Funding Friday
Happy Friday on this final Friday of January 2025! 🌟
As we wrap up the first month of the year, we’re excited to share a selection of incredible opportunities to inspire action and spark positive change. From global programs tackling gender-based violence to empowering conservation in Africa, amplifying voices in the Asia-Pacific, and supporting sustainability innovations, these initiatives are here to help you create lasting impact.
Thank you for reading and joining us in creating meaningful change. Let’s make 2025 a year of action and transformation! 🌍✨
Jesse
Global
🤝 Global Innovation Programs to Address Gender-Based Violence
📝 The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) is seeking concept notes for Global Innovation Programs aimed at addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV). This initiative focuses on advancing GBV programs and practices in the field, emphasizing global efforts to improve the quality and accessibility of services for women, girls, and GBV survivors.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Innovative Approaches: What novel strategies can be implemented to enhance GBV prevention and response in diverse cultural and humanitarian contexts?
Service Accessibility: How can global initiatives ensure that GBV services are accessible to the most vulnerable populations, including refugees and conflict-affected individuals?
Program Evaluation: What metrics and evaluation methods are effective in assessing the impact of GBV programs on survivors' well-being and safety?
🔗 Global Innovation Programs to Address Gender-Based Violence
📰 Pulitzer Center's Civil Society Micro-Grant Program 2025
📝 The Pulitzer Center has launched the Civil Society Micro-Grant Program 2025 to support civil society organizations and groups in utilizing Pulitzer Center reporting. The goal is to contribute to a more informed and empowered community, inspiring action on critical issues such as climate change, rainforests, and oceans.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Community Engagement: How can civil society organizations effectively use journalistic reporting to raise awareness and drive action on environmental issues?
Collaborative Initiatives: What are some successful examples of collaborations between media and civil society that have led to positive environmental outcomes?
Measuring Impact: How can the impact of such micro-grant-funded projects be assessed in terms of community empowerment and environmental conservation?
🔗 Pulitzer Center's Civil Society Micro-Grant Program 2025
🌲 Partner with Rainforest Trust Grant
📝 The Rainforest Trust is accepting grant applications to support non-profit organizations, Indigenous Peoples, and communities in protecting ecosystems in the tropics and subtropics that are critical to endangered species and climate mitigation. They provide funding and support to create or expand protected and conserved areas benefiting species, climate, and people.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Community-Led Conservation: How can empowering Indigenous Peoples and local communities lead to more effective and sustainable conservation outcomes?
Climate Mitigation: In what ways do protected tropical and subtropical ecosystems contribute to global climate mitigation efforts?
Biodiversity Preservation: What are the challenges and strategies in preserving endangered species through the establishment of protected areas?
🔗 Partner with Rainforest Trust Grant
🏘️ NextWorldNow Community Investments Grant Program
📝 NextWorldNow Community Investments (NWN) is currently accepting applications for its Community Investments Grant Program, which aims to provide resources for projects defined by local leaders to improve the lives and well-being of people in their communities.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Community-Led Development: How can empowering local communities to define and lead projects enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of development initiatives?
Measuring Social Impact: What are effective methods for communities to assess and demonstrate the social impact of their projects?
Sustainable Success: In what ways can communities ensure the longevity and continued benefit of projects beyond initial grant funding?
🔗 NextWorldNow (NWN) Community Investments Grant Program
Asia Pacific
📸 Earth Journalism Network’s Asia-Pacific Media Grants 2025
📝 The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is pleased to announce a new round of media grants through its Asia-Pacific Phase 2 project, aiming to boost the quantity and quality of environmental coverage in the region and amplify the perspectives of at-risk communities.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Media's Role in Environmental Awareness: How can enhanced environmental reporting influence public perception and policy-making in the Asia-Pacific region?
Amplifying At-Risk Voices: What strategies can media organizations employ to effectively highlight the challenges faced by vulnerable communities due to environmental changes?
