- Minor Foundation Worldwide Climate Funding Opportunities
The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges (MFMC) is a Norwegian foundation
that supports communication projects which advance the transition to a low carbon
economy.
MFMC supports projects that support urgent, large -scale transformation, with a
focus on changing policies and practices in public or private institutions.
The foundation’s priorities for the 2019-2023 period are to:
- Encourage and support innovation in climate communication
- Increase the number of voices and narratives in climate advocacy
- Help strengthen social and political movements that open up for radical change
- Concentrate on supporting European proposals/
The Minor foundation supports communication projects that: - Aim to reduce GHG emissions in line with the urgent transformation required
- Lead to policy or behavioural change among decision makers or lead to changes in policies
or practices in public or private institutions - Increase the public’s support for climate policy measures
- Are otherwise difficult to fund
Funding Information – Minor Foundation Worldwide Climate Funding Opportunities - The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges – small grants: it is possible to apply for
smaller grants of up to EUR 10,000, provided that the application falls within the strategic
aims of MFMC. - The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges – larger grants (step 1): The foundation is
looking for projects above EUR 10,000 – typically in the range of €20,000 to €200,000,
although larger projects may be considered.
The foundation will only consider applications that clearly fall under its strategy.
Eligibility Criteria – Minor Foundation Worldwide Climate Funding Opportunities
The Foundation supports advocates of climate change mitigation. The calls for applications are
open to international applicants.
For more information and application details, see; Minor Foundation Worldwide Climate
Funding Opportunities
https://www.advance-africa.com/Minor-Foundation-Worldwide-Climate-Funding-Opportunities.html
- Call for Proposals from Young Researchers for Youth-led Action Research
Grants on Democratic Governance and Civic Engagement (Grant of 7,500
Euros)
Submit your research proposal by 16 July 2023.
Background:
Restless Development, in collaboration with Democracy Moves, has been awarded a grant of
7,500 Euros as part of the Porticus Learning Partnership. The grant aims to support youth-led
action research in the areas of Democratic Governance and Civic Engagement. Over the next
18 months, three small-scale sub-grants of 2,500 Euros each will be awarded, with two grants
to be allocated in Year 1 implementation and one grant in Year 2.
Objectives: The youth researcher will play a key role in conducting action research and
generating youth-led insights on a specific topic related to civic engagement or democratic
governance. The research should aim to create new findings and recommendations that can be
utilized for advocacy and driving positive change to create new pathways for achieving more
just, sustainable and democratic futures. Additionally, the researcher will contribute to the
development of insights for donors and partners on how to effectively support youth-led
research and facilitate change.
Research Themes:
The following research themes have been identified based on consultations with the Democracy
Moves network, learning questions developed with Porticus, and the potential to scale up the
research as part of other funded initiatives:
- Intergenerational alliances for countering the rise of authoritarianism
- Organizing to counter democratic backsliding
- Political participation of young people – influence and impact beyond elections
- Intersectional youth movements – effective support, gaps, and impactful initiatives
- Local threats and opportunities related to digital technologies
- Impact (positive/negative) of new media technologies
Research Tasks and Responsibilities:
The selected youth researcher will be expected to: - Participate in three onboarding/training sessions to finalize the research approach and
design. - Attend a safeguarding and security briefing to ensure the well-being of all involved.
- Commit to a weekly 30-minute check-in call to report progress, receive support, and
seek guidance. - Deliver a comprehensive research report/write-up that includes a brief literature review,
methodology, findings, analysis and recommendations. - Engage in an evaluation and learning debrief session with the research working group.
- Participate in events, in collaboration with Porticus and wider networks, to formally
present the research findings.
Opportunities and Support:
The selected youth researcher will have the opportunity to: - Connect with the Democracy Moves Scholars Network for mentorship and support on
action research approaches. - Establish informal networking and sharing spaces to gain additional insights and support
from fellow researchers. - Receive support from Restless Development and Democracy Moves throughout the
research process.
