[October 2025] Africa presents a dynamic landscape of opportunities for organisations across sectors—from social impact to business innovation. With a growing ecosystem of support, funding and partnerships, there has never been a better time to engage meaningfully on the continent. To support … [Read more...] about Africa Rising: Unlocking Organisational Opportunities in Africa
Archives for 2025
France Excellence Research Residency Programme 2026 (Ireland)
Deadline: 18-Oct-2025 The France Excellence Research Residency programme is intended for Irish or foreign researchers, young researchers and PhD students working in an Irish research institution who wish to undertake a research visit of up to a month in France. This initiative is designed to … [Read more...] about France Excellence Research Residency Programme 2026 (Ireland)
CFPs: International Collaboration for Information-driven Personalised Medicine (Sweden)
Deadline: 20-Jan-2026 Vinnova, Sweden's innovation agency, offers funding for Swedish actors to participate in the European partnership for Personalised Medicine (EP PerMed) to develop and test new data-driven solutions for the treatment and management of chronic diseases through international … [Read more...] about CFPs: International Collaboration for Information-driven Personalised Medicine (Sweden)
Call for LOIs: ALSF Innovation Grant Program (Canada and US)
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) Innovation Grant Program represents a crucial opportunity for researchers striving to make transformative advances in pediatric cancer research. Recognizing that innovation often begins with bold and untested ideas, the program … [Read more...] about Call for LOIs: ALSF Innovation Grant Program (Canada and US)
Entries open for National Digital Awards 2026 (Ireland)
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 Digital Business Ireland is hosting the National Digital Awards 2026 to celebrate businesses, organisations, and people leading the way in digital innovation and e-commerce across Ireland. Categories: Websites (National Website of the Year, New Website of the Year, Large … [Read more...] about Entries open for National Digital Awards 2026 (Ireland)
Strengthening Drought Resilience on Country Program (Australia)
Deadline: 16-Dec-2025 The Australian Government is inviting First Nations businesses, organisations, or consortia with a First Nations lead to apply for the Strengthening Drought Resilience on Country Program from 2025–26 to 2027–28 across multiple states and territories in Australia to support … [Read more...] about Strengthening Drought Resilience on Country Program (Australia)
Call for Applications: 27th German-Northern European Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The International Journalists' Programmes a non-profit organization, has been dedicated to fostering global understanding through journalism by offering prestigious exchange scholarships to young journalists. These programs provide participants with the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: 27th German-Northern European Fellowship Programme
James Kane Foundation Grant Program (Ireland)
Deadline: 28-Nov-2025 The James Kane Foundation offers funding opportunities to support initiatives that enhance education and career pathways in Northern Ireland. The foundation focuses on two primary themes: enabling STEM-related education and career opportunities, and assisting students in … [Read more...] about James Kane Foundation Grant Program (Ireland)
Open Call: Japanese-Language Program for Specialists
Deadline: 02-Dec-2025 The Japanese-Language Institute in Kansai offers a specialized training program aimed at professionals who require Japanese-language proficiency to excel in their research and specialized work. This program is designed to help researchers, graduate students, librarians, … [Read more...] about Open Call: Japanese-Language Program for Specialists
Brisbane City Council launches Environment Grants (Australia)
Deadline: 03-Nov-2025 Brisbane City Council offers Environment Grants to support local environmental initiatives, community gardens, and wildlife care projects. These grants are available to not-for-profit organisations and community groups operating within the Brisbane Local Government Area. … [Read more...] about Brisbane City Council launches Environment Grants (Australia)
Submit Applications for Democratic Innovations Accelerator Program
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The Democratic Innovations Accelerator (DIA) by People Powered is offering a chance for civil society organizations and public institutions to design and scale participatory democracy initiatives that meaningfully involve young people in policymaking and governance. The … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Democratic Innovations Accelerator Program
Submit Now: Finnish Cultural Foundation’s Working Grants (Finland)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Finnish Cultural Foundation’s working grant is designed to provide financial support to private individuals and working groups, allowing them to focus on scientific or artistic work without the burden of personal living expenses. The grant is intended to cover … [Read more...] about Submit Now: Finnish Cultural Foundation’s Working Grants (Finland)
Arts Council Pilot Digital Artist in Residence Programme in Ireland
