During Operational Phase 8 (OP8), the Programme will place particular emphasis on the following approaches: concentration of activities on ecosystems whose vital importance is recognized at the global level; establishment of innovative institutional and financial support mechanisms to increase the … [Read more...] about Call for Projects: Financing the Global Environment Fund’s Microfinance Program (Mali)
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Intercontinental Bienal Industrial Design Exhibition
Focus Areas/Objectives/Themes: Industrial design projects in various typologies carried out globally that provide solutions to the problems of everyday life.The Intercontinental Bienal is a prestigious global event that showcases the best works and visual expressions of artists and industrial … [Read more...] about Intercontinental Bienal Industrial Design Exhibition
UNICEF Partnership Call: Strengthening Immunization Services and Child Protection
The focus areas include training, capacity building and capacity development, general health, health in emergencies, health systems strengthening, and immunization.The proposed interventions are designed to enhance vaccination coverage, reduce vaccine-preventable diseases, improve equitable access … [Read more...] about UNICEF Partnership Call: Strengthening Immunization Services and Child Protection
Call for Applications: AGORA Docs in Progress Program
AGORA Docs in Progress seeks documentary projects that showcase artistic ambition and high visual quality, are produced or co-produced by eligible countries, or contain elements linking the story to these regions, and encourages applications from projects outside the eligible countries if they … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: AGORA Docs in Progress Program
Applications open for the PCRBIO Research Grant Program (US)
Focus areas include scientists working in human health, microbiology, plant sciences, environment and sustainability, and all other research areas with a biological focus or which require plenty of PCR.The grant provides a total of $10,000 in PCR reagents, with a main award of $6,000 spread over … [Read more...] about Applications open for the PCRBIO Research Grant Program (US)
Call for Applications: NGO for Social and Cultural Engagement (Sierra Leone)
The focus of the program includes improving and developing women-owned and led SMEs and VSEs, building capacity to manage post-production stages such as processing, storage, and sale of rice, and contributing to the empowerment of at least 1,000 women-led enterprises in the rice value chain. The … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: NGO for Social and Cultural Engagement (Sierra Leone)
Theatre Project Award 2025: Supporting the Development and Creation of Theatre (Republic of Ireland)
The focus of this award includes the development, generation, and creation of theatre; collaboration between artists and organisations; and partnerships with existing theatre organisations, arts centres, or festivals where the collaboration extends beyond the organisation’s core activity. Theatre, … [Read more...] about Theatre Project Award 2025: Supporting the Development and Creation of Theatre (Republic of Ireland)
Call for Proposals: Translational Research in Healthcare Technologies (India)
Focus Areas: Proposals may address, but are not limited to, the following problem areas: Early screening and diagnosis of diseases; Drug discovery and development; Remote health and wellbeing monitoring; Disease staging and treatment support; Multimodal health data integration and fusion; Biomedical … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Translational Research in Healthcare Technologies (India)
Call for Submissions: Center Theater Program
The competition focuses on artists of any nationality, projects from any country in the world, and cast or theater groups over 18 years of age; Intercontinental Biennial artists with new projects; artists of the Intercontinental with non-winning projects.All projects received will be subject to a … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Center Theater Program
Call for Proposals: Partner NGOs for Resilience and Food Security Initiatives (Burkina Faso)
The focus area of this opportunity is food security, with specialization in food assistance for assets. The selected partner will support WFP operations in the Region of Koulsé, Province of Namentenga, and the communes of Boulsa, Korsimoro, and Ziga.The WFP supports the Government of Burkina Faso in … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Partner NGOs for Resilience and Food Security Initiatives (Burkina Faso)
Open Call: Support for Local CBOs/NGOs in Environmental Protection (Central African Republic)
The allocations will enable the submitting organizations to contribute to initiatives that contribute to environmental protection in at least one of the following sectors: collective safeguarding of terrestrial and marine sites, climate-smart and innovative agroecology, co-benefit of access to … [Read more...] about Open Call: Support for Local CBOs/NGOs in Environmental Protection (Central African Republic)
Entries open for Global Youth Challenge
The challenge aims to provide opportunities for youth to engage with global AI experts through workshops and mentorships, offering applied learning experience to develop practical and scalable AI solutions for social good. It organizes 10-day virtual bootcamps for shortlisted applicants, equipping … [Read more...] about Entries open for Global Youth Challenge
Call for Applications: Crisis Response Fund to Support LGBTQ Communities
