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THE OPPORTUNITIES DOCK
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Sustainable Innovation Seed Accelerator 2025 (timbuktoo/UNDP)
Eligibility: Seed-stage startups across Africa in agriculture, mobility, built environment, or energy | Description: 8-week Nairobi-based program under UNDP’s timbuktoo initiative, supporting bold, sustainability-driven founders with mentorship, resources, and pathways to scale | Deadline: 19 September 2025 | Link: https://500.co/founders/africa/seed-accelerator-nairobi

Bob and Diane Fund Grant 2025
Funding: $5,000 | Eligibility: Photographers (still photography only) worldwide, including past applicants with refreshed proposals | Description: Supports visual storytelling projects on Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia, focusing on completing, publishing, or exhibiting work that highlights intimate stories of loss or the urgency of the medical crisis | Deadline: 21 September 2025 | Link: https://www.bobanddianefund.org/bob-and-diane-fund-grant

Giga Accelerator 2025
Funding: USD 50,000 equity-free grant + mentorship | Eligibility: Legally registered entities in ITU Member States; TRL 4+ open-source (or committed) connectivity solutions; financially solvent; no major litigation | Description: Virtual accelerator by the Giga Technology Centre (Barcelona) supporting innovators advancing inclusive, sustainable school connectivity. Focus on underserved and rural areas, affordable business models, and reducing barriers for connectivity providers. Offers mentorship, visibility, partnerships, and pilot opportunities | Deadline: 21 September 2025 | Link: https://giga.global/accelerator-programme/

GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security 2025
Funding: CHF 10,000 (first prize) | Eligibility: Individuals and organizations worldwide from any discipline or sector | Description: Annual award by the Geneva Centre for Security Policy recognizing bold, creative, and impactful contributions to global peace and security, including initiatives, technologies, research, or institutional achievements | Deadline: 25 September 2025 (23:59 UTC+2) | Link: https://www.gcsp.ch/events/apply-2025-gcsp-prize-innovation-global-security

Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) – Call for Proposals 2025
Funding: Amount varies (project-based financing) | Eligibility: SMEs, cooperatives, social enterprises, NGOs, and public/private entities with 3+ years of operational history in one of CFC’s 101 member countries | Description: Supports transformative projects that boost smallholder incomes while regenerating ecosystems, focusing on trade finance, regenerative agriculture, local value addition, agtech, financial access, and women-led solutions.| Deadline: 29 September 2025 | Link: https://www.common-fund.org/call-for-proposals

Food for Tomorrow Grant (National Geographic Society & PepsiCo)
Funding: Up to $150,000 | Eligibility: Individuals 18+ with applied, farm/community-based regenerative agriculture projects; must include eligible crops (corn, wheat, oats, potatoes, sugar beets, oilseeds, rice, cocoa, oil palm, raisins, soy); must be co-created with farmers/local collaborators | Description: Supports science-driven, field-based projects that strengthen resilience of farms, communities, and ecosystems to climate change. Focus areas: soil health, climate adaptation/mitigation, watershed health, biodiversity, and farmer livelihoods. | Deadline: 30 September 2025| Link: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/society/grants-and-investments/rfp-building-resilience-in-agriculture/

Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge 2025
Funding: Up to USD 100,000 | Eligibility: Women-led tech or tech-enabled startups registered and revenue-generating in Africa; at least one woman founder in leadership | Description: Competition by Naspers, Prosus & Lionesses of Africa offering equity-free grants, tailored mentorship, investor/customer network access, and global visibility; finalists pitch live in Johannesburg | Deadline: 30 September 2025 | Link: https://grovane.com/fund/tech-foundher-africa-challenge-2025

Impact Heroes 2026 – Earth Company 
Eligibility: Exceptional changemakers from Asia-Pacific with proven community trust and leadership qualities | Description: Up to 10 leaders join the 12-month Lead-to-Regenerate Acceleration Program (mentorship, resources, Bali Camp residency). One is selected as “Impact Hero of the Year” for extended tailored support | Deadline: 6 October 2025 | Link: https://www.earthcompany.info/apply-impact-hero/

