The IDRC seeks research proposals that develop innovative veterinary solutions focused on product development to reduce therapeutic and prevent non-therapeutic antimicrobial (AMR) use by farmers in developing countries. Proposals need to demonstrate how the project will involve women in the research team and that they have considered the potential environmental impacts of their activities. Budgets between CAN$ 1-3 million are accepted. To be eligible, at least one of the administering project institutions should be based in a low or middle-income country. The deadline for applications is 12 September 2018. More
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Australian Agency for International Development — Development Assistance to Africa
The Direct Aid Program (DAP) supports poverty reduction through more equitable access to the benefits of inclusive and sustainable growth. The Direct Aid Program provides funding for an average of 30 projects per year from Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. DAP is available on a not-for-profit basis to individuals, community groups, NGOs and other entities engaged in development activities. The funding ceiling per project is AUD 60 thousand. Applications can be done online and will close on 15 September 2018. Details
British Council — Researcher Links Workshops, UK/Turkey
Researcher Links Workshops bring together early-career researchers from the UK and a partner country to make international connections that can improve the quality of their research. UK and Turkish Institutions can request up to £40 thousand to be used towards workshop implementation. All workshops must be held in 2019. Each proposal must have one Principal Applicant from the UK and one Principal Applicant from Turkey. The submission deadline is 17 September 2018. Link
Safari Club International Foundation — Grants for Wildlife Conservation and Research 2019-2020
The SCI Foundation funds projects and direct wildlife programs dedicated to wildlife conservation, research, and outdoor education in Africa, Asia, and North America. Grants are up to US$50 thousand per year. The application deadline is 31 October 2018. Link
Smogathon — Technology to Fight Air Pollution
Smogathon aims to fight air pollution through technology. Start-ups will compete for $15 thousand in cash and a contract to implement their innovation in Krakow, Poland. Smogathon welcomes participation from any group worldwide that works as a registered company, start-up, foundation, or research group with a legal entity. The finalists will compete in Krakow during the Global Clean Air Summit in November 2018. The deadline for applications is 15 July 2018. Link
U.S. Department of State — Fisheries Management and Governance
The U.S. Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific (OES) makes cooperative agreements to support fisheries management and governance in U.S. FTA countries. Projects should focus on improving the science-based management of fisheries; monitoring measures to ensure compliance with fisheries regulations; and combating illegal fishing. OES will award one cooperative agreement of up to US$500 thousand or two cooperative agreements of up to US$250 thousand each. Eligibility is limited to U.S. and foreign non-profit organizations, and educational institutions. Submissions will close on 27 July 2018. Click here
UK Natural Environment Research Council — Towards a Sustainable Earth
The UK Natural Environment Research Council and funding partners invite proposals for the Towards a Sustainable Earth (TaSE) initiative, which aims to improve our understanding of the complex interactions between people and the environment required to make progress in achieving the United Nations Global Goals (Sustainable Development Goals). Applicants are invited to submit multilateral collaborative research proposals comprising eligible researchers from a minimum of three nations (Eligible funding agencies can be found in the call for proposals). Projects should be no more than £700 thousand in total for a maximum duration of two years. Full proposals are due 14 August 2018. Details of the call
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Grants Cycle 2018-2019: South Sudan
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives offers short-term funding to community groups, NGOs, people’s organizations — and in exceptional cases, to international NGOs and government institutions — for small projects addressing empowerment, capacity-building, economic, environmental, and social development issues in South Sudan. Proposals should have a budget of approximately CAD 15 thousand to CAD 30 thousand for six months. The application deadline is 22 June 2018. Link
Google.org — Google Impact Challenge Nigeria
The Google Impact Challenge Nigeria supports non-profit organizations and social enterprises with game-changing ideas to create economic opportunity in their communities. Finalists get access to Google.org funding, mentorship and resources. Four winners will receive a US$250 thousand grant each and training from Google. Eight additional finalists will receive US$150 thousand. Eligible nonprofits and social enterprises are invited to apply by 04 July 2018. Visit the Impact Challenge
Google.org — Google Impact Challenge South Africa
The Google Impact Challenge South Africa supports non-profit organizations and social enterprises with game-changing ideas to create economic opportunity in their communities. Finalists get access to Google.org funding, mentorship and resources. Four winners will receive a US$250 thousand grant each and training from Google. Eight additional finalists will receive US$150 thousand. Eligible nonprofits and social enterprises are invited to apply by 04 July 2018. Find out how it works