Deadline: 04-Apr-2026 UNICEF is seeking applications to deliver lifesaving treatment and integrated services for children with severe acute malnutrition in Sudan. The programme focuses on nutrition interventions, early detection, and multi-sectoral support, including health, WASH, and social … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Child Nutrition and Health Services Initiative in Sudan
Latest Grants and Resources for Children's Development
View the latest grant funding and resources in the area of Children's Development for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Apply now for Children’s Summer Playschemes Grants (UK)
Deadline: 16-Apr-2026 The Woodward Charitable Trust offers grants of £500–£2,000 to small local UK organisations running summer play schemes for children. Funded programmes focus on activity-based engagement, including crafts, cooking, outdoor play, and sports, with an emphasis on creativity, … [Read more...] about Apply now for Children’s Summer Playschemes Grants (UK)
Funding Opportunities for CSOs Advancing Democracy and Human Rights (Panama)
Deadline: 05-Jun-2026 The European Commission invites applications for grants to strengthen civil society organizations (CSOs) and human rights defenders as independent actors in governance, democracy, and sustainable development. Funding of EUR 1,400,000 is available across two lots, … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunities for CSOs Advancing Democracy and Human Rights (Panama)
Open Call: Children and Young People’s Arts Residency (Ireland)
Deadline: 02-Apr-2026 The Children and Young People’s Arts Residency in Ireland supports artists and arts organisations to collaborate with higher-education institutions for an academic year-long residency in teacher education or early childhood education programs. The scheme promotes … [Read more...] about Open Call: Children and Young People’s Arts Residency (Ireland)
Arts in Early Learning and Childcare Scheme for Young Children (Ireland)
Deadline: 02-Apr-2026 The Arts in Early Learning and Childcare Scheme 2026 supports artists and arts organisations to collaborate with early learning and childcare services, creating opportunities for babies and young children to explore and engage with the arts. Grants of up to €40,000 are … [Read more...] about Arts in Early Learning and Childcare Scheme for Young Children (Ireland)
Call for Expression of Interest: First Foods SBC Initiative (Ghana)
Deadline: 20-Mar-2026 UNICEF Ghana seeks expressions of interest from organizations to develop Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) interventions under the First Foods Africa initiative. The focus is on improving infant and young child feeding practices through gamified strategies and culturally … [Read more...] about Call for Expression of Interest: First Foods SBC Initiative (Ghana)
CFAs: Strengthening Parliamentarians’ Capacity for Social Cohesion (Montenegro)
Deadline: 20-Mar-2026 UNICEF Montenegro is seeking civil society partners to strengthen parliamentarians’ capacities in promoting social cohesion, preventing hate speech and violence, advancing gender equality, and enhancing civic participation of children and youth. The initiative involves … [Read more...] about CFAs: Strengthening Parliamentarians’ Capacity for Social Cohesion (Montenegro)
Child Protection Week Grants to Support Community-Led Events (Australia)
Deadline: 15-May-2026 The Child Protection Week Grants support community-led initiatives in Queensland that promote child safety, strengthen community engagement, and raise awareness of child protection issues. Grants fund events and activities that encourage family participation, … [Read more...] about Child Protection Week Grants to Support Community-Led Events (Australia)
Harcourts Foundation Community Initiative Grants (New Zealand)
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 The Harcourts Foundation provides grants to community organisations across New Zealand to support projects that enhance social welfare, education, arts, culture, and the care of vulnerable populations. The foundation partners with Hospice New Zealand to fund essential … [Read more...] about Harcourts Foundation Community Initiative Grants (New Zealand)
Quality Improvement Grants to Enhance Migraine Care and Early Diagnosis (Japan)
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 The Japanese Headache Society, in partnership with Pfizer, is offering grants to support projects that improve migraine care through early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and behavioral change. The initiative focuses on patient education, healthcare professional training, … [Read more...] about Quality Improvement Grants to Enhance Migraine Care and Early Diagnosis (Japan)
CFPs: Education and Awareness Grant Program (Denmark)
Deadline: 14-Apr-2026 The LEO Foundation Education and Awareness Grant supports projects in Denmark that promote interest in science, STEM education, and public knowledge of skin health and diseases. Grants fund activities that strengthen the pipeline of future researchers, disseminate … [Read more...] about CFPs: Education and Awareness Grant Program (Denmark)
Sandbox Mutual Insurance’s Communities At Play Program (Canada)
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The Sandbox Mutual Insurance Communities At Play Program provides funding to build or renovate community playgrounds in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Each year, five selected organizations receive $25,000 to create safe, inclusive, and educational play spaces that … [Read more...] about Sandbox Mutual Insurance’s Communities At Play Program (Canada)
CFAs: Strengthening Child Protection and GBV Prevention in Burkina Faso
