Latest Grants and Resources for Economic Development

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GRC Sustainable Development Goals Pilot Call 2022

Deadline: 25-Aug-22 The Dutch Research Council (NWO) is pleased to announce the SDG Call 2022 of the Global Research Council (GRC) to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs, through the implementation of results from ongoing or recently finalised research and innovation projects to advance … [Read more...] about GRC Sustainable Development Goals Pilot Call 2022

2nd Call for Applications: Pacific Funds 2022

Deadline: 1-Sep-22 A call is launched by the Pacific Permanent Secretariat for projects that could be funded in 2022 by the “Pacific Fund for Economic, Social and Cultural Cooperation”, known as the Pacific Funds (PF). The purpose of the Pacific Fund is to initiate projects, not to support the … [Read more...] about 2nd Call for Applications: Pacific Funds 2022

U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self Help Program (Zambia)

Deadline: 28-Feb-23 The U.S. Embassy Lusaka announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out projects through the Ambassador’s Special Self Help (ASSH) Small Grants Program. ASSH program is a grassroots assistance program that funds grants for small … [Read more...] about U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self Help Program (Zambia)

The U.S. Embassy Call for Proposals in Tajikistan

Deadline: 1-Aug-22 The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe, Tajikistan announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that strengthen Tajikistan’s financial sector via assistance to the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) and private-sector financial … [Read more...] about The U.S. Embassy Call for Proposals in Tajikistan

NIPSCO’s Public Safety Education and Training Action Grant Program (US)

Deadline: 5-Aug-22 Applications are now open for the NIPSCO’s Public Safety Education and Training Action Grant to provide funding for community and youth public safety education programming and training for first responders. The NIPSCO Safety Grant Committee evaluates requests on the … [Read more...] about NIPSCO’s Public Safety Education and Training Action Grant Program (US)

Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Grants Program in Gambia

Deadline: 15-Jul-22 The U.S. Embassy in the Gambia is seeking applications for its Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Grants Program (ASSH) to provide one-time small grants to improve basic economic or social conditions at the local community by funding the expansion of an existing project or … [Read more...] about Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Grants Program in Gambia

State Demolition Grants (US)

Deadline: 25-Aug-22 The North Carolina Department of Commerce is seeking applications for its Demolition Grants Program to support the demolition of a vacant building to encourage site rehabilitation and site availability for economic development purposes. Funding Information Up to … [Read more...] about State Demolition Grants (US)

United States: State Public Infrastructure Grants

Deadline: 25-Aug-22 The North Carolina Department of Commerce is currently inviting applications for its State Public Infrastructure grants. The Economic Infrastructure Program provides grants to local governments to assist with infrastructure projects that will lead to the creation of new, … [Read more...] about United States: State Public Infrastructure Grants

Circular Economy: Call for EOIs for Private Sector Partnerships (Rwanda)

Deadline: 11-Jul-22 You are a Rwanda-based company – or a company aspiring to expand to Rwanda – with an investment plan that will create jobs in the circular economy? If yes then, submit a project concept to benefit from reaching a new market, new sourcing channels or better qualified … [Read more...] about Circular Economy: Call for EOIs for Private Sector Partnerships (Rwanda)

Call for Proposals to Improve the Living Conditions of Vulnerable Urban Populations

Deadline: 12-Jul-22 The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is seeking proposals from non-profit organizations (such as Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Academic Institutions) to strengthen the implementation of the New Urban Agenda (NAU) and the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to Improve the Living Conditions of Vulnerable Urban Populations

UNDP announces Call for Proposals (NGOs/CSOs/Academy)

Deadline: 12-Jul-22 The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is inviting Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Academic Institutions to support the Implementation of the project "Contribution to the implementation of the New Urban Agenda and … [Read more...] about UNDP announces Call for Proposals (NGOs/CSOs/Academy)

US: CFW offering Grants for 2022 Eleanor Network: Training and Stabilization

Deadline: 2-Aug-22 The Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW) is offering grants for 2022 Eleanor Network: Training and Stabilization. The Eleanor Network: Training and Stabilization cycle focuses on workforce development as an essential economic security initiative. The combination of training … [Read more...] about US: CFW offering Grants for 2022 Eleanor Network: Training and Stabilization

