Your Impact Game Plan for 2025 🌍

IMPACTSHIP: Grants. Fellowships. Climate Events. Funding.
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THE OPPORTUNITIES DOCK
Your go-to for grants, funding, and investment opportunities- so you don’t waste time searching.

AmplifyChange Opportunity Grant 2025
Funding: Up to €75,000 | Eligibility: Small and emerging civil society organizations working on SRHR in Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East | Description: Supports time-sensitive advocacy, movement building, and policy-influencing projects focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights. | Deadline: 16 June 2025 | Link: https://amplifychange.org/grant-type/opportunity-grant/

Research & Policy Lead – Young Women’s Movement
Salary: £32,000–£36,000 | Eligibility: Women (including trans women), aged 18+, based in Scotland with experience in feminist research and policy work | Description: Full-time role leading research and advocacy for gender equality through youth-centered, feminist approaches within the Scottish context | Deadline: 16 June 2025 | Link: https://youngwomenscot.org/vacancies/research-policy-lead/

The Explorers Club Impact Grants
Funding: $10,000–$25,000 | Eligibility: Individuals aged 18+ conducting fieldwork in sciences | Description: Grants for research in biology, ecology, anthropology, astronomy, and earth sciences; applications accepted year-round. | Deadline: Ongoing | Link: https://www.explorers.org/grants/explorers-club-impact-grants/

UNESCO Youth for Peace
Funding: $10,000 grant | Eligibility: Leaders aged 25–45 committed to intercultural dialogue and peace | Description: Includes online training, mentorship, and a 6-month community project with summit in Guangzhou | Deadline: 22 June 2025 | Link: https://www.unesco.org/en/interculturaldialogue/youthforpeace

Zayed Sustainability Prize
Funding: USD 1 million across six categories (Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action, Global High Schools) | Eligibility: SMEs, nonprofits, and high schools with proven sustainable innovation | Description: Register on prize portal, select category, complete form and submit application via online system; awards cycle runs February–June. | Deadline: 23 June 2025 | Link: https://zayedsustainabilityprize.com/en/how-to-apply

2026 Restoration Stewards Program
Funding: EUR 5,000 | Eligibility: Youth (18–35) leading ecosystem restoration projects globally | Description: A year-long program offering funding, mentorship, and visibility for youth-led restoration initiatives across diverse ecosystems. | Deadline: 29 June 2025 | Link: https://stewards.globallandscapesforum.org/2026-restoration-stewards-call-for-application/

Smile Together Partnership (STP) Grant
Funding: Up to $20,000 | Eligibility: Social enterprises and nonprofits in developing countries | Description: Supports child poverty reduction through job creation, offering funding, consultancy, and promotion. | Deadline: 30 June 2025 | Link: https://eng.hamkke.org/archives/news/10th-call-for-the-stp-fundby-30-june-2025

Youth Innovation Challenge 2025 – Marine Conservation
Funding: $1,000 + full travel support | Eligibility: Global youth with research-based ocean solutions | Description: Win cash prize and international recognition at global event in Taiwan | Deadline: 30 June 2025 | Link: https://thegeep.org/programs/youth-innovation-challenge

India Sustainable Growth Hub Grant 
Funding: Full research grants (limit is GBP 40,000) and small research grants (limit is GBP 15,000). | Eligibility: India-based researchers (PhD-holding or pursuing) | Description: Supports empirical research on low-carbon, inclusive growth in India across themes like firms, energy, urban resilience, and macroeconomics. | Deadline: 6 July 2025 | Link: https://www.theigc.org/india-sustainable-growth-proposals-2025

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

Next Generation Foresight Practitioners Fellowship 2025 (NGFP)
Funding: Includes USD 1,000 kick-start fund | Eligibility: Visionary individuals aged 18–35 or any age with <1 year in foresight-that are new to the field | Description: Fellowship offering mentorship, training, and global network to apply futures and foresight practices | Deadline: 31 July 2025 | Link: https://nextgenforesight.org/fellowship/

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

CJIFA Grant Program 2025
Funding: from USD 5,000 to 8,000 per organization.| Eligibility: Civil society actors, media, and individuals working to counter disinformation and uphold information integrity in Africa | Description: Supports initiatives that promote digital rights, combat information disorder, and strengthen civic engagement through capacity building and advocacy. | Deadline: 29 August 2025 | Link: https://cjifa.org/index.php?option=com_sppagebuilder&view=page&id=80&Itemid=707&lang=en

EU: LIFE calls for climate & environment innovation projects
Funding: €2–10M | Eligibility: Entities registered in EU/LIFE‑eligible countries | Description: Large-scale R&D and implementation grants addressing climate and environmental challenges. | Deadline: 23 September 2025 | Link: https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/life-calls-proposals-2025_en

Biodiversity Research Grant Programme
Funding: Up to 1 million JPY (~£5,300) | Eligibility: Research projects in Asia-Pacific advancing biodiversity and ecosystem knowledge. | Description: Provides funding to expand scientific understanding of natural environments. | Deadline: October 14, 2025 | Link: https://www.nagaofoundation.or.jp/e/research/index.html

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

Incubator for Media Education and Development Young Journalists Programme
Fully funded | Eligibility: Young journalists globally. | Description: Fellowship in Greece to develop media and journalism skills. | Deadline: July 31 , 2025 | Link: https://www.imedd.org/applications-now-open-become-a-yojo-reporter/

SDG4Youth & Student Network – UNESCO 
Eligibility: Young changemakers and students passionate about education and SDG4 | Description: Join UNESCO’s global youth network to co-shape education policy, attend international forums, and lead grassroots action for inclusive learning | Deadline: Rolling | Link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Uq5PHbM5-kuwswIpVrERlMiyvTO0VCRDqxh5awcYCqFUMEU0VUcxTk03TjAwVVpSTzhXVkU5WlNKVy4u&route=shorturl

National Geographic x The Nature Conservancy Externship 2025
Paid: $500 Stipend | Eligibility: Students and recent graduates (18+) interested in conservation, policy, and storytelling | Description: A remote, project-based externship focused on freshwater and community conservation, offering mentorship, skills training, and real-world impact | Deadline: Rolling (apply ASAP) | Link: https://www.extern.com/externships/national-geographic-society-the-nature-conservancy-freshwater-and-community-conservation-remote-externship?referrer=NGSTNCAMBASSADOR2025ORIGBO

🌍 Watson Institute Impact Fellowships

If you're building big ideas and bolder futures - Watson Institute wants to back you.

