[May 2026] Accessing the right funding can accelerate meaningful change at the grassroots level. This curated list highlights 100+ open grant opportunities designed to support community development projects—spanning areas like education, livelihoods, health and sustainability—helping … [Read more...] about Discover 100+ Funding Opportunities for Community Development Initiatives
Archives for May 6, 2026
Call for Climate Change Adaptation Project Proposals (Philippines)
Deadline: 29-May-2026 The People’s Survival Fund is a climate finance mechanism designed to help Local Government Units implement adaptation projects. It supports initiatives that reduce vulnerability and strengthen community resilience against climate change impacts. The fund enables local … [Read more...] about Call for Climate Change Adaptation Project Proposals (Philippines)
Call for Applications: Expand Together Grants Program in Australia
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Expand Together Grants Program is a South Australian funding initiative designed to support multicultural and CALD-focused organisations. It provides financial assistance to improve equipment, infrastructure, and community facilities that benefit diverse cultural … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Expand Together Grants Program in Australia
Request for Proposals: Pfizer Research Grant Programme
Deadline: 12-Jun-2026 The Pfizer Research Grant Request for Proposals supports independent clinical and observational research on elranatamab in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. It is designed to complement clinical trial data with real-world evidence from routine healthcare practice. The … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Pfizer Research Grant Programme
Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Bangladesh)
Deadline: 11-Jul-2026 The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is an international scholarship initiative administered by the U.S. government to support graduate-level study in the United States. In Bangladesh, it is managed through the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka. The program enables selected professionals … [Read more...] about Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Bangladesh)
City of Belleville Community Impact Grant (Canada)
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 The City of Belleville Community Impact Grant is a municipal funding program designed to support community-driven initiatives that improve quality of life in Belleville. It assists organizations that deliver projects contributing to social, cultural, or community development. … [Read more...] about City of Belleville Community Impact Grant (Canada)
Berrybank Wind Farm Community Grants Program 2026 (Australia)
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 The Berrybank Wind Farm Community Grants Program is a regional funding initiative established in September 2022 to support local development projects. It is designed to deliver long-term benefits to communities within the Golden Plains Shire. The program focuses on improving … [Read more...] about Berrybank Wind Farm Community Grants Program 2026 (Australia)
Apply for Biodiversity Incentive Scheme Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Biodiversity Incentive Scheme Grant is an annual funding program by the City of Casey designed to support environmental conservation and biodiversity improvement. It helps landholders and volunteers undertake projects that restore native habitats and protect ecological … [Read more...] about Apply for Biodiversity Incentive Scheme Grant Program (Australia)
City of Belleville Arts and Culture Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 29-May-2026 The City of Belleville Arts and Culture Grant is a municipal funding program aimed at strengthening the local creative and cultural sector. It supports initiatives that promote arts engagement, cultural development, and community connection. The program aligns … [Read more...] about City of Belleville Arts and Culture Grant Program (Canada)
Residency Programme for Caribbean-Based Artists
Deadline: 29-Jun-2026 The Gasworks residency is an international artist development programme designed to support early-career visual artists. It offers a self-directed residency experience in London focused on research, experimentation, and professional growth. The programme encourages independent … [Read more...] about Residency Programme for Caribbean-Based Artists
Call for Proposals: Implementing Partner for AgTech and FinTech Scale-Up Grant
Deadline: 13-May-2026 The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has launched a competitive call for proposals to select an implementing partner for a research and scaling initiative. The project, titled “Evidence for Scale-Up of AgTech and FinTech Solutions through IFAD’s PoLG,” … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Implementing Partner for AgTech and FinTech Scale-Up Grant
CFAs: Charles Wallace Visiting Fellowship Programme (Pakistan)
Deadline: 05-Jun-2026 The Charles Wallace Visiting Fellowship Programme is an international professional development opportunity designed for mid-career professionals from Pakistan. It allows participants to visit the United Kingdom to enhance their skills, knowledge, and professional networks. The … [Read more...] about CFAs: Charles Wallace Visiting Fellowship Programme (Pakistan)
Apply for Explore Georgina Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 26-Jun-2026 The Explore Georgina Grant Program is a municipal funding initiative designed to strengthen community identity and support local development in Georgina. It encourages projects that highlight local history, culture, and diversity while also promoting economic activity. The … [Read more...] about Apply for Explore Georgina Grant Program (Canada)