2022 Primary Cycle Program and Operating Support in the US

Deadline: 2-Aug-22 The Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW) is accepting applications for the 2022 Primary Cycle program or operating support in any of CFW three issue areas. CFW has learned about the systemic issues blocking women’s ability to thrive. It takes comprehensive support to give … [Read more...] about 2022 Primary Cycle Program and Operating Support in the US

Special Professional Fellows Program Opportunity for Young Economic Empowerment Leaders

Deadline: 30-Jun-22 The East-West Center's Professional Development Program, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and Young Pacific Leaders, is conducting a Special Professional Fellows Program Opportunity for Young Economic Empowerment … [Read more...] about Special Professional Fellows Program Opportunity for Young Economic Empowerment Leaders

Denver Foundation: Community Grants Program (US)

Deadline: 1-Aug-22 The Denver Foundation has announced the Community Grants Program. Through the Community Grants Program, the foundation invests in nonprofit organizations and collaborations that are reducing disparities and promoting equity for communities, prioritizing people living in … [Read more...] about Denver Foundation: Community Grants Program (US)

Public Affairs Section Grants in El Salvador

Deadline: 15-Sep-22 The U.S. Embassy San Salvador, Public Affairs Section, is seeking proposals for projects throughout the year in areas of mutual U.S.-Salvadoran interest, with a particular focus on improving security and creating economic opportunity. Priorities Priority subjects include … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Section Grants in El Salvador

Entrepreneurial & Economic Empowerment (E3) Hub Program

Deadline: 25-Jul-22 The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs (OPA-PD) announces an open competition for a grant through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The Entrepreneurial & Economic Empowerment (E3) Hub project is designed to partner with … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurial & Economic Empowerment (E3) Hub Program

UNDP CFPs for Grant Competition in Georgia

Deadline: 7-Jul-22 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched the Call for Proposals for Grant Competition for Supporting Smart Adaptation of Rural Areas through Digital Technologies. The primary objective of the call is to respond to rural shrinkage challenge in Georgia by … [Read more...] about UNDP CFPs for Grant Competition in Georgia

RFAs: Global Advocacy and Communications Partnership on Financial Health and Innovations

Deadline: 1-Jul-22 The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) invites applications from registered entities for the Global Advocacy and Communications Partnership on Financial Health (FH) and Innovations. The purpose of this RFA is to identify an advocacy and communication partner to … [Read more...] about RFAs: Global Advocacy and Communications Partnership on Financial Health and Innovations

Canada: Financial Empowerment & Literacy Fund

Deadline: 1-Aug-22 The AIMCo Foundation is inviting applications for the Financial Empowerment & Literacy Fund to advance financial education in Alberta. The Foundation also provide scholarships for students pursuing an academic career related to finance. If you’re an organization … [Read more...] about Canada: Financial Empowerment & Literacy Fund

Call for Proposals for Development Finance Institutions

Deadline: 9-Sep-22 The Investment Climate Reform (ICR) Facility is pleased to announce a call for proposals to provide national and regional development finance institutions (DFIs) with the opportunity to request tailor-made technical assistance is now open. This Call for Proposals is a … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for Development Finance Institutions

2023 Asian American and Pacific Islander Community Grant in the US

Deadline: 8-Jul-22 The Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affair (MOAPIA) is soliciting grant applications for its FY 2023 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community Grant from qualified Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) providing direct services to the District’s AAPI … [Read more...] about 2023 Asian American and Pacific Islander Community Grant in the US

Open Call for Career Pathways for Inclusive Growth in the US

Deadline: 4-Aug-22 The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven has launched an open call for the Career Pathways for Inclusive Growth to support inclusive career pathways in local economic growth sectors that provide quality jobs (these are jobs that pay a living wage, offer meaningful … [Read more...] about Open Call for Career Pathways for Inclusive Growth in the US

Access City Award 2023 Competition – Apply Now

Deadline: 8-Sep-22 Across Europe, cities are breaking down barriers for persons with disabilities. Is your city one of them? Then apply for the 2023 edition of the Access City Award. This Award recognises and celebrates a city’s willingness, ability and efforts to become more accessible for … [Read more...] about Access City Award 2023 Competition – Apply Now

Funding Opportunity for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Caucus in the UK

