The Darwin Plus People & Skills program invites applications for projects that build local capacity to protect the natural environment through training, education, and professional development. Eligible applicants include nationals, long-term residents, or individuals with an established relationship with a UK Overseas Territory. The program provides grants of up to £100 thousand to support individual training and institutional capacity building for a project period of up to 24 months. The deadline for single-stage applications is 07 September 2026. Darwin Plus People & Skills
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UK Government — Transformative Biodiversity Conservation
The Darwin Plus Strategic program invites applications for large-scale, collaborative projects aimed at delivering long-term biodiversity conservation and climate change resilience. Non-governmental organizations, research institutions, public entities, and private businesses can apply with ambitious initiatives that demonstrate clear scalability or systemic impact. Projects must directly benefit the natural environment of eligible UK Overseas Territories, such as Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and the Falkland Islands. The program provides funding ranging from £1 million to £3 million for collaborative interventions lasting between three and five years. The deadline for single-stage applications is 14 September 2026. Darwin Plus
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation — Research Fellowship for Brazilian Postdoctoral Researchers
The CAPES‑Humboldt Research Fellowship supports postdoctoral and experienced researchers from Brazil (and German nationals permanently based in Brazil) with fully funded research stays in Germany. Monthly stipends are approximately €2,700–€2,600 for postdoctoral fellows and €3,200–€3,100 for experienced researchers, with additional benefits such as research grants, travel allowances, family support, and optional German language courses. This fellowship is ideal for Brazilian researchers seeking to advance their careers through collaborative research in Germany across any discipline. The application deadline is 30 November 2026. CAPES‑Humboldt Research Fellowship
Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility — Small Grants Program
The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) finances small projects managed by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), charity organizations and/or mandated by National Disaster Coordinators in local communities in the Caribbean. Projects submitted for consideration should fall within the thematic areas of disaster risk management and climate change adaptation and range between US$5 to US$25 thousand. Proposals for small grants may be submitted anytime. About the small grants program
Asia-Pacific Network for Sustainable Forest Management and Rehabilitation — Sustainable Forest Management in the Asia-Pacific Region
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
Weeden Foundation — Protecting Biodiversity
The Weeden Foundation makes grants for biodiversity conservation in forest ecosystems, riparian corridors, and riverine and aquatic environments of ecological importance. Weeden’s international priorities are the Patagonia region of Chile and the Altai Republic of Russia. The average grant size is between US$15 and US$20 thousand. The Foundation requests letters of inquiry (LOI) at least one month before proposal deadlines. The next deadline for applications (English, Spanish) is 07 August 2026. Know more
German Academic Exchange Service — Co-funded Research Grants
DAAD co-funds research grants for qualified applicants from Brazil. The aim of the program is to promote research projects within the context of doctoral studies. The program accepts doctoral candidates at universities in Brazil, who have been awarded a domestic scholarship from CAPES (Co-funder). Subject areas include natural sciences and agriculture, among others. The domestic doctoral scholarships will be paid by CAPES during the research stay in Germany, and DAAD will co-fund a monthly payment of €650, health, accident, and personal liability insurance cover, and travel allowance. The application deadline is 03 September 2026 (for a research stay between May 2027 and January 2028). Find out more
Conservation, Food and Health Foundation — Local Project Support
The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation supports special projects and programs in the areas of conservation, food, and health in low- and lower-middle-income countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. The foundation supports projects that demonstrate local leadership; develop the capacity of local organizations; and address a particular problem or question in the field. Eligibility extends to NGOs, community-based organizations, and academic institutions. There is no maximum grant size. Most grants will fall in the US$25 thousand to US$50 thousand per year range. The application deadlines for concept notes are 22 December 2026 and 15 June 2027. Guidelines
FEMSA Foundation — Sustainable Development of Water Resources in Latin America
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
InteRussia — Energy Fellowships
InteRussia announces a Fellowship in the Energy Sector for specialists from ASEAN countries. The fellowship consists of lectures, seminars, and visits to government agencies, industrial enterprises and major energy infrastructure facilities. The fellowship covers travel costs, accommodation, a monthly stipend, visa support, and insurance, and includes an academic and cultural programme hosted by Russian partner institutions. The deadline to apply for the fellowship is 23 August 2026. InteRussia Energy Fellowships