The Libya Diaspora Marketplace is sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development and Western Union to support the start-up and expansion of businesses in Libya. The program favors enterprises in agribusiness, fisheries, livestock, tourism, environmental services, and other productive sectors. Eligibility for grants extends to entrepreneurs who are U.S. citizens or permanent resident members of the Libyan diaspora community, as well as to individuals who have relevant connections and/or experience in Libya. Grants are US$25 thousand to US$50 thousand. The deadline for applications is 31 May 2013. Link

The Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture administers the annual "Food for Progress" program. The sale of U.S. agricultural commodities funds projects that increase agricultural productivity in eligible developing countries (Benin, El Salvador, Guatemala, Kenya, Malawi, Nicaragua, Philippines, Senegal, Tanzania). Most grants are US$10 million to US$15 million. The closing date for applications is 02 August 2013. Link

The International Elephant Foundation makes grants for conservation and research of elephants. Eligibility extends to organizations and individuals internationally -- including students, scientists, and institutions. The current call for applications has three categories: (i) African elephant conservation in situ; (ii) Asian elephant conservation in situ; and (iii) Ex situ elephant conservation and research. The Foundation prefers grant requests of less than US$10 thousand. The application deadline in all categories is 16 August 2013.  Link

The Fresno Chaffee Zoo Wildlife Conservation Fund makes grants for wildlife conservation and research that focuses on rare, threatened, and endangered animals and their habitats. The priority is for in situ conservation projects.  Most grants range from US$1 thousand to US$2 thousand. The principal investigator must be associated with a recognized institution. The application deadline is 01 June 2013. Link

The Humane Earth Foundation (La Fondation pour une Terre Humaine -- FTH) makes grants to civil society organizations in Europe for social action to defend the natural environment, and to combat poverty and exclusion. Most grants are to organizations in western Europe, although FTH makes a smaller number of grants in eastern Europe and the Balkans region. Grants are to small and medium NGOs and to other nonprofit associations with an activist orientation. Grants do not generally exceed CHF 25 thousand. The next application deadline is 17 June 2013. Link

The EC will fund efforts to strengthen artisanal fisheries in Somaliland and Puntaland, and to enhance related coastal conservation and management. The grants will build institutional capacity in the public and private sectors, and support small-scale artisanal fisheries. Grants will range between €1.2 million to €3.5 million, varying by lot and by cost shares. Eligibility for funding extends to nonprofit NGOs in EU member states and other countries in the framework of the 10th EDF, and to international organizations. Somali organizations can be co-applicants and affiliated entities. Reference EuropeAid/134345/L/ACT/SO. The deadline for concept notes is 24 June 2013. Link

The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) announce three calls for proposals in support of energy efficiency and clean technologies. The programs are: (i) Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR); (ii) Forest Investment Program (FIP); and (iii) Program for Scaling Up Renewable Energy in Low-Income Countries (SREP). Programs and projects will be implemented through the African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the World Bank. Each call for applications includes details on eligibility, the selection process, and country information (including contacts). The application deadline is 08 August 2013 for PPCR and FIP, and 15 August 2013 for SREP. Link

The Prince Bernhard Nature Fund (Netherlands) aims to help save critically endangered flora and fauna in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. It gives funding preference to organizations in these regions, sometimes in partnership with parties in Europe or North America. Grants are up to €25 thousand. The application deadlines are 01 April and 01 October each year. Link

The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium (USA) awards grants from US$1 thousand to US$3 thousand for a variety of projects, emphasizing field studies and cross-disciplinary approaches to conservation. There are no restrictions by nationality or geographical region. The Fund has supported projects in 40 countries and two oceans. The application period is 15 August 2013 through 20 October 2013. Link

The EC's Center for the Development of Enterprise calls for proposals from small and medium enterprises and intermediary organizations in agro-industries and fisheries in Ghana and Nigeria.  Projects of one year should aim to improve the quality and diversity of products and services,  and/or improve the marketing and financial position of producers.  Grants will range from €50 thousand to €200 thousand, subject to cost shares. The application deadline is 30 April 2013. Link