Deadline: 29-Jan-2026 The European Commission is funding civil society organisations (CSOs) in Yemen to strengthen governance, social development, and inclusive growth. Grants support women-led and youth-led CSOs, improve advocacy and service delivery, and promote economic opportunities. Projects … [Read more...] about CFAs: Supporting the Role of CSOs as Actors in Sustainable Development in Yemen
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IKI Small Grants Programme for Local Climate and Biodiversity Projects
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The IKI Small Grants Programme, funded by the German Federal Government, supports national and local organisations in ODA-eligible countries to implement climate and biodiversity projects. Grants provide up to EUR 200,000 for projects lasting 12–24 months, with … [Read more...] about IKI Small Grants Programme for Local Climate and Biodiversity Projects
IKI Medium Grants for Climate and Biodiversity Action
Deadline: 20-Jan-2026 The International Climate Initiative (IKI), funded by the German government, offers Medium Grants of EUR 300,000–800,000 for 36-month projects that support climate action, adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. Eligible organizations based in Germany or the EU collaborate … [Read more...] about IKI Medium Grants for Climate and Biodiversity Action
Apply Now: Strengthening Perinatal Care and Health Workforce Capacity (Ukraine)
Deadline: 04-Dec-2025 UNICEF has launched a new initiative in Ukraine to strengthen perinatal care, improve maternal and newborn health outcomes, and support priority hromadas in Kyiv. The programme seeks a civil society organisation (CSO) to deliver evidence-based training, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Strengthening Perinatal Care and Health Workforce Capacity (Ukraine)
RFAs: Core Programmatic Support Grants Program
Deadline: 19-Dec-2025 The European Fund for the Balkans (EFB) has opened applications for its Common Ground Program, offering €20,000 core support grants for civil society organisations in the Western Balkans. The funding strengthens ongoing operations—such as governance, staff retention, and … [Read more...] about RFAs: Core Programmatic Support Grants Program
Call for Expressions of Interest : Civil Society Reference Group (Sierra Leone)
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The Spotlight Initiative in Sierra Leone, led by the European Union in partnership with the government and civil society, seeks to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG). Through inclusive, multi-year interventions, the initiative … [Read more...] about Call for Expressions of Interest : Civil Society Reference Group (Sierra Leone)
Open Call: DRIP Bangladesh Empowering Women Through Storytelling
Deadline: 11-Dec-2025 UN Women, in partnership with UNDP and SDC, is implementing the “Democratic Reform through Inclusive Participation” (DRIP) project in Bangladesh to promote inclusive democratic practices. The initiative focuses on empowering women, youth, and socially excluded groups to … [Read more...] about Open Call: DRIP Bangladesh Empowering Women Through Storytelling
Creating Opportunities for Youth and Women in Africa
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 AUDA-NEPAD has launched a call for proposals to support initiatives that promote socio-economic inclusion, transformative leadership, and gender equality in Africa. Civil society organizations, women-led and youth-led enterprises, and public institutions can apply for grants … [Read more...] about Creating Opportunities for Youth and Women in Africa
RFAs: EU NDICI Support to Civil Society, Human Rights and Democracy in Palestine
Deadline: 30-Dec-2025 The European Commission is offering EUR 5.5 million in grants to Palestinian civil society organizations to protect human rights, reinforce democratic governance, and expand civic space. Two funding lots target (1) civil society capacity and civic freedoms and (2) human rights … [Read more...] about RFAs: EU NDICI Support to Civil Society, Human Rights and Democracy in Palestine
Call for Applications: “Successful and Strong” Program in Ukraine
Deadline: 02-Dec-2025 Eastern Europe Foundation offers grants to Ukrainian civil society organizations supporting vulnerable, war-affected populations. The program funds projects addressing social, psychological, and advocacy needs, with grants ranging from 800,000 to 3,000,000 UAH for 6–12 month … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: “Successful and Strong” Program in Ukraine
Impulse Project: Socio-Economic Sustainability Competition in Ukraine
Deadline: 10-Dec-2025 The International Renaissance Foundation’s Impulse Programme offers grants to Ukrainian civil society organisations to strengthen socio-economic resilience in war-affected regions. The initiative supports community-led recovery, inclusive development, and … [Read more...] about Impulse Project: Socio-Economic Sustainability Competition in Ukraine
Call for Proposals: Empowering Women and Girls Leadership in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 28-Nov-2025 UN Women has launched a new call for proposals inviting civil society organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina to contribute to strengthening the leadership and political participation of women and adolescent girls. Through a new call for proposals, one registered civil … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Empowering Women and Girls Leadership in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Call for Entries: Gender Climate Award 2026 (Pakistan)