Deadline: 17-Oct-2025 The Arts Council Digital Artist in Residence programme at the University of Galway offers a valuable opportunity for mid-career and established digital artists based in the Republic of Ireland. The total fee for the residency is €18,000, with €13,000 contributed by the … [Read more...] about Arts Council Pilot Digital Artist in Residence Programme in Ireland
Open Call for Climate Democracy Accelerator Program
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA) by People Powered offers a unique opportunity for governments and civil society organizations to design inclusive and participatory climate action programs. The effort centers on regenerative agriculture, renewable energy, and just … [Read more...] about Open Call for Climate Democracy Accelerator Program
Finnish Cultural Foundation announces Expenditure Grants (Finland)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Finnish Cultural Foundation's Expenditure grants are designed to cover activity-related costs associated with specific projects. These may include expenses for archaeological excavations, theatre productions, music master classes, or the purchase of individual tools … [Read more...] about Finnish Cultural Foundation announces Expenditure Grants (Finland)
Arts Council Digital Artist in Residence University Pilot Programme (Ireland)
Deadline: 17-Oct-2025 The Arts Council Digital Artist in Residence programme offers a unique opportunity for mid-career and established digital artists based in the Republic of Ireland to engage deeply with their creative practice. The total fee for the residency is €18,000, with the Arts … [Read more...] about Arts Council Digital Artist in Residence University Pilot Programme (Ireland)
Apply now for People Powered Mentorship Program
Deadline: 08-Dec-2025 The People Powered is now offering a unique mentorship program called Rising Stars, designed to strengthen participatory democracy efforts worldwide. The program connects advocates, civil society actors, government officials, and program managers with experienced mentors … [Read more...] about Apply now for People Powered Mentorship Program
Request for Applications: Basic Sciences Research Grant (Egypt)
Deadline: 17-Nov-2025 The Basic Sciences Research Grant targets research-active individuals and teams working in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Geology. The program seeks to fund innovative and fundamental research, with a focus on advancing scientific knowledge and strengthening Egypt’s … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Basic Sciences Research Grant (Egypt)
Funding available for Africa based Foundation Learning Researchers
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 Are you a researcher based in Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, or Zambia? Applications are now open for grants of up to $15,000 to support research that strengthens Foundational Learning (FL) and helps shape education policy and practice. These grants aim to bolster research that … [Read more...] about Funding available for Africa based Foundation Learning Researchers
Submissions open for BeGreen Programme in South Africa and Nigeria
Deadline: 21-Oct-2025 The BeGreen Programme presents an exciting opportunity for young entrepreneurs who are passionate about building businesses that make a positive impact on the environment. It is designed to support youth in South Africa and Nigeria who are interested in launching or … [Read more...] about Submissions open for BeGreen Programme in South Africa and Nigeria
Nominations open for Goal Setter Awards in New Zealand
Deadline: 20-Nov-2025 The Goal Setter Awards – Toward a Brighter World organized by the Rotary Club of Port Nicholson, is an annual scholarship program that recognizes tertiary students in the Wellington and Kapiti regions who have demonstrated exceptional goal-setting abilities and resilience in … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Goal Setter Awards in New Zealand
Diamond Challenge 2026: Global Entrepreneurship Competition for High School Students
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The Diamond Challenge 2026, organized by Horn Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware, invites high school students aged 14-18 from any country to develop and submit original business or social venture concepts, providing a platform to transform their ideas into … [Read more...] about Diamond Challenge 2026: Global Entrepreneurship Competition for High School Students
Apply Now: 53rd Annual CaGIS Map Design Competition
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026 The Cartography and Geographic Information Society (CaGIS) is hosting its 53rd Annual Map Design Competition, inviting mapmakers worldwide to showcase their work completed or published during 2025 This esteemed competition aims to promote interest in map design and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: 53rd Annual CaGIS Map Design Competition
Call for Submissions: Co-Production Funding (Kenya)
Deadline: 20-Nov-2025 The Kenya Film Commission, in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), is inviting established Kenyan producers who have partnered with international co-producers to apply for partial funding support for their film projects to … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Co-Production Funding (Kenya)
Submissions open for One Teen Story Contest
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The One Teen Story Contest is an annual writing competition that invites young writers between the ages of 13 and 19 to submit their original short stories. The contest aims to showcase the diverse voices and experiences of teenagers through fiction. Entrants can submit … [Read more...] about Submissions open for One Teen Story Contest
