We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Call for Proposals for the Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Environments (RISE) grants challenge.
The RISE grants challenge is a first-of-its-kind funding mechanism that supports projects addressing the links between gender-based violence (GBV) and environmental degradation.
The 2025 call for proposals will support projects that embed GBV risk mitigation into ongoing or existing environmental initiatives focused on marine and terrestrial Indigenous-managed lands, protected areas, and areas conserved through other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs).
Key Highlights:
- Funding Available: Up to USD 600,000 in total; individual grants will range from USD 200,000 to 300,000, implemented over 12–18 months.
- Thematic Focus: Proposals must embed GBV risk mitigation strategies into environmental work, emphasizing rights-based, gender-responsive, and locally led approaches.
- Eligibility:
- Projects must be implemented in one of the 23 eligible countries, as listed in Annex 1 of the Call for Proposals document.
- Applicants must partner with at least one organisation and a maximum of two organisations, and the consortium must include:
- At least one IUCN Member OR previous RISE grantee OR past/present Global EbA Fund grantee.
For a detailed overview of the eligibility criteria, thematic scope, and application process, please refer to the linked Call for Proposals document.
Visit the RISE Call for Proposals webpage to access application instructions, templates, and resources.
The application window opens on 11 August 2025 and closes on 08 September 2025 at 11:59 PM EST. Applications must be submitted via the SMApply platform.
If you have any questions, please contact the RISE grants challenge team at [email protected]. We look forward to your participation and thank you for your continued commitment to advancing gender equality and environmental sustainability.