Funding Friday

Happy weekend everyone,

I have a range of new funding opportunities this week, from supporting soil health initiatives worldwide to empowering African agribusinesses and renewable energy SMEs! Each program spotlights innovative, community-driven solutions to pressing challenges in climate resilience, food security, and youth empowerment. I hope you find something useful this weekend.

Jesse

Global

🧑‍🌾 Soil Health Guardians Contest

📝 The Soil Health Guardians 2024 Contest by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) invites participants worldwide to submit projects promoting soil health and sustainable land use. The contest seeks innovative approaches to enhance soil quality, with the goal of fostering environmental resilience and supporting sustainable agricultural practices.

🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights

Sustainable Soil Practices: How can improved soil health contribute to sustainable agriculture and environmental resilience?

Community Engagement in Conservation: What role do local communities play in soil conservation?

Inspiring Broader Action: How can contests like this raise awareness and action around soil health?

🔗 Soil Health Guardians 2024 Contest - Call for Applications

🌱 Fit4Future Grant Programme

📝 The Fondation Botnar Fit4Future Grant supports innovative projects that leverage digital technology and AI to create inclusive urban spaces and expand educational access for marginalized young people. This grant prioritizes initiatives with strong local involvement and community ownership.

🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights

Innovation Potential: How could digital technology or AI be uniquely applied in your community to create more inclusive spaces or improve educational opportunities for marginalized youth?

Community Engagement: Does your team or organization have established connections with community leaders or groups that could help ensure local ownership and engagement in this project?

Impact Goals: What specific outcomes would you aim to achieve with this funding by 2025, and how would you measure the impact on the youth served?

🔗 Fit4Future Grant Programme Phase 2 - Call for Proposals

💡Youth Hub Seed Grant Programme

📝 The International AIDS Society (IAS) Youth Hub Seed Grant Programme supports young leaders tackling issues impacting youth living with or affected by HIV. With grants of up to USD 10,000, this program empowers selected youth-led projects to create impactful solutions, backed by mentorship and essential resources.

🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights

Enabling Impactful Youth Initiatives: How can seed funding propel youth-driven projects addressing HIV-related challenges?

Youth Leadership in HIV and Health Equity: What role do youth-led initiatives play in advancing community health and social equality?

Scaling Solutions with Mentorship: How does mentorship contribute to sustaining and expanding youth-led HIV-focused projects?

🔗 Apply Now! Youth Hub Seed Grant Programme - Call for Proposals

Asia Pacific

🌾 Asia Climate Solutions Design Grant

📝 The Asia Climate Solutions Design Grant provides funding for designing innovative financing solutions that promote climate resilience and sustainable development across Asia. Selected projects will receive resources to help scale effective climate finance initiatives tailored to the region.

🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights

Climate Resilience in Asia: How can tailored financing solutions promote regional resilience?

Scaling Climate Impact: What are effective methods for scaling climate finance projects for broad environmental impact?

Sustainable Communities: How can climate financing support the growth of sustainable communities in Asia?

🔗 Asia Climate Solutions Design Grant - Call for Applications

💼 AirAsia Foundation Grant Program

📝 The AirAsia Foundation Grant Program provides funding for social enterprises across Asia focusing on community empowerment and environmental sustainability. The grant aims to support impactful initiatives that address community needs and promote sustainable growth.

🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights

Empowering Social Enterprises: How can funding empower social enterprises to foster sustainable impact in communities?

Community-Driven Development: What approaches can social enterprises use to support local economies and environmental sustainability?

Building Resilient Communities: How can resources help social enterprises expand their reach and impact?

🔗 AirAsia Foundation Grant Program - Call for Applications

Africa

🌽 Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity

📝 The Agribusiness Challenge Fund by the Mastercard Foundation invites African agribusinesses to propose solutions that improve food security, empower smallholder farmers, and build resilient agricultural value chains. Projects receive funding, mentorship, and support for scaling their impact.

🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights

Supporting Smallholder Farmers: How can agribusinesses help small farmers improve food security?

Resilient Value Chains: How can strengthening agricultural value chains foster economic growth?

Role of Mentorship: What impact does mentorship have on agribusinesses’ success?

🔗Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity - Agribusiness Challenge Fund 2024

🔌 USADF Off-Grid Energy Challenge

📝 The USADF Off-Grid Energy Challenge seeks applications from African organizations and entrepreneurs developing renewable energy solutions for off-grid communities. This challenge provides funding for projects that increase access to electricity, support economic development, and promote environmental sustainability. Selected innovators will receive financial and technical assistance to implement impactful, scalable energy solutions.

🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights

Energy Access and Development: How can renewable off-grid solutions drive economic development in underserved regions?

Environmental Impact: What role does sustainable energy play in reducing environmental footprints in rural communities?

Scalable Energy Solutions: How can funded projects expand to provide lasting energy access across multiple communities?

🔗 USADF Off-Grid Energy Challenge - Applications Open

🔋 BDS Support to Renewable Energy SMEs in Uganda

📝 The BDS Support Program seeks renewable energy SMEs in Uganda focusing on sustainable energy solutions and economic development. The selected SMEs will receive technical support, mentorship, and resources to help scale their impact within the renewable energy sector.

🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights

Energy Access and Sustainability: How can supporting renewable energy SMEs improve energy access?

Economic Impact: What role do local SMEs play in fostering sustainable economic development?

Scaling Green Solutions: How can mentorship help renewable energy SMEs scale their impact?

🔗 BDS Support to Renewable Energy SMEs in Uganda - 3rd Round

🌳 Climate Care Initiative

📝 The Climate Care Initiative Fund Program supports projects focused on climate change, community resilience, and environmental sustainability. This program seeks initiatives that reduce carbon emissions and build resilience against climate impacts.

🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights

Community Resilience in Climate Action: How can community-based projects strengthen resilience against environmental challenges?

Sustainable Practices: What methods can reduce carbon footprints and encourage sustainable resource use?

Long-Term Climate Impact: How can funding support sustainable environmental solutions?

🔗 Climate Care Initiative Fund Program - Call for Applications