Capacity Building: In what ways can strengthening journalistic skills contribute to more comprehensive and impactful environmental storytelling?
🔗 Earth Journalism Network’s Asia-Pacific Media Grants 2025
♻️ PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Program: APAC Sustainability Edition 2025
📝 PepsiCo is inviting applications for the Greenhouse Accelerator Program: APAC Sustainability Edition 2025, targeting sustainable startups in the Asia-Pacific region. This grant-based accelerator aims to support innovations addressing sustainability challenges through mentorship and pilot-based programs, offering collaboration opportunities with PepsiCo as a corporate end user.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Sustainability Innovation: How can startups in the APAC region develop scalable solutions to address pressing environmental challenges in the areas of circular economy, climate action, and sustainable agriculture?
Corporate Collaboration: In what ways can partnerships between startups and large corporations like PepsiCo accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices and technologies?
Regional Impact: What unique sustainability challenges and opportunities exist within the diverse markets of the APAC region, and how can localized innovations contribute to global environmental goals?
🔗 PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Program: APAC Sustainability Edition 2025
Africa
📚 Public Diplomacy Program in Nigeria
📝 The U.S. Embassy Abuja Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the Department of State is pleased to announce its annual open funding competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out programs that align with U.S. mission goals in Nigeria. PDS invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Nigeria, highlight shared values, and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must include a U.S. cultural element or a connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Cultural Exchange: How can cultural programs enhance mutual understanding and strengthen diplomatic relations between nations?
Good Governance: In what ways can public diplomacy initiatives promote transparency and accountability in government and media?
Entrepreneurship and Innovation: How can fostering entrepreneurship and innovation contribute to economic growth and stability in Nigeria?
🔗 Public Diplomacy Program in Nigeria
🐘 Small Conservation Grants Program- Sub-Saharan Africa
📝 The Jana Robeyst Trust Fund (JRTF) is accepting applications for its Small Conservation Grants Program, aimed at providing financial resources to early-career biologists and conservationists to conduct essential field conservation and research work in Sub-Saharan Africa. The program emphasizes projects with clear conservation value, particularly those related to the study and protection of endangered mammals, with a preference for elephant-related initiatives.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Conservation Priorities: How can targeted funding for early-career conservationists impact the preservation of endangered species in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Focus on Elephants: What are the current challenges faced in elephant conservation, and how can small grants contribute to addressing these issues?
Capacity Building: In what ways can supporting early-career biologists foster long-term conservation efforts and leadership in the region?
🔗 Small Conservation Grants Program in Sub-Saharan Africa
🌾 Agri-SME Evidence Fund
📝 The International Growth Centre (IGC) is currently accepting applications for the Agri-SME Evidence Fund, targeting research gaps at the intersection of agriculture, finance, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This initiative aims to enhance access to finance for smallholder farmers and agri-SMEs, thereby improving rural livelihoods, strengthening food security, mitigating climate change effects, and creating economic opportunities for marginalized groups, including women and youth.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Financial Inclusion: How can increased access to finance for agri-SMEs transform rural economies and contribute to sustainable development?
Research Impact: What specific research areas could provide actionable insights to bridge the financing gap for smallholder farmers and agri-SMEs?
Inclusive Growth: In what ways can targeted financial interventions promote economic opportunities for marginalized groups in the agricultural sector?
🚀 LASRIC Innovation Challenge- Nigeria
📝 The Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) is inviting visionary innovators and startups to apply for funding and support under its 2024 Innovation Initiative. This challenge seeks groundbreaking solutions in various sectors to drive sustainable development and economic growth in Lagos State.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Innovation Impact: How can emerging technologies be harnessed to address local challenges in Lagos State effectively?
Sustainable Development: In what ways can circular economy principles be integrated into urban settings to promote sustainability?
Agricultural Advancement: What innovative solutions can enhance food security and agricultural productivity in densely populated urban areas?