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THE OPPORTUNITIES DOCK
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Fòs Feminista Consultancy – Feminist Evaluation Lead
Funding: USD $200–$300/day | Eligibility: Senior-level feminist evaluators with experience in SRHR and participatory, decolonial methodologies; open to Global South applicants | Description: Remote consultancy (Aug–Nov 2025) to lead midterm evaluation of a reproductive justice program supporting 30+ grassroots orgs in Latin America & the Caribbean. | Deadline: 15 July 2025 | Link: https://fosfeminista.bamboohr.com/careers/164

FAO Climate Change Specialist Roles
Eligibility: Professionals with 5+ years of experience in climate change, forestry, or natural resource management; advanced degree in a related field; fluency in English | Description: FAO’s Regional Office for Africa seeks two specialists to support NDCs, climate finance, and carbon market development across the continent. | Deadline: 16 July 2025 | Link: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2501593&tz=GMT%2B02%3A00&tzname=Europe%2FBudapest

Regional Director of Communications & Advocacy - World Vision East Africa Eligibility: Communications and advocacy professionals based in East Africa with leadership experience and a heart for impact | Description: Lead strategic communications, media relations, and advocacy efforts to amplify World Vision’s mission across East Africa, Full-time paid role | Deadline: July 18, 2025 | Link 

LEVANTE Framework Grant – Jacobs Foundation
Funding: Up to USD 600,000 (small) or USD 1,000,000 (large) | Eligibility: Research labs worldwide studying learning and development in children aged 5–12, with priority to underrepresented regions and the Global South | Description: Funds innovative research exploring how individual, group, and contextual factors shape children’s learning and development. | Deadline: 19 August 2025 | Link: https://jacobsfoundation.org/levante-opens-2025-call-for-proposals/

Lemonaid + ChariTea Foundation Grants
Funding: Up to €150,000 | Eligibility: NGOs in South Africa, Rwanda, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Mexico, and Peru | Description: Supports projects advancing income generation, financial inclusion, and climate resilience in under-resourced communities | Deadline: 20 July 2025 | Link: https://lemonaid-charitea-ev.org/en/ausschreibung/

Officer – Bridges to Prosperity 
Eligibility: Professionals with 4–6 years in advocacy/policy, strong writing, and stakeholder skills, open globally (remote) and Full-time paid position | Description: Lead global advocacy linking rural access to equity, climate, and development agendas; contribute to policy, campaigns, and coalition-building across sectors. | Deadline: Rolling (early applications encouraged) | Link: https://bridgestoprosperity.bamboohr.com/careers/69

John Ellerman Foundation Charity Grants
Eligibility: UK-based charities tackling climate crisis, equity, and systemic injustice | Description: Core and project funding for impactful charities advancing cultural, environmental, or social justice goals in the UK. | Deadline: Rolling | Link: https://ellerman.org.uk/apply-for-funding

Relx Environmental Challenge 2025
Funding: $50,000 USD cash prize for the first place entry and a $25,000 prize for the second place | Eligibility: Individuals or organizations with innovative solutions for water or sanitation challenges | Description: A global competition rewarding scalable, sustainable solutions to improve water access or sanitation. | Deadline: 27th July 2025 | Link: https://www.relx.com/corporate-responsibility/engaging-others/relx-group-environmental-challenge

Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2025
Funding: $3,000 to $15,000 USD | Eligibility: Young people aged 18–30 worldwide with ideas or projects creating social or environmental impact | Description: Supports early-stage ideas and impact projects with funding, coaching, and global visibility to accelerate change. | Deadline: 31 July 2025 | Link: https://www.socialshifters.co/global-innovation-challenge/

SVRI Research Grant
Funding: $40,000–$100,000 | Eligibility: Research teams in low- and middle-income countries | Description: Funds feminist, ethical, and community-driven research on violence against women and children for 12–18 months. | Deadline: 31 July 2025 | Link: https://www.svri.org/svri-research-grant/#apply-for-svri-research-grant

Animal Rescue Urgent Need Fund
Funding: Up to $10,000 USD | Eligibility: NGOs globally rescuing or caring for animals or improving animal welfare | Description: Rapid-response funding for organizations addressing urgent animal rescue needs or welfare improvements. | Deadline: 9 August 2025 | Link: https://ladyfreethinker.org/urgent-need-grants-program/

