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Source EU Federal (DE) Schleswig-Holstein Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Lower Saxony Foundation Private US Foundation UK Nordic UN / Multilateral Corporate Impact Investor Philanthropic Network International
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Topic Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Coral Reefs Education Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Research Seaweed & Algae Waste Management
Mechanism Accelerator Blended Finance Grant Investment Loan / Concessional Finance Prize Technical Assistance
Region Africa Arctic Baltic Sea Global India Mediterranean Nordic / Denmark North Sea Southeast Asia
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26 fixed deadlines, 187 rolling/open

March 2026

20.03. Today!
Nessling Foundation - Small Funding for Civil Society Sustainability · Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation · Maximum EUR 10,000 per project. 6–8 projects funded per round.
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Education
23.03. 3d left
Nordic Council of Ministers - Grants Portal · Nordic Council of Ministers (NCM) · Not specified on portal homepage; see grant guidelines for amounts.
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building
24.03. 4d left
Norad: Enterprise Development in Renewable Energy and Waste Management 2026
For NGOs Government Grant Global Climate Waste Management
25.03. 5d left
About - Fondation Franklinia · Fondation Franklinia · Not specified on the website
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Mediterranean Biodiversity Marine Conservation Research
25.03. 5d left
Franklinia Foundation : Supporting the world's threatened trees · Franklinia Foundation (Fondation Franklinia) · Not specified on the website. Applicants should consult the Instructions for Applicants document.
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Africa Global Mediterranean Biodiversity Marine Conservation Research
25.03. 5d left
Fondation Franklinia — Conservation of Globally Threatened Trees · Fondation Franklinia · Not specified; foundation favors "reasonable budgets in relation to proposed activities" and requires 20-50% co-funding
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Mediterranean Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation
25.03. 5d left
Call from Fondation Franklinia - TripleFunds · Fondation Franklinia · Up to $100,000 per project, covering up to 80% of project costs (minimum 20% co-funding required)
For NGOs Foundation Grant Biodiversity Marine Conservation
25.03. 5d left
Grant Call for In Situ Conservation of Globally Threatened Trees · Fondation Franklinia · Not specified on the website. Typical grant amounts not publicly disclosed.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Mediterranean Biodiversity Marine Conservation Research
25.03. 5d left
GEF Small Grants Programme - Libya (GEF OP8) · Global Environment Facility (GEF) / UNDP · Grants up to USD 75,000 per regular project; up to USD 150,000 for strategic projects. Typical grants range USD 25,000-50,000.
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Africa Mediterranean Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
28.03. 8d left
Earth Journalism Network — Biodiversity Media Grants 2026 · Internews / Earth Journalism Network (EJN) · EUR 10,000–12,000 per grant; 3–4 grants expected
For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa India Southeast Asia Education Marine Conservation Research
28.03. 8d left
Internews Earth Journalism Network - Marine Conservation Media Grants · Internews / Earth Journalism Network (EJN) · Story grants plus reporting expenses; amounts vary by project
For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Marine Conservation
31.03. 11d left
Caribbean BluEFin Project (CBF) · Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) — Caribbean BluEFin Project · USD 200,000–250,000 per project; co-financing in cash and/or in-kind is highly encouraged
For NGOs Foundation Grant Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Coral Reefs Fisheries Marine Conservation
31.03. 11d left
Save Our Seas Foundation - Keystone Grants · Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF) · USD 10,000–100,000 per year; average USD 25,000 per annum. Biennial cycle, up to 3 years total duration with annual continuation applications possible.
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Education Marine Conservation Research
31.03. 11d left
UNDP Global Plastics Innovation Programme (GPIP) · UNDP / Government of Japan · Phase I: USD 361,350; Phase II: USD 750,000 (total project budgets, not individual sub-grants)
For NGOs Multilateral Technical Assistance Southeast Asia Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
31.03. 11d left
UNDP Partnership for Preventing Riverine Plastic Pollution - Indonesia · UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) · Grants up to $300,000
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Southeast Asia Capacity Building Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
31.03. 11d left
11th Hour Racing Grant Program · 11th Hour Racing · USD 40,000–150,000 typical; average USD 75,000
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste

April 2026

06.04. 17d left
EIT Climate-KIC eCircular - Circular Economy Innovation · EIT Climate-KIC · Up to €50,000 per city for the current ESO call (India/Kenya). Previous Circular Economy Prize offered awards for startups/SMEs (amounts not specified publicly for current rounds).
For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Accelerator Grant Technical Assistance Africa India Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Waste Management
06.04. 17d left
GCF Accreditation — 2026 Windows · Green Climate Fund (GCF) · Accreditation itself carries no direct grant; once accredited, entities can access GCF project funding (Simplified Approval Process minimum USD 5 million; full-size projects up to USD 250 million)
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global Capacity Building Climate
06.04. 17d left
Climate KIC — Circular Economy ESO Programme Grant (India & Kenya) · Climate-KIC (Knowledge and Innovation Community) — EU-funded · EUR 50,000 per city (Bengaluru and Nairobi separately); total call envelope not specified
For NGOs Research Council Accelerator Grant Africa India Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste
08.04. 19d left
Nordic Council of Ministers: Local Synergy Projects under the Nordic Nature Programme 2026-2027
For NGOs Government Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Marine Conservation
08.04. 19d left
Wellcome Climate Impacts Awards 2026 · Wellcome Trust · Up to £2.5 million per award
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Capacity Building Climate Research
16.04. 27d left
EU LIFE Programme - Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience · European Commission - Horizon Europe (Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment) · Estimated EU contribution per project: approximately €6 million. Total call budget: €18 million. Funding rate: 100%.
