Funding Friday
Hi everyone,
This week we focus on a range of programs from enhancing nutrition monitoring in the health sector to empowering young leaders through technology and climate solutions. Enjoy the read and I hope you find something useful for your teams.
Have a great weekend,
Jesse
Global
🥗 Enhancing Nutrition in the Health Sector
📝 The NUMERL initiative focuses on improving nutrition monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning systems within the health sector. This program invites organizations and researchers to propose projects that will enhance data collection, analysis, and application for nutrition programs. Successful applicants will receive funding to support innovative approaches aimed at strengthening nutrition policies and interventions, improving health outcomes in targeted regions.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Nutrition Monitoring: How can effective monitoring and evaluation systems improve the outcomes of nutrition programs in underserved communities?
Data-Driven Solutions: What role does data collection and analysis play in shaping more effective nutrition policies and interventions?
Long-Term Health Impact: How can research and learning initiatives contribute to the long-term health improvements of communities affected by malnutrition?
🔗 Enhancing Nutrition Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning in the Health Sector (NUMERL)
🏛️ Carnegie Ethics Fellowship Program 2025-2027
📝 The Carnegie Ethics Fellowship Program 2025-2027 offers a unique opportunity for scholars, professionals, and leaders worldwide to engage in ethical leadership and policymaking. This program supports individuals committed to addressing global ethical challenges by offering mentorship, funding, and collaboration opportunities with experts in ethics, governance, and policy. Fellows will develop and implement projects that address pressing ethical issues in their communities and beyond.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Ethical Leadership: How can ethics fellowships empower individuals to address global challenges and promote responsible leadership?
Policy and Ethics: What are the key intersections between ethics and policymaking, and how can fellows influence policy through their ethical work?
Global Impact of Ethics: How can ethical leadership at a global scale contribute to resolving pressing issues like climate change, inequality, and human rights?
🔗 Carnegie Ethics Fellowship Program 2025-2027
🌞 IRENA Youth Forum
📝 The IRENA Youth Forum at the 15th IRENA Assembly is an international platform aimed at empowering young leaders to engage in discussions and initiatives related to renewable energy and sustainable development. The forum provides a unique opportunity for youth from around the world to collaborate with decision-makers, share innovative ideas, and contribute to shaping the future of global energy transitions. Participants will gain insights from energy experts and develop strategies to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy solutions.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Youth Leadership in Renewable Energy: How can young leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the global energy transition and influencing renewable energy policies?
Collaborating with Decision-Makers: What strategies can young innovators adopt to engage effectively with global decision-makers in the energy sector?
Sustainable Development Goals: How can youth-led initiatives contribute to achieving global sustainability goals, especially in the context of renewable energy?
🔗 The New Generation of Decision Makers: IRENA Youth Forum at the 15th IRENA Assembly (2025)
🔬 Climate Change AI Innovation Grants 2024
📝 The Climate Change AI Innovation Grants 2024 offer funding to projects that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to address climate change. This program seeks proposals from organizations, researchers, and innovators working on AI-driven solutions that contribute to climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. Selected projects will receive financial support, mentorship, and resources to scale their impact in combating climate change across various sectors.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
AI for Climate Action: How can artificial intelligence be harnessed to develop scalable solutions to the global climate crisis?
AI and Sustainability: What role can AI play in improving energy efficiency, resource management, and environmental monitoring?
Innovation in Climate Solutions: How can funding opportunities like the Climate Change AI Innovation Grants help drive cutting-edge research and applications in climate action?
🔗 Climate Change AI Innovation Grants 2024
Asia Pacific
🧑🔬 Employment Transition in ASEAN and East Asia
📝 This initiative invites proposals focused on addressing employment transitions in ASEAN and East Asia as economies shift towards more digital and sustainable practices. The call seeks innovative approaches to managing labor market disruptions caused by technological advancements, automation, and climate change. Eligible organizations and researchers can apply for funding to explore solutions that promote job creation, reskilling, and inclusive economic growth in the region.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Employment Transition: How can countries in ASEAN and East Asia manage labor market disruptions as economies transition towards digitalization and sustainability?
Reskilling and Job Creation: What innovative strategies can be implemented to support workers transitioning into new sectors due to automation and climate change?
