Deadline: 31 October 2016 Nesta, the UK's innovation foundation, is currently seeking expressions of interest from eligible entities for its Second Half Fund, that will support the growth of innovations that mobilise the time and talents of people in the second half of their lives to help others, … [Read more...] about Submit your Expressions of Interest for Nesta’s Second Half Fund
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.
DFID: Integrated Community Case Management programme phase 2 (ICCM2) South Sudan
Deadline: 18 November 2016 The UK Department for International Development (DFID) is currently invitng applicants for its Integrated Community Case Management programme phase 2 (ICCM2) South Sudan. The ICCM2 programme will provide health services at the community level to treat children suffering … [Read more...] about DFID: Integrated Community Case Management programme phase 2 (ICCM2) South Sudan
HEMAYAT Innovations Fund: Addressing Challenges in Reproductive and Child Health Care System
Deadline: 30 November 2016 HEMAYAT Project is accepting Concept Papers for its Innovations Fund with an aim to catalyze innovative solutions to address challenges within the reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health care system in Afghanistan. Themes Developing a tool to capture … [Read more...] about HEMAYAT Innovations Fund: Addressing Challenges in Reproductive and Child Health Care System
Open Opportunities for Organizations/Individuals working for Children Worldwide
The wealth of a nation is not so much in its economical and natural resources but it lies more decidedly in the kind and quality of the wealth of its children and youth. It is they who will be the creators and shapers of a nation’s tomorrow. Children today will be tomorrow’s leaders and … [Read more...] about Open Opportunities for Organizations/Individuals working for Children Worldwide
EU Justice, Security, Accountability and Transparency Project: Supporting Civil Society Organisations in Jamaica
Deadline: 14 November 2016 The European Union is currently accepting proposals for a programme entitled “Justice, Security, Accountability and Transparency (JSAT) Project” with an aim to improve the living and quality of life of Jamaican citizens by strengthening governance and oversight, with … [Read more...] about EU Justice, Security, Accountability and Transparency Project: Supporting Civil Society Organisations in Jamaica
2016/2017 CIPHER Grant Programme: Addressing Priority Research Gaps in Paediatric HIV
Opening Date: 3 October 2016 Deadline: 28 October 2016 Applications are open for Collaborative Initiative for Paediatric HIV Education and Research (CIPHER) Grant Programme, that is designed for mentored early-stage investigators to advance paediatric HIV research and to fill critical knowledge … [Read more...] about 2016/2017 CIPHER Grant Programme: Addressing Priority Research Gaps in Paediatric HIV
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants to provide Access to basic Health care & services to Children & Families Living in Urban Poverty
Deadline: Ongoing The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF) seeks to fund projects that directly serve or impact children living in urban poverty, particularly in the areas of education, childhood health and family economic stability (including microfinance.) Foundation believes that through … [Read more...] about Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants to provide Access to basic Health care & services to Children & Families Living in Urban Poverty
Humanitarian Education Accelerator Program: Inviting Cutting-Edge Education Innovations
Deadline: 1 November 2016 The Department for International Development (DFID), in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), is currently accepting applications for its second cohort of Humanitarian Education … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Education Accelerator Program: Inviting Cutting-Edge Education Innovations
Anne Frank Fonds: Seeking Projects to Build Peace around the World
Deadline: Ongoing The Anne Frank Fonds invites eligible organizations for funding projects intended to maintain and build peace between people worldwide. The Fonds aims to contribute to better understanding between religions, to serve the cause of peace between people, and to encourage … [Read more...] about Anne Frank Fonds: Seeking Projects to Build Peace around the World
E.W. “Al” Thrasher Awards: Improving Children’s Health through Medical Research
Deadline: Ongoing The Thrasher Research Fund is seeking applicants for its E.W. “Al” Thrasher Awards with an aim to improve children’s health through medical research, with an emphasis on projects that have the potential to translate into clinically meaningful results within a few years. The … [Read more...] about E.W. “Al” Thrasher Awards: Improving Children’s Health through Medical Research
EU Call for Proposals: Supporting Integrated & Multidisciplinary Child-Centred Approaches to Child Victims of Violence
