Deadline: 13-Apr-20 The Growing Workforce Participation Fund supports industry-led initiatives that empower disadvantaged jobseekers and create systemic change to improve labour market participation. Funding of $20,000–$200,000 is available for projects targeting young people, Indigenous … [Read more...] about Applications open for Growing Workforce Participation Fund – Australia
Latest Grants and Resources for Employment and Labor
View the latest grant funding and resources for Employment and Labor for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Pathways to Independence: Care Leavers Fund (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 16-Mar-2026 The Pathways to Independence: Care Leavers Fund offers grants of up to £8,000 to support young people aged 18–25 leaving care in Northamptonshire. The fund prioritizes mentorship, life skills, mental health, education, employment, digital inclusion, and empowerment, helping … [Read more...] about Pathways to Independence: Care Leavers Fund (United Kingdom)
Swift Student Challenge: Empowering Young Developers
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026 The Swift Student Challenge invites students worldwide to showcase their creativity and coding skills by building innovative app playgrounds. Designed to nurture the next generation of developers and entrepreneurs, the challenge supports students in developing real-world … [Read more...] about Swift Student Challenge: Empowering Young Developers
CFPs: Strengthening CSOs in Sustainable and Inclusive Nature Tourism (Cape Verde)
Deadline: 16-Mar-2026 The European Commission is funding civil society organizations in Cape Verde to promote sustainable and inclusive nature tourism, protecting biodiversity while generating income and employment for local communities. With a total budget of EUR 1,300,000, grants range from EUR … [Read more...] about CFPs: Strengthening CSOs in Sustainable and Inclusive Nature Tourism (Cape Verde)
Bright Futures Fund: Empowering Young People (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 26-Feb-2026 The Bright Futures Fund is offering grants of up to £5,000 to voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Greater Manchester. The fund supports projects that improve skills, employment opportunities, social mobility, and long-term career … [Read more...] about Bright Futures Fund: Empowering Young People (United Kingdom)
NATO STO Women and Girls in Science Challenge
Deadline: 11-Mar-2026 The Women and Girls in Science Challenge invites young women aged 18–35 from NATO countries to submit innovative research proposals addressing defence and security challenges. Up to 12 finalists will present at NATO Headquarters, and three winners will receive a visit to the … [Read more...] about NATO STO Women and Girls in Science Challenge
Public Call for Project Proposals under ReLOaD3 in Malishevë/Mališevo (Kosovo)
Deadline: 17-Mar-2026 Got it! From now on, I will remove all line breaks or separators between sections and paragraphs, keeping the text flowing continuously where appropriate. Here’s your ReLOaD3 article revised without extra lines between sections: AI Snippet Summary: The ReLOaD3 programme, … [Read more...] about Public Call for Project Proposals under ReLOaD3 in Malishevë/Mališevo (Kosovo)
Call for Proposals: Brunei Australia Awards
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Brunei Australia Awards, funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), provide fully funded postgraduate scholarships for Bruneian citizens and eligible residents to study in Australia starting in 2027. The program supports priority sectors such … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Brunei Australia Awards
Industry Partnerships Grants Program for Screen Practitioners (Australia)
Deadline: 16-Mar-2026 The Industry Partnerships Grants Program provides funding of up to $15,000 to Northern Territory organisations to deliver professional development and mentorship opportunities for mid- and advanced-career screen practitioners. The program strengthens skills, networks, and … [Read more...] about Industry Partnerships Grants Program for Screen Practitioners (Australia)
RFAs: Science Engagement and Communication Grant Programme (Denmark)
Deadline: 09-Apr-2026 The Lundbeck Foundation invites applications for its Science Engagement and Communication Grant to promote public understanding of neuroscience, the brain, and brain disorders. The programme supports projects that actively engage society, inspire young people, and strengthen … [Read more...] about RFAs: Science Engagement and Communication Grant Programme (Denmark)
Call for Entries: Philip Leverhulme Prize (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 14-May-2026 The Philip Leverhulme Prize 2026 supports outstanding early-career researchers at UK universities whose work has achieved international impact and demonstrates exceptional future promise.Up to 30 prizes of £100,000 each will be awarded across six subject areas, with flexible … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Philip Leverhulme Prize (United Kingdom)
Apply Now: NAC Annual Project Funding Program (South Africa)
Deadline: 13-Mar-2026 The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) has opened its Annual Project Funding Call for the 2026–2027 financial year, offering project-based funding of up to R350,000 for eligible arts practitioners and organisations. The funding supports impactful, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: NAC Annual Project Funding Program (South Africa)
Empowering Out-of-School Girls Through Skills Development Programs (Djibouti)
