This week’s newsletter highlights Innovation Program grants, awards, and other funding opportunities focused on supporting innovation, research, and conservation efforts, particularly in Africa.
1. Applications open for Investing in Innovation Program 2025 (Africa)
Deadline: Feb 28, 2025
Donor: Investing in Innovation
Grant Type: Events
Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000
Countries/Regions: Africa (Specific countries listed in the link)
Area: Business & Industry, Startups, Health, Health care, Innovation, Technology
This program supports ventures providing affordable and accessible healthcare products and services in Africa.
For more information, visit: https://innovationsinafrica.com/application/
2. Request for Proposals: LAND – Landscape + Art + Nature + Design Initiative
Deadline: Mar 24, 2025
Donor: Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
Grant Type: Events
Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000
Countries/Regions: Worldwide
Area: Arts & Culture, Community Development, Public Recreation, Climate Change, Environment, Artists, Individuals, Researchers, Innovation, Sustainable Development
This initiative seeks innovative designs for immersive outdoor installations.
For more information, visit: https://bernheim.org/arts-in-nature/land/
3. Pulitzer Center announces Grant Applications focusing on Rainforest, Ocean and Transparency
Deadline: Feb 15, 2025
Donor: Pulitzer Center
Grant Type: Grant
Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000
Countries/Regions: Worldwide
Area: Agriculture Food & Nutrition, Animals & Wildlife, Fisheries, Marine, Business & Industry, Air Pollution, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Energy, Environment, Indigenous Communities, Artists, Journalists, Journalism, Media
This grant supports reporting on environmental issues critical for COP 30.
For more information, visit: https://pulitzercenter.org/grants-fellowships/cop-30-special-call-proposals-editorial
4. Open Call: Extended Demonstration of the iMERMAID Solutions in New Associated Regions
Deadline: Apr 03, 2025
Donor: European Commission (EC)
Grant Type: Grant
Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000
Countries/Regions: Europe, Africa and some neighboring countries. (Specific countries listed in the link.)
Area: Business & Industry, Businesses, Companies and Enterprises, Innovation, Water
This program supports the demonstration of iMERMAID solutions for water resource monitoring.
For more information, visit: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/9810?isExactMatch=true&status=31094502&frameworkProgramme=43108390&type=8&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate
5. RFAs: IUCN NL Land Acquisition Fund
Deadline: May 01, 2025
Donor: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Grant Type: Grant
Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000
Countries/Regions: Developing countries and countries in transition (Specific countries listed in the link)
Area: Animals & Wildlife, Endangered Species, Habitat, Biodiversity, Conservation, Environment
This fund supports land acquisition for nature reserves and wildlife habitats.
For more information, visit: https://www.iucn.nl/en/news/call-for-proposals-to-protect-nature-under-threat/
6. Apply Now: Young Forest Champions Initiative
Deadline: Feb 14, 2025
Donor: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Grant Type: Events
Grant Size: Not Available
Countries/Regions:
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Peru
- Uganda
- Zambia
Area: Climate Change, Conservation, Environment, Individuals, Persons with Disabilities, Students, Women and Girls, Youth, Leadership, Technology, Youth & Adolescents
This initiative supports young leaders working on forest conservation and climate change.
For more information, visit: https://www.fao.org/in-action/aim4forests/activities/youth-engagement/young-forest-champions/en
7. ICC-ITC-WTO MSME Group Small Business Champions 2025
Deadline: Mar 28, 2025
Donor: World Trade Organization
Grant Type: Events
Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000
Countries/Regions: Worldwide
Area: Business & Industry, Businesses, Companies and Enterprises, Economic Development, Innovation
This competition seeks innovative ideas to help small businesses participate in the circular economy.
For more information, visit: https://www.wto.org/english/forums_e/business_e/msme_sbc_e.htm
8. Apply for West African Research Center Travel Grant Program
Deadline: Mar 02, 2025
Donor: West African Research Association
Grant Type: Grant
Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000
Countries/Regions: West Africa (Specific countries listed in the link)
Area: Researchers, Students, Research, Tourism & Travel
This program provides travel grants for research visits within Africa.
For more information, visit: https://www.westafricanresearchassociation.org/fellowships/warc-travel-grant/
Conclusion
These funding opportunities offer valuable support for a variety of projects in Africa and beyond. Remember to carefully review the eligibility criteria and application deadlines before submitting your application. Good luck!