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Research
16.04. 27d left
REA - Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Funding and Grants Portal · European Research Executive Agency (REA) / European Commission — Horizon Europe Cluster 6 · Typical Horizon Europe grants range from EUR 2-10 million per project depending on call; individual call budgets vary
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Global Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Research
16.04. 27d left
Danish Maritime Fund - Mobility and Transport - European Union · Den Danske Maritime Fond (Danish Maritime Fund) · Loans: up to 50% of project budget. Donations: partial funding for direct project costs (specific amounts not published). Internal hourly rates capped at 600 DKK/hour.
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Foundation Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Climate Education Research
16.04. 27d left
MSCA Staff Exchanges 2026 · European Commission / Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) · Total call budget EUR 97.9 million; individual project grants vary by number of secondments (EUR 8,000-9,000 per person-month); typical project EUR 300K-1.5M
For NGOs Grant Africa Global India Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Research
16.04. 27d left
Horizon Europe CL6 CIRCBIO-01 — Circular Systemic Solutions Through Living Labs in Cities (2026) · European Research Executive Agency (REA) — Horizon Europe Cluster 6 CIRCBIO · EUR 5-10M per project indicative; total topic budget to be confirmed when call opens April 17 2026; two-stage call
For NGOs Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management

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Nordic Innovation: Green and Competitive Nordic Region · Nordic Innovation (Nordic Council of Ministers body) · 11 February 2026, 13:00 CET (CLOSED)
For NGOs Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Waste Management
Rolling
New Plastics Economy Global Commitment - Ellen MacArthur Foundation · Ellen MacArthur Foundation (with UN Environment Programme) · 12-month enrollment window currently open (exact end date not specified)
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Multilateral Technical Assistance Global Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
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Ellen MacArthur Foundation Global Commitment on Plastics · Ellen MacArthur Foundation · 12-month sign-up window for Global Commitment 2030 (started 2025)
For NGOs Foundation Technical Assistance Global Circular Economy Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling
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EPPIC — End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative Grant Program · EPPIC — End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative (IUCN / Aspen Institute / The Ocean Foundation / Searious Business / U.S. State Department) · 2024 RFPs closed. Next RFP round not yet announced. Subscribe at eppic.global for updates.
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Africa Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
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UNDP Vietnam TCCF Plastics Circularity Project · UNDP / The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) · 2025 Vietnam round: 30 March 2025 (closed). Next round timing unknown — monitor from mid-2026
For NGOs Multilateral Grant India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
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Marine Nature Conservation Fund (DBU/BMUV) - Meeresschutzfonds · Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Klimaschutz, Naturschutz und nukleare Sicherheit (BMUKN) / Zukunft-Umwelt-Gesellschaft (ZUG) gGmbH · 2025 call closed (deadline not specified on page). Future calls not yet announced.
For NGOs Government Grant Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
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Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation — Call for Projects · Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation · 2025 call closed — 2026 call timing unknown
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
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Ethics Charter - Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco · Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco (PA2F) · 2025 call closed; next call expected annually (check website)
For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa Global Mediterranean Biodiversity Climate Coral Reefs Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Research
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Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco · Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco · 2025 call closed; next call expected annually (typically opens mid-year)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Mediterranean Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Coral Reefs Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
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Our Ocean 2024: Alongisde the Foundation funders Pledge 60.8 ... · Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (FPA2) & Partners · 2025 call closed; results by March 31, 2026. Future calls expected annually.
For NGOs Family Office Foundation Philanthropic Network Grant Mediterranean Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
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Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Grant Program - fundsforNGOs · Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation · 2025 call is closed. Results communicated by March 31, 2026. Next call expected in 2026.
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Africa Arctic Global Mediterranean Southeast Asia Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coral Reefs Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
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UNDP Vietnam — Plastic Innovation Programme (TCCF-funded) · UNDP Vietnam / The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) / Government of China (UNPDF) · 2025 round: March 30, 2025 (closed). 2026 round expected Q1-Q2 2026 — monitor plasticchallenge.undp.org.vn
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
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GPAP Inclusive Plastic Action Programme — Capacity Grants for NGOs · Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) / World Economic Forum · 2025 round: May 30, 2025 (closed). 2026 round: not yet announced. Monitor globalplasticaction.org/inclusiveaction from Q1 2026.
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Africa Global India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Management
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LIFE Programme Multi-Annual Work Programme 2025-2027 Overview · European Commission – LIFE Programme · 2025–2027 (rolling calls; specific call deadlines published on EU Funding & Tenders Portal)
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Government Multilateral Grant Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
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GEF SGP CSO Challenge Programme — Grants up to USD 300,000 for Civil Society · Global Environment Facility (GEF) / IUCN / RTI International · 2026 - call expected announced January 2026; check IUCN/GEF SGP portal for current status
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Management
Rolling
Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship · Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship · 2026 awards already announced; 2027 cycle TBD
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Prize Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
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TotalEnergies Foundation — Marine & Coastal Environment Programme · TotalEnergies Foundation · 2026 call open from 5 February 2026; check fondation.totalenergies.com for deadline
For NGOs Corporate Grant Blue Economy Capacity Building Marine Conservation
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H&M Foundation — Global Change Award 2027 · H&M Foundation · 2026 cycle CLOSED (Oct 2025). Next cycle opens September 2026.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Circular Economy Plastic Waste
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Miljøstøtte til Arktis (DANCEA) — Danish Arctic Environmental Support · Miljøstyrelsen (Danish Environmental Protection Agency) · 2026 round expected to open June 2026, close mid-September 2026. 2025 round: June 25 – September 24, 2025.
