Agriculture, Climate, Environment, Energy & Food: September 2026 Funding Opportunities (39 new opportunities)
39 opportunities; $43M+ competitive. Conservation money paid directly to individuals, with circularity funding industrial capability.
Key Points:
- 39 opportunities available on the Agriculture, Climate, Environment, Energy and Food page this cycle, 22 closing before the end of September.
- Five conservation funders provide direct funding to individuals in the Global South.
- The majority of funding opportunities are focused in Africa, Latin America, and South Asia, with most awards under USD $25,000.
- Multilateral funds, while offering significant amounts, are highly restricted and primarily benefit European and North American applicants.
- Industry bodies and innovation agencies lead the circular economy calls, focusing on supply chain capability and manufacturing solutions.
Funders and Opportunities:
- The International Iguana Foundation, the Whitley Fund for Nature, The Explorers Club (Kensington Conservation Grant and Stephenson Exploration Advancement Program), the Neotropical Grassland Conservancy, and the Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust: These funders provide direct financial support to named individuals in the Global South.
- Vinnova (Sweden’s innovation agency): Launches a call under its Sustainable Value Chains program for circular solutions in forest-based industries, plastics, and textiles.
- Ecoembes: Runs a circular packaging challenge with a focus on pilot projects within their financing company.
- The Raw Materials Partnership: Pools €41 million across the raw materials value chain.
- Research Fund for Coal and Steel: Supports the social and economic transition of coal regions, emphasizing knowledge dissemination.
- Department of Energy: Funds storage design to facilitate production.
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