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Last verified 24 Aug 2026
Open · initial applicationVerified

GIF · Global development innovation

Global Innovation Fund

Deadline
No fixed deadline shown
Best route
Direct initial application
Match
Justice innovation · climate resilience

Reality check: Strong only for an innovative, evidence-backed model with a credible pathway to scale.

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Open · urgent responseVerified

CIVICUS · Civil society response

Crisis Response Fund

Deadline
No fixed deadline shown
Best route
Urgent-response application
Match
Civic space · defenders · justice

Reality check: Application-ready only when an emerging or escalating restriction or threat exists.

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Open · rollingVerified

The Rufford Foundation

Rufford Small Grants

Deadline
Rolling throughout the year
Best route
Eligible project leader
Match
Biodiversity · community conservation

Reality check: Best through an eligible conservation project leader with rights and policy safeguards.

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