Terra Viva Grants Directory

Overview

Terra Viva Grants is a free online directory of international grant opportunities for agriculture, energy, environment, and natural resources, primarily aimed at civil society organisations, NGOs, and research institutions in developing countries. Updated weekly by the Terra Viva Editorial Team, the directory aggregates funding opportunities from international foundations, bilateral agencies, UN bodies, and development banks. It covers topics including food security, biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, rural livelihoods, clean energy, water, fisheries, forests, and climate change. Terra Viva is widely used by development sector professionals to track relevant funding calls without requiring a subscription.

What You Can Find Here

• Grants for agriculture and food security from international foundations and bilateral agencies
• Environment and biodiversity grants from multilateral and private funders
• Clean energy access grants for developing country NGOs and government programs
• Water resources and WASH funding opportunities
• Natural resources management grants including forestry, fisheries, and land tenure
• Climate change adaptation grants for community-based organisations
• Weekly updated listings with direct links to original funder websites
• Regional and country-specific filtering for targeted searches

Who Should Use This

• NGOs and civil society organisations in developing countries working in agriculture, environment, or natural resources
• Research institutes and universities in the developing world seeking international research funding
• Development practitioners needing a regular overview of funding calls in their sector
• Government agencies in developing countries looking for supplementary funding for environmental programs
• Consultants and grant writers serving developing country organisations

How to Get Started

1. Step 1: Visit terravivagrants.org and browse the directory by category (agriculture, energy, environment, etc.) or view all recent listings
2. Step 2: Use the search function or browse by geographic region to filter for opportunities relevant to your location
3. Step 3: Click on any opportunity listing to read the summary and follow the link to the original funder announcement
4. Step 4: Read the full call on the funder's website to confirm eligibility and understand application requirements
5. Step 5: Subscribe to the free Terra Viva newsletter to receive weekly updates on new grant opportunities by email

Things to Check Before Applying

• Terra Viva is an aggregator - always verify deadlines and details directly with the original funder's website
• Not all grants listed are specifically for developing countries - check eligibility carefully
• The directory focuses primarily on environment, agriculture, and natural resources - it does not cover the full range of development sectors
• Some listed opportunities require pre-qualification, prior relationship with the funder, or invitation to apply

Frequently Asked Questions