Deadline: 25-Oct-2026 The Indigenous 360 Grant Program supports Indigenous artists, Knowledge Keepers, and Indigenous-led arts organisations in developing and presenting artistic and cultural projects. Funding is provided for new works, performances, exhibitions, community arts activities, and … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Indigenous 360 Grant Program (Canada)
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Call for Proposal: ICCA-GSI Phase 2 Grant Programme (Indonesia)
Deadline: 14-May-2026 The UNDP GEF Small Grants Programme Indonesia has launched ICCA-GSI Phase 2 to support Indigenous Peoples and local communities in protecting conserved territories and biodiversity in Indonesia. The programme provides up to USD 150,000 per project for community-based … [Read more...] about Call for Proposal: ICCA-GSI Phase 2 Grant Programme (Indonesia)
Call for EOIs: Child Protection and Adolescent Wellbeing in Maharashtra (India)
Deadline: 18-May-2026 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is supporting a child protection and adolescent wellbeing programme in vulnerable districts of Maharashtra, India, focusing on Jalna and Nashik. The initiative strengthens mental health, child protection … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Child Protection and Adolescent Wellbeing in Maharashtra (India)
Apply now for WMAN Mining Mini-Grants Program (US and Canada)
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 The IEN-WMAN Mining Mini-Grant Program provides financial assistance to grassroots communities impacted by mining activities across the United States and Canada. It is designed to support communities—especially Indigenous communities—affected by hard rock and mineral … [Read more...] about Apply now for WMAN Mining Mini-Grants Program (US and Canada)
Entries open for Community Action Fund
Deadline: 16-Oct-2026 The Community Action Fund supports Indigenous-led initiatives focused on urgent, non-violent direct action and community organizing. It is designed to strengthen grassroots efforts that defend Indigenous rights and protect land, water, air, and natural resources across … [Read more...] about Entries open for Community Action Fund
Applications open for Small-Scale Activities Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 The Small-Scale Activities Grant Program supports Indigenous artists, cultural workers, groups, collectives, and organizations in Canada through the Creating, Knowing and Sharing framework. The program aims to strengthen a resilient Indigenous arts ecosystem while respecting … [Read more...] about Applications open for Small-Scale Activities Grant Program (Canada)
Request for Proposals: Long-Term Projects Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 20-May-2026 The Long-Term Projects Grant Program supports Indigenous artists, cultural carriers, groups, collectives, and organizations in Canada to develop arts and cultural projects lasting more than one year and up to three years. It is designed to strengthen Indigenous-led artistic … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Long-Term Projects Grant Program (Canada)
GEF Small Grants Programme Operational Phase Eight (Malaysia)
Deadline: 07-Jun-2026 The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF-SGP), implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), supports grassroots environmental action. In Malaysia, the programme empowers Indigenous Peoples and local communities to lead sustainability … [Read more...] about GEF Small Grants Programme Operational Phase Eight (Malaysia)
Opportunity Fund Grants for Arts, Social and Economic Justice (US)
Deadline: 15-Jul-2026 The Opportunity Fund is a grant program that supports organizations working in arts and social justice within the Greater Pittsburgh community. It focuses on strengthening cultural expression and advancing equity-driven initiatives that address systemic social and economic … [Read more...] about Opportunity Fund Grants for Arts, Social and Economic Justice (US)
Apply Now: Equinox Program for Indigenous Artists (Canada)
Deadline: 15-Sep-2026 The Equinox Program (artsnb, New Brunswick) provides up to $10,000 to support Indigenous artists, curators, and collectives in artistic creation, professional development, and community collaboration. The program funds research, new work creation, and connection-based … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Equinox Program for Indigenous Artists (Canada)
NOFO: Climate-Ready Plans for Municipal Adaptation (Canada)
Deadline: 25-Jun-2026 The Climate-Ready Plans and Processes funding under the Green Municipal Fund provides up to $140,000 to help Canadian municipalities develop climate risk assessments and adaptation strategies. It supports planning, capacity building, and inclusive engagement to strengthen … [Read more...] about NOFO: Climate-Ready Plans for Municipal Adaptation (Canada)
RFPs: Selection of a catalytic NGO for strengthening ICHA (Benin)
Deadline: 25-May-2026 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting national NGOs in Benin to support Indigenous and Community Conserved Areas (ICCAs) under Phase 2 of the ICCA Global Support Initiative. The project focuses on policy integration, monitoring and evaluation, and … [Read more...] about RFPs: Selection of a catalytic NGO for strengthening ICHA (Benin)
Benoît Maria Prize for Peasant Agroecology
