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
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American Orchid Society — Annual Conservation Awards
The American Orchid Society sponsors the Conservation Awards to honor outstanding work in orchid conservation. One prize focuses on conservation in North America; the other has no geographical limitations. The prize is US$500, with an additional two runner-up awards of US$250. The closing date for nominations is 01 September each year. About the Conservation Awards
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
EIT Climate-KIC — AI and Deep Tech for Climate Impact
EIT Climate-KIC invites applications from entrepreneurship support organizations to design and manage accelerator programs focused on artificial intelligence and deep-tech climate solutions. This global call is open to organizations and consortiums, including accelerators, incubators, and universities, that can support at least seven climate-focused startups per batch. While EIT Climate-KIC does not provide direct funding for program implementation, selected partners gain access to a global innovation network, impact assessment tools, and investment matchmaking services to help attract sponsors and co-funding. The deadline for expressions of interest is 28 February 2026. ClimAccelerator 2026
Global Landscapes Forum — Photography Awards
The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) invites entries for the GLF Photography Awards 2026 to highlight visual stories of rangelands and the pastoralist communities that steward them. The competition is open to professional and amateur photographers worldwide who are at least 18 years old. Participants may submit up to three photos that capture the landscapes and livelihoods of ecosystems such as savannas, shrublands, or deserts. The first-place winner receives US$500, the second-place winner receives US$400, and a popular vote winner receives US$300. The deadline for applications is 01 March 2026. GLF Photography Awards
AI for Good — AI for Good Impact Awards
The AI for Good Impact Awards recognize innovative AI solutions that advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The competition is open to startups, established companies, and non-profit organizations worldwide that demonstrate scalable AI applications with measurable social or environmental impact. Finalists are invited to pitch their projects at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, with winners receiving international recognition and networking opportunities with investors and UN agencies.. The application deadline is 15 March 2026. AI for Good Impact Awards
United Nations — Strategic Needs Fellowship
The Strategic Needs Fellowship aims to enable the most vulnerable States, particularly least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, to better address strategically important and time-sensitive issues facing them in ocean affairs and the law of the sea. The Fellowship consists of a four-month training program at the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea at the United Nations Headquarters in New York (USA). States are invited to nominate Government officials with limited background in ocean affairs and the law of the sea, who are filling key positions in their Administration for the position. The deadline for applications is 22 March 2026. Nippon Foundation Strategic Needs Fellowship
Covering Climate Now — Journalism Awards
The Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards honors excellent reporting on critical dimensions of the climate story. Submissions are accepted from journalists everywhere, representing news outlets big and small, as well as freelancers. Outlets may also submit several entries by different journalists. Stories must be about climate change, not just the environment. Environmental stories that do significantly consider climate implications, such as the effects of deforestation on carbon storage, are eligible for submission. The deadline for completed entries is 31 March 2026. Know more
Common Fund for Commodities — Support for Commodity Development
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) provides financial and technical instruments to support projects proposed by enterprises, cooperatives, and institutions. Funding is targeted mainly to for-profit organizations and social enterprises for production, value chains, and marketing across a wide group of commodities (crops, tree crops, timber, bamboo and rattan, minerals, and others). Projects need to focus on economic, social, and environmental sustainability. Innovative solutions for new agri-tech applications, access to renewable energy, or expanding environmental services are especially welcome. This 28th call for proposals has a deadline of 01 April 2026. Link to the 28th Call for Proposals
AFS Intercultural Programs — Global STEM Accelerator
The Global STEM Accelerator is a program for women and girls who desire to learn more about STEM fields that men traditionally dominate. Scholarship winners will participate in 12-week all-virtual programs focusing on emerging and critical STEM skills and fields, global competence education, and social impact. Applicants must be young women ages 15-17.5 years old. The application deadline is 15 April 2026. Global STEM Accelerator