Deadline: 23-Oct-2025 The Commonwealth Foundation is offering grants of up to £60,000 to civil society organisations (CSOs) across eligible Commonwealth countries. These grants aim to strengthen constructive engagement between civil society and decision-makers, fostering meaningful … [Read more...] about £60,000 Funding available for Civil Society Organisations in the Commonwealth
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Submissions open for Agora Scholarship Program (Turkey)
Deadline: 06-Oct-2025 The Heinrich Böll Stiftung is pleased to announce its Agora Scholarship Program for university students who have a high volunteering potential and want to take responsibility in the field of democracy, social problems and human rights. The aim of the program is to enable … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Agora Scholarship Program (Turkey)
CFAs: Investing in Civil Society Leadership to End Violence against Women
Deadline: 19-Nov-2025 The UN Trust Fund has launched a new Call for Proposals to provide four-year grants, offering both core and flexible funds, to civil society organizations working to end violence against women and girls. The initiative focuses particularly on organizations serving … [Read more...] about CFAs: Investing in Civil Society Leadership to End Violence against Women
Entries open for Rapid Response Grants in Poland
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The European Commission has launched the Call for Rapid Response Grants to strengthen the protection of fundamental rights and support civil society organisations in Poland. Its core objective is to back initiatives that safeguard groups most at risk of discrimination, … [Read more...] about Entries open for Rapid Response Grants in Poland
Call for Proposals: Experience Sharing Grants in Poland
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The European Commission has launched the Call for Thematic Grants to strengthen collaboration and learning among civil society organisations (CSOs) in Poland. Its main objective is to support experience sharing between organisations that work with groups at risk of … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Experience Sharing Grants in Poland
Call for Proposals: Open Data for Green Growth Fund – Panama
Deadline: 06-Oct-2025 The British Embassy in Panama has opened a Call for Proposals under the “Open Data for Green Growth Fund,” aimed at civil society organisations in Panama. This opportunity is crafted to help local entrepreneurs, NGOs, and community groups strengthen sustainable business … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Open Data for Green Growth Fund – Panama
Entries open for CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program
Deadline: 05-Nov-2025 The CIFAR Global Scholars Program offers early-career researchers the opportunity to develop and lead high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary research, expand their professional networks and receive focused leadership training in their pivotal first years as independent … [Read more...] about Entries open for CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program
Grants for Intra-Community Mediation and Social Cohesion Initiatives (Moldova)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The United Nations Development Programme Moldova has issued an Expression of Interest inviting grant applications under the “Internal Mediation: Grant Competition for Developing Mediation and Social Cohesion Initiatives.” This opportunity is part of the EU-UNDP … [Read more...] about Grants for Intra-Community Mediation and Social Cohesion Initiatives (Moldova)
SGP 8th Operational Phase Country Programme Strategy Development in Thailand
Deadline: 26-Sep-2025 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Global Environment Facility (GEF), has launched a Call for Proposals under the Small Grants Programme (SGP) in Thailand. This programme offers support to civil society and community-based … [Read more...] about SGP 8th Operational Phase Country Programme Strategy Development in Thailand
CIVIC Grant Competition for Projects to Improve Civilian Protection (Ukarine)
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The CIVIC has launched the Local Initiatives Fund to support community-led solutions that protect civilians in war-affected regions. The The fund is designed to strengthen the capacity of local civil society organizations to respond to urgent civilian protection needs in … [Read more...] about CIVIC Grant Competition for Projects to Improve Civilian Protection (Ukarine)
Apply to become a Kanthari Participant
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026 The kanthari offers a twelve-month, fully scholarship-based leadership programme that equips changemakers to start and run civil society organisations, social enterprises or social ventures. The programme combines rigorous training with mentorship, bringing together … [Read more...] about Apply to become a Kanthari Participant
On the Road to COP31: Pacific Knowledge Initiative in Australia
Deadline: 22-Sep-2025 The Embassy of France to Australia has launched a new initiative titled “On the Road to the COP31: Pacific Knowledge and Knowledge of the Pacific.” This funding opportunity is designed to support civil society organisations and researchers based in Australia who are … [Read more...] about On the Road to COP31: Pacific Knowledge Initiative in Australia
Small Grants Competition for Civil Society Organizations in Ukraine
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 Public Space is supporting a small grants competition for civil society organisations in Ukraine under the project “Enhancing Response, Protection and Capacity for Affected Communities.” The opportunity is open to organisations based in the regions of Odesa, Mykolaiv, … [Read more...] about Small Grants Competition for Civil Society Organizations in Ukraine
