Latest Grants and Resources for Community Development

View the latest grant funding and resources in the area of Community Development for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.

Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Recognition Grants

Are you an aid worker in a humanitarian setting that can see a process isn’t efficient, or a product not adequate, but need support to research this further? Or, do you have a bright idea for inventing a device or process that could improve the quality and speed in which aid is delivered but need … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Recognition Grants

The Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Core Grants to Provide Solutions to Humanitarian Challenges

Do you have an innovative project? Does your project relate to humanitarian aid? If yes, then apply for Humanitarian Innovation Fund's Core grants. The Humanitarian Innovation Fund supports organisations and individuals to identify, nurture and share innovative and scalable solutions to the … [Read more...] about The Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Core Grants to Provide Solutions to Humanitarian Challenges

The World Bank: Trust Fund for Statistical Capacity Building

Deadline: 28 October 2016 The World Bank Trust Fund for Statistical Capacity Building (TFSCB) is open for applications with an aim to improve the capacity of developing countries to produce and use statistics with an overall objective of supporting effective decision-making for development. The … [Read more...] about The World Bank: Trust Fund for Statistical Capacity Building

Applications Open for #WINsiders4Good Nigeria Fellowship

Deadline: 10 October 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for #WINsiders4Good Nigeria Fellowship, the program designed to help Windows Insiders tackle important issues in their local communities. With the #WINsiders4Good Nigeria Fellowship, the program want to build a fellowship of up to 20 … [Read more...] about Applications Open for #WINsiders4Good Nigeria Fellowship

Global Community Fellowship: Supporting Community Development and Youth Education

Deadline: 13 November 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for Global Community Fellowship, a 13-15 month program for graduating seniors and young/ established professionals. Fellows work at NGOs and schools across Asia to support community development and youth education programs. By working … [Read more...] about Global Community Fellowship: Supporting Community Development and Youth Education

Walmart Foundation: Community Grant Program

Deadline: 31 December 2016 Walmart Foundation is currently inviting applications for its Community Grant Program with an aim to support the needs of their communities by providing grants to local organizations. Walmart Foundation's mission is to create opportunities so people can live better. The … [Read more...] about Walmart Foundation: Community Grant Program

EU Call for Proposals: Enhancing Local Authorities Contributions to Governance and Development Processes in Israel

Deadline: 30 November 2016 The European Union is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for a programme entitled “Enhancing Local Authorities Contributions to Governance and Development Processes in Israel” with an aim to support CSOs' and LAs' contributions towards reinforced governance, … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Enhancing Local Authorities Contributions to Governance and Development Processes in Israel

Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program: Providing Grants to Assist Small-scale Community Development Projects

Deadline: Ongoing The Embassy of United States in Zimbabwe is seeking applications for its Ambassador's Special Self-Help (SSH) Program with an aim to provide grants to assist small-scale community development projects that improve basic economic or social conditions at the village … [Read more...] about Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program: Providing Grants to Assist Small-scale Community Development Projects

Prince’s CountrySide Fund: Providing Grants for the benefit of Rural Communities across U.K

Applications Open: 19 September 2016 Deadline: 13 October 2016 The Prince’s Countryside Fund is seeking applications from organizations that are supporting farmers, rural businesses and communities to recover following the flooding or projects that are focused on assisting the recovery and future … [Read more...] about Prince’s CountrySide Fund: Providing Grants for the benefit of Rural Communities across U.K

GEF Small Grant Program: Call for Proposals to address Environmental Problems in Jordon

Deadline: 16 November 2016 Applicants are invited for GEF Small grants program that aims to address the key environmental problems, the proposed approach and the target community (ies) involved. Sustainability is a critical aspect in all the GEF SGP funded projects. The proposal should outline the … [Read more...] about GEF Small Grant Program: Call for Proposals to address Environmental Problems in Jordon

Call for Applications: 5th Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning Award

Deadline: 28 October 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for 5th Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning (SUMP) Award that recognizes local authorities that have developed a Mobility Plan that satisfies the diverse transport needs of people and businesses, whilst improving quality of life. The aim of … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: 5th Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning Award

Request for Proposals: Impact of Extractives on Access to Drinking Water

Deadline: 13 September 2016 WaterAid is currently seeking consultants to conduct research to deepen understanding of how extractive industries affect the ability of marginalized communities to realize their right to safe water. The purpose of this consultancy is to conduct primary and secondary … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Impact of Extractives on Access to Drinking Water

