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SEA Capital Pathways tracks and explains non-dilutive, catalytic, blended and select equity pathways for Southeast Asian impact ventures, founder cohorts and ecosystem programs.

Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program: Funding to Launch New Animal Welfare CharitiesApplications are open for the...
04/09/2026

Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program: Funding to Launch New Animal Welfare Charities

Applications are open for the Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program: Animal Welfare Round 2027, run by Ambitious Impact (AIM).

This global program supports people who want to found new, high-impact charities focused on farmed animal welfare and factory farming. Participants receive training, co-founder matching, funding, and support to develop and launch new solutions to major animal welfare challenges.

πŸ’° Funding
* USD $150,000–$190,000 in seed funding per project
* Approximately 95% of projects receive seed funding
* USD $2,000–$5,000 monthly living stipend during training and exploration
* Stipend capped at USD $10,000, based on individual needs
* Travel costs fully covered for in-person components
* Visa support available

πŸ‘€ Who Can Apply
* Individuals from any country
* People interested in founding a high-impact animal welfare charity
* No previous nonprofit, animal welfare, or founding experience required
* Career switchers and professionals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply

⭐ Potentially Strong Fits
* Farm, supply chain & ESG professionals
* Veterinarians
* Engineers & product builders
* Scientists & researchers
* Recruiters & people leaders
* Consultants & lawyers
* Other analytical professionals and career switchers

🌍 Eligible Region
Global

πŸ“ In-Person Components
* 2 weeks in London
* Optional 2 weeks in San Francisco
* Travel fully covered

🎯 Focus Areas
* Farmed animal welfare
* Factory farming reform
* Welfare technology
* Humane breeding
* Neglected animal populations
* Agriculture & food systems
* Charity incubation

πŸ’‘ What Makes This Opportunity Unique
You don't need to arrive with a fully developed charity idea or an animal welfare background. The program provides training, co-founder matching, exploration funding, and seed capital to help participants identify important problems and build new organizations capable of creating large-scale impact.

πŸ“… Deadline: September 13, 2026

πŸ”— Learn More & Apply:
https://helpanimals.charityentrepreneurship.com/

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Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund: $75,000 Grants for Climate Research TeamsApplications are now open for t...
03/09/2026

Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund: $75,000 Grants for Climate Research Teams

Applications are now open for the sixth grant round of the Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund (CIEIF), supporting independent environmental impact assessment, predictive impact modeling, and stakeholder engagement for small-scale climate intervention field tests.

πŸ’° Funding
* 3 grants of $75,000 each
* Funding is disbursed in stages
* Payments follow scoping discussions and agreed project benchmarks

πŸ‘€ Who Can Apply
* Innovative investigators
* Research teams working on proposed climate intervention field tests
* Applicants developing projects with a clear environmental assessment or stakeholder engagement component

🎯 Focus Areas
* Environmental impact assessment (EIA)
* Predictive impact modeling
* Permitting considerations
* Stakeholder engagement
* Engagement with local communities
* Engagement with government agencies

πŸ“ Eligible Region
Global

⚠️ Important Restrictions
* Applications must focus on EIA, predictive impact modeling, and/or stakeholder engagement
* Projects should relate to small-scale field tests of climate intervention technologies
* Applicants must be willing to publish results at an appropriate time

⭐ Why This Opportunity Matters
CIEIF supports independent assessment and engagement around emerging climate intervention technologies, helping researchers better understand potential environmental impacts and involve communities and relevant stakeholders before and during field testing.

πŸ“… Deadline: December 1, 2026

πŸ”— Learn More & Apply:
https://cieif.org/guidelines-for-grant-applicants/

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Diabetes technology researchers & innovators β€” funding is open for next-generation integrated insulin delivery devices.B...
02/09/2026

Diabetes technology researchers & innovators β€” funding is open for next-generation integrated insulin delivery devices.

Breakthrough T1D is inviting applications for research and development of devices that combine a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and insulin pump into a single piece of hardware.

The goal is to accelerate technologies that address real-world barriers to integrated devices β€” including sensor accuracy near insulin delivery and mismatched device lifespans β€” while moving promising solutions toward clinical use and commercialization.

πŸ’° Funding
β€’ Up to $900,000 USD
β€’ Project period: Up to 3 years

🎯 What They’re Looking For
β€’ Integrated CGM + insulin pump technologies
β€’ Feasibility studies
β€’ Benchtop and preclinical validation
β€’ Early clinical evaluation
β€’ Solutions addressing sensor accuracy and device integration challenges
β€’ Clear pathway toward commercialization

πŸ‘₯ Who Can Apply
β€’ Domestic & foreign nonprofit organizations
β€’ Universities & colleges
β€’ Hospitals
β€’ Laboratories
β€’ State & local government units
β€’ Eligible federal agencies

🌍 Eligible Region
Global

πŸ”¬ Focus Areas
β€’ Diabetes technology
β€’ Medical devices
β€’ Continuous glucose monitoring
β€’ Integrated insulin delivery systems

πŸ“Œ What Makes This Opportunity Unique
Breakthrough T1D is looking for more than incremental improvements. The program aims to support fully integrated, wearable systems that can move from prototype development toward real-world clinical use.

πŸ“… Deadline: September 2, 2026

πŸ”— Learn More & Apply:
https://www.breakthrought1d.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CGM-PUMP-RFA.pdf

SEA Capital Pathways is an independent research and advisory page. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in partnership with any organization mentioned in this post, including their foundations or grant programs. We have no privileged or insider access to any grantmaking decisions or personnel. All information shared is based solely on publicly available sources and is provided for informational purposes only. Always verify details directly with the funding organization before applying.

Researching how indoor environments affect human health? Funding opportunity now open globally.The Halton Foundation Gra...
01/09/2026

Researching how indoor environments affect human health? Funding opportunity now open globally.

The Halton Foundation Grant Program 2026 supports non-profit research that can improve indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and human wellbeing.

πŸ’° FUNDING
β€’ Up to $30,000 USD per year
β€’ Designed to support research and practical solutions

πŸ‘₯ WHO CAN APPLY
β€’ Universities
β€’ Research institutes
β€’ Registered charities
β€’ NGOs and other registered non-profit organizations
β€’ Applicants can be based anywhere in the world

🎯 FOCUS AREAS
β€’ Indoor air quality
β€’ Ventilation and air pollution
β€’ Thermal comfort
β€’ Indoor environmental quality
β€’ Illness and health impacts linked to indoor environments
β€’ Practical solutions for healthier buildings

πŸ’‘ WHAT MAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY INTERESTING
The program focuses on research that can generate usable evidence and practical solutions from improving ventilation and removing airborne pollutants to developing approaches that make indoor spaces healthier.

⚠️ IMPORTANT
Projects must directly address indoor environmental quality, indoor air quality, thermal comfort, or related human health and wellbeing issues.

πŸ“… DEADLINE: September 1, 2026

🌍 ELIGIBILITY: Global

πŸ”— Learn more & apply:
https://foundation.halton.com/

SEA Capital Pathways is an independent research and advisory page. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in partnership with any organization mentioned in this post, including their foundations or grant programs. We have no privileged or insider access to any grantmaking decisions or personnel. All information shared is based solely on publicly available sources and is provided for informational purposes only. Always verify details directly with the funding organization before applying.

Businesses worldwide: applications are now open for the Climate Resilience Awards for Business 2026!The Global Resilienc...
31/08/2026

Businesses worldwide: applications are now open for the Climate Resilience Awards for Business 2026!

The Global Resilience Partnership, together with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, is recognizing companies that are turning climate resilience into real-world action with measurable results.

This is an opportunity to showcase projects that are helping businesses, communities, infrastructure, and supply chains better prepare for and adapt to climate change.

🌎 Open globally

πŸ‘₯ Who can apply?

Business organizations of all sizes, sectors, and geographic locations.

Two types of applicants are welcome:

🏒 Resilience & Adaptation Implementers
Organizations strengthening the resilience or adaptive capacity of their own operations, assets, people, infrastructure, or value chains.

πŸ’‘ Resilience Solution Providers
Businesses offering solutions that help others prepare for, respond to, and adapt to climate risks.

🎯 Priority areas include:

β€’ Climate-proof infrastructure
β€’ Water stewardship
β€’ Agriculture and food systems resilience
β€’ Workforce protection
β€’ Climate adaptation and resilience solutions

πŸ† What selected organizations receive

β€’ Global recognition for their climate resilience work
β€’ Visibility through published case studies
β€’ Access to a wider business and resilience network
β€’ Opportunities to demonstrate practical, evidence-based approaches to climate adaptation

πŸ“Œ What makes this opportunity different?

The awards focus on real implementation and measurable results. Small and medium-sized businesses will be assessed separately from large corporations, helping demonstrate that effective climate resilience solutions can come from organizations of different sizes.