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 Applications are now open for the Gender Climate Award to recognize women who are driving bold, inclusive action for a sustainable future. The Gender Climate Award 2026 seeks to promote inclusive and gender-responsive climate solutions across local, provincial, and … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Gender Climate Award 2026 (Pakistan)
Grants for Strengthening the Contribution of Civil Society Organizations to Volunteerism (Croatia)
Deadline: 10-Feb-2026 The Government of the Republic of Croatia has launched a new call for proposals to strengthen the role of volunteerism in promoting social, economic, and democratic development across the country. The initiative aims to enhance the capacity of civil society organisations … [Read more...] about Grants for Strengthening the Contribution of Civil Society Organizations to Volunteerism (Croatia)
The Dutch Human Rights Fund Program in Belarus
Deadline: 10-Dec-2025 The Netherlands and Belarus are offering an opportunity for non‑profit organisations in Belarus to apply for funding through the Dutch Human Rights Fund (HRF) and the Netherlands Fund for Regional Partnerships (NFRP‑MATRA) aimed at strengthening civil society, independent … [Read more...] about The Dutch Human Rights Fund Program in Belarus
Call for Proposals: Transition Promotion Program Projects
Deadline: 08-Dec-2025 The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Manila has announced the opening of the Transition Promotion Programme (TRANS) for Projects to be implemented in 2026 across a selected group of Pacific Island and Southeast Asian nations including the Philippines, the Federated States of … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Transition Promotion Program Projects
Applications Open for STOK 600 Communication Training Program (Turkey)
Deadline: 23-Nov-2025 The Civil Society Development Center Association has opened for civil society organisations to grow their communication capacity thanks to the launch of the STOK 600 – Everyone Loves Communication Face‑to‑Face Training Program. This four-month in-person course is designed … [Read more...] about Applications Open for STOK 600 Communication Training Program (Turkey)
Submissions open for STGM Training in Hopa (Turkey)
Deadline: 19-Nov-2025 An engaging two‑day capacity‑building training is being offered by STGM under its Resource Centre Project, supported by the European Union, and it will take place in Hopa on the 28th and 29th of November 2025. The event will use interactive methods, presentations, group … [Read more...] about Submissions open for STGM Training in Hopa (Turkey)
Open Call for Social Policy and Social Protection Programme in Uganda
Deadline: 26-Nov-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund is inviting expressions of interest from national and international civil society organizations to support the advancement of child-sensitive social policy and social protection initiatives in the Central Region of … [Read more...] about Open Call for Social Policy and Social Protection Programme in Uganda
Grant Competition for CSOs to Support Civilian Protection in Winter (Ukraine)
Deadline: 27-Nov-2025 The CIVIC Local Initiatives Fund for civil society organizations in Ukraine to access grants focused on improving civilian protection in communities during the winter period. Eligible organizations are invited to submit proposals that focus on strengthening systems or … [Read more...] about Grant Competition for CSOs to Support Civilian Protection in Winter (Ukraine)
Applications open for Smarter Safer School (3S) Project in Papua New Guinea
Deadline: 25-Nov-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund has announced a new initiative in Papua New Guinea aimed at strengthening the country’s education system and promoting safer, healthier, and more resilient learning environments. The project will be implemented in … [Read more...] about Applications open for Smarter Safer School (3S) Project in Papua New Guinea
Submissions open for AACSOD Program (Cycle 4th)
Deadline: 25-Nov-2025 The dynamic opportunity is now available for small-to-medium civil society organisations (CSOs) in the Arab region through a major five-year flagship programme launched by the Non‑Governmental Organizations Initiative (NGOi) at American University of Beirut (AUB). The … [Read more...] about Submissions open for AACSOD Program (Cycle 4th)
Call for Proposals: Local Transition and Media Projects 2026
Deadline: 30 November 2025 The Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi announces a call for proposals for the Local Transition and Media Projects 2026 (LTP2026). This initiative aims to foster human rights, democracy and free media by drawing on the Czech Republic’s own transition … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Local Transition and Media Projects 2026
Call for Proposals: Local Transformation and Media Projects 2026 (Lebanon)
Deadline: 27 November 2025 The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Lebanon has issued a call for proposals for its 2026 programme aimed at transformation and media projects led by local NGOs or branches of international organisations. Projects should align with human rights and transformation … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Local Transformation and Media Projects 2026 (Lebanon)
Apply for Young Leaders Training Programme (Cameroon)
Deadline: 3-December-2025 The Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) has launched the 2026 edition of its Young Leaders Training Programme, an initiative dedicated to strengthening the political participation of young men and women involved in civil society, trade unions, and political parties in … [Read more...] about Apply for Young Leaders Training Programme (Cameroon)
