Funding Friday
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Hi everyone!
I know many of us are still facing a difficult period with the USAID stop-work order, I know I am. And the uncertainty has made it tough to plan ahead. It's more important than ever to stay connected, share resources, and look for ways to keep moving forward. I’ve seen a lot of you all sharing as much as possible.
This week’s Funding Friday includes a range of grant opportunities—from research in horticulture to renewable energy in Africa, leadership programs for women entrepreneurs, and funding to support victims of torture. While the road ahead may be uncertain, these opportunities might offer a chance to pivot, sustain ongoing work, or plan for the future.
If you come across any relevant funding or have insights to share, feel free to reach out. We’re all in this together.
Have a good weekend! See you next week!
Jesse
Global
🌱 Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust Grant Program
📝 The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust is inviting applications to support education and research in ornamental horticulture through grants to botanical gardens, arboreta, universities, and other charitable organizations strongly aligned with its funding interests. Ornamental horticulture concerns the culture, care, and use of plants to create beautiful spaces designed for human aesthetic enjoyment. While these efforts also may support general community engagement, healthy ecosystems, and wildlife habitats, the ornamental elements and attributes are those most relevant to the Trust. Competitive proposals provide evidence of alignment with the Trust’s interest in ornamental horticulture.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Innovative Research: What novel research approaches can be undertaken to advance ornamental horticulture and promote sustainable practices?
Public Engagement: How can public gardens and educational institutions enhance community involvement in ornamental horticulture?
Educational Outreach: What strategies can be implemented to effectively disseminate knowledge about ornamental horticulture to diverse audiences?
🔗 Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust Grant Program
🛡️ UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture
📝 The United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture (UNVFVT) is accepting applications for its 2025 grant cycle. Established in 1981 by the UN General Assembly, the Fund provides humanitarian, legal, and financial aid to individuals and their relatives who have suffered torture. It fulfills its mandate by awarding grants to civil society organizations worldwide that offer direct assistance to torture victims.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Holistic Rehabilitation: What comprehensive approaches can organizations implement to address the multifaceted needs of torture survivors, including psychological, medical, legal, and social support?
Capacity Building: How can organizations enhance their capabilities to effectively deliver services to torture victims, ensuring cultural sensitivity and sustainability?
Advocacy and Awareness: In what ways can organizations raise awareness about the plight of torture victims and advocate for policies that prevent torture and support survivors' rights?
🔗 UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture
🏭 Homeworld Collective Garden Grants 2025: Biotech in Greenhouse Gas Removal
📝 The Homeworld Collective is offering grants to support ambitious, early-stage projects at the intersection of biotechnology and greenhouse gas removal. This initiative aims to fund the de-risking work for innovative ideas addressing significant challenges in translating biotech solutions for greenhouse gas mitigation. The proposed work should represent a novel approach rather than an incremental advancement of existing methods.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Innovative Biotech Applications: How can emerging biotechnologies be leveraged to develop novel methods for effective greenhouse gas removal?
Translational Challenges: What are the primary obstacles in translating biotech research into practical solutions for greenhouse gas mitigation, and how can they be overcome?
Global Collaboration: In what ways can international collaboration enhance the development and implementation of biotech solutions for climate change mitigation?
🔗 Homeworld Collective Garden Grants 2025: Biotech in Greenhouse Gas Removal
🚀 She Entrepreneurs 2025 Leadership Programme for Women
📝 The She Entrepreneurs program is a leadership initiative designed for highly motivated women entrepreneurs from the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye. It aims to support participants in building sustainable and scalable businesses that contribute to social and environmental change. The program offers practical leadership training based on real business experiences, collaborative learning, and participant-centric design. Over six months, it combines regular online workshops and mentoring with an intensive on-site learning week in Stockholm in September.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Scaling Impact: How can women entrepreneurs effectively scale their businesses to maximize social and environmental impact in their regions?
Leadership Development: What leadership skills are crucial for women entrepreneurs to navigate the challenges of building sustainable enterprises in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye?
Networking Strategies: How can participants leverage the She Entrepreneurs network to foster partnerships and drive business growth?
