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Funder Match
Funders who might be looking for you.
A curated starting point for communities across the Pacific, Southeast Asia, South Asia and Australia — not the whole world. Each card shows why we think this funder might match your work.
Pilot list. Always check the funder's website for current deadlines and eligibility before applying. We're adding more funders over time.
Grassroots Climate & Land Rights Grants (Pacific & Asia, by nomination)
Global Greengrants Fund
Funds: Pacific
By nomination only
You cannot apply directly; grantees are nominated by Global Greengrants' regional volunteer advisors and Pacific advisory board.
Applications accepted in
EnglishVia local advisors [to verify]
Pacific (all) and Asia-wide, including Indonesia, Philippines, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri LankaDeadline: Rolling, by nomination — no unsolicited applicationsUS$500 – US$10,000 (~US$5,000 average)
Why this matches you
Specifically funds grassroots Pacific and Asian groups — no formal NGO registration needed. Grants are made on nomination by regional advisors; short, plain-language, quick decisions.
Community Environment Grant (Pacific country programmes)
UNDP / GEF Small Grants Programme
Funds: Pacific
Registration required
Requires legal registration as a CBO or NGO; some countries require proposals in the national language (e.g. Khmer in Cambodia, Vietnamese in Vietnam).
Applications accepted in
EnglishVaries by country — national language often required
Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu, Solomon Is, PNG, Palau, FSM, Tonga, Kiribati, Indonesia, Philippines, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Nepal, Sri Lanka [confirm active country programme — to verify]Deadline: Country-specific callsUp to US$50,000 – US$75,000 depending on phase and country [to verify]
Why this matches you
Long-standing programme with in-country offices. Funds community-led biodiversity, climate, and land management work. Strong support for first-time applicants.
Rules vary by post; community groups usually need a registered organisation or church body to receive and acquit the funds — confirm with your local Australian post.
Applications accepted in
EnglishFrenchLocal-language supporting documents accepted at some postsNot confirmed
DAP-eligible countries across the Pacific and Indo-Pacific, including Indonesia, Philippines, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka (via Australian High Commissions and embassies)Deadline: Annual, per post — dates differ by countryA$5,000 – A$60,000 (varies by post)
Why this matches you
Small-scale, locally decided grants from the nearest Australian High Commission or embassy. Direct application to your local post. Light paperwork relative to size.
Proposals must be submitted by an accredited national or regional implementing entity, not by community groups.
Applications accepted in
English
Pacific (via accredited entities)Deadline: Rolling via NIEUS$250,000 – US$1M
Why this matches you
Climate adaptation funding accessible via accredited Pacific entities (e.g. SPREP, MFAT). For larger community-rooted projects — best applied through a partner.
An Australian auspice partner must hold the funds and apply on your behalf.
Applications accepted in
English
Pacific (via Australian partners)Deadline: AnnualA$20,000 – A$60,000
Why this matches you
Welcomes proposals from unincorporated Pacific collectives via an Australian auspice partner. Specifically supports First Nations and Pacific climate justice.
Melbourne-based foundation funding climate resilience with explicit priorities for First Nations and CALD-led work. Welcomes community-led applications.
Specifically for rural and regional Australian communities. Disaster recovery, climate adaptation, community-led projects. Welcomes small unincorporated groups.
AustraliaDeadline: Annual EOI round, typically May–June; full applications by invitationA$100,000+ (multi-year only)
Why this matches you
Major Australian foundation. Funds initiatives supporting marginalised or vulnerable community members, especially with strong volunteer/community Board representation. Two-stage process — EOI first, full application by invitation. Requires DGR1 and TCC status — no auspicing permitted.
One of Australia's leading environmental philanthropists. Supports innovative, prevention-focused environmental projects nationally. Strict eligibility — DGR1 and TCC required.
Groups without DGR status may apply through an auspicing organisation for some programs.
Applications accepted in
English
AustraliaDeadline: Program-specific rounds; check SmartyGrants portalVaries by program area
Why this matches you
Long-standing Australian philanthropic foundation supporting social, environmental, education, and arts work. Funds community-based organisations with ATO Tax Concession Charity status. Application via SmartyGrants portal.
Victorian foundation supporting community resilience, environmental sustainability, and Aboriginal-led work. Multi-year grants. Strong support for regional Victorian organisations.
Funds rural and regional Australian communities, with priorities including capable people, sustainable resources, and resilient communities. Focus on prevention and early intervention.
Unincorporated community and First Nations groups can apply with an auspicing organisation.
Applications accepted in
English
Australia (QLD and NT focus)Deadline: Annual roundsA$25,000 – A$200,000
Why this matches you
Focuses on regional and remote Queensland and Northern Territory, with strong commitment to First Nations communities and rural resilience. Welcomes community-led applications.
