The Planet Health Film Fund supports five filmmakers with £20,000 each to make a 10-minute documentary and short social cuts on the links between human health and the health of the environment. Filmmakers get an online development programme with masterclasses and production support. Applicants must be international directors aged 18 or over who have previously directed at least one completed film that was festival-selected or commissioned or distributed by an established platform. They must also have a legally registered production company, because awards cannot be paid to individuals. The deadline is 16 November 2026. Planet Health Film Fund
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The Global Thinkers Forum brings together a diverse network of thought leaders to share their visions of the future, create meaningful conversations around them, and effect positive change in the world. The program consists of an 8-month mentoring cycle that includes one-on-one sessions with experienced thought leaders and individuals aged between 18 and 29 from all over the world. The program’s mentors are successful individuals across several professional fields and countries. The application deadline is 23 November 2026. Become a Global Thinkers Mentee
IREX Community Solutions is a professional development program for community leaders in eligible countries to participate in a four-month fellowship with a local nonprofit organization or government agency in the USA. The subject areas include environmental issues (among others). Applications are accepted from eligible countries in East Asia and the Pacific; South and Central Asia; Sub-Saharan Africa; North Africa and the Middle East; Europe; and Latin America and the Caribbean. Grants are for visa support, international travel, insurance, and a living allowance. The application deadline is 24 November 2026. About the Program
The Box Impact Fund will award a total of US$150 thousand to six different non-profit organizations pursuing digital transformation projects. Each selected organization will receive a US$25 thousand grant to put their idea into action. The project category “Protecting the Planet” covers areas such as environmental protection, energy conservation, renewable energy, nature conservation, and biodiversity. The application deadline is 30 November 2026. Box Impact Fund
The Asia Foundation’s Development Fellows program provides qualified young Asian professionals with an opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills and gain in-depth knowledge of Asia’s critical development challenges. The program offers two weeks of leadership training in Asia and another two weeks in the USA, plus a grant of US$2.500 to support individual plans for professional development. Applicants should be less than age 40 and have demonstrable experience in one of the program’s fields of expertise, which include environment (among others). The program is open to resident nationals and citizens of Afghanistan; Bangladesh; Bhutan; Cambodia; India; Indonesia; Japan, Korea; Laos; Malaysia; Maldives; Mongolia; Myanmar; Nepal; Pacific Islands Nations; Pakistan; Philippines; Singapore; Sri Lanka; Thailand; Timor-Leste; and Vietnam.. The application deadline is 01 December 2026. Development Fellows
Wageningen University & Research offers scholarships for international students starting an on-campus MSc in September 2027. The Excellence Scholarship waives tuition for 24 months for students with a GPA of 80% or higher and the nationality of one of 21 countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. The Africa Scholarship Program covers travel, tuition, a living allowance, visa and health insurance for 24 months for African citizens.The NL Scholarship awards eight scholarships of €5,000 each (up to €15,000 per student) to students. Applications must be submitted before 01 December 2026. Details
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) offers up to 10 story grants of up to US$2,000 each to journalists in Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Africa for in-depth reporting on mining, the environment and human rights. Story themes include mercury and cyanide contamination from small-scale gold mining, community displacement and land rights violations, the accountability of international mining companies, the suppression of environmental defenders, post-mining rehabilitation, and the local costs of the “green minerals” boom. Early-career and experienced journalists, freelancers and groups of journalists (applying through one lead applicant) can apply. Applications are accepted in English or French. The deadline is 01 December 2026. Story Grants to Report on Mining
The Obama Foundation Leaders Program is a one-year training program for leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to finding solutions to challenges in their communities or countries. Scholars attend courses and participate in leadership development training. Participants receive a furnished studio apartment during their stay, a monthly stipend to assist with living expenses, as well as travel and tuition fees paid. The program is open to applicants from all around the world. Applications for the 2027-2028 program have to be submitted until 04 December 2026. Applicant information
The Earth Care Awards recognise individuals, creative teams, organisations and collectives that use creative communication to deepen public understanding of climate change and inspire action. Entries can come from journalism, digital and social media, film and visual storytelling, performing arts and theatre, or audio, music and radio. Applicants must show at least three years of consistent work in climate and sustainability communication. Individuals and unregistered groups can apply, and entries from outside India are accepted. The deadline is 15 December 2026. Communicators for Climate Action
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Cisco and Global Citizen invites applications for the Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award. The Award is made to a young individual (18-30 years) who has contributed meaningfully towards the goal of ending global poverty. Global Citizen accepts applications from individuals who have, or contribute to, a registered legal entity such as a non-profit, for-profit, or social enterprise. The award includes a US$250 thousand prize paid to the organization to which the individual contributes. Submissions will close on 18 December 2026. Youth Leadership Award