11th Hour Racing supports innovative projects that address environmental challenges in coastal communities and the marine industry. The program offers funding to non-profit organizations globally, though it prioritizes projects in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the East Coast of the United States. Grants typically support initiatives focused on ocean literacy, plastic pollution reduction, clean maritime technologies, and ecosystem restoration. Most awards range from US$40 thousand to US$150 thousand for a one-year period, with an average grant size of US$75 thousand. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. About this opportunity
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Union for the Mediterranean — Project Implementation Support
The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) does not fund the implementation of the projects but it assists project development, the search for financial resources, and the search for political and technical support needed for project implementation. UfM promotes a wide range of projects in the Mediterranean region in subject areas that include energy and climate, water, environment, blue economy, and several others. Proposals are accepted continuously; there is no calendar deadline. Details
Leakey Foundation — Field School Scholarship
The Joan Cogswell Donner Field School Scholarship provides up to US$2 thousand towards field school tuition for students to support training in fieldwork related to human origins research. Applications for this scholarship have to be submitted by the field school director, not the scholarship recipient. Recipients must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a country where there are limited resources for academic development. The scholarship is awarded year-round. Applications can be submitted anytime. Field school scholarship
The Earth Foundation — Earth Prize Schools Competition
The Earth Foundation invites secondary school students aged 13–19, working individually or in teams, to propose innovative solutions to environmental challenges at the local, national, or global level. Participants receive mentorship, learning resources, and expert guidance to refine their projects, with selected entries competing for cash prizes of up to US$12,500. The competition is open worldwide to eligible secondary school students. The application deadline is 30 January 2026. Earth Prize Schools Competition
Mangrove Breakthrough — Mangrove Conservation and Restoration
Mangrove Breakthrough seeks projects worldwide that protect, restore or support mangrove ecosystems. Eligible proposals include mangrove restoration or conservation; blue-carbon finance; biodiversity or climate-linked crediting mechanisms; community-based livelihood or stewardship initiatives; nature-tech or monitoring tools for mangrove health; and sustainable businesses tied to mangrove landscapes (e.g. fisheries, coastal agriculture, eco-tourism). Successful submissions gain visibility, exposure at global climate events, and access to investors or funders. The deadline to submit the Expression of Interest is 30 January 2026. Link to more details
University of Pennsylvania — Sustainability and Conservation Science Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Sustainability and Conservation Science Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career researchers conducting interdisciplinary work at the intersection of environmental science, conservation, sustainability, and policy-relevant research. The fellowship is open to recent PhD graduates from relevant disciplines. Fellows receive a competitive salary and full benefits for a two-year appointment, along with research support, mentoring, and opportunities for collaboration across Penn departments and centers. The application deadline is 30 January 2026. Postdoctoral Fellowship
Free Electrons — Clean Energy Transition
The Free Electrons Program is a global open-innovation accelerator that connects energy startups with leading utilities and energy system operators to pilot and scale breakthrough solutions for the energy transition. The program is open to startups worldwide with mature, market-ready technologies addressing areas such as grid digitalization, renewables integration, energy storage, flexibility, electrification, and climate resilience. Selected startups receive non-dilutive support, including paid pilot opportunities, access to utility partners, technical validation, mentoring, and global exposure (rather than a fixed cash grant). The application deadline is 31 January 2026. Free Electrons Program
LEAP-SE — Research and Innovation Partnership on Sustainable Energy
LEAP-SE funds collaborative research and innovation projects that advance clean energy technologies, systems, and policies aligned with the Africa–Europe energy transition agenda. The call is open to consortia of organizations, including universities, research institutes, companies, NGOs, and public bodies, from African Union Member States and European countries. Funding amounts vary by country and partner, with a maximum funding of €500 thousand per partner. Proposals must be submitted in two stages, with pre-proposals due by 05 February 2026. Details
Earth Journalism Network — Media Workshop on Forest Governance
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) hosts a four-day forest governance media workshop (May 2026) in Sumatra for journalists in Indonesia and Vietnam. EJN aims to deepen the participants’ knowledge of forest governance, improve their reporting on solutions being implemented to reverse forest loss and equip their audiences with the information they need to hold governments and those that support damaging environmental practices accountable. Applications are open to journalists working in any medium (online, print, television, radio) from Indonesia and Vietnam. The application deadline is 06 February 2026. Media Workshop on Forest Governance
Global Forest Watch — Small Grants Fund for Civil Society Organizations
Global Forest Watch (GFW) is an interactive online forest monitoring and alert system designed to empower people with the information they need to better manage and conserve forest landscapes. The Small Grants Fund provides financial and technical support to non-profit NGOs that want to use Global Forest Watch (GFW), an interactive online forest monitoring and alert system, designed to empower people with the information they need to better manage and conserve forest landscapes. The Small Grants Fund provides financial and technical support to non-profit NGOs that want to use Global Forest Watch in their research, advocacy, and fieldwork. Grants range between US$10 thousand and US$40 thousand. Eligibility for grants extends to non-profit organizations for projects in selected countries of Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The deadline for submissions is 06 February 2026. Global Forest Watch Small Grants Fund