[June 2026]
Explore the latest funding opportunities in India for NGOs, startups, researchers, innovators, and nonprofit organizations. This curated collection features grants, awards, fellowships, innovation challenges, research funding, competitions, and startup support across sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, climate action, technology, entrepreneurship, and social development.
Nominations Open: Indian Innovation Icons Awards
Deadline: 22-July-2026
Indian Innovation Icons by MIF is a national innovation recognition platform that identifies and supports high-impact innovators across India…[more]
WCT-Biodiversity, Ecosystems and Endangered Species Grant Programme
Deadline: 20-July-2026
The WCT-Biodiversity, Ecosystems and Endangered Species (BEES) Grant Programme supports wildlife research and grassroots conservation initiatives focused on endangered species and biodiversity-rich landscapes in India…[more]
Apply Now: Wiki Loves Earth India Nature Photo Campaign 2026
Deadline: 31-July-2026
Wiki Loves Earth India is a photography campaign that encourages participants to document India’s protected natural heritage and upload high-quality images to Wikimedia Commons under free licenses…[more]
Nominations open for EY Entrepreneur of the Year™ Award
Deadline: September 09, 2026
The EY Entrepreneur of the Year (EOY) Award recognizes visionary entrepreneurs who are building bold, innovative and transformative enterprises while contributing to India’s economic growth and development…[more]
Entries open for AI for Social Impact Challenge
Deadline: 10-July-2026
StartupTN, in collaboration with HCL Foundation, invites students across Tamil Nadu to participate in the AI for Social Impact Challenge 2026…[more]
Sports Technology Dialogues and Innovation Program
Deadline: 06-July-2026
The Sports Technology Partnership Program is a U.S.-India collaboration initiative designed to strengthen partnerships in sports technology, innovation, sports medicine, data analytics, and commercial engagement…[more]
SBIF Maatrichhaya: Strengthening Maternal and Neonatal Care
Deadline: 06-July-2026
The SBI Foundation has invited proposals from eligible non-profit organisations to implement SBIF Maatrichhaya, an initiative focused on improving maternal and neonatal healthcare infrastructure in Primary Health Centres and Community Health Centres across selected Indian states…[more]
IDBI Innovate 2026 National Innovation Challenge for Banking Solutions
Deadline: 09-July-2026
IDBI Innovate 2026 is a national innovation challenge by IDBI Bank that invites startups, FinTech companies, and professionals to build scalable, AI-driven solutions for real banking problems…[more]
SBI Foundation Climate Smart Livelihoods Programme
Deadline: 07-July-2026
SBI Foundation invites proposals from eligible NGOs and non-profit organizations in India under its Livelihood & Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme (SBIF LEAP) to implement Climate Smart Livelihoods projects aligned with the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY)…[more]
Open Call: SSAF–AAA Research Grant for Archiving Histories of Art, Ideas, and Visual Culture
Deadline: 31-July-2026
Applications are now open for the SSAF–AAA Research Grant 2026, a funding opportunity supporting research-based projects that explore the histories of art, ideas, print culture, and visual culture in India…[more]
Apply Now: Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research
Deadline: 15-July-2026
The Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research (2026–27) is a Ministry of Culture, Government of India initiative that supports scholars, researchers, and cultural practitioners working on India’s cultural heritage…[more]
Nominations Open: Jankidevi Bajaj Women Entrepreneurship Award
Deadline: 30-September-2026
The IMC-Ladies’ Wing Jankidevi Bajaj Puraskar 2026 is a prestigious award that recognizes Indian women entrepreneurs whose enterprises contribute significantly to rural development, livelihood enhancement, and community well-being…[more]
Nominations Open: Sardar Patel National Unity Award 2026
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Sardar Patel National Unity Award 2026 is one of India’s highest national recognitions for individuals, institutions, and organizations that make exceptional contributions to national unity, social cohesion, and integrity…[more]
TRAI DND Reel Challenge Awareness Campaign
Deadline: 25-July-2026
The TRAI DND Reel Challenge is a citizen engagement initiative launched by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in collaboration with MyGov to promote awareness about spam call and SMS reporting…[more]
SmartAgri CoE Open Challenge Program
Deadline: July 15, 2026
The SmartAgri CoE Open Challenge Program is inviting applications to support AgriTech startups in developing innovative and sustainable agricultural solutions…[more]
Call for Applications: Hiyoshi Awards
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The Hiyoshi Awards recognize Indian researchers and scientists for outstanding contributions to environmental conservation and protection…[more]
Open Challenge Program for DeepTech and AI MSMEs
Deadline: July 15, 2026
The Open Challenge Program (OCP) is an initiative designed to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) working on DeepTech and innovative AI-based solutions across sectors such as HealthTech, Smart Earth, AgriTech, Mining, and other emerging industries, with implementation based in Nagpur…[more]
Open Challenge Program for DeepTech and AI Startups
Deadline: July 15, 2026
The Open Challenge Program is seeking applications to support innovative DeepTech and AI startups in India through funding, incubation, and growth support…[more]
Open Call for Startups and MSMEs for Water Innovation Solutions
Deadline: July 31, 2026
The Open Call for Startups and MSMEs invites eligible applicants to develop innovative prototypes and solutions focused on water, sanitation, and environmental sustainability challenges…[more]
Seed to Scale Program for Startup Growth and Capital Access
Deadline: Ongoing
Applicants are now invited applications to startups through incubation, acceleration, and funding initiatives that foster innovation and business expansion…[more]
ICSSR–NSTC Bilateral Collaborative Research Grant Program
Deadline: 03-August-2026
Applications are invited under the joint initiative of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), Taipei, Taiwan to promote bilateral cooperation in social sciences through scholar exchanges, academic collaboration, and jointly developed research projects…[more]
No Shortcuts to Parenthood – Myth vs Reality info-graphic Contest
Deadline: 31-October-2026
Applications are now open for the ‘No Shortcuts to Parenthood – Myth vs Reality’ Infographic Contest organized to promote awareness about legal adoption and dispel common misconceptions surrounding adoption practices in India…[more]
Open Call: No Shortcuts to Parenthood – Poster Making Competition
Deadline: 31-October-2026
The ‘No Shortcuts to Parenthood – Only Legal Adoption’ Poster Making Competition invites participants across India to create impactful posters promoting legal adoption and raising awareness against illegal adoption practices…[more]
Applications open for Northeast India AI Research Fellowship
Deadline: 31-December-2026
The Northeast India AI Research Fellowship supports students and early-career researchers building language technologies for indigenous Northeast Indian languages…[more]
Stories of Legal Adoption- Every Child Deserves a Family Reel Contest
Deadline: 31-October-2026
The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), under the Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India, in collaboration with MyGov, is inviting citizens across India to participate in a video storytelling initiative promoting awareness about legal adoption…[more]
Apply Now: Painting Contest on India 1947 vs India 2047
Deadline: 15-July-2026
The Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with MyGov, has launched the “India 1947 vs India 2047” Painting Competition to encourage citizens to creatively showcase India’s transformation from Independence to its vision for 2047…[more]
Call for Nominations: Jeevan Raksha Padak Series Awards (India)
Deadline: 30-September-2026
The Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards recognize individuals in India who demonstrate exceptional courage in saving lives during emergencies such as drowning, fires, accidents, and natural disasters…[more]
Request for Proposals: Arts Research Grant Program
Deadline: 10-August-2026
The Arts Research Programme, re-launched in 2025, supports innovative and experimental approaches to arts research in India…[more]
Call for Applications: Anjani Mashelkar Innovation Prize
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Anjani Mashelkar Prize supports innovators developing affordable, high-impact solutions for India’s excluded and resource-poor communities…[more]
C-CAMP Bioincubation Programme for Biostartups
Deadline: 31-December-2026
The C-CAMP Bioincubation Programme supports biotech startups, academic entrepreneurs, and life sciences companies by providing access to advanced laboratory infrastructure, mentorship, funding support, and a high-impact innovation ecosystem in India…[more]
Request for Proposals: Artists for Projects in Government Schools in Karnataka (India)
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The India Foundation for the Arts is inviting proposals under its Kali Kalisu programme to support arts-integrated learning projects in Karnataka government schools…[more]
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Award (India)
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) is a national-level award by the Government of India that celebrates the achievements, talent, and contributions of children across the country…[more]
Open Call for iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway (India)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2026
The iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway, managed by the International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology (iCreate), is a specialized support program for Indian startups in the idea-to-Proof-of-Concept (PoC) stage…[more]
