousand.  The two deadlines for applications are 30 April and 31 October of each year.  Link

Lemelson Foundation -- Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation 2012.   The annual Award provides US$100 thousand to inventors whose products or processes contribute to improving the lives of impoverished people in the developing world. Areas of innovation may include work in energy, agriculture, air quality, water, soil, ecosystem management, and other themes. The application deadline is 04 October 2011. Link

Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences -- Shorebirds in Latin America 2011.  The Manomet Center makes the Kathleen S. Anderson Award and the Pablo Canevari Award for research on shorebirds in the Americas. The Canevari grant is restricted to applicants in Latin America.  The Anderson Award similarly encourages proposals from Latin America.  Grants are US$1 thousand each.  Applications are due 31 October (Canevari) and 01 December (Anderson).  Link 

Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund.  The Fund makes grants for species conservation worldwide, with emphasis on species that are endangered or critically endangered (IUCN's Red List).  Grants are US$5 thousand (small grants), or US$5 thousand to US$25 thousand.  The next deadline for applications is 31 October 2011.  Link

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (USA) -- Sea Turtle Conservation Fund 2012. The NFWF announces grant funding for sea turtle conservation projects in the Western Hemisphere. Projects will focus on research, assessment, and by-catch reduction. Most grants will fall in the range of US$25 thousand to US$150 thousand. NFWF requires a 1:1 match in cash or in-kind services. Pre-proposals are due 01 October 2011. Link

Nicolas Hulot Foundation -- Grants for South Solidarity 2011.  The Nicolas Hulot Foundation funds projects in "South Solidarity" that integrate environment with economic and social concerns in Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America and the Caribbean.  Grants are up to €30 thousand for two years.  Online registration (in French, English, Spanish, or Portuguese) is submitted by 15 April and 15 October each year.  Link

Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Garden -- Conservation Grants 2011-2012.  The OKC Zoo (USA) manages "Conservation Action Now" as a program of small grants for wildlife conservation, research, and education.  Grants are up to US$2,500 for projects worldwide. The next application deadline is 14 October 2011. Link

Rare -- In Search of Solutions for Community Conservation of Coastal Fisheries. Rare, in partnership with National Geographic, launches Solution Search 2011 as a competition to identify proven approaches for how communities successfully protect coastal biodiversity and improve local fisheries. The challenge is open to all types of organizations (charitable organizations, private companies, and public entities) worldwide. The winning submission will earn a project grant of US$20 thousand and other benefits; two other recipients will receive grants of US$5 thousand each. Applications are due 31 October 2011. Link

Research Council of Norway -- Globalization of the Environment, Energy, and Climate Research. GLOBMEK invites Norwegian scientists to cooperate with India and additional partners in the developing world to take a global approach in environment, energy, and climate research. Projects are up to NOK 4 million for up to three years. The deadline is 12 October 2011. Link

SEVEN Fund -- Enterprise Solutions to Poverty.  The SEVEN Fund makes grants for research on enterprise solutions to poverty.  In 2010, letters of inquiry were due before 15 October (monitor for changes 2011).  Link

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute -- Research in Forest Plots 2011.  The CTFS Grants Program at STI invites applications for forest research from senior researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students. The CTFS network comprises more than thirty forest research plots across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe -- with a strong focus on tropical regions.  Research projects can be basic or applied. Social scientists and natural scientists of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.  Most CTFS research grants range from US$3 thousand to US$30 thousand.   Application deadline is 01 October 2011.  Link

St. Andrews Prize for the Environment -- 2012 Prize. The annual St Andrews Prize for the Environment recognizes significant contributions to environmental conservation in the developing world. Projects that have won in the past include subjects such as by-products from waste; health and water issues; agriculture; renewable energy; and others. The Prize consists of an award of US$100 thousand and a medal. Awards of US$25 thousand are presented to each of two other finalists. Project summaries are due 31 October 2011. Link

Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) -- Training in Sustainable Coastal Development 2012. Sweden's Sida supports a training program in sustainable coastal development open to applicants from Africa (Kenya, Liberia, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Uganda) and Asia (Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, and Vietnam).  The training will be held in Sweden and Tanzania.  Sida covers all costs of participation, except travel costs to Sweden.  The application deadline is 28 October 2011.  Link