Deadline: 13 December 2016 The European Union is seeking proposals for its programme titled “Support integrated and multidisciplinary child-centred approaches to child victims of violence” with an aim to ensure a child-friendly response to violence against children that is interagency, … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Supporting Integrated & Multidisciplinary Child-Centred Approaches to Child Victims of Violence
Noel Buxton Trust’s Africa Grants: Supporting and Protecting Street Children
Deadline: Ongoing The Noel Buxton Trust is currently seeking applications for its Africa Grants, with an aim to support and protect street children, and help them find safe and sustainable livelihoods. Trustees would like to focus their limited funds on economic development rather than service … [Read more...] about Noel Buxton Trust’s Africa Grants: Supporting and Protecting Street Children
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Accelerate Development of New Therapies for Childhood Cryptosporidium Infection (Round 18)
Deadline: 9 November 2016 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and its funding partners in the Grand Challenges family of grant programs are inviting innovators to apply for its Grand Challenges Explorations., in order to foster early-stage discovery research to expand the pipeline of ideas for … [Read more...] about Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Accelerate Development of New Therapies for Childhood Cryptosporidium Infection (Round 18)
Global Funds for Children: Providing Critical Services to the Vulnerable Children around the World
Deadline: Ongoing The Global Funds for Children is inviting applicants to submit a letter of inquiry (LOI) for small grants from innovative community-based organizations working with many of the world’s most vulnerable children and youth. Working with the mission to advance the dignity of children … [Read more...] about Global Funds for Children: Providing Critical Services to the Vulnerable Children around the World
EU Call for Proposals: Providing Support to Capacity Building on Rights of the Child and Child Protection for Professionals in Asylum and Migration
Deadline: 13 December 2016 The European Union (EU) is currently seeking applications for its programme titled “Support capacity building on rights of the child and child protection for professionals in asylum and migration”, with an aim to ensure better protection and respect for the rights of all … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Providing Support to Capacity Building on Rights of the Child and Child Protection for Professionals in Asylum and Migration
2017 World of Children Awards: Recognizing Life-changing Work for Children
Deadline: 1 April 2017 Nominations are open for World of Children Awards 2017 with an aim to provide funding and recognition to support life-changing work for children by discovering and elevating only the most effective change makers for children worldwide. World of Children Award was created to … [Read more...] about 2017 World of Children Awards: Recognizing Life-changing Work for Children
International Center for Journalists: Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development
Deadline: 1 December 2016 The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is inviting applicants from Asia, Africa and Latin America for its “Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development” in order to provide them a chance to win a prestigious international study tour as part of a contest to … [Read more...] about International Center for Journalists: Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development
Results in Education for All Children (REACH) Trust Fund-Knowledge, Learning and Innovation Grant
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The Global Book Alliance is a partnership between USAID, Norad, DfID and is seeking proposals for its Results in Education for All Children (REACH) Trust Fund with an aim to support innovations that get the right books to all children at the right time, using results-based … [Read more...] about Results in Education for All Children (REACH) Trust Fund-Knowledge, Learning and Innovation Grant
Vitamin Angels’ Micronutrients Program for Children: Receive a Donation of Vitamins and Deworming Medication
Deadline: Ongoing Vitamin Angels invites applications from eligible organizations for its Micronutrients Program for Children, an opportunity to receive a donation of Vitamins and deworming medication. Vitamin Angels helps at-risk populations in need – specifically pregnant women, new mothers, and … [Read more...] about Vitamin Angels’ Micronutrients Program for Children: Receive a Donation of Vitamins and Deworming Medication
Nando and Elsa Peretti Foundation: Seeking NGOs to Promote Human Rights, Child Education & Protection
