Deadline: 28-May-25 The Innovate UK and the Department for Transport (DfT) are collaborating with the rail industry to accelerate and increase the adoption of innovation to improve UK railways. The FOAK Programme addresses industry challenges by running innovation competitions. The … [Read more...] about Contracts for Innovation: FOAK 2025 – AI for Complex Processes (UK)
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Open Call: Globus Opstart+ Funding Programme
Deadline: 25-Apr-25 The Nordic Cultural Fund is seeking applications for Globus Opstart+ Funding Programme to support the establishment and research phases of artistic and cultural projects that connects actors from the Nordic and other places and regions in the world. The program aims to make … [Read more...] about Open Call: Globus Opstart+ Funding Programme
NOFO: Emerging Markets Program (United States)
Deadline: 6-Jun-25 The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service is requesting applications from U.S. entities to develop, maintain, or expand markets for exports of United States agricultural commodities and to promote cooperation and exchange of information between … [Read more...] about NOFO: Emerging Markets Program (United States)
Research and Innovation Programme, Applied Research Programme
Deadline: 26-May-25 The National Centre for Research and Development, as Programme Operator of the Research and Innovation Programme, Applied Research, financed by the Second Swiss Contribution to selected Member States of the European Union to reduce socio-economic disparities within the … [Read more...] about Research and Innovation Programme, Applied Research Programme
RFPs: British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants (UK)
Deadline: 4-Jun-25 The British Academy has announced its British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants to support primary research in the humanities and social sciences. Thematic Areas British Accounting and Finance Association: research in the fields of accounting finance, broadly … [Read more...] about RFPs: British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants (UK)
Open Call: EIT Digital SpeedLauncher Program 2025
Deadline: 21-May-25 EIT Digital is looking for Partners in RIS countries to support the development and deployment of the entrepreneurial education through SpeedLauncher Program. EIT Digital is seeking for entrepreneurial education providers like incubators, accelerators, university … [Read more...] about Open Call: EIT Digital SpeedLauncher Program 2025
Applications open for National BOOST Grant Program 2025
Deadline: 12-May-25 The Agence Française de Développement is accepting applications for the National BOOST – (Balkans for Optimizing Opportunities, Sustainability and Transformation of Civil Society) Program. Objective The overall objective of this call for proposal is strengthening civil … [Read more...] about Applications open for National BOOST Grant Program 2025
Registrations open for iF Social Impact Prize (Round One)
Deadline: 03-Jun-2025 The International Forum Design (iF Design) is inviting applications for its iF Social Impact Prize to support projects that contribute to their society. Categories Sustainable Development Goals of the UNITED NATIONS (Goal 1-15): No poverty Zero hunger … [Read more...] about Registrations open for iF Social Impact Prize (Round One)
Expressions of Interest: AIKosh Partners for Dataset Contributions (India)
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity IndiaAI, an Independent Business Division (IBD) under the Digital India Corporation, Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from nongovernment entities across all sectors to contribute their non-personal, anonymized, and … [Read more...] about Expressions of Interest: AIKosh Partners for Dataset Contributions (India)
Call for Proposals: Limpopo Tourism Agency Event (South Africa)
Deadline: 25-Apr-25 The Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) invites the submission of event proposals to invest in events that generate significant immediate and long-term tourism economic value chain benefits that align with LTA’s strategic objectives. Events are organised activities at a particular … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Limpopo Tourism Agency Event (South Africa)
Public Call: Grants to CSOs active in the Empowerment of Women in North Macedonia
Deadline: 17-Apr-25 CARE Balkans (CARE), in cooperation with partner organizations from the region: ENECA (Republic of Serbia), LINK (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Strategic Development Consulting (North Macedonia) and Tehnopolis (Montenegro), is implementing the project Economic Inclusion and Justice … [Read more...] about Public Call: Grants to CSOs active in the Empowerment of Women in North Macedonia
Serbia: Public Call for Grants to CSOs active in Women’s Empowerment Launched!
Deadline: 17-Apr-25 CARE Balkans (CARE), in cooperation with partner organizations in the region: ENECA (Republic of Serbia), LINK (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Strategic Development Consulting (North Macedonia) and Tehnopolis (Montenegro) are implementing the project Economic Inclusion and Justice … [Read more...] about Serbia: Public Call for Grants to CSOs active in Women’s Empowerment Launched!