Deadline: 26-Feb-2026 UNICEF Djibouti has launched a call for tenders to implement a skills development and professional integration program for out-of-school girls aged 16 to 24 in rural regions. Funded by the French Development Agency (AFD), the initiative supports education, employability, and … [Read more...] about Empowering Out-of-School Girls Through Skills Development Programs (Djibouti)
Applications open for EcoHeroes Initiative (Africa)
Deadline: 17-Feb-2026 The EcoHeroes Initiative 2025/2026 empowers African secondary school and university students to develop tech-driven solutions to local environmental challenges. Participants receive mentorship, micro-grants, and opportunities for skills development while … [Read more...] about Applications open for EcoHeroes Initiative (Africa)
UNICEF GenU Call for Implementing Partner to Establish Digital Credentialing Pathway
Deadline: 16-Feb-2026 UNICEF Generation Unlimited is seeking an implementing partner to design and pilot a secure, partner-branded digital credentialing pathway that enables young people to receive, store, and share verified learning credentials across education and employment systems. The … [Read more...] about UNICEF GenU Call for Implementing Partner to Establish Digital Credentialing Pathway
Community Grants Programme: Funding Education, Employment and Wellbeing (UK)
Deadline: 02-Mar-2026 The East End Community Foundation Community Grants Programme provides funding to grassroots and local organisations delivering projects that improve education, employment prospects, and wellbeing in Tower Hamlets. With grants ranging from £500 to £10,000 for projects lasting … [Read more...] about Community Grants Programme: Funding Education, Employment and Wellbeing (UK)
Skills Development Grants for Creative Sector Employment (Canada)
Deadline: 01-May-2026 The Skills Development Grants in Toronto fund initiatives that build practical trades, crafts, and technical skills in high-demand creative sectors. These grants prioritize employment readiness, hands-on training, and support for underrepresented groups, aligning participant … [Read more...] about Skills Development Grants for Creative Sector Employment (Canada)
Request for Proposals: Establishment Grant Program (Sweden)
Deadline: 19-Mar-2026 Forte’s Establishment Grant Programme supports junior researchers in Sweden with up to SEK 3.75 million to build independence, strengthen career development, and promote researcher mobility. The programme funds high-quality, societally relevant research in health, working … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Establishment Grant Program (Sweden)
Uzbekistan launches Call for Business Ideas to Boost Entrepreneurship in Pilot Communities
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026 The UNDP Small Business Grants Program provides USD 5,000–10,000 to support entrepreneurship and local economic development in Yangiabad (Tashkent region) and Chorkesar (Namangan region). The grant prioritizes women-led and inclusive business projects that create jobs, meet … [Read more...] about Uzbekistan launches Call for Business Ideas to Boost Entrepreneurship in Pilot Communities
Entries open for 5th Nikkei Asia Award
Deadline: 14-Jun-2026 The 5th Nikkei Asia Award recognizes outstanding innovation originating in Asia that drives social and economic transformation across the region. Sponsored by Nikkei Inc., the award honors individuals or groups whose work contributes to a free, prosperous, and future-oriented … [Read more...] about Entries open for 5th Nikkei Asia Award
Apply Now: Labour Law Training for Vulnerable Workers (South Africa)
Deadline: 20-Feb-2026 The Department of Employment and Labour invites proposals from registered Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) and Public Benefit Organisations (PBOs) to deliver training and workshops on South African labour laws. The initiative aims to improve labour rights awareness and legal … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Labour Law Training for Vulnerable Workers (South Africa)
Applications open for Demo Recording Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 25-Mar-2026 The Demo Recording Program supports new and emerging artists from systemically excluded groups in British Columbia by providing $2,000 grants for demo recordings and mentorship with local music producers. The program emphasizes skills development, professional growth, and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Demo Recording Grant Program (Canada)
Apply Now: Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program
Deadline: 19-Mar-2026 The Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program supports early-career displaced and refugee scholars in the humanities and humanistic social sciences. Hosted at Columbia Global Centers, the fellowship offers stipends, mentorship, research support, and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program
Residency Program for Artists based in India
Deadline: 02-Mar-2026 Gasworks invites early-career contemporary visual artists based in India to apply for its Residency Program in London. The self-led residency provides studio space, accommodation, travel support, a living stipend, materials budget, and professional development opportunities, … [Read more...] about Residency Program for Artists based in India
Open Call for Training and Development Support Scheme (Malta)
Deadline: 10-Mar-2026 The Malta Arts Council’s Training and Development Support Scheme provides funding to nurture creative potential and support professional development in the cultural and creative sectors. It offers grants for individuals, groups, and young creatives to access short-term … [Read more...] about Open Call for Training and Development Support Scheme (Malta)
Apply for IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program