For NGOs Government Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
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OceanHub Africa — Call for Bold Ideas in Plastic Circularity (Pan-African) · OceanHub Africa & The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) · 2026 round: February 15, 2026 (CLOSED). 2027 round expected — monitor oceanhub.africa from Q4 2026.
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Accelerator Grant Africa Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
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Danida Green Business Partnerships (DGBP) - New Programme 2026 · Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Danida) · 2026 successor programme not yet launched. Expected Q2-Q3 2026. (2025 deadline was 22 April 2025 — CLOSED)
For NGOs Government Grant Africa Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Interreg North Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg North Sea Region Programme (EU / Interact) · 2026-2027 calls to be announced
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
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OCEAN Grant Programme UK - Marine Community Grants · UK FCDO / Defra (Blue Planet Fund) · 2026-Q2
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Government Grant Africa India Southeast Asia Blue Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Waste Management
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Convergence — Indo-Pacific NGO Blended Finance Accelerator (DFAT) · Convergence Blended Finance / DFAT Australia · 2026-Q2-expected
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
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Fondation SUEZ — Waste Management Grants · Fondation SUEZ (corporate foundation of SUEZ Group) · 30 April 2026 (next deadline) and 31 October annually
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa India Southeast Asia Plastic Waste Waste Management
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AfDB — Africa Circular Economy Facility (ACEF) and AfriCircular Innovators · African Development Bank (ACEF) + African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA), co-funded by Finland, Nordic Development Fund, Coca-Cola Foundation · AfriCircular Innovators 2025/26: not yet announced; monitor ACEF website
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Grant Africa Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Management
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UNDP Ocean Innovation Challenge · UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) · All calls closed. 5th call date not announced.
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Blue Economy Plastic Waste Pollution
Rolling
Spain — Biodiversity Foundation - Terra Viva Grants · Fundación Biodiversidad (Biodiversity Foundation) — Spain · Annual call for proposals; specific deadline published per round
For NGOs Government Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Rolling
BSAP Fund (Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund) by Nefco · Nefco / Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) — BSAP Fund · Annual call — 2025 round closed (deadline: 18 April 2025). Next call expected early 2026 (not yet announced as of March 2026).
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Government Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
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ZUG gGmbH Grant Programme against Marine Litter · Zukunft – Umwelt – Gesellschaft (ZUG) gGmbH / German Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUV) · Annual call; Call 2025 closed (deadline was 22 April 2025); next call expected 2026
For NGOs Government Grant Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Management
Rolling
LIFE Programme 2025-2027 Multi-Annual Work Programme (Official Document) · European Commission / CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) · Annual calls throughout 2025, 2026, and 2027
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs For Researchers Government Blended Finance Grant Prize Technical Assistance Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Research Waste Management
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PADI AWARE Foundation Community Grant Program · PADI AWARE Foundation · Annual cycle. 2025 cycle: applications closed October 3, 2025. Next 2026 cycle expected to open September 2026.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Waste Management
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GGGI Small Grants Program — Ghost Gear Removal · Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) / Ocean Conservancy · Annual cycle; 2026 call not yet announced. 2025 grants already awarded. Monitor ghostgear.org for 2026 opening.
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global Capacity Building Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
Swiss Re Foundation · Swiss Re Foundation · Annual open calls for Entrepreneurs for Resilience, Shine, and Charity of the Year are announced at different times each year with specific deadlines.
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Blended Finance Grant Technical Assistance Africa Global India Southeast Asia Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection
Rolling
Wipro Earthian Awards - Sustainability Education Program · Wipro Foundation (Wipro Limited) · Annual program; the 2025 cycle has closed. Next round timing not specified.
For NGOs Corporate Prize India Biodiversity Education Waste Management
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Fondation de France launches the Ocean 2025 programme · Annual — Ocean 2025 programme runs annual project calls; next cycle expected 2026
For NGOs Foundation Grant Aquaculture Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation
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Fondation de France launches its Ocean 2025 Initiative! · Annual — Ocean 2025 programme runs annual project calls; next cycle expected 2026
For NGOs Foundation Grant Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
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Dutch Postcode Lottery | IFAW · Annual — charities apply yearly; selection cycle typically December-January
For NGOs Philanthropic Network Grant Global Biodiversity Marine Conservation
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Funders - DCNA - Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance · Annual — charities apply yearly; selection cycle typically December-January
For NGOs Foundation Grant Biodiversity Capacity Building Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
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National Postcode Lottery - Peace Parks Foundation · Annual — charities apply yearly; selection cycle typically December-January
For NGOs Philanthropic Network Grant Africa Biodiversity Marine Conservation
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Postcode Loterij joins the European AI & Society Fund with €1million ... · Annual — charities apply yearly; selection cycle typically December-January
For NGOs Foundation Philanthropic Network Grant Global Capacity Building Climate Education Research
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Dutch Postcode Lottery Supports - Sea Shepherd Global · Annual — charities apply yearly; selection cycle typically December-January
For NGOs Philanthropic Network Grant Global Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation
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Oceanic Society - Expedition Impact Program Conservation Grants · Oceanic Society · Annual, Spring deadline: February 1 (awards announced March 15); Fall deadline: August 1 (awards announced September 15). Rolling consideration for time-sensitive opportunities from active expedition partners.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
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Heinz Sielmann Foundation - Biodiversity Conservation · Heinz Sielmann Stiftung · Annual, four rounds: January 31, April 4, June 15, September 30
For NGOs Foundation Grant Biodiversity Marine Conservation
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Allianz Foundation - Climate & Environment Grants · Allianz Foundation · Annual, typically February (2025 deadline was February 10, 2025)
