Explore Exceptional Grants for Food Security, Sustainable Farming and Conservation

[November 2026] Discover new grants and funding opportunities supporting agriculture, food security, sustainable farming, agricultural research, farmer welfare and conservation. Explore funding calls for NGOs, farmers, community organisations, researchers and institutions working to strengthen food systems, promote sustainable agricultural practices and support rural development. Open Call for STDF Project Preparation Grants Program

Deadline: 1 March 2027

The Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) offers funding opportunities for innovative and collaborative projects aimed at strengthening sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) capacity to facilitate trade. Eligible applicants can apply for Project Preparation Grants (PPG) up to USD 50,000 and Project Grants (PG) up to USD 1 million…[more]

Apply Now: Conservation, Food and Health Foundation Fund

Deadline: December 22, 2026

The Conservation, Food & Health Foundation is offering grants to promote environmental conservation, enhance food production, and improve public health across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. This opportunity is aimed at supporting innovative projects and applied research that address critical issues in these regions…[more] Apply now for Colansa Fund for Healthy Food Environments

Deadline: 20 November 2026

The Fondo Colansa 2026, organized by the Comunidad de Práctica Latinoamérica y Caribe Nutrición y Salud (Colansa), invites civil society organizations, local grassroots groups, research centers, and academic institutions in eligible Latin American countries to apply for funding. The initiative supports projects aimed at fostering healthy, sustainable food systems and improving nutrition and health across the region…[more] Invisible Life Grant Programme for Cross-Border Journalism

Deadline: 14 January 2027

The Invisible Life Grant Programme, offered by Journalismfund Europe, supports cross-border teams of professional journalists and news outlets to investigate farm animal welfare issues related to European interests. This programme aims to enhance transparency and promote public debate on food and sustainability…[more] Apply for Networking to Scale Up Living Labs for Nature Restoration Solutions

Deadline: 14 January 2027

The European Commission is inviting proposals under the Horizon Europe program for the project “Networking to scale up living labs for nature restoration solutions and to address bottlenecks to implementation” (HORIZON-NATURE-2027-02-03). This initiative aims to enhance collaboration among living labs focused on nature restoration, facilitating knowledge exchange and policy involvement…[more] Submit Applications for US South Pacific Scholarship Program

Deadline: 15 January 2027

The US South Pacific Scholarship Program (USSP) offers merit-based scholarships to students from Pacific island countries for undergraduate and master’s degree studies at the University of Hawai‘i. Funded by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the East-West Center, this program aims to foster development in Pacific island nations and provide recipients with a broader understanding of the United States…[more] Apply for Conservation and Climate Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants

Deadline: 27 November 2026

The Awesome Foundation’s Conservation and Climate chapter offers micro-grants to support innovative projects focused on nature conservation and climate change. This opportunity is ideal for individuals or small teams with unique ideas that address environmental challenges…[more]

Call for Applications: Micro-Projects Scheme 2027

Deadline: 30 November 2026

The German Missions in South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini are inviting applications for their 2027 Micro-project scheme, which aims to support local NGOs and NPOs working with marginalized communities. This initiative offers funding up to 25,000 Euros per project…[more] Large Equipment and Facilities Grant Programme (Denmark)

Deadline: 6 January 2027

The Novo Nordisk Fonden invites applications for its Large Equipment and Facilities grant, designed to bolster the Danish research landscape by providing significant funding for research infrastructure. This opportunity supports the establishment and maintenance of state-of-the-art, open-access research facilities…[more]

RFAs: Water Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture Research Programme 2026 Malta

Deadline: 15 January 2027

The Water Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture Research Programme 2026, offered by Xjenza Malta, provides funding to address agricultural water management challenges in Malta. The programme supports collaborative research between Maltese institutions and farmers to enhance sustainable agriculture practices…[more] Next Generation Farmer Fund for Conservation Practices (US)

Deadline: 1 December 2026

The Next Generation Farmer Fund, offered by the National Young Farmers Coalition, provides substantial financial support and technical assistance to young farmers and ranchers in the United States who are implementing sustainable farming practices…[more] Open Call for Institutional Leadership in Urban Climate Action (India)

Deadline: December 15, 2026

The Earth Care Awards recognize outstanding institutional initiatives in climate action, focusing on projects that integrate climate priorities into urban and rural governance. Sponsored by The Times of India, these awards honor innovative and scalable solutions that enhance climate resilience and sustainable infrastructure across India’s diverse landscapes…[more]

Open Call: Fund-a-Farmer Welfare Improvement Grants (US)

Deadline: 10 January 2027

The Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) invites applications for its 2027 Fund-a-Farmer Grants, supporting farmers dedicated to high welfare animal farming. This year, FACT offers two distinct grant opportunities: Welfare Improvement Grants and Systems Change and Innovation Grants…[more]