RFAs: Grant Assistance for Grass Roots Human Security Projects (Samoa)
Deadline: 31 January 2026 The Government of Japan, through its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), has opened an opportunity for funding projects that promote human security and social and economic development in the Independent State of Samoa. This initiative aims … [Read more...] about RFAs: Grant Assistance for Grass Roots Human Security Projects (Samoa)
Nomination open for Simon Wiesenthal Prize 2025
Deadline: 19 December 2025 The National Fund of the Republic of Austria for Victims of National Socialism invites individuals and groups from civil society to submit an entry for the Simon Wiesenthal Prize 2025. Participants may apply on their own behalf or nominate others, enabling a broad … [Read more...] about Nomination open for Simon Wiesenthal Prize 2025
Global Districts Initiative for Inclusive Global Citizenship Education (Greece)
Deadline: 21 November 2025 The ActionAid Hellas has been launched to support inclusive youth participation and peer education in Greece. The initiative aims to empower young people, particularly those from socially and geographically marginalized areas, to engage as active citizens addressing … [Read more...] about Global Districts Initiative for Inclusive Global Citizenship Education (Greece)
Cleaner Rivers – Cleaner Seas (RIVERCLEAN) Project for CSOs in Albania
Deadline: 8 January 2026 The Environmental and Territorial Management Institute has been launched to support environmental protection and community engagement in Albania through targeted projects in the Ishëm and Vjosa river basins. The initiative aims to advance sustainable practices and … [Read more...] about Cleaner Rivers – Cleaner Seas (RIVERCLEAN) Project for CSOs in Albania
Gavi Funding for Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria
Deadline: 2-December-2025 The initiative aims to support efforts that will ensure every child is protected from preventable diseases through improved routine immunisation activities and stronger community engagement. The primary objective of the grant is to increase immunisation rates by … [Read more...] about Gavi Funding for Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria
Call for Proposals: Transition Promotion Program Projects 2026
Deadline: 8-December-2025 The call opens for projects to be implemented in 2025, with proposals due by 10 November 2024. Projects should run for up to eight months (from 1 March 2025 to 31 October 2025) and can request up to 500,000 Czech crowns in budget support. Organisations must operate as … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Transition Promotion Program Projects 2026
Submit Applications for Advocate Grants Program
Deadline: 7-December-2025 Designed to build solidarity and collective power, these grants support Women’s Rights Organisations (WROs), Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), LGBTQIA+ organizations, and other civil society groups to influence laws, funding, and accountability for GBV … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Advocate Grants Program
Call for Proposals: Demonstrate Grants Program
Deadline: 7-December-2025 In a region where evidence and practice-based knowledge on effective GBV prevention is limited, these grants aim to fill critical gaps in understanding different forms of violence, its root causes, and its impact on structurally marginalized groups, including women with … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Demonstrate Grants Program
Submit Applications for Sub-grant Competition (Ukraine)
Deadline: 07-Nov-2025 The EU4CSOs Empower UA initiative is offering sub-grants to civil society organisations in Ukraine’s social sector, particularly those that provide community-based social services to people facing difficult life circumstances. The funding opportunity is designed to … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Sub-grant Competition (Ukraine)
Call for Expressions of Interest: Youth Power Hub Programme in Lesotho
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 UNICEF is supporting initiatives that strengthen Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) as independent actors of governance and development to empower youth participation in national and local policy processes in Lesotho. The focus is to strengthen Civil Society Organizations … [Read more...] about Call for Expressions of Interest: Youth Power Hub Programme in Lesotho
RFAs: Promoting Inclusive Governance and Economic Sustainability (Lesotho)
Deadline: 03-Feb-2026 The European Commission is now seeking grant applications to promote and protect human rights, strengthen the rule of law, and democratic governance in Lesotho. The global objective of this call for proposals is to promote and protect human rights, strengthen the rule of … [Read more...] about RFAs: Promoting Inclusive Governance and Economic Sustainability (Lesotho)
RFAs: Small Grants Competition within the Impulse Project in Ukraine
Deadline: November 25, 2025 The International Renaissance Foundation, with support from Norad and Sida, has opened a Small Grants competition to strengthen civil society’s role in Ukraine’s recovery and resilience efforts. The program is part of the broader “Impulse: Empowering Civil Society … [Read more...] about RFAs: Small Grants Competition within the Impulse Project in Ukraine
Fund for Local Cooperation Projects in South Caucasus