Deadline: Ongoing The Nando and Elsa Peretti Foundation is currently inviting non-profit organizations to submit project proposals, with an aim to protect and promote human rights, children education and protection, scientific and medical research and health, promotion of art and culture, … [Read more...] about Nando and Elsa Peretti Foundation: Seeking NGOs to Promote Human Rights, Child Education & Protection
European Commission: Inviting NGOs for Second Roma Integration Award
Deadline: 31 October 2016 Are you an NGO from the Western Balkans or Turkey? Are you running a successful project to help Roma children, youth and/or young adults? Do you want to win a study trip to Brussels and 10,000 or 5,000 euro on top of that? If yes, participate in the Second Roma Integration … [Read more...] about European Commission: Inviting NGOs for Second Roma Integration Award
ICFJ Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development: Inviting Journalists from Asia, Africa and Latin America
Deadline: 1 December 2016 Journalists are invited to apply for IFCJ Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development, a chance to win a prestigious international study tour as part of a contest to recognize the best stories on early childhood development. International Center for Journalists … [Read more...] about ICFJ Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development: Inviting Journalists from Asia, Africa and Latin America
Foundation for Children: Promotion of Health and Welfare of Children of Australia
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Foundation for Children is seeking Expressions of Interest (EoI) from individuals, committees or project-focused foundations with an aim to support the promotion of the health and welfare of children of Australia. The Foundation is supported by participants of … [Read more...] about Foundation for Children: Promotion of Health and Welfare of Children of Australia
Apply for Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Lost Childhoods Fund!
Deadline: Ongoing The Paul Hamlyn Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Lost Childhoods Fund to enable especially vulnerable people living anywhere in India to improve their lives. Lost Childhoods is concerned with the many thousands of children and young people who run away from … [Read more...] about Apply for Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Lost Childhoods Fund!
European Union: EIDHR Country based Support Scheme to Support Human Rights Defenders in Eritrea
Deadline: 9 November 2016 The European Union is seeking proposals from organisations for a programme entitled "European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) Country Based Support Scheme (CBSS) in Eritrea” with an aim to support civil society in supporting the promotion of human rights … [Read more...] about European Union: EIDHR Country based Support Scheme to Support Human Rights Defenders in Eritrea
Apply to Participate in Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Global Grand Challenges Explorations
Deadline: 9 November 2016 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and its funding partners in the Grand Challenges family of grant programs are inviting innovators to apply for its Grand Challenges Explorations, in order to foster early-stage discovery research to expand the pipeline of ideas for … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Global Grand Challenges Explorations
EU Call for Proposals: Supporting Integrated & Multidisciplinary Child-Centred Approaches to Child Victims of Violence
Deadline: 13 December 2016 The European Union is seeking proposals for its programme titled “Support integrated and multidisciplinary child-centred approaches to child victims of violence" with an aim to ensure a child-friendly response to violence against children that is interagency, … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Supporting Integrated & Multidisciplinary Child-Centred Approaches to Child Victims of Violence
EU Call for Proposals: Providing Support to Capacity Building on Rights of the Child and Child Protection for Professionals in Asylum and Migration
Deadline: 13 December 2016 The European Union (EU) is currently seeking applications for its programme titled "Support capacity building on rights of the child and child protection for professionals in asylum and migration", with an aim to ensure better protection and respect for the rights of all … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Providing Support to Capacity Building on Rights of the Child and Child Protection for Professionals in Asylum and Migration
Apply for Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development!
Deadline: 1 December 2016 The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is inviting applicants from Asia, Africa and Latin America for its "Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development" in order to provide them a chance to win a prestigious international study tour as part of a contest to … [Read more...] about Apply for Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development!
