As the global demand for resources like lithium, cobalt, and copper accelerates, communities across Africa face mounting pressures from large-scale investment and extractive projects. These ventures often bring risks to human rights, local livelihoods, and environmental sustainability — leaving grassroots groups struggling to protect their futures. This opportunity empowers community-driven initiatives to stand strong. Support […]
Environment
Uganda: EU Civil Society Grants – €2.55M for Forestry & Energy Transition
Forests, land, and energy systems are at the heart of sustainable development — yet communities often face challenges of poor governance, inequitable access, and environmental degradation. Strengthening civil society to lead in these areas is critical for building resilience, advancing rights, and ensuring inclusive growth. This major opportunity supports initiatives that promote sustainable forest management, […]
Kenya: Funding Community-Based Education, Health & Equality Projects
Across many communities, urgent needs in education, health, gender equality, and environmental sustainability remain unmet. Grassroots organizations often have the vision and commitment to drive change but lack access to flexible funding that supports smaller, targeted interventions. This opportunity is designed to empower local civil society and community-based organizations with resources to implement practical, community-driven […]
India: UNICEF WASH in Schools – $90K System Strengthening Grant
Across many regions, schools remain vulnerable to poor hygiene systems, unsafe environments, and limited resources — leaving children exposed to health risks and undermining their learning potential. Transforming schools into clean, climate-smart, and resilient spaces is essential for the next generation. This opportunity supports initiatives that strengthen WASH systems in schools, build digital tools for […]
India: Policy & Systems for Menstrual Hygiene Transformation
For millions of girls, menstruation is still surrounded by stigma, exclusion, and systemic gaps that limit safe and dignified management. Despite progress, fragmented policies, weak monitoring, and poor coordination across ministries continue to undermine effective programs, leaving many without the support they need. This opportunity seeks to strengthen menstrual hygiene systems by conducting national and […]
Uganda: Funding Inclusive & Sustainable Energy Ventures
Energy access remains one of the biggest barriers to opportunity. Rural communities, women, and youth are often left behind, while inefficient systems drive up costs and carbon emissions. The need for scalable, sustainable, and inclusive energy solutions has never been greater. This funding call supports ventures that strengthen last-mile distribution, expand access to energy-efficient technologies, […]
Zambia: Climate-Smart Agriculture & Water Conservation
Farmers across drought-prone and flood-affected regions are struggling to adapt as climate variability intensifies. Without sustainable water management, biodiversity protection, and pollution control, livelihoods and food security remain at risk. This opportunity supports community-driven irrigation initiatives that embed environmental and social safeguards at every stage — from planning and construction to operation and decommissioning. Projects […]
Africa: Building Capacity for Climate Justice Leadership
As climate impacts intensify, African youth remain underrepresented in the spaces where global decisions are made. Yet their voices are critical to shaping fair, inclusive, and effective climate action. This fellowship is designed to change that — building a strong pipeline of young negotiators who can influence policy at national, regional, and international levels. Through […]
India: Addressing Heatwaves & Air Pollution Risks for Children
Extreme heat and polluted air are converging threats that put millions of children at risk. In regions where youth make up the majority of the population, these hazards undermine health, learning, and long-term development. Current climate and disaster frameworks often overlook child-specific vulnerabilities, leaving families exposed to escalating dangers. This opportunity supports initiatives that strengthen […]
Nigeria: GEF Small Grants – Up to $75K for Community Projects
Communities are on the frontlines of climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation. Grassroots initiatives have the power to turn the tide — restoring ecosystems, improving livelihoods, and linking local resilience to global environmental benefits. This opportunity supports innovative, community-driven projects that tackle urgent environmental challenges while promoting sustainable development. Eligible initiatives may focus on […]