Apply Now: Kohli Fellowships for Sociology
Deadline: 16-Nov-2025 The Kohli Fellowships for Sociology offer a unique opportunity for early-career researchers to pursue independent work in a supportive academic environment. Designed for scholars who have recently completed their PhDs, the fellowships provide a two-year residency at one … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Kohli Fellowships for Sociology
Apply now for Cloonty Community Benefit Fund (UK)
Deadline: 23-Oct-2025 The Cloonty Community Benefit Fund is a local initiative established by Gaelectric, a wind energy and energy storage company committed to a sustainable future. The fund aims to ensure that the wind farm provides significant economic benefits to the local community … [Read more...] about Apply now for Cloonty Community Benefit Fund (UK)
Entries open for Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Deadline: 24-Oct-2025 The Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI) is now accepting applications for its 2025 cohort, offering a life-changing opportunity for ambitious and resilient young individuals from Sub-Saharan Africa. This international leadership program is dedicated to supporting students … [Read more...] about Entries open for Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Apply Now: WFP Lebanon Emergency Response Programme 2025
Deadline: 06-Nov-2025 The World Food Programme has launched an open call for proposals in Lebanon to establish stand-by Field Level Agreements with cooperating partners for 2026. This initiative aims to enhance preparedness and response capacity for sudden-onset emergencies that may require … [Read more...] about Apply Now: WFP Lebanon Emergency Response Programme 2025
RFAs: Dunmore Community Benefit Fund in United Kingdom
Deadline: 23-Oct-2025 The Dunmore Community Benefit Fund is a local initiative established by Gaelectric and now managed by Netro Energy, a wind energy company committed to ensuring that wind farms provide significant economic benefits to the local community alongside environmental … [Read more...] about RFAs: Dunmore Community Benefit Fund in United Kingdom
International Year of Cooperatives Essay Competition 2025 (India)
Deadline: 25-Oct-2025 The National Cooperative Development Corporation, in collaboration with MyGov, is pleased to announce an Essay Competition to encourage citizens to share their views and ideas on the theme: Topic of the Essay in English: “Increasing significance of cooperatives in changing … [Read more...] about International Year of Cooperatives Essay Competition 2025 (India)
Call for EOIs: Strengthening Partnerships for Children in Humanitarian Settings (Switzerland)
Deadline: 23-Oct-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund has announced a new initiative in Switzerland, focusing on strengthening partnerships for children in humanitarian settings. The program will be implemented in Kanton Thurgau and Canton de Vaud, aiming to build a … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Strengthening Partnerships for Children in Humanitarian Settings (Switzerland)
Call for Applications: Monnaboy Community Benefit Fund (UK)
Deadline: 23-Oct-2025 The Monnaboy Community Benefit Fund provides support for local voluntary and community groups in the Greysteel area and surroundings, especially those within seven kilometres of the Monnaboy Wind Farm. It aims to strengthen communities and share the benefits brought by … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Monnaboy Community Benefit Fund (UK)
Lasting Laos Small Grant Matching Program
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Lasting Laos Small Grant Matching Program invites applications from registered MSMEs and young entrepreneurs aged 18–35, operating within the Lao tourism value chain in Vientiane Capital, Vientiane Province, Luang Prabang Province, or Champasak Province, with grant … [Read more...] about Lasting Laos Small Grant Matching Program
Grants for preserving Endangered Traditional Crafts in the State of Palestine
Deadline: 02-Nov-2025 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, with generous support from the European Union, has announced a new open call for sub-grants designed to empower Palestinian designers, craftspeople, and craft associations to revitalize endangered … [Read more...] about Grants for preserving Endangered Traditional Crafts in the State of Palestine
Call for Applications: DKMS John Hansen Research Grant Program
Deadline: 20-Nov-2025 The DKMS John Hansen Research Grant is currently seeking applications to provide financial support to promising young researchers to advance the understanding of complications and therapeutic strategies in the context of hematological diseases. With a total value of up to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: DKMS John Hansen Research Grant Program
Submit Applications for Carn Hill Community Benefit Fund (UK)
Deadline: 23-Oct-2025 The Carn Hill Community Benefit Fund offers support to community and voluntary groups in the Monkstown, Grange, Woodburn, Greenisland, and Ballynure areas. It is managed by CGN Europe on behalf of Gaelectric, which aims to share the benefits of local wind farm … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Carn Hill Community Benefit Fund (UK)
CFAs: Build GLFx chapters in Africa with Seed Funding
Deadline: 30-Oct-2025 The GLFx initiative is opening a call to support new GLFx chapters that are leading action on the ground for the sustainability of Africa’s landscapes, with seed funding of EUR 5,000. GLFx chapters support activities such as ecosystem restoration, biodiversity … [Read more...] about CFAs: Build GLFx chapters in Africa with Seed Funding
