Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Smithsonian Postgraduate/Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation of Museum Collections offers opportunities to conduct research and gain further training in the conservation of museum collection objects. The stipend levels are set according to the applicant’s status. … [Read more...] about The Smithsonian Postgraduate/Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Archives for September 2025
Smithsonian Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (BioG)
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Smithsonian Institution (SI) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biodiversity Genomics promotes collaborative research in these fields involving comparative genomic approaches such as phylogenomics, population genomics, metagenomics or transcriptomics, and have a component that … [Read more...] about Smithsonian Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (BioG)
SHAPE Involve and Engage Grant Programme in UK
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The British Academy is pleased to offer the SHAPE Involve and Engage Grant Programme to support ambitious projects to engage the public with the humanities and social sciences. Participating in the programme will: Act as a catalyst to get a new project or idea up and … [Read more...] about SHAPE Involve and Engage Grant Programme in UK
OJJDP Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force National Training Program (US)
Deadline: 21-Oct-2025 The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has announced a new funding opportunity under the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force program. This initiative supports a national network of 61 multiagency, multijurisdictional task forces … [Read more...] about OJJDP Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force National Training Program (US)
Apply for Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program offers in-resident opportunities for independent research and study related to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and/or research interests of the Institution and its staff. Focus: Animal behavior, ecology, and … [Read more...] about Apply for Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program
BJA Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program (US)
Deadline: 06-Oct-2025 The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has released a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to address longstanding capacity challenges within the nation’s Medical Examiner and Coroner (ME/C) system. These challenges stem from strict industry limits on the number of … [Read more...] about BJA Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program (US)
BJA: DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction – Competitive Grants Program (US)
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is accepting applications for funding in response to this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO). This funding opportunity is designed for eligible jurisdictions … [Read more...] about BJA: DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction – Competitive Grants Program (US)
BJA: DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction – Formula Grants Program (US)
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has launched the 2025 CEBR Formula Program to help publicly funded forensic laboratories expand their capacity to process DNA samples for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). The program is designed to reduce existing … [Read more...] about BJA: DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction – Formula Grants Program (US)
CIVIC Grant Competition for Projects to Improve Civilian Protection (Ukarine)
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The CIVIC has launched the Local Initiatives Fund to support community-led solutions that protect civilians in war-affected regions. The The fund is designed to strengthen the capacity of local civil society organizations to respond to urgent civilian protection needs in … [Read more...] about CIVIC Grant Competition for Projects to Improve Civilian Protection (Ukarine)
Call for Entries: Mountain Future Award
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 In celebration of International Mountain Day 2025, which contributes to the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) invites institutions, established organizations and individuals over the age of 18 … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Mountain Future Award
RFPs: Partner Selection for Post Distribution Monitoring of BISP-Nashonuma in Balochistan (Pakistan)
Deadline: 18-Sep-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced an opportunity for a cooperating partner to conduct post-distribution monitoring of the BISP-Nashonuma programme in Balochistan, Pakistan. This initiative focuses on strengthening monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure … [Read more...] about RFPs: Partner Selection for Post Distribution Monitoring of BISP-Nashonuma in Balochistan (Pakistan)
Request for EOIs: Implementation of IMET for NN-TALD in Sierra Leone
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) has opened an opportunity in Sierra Leone aimed at enhancing the governance and conservation of protected areas through data-driven analysis and capacity development. This initiative will operate across the Eastern, Southern, North Western, … [Read more...] about Request for EOIs: Implementation of IMET for NN-TALD in Sierra Leone
