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Funding Opportunity for Environmental, Social and Cultural Projects (Switzerland)

Deadline: 22-Sep-2026 The Binding Foundation provides financial and long-term operational support for projects in environmental conservation, social development, and culture across Switzerland. Eligible organizations can apply for funding for initiatives focused on biodiversity, … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity for Environmental, Social and Cultural Projects (Switzerland)

Grants for Mental Health and Trauma Support (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The Mental Health Funding Programme supports charities that help children, young people, and parents overcome Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) through trauma-informed and evidence-based interventions. The programme focuses on breaking intergenerational cycles of trauma, … [Read more...] about Grants for Mental Health and Trauma Support (United Kingdom)

UEFA Foundation for Children Grants for Child Welfare Projects

Deadline: 03-Aug-2026 The UEFA Foundation for Children Call for Projects is a global funding programme supporting NGOs and organisations that improve the lives of vulnerable children through sport, education, health, and humanitarian initiatives. Funding is project-based (amount not fixed) and … [Read more...] about UEFA Foundation for Children Grants for Child Welfare Projects

Submit Applications for Priority Grants (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 13-Aug-2026 The Berkshire Community Foundation Priority Grants Round provides funding of up to £10,000 to support charities and community groups addressing disadvantage and inequality across Berkshire. The grants focus on safety and protection, homelessness, and basic … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Priority Grants (United Kingdom)

Grants for Mental Health Support in Child Trauma Services (Ukraine)

Deadline: 16-Jul-2026 The Council of Europe Office in Ukraine is offering grants to strengthen mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) systems for professionals working with children affected by conflict. The program funds awareness materials, training methodologies, and capacity-building … [Read more...] about Grants for Mental Health Support in Child Trauma Services (Ukraine)

Leisure Activities and Environments – Children’s Living Conditions and Health Development 2026 (Sweden)

Deadline: 01-Sep-2026 The Leisure Activities and Environments Programme is a Swedish research funding initiative focused on understanding how children’s leisure environments affect mental, physical, and social health. It funds three-year research projects … [Read more...] about Leisure Activities and Environments – Children’s Living Conditions and Health Development 2026 (Sweden)

Apply Now: Northumberland High Sheriff Awards Fund (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 26-Oct-2026 The Northumberland High Sheriff Awards Fund is a UK-based grant program supporting not-for-profit organisations working with young people aged 10–25 in Northumberland. It provides up to £1,000 to fund youth development activities, volunteering, and community … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Northumberland High Sheriff Awards Fund (United Kingdom)

CFPs: Prevent and Eliminate Child Labour in the Tea Sector (Kenya)

Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 The International Labour Organization (ILO) is inviting eligible cooperative unions in Kenya's tea sector to submit proposals for implementing programmes that prevent and eliminate child labour. The initiative focuses on social protection, occupational safety and health (OSH), … [Read more...] about CFPs: Prevent and Eliminate Child Labour in the Tea Sector (Kenya)

Apply Now: Collaboration for Civil Society Organization Networks’ Engagement in Nepal

Deadline: 14-Jul-2026 The NGO Federation of Nepal (NFN), in partnership with the Association of International NGOs in Nepal (AIN), is inviting project proposals from civil society organization (CSO) networks and federations under the EU-supported Civic Space Project (CSP). The … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Collaboration for Civil Society Organization Networks’ Engagement in Nepal

Applications open for Alan Higgs Community Grants (UK)

Deadline: 06-Jul-2026 The Alan Higgs Community Grants support grassroots organisations in Coventry and Warwickshire working to reduce poverty, strengthen communities, and deliver charitable services. The fund prioritizes projects that support children and young people, employment, and local … [Read more...] about Applications open for Alan Higgs Community Grants (UK)

Nominations Open: Apila First Impression Award 2027

Deadline: 14-Feb-2027 The Apila First Impression Award is a publishing-focused competition designed to discover and support new talent in children’s picture book illustration. Organized in Spain, it provides emerging illustrators with a rare opportunity to transform their work into a professionally … [Read more...] about Nominations Open: Apila First Impression Award 2027

Submit Applications for Community Benefit Grant Program (Australia)

Deadline: 17-Jul-2026 The Greenbank Services Club Community Benefit Foundation provides grants to not-for-profit organisations delivering community-focused projects in Brisbane Southside, Australia. The program supports initiatives in areas such as youth development, disability support, health, … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Community Benefit Grant Program (Australia)

Applications open for Early Years Parenting Support Fund (UK)

Deadline: 01-Jul-2026 The Early Years Parenting Fund is a UK-based funding programme supporting charitable organisations that improve early childhood development outcomes for at-risk children aged 0–5. It provides £225,000 over four years to organisations delivering culturally grounded, … [Read more...] about Applications open for Early Years Parenting Support Fund (UK)

