{"id":18732,"date":"2025-08-08T14:34:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T11:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africasustainabilitymatters.com\/?p=18732"},"modified":"2026-01-11T05:31:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T05:31:56","slug":"new-sustainability-opportunities-in-africa-grants-fellowships-jobs-scholarships-for-environmental-impact-green-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/2025\/08\/08\/new-sustainability-opportunities-in-africa-grants-fellowships-jobs-scholarships-for-environmental-impact-green-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"New sustainability opportunities in Africa: Grants, Fellowships, Jobs, &#038; Scholarships for Environmental Impact &#038; Green Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Africa continues to present key opportunities for individuals, startups, and organizations focused on sustainability, climate change, and conservation. Below is a curated list of open calls that could help elevate your work in these areas:<\/p>\n<p>Getty Conservation Guest Scholars Program 2026\/2027 for Scholars and Professionals: The Getty Conservation Institute offers a three-month residency program for established scholars and professionals in the field of cultural heritage conservation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eligibility: Applicants must have at least seven years of professional experience in conservation or related fields.<\/li>\n<li>Deadline: October 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li>Benefit: $21,500 stipend, housing, and research support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on how to apply, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getty.edu\/projects\/conservation-guest-scholars\/\">visit here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Whitley Awards 2026 for Mid-Career Conservationists in the Global South (\u00a340,000): The Whitley Awards fund dynamic, mid-career conservationists leading grassroots conservation projects in the Global South, offering funding to scale proven conservation work.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eligibility: Applicants must be nationals of the country where they are working and leading community-based wildlife conservation projects.<\/li>\n<li>Deadline: October 31, 2025<\/li>\n<li>Benefit: \u00a350,000 in project funding and international recognition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on how to apply, <a href=\"https:\/\/whitleyaward.org\/apply-for-conservation-funding\/apply-for-a-whitley-award\/\">visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.impactingafrica.com\/fundraising-course-for-african-non-profits\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18531\" src=\"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Fundraising-for-Non-profit-Banner-1336-x-333-px-Ad.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Fundraising-for-Non-profit-Banner-1336-x-333-px-Ad.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Fundraising-for-Non-profit-Banner-1336-x-333-px-Ad-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Fundraising-for-Non-profit-Banner-1336-x-333-px-Ad-768x191.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Fundraising-for-Non-profit-Banner-1336-x-333-px-Ad-585x146.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme 2025 ($100,000 Prize &amp; International Conference): This program supports young entrepreneurs (under 35) with scalable green business solutions. Participants will receive seed funding, mentorship, and an international conference opportunity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eligibility: Must be the founder, co-founder, or CEO of a legally registered green business.<\/li>\n<li>Deadline: September 14, 2025<\/li>\n<li>Benefit: $100,000 in seed funding, mentorship, and an all-expenses-paid trip to an international conference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on how to apply, <a href=\"https:\/\/social.yecommunity.com\/topics\/49027\/page\/yeco\">visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Google\u2019s startups for sustainable development program: This program supports startups working on solutions addressing one or more of the UN\u2019s SDGs. It offers mentorship, funding, and access to Google\u2019s technology platforms to help scale sustainable solutions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eligibility: Startups must have a technology-based product with measurable social or environmental impact.<\/li>\n<li>Deadline: Ongoing<\/li>\n<li>Benefit: Mentorship, funding opportunities, and access to Google\u2019s platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on how to apply, <a href=\"https:\/\/rsvp.withgoogle.com\/events\/startups-for-sustainable-development\">visit here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Africa-Europe Foundation Youth Awards 2025: This award highlights youth-led initiatives in Africa and Europe that foster cooperation and innovation. It provides grants and visibility for impactful projects.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eligibility: Open to youth organizations and platforms in Africa or the EU.<\/li>\n<li>Deadline: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li>Benefit: \u20ac5,000 grant and an exclusive \u20ac10,000 award for high-impact initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on how to apply, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opportunitiesforafricans.com\/africa-europe-foundation-youth-awards-2025\/\">visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>L\u2019Or\u00e9al Groupe Sustainable Innovation Accelerator Programme 2025 for SMEs Worldwide: L\u2019Or\u00e9al is looking for SMEs with pioneering solutions in sustainability to join its accelerator program. The focus is on technology addressing environmental challenges like plastic waste, water resilience, and circularity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eligibility: Applicants must have technology-based solutions at TRL 7 or higher.<\/li>\n<li>Deadline: September 30, 2025<\/li>\n<li>Benefit: Mentorship, coaching, and potential collaboration with L\u2019Or\u00e9al.