Deadline: 13-Mar-2026 UNICEF is inviting applications to support vulnerable children, adolescents, and women in Burkina Faso’s Boucle du Mouhoun and Nord regions. The program focuses on psychosocial wellbeing, child protection, gender-based violence prevention, and birth registration, with an … [Read more...] about CFAs: Strengthening Child Protection and GBV Prevention in Burkina Faso
Schroder Charity Trust Grants for Children, Youth, and Communities (UK)
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Schroder Charity Trust provides grants of up to £5,000 to UK-based charities that improve the lives of disadvantaged children, young adults, and vulnerable communities. The Trust focuses on education, employment, and wellbeing, funding projects that … [Read more...] about Schroder Charity Trust Grants for Children, Youth, and Communities (UK)
School Holiday Programme Grant to Support Youth Activities (New Zealand)
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The Ashburton District School Holiday Programme Grant provides funding for non-profit organisations to deliver engaging and enriching activities for children aged 5–14 during school holidays. Grants of up to $1,000 are available, covering up to 50% of programme costs, with … [Read more...] about School Holiday Programme Grant to Support Youth Activities (New Zealand)
Call for Proposals: Adoption Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 07-Mar-2026 The Adoption Grant Program offers financial support to help families complete their adoption journeys. The program provides grants ranging from $1,000 to $30,000 to cover final adoption expenses. Grants are awarded six times a year and are available for domestic, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Adoption Grant Program (US)
UNICEF Call for Proposals: Health and HIV Component Programme (Uganda)
Deadline: 20-Mar-2026 UNICEF Uganda has launched an Open Call for Expression of Interest to support the Health and HIV component of its 2026–2030 Country Programme, targeting children, adolescents, and women, particularly the most vulnerable. The programme focuses on maternal and newborn … [Read more...] about UNICEF Call for Proposals: Health and HIV Component Programme (Uganda)
Apply Now: Program for Young Teachers in Ukraine
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026 Power Up 2026 is a teacher development program in Ukraine designed to strengthen mentoring skills and support youth-led school initiatives. Young high school teachers working with students under 14 can access free training, attend an offline seminar in Kyiv (24–26 April … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Program for Young Teachers in Ukraine
UNICEF Call for Inclusive Education Support (Moldova)
Deadline: 20-Mar-2026 UNICEF Moldova has launched a Call for Expression of Interest to enhance inclusive education for refugee children and children with special educational needs in the Transnistrian Region. The programme focuses on improving foundational learning outcomes, IT and digital … [Read more...] about UNICEF Call for Inclusive Education Support (Moldova)
Call for EOIs: Educational Alternatives for Basic Education in Benin
Deadline: 13-Mar-2026 UNICEF Benin is inviting Expressions of Interest to support inclusive and quality basic education, with a focus on out-of-school children, adolescents, and gender equity. The programme emphasizes foundational learning, vocational skills, community engagement, and … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Educational Alternatives for Basic Education in Benin
Call for Expression of Interest: Advancing Quality Basic Education in Benin
Deadline: 13-Mar-2026 UNICEF is inviting Expressions of Interest to strengthen access to inclusive, quality basic education for children and adolescents in Borgou Department, Benin. The initiative emphasizes school readiness, foundational learning, gender equity, youth participation, vocational … [Read more...] about Call for Expression of Interest: Advancing Quality Basic Education in Benin
Call for EOIs: Digital Engagement for Tajikistan’s Health & Resilience
Deadline: 20-Mar-2026 UNICEF is seeking partners to implement digital engagement initiatives that increase timely uptake of essential services across health, education, nutrition, and child protection sectors. The programme focuses on cross-sectoral priorities, including gender … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Digital Engagement for Tajikistan’s Health & Resilience
Cambridge In Need Fund Supporting Poverty Reduction Initiatives (UK)
Deadline: 01-May-2026 The Cambridge In Need Fund offers substantial grant support to non-profit organizations working to alleviate financial hardship and distress for individuals and families in Cambridge and the surrounding areas. This fund prioritizes projects that address both … [Read more...] about Cambridge In Need Fund Supporting Poverty Reduction Initiatives (UK)
Special Call for Journalism Grant Program (United States)
Deadline: 30-Mar-2026 The Pulitzer Center is offering journalism grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to report on the effects of cuts to U.S. health aid in the Global South, particularly focusing on children’s and women’s health, HIV control, and malnutrition programs. The … [Read more...] about Special Call for Journalism Grant Program (United States)
2026 Native Food Sovereignty Grant (United States)
Deadline: 17-Mar-2026 The 2026 Native Food Sovereignty Grant supports tribal communities in exercising self-determination over food systems. It funds projects in First Foods & Maternal Health, Native Farm to School programs, emerging organizations, and governance of Native food systems, with … [Read more...] about 2026 Native Food Sovereignty Grant (United States)