Expression of Interest / Research Proposal:
Interested individuals are invited to submit an expression of interest & research proposal that
addresses or connects with one of the main themes highlighted above. The proposal should
include the following information: - Personal details: Name, age, contact information, and relevant background/experience.
- Proposed research topic: Clearly state the chosen research theme and provide a brief
overview of the proposed research question(s) and objectives. - Methodology: Outline the research approach, methods, and data collection techniques
that will be employed. - Timeline: Provide an estimated timeline for the research, including key milestones and
deliverables. - Impact and potential recommendations: Describe the anticipated impact of the research
and how the findings could be used for advocacy and change. - Ethical considerations: Explain how ethical standards and safeguarding measures will
be addressed during the research process.
Selection Criteria:
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: - Relevance: Alignment with the identified research themes and objectives.
- Clarity: Clear articulation of the research question(s), objectives, and methodology.
- Feasibility: Demonstrated feasibility
Deadline - Note: The research proposal should not exceed 4 pages and must be submitted by 16
July 2023.
- Small Grants 2023
The fouthcall for proposals by IKI Small Grants is open from 30.11.2022 to 15.3.2023. In a
one-stage selection procedure, small regional, national and local organisations based in
an ODA-eligible country can apply for funding for local or regional climate and biodiversity
projects. IKI Small Grants provides funding between 60,000 and 200,000 euros.
Contact
IKI Small Grants
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Potsdamer Platz 10
10785 Berlin
IKI-Small-Grants@giz.de
https://iki-small-grants.de
The IKI Small Grants are implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. For more information, please visit the IKI Small Grants
website.
IKI Small Grants
https://www.international-climate-initiative.com/en/find-funding/small-grants/small-grants-2023/
- IFT GRANTS
Award Levels
The Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge will provide monetary awards in the
form of grants and prizes totaling up to one million US dollars annually. We invite applicants
from national or international universities, research institutions, or nonprofit organizations, as
well as small or early-stage North American or European for-profit businesses.
The Challenge will provide three levels of awards to incentivize transformative food system
innovations at different stages of their development. Applications can only be submitted at one
award level. Please review the Selection Criteria carefully to determine the appropriate award
level for your project.
View the Selection Criteria
- Seed Grants ($25,000 each) will be awarded to organizations that are planting and nurturing
high-potential, innovative ideas and have developed a prototype and/or initial proof of
concept demonstrating feasibility. Innovation must benefit at least one, ideally two domains
of the Innovation Focus Area without negatively impacting the others. - Growth Grants ($100,000 each) will be awarded to organizations that have demonstrated
that their innovation is doable and have projected both economic feasibility at
scale and high-impact potential to transform the food system. The innovation must benefit
at least two, ideally three domains with no negative impact on the others. - Seeding The Future Grand Prizes ($250,000 each) will be awarded to organizations that
have created innovations that are scalable, economically feasible at scale, trusted, and
compelling to consumers, and have demonstrated major impact potential to transform the
food system. The innovation must benefit at least two, ideally three domains with no
negative impact on the others.
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- The Western Union Foundation Fellowship
The Western Union Foundation Fellowship is a venture and leadership accelerator program for
entrepreneurs and community leaders from and working with highly marginalized, refugee, and
forcibly displaced communities around the globe. This virtual and global program is designed
to equip these next-generation entrepreneurs and leaders with the skills and experience to
increase access to economic opportunity, build valuable networks and resources, and transform
their communities.
This is a fully-funded program thanks to the support of the Western Union Foundation.
https://watson.is/western-union-foundation-fellowship/ - Grants and Investments
We fund individuals working on projects in science, conservation, storytelling, education, and
technology that align with one or more of our focus areas.
And we don’t just support their incredible work. We actively seek to help them network,
connect, and learn with National Geographic and each other, empower them with cutting-edge
tools, technology, and training, and further their impact and recognition through our
storytelling.
