Projects must have a clear sustainability impact, integrating environmental science, social justice, or policy-driven goals.

Proposals should demonstrate how they will contribute to global sustainability knowledge, technology, or practice.

Open to all researchers and practitioners, with a special emphasis on supporting early-career sustainability professionals (first five years post-PhD).

Funding is available for novel approaches in well-studied areas or established methodologies applied in new contexts.

$5,000

• Round 1: Applications open in January and close in March. Applicants will be notified in late May. Projects must start between early June and early December of the same year.

• Round 2: Applications open in June and close in September. Applicants will be notified in late November. Projects must start between early December and early June of the following year.

This grant is open exclusively to active, paid members of the Green Institute, specifically individuals recognized as Green Institute Laureates or Green Ambassadors.

If you are not yet a member, you can become eligible by joining here:
👉 https://greeninstitute.ng/membership

Maximum of 12 months

Grants are awarded to individuals, not institutions. Applicants must be paid members of the Green Institute—specifically Green Institute Laureates or Green Ambassadors. This includes individual researchers, professionals, and changemakers who are actively engaged in sustainability work.

If you’re not yet a member, you can join our global community here:
👉 greeninstitute.ng/membership

The project should be a unique, independent initiative and not part of an already-funded study.

Projects can be conducted anywhere in the world. If working internationally, applicants must demonstrate local collaborations with organizations, agencies, or communities.

Applicants within five years of completing their PhD are encouraged to apply. Career breaks (parental leave, illness, caregiving) are considered.

Funding can be used for:

• Fieldwork expenses and research consumables

• Short-term research assistance (up to 11 months)

• Travel for field research (justified in budget)

• Small essential equipment (max. $2,000 per item)

• Community engagement and sustainability education initiatives

• Conference fees, tuition fees, or publication costs

• Salaries of principal researchers or overheads

• Bench fees, departmental vehicles, or indirect costs

• Project goals, methodology, and expected outcomes

• Clear explanation of how the project advances sustainability science or community impact

• Budget breakdown with justification

• Two reference statements (one personal statement from a mentor/employer & one from a supporting institution)

• Proof of necessary permits and ethical approvals

• Scientific excellence and sustainability impact

• Feasibility and clarity of methodology

• Potential for real-world application and policy influence

• Value for money and justification of resources

Grantees must submit a mid-term report outlining project progress.

A detailed impact report, including findings, images, and community testimonials, is required within three months of project completion.

Publications and public presentations resulting from this grant must credit the Green Institute Sustainability Impact Grant.

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• Round 1: January 9th – March 10th (Notifications in late May)

• Round 2: June 12th – September 8th (Notifications in late November)

Late May (Round 1) & Late November (Round 2)