IUCN Call for Proposals: The Restoration Initiative (TRI)’ Child Project in Myanmar
Deadline: 27 September 2016 IUCN has launched a call for proposals for its GEF-funded ‘The Restoration Initiative (TRI)’ Child Project in Myanmar. Approved by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council in July 2016, the project will be implemented by GEF Partner Agency, IUCN. The overall TRI … [Read more...] about IUCN Call for Proposals: The Restoration Initiative (TRI)’ Child Project in Myanmar
Results in Education for All Children (REACH) Trust Fund-Knowledge, Learning and Innovation Grant
Deadline: 22 November 2016 The Global Book Alliance is a partnership between USAID, Norad, DfID is seeking proposals for its Results in Education for All Children (REACH) Trust Fund with an aim to support innovations that get the right books to all children at the right time, using results-based … [Read more...] about Results in Education for All Children (REACH) Trust Fund-Knowledge, Learning and Innovation Grant
UNICEF: Improving Street Working Children’s Access to Education and Livelihood Support for their Families in Afghanistan
Deadline: 18 September 2016 United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is seeking proposals from eligible entities for evaluation of "Improving Street working children’s access to education and livelihood support for their families". The goal of this project is to provide … [Read more...] about UNICEF: Improving Street Working Children’s Access to Education and Livelihood Support for their Families in Afghanistan
Oak Foundation’s Grants Programme against Child Abuse
Deadline: Ongoing The Oak foundation is accepting applications for its grants programme against Child Abuse, envisioning of a world in which all children are protected from sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. Initiatives above USD 25,000 will be supported by the foundation. Priority Areas We … [Read more...] about Oak Foundation’s Grants Programme against Child Abuse
DFID: Tackling Maternal and Children Undernutrition Programme in Zambia
Deadline: 15 November 2016 The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking applications for its programme titled- Tackling Maternal and Children Undernutrition Programme in Zambia. Zambia has one of the highest rates of malnutrition in the world with an under-5 stunting rate of … [Read more...] about DFID: Tackling Maternal and Children Undernutrition Programme in Zambia
USAID/KEA: Support for Orphan and Vulnerable Children in Kenya
Deadline: 7 October 2016 The United States Agency for International Development in Kenya and East Africa (USAID/KEA) is seeking applications from qualified U.S. and Non-U.S. organizations to fund a program entitled “Support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC)” with an aim to improve welfare … [Read more...] about USAID/KEA: Support for Orphan and Vulnerable Children in Kenya
Applications Open for World Food Day Poster Contest!
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is currently inviting applicants for its World Food Day Poster Contest. The World Food Day Poster Contest calls on children and teens from 5-19 to use their imaginations and express their ideas on the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for World Food Day Poster Contest!
Nominations Open for Fourth Annual $1 Million Healthcare Innovation Award 2016!
Deadline: 7 September 2016 GSK and Save the Children are currently inviting applicants for its fourth annual $1 million Healthcare Innovation Award 2016, that rewards innovations in healthcare that have helped to reduce child deaths in developing countries. The Healthcare Innovation Award is … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Fourth Annual $1 Million Healthcare Innovation Award 2016!
Applications Open for Global Inclusion Awards 2016!
Deadline: 18 September 2016 The Child & Youth Finance International (CYFI) is seeking applications for its Global Inclusion Awards 2016, with an aim to achieve greatness and demonstrate innovation in financial, social and livelihoods education, financial inclusion, and entrepreneurial support … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Global Inclusion Awards 2016!
