Deadline: 27-Apr-2026 The UNICEF is inviting partners to implement evidence-based interventions to prevent and end violence against children in Zanzibar. The programme focuses on positive parenting, safe schools, and transforming harmful social and gender norms. With an indicative funding of … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Ending Violence Against Children in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Apply Now: Inclusive Jobs for Vulnerable Women in Balti (Moldova)
Deadline: 04-May-2026 The UN Women Moldova Office is inviting civil society organizations to implement a pilot programme in Bălți focused on improving livelihoods and inclusive employment for vulnerable women. With funding up to USD 100,000, the initiative supports skills development, job access, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Inclusive Jobs for Vulnerable Women in Balti (Moldova)
Active Holidays Programme to Support Youth Sports Camps (Poland)
Deadline: 07-Jun-2026 The Active Holidays Programme 2026 is a Polish government-funded initiative supporting non-commercial sports camps for children and youth aged 6–24. It is managed by the Ministry of Sport and Tourism and implemented by the Halina Konopacka LOTTO Foundation, offering funding … [Read more...] about Active Holidays Programme to Support Youth Sports Camps (Poland)
Equipment and Activity Grant for Children and Young People (New Zealand)
Deadline: 28-May-2026 The Equipment and Activity Grant by Wilson Home Trust provides financial support of up to $5,750 for children and young people with physical disabilities. The grant helps families access assistive equipment, services, and inclusive experiences that improve quality of life and … [Read more...] about Equipment and Activity Grant for Children and Young People (New Zealand)
Comic Relief and Sainsbury’s Holiday Activity and Food Programme (UK)
Deadline: 23-Apr-2026 The Comic Relief and Sainsbury’s Holiday Activity and Food Programme provides up to £15,000 for organisations in Greater Manchester to deliver summer holiday food and activity schemes for children. It focuses on tackling food poverty, improving access to … [Read more...] about Comic Relief and Sainsbury’s Holiday Activity and Food Programme (UK)
Apply for Community Mobilization and Child Protection Strengthening Initiative (Brazil)
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 UNICEF is inviting grant applications to strengthen community-based child protection systems in selected municipalities of Brazil, focusing on preventing violence, abuse, and exploitation of children and adolescents. The programme supports community mobilization, … [Read more...] about Apply for Community Mobilization and Child Protection Strengthening Initiative (Brazil)
Call for EOIs: Girl Empowerment Programme (Timor-Leste)
Deadline: 22-Apr-2026 UNICEF is inviting grant applications to support adolescent girls’ protection, empowerment, and life skills development in selected communities in Baucau, Timor-Leste. The programme focuses on preventing gender-based violence through life skills training, … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Girl Empowerment Programme (Timor-Leste)
Grants for Early Childhood Development Initiatives (Australia)
Deadline: 18-May-2026 The AEDC Tasmanian Grants support community-led initiatives that improve early childhood development outcomes by using AEDC data to strengthen learning, health, wellbeing, and early years services for children from conception to age 8 in Tasmania. Overview The Australian … [Read more...] about Grants for Early Childhood Development Initiatives (Australia)
Grants for Environment, Social and Cultural Projects (Switzerland)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Sophie and Karl Binding Foundation supports projects in Switzerland focused on biodiversity, social cohesion, youth, cultural heritage, and early music. Grants typically range from CHF 3,000 to CHF 100,000 per year, with higher support possible for multi-year projects. The … [Read more...] about Grants for Environment, Social and Cultural Projects (Switzerland)
Call for EOIs: Strengthening Resilience in Education and Child Protection (Ethiopia)
Deadline: 20-Apr-2026 UNICEF is seeking partners for a $270,000 initiative to support education and child protection for crisis-affected children in Ethiopia’s Somali Region. Overview The UNICEF has launched a call for Expression of Interest to strengthen local capacity in … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Strengthening Resilience in Education and Child Protection (Ethiopia)
