Call for Grant Applications –
The Big Bets Fellowship:
Climate
Organisation Name:
Rockefeller Foundation
Published Date:
Application Deadline:
Feb 9, 2025
About Organisation
The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to advancing opportunity and addressing the climate crisis through strategic investments. With a goal of investing $1 billion, the Foundation focuses on empowering leaders to implement groundbreaking climate solutions. Their transformative approach includes funding diverse, interdisciplinary efforts, helping emerging leaders drive systemic change in climate action. The Foundation prioritizes solutions that foster sustainability, resilience, and equity, working to mitigate environmental risks while promoting economic opportunities, particularly for vulnerable populations globally.
About the Grant
The Big Bets Fellowship: Climate | Asia-Pacific supports emerging leaders in Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, and the Pacific Islands who are working to reverse the climate crisis. The Fellowship focuses on transformative climate solutions that benefit both people and the planet. Fellows receive resources, mentorship, and opportunities to amplify their impact through convenings in various global locations. The Foundation seeks bold, community-driven leaders with innovative solutions in key climate sectors, including renewable energy, disease prevention, and ecosystem restoration.
Who can Apply?
The Fellowship is open to leaders with 5-15 years of experience who have delivered impactful change within their local or regional contexts. Ideal applicants should possess a unique perspective on pressing climate issues, informed by personal or professional experience. Candidates should demonstrate a strong track record in driving meaningful action and be well-positioned within their networks to influence relevant climate levers. Applicants must be collaborative, courageous, and able to challenge the status quo.
How to Apply?
To apply, complete the Eligibility and Pre-Application Forms by February 9, 2025. Finalists will then submit a Full Application and sign up for an interview.
Application Timelines
The deadline to submit the Eligibility and Pre-Application Forms is February 9, 2025.
Last Date To Apply
The final date to submit the Full Application is March 23, 2025.
Grant Amount
The Fellowship provides funding for reasonable travel expenses, access to mentorship, and resources for the implementation of climate solutions.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
Call for Grant Applications – Kaleidoscope Trust Small Grants to promote intersectional advocacy interventions in Asia and the Pacific regions
Published Date:
Application Deadline:
Jul 21, 2024
About Organisation
Their mission is to ensure that every LGBTI+ person worldwide enjoys a future marked by freedom, safety and equality. It was founded in 2011. Kaleidoscope Trust is an international charity that works towards a world where LGBTI+ individuals can live lives that are free, safe and equal.
About the Grant
KT announces LGBTI+ rights grant program in Asia-Pacific. Australian government funded KT will give grants to Asia-Pacific’s LGBTI+ civil society organizations (CSOs).
- Projects advancing sexual minority rights especially for those with other types of marginalization.
- Advocacy and advancement activities related to LGBTI+ rights.
- Up to 35% of operational costs (personnel and administration).
Project timeframe:
- Applications are now open.
- The projects can begin from August 1, 2024.
- Funding has to be concluded by March 31, 2025.
- Final reports should be submitted before April 30, 2025.
Who can Apply?
- Individual LGBTI+-led and/or -focused civil society organisations (CSOs) in Asia or the Pacific.
- Partnerships: Allowed with allied social justice organizations, but both must be based in a Commonwealth country within the region (see list below).
Eligible Commonwealth Countries:
Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Fiji, India, Kiribati, Malaysia, Maldives, Nauru, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
Project Requirements:
- Focus: Advance or protect LGBTI+ rights, particularly those with intersecting identities.
- Timeline: Activities must be completed by March 2025.
- Experience: Demonstrate successful delivery of similar projects.
- Due Diligence: All applicants (registered or unregistered) must complete this process. Unregistered organizations will need a fiscal host that undergoes due diligence as well.
Special Considerations:
- Capacity Development: Organizations that received KT’s April/May 2024 capacity development intervention can demonstrate how those skills will be applied in the project.
- High-Risk Countries: Projects in countries experiencing increased anti-LGBTI+ rhetoric, violence, or legal restrictions on LGBTI+ rights.
Note: Applications with missing information or not meeting all criteria will not be considered for funding.
How to Apply?
Proposals should be submitted using the RMR Narrative Proposal Template and RMR Budget Proposal Template which can be found on our website, to programmes@kaleidoscopetrust.com. The subject line should read “RMR Programme Small Grant Application – [Applicant Organisation Name]”.
Application Timelines
The deadline for applications is 23:59 BST, 21 July 2024.
Applicants can expect to be informed of the outcome of their application by 31 July 2024 (relevant activity expenses can be retro-dated to 1 August 2024 once approved).
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
