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
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Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture — Travel Grants Program
SEARCA provides travel grants to qualified agriculture and agriculture-related professionals, social scientists, or graduate students in Southeast Asia. Applicants can request up to US$1,200 to participate and/or present papers at relevant local or international scientific conferences and fora. Eligibility extends to nationals from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam. SEARCA operates on a regular grant schedule with four application deadlines per year. The next application deadlines are 31 August, and 30 November 2026. SEARCA Travel Grants
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
Earth Journalism Network — Climate Change Reporting in Bangladesh
The Earth Journalism Network invites applications for reporting fellowships to support in-depth stories on climate change and the private sector. The program offers up to ten fellowships to early-career, experienced, or freelance journalists in Bangladesh representing local, national, or international media outlets. Selected fellows receive editorial mentorship and up to €1,500 to cover reporting-related expenses such as travel, accommodation, and translation. The deadline for applications is 14 June 2026. More
Earth Journalism Network — Inclusive Water Governance
The Earth Journalism Network invites applications for its Mekong story grants to support in-depth reporting on water governance, transboundary river issues, and community experiences. Early-career, experienced, or freelance journalists from Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam working in any medium are eligible to apply. The program expects to award 13 grants of up to US$2 thousand each to cover reporting expenses, with a focus on stories written in English that emphasize gender equity and social inclusion. The deadline for applications is 14 June 2026. Link
Campus France — Program SIAM 2027
France and Thailand administer SIAM to promote French-Thai research collaboration in subject areas that include energy, ecology and biodiversity, agriculture, and others. SIAM is a program of mobility grants to cover air transportation and related travel expenses up to a maximum of €12 thousand. Project proposals must be presented by at least one Thai partner and one French partner. The active participation of young researchers (doctoral and postdoctoral students) is a priority assessment criteria. The application deadline is 31 July 2026. Find details
Melania Development Foundation — Support to Grassroots Womens’ Groups
Melania focuses on self-help projects that contribute to the improvement of the social, economic, and cultural position of women in Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. Projects have to focus on income-generating activities, which may include agriculture (e.g., chicken farming, beekeeping, aquaculture, etc.) and several others. Melania invites and reviews project applications. Melania selects and proposes some of these projects to Dutch women’s groups for requested financial support. There is no calendar deadline. Find support
Earth Journalism Network — Workshop on Renewable Energy
The Earth Journalism Network invites applications for a workshop in Bhubaneswar, India, focused on renewable energy and a just energy transition. The program is open to content creators, influencers, and community communicators who are interested in deepening their reporting on energy issues. Participants will receive full funding for travel, lodging, and meals to attend the workshop. The deadline for applications is 05 June 2026. Workshop on Renewable Energy
UNESCO — Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads Photo Contest
UNESCO invites photographers aged 14 to 25 to participate in the Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads Photo Contest. This competition encourages young people to document the shared heritage and cultural interactions along the historic Silk Roads, with the current cycle focusing on the theme “Life on the Silk Roads.” Participation is divided into two categories based on age: 14 to 17 years old and 18 to 25 years old. Three winners from each category will receive professional photography equipment, and approximately 60 selected photographs will be featured in a traveling exhibition and a commemorative photo album. The deadline for submissions is 30 June 2026. Silk Roads Photo Contest
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund — Biodiversity Conservation in Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) invites letters of inquiry for large grants to support biodiversity conservation in the Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands Hotspot. Non-governmental organizations, community groups, private enterprises, and other civil society entities are eligible to apply for projects that strengthen the protection of priority sites and ecosystems. Grants are available for amounts over US$50 thousand to support conservation actions in Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, and the Seychelles. The deadline for submission is 07 July 2026. Visit the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund