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The Earthna Prize 2026 recognizes organizations and initiatives that preserve, apply, and promote traditional knowledge and cultural heritage to address environmental and sustainability challenges.

The $20,000 FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge is a competition designed to identify, showcase, and support innovative green businesses developing commercially viable solutions to sustainability and environmental challenges across Africa.

The $10,000 fellowship supports founders and leaders of for-profit, non-profit, and hybrid organizations that are addressing critical social and environmental challenges.

Discover ten (10) unique opportunities for young founders and scientists. Deadlines are between June and October 2026.

The $50,000 Supporting AFR100 Programme Direct Beneficiary Grants is designed to support locally led forest and landscape restoration initiatives across selected African countries.

The $4,000 TWAS-Samira Omar Innovation for Sustainability Award recognizes the significant impact on the environment and biodiversity of scientists from least developed countries.

The $15,000 Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge is designed to support young, impact-driven entrepreneurs and innovators who are creating solutions to social and environmental challenges.

The Support to Civil Society and Human Rights in Nigeria Programme aims to strengthen the role of civil society organisations (CSOs) in governance, environmental protection, democracy, human rights, and sustainable development

The $10,000 Social Business Design Competition supports entrepreneurs, innovators, students, and changemakers worldwide, developing sustainable business solutions that address social and environmental challenges. 

The £1,000 Commonwealth Youth Photography Competition gives young photographers across the Commonwealth a platform to share stories about oceans, waterways, communities, and environmental change.