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Eligibility: Students from Africa committed to leadership, social impact, and returning to contribute to their communities | Description: The program provides holistic academic, financial, and social support for scholars to succeed in higher education and beyond. Benefits include tuition and books, flights, immigration support, room and board, stipends, health insurance, career services, and access to a global alumni network | Deadline: October 15, 2025 | Link: https://mastercardfdn.scholars.ubc.ca/graduate-admissions/

Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2026
Funding: £5,000 (overall winner); £2,500 (each regional winner) | Eligibility: Citizens of Commonwealth countries, 18+; unpublished short fiction 2,000–5,000 words | Description: Free-to-enter annual prize; ~25-story shortlist, 5 regional winners (published on Granta), 1 overall winner | Deadline: 1 November 2025| Link: https://commonwealthfoundation.com/short-story-prize/

Yves Rocher Foundation Prize – Terre de Femmes
Funding: €10,000 per project | Eligibility: Women or women-led collectives worldwide, working through non-profit structures (NGOs, associations, foundations) | Description: To mark the 25th anniversary of the Terre de Femmes program, the Yves Rocher Foundation is launching a special 2026 edition on the theme “The Tree, Guardian of Life.” Five projects will be awarded in 2026, each receiving €10,000. | Deadline: November 1, 2025 | Link: https://fondation-yves-rocher.wiin.io/fr/applications/prix-terre-de-femmes-fondation-yves-rocher-edition2026

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

COP30 Youth Delegation Application
Eligibility: Fluent in Italian and English, 30 or younger at the time of COP30 | Description: Apply to join the YAS Delegation at COP30, the UNFCCC’s annual climate summit, happening in Belém do Pará, Brazil (10–21 November 2025). This historic edition will spotlight the Amazon, ecosystems, indigenous communities, and global equity in climate action. Selected delegates must cover their own food, accommodation, and travel costs. | Deadline: September 19, 2025 | Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzE02PvpEb6i1VAcFwhOVh3NRvp2FTaPDv0-3WFXBomP-wXw/viewform?pli=1

Investment Readiness Programme 2026
Funding: Tailored investment readiness support | Description: SAIS Investment Readiness Programme offers startups a suite of customised services to strengthen business models, refine pitches, and connect with investors. Selected ventures gain expert mentorship, networking opportunities, and tailored tools to accelerate growth and become investment-ready. | Deadline: September 28, 2025 | Link: https://sais-accelerator.com/

GRANTS & FELLOWSHIPS FOR YOU !
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Bush Fellowship 2026
Funding: Up to USD 150,000 (up to 2 years) | Eligibility: Leaders from any sector (business, nonprofit, government) in the U.S. with a clear plan to grow their leadership capacity | Description: A self-designed leadership program selecting up to 30 Fellows annually, providing time and resources to pursue bold leadership development journeys | Deadline: 7 October 2025 | Link: https://www.bushfoundation.org/opportunities/bush-fellowship/

Humboldt Research Fellowship
Funding: Monthly fellowship + extensive research support | Eligibility: Researchers of all nationalities and disciplines with above-average qualifications | Description: The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation supports outstanding researchers to conduct research in Germany, offering individual mentorship, networking, and a wide sponsorship portfolio. The fellowship promotes diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and underrepresented groups.| Deadline: Rolling (apply anytime) | Link: https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/humboldt-research-fellowship

Active Futures Cohort Fellowship
Funding: £15,200 per organisation | Eligibility: Charities, not-for-profits, and CICs in England with 2+ years of youth delivery experience in sport, movement, or outdoor learning | Description: A fully funded 9-month fellowship supporting practitioners to co-design inclusive, community-rooted approaches that strengthen young people’s physical literacy and wellbeing. Fellows will join residentials, webinars, peer coaching, and co-design with young people while testing new inclusive practices. Each organisation nominates one staff member as a fellow. | Deadline: 25 September 2025| Link: https://www.ukyouth.org/what-we-do/active-futures-cohort/

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2026/27
Eligibility: Citizens/permanent residents of eligible low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries who cannot otherwise afford to study in the UK | Description: Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), these scholarships enable talented individuals to pursue a full-time taught Master’s degree in the UK. Benefits include full tuition, airfare, monthly stipends (£1,452 or £1,781 in London), warm clothing allowance, study travel grant, and child/disability support. Applicants must hold at least a 2:1 undergraduate degree (or a 2:2 with a relevant postgraduate qualification) and be available to begin studies in September 2026. | Deadline: October 14, 2025 | Link: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-masters-scholarships/ 

