Water utilities are increasingly called to lead on climate action. This project aims to map carbon flows across drinking water, stormwater, wastewater, and advanced treatment systems, identifying emissions, residuals, and biogas while highlighting opportunities for recovery, capture, conversion, storage, and avoidance. The research will evaluate value creation pathways — from products and avoided costs to […]
Climate Resilience Metrics for Water Utilities
As climate risks intensify, water utilities need actionable tools to ensure reliable service and protect communities. This project seeks to advance the integration of climate resilience metrics into water supply planning, helping utilities adapt decision‑making processes to shifting conditions. The initiative will catalog existing performance metrics, assess their sensitivity under climate change, and identify adjustments […]
AFD Call for Civil Society Projects
Civil society organizations are at the heart of global development, driving local solutions that build resilience and foster inclusion. The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) annual call supports CSOs through direct project financing, empowering them to advance the Sustainable Development Goals and strengthen international solidarity. This opportunity is open to French CSOs and locally governed […]
Small Research Grants for Animal Welfare
Animals across the world — farmed, companion, laboratory, captive, and wild — face welfare challenges shaped by human activity. Advancing scientific knowledge is essential to designing better practices and policies that protect them. This program offers small research grants to support projects that deepen understanding of animal needs and welfare issues across diverse species and […]
Advancing Science for Animal Welfare
From farmed and companion animals to wildlife affected by human activity, advancing welfare science is essential to improving lives and shaping humane practices. This program provides large research grants to support projects that deepen understanding of animal needs, challenges, and solutions across diverse contexts. Eligible proposals may focus on farmed, laboratory, captive, or free‑living wild […]
Fast Forward Accelerator – Tech Nonprofits
Since 2014, the Fast Forward Accelerator has become a launchpad for tech nonprofits, helping founders harness technology to tackle pressing social challenges. With over 100 organizations supported to date, the program continues to empower innovators to grow their impact. This three‑month, cohort‑based program provides unrestricted funding, expert mentorship, and a global network of peers and […]
Grassroots Climate & Community Microgrants
Across the Global South, communities are confronting intertwined crises — rainforest degradation, ocean health, climate change, and the struggle for resilient livelihoods. The Pulitzer Center’s Civil Society Microgrants empower grassroots organizations, youth movements, and civic coalitions to transform Pulitzer‑supported journalism into tools for dialogue, learning, and collective action. Projects may include community engagement campaigns, creative […]
Empowering Alumnae to Drive Gender Equity
Across the globe, women and girls continue to face barriers to equality — from property rights and workplace safety to education and economic opportunity. Local leaders with deep roots in their communities are uniquely positioned to design solutions that create lasting impact. This opportunity provides support for alumnae of international fellowships who return home to […]
Youth Innovation for Africa’s Energy Future
Across Africa, millions still face challenges in energy access, agribusiness, and sustainable development. Yet young innovators are rising with bold ideas — turning waste into energy, greening local manufacturing, and harnessing AI to connect communities. This opportunity provides a continental platform for early‑stage entrepreneurs to showcase solutions that create jobs, strengthen agribusiness, and drive inclusive […]
Grants for Explorers & Conservationists
From fragile ecosystems to cultural heritage sites, the world needs explorers and scientists who can uncover knowledge and inspire action. Supporting the next generation of changemakers is vital to advancing conservation and building a sustainable future. This opportunity provides direct funding for field science and conservation projects, welcoming both academic researchers and independent explorers. Projects […]
