Minor Foundation Worldwide Climate Funding Opportunities
The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges (MFMC) is a Norwegian foundation that supports communication projects which advance the transition to a low carbon economy.
MFMC supports projects that support urgent, large-scale transformation, with a focus on changing policies and practices in public or private institutions.
The foundation’s priorities are to:
- Encourage and support innovation in climate communication
- Increase the number of voices and narratives in climate advocacy
- Help strengthen social and political movements that open up for radical change
- Concentrate on supporting European proposals
The Minor foundation supports communication projects that:
- Aim to reduce GHG emissions in line with the urgent transformation required
- Lead to policy or behavioral change among decision makers or lead to changes in policies or practices in public or private institutions
- Increase the public’s support for climate policy measures
Are otherwise difficult to fund
Funding Information
- The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges – small grants: it is possible to apply for smaller grants of up to EUR 10,000, provided that the application falls within the strategic aims of MFMC.
- The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges – larger grants (step 1): The foundation is looking for projects above EUR 10,000 – typically in the range of €20,000 to €200,000, although larger projects may be considered.The foundation will only consider applications that clearly fall under its strategy.
Eligibility Criteria
The Foundation supports advocates of climate change mitigation. The calls for applications are open to international applicants.
Apply by 4th June.
For more information: https://unifor.no/stiftelser/the-minor-foundation-for-major-challenges/