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate
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Alandsbanken Baltic Sea Project · Ålandsbanken Baltic Sea Project · Annual, typically January 1 - February 28
For NGOs For Researchers Corporate Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Marine Conservation Pollution Research
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[PDF] Spain's Biodiversity Foundation And its Pleamar Programme · Annual, typically July — 2025 call closed 28 July 2025; 2026 call expected May-July 2026
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Mediterranean Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Plastic Waste Waste Management
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The Polar Initiative - Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco · Annual, typically June — 2025 call closed 30 June 2025; 2026 call expected June 2026
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Technical Assistance Arctic Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Marine Conservation Research
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Swiss Re Foundation - Terra Viva Grants · Annual, typically Q4 — Swiss Re Foundation Entrepreneurs for Resilience; 2026 cohort semifinalists already selected
For NGOs For Startups Corporate Grant Technical Assistance Global Aquaculture Capacity Building Climate
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Nessling Foundation - Science-Based Action Grants · Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation · Annual, typically late August (2026 call: 17–28 August 2026)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Research
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Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MAR Fund) · MAR Fund (Mesoamerican Reef Fund) · Annual, typically mid-year (18th RFP deadline was September 9, 2025)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Biodiversity Coral Reefs Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
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Whitley Fund for Nature (Whitley Awards) · Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) · Annual. 2026 applications now closed. Typically opens mid-year for following year awards ceremony in May.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Prize Global Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
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Finland MFA: Programme-Based Support for Finnish CSOs (2026-2029) · Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland (MFA) · Applications closed 28 February 2025. Next programme cycle around 2029-2030
For NGOs Government Grant Global
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NGO Support Programme (Verbaendefoerderung BMUV) · Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Klimaschutz, Naturschutz und nukleare Sicherheit (BMUKN / formerly BMUV) · Applications for 2027 projects expected to open May 2026. Deadline for 2026 projects was July 31, 2025 (closed).
For NGOs Government Grant Biodiversity Capacity Building Education Marine Conservation
Rolling
Wilhelmsen Foundation - Ocean Conservation · Tom Wilhelmsen's Foundation (TWS) · April 15 / October 15 (recurring twice yearly)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Climate Education Marine Conservation Recycling & Upcycling Research
Rolling
[PDF] Financing projects benefiting the Baltic Sea · NEFCO (Nordic Environment Finance Corporation) · April 18, 2025 (most recent call)
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation Pollution
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Convergence Blended Finance — Accelerator Design Grants · Convergence Blended Finance (Canada-backed) · Asia Climate Solutions: intake to be announced; CC Facility: to be announced; Accelerator for Fund Managers: tentative April 2026
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste
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Interreg North Sea Region - Calls for Projects Portal · Interreg North Sea Programme (European Regional Development Fund) · Call 6 opens December 2026; ongoing programme with periodic calls
For NGOs Multilateral Grant North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Pollution
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Norway Development Assistance Program Against Marine Litter - SDG Partnership · Government of Norway (Norad — Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation) · Call for proposals Stage 1 (concept notes) deadline: September 2025 (first phase of new programme); monitor norad.no for 2026 calls
For NGOs Government Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
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Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) - WEF · World Economic Forum initiative — not a direct funder. Facilitates access to $3.1B+ secured through NPAP networks · Engagement is ongoing — contact country NPAP offices
For NGOs For Startups Corporate Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Africa Global India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
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Approved Grants Spring 2025 - NATA · NATA (North Atlantic Tourism Association) · February and September (two rounds per year)
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Capacity Building
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Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 (IB.SH / EU Cohesion Policy) · Future calls expected 2026-2027; second call for project platforms closed November 2025
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Research
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GEF Small Grants Programme: Country-Level Calls (Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya) · GEF Small Grants Programme (GEF/UNDP) · Ghana 2026: 13 March 2026 (CLOSED). Tanzania Round 1: 22 January 2026 (CLOSED). Kenya, Indonesia, Vietnam: contact national coordinators
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Africa Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Management
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IKEA Foundation - Environmental Programs · IKEA Foundation · Invitation-only
For NGOs Foundation Global India Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Management
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Global Seaweed Coalition: Homepage · Global Seaweed Coalition (Lloyd's Register Foundation) · January 20, 2024 (most recent call; new calls expected bi-annually)
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Foundation Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Global Aquaculture Blue Economy Capacity Building Marine Conservation Research Seaweed & Algae
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About us - Global Seaweed Coalition · Global Seaweed Coalition (Safe Seaweed Coalition) / Lloyd's Register Foundation · January 20, 2024 (most recent call; new rounds expected but not yet announced)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Global Aquaculture Blue Economy Capacity Building Marine Conservation Research Seaweed & Algae
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News - Global Seaweed Coalition · Global Seaweed Coalition (Safe Seaweed Coalition) · January 20, 2024 (most recent call; no current open call announced)
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Global Aquaculture Blue Economy Capacity Building Research Seaweed & Algae
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Governance - Global Seaweed Coalition · Global Seaweed Coalition (Safe Seaweed Coalition) · January 20, 2024 (most recent round)
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Global Aquaculture Blue Economy Capacity Building Research Seaweed & Algae
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Civil Society Fund · CISU (Civil Society in Development) / Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Multiple deadlines per year. 2026 deadlines: Small Project/Large Project: Jan 28, Aug 26; Small Programme: Mar 4, Sep 9; Medium/Large Programme: 2027. Check https://cisu.dk/en/funding/civil-society-fund/ for current deadlines.
