About Organisation
Pure Earth (formerly Blacksmith Institute) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing exposure to toxic pollutants and protecting public health in low- and middle-income countries through global and local collaboration. The organization focuses on addressing lead and mercury poisoning, among other environmental health issues, by implementing evidence-based solutions and working with governments, communities, and other stakeholders to reduce pollution and its harmful effects on health.
About the Grant
The Pure Earth Opportunity Fund is a grant initiative aimed at supporting innovative projects that tackle the global challenge of lead exposure. The fund is designed to strengthen understanding, prevent, and reduce lead poisoning in low- and middle-income countries. It supports a range of activities, including health surveillance, source identification, policy analysis, and community-based interventions. The fund provides seed funding to initiate national-level lead working groups or other related coordination efforts, research to answer key questions that presently prevent progress in reducing exposure, and policy analysis efforts to assess or prevent lead exposure.
Who can Apply?
Eligible applicants include:
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Nonprofit Organizations (NGOs)
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Academic Institutions
Applicants must be based in countries with identified lead exposure issues and should demonstrate the capacity to implement projects that align with the fund’s objectives. The fund is open to organizations that are committed to addressing lead poisoning and have a clear plan for utilizing the grant to achieve measurable impact.
How to Apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (NGOs) and academic institutions. Applicants must be based in countries with identified lead exposure issues and demonstrate the capacity to implement projects aligned with the fund’s objectives. Organizations should be committed to addressing lead poisoning and have a clear plan for utilizing the grant to achieve measurable impact.
To apply, applicants must fill out the screening form, prepare for the due diligence process if invited, and submit a full proposal detailing project plans, objectives, and expected outcomes. For questions, applicants can contact Carol Sumkin, VP of Development, or Laurie Puzio, Assistant Director of Development, via email at development@pureearth.org.
Application Deadline
The application process is two-step. Applicants first complete a screening form to ensure they meet the basic requirements, and those who qualify are invited to submit a full proposal, which is reviewed by a Project Review Committee. Proposals are reviewed quarterly, with deadlines on December 1, 2025; March 1, 2026; June 1, 2026; and September 1, 2026. Successful applicants must complete a due diligence process, providing additional documentation such as incorporation certificates, financial statements, internal policies/procedures, annual reports, and reference letters.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