Apply Now: Cooperation Cycle for Children and Women Initiatives (Côte d’Ivoire)
Deadline: 28-Apr-2026 UNICEF is inviting organizations to support its 2026–2030 programme in Côte d’Ivoire, focusing on child protection, education, health, and social well-being through long-term partnerships. Overview The UNICEF is seeking applications from qualified organizations to support … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Cooperation Cycle for Children and Women Initiatives (Côte d’Ivoire)
Call for EOIs: Building Inclusive, Child-Centred Early Warning Systems (Timor-Leste)
Deadline: 20-Apr-2026 The UNICEF grant offers around $50,000 to develop child-centred, inclusive early warning systems that improve disaster preparedness and resilience in communities and schools. Overview The UNICEF is inviting applications to design and implement inclusive, … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Building Inclusive, Child-Centred Early Warning Systems (Timor-Leste)
Apply Now: Child-Focused Climate Advocacy on Heat and Air Pollution (India)
Deadline: 24-Apr-2026 UNICEF India is seeking partners to address the impact of heatwaves and air pollution on children and youth, focusing on policy advocacy, evidence generation, and child-sensitive climate action. The initiative aims to strengthen national coordination, integrate child-specific … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Child-Focused Climate Advocacy on Heat and Air Pollution (India)
Open Call: Patient-Centered Comparative Effectiveness Research (US)
Deadline: 28-Apr-2026 The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is inviting grant applications to advance methods in patient-centered comparative effectiveness research (CER). Funding supports innovative approaches using patient-centered measurement, real-world data, AI/ML, and … [Read more...] about Open Call: Patient-Centered Comparative Effectiveness Research (US)
Call for Women’s Organizations to Co-Create AI for Gender Equality
Deadline: 25-Apr-2026 The Gender & AI Innovation Collective invites women’s rights organizations across Africa to co-create AI-driven solutions addressing community challenges and advancing gender equality. Participants receive technical support, mentorship, funding, and access to a … [Read more...] about Call for Women’s Organizations to Co-Create AI for Gender Equality
Apply now for More Inclusive Communities Scheme 2026 (Malta)
Deadline: 17-Apr-2026 The More Inclusive Communities 2026 Scheme in Malta provides funding of up to €10,000 (including VAT) to support innovative community inclusion projects led by eligible voluntary organisations. The scheme promotes volunteerism, disability inclusion, equal opportunities, … [Read more...] about Apply now for More Inclusive Communities Scheme 2026 (Malta)
Africa Impact Finance Initiative Grant for Education Projects
Deadline: 13-Apr-2026 The Africa Impact Finance Initiative (Africa IFI) is offering grants of up to £1,500 GBP for community-based education projects across Africa. Eligible organizations must be community-based, have been operational for at least 12 months, and support children and young adults up … [Read more...] about Africa Impact Finance Initiative Grant for Education Projects
Pfizer Pediatric Pneumococcal Disease Research Grant (Saudi Arabia)
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 Pfizer invites research proposals to study pediatric pneumococcal disease and serotype distribution in Saudi Arabia. Grants of up to $400,000 support surveillance studies using prospective or bidirectional cohort designs, focusing on disease burden, serotype variation, genetic … [Read more...] about Pfizer Pediatric Pneumococcal Disease Research Grant (Saudi Arabia)
Grants for Pediatric Pneumococcal Surveillance Studies (Saudi Arabia)
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 Pfizer is offering a research grant to support pediatric pneumococcal disease surveillance in Saudi Arabia. Grants of up to USD 400,000 over three years will fund studies on serotype distribution, vaccine impact, and antibiotic resistance in children under five, strengthening … [Read more...] about Grants for Pediatric Pneumococcal Surveillance Studies (Saudi Arabia)
Call for Projects: Sustainable School Canteens 2026
Deadline: 26-Jun-2026 The Sustainable School Canteens 2026 program funds initiatives that improve nutrition, sustainability, and community engagement in school meal systems. French not-for-profit organizations are invited to propose projects that enhance school canteens through gardens, local … [Read more...] about Call for Projects: Sustainable School Canteens 2026