Deadline: 11-Nov-2025 The Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) is a funding instrument of the Finnish Embassy designed to support small-scale development cooperation projects implemented by local civil society actors in eligible partner countries. The priority areas for regional projects in … [Read more...] about Fund for Local Cooperation Projects in South Caucasus
Request for Applications: Armenia-Azerbaijan Partnership Grant Program
Deadline: 19-Nov-2025 The New Democracy Fund has launched a call for proposals inviting civil society organisations and independent media actors in Armenia and Azerbaijan to develop initiatives that foster dialogue, cooperation and trust across the historically tense border between the two … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Armenia-Azerbaijan Partnership Grant Program
EU Support to Confidence Building in Kochani (North Macedonia)
Deadline: 28-Nov-2025 The regional project “EU Support to Confidence Building in the Western Balkans” is financed by the European Union and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to foster healing, trust, and youth … [Read more...] about EU Support to Confidence Building in Kochani (North Macedonia)
Apply Now: Kosovar Civil Society Foundation Grants for Volunteerism
Deadline: 20-Nov-2025 The Kosovar Civil Society Foundation (KCSF), in partnership with Community Building Mitrovica (CBM), has launched a new funding opportunity aimed at fostering civic engagement and volunteerism in Kosovo. This initiative, managed through the Kosovo Resource Centre for … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Kosovar Civil Society Foundation Grants for Volunteerism
Entries open for National Competition Charitable Fund Program in Ukraine
Deadline: 29-Apr-2026 Applications are now open for National Competition "Charitable Ukraine", an annual all-Ukrainian competition that recognizes the best philanthropists, volunteers, businesses, and the most effective charitable initiatives in Ukraine. This competition seeks to identify and … [Read more...] about Entries open for National Competition Charitable Fund Program in Ukraine
Call for EOIs: Implementing Partner for CSO Mentoring Activities (Mozambique)
Deadline: 24-Oct-2025 The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is inviting qualified organizations to partner in a new initiative aimed at promoting stability and resilience across four districts in Niassa province—Marrupa, Maua, Metarica, and Nipepe. This project focuses on … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Implementing Partner for CSO Mentoring Activities (Mozambique)
Request for Applications: CCP Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 10-Dec-2025 The Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen has launched its CCP Fellowship Programme for civil society professionals to gain international experience, expand their networks, and enhance their transcultural skills. The CCP Fellowship 2026 focuses on key areas including Policy … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: CCP Fellowship Programme
Grants for for Media Institutions and Non-governmental Organizations (Moldova)
Deadline: 24-Oct-2025 The Center for Independent Journalism (CJI) in Moldova has launched a grant competition aimed at supporting independent media institutions and non-governmental organizations that promote social cohesion and inclusive dialogue. This initiative seeks to strengthen … [Read more...] about Grants for for Media Institutions and Non-governmental Organizations (Moldova)
RFPs: Strengthening Local Information Ecosystems (Ukraine)
Deadline: 03-Nov-2025 The FPSU, implemented by Chemonics, is offering an opportunity for independent media outlets to receive grants aimed at strengthening local information ecosystems and community resilience. The program supports media content that strengthens community resilience and … [Read more...] about RFPs: Strengthening Local Information Ecosystems (Ukraine)
Submit Applications for International Residencies Grant (Canada)
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The International Residencies program offers vital support to Canadian artists, arts workers, artistic groups, and organizations seeking to expand their creative practice through residencies abroad. The Arts Across Canada and Abroad program, it aims to strengthen … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for International Residencies Grant (Canada)
Call for Applications: Georg Arnhold Senior Fellowship Program
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The Georg Eckert Institute (GEI) is pleased to announce the Georg Arnhold Senior Fellowship Program for Education and Sustainable Peace. Its principal objectives are to bridge the gap between theory and practice, to foster international scholarly exchange, and to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Georg Arnhold Senior Fellowship Program
Apply Now: FCS Match Making Grants (Tanzania)
Deadline: 21-Oct-2025 The Foundation for Civil Society (FCS) has announced the opening of its Call for Concept Notes for Match Funding 2025, inviting eligible civil society organizations (CSOs) to apply for grants designed to strengthen their fundraising and project implementation … [Read more...] about Apply Now: FCS Match Making Grants (Tanzania)
Apply now for People Powered Mentorship Program
Deadline: 08-Dec-2025 The People Powered is now offering a unique mentorship program called Rising Stars, designed to strengthen participatory democracy efforts worldwide. The program connects advocates, civil society actors, government officials, and program managers with experienced mentors … [Read more...] about Apply now for People Powered Mentorship Program
