The Asia-Pacific Network for Sustainable Forest Management and Rehabilitation (APFNet) invites concept notes for projects that advance forest landscape restoration, biodiversity conservation, and inclusive livelihood development. Eligible applicants include APFNet member economies, observer economies, and partner organizations operating across the Greater Mekong Subregion, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Greater Central Asia, the Pacific Islands, North America, and Latin America. Funding is split into two categories, offering up to US$100 thousand for small-size projects lasting up to 24 months, and greater than US$100 thousand for regular projects lasting between two and four years. Applicants must also provide a counterpart contribution of at least 20% of the total budget. The deadline for the submission of mandatory concept notes is 05 July 2026. Visit APFNet
Funding News
Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) makes grants through the Freezailah Fellowship Fund in support of capacity building. The grant can be used for training opportunities, demonstration tours, participation in conferences and workshops, preparation of technical papers, and post-graduate degrees. Grants up to US$10 thousand are in support of sustainable tropical forest management. Applicants are young and mid-career professionals in ITTO’s member countries; most grants are to individuals in developing countries. The next application deadline is 20 July 2026. Link to the fellowship
SEARCA provides travel grants to qualified agriculture and agriculture-related professionals, social scientists, or graduate students in Southeast Asia. Applicants can request up to US$1,200 to participate and/or present papers at relevant local or international scientific conferences and fora. Eligibility extends to nationals from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam. SEARCA operates on a regular grant schedule with four application deadlines per year. The next application deadlines are 31 August, and 30 November 2026. SEARCA Travel Grants
Biodiversity, Conservation, Wildlife
The National Geographic Society invites proposals for projects that foster community-based ocean literacy and emotional connections to marine environments. Eligible applicants include individuals over the age of 18 with relevant education experience, with funding paths split into two tiers depending on whether the applicant is an existing National Geographic Explorer. The program supports both the piloting or scaling of immersive learning solutions and research into the effectiveness of educational innovations. Level I grant budgets are capped at US$20 thousand for projects to be completed within one year, while Level II budgets range up to US$100 thousand for up to two years. The deadline for submissions is 24 June 2026. Developing Future Ocean Stewards
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) offers fellowships for professional journalists to attend and report from the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP17) in Yerevan, Armenia. To be eligible, applicants must have previous experience reporting on environmental issues and represent an established media house in a low- or middle-income country. EJN will select eight journalists and fully cover economy-class airfare, accommodation, meals, travel insurance, and ground transportation costs for the two-week event. The deadline for applications is 29 June 2026. Fellowships for Journalists
The Raptor Research Foundation invites applications for the Kevin Kritz Research Grant to support field research on eagle biology and conservation. Individuals worldwide are eligible to apply for this one-year grant, which funds projects focusing on eagles in any country. The foundation awards one grant per year of up to US$5 thousand, and the recipient also receives waived page charges to publish their study in the Journal of Raptor Research. The application deadline is 30 June 2026. Raptor Research Grant
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Energy, Climate Change
South Pole offers landowners, community groups, conservation organizations, and other groups the opportunity to develop their own nature-based climate action projects. South Pole seeks conservation and restoration projects in forestry and land use that protect wildlife, empower communities, and create sustainable economies, as well as large-scale nature-based solutions for a post-COVID green recovery. Ecosystem protection projects and restoration projects must focus on creating or protecting the habitat of endangered species. South Pole offers support, short-term financing, technical guidance, and advisory throughout the development process. Proposals will be open until further notice. Know more
The Earth Journalism Network offers reporting fellowships for journalists and creator journalists in low- and middle-income countries. Fellowship support includes operational and logistical support, accommodation, and financial support. Eligibility extends to professional journalists from or representing an established media house. The deadline for online applications is 17 June 2026. Fellowship for Journalists
The Earth Journalism Network offers reporting fellowships for journalists and creator journalists in low- and middle-income countries interested in covering the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP31). Fellows are expected to produce multiple news pieces, stories or informational content during the course of the fellowship. Fellows may produce coverage as text, audio, video or some combination of formats. The fellowship provides full financial support—including economy-class airfare, accommodation, meals, and travel insurance—to enable participants to report directly from the conference venue. The deadline for online applications is 17 June 2026. Fellowship for Creator Journalists
Water Resources
The Japan Water Forum makes small grants to grassroots organizations in least-developed countries. Funding is made to projects addressing local water-related issues, including innovative solutions for water and sanitation, risk reduction for water-related disasters, and WASH projects. Grants are up to US$1,500. The application deadline is 30 June 2026. Details here
The Foundation makes grants for sustainable development of water resources in Latin America. Grant recipients for community water projects include government agencies, development NGOs, foundations and institutes, and other nonprofit organizations. To propose projects, applicants should contact the Foundation via its email address or telephone. Details
- Tags: community projects, LAC, nonprofit orgs, water, worldwide
The World Economic Forum runs the Transforming Water Systems Challenge to accelerate innovative solutions for global water security. The program searches for early-stage startups and growth-stage enterprises that offer technological, financial, or policy-driven innovations to modernize water utilities and improve freshwater infrastructure. Winners will gain access to a global network, visibility and engagement opportunities to support deployment, and will each receive a CHF 175 thousand prize. The deadline to submit an application is 04 June 2026. Transforming Water Systems Challenge
Cross-Cutting
The UNIDO-WTCA Blue Economy Global Call 2026 seeks to identify and promote innovative, scalable technologies that support a sustainable and resilient blue economy. The program is open to micro, small, medium, and large enterprises, startups, academic institutions, NGOs, and public-private partnerships globally, with a particular focus on projects benefiting developing countries and small island developing states. Six winners—one for each strategic category ranging from blue renewable energy to marine biotechnology—will receive entry into an acceleration program that includes high-level mentoring, technical cooperation, and international matchmaking services, as well as up to US$3 thousand in travel reimbursement for the award ceremony. Applications are due by 19 June 2026. Blue Economy Global Call
The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering accepts nominations of ground-breaking innovations in engineering from all around the world which have been of benefit to humanity. In the scope of the Terra Viva Grants Directory, this may include innovations in the fields of sustainable energy, water management and/or agriculture. The winner will receive £500 thousand to advance their project. Self nominations are not permitted. The closing date to submit nominations is 26 June 2026. Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering
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The Global Good Fund Fellowship is a 12-month leadership development program for young social entrepreneurs who remain in their workplaces. Each fellow is offered mentoring; resources for leadership assessment; a peer network; and financial support. Past fellows represent enterprises for agriculture; environment; solar energy; and other green development. The program is open to applications worldwide. Candidates should be under age 40. The pre-application deadline (Phase 1) is 30 June 2026. Link to the Global Good Fund