The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) invites nominations for the Young Forest Champions initiative. This program recognizes individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 who lead innovative projects in forest monitoring using geospatial technology to support climate action. Eligible applicants include individual forest practitioners, researchers, and community leaders from Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru, Uganda, or Zambia, with a specific focus on those contributing to indigenous and local community efforts. Selected champions receive a US$10 thousand grant to scale their projects, along with technical mentorship and an invitation to participate in the XVIV IUFRO World Congress. The application deadline is 21 March 2026. Young Forest Champions
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Swedish Institute — Global Executive Program
The Swedish Institute invites applications for its Global Executive Programme, which focuses on integrating sustainability into core business strategies. This initiative is open to senior executives, such as CEOs and top managers, from medium to large companies in 24 participating countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. The program covers all training fees, as well as accommodation and meals during a one-week onsite module in Stockholm; however, participants or their companies are generally expected to cover their own travel costs to Sweden. Applicants must be at least 30 years old and lead companies within or transitioning toward green industries, such as renewable energy or sustainable transport. The application deadline is 25 March 2026. Global Executive Program
Hindsight Ventures — AFRISE Challenge
Hindsight Ventures invites applications for the AFRISE Challenge accelerator program. This initiative supports young African founders between the ages of 18 and 35 who are developing scalable solutions in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and financial services. Eligible applicants must be based in Nigeria, Uganda, Morocco, Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, or Senegal. Participants receive a four-week virtual bootcamp, mentorship from industry experts, and access to more than US$600 thousand in technology credits from partners like AWS and Microsoft. The program concludes with an international demo day where the top 15 startups can pitch for grant and equity-based funding. The application deadline is 27 March 2026. Know more
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Liberia
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) provides small-scale grants to support high-impact projects designed by local partners in Liberia. Eligible applicants include local non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and community groups working on thematic priorities such as inclusive governance, peace and security, and economic growth. Funding contributions typically range from CAN$20 thousand to CAN$49 thousand, with a maximum possible allocation of CAN$100 thousand for qualified projects. The deadline for the current call for proposals is 27 March 2026. CFLI Liberia
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Côte d’Ivoire
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) supports high-impact projects focused on peace and security, inclusive governance, and climate action. The program primarily funds local non-governmental organizations, community groups, and academic institutions, with a focus on projects designed by local partners. Average grants range from CAN$20 thousand to CAN$49 thousand, while complex projects may receive a maximum of CAN$100 thousand. The deadline for the current call for proposals is 27 March 2026. CFLI Côte d’Ivoire
Village Capital — Reshaping Food LATAM
Village Capital supports startups tackling food loss and waste across Latin America. The 2026 program specifically targets eight early-stage startups using data and AI to optimize food distribution, prevent loss in production, or empower consumers to reduce waste. Eligible applicants must be legally incorporated as for-profit entities in at least one Latin American country. While the primary value of the program lies in intensive investment-readiness training, mentorship, and access to a Mexico City summit, participants also receive milestone-based funding, which in previous cycles has been approximately US$4,400 per startup. The application deadline for the 2026 cohort is 27 March 2026. Link
United Nations Environment Programme — Course on Multilateral Environmental Agreements
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) offers a course focused on international environmental law-making and diplomacy. The 2026 session focuses on the special theme of “Critical Energy Transition Minerals.” Candidates from developing nations or economies in transition can apply for partial or full fellowships to help with costs. This course is designed for experienced government officials. Additionally, representatives from non-governmental organizations, the private sector, as well as researchers and academics specializing in international environmental law, are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted by 27 March 2026. Details
Egis Foundation — Climate Challenge
The Egis Foundation invites applications for the Team Up for Climate challenge to develop innovative solutions for climate change adaptation and resilience. This global competition is open to teams of two to five members consisting of current students or recent graduates from any country and academic discipline. Participants must propose an actionable project focused on a specific local area they know well. The first-place team receives €4,000 plus a €5,000 boost prize after six months of development and a study trip to Paris, while second and third-place winners receive €3,000 and €2,000 respectively in total funding. The deadline for applications is 28 March 2026. Climate Challenge
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Turkey
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) supports small-scale, high-impact projects that align with Canada’s thematic priorities of inclusive governance, peace and security, and economic growth. Local non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and municipal agencies are eligible to apply for funding, which typically averages between CAN$30 thousand and CAN$60 thousand per project. The deadline for the current call for proposals is 30 March 2026. CFLI Turkey
Earth Journalism Network — GEF Assembly Fellowships
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) provides fellowships for journalists to report on the Eighth Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. This program is open to professional journalists from any medium, including print, online, radio, and television, who have a demonstrated track record of environmental reporting. Eligible applicants must be from low- or middle-income countries and possess at least five years of experience in the field. The fellowship covers all travel expenses, including airfare, accommodation, meals, and local transportation, and provides selected participants with specialized training and access to high-level interviews during the event. The deadline for applications is 31 March 2026. Link to Fellowships