At Profonanpe, the Peruvian Environmental Fund, we care about the work of your organization in favor of nature conservation. That is why we share with you some funding and training opportunities that you can apply for in August and September and that can add to your project to contribute to climate change adaptation, sustainable development, among others.
Open Call for Small-Scale Development Projects – Peru and Ecuador
The purpose is to provide funding for small-scale projects in Peru and Ecuador through 2025. These projects must generate long-term sustainable results, promote positive change and improve opportunities for the most vulnerable people. Closing date: October 04. Apply here.
Call for Entries: Young Inventors Prize
The Young Inventors Prize is an award given by the European Patent Office (EPO) that celebrates young innovators under the age of 30 who, through their scientific and technological inventions, address critical global issues defined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Closing date: September 27. Apply here.
The Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge 2025
The Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge is an initiative of the Elsevier Foundation, in collaboration with Elsevier Chemistry journals. This challenge awards monetary prizes to projects that use green and sustainable chemistry solutions to address climate challenges in the Global South. Projects must contribute to both Climate Action (SDG 13) and Gender Equity (SDG 5). Closing date: September 15. Apply here.
Applications to the EPIC Air Quality Fund
The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) is accepting applications for the Air Quality Fund. Financial support will be offered to 10-15 selected groups for 18 months. The Air Quality Fund is designed to support local organizations that install air quality monitors and share the data collected openly, with the goal of making a significant impact nationally. Closing date: September 10. Apply here.
Insect Week Photography Competition
The Insect Week Photography Competition 2024 is an annual competition organized by the Royal Entomological Society, which invites non-professional photographers to submit their best insect photographs. The competition has several categories, such as “Insect Behavior”, “Insect Portraits”, and “Insects in their Environment”, with divisions for over 18s, under 18s, and a special category for photos taken with smartphones. Closing date: October 31. Apply here.
Nominations open for WSA Global Award 2024
WSA selects and promotes local digital innovation that improves society. It is a non-monetary award system focused on sustainable knowledge transfer through a global network. Winners do not benefit from a one-time financial reward, but from a lifelong partnership and integration. WSA invites all UN member states to nominate their best local digital solutions for the global award. The categories are: Government & Citizen Engagement, Health & Wellness, Learning & Education, Environment & Green Energy, Culture & Heritage, Smart Settlements & Urbanization, Business & Commerce, and Inclusion & Empowerment. Closing date: September 15. Apply here.
National Geographic Society Grants Program 2024
The National Geographic Society is seeking innovative proposals for photography, short films, writing, data visualization, and storytelling to help people consider some of the most important questions of the day. Projects should address the following questions in some way: What does it mean to be human? What are the limits of the Earth, or more precisely, what are the limits of what we can understand? What is the relationship between the human and natural worlds? Closing date: September 11. Apply here.
IFF Global Green Finance Award 2024
The International Finance Forum’s award aims to foster international cooperation and the exchange of successful practices, as well as to support sustainable development and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. There are two award categories: Annual Award and Innovation Award. Closing date: September 15. Apply here.
Call for Applications: NEC Innovation Challenge 2024
NEC Corporation introduces its third annual global accelerator program, the “NEC Innovation Challenge 2024,” which aims to co-create the next generation of innovations in various sectors. The call serves as a platform to leverage the assets of NEC and its sponsoring companies to co-innovate with promising startups from around the world. Closing date: October 04. Apply here.
Call for Applications: Climate Parent Fellowship
The Climate Parent Fellowship, organized by the Our Kids’ Climate initiative, is a program aimed at parents, grandparents, caregivers and individuals working on climate activism projects focused on families and intergenerational action. This program seeks to support leaders who promote the involvement of families in the fight against climate change. Those selected receive a partial stipend, as well as access to mentoring, training and a collaborative learning network. Closing date: September 06. Apply here.