Call for EOIs: SAPA Implementation for NN-TALD (Sierra Leone)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) has launched an opportunity in Sierra Leone to strengthen evidence-based planning and community development through targeted research and analysis. Covering the Eastern, North Western, Northern, and Southern regions of the country, this … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: SAPA Implementation for NN-TALD (Sierra Leone)
How NGOs Can Secure Funding for Green Innovation
The funding landscape for green innovation is both dynamic and multifaceted, reflecting the growing urgency to address climate change and environmental degradation. As governments, corporations, and individuals increasingly recognize the importance of sustainability, a variety of funding sources … [Read more...] about How NGOs Can Secure Funding for Green Innovation
Finding Grants for Innovative Education Projects in NGOs
Grants play a pivotal role in the landscape of innovative education projects, serving as a lifeline for many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) striving to implement transformative educational initiatives. These funds enable NGOs to develop and execute programs that address pressing educational … [Read more...] about Finding Grants for Innovative Education Projects in NGOs
Future-Focused: How to Position NGO Projects for Next-Gen Funding
In the ever-evolving landscape of nonprofit funding, understanding next-generation trends is crucial for NGOs aiming to secure sustainable financial support. The shift from traditional funding sources to innovative models is becoming increasingly pronounced. Crowdfunding, social impact investing, … [Read more...] about Future-Focused: How to Position NGO Projects for Next-Gen Funding
How to Use Community Voices to Show Innovation in Action
In the realm of non-profit work, the term "community voices" encapsulates the essence of grassroots engagement and the power of collective narratives. Community voices represent the diverse perspectives, experiences, and aspirations of individuals within a community. They are not merely anecdotes; … [Read more...] about How to Use Community Voices to Show Innovation in Action
Ways to Reframe Your Idea as Groundbreaking for Funders
In the ever-evolving landscape of non-profit work, the ability to effectively communicate and present your ideas is paramount. Reframing your idea is not merely a matter of changing the words you use; it involves a fundamental shift in perspective that can significantly enhance how your initiative … [Read more...] about Ways to Reframe Your Idea as Groundbreaking for Funders
How NGOs Can Combine Tradition and Innovation for Grant Success
Tradition plays a pivotal role in the work of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), particularly in communities where cultural heritage and historical practices shape social dynamics. Recognizing and respecting these traditions can enhance the effectiveness of an NGO's initiatives. For instance, … [Read more...] about How NGOs Can Combine Tradition and Innovation for Grant Success
Why “Innovation” Doesn’t Always Mean Technology—and How NGOs Can Show It
In the contemporary landscape, innovation is often equated with technology. This perception is particularly prevalent in sectors like business and non-profit organizations, where the latest app or software solution is frequently hailed as the pinnacle of progress. However, this narrow view overlooks … [Read more...] about Why “Innovation” Doesn’t Always Mean Technology—and How NGOs Can Show It
How to Highlight Innovation Without Overcomplicating Your Proposal
In the realm of non-profit organizations, understanding the audience's needs and expectations is paramount. This involves not only recognizing the demographic characteristics of your target audience but also delving deeper into their motivations, challenges, and aspirations. For instance, if your … [Read more...] about How to Highlight Innovation Without Overcomplicating Your Proposal
Ways NGOs Can Make Old Projects Look Fresh to Donors
In the ever-evolving landscape of non-profit organizations, maintaining donor engagement is not merely a best practice; it is a fundamental necessity. Donors are the lifeblood of NGOs, providing the financial resources that enable them to fulfill their missions and serve their communities. However, … [Read more...] about Ways NGOs Can Make Old Projects Look Fresh to Donors
The Role of Creativity in Winning NGO Funding
In the competitive landscape of nonprofit funding, creativity has emerged as a vital component for success. NGOs often find themselves vying for the attention of donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors, all of whom are inundated with requests for support. In this environment, a creative approach … [Read more...] about The Role of Creativity in Winning NGO Funding
How to Prove Your Project’s Innovation in a Grant Proposal
In the competitive landscape of grant funding, innovation has emerged as a critical component that can set a proposal apart from the rest. As funding bodies increasingly seek to support projects that not only address pressing social issues but also introduce novel solutions, the ability to … [Read more...] about How to Prove Your Project’s Innovation in a Grant Proposal
Mistakes NGOs Make When Applying for Innovation Grants
In the realm of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the foundation of any successful initiative lies in a well-defined problem statement. Without a clear understanding of the issue at hand, organizations may find themselves floundering, unable to articulate their mission or the specific needs … [Read more...] about Mistakes NGOs Make When Applying for Innovation Grants
