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Rolling / Open Deadlines
periodic
The Earthshot Prize
· The Prince of Wales Charitable Fund (Earthshot Prize)
· 2026 nominations largely closed (most nominators had Oct-Dec 2025 deadlines). 2027 cycle expected to open mid-2026.
periodic
UNDP Equator Initiative - Community and Indigenous Conservation
· United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Equator Initiative
· Annual, next cycle dates not specified
periodic
UNDP Equator Initiative - Equator Prize
· United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Equator Initiative
· Annual, typically with nominations open in early-mid year and award ceremony in December
periodic
Rolex Awards for Enterprise
· Rolex
· Biennial, applications typically open every two years. Last cycle: 2023 laureates selected. Next round not yet announced.
Rolling
SIDA Sweden Environmental and Climate Programs
· Sida – Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency
· Next large CSO grant call planned for 2027
periodic
Baltic Sea Neighbourhood Programme (BSNP) - Swedish Institute
· Swedish Institute (Svenska institutet)
· Programme currently closed; new consolidated programme launching March 2026
periodic
GIZ - SWITCH to Circular Economy in Eastern and Southern Africa (SWITCH-2-CE)
· European Union and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ); implemented by GIZ and Expertise France
· Programme runs April 2025 to July 2029; individual call deadlines vary (Call for Projects deadline was 16 March 2026)
Rolling
Global EbA Fund - Ecosystem-based Adaptation for Climate Resilience
· Global EbA Fund (Implemented by IUCN and UNEP; funded by German Federal Ministry BMUKN via IKI)
· Rolling basis
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SPREP-AFD Pacific Ocean Initiative
· Agence Française de Développement (AFD) via SPREP and Pacific Community (SPC)
· Rolling basis (5-year programme, 2025-2030)
Rolling
CCRIF - Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility
· CCRIF SPC (Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility)
· Rolling basis (evaluated quarterly)
periodic
GEF Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI 1.0 & 2.0)
· Global Environment Facility (GEF)
· Rolling basis / GEF-8 cycle ends 2026; GEF-9 begins 2026-2030
periodic
NOAA IOOS Integrated Ocean Observing System Funding
· NOAA U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Program Office
· Varies by announcement. Check Grants.gov for current active NOFOs. No single blanket deadline.