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We are soliciting short Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for designing, implementing
and managing NbS in cities in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) that can
advance climate action and human wellbeing.
We are interested in supporting entrepreneurial NbS projects aimed at addressing urban climate hazards.
Please note that this is not a funding application, but rather a way for our
team to hear about your organisation and the work you do. We will follow up
if we see a strategic fit.
and managing NbS in cities in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) that can
advance climate action and human wellbeing.
We are interested in supporting entrepreneurial NbS projects aimed at addressing urban climate hazards.
Please note that this is not a funding application, but rather a way for our
team to hear about your organisation and the work you do. We will follow up
if we see a strategic fit.
End Date20 Jan 2026 Funding AmountUpto CHF 250k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderSwiss Re
Grant
Swiss Re
With Prosperous Future – Grant Program for Civil Society Cooperation in the Nordic-Baltic Region (Prosperous Future), the Nordic Council of Ministers (NCM), aims to enable and strengthen people-to-people cooperation in the Nordic-Baltic region by supporting civil society and democratic development towards sustainable and resilient societies.
Prosperous Future supports broad collaboration between civil society organisations from Denmark, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland, Norway, Sweden, and Aaland Islands with civil society in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, as well as with partners from civil society organisations with relation to Ukraine, as well as democratic, independent partners with relation to Belarus and Russia.
Prosperous Future supports broad collaboration between civil society organisations from Denmark, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland, Norway, Sweden, and Aaland Islands with civil society in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, as well as with partners from civil society organisations with relation to Ukraine, as well as democratic, independent partners with relation to Belarus and Russia.
End Date30 Jan 2026 Funding AmountEUR 45k to 65k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderNordic Council of Ministers
Grant
Nordic Council of Ministers
The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) is issuing a call for research proposals from institutions and organizations across the globe to investigate the health outcomes of pet ownership and/or animal-assisted interventions (AAI), both for the people and the animals involved. Proposals should have a strong theoretical framework and focus on innovative approaches to studying the positive effects of companion animals on human health.
HABRI is interested in funding a wide range of studies focused on the human-animal bond.
Special Request for Proposals - Pet-Inclusive Rental Housing.
HABRI is interested in funding a wide range of studies focused on the human-animal bond.
Special Request for Proposals - Pet-Inclusive Rental Housing.
End Date26 Feb 2026 Funding AmountUSD 50k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderHuman Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)
Grant
Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)
This call for projects concerns innovative, sustainable, collaborative projects in the field of sustainable industry. Supported initiatives may, in particular, strengthen the efficiency, sustainability, and resilience of industry in the canton of Vaud through technological innovation, eco-design, or new circular business models.
End Date28 Feb 2026 Funding AmountUpto CHF 100k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderViva-Vaud
Grant
Viva-Vaud
The TEF-Health consortium launches its Second Open Call for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This opportunity provides subsidized access to top-tier testing, validation, and certification services across Europe, supporting the development of safe, effective, and trustworthy AI and robotics solutions in healthcare.
End Date31 Dec 2027 Funding AmountUpto EUR 300k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderTEF-Health
Grant
TEF-Health
Are you a scientist who wants to consolidate your independence by establishing a research team and continuing to develop a success career in Europe? The ERC Consolidator Grant could be for you. You can also apply if you have recently created an independent, excellent research team and want to strengthen it.
Start Date25 Sep 2024 Funding AmountEUR 2 mn (+ 1 mn) Funding Resource TypeResearch Grant
Research Grant
WomenStrong offers flexible, trust-based grants to local women-led organizations working on climate and environmental justice issues in urban and peri-urban areas, using a gender-responsive approach.
Start Date01 Nov 2024 Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderWomenStrong International
Grant
WomenStrong International
Godrej Foundation (India) is eager to explore is Social Innovation - supporting organisations that use technology to move the needle on vital issues. Technological progress has been a key driver of social well-being over the last two centuries. The foundation believe that it is possible to further such progress and improve access to it among populations who need it most in India.
The foundation is looking to support innovators and entrepreneurs with scalable solutions to social problems, who are driven by the desire to meaningfully improve society through their work.
The foundation is open to discussing ideas in any field that could meaningfully create positive change for large numbers of people, and hope to further shape our vision for this area of work through collaboration and experimentation.
The foundation is looking to support innovators and entrepreneurs with scalable solutions to social problems, who are driven by the desire to meaningfully improve society through their work.
The foundation is open to discussing ideas in any field that could meaningfully create positive change for large numbers of people, and hope to further shape our vision for this area of work through collaboration and experimentation.