For NGOs Government Grant Africa Global Capacity Building Education
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SIDA Sweden Environmental and Climate Programs · Sida – Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency · Next large CSO grant call planned for 2027
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Technical Assistance Africa Global Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
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UNDP Ocean Innovation Challenge · UNDP (with Sweden and Norway support) · No active call as of March 2026 — all 4 rounds closed. Round 5 expected; monitor oceaninnovationchallenge.org
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global Blue Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme (European Union / IB.SH Schleswig-Holstein) · No calls currently open. Results for third call (small projects) and second call (project platform) expected spring 2026.
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Pollution Research Waste Management
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EU Baltic Sea Strategy | dma.dk · European Union / Danish Maritime Authority (EUSBSR) · No calls currently open. Results from third call for small projects expected spring 2026.
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
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Velux Fonden (VELUX Foundation): Ocean and Marine Environment Grants · Velux Fonden (VELUX Foundation), Denmark · No current open call — not currently accepting new project ideas
For NGOs Foundation Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Plastic Waste Pollution
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Sida — Calls and Announcements · Sida (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) · No current open calls relevant to profile
For NGOs Government Grant Global Waste Management
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Nestle — Creating Shared Value Packaging · Nestle S.A. · No open call
For NGOs Corporate Africa Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste
Rolling
Interreg South Baltic Programme - Calls for Proposals · Interreg South Baltic Programme (EU / Joint Secretariat) · No open call as of March 2026; next call expected mid-2026 based on ~2 calls/year cadence
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Seaweed & Algae Waste Management
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Resilient Mediterranean Sea - Adessium Foundation · Adessium Foundation · No open call deadline — foundation works through strategic partnerships and invited grantees
For NGOs Family Office Foundation Grant Technical Assistance Mediterranean Biodiversity Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
Partnership for a Circular Tomorrow (PACT) - Coca-Cola Foundation · The Coca-Cola Foundation and Global Environment and Technology Foundation (GETF) · No open call deadline — platform model with ongoing partner selection
For NGOs Corporate Grant Technical Assistance Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Shell Foundation · Shell Foundation · No open call — co-design partnership model
For NGOs Foundation Africa Southeast Asia Capacity Building Climate
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Henkel — Social Plastic / Plastic Bank Partnership · Henkel AG & Co. KGaA · No open call — contact Plastic Bank first, then approach Henkel
For NGOs Corporate Africa Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
Zennström Philanthropies · Zennström Philanthropies · No open call — invitation-only grantmaking; no published deadline
For NGOs Family Office Foundation Grant Technical Assistance Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution Research
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Carlsberg Group — Together Towards ZERO and Beyond · Carlsberg Group / Carlsberg Foundation · No open call — partnership proposal required
For NGOs Corporate Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste
Rolling
Unilever - Circular Packaging & Waste-Free World · Unilever plc · No open call — proactive partnership proposals required
For NGOs For Startups Corporate Accelerator Grant Investment Technical Assistance Global India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Orsted — Green Fund / Marine Sustainability · Orsted A/S · No open call — sponsorship applications via orsted.com/sponsorships-and-partnerships
For NGOs Corporate Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Marine Conservation
Rolling
Coca-Cola Foundation / World Without Waste · The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCF) / The Coca-Cola Company World Without Waste initiative · No open call. Rolling partnership enquiries via coca-colacompany.com/social-impact
For NGOs Corporate Africa India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Green Climate Fund (GCF) · Green Climate Fund (GCF) · No open competitive call for NGOs; rolling project concept submissions via Accredited Entities or NDAs
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Blended Finance Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Global India Southeast Asia Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Waste Management
Rolling
UNDP Management of Plastics Waste and Circular Interventions in South and Southeast Asia · UNDP Asia-Pacific / The Coca-Cola Foundation · October 2027
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Corporate Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
NORA Projects · NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) · October 4, 2026
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Fisheries
Rolling
Plastic Waste Management Manual - Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen · Government of India – Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen Phase-II) · Ongoing (SBM-G Phase-II runs until programme targets are met; no fixed application deadline published)
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Government Grant Technical Assistance India Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
periodic
UN Ocean Decade: Call for Decade Actions No. 09/2025 · UNESCO / Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) on behalf of the UN Ocean Decade · Part I: 15 June 2025 (closed). Part II: 31 August 2025 (closed). Decade Contributions accepted rolling basis.
For NGOs Multilateral Global Blue Economy Plastic Waste Pollution
periodic
Basel Convention Plastic Waste Amendments · Basel Convention / UNEP (administered via Basel/Stockholm Convention Regional Centres, funded by Norway/Sweden/EU) · Periodic - linked to SGP annual rounds administered by the Basel Convention Secretariat
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Africa Global India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
periodic
European Environment Initiative (EURENI) - ZUG Germany · Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUKN), Germany - administered by ZUG gGmbH · Periodic annual calls - check z-u-g.org/en/eureni for current open call
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
periodic
Interreg Aurora Programme 2021-2027 (formerly Northern Periphery and Arctic) · Interreg Aurora Programme (EU/ERDF and national co-funding) · Periodic calls; currently in 7th call round (as of early 2026). Calls announced on programme website and social media.
