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Collective Action Grants for Food Sustainability
Funding: €200,000 to €800,000 | Eligibility: Civil society organizations in Europe shaping fair, sustainable food systems. | Description: Grants supporting initiatives promoting sustainable food practices. | Deadline: April 18, 2025 | Link: https://www.hfhp.eu/

World Food Programme Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator
Funding: $150,000 | Eligibility: Organizations with scalable, innovative solutions to global humanitarian challenges. | Description: Accelerator supporting impactful humanitarian innovations. | Deadline: April 20, 2025 | Link: https://innovation.wfp.org/HIA#:~:text=Apply%20for%20equity%2Dfree%20funding,the%20duration%20of%20the%20sprint.

FairWays Foundation Conservation Grant 2025
Funding: $1,000–$25,000 | Eligibility: Global projects undertaken by, on, or in conjunction with golf courses or professional turf & ornamental properties. | Description: Supports conservation, stewardship, and education projects that reduce ecological footprints and benefit local communities. | Deadline: April 30, 2025 | Link: https://thefairwaysfoundation.com/apply/

WFP Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator 2025
Funding: Up to $150,000 equity-free | Eligibility: Established startups, companies, NGOs, and organizations with scalable solutions addressing global humanitarian challenges. | Description: Supports technology-powered solutions enhancing humanitarian response, with mentorship and global access over a 12-month sprint. | Deadline: April 20, 2025 | Link: https://innovation.wfp.org/HIA

Fundación Botín Art Grants 2025
Funding: €23,000 | Eligibility: Artists of any nationality pursuing training, research, or production in the arts. | Description: Supports individual art projects with funding and exhibition opportunities. | Deadline: May 9, 2025 | Link: https://www.centrobotin.org/en/beca/art-grants-2025-2026/

EquityTech Fellowship 2025
Funding: $10,000 stipend + $10,000 AWS credits | Eligibility: Entrepreneurs using technology to address gaps in education and workforce development. | Description: Eight-week program offering funding, mentorship, and resources to scale impact. | Deadline: April 18, 2025 | Link: https://www.halcyonhouse.org/programs/equitytech-fellowship-2025/

Human Rights and Civil Society Grants
Funding: €11,000 | Eligibility: Human rights organizations in Lebanon, Palestine, Morocco, and Tunisia investing in organizational capacity. | Description: Grants to strengthen civil society organizations. | Deadline: May 4, 2025 | Link: https://minorityrights.org/jobs/core-macs/

Biophilia Award in Environmental Humanities and Social Sciences
Funding: €100,000 | Eligibility: Environmental professionals advancing understanding and conservation of natural life. | Description: Award recognizing contributions to environmental humanities and social sciences. | Deadline: May 30, 2025 | Link: https://www.biophilia-fbbva.es/en/premios/7th-biophilia-award-in-environmental-humanities-and-social-sciences/

Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Funding 2025
USD $2,500 to $4,000| Eligibility: Journalists and newsrooms worldwide. | Description: Provides seed funding for innovative journalism projects that address underreported global issues. | Deadline: April 30, 2025 | Link: https://pulitzercenter.org/grants-fellowships/impact-seed-funding

Ray of Hope Accelerator 2025
Funding: $15,000 non-dilutive grant + $50,000 in-kind support | Eligibility: Nature-inspired startups addressing environmental challenges; Pre-Seed to Series A stage; global applicants. | Description: A 6-month accelerator with mentorship, networking, and a 4-day immersive Nature Retreat to scale biomimicry-based innovations. | Deadline: April 25, 2025 | Link: https://biomimicry.org/ray-of-hope-accelerator/

J.M.K. Innovation Prize 2025
Funding: $150,000 over 3 years + $25,000 technical assistance | Eligibility: Early-stage projects in heritage conservation, environmental sustainability, and social justice. | Description: Supports transformative ideas with funding, mentorship, and a resource network to scale impact. | Deadline: April 30, 2025 | Link: https://www.jmkfund.org/innovation-prize/

Biodiversity Story Grants
Funding: €1,000 to €2,000 | Eligibility: Journalists in low and middle-income countries producing stories on biodiversity. | Description: Grants supporting biodiversity journalism. | Deadline: April 29, 2025 | Link: https://earthjournalism.net/opportunities/biodiversity-story-grants-2025

White Feather Foundation Environmental Grants
Funding: $5,000 to $15,000 | Eligibility: Charities, businesses, and educational institutions running environmental projects. | Description: Grants for environmental initiatives worldwide. | Deadline: April 30, 2025 | Link: https://whitefeatherfoundation.com/news/applications-now-open-for-2025-environmental-projects/

L'Oréal Fund for Women
Funding: €5,000 to €300,000 | Eligibility: Grassroots organizations supporting women and girls in vulnerable situations. | Description: Funding to empower women and girls globally. | Deadline: April 30, 2025 | Link: https://www.loreal.com/en/news/commitments/loreal-fund-for-women/

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SHIP’S LOG -MUST KNOW NEWS
Stay ahead of the latest shifts in business, policy, and innovation - curated for changemakers like you.