European Commission Call for Proposals: Media Literacy For All

Deadline: 14 October 2016 The European Commission is seeking proposals for its program entitled "Media Literacy For All" with an aim to develop actions aimed at increasing the critical thinking towards the media among citizens of all ages and to test the feasibility and usefulness of such … [Read more...] about European Commission Call for Proposals: Media Literacy For All

Ambassador Special Self Help Program: Inviting NGOs/CBOs for Development Projects in Zimbabwe

Deadline: 11 November 2016 The United States Embassy in Zimbabwe is seeking applications from registered non-governmental, nonprofit, community-based organizations to award grants for Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Program to implement short-term (12-month), small-scale (between $5,000 and … [Read more...] about Ambassador Special Self Help Program: Inviting NGOs/CBOs for Development Projects in Zimbabwe

Kailan Foundation Essay Contest: Inviting Enthusiasts worldwide to share Ideas through Writing

Deadline: 26 June 2017 The Kailan Foundation has announced its maiden edition of an annual essay contest. The competition is open to all nationalities and to anyone interested in community development and willing to share ideas and experiences through writing. In addition to the handsome prizes, … [Read more...] about Kailan Foundation Essay Contest: Inviting Enthusiasts worldwide to share Ideas through Writing

ViiV Healthcare Community Partnerships Grants in Australia: Supporting Communities affected by HIV and AIDS

Deadline: 2 September 2016 The ViiV Healthcare Positive Action Australia Community Grants invites non government and community based organisations in order to support their work with PLHIV or people at risk of HIV. The Australia grants program provides grants to non government/community based … [Read more...] about ViiV Healthcare Community Partnerships Grants in Australia: Supporting Communities affected by HIV and AIDS

Pitch Your Product in the AidEx Aid Innovation Challenge!

Deadline: 9 September 2016 The Aidex is seeking applications for its Aid Innovation Challenge that aims to find the next big invention to impact the delivery of aid. It is a unique chance to pitch life-changing inventions to a panel of experts from the sector live at AidEx on Wednesday 16th … [Read more...] about Pitch Your Product in the AidEx Aid Innovation Challenge!

AFEW: Community Based Research Training Programme

Deadline: 9 September 2016 AIDS Foundation East-West (AFEW) is seeking applications for its Community Based Research Training Programme. The programme consists of several trainings and a small grants fund for community-based research projects. The programme is meant for communities in Eastern … [Read more...] about AFEW: Community Based Research Training Programme

U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom: CVE Community Leaders Two-way Exchange Programme

Deadline: 19 September 2016 U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom has launched a programme entitled "CVE Community Leaders Two-way Exchange" to bring U.S. and UK CVE community leaders together to learn from each other’s experiences in promoting tolerance and preventing radicalization in their … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom: CVE Community Leaders Two-way Exchange Programme

Apply for Myer Foundation & Sidney Myer Fund’s Education Small Grants Program

Deadline: Ongoing The Myer Foundation and Sidney Myer Fund are seeking applications for its Education Small Grants Program with an aim to provide a quick response to community needs, and support projects that aim to improve educational outcomes for 0-25 year olds and that target: … [Read more...] about Apply for Myer Foundation & Sidney Myer Fund’s Education Small Grants Program

Applications Open for Small Grants for Rural Communities (SGRC)

Deadline: 7 October 2016 Applications are open for the Small Grants for Rural Communities (SGRC), administered by The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) to support hundreds of small communities in that time, investing millions of dollars into local projects in Australia. The Small … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Small Grants for Rural Communities (SGRC)

Accountability Incubator 2017-18: Launch Your Idea for Building a more Accountable Society

Deadline: 15 October 2016 Do you have an idea for building accountability and transparency in your community? Are you developing a new tool for civic engagement or anti-corruption? Apply to join the Accountability Incubator for a chance to receive all the support you’ll need to turn your idea into … [Read more...] about Accountability Incubator 2017-18: Launch Your Idea for Building a more Accountable Society

Applications Open for Social Leader Forum 2016

Deadline: 10 September 2016 Creative Development Center in cooperation with CRISP e.V and with financial support of Black Sea trust and Erasmus + is seeking applicants from Public, NGO and (Social) Business sectors for its Social Leader Forum 2016 in order to discuss and exchange on the issue of … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Social Leader Forum 2016