Post-Earthquake Strengthening Program for Civil Society Organizations in Turkey
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Turkish Human Rights Foundation has announced a new support program to strengthen civil society organizations working in earthquake-affected regions of Turkey. Recognizing that the political, social, and economic conditions necessary for a dignified life are being … [Read more...] about Post-Earthquake Strengthening Program for Civil Society Organizations in Turkey
Call for Proposals: Best Practices for Fire Prevention and Management
Deadline: 26-Sep-2025 The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), a global initiative supported by partners such as the European Union, Conservation International, the Global Environment Facility, and the World Bank, has announced a new consultancy opportunity in the Tropical Andes … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Best Practices for Fire Prevention and Management
RFAs: Strengthening Civil Society for Women’s Rights in Haiti
Deadline: 24-Sep-2025 The French Embassy in Haiti is launching a call for projects to fund Haitian civil society organizations working to promote women's social and economic rights. The French Embassy in Haiti has long partnered with local stakeholders to encourage and support initiatives that … [Read more...] about RFAs: Strengthening Civil Society for Women’s Rights in Haiti
Request for Development Cooperation Projects 2026 (Argentina and Paraguay)
Deadline: 25-Sep-2025 The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Buenos Aires has opened a development grant opportunity for small-scale projects across Argentina and Paraguay, inviting local NGO and civil society applicants to act on pressing community needs. This private funding round encourages … [Read more...] about Request for Development Cooperation Projects 2026 (Argentina and Paraguay)
Small Grants Competition within the Impulse Project in Ukraine
Deadline: 25-Nov-2025 The Third Wave of the Small Grants Competition under the Impulse Project invites civil society organizations from Ukraine’s most affected regions to participate in shaping the country’s recovery and development. Orchestrated by the Revival Foundation in cooperation with … [Read more...] about Small Grants Competition within the Impulse Project in Ukraine
Call for Proposals: Transformative Capacity Development Program for CSOs in Zimbabwe
Deadline: 01-Oct-2025 The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum and COSPE, with support from the European Union, have launched a Call for Expressions of Interest for community-based organizations, civil society organizations, and CSO coalitions in Zimbabwe. This initiative is part of the CS4Zim … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Transformative Capacity Development Program for CSOs in Zimbabwe
Mini-grant Competition for Civil Society Organizations in Ukraine
Deadline: 28-Sep-2025 The Right to Protection Foundation, with the support of the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund (UHF), announces a competition for mini-grants for civil society organizations. The initiative is aimed at providing comprehensive assistance to individuals who rely on wheelchairs, … [Read more...] about Mini-grant Competition for Civil Society Organizations in Ukraine
British Council announces Youth Connect Program (Jordan)
Deadline: 10-Sep-2025 The British Council has announced a call for proposals for Jordanian Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to support the implementation of its flagship Youth Connect programme across Jordan. This opportunity is designed for organisations with a strong focus on youth and … [Read more...] about British Council announces Youth Connect Program (Jordan)
Call for NGOs Project Proposals to Support Youth in Kosovo
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The D4D Institute has issued a call for project proposals from local and regional NGOs across Kosovo, inviting innovative initiatives that engage young people—especially those from underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds—in the democratic life of their … [Read more...] about Call for NGOs Project Proposals to Support Youth in Kosovo
Applications open for WBF Matching Grants
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 The Western Balkans Fund is offering an important opportunity through its Matching Grants scheme, designed to help civil society organisations expand their local initiatives into regional and international collaborations. By supporting projects that encourage cooperation, … [Read more...] about Applications open for WBF Matching Grants
RFAs: Embassy of Switzerland in Indonesia Small Projects
Deadline: 14-Sep-2025 The Embassy of Switzerland in Indonesia is offering a meaningful chance for non-profit civil society organizations in Indonesia and Timor-Leste to secure funding for modest-scale projects that aim to promote gender equality in rural communities or enhance essential services … [Read more...] about RFAs: Embassy of Switzerland in Indonesia Small Projects
Request for EOIs: GCERF invites Civil Society Organisations in Uzbekistan
Deadline: 28-Sep-2025 The Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund is inviting civil society organisations in Uzbekistan to apply for funding to support the rehabilitation and reintegration of women and children who have returned from Northeast Syria and Iraq, along with other vulnerable … [Read more...] about Request for EOIs: GCERF invites Civil Society Organisations in Uzbekistan
Applications open for Civil Society Organisations Program in Somalia