Notice of Funding Opportunity: Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (Mongolia)
Deadline: 11-Apr-25 The U.S. Embassy Mongolia is seeking applications for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program. As a Trump Administration initiative to empower women entrepreneurs in key world regions with the skills and networks needed to launch or scale successful small … [Read more...] about Notice of Funding Opportunity: Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (Mongolia)
Energia Drumlins Park Community Benefit Fund in Ireland
Deadline: 25-Apr-25 The Energia’s Drumlins Park Community Benefit Fund is designed to enable local communities to benefit from the construction and operation of its wind farms. The Drumlins Park Wind Farm in County Monaghan has set up a benefit fund to support the local community in the … [Read more...] about Energia Drumlins Park Community Benefit Fund in Ireland
Apply for P&G Alumni Foundation Grant Program 2025
Deadline: 10-May-25 In the 20th year of grant-making, the P&G Alumni Foundation encourage a charitable organization to apply for its grant program if their mission aligns with the Foundation’s focus on economic empowerment and a P&G Alum is actively and meaningfully involved. The … [Read more...] about Apply for P&G Alumni Foundation Grant Program 2025
Submissions open for Al-Sumait Prize in Food Security 2025
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 The Al-Sumait Prize honors individuals or institutions who have, through their work or research, made significant advances in the fields of food security, health, and education in Africa. Sponsored by the Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs on behalf of the State of Kuwait … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Al-Sumait Prize in Food Security 2025
APEC Calls for Healthy Women, Healthy Economies Research Prize Entries
Deadline: 9-May-25 The call for applications is now open for the APEC Healthy Women, Healthy Economies Research Prize, recognizing innovative research that highlights the crucial link between women’s health and their economic participation. Focus Areas Workplace Health and Safety Health … [Read more...] about APEC Calls for Healthy Women, Healthy Economies Research Prize Entries
Next Generation Programme: Inspiring Nepal’s Youth through Culture and Creativity, Digital and Sports
Deadline: 23-May-25 The Next Generation Programme aims to support initiatives that enhance the capacities and participation of youth and youth organizations in Nepal. Culture, creativity, digital, and sports serve as key vehicles for the EU to engage, empower, and connect with Nepal’s young … [Read more...] about Next Generation Programme: Inspiring Nepal’s Youth through Culture and Creativity, Digital and Sports
CFPs: Enhancing Women’s Resilience and Economic Empowerment in Tanzania
Deadline: 8-Apr-25 Through this Call for Proposals, UN Women Tanzania invites applications from organizations with proven expertise in advancing women's economic rights, gender equality, and human rights. The goal is to implement innovative, evidence-based models that enhance women's access to … [Read more...] about CFPs: Enhancing Women’s Resilience and Economic Empowerment in Tanzania
International Press Institute announces New Media Incubator
Deadline: 6-Jun-25 Applications are now open for the New Media Incubator Programme to support early-stage European media organizations in taking their news product to the next level by designing, launching and growing their organization. IPI’s New Media Incubator is an eight-month programme … [Read more...] about International Press Institute announces New Media Incubator
Williams County announces Tourism Grant Program (United States)
Deadline: 1-May-25 The Williams County is accepting applications for its Tourism Grant Program to promote, encourage, and attract visitors to come to Williams County and use the travel and tourism facilities within Williams County. Funding Information A total of $80,000 is available for the … [Read more...] about Williams County announces Tourism Grant Program (United States)
Climatelaunchpad: World’s Largest Green Business Ideas Competition
Deadline: 30-Apr-25 Submissions are now open for ClimateLaunchpad, the world’s largest green business ideas competition. ClimateLaunchpad is part of the Entrepreneurship offerings of Climate KIC. Through ClimateLaunchpad, they create a stage for the people who have great ideas for climate … [Read more...] about Climatelaunchpad: World’s Largest Green Business Ideas Competition
UNDP Call for Proposals to award Low Value Grants to NGOs in Ghana
Deadline: 4-Apr-25 The United Nations Development Programme is announcing this call for proposals to award low value grants to locally registered non-governmental organizations, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and community groups. To support youth-based innovation and entrepreneurship, … [Read more...] about UNDP Call for Proposals to award Low Value Grants to NGOs in Ghana
Pluralistic Media for Democracy Grant Programme
Deadline: 12-Jun-25 Do you want to reach an important niche audience or diversify your business model? Innovation is key to staying relevant as a media outlet. The Journalismfund Europe and International Media Support has announced the launch of an innovative project, "Pluralistic Media for … [Read more...] about Pluralistic Media for Democracy Grant Programme
Grant Scheme for Forest Landscape Restoration in Ghana