Air Canada Foundation Launches Big Dreams Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026 The Air Canada Foundation has launched the Big Dreams Grant Program to support Canadian organizations that enhance children and youth well-being through sport and active recreation. The program offers two $100,000 grants focusing on equity, inclusion, resilience, … [Read more...] about Air Canada Foundation Launches Big Dreams Grant Program (Canada)
Call for EOIs: Community Engagement for Immunization in Naryn (Kyrgyzstan)
Deadline: 16-Mar-2026 UNICEF Kyrgyzstan seeks organizations to strengthen community engagement for routine immunization in Naryn oblast, addressing vaccine hesitancy and improving vaccination coverage. The initiative targets parents, community leaders, and under-vaccinated children through … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Community Engagement for Immunization in Naryn (Kyrgyzstan)
RTÉ Toy Show Appeal 2026 – Improving Wellbeing Grants (UK)
Deadline: 13-Mar-2026 The RTÉ Toy Show Appeal provides Community Grants up to €10,000 and Impact Grants up to €35,000 to Irish children’s charities. The 2026 grant round focuses on addressing essential needs, improving wellbeing, and promoting creativity and play, with an emphasis on child and … [Read more...] about RTÉ Toy Show Appeal 2026 – Improving Wellbeing Grants (UK)
Call for EOIs: Community Radio Partnership for Children’s Rights (Benin)
Deadline: 09-Mar-2026 The UNICEF is inviting applications to strengthen the capacity of community radios in Borgou Department, Benin, to deliver effective Communication for Development (C4D) and humanitarian messaging. The initiative supports cross-sectoral programming in health, … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Community Radio Partnership for Children’s Rights (Benin)
Creative Schools Initiative Supporting Arts and Creativity in Education (Ireland)
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Creative Schools initiative supports eligible schools and Youthreach centres to embed arts and creativity into everyday learning over a structured two-year programme. Participating schools receive up to €4,000 and work with a dedicated Creative Associate to develop a … [Read more...] about Creative Schools Initiative Supporting Arts and Creativity in Education (Ireland)
Call for Submissions: Penn IUR Global Photo Contest
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026 The Penn Institute for Urban Research is inviting global photographers and visual storytellers to enter the 10th annual Sharing and Caring Cities Photo Contest, celebrating collective urban life. Participants submit original photos or short videos (≤1 minute) that capture … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Penn IUR Global Photo Contest
RTÉ Toy Show Appeal 2026 – Addressing Essential Needs Grants (UK)
Deadline: 13-Mar-2026 The RTÉ Toy Show Appeal 2026 is offering grants to children’s charities across the Island of Ireland to support vulnerable and marginalised young people through essential services, wellbeing initiatives, and creative play. Grants range from £10,000 for community organisations … [Read more...] about RTÉ Toy Show Appeal 2026 – Addressing Essential Needs Grants (UK)
Open Call: Child Protection Systems Strengthening Initiative (Vanuatu)
Deadline: 10-Mar-2026 The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is inviting applications to strengthen child protection systems in Vanuatu, ensuring children and adolescents are safer and more resilient amid climate change, displacement, and emergencies. The … [Read more...] about Open Call: Child Protection Systems Strengthening Initiative (Vanuatu)
Call for Expression of Interest: Building Brighter Futures in South Sudan
Deadline: 07-Mar-2026 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has launched a Call for Expression of Interest to strengthen Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) systems in South Sudan. The initiative focuses on lifesaving and resilience-building … [Read more...] about Call for Expression of Interest: Building Brighter Futures in South Sudan
UNICEF Call to Strengthen Schools as Protective Environments (Colombia)
Deadline: 06-Mar-2026 UNICEF is seeking implementing partners to strengthen schools as safe, protective environments in Colombia amid escalating violence and humanitarian needs. The initiative focuses on child protection, gender-based violence, mental health, psychosocial support, and … [Read more...] about UNICEF Call to Strengthen Schools as Protective Environments (Colombia)
Call for Proposals to Strengthen Migration Governance and Migrants’ Rights
Deadline: 04-May-2026 The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Mission in Nigeria has launched a Call for Proposals under the FMM West Africa II programme to promote free movement, migrant protection, and regional integration in the ECOWAS region. Eight projects will be … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to Strengthen Migration Governance and Migrants’ Rights
CFAs: MHPSS Services Mapping and Strategic Design (Armenia)
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has launched a Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) to identify Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to partner in strengthening Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services within Armenia’s child … [Read more...] about CFAs: MHPSS Services Mapping and Strategic Design (Armenia)
Open Call: GBV, VAC, and MHPSS Support for Vulnerable Communities (Eswatini)
