Hatch Blue invites women-led blue economy startups to apply for an equity-free business support programme focused on Latin America and the Caribbean. Topics include sustainable and regenerative aquaculture, marine biotech, seafood value chains, seafood waste reuse and blue carbon. The programme pays all travel, accommodation and food for two participants per team, but gives no cash or equity investment. Teams must be led or founded by women, or have women as real decision-makers, and have at least one participant, ideally two co-founders. Applications close on 07 November 2026. Women in Ocean Food
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Yves Rocher Foundation — International Terre de Femmes Award
The Yves Rocher Foundation invites applications for the International Terre de Femmes Award to honor women for their achievements in environmental awareness, conservation, and solidarity. This year, the Foundation invites applications from women committed to concrete initiatives that put trees at the heart of cities. Examples include urban tree education projects, community orchards and forest gardens, protecting heritage trees, urban tree nurseries for native species, and re-greening dense or built-up areas. Two winners worldwide each receive a €10,000 grant for their project. The international award is open to women worldwide involved in a project that helps to protect the environment through a non-profit organization. The closing date for applications is 30 November 2026. Terre de Femmes
International Campaign for Tibet — Small Grants for Tibet
The International Campaign for Tibet’s Rowell Fund invites Tibetans to apply for small grants supporting projects in environment and conservation, photography, humanitarian work, journalism and literature, or women’s projects, with priority given to work addressing climate change impacts in Tibet. Applicants may request up to US$7,500. Tibetans of any nationality are eligible, applying either individually or on behalf of an organization; non-Tibetans cannot apply. The fund does not support conference attendance or academic research conducted as part of a degree program. The deadline is 18 October 2026. Small Grants for Tibet
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development — Women in Agriculture Leadership Program Fellowship
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) invites African women agricultural scientists to apply for a 24-month, non-residential leadership fellowship combining mentoring, leadership development, and technical training. Free to apply, no fees. Eligible countries: Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. Applicants need a minimum Master’s degree and at least seven years of professional experience, working in national research systems, ministries of agriculture, universities, or research institutions. The deadline is 06 November 2026. Visit AWARD
Schlumberger Foundation — Funding for Women in PhD and Postdoctoral Studies
Schlumberger Foundation’s ‘Faculty of the Future’ supports women in developing and emerging economies in pursuing PhD and postdoctoral studies at the international level. Grants are in the physical sciences, engineering, and related fields — including past grants in subjects such as ecology and environment. Grants can be up to US$50 thousand per year for PhD courses and a maximum of US$40 thousand for post-doc research programs. The deadline to submit new applications is 07 November 2026. Faculty of the Future
Tara for Women — Cash Awards for Women-Led Impact Startups
Tara for Women invites women-led, seed-stage startups worldwide to apply for Tara’s Circle, awarding €20,000 per thematic area (€10,000/€6,000/€4,000 for 1st–3rd place) across five areas, one of which is Sustainability, Environment & Mobility. Applicants must be women aged 18+, founder or co-founder, with a defined or functional MVP. Open internationally, though fund disbursement depends on applicable legal and sanctions restrictions. The deadline is 17 September 2026. Cash Awards for Women
Girls Who Click — Nature Photography Mentorship for Young Women
Girls Who Click invites young female and female-identifying photographers and videographers aged 16–30 to apply for its Ambassador Program, a nine-month mentorship with a professional nature photographer, plus access to workshops and an international peer network. No funding, stipend, or prize is offered — the programme is free but non-monetary. Applications are open worldwide. The deadline is 01 October 2026. Nature Photography Mentorship
International Atomic Energy Agency — Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Program
The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Program (MSCFP) aims to help increase the number of women in the nuclear field and drive global scientific and technological innovation. Selected students receive a scholarship for Master’s programs in nuclear-related studies. They are also provided with an opportunity to pursue an internship facilitated by the IAEA for up to 12 months. Female scientists from all around the world are invited to apply. The deadline for applications is 31 October 2026. More information
Gray Matters Capital — coLABS Impact Investing Fund
coLABS seeks scalable social enterprises that have the potential to dramatically improve the lives of women and girls around the world. coLABS strategically funds entrepreneurs and early-stage ventures that leverage women, and their critical role in the community through revenue-share investment capital. Seed investment ranges from US$100 thousand to US$250 thousand. Focus regions are South Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Pre-screen forms can be submitted on a rolling basis. Details
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development — Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) invites applications for its nine-month, non-residential Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences, building leadership, communication, and networking skills for up to 40 selected women and their mentors. Applicants must be women under 35 working in agricultural sciences, from Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, or Zambia. The deadline is 20 September 2026. African Women in Agricultural Sciences