🔗 She Entrepreneurs 2025 Leadership Programme for Women
Asia Pacific
📚 Australia Awards Scholarships in Bangladesh
📝 The Australian Government is offering prestigious Australia Awards Scholarships to the next generation of global leaders from Bangladesh. These scholarships aim to promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability by providing opportunities for study and research in Australia. Recipients develop the skills and knowledge necessary to drive change and build enduring people-to-people links with Australia.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Development Impact: How can returning scholars effectively contribute to Bangladesh's development in priority sectors after completing their studies in Australia?
Capacity Building: What strategies can be employed to ensure that the skills and knowledge gained by scholars are utilized to strengthen government systems and policymaking in Bangladesh?
Sustainable Partnerships: How can enduring people-to-people links between Australia and Bangladesh be fostered through these scholarship programs?
🔗 Applications Open for Australia Awards Scholarships in Bangladesh
📢 Australia Awards Scholarship in Laos
📝 The Australian Government is inviting applications for the Australia Awards Scholarships in Laos. These prestigious international awards aim to develop the next generation of global leaders by providing opportunities for Lao citizens to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions. The scholarships focus on areas that align with Laos' development needs, including health security, stability, economic recovery, and sustainable environment.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Development Impact: How can returning scholars effectively contribute to Laos' development in priority sectors after completing their studies in Australia?
Capacity Building: What strategies can be employed to ensure that the skills and knowledge gained by scholars are utilized to strengthen government systems and policymaking in Laos?
Sustainable Partnerships: How can enduring people-to-people links between Australia and Laos be fostered through these scholarship programs?
🔗 Submissions Open for Australia Awards Scholarship in Laos
🌿 WWF Nepal Conservation Awards 2025
📝 The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Nepal is inviting nominations for the 2025 Conservation Awards. These awards recognize Nepali individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to biodiversity conservation and natural resource management. Nominations should highlight notable achievements and innovations in areas such as biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, sustainable development, environmental education, youth leadership, environmental crime control, and media and journalism.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Community Engagement: How can local communities be more effectively involved in biodiversity conservation efforts in Nepal?
Innovative Approaches: What innovative strategies can be implemented to address climate change and environmental pollution in Nepal?
Youth Leadership: In what ways can youth be empowered to take active roles in environmental conservation and sustainable development?
🔗 WWF Nepal Conservation Awards 2025
🇸🇬 U.S. Embassy Singapore Annual Program Statement 2025
📝 The U.S. Embassy Singapore's Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) has announced its Annual Program Statement for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program for Fiscal Year 2025. This program seeks to strengthen bilateral relations between the United States and Singapore by supporting activities and exchanges that foster mutual understanding and collaboration.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Bilateral Engagement: How can cultural and educational exchanges enhance the relationship between the United States and Singapore?
Public Diplomacy Impact: What innovative programs can effectively promote shared values and mutual understanding between diverse populations?
🔗 U.S. Embassy Singapore Annual Program Statement 2025
Africa
🔋 Renewables Accelerators for Innovative Startups and Entrepreneurs in Africa 2025
📝 The RES4Africa Foundation has announced the launch of the Open Call for the 2025 Batch of RAISEAfrica – Renewables Accelerators for Innovative Startups and Entrepreneurs in Africa. The overarching goal of RAISEAfrica is to support and scale up renewable energy-focused businesses within the African startup ecosystem. This involves assisting innovative business ideas from both aspiring and established entrepreneurs in the African renewable energy sector, fostering the development and expansion of their enterprises.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Innovation in Renewable Energy: How can African startups develop groundbreaking solutions to address the continent's unique energy challenges?
Scalability: What strategies can entrepreneurs employ to scale their renewable energy solutions across diverse African markets?
Sustainability: How can businesses ensure that their growth in the renewable energy sector contributes to long-term environmental and economic sustainability?
🔗 Renewables Accelerators for Innovative Startups and Entrepreneurs in Africa 2025
🧪 TWAS Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI) 2025
📝 The TWAS Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI) 2025, supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), aims to strengthen the research capacity of African countries lagging in science and technology. This program targets early-career researchers who obtained their PhD abroad and have recently returned or will soon return to an academic position in their home country.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Research Capacity Building: How can returning scholars effectively contribute to enhancing scientific research and innovation in African countries lagging in science and technology?
Sustainable Development: In what ways can the funded research projects address local challenges and promote sustainable development within the African context?
International Collaboration: How can international partnerships and funding support the growth of scientific communities in under-resourced regions?
🔗 TWAS Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI) 2025