Global Small Grants of Up to US$10,000 for Research, Conservation and Community Initiatives

[November 2026] Explore international small grant opportunities supporting researchers, students, conservationists, NGOs, and grassroots initiatives. These funding programs provide financial support for wildlife conservation, climate action, environmental protection, scientific research, and community-led projects.

Apply Now: Global Raptor Research and Conservation Grant

Deadline: 31-December-2026

The Global Raptor Research and Conservation Grant provides up to $3,500 to locally led projects addressing research gaps and conservation needs for high-priority raptor species. Up to three projects may be supported annually, with successful applicants also receiving scientific guidance, networking assistance, and support in communicating their results…[more]

CFPs: Innovative Student Research Grant Program

Deadline: 13 January 2027

The Innovative Student Research Grant is offered by the SABA/ABAI (Society of the Advancement of Behavior Analysis/Association for Behavior Analysis International) to support students in psychology or behavior analysis programs conducting applied or basic research in the experimental analysis of behaviour…[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]

RFPs: Themis Mobility Program for Researchers

Deadline: 23 November 2026

The Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme (FMSH) is offering the Themis Mobility Programme, providing researchers facing academic freedom barriers with grants for 2 to 3-month stays in France. The programme supports fieldwork, library, and archive research…[more]

Open Call: Holohil Grant Program for Conservation Research

Deadline: 15 January 2027

The Holohil Grant Program (HGP) offers conservation professionals and researchers the opportunity to receive Holohil transmitters at reduced or no cost. This initiative supports projects that advance scientific knowledge, contribute to conservation, and involve public engagement…[more] Apply for International Development Grant Program

Deadline: 13 January 2027

The SABA (Specialized Autism Services Association) / ABAI (Association for Behavior Analysis International) offers the International Development Grant to support individuals and organizations developing and/or disseminating behavior analysis internationally. Up to 10 grants may be awarded annually, with award amounts ranging from US$1,000 up to US$5,000…[more]

Apply Now: Alice McCosh Trust Grants

Deadline: 30 November 2026

The Alice McCosh Trust offers grants aimed at advancing education through support for work or studies related to natural history and the environment. Each grant is approximately £1,000 and is intended to assist with project costs such as fieldwork or the production of educational materials…[more] Student Mini-Grants for Plastic Pollution Projects

Deadline: 15 January 2027

Algalita is offering Student Mini-Grants to support innovative projects tackling plastic pollution at local levels. Open to students aged 11 to 25 globally, the initiative provides $500 per project to empower youth-led solutions focused on the root causes of plastic waste…[more] Submit Applications for the Gulliver’s Travel Grant Program

Deadline: 30 November 2026

The Speculative Literature Foundation (SLF) offers the Gulliver Travel Grant, an annual award of $1,000 USD to support writers of speculative literature in their non-academic research. The grant covers travel expenses such as airfare and lodging for both domestic and international trips…[more]

Call for Applications: Storytelling Grants Program 2027

Deadline: 1 December 2026

The Storytelling Grants Programme, offered by Ocean Culture, supports creators worldwide in telling powerful ocean stories. This initiative provides funding and a platform to bring narratives to life, fostering a deeper connection to the ocean…[more] Michael Jacobs Travel Writing Grant

Deadline: 27 November 2026

The Michael Jacobs Travel Writing Grant, funded by the Michael Jacobs Foundation for Travel Writing, honors the legacy of Michael Jacobs by encouraging the creation of travel chronicles focused on Latin America or Spain. This grant offers a USD 10,000 award to support the development of a book or travel article, with the winner announced at the Hay Festival Cartagena de Indias 2027…[more] Applications open for 2027 Language Legacies Grant Program

Deadline: January 15, 2027

The Endangered Language Fund (ELF) invites applications for the 2027 Language Legacies Grant Program. This initiative supports global documentation and revitalization efforts for endangered languages. Open to community members and researchers worldwide, the program offers funding to projects aimed at preserving linguistic heritage…[more]

Call for Proposals: Turtle Conservation Fund Program

Deadline: 01-December-2026

The Turtle Conservation Fund (TCF) provides grants to support conservation and research projects that protect highly threatened tortoises and freshwater turtles around the world…[more] Submit Applications for IWRS Small Meeting Support Grants

Deadline: 31-December-2026

The Insect Welfare Research Society (IWRS) Small Meeting Support Grants provide up to US$2,000 to support meetings, workshops, and conferences focused on insect and invertebrate welfare research…[more]

Call for Applications: IWRS Travel Grants

Deadline: 31-December-2026

The Insect Welfare Research Society (IWRS) Travel Grants provide up to US$1,000 per applicant per year to help students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career researchers attend major academic conferences and present research on invertebrate welfare or sentience…[more] Applications open for Gender Equality Grant Program

Deadline: 31 December 2026

The Pulitzer Center Gender Equalit