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on how to apply, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisl.cam.ac.uk\/loreal-sustainable-innovation-accelerator\">visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Reckitt Catalyst Call for Health &amp; WASH Innovators (Up to $30K):\u00a0Reckitt Catalyst seeks social innovators working on solutions to improve health and WASH access in selected African countries. The program includes funding and mentorship.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eligibility: Must be a revenue-generating organization operating in one of the selected countries (Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Deadline: August 10, 2025<\/li>\n<li>Benefit: Up to $30K in funding and participation in a 6-month accelerator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on how to apply, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckitt.com\/our-impact\/fairer-society\/social-impact\/\">visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>British Council\u2019s Research Environments 2025\/2026 Collaboration Grants:\u00a0The British Council supports collaborative research between UK and partner countries (Brazil, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru) with grants to strengthen long-term research links.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eligibility: Proposals must come from a UK institution and a partner institution from a listed country.<\/li>\n<li>Deadline: September 9, 2025<\/li>\n<li>Benefit: \u00a325,000 to \u00a340,000 in funding for collaboration projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on how to apply, <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org\/short-articles\/opportunities\/research-environments-2025-26-collaboration-grants\">visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.impactingafrica.com\/gri-trainer-in-africa\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18644\" src=\"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GRI-Website-ads-1280-x-132-px.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GRI-Website-ads-1280-x-132-px.png 1280w, https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GRI-Website-ads-1280-x-132-px-300x31.png 300w, https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GRI-Website-ads-1280-x-132-px-1024x106.png 1024w, https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GRI-Website-ads-1280-x-132-px-768x79.png 768w, https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GRI-Website-ads-1280-x-132-px-1170x121.png 1170w, https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GRI-Website-ads-1280-x-132-px-585x60.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>UN FAO Data for Farm Value Global Challenge 2025 (\u20ac5,000 Prize): <span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">The FAO Data for Farm Value Global Challenge invites startups to use farm-level data to create scalable solutions that include smallholder farmers in the agri-food economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eligibility: Startups must be developing data-driven solutions that benefit farmers.<\/li>\n<li>Deadline: August 25, 2025<\/li>\n<li>Benefit: \u20ac5,000 prize and the opportunity to pitch at international events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on how to apply, <a href=\"https:\/\/unfao.brightidea.com\/GlobalDataforFarmValueChallenge\">visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>United Nations \u2013 The Nippon Foundation Fellowship Programme 2026 on Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (Fully Funded): <span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">This fellowship provides mid-level government officials and professionals from developing countries with advanced training in ocean affairs and the law of the sea.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eligibility: Applicants must be between the ages of 25 and 45 and have experience in ocean affairs or related fields.<\/li>\n<li>Deadline: September 14, 2025<\/li>\n<li>Benefit: Fully funded fellowship with a nine-month program (three-month training in New York, six-month research stay).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on how to apply, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opportunitiesforafricans.com\/united-nations-the-nippon-foundation-fellowship-programme-2026\/\">visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edwardmungai.com\/signup\"><strong>Subscribe to our newsletter to get weekly opportunities in sustainability<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Manager, Climate Change and Sustainability Services at Ernst &amp; Young (EY): EY seeks a Manager for its Climate Change and Sustainability Services team. This role involves advising clients on sustainability, ESG reporting, and climate risk.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eligibility: A degree in environmental science, sustainable development, or related fields with at least 5 years of experience in ESG.<\/li>\n<li>Deadline: Ongoing<\/li>\n<li>Benefit: Competitive salary, career development, and the opportunity to work with a leading global consultancy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on how to apply, <a href=\"https:\/\/jobwebkenya.com\/jobs\/manager-climate-change-sustainability-services-ernst-young\/\">visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>CIF Project Sourcing Consultant (United Nations)<span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">: This role involves sourcing and developing waste-to-energy urban infrastructure projects for the Cities Investment Facility in Arab States.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Eligibility: A minimum of 4 years of experience in waste-to-energy or urban development, with expertise in sustainable urban planning or energy.<\/li>\n<li>Deadline: Ongoing<\/li>\n<li>Benefit: Opportunity to work with UN-Habitat and contribute to urban sustainability in the Arab region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on how to apply, <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.un.org\/jobSearchDescription\/262225?language=en\">visit here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Restoration Returns Grants (US$17,000): <span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">This grant supports community-led ecosystem restoration projects with a high return for local communities and ecosystems.