Deadline: 15-May-2026 The Benoît Maria Prize for Peasant Agroecology recognizes farmer-led initiatives that promote sustainable agriculture and defend the rights of indigenous and peasant communities. Awarded every two years, it supports agroecological projects across Africa and … [Read more...] about Benoît Maria Prize for Peasant Agroecology
Estates Management Funding Program for Indigenous Communities (Canada)
Deadline: 15-May-2026 The Estates Management Funding Program provides up to $150,000 to support Indigenous communities and organizations in strengthening estate planning, governance, and administration capacity. The program funds training, tools, workshops, and support services related to wills, … [Read more...] about Estates Management Funding Program for Indigenous Communities (Canada)
Call to Support Human Rights Defense in Development Contexts
Deadline: 20-May-2026 The Community Resource Exchange (CRE) Collaboration Grants support community-led initiatives across Asia-Pacific, Central Asia, and the South Caucasus to defend human rights in energy-related development projects. Grants of up to US$5,000 are available for projects lasting up … [Read more...] about Call to Support Human Rights Defense in Development Contexts
Apply Now: Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Sep-2026 The Alberta Foundation for the Arts provides up to $18,000 to support Indigenous artists and cultural practitioners in Alberta. Funding can cover up to 100% of eligible project costs, including creation, research, marketing, and professional development. The program … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding (Canada)
Call for Proposals: Amazon Biocorridor Fund (Ecuador)
Deadline: 26-May-2026 The Amazon Biocorridor Fund is a conservation financing program supporting environmental protection and sustainable development projects in the Ecuadorian Amazon. It funds initiatives focused on biodiversity conservation, indigenous community development, climate action, and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Amazon Biocorridor Fund (Ecuador)
FLAMIN Animations Commissioning Programme (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 25-May-2026 The FLAMIN Animations 2026 by Film London supports early-career Black and global majority artists in animation. Selected participants receive £3,500 funding, mentorship from Blinkink, and professional training. The programme runs from July 2026 to May 2027, with applications … [Read more...] about FLAMIN Animations Commissioning Programme (United Kingdom)
Open Call: Indigenous Artists in Communities and Schools Projects (Canada)
Deadline: 23-Apr-2026 Ontario Arts Council offers the Indigenous Artists in Communities and Schools Projects program to support collaborations between Indigenous artists and communities in Ontario. Grants of up to $17,000 are available to promote cultural expression, language … [Read more...] about Open Call: Indigenous Artists in Communities and Schools Projects (Canada)
Reel Impact Awards: Empowering Equity in Film and Television (UK)
Deadline: 21-Apr-2026 The Reel Impact Awards support Black and Global Majority professionals and organisations in the film and television industry, promoting equity, anti-racist practices, and career development. Individuals can receive up to £10,000 for professional growth, while organisations can … [Read more...] about Reel Impact Awards: Empowering Equity in Film and Television (UK)
RFAs: Illuminations Grant for Black Trans Women Visual Artists (US)
Deadline: 02-Jul-2026 The Illuminations Grant supports Black trans women visual artists, offering $10,000 annually to one winner and $1,250 to four finalists. The grant promotes under-recognized artistic voices, provides professional development resources, and empowers early-career artists … [Read more...] about RFAs: Illuminations Grant for Black Trans Women Visual Artists (US)
Apply now for Africa Climate and Environment Microgrants
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The ACE Microgrants program funds grassroots initiatives in Africa that use Pulitzer Center-supported journalism to engage communities and young professionals on environmental governance. Grants of USD 2,500–3,000 support creative outreach projects that amplify awareness of … [Read more...] about Apply now for Africa Climate and Environment Microgrants
CFPs: Conserved Territories by Indigenous and Local Communities (Brazil)
Deadline: 27-Apr-2026 The Ecos Fund under ISPN has launched Call for Proposals 47 (1st/2026) to support sustainable development, environmental conservation, and community resilience in Brazil. The call focuses on resilient landscapes, especially projects that strengthen food security and … [Read more...] about CFPs: Conserved Territories by Indigenous and Local Communities (Brazil)
CFPs: Civil Society Funding for strengthening Governance (Guatemala)
Deadline: 06-May-2026 The European Commission has launched a funding call under the Thematic Programme for Civil Society Organizations 2021–2027 to support civil society initiatives in Guatemala. The programme offers grants from EUR 575,000 to EUR 1,150,000 to strengthen governance, policy … [Read more...] about CFPs: Civil Society Funding for strengthening Governance (Guatemala)
Submissions open for Civil Forfeiture Grant Program – Canada
Deadline: 15-Dec-2025 The Civil Forfeiture Grant Program in British Columbia offers annual, one-time funding to community-based organizations for projects focused on crime prevention, gender-based violence, Indigenous healing, and restorative justice. Grants cover up to 100% of project costs to a … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Civil