The Africa Impact Fundraising Grant (AIFG) is open to legally registered NGOs, community-based organisations or social enterprises from any of the member states of the African Union. Participating organisations receive online training on small-donor fundraising, then take part in a 30-day fundraising challenge; those that perform well may get up to US$5,000 in matching funds. Additionally, up to 10 top-performing organisations are invited to a week-long in-person workshop in Rwanda on topics like grant writing, donor outreach, budgeting, marketing and fundraising strategy. The application deadline is 16 December 2025. More here
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Earth Journalism Network — Forest Governance Story Grants
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) offers reporting grants to journalists to support the production of in-depth stories on forest governance issues. EJN aims to support the production of stories that raise awareness about and contribute to forest governance processes in Indonesia, Vietnam, Cameroon, Liberia, and Ghana. Applications are open to journalists working in any medium (online, print, television, radio) and other expert media practitioners with professional reporting experience. Applicants can be from any country. EJN expects to award 7 story grants with an average budget of 1,500 GBP each. The application deadline is 06 January 2026. Forest Governance Story Grants
Earth Journalism Network — Reporting on Climate Change
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) offers reporting fellowships to communicators in India to support the production of in-depth reports on the private sector and climate change. EJN welcomes pitches for reports that focus on climate financing and carbon trading, greenwashing in the private sector, innovative and locally led solutions, challenges around rare earth materials, renewable energy and clean mobility. The Networks expects to award up to 10 fellowships. Journalists from India are welcome to apply. The application deadline is 08 January 2026. Details
Prince Claus Fund — Support for Emerging Artists
The Seed Awards offer support to emerging artists and cultural practitioners who use the power of culture for positive change. Each award recipient will receive an award of €5000 to invest in developing their idea. Applicants must live and work in eligible countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, or Eastern Europe. The deadline for submission is 08 January 2026. Prince Claus Seed Awards
Earth Journalism Network — Story Grants on Fisheries Transparency
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) offers reporting grants to journalists to support the production of in-depth stories that will call attention to issues related to fisheries transparency. Applicants can be from any coastal country. For the purposes of this grant call, EJN will only be focusing on marine fisheries, not freshwater. The Earth Journalism Network expects to award 5 grants with a budget of US$1,500 each. The application deadline is 15 January 2026. Story Grants on Fisheries Transparency
Hertie School — Climate Action Scholarship
The Climate Action Scholarship offers full tuition coverage (about € 38,500) for students admitted to its two-year Master of Public Policy program who are committed to sustainability, climate action, renewable energy, and energy-system transformation. It is open to applicants of all nationalities. To apply, you first submit a standard MPP application by 15 January 2026, and — once admitted — complete a funding application. Climate Action Scholarship
Gadfly Project — Software for Environmental Protection and Climate Change Mitigation
The Gadfly Project makes in-kind grants for organizations seeking to implement a software initiative in the fields of environmental protection and climate change mitigation. The grant is available to organizations both international and domestic with a focus on environmental protection and sustainability. Software development efforts with a magnitude between US$5 thousand and US$100 thousand are preferred. Please note that this is an “in-kind” grant (not a cash grant). Grants are evaluated quarterly. The deadlines are 23 January, 24 April, 24 July, and 23 October 2026. Details here
Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association — Online Seminar: Social Aspects of Marine Protected Areas
The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) invites applications for the Social Aspects of Marine Protected Areas online seminar. The program is designed to support MPA practitioners in strengthening the social aspects of their management work. The Blue Nature Alliance will be providing 20 scholarships for this edition of the program. Marine conservation practitioners, community leaders, people working in NGOs and grassroots organizations, Indigenous Peoples leading ocean conservation, and others working in the management of marine spaces are encouraged to apply. Applications are now open, and the deadline is 16 January 2026. Link to Online Seminar
World Academy of Sciences — Short Course on Science and Diplomacy
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) seek candidates for the third AAAS-TWAS course on science and diplomacy. The 5-day course is for young scientists whose work has brought them into the international policy-making arena; policymakers interested in science-based themes that might influence their work; administrators of research institutions; and research funders focused on building international networks. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applications are due by 29 January 2026. Click here
Scientific Exploration Society — Explorer Awards 2026
The Scientific Exploration Society (SES) awards “pioneers with purpose” who combine innovative field expeditions with important research contributions, including in subject areas related to the environment and conservation. The awards are intended to provide a financial contribution to the overall cost of the fieldwork phase of scientific exploration. Grants range from US$4 thousand to US$7 thousand. For 2026, SES announces six award categories. The application deadline for a simple online application (stage 1) is 01 February 2026. Explore