Deadline: 8-Sep-22 UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the British Academy jointly invite applications for an interdisciplinary team to establish and lead an equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) caucus. The caucus, which is made up of practitioners and researchers from a broad range of … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Caucus in the UK

Google’s AI for Social Good Program

Deadline: 24-Jun-22 Google is excited to launch the third call for applications of AI for social good to join a collaborative NGO + academic Workshop. The Program's goal is to bring together NGOs working on tough problems in their communities with academic experts and Google researchers to … [Read more...] about Google’s AI for Social Good Program

Up to $ 750,000 available to enhance Women’s Economic Empowerment in South Sudan

Deadline: 9-Aug-22 The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) is offering grants to enhance women’s economic empowerment in the honey, sorghum, sesame, shea nut and groundnut value chains in South Sudan to increase incomes, reduce climate risks, and transform livelihoods. The primary … [Read more...] about Up to $ 750,000 available to enhance Women’s Economic Empowerment in South Sudan

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Organization of American States

Deadline: 1-Jul-22 The Permanent Mission of Canada to the OAS is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Organization of American States

Peabody Community Fund in the UK

Deadline: 12-Jul-22 The London Community Foundation (LCF) is seeking applications for its Peabody Community Fund (PCF) to work with a range of donors, supporting pre dominantly small charities and community groups to tackle local issues. Themes Projects must align with one or more of the … [Read more...] about Peabody Community Fund in the UK

Submit Nominations for World Smart City Awards 2022

Deadline: 7-Sep-22 The Smart City Expo World Congress is currently seeking nominations for the World Smart City Awards (WSCA) 2022 to recognize and support innovative city strategies, projects and ideas that can potentially make an impact on citizens’ lives and turn the cities into more … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for World Smart City Awards 2022

Cultural Development Fund (UK)

Deadline: 29-Jul-22 The Arts Council has launched the Cultural Development Fund to unlock local growth and productivity, promote economic and social recovery from the impact of Covid-19, and regenerate communities through capital investment in place-based creative and cultural … [Read more...] about Cultural Development Fund (UK)

Open Call for Youth Excel Photo Contest 2022

Deadline: 17-Jul-22 Are you a young changemaker between 15-35 years old? Do you have photography skills? Do you want to showcase your photography skills with the world? USAID’s Youth Excel program is launching a 6-week global photo competition to encourage young people from Africa, Asia, Europe … [Read more...] about Open Call for Youth Excel Photo Contest 2022

Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund Program in Botswana

Deadline: 29-Jul-22 The U.S. Embassy Gaborone announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals to implement community-initiated development projects through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund (ASSHF) Small Grants Program. The Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund program … [Read more...] about Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund Program in Botswana

France-Merrick Foundation Grant Program in the US

Deadline: 1-Sep-22 The France-Merrick Foundation is seeking applications for its Grant Program. France-Merrick Foundation's is rooted in Baltimore growing communities and enriching lives and its funding is focused on project-oriented requests which have defined beginnings and endings which do … [Read more...] about France-Merrick Foundation Grant Program in the US

Jewish Helping Hands: Tikkun Olam Grant Program 2022/23

Deadline: 19-Sep-22 The Jewish Helping Hands (JHH) launched the applications for Tikkun Olam Grant program to advance their goal of inspiring and supporting tzedakah, justice and righteousness, throughout the world. The goal is to help vulnerable populations in the United States and abroad … [Read more...] about Jewish Helping Hands: Tikkun Olam Grant Program 2022/23

UN Women inviting NGOs from Papua New Guinea

Deadline: 30-Jun-22 UN Women Papua New Guinea Country Office invites interested NGO(s) to implement a Business Development Strategy developed to support women to increase their income levels to pre-COVID times. UN Women has been contributing to women’s economic empowerment in Papua New Guinea … [Read more...] about UN Women inviting NGOs from Papua New Guinea

Hubiquitous launches Africa-Europe Accelerator Programme

Deadline: 30-Jun-22 Hubiquitous has launched an open call to accelerate 20 innovators in cross-border uptake and deployment of IoT digital solutions in five key sectors. The objective of this first open call is to support 20 African local entrepreneurs coming from Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria and … [Read more...] about Hubiquitous launches Africa-Europe Accelerator Programme