Deadline: 14-Sep-2025 The Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund is inviting civil society organizations in Somalia to step forward with Expressions of Interest for community-level initiatives aimed at preventing violent extremism. This opportunity seeks proposals that foster … [Read more...] about Applications open for Civil Society Organisations Program in Somalia
GCERF Program for Civil Society Organisations in Philippines
Deadline: 20-Sep-2025 The Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund is inviting civil society organizations in the Philippines to express their interest in implementing community initiatives that prevent radicalization and violent extremism. Building on prior investments from 2019 … [Read more...] about GCERF Program for Civil Society Organisations in Philippines
Call for Proposals from a Civil Society Organization (Djibouti)
Deadline: 11-Sep-2025 The United Nations Development Programme in Djibouti has announced an opportunity for a youth association to partner in the organization of a national hackathon focused on the well-being of young people. This initiative will take place between September and November 2025 … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals from a Civil Society Organization (Djibouti)
Request for Bids: Kyrgyzstan Small Projects Programme
Deadline: 05-Sep-2025 The British Embassy in Bishkek has announced the 2025–2026 Kyrgyzstan Small Projects Programme, inviting local organisations to submit project proposals designed to run between October 2025 and March 2026. This initiative supports grassroots work across a range of focus … [Read more...] about Request for Bids: Kyrgyzstan Small Projects Programme
Grants for empowering Civil Society Organizations in Mauritius and Seychelles
Deadline: 21-Oct-2025 The European Commission has launched a call for proposals titled “Empowering Civil Society Organizations in the Republic of Mauritius and the Republic of Seychelles to Address Drug Abuse, Violence (against children and women) and Coastal Erosion and Biodiversity … [Read more...] about Grants for empowering Civil Society Organizations in Mauritius and Seychelles
Grants for Biodiversity rehabilitation in the Lower Dniester National Park (Moldova)
Deadline: 01-Sep-2025 The United Nations Development Programme Moldova has announced a grant competition titled “Biodiversity Rehabilitation in the Lower Dniester National Park,” inviting civil society organizations to apply through an expression of interest process. This important funding … [Read more...] about Grants for Biodiversity rehabilitation in the Lower Dniester National Park (Moldova)
Call for proposals: CSOs and CBOs in Kenya and Ethiopia
Deadline: 04-Sep-2025 The Life & Peace Institute (LPI), in partnership with Mercy Corps Kenya and Pastoralist Concern, invites Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) to apply for small grants under the EU-funded Mobility and Movement (M&M) … [Read more...] about Call for proposals: CSOs and CBOs in Kenya and Ethiopia
Applications open for Road Safety Grants Programme
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS), administered by the Global Road Safety Partnership, has opened its 24th round of competitive grant funding. This Call for Proposals invites visionary governmental and civil society organizations in … [Read more...] about Applications open for Road Safety Grants Programme
Grants for Strengthening Civil Society Initiatives for Community Recovery in Ukraine
Deadline: 11-Sep-2025 The Eastern Europe Foundation has announced a new grant competition titled “Support for CSO Initiatives for the Restoration of Territorial Communities.” This initiative is designed to empower civil society organizations (CSOs) working at the local level in Ukraine to … [Read more...] about Grants for Strengthening Civil Society Initiatives for Community Recovery in Ukraine
CFPs: Promotion of Green Schools in the Preschool and Primary Education Inspections (Cote D’Ivoire)
Deadline: 10-Sep-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund is offering an opportunity for experienced Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to participate in a new initiative focused on promoting green schools across several regions of Côte d'Ivoire. This effort targets key … [Read more...] about CFPs: Promotion of Green Schools in the Preschool and Primary Education Inspections (Cote D’Ivoire)
French Sport Fund: “Strengthening Dialogue with Ethiopian Youth through Sport”
Deadline: 08-Sep-2025 The French Sport Fund, an initiative from the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of France in Ethiopia, is a new program designed to back small-scale sports projects. An excellent opportunity has been announced to support the development of … [Read more...] about French Sport Fund: “Strengthening Dialogue with Ethiopian Youth through Sport”
Embassy of the Czech Republic in Cairo: Small Scale Development Projects (Egypt)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Cairo has announced its annual call for Small Scale Development Projects for 2026, offering a meaningful opportunity for local entities to drive lasting change. Small Scale Projects support is one of the instruments of the development … [Read more...] about Embassy of the Czech Republic in Cairo: Small Scale Development Projects (Egypt)
CFPs: CSO to Support the Development and Implementation of Media and CSO Joint Action Plan (Maldives)
Deadline: 27-Aug-2025 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a new opportunity for a locally registered Civil Society Organization in the Maldives to support the development and implementation of a joint initiative between media practitioners and civil society actors focused … [Read more...] about CFPs: CSO to Support the Development and Implementation of Media and CSO Joint Action Plan (Maldives)