Deadline: 06-Mar-2026 The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Eswatini is inviting Expressions of Interest from NGOs to deliver integrated gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response, violence against children (VAC) interventions, and mental health and … [Read more...] about Open Call: GBV, VAC, and MHPSS Support for Vulnerable Communities (Eswatini)
NEA Research Funding Opportunities for Arts and Society (United States)
Deadline: 23-Mar-2026 The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) provides funding to support research on the value and impact of the arts in American life. Funding focuses on areas such as Arts and Health, Arts and Economy, and Arts and Education, with special attention to underserved populations … [Read more...] about NEA Research Funding Opportunities for Arts and Society (United States)
Call for EOIs: Strengthening IPC-WASH for MPOX Response (Liberia)
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026 UNICEF is seeking a qualified Civil Society Organization (CSO) to support Mpox outbreak response efforts in Liberia. The initiative focuses on infection prevention and control (IPC), WASH services, child protection, and community engagement, targeting vulnerable … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Strengthening IPC-WASH for MPOX Response (Liberia)
WFP Strengthening Livelihoods and Food Security (Congo DR)
Deadline: 26-Feb-2026 The World Food Programme (WFP), in collaboration with FAO and UNICEF, is implementing an integrated livelihoods and food security initiative in Kasai Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. The project targets smallholder farmers and vulnerable households, addressing food … [Read more...] about WFP Strengthening Livelihoods and Food Security (Congo DR)
Call for Expression of Interest: Reaching Zero-Dose Children in LGAs (Nigeria)
Deadline: 24-Feb-2026 UNICEF, in partnership with the Republic of Korea (ROK), is calling for expressions of interest to support immunization initiatives targeting zero-dose and under-vaccinated children in Nigeria. The programme aims to reach over 3 million children aged 0–59 months across 40 … [Read more...] about Call for Expression of Interest: Reaching Zero-Dose Children in LGAs (Nigeria)
UNICEF Cross-Sectoral Programmes in BAY States (Nigeria)
Deadline: 06-Mar-2026 UNICEF Maiduguri Field Office is inviting qualified partners to implement cross-sectoral programmes in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States from April 2026 to December 2027. The initiative covers Education, Health, Nutrition, Protection, and WASH, focusing on integrated service … [Read more...] about UNICEF Cross-Sectoral Programmes in BAY States (Nigeria)
Open call: Children’s Promise Grants Programme (Ireland)
Deadline: 19-Mar-2026 The Children’s Promise Grants Programme, led by the Katharine Howard Foundation with Community Foundation Ireland and the Sunflower Charitable Foundation, funds community-based organisations supporting young children and families affected by poverty in Ireland. Grants target … [Read more...] about Open call: Children’s Promise Grants Programme (Ireland)
Funding Opportunity: Innovative Early Childhood Research and Development (US)
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood provides seed funding for innovative research and development projects that improve the welfare, education, and development of children from birth through age seven in the United States. Grants prioritise high-impact, … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity: Innovative Early Childhood Research and Development (US)
Call for Applications: bildingship Grant Program
Deadline: 05-Apr-2026 The Education Art and Architecture School invites applications for the bildingship Grant Program 2026, a residency supporting young artists to develop their practice while engaging children and young people in creative education. Selected artists receive a studio, part-time … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: bildingship Grant Program
Call for Proposals: Implementing Legal Aid and Awareness Initiatives (Sri Lanka)
Deadline: 24-Feb-2026 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, in partnership with UNICEF and the Ministry of Justice, invites NGOs and CSOs to implement the JURE Project, providing regional legal aid and awareness programs. The initiative prioritizes vulnerable communities, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Implementing Legal Aid and Awareness Initiatives (Sri Lanka)
Call for Applications: Supporting Sustainable Development Projects
Deadline: 10-Apr-2026 The Alstom Foundation provides funding for projects that improve community living standards worldwide, focusing on economic, social, and environmental development, mobility, and access to energy and water. Eligible NGOs can apply for projects in countries where Alstom … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Supporting Sustainable Development Projects
My Community Fund 2026: Supporting Safer Communities in the West Midlands (UK)
Deadline: 13-Mar-2026 The My Community Fund provides grants of up to £5,000 to local groups and organisations in the West Midlands to support community safety and resilience. Funding focuses on crime prevention, violence reduction, road safety, victim support, hate crime prevention, and youth … [Read more...] about My Community Fund 2026: Supporting Safer Communities in the West Midlands (UK)
School-based Nursery Capital Grant Programme (UK)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 The School-based Nursery Capital Grant 2027–2030 is a capital funding programme from the Department for Education supporting local authorities to expand or create school-based nursery provision. Delivered through Phase 3, the programme funds new or expanded … [Read more...] about School-based Nursery Capital Grant Programme (UK)
