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Funding Opportunities

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Climate Change and Environment

Keeling Curve Prize

Location:
Global except where U.S. laws and regulations prohibit transactions.
Grant Size:
10 winners are awarded USD $50,000 each
Eligibility:
There is an application cap of 500 eligible applications. Applications are accepted from entrepreneurs/startups, university research groups, non-profits or community leaders, or intrapreneurs at a large company or organisation.
Status:
Open
Closing Date:
Thursday 15 January, 2026
View opportunity Anti-RacismClimate Change and EnvironmentDiversity and InclusionFair TradeFaith-basedGender Equality and Women's EmpowermentHealthHuman RightsLifelong LearningSustainable LivelihoodsWater, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Souter Charitable Trust

Location:
UK & overseas
Grant Size:
There is no set minimum or maximum grant amount. However, a typical grant is a one-off award between GBP £1,000 and GBP £3,000.
Eligibility:
Grants are restricted to UK registered charities. Due to current legislation, the Trustees are unable to provide direct funding to overseas organisations as they cannot carry out the necessary due diligence.
Status:
Open
Closing Date:
Monday 19 January, 2026
View opportunity Climate Change and EnvironmentDigital and AIGender Equality and Women's EmpowermentHuman RightsLifelong Learning

The Estonian Centre for International Development Cooperation

Location:
Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania and Uganda.
Grant Size:
The total budget for the call is €600,000
Eligibility:
Eligible applicants are organisations able to implement development cooperation projects in line with OECD ODA criteria. The applicant must have a local partner or a registered presence in the target country.
Status:
Open
Closing Date:
Friday 30 January, 2026
View opportunity Health

Aidsfonds

Location:
Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Nigeria.
Grant Size:
Nigeria: approx. €125,000 pa. Malawi, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa: approx. €200,000 pa.
Eligibility:
Community-based partners, medical institutions and non-governmental organisations registered in one eligible country may apply.
Status:
Open
Closing Date:
Saturday 31 January, 2026
View opportunity Health

International Albert Schweitzer Prize

Location:
Sub-Saharan Africa
Grant Size:
Three prizes up to €25,000
Eligibility:
Candidates must be residents in a Sub-Saharan African country or temporarily residing there. The application concerns a direct request from an African organisation.
Status:
Open
Closing Date:
Friday 6 February, 2026
View opportunity Climate Change and EnvironmentFair TradePolicy and CampaignsSustainable LivelihoodsWater, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Waterloo Foundation – Marine

Location:
Global, except in conflict-affected areas
Grant Size:
A total of GBP £100,000 – GBP £150,000 spread over multiple years
Eligibility:
We prioritise providing funding support to UK-based charities, many of whom work in close partnership with smaller local NGOs based in the countries in which they operate.
Status:
Open
Closing Date:
Sunday 1 March, 2026
View opportunity Climate Change and EnvironmentWater, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund

Location:
Global
Grant Size:
USD $25,000. Any application asking for more than this will be rejected.
Eligibility:
Anyone directly involved in species conservation can apply.
Status:
Open
Closing Date:
Tuesday 31 March, 2026
View opportunity Climate Change and EnvironmentDiversity and InclusionGender Equality and Women's EmpowermentHealthHuman RightsLifelong LearningSustainable LivelihoodsWater, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Embassy of Japan

Location:
Bangladesh
Grant Size:
Up to 20m Yen
Eligibility:
The applicant should be one of the following organisations: International, National or Local NGO, Local Government, Medical Institution, Educational Institution
Status:
Open
Closing Date:
Tuesday 31 March, 2026
View opportunity Climate Change and EnvironmentPolicy and Campaigns

Waterloo Foundation – Tropical Rainforests

Location:
Global, except in conflict-affected areas
Grant Size:
A total of GBP £100,000 – GBP £150,000 spread over multiple years
Eligibility:
We prioritise providing funding support to UK-based charities, many of whom work in close partnership with smaller local NGOs based in the countries in which they operate
Status:
Open
Closing Date:
Monday 1 June, 2026
View opportunity Arts and CultureHealthLifelong LearningWater, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Foundation Unlimited

Location:
Global
Grant Size:
In 2023/4 the foundation made grants totalling €1.7 million over 8 projects
Eligibility:
Those in line with our values of community, respect and commitment.
Status:
Ongoing
View opportunity Anti-RacismClimate Change and EnvironmentDiasporaDiversity and InclusionFair TradeFaith-basedGender Equality and Women's EmpowermentHealthHuman RightsLifelong LearningSustainable LivelihoodsWater, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

The Allen Trust

Location:
UK & overseas
Grant Size:
Between GBP £100 - GBP £40,000
Eligibility:
UK registered charities are supported.
Status:
Ongoing
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The Archer Trust

Location:
UK and overseas,
Grant Size:
GBP £1,000 - GBP £5,000
Eligibility:
Small UK charities meeting the above criteria.
Status:
Ongoing
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