GEM Incubation Fund
Eligibility: Researchers in LMICs, with priority for Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka | Description: The GEM Incubation Fund (Harvard CID) supports innovative research, policy, and tool development aligned with the annual GEM theme. The 2025 round focuses on AI in emerging countries, aiming to advance knowledge and generate direct impact in developing economies. | Deadline: September 19, 2025 | Link: https://www.hks.harvard.edu/gem/impact/gem-incubation-fund#grant-conditions-1115140

AIDS 2026 Community Project Grants
Funding: Up to USD 10,000 | Eligibility: Community organizations in Brazil and the Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) region | Description: Grants support community-led projects that turn HIV science into action. Focus areas include HIV prevention, harm reduction, reducing stigma, integrating mental health into HIV services, and addressing gender-based violence. Selected projects (Sept 2025–June 2026) will be showcased at the Global Village during AIDS 2026 in Brazil. | Deadline: September 19, 2025 | Link: https://www.iasociety.org/conferences/aids2026/community-project-grants 

Her Voice Fund (HVF)
Funding: Up to GBP 40,000 for partners / GBP 20,000 for informal groups | Eligibility: Women’s rights and feminist organisations and activists in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, and Nepal | Description: Flexible funding to support intersectional advocacy that advances women’s rights, challenges structural barriers, and amplifies marginalised voice. | Deadline: September 25, 2025 | Link: https://www.womankind.org.uk/her-voice-fund/

Claim Your Space (CYS) Fund
Funding: Up to €5,000 | Eligibility: Individuals, organisations, movements, and groups in Global South countries listed on the OECD DAC ODA recipient list | Description: A rapid response mechanism providing emergency support for civil society and human rights defenders at risk due to shrinking civic space. Track 1 grants cover urgent needs such as evacuation, legal or psycho-social support, rehabilitation, or bail, with activities lasting 3–6 months. Applications are accepted year-round, except during processing breaks (July 15–31 & Dec 15–31). | Deadline: Rolling (apply anytime) | Link: https://globaltfokus.dk/en/funds-and-grants/claim-your-space

Tech Startup Competition
Funding: Pitch for up to $1M + guaranteed $25K prize | Eligibility: Open to startup founders worldwide with bold, disruptive ideas | Description: 9 finalists will be selected to pitch live for investment at The Shard in London. Winners receive $25K guaranteed and the chance to secure up to $1M in funding to scale their ventures. | Deadline: 26 September 2025 | Link: https://www.futureofcapitalism.tech/

Emerging Scholars Research Program (IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy)
Funding: USD 4,500 + mentorship, virtual workshops, ARNOVA convening (invite-only) | Eligibility: Early-career scholars (PhD 2020–2025 preferred) based at HEIs in sub-Saharan Africa; focus on philanthropy/civil society | Description: Supports research on “philanthropy & higher education in SSA,” with senior-scholar guidance, peer feedback, publication support; partial travel support for ISTR 2026 | Deadline: 28 September 2025 | Link: https://globalindices.indianapolis.iu.edu/news-events/emerging-scholars.html

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

📌 Term: Loss and Damage Fund (L&D Fund)→

What it actually means:
Think of it as a global “climate disaster relief wallet.” The Loss and Damage Fund was agreed at COP27 to help countries hit hardest by climate disasters (like floods in Pakistan or cyclones in Mozambique) recover and rebuild. Unlike “adaptation” or “mitigation” money, this isn’t about preparing for the future or cutting emissions—it’s about paying for damage that’s already happened.

Why it matters:
It’s one of the most politically sensitive debates in climate policy. Rich countries don’t want to call it “compensation,” but for vulnerable nations, it’s about justice, not charity. The amount of money and who controls it could reshape trust (or mistrust) in global climate negotiations.

Quick tip:
If you’re pitching projects in frontline communities, framing them as aligned with “loss and damage” needs can get funders’ attention—especially as the fund ramps up ahead of COP30.

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