Applications open for “CSOs’ Integrity Clubs” Program (Kenya)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The Konrad Adenauer Foundation Kenya is looking for applications for the 2nd Round of Financial Support to Third Parties for “CSOs’ Integrity Clubs” Program under the Strengthening capacities of local Civil Society to fight Corruption: Tupigane na Ufisadi (TUNU) … [Read more...] about Applications open for “CSOs’ Integrity Clubs” Program (Kenya)
ICMP Small Grants Program for Families of the Missing and Civil Society Organizations
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) has launched its Small Grants Program for 2025–2026, offering an important opportunity for family associations and civil society organizations across Syria and the broader MENA region. This initiative is designed to … [Read more...] about ICMP Small Grants Program for Families of the Missing and Civil Society Organizations
Submissions open for Demos Programme
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 The Demos programme stands as a welcoming space for civil society organisations across the Nordics to forge new connections and strengthen their collective voice. It offers a chance for associations, charities, unions, faith communities and other nonprofit groups to come … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Demos Programme
Component 3: Micro Projects Grant Program in Croatia
Deadline: 30-Oct-2025 A new call is now inviting civil society organizations in Croatia to lead small-scale, high-impact initiatives that directly address local community needs. As part of the Swiss‑Croatian Cooperation Programme’s third component, micro‑projects are designed to elevate … [Read more...] about Component 3: Micro Projects Grant Program in Croatia
RFAs: Strengthening the Contribution of Civil Society Organizations to Community-Based Learning (Croatia)
Deadline: 16-Oct-2025 The Office for Cooperation with NGOs of the Government of the Republic of Croatia, in its role as the Programme Manager for the Civil Society Programme within the 2nd contribution of the Swiss-Croatian Cooperation Programme, has announced the Call for Proposals … [Read more...] about RFAs: Strengthening the Contribution of Civil Society Organizations to Community-Based Learning (Croatia)
Pillar 1: Strengthening Civil Society Engagement and Community Voice in Domestic Resource Mobilization Program
Deadline: 22-Aug-2025 The GFF × CIVIC Platform is inviting expressions of interest for Pillar 1, which focuses on strengthening civil society engagement and community voice in domestic resource mobilization for reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and nutrition … [Read more...] about Pillar 1: Strengthening Civil Society Engagement and Community Voice in Domestic Resource Mobilization Program
ElectroPower Fund: Support for Worker-Led Initiatives against Forced Labour
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The ElectroPower Fund, launched by Südwind, is calling for proposals from worker-led groups and civil society actors. A new chance has emerged for grassroots organizations in Southeast Asia seeking to tackle forced labor in electronics and mineral supply chains. It aims … [Read more...] about ElectroPower Fund: Support for Worker-Led Initiatives against Forced Labour
RFAs: Support to Community-based Reconciliation, Reintegration and Transitional Justice in Nigeria
Deadline: 20-Aug-2025 The United Nations Development Programme is inviting proposals for a new initiative focused on reconciliation and reintegration. The program is aimed at addressing the long-standing impacts of conflict in the BAY States—Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe—through community-driven … [Read more...] about RFAs: Support to Community-based Reconciliation, Reintegration and Transitional Justice in Nigeria
Request for EOIs: Selection of an Operator Responsible for Supporting CSOs in Haiti
Deadline: 23-Aug-2025 The French Embassy in Haiti, through its Cooperation and Cultural Action Service, has launched a new funding initiative titled "Support for strengthening civil society actions for women's rights and gender equality in Haiti." This program aims to support micro-development … [Read more...] about Request for EOIs: Selection of an Operator Responsible for Supporting CSOs in Haiti
Regional Partnership Fund for the EECCA Region 2025
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 The Digital Defenders Partnership (DDP) is accepting applications for the Regional Partnership Fund from organizations and collectives in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. The fund supports efforts that promote online freedom and protect human rights defenders … [Read more...] about Regional Partnership Fund for the EECCA Region 2025
RFPs: Provision of Services for the Capacity Development of Civic Groups
Deadline: 26-Aug-2025 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting grant applications to provide services that strengthen the capacity of civic groups. This initiative is part of a three-year project focused on empowering grassroots organizations to champion gender equality … [Read more...] about RFPs: Provision of Services for the Capacity Development of Civic Groups
Call for Proposals: Hyundai Endowment Fund (Czech Republic)
Deadline: 07-Oct-2025 The Hyundai Foundation Fund has launched a new grant round to support active communities, environmental initiatives, and civil society in the Moravian-Silesian Region. Focus: Projects that care for the environment and support sustainable development, connect people, build … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Hyundai Endowment Fund (Czech Republic)
