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U.S. Department of State — Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowships 2026-2027

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The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program supports non-degree academic study and related professional experiences in the U.S. for experienced professionals from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Fellows are hosted at universities in the USA. Program fields include agriculture and rural development; natural resources, environmental policy, climate change; and many others. Applications are made through the U.S. Embassy. Applications have to be submitted by 15 July 2025. Click here

 

 

 

Climate Technology Initiative — Funding for Climate or Clean Energy Projects

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The Climate Technology Initiative (CTI PFAN) provides funding to climate or clean energy projects. PFAN accepts applications for projects in low- and middle-income countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Central America, and the Caribbean Islands. Projects may request between US$1 million and US$50 million. Projects providing energy access or rural electrification (clean cookstoves, solar home systems, mini-grids) may request smaller sums between US$500 thousand and US$50 million. Proposals are invited from companies, individuals, or legal persons; public-private partnerships; and entities that are legally structured to redistribute profits. Applications can be submitted anytime and are evaluated quarterly. Details

Rainforest Trust — Creating New Protected Areas

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The Rainforest Trust partners with local conservation organizations to create new protected areas and expand existing ones for Critically Endangered and Endangered species. The Initiative invites applications for conservation partnerships from nonprofit entities and NGOs for projects in tropical Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Applying organizations may submit proposals for either a land purchase or a protected area designation. Applications to create new protected areas are reviewed three times per year. The application deadlines are 01 March, 01 June, and 01 November. Applications for less than US$250 thousand may be submitted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Link

Scotiabank — Decarbonization Research

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Scotiabank’s Net-Zero Research Fund (NZRF) supports registered charities and non-profit organizations conducting research to advance global decarbonization efforts. Funded projects have addressed topics such as carbon footprint reduction in artisanal mining, carbon capture through native species in the Amazon, and real-time data platforms for solar energy performance. Grants range from CA$25 thousand to CA$100 thousand. Applicants must be registered charities or non-profit organizations in Canada, the US or Latin America. The deadline to apply is 22 May 2025. Net-Zero Research Fund

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in the Caribbean Islands

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The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. 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. Project funding is up to C$50 thousand. Eligibility extends to local community organizations, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions. The deadline for submission is 28 May 2025. CFLI Caribbean Islands

IHE Delft Institute for Water Education — SIDS Scholarship

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The IHE Delft Institute for Water Education offers SIDS Scholarships for the MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development, targeting professionals from Small Island Developing States. The scholarship covers tuition fees, insurance, international travel costs, and a monthly allowance of €1,220 for living and accommodation expenses during the study period. Eligibility extends to nationals residing or working in eligible SIDS countries. The application deadline is 01 June 2025. SIDS Scholarship

Caribbean Biodiversity Fund — Awards for Conservation Heroes

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The Biodiversity Excellence Awards for Conservation Heroes (BEACH) honors outstanding individuals and organizations for their contributions to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development within the Caribbean. The nominees must have a proven track record of actively implementing projects in the Caribbean region. The deadline for nominations is 03 June 2025. Awards for Conservation Heroes

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in the Dominican Republic

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The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in the Dominican Republic. CFLI provides funding to projects that focus on women’s economic rights, investing in the poorest and most vulnerable (which may include agriculture or aquaculture projects), as well as environment and climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation. The average CFLI contribution is C$30 thousand to C$50 thousand. Eligibility extends to not-for-profit local, national, or community-based organizations. The deadline for submission is 23 May 2025. CFLI Dominican Republic

Global Biodiversity Information Facility — Biodiversity Information for Development: LAC

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The Biodiversity Information for Development program aims to enhance capacity for effective mobilization and use of biodiversity data in support of decision- and policymaking for sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean. GBIF offers support for two types of projects: (1) Institutional-level biodiversity data mobilization grants (maximum funding: €30 thousand for strengthening institutional capacity and mobilize policy-relevant biodiversity data); (2) Multi-institutional biodiversity data mobilization grants (maximum funding: €60 thousand to strengthen collaborations between institutions. Applicants must be legal entities such as research institutions, universities, museums, non-governmental organizations or government agencies located in Caribbean or Latin American countries. Concept notes must be submitted by 27 May 2025. Details here

Ford — Community-Based Environmental Projects

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The Donativos Ambientales Ford 2025 program aims to support community-based environmental projects in Puerto Rico, Panama, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Guatemala that contribute to sustainable development and environmental conservation. The initiative promotes sustainable development by funding projects in four areas: (1) biodiversity conservation and recovery; (2) food security through organic agriculture and sustainable practices; (3) waste management, including reduction, reuse, and recycling; and (4) renewable energy solutions like solar, wind, and biomass. The program will distribute a total of US$85 thousand among selected initiatives. Eligible applicants must be legally registered non-profit organizations. Applications are open until 30 May 2025. Donativos Ambientales Ford

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