For NGOs Government Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
periodic
Katholischer Fonds - Foerderrichtlinien · Katholischer Fonds · Periodic — monthly for small projects (up to EUR 1,500 / total costs up to EUR 8,000), three times per year for large projects
For NGOs Foundation Grant Capacity Building Climate Education
periodic
Deutsche Postcode Lotterie - Environmental Project Funding · Deutsche Postcode Lotterie · Periodic — multiple rounds per year; exact dates on the funding portal
For NGOs Philanthropic Network Grant Biodiversity Climate
periodic
Blue Action Fund Grant Programme · Blue Action Fund · Periodic, per Call for Proposals (currently no open or upcoming calls)
For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Biodiversity Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
periodic
Interreg Central Baltic Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg Central Baltic Programme (European Regional Development Fund) · Periodic, typically annual calls; Fifth Call closed in 2025, next call anticipated in 2026
For NGOs Government Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Circular Economy Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
periodic
EMFAF Sweden - Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (HaV) · Havs- och vattenmyndigheten (HaV) — Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management · Periodic, varies by scheme (current open call: 27 March 2026 for lost fishing gear funding)
For NGOs Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark North Sea Biodiversity Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
periodic
Schmidt Marine Technology Partners · Schmidt Marine Technology Partners (Schmidt Family Foundation) · Portal closed for 2025. Reopening early 2026 — check schmidtmarine.secure-platform.com
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Foundation Grant Global Blue Economy Marine Conservation Pollution Research
periodic
Baltic Sea Neighbourhood Programme (BSNP) - Swedish Institute · Swedish Institute (Svenska institutet) · Programme currently closed; new consolidated programme launching March 2026
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution Research Waste Management
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)
For NGOs For Startups Government Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Africa Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
periodic
KfW Development Bank Marine Litter Reduction Initiative · KfW Development Bank (on behalf of the German Federal Government), channelled through Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) · Programme runs until 2028; individual sub-grant deadlines managed by Caribbean Biodiversity Fund
For NGOs Government Multilateral Grant Global Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Education Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Federal Programme for Biological Diversity (Bundesprogramm Biologische Vielfalt) · German Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUV) / Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) · Rolling
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Rolling
Closed Loop Partners - Circular Plastics Strategy · Closed Loop Partners · Rolling
For NGOs Impact Investor Investment Loan / Concessional Finance Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
DBU General Project Funding - Environmental Protection · Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) · Rolling
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Foundation Grant Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Education Marine Conservation Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Research Waste Management
Rolling
GCF Simplified Approval Process (SAP) — via Accredited Entity Partner · Green Climate Fund (GCF) · Rolling
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Africa Global India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Waste Management
Rolling
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation - Environmental Conservation Program (Marine) · Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation · Rolling (invitation-only, inquiry-driven)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Arctic Global Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
Informationen für Geförderte - Stiftung Mercator · Stiftung Mercator · Rolling (no fixed deadlines)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Capacity Building Climate Education
Rolling
SWITCH to Circular Economy in Eastern and Southern Africa · Expertise France (implemented on behalf of European Union & German State / GIZ) · Rolling (program active April 2025 – July 2029; Matching Grant Facility calls expected throughout program lifecycle)
For NGOs For Startups Government Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Africa Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
The Coca-Cola Foundation - Corporate Philanthropy for Recycling and Sustainability · The Coca-Cola Foundation · Rolling - invitation only, no open calls
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Corporate Grant Africa Global India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
GIZ Circular Economy Expertise - Waste Solutions India · Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH · Rolling - partnership enquiries possible at any time
For NGOs Government Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Africa Global India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
[PDF] INITIATIVES & PROJECTS - Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco · Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco) · Rolling / annual calls per initiative (e.g., DIMFE annual call; Polar Initiative call launched June 2024; Pelagos Initiative call 2024). No single universal deadline.
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Foundation Blended Finance Grant Prize Technical Assistance Africa Arctic Global Mediterranean Southeast Asia Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Coral Reefs Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Plastic Waste Pollution Research
Rolling
DOEN: Funding pioneers · Stichting DOEN (DOEN Foundation) · Rolling / open year-round
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Investment Loan / Concessional Finance Global Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
About DOEN · Stichting DOEN (DOEN Foundation) · Rolling applications accepted year-round, no fixed deadlines. Must submit at least 4 months before project start.
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Investment Loan / Concessional Finance Global Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) · Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) · Rolling applications for most programs. Nopef feasibility study has periodic deadlines (next: March 27). Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund has periodic call rounds.
