The innovation grant process is a vital pathway for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) seeking to fund transformative projects that address pressing social issues. At its core, this process involves several stages, including identifying funding sources, preparing proposals, and managing awarded … [Read more...] about The NGO Toolkit: Preparing for Your Next Innovation Grant
Archives for September 20, 2025
How NGOs Can Align Their Innovation With Donor Priorities
In the realm of non-profit organizations, understanding donor priorities is paramount for securing funding and fostering long-term relationships. Donors, whether they are individuals, corporations, or foundations, often have specific causes or issues they are passionate about. This passion can stem … [Read more...] about How NGOs Can Align Their Innovation With Donor Priorities
Call for Proposals: Open Data for Green Growth Fund – Panama
Deadline: 06-Oct-2025 The British Embassy in Panama has opened a Call for Proposals under the “Open Data for Green Growth Fund,” aimed at civil society organisations in Panama. This opportunity is crafted to help local entrepreneurs, NGOs, and community groups strengthen sustainable business … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Open Data for Green Growth Fund – Panama
Training Program on Gender Mainstreaming and Women’s Economic Empowerment (Palestine)
Deadline: 17-Oct-2025 The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) – Jerusalem Office has announced a new opportunity under the programme “Promoting Gender-Responsive Actions in Palestine to Integrate Women in the Culture and Creative Industry”. This initiative seeks to advance gender … [Read more...] about Training Program on Gender Mainstreaming and Women’s Economic Empowerment (Palestine)
Apply Now: Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life in Canada
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is now accepting applications for its Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life. The fund is dedicated to enhancing and sustaining a high quality of life in the rural communities of Southwestern Alberta, with a … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life in Canada
Call for EOIs: 16 Days Campaign of Activism against Gender-based Violence
Deadline: 02-Oct-2025 The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) – Jerusalem Office has launched a call for proposals under the program SIGEWE – Support to the Institutionalization of Gender Mainstreaming & Women’s Empowerment in the National Palestinian Authority (AID … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: 16 Days Campaign of Activism against Gender-based Violence
Gwaii Trust Society announces Arts Mentorship Grant (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Nov-2025 The Gwaii Trust Society has opened its Arts Mentorship Grant, aiming to grow artistic capacity and cultural vibrancy across Haida Gwaii. Living artists who have resided on Haida Gwaii for at least 24 consecutive months are eligible to apply, as are non-profit arts groups … [Read more...] about Gwaii Trust Society announces Arts Mentorship Grant (Canada)
Pop in the Neighborhood Grant Programme – Germany
Deadline: 01-Nov-2025 The Programme Pop im Kiez funds projects – whether pilots, campaigns or a series of initiatives – that increase the acceptance of live music in the pop music domain within a particular neighbourhood in Berlin. The Pop im Kiez funding programme is designed as a response to … [Read more...] about Pop in the Neighborhood Grant Programme – Germany
Entries open for Community Priorities Fund Program (Canada)
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is now accepting applications for its Community Priorities Grants Program, the organization’s largest annual granting initiative. The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is now … [Read more...] about Entries open for Community Priorities Fund Program (Canada)
CFAs: Humanitarian Aid Initiative for Displaced and Returnee Communities in Iraq
Deadline: 02-Nov-2025 The Amman Office of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) has launched a Call for Proposals to support the emergency initiative “Humanitarian aid initiative to support the vulnerable displaced and returned population and the host community in Iraq.” This … [Read more...] about CFAs: Humanitarian Aid Initiative for Displaced and Returnee Communities in Iraq
RFAs: Career Springboard Berlin Grant Programme (Germany)
Deadline: 01-Nov-2025 The Karrieresprungbrett Berlin funds projects and platforms – from concert and club series, workshops and talks to interdisciplinary formats – that support up-and-coming artists and other newcomers from the pop music business and help boost their careers on a national or … [Read more...] about RFAs: Career Springboard Berlin Grant Programme (Germany)
Apply for Marshalls Good Stuff Accelerator Program (US)
Deadline: 14-Oct-2025 The Marshalls Good Stuff Accelerator Program is a year-long virtual initiative designed to support 40 women in making meaningful progress toward their personal or professional goals. The program focuses on turning connection into valuable community, feeling financially … [Read more...] about Apply for Marshalls Good Stuff Accelerator Program (US)
The Compton Fund in United Kingdom
Deadline: 03-Oct-2025 The Compton Fund offers grants of between £500 and £5,000 for arts, culture, and heritage projects across Northamptonshire. It is managed by the Northamptonshire Community Foundation and is designed to help small, locally managed voluntary, community, or self-help groups … [Read more...] about The Compton Fund in United Kingdom