πŸ“… Deadline: 30 September 2026

πŸ”— Learn more and apply:
https://www.wbcsd.org/news/climate-resilience-awards-for-business-2026/

SEA Capital Pathways is an independent research and advisory page. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in partnership with any organization mentioned in this post, including their foundations or grant programs. We have no privileged or insider access to any grantmaking decisions or personnel. All information shared is based solely on publicly available sources and is provided for informational purposes only. Always verify details directly with the funding organization before applying.

IFAD Grant: Up to US$1.2 Million for Rural Development Policy and InvestmentThe International Fund for Agricultural Deve...
28/08/2026

IFAD Grant: Up to US$1.2 Million for Rural Development Policy and Investment

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is looking for an organization or consortium to strengthen how countries’ rural development environments are assessed.

The selected partner will help improve IFAD’s Rural Sector Performance Assessment, a tool used to evaluate how effectively countries create the policy and investment conditions needed for rural development.

πŸ’° Funding: Up to US$1.2 million

🌍 Geographic scope: Global

πŸ‘₯ Who can apply?
* Nonprofit organizations
* Private sector companies
* Universities
* Think tanks
* Research institutes
* Consortia of eligible organizations

🎯 What the grant supports:
* Reviewing and strengthening the assessment framework
* Simplifying and improving the methodology
* Refining indicators used to assess rural-sector performance
* Supporting more credible benchmarking across approximately 80 countries
* Strengthening the evidence base for rural policy and investment decisions

This opportunity may be particularly relevant for organizations with experience in rural development, agricultural policy, quantitative research, international benchmarking, and policy assessment.

πŸ“… Deadline: 4 September 2026

πŸ”— Learn more and apply:
https://www.ifad.org/en/w/calls-for-proposal/call-for-proposals-ifad-grant-to-implement-the-initiative-leveraging-ifad-s-rural-sector-performance-assessment-for-policy-and-investment-

SEA Capital Pathways is an independent research and advisory page. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in partnership with any organization mentioned in this post, including their foundations or grant programs. We have no privileged or insider access to any grantmaking decisions or personnel. All information shared is based solely on publicly available sources and is provided for informational purposes only. Always verify details directly with the funding organization before applying.

Better Politics Foundation Resilient Futures Call 2026Applications are open for new, non-partisan initiatives working at...
27/08/2026

Better Politics Foundation Resilient Futures Call 2026

Applications are open for new, non-partisan initiatives working at the intersection of democratic political leadership and climate resilience.

The Resilient Futures Call supports early-stage ideas that can help create stronger political conditions for meaningful climate action.

πŸ’° Funding
β€’ US$10,000–$50,000 in grant funding

πŸ‘₯ Who can apply?
β€’ Organizations
β€’ Networks
β€’ Collectives
β€’ Individuals

The call is open globally, with opportunities for locally rooted and early-stage initiatives.

🎯 What does it support?
Projects focused on:

🌱 Connecting climate knowledge and evidence with political decision-makers
πŸ›οΈ Strengthening climate-informed democratic leadership
🀝 Building cross-sector coalitions across areas such as:
β€’ Energy
β€’ Housing
β€’ Transport
β€’ Food
β€’ Health

🌍 Geographic scope
Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania.

πŸ“… Deadline: 4 September 2026

This opportunity is particularly relevant for new or emerging initiatives working to connect climate action, political leadership, democracy, and community resilience.

πŸ”— Learn more and apply:
https://www.betterpolitics.foundation/resilient-futures-call-2026

SEA Capital Pathways is an independent research and advisory page. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in partnership with any organization mentioned in this post, including their foundations or grant programs. We have no privileged or insider access to any grantmaking decisions or personnel. All information shared is based solely on publicly available sources and is provided for informational purposes only. Always verify details directly with the funding organization before applying.

Calling all young impact founders aged 18–30!The Global Innovation Challenge 2026 is offering young changemakers the opp...
26/08/2026

Calling all young impact founders aged 18–30!

The Global Innovation Challenge 2026 is offering young changemakers the opportunity to secure grant funding, expert support, and access to a global network of opportunities.