For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Blended Finance Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Pollution
Rolling
IFU / Impact Fund Denmark — Green Investment in Developing Countries · Impact Fund Denmark (formerly IFU) — Danish government-owned DFI · Rolling applications via impactfund.dk/apply-for-funding/
For NGOs Government Africa Global India Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
Circular Entrepreneurship - Stichting DOEN · Stichting DOEN (DOEN Foundation) · Rolling applications, at least 4 months before project start date
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Investment Loan / Concessional Finance Circular Economy Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Applications - Stichting DOEN · Stichting DOEN (DOEN Foundation) · Rolling applications, processed within approximately 4 months
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Blended Finance Grant Africa Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
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
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Rolling
Oak Foundation - Marine Food Systems and Livelihoods Sub-Programme · Oak Foundation · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa Southeast Asia Biodiversity Fisheries Marine Conservation
Rolling
Greenpeace Environmental Foundation (Umweltstiftung Greenpeace) - Marine Conservation Grants · Umweltstiftung Greenpeace (Greenpeace Environmental Foundation) · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation
Rolling
DBU Marine Nature Conservation Fund - North and Baltic Sea Protection · Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) — German Federal Environmental Foundation · Rolling basis
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Research
Rolling
Blue Belt Germany (Blaues Band Deutschland) · Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Klimaschutz, Naturschutz und nukleare Sicherheit (BMUKN) / Bundesamt für Naturschutz (BfN) · Rolling basis
For NGOs Government Grant Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation
Rolling
Baltic Sea Conservation Foundation (BaltCF) · Baltic Sea Conservation Foundation (BaltCF) · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Technical Assistance Baltic Sea Biodiversity Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
Stiftung Naturschutz Schleswig-Holstein - Land Conservation · Stiftung Naturschutz Schleswig-Holstein · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Rolling
Mangroves for the Future (MFF) Initiative · Mangroves for the Future (MFF) / IUCN / UNDP · Rolling basis
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant India Southeast Asia Biodiversity Capacity Building Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
Lloyds Register Foundation - Ocean Safety Grants · Lloyd's Register Foundation · Rolling basis
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Africa Global India Southeast Asia Blue Economy Capacity Building Climate Education Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
Rolling
New England Aquarium - Marine Conservation Action Fund (MCAF) · New England Aquarium - Marine Conservation Action Fund (MCAF) · Rolling basis
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Coral Reefs Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
Schmidt Marine Technology Partners (Schmidt Family Foundation) · Schmidt Marine Technology Partners (a program of the Schmidt Family Foundation) · Rolling basis
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Foundation Grant Global Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation Pollution Research
Rolling
Canada Indigenous Habitat Participation Program (DFO) · Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) · Rolling basis
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Government Grant Biodiversity Coastal Protection Fisheries
Rolling
Tata Trusts Environmental Conservation and Waste Management · Rolling basis
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Foundation Grant Technical Assistance India Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Waste Management
Rolling
Godrej Trusts Environmental Sustainability Programs · Rolling basis
For NGOs Corporate Grant Technical Assistance India Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
Stiftung Mercator - Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Projects · Rolling basis
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Foundation Grant Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
Laudes Foundation (formerly C&A Foundation) - Circular Fashion · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Technical Assistance Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
SPREP-AFD Pacific Ocean Initiative · Agence Française de Développement (AFD) via SPREP and Pacific Community (SPC) · Rolling basis (5-year programme, 2025-2030)
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global Southeast Asia Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Coral Reefs Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
CCRIF - Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility · CCRIF SPC (Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) · Rolling basis (evaluated quarterly)
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Global Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection
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
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Marine Conservation
Rolling
Waste Transformation Through CSR Projects in India - Earth5R · Rolling basis — CSR project partnership model, no fixed call deadlines
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Corporate Grant Technical Assistance India Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
The Ocean Foundation Grantmaking · The Ocean Foundation · Rolling basis — Letters of Inquiry reviewed quarterly; open RFPs posted when available
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Coastal Protection Education Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
Criteria - Stichting DOEN · Stichting DOEN · Rolling basis — applications accepted year-round, must be submitted at least 4 months before project start
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Investment Africa Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
Schmidt Marine Technology Partners Grantmaking · Schmidt Marine Technology Partners (a programme of the Schmidt Family Foundation) · Rolling basis — proposals can be submitted via the online portal at any time.
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Global Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Research
Rolling
DOEN Foundation: Supporting Sustainable Projects in Netherlands · DOEN Foundation (Stichting DOEN) · Rolling basis, year-round applications accepted
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Investment Loan / Concessional Finance Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
BMUV Nature Conservation Association Funding (Verbändeförderung Naturschutz) · Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Klimaschutz, Naturschutz und nukleare Sicherheit (BMUKN) · Rolling basis; applications for 2027 projects expected from May 2026 onwards
For NGOs Government Grant Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Education Marine Conservation
Rolling
Ellen MacArthur Foundation — Plastics Pact Network · Ellen MacArthur Foundation (not a grant funder — network facilitator) · Rolling membership
For NGOs Foundation Africa Global India Circular Economy Plastic Waste
Rolling
Stiftung Mercator - Climate Protection Funding · Stiftung Mercator · Rolling submissions
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Capacity Building Climate
Rolling
Grundfos Foundation — Community Engagement Grants · Grundfos Foundation (Poul Due Jensens Fond) · Rolling — 91 grants awarded in 2025 in 38 countries
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa Global India Nordic / Denmark Pollution
Rolling
Fondation de la Mer: Page d'accueil · Rolling — Fondation de la Mer accepts project partnership proposals on a rolling basis via online form
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Technical Assistance Biodiversity Coastal Protection Coral Reefs Education Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
Rolling
Marine Nature Conservation Fund (Meeresnaturschutzfonds) · Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) · Rolling — applications accepted at any time
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Seaweed & Algae
Rolling
DOEN Foundation · DOEN Foundation (Stichting DOEN) · Rolling — applications accepted year-round, but must be submitted at least 4 months before project start
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Global Southeast Asia Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Home - Stichting DOEN · Stichting DOEN (DOEN Foundation) · Rolling — applications accepted year-round, no fixed deadlines
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Investment Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
A.P. Moller Foundation · A.P. Moller Foundation (A. P. Moller og Hustru Chastine Mc-Kinney Mollers Fond) · Rolling — applications processed throughout the year
For NGOs Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
PREVENT Waste Alliance · GIZ-initiated (German development cooperation); independently managed · Rolling — apply anytime
For NGOs Government Technical Assistance Global Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Oceans | Nordic cooperation · Nordic Council of Ministers · Rolling — calls issued periodically on specific topics
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Arctic Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
Rolling
Oak Foundation - Environment Programme · Oak Foundation (Geneva-based, Danish leadership) · Rolling — no fixed deadline. Submit letter of enquiry anytime.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa Global Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Pollution
Rolling
What the new marine conservation fund wants to achieve · Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) - German Federal Environmental Foundation · Rolling — no fixed deadline; applications accepted continuously from 2025 onwards
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Research
Rolling
GCF Project Preparation Facility (PPF) · Green Climate Fund (GCF) · Rolling — no fixed deadline; applications accepted on an ongoing basis
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Global Capacity Building Climate
Rolling
PepsiCo Foundation · PepsiCo Foundation · Rolling — pepsico.com/our-impact/philanthropy/pepsico-foundation
For NGOs Corporate India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Management
Rolling
EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters - Research and innovation · European Commission – Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (Horizon Europe) · Rolling — periodic calls under the Horizon Europe Work Programme (2026/27 calls announced in January 2026)
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Arctic Baltic Sea Mediterranean North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution Research
Rolling
Verra — Plastic Waste Reduction Standard (Plastic Credits) · Verra (Verified Carbon Standard organisation) · Rolling — projects can register year-round
For NGOs Multilateral Africa Global India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
CPCB EPR Portal for Plastic Packaging - India · Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Government of India · Rolling — registration ongoing; revenue system active since April 2022
For NGOs Government Blended Finance India Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
EEA Grants Active Citizens Fund - Green Transition & Marine · EEA and Norway Grants - Fund Management Office (FMO) · Rolling/periodic by country; applications managed by Independent Fund Operators in each country
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Capacity Building Climate Education
Rolling
EU CERV Programme - Citizens Engagement for Environmental Policy · European Commission - Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers · Rolling/periodic; varies by call for proposals within each strand
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Capacity Building Education
Rolling
EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021 / 2021-2028 · EEA and Norway Grants / Financial Mechanism Office (FMO), funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway · Rolling; calls opened country by country as programme agreements are signed. First calls opened in Hungary in early 2026. Specific deadlines vary by country programme.
