Funding Friday
Good morning readers,
This week’s newsletter is packed with funding opportunities aimed at tackling critical challenges around the world. From improving access to healthcare for vulnerable populations to driving innovation in sustainable food systems and environmental conservation, there’s plenty to explore. Whether you’re working on inclusive health systems, empowering women in agriculture, or creating solutions for marginalized communities, these opportunities are designed to support meaningful change.
Happy Friday,
Jesse Orndorff
Global
🩺 Health System Projects for Vulnerable Populations Facing Exclusion
📝 L'Initiative has announced a call for proposals aimed at supporting projects that enhance access to quality health services for vulnerable populations who are often excluded from health systems. This initiative seeks to strengthen health systems at all levels, from community to national, and to conduct operational research on tuberculosis and its impact on vulnerable groups.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Inclusive Health Systems: What strategies can be implemented to ensure that health systems are inclusive and accessible to all, especially marginalized communities?
Operational Research: How can operational research contribute to understanding and addressing the barriers faced by vulnerable populations in accessing health services?
Community Engagement: What role do community-based interventions play in improving health outcomes for populations excluded from mainstream health systems?
♻️ Japan Fund for Global Environment Grant Program
📝 The Japan Fund for Global Environment (JFGE) is inviting applications for its grant program aimed at supporting Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) engaged in environmental conservation activities.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Grassroots Environmental Initiatives: How can grassroots projects effectively contribute to global environmental conservation efforts?
Sustainable Development: In what ways can NGOs and NPOs collaborate with governments and the private sector to promote sustainable environmental practices?
Capacity Building: What strategies can organizations employ to enhance their capacity for implementing successful environmental conservation projects?
🔗 Japan Fund for Global Environment Grant Program
🌱 Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge 2025
📝 The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and the Seeding The Future Foundation are inviting scientists, engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and multidisciplinary teams from NGOs, non-profits, social enterprises, universities, research institutions, and small or emerging for-profit enterprises to submit game-changing innovations aimed at transforming the food system.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Innovative Food Solutions: How can interdisciplinary collaborations lead to sustainable and nutritious food innovations that address global challenges?
Consumer Empowerment: In what ways can empowering conscious consumer choices contribute to a more equitable and resilient food system?
Sustainable Practices: How can the adoption of sustainable and regenerative practices in food production enhance environmental health and food security?
🔗 Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge 2025
👶 International Community Access to Child Health Grant Program
📝 The International Community Access to Child Health (ICATCH) program, an initiative of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Global Health (SOGH), is offering grants to pediatricians and health workers in low- and lower-middle-income countries. These grants aim to support projects that provide clinical care, health education, or training for healthcare providers focusing on children and adolescents.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Child Health Initiatives: How can targeted funding enhance healthcare outcomes for children in underserved regions?
Sustainable Healthcare Projects: What strategies can ensure the longevity and impact of child health programs beyond initial funding periods?
Community Engagement: In what ways can local communities be involved to maximize the effectiveness of child health interventions?
🔗 International Community Access to Child Health Grant Program
Asia Pacific
🚀 Capability Development Grant Program- Singapore
📝 The Capability Development Grant Program in Singapore is designed to support organizations in enhancing their capabilities and capacities. This initiative focuses on developing skills, knowledge, and competencies to drive effective and successful projects, particularly in biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Organizational Growth: How can targeted capability development initiatives contribute to the long-term sustainability and impact of organizations?
Biodiversity and Poverty Reduction: In what ways can strengthening organizational capacities lead to more effective biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation efforts?
Strategic Investments: What are the key areas where investments in capability development can yield the most significant returns for organizations?
🔗 Capability Development Grant Program (Singapore)
🏛️ Civil Society Organizations Thematic Programme- Indonesia
📝 The European Commission (EC) has launched the Civil Society Organisations Thematic Programme to strengthen local CSOs as independent actors of good governance and development in their own right in priority areas of EU-Indonesia cooperation.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
CSO Empowerment: How can strengthening the capacity of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) enhance governance and development outcomes in Indonesia?
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): In what ways can CSOs contribute to the localization and achievement of SDGs within Indonesian communities?
Collaborative Governance: What are effective strategies for fostering collaboration between CSOs, government entities, and the private sector to address complex development challenges?
🔗 Civil Society Organisations Thematic Programme in Indonesia
🤝 Benefiting Afghan Returnees and IDPs- Afghanistan and Pakistan
📝 The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) is seeking concept notes for humanitarian assistance activities in Afghanistan and Pakistan. This initiative aims to support Afghan returnees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) by providing essential services and promoting sustainable reintegration.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Sustainable Reintegration: How can humanitarian programs be designed to ensure the long-term reintegration of Afghan returnees and IDPs into their communities?
Cross-Border Collaboration: What strategies can enhance cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan to effectively address the challenges faced by returnees and displaced populations?
Protection and Assistance: In what ways can organizations tailor their interventions to meet the specific needs of vulnerable groups among returnees and IDPs, such as women and children?
🔗 RFPs: Benefiting Afghan Returnees and IDPs (Afghanistan and Pakistan)
Africa
🦟 Monitoring, Operations Research, Evaluation of Tools for Malaria Control and Prevention- Kenya
📝 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support monitoring, operations research, and evaluation of tools for malaria control and prevention in Kenya. This initiative aims to enhance the effectiveness of malaria interventions and reduce morbidity and mortality associated with the disease.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Data-Driven Interventions: How can robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks improve the implementation of malaria control strategies in Kenya?
Operational Research Impact: In what ways can operational research contribute to the development of more effective malaria prevention tools and methodologies?
Community Engagement: What role does community participation play in the success of malaria control programs, and how can it be effectively integrated into research and evaluation efforts?
👩🌾 Leading African Women in Food Fellowship Program
📝 The Leading African Women in Food Fellowship (LAWFF) Program is a six-month initiative that empowers women leaders in Africa's food and agriculture sector. It provides training, mentorship, and a platform to amplify the voices of female disruptors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and storytellers, contributing to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Sisterhood Building: How can strong networks of women leaders accelerate gender equity in the food and agriculture ecosystem?
Resource Access: What resources are most critical for empowering female changemakers in Africa’s food system?
Visibility and Impact: How does amplifying women’s voices in media contribute to lasting social and economic change?
🔗 Leading African Women in Food Fellowship (LAWFF) Program
💧 Fund for Local Cooperation- South Africa
📝 The Embassy of Finland in Pretoria invites South African civil society organizations and innovation support organizations to submit project proposals for the Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC). This initiative aims to promote circular economy solutions in the water and mining sectors and to foster a democratic and accountable society that upholds human rights.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Circular Economy in Water and Mining: How can innovative circular solutions transform the water and mining sectors in South Africa?
Human Rights Advocacy: In what ways can civil society organizations strengthen democracy and human rights in South Africa?
International Partnerships: How can collaborations between South African and Finnish entities enhance project outcomes?