🇦🇺 Australia’s Climate Policy Under Fire Ahead of Elections

As Australia approaches its national elections, critical questions about the country's climate and energy policies remain unanswered. Voters seek clarity on issues such as the impact of increased gas supply on energy prices, the future of environmental laws, and commitments to emission reductions by 2035.​ 🔗 Read more

1. No clear stance on gas expansion and its impact on energy pricing.​

2. Climate law reform plans remain vague or unaddressed.​

3. Lack of 2035 emissions targets raises doubts about Australia's global commitments.​
   Takeaway: Without transparent plans, Australia's climate credibility is on the line and so is the public’s ability to vote informed. ​

🇺🇸 U.S. Halts Funding for National Climate Assessment

The Trump administration has ceased funding for the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP), the federal body responsible for producing the National Climate Assessment, a key report on climate change impacts in the U.S. This move effectively halts the development of future climate assessments despite legal requirements, including a 2027 deadline for the next report.​ 🔗 Read more

1. NASA canceled its contract with the firm coordinating the USGCRP.​

2. Interagency climate coordination across 15 federal bodies is disrupted.​

3. Critics argue the decision undermines scientific research and climate preparedness nationwide.​
   Takeaway: Defunding the USGCRP jeopardizes the nation's ability to assess and respond to climate risks, hindering informed policy-making. ​

🌍 Climate Change Redraws Europe’s Wine Map

A new report by Bain & Company reveals that climate change is drastically reshaping the European wine landscape, projecting that regions like Hull in northern England could become suitable for cultivating cabernet sauvignon by 2100.​ 🔗 Read more

1. Traditional wine regions like Bordeaux may become too hot and dry for certain grape varieties.​

2. Wine production is expected to move northward into parts of northern France, Germany, southern Scandinavia, and England.​

3. Climate risks such as rising sea levels could offset these opportunities, especially in low-lying areas like Hull.​
   Takeaway: Climate change is not only altering ecosystems but also transforming agricultural industries, necessitating adaptation in crop cultivation and regional planning. ​

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
More Opportunities for you !

World Trade Organization Young Professionals Programme 2025/26
Funding: CHF 4,000/month salary | Eligibility: Professionals aged 32 or younger from WTO member countries with relevant experience in international trade. | Description: One-year program enhancing knowledge of WTO and international trade issues. | Deadline: April 22, 2025 | Link: https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/vacan_e/ypp_e.htm

World Bank Legal Vice Presidency Internship Program
Undergraduate and postgraduate law students interested in international legal practices. | Description: Internship providing exposure to the World Bank's legal operations. | Deadline: April 30, 2025 | Link: https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers/programs-and-internships/legal-internship

UNICEF South Asia's Young People's Action Team (YPAT) 2025
Eligibility: Young individuals aged 10-24 from South Asia passionate about children's rights. | Description: Platform for youth engagement in UNICEF's regional programs and initiatives. | Deadline: April 24, 2025 | Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15vUnVefe61jWBbahyxRZpxtWJYkXSOvt/view

Travel4Impact 2025
Impact-driven entrepreneurs in the travel and tourism industry. | Description: Program providing training, expert support, and a global network to amplify social and environmental impact. | Deadline: May 4, 2025 | Link: https://amadeus.com/en/sustainability/social/travel4impact

Impact Hub London – Assets: Assisting Social Enterprises to Succeed
Eligibility: Social enterprises seeking support to scale impact. | Description: Program offering resources and mentorship to social entrepreneurs. | Deadline: May 11, 2025 | Link: https://london.impacthub.net/assets-assisting-social-enterprises-to-succeed

ChangemakerXchange.AI - MENA Cohort
Young changemakers in the MENA region working at the intersection of AI and social impact. | Description: Program fostering collaboration among AI-driven social innovators. | Deadline: April 16, 2025 | Link: https://changemakerxchange.org/ai/

MIT Solve: Global Challenges 2025
Eligibility: Innovators with tech-based solutions addressing global challenges. | Description: Open innovation platform connecting solvers with funding and support. | Link: https://solve.mit.edu/challenges

Giving Joy Grants for Women Entrepreneurs
Funding: Up to $500 | Eligibility: Women entrepreneurs in Europe, Middle East, and North Africa running community-benefiting businesses. | Description: Micro-grants supporting women-led ventures with community impact. | Deadline: April 30, 2025 | Link: https://givingjoygrants.org/

 IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 – Call for Changemakers
Individuals and organizations with impactful conservation initiatives. | Description: Opportunity to showcase conservation efforts at a global congress. | Deadline: April 27, 2025 | Link: https://iucncongress2025.org/forum/call-changemakers

Geneva Challenge 2025
Funding: Up to CHF 10,000 | Eligibility: Graduate students developing innovative solutions to global challenges. | Description: Competition encouraging interdisciplinary problem-solving among students. | Deadline: April 30, 2025 | Link: https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/geneva-challenge/geneva-challenge-2025

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

📌 Term: Loss and Damage→
The irreversible harms caused by climate change, things that can’t be adapted to or recovered from, like lives lost in disasters, submerged coastlines, or destroyed cultural heritage.

Why it matters:
At global climate talks, especially COP conferences, vulnerable nations have demanded that richer countries fund "loss and damage" efforts because they suffer the worst effects of climate change despite contributing the least.
This isn’t aid. It’s about accountability. And it's one of the most politically tense topics in international climate negotiations.

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