Open Call: Margaret Giffen Community Fund (UK)
Deadline: 03-Oct-2025 The Margaret Giffen Community Fund offers grants of up to £3,000 for projects addressing poverty and disadvantage in Corby, Kettering, and North Northamptonshire. Local voluntary, community, or self-help groups that are small and locally managed are eligible to … [Read more...] about Open Call: Margaret Giffen Community Fund (UK)
Call for Proposals: Small Scale Projects 2026 (Lebanon)
Deadline: 19-Oct-2025 The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Beirut is inviting proposals for its 2026 Small Scale Projects program, an initiative aimed at supporting locally driven development efforts that align with national priorities. The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Beirut is inviting … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Small Scale Projects 2026 (Lebanon)
Call for Applications: CIPHER Research Grant Programme
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The International AIDS Society has launched its CIPHER Research Grant Programme to address research gaps in paediatric and adolescent HIV in countries with limited resources for HIV research. The programme focuses on research capacity building, cultivating a diverse and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: CIPHER Research Grant Programme
Call for Proposals: 1st BRICS STI Framework Programme Innovation Call 2025
Deadline: 05-Nov-2025 The 1st BRICS STI Framework Programme Innovation Call 2025 aims to foster new cooperative ties for high-tech and innovation-driven institutions within BRICS, providing a critical catalyst for economic development and improved quality of life for people in BRICS … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: 1st BRICS STI Framework Programme Innovation Call 2025
The Northamptonshire Queen’s Institute Relief Fund (UK)
Deadline: 03-Oct-2025 The Northamptonshire Queen’s Institute Relief Fund is now accepting applications from groups across Northamptonshire looking to improve health and wellbeing in their communities. The fund offers one-off grants of up to £5,000 for projects that focus on things like helping … [Read more...] about The Northamptonshire Queen’s Institute Relief Fund (UK)
RFPs: KNAW Van der Gaag Grant Programme (Netherlands)
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences offers the Van der Gaag Grant to support promising, socially relevant research into the biological, psychological and/or social determinants of human behaviour. The Academy Van der Gaag Grant is awarded every two years … [Read more...] about RFPs: KNAW Van der Gaag Grant Programme (Netherlands)
Intercontinental Biennial 2025 Poster Competition
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025 The Intercontinental Biennial 2025 invites artists from around the world to participate in its international poster competition, showcasing creativity and innovation across multiple continents. Participants include artists of any nationality and Intercontinental Biennial … [Read more...] about Intercontinental Biennial 2025 Poster Competition
Intercontinental Biennial 2025 – Painting Competition and Exhibition
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025 The Intercontinental Biennial 2025 invites artists from all over the world to participate in its painting competition and exhibition, showcasing the best visual expressions across continents. Participants: Artists of any nationality participate in the competition and … [Read more...] about Intercontinental Biennial 2025 – Painting Competition and Exhibition
Young People: First Nations Arts and Culture Project Fund (Australia)
Deadline: 11-Nov-2025 Applications are now open for the Young People: First Nations Arts and Culture Project Fund to support their creative practice and career development, nationally and internationally across all art forms. This grant opportunity aims to support the development of First … [Read more...] about Young People: First Nations Arts and Culture Project Fund (Australia)
Intercontinental Biennial Call for Packaging Projects
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025 The Intercontinental Biennial has launched an open international call for packaging projects, inviting artists, companies, agencies, studios, and independent professionals from around the world to participate in its global exhibition. The focus of this opportunity is on … [Read more...] about Intercontinental Biennial Call for Packaging Projects
Call for Entries: Center Theater Program
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025 The IntercontinentalBienal.org is pleased to announce its Center Theater Program offering a unique opportunity for participation, recognition, and global presentation. Artists and theater groups of any nationality over 18 can participate with projects from any country. … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Center Theater Program
Applications open for Climate Action Fund Program (Canada)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Town of Caledon has opened applications for its Climate Action Fund Program, offering a valuable opportunity for community members and organizations to contribute to local environmental initiatives. The Town of Caledon has opened applications for its Climate Action … [Read more...] about Applications open for Climate Action Fund Program (Canada)
Call for Submissions: Center Dance Program
