Pure Earth Opportunity Fund

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Quarterly grants of USD 100,000 for NGOs working on lead and toxic pollution in low- and middle-income countries including India, Indonesia, and Ghana. Applications reviewed quarterly with deadlines on March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1.

Source: https://www.pureearth.org/opportunity-fund/

Funding Details

Funder

Pure Earth (formerly Blacksmith Institute)

Funding Goal

Support innovative projects that tackle toxic pollution exposure, particularly lead poisoning, in low- and middle-income countries through health surveillance, source identification, policy analysis, and community interventions

Funding Amount

USD 100,000 per grant (100.000 € – 100.000 €)

Deadline

2026-06-01 (periodic)

How to Apply

1) Complete online screening form at pureearth.org/opportunity-fund/. 2) If invited, submit full proposal with project details, objectives, expected outcomes. 3) Due diligence (incorporation certificates, financials, annual reports). Contact: development@pureearth.org

Target Region

Low- and middle-income countries with toxic pollution issues; currently active in India, Indonesia, Ghana, Peru, Colombia, Philippines, Egypt

Contact

Carol Sumkin (VP of Development) or Laurie Puzio (Assistant Director of Development) at development@pureearth.org

Last Checked

2026-03-14 20:57

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• NGOs explicitly eligible as lead applicants
• Must be based in a country with identified toxic pollution issues
• Must demonstrate capacity to implement proposed projects

Project Scope

• Focus must align with toxic pollution (especially lead) and health nexus
• Waste picker occupational health is an eligible framing

Required Documents

• Complete screening form first before full proposal
• Prepare incorporation certificate, financial statements, annual report for due diligence

Constraints

• Quarterly deadlines: March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1

Summary

The Pure Earth Opportunity Fund is a grant programme established by Pure Earth (formerly the Blacksmith Institute) to support innovative projects addressing toxic pollution exposure in low- and middle-income countries. The fund is particularly focused on lead poisoning but encompasses broader toxic pollution issues affecting community and occupational health. Funded activities include health surveillance, source identification, policy analysis, and community-based interventions. Grants of USD 100,000 are available to NGOs and academic institutions based in countries with identified pollution challenges. Pure Earth operates its own country programmes in India, Indonesia, Ghana, Peru, Colombia, the Philippines, and Egypt, making local organisations in these regions natural candidates for partnership or direct funding. Applications are reviewed on a quarterly cycle with submission deadlines of March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1 each year. The process begins with a brief online screening form. Shortlisted applicants are then invited to submit a full proposal followed by due diligence checks. Pure Earth has a particular focus on waste pickers and informal recyclers as an occupationally exposed population, which directly connects its pollution-health mandate with waste management supply chains. The organisation is supported by the Lead Exposure Action Fund (LEAF) for its global lead prevention programme operating across seven countries.

Historical Context

Pure Earth was founded in 1999 as Blacksmith Institute, rebranded as Pure Earth. The Opportunity Fund operates quarterly rolling rounds. Active in India, Indonesia, Ghana — all core regions for this organisation.

Why it was added

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