Current grant opportunities
We offer grant opportunities at various entry points to provide a dynamic pathway to join our
community and engage with us.
Whether you are an aspiring Explorer or already a luminary in the field, each opportunity has
unique criteria and benefits to ensure that our Explorers receive support and funding aligned to
their specific needs and goals. Each year, a small number of grants are awarded to individuals
who are just beginning their National Geographic journey, as well as those who are working on
more advanced projects.
The National Geographic Society warmly welcomes and encourages applicants from
historically and currently underrepresented and underserved populations to apply. National
Geographic is committed to funding a diverse and globally representative cohort of Explorers.
The National Geographic Society does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed,
marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,
ancestry, age, or disability.
Funding Updates
- Level I applicants who have been invited to submit a full proposal can submit by 11:59
p.m. EDT on June 27, 2023. - The Level I and Level II submission deadline for October 2023 has been extended. Those
submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. EDT on April 11, 2024 with funding decisions
in September 2024.
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/society/grants-and-investments/
- FIGHT FOR ACCESS ACCELERATOR
By leveraging the power of our people and our commercial acumen, we scale innovative, locally
designed approaches that enable access to health and hygiene and create long-term, sustainable
impact. By working with social businesses, our investment will live over and over again as the
enterprises grow, continuing to create jobs and economic empowerment, enable access and
drive positive health outcomes.
No one organisation can achieve the challenges of the UN Sustainable Development Goals on
their own.
We need to work in partnership and play to our strengths. We’re applying our expertise, the
power of our people and the reach of our purpose-led brands, to work with expert partners and
enable access in communities all over the world. By bringing people together and changing
behaviours, we can build long-term sustainable change. It’s how we will measurably impact
10m livelihoods by 2030, in our pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world.
Where we are working to accelerate impact
Nigeria
In partnership with Yunus Social Business, we will be supporting Social Enterprises
accelerating access to water, sanitation and hygiene.
Find out more and apply to be a part of the Accelerator here
- The Gen Foundation Grants
Education Grants » Academic Grants » Foundation Grants » Student Grants » Research Grants
The Gen Foundation Grants: The Gen Foundation is a charitable trust which supports the
research and study of Natural Science and the Arts. The Foundation focuses on biological,
chemical, botanical, and food science students/researchers, and exceptional candidates from
language, music and art. However, if an applicant is studying for a course that does not fall
under the natural sciences, art, music or languages, but pursuing a module and/or project within
the course that focuses on one of these subjects, they would be eligible to apply.
The Gen Foundation considers applicants living in all countries.
Student Grants/Research Grants – Who may apply?
- To be eligible for a Gen Foundation grant, an applicant must study and/or research
above subjects at Master, PhD level (Post graduate) or higher level. - The Foundation does not support undergraduates, short-term training, conferences,
seminars, or thesis writing. Such applications will not be considered. - Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
At the end of their studies, all successful applicants will be required to submit a report to the
Trustees.
All potential candidates should be aware that the Gen Foundation grants are one-off, non-
renewable awards.
The Gen Foundation Grants – Diversity Policy
The Foundation is committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. It is the policy
of the Foundation not to discriminate against any candidate, whether it be on the grounds of:
- Colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin;
- Religion or belief;
- Sex, marital status or gender reassignment;
- Sexual orientation;
- Disability; or
- Age.
- The amount of each grant is based on the merits of each application, and is set at the
Trustees’ discretion.
Previous grants have ranged between £500 – £5,000.
For more information and application materials, contact: The Gen Foundation Grants –
Research and Study of Natural Science & Arts Grants
https://www.advance-africa.com/The-Gen-Foundation-Grants.html
- Minor Foundation Worldwide Climate Funding Opportunities
The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges (MFMC) is a Norwegian foundation that supports
communication projects which advance the transition to a low carbon economy.
MFMC supports projects that support urgent, large-scale transformation, with a focus on
changing policies and practices in public or private institutions.
