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Business, StartupsStartup Idea Competition 2026January 22, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The Science Park Graz is inviting young inventors to submit their business ideas to the €12,000 Startup Idea Competition in one of six categories, including Energy & Environment.

BusinessUNCDF: Financing for Nature-Positive Private Sector Enterprises (Central Africa)January 22, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $1.5Million UNCDF seeks expressions of interest from private micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises operating in the Congo Basin region that are implementing or scaling nature-positive, deforestation-free, and climate-resilient business models.

Business, NGOsUpcoming Grants in the Area of ConservationJanuary 21, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

Are you a conservation organization? Start here! Discover 5 unique opportunities with a combined funding of more than $500,000.

NGOsBBVA Foundation: Awards in Biodiversity ConservationJanuary 21, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The €250,000 award aims to publicly recognize the work done by conservationist organizations, institutions and agencies in carrying forward environmental conservation policies and projects.

UncategorizedMIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2026January 21, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $100,000 prize honours individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity at global, regional, or local levels.

Business, StartupsAccelerator for Early-Stage and Growth Startups 2026January 21, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

This CHF1,000,000 sustainability-focused accelerator program is designed to support startups that create measurable social, environmental, and economic impact while building financially viable and climate-responsible businesses.

UncategorizedGlobal Climbing Initiative Environmental Grants Program 2026January 14, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The Global Climbing Initiative Environmental Grants Program provides up to $1,000 USD to support projects that protect climbing areas, improve infrastructure, and promote sustainable climbing practices.

NGOsThe Friends of Liberia Small Grants Program 2026January 14, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The Friends of Liberia Small Grants Program provides up to USD 3,000 to support community-led development projects designed and implemented by local communities in Liberia.

UncategorizedUpcoming Grants in the Area of ScienceJanuary 13, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

Explore over $500,000 in funding available for scientists and science related fields.

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