Fifth Operational Phase of the GEF Small Grants Programme (Gabon)
Deadline: 25-Oct-2025 The United Nations Development Programme in Gabon is inviting civil society organizations to apply for a new call for project proposals under GEF Small Grants Programme, Operational Phase 8. The call targets initiatives in the areas of community biodiversity conservation, … [Read more...] about Fifth Operational Phase of the GEF Small Grants Programme (Gabon)
CFPs: Establishment of Contingency Partnership for Activation Only (Rwanda)
Deadline: 27-Oct-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund has announced a call for expressions of interest for the establishment of contingency partnerships in Rwanda, focusing on emergency preparedness and rapid response mechanisms. The initiative is designed to … [Read more...] about CFPs: Establishment of Contingency Partnership for Activation Only (Rwanda)
Request for EOIs: Integrated Nutrition, School Feeding, and Resilience Program in Congo DR
Deadline: 29-Oct-2025 The World Food Programme has announced an integrated call for proposals to identify partners for the implementation of activities related to nutrition, school feeding, malnutrition prevention and treatment, and resilience in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for … [Read more...] about Request for EOIs: Integrated Nutrition, School Feeding, and Resilience Program in Congo DR
How to Create a Winning CSR Donor Presentation: A Step-by-Step Guide for Indian NGOs
For NGOs in India, one of the most powerful tools to attract and sustain corporate partnerships is a well-crafted CSR donor presentation. In an era where companies are more conscious than ever about social responsibility, your presentation is not just a formality—it’s your opportunity to showcase … [Read more...] about How to Create a Winning CSR Donor Presentation: A Step-by-Step Guide for Indian NGOs
RFAs: Egyptian-Spanish Joint Technological Co-operation Program
Deadline: 03-Dec-2025 The Science, Technology and Innovation Funding Authority invites collaborative research and development projects between Egyptian and Spanish partners to foster innovation, strengthen partnerships, and develop new technological solutions. The call targets collaborative … [Read more...] about RFAs: Egyptian-Spanish Joint Technological Co-operation Program
Call for Submissions: Gordon Bowker Volcano Prize (UK and Ireland)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 Entries are now open for the Gordon Bowker Volcano Prize to offer writers a prestigious platform to showcase their literary talents. The winner will receive £2,000 and the runner-up £750. The author must be British or Irish, or be currently resident in the UK or Ireland … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Gordon Bowker Volcano Prize (UK and Ireland)
Call for Proposals: NPO Funding for 2026/2027 (South Africa)
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Gauteng Department of Social Development (GDSD) is pleased to announce the official opening of calls for proposals/business plans from the NPO sector. This call for proposals is directed at NPOs that are committed to delivering developmental social services within the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: NPO Funding for 2026/2027 (South Africa)
Apply for the EcoTech Emerge Challenge
Deadline: 02-Nov-2025 Are you ready to make a real impact on the world? The EcoTech Emerge Challenge is your chance to share innovative ideas that drive the global industry towards a sustainable, net-zero future. The challenge focuses on four key areas: EcoTech AI – green solutions powered by … [Read more...] about Apply for the EcoTech Emerge Challenge
ASEAN-Korea Young Scholar Research Grant Program
Deadline: 26-Oct-2025 The ASEAN-Korea Young Scholar Research Grant is an annual program designed to support graduate students from ASEAN Member States, Timor-Leste, and Korea to conduct on-site fieldwork and develop as future leaders in Southeast Asian and ASEAN studies. The grant provides … [Read more...] about ASEAN-Korea Young Scholar Research Grant Program
Arts Council of Wales announces “Create” Funds in UK
Deadline: 14-Jan-2026 The “Create” fund from Arts Council of Wales offers an opportunity for artists and organisations to realise high-quality arts projects that connect with the public and stretch creative boundaries. The fund encourages proposals that respond to priorities such as equality … [Read more...] about Arts Council of Wales announces “Create” Funds in UK
Grants for Japanese-Language Education Providers Supporting Life and Work
Deadline: 02-Dec-2025 The Japan Foundation has launched a new grant program to support organizations involved in Japanese-language education in selected Asian countries. A grant program has been launched to support the purchase of teaching materials and the printing and binding of IRODORI: … [Read more...] about Grants for Japanese-Language Education Providers Supporting Life and Work
Apply Now: Neighbourhood Small Grants Program (Canada)
Deadline: 30-Oct-2025 The Neighbourhood Small Grants Program provides support to people who want to make their communities better places to live. Their grants range from $50 to $500. Project themes include the celebration of Indigenous languages, sharing cultural practices across generations, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Neighbourhood Small Grants Program (Canada)