Swiss Universities -- KHF Development Cooperation. The Rectors Conference of the Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences (KHF) announces the 7th call for proposals to fund Swiss university research cooperation with developing and transition countries.  Proposals are invited from Swiss universities of applied sciences and teacher education in collaboration with partners in developing countries.  Past projects include several in areas such as environmental education, agricultural production, pollution control, supply of drinking water, aquaculture, and others.  The deadline for proposals is 10 October 2011.  Link

Technical Center for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) -- Youth and Agriculture Blog Competition.  The Youth in Agriculture Blog Competition (YoBloCo) is sponsored by the EU-ACP Technical Center for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation in collaboration with several partners. The competition aims to highlight successes and challenges faced by youth engaged in agriculture; encourage the use of new information technologies by young farmers’ groups and other organizations interested in the “youth in agriculture” question; and promote the sharing of information on agriculture and rural development in African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries. One category of the competition is open to individuals; the other category is open to institutions (farmers' organizations and others). Cash awards are up to €3 thousand. The closing date for entries is 31 October 2011. Link

UK Government ESPA (Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation) -- Research on Evidence and Impacts. ESPA will fund Evidence and Impacts Research Grants (EIRGs) to generate evidence on how ecosystem services contribute to poverty reduction around the world.   ESPA will fund up to six EIRG projects, of up to £50 thousand each, for periods of up to 12 months. The closing date for applications is 10 October 2011. Link

UK Economic and Social Research Council -- International Partnerships and Networks 2011. The ESRC invites applications for the first round of its International Partnership and Networking Scheme. The aim is to foster long-term relationships of social scientists in the UK with international colleagues. Examples of funded activities are visiting fellowships, scholar exchanges, workshops, and summer schools. Strategic priorities in ESRC include topics such as low-carbon economies, provision of environmental services (water, energy, food crops), and the fight against global poverty. Applications must be submitted by UK research organizations eligible for Research Council Funding.  ESRC expects to make 15-20 awards of up to £25 thousand each for periods of two to four years. The closing date is 12 October 2011. Link

United Nations Development Program (UNDP) -- South-South Development Expo 2011. UNDP's Special Unit for South-South Cooperation invites nominations of projects and programs that demonstrate successful solutions in global development through effective leadership, innovation, and partnership. Priority themes include agriculture, environment, climate change, and renewable energy. Public and private organizations in the global South and North are eligible in several combinations (explained in the announcement). The top-rated submissions will participate at the South-South Development Expo at FAO Rome, and will be offered opportunities to meet donors and other partners. The closing date for nominations is 31 October 2011. Link

United Nations Environment Program -- Champions of the Earth 2012. Champions of the Earth is the UN's flagship environment award. Champions are from business, civil society, and government who are distinguished for their visionary thinking, dedication, and action towards global green growth. Categories for the awards are policy; leadership; science and innovation; entrepreneurial vision; and inspiration and action. The deadline for nominations is 31 October 2011. Link

United Nations University -- Grants for Capacity Building in Agricultural Research.  With funding from the government of Japan, the United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace (UNU-ISP) offers grants for research capacity building in agriculture for sustainable development.  Applications are invited from host scientists in the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), UNU, and agricultural research organizations in developing countries.  Trainees will normally spend 1-3 months with the host scientist.  The maximum grant amount is US$21,200. The application deadline is 10 October 2011.  Link

U.S. Agency for International Development -- Agriculture in Guatemala.  USAID-Guatemala funds the Rural Value Chains project to improve household access to food, expand and diversify rural income, and improve the nutritional status of Guatemalan families.  Applications are restricted to Guatemalan NGOs.   Funding Opportunity RFA-520-11-000003.  The closing date is 03 October 2011.  Link

U.S. Agency for International Development -- Food Security 2012. USAID invites applications for the Title II Development Food Aid Program, cycle 2012. The program provides food assistance to vulnerable populations, and it funds complementary activities (e.g., in sustainable agriculture, natural resources management, water and sanitation, and others). About 10 grants will be made, ranging from US$2 million to US$15 million. Eligibility is open to private voluntary organizations and cooperatives in the USA and other countries, and to inter-governmental organizations.  Funding Opportunity FFP-FY-12-001. The closing date for applications is 07 October 2011. Link

