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Call for Grant Applications – Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge

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Organisation Name:

The Elsevier Foundation

Grant Amount: 25,000 USD

Application Deadline:

Sep 15, 2024

About Organisation

The Elsevier Foundation, funded by Elsevier, a global leader in science and health information analytics, contributes over $1 million annually to nonprofit organizations. Its focus includes advancing sustainable development in gender equality, health, climate action, and reducing inequalities.

Since 2005, it has awarded numerous grants to support libraries, nurse faculties, and women scholars. The foundation also fosters inclusive research and health partnerships, and encourages employee involvement through matching donation programs.

About the Grant

The Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge, a flagship initiative of the Elsevier Foundation, offers $25,000 annually for two projects. This grant supports innovative green and sustainable chemistry solutions in the Global South, addressing both Climate Action (SDG 13) and Gender Equity (SDG 5). Proposals should focus on novel, scalable, and sustainable approaches, with a strong gender component and applicability to low- and middle-income countries.

Who can Apply?

  • Eligible applicants include organizations proposing innovative green chemistry solutions applicable in low- and middle-income countries.
  • Projects should address urgent environmental issues, be replicable and sustainable, and incorporate impactful gender components.
  • Proposals must demonstrate novel approaches, be scalable, and provide a detailed budget.
  • Projects must also be relevant to SDG 13 and other related SDGs, with a focus on both environmental and gender impact.

How to Apply?

Submit your proposal via the Elsevier Foundation’s submission platform here. Detailed instructions are available on the Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge page.

Application Deadline

According to the information available on the internet about the Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge, the deadline for applying to receive this grant is on 15 Sep 2024, (Sunday).

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Last Date To Apply
04 Aug 2024

For more information, please visit the grant website here.