Small groups can apply with an auspicing organisation holding DGR status.
Applications accepted in
English
Australia (ACT and regional focus)Deadline: Annual rounds; check siteA$10,000 – A$100,000
Why this matches you
Canberra-based foundation funding community organisations addressing disadvantage. Strong focus on First Nations communities, regional initiatives, and refugee/migrant support.
Australia's largest and oldest community foundation. Applies a climate lens across all grantmaking. Funds heat resilience, climate adaptation, and community health work. Welcomes innovative community-led projects across Greater Melbourne.
Regional Australia (priority: communities under 15,000 population)Deadline: Quarterly rounds; check site for current open roundUp to A$10,000 (or up to A$50,000 for Larger Leverage stream — digital skills focus)
Why this matches you
National program for small remote, rural and regional communities. Explicitly welcomes organisations WITHOUT DGR status — one of the few major funders that does. Light-touch application. Perfect for grassroots groups with no prior grant experience.
Regional Australia (all states and territories)Deadline: Quarterly rounds; check siteUp to A$25,000
Why this matches you
For rural communities preparing for or recovering from disasters and climate impacts (1–10 years post-disaster). Priorities include First Nations-led work, outback and remote communities, and just energy transition. Welcomes non-DGR organisations.
Regional Australia (rural and remote)Deadline: Annual rounds; check siteStream 1: up to A$20,000; Stream 2 (Scaling): A$20,001 – A$75,000
Why this matches you
Funds local climate solutions in rural and regional Australia — clean energy, climate adaptation, decarbonisation, circular economies, sustainable food systems, just transitions. Welcomes community-led projects with social co-benefits.
Sydney-focused community foundation funding grassroots organisations working with people experiencing disadvantage. Supports First Nations-led, refugee, women's, and youth initiatives across Greater Sydney.
Statewide community foundation funding Tasmanian community organisations across health, education, environment, and community wellbeing. Multiple grant categories from small to large.
Queensland, AustraliaDeadline: Annual rounds, sub-fund specificVaries by sub-fund
Why this matches you
Manages numerous sub-funds supporting Queensland communities. Strong focus on disadvantaged communities, including First Nations and rural Queensland. Single application considered across multiple funds.
Unincorporated groups can apply through an auspicing organisation.
Applications accepted in
English
South AustraliaDeadline: Annual rounds; check siteA$5,000 – A$50,000
Why this matches you
South Australian community foundation funding community-led work, including First Nations initiatives and environmental projects. Welcomes small grassroots organisations.
Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) — Our Country Our Future
Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation
Funds: National (Australia)
Unregistered groups: partner needed
Applicants must be a First Nations corporation or apply with one as the holding body.
Applications accepted in
EnglishNot confirmed
Australia (all states and territories)Deadline: Rolling — applications accepted any timeVaries — supports both small and large projects
Why this matches you
ILSC's principal national funding program. Supports First Nations groups across Australia to acquire, manage, and develop land and water interests. Priority sectors include caring for Country, renewables, fisheries, aquaculture, and carbon markets. For Indigenous-led groups; provides funding, capability support, and partnership brokering.
Australia (all states and territories)Deadline: Annual round (typically March/April for NAIDOC Week in July)Most grants under A$10,000; large-scale up to A$25,000
Why this matches you
Supports NAIDOC Week activities celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and achievements. Funding preference to Indigenous-led organisations. Welcomes First Nations corporations and community groups. Light-touch process, easy entry point for new groups.
AustraliaDeadline: Multiple opportunities throughout the year; check GrantConnectVaries widely by program
Why this matches you
The Australian Government's main First Nations funding strategy. Covers Jobs, Land and Economy; Children and Schooling; Safety and Wellbeing; Culture and Capability; and Remote Australia Strategies. Welcomes First Nations community partnerships.
Projects are developed with national governments — community groups cannot apply directly.
Applications accepted in
English
Pacific (all Pacific Islands Forum member states and Timor-Leste)Deadline: Project pipeline-based; engage via national governmentsMajor infrastructure projects (A$350 million partnership)
Why this matches you
Australia's flagship Pacific climate infrastructure facility. Funds large-scale hydropower, flood alleviation, coastal protection, and off-grid renewables in remote Pacific communities. Best accessed through national government partners or accredited entities.
Community organisations access this funding through an accredited Australian NGO partner.
Applications accepted in
EnglishNot confirmed
Indo-Pacific (delivered through accredited Australian NGOs)Deadline: Annual program cycleCo-funding to accredited Australian NGOs supporting community partners overseas
Why this matches you
DFAT's longest-standing development partnership program. Accessed by Pacific and Asian community organisations through accredited Australian NGO partners (e.g. Oxfam, World Vision, Plan, ChildFund, Caritas). Strong for community partnerships with established NGO support.