Inclusive Growth: How can employment policies ensure that economic growth benefits all segments of society, especially vulnerable workers affected by these transitions?
🔗 Call for Proposals: Employment Transition in ASEAN and East Asia
💼 Canada-Asia Joint Research Program
📝 The Canada-Asia Joint Research Program supports collaborative research between Canadian and Asian institutions. This program seeks to fund joint research projects that address key issues in areas such as economic development, technology, health, sustainability, and social innovation. Researchers from both regions are encouraged to submit proposals that promote cross-border collaboration, knowledge exchange, and contribute to solving global challenges.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Cross-Border Collaboration: How can joint research between Canada and Asia lead to innovative solutions in areas like economic development and sustainability?
Global Research Impact: What role does international collaboration play in addressing global challenges, and how can it foster knowledge exchange?
Technological Innovation: How can partnerships between Canadian and Asian institutions drive technological advancement and social innovation?
🔗 Canada-Asia Joint Research Program
Africa
🌱 Youth Technology and Innovation Programme- South Africa
📝 The Youth Technology and Innovation Programme in South Africa is designed to empower young entrepreneurs by supporting technology-driven innovations. This initiative targets youth-led startups and projects that leverage technology to solve social and economic challenges. Successful applicants will receive funding, mentorship, and access to a network of industry experts to help them develop and scale their innovations, contributing to economic growth and social impact in South Africa.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Youth Empowerment through Technology: How can technology-driven entrepreneurship help young innovators in South Africa address key social and economic challenges?
Innovation and Economic Growth: What are the opportunities for youth-led startups to contribute to South Africa’s economic growth, and how can programs like this one support them?
Scaling Innovation: What are the critical factors in scaling tech-based solutions in South Africa, and how can mentorship and funding enhance these efforts?
🔗 Youth Technology and Innovation Programme (South Africa)
🩺 PEPFAR Community Grants Program- Kenya
📝 The PEPFAR Community Grants Program in Kenya offers funding to community-based organizations (CBOs) that are working to combat HIV/AIDS. This program aims to support initiatives that provide care, prevention, and support services for people living with HIV, as well as those affected by the epidemic. Eligible organizations can apply for grants of up to USD 15,000 to enhance their community-based efforts and contribute to the overall goal of reducing the impact of HIV/AIDS in Kenya.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Community-Level Impact: How can community-based organizations in Kenya maximize the effectiveness of small-scale grants in the fight against HIV/AIDS?
Sustainability of HIV/AIDS Programs: What strategies can CBOs employ to ensure the sustainability and long-term impact of their HIV prevention and care programs?
Partnerships for Greater Impact: How can partnerships between CBOs, governments, and international donors strengthen the response to HIV/AIDS in Kenya?
🔗 PEPFAR Community Grants Program for Kenya
🌾 Halcyon Climate Resilience & Food Security
📝 The Halcyon Climate Resilience & Food Security in Africa Fellowship 2025 is designed to support African entrepreneurs working on innovative solutions in the areas of climate resilience and food security. This fellowship provides early-stage startups with funding, mentorship, and access to networks of investors and experts. Selected fellows will develop and scale projects that address food insecurity and promote climate resilience across Africa.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Climate Resilience in Africa: How can entrepreneurship and innovation help strengthen climate resilience in African communities?
Food Security Solutions: What are the most pressing food security challenges in Africa, and how can startups create impactful solutions?
Support for African Entrepreneurs: How can programs like the Halcyon Fellowship empower African entrepreneurs to scale their climate and food security projects?
🔗 Halcyon Climate Resilience & Food Security in Africa Fellowship 2025
📈 Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund
📝 The Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund 2024 invites applications from researchers in sub-Saharan Africa and the University of Cambridge to foster collaborative research. This fund aims to support innovative, cross-disciplinary projects that address key challenges in health, education, environment, and other areas crucial to African development. Successful applicants will receive funding to pursue joint research projects that promote knowledge exchange and capacity building between African institutions and Cambridge University.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Research Collaboration: How can partnerships between African institutions and the University of Cambridge lead to impactful research that addresses key regional challenges?
Capacity Building: What are the benefits of fostering knowledge exchange between African researchers and their global counterparts, and how can this enhance research capabilities?
Innovation for Development: How can collaborative research in health, education, and environment create sustainable development solutions in Africa?