RFAs: Early Identification of Children with Special Educational Needs

Deadline: 05-Aug-2026 Innovate UK is supporting the development of innovative solutions that enable earlier, fairer, and more reliable identification of special educational needs among children and young people across the UK. The competition focuses on tools, approaches, and technologies that … [Read more...] about RFAs: Early Identification of Children with Special Educational Needs

Call for Carrick Futures Community Development Fund (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 21-Sep-2026 Carrick Futures provides funding for community-led projects that support rural regeneration, sustainability, wellbeing, and local opportunities across South Carrick in Scotland. The fund helps communities develop projects that improve public services, tackle inequality, … [Read more...] about Call for Carrick Futures Community Development Fund (United Kingdom)

Call for Protection and Inclusion Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (Mauritania)

Deadline: 26-Jul-2026 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is seeking partnerships in Mauritania to strengthen protection systems, community-based safety mechanisms, and inclusion services for refugees, asylum seekers, and host communities. The initiative focuses on child protection, … [Read more...] about Call for Protection and Inclusion Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (Mauritania)

CFPs: BRICS Child Futures Forum for Child Development (India)

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund is supporting the BRICS Child Futures Forum to advance child-centred development, South-South cooperation, and policy innovation across BRICS countries. The initiative focuses on maternal and child nutrition, digital … [Read more...] about CFPs: BRICS Child Futures Forum for Child Development (India)

Call for Children and Young People’s Arts Project Award Grant (Ireland)

Deadline: 23-Jul-2026 The Children and Young People’s Arts Project Funding Award 2027 is an Arts Council of Ireland funding scheme that supports professional, high-quality artistic projects created with and for children and young people. It enables artists and organisations to develop innovative … [Read more...] about Call for Children and Young People’s Arts Project Award Grant (Ireland)

CFPs: Strengthening the Indonesian Child Protection Commission

Deadline: 19-Jul-2026 The AIPJ3 grant supports Indonesian organisations to strengthen the institutional capacity of Komisi Perlindungan Anak Indonesia (KPAI) in monitoring and evaluating children’s rights, especially for children in contact with the justice system. The program focuses on child … [Read more...] about CFPs: Strengthening the Indonesian Child Protection Commission

Call for Enhancing Quality Learning, Nutrition and Wellbeing of Children (Indonesia)

Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 UNICEF has launched a call for expression of interest to support an integrated programme in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, focused on improving quality learning, nutrition and wellbeing opportunities for children aged approximately 4–12 years. The programme will work through … [Read more...] about Call for Enhancing Quality Learning, Nutrition and Wellbeing of Children (Indonesia)

RFAs: Regional Pediatric Prevention Network Program (US)

Deadline: 17-Jul-2026 The Regional Pediatric Prevention Network Program is a pediatric disaster preparedness initiative designed to strengthen emergency care systems for children through collaboration among children's hospitals, university pediatric partners, and community organizations. The … [Read more...] about RFAs: Regional Pediatric Prevention Network Program (US)

Call for Expression of Interest: Adolescent Protection and Evidence Generation (Paraguay)

Deadline: 06-Jul-2026 UNICEF Paraguay is inviting civil society organisations to implement a child protection and adolescent wellbeing programme focused on vulnerable adolescents exposed to violence, inequality, and limited access to essential services. The initiative combines psychosocial support … [Read more...] about Call for Expression of Interest: Adolescent Protection and Evidence Generation (Paraguay)

RFPs: Design and Delivery of Festival of Rights 2026 (Malaysia)

Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 UNICEF Malaysia is inviting proposals from qualified event agencies to design and deliver the World Children’s Day 2026 “Festival of Rights” in the Klang Valley. The assignment covers full-cycle event management, including concept creation, production, execution, stakeholder … [Read more...] about RFPs: Design and Delivery of Festival of Rights 2026 (Malaysia)

RFAs: Partnerships for Women’s Digital Empowerment at Scale

Deadline: 08-Jul-2026 The SheConnects Digital Accelerator: Africa Round 2 supports organizations using digital technologies and partnerships to improve outcomes for women and children across Sub-Saharan Africa. The programme focuses on scalable digital solutions in health, education, and … [Read more...] about RFAs: Partnerships for Women’s Digital Empowerment at Scale

Open Call for School Holiday Activity Fund (UK)

Deadline: 01-Oct-2026 The School Holiday Activity Fund provides grants of up to £5,000 to support organisations delivering inclusive, structured, and engaging holiday programmes for children and young people. The funding is designed to help provide safe and accessible activities during school … [Read more...] about Open Call for School Holiday Activity Fund (UK)