Grant Opportunity to Support War-Affected Communities in Ukraine
Deadline: 03-May-2026 The Stand with Ukraine Foundation offers grants to support organizations assisting civilians affected by the war in Ukraine. With funding of PLN 10,000 per project, the initiative targets urgent humanitarian aid for vulnerable populations and safe education for children and … [Read more...] about Grant Opportunity to Support War-Affected Communities in Ukraine
Call for Proposals: Human Rights and Civil Society Programs (Togo)
Deadline: 26-May-2026 The European Commission’s 2026 Call for Proposals in Togo supports human rights, gender equality, and civil society strengthening. With a total budget of EUR 3.2 million, the initiative funds projects improving prison conditions, child protection, gender-based violence … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Human Rights and Civil Society Programs (Togo)
Call for EOIs: Strengthening Family-Based Foster Care in Chhattisgarh (India)
Deadline: 13-Apr-2026 The Government of India, in collaboration with UNICEF, is implementing a comprehensive foster care initiative in Chhattisgarh to support children deprived of parental care. The program focuses on family-based placements, capacity building, legal support, and system-wide … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Strengthening Family-Based Foster Care in Chhattisgarh (India)
Energia Drumlins Park Community Fund 2026 (Ireland)
Deadline: 24-Apr-2026 The Energia Group has launched the Drumlins Park Community Fund 2026 to support sustainable development in communities near its wind farm in County Monaghan. Grants focus on community sustainability, culture, heritage, social enterprise, energy efficiency, and environmental … [Read more...] about Energia Drumlins Park Community Fund 2026 (Ireland)
Civil Society Support for Inclusion, Gender Equality and Justice (Kosovo)
Deadline: 18-May-2026 The European Commission invites civil society organisations in Kosovo to apply for funding to strengthen democracy, inclusion, gender equality, and access to justice. Grants under this programme total EUR 2.5 million, divided into three lots with co-financing of 60–95%, … [Read more...] about Civil Society Support for Inclusion, Gender Equality and Justice (Kosovo)
Call for Applications: Media Fellowship Program (United States)
Deadline: 20-Apr-2026 The Nova’s Media Fellowship Program supports journalists and nonprofit newsrooms in the United States reporting on the interconnected drivers of health and well-being. For the 2026–27 cycle, three Media Fellows will be selected, each receiving $60,000 over 12 months, plus … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Media Fellowship Program (United States)
Community Grants Programme to Support Local Organisations (UK)
Deadline: 17-Jul-2026 The Community Grants programme in Wiltshire and Swindon provides funding to voluntary and community organisations to address poverty, improve wellbeing, and support children and young people. Grants range from £750 to £6,000 per year for up to three years, enabling … [Read more...] about Community Grants Programme to Support Local Organisations (UK)
Integrated Emergency Program for Child Protection Initiatives (Jordan)
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 The Integrated Emergency Program in Jordan invites grant proposals to support vulnerable children and families facing abuse, exploitation, and socioeconomic risks. Funding up to €837,500 for single non-profits or €1,675,000 for joint projects is available for initiatives … [Read more...] about Integrated Emergency Program for Child Protection Initiatives (Jordan)
Translation Grants for Publication of Lithuanian literature
Deadline: 15-May-26 The Translation Grants Programme supports the translation, publication, and international dissemination of Lithuanian literature. Managed by the Lithuanian Culture Institute and funded by the Lithuanian state, the programme helps publishers in Lithuania and abroad bring … [Read more...] about Translation Grants for Publication of Lithuanian literature
Jim Joel Fund: Advancing Early Childhood Development (South Africa)
Deadline: 30-Apr-26 The Jim Joel Fund supports South African NGOs working to strengthen the Early Childhood Development (ECD) ecosystem, especially during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life. Rather than funding individual preschools or infrastructure, the fund invests in ECD systems, … [Read more...] about Jim Joel Fund: Advancing Early Childhood Development (South Africa)
Indigenous Foodways Grants for Food Sovereignty (Canada)
Deadline: 08-May-2026 The Indigenous Foodways in Schools Grants support Indigenous school communities across Canada in strengthening food security, food sovereignty, and land-based learning through culturally grounded school food initiatives. Farm to Cafeteria Canada is offering grants of CAD 5,000 … [Read more...] about Indigenous Foodways Grants for Food Sovereignty (Canada)
Trust Waikato Funding Framework for Community Impact (New Zealand)
Deadline: 12-Jun-2026 Trust Waikato provides flexible funding to support transformational initiatives across the Waikato region, prioritizing high-need communities, intergenerational wellbeing, and Māori development. Grants range from $1,000 with no upper limit and can support projects in culture, … [Read more...] about Trust Waikato Funding Framework for Community Impact (New Zealand)
Teach For India Fellowship: Transforming Education Through Leadership
Deadline: 19-Apr-2026 The Teach For India Fellowship empowers emerging leaders to transform education in India. Fellows gain teaching and leadership experience, access a nationwide network of mentors and alumni, and receive a competitive stipend with additional benefits. The Fellowship is open to … [Read more...] about Teach For India Fellowship: Transforming Education Through Leadership
Funding available to Improve Child Health and Youth Employment (Zimbabwe)
Deadline: 23-Apr-2026 The UNICEF–Mastercard Foundation First Foods Nutrition Initiative in Zimbabwe seeks grant applications to develop and test locally available, nutrient-dense complementary foods for infants and young children. The program links improved nutrition outcomes with … [Read more...] about Funding available to Improve Child Health and Youth Employment (Zimbabwe)
Call for Applications: R Accelerated Grant Program (US and Canada)
Deadline: 11-Jun-2026 The R Accelerated Award Grant provides up to $800,000 over four years to support innovative pediatric oncology research. It targets early-career investigators with original, high-impact projects aimed at developing safer and more effective treatments for childhood … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: R Accelerated Grant Program (US and Canada)
CFAs: Supporting the Return and Rehabilitation of Ukrainian Children (US)
Deadline: 29-Apr-2026 This funding opportunity supports the Government of Ukraine and partner organizations in identifying, returning, and reintegrating forcibly transferred Ukrainian children and youth. Grants up to $25 million fund projects over 20–30 months, focusing on evidence … [Read more...] about CFAs: Supporting the Return and Rehabilitation of Ukrainian Children (US)
2026-27 Creative Breaks Programme (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 16-Apr-2026 Creative Breaks provides funding to third sector organisations in Scotland to deliver short breaks and activities for unpaid carers and the people they care for. Grants of up to £35,000 for incorporated organisations and £10,000 for unincorporated organisations support … [Read more...] about 2026-27 Creative Breaks Programme (United Kingdom)
Grocers’ Charity Grant Program for Community Support (UK)
Deadline: 01-Sep-2026 The Grocers’ Charity provides small grants to UK-registered charities to support vulnerable communities across areas such as hardship relief, children, the elderly, disability inclusion, health, military, the arts, heritage, and the environment. Most grants are one-off awards … [Read more...] about Grocers’ Charity Grant Program for Community Support (UK)
Applications open for 11th batch of Child Development Fund Projects (HongKong)
Deadline: 21-May-2026 The Child Development Fund (CDF) 2026–27 supports projects that enhance the long-term development of underprivileged children while fostering savings habits and financial literacy. Projects integrate targeted savings, personal development plans (PDPs), and mentorship, … [Read more...] about Applications open for 11th batch of Child Development Fund Projects (HongKong)
CFAs: Empowering Youth to Improve Child Health During Crises (Lesotho)
Deadline: 26-Apr-2026 UNICEF Lesotho invites Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to partner on adolescent-focused interventions improving child health outcomes during crises. The programme targets education, health, livelihoods, and social protection, aiming to enhance adolescent health, skills … [Read more...] about CFAs: Empowering Youth to Improve Child Health During Crises (Lesotho)