The foundation’s priorities for the 2019-2023 period are to:
- Encourage and support innovation in climate communication
- Increase the number of voices and narratives in climate advocacy
- Help strengthen social and political movements that open up for radical change
- Concentrate on supporting European proposals/
The Minor foundation supports communication projects that: - Aim to reduce GHG emissions in line with the urgent transformation required
- Lead to policy or behavioural change among decision makers or lead to changes in policies
or practices in public or private institutions - Increase the public’s support for climate policy measures
- Are otherwise difficult to fund
Funding Information – Minor Foundation Worldwide Climate Funding Opportunities - The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges – small grants: it is possible to apply for
smaller grants of up to EUR 10,000, provided that the application falls within the strategic
aims of MFMC. - The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges – larger grants (step 1): The foundation is
looking for projects above EUR 10,000 – typically in the range of €20,000 to €200,000,
although larger projects may be considered.
The foundation will only consider applications that clearly fall under its strategy.
Eligibility Criteria – Minor Foundation Worldwide Climate Funding Opportunities
The Foundation supports advocates of climate change mitigation. The calls for applications are
open to international applicants.
Application deadline 10.08.2023
For more information and application details, see; Minor Foundation Worldwide Climate
Funding Opportunities
https://unifor.no/stiftelser/the-minor-foundation-for-major-challenges/
10. Call for Applications: Research Grants on Inclusive EWEA
Background
Despite the proven effectiveness of early warning early action in reducing
disaster impacts and saving lives, around one-third of the global population is
still not covered by early warning systems. Furthermore, research indicates that
even when information reaches at-risk communities, it is often not properly
perceived or acted upon to mitigate risks.
Communication barriers, social and cultural stigma, lack of accessibility of
infrastructure, and the absence of effective social safety nets continue to prevent
communities from accessing timely early warning and risk information. These
obstacles disproportionately affect marginalized and minority groups, making it
even more difficult for them to access and act on early warning information.
These groups are often referred to as “last mile communities,” as they are the
farthest away, most difficult to reach, and/or the last to benefit from programs or
services.
In addition to warning dissemination, an important aspect of early warning
systems is response capability, which means that at-risk communities are
prepared and have resources to respond to warnings re ceived.
Through this program, the GDPC seeks to expand the knowledge and evidence
base for inclusive and accessible early warning early action by fostering a better
understanding of the barriers that prevent last mile communities from accessing,
comprehending, and acting on early warning information and benefiting from
resources that enable early action.
Recognizing these barriers and identifying factors that impact them is a crucial
step to designing more inclusive and people-centered early warning and early
action approaches.
Red Cross volunteers train migrants in Bangladesh on first aid, early warning
systems, and other skills so they can respond to flooding, cyclones, and other
hazards.
Research objectives
- Investigate barriers faced by last mile communities in accessing, understanding and acting
upon early warnings, and explore factors that impact inclusivity of early warnings. - Draw lessons and insights from the field to make early warning more inclusive and
effective . - Identify and map existing local solutions that enable effective early warning early action
among vulnerable groups . - Gather evidence of early actions taken by individuals following the receipt of a hazard
alert or evacuation order and outline financial resources needed to support those actions.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be affiliated with an accredited university or a research institution at the
time of submission, including undergraduate, graduate, post-doctorate students, and
faculty members. Teams of researchers are welcome to submit proposals, and
collaboration among different institutions is highly encouraged. - Identification of an experienced supervisor is required for any student research teams. The
supervisor should provide guidance and oversight throughout the research process. - Applications are open to researchers from low and middle-income countries only, and
their research must focus on those countries. This list of eligible countries can be found
here. - Abstracts should address only one or two of the research questions under one topic
provided above. - Researchers have the flexibility to conduct their research in a language of their preference.
However, the final research paper must be submitted in English. If translation in English
is needed, the budget proposal should include the estimated costs for translation services.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Call for Applications: Research Grants
on Inclusive EWEA
https://preparecenter.org/site/inclusive-ewea-research-grants/
