Grants

NODe’s Grants Programme provides financial support to Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) who are leading initiatives that strengthen livelihoods, protect nature, and build long-term resilience. Our funding is designed to be flexible, practical, and accessible ensuring communities have the resources they need to bring their ideas to life.

Through grant financing, NODe helps communities and partner organisations move from concept to implementation with confidence. Whether it’s improving sustainable agriculture, creating income-generating opportunities, protecting forests, strengthening governance systems, or supporting youth leadership, the Grants Programme is here to make good projects possible.

NODe provides grants for projects that create positive social, environmental, or economic impact. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Sustainable management of ecosystems and landscapes
   
• Sustainable agriculture and fisheries; food security
   
• Sustainable Tourism
   
• Arts & Crafts
   
• Cultural preservation and knowledge transfer
   
• Service Provision
   

Each grant is tailored to the applicant's scale, readiness, and capacity. We support both emerging ideas and well-developed projects.

Our programme is open to:

• Indigenous Village Councils and District Councils
• Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)
• Community-Based Enterprises (CBEs)
• Non-Governmental Organizations 
• Collaborative Groups
  

Applicants must demonstrate community ownership, inclusive decision-making, and a clear vision of how their project benefits people and the environment.

See full Eligibility Criteria

Visit our Registration page to start the application process or speak with a NODe team member to request further assistance.