The Fund for Women & Girls Grant in the US

Deadline: 1-Sep-22 Applications are now open for the Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program. The mission of The Fund for Women & Girls, a special initiative of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, is to broaden the awareness of and response to issues affecting women and girls … [Read more...] about The Fund for Women & Girls Grant in the US

Strengthening Rural Communities Program in Australia

Deadline: 30-Aug-22 The Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR) is pleased to announce the Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program which aims to give the thousands of small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia an opportunity to access funding to support broad … [Read more...] about Strengthening Rural Communities Program in Australia

Sankalp Global Awards 2022

Deadline: 7-Jul-22 The 2022 Edition of Sankalp Global Awards is looking for social entrepreneurs who are #TransformingImpact, making a positive impact on society, gaining hands-on experience and creating innovative solutions with a global community. The Sankalp Awards are a celebration of … [Read more...] about Sankalp Global Awards 2022

Siemer Family Foundation Grant Program in the US

Deadline: 15-Jul-22 Applications are now open for the Siemer Family Foundation Grant Program to support programs that benefit the central Ohio community by: Improving educational opportunities for school age children, including those during the school day and those outside of traditional … [Read more...] about Siemer Family Foundation Grant Program in the US

Call for Proposals for EIT Cross-KIC Strategic Access to Finance

Deadline: 28-Sep-22 The European Commission (EC) is currently inviting proposals for the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Cross-KIC Strategic Access to Finance. Objective: Developing synergies of the EIT community with EIC, EIF and EIB to facilitate investments (Access to … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for EIT Cross-KIC Strategic Access to Finance

$1,000 available under Children’s Week Activity in Australia

Deadline: 15-Jul-22 The State Government of Victoria is inviting applications from Local government councils or eligible not-for-profit organisations for a grant of up to $1,000 to contribute to the cost of hosting a Children's Week activity. Aims The grants program aims to: Give children … [Read more...] about $1,000 available under Children’s Week Activity in Australia

55,000€ available for Pilot Projects in Spain

Deadline: 4-Jul-22 The Assembly for Cooperation for Peace (ACPP) lead beneficiary of the MedTOWN project has launched a call for proposals to grant a total of 55,000 euros to fund Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) pilot projects in the provinces of Seville and Huelva (Andalusia, Spain). The … [Read more...] about 55,000€ available for Pilot Projects in Spain

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program in Latvia

Deadline: 30-Aug-22 The United States Embassy in Latvia is pleased to announce the annual competition for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. The program provides a basis for lasting, productive ties between Americans and their professional counterparts overseas by providing future … [Read more...] about Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program in Latvia

2023-2024 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program in Ukraine

Deadline: 31-Jul-22 The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine is seeking application for its Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for Mid-Career Professionals. The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship provides non-degree academic study and related professional experiences in the United States to mid-career … [Read more...] about 2023-2024 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program in Ukraine

UNDP/Malawi: Public Sector Innovation Challenge

Deadline: 15-Jun-22 The Malawi Government, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is calling for submission of proposals for the Public Sector Innovation Challenge, in line with ongoing efforts to support government institutions to adopt innovative reforms for … [Read more...] about UNDP/Malawi: Public Sector Innovation Challenge

Grants to Combat Climate Change and Promote Renewable Energy Solutions in Jordan

Deadline: 30-Jun-22 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria through the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan announces a procedure for the acceptance and selection of proposals for projects to be implemented with a grant through the Official … [Read more...] about Grants to Combat Climate Change and Promote Renewable Energy Solutions in Jordan

$190,000 available to Restore Functionality of 3 Public Spaces in Syria

Deadline: 20-Jun-22 UN-Habitat is offering grants to restore the functionality of three public spaces in Deir Ez Zor city with a view to improving accessibility to nearby schools within the catchment area of the targeted public spaces, based on a community led design process. UN-Habitat is … [Read more...] about $190,000 available to Restore Functionality of 3 Public Spaces in Syria

Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development 2022

Deadline: 15-Dec-22 The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) announces the 8th goal of the SDGs 2030 as subject for the year 2022 of Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development "Decent Work and Economic Growth" and invites the United Nations, international and regional … [Read more...] about Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development 2022

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