Deadline: 23-Apr-25 The European Forest Institute (EFI) is inviting applications to support efforts to increase forest cover in Ghana with the ambition that the grant scheme as a whole contributes to restore 5 000 hectares. In doing so the grant scheme should also develop capacity of farmers and … [Read more...] about Grant Scheme for Forest Landscape Restoration in Ghana
Nominations open for Arrell Global Food Innovation Award 2025
Deadline: 24-Apr-25 Nominations are now open for the Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards to recognize global excellence in the broad area of food innovation and community impact. Focus Areas In 2025, one award will be given: Community Impact: This award will recognize an individual, … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Arrell Global Food Innovation Award 2025
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (Jamaica)
Deadline: 30-Apr-25 The High Commission of Canada in Jamaica is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas … [Read more...] about Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (Jamaica)
Call for Applications: Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures
Deadline: 31-Mar-25 Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures (MSISV) provides early-stage innovators with access to capital and resources to help them develop and scale. MSISV includes two in-house accelerator programs – a Lab designed for startup founders and a Collaborative to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures
Funding and Mentorship for European Media Innovators
Deadline: 1-Apr-25 Applications are open for the second cycle of the Validation Booster programme, offering European media outlets, networks, and content creators the opportunity to test and refine their business ideas with expert support. Objectives and Scope The Validation Booster is a … [Read more...] about Funding and Mentorship for European Media Innovators
Artist Hiring Incentive Grants Program (Round Three) – United States
Deadline: 25-Apr-25 The City of Boulder is requesting applications for its Artist Hiring Incentive Grants to employ Boulder-based visual, performing, and literary artists to perform, or create new work. Funding Information Total Funds: $54,000 Awards: 18 grants at $3,000 each. The costs … [Read more...] about Artist Hiring Incentive Grants Program (Round Three) – United States
Applications open for BridgeAI Innovation Exchange: Empowering AI Innovation (UK)
Deadline: 23-Apr-25 UK registered organisations can apply for five month projects. This funding is from Innovate UK’s BridgeAI programme. Aims This competition aims to accelerate AI adoption across the UK, by fostering collaboration between challenge holders in sectors and developers who … [Read more...] about Applications open for BridgeAI Innovation Exchange: Empowering AI Innovation (UK)
Cambusbarron Community Fund Programme in the UK
Deadline: 5-Sep-25 The Foundation Scotland is pleased to announce the Cambusbarron Community Fund to support community projects benefiting those living in the Cambusbarron Community Council area in Stirling local authority. The fund is provided by Nadara, which owns Earlsburn Wind Energy … [Read more...] about Cambusbarron Community Fund Programme in the UK
Entries now open for Sustainable Tourism Awards
Deadline: 31-May-25 The Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards recognize excellence in sustainability across the global tourism industry. Established in 2002 to promote responsible tourism, these awards highlight innovative and impactful initiatives that balance environmental, social, … [Read more...] about Entries now open for Sustainable Tourism Awards
Submissions open for Community Bee Innovation Fund Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 24-Mar-25 The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Community Bee Innovation Fund (CBIF) grant program aligns to the Queensland Government's Good Jobs objective, "Backing small business: Help small business, the backbone of the state’s economy, thrive in a changing environment". It … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Community Bee Innovation Fund Grant Program (Australia)
Open Call: Education and Awareness Project Funding – EV Charging and Clean Fuels (Canada)
Deadline: 30-Apr-25 Natural Resources Canada is accepting proposals for Education and Awareness Project Funding – EV Charging and Clean Fuels. Objective The objective of this call for proposals will be to support projects that address gaps in awareness, knowledge and public and industry … [Read more...] about Open Call: Education and Awareness Project Funding – EV Charging and Clean Fuels (Canada)
Apply for Corridor Enhancement Grant (United States)
Deadline: 14-Apr-25 The City of Philadelphia launched the Corridor Enhancement Grant, a fund that contributes to neighborhood economic development and vibrant commercial areas. The Corridor Enhancement Grant supports community-serving nonprofits dedicated to enhancing the appearance, safety, … [Read more...] about Apply for Corridor Enhancement Grant (United States)
Cambridge launches Grant Pilot for Nightlife and Entertainment Businesses (US)
Deadline: 30-Mar-25 The Economic Opportunity and Development Division is excited to announce the opening of applications for its Cambridge Nightlife Industry and Thriving Entertainment Spaces (NITES) grant pilot. The Cambridge NITES grant pilot is intended to highlight the success of … [Read more...] about Cambridge launches Grant Pilot for Nightlife and Entertainment Businesses (US)