Deadline: 30-May-2026 The IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship supports postgraduate students from developing countries to pursue a PhD in mathematical sciences within their home country or another developing country. The fellowship provides up to USD 10,000 per year for tuition, travel, housing, and … [Read more...] about Apply for IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program
Apply for Lauritzen Fonden Grant Programme (Denmark)
Deadline: 26-Apr-2026 The Lauritzen Fonden Grant Programme supports projects that help vulnerable children access education and employment, while promoting well-being and safe environments. Grants prioritize initiatives aligned with the foundation’s charter, including social work, culture, … [Read more...] about Apply for Lauritzen Fonden Grant Programme (Denmark)
Apply for Whau Local Board Grants Programme (New Zealand)
Deadline: 06-Mar-2026 The Whau Local Board Grants Programme 2025/2026 provides contestable and discretionary grants of $2,000–$8,000 to support community-led projects in the Whau area. The programme focuses on community engagement, environmental protection, cultural celebration, inclusivity, and … [Read more...] about Apply for Whau Local Board Grants Programme (New Zealand)
Open Call for Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Grants Programme (New Zealand)
Deadline: 06-Mar-2026 The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Grants Programme provides contestable funding to community groups and residents to strengthen social, cultural, environmental, and economic wellbeing within the Ōtara-Papatoetoe area. Projects that promote safety, sustainability, active … [Read more...] about Open Call for Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Grants Programme (New Zealand)
Applications open for FPD Science Grant Programme in Belgium
Deadline: 23-Apr-2026 Journalismfund Europe invites applications for the FPD Science Grant Programme, supporting in-depth and investigative science journalism in Dutch-language media in Belgium. Grants cover research costs, cross-border reporting, and professional development for both freelance and … [Read more...] about Applications open for FPD Science Grant Programme in Belgium
Open Call for Travel/Professional Development Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Mar-2026 The Travel/Professional Development Grant Program supports professional artists, arts and cultural professionals, and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers with funding of up to $1,000 for career and practice development activities. The grant covers direct project-related … [Read more...] about Open Call for Travel/Professional Development Grant Program (Canada)
Call for Proposals: Enabling Accessibility Fund 2026 (Canada)
Deadline: 12-Mar-2026 The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) by the Government of Canada provides $500,000–$1,000,000 for projects enhancing accessibility in workplaces and communities. The fund prioritizes initiatives that create employment opportunities for persons with disabilities … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Enabling Accessibility Fund 2026 (Canada)
Nominations open for Deis Recording and Publication Award (Ireland)
Deadline: 19-Feb-2026 The Deis Recording and Publication Award supports projects in traditional Irish arts, including music, song, dance, storytelling, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Grants of up to €10,000 fund high-quality recordings and publications, emphasizing artistic … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Deis Recording and Publication Award (Ireland)
Applications open Co-operative Development Program (Canada)
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026 The Co-operative Development Program (CDP) grant supports co-operatives in building resilient, sustainable, and socially responsible businesses. Grants up to $20,000 help co-operatives expand impact, strengthen capacity, and implement projects promoting social wellness, … [Read more...] about Applications open Co-operative Development Program (Canada)
Request for Proposals: Starting Grant Program (Sweden)
Deadline: 19-Mar-2026 The Starting Grant Program supports junior researchers in establishing independence and advancing their academic careers by funding two- or three-year research projects. Grants of up to SEK 3.75 million enable researchers to lead their own projects, including partial … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Starting Grant Program (Sweden)
Applications open for Young Leaders Forum in Tanzania
Deadline: 01-Feb-2026 The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Young Leaders Forum in Tanzania is a five-month leadership program for socially and politically engaged Tanzanians aged 21–35. Participants develop skills in social justice, democratic governance, communication, design thinking, and political … [Read more...] about Applications open for Young Leaders Forum in Tanzania
Submissions open for Achlachan Wind Farm Community Fund (UK)
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026 The Achlachan Wind Farm Community Fund provides annual grant funding to support community-led projects that improve wellbeing, skills, employment, and local services in the Halkirk & District Community Council area. Administered by Whirlwind Renewables, the … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Achlachan Wind Farm Community Fund (UK)
Open Call: Support Program for Informal Groups (Serbia)
Deadline: 10-Feb-2026 The Informal Groups Support Program 2026 offers financial and mentoring support to spontaneous citizen groups across Serbia to address local community challenges and promote European values. The program funds up to 80 short-term projects focused on human rights, … [Read more...] about Open Call: Support Program for Informal Groups (Serbia)
