The U.S. Embassy in Yaounde (Cameroon) seeks proposals for small-scale community projects that address one or more of the following areas: Social Services; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH); Income Generating Activities; Environment and Agriculture. Proposed projects have to benefit a large number of people and increase income or improve living conditions of local communities. Grants range from US$2 thousand to US$10 thousand. The Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund is limited to locally registered non-profits with at least two years of experience working in Cameroon. Applications have to be submitted by 30 April 2019. Link
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SeaWorld and Busch Gardens — Grants for Wildlife Conservation, Research, and Education
The Conservation Fund makes grants for wildlife conservation, research, and education. Applications are accepted from non-profit organizations, government entities, and schools and universities in the USA and other countries. Most grants are under US$50 thousand. Applications received by 30 April 2019 will be considered for funding in the last two quarters of 2019. More
Ramsar Convention — Small Grants for Wetland Conservation
The Ramsar Small Grants Fund for Wetland Conservation and Wise Use (SGF) assists developing countries to enable the conservation and wise use of wetland resources. The SGF offers a maximum of CHF 35 thousand per project. Eligibility for the awards extends to individuals and groups worldwide representing government institutions, NGOs, community groups, and private companies. Submissions must be received no later than 06 May 2019. Small Grants Fund
European Commission — Clean Energy Transition Lebanon
The European Commission seeks to promote entrepreneurship in support of Lebanon’s clean energy transition, while supporting climate change mitigation. The priorities of this call for proposals are synergies between green entrepreneurs and new business opportunities in renewable energy; investments in alternative sources of energy; and solar energy. Projects may requests a contribution of between €1.5 million and €6 million. Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations. The deadline for the submission of applications is 28 May 2019. Info
SNV Netherlands — Climate Smart Agriculture in East Africa
SNV invites expressions of interest from private sector-led agribusinesses to co-invest in the implementation of business models under the Climate Smart Agriculture East Africa Project (CSA-EA). The goal is to increase the availability of accessible climate smart food for the population in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Selected SMEs and cooperatives will receive a maximum co-investment of 50% or €200 thousand, whichever is lower, for the proposed solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Cooperatives based in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania are eligible to apply. The deadline for the submission of expressions of interest (EOIs) is 30 May 2019. Find details
African Union — Support for Youth and Women in Livestock, Fisheries and Agribusiness
The African Union aims to promote the entrepreneurial agribusiness as means for job and wealth creation for Africa’s youth and women. Proposed projects under this call should address actions in the thematic areas of fisheries, aquaculture, animal farming and agribusiness networks. Existing agribusinesses and agribusiness startups may request grants of US$10 thousand or US$20 thousand. Deadline for submission of applications is 28 March 2019. Information
Small-Scale Initiatives Program — Biodiversity Conservation in Central and Western Africa
The Small-Scale Initiatives Program (PPI) launches a new call for proposals “small grants” projects. Funding will be available to local non-profit projects in Central and Western African countries with the aim contribute to biodiversity conservation and addressing climate change adaptation. The maximum contribution under this call is €40 thousand for projects of up to 15 months. The deadline for submission of pre-proposal is 31 March 2019. Find rules and criteria
EEP Africa — Women in the Clean Energy Sector
EEP Africa seeks innovative approaches to promote gender inclusion and create opportunities for women in the clean energy sector. Applicants can apply for early-stage grants between €200 thousand and €500 thousand. The minimum required co-financing is 30% of the total project budget. Eligibility extends to companies (including start-ups), non-profit organizations and social enterprises from Botswana, Burundi, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The deadline for proposals is 02 April 2019. CfP15 Application Guidelines
European Commission — Wildlife People Conflicts in Botswana
The European Commission supports civil society organizations in Botswana to play an effective role as a development actor with the aim to improve capacity to hold governments accountable. One of the priorities under this call is wildlife people conflict and community based adaptation to ecosystems. Grants vary between €100 thousand and €250 thousand. Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations. The deadline for submission of concept notes is 10 April 2019. More
European Commission — Agriculture and Rural Development Kosovo
The European Commission seeks project proposals to support Kosovo’s farmers and agri-rural economic operators to build the capacities that they need in order to become more competitive on the market. All actions under this call shall address the challenges of climate change and promote gender equality. Grant size under this call varies between €100 thousand and €400 thousand. Eligibility extends to individual farmers, a group of farmers/producers or agri-businesses from Kosovo. The deadline for submission of concept notes is 14 April 2019. The call