Applicants must demonstrate that their work directly supports LGBTQ individuals or communities impacted by humanitarian emergencies (e.g. forced displacement) and social crises (e.g., political oppression leading to displacement, systemic discrimination leading to displacement). Applications should … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Crisis Response Fund to Support LGBTQ Communities
Human Trafficking Research Initiative Seed Grants: Advancing Evidence-Based Counter-Trafficking Research
The focus of these grants includes small research pilots of promising interventions, seed money for travel grants or staff time to build on nascent research ideas, and small grants for data work using existing sources to examine program impact.The small research pilot grants will fund projects that … [Read more...] about Human Trafficking Research Initiative Seed Grants: Advancing Evidence-Based Counter-Trafficking Research
Direct Aid Program (DAP) Surabaya 2025-26: Small Grants for Sustainable Development Projects (Indonesia)
These grants support projects in the areas of gender equality, women’s empowerment, disability and social inclusion, education, health, water and sanitation, disaster-related activities, and environmental protection, waste management and climate resilience.Eligible applicants include educational … [Read more...] about Direct Aid Program (DAP) Surabaya 2025-26: Small Grants for Sustainable Development Projects (Indonesia)
Apply Now: Micro-Project Scheme for Advancing Local Development
The focus of the scheme includes measures supporting the Just Energy Transition, local economic development and alternative livelihoods especially in communities with phased-out revenues from fossil fuels, women’s rights, access to equal education and health care, women’s resources and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Micro-Project Scheme for Advancing Local Development
Apply for Intercontinental Biennial Center Dance Program
Projects from any country in the world can participate. Dances of different types can participate. Authors from any country and over 18. Group proposals may also be submitted. Intercontinental Biennial artists with new projects. Intercontinental Biennial artists with non-winning projects.All … [Read more...] about Apply for Intercontinental Biennial Center Dance Program
CFAs: 2026 Red Sea -Sudan SANAD Emergency Crises Response Safety Nets Project
The focus area of this opportunity is food security, specifically through cash assistance aimed at meeting immediate needs while supporting longer-term recovery and resilience.Since 2019, Sudan has faced deep political, economic, and humanitarian crises. The transitional government’s early reform … [Read more...] about CFAs: 2026 Red Sea -Sudan SANAD Emergency Crises Response Safety Nets Project
Submit Applications for International Residencies Grant (Canada)
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The International Residencies program offers vital support to Canadian artists, arts workers, artistic groups, and organizations seeking to expand their creative practice through residencies abroad. The Arts Across Canada and Abroad program, it aims to strengthen … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for International Residencies Grant (Canada)
Search for Common Ground announces Small Grants (Kenya)
Deadline: 12-Oct-2025 The Search for Common Ground is inviting applications for its Small Grants to address the root causes of violent conflict in and around the Dadaab refugee complex. This call focuses particularly on empowering women, youth, and persons with disabilities by providing them … [Read more...] about Search for Common Ground announces Small Grants (Kenya)
Open call for a Studio Residency Program – Belgium
Deadline: 01-Nov-2025 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the Studio Residency Program to support research, experimentation and creation in the performing arts. The programme supports both research, experimentation and creation. It does not offer residencies in disciplines … [Read more...] about Open call for a Studio Residency Program – Belgium
Competition for Educational Grants on Human Rights in Ukraine
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The Center for Civil Liberties has opened an educational grant competition focused on human rights, inviting civil society and human rights organizations in Ukraine to submit proposals for projects to run from January 2026 for a period between five and ten months. The … [Read more...] about Competition for Educational Grants on Human Rights in Ukraine
Nominations open for Diana Award
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 Entries are now open for the Diana Award to celebrate young people who are driving positive change in their communities through sustained social action and leadership. The thematic areas open for nomination are Quality Education, which empowers individuals to achieve … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Diana Award
Arts Council Film Artist in Residence at University College Cork 2026 (Ireland)
Deadline: 21-Oct-2025 The Arts Council and University College Cork invites applications from film artists of distinction for the role of Film Artist in Residence at UCC for the calendar year 2026. The Film Artist in Residence, based in the School of Film, Music and Theatre, is designed to … [Read more...] about Arts Council Film Artist in Residence at University College Cork 2026 (Ireland)
Apply for Raman–Charpak Fellowship Program (India and France)
Deadline: 10-Dec-2025 The Department of Science and Technology is requesting applications for its Raman–Charpak Fellowship Program to improve the doctoral skills of Indian and French students by providing them an opportunity to carry out part of their research work in a University/Research & … [Read more...] about Apply for Raman–Charpak Fellowship Program (India and France)