QCoal Foundation Community Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The QCoal Foundation Community Grant Program provides funding to support community-led projects that enhance the liveability, sustainability, and development of regional and remote Queensland communities. The program prioritizes partnerships, collaborative initiatives, and … [Read more...] about QCoal Foundation Community Grant Program (Australia)
Submissions open for Biotechnet SMART Fellowships Programme
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The ICGEB Biotechnet SMART Fellowships Programme supports research mobility for scientists in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda, enabling 3–9 month research visits in host laboratories across East Africa. Fellowships cover stipend, international travel, health insurance, … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Biotechnet SMART Fellowships Programme
Open Call for Bioinoculants SMART Fellowships Programme
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The ICGEB Bioinoculants SMART Fellowships Programme supports mobility of researchers in agri-food biotechnology, focusing on bio-fertilisers, bio-pesticides, bio-inoculants, and microbiome-based solutions. Fellowships provide 3–9 months of funding, covering stipend, travel, … [Read more...] about Open Call for Bioinoculants SMART Fellowships Programme
Open Call for Career Development Program (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Mar-2026 The ArtsNB Career Development Program provides funding and professional support to artists in New Brunswick pursuing a career in the arts. With up to $3,000 per applicant, the program enables artists to gain visibility, advance skills through professional development, and … [Read more...] about Open Call for Career Development Program (Canada)
Call for Entries: International Fellowships Programme
Deadline: 11-Mar-2026 The International Fellowships Programme supports outstanding early career researchers to launch independent research careers by gaining international experience in the UK. The two-year fellowship funds high-quality, innovative research, skills development, and global … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: International Fellowships Programme
Call for Proposals: BE-Relieve Ukraine Active Labour Market Policy
Deadline: 16-Feb-2026 The BE-Relieve Ukraine programme is a €150 million initiative supporting Ukraine’s Build Back Better ambitions and EU accession pathway. The Skills and Employment component, funded via the Active Labour Market Policy Facility, provides €150,000–€300,000 grants over 9–18 months … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: BE-Relieve Ukraine Active Labour Market Policy
Call for EOIs: Good Agricultural Practices and Post‑Harvest Management (Senegal)
Deadline: 26-Jan-2026 The World Food Programme (WFP) is inviting expressions of interest for the Salouma Project in Senegal, focusing on good agricultural practices, post-harvest management, and youth-led economic development. The initiative targets over 10,000 young people, particularly women and … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Good Agricultural Practices and Post‑Harvest Management (Senegal)
Call for Expression of Interest: Agricultural and Economic Information Platform (Senegal)
Deadline: 26-Jan-2026 The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking service providers to design and operate a multi-channel agricultural information platform for rural actors in Senegal. The platform will provide market, financial, educational, and climate data, empowering smallholder producers, … [Read more...] about Call for Expression of Interest: Agricultural and Economic Information Platform (Senegal)
Applications open for Dedicated Funds in Finland
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026 The Alfred Kordelin Foundation invites applications for its Dedicated Funds to support the promotion of chemistry research, teaching, outreach, and collaboration. Grants range from €5,000 to €10,000 for project-related expenses, including events, international visits, and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Dedicated Funds in Finland
Apply Now: Preparing Ukraine’s Workforce for the Jobs of the Future
Deadline: 16-Feb-2026 The Enabel Grant supports initiatives that prepare Ukraine’s workforce for future-demand jobs by funding curriculum development and skills training aligned with regional and national priorities. Grants range from €150,000 to €300,000 and support projects lasting from two weeks … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Preparing Ukraine’s Workforce for the Jobs of the Future
Applications open for Young Researcher Grant Program (Kuwait)
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026 The KFAS Young Researcher Grant Program supports early-career researchers under the age of 33 to lead applied or fundamental research projects in priority science and innovation domains. The program aims to build research capacity in Kuwait by funding mentored projects with … [Read more...] about Applications open for Young Researcher Grant Program (Kuwait)
DWF Foundation: Grants Supporting Education, Wellbeing and Sustainability
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026 The DWF Foundation provides grants to support communities globally, focusing on education, employability, homelessness, health and wellbeing, and environmental sustainability. Funding is typically under £5,000, awarded to registered charities in countries where DWF operates, … [Read more...] about DWF Foundation: Grants Supporting Education, Wellbeing and Sustainability