Start Date18 Jun 2025 Funding AmountOpen Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderGodrej Foundation
Grant
Godrej Foundation
The Service for the Promotion of the Economy and Innovation (SPEI) can grant financial aid for the creation of new businesses or new offers with a high impact in terms of sustainability.
Funding AmountUpto CHF 100k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderVaud Service for the Promotion of the Economy and Innovation (SPEI)
Grant
Vaud Service for the Promotion of the Economy and Innovation (SPEI)
Housed at TED, The Audacious Project shape changemakers ideas into viable multi-year plans and launch them to the world alongside visionary philanthropists.
We look for ideas that cover a wide range of issues, from global health and climate change, to social justice and education. Read on to see if your idea is a good fit.
We look for ideas that cover a wide range of issues, from global health and climate change, to social justice and education. Read on to see if your idea is a good fit.
Funding AmountUnspecified Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderThe Audacious Project
Grant
The Audacious Project
At the Explore Foundation we are dedicated to making a positive impact on society through our support of impactful projects. As a registered charity, our commitment is to channel resources into initiatives that benefit communities and contribute to the well-being of as many individuals as possible.
We actively seek out initiatives that align with our values, focusing on improving access to education and healthcare, supporting conservation efforts, and contributing to poverty relief. If you have a great project that resonates with these goals, we would love to hear from you. Together, let's create a brighter and more inclusive future
We actively seek out initiatives that align with our values, focusing on improving access to education and healthcare, supporting conservation efforts, and contributing to poverty relief. If you have a great project that resonates with these goals, we would love to hear from you. Together, let's create a brighter and more inclusive future
Funding AmountUpto GBP 50k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderExplore Foundation
Grant
Explore Foundation
Arcadia helps people to record cultural heritage, to conserve and restore nature, and to promote open access to knowledge. We want future generations to enjoy the diversity of human culture and the natural world.
Funding AmountUnspecified Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderArcadia
Grant
Arcadia
The Internet Freedom Fund is the primary opportunity through which Open Technology Fund supports innovative global internet freedom projects. These projects are focused on technology development and implementation, but can also include applied research, convenings, and digital security projects. See below for more details about each category.
Funding AmountUpto USD 900k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderOpen Technology Fund
Grant
Open Technology Fund
We believe that to advance wellbeing we need to support charitable organisations that at their core are committed to ensuring the rights of people, society and the natural world for current and future generations.
Funding AmountUpto GBP 180k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderJohn Ellerman Foundation
Grant
John Ellerman Foundation
AXA focuses on innovations to solve customers’ problems: This is why we work with start-ups and review our ideas with a test & learn approach. This allows us to ensure that the new services find acceptance with our customers and solve their problems.
Funding AmountN/A Funding Resource TypeCorporate Partnership
Funding ProviderAXA Switzerland
Corporate Partnership
AXA Switzerland
Emergent Fund is a rolling, monthly rapid response and emergent organizing grant for movement and frontline communities responding to urgent and specific unanticipated crises or opportunities to build power.
Funding AmountUSD 10k to 30k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderEmergent Fund
Grant
Emergent Fund
Innosuisse supports science-based projects of start-ups with significant innovation potential. These innovation projects must be based on application-oriented research and prepare start-ups for entering the market for the first time. In the case of projects, only the start-up is supported. No research partners are supported. Funding is available for projects in all subject areas.
This offer is aimed at start-ups which have not yet entered the market.
This offer is aimed at start-ups which have not yet entered the market.
Funding AmountVaries Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderInnoSuisse
Grant
InnoSuisse
Vaud's The Service for the Promotion of the Economy and Innovation (SPEI) can grant financial aid for collaborative projects in which companies work together with the aim of sustainability.
Funding AmountUpto CHF 100k Funding Resource TypeGrant
Funding ProviderVaud Service for the Promotion of the Economy and Innovation (SPEI)
Grant
Vaud Service for the Promotion of the Economy and Innovation (SPEI)
The Vaud program that will accelerate the digitalization of your SME.
SyNNergy is an initiative dedicated to the digitalization of Vaud businesses. We offer financial support and coaching to facilitate your digital transformation.
Dive into the heart of innovation with SyNNergy. Our unique program finances and supports Vaud businesses in their digitalization journey through collaborative, innovative, and digital projects. Together, let's shape the future of the economic fabric.
SyNNergy is an initiative dedicated to the digitalization of Vaud businesses. We offer financial support and coaching to facilitate your digital transformation.
Dive into the heart of innovation with SyNNergy. Our unique program finances and supports Vaud businesses in their digitalization journey through collaborative, innovative, and digital projects. Together, let's shape the future of the economic fabric.