Nominations open for ISGF Innovation Awards 2026 (India)
Deadline: 28-Dec-2025 The India Smart Grid Forum Innovation Awards 2026 aim to celebrate and recognize organizations, projects, products, and personalities that have set new benchmarks in Electricity, Gas, Water, and E-Mobility domains. Focus areas include Best Smart Grid Project in a DISCOM … [Read more...] about Nominations open for ISGF Innovation Awards 2026 (India)
CFPs: Neuroscience Training Grants Program
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The Neuroscience Training Grants Program provides dedicated funding to support early career neuroscientists from under-resourced regions in covering the costs of attending neuroscience training courses. By eliminating financial barriers, IBRO aims to ensure that … [Read more...] about CFPs: Neuroscience Training Grants Program
Apply Now: Dalai Lama Fellows Program
Deadline: 12-Nov-2025 The Dalai Lama Fellows Program is seeking applications for 15-20 changemakers from around the world. The Dalai Lama Fellowship uniquely focuses not only on measurable impact or project scale but also on the personal transformation of its participants. The program values … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Dalai Lama Fellows Program
Grants for removing Small Dams from Rivers
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Open Rivers Programme provides vital funding to prepare for and implement the removal of small dams across rivers in Greater Europe. The initiative seeks to restore natural water flows, enhance aquatic biodiversity, and improve river ecosystems that have been … [Read more...] about Grants for removing Small Dams from Rivers
Call for Submissions: Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme (Iran)
Deadline: 06-Feb-2026 The Fondation Maison des sciences de l’homme (FMSH) offers short-term fellowships of two to three months in France to Iranian postdoctoral researchers currently residing in Iran. This mobility aid is intended to enable them to conduct research work in France within a … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme (Iran)
Call for EOIs: Strategic Opportunity Fund (Nigeria)
Deadline: 12-Oct-2025 The ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), in partnership with Global Affairs Canada (GAC), through the Renewed Women’s Rights and Leadership (RWVL) Project, is pleased to announce a Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Strategic Opportunity Funding (SOF) to support advocacy … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Strategic Opportunity Fund (Nigeria)
Submit Applications for Justworks.org Capacity Building Grants 2025 (US)
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The Justworks.org Capacity Building Grants for 2025–2027 aim to strengthen the operational foundations of U.S.-based nonprofits that support entrepreneurs facing systemic and extraordinary challenges. Rather than funding specific programs, these grants focus on helping … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Justworks.org Capacity Building Grants 2025 (US)
Request for Proposals: Sports Leaders Fund (New Zealand)
Deadline: 17-Nov-2025 The Foundation's Sports Leaders Fund provides support to New Zealand sports leaders to travel across Asia, gaining deeper insight into the region’s sporting landscape, enhancing cultural awareness, and building meaningful connections. The fund supports deeper insight into … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Sports Leaders Fund (New Zealand)
Call for Applications: Kenya’s TrustLab Incubator Programme
Deadline: 24-Oct-2025 Are you a media organisation based in Nairobi or Nakuru? Are you ready to fight back against digital threats? Apply now for the third and final TrustLab Incubator in Kenya, focused on strengthening Media Defenders in the face of rising online harms. TrustLab is a … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Kenya’s TrustLab Incubator Programme
Submissions open for Zanda McDonald Award (New Zealand and Australia)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 Are you passionate about making a difference in agriculture? Do you want to further develop your skills and take your career to the next level? If so, the Zanda McDonald Award is perfect for you. Learn from experienced leaders and fellow peers. Connect with the top talent … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Zanda McDonald Award (New Zealand and Australia)
CFAs: Resilience and Livelihood Activities in Deir Ezzor District (Syria)
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The World Food Programme has launched a targeted initiative in Deir ez-Zor Governorate, Syria, aimed at revitalizing agricultural livelihoods and improving food security for vulnerable farming communities. The programme seeks to address key challenges in agricultural … [Read more...] about CFAs: Resilience and Livelihood Activities in Deir Ezzor District (Syria)
Call for Applications: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Bursary (Zimbabwe)
Deadline: 30-Oct-2025 The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation to implement the Second Chance Pathways for Increased Access to Tertiary Education for Marginalised Young Women and Men/FAWE/Mastercard Foundation Programme Phase II. The … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Bursary (Zimbabwe)
Mental Health Foundation’s Top-Up Community Grants (New Zealand)
Deadline: 16-Nov-2025 The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand offers Top-Up Community Grants to support community-led initiatives that enhance mental wellbeing. These grants aim to empower local groups to implement projects that promote mental health and wellness within their communities. … [Read more...] about Mental Health Foundation’s Top-Up Community Grants (New Zealand)
Open Call for Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The Learning Planet Institute is driving an intergenerational, global movement to build a Learning Planet Academy, supported by UNESCO and the United Nations University, adapted to transitions across the world. Participants are invited to submit projects that focus on one … [Read more...] about Open Call for Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge
Call for Proposals: CMIF Indigenous Grants (Canada)
Deadline: 17-Dec-2025 The Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) Indigenous Grants Program is an initiative by the Government of Canada aimed at supporting Indigenous groups in engaging with and benefiting from clean energy and transportation infrastructure projects related to critical … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: CMIF Indigenous Grants (Canada)
Request for Concept Notes: Cross-border Programme
Deadline: 28-Nov-2025 The European Commission has launched a new Call for Proposals under its cross-border cooperation programme aimed at promoting good neighborly relations, fostering regional integration, and supporting social, economic, and territorial development by addressing the urgent … [Read more...] about Request for Concept Notes: Cross-border Programme
Request for Applications: Whau Quick Response Grant Program (New Zealand)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Auckland Council is now accepting applications for its Whau Quick Response Grant Program to encourage creative, inclusive, and community-driven initiatives that contribute to the well-being of the people and places within the region. A valuable opportunity is now … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Whau Quick Response Grant Program (New Zealand)
Arts-Integrated National School Projects for Government-aided and Nonprofit Schools in India
Deadline: 15-Dec-2025 The India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) has announced a new request for proposals inviting government-aided and nonprofit schools across India to design and implement arts-integrated educational projects. This initiative aims to strengthen creative teaching and learning … [Read more...] about Arts-Integrated National School Projects for Government-aided and Nonprofit Schools in India
UNDP announces GEF Small Grants Programme in Kenya
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025 The GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) under UNDP Kenya is now accepting applications for its 2025 funding cycle, offering support to local groups working at the intersection of environmental conservation and community development. The initiative aims to strengthen … [Read more...] about UNDP announces GEF Small Grants Programme in Kenya
Apply now for Local Innovation Partnerships Fund – Competitive Strand (UK)
Deadline: 12-Feb-2026 The Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF), managed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is a significant initiative aimed at fostering regional economic growth through innovation. With a total investment of up to £500 million, the fund seeks to support the … [Read more...] about Apply now for Local Innovation Partnerships Fund – Competitive Strand (UK)
ASEAN Youth Creators for Impact Programme
Deadline: 19-Oct-2025 The ASEAN Foundation has launched its ASEAN Youth Creators for Impact Programme to empower 11 content creators from 10 ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste to lead campaigns on key social equality themes, including women’s empowerment, education rights, mental health, digital … [Read more...] about ASEAN Youth Creators for Impact Programme
Submissions open for Howick Quick Response Grant Program (New Zealand)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Auckland Council is requesting applications for its Howick Quick Response Grant Program to encourage meaningful projects that enhance local life and promote wellbeing across the community. A new funding opportunity is available for individuals and organisations in the … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Howick Quick Response Grant Program (New Zealand)
Submissions Open: European Vocational Education and Training Initiative (France and Italy)
Deadline: 21-May-2026 The Villum Fonden is now accepting applications for its European Vocational Education and Training Initiative to enable young people in Europe to become frontrunners in the digital and green transitions. High-quality teaching, modern facilities, and inclusive learning … [Read more...] about Submissions Open: European Vocational Education and Training Initiative (France and Italy)
Call for Entries: Reviving Food Systems for Resilience and Recovery in Aleppo (Syria)
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The World Food Programme is spearheading a vital initiative aimed at restoring and strengthening livelihoods in conflict-affected, food-insecure communities within Syria’s Aleppo Governorate. This programme focuses on addressing deep-rooted inefficiencies and … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Reviving Food Systems for Resilience and Recovery in Aleppo (Syria)
Call for EOIs: Improving Access to Nutrition Services in Crisis Contexts (Burundi)
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund has launched a new call for partners to implement critical nutrition interventions in emergency settings across several provinces in Burundi, including Bujumbura Mairie, Kirundo, Cankuzo, Makamba, Rutana, Gitega, … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Improving Access to Nutrition Services in Crisis Contexts (Burundi)














