This week’s newsletter features UMDF & Mito Foundation grants, awards, and fellowships supporting advancements in mitochondrial disease research, biodiversity, water conservation, and global health.
1. UMDF & Mito Foundation announce Research Grant Program
Deadline: Feb 28, 2025
Donor: Mito Foundation
Grant Type: Grant
Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000
Countries/Regions: Worldwide
Area: Diseases, Individuals, Researchers, Innovation, Research, Science
This program funds research and clinical work advancing cures and treatments for primary mitochondrial disease for UMDF & Mito Foundation
For more information, visit: https://www.mito.org.au/research-annual-grants-2025/
2. Call to Entries: Ebbe Nielsen Challenge 2025
Deadline: Sep 07, 2025
Donor: Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges
Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000
Countries/Regions: Worldwide
Area: Biodiversity, Research, Science
This challenge seeks innovative tools using biodiversity data to advance open science.
For more information, visit: https://www.gbif.org/news/7cNvqaLzeSyQrLOulk4L5S/2025-ebbe-nielsen-challenge-seeks-innovations-for-open-biodiversity-data
3. Nominations open for COAL Prize: Freshwater
Deadline: Apr 20, 2025
Donor: COAL
Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges
Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000
Countries/Regions: Worldwide
Area: Arts & Culture, Environment, Artists, Water
This prize recognizes projects raising awareness about freshwater conservation.
For more information, visit: https://projetcoal.org/en/prize/call-for-projects-prize-coal-2025-freshwater/
4. UNNF Strategic Needs Fellowship Programme
Deadline: Mar 30, 2025
Donor: United Nations & Nippon Foundation
Grant Type: Fellowship
Grant Size: Not Available
Countries/Regions: Developing countries, particularly LDCs, SIDS, and LLDCs (Specific countries listed in the link)
Area: Fisheries, Marine, Capacity Building, Community Development, Climate Change, Environment, Ocean Conservation, Legal Services, Individuals, Research, Sustainable Development
This fellowship program supports vulnerable states in addressing ocean affairs and the law of the sea.
For more information, visit: https://www.un.org/oceancapacity/content/unnf-strategic-fellowship
5. Apply Now: GSMA Innovation Fund for Impactful AI
Deadline: Mar 19, 2025
Donor: GSMA
Grant Type: Grant
Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000
Countries/Regions: Low- and middle-income countries in Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific (Specific countries listed in the link)
Area: Fintech, Agriculture Food & Nutrition, Businesses, Companies and Enterprises, Education, Climate Change, Health, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Innovation
This fund supports enterprises using AI for positive impact in specific regions.
For more information, visit: https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/mobile-for-development/blog/announcing-the-launch-of-the-gsma-innovation-fund-for-impactful-ai/
6. Global Collaboration Action for the Development of Vaccines for Reducing the Disease
Deadline: Mar 20, 2025
Donor: European Commission (EC)
Grant Type: Grant
Grant Size: Not Available
Countries/Regions: Africa and Europe (Specific countries listed in the link)
Area: Diseases
This program focuses on developing vaccines for tuberculosis in Sub-Saharan Africa.
For more information, visit: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2025-01-TB-01-two-stage?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate
Conclusion
These diverse funding opportunities support a range of critical areas, from disease research and prevention to environmental conservation and technological innovation. Be sure to explore the links provided for more detailed information on eligibility and application procedures. Good luck in your funding pursuits!