UNAOC Youth Solidarity Fund
Funding: $25,000 | Eligibility: Youth-led NGOs (ages 18–35) from eligible countries | Description: Supports projects fostering intercultural/interfaith dialogue and advancing women's participation in peacebuilding | Deadline: 15 August 2025 | Link: https://apply.unaoc.org/youthsolidarityfund/

Southeast Asia Sport and Youth Crime Prevention Initiative
Funding: €50,000–€150,000 | Eligibility: Organizations in Lao PDR, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam using sport to reduce youth crime | Description: A joint IOC and AFD program supporting sports-based solutions for safer, inclusive communities. Deadline: 17 August 2025 | Link: https://laureus.tfaforms.net/5140321

AFD Gender-Based Violence Grants
Funding: 4 million euros | Eligibility: Feminist civil society organizations addressing tech-facilitated and gender-based violence | Description: Supports innovative, community-rooted solutions to counter GBV, with a focus on intersectionality and digital safety. | Deadline: 31 August 2025 | Link: https://www.afd.fr/en/calls-for-projects/call-projects-technology-facilitated-gender-based-violence

Spencer Foundation Vision Grants
Funding: $75,000 | Eligibility: Global researchers with a doctorate affiliated to a nonprofit or public institution | Description: 6–12 month grants for interdisciplinary, equity-focused education research planning. | Deadline: 17 September 2025 | Link: https://www.spencer.org/grant_types/vision-grants

Academy & Community Designer
Funding: Competitive salary (varies by country) | Eligibility: Professionals in Asia-Pacific with 7+ years in virtual learning design, based in eligible countries (e.g., India, Malaysia, Pakistan) | Description: Remote role with Teach For All to design virtual learning experiences, manage learner pipelines, and foster alumni engagement for its Global Institute | Deadline: Rolling | Link: https://teachforall.org/jobs-and-graduate-programs/jobs?gh_jid=6594982003

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List of foundations and institutions you would want to bookmark
1. Ford Foundation - A global organization advancing social justice, human rights, and poverty reduction.
2. The Global Fund - Provides funding globally to fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.
3. Omidyar Network - Invests in economic and social change through funding for entrepreneurship and innovation.
4. MacArthur Foundation - Known for its support of higher education, human rights, and journalism.
5. The Rockefeller Foundation - Supports global initiatives aimed at health, food security, power, and cities.
6. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) - Supports infrastructure and economic development projects in developing countries.
7. KfW Development Bank (Germany) - Provides financial support for projects aimed at sustainable development in developing countries.
8. The Asia Foundation - Supports governance, law, and economic development programs across Asia.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
Decoding complex policy terms into plain English so you can focus on making an impact.

Online Volunteer Fundraiser – Stewards of Change CBO
Eligibility: Open to changemakers passionate about fundraising for education, WASH, conservation, and youth/women empowerment in the Global South | Description: 100% remote volunteer opportunity to support grant writing, donor outreach, and impact fundraising with a Kenyan community-based organization; includes mentorship, certification and a small honorarium (as a token of appreciation). | Deadline: Rolling basis | Link: www.stewardsofchangecbo.org (apply via [email protected])

Systemic Justice Seeks Inaugural Chair of the Supervisory Board: Remote Position (Voluntary leadership role)
Eligibility: Experienced nonprofit board chairs with knowledge of Dutch ANBI regulations and a commitment to anti-oppression, open to candidates across Europe | Description: Lead governance of a European org advancing racial, social, and economic justice; provide strategic oversight and support to leadership | Deadline: 31 August 2025 | Link: https://unjobs.org/vacancies/1751489842704

FELLOWSHIPS FOR YOU !
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Ireland Fellows Programme – SIDS
Eligibility: Citizens of eligible Small Island Developing States (SIDS) with a minimum of two years’ work experience, applying for master’s study in Ireland | Description: A prestigious fellowship enabling SIDS professionals to pursue postgraduate education in Ireland and contribute to development in their home countries | Deadline: 25 July 2025 | Link: https://canoncollins.org/scholarships/ireland-fellows-programme-sids/

UEFA Foundation for Children Grants
Eligibility: NGOs worldwide working on children’s rights, health, education, or sport | Description: Supports projects that advance the rights and well-being of children through sport and education initiatives globally. | Deadline: 1 August 2025 | Link: https://uefafoundation.org/general-information/call-for-projects-2/