πŸ’° What’s available?
β€’ Multiple grants of up to USD 15,000
β€’ One eligible submission can be considered for multiple award opportunities
β€’ Free support to strengthen your application
β€’ 1:1 pitch coaching for finalists
β€’ Access to the Global Opportunity Network for eligible applicants

πŸ‘₯ Who can apply?
The challenge is open to founders who are:

βœ”οΈ Aged 18–30 and leading a startup or project with real decision-making authority
βœ”οΈ Already implementing their solution and creating impact
βœ”οΈ Working on an innovative solution that contributes to at least one UN Sustainable Development Goal

There is no entry fee.

If you applied for the Global Innovation Challenge 2025 or the Allianz MoveNow Challenge, you can use your existing login details when submissions open.

πŸš€ If you’re a young founder building a solution for social or environmental impact, this could be an opportunity to fund your next stage of growth.

πŸ”— Early registration: https://www.socialshifters.co/global-innovation-challenge/

SEA Capital Pathways is an independent research and advisory page. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in partnership with any organization mentioned in this post, including their foundations or grant programs. We have no privileged or insider access to any grantmaking decisions or personnel. All information shared is based solely on publicly available sources and is provided for informational purposes only. Always verify details directly with the funding organization before applying.

UNICEF Thailand: Stand-by Capacity for Emergency ResponseUNICEF is inviting Thai civil society organizations and foundat...
26/08/2026

UNICEF Thailand: Stand-by Capacity for Emergency Response

UNICEF is inviting Thai civil society organizations and foundations to join a standby partnership for rapid humanitarian response when emergencies affect children and communities.

The programme is designed to ensure trained teams and response capacity are ready before a crisis happens, allowing partners to scale up quickly during floods, disease outbreaks, or cross-border displacement.

🎯 Focus areas:
β€’ Child protection in emergencies
β€’ Early childhood development
β€’ Education in emergencies
β€’ Mental health and psychosocial support
β€’ Social protection
β€’ Disaster risk reduction
β€’ Cash and voucher assistance

πŸ‘₯ Who can apply?
Non-governmental and community-based civil society organizations (CSOs) and foundations operating in Thailand that can maintain standby capacity and rapidly deploy humanitarian response teams.

πŸ“ Geographic focus: Thailand

πŸ’° Funding: Budget not publicly disclosed

πŸ“… Application deadline: 31 August 2026

This opportunity may be particularly relevant for established Thai organizations with strong local networks, emergency-response experience, and existing relationships in disaster-prone communities.

πŸ”— Learn more and apply: https://www.unpartnerportal.org/landing/opportunities/

SEA Capital Pathways is an independent research and advisory page. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in partnership with any organization mentioned in this post, including their foundations or grant programs. We have no privileged or insider access to any grantmaking decisions or personnel. All information shared is based solely on publicly available sources and is provided for informational purposes only. Always verify details directly with the funding organization before applying.

Driving Impact through Innovative Financing β€” Aqua for AllAqua for All, in partnership with the Swiss Agency for Develop...
24/08/2026

Driving Impact through Innovative Financing β€” Aqua for All

Aqua for All, in partnership with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, is inviting impact fund managers to apply for catalytic investment supporting innovative financing for water and sanitation.

The programme aims to help build and scale sustainable investment vehicles that can close the water and sanitation financing gap in least-developed and lower-income countries.

πŸ’° Funding

€1–5 million investment into private funds
Up to €150,000 in technical assistance for fund managers and/or investees

πŸ”„ Two Funding Tracks

Track A: First-Loss Equity
Capital designed to help de-risk water and sanitation investment funds and attract additional private investment.

Track B: Performance-Based Incentives
Facilities that reward measurable service-delivery outcomes in water and sanitation.

πŸ‘₯ Who Can Apply?
Impact fund managers with a clear focus on:

Water and sanitation
LDCs and LMICs
Sustainable investment and impact
Mobilizing additional private capital

πŸ“ Geographic Focus
Africa, Southern Asia, Eastern Asia, and Oceania.

🎯 What the Programme Supports
βœ… Innovative water financing
βœ… Sanitation investment
βœ… Catalytic and blended finance
βœ… Private-sector co-investment
βœ… Measurable service-delivery outcomes
βœ… Sustainable WASH finance vehicles

πŸ“… Deadline: 31 August 2026

πŸ”— Learn more and apply:
https://aquaforall.org/call-for-applications-for-fund-managers/

SEA Capital Pathways is an independent research and advisory page. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in partnership with any organization mentioned in this post, including their foundations or grant programs. We have no privileged or insider access to any grantmaking decisions or personnel. All information shared is based solely on publicly available sources and is provided for informational purposes only. Always verify details directly with the funding organization before applying.

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