Call for Applications: Refurbishment Fund in United Kingdom

Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 The Refurbishment Fund provides financial support to eligible organisations for repairing, renovating, and upgrading buildings and spaces used to deliver services for children and young people. The programme helps improve the quality, safety, and functionality of youth … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Refurbishment Fund in United Kingdom

RFAs: Services for Survivors of Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (Slovak Republic)

Deadline: 10-Oct-2026 Applications are open in Slovakia to improve access to specialised support services for women experiencing domestic and gender-based violence and their children. The call supports survivor-centred and trauma-informed services, including counselling, shelters, outreach, … [Read more...] about RFAs: Services for Survivors of Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (Slovak Republic)

RFAs: Advancing Child-Centred Policy and Advocacy Through Evidence (India)

Deadline: 24-Jun-2026 UNICEF invites expressions of interest to support initiatives that strengthen child-centred policy engagement, advocacy and accountability in Uttar Pradesh, India. The initiative focuses on evidence-based policy advocacy, strategic communication, stakeholder collaboration, … [Read more...] about RFAs: Advancing Child-Centred Policy and Advocacy Through Evidence (India)

Apply Now: Education Support for Crisis-Affected Children (Niger)

Deadline: 23-Jun-2026 UNICEF Niger is seeking a national NGO to implement education in emergencies interventions for children affected by multiple crises in the Dosso region of Niger. The project will support safe, continuous and quality education access through classroom rehabilitation, school … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Education Support for Crisis-Affected Children (Niger)

Call for EOIs: Strengthening Birth Registration and Digital ID Access (Tanzania)

Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 UNICEF is seeking a national NGO partner in Tanzania to support interventions that improve birth registration rates and access to legal identity services for children and youth. The programme will operate in Tanga, Mwanza and Dar es Salaam regions and will focus on social … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Strengthening Birth Registration and Digital ID Access (Tanzania)

CFAs: Childcare and Early Years Large Capital Grant Programme (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 15-Jul-2026 The Childcare and Early Years Large Capital Grant Programme 2025–2028 supports childcare providers in Swansea to improve facilities, expand childcare places, and strengthen early years services. The programme funds capital projects that increase access to high-quality … [Read more...] about CFAs: Childcare and Early Years Large Capital Grant Programme (United Kingdom)

Apply Now: Play Fund Supporting Sustainable Childcare (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 15-Feb-2027 The Play Fund 2026/2027 supports registered play and childcare providers in Swansea by helping them maintain affordable, accessible, and high-quality services for children and families. The funding helps providers manage operational costs, strengthen sustainability, and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Play Fund Supporting Sustainable Childcare (United Kingdom)

CARE Fund Supporting Community-Led Health Initiatives (Jamaica)

Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The CARE Fund 2026 supports community-led initiatives in Jamaica that improve health, prevention, and family-centred care. The programme funds practical projects addressing major health challenges, including non-communicable diseases, mental health, healthy … [Read more...] about CARE Fund Supporting Community-Led Health Initiatives (Jamaica)

Apply now for Arts and Culture Funding Programme (Germany)

Deadline: 09-Nov-2026 The Art Foundation is inviting applications for project-based funding to support high-quality artistic and cultural initiatives across a wide range of disciplines, including visual arts, literature, music, film, design, architecture, photography, media arts, and … [Read more...] about Apply now for Arts and Culture Funding Programme (Germany)

CFAs: Strengthening Maternal and Child Health in Guayas and Chimborazo (Ecuador)

Deadline: 16-Jul-2026 UNICEF has launched a Call for Expression of Interest to strengthen maternal, newborn, child health, and nutrition services in Guayas and Chimborazo, Ecuador. The initiative will improve healthcare quality, support ESAMYN standards, strengthen HIV … [Read more...] about CFAs: Strengthening Maternal and Child Health in Guayas and Chimborazo (Ecuador)

Request for Applications: Lilias Finlay Holiday Fund (UK)

Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 The Trefoil Lilias Finlay Holiday Fund provides financial support for children and families in Scotland who meet specific development needs criteria and need assistance accessing a UK-based holiday. The fund aims to improve wellbeing, development, and quality of life by … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Lilias Finlay Holiday Fund (UK)

Apply Now: Communities Climate Adaptation Facility Grants (Belize)

Deadline: 26-Jun-2026 The Communities Climate Adaptation Facility supports climate-vulnerable communities with grants for locally led adaptation, resilience, and climate-resilient development. Grants of up to BZD 200,000, disbursed in USD up to USD 100,000, are available for 12-month projects … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Communities Climate Adaptation Facility Grants (Belize)

Applications Open: Sport Voucher Scheme for Activity Providers (Australia)

