The European Commission seeks to support small-scale and innovative actions by Rwandan CSOs in the field of human rights and democracy. One of the priorities under this call is tackling climate change and mitigating its adverse effects. Grants requested under this call for proposals must fall between €300 thousand and €550 thousand. Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations registered in Rwanda or the European Union. The deadline for submission of concept notes is 14 May 2019. Click for details
Africa
European Commission — Solving Conflicts over Natural Resources in Kenya
The European Commission to strengthen the capacity of civil society organisations in Kenya in addressing the conflicts revolving around land tenure and access to natural resource. The following activities will be supported under this call: capacity building, land mediation initiatives involving local communities, projects of women’s and youth organisation, research, awareness raising and advocacy activities. Grants requested under this call for proposals must fall between €500 thousand and €1 million. Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations registered in anywhere in the world. (Note: If the lead applicant is not established in Kenya, it must act with minimum one co-applicant established in Kenya.) The deadline for submission of concept notes is 14 May 2019. Link
U.S. Mission to South Africa — Reducing Demand for Wildlife
The U.S. Embassy South Africa invites organizations to submit applications to carry out a public marketing campaign for audiences in South Africa for illicit wildlife products (rhino horn, elephant ivory, pangolins, vultures, and other trafficked flora and fauna). The campaign should focus on the historic South African cultural and natural heritage value of these threatened/endangered species as shown through literature, song, art, storytelling, etc. A Grant of US$30 thousand is available under this call. Eligibility extends to universities and non-profit organizations. The application deadline is 31 May 2019. Learn more
U.S. Department of State — Go Green on Campuses and in Surrounding Communities
The U.S. Department of State announces an exchange program between South African and American undergraduate students and nearby youth community leaders. The program provides grants to projects with the aim to organize sessions on aspects of environmental preservation/conservation and help participants to develop a plan to implement a conservation/environmental preservation plan on their campuses and in their communities. Grants may range from US$60 thousand to a maximum of US$90 thousand. The deadline for applications is 31 May 2019. More
Belmont Forum — Climate, Environment and Health
The Belmont Forum, in collaboration with Future Earth, invites proposals for research projects. Research consortia should make use of transdisciplinary approaches to investigate and fill knowledge gaps for a better understanding of links between climate change, environment, and health impacts. Research consortia must include at least three participating partner organizations established in three different countries. Participating organizations under this call are established in the following countries: China, Côte d’Ivoire, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Turkey, UK, and USA. The total amount available is €10.5 million, plus in-kind resources. The call aims to support 10-12 projects of up to 4 years duration. Expressions of Interest have to be submitted by 06 May 2019. More
European Marine Research Network — Call for Workshops and Working Groups
EuroMarine announces funding to support workshops, working groups, and training and capacity building in themes of marine conservation and management. Workshop activities receive up to €7,500; working groups addressing strategic services or issues receive up to €5,000. Proposals should engage at least three EuroMarine full member organizations in two or more countries. Member organizations include some in the developing world, e.g., Morocco, Peru, South Africa, Tunisia, and Turkey. The deadline for workshops and working groups is 31 May 2019. Details
U.S. Agency for International Development — Biodiversity and Climate Change in West Africa
The West Africa Biodiversity and Climate Change (WA BiCC) Program seeks to improve biodiversity conservation and promote climate-resilient and low-emission development across West Africa. WA BiCC invites concept notes from qualifying grant applicants interested in developing public- private partnerships (PPPs) that support sustainable natural resource management, combat wildlife trafficking and/or improve eco-friendly and sustainable livelihood development within forest-buffer communities. Awards are anticipated to range from US$50 thousand to US$300 thousand for projects with a duration of up to 12 months. Private enterprises, civil society organizations (CSOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), NGOs; and universities are eligible under this call. The deadline for the submission of concept notes is 31 May 2019. More
Fondation Nature & Decouvertes — Nature Protection in France and Africa 2019
Fondation Nature & Decouvertes supports projects for nature protection, environmental education, and public awareness in France. Additionally, a few grants support projects with similar themes in Francophone Africa. The next application deadline for environmental education projects (funding of €6 thousand to €15 thousand) is 15 March 2019. Applications for small projects (“coup de main”) ranging from €500 to €3000 can be submitted at any time. Link
Access Agriculture — Training for Young Agricultural Entrepreneurs
Access Agriculture invites applicants for the Young Entrepreneur Challenge Fund. Participants have the chance to propose innovative business ideas or expand their existing business, around the dissemination of agricultural videos. Selected young entrepreneurs will receive a Digisoft smart projector with an in-built computer that contains a library with over 200 training videos. Applicants have to be younger than 30 years and reside in Latin America, Africa or the Asia-Pacific region. The application deadline is 21 March 2019. Find out how to enter
Climate Tracker — 10-Month Fellowship on Climate Solutions
Climate Tracker, in partnership with the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, seeks five young climate journalists to participate in an online mentorship on climate solutions and journalism. The fellows will receive training on how to write articles on climate change and a monthly stipend of US$150. Applicants that are between 18 and 30 years old and are living in Europe, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, South Asia, or Asia-Pacific are eligible. To participate, applicants have to write, publish, and submit a 500+ words article (in any language) on local solutions and responses to climate change. Articles have to be submitted by 31 March 2019. More information