Through partnerships with the likes of Google, Ford, and Western Union Foundation, Watson Institute’s fellowships deliver what emerging changemakers actually need: award-winning leadership training, mentorship that sticks, venture stipends, and a global alumni network that doesn’t ghost.

This is for early-stage social entrepreneurs, especially from historically excluded backgrounds, ready to scale their solution, find their community, and amplify their impact. Alumni have raised $185M+, built 1,900+ jobs, and landed everywhere from Y Combinator to Forbes 30 Under 30.

🚀 Think you’re next? Apply Now : https://watson.is

FELLOWSHIPS FOR YOU !
Your go-to for grants, funding, and investment opportunities- so you don’t waste time searching.

CAAD Fellowship 2025
Eligibility: Grassroots organizers from the Global South or diaspora communities with experience in climate or democracy work | Description: A 6-month fellowship offering mentorship, media training, and research support to counter climate disinformation, culminating in a presentation at COP30. | Deadline: 30 June 2025 | Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfl3lUzBNkzNiuNGHQRUxHLLdsNNSImzUxACgnYsK69mKQLxQ/viewform

Inlaks–NIROX Residency Program
Funding: Fully funded (travel, production, living costs) | Eligibility: Indian contemporary visual artists born on or after 1 Jan 1990 | Description: A 6–7 week residency in South Africa fostering cross-cultural exchange, artistic development, and community engagement. | Deadline: 30 June 2025 | Link: https://inlaksfoundation.org/opportunities/overseas-residencies/residency-at-the-nirox-residency-south-africa/

Watson Institute Flagship Fellowship 2025
Funding: Fully funded | Eligibility: Impact-driven entrepreneurs worldwide. | Description: Intensive fellowship with mentorship, training, and global peer support. | Deadline: 22 June 2025 | Link: https://watson.is

CNN Academy: Voices from the South – Storytelling for Impact
Funding: Fully funded (travel, accommodation, training) | Eligibility: Early‑career journalists or storytellers based in the Global South | Description: Online + in‑person training in journalism and storytelling to amplify underrepresented health and humanitarian narratives | Deadline: 23 June 2025 | Link: https://academy.cnn.com/voices-from-the-south-storytelling-for-impact/

Climate Justice Camp 2025
Funding: Fully funded | Eligibility: Youth (18–35) from the Global South working on climate justice, intersectionality, or community organizing | Description: Join 400+ young activists in Colombia for a week-long camp to strategize, learn, and build global solidarity for climate justice | Deadline: 22 June 2025 | Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftZCMLtHR1TrilHMVTLfAkAtUP0DzxccXqrEFwLkThDGTEAg/viewform

GLFx Chapters Program 2026
Eligibility: Local and regional groups with a focus on landscape restoration and sustainable development | Description: Empowers chapters to foster local restoration movements with training, funding, and networking. | Deadline: 29 June 2025 | Link: https://lnkd.in/dSRthsvs

Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2026
Funding: total of £35,000 in equity-free grants | Eligibility: Young changemakers from Commonwealth countries with startup ventures | Description: 6-month hybrid fellowship including training, networking, and summits in Accra and the UK | Deadline: 30 June 2025| Link: https://www.imperialenterpriselab.com/programmes/commonwealth-startup-fellowship/

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship 2026–2027
Eligibility: Mid-career professionals from all regions | Description: Fully Funded 6–10 month non-degree program in the U.S. focusing on leadership and collaboration | Deadline: 30 June 2025 (check country-specific deadlines) | Link: https://www.humphreyfellowship.org/how-to-apply/eligibility/ 

Inclusive Democracy Accelerator
Funding: Fully-funded mentorship + workshop | Eligibility: CSOs and governments in Latin America, Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe | Description: Six-month program promoting marginalized group participation in participatory programs; includes training and peer exchange. | Deadline: 1 July 2025 | Link: https://www.peoplepowered.org/inclusive-democracy-accelerator

AI for Climate Action Award 2025 
Eligibility: Individuals aged 18+ with AI-powered climate solutions targeting Least Developed Countries | Description: Award and COP30 invitation for top open-source AI climate solutions | Deadline: 31 July 2025 | Link: https://aica.awardsplatform.com/

Rhodes Scholarship 2025/26 | Funding: Fully funded | Eligibility: Exceptional students from eligible countries applying for postgraduate study at Oxford | Description: Covers tuition, living expenses, and flights for a master’s or DPhil at the University of Oxford | Deadline: July 31, 2025 | Link: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/applications/

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

📌 Term: Mitigation vs. Adaptation→

What it actually means:
These are two pillars of climate action. Mitigation means stopping climate change from getting worse, think cutting emissions or switching to renewables. Adaptation means adjusting to the effects we can’t avoid, like building flood defenses or climate-resilient crops.

Why it matters:
You’ll hear these words everywhere from COP30 halls to funding proposals. Knowing the difference helps you navigate opportunities and shape more targeted solutions. Most projects (and grants) focus on one-so make sure you know which lane you're in.

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