November 22, 2024 New York

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Spring 2024 West Central Initiative Grants: Up to $25,000

About: The West Central Initiative Grants program has expanded its scope to support projects and nonprofits in four key areas: Sustainability, Equity, Democracy, and Rural Social Isolation. These grants aim to foster a resilient, inclusive, and engaged community in the West Central region, addressing urgent needs and leveraging local strengths for long-term impact. Eligibility: Open […]

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Climate Action Fund Grant: Up to $2,500 for Climate Advocacy

About: The Climate Action Fund (CAF) offers grants to frontline community groups dedicated to preventing fossil fuel extraction and combating large sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Established as a grassroots alternative to carbon offset programs, CAF empowers communities to keep fossil fuels in the ground, supporting projects with significant positive climate mitigation impacts. Eligibility: Eligible […]

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NEF Research Grant Programme for Young Scientists in Asia-Pacific

About:The NEF Research Grant Programme is dedicated to supporting academic and scientific research aimed at understanding nature, ecosystems, and biodiversity, specifically to foster conservation actions based on scientific data in developing countries of the Asia-Pacific region. This initiative seeks to bolster the research capabilities of young researchers, enabling them to enhance their skills, knowledge, and […]

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CHARITABLE GIVING FUND

About: The Cable One Charitable Giving Fund, under its family of brands including Sparklight®, Fidelity Communications, ValuNet Fiber, Hargray, and CableAmerica, aims to support nonprofit organizations and governmental units advancing education, strengthening communities, and enhancing the quality of life. The focus is on funding special projects, facilities improvements, programs, and equipment that contribute to STEM […]

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The 776 Fellowship Program – Up To $100,000

The 776 Fellowship Program is a groundbreaking two-year initiative offering young visionaries up to $100,000 to develop innovative solutions to combat climate change. Fellows benefit from comprehensive support, including access to the vast Seven Seven Six network and resources, to turn their bright ideas into reality. Eligibility Applicants must be aged 18 to 24, motivated […]

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Zero Foodprint’s 2024 Restore Grants – Up to $25,000

The Restore Grant Program, administered by Zero Foodprint, a California Public Benefit Corporation, aims to sequester atmospheric carbon into soil, enhancing climate resilience and promoting regenerative agricultural practices. It serves as a catalyst for broader adoption of such practices, increasing awareness and demand for regeneratively produced ingredients, and ensuring equitable distribution of funds. Eligibility: Apply: […]

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Tree-crops-soil interactions

What is tree crop interactions? How is tree crop interaction important in agroforestry? What is interactions in agroforestry? What type of interaction are most preferred in agroforestry? Understanding how trees, crops, and animals interact is critical for agroforestry students. Trees and crops can share above-ground and below-ground space in simultaneous agroforestry systems. Trees and crops […]

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Supportive measures for agroforestry

Agroforestry promotion involves various approaches influenced by factors such as social-ecological context, organizational goals, available resources, and farmer engagement. To design effective agroforestry systems, several steps can be taken: Providing Training and Advisory Services: * Distributing tree seedlings to farmers for free or at subsidized rates.* Establishing community tree nurseries where farmers can access a […]

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Agrisilvicultural Agroforestry Systems: A Sustainable Approach to Productive Agriculture

Agrisilvicultural agroforestry systems are a sustainable agriculture approach that provides multiple benefits, including increased crop yields, improved soil health and fertility, and greater resilience to climate change. These systems combine the cultivation of trees, crops, and livestock in a single integrated system, creating a diverse and productive landscape. The productive functions of agrisilvicultural agroforestry systems […]

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