Global Innovation Fund: Supporting Innovations that Benefit People Living in Developing Countries

Deadline: Ongoing Global Innovation Fund (GIF) is currently inviting applications for its Grants program with an aim to support innovations that benefit people living on less than the equivalent of $5 per day (PPP) in developing countries, and are especially interested in innovations that impact … [Read more...] about Global Innovation Fund: Supporting Innovations that Benefit People Living in Developing Countries

Aswatona Fund for Media Development: Strengthening the Voices of Women, Youth & Rural Communities

Deadline: 9 September 2016 Applications are open for the Aswatona Fund for Media Development funded by European Union with a motive to foster media pluralism, public voice and civil society participation in the media and to strengthen the voices of women, youth, remote and rural communities, and … [Read more...] about Aswatona Fund for Media Development: Strengthening the Voices of Women, Youth & Rural Communities

The Christensen Fund: Providing Financial Support for Indigenous-led and Community-based Organizations

Deadline: 31 August 2016 The Christensen Fund is seeking applications from organisations in order to provide financial support for indigenous-led and community based organizations. The Christensen Fund is a private foundation founded in 1957 and based in San Francisco, California. The fund focus … [Read more...] about The Christensen Fund: Providing Financial Support for Indigenous-led and Community-based Organizations

McCune Charitable Foundation: Grants to Support Community-Based Projects

Deadline: 30 September 2016 The McCune Charitable Foundation is currently inviting applications for its Grants program with an aim to support community-based projects in the State of New Mexico related to the priority areas of foundation. Priority Areas Capacity Building in the Non-Profit … [Read more...] about McCune Charitable Foundation: Grants to Support Community-Based Projects

ROMACT: Seeking Proposals for Capacity Building and Transnational Cooperation

Deadline: 19 September 2016 The ROMACT programme, a joint initiative of the Council of Europe and the European Commission is currently seeking proposals for its Capacity Building and Transnational Cooperation programme, to promote the integration of Roma at local level. This call concerns the new … [Read more...] about ROMACT: Seeking Proposals for Capacity Building and Transnational Cooperation

SFI: Conservation & Community Partnerships Grant Program

Deadline: 10 October 2016 The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is currently inviting applications for its Conservation & Community Partnerships Grant Program with an aim to foster partnerships between organizations interested in improving forest management in the United States and Canada, … [Read more...] about SFI: Conservation & Community Partnerships Grant Program

Skills & Opportunities Fund: Supporting Disadvantaged Community across UK

To be opened on 19 August 2016 The Skills & Opportunities Fund invites applications from the charities, social enterprises, community groups, state-funded schools and colleges, to contribute to the community across UK and Ireland. The focus for this funding is to support organisations that … [Read more...] about Skills & Opportunities Fund: Supporting Disadvantaged Community across UK

2016 Social Innovation Fund Pay for Success Grants Competition

Deadline: 20 September 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for Social Innovation Fund (SIF) Pay for Success (PFS) Grants Competition to provide grants to eligible nonprofit organizations, including public or non-profit universities, faith-based organizations, and state and local governments (and … [Read more...] about 2016 Social Innovation Fund Pay for Success Grants Competition

Applications Open for GSK IMPACT Awards 2017: Promoting Community Health

Deadline: 21 September 2016 The GSK IMPACT Awards, an annual scheme funded by GlaxoSmithKline in partnership with The King’s Fund, invites applications from small to medium sized charities to recognise their excellent work to improve people’s health. Award Categories Up to ten winners … [Read more...] about Applications Open for GSK IMPACT Awards 2017: Promoting Community Health

Innovation in Development Reporting Grant Programme: Advancing Creative Reporting Approaches

Deadline: 7 September 2016 Can you tell a development story in an original and unprecedented way? Is your story inquisitive and engaging? Does it combine critical thinking with good “old school” fact checking and an exploration of new technology developments? If yes, then apply for the Innovation … [Read more...] about Innovation in Development Reporting Grant Programme: Advancing Creative Reporting Approaches

2016 FIRE Africa Awards: Promoting ICT for Community Development & Poverty Reduction

Deadline: 2 September 2016 The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) is currently accepting applications for its 2016 FIRE Africa Awards with an aim to acknowledge innovative initiatives in Africa that have made concrete contributions through the use of information and communications … [Read more...] about 2016 FIRE Africa Awards: Promoting ICT for Community Development & Poverty Reduction

