The Falling Walls Foundation invites nominations and applications for its Global Call to identify the most significant scientific breakthroughs of the year. The program recognizes outstanding research and innovative projects across eight categories: Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Social Sciences and Humanities, Art and Science, Women’s Impact, Science Start-ups, and Science Engagement. Eligible applicants include individual researchers, entrepreneurs, academic institutions, and organizations from any country. Laureates receive international visibility, travel and accommodation for the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin, and access to a global network of decision-makers. The deadline for applications is 15 April 2026. Global Call for Science Breakthroughs
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International Development Research Centre — Science Granting Councils Capacity Strengthening Hub
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) invites proposals to establish and operate a Capacity Strengthening Hub for the third phase of the Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Hub will coordinate capacity-building plans, manage a digital knowledge-sharing platform, and support monitoring and evaluation for science granting councils across the region. Legally registered organizations or consortia based in Sub-Saharan Africa with expertise in research and innovation management are eligible to apply. Applicants must be able to work in both English and French. The grant provides up to CAN$500 thousand for a period of 30 months. The deadline for applications is 30 April 2026. Know more
SENSE Foundation Brussels — Advancing Research, Health, and Inclusion
SENSE Foundation Brussels invites applications for its grant program to support projects focused on health, environmental protection, and sustainable development. The foundation provides funding for initiatives in areas such as genetics, nutrition, and environmental resilience, as well as scholarships for students in scientific or specific artistic fields. Eligible applicants include legally registered non-profit organizations with at least two years of operational history, as well as students demonstrating academic merit and financial need. Grants cover a maximum of 25% of the total annual project cost, with a funding cap of €25 thousand per project. The program is open to organizations and individuals in Belgium and abroad. The deadline for the first 2026 application round is 30 April 2026. More here
Hurtigruten Foundation — Environmental and Community Grants
The Hurtigruten Foundation invites applications for projects that protect wildlife, reduce plastic waste, and support local communities in the areas where the company operates. The program funds grassroots initiatives, scientific research, and educational projects that promote sustainable tourism and climate change mitigation. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations and community groups active in Hurtigruten’s destinations, which include the Norwegian coast, Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland, Antarctica, and parts of the Americas and Africa. Grants typically range from 50,000 NOK to 100,000 NOK, though larger or smaller amounts are considered based on project needs. The deadlines are 01 May 2026 and 01 November 2026. Environmental and Community Grants
Patagonia — Environmental Grants
Patagonia supports innovative work that addresses the root causes of the environmental crisis and seeks to protect both the environment and affected communities. Patagonia funds action-oriented environmental projects that focus on root causes of the problem. The funding range is typically between US$5 to $15 thousand. At this time, support for the developing world is only available in Chile and Argentina. Applications have to be submitted by an environmental organization. Patagonia offers two annual deadlines: 31 May and 30 September. Patagonia Environmental Grants
Global Biodiversity Information Facility — Ebbe Nielsen Challenge 2026
The GBIF Ebbe Nielsen Challenge is an annual competition that seeks to inspire innovative applications of open-access biodiversity data. In 2025, the Challenge will award a total of €20 thousand for advancements in open science that feature tools and techniques that improve the access, usefulness, and quality of open biodiversity data. The Challenge is open worldwide to individuals, teams of individuals, companies and their employees, and governmental agencies and their employees. The closing date for submissions is 26 June 2026. Ebbe Nielsen Challenge
Club300 Foundation — Grants for Bird Protection
The Club300 Foundation, based in Sweden, makes grants of up to US$5 thousand for bird protection on a worldwide basis. The objective is to support research and conservation of the world’s highly threatened and poorly known bird species (IUCN’s Red List). Only applications concerning projects aimed at birds listed as Critically Endangered (CR), Endangered (EN), Extinct in the Wild (EW), or Data Deficient (DD) are eligible for funding. The deadline for applications (English or Swedish) is 31 July of each year. More information
Reece Foundation — Grants for Water
The Reece Foundation makes grants in support of projects that support access to clean water, sanitation or water for agricultural & food security purposes. Projects are supported both internationally and locally. The Foundation accepts grant applications for proposals between AUD$5 thousand and AUD$30 thousand. Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations, community groups and individuals sponsored by a not-for-profit entity. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Reece Foundation Grants
Climate Technology Initiative — Funding for Climate or Clean Energy Projects
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
Roots — Micro-Grants
The Roots Micro-Grants Program supports youth-led projects to empower voices from the Global South to advocate for climate justice. The program provides grants of up to US$10 thousand to initiatives that prioritize climate justice and social equity. The program will provide grants for between 10-15 grassroots youth-led initiatives, with a focus on groups in Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. The group/organization does not need to be legally registered in order to be eligible to apply. The application deadline is 28 February 2026. Details here