U.S. Agency for International Development -- WASH for Life.  USAID and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have launched a partnership to seek, test, and scale innovative solutions for water, sanitation, and hygiene in developing countries.  The program is particularly interested in funding interventions in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, India, Kenya, and Nigeria.  Grants are up to US$100 thousand at the concept phase, and up to US$15 million for wide-scale dissemination.  WASH accepts proposals from  legally recognized organizations in the U.S. and internationally -- including foundations, NGOs, private businesses, international organizations, and colleges and universities.   The deadline for applications is 15 October 2011.   Link

U.S. Agency for International Development -- Women and Agriculture in Sudan.  USAID will make grants for the Innovations in Gender Equality Household Food Security Program, Sudan.  The aim is to show impact from interventions that increase women's leadership in agriculture; improve women's access to and utilization of technology to increase agricultural productivity; increase labor-saving technologies; strengthen gender equality in land, credit and other policies; and enhance nutritional outcomes for women and children.  Grants are from US$50 thousand to US$1.5 million.  Eligibility is unrestricted.  Funding Opportunity APS-OAA-11-000003.  The closing date for applications is 17 October 2011.   Link

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency -- Support for Environmental Programs in Morocco. The U.S. EPA will make one grant of up to US$1 million for a project to provide assistance in environmental programs in Morocco. The major focus is to enhance Morocco's foundation of environmental legislation and regulations, enforcement of and compliance with laws, and transparency in decision making in all environmental media (air, water, waste). Funding Opportunity EPA-OITA-2011-006. The closing date for applications is 07 October 2011. Link

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service -- Arctic Goose Joint Venture 2011-2012. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) coordinates the Arctic Goose Joint Venture (AGJV) for monitoring and research of Arctic goose populations. The scope of AGJV includes project activities in the USA with other countries. Eligibility for grants is unrestricted. Grants are up to US$50 thousand. Funding Opportunity FWS-AGJV-FY2012. The application deadline is 01 October 2011. Link

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Conservation of Marine Turtles 2011. The USFWS funds several international programs of species conservation, including one for marine turtles. Grants support applied research, training, conservation management, community outreach, law enforcement, decreased human-wildlife conflicts, and other conservation activities.  Preference is for proposals that request less than US$50 thousand.  Eligibility extends to government agencies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, private-sector entities, and individuals. Proposal deadlines are 01 April and 01 October of each year.  Link 

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service -- Regional Program for Mexico.  The Wildllife Without Borders regional program for Mexico accepts applications from government agencies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, private-sector entities, and individuals.  Grant guidelines are available in English and Spanish.  The submission deadline is 01 October of each year. Link

U.S. Forest Service -- Forest Conservation and Livelihoods in West Africa. In partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Forest Service seeks to expand the regional program for Sustainable and Thriving Environments for West African Regional Development (STEWARD, Phase III). Themes are biodiversity conservation; adaptation to and mitigation of climate change; and sustainable livelihoods. The focus countries are Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Ivory Coast. The program is open to local and international NGOs, community-based organizations, public sector institutions, and businesses -- individually and in partnerships. Grants are up to US$2 million. Funding Opportunity 2011-STEWARD-SAF. The closing date is 05 October 2011. Link

U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) -- Partnerships for International Research and Education 2011.   Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) is a program to make grants for international research collaboration across all NSF-supported disciplines.  Especially encouraged is international collaboration on issues of global sustainability including climate change, clean energy, food security, biodiversity, and others.  The lead applicant must be a U.S. academic institution which has granted PhDs in 2009-2010 in any research area supported by NSF.   The deadline for pre-proposals is 19 October 2011.  Link

Whitley Fund for Nature -- Whitley Awards 2012. The Whitley Fund makes grants for grass-roots conservation projects in developing countries.  The grants are to nationals of eligible countries who lead pragmatic projects that combine conservation and long-term sustainability.  Whitley Awards are up to £30 thousand, and the Gold Award provides an additional £30 thousand.  The application deadline is 31 October 2011.  Link  

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