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Natural Resources and Climate Justice is sponsored by Ford Foundation. Part of the Ford Foundation's broader mission to combat inequality, this initiative supports efforts to strengthen the land tenure and resource rights of land-connected communities, reduce deforestation and human rights violations linked to natural resource extraction, and ensure that climate change policies benefit rural communities.
While primarily invitation-only, the Ford Foundation invites submissions of project ideas.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations working to address underlying drivers of inequality and align with the Ford Foundation's programmatic work. While specific exclusions are not prominently published, typical restrictions include individuals (except specific fellowship programs) and political organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows US $15,000 - US $50,000 (Note: This range is from an aggregator site. The Ford Foundation generally does not publish specific award amounts for open calls and mainly funds by invitation, so direct confirmation of amount should be sought). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 14, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Natural Resources and Climate Justice is funded by Ford Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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