U.S. American Center Kampala Programming Initiative (Uganda)
Deadline: 29-May-2026 The U.S. Embassy in Uganda supports a public diplomacy program to manage and operate the American Center Kampala, a hub for cultural exchange, education, and engagement between Uganda and the United States. The program is a public diplomacy initiative by the U.S. Embassy in … [Read more...] about U.S. American Center Kampala Programming Initiative (Uganda)
Falling Walls Lab Competition (Colombia)
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Falling Walls Lab Competition is an international platform for presenting innovative ideas, scientific research, and breakthrough solutions in a short three-minute pitch. It is designed to highlight ideas that can create meaningful impact in science, … [Read more...] about Falling Walls Lab Competition (Colombia)
Applications open for Arts and Culture Small Grant Program 2026
Deadline: 12-Jul-2026 The Arts & Culture Small Grant Program 2026 is a cultural funding initiative designed to promote Japanese arts and culture while building international collaboration in Southeast Asia. It focuses on strengthening cultural ties between Japan and Indonesia or … [Read more...] about Applications open for Arts and Culture Small Grant Program 2026
City of Toronto Skills Development Grants for Music Initiatives (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Aug-2026 The Skills Development Grants program is a funding initiative aimed at strengthening workforce readiness in Toronto’s creative industries. It supports training programs that equip individuals with practical, technical, and professional skills needed for employment. The program … [Read more...] about City of Toronto Skills Development Grants for Music Initiatives (Canada)
Apply Now: Harry Cureton Fund (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 01-Aug-2026 The Harry Cureton Fund is a charitable healthcare funding program supporting improved health access, treatment, and education in the Peterborough and Stamford region. It focuses on improving quality of life for individuals with illnesses or disabilities and supporting … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Harry Cureton Fund (United Kingdom)
Call for Proposals: ANCHOR VI Research Grant Program
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The ANCHOR VI Collaborative Holistic Research Grant is a regional funding initiative designed to support research that improves road safety assessment frameworks in Southeast Asia. It focuses on generating evidence-based insights that reflect real-world driving conditions, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: ANCHOR VI Research Grant Program
Applications open for Sector Development Grants for Music Initiatives (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Aug-2026 The Sector Development Grants program provides funding for initiatives that strengthen the capacity, sustainability, and innovation potential of Toronto’s creative sector. It is designed to support ecosystem-wide growth rather than individual artistic practice or operational … [Read more...] about Applications open for Sector Development Grants for Music Initiatives (Canada)
Call for Proposals: New Zealand – China Strategic Research Alliance 2026
Deadline: 01-Jul-2026 The New Zealand – China Strategic Research Alliance 2026 is a bilateral research funding programme designed to strengthen long-term scientific and innovation collaboration between New Zealand and China. It is jointly managed by New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: New Zealand – China Strategic Research Alliance 2026
Apply now for Event Sponsorship Grant for Music Initiatives (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Aug-2026 The City of Toronto Event Sponsorship Program supports events that contribute to the development of Toronto’s creative industries. It is focused on strengthening the cultural and creative economy through public engagement, audience growth, and sector-building initiatives. The … [Read more...] about Apply now for Event Sponsorship Grant for Music Initiatives (Canada)
Applications open for Dunedin Heritage Fund (New Zealand)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Dunedin Heritage Fund provides financial assistance to support the protection, conservation, and continued use of heritage buildings and places in Dunedin. It is administered by Dunedin City Council in partnership with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. The fund … [Read more...] about Applications open for Dunedin Heritage Fund (New Zealand)
Small Grants Program for Community Projects (Australia)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The Small Grants Program is designed to help individuals and not-for-profit community groups respond quickly to unexpected or emerging community needs. It funds small-scale, short-duration projects that strengthen local participation, wellbeing, and community engagement. The … [Read more...] about Small Grants Program for Community Projects (Australia)
Call for Applications: Digicel Foundation’s EPIC Grant (Trinidad and Tobago)
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The EPIC Grant Call for Applications by the Digicel Foundation supports community-based organisations in Trinidad and Tobago to design and implement innovative projects that create measurable local impact. The programme focuses on empowering communities through sustainable … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Digicel Foundation’s EPIC Grant (Trinidad and Tobago)
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Mar-2027 The Alberta Foundation for the Arts offers an annual scholarship through the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund to support emerging visual artists in Alberta. The program is designed to recognize artistic talent and encourage advanced training in visual arts disciplines. The … [Read more...] about Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts (Canada)
Request for Proposals: Older Writers Grant Program
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Older Writers Grant supports emerging speculative fiction authors who begin their professional writing careers later in life. It is designed to recognize and encourage creative writers aged 50 and above who are still developing their publishing careers. The grant focuses … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Older Writers Grant Program
Wryde Croft Wind Farm Community Fund (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 01-Aug-2026 The Wryde Croft Wind Farm Community Fund supports local community and charitable initiatives that directly benefit residents living near the Wryde Croft Wind Farm in Peterborough. The fund is designed to ensure that communities hosting or surrounding renewable energy … [Read more...] about Wryde Croft Wind Farm Community Fund (United Kingdom)
RFAs: University Scholarships for Armenian Students in Developing Countries
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation offers scholarships to support students of Armenian origin who are living in crisis-affected countries in the Middle East. The programme is designed to help financially disadvantaged students complete their undergraduate education in … [Read more...] about RFAs: University Scholarships for Armenian Students in Developing Countries
Warwick and Dominey Fund – General Grants (UK)
Deadline: 01-Aug-2026 The Warwick and Dominey Fund – General offers financial support to community-led initiatives that create measurable social impact. The programme primarily focuses on improving education outcomes and addressing systemic social inequality, with a strong emphasis on supporting … [Read more...] about Warwick and Dominey Fund – General Grants (UK)
ASB Pilot Humanitarian Project for Vulnerable Communities in Syria
Deadline: 09-May-2026 Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland (ASB) is launching a pilot humanitarian partnership initiative in Syria to support conflict-affected and vulnerable populations through integrated recovery and resilience programming. The programme combines immediate humanitarian support … [Read more...] about ASB Pilot Humanitarian Project for Vulnerable Communities in Syria
Call for EOIs: Quality Learning and Inclusive Education Services in Palestine
Deadline: 14-May-2026 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is inviting applications from implementing partners to support inclusive education in humanitarian contexts in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The programme aims to ensure safe, equitable, and quality … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Quality Learning and Inclusive Education Services in Palestine
Call for Proposals: Future Leader Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 01-Jul-2026 The Future Leader Grants program supports emerging leaders in stroke research in Australia. It is designed to build leadership capability among researchers and people with lived experience by funding development activities that strengthen research impact, collaboration, and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Future Leader Grant Program (Australia)
Apply Now: Childhood Stroke Research Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 01-Jul-2026 The Childhood Stroke Research Grant Program supports research that improves outcomes for children and families affected by childhood stroke. It is an initiative by the Stroke Foundation marking its 30th year in 2026, designed to strengthen knowledge and care pathways in … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Childhood Stroke Research Grant Program (Australia)
Grants Available to Support Healthy Ageing in Older People (Australia)
Deadline: 13-Jul-2026 The Small Grants Program funds grassroots, community-driven projects that support LGBTQIA+ individuals and promote positive social and mental health outcomes. It is designed to make funding accessible to individuals and small groups who may not qualify for larger grant … [Read more...] about Grants Available to Support Healthy Ageing in Older People (Australia)
Seed Grants for Emerging Stroke Researchers (Australia)
Deadline: 01-Jul-2026 The Seed Grant Program provides funding for early- and early-mid-career researchers to develop new knowledge and address critical gaps in stroke care. The programme focuses on improving prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery outcomes for stroke patients in … [Read more...] about Seed Grants for Emerging Stroke Researchers (Australia)
Open Call: Creative Residency Programme for Cultural Practitioners (Pakistan)
Deadline: 12-Jun-2026 The Artist Residencies Grants offered by the French Embassy in Pakistan support Pakistani artists and creatives to undertake a one-month residency in France between September 15 and December 15, 2026. The programme focuses on artistic research, creation, and cross-cultural … [Read more...] about Open Call: Creative Residency Programme for Cultural Practitioners (Pakistan)
Grants for Reading Promotion in Rural Areas (Spain)