Community groups generally apply through a registered partner organisation.
Applications accepted in
EnglishFrenchNot confirmed
Pacific (14 PIF member states)Deadline: Periodic calls; check SPCVaries by call
Why this matches you
Pacific-led, Pacific-owned regional program supporting women's leadership, ending violence against women, women's economic empowerment, and women's climate leadership. Managed by the Pacific Community (SPC).
Unregistered groups are explicitly eligible — no auspice or fiscal host needed.
Applications accepted in
EnglishSpanishFrenchArabicPortugueseRussian
Indonesia, Philippines, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka (and broader Global South)Deadline: Annual call [to verify current cycle]Up to US$6,000 (groups with annual budget under ~US$50,000)
Why this matches you
Built for brand-new, unregistered groups led by young women, girls, trans and intersex people who have never had donor funding. Flexible money.
Unregistered groups can apply within a consortium led by a registered organisation.
Applications accepted in
English14 Asian languages [to verify list]
Indonesia, Philippines, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri LankaDeadline: Annual [to verify current round — last confirmed 2024]Individual up to US$8,000; organisation 1yr up to US$15,000; 2yr up to US$30,000
Why this matches you
Feminist fund based in Colombo, funds women's, girls', trans and intersex groups down to village level, and accepts many South and Southeast Asian languages.
Themed calls need a registered CBO or NGO; unregistered groups can apply via a registered facilitating partner.
Applications accepted in
SinhalaTamilEnglish
Sri LankaDeadline: Rolling concept notes year-round, plus periodic themed callsSmall grants for grassroots groups; themed calls LKR 1,000,000 – 7,000,000 [ranges vary by call — to verify current]
Why this matches you
National Sri Lankan funder, fully trilingual, funds grassroots, women's and youth groups; accepts short concept notes any time.
Designed for indigenous, farmer, fisher, women's and youth community groups. Members of AMAN, KPA or WALHI apply directly; others need a recommendation letter from one of these three.
Applications accepted in
Bahasa Indonesia
IndonesiaDeadline: Periodic cycles (fund runs 2023–2027) [current round to verify]Up to Rp 100,000,000 per direct-funding grant
Why this matches you
Indonesia's first fund built to send money straight to communities rather than through big NGOs. Grassroots groups can apply in Indonesian using simple standard forms, for up to Rp 100 million.
Sustainability, Movement Building & Resilience Grants
Women's Fund Fiji
Funds: Pacific
Open to unregistered groups
Unregistered/informal women's groups may apply for FJD 5,000–50,000 if active for one year; if not registered, provide meeting minutes as evidence of operations. No fiscal sponsor required.
Applications accepted in
EnglishApplications accepted in other languagesAudio or video submissions accepted
FijiDeadline: Sustainability & Movement Building by open call [next call TBA]; Resilience Grants year-round but current/past grantees onlyInformal/emerging groups FJD 5,000–50,000; registered women-led orgs FJD 60,000–100,000
Why this matches you
A local feminist fund that deliberately funds small, unregistered women's groups — you don't need to be a registered charity, you can apply by audio or video in your own language, and approved grants are paid within 10 days.
Eligible applicants include People's Organizations, Indigenous Peoples' Organizations and CBOs, but must have been operating for at least three years.
Applications accepted in
EnglishFilipino [to verify]
PhilippinesDeadline: Rolling / announcedSmall up to Php 500,000; Regular Php 500,000–10,000,000+; Youth (#Y4B) up to Php 100,000; legal defence up to Php 150,000
Why this matches you
The Philippines' largest environmental grantmaker, funding people's and indigenous organisations directly. Good for grassroots groups with at least three years of environmental work.
Grants to individuals and organisations, including women-, trans- and non-binary-led groups. Applicants without a bank account can use a fiscal sponsor.
Applications accepted in
Any language
Asia & Pacific (mandate covers all target countries; applicants use the eligibility checker)Deadline: Rolling, 365 days a year; decision ~72 hours, funds in 10–15 daysUp to USD 5,000
Why this matches you
For women-led or LGBTQI+ groups facing a sudden, time-urgent situation — up to USD 5,000, in any language, all year, decided in about 72 hours, and you can apply without registration via a fiscal sponsor.
Explicitly funds informal, unregistered grassroots climate and women's groups, and helps groups formalise. No auspice required.
Applications accepted in
EnglishFrench
Pacific (multi-country) [exact country list to verify]Deadline: By call; Pacific-led feminist climate advisory board selectsSeed grants [range to verify]
Why this matches you
One of few Pacific-advised funds that deliberately backs informal, unregistered climate and women's groups, even helping you become a formal organisation.
A third-party database lists non-registered citizen groups among eligible applicants — verify on KEHATI's own current call before relying on this.
Applications accepted in
Bahasa IndonesiaEnglish
IndonesiaDeadline: Call for applications via hibah.kehati.or.id [current round to verify]Bands from under USD 5,000 up to USD 150,000 [to verify against KEHATI's own current call]
Why this matches you
A long-standing national foundation that has funded over a thousand local groups for biodiversity, conservation and livelihoods; applications in Indonesian or English.
Requires not-for-profit status and statutory documents; very informal groups may need a registered partner. Grants URL on digicelpng.foundation still to confirm [to verify].
Applications accepted in
English
Papua New GuineaDeadline: Annual [deadline to verify]Up to K50,000 [amount and current round to verify on the funder's site]
Why this matches you
A corporate foundation funding local not-for-profits for education, health and leadership projects up to K50,000.
Last verified 2026-08No verified website
ClimateSocialIndigenous-led
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Indigenous Peoples Self-Determination Grant
Pawanka Fund
Funds: Pacific
Open to unregistered groups
Applications accepted in
EnglishSpanishNot confirmed
Not currently open: Grants are largely by invitation and annual calls are irregular — check the site before planning around it.
Indigenous-led fund supporting Indigenous-led organisations. Values traditional knowledge, language revitalisation, and community self-governance. Open to unregistered groups.
Access is expected to be through national governments and accredited partners — confirm current arrangements with the Forum Secretariat.
Applications accepted in
EnglishNot confirmed
Not currently open: Facility still being stood up — community windows not yet open.
Pacific (PIF member states)Deadline: Launching — check forumsec.orgUp to US$250,000 (community window)
Why this matches you
Pacific-owned, Pacific-led climate and disaster resilience fund, designed specifically to flow money to community level with light paperwork. Watch this one closely.
Paul Ramsay Foundation — First Nations Targeted Grant Round
Paul Ramsay Foundation
Funds: TAS and NT and QLD and SA
Unregistered groups: partner needed
Unincorporated First Nations groups can participate through a partner or auspice organisation.
Applications accepted in
English
Not currently open: Targeted rounds open periodically — next round not confirmed.
Australia (Tasmania, NT, Torres Strait, regional/remote QLD and SA)Deadline: Periodic targeted rounds — check siteUp to A$500,000
Why this matches you
Specifically supports self-determination of regional and remote First Nations communities. Funds leadership, governance, advocacy, and collaboration. For First Nations-led organisations (51%+ First Nations leadership). Designed for groups that haven't previously received PRF funding. Thirriwirri provides application support.
Paul Ramsay Foundation — National Open Grant Rounds
Paul Ramsay Foundation
Funds: National (Australia)
Registration required
Applications accepted in
English
Not currently open: Open rounds are announced periodically — none confirmed for 2026.
AustraliaDeadline: Open rounds announced periodically; check siteVaries by round (typically A$100,000+)
Why this matches you
Australia's largest philanthropic foundation focused on breaking cycles of disadvantage. Open grant rounds for organisations working with young people, families, First Nations communities, and people facing systemic barriers. Welcomes social enterprises.
FRRR — Disaster Resilience and Recovery Fund (DRRF)
Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal
Funds: National (Australia)
Open to unregistered groups
Applications accepted in
English
Not currently open: Activated only after declared disaster events — not currently open in all regions.
Regional Australia (disaster-affected communities)Deadline: Activated periodically in response to disaster events; check siteVaries by round (typically up to A$75,000)
Why this matches you
Long-term disaster preparedness and recovery for rural communities. Funds community-led resilience-building beyond initial emergency response.
Funds First Nations communities to dedicate and manage Country for biodiversity conservation and cultural protection. Restricted to Indigenous organisations. For Sea Country, Land Country, and consultation/expansion projects. Part of Australia's 30-by-30 conservation commitment.
Partnerships are developed directly with Bininj and Yolŋu ranger groups and organisations — there is no open application.
Applications accepted in
EnglishYolŋu MathaNot confirmed
Not currently open: Partnership-based; no open application round.
Australia (Arnhem Land, NT)Deadline: Ongoing partnershipsVaries by project
Why this matches you
Funds Bininj and Yolŋu communities in Arnhem Land for ranger work, women's leadership, education, healing, and cultural maintenance. Long-term partnership model rather than grant cycles. Strong for First Nations-led conservation and cultural work in northern Australia.
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Funds: Pacific
By nomination only
Support is coordinated through national governments and SPREP focal points rather than open grants.
Applications accepted in
EnglishFrench
Not currently open: Support is technical and pipeline-based, not an open grant round.
Pacific (SPREP member states)Deadline: Project pipeline through national governmentsProgramme-specific
Why this matches you
The Pacific's main regional climate change support centre, based in Samoa. Provides technical assistance, training, and links community projects to multilateral climate funds (GCF, Adaptation Fund). Strong for projects seeking accreditation pathways to larger funds.