Bakken Invitation Award: Recognising People Contributing in Communities through Medical Technology

Deadline 10 August 2016 The Medtronic Foundation invites eligible applicants for the Bakken Invitation Award, celebrating and connecting people, who with the help of medical technology, are contributing in communities all around the world through charitable service and volunteerism. It embraces the … [Read more...] about Bakken Invitation Award: Recognising People Contributing in Communities through Medical Technology

Ben & Jerry’s Foundation: Grassroots Organizing for Social Change Program

Deadline: 14 October 2016 The Ben & Jerry's Foundation is currently inviting applications for its Grassroots Organizing for Social Change Program with an aim to offer general or project support to non-profit organizations throughout the United States and is most competitive grant program. The … [Read more...] about Ben & Jerry’s Foundation: Grassroots Organizing for Social Change Program

CPDC Call for Applications: Consultancy to Formulate and Undertake a Professional NGO Leadership Training Workshop

Deadline: 29 August 2016 The Caribbean Policy Development Center (CPDC) in partnership with the European Commission (EC) in process of commencing a joint 3 year grant partnership, invites applicants for NGO Leadership Training Workshop, seeking to build the capacity of the Non-Governmental Sector … [Read more...] about CPDC Call for Applications: Consultancy to Formulate and Undertake a Professional NGO Leadership Training Workshop

RGK Foundation Grants for Education, Community Development and Child Health

Deadline: Ongoing RGK Foundation is currently inviting applications for its Grants Program. The Foundation's primary interests within Education include programs that focus on formal K-12 education (particularly mathematics, science and reading), teacher development, literacy, and higher education, … [Read more...] about RGK Foundation Grants for Education, Community Development and Child Health

UNDP/Uganda: Enhancing Livelihoods for Local and Refugee hosting Communities

Deadline: 1 August 2016 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking proposals from eligible entities for a program entitled "Enhancing livelihoods for Local and Refugee hosting Communities in Northern Uganda". The intervention will target youth and women groups from refugee hosting … [Read more...] about UNDP/Uganda: Enhancing Livelihoods for Local and Refugee hosting Communities

Applications Open for ASEAN Impact Challenge

Deadline: 31 July 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for ASEAN Impact Challenge, a challenge designed for impact-driven social innovators and entrepreneurs within the ASEAN region. The challenge is open to innovations with the potential and capacity to develop and scale, while providing … [Read more...] about Applications Open for ASEAN Impact Challenge

Applications Open for European Cultural Foundation’s Third Idea Camp 2017!

Deadline: 20 September 2016 The European Cultural Foundation (ECF) is currently inviting applicants for its third Idea Camp 2017 entitled "Moving Communities" that will focus on the current positive, radical resistance movements that are daring to counteract anti-democratic practices. ECF’s Idea … [Read more...] about Applications Open for European Cultural Foundation’s Third Idea Camp 2017!

Islamic Relief: Social and Community Development Projects in South Africa

Deadline: 30 September 2016 Islamic Relief is currently inviting applications from non-profit and other qualifying organizations for its Social and Community Development Projects in South Africa with an aim to integrated sustainable development, educational development, disaster risk reduction and … [Read more...] about Islamic Relief: Social and Community Development Projects in South Africa

INPUTS Management for the Third Sector announces 2016 Award on INPUTS and Impact Management

Deadline: 15 August 2016 INPUTS Management for the Third Sector is inviting organizations of civil society who have to work on improving management processes within their institutions to broaden the scope and result of the impact of its work in the community. INPUTS Management for the Third Sector … [Read more...] about INPUTS Management for the Third Sector announces 2016 Award on INPUTS and Impact Management

Lipman-Miliband Trust: The Southern Africa Fund

Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Lipman-Miliband Trust is seeking applications for its Southern Africa Fund in order to support progressive social, economic and cultural projects which originate from, or engage with, Southern Africa. Applications can be for small projects but also could be for … [Read more...] about Lipman-Miliband Trust: The Southern Africa Fund

Comic Relief’s Strength Initiative Program: Recognizing the Importance of Local Community Organizations

Deadline: 27 July 2016 Comic Relief is currently inviting applications from organizations registered in the United Kingdom (including the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) for its Strength Initiative Program with an aim to recognize the importance of local community organizations and the pivotal … [Read more...] about Comic Relief’s Strength Initiative Program: Recognizing the Importance of Local Community Organizations