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
Rolling
Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation — Nature Conservation · Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation · Rolling; no formal deadlines; submit expression of interest by email
For NGOs Foundation Africa Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Biodiversity Marine Conservation
Rolling
Patagonia — International Environmental Grants · Patagonia Inc. (1% for the Planet commitment) · Rolling; one proposal per group per fiscal year (May 1-April 30). Deadlines vary by programme.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
periodic
Nordic Council of Ministers Fisheries Cooperation Fund 2026 · Nordic Council of Ministers Fisheries Cooperation AG-Fish · Round 2: approximately October 2026 (published April 2026)
For NGOs Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Research
Rolling
Stichting de Noordzee - Postcode Loterij · Nationale Postcode Loterij · September 1 annually
For NGOs Philanthropic Network Grant Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
periodic
Interreg Atlantic Area — No Open Call (Next Call Pending) · Interreg Atlantic Area (EU ERDF) · Third call closed 14 February 2025. Next call timing not announced.
For NGOs Grant Blue Economy
periodic
Interreg Atlantic Area Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg Atlantic Area Programme 2021-2027 (EU/ERDF) · Third call closed February 14, 2025. Future calls indicated on indicative timeline (subject to Monitoring Committee approval).
For NGOs Government Grant Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation
periodic
The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) — Recycling Value Chains Grants · The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) · UNDP Asia sub-grants: varies by country programme (mid-2026 expected). OceanHub Africa round closed Feb 15, 2026.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
periodic
Shark Conservation Fund · Shark Conservation Fund (SCF) · Unknown
For NGOs For Researchers Philanthropic Network Grant Global Biodiversity Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Research
Rolling
IUCN IslandPlas Community Grants · Unknown — no open call found; programme supports 7 African island nations through rolling community grants
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Corporate Grant Africa Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
LIFE Circular Economy and Quality of Life Sub-programme (2021-2027) · European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) / European Commission · Varies by annual call — check CINEA website and EU Funding & Tenders Portal for current open calls
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Circular Economy Pollution Waste Management
periodic
FONDATION DE LA MER | Biomim'expo · Fondation de la Mer · periodic
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Prize Biodiversity Education Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
periodic
Africa Circular Economy Facility (ACEF) - African Development Bank · African Development Bank (AfDB) — Africa Circular Economy Facility (ACEF), co-funded by Finland and Nordic Development Fund · periodic
For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Blended Finance Grant Technical Assistance Africa Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Waste Management
periodic
Second Muse - Social Innovation Accelerator · SecondMuse (with clients including USAID, World Bank, Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation) · periodic
For NGOs For Startups Corporate Foundation Accelerator Investment Technical Assistance Africa Global India Southeast Asia Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Origins and evolutions of the Adessium Foundation · Adessium Foundation · rolling
For NGOs Family Office Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
Rolling
UNIDO Plastic Circular Economy Initiatives · United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), with co-funding from GEF, Government of Japan, and other donors · rolling
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Africa Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Adessium Foundation - Circular Economy and Sustainable Living · Adessium Foundation · rolling
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
Rolling
SWITCH-Asia — Sustainable Consumption and Production in Asia-Pacific · European Commission (DG INTPA) via SWITCH-Asia Programme · rolling
For NGOs Grant India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Management
Rolling
GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme · Green Climate Fund (GCF) · rolling
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Africa Global Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste
Rolling
EU Delegation Kenya — Switch Kenya Green (Circular Economy Civil Society Call) · EU Delegation to Kenya (EuropeAid/INTPA) · rolling
For NGOs Grant Africa Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Management
Rolling
COST Actions Open Call 2026 · European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST Association) — EU Horizon Europe funded · rolling
For NGOs For Researchers Grant Africa India Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Research
Rolling
Global Fund for Community Foundations – Rolling Grants for Community Philanthropy · Global Fund for Community Foundations (GFCF) · rolling
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Waste Management
Rolling
Plastic Solutions Fund (PSF) · Plastic Solutions Fund (PSF) / Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · unknown
For NGOs Foundation Philanthropic Network Grant Technical Assistance Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
GCF Enhancing Direct Access (EDA) Pilot Programme · Green Climate Fund (GCF) · unknown
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Capacity Building Climate