Administration for Children and Families: CCDBG Implementation Research and Evaluation Planning Grants
Deadline: 24 June 2017 The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is currently inviting applications for its Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Implementation Research and Evaluation Planning Grants with an aim to support CCDF Lead Agencies by developing rigorous high-quality … [Read more...] about Administration for Children and Families: CCDBG Implementation Research and Evaluation Planning Grants
Applications Open for Dr APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE Awards 2016
Deadline: 31 August 2016 National Innovation Foundation-India is currently inviting applicants for its Dr APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE Awards 2016 with an aim to promote creativity and originality in children. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE competition is an annual national competition to harness the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Dr APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE Awards 2016
Apply to Participate in HLM3 Asia–Pacific Youth Innovation Challenge to Address Child Rights
Deadline: 4 September 2016 UNICEF is inviting young people to participate in a Billion Brains' 3rd Asia Pacific High-Level Meeting on Child Rights (HLM3) Youth Innovation Challenge to share their ideas to improve the lives of children. By finding creative and impactful solutions to improve the … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in HLM3 Asia–Pacific Youth Innovation Challenge to Address Child Rights
St.George Foundation Grants: Supporting Australian Children
Deadline: 30 September 2016 St.George Foundation is currently inviting applications for its Grants program with an aim to focus on helping smaller community organizations that work to provide a brighter future for socially, economically or physically disadvantaged children. Aims In order to help … [Read more...] about St.George Foundation Grants: Supporting Australian Children
EU Support to Education in the Somali Federal States: Expanding Education & Training Opportunities
Deadline: 23 August 2016 The European Union is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Support to Education in the Somali Federal States (SESFS)” with a motive to expand education and training opportunities, contributing to poverty reduction within a … [Read more...] about EU Support to Education in the Somali Federal States: Expanding Education & Training Opportunities
Nominations Open for 2017 World of Children Awards! Recognizing Life-changing Work for Children
Deadline: 1 April 2017 Nominations are open for World of Children Awards 2017 with an aim to provide funding and recognition to support life-changing work for children by discovering and elevating only the most effective change makers for children worldwide. World of Children Award was created to … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 World of Children Awards! Recognizing Life-changing Work for Children
European Commission: Education and Resilience for Children and Youth
Deadline: 26 September 2016 The European Commission is seeking proposals for its program titled- No Lost Generation in Syria: Education and Resilience for Children and Youth. This call of proposals implements a new action on education and resilience for children and youth inside Syria in … [Read more...] about European Commission: Education and Resilience for Children and Youth
Zambia Society Trust’s Educational Grants 2017: Promoting Better Health, Education & Acquisition of Skills
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The Zambia Society Trust is currently inviting applicants for its 2017 Education Grants to pursue further studies on completion of their secondary education. The Zambia Society Trust focuses its assistance on the orphaned and other vulnerable children of Zambia. The Zambia … [Read more...] about Zambia Society Trust’s Educational Grants 2017: Promoting Better Health, Education & Acquisition of Skills
ESRC-NSPCC Call for Proposals: Addressing Children’s Mental Health Issues
Deadline: 7 October 2016 The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) together invite applications to address Children's Mental Health through their research programme: Helping Children Get Back on Track. The aim of this … [Read more...] about ESRC-NSPCC Call for Proposals: Addressing Children’s Mental Health Issues
High Commission of Canada in Bangladesh: 2016-2017 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives
Deadline: 15 August 2016 High Commission of Canada in Bangladesh is seeking applicants for its 2016-2017 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) with an aim to support small projects proposed and implemented by local NGOs and other grassroots organizations such as village councils, cooperatives … [Read more...] about High Commission of Canada in Bangladesh: 2016-2017 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives
USAID Annual Program Statement: Education for Deaf and Blind Children in Mali
Deadline: 29 September 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Mali is seeking applications from eligible organisations with an aim to improve the quality and accessibility of education for Deaf and Blind Children (DBC) through the promotion of inclusive education … [Read more...] about USAID Annual Program Statement: Education for Deaf and Blind Children in Mali
NCCRAHS Mini-Grant Program: Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Disease & Injury
Deadline: 17 August 2016 The National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety (NCCRAHS) is seeking applicants for its Mini-Grant Program with an aim to support small-scale projects and pilot studies that address prevention of childhood agricultural disease and injury. The … [Read more...] about NCCRAHS Mini-Grant Program: Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Disease & Injury