WJW Fellowship 2026
Eligibility: Early-career women lawyers (2–5 years’ experience) based in The Gambia, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Sierra Leone, South Africa, or Tanzania | Description: A Clooney Foundation for Justice program offering immersive placements, legal training, mentorship, and networking to support gender justice and strategic litigation across Africa. | Deadline: August 4, 2025 | Link: https://cfj.org/become-a-wjw-fellow/

Climate Fellowship for Women 2025
Eligibility: Women young professionals, researchers and graduates who have completed their recent degree in the last 0-4 years | Description: A 6-month fellowship offering mentorship, training, and networking to support women-led climate startups in scaling impact and securing investment. | Deadline: 15 August 2025| Link: https://womeninclimateentrepreneurship.org/climate-fellowship-for-women/

STREETS Social Enterprise Awards 2025
Funding: Two awards of USD 10,000 each | Eligibility: Early-stage (1–5 years) mission-driven social enterprises, NGOs, or nonprofits in hospitality and tourism | Description: Recognizes global changemakers using hospitality to drive youth empowerment, sustainability, and community impact. All applicants receive visibility, feedback, and access to mentors. | Deadline: 15 August 2025 | Link

Global Citizen Small Business Impact Awards
Funding: $25,000 USD | Eligibility: Small, community-focused businesses with measurable social or environmental impact | Description: Recognizes and supports enterprises driving grassroots change in sustainability, equity, and community resilience. | Deadline: 15 August 2025 | Link: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/programs/small-business/

Emerging Climate Champions Award
Funding: $1M USD (flexible, multiyear) | Eligibility: Youth-led (15–35) orgs with 2+ years of climate work; global, with focus on underrepresented communities | Description: $25M Open Call supporting 25 youth-led orgs advancing bold, community-based climate solutions | Deadline: Register by 15 Aug 2025, Apply by 22 Sep 2025 | Link: https://climate.leverforchange.org/submit

UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education
Funding: $50,000 USD per winner | Eligibility: Youth-led orgs and individuals/institutions/NGOs advancing GCED globally | Description: Biennial award recognizing two outstanding initiatives (1 per category) that foster peace, equity, and human rights through transformative education | Deadline: 1 September 2025 | Link: https://www.unesco.org/en/prizes/global-citizenship-education

Dissertation Writing-up Fellowships – Max Planck Institute
Funding: Monthly tax-free stipend | Eligibility: Final-stage PhD candidates (preferably in anthropology) with research aligned to the Department of Law & Anthropology | Description: 4-month spring/fall 2026 fellowships in Germany to complete dissertations within an interdisciplinary academic community. | Deadline: 15 September 2025 | Link: https://recruitingapp-5034.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/513/Description/1 

Norwegian development programme to reduce plastic pollution and marine litter – Stage 1
Funding: NOK 50–80 million annually | Eligibility: NGOs (lead applicants); consortia may include for-profits, IGOs, multilaterals; focus countries: Indonesia, Vietnam, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania | Description: Norad invites concept notes to reduce plastic pollution and marine litter in developing countries through systems change and circular economy approaches | Deadline: Ongoing | Link

Urgent Action Fund Grants
Funding: Up to USD 8,000 | Eligibility: Feminist activist groups in Canada, Central Asia, Europe, the Balkans, the Caucasus, the Middle East, and the USA | Description: Offers Security Grants for urgent threats and Opportunity Grants for sustained advocacy efforts led by feminist groups | Deadline: Rolling | Link: https://urgentactionfund.org/our-grants/

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THE JARGON DECODER
Decoding complex policy terms into plain English so you can focus on making an impact.

📌 Term: Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

What it actually means:
NDCs are each country’s climate action game plan. Under the Paris Agreement, every nation submits a blueprint outlining how they’ll reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change, based on what they can realistically achieve.

Why it matters:
NDCs are how countries turn climate promises into policy and funding flows often follow. If you’re working on climate, especially at the local or grassroots level, aligning your projects with your country’s NDC can open doors to funding, legitimacy, and partnerships.

Quick tip:
Check out your country’s latest NDC. Find where your work overlaps and speak that language in your proposals, it makes you easier to fund and harder to ignore.

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