Call for Applications: EUNIC Grant Program for Artists (Egypt)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Open Call for Grants are announced every year for Egyptian artists and creatives looking to implement their artistic project in Egypt, without limitations to age, or theme of project. The main condition is that the applicant has to be Egyptian, their project to fall … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: EUNIC Grant Program for Artists (Egypt)
You’re Only Young Once Fund in United Kingdom
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Corra Foundation has expanded its YoYo grant programme to provide new funding opportunities for young people aged 10 to 18 in Scotland, especially those affected by drugs and alcohol. Grants of up to £10,000 are available to enable grassroots and community … [Read more...] about You’re Only Young Once Fund in United Kingdom
Request for Applications: Career Development Program (Canada)
Deadline: 03-Nov-2025 The Career Development program is designed to recognize and encourage arts professionals who have demonstrated exceptional artistic talent and potential, and who are pursuing a career in the arts. The Arts by Invitation component is designed to promote arts in New … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Career Development Program (Canada)
Applications open for Bali’s Direct Aid Program (Indonesia)
Deadline: 26-Sep-2025 The Australian Consulate-General in Bali has officially opened the Direct Aid Program (DAP) for the 2025–26 funding round, inviting project submissions from organizations based in Bali, Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB), and Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT). This small grants program is … [Read more...] about Applications open for Bali’s Direct Aid Program (Indonesia)
Apply Now: Artist in Residence Program (Canada)
Deadline: 03-Nov-2025 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the Artist in Residence Program to support individual artists for participating in residencies and New Brunswick organizations to host professional artists, and enable them to pursue specific projects relating to their … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Artist in Residence Program (Canada)
UNDP GEF Small Grants Programme in Mozambique
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Program (SGP) continues to support grassroots solutions to global environmental challenges in Mozambique. Implemented by UNDP and executed by UNOPS, the SGP has been active in the country since 2003 and has funded over … [Read more...] about UNDP GEF Small Grants Programme in Mozambique
Call for Submissions: ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026 The ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships offers students from India, Singapore, Australia, Brunei, and select Pacific Island Countries (Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Fiji) fully-funded research stints in a Swiss laboratory of their … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships
Entries open for the Gambia Press Union National Journalism Awards
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 Entries are now open for the Gambia Press Union National Journalism Awards to honour and celebrate courage and excellence in Gambian journalism across all type of news and information media – print, online/multimedia platforms, radio, television, and photography. The … [Read more...] about Entries open for the Gambia Press Union National Journalism Awards
Request for Proposals: Indigenous Climate Action Grants in Canada
Deadline: 08-Oct-2025 The City of Toronto is inviting Indigenous‑led individuals, collectives, and non‑profits to apply for the Indigenous Climate Action Grants, which offer funding of up to $20,000 for projects that reduce emissions and uplift Indigenous communities across Toronto. Projects … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Indigenous Climate Action Grants in Canada
Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants in Canada
Deadline: 23-Sep-2025 The City of Toronto has opened applications for the Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants, offering up to $7,500 per resident‑led project to fund initiatives that address climate change in local communities. These grants are designed to support groups that educate and … [Read more...] about Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants in Canada
Submissions open for Southeast Asian Arts Residency Program
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Rimbun Dahan is pleased to announce its Southeast Asian Arts Residency Program to artists in any discipline, including visual and performing arts and literature, who are both from and based in ASEAN nations or Timor Leste, offering a two-month residency between 1 March … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Southeast Asian Arts Residency Program
Open Call: GreenMind Hackathon 2025
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The GreenMind Hackathon 2025 invites participants to design environmentally responsible AI solutions that address real-world challenges while minimizing carbon emissions and energy consumption. The hackathon focuses on creating AI solutions that are efficient in energy … [Read more...] about Open Call: GreenMind Hackathon 2025
City of Toronto’s PollinateTO Grants in Canada
Deadline: 21-Oct-2025 The City of Toronto has opened applications for the PollinateTO Grants, a community-focused funding programme offering up to $5,000 per project to support initiatives that enhance pollinator habitats across the city. The programme seeks projects that either establish new … [Read more...] about City of Toronto’s PollinateTO Grants in Canada
