Funding Friday
Happy Funding Friday,
This week we spotlight a diverse array of opportunities spanning health, sustainability, gender justice, and community development. Whether you're a researcher, civil society leader, or policy advocate, these funding calls are designed to inspire impactful solutions and spark meaningful change across the globe.
Have a great weekend,
Jesse Orndorff
Global
🧬 Supportive Technologies for the Scaling of Manufactured Islet Replacement Therapies Program
📝 The Breakthrough T1D initiative is seeking applications for its program aimed at enhancing the scalability of manufactured islet cell therapies for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). This program focuses on developing supportive technologies that address barriers to the implementation and expansion of next-generation beta cell replacement therapies.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Scalability Challenges: What are the primary obstacles in scaling up islet cell therapies, and how can supportive technologies mitigate these challenges?
Innovative Solutions: How can novel differentiation processes and culture systems accelerate the production of insulin-producing cells?
Quality Assurance: What critical quality attributes should be identified early in the differentiation process to ensure successful manufacturing runs?
🔗 CFAs: Supportive Technologies for the Scaling of Manufactured Islet Replacement Therapies Program
🌲 Global Forest Watch Small Grants Fund Program
📝 The Global Forest Watch (GFW) Small Grants Fund aims to enhance the capacity of civil society organizations to reduce illegal or unplanned deforestation and promote sustainable forest management by integrating GFW tools into their monitoring strategies.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Data-Driven Advocacy: How can real-time forest monitoring data empower communities to advocate for stronger land rights and environmental policies?
Community Engagement: What role do local communities play in utilizing satellite-based alerts to combat deforestation effectively?
Technological Integration: How can organizations overcome challenges in adopting advanced monitoring technologies for forest conservation?
🔗 Global Forest Watch Small Grants Fund Program 2025
⚖️ Global Consortium for Death Penalty Abolition and Gender and Death Penalty Project
📝 The World Coalition Against the Death Penalty (WCADP) has announced a call for proposals under the Global Consortium for Death Penalty Abolition and Gender and Death Penalty Project. This initiative aims to support civil society organizations in promoting the universal abolition of the death penalty, with a particular focus on gender-related issues.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Gender and Capital Punishment: How do gender biases manifest in the application of the death penalty, and what measures can be taken to address these disparities?
Civil Society's Role: In what ways can civil society organizations effectively advocate for the abolition of the death penalty in retentionist countries?
International Collaboration: How can international partnerships enhance efforts to abolish the death penalty and promote human rights globally?
🔗 CFPs: Global Consortium for Death Penalty Abolition and Gender and Death Penalty Project
💧 Balancing Human and Natural Assets into a Holistic Water Resource Management Framework
📝 The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is inviting proposals for a project aimed at developing a comprehensive watershed management framework. This initiative seeks to balance human and natural land uses to overcome the limitations of past approaches that focused solely on individual pollutants. The goal is to integrate human and natural systems to foster resilient watershed health, supported by a user-friendly decision-support framework and real-world case studies to guide stakeholders in improving holistic watershed management strategies.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Integrated Metrics: How can we develop watershed condition metrics that effectively represent both human and natural asset structures and functions?
Adaptive Management: What strategies can be employed to ensure the adaptability of the framework across multiple ecosystems and landscapes?
Stakeholder Engagement: In what ways can stakeholders be involved in the development and implementation of this holistic water resource management framework?
🔗 RFPs: Balancing Human and Natural Assets into a Holistic Water Resource Management Framework
Asia Pacific
🌱 Community Development and Knowledge Management for the Satoyama Initiative- Vietnam
📝 The Community Development and Knowledge Management for the Satoyama Initiative (COMDEKS) Phase 4 in Vietnam is now accepting concept papers. This program supports local initiatives that promote the sustainable use of natural resources in land and sea landscapes. It focuses on enhancing biodiversity conservation, sustainable livelihoods, and climate change adaptation through community-based projects.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Community Engagement: How can local communities in Vietnam's Red River and Mekong Deltas be empowered to lead sustainable resource management initiatives?
Integrating Traditional Knowledge: In what ways can indigenous practices be integrated into modern conservation strategies to enhance biodiversity?
Climate Resilience: What innovative approaches can be employed to strengthen climate resilience in socio-ecological production landscapes?