Deadline: 11-May-2026 The Grants for Reading Promotion in Rural Areas support initiatives that encourage reading habits and cultural engagement in rural communities across Spain. The programme provides financial assistance for operational expenses linked to reading promotion activities. The goal … [Read more...] about Grants for Reading Promotion in Rural Areas (Spain)
Entries open for Ocean Conservancy’s Photo Contest
Deadline: 28-May-2026 The Ocean Conservancy photography contest is a global competition that celebrates underwater photography capturing marine wildlife, habitats, and ocean ecosystems. It aims to highlight the beauty of the ocean while raising awareness about marine conservation. The contest … [Read more...] about Entries open for Ocean Conservancy’s Photo Contest
Funding Opportunity for Small-Scale, High-Impact Community Projects (Albania)
Deadline: 21-May-2026 The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), managed by Global Affairs Canada, funds small, community-driven projects in Albania. It supports innovative initiatives that address local development needs while strengthening civil society and inclusive governance. The programme … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity for Small-Scale, High-Impact Community Projects (Albania)
Applications open for Looker Energy Environmental Fund (UK)
Deadline: 01-Aug-2026 The Looker Energy Environmental Fund provides financial support for environmental protection and education initiatives in Godmanchester and surrounding eligible areas in Cambridgeshire. The fund is designed to improve the natural environment and increase public awareness of … [Read more...] about Applications open for Looker Energy Environmental Fund (UK)
RFPs: Development and Innovation Grant Program (Egypt)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Development and Innovation Grant Program is designed to strengthen collaboration between Egyptian academic institutions and industrial factories. It embeds faculty researchers directly within factories to address real operational and technical challenges through applied … [Read more...] about RFPs: Development and Innovation Grant Program (Egypt)
Ideation Programme for Tech Startup Development (Hong Kong)
Deadline: 18-May-2026 The Ideation Programme is a year-long startup support initiative designed to help early-stage tech entrepreneurs transform innovative ideas into viable businesses. It focuses on guiding founders from the idea stage through to structured business development and investment … [Read more...] about Ideation Programme for Tech Startup Development (Hong Kong)
Northern Territory Suicide Prevention Community Grants (Australia)
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Northern Territory (NT) Government, in partnership with the Northern Territory Primary Health Network, offers community grants to support suicide prevention initiatives. These grants fund local projects, events, and activities that strengthen awareness, resilience, and … [Read more...] about Northern Territory Suicide Prevention Community Grants (Australia)
Funding Available for Grassroots Human Security Projects (Uganda)
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 The Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) is a funding scheme introduced by the Government of Japan. It supports non-profit organisations implementing small-scale, community-based development projects that directly improve living conditions for local … [Read more...] about Funding Available for Grassroots Human Security Projects (Uganda)
Apply for DeepStart Deep Tech Accelerator Program (Australia)
Deadline: 12-Jun-2026 DeepStart is a three-month accelerator programme designed to help early-stage teams transform scientific research and engineering breakthroughs into commercially viable deep tech startups. It focuses on bridging the gap between laboratory innovation and real-world industry … [Read more...] about Apply for DeepStart Deep Tech Accelerator Program (Australia)
Open Call for Proof-of-Concept Grant (Finland)
Deadline: 15-May-2026 The Proof-of-Concept Grant is a funding programme designed to support the early development and commercial validation of innovative business ideas emerging from students and researchers in Turku, Finland. It helps transform academic and research-driven ideas into viable … [Read more...] about Open Call for Proof-of-Concept Grant (Finland)
Submit Applications for Dementia Carers Fund (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 01-Aug-2026 The Dementia Carers Fund offers financial support to charitable and community-based organisations working to improve the wellbeing of unpaid carers of people living with dementia. The programme focuses on reducing carer burden and improving resilience through practical … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Dementia Carers Fund (United Kingdom)
Request for Applications: Young Climate Prize
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Young Climate Prize is an international programme designed to support young people who are actively leading climate action projects. It combines mentorship, education, and global exposure to help participants strengthen their impact in climate change mitigation and … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Young Climate Prize
Call for Supporting the Clean Energy Transition of European Industry and Businesses
Deadline: 16-Sep-2026 The European Commission has launched a €7,000,000 funding programme to accelerate the decarbonisation of European industry. The initiative supports clean energy deployment, industrial energy efficiency, and cross-sector cooperation to strengthen competitiveness while reducing … [Read more...] about Call for Supporting the Clean Energy Transition of European Industry and Businesses