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025 Applicants are invited to submit applications for its Center Dance Program to participate in the competition and presentation. Their global tour includes countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania. Any objection foreseen or not in the bases will be … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Center Dance Program
Intercontinental Biennial Editorial Category Call for Artists
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025 The Intercontinental Biennial has launched an open international call for participation in its editorial category, inviting artists, studios, agencies, companies, and independent professionals from around the world to submit their projects. All participants agree to … [Read more...] about Intercontinental Biennial Editorial Category Call for Artists
Flourish: First Nations Fashion and Textiles Fund in Australia
Deadline: 11-Nov-2025 The Flourish: First Nations Fashion and Textiles Fund offers grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to support the growth and innovation of the First Nations fashion and textile design sector in Australia. This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen creative, … [Read more...] about Flourish: First Nations Fashion and Textiles Fund in Australia
Entries open for Art Omi Writers Program
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Art Omi Writers Program hosts authors and translators for two weeks to one month throughout the spring and fall. The program’s strong international emphasis provides exposure for global literary voices and reflects the spirit of cultural exchange that is essential to … [Read more...] about Entries open for Art Omi Writers Program
Submissions open for Art Omi Music Program
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Art Omi Music Program invites 12–15 musicians, composers, and sound-makers of all kinds from around the globe to come together for two and a half weeks in August for a uniquely collaborative music-making residency. Art Omi: Music has no application or participation … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Art Omi Music Program
Applications open for Creative Futures Fund 2025 (Australia)
Deadline: 11-Nov-2025 The Creative Futures Fund is designed to spark bold new artistic ventures that showcase Australian stories and talent to large, diverse audiences. This fund takes a unique approach to supporting the arts, focusing not on traditional grants but on strategic investments in … [Read more...] about Applications open for Creative Futures Fund 2025 (Australia)
Open Call for Art Omi Architecture Program
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Art Omi Architecture Program invites 10 early- to mid-career architects from around the world to develop their work during a two-week residency on Art Omi's campus in June. Applicants must submit and describe a project they wish to work on, on their own, while at Art … [Read more...] about Open Call for Art Omi Architecture Program
Request for Expression of Interest: Kiribati Southern Island Drought Preparedness
Deadline: 05-Oct-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund has launched a new initiative in the Line Islands of Kiribati aimed at strengthening water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems in emergency contexts. With a funding allocation of $145,000, this project seeks … [Read more...] about Request for Expression of Interest: Kiribati Southern Island Drought Preparedness
Request for Proposals: Urban Space 100 Grant Program (Ukraine)
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Urban Space 100 grant program remains a vital resource for supporting non-profit initiatives aimed at the development of Ivano-Frankivsk. This unique program welcomes a wide range of project ideas without limiting topics or setting a cap on requested funding. The key … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Urban Space 100 Grant Program (Ukraine)
Applications open for Art Omi Artists Program
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Art Omi Artists Program invites artists from around the world, representing a wide diversity of artistic styles and practices, to gather for four weeks each summer to experiment, collaborate and share ideas. Art Omi: Artists nurtures deep creative and professional … [Read more...] about Applications open for Art Omi Artists Program
Low Value Project Implementation in Health Sector in Afghanistan
Deadline: 01-Oct-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund is launching a new initiative in Daykundi Province, Afghanistan, aimed at strengthening the local health sector while building the capacity of emerging and smaller NGOs. This opportunity is designed to give these … [Read more...] about Low Value Project Implementation in Health Sector in Afghanistan
“Zad: Miles for Connection” Program
Deadline: 16-Oct-2025 The Ettijahat- Independent Culture is seeking applications for its Zad: Miles for Connection Program to promote mobility and communication for artists from the Arab region residing in Europe. Its main objective is to develop their artistic and professional path in … [Read more...] about “Zad: Miles for Connection” Program
CFPs: Best Interests Procedures for Refugee Children in Malaysia
Deadline: 20-Oct-2025 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is implementing a comprehensive child protection initiative across several regions in Malaysia, including Pulau Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Kedah, Terengganu, and Kelantan. This … [Read more...] about CFPs: Best Interests Procedures for Refugee Children in Malaysia