🔗 Vietnam COMDEKS-4: Community Development and Knowledge Management for the Satoyama Initiative
🧒 Enhancing the Quality of Learning, Nutrition, and Well-being of Children- Indonesia
📝 This program aims to support initiatives that enhance the quality of learning, nutrition, and overall well-being of children in Indonesia. It seeks to fund projects that address critical areas such as early childhood development, nutritional support, and educational outcomes, contributing to the holistic growth of children.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Integrated Approaches: How can programs effectively integrate nutrition and education to improve children's learning outcomes?
Community Engagement: What role do local communities play in sustaining child-focused initiatives in Indonesia?
Measuring Impact: Which indicators are most effective in assessing the success of programs aimed at children's well-being?
🔗 CFPs: Enhancing the Quality of Learning, Nutrition, and Well-being of Children in Indonesia
🌿 Special Fund for Nature-based Solutions- Philippines
📝 The Forest Foundation Philippines, with support from the Government of Canada, has launched the Philippines-Canada Partnership on Nature-based Solutions (PCP4NbS) Thematic Grants. This initiative aims to strengthen climate resilience in communities, particularly focusing on rural and indigenous women, by promoting nature-based solutions (NbS) that offer co-benefits for natural resources and healthy ecosystems.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Community Empowerment: How can participatory approaches in NbS projects enhance the resilience of rural and indigenous communities in the Philippines?
Gender Inclusion: What strategies can ensure meaningful involvement of women in the design and implementation of NbS initiatives?
Sustainability: In what ways can NbS projects be aligned with existing local plans to ensure long-term sustainability and community ownership?
🔗 PCP4NbS Special Fund for Nature-based Solutions: Thematic Grants (Philippines)
🔬Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing under BioE3 Policy- India
📝 The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) have launched a joint call for proposals under the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment & Employment) Policy. This initiative aims to foster a high-performance biomanufacturing ecosystem in India, bridging the gap between laboratory research and commercial-scale manufacturing of bio-based products.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Innovation Acceleration: How can this funding opportunity catalyze the transition from lab-scale research to commercially viable biomanufacturing processes?
Collaborative Synergy: What are the potential benefits of academia-industry partnerships in advancing biomanufacturing technologies?
Sustainable Development: In what ways can the BioE3 Policy contribute to India's goals for a sustainable and circular bioeconomy?
🔗 Call for Proposals: Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing under BioE3 Policy (India)
Africa
📚 COAL Grassroots Accelerated Education Fund- Nigeria
📝 The Custodians of African Literature (COAL) is inviting applications for its 2025 Micro Educational Grant, aimed at supporting grassroots, community-led initiatives that enhance literacy and learning outcomes for out-of-school and underserved children in Nigeria. This grant focuses on projects that employ innovative, low-cost, and locally rooted solutions to improve educational access and quality.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Community-Led Solutions: How can grassroots organizations effectively design and implement educational programs that address the unique needs of their communities?
Innovative Approaches: What roles do creative methods, such as arts-based learning or technology integration, play in enhancing literacy among marginalized children?
Sustainability and Scalability: How can small-scale educational initiatives ensure long-term sustainability and potential for expansion to benefit more communities?
🔗 COAL Micro Educational Grant 2025 – Nigeria
🖍️ Integrated Early Childhood Development Services- Zambia
📝 The European Union, in collaboration with the Zambian government, is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from qualified organizations to deliver integrated Early Childhood Development (ECD) services under the EU Human Development Programme in Zambia. This initiative aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of ECD services, focusing on holistic child development, health, nutrition, and early learning.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Holistic Development: How can integrated ECD services address the multifaceted needs of children in Zambia, ensuring their physical, cognitive, and emotional development?
Community Engagement: What strategies can be employed to involve local communities in the planning and implementation of ECD programs to ensure sustainability and cultural relevance?
Capacity Building: In what ways can this program strengthen the capacities of local ECD providers and caregivers to deliver quality services?
🌸 AWDF Launches Grant Programs in Africa
📝 The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) has introduced programs aimed at bolstering African women’s rights organizations and feminist movements. This initiative seeks to provide financial support to organizations working towards gender equality, social justice, and the empowerment of women across the continent.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Empowering Grassroots Movements: How can targeted funding enhance the capacity of grassroots women's organizations to effect meaningful change in their communities?
Sustainability of Feminist Movements: What strategies can ensure the long-term sustainability and impact of feminist movements in Africa?
Inclusive Grantmaking: How does inclusive and participatory grantmaking contribute to more equitable and effective outcomes in women's empowerment initiatives?