The OPEC Fund provides financial assistance to developing countries, particularly low-income countries, in support of their economic and social development efforts. OPEC will consider requests for (i) grants for country-specific activities and projects; (ii) grants for special development initiatives of global or regional scope; and (iii) emergency aid. In the past, the OPEC Fund has financed projects in agriculture, energy, health, transportation, and water and sanitation sectors. The amount of the contribution will vary according to the scope and the nature of the proposed activity. However, except for emergency aid and small grants in amounts of up to US$100 thousand, OPEC’s contribution should not exceed 50% of the total cost. Eligible partners are any government or non-government entity, including co-financing partners, private sector entities, research entities, UN agencies, and international NGOs. There is no deadline. Know more about the OPEC Fund
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Inter-American Foundation — Grants for NGOs in Latin America and Caribbean
The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) makes grants to non-governmental and community-based organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean to raise the living conditions of disadvantaged populations, and to advance other social goals. The Foundation’s grant-making interests include grassroots projects in agriculture; clean water and sanitation; community conservation; and local management of natural resources (forests, fisheries, etc.). Applicants may request grants in the range of US$25 thousand to US$400 thousand. Applications can be submitted in Spanish, Portuguese, English, French, or Haitian Creole. Community Development Grants
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in The Gambia
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in The Gambia. The priorities under this call include women’s economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, and investing in the poorest and most vulnerable (which may include agriculture or aquaculture projects). The average CFLI contribution is C$100 thousand. Eligibility extends to local community organizations, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions. The deadline for submission is 28 February 2025. CFLI The Gambia
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Guinea
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Guinea. The priorities under this call include women’s economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, and investing in the poorest and most vulnerable (which may include agriculture or aquaculture projects). The average CFLI contribution is C$100 thousand. Eligibility extends to local community organizations, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions. The deadline for submission is 28 February 2025. CFLI Guinea
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Cabo Verde
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Cabo Verde. The priorities under this call include women’s economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, and investing in the poorest and most vulnerable (which may include agriculture or aquaculture projects). The average CFLI contribution is C$100 thousand. Eligibility extends to local community organizations, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions. The deadline for submission is 28 February 2025. CFLI Cabo Verde
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Kyrgyzstan
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Kyrgyzstan. The priorities under this call include women’s economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, and investing in the poorest and most vulnerable (which may include agriculture or aquaculture projects), as well as environment, climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, and water management. The average contribution is C$20 thousand to C$60 thousand per project. Eligibility extends to not-for-profit local, national, or community-based organizations. The deadline for submission is 28 February 2025. CFLI Kyrgyzstan
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Tajikistan
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Tajikistan. The priorities under this call include women’s economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, and investing in the poorest and most vulnerable (which may include agriculture or aquaculture projects), as well as environment, climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, and water management. The average contribution is C$20 thousand to C$60 thousand per project. Eligibility extends to not-for-profit local, national, or community-based organizations. The deadline for submission is 28 February 2025. CFLI Tajikistan
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Turkmenistan
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Turkmenistan. The priorities under this call include women’s economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, and investing in the poorest and most vulnerable (which may include agriculture or aquaculture projects), as well as environment, climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, and water management. The average contribution is C$20 thousand to C$60 thousand per project. Eligibility extends to not-for-profit local, national, or community-based organizations. The deadline for submission is 28 February 2025. CFLI Turkmenistan
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Uzbekistan
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Uzbekistan. The priorities under this call include women’s economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, and investing in the poorest and most vulnerable (which may include agriculture or aquaculture projects), as well as environment, climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, and water management. The average contribution is C$20 thousand to C$60 thousand per project. Eligibility extends to not-for-profit local, national, or community-based organizations. The deadline for submission is 28 February 2025. CFLI Uzbekistan
Homeworld Collective — Biotech in Greenhouse Gas Removal
Homeworld Collective invites applications for its 2025 Garden Grants program, aimed at funding early-stage projects that integrate biotechnology with greenhouse gas removal strategies. Grants range from US$50 thousand to US$150 thousand. Anyone at a university or non-profit institution can apply. Homeworld Collective encourages students and postdocs to be the lead applicants. The application window closes on 28 February 2025. Know more