Call for Expression of Interest: PLH for Teens Programme (Montenegro)
Deadline: 13-Apr-2026 UNICEF invites organizations to implement the Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) for Teens programme in Montenegro, focusing on adolescent wellbeing, positive parenting, and violence prevention. The initiative supports skills development for adolescents and caregivers, trains … [Read more...] about Call for Expression of Interest: PLH for Teens Programme (Montenegro)
CFPs: Sports and Play-Based MHPSS Interventions for Social Cohesion (Ethiopia)
Deadline: 13-Apr-2026 UNICEF invites local organizations in Ethiopia’s Benishangul Gumuz region to implement the “Resilient Minds, Playful Hearts” programme. This initiative integrates sports-based social cohesion and play-based mental health interventions, focusing on child protection, early … [Read more...] about CFPs: Sports and Play-Based MHPSS Interventions for Social Cohesion (Ethiopia)
Call for EOIs: Child Participation for National Action Plan (Montenegro)
Deadline: 06-Apr-2026 UNICEF invites civil society organizations to support child participation in developing Montenegro’s Child Guarantee National Action Plan. The initiative focuses on education, child protection, and social policy, enabling children aged 12–18 to conduct child-led research that … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Child Participation for National Action Plan (Montenegro)
Applications open for Child Friendly Community Initiative (Pakistan)
Deadline: 07-Apr-2026 UNICEF is inviting expressions of interest to strengthen health resilience and ensure continuity of essential healthcare services for women and children in high-risk districts of Sindh, Pakistan. The six-month initiative, with an indicative budget of USD 500,000, focuses on … [Read more...] about Applications open for Child Friendly Community Initiative (Pakistan)
Equipment and Activity Grant Program (New Zealand)
Deadline: 09-Apr-2026 The Equipment and Activity Grant provides funding up to $5,750 (including GST) to support children and young people aged 21 or under with physical disabilities in the upper half of New Zealand’s North Island. The grant enables access to equipment, services, or experiences that … [Read more...] about Equipment and Activity Grant Program (New Zealand)
Applications open for Young Adults Grant Program (New Zealand)
Deadline: 09-Apr-2026 The Wilson Home Trust Young Adults Grant supports young adults aged 17–21 with physical disabilities to achieve independence, participate fully in society, and pursue personal goals. Funding up to $3,450 covers areas such as tertiary education, accommodation, travel, … [Read more...] about Applications open for Young Adults Grant Program (New Zealand)
Call for EOIs: Child and Adolescent Empowerment in Bihar (India)
Deadline: 01-Apr-2026 UNICEF invites expressions of interest for a transformative education programme in Bihar, India, focused on improving access, retention, and foundational learning for out-of-school and marginalized children. The initiative establishes Flexible Learning Centres, enhances … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Child and Adolescent Empowerment in Bihar (India)
UNICEF Call for EOIs for Non-Formal Education Services (Syria)
Deadline: 26-Mar-2026 UNICEF is inviting organizations in Syria to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to deliver non-formal education services for out-of-school children and those at risk of dropping out. The programme will focus on Quneitra, Daraa, and As-Suwayda and support learning recovery, … [Read more...] about UNICEF Call for EOIs for Non-Formal Education Services (Syria)
Youth Music Trailblazer Fund for Young People (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 10-Apr-2026 The Youth Music Trailblazer Fund supports UK-based organisations to create, test, or sustain music projects for children and young people aged 25 or under. Grants range from £2,000 to £30,000, with projects lasting 6 to 24 months, and the fund prioritises innovation, … [Read more...] about Youth Music Trailblazer Fund for Young People (United Kingdom)
Grants for Cultural Actions and Programs for Children and Adolescents 2026 (Greece)
Deadline: 20-Jan-2026 The Greek Ministry of Culture invites applications for its 2026 grant program supporting cultural and artistic actions for children and adolescents (up to 18 years old). The initiative funds innovative, socially relevant projects that develop young people’s artistic skills, … [Read more...] about Grants for Cultural Actions and Programs for Children and Adolescents 2026 (Greece)
