A major initiative is set to empower 500 women and girls in Gilgit, with inclusive participation of women with disabilities, minorities, and transgender individuals. The program focuses on agriculture, livestock, artisanal crafts, tourism, and climate‑resilient livelihoods, while strengthening women’s skills, collective agency, and market linkages. Selected civil society organizations will lead capacity‑building, support home‑based workers […]
Agriculture Food & Nutrition
Global Partnership Award for Food Security & Sustainable Development
Across the world, communities are striving to overcome hunger, malnutrition, and environmental degradation while building inclusive livelihoods. Yet progress depends on strong partnerships that unite diverse voices and drive meaningful change. A major international award is recognizing outstanding collaborations that advance food security, sustainability, and dignity for vulnerable communities. 💡 Includes a USD 10,000 cash prize and […]
India: Agri-Tech Startup Grants
Agri-Tech startups across India are invited to apply for financial support to strengthen innovation and market expansion. The scheme supports early-stage enterprises as well as startups ready to scale, focusing on agricultural product and process development. Eligible startups must be DPIIT-registered under Startup India, incorporated as Pvt Ltd, LLP, or Partnership firms, and majority Indian-owned. […]
Global Blue Food Futures Research Fellowship
A six‑month fellowship is now open to support early‑career researchers tackling urgent challenges in blue food sustainability. Fellows will collaborate with civil society, private sector actors, and governments to generate evidence‑based insights that shape global food and climate policy. Participants receive mentorship from leading experts, join international working groups, and present findings at global policy […]
Bangladesh: Grassroots Human Security Grants for Community Development
A new funding call is supporting local NGOs, public organizations, and institutions in Bangladesh to deliver practical, community‑focused projects that strengthen human security and resilience. Priority areas include health care, education, poverty reduction, water and sanitation, women’s empowerment, child welfare, disability support, agriculture, and disaster risk reduction. 💡 Grants available up to 20 million Japanese Yen per […]
Empowering Enterprises in Kenya: Inclusive Growth & Resilience
Across Kenya, small businesses led by women, youth, and persons with disabilities are driving change — building livelihoods, creating jobs, and shaping climate‑resilient futures. This opportunity supports up to 700 enterprises nationwide with tailored business development, market access, and financial instruments. From agriculture and manufacturing to the blue and circular economy, the program unlocks enterprise […]
Researchers Wanted to Shape Africa’s Climate-Resilient Food Future
Climate change is putting Africa’s food systems under intense pressure. Urgent, inclusive research is needed to strengthen resilience, protect livelihoods, and shape sustainable agricultural futures. This opportunity invites African scholars to join a collaborative research community focused on agricultural innovation and climate resilience. It brings together researchers working on climate-smart agriculture, gender and inclusion, indigenous […]
Innovating Agriculture for a Resilient South Africa
Food security and biosecurity threats continue to put pressure on South Africa’s agricultural systems and rural livelihoods. This opportunity supports innovative, late-stage agricultural and biosecurity solutions that protect food systems, strengthen resilience, and respond to animal and plant disease risks. Funding prioritizes smart, digital, and scalable technologies with clear potential for commercialization and social impact. […]
Ghana: Pilot Project to Improve Labour Conditions in Agriculture
A Ghana-based organisation is invited to lead a one-year pilot focused on strengthening labour rights, decent work, and worker empowerment across agricultural value chains. The project should use a systemic, market-based approach and work closely with cooperatives, private sector actors, and local authorities. This pilot is intended to identify a long-term local partner committed to sustainable improvements in agricultural labour standards. Grant Scale: Up […]
Nigeria: Powering a Just Energy Transition
Millions of homes, businesses, and public services still rely on costly, polluting energy. Accelerating access to clean, reliable power is critical for jobs, resilience, and climate action. This opportunity supports innovative energy solutions that expand clean household access, decarbonize commercial and industrial operations, and power public institutions—while building skills for the future through workforce training. Private companies […]