Independent Medical Education Grant supporting Visiting Professorships (US)
Deadline: 28-Oct-2025 The Pfizer, in collaboration with the Hemostasis & Thrombosis Research Society (HTRS), has announced a new Independent Medical Education grant opportunity designed to support institutions with limited access to hemophilia-focused educational resources. This initiative … [Read more...] about Independent Medical Education Grant supporting Visiting Professorships (US)
NATO and the Future of Global Security and Peace Program
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The One Young World has launched its NATO and the Future of Global Security and Peace Program focused on critical global security and peace challenges. The Academy series will explore how collective efforts - combining strategic partnerships, innovation, and youth … [Read more...] about NATO and the Future of Global Security and Peace Program
Grants for addressing Gender-based Violence among Refugees in Malaysia
Deadline: 20-Oct-2025 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is supporting a critical initiative across multiple regions of Malaysia—including Johor, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pulau Pinang, Perlis, Perak, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Kedah, and Selangor—aimed at strengthening … [Read more...] about Grants for addressing Gender-based Violence among Refugees in Malaysia
Tala: Sharing Pacific Stories Publishing Initiative (New Zealand)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Creative New Zealand and the Ministry for Pacific Peoples have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to co-deliver Tala: Sharing Pacific Stories – a new initiative supporting Pacific creatives to write and to be published in Pacific languages. This special opportunity … [Read more...] about Tala: Sharing Pacific Stories Publishing Initiative (New Zealand)
Independent Medical Education Grant for Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician Education (US)
Deadline: 14-Oct-2025 The Pfizer Independent Medical Education Grant offers an exciting opportunity for organizations to apply for funding aimed at improving the knowledge and skills of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. This competitive program is centered around the recently updated USP … [Read more...] about Independent Medical Education Grant for Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician Education (US)
CFPs: Development Fund for Artists and Practitioners (New Zealand)
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Creative New Zealand is inviting applications for its Development Fund to provide support for Artists and Practitioners. The grant supports activities such as research, training, coaching, mentoring, and attending workshops, conferences, wānanga or talanoa, whether … [Read more...] about CFPs: Development Fund for Artists and Practitioners (New Zealand)
Call for Expression of Interest: ProAgri Project in Chad
Deadline: 04-Oct-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a new funding opportunity aimed at strengthening food security and livelihoods in Chad, specifically targeting the regions of Wadi Fira, Ouaddai, Sila, Lac, and Logone Oriental. The World Food Programme (WFP) is implementing a … [Read more...] about Call for Expression of Interest: ProAgri Project in Chad
Writing for Impact: Crafting Innovative Proposals That Stick
In the realm of non-profit organizations, understanding your audience is paramount. The decision-makers you aim to influence can vary widely, from government officials and corporate sponsors to community leaders and potential beneficiaries. Each group has its own set of priorities, concerns, and … [Read more...] about Writing for Impact: Crafting Innovative Proposals That Stick
NGOs and Innovation: How to Stand Out From the Crowd
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play a pivotal role in addressing societal challenges, advocating for marginalized communities, and driving social change. In an ever-evolving landscape marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting societal needs, innovation has become a cornerstone … [Read more...] about NGOs and Innovation: How to Stand Out From the Crowd
NGOs and Innovation: How to Stand Out From the Crowd
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play a pivotal role in addressing social, economic, and environmental issues across the globe. These organizations often operate in challenging environments, where resources are limited, and the needs of communities are vast. In this context, innovation becomes … [Read more...] about NGOs and Innovation: How to Stand Out From the Crowd
How to Use Visuals to Sell Innovative Projects to Donors
In the realm of fundraising, visuals serve as a powerful tool that can significantly enhance the effectiveness of campaigns. Research indicates that people process visuals 60,000 times faster than text, making images, infographics, and videos essential for capturing attention and conveying messages … [Read more...] about How to Use Visuals to Sell Innovative Projects to Donors
The Best Way to Present Innovation in Seconds
In the fast-paced world of non-profit organizations, the ability to communicate your mission succinctly and effectively is paramount. An elevator pitch, a brief and persuasive speech that you can deliver in the time it takes to ride an elevator, is a powerful tool for NGO professionals. It serves as … [Read more...] about The Best Way to Present Innovation in Seconds