Digital Energy Challenge 2025
Deadline: 16-May-25 Are you a Start-up looking to scale up your digital innovation project in the energy sector in Africa? If so, apply for the 2025 Digital Energy Challenge. The 2025 Digital Energy Challenge for Start-ups will reward 3 to 4 Start-ups that are developing digital innovative … [Read more...] about Digital Energy Challenge 2025
Apply Now: Data for Soil Health and Innovation Challenges in Kenya 2025
Deadline: 30-Mar-25 Are you a soil health data enthusiast and innovator based in Kenya? You have an opportunity to participate in two challenges - the Data for Soil Health Challenge and/or Innovation Challenge, Kenya 2025 - to showcase your data-driven solutions for better soil health, gain … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Data for Soil Health and Innovation Challenges in Kenya 2025
Open Call: Communities for Afghans Phase 2 (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 10-Apr-25 The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government “the Department”, is seeking to run a competition and enter grant funding arrangements to establish partner VCSE, “Principal Sponsors”, to work with them to lead community sponsorship organisations to deliver a second … [Read more...] about Open Call: Communities for Afghans Phase 2 (United Kingdom)
Applications open for Public Realm Innovation Initiative (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 30-Apr-25 Partner with Connected Places Catapult to unlock the value of public space through a Test & Learn intervention. If your organisation is interested in partnering with them on this transformative initiative, they invite you to submit your Expression of Interest … [Read more...] about Applications open for Public Realm Innovation Initiative (United Kingdom)
Twentynine Palms Tourism Business Improvement District Event Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 1-Apr-25 The Twentynine Palms Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID), established in October 2017 and branded as Visit 29 Palms, is a collaborative initiative between the City of Twentynine Palms and its lodging community. The Twentynine Palms TBID Event Grants are funded by a … [Read more...] about Twentynine Palms Tourism Business Improvement District Event Grant Program (US)
International Relations Grants Program: Australia-Korea Foundation Grant Round
Deadline: 30-Apr-25 Applications are now open for the International Relations Grants Program: Australia-Korea Foundation Grant Round. The Australia-Korea Foundation (AKF) is part of the International Relations Grants Program. The AKF seeks to strengthen the Australia-Korea relationship in ways … [Read more...] about International Relations Grants Program: Australia-Korea Foundation Grant Round
Catalyzing Growth for Women Economic Empowerment Initiative (Pakistan)
Deadline: 28-Mar-25 UN Women’s Catalyzing Growth for Women Economic Empowerment aims to directly benefit 2,000 women and girls in Sialkot and Bahawalpur, two key districts of Punjab, ensuring the inclusion of women with disabilities, minority women, and transgender individuals. By addressing … [Read more...] about Catalyzing Growth for Women Economic Empowerment Initiative (Pakistan)
Call for Applications: Tertiary Education Grant Program (New Zealand)
Deadline: 31-Mar-25 The Lake Taupō Forest Trust is inviting applications for its Tertiary Education Grant Program. Focus Areas The applicant should be studying in one of the following fields: Forestry Finance Business Management Law Science Engineering Environmental … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Tertiary Education Grant Program (New Zealand)
Call for Proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)
Deadline: 31-Mar-25 The Embassy of Canada in Ethiopia 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 Affairs Canada’s … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)
Invest 606 Flood Relief Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 23-Mar-25 Applicants whose small business, farm, or social enterprise has been impacted by the February 2025 flood are invited to apply for the Invest 606 Flood Relief Grant. Eligibility Criteria Businesses must be locally owned; nonprofits and social enterprises must be locally … [Read more...] about Invest 606 Flood Relief Grant Program (US)
Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element (Round 2) – Australia
Deadline: 4-May-25 The call for expressions of interest for round 2 of the Global Science & Technology Diplomacy Fund Strategic Element (GSTDF-SE) grants is now open. The Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element (GSTDF-SE) is designed to be a strategic, flexible and … [Read more...] about Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element (Round 2) – Australia
GREENTech4CE Project Open Call for Zambia (€100K – €500K)
Deadline: 22-Apr-25 The Green Recycling Enterprises Engaging in New Technology for a Circular Economy (GREENTech4CE) project supports the implementation of the recently launched Zambia’s Green Growth Strategy to generate economic growth that is also socially inclusive and environmentally … [Read more...] about GREENTech4CE Project Open Call for Zambia (€100K – €500K)
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Panama
Deadline: 18-Apr-25 The Embassy of Canada in Panama 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 Affairs Canada’s … [Read more...] about Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Panama