Submissions Open: Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Program (Canada)
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025 The Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Program offers artists the opportunity to live and work in a unique creative environment while developing projects that engage deeply with themes of place, identity or history. Projects may engage with the environment in general, or … [Read more...] about Submissions Open: Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Program (Canada)
BOOST x CEF: Green Urban Tech – Call for Urban Tech Solutions
Deadline: 19-Oct-2025 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the City Experiment Fund (CEF) have launched a call for tech and digitally-enabled solutions to help build greener, smarter, and more resilient cities across Europe and Central Asia. The initiative seeks solutions that … [Read more...] about BOOST x CEF: Green Urban Tech – Call for Urban Tech Solutions
Logo Design Competition for Government of NCT of Delhi (India)
Deadline: 26-Sep-2025 The Government of NCT of Delhi, in collaboration with MyGov, is organizing a Logo Design Competition for Government of NCT of Delhi to crowdsource creative ideas from citizens all over India. Theme: Delhi’s Heritage, Diversity, and Inclusive Vision. Delhi is not just a … [Read more...] about Logo Design Competition for Government of NCT of Delhi (India)
CFAs: Chevening Gurukul Fellowship for Leadership and Excellence (India)
Deadline: 07-Oct-2025 The Chevening has announced its Gurukul Fellowship for mid-career professionals from India who have strong and demonstrable leadership potential. The fellowship focuses on the economics of global integration, including growth, trade, regulation, and deregulation; the role … [Read more...] about CFAs: Chevening Gurukul Fellowship for Leadership and Excellence (India)
Entries open for TfGM Wheels and Walks Programme in United Kingdom
Deadline: 27-Oct-2025 The Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched the Wheels and Walks programme, a new initiative designed to encourage people across Greater Manchester to become more active through walking, wheeling, and cycling. Running from early 2025 to late 2026, the … [Read more...] about Entries open for TfGM Wheels and Walks Programme in United Kingdom
Apply Now: Way Forward for Families Partnership Fund (UK)
Deadline: 27-Nov-2025 The Way Forward for Families Partnership invites applications from partnerships of third sector and public sector organisations to support collaborative work that involves children, young people and families in the design, development, delivery and improvement of … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Way Forward for Families Partnership Fund (UK)
Open Call for South Asia Journalism Fellowship
Deadline: 07-Oct-2025 The Chevening is pleased to announce its South Asia Journalism Fellowship for mid-career journalists from South Asian countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship (SAJP) offers a … [Read more...] about Open Call for South Asia Journalism Fellowship
Request for EOIs: Social Protection Payments for Cyclone-Affected Beneficiaries (Mozambique)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a call for expressions of interest to support the implementation of unconditional cash transfers across multiple provinces in Mozambique, including Niassa, Cabo Delgado, Nampula, Sofala, Zambezia, Manica, and Gaza. This initiative … [Read more...] about Request for EOIs: Social Protection Payments for Cyclone-Affected Beneficiaries (Mozambique)
Apply for Water Council Fall 2025 Tech Challenge
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025 The Water Council presents its Fall 2025 Tech Challenge focused on technologies to better manage water quality within water systems and enable smarter, faster decision-making. The challenge seeks technology solutions and new systems, processes or tools for decision-making … [Read more...] about Apply for Water Council Fall 2025 Tech Challenge
Call for EOIs: Cash Transfers for Vulnerable Families in Nampula and Cabo Delgado (Mozambique)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking proposals for initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable families in Mozambique, specifically in the Nampula and Cabo Delgado provinces. This opportunity focuses on livelihoods and social protection sectors, emphasizing cash and … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Cash Transfers for Vulnerable Families in Nampula and Cabo Delgado (Mozambique)
Chevening Research, Science, and Innovation Leadership Fellowship (India and Sri Lanka)
Deadline: 07-Oct-2025 Applications are now open for the Chevening Research, Science, and Innovation Leadership Fellowship for mid-career professionals from India and Sri Lanka who demonstrate outstanding potential in the fields of science, innovation, and business. The Chevening Research, … [Read more...] about Chevening Research, Science, and Innovation Leadership Fellowship (India and Sri Lanka)
CFAs: Early Detection and Intervention System for Hearing and Vision in Comas (Peru)
Deadline: 22-Sep-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund has launched a new initiative in the district of Comas, Lima, Peru, aimed at improving the early detection and intervention of hearing and visual impairments, developmental delays, and disabilities in children under … [Read more...] about CFAs: Early Detection and Intervention System for Hearing and Vision in Comas (Peru)