Deadline: 30-Apr-2028 The Sport Voucher Scheme (Northern Territory) enables registered providers in the Northern Territory to deliver sport, recreation, and cultural activities for school-aged children using government-funded vouchers. Approved providers can receive up to two … [Read more...] about Applications Open: Sport Voucher Scheme for Activity Providers (Australia)

Learn to Swim Voucher Scheme – Activity Providers (Australia)

Deadline: 30-Apr-2028 The Learn to Swim Voucher Scheme provides voucher funding of up to $200 per child to support children’s participation in approved swimming lessons through registered providers. It enables swim schools, clubs, and organisations to deliver Learn to Swim programs while ensuring … [Read more...] about Learn to Swim Voucher Scheme – Activity Providers (Australia)

CFAs: GBV Prevention and Justice in Schools (Burkina Faso)

Deadline: 09-Jul-2026 Enabel is funding interventions in Boromo and Hounde, Burkina Faso, to reduce gender-based violence and strengthen access to justice for survivors. The programme prioritizes prevention in schools, capacity building for children and adolescents, accountability systems for law … [Read more...] about CFAs: GBV Prevention and Justice in Schools (Burkina Faso)

Call for Applications: Hadyard Hill Community Fund (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 30-Jul-2026 Foundation Scotland is seeking applications for the Hadyard Hill Community Fund to support charitable initiatives that benefit the Dailly community in South Ayrshire. The fund provides grants for rural regeneration, sustainability, community activities, environmental … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Hadyard Hill Community Fund (United Kingdom)

Call for EOIs: Inclusive Early Childhood Development in Vulnerable Communities in Namibia

Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund is inviting proposals to strengthen early childhood development services with a focus on disability inclusion in Namibia. The programme aims to improve early identification, referral, caregiver support, inclusive … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Inclusive Early Childhood Development in Vulnerable Communities in Namibia

Embryo Adoption Awareness and Services Grant Program (United States)

Deadline: 10-Jul-2026 The Office of Population Affairs is inviting applications for the Embryo Adoption Awareness and Services Grant Program to increase public awareness of embryo adoption and support related medical and administrative services. The program will fund projects that provide … [Read more...] about Embryo Adoption Awareness and Services Grant Program (United States)

The Randal Foundation Small Grant Programme (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 The Randal Foundation Small Grant Programme supports grassroots organisations in Northern Ireland that are working to save lives or significantly improve lives through community-led interventions. Grants of up to £3,000 are available for project costs, with priority given to … [Read more...] about The Randal Foundation Small Grant Programme (United Kingdom)

Call for Research Coordinating Center for Youth Obesity Treatment Research (United States)

Deadline: 09-Sep-2026 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is launching a funding opportunity to establish a Research Coordinating Center that will serve as the central hub for a consortium of clinical research centers investigating optimal anti-obesity medication strategies for youth with … [Read more...] about Call for Research Coordinating Center for Youth Obesity Treatment Research (United States)

NISHTHA Maternal and Child Health Programme (India)

Deadline: 20-Jun-2026 The United Nations Children’s Fund is inviting applications to strengthen maternal and child health services in Chhattisgarh through improved newborn and immunization surveillance and household tracking. The NISHTHA programme focuses on pregnancy, childbirth, postnatal care, … [Read more...] about NISHTHA Maternal and Child Health Programme (India)

Applications Open for NGOs to Implement the “Healing Forest” Initiative (Ukraine)

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Ukrainian Children's Welfare Foundation has announced a selection process for 10 non-governmental organizations to implement and promote the “Healing Forest” program in Ukraine. The program supports children aged 4–7 by strengthening psychological resilience through … [Read more...] about Applications Open for NGOs to Implement the “Healing Forest” Initiative (Ukraine)

Call for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Children in Chhattisgarh (India)

Deadline: 18-Jun-2026 UNICEF has launched a Call for Expression of Interest to strengthen Mental Health and Psychosocial Support services for children aged 6–18 years in selected districts of Chhattisgarh. The initiative will focus on school-based MHPSS, child protection systems, community … [Read more...] about Call for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Children in Chhattisgarh (India)

Apply Now: Circle Funerals Fund for Community Groups (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 02-Jul-2026 The Circle Funerals Fund, delivered in partnership with Forever Manchester, supports grassroots community groups in South Trafford and nearby areas with grants of up to £1,000. The fund helps small, locally controlled organisations deliver activities that benefit children … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Circle Funerals Fund for Community Groups (United Kingdom)

Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Research Grants 2026 (Australia)

Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 BioNEST-Jaypee Institute of Information Technology at RIDE Society is inviting applications for an incubation opportunity to help innovators move from research to bio-enterprises. The programme supports students, researchers, and faculty members working in biotechnology, … [Read more...] about Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Research Grants 2026 (Australia)

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