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eligibility: Open to organizations of all sizes focused on community-driven restoration efforts.<\/li>\n<li>Deadline: September 15, 2025<\/li>\n<li>Benefit: Grants of up to US$17,000 to support restoration projects on the ground.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on how to apply, <a href=\"https:\/\/grih.info\/grant-application-form\/\">visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Training Programme Manager &amp; Lead Instructor at Natural State (Kenya)<span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">: Natural State is seeking a Training Programme Manager &amp; Lead Instructor to oversee vocational training programs for nature restoration professionals in Kenya.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eligibility: Must have at least 10 years of experience in training program design and delivery, preferably in nature restoration.<\/li>\n<li>Deadline: August 22, 2025<\/li>\n<li>Benefit: Competitive salary, a chance to shape vocational education for Africa\u2019s restoration movement, and regional influence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on how to apply, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalstate.org\/careers#:~:text=The%20VP%20will%20oversee%20multiple,strategy%20and%20obligations%20across%20jurisdictions.\">visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bow Seat\u2019s True Blue Fellowship 2026: <span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">This fellowship provides peer guidance, capacity building, and funding to young people addressing ocean and climate change challenges through creative arts.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eligibility: Open to youth developing projects focused on the ocean or climate change.<\/li>\n<li>Deadline: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li>Benefit: Up to $2,500 in funding and peer guidance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on how to apply, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognitoforms.com\/BowSeatOceanAwarenessPrograms\/_2026BowSeatsTrueBlueFellowshipApplication\">visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10030\" data-end=\"10131\">International Conference on Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies: Infographic Design Contest: <span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">A contest for early career professionals to design an infographic related to emergency preparedness and response for nuclear and radiological emergencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"10132\" data-end=\"10573\">\n<li data-start=\"10303\" data-end=\"10393\">\n<p data-start=\"10305\" data-end=\"10393\">Eligibility: Open to individuals aged 18\u201335 who are nationals of IAEA Member States.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"10394\" data-end=\"10429\">\n<p data-start=\"10396\" data-end=\"10429\">Deadline: August 17, 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"10430\" data-end=\"10532\">\n<p data-start=\"10432\" data-end=\"10532\">Benefit: All-expenses-paid trip to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and recognition at the IAEA Conference.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on how to apply, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iaea.org\/events\/epr2025\/infographic-design-contest\">visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9530\" data-end=\"9567\">Climate Finance Academy 2025: <span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">The Climate Finance Academy is a capacity-building initiative that trains youth interested in climate finance and UNFCCC engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9568\" data-end=\"10023\">\n<li data-start=\"9717\" data-end=\"9810\">\n<p data-start=\"9719\" data-end=\"9810\">Eligibility: Aged 18\u201335 by December 2025 with demonstrated interest in climate finance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9811\" data-end=\"9846\">\n<p data-start=\"9813\" data-end=\"9846\">Deadline: August 13, 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9847\" data-end=\"9896\">\n<p data-start=\"9849\" data-end=\"9896\">Program Duration: September &#8211; November 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9897\" data-end=\"9980\">\n<p data-start=\"9899\" data-end=\"9980\">Benefit: Expert-led sessions, simulations, and collaborative learning spaces.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on how to apply, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfgzplYSLPk8ZlditshXfpLkmTqmeotHC9csZKBlNSCECnivQ\/viewform\">visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6724\" data-end=\"6793\">Global Center on Adaptation\u2019s In Country YouthADAPT 2025: Young entrepreneurs from Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and Nigeria can apply for grants and tailored business development support for their climate impact businesses. Benefit: Grants, business development skills, and youth engagement opportunities. Deadline is August 18, 2025<br data-start=\"7082\" data-end=\"7085\" \/>For more information on how to apply, <a href=\"https:\/\/incountryouthadapt.kenyacic.org\/\">visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>These opportunities offer a range of support, from grants to fellowships, to help drive sustainable projects across Africa and beyond. Be sure to check the eligibility criteria and deadlines to apply!<\/p>\n<p>More grant opportunities:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/2025-sustainable-grant-opportunities\/\">2025 sustainable grant opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edwardmungai.com\/signup\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18843\" src=\"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NEWSLETTER-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NEWSLETTER-4.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NEWSLETTER-4-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NEWSLETTER-4-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NEWSLETTER-4-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NEWSLETTER-4-585x325.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa continues to present key opportunities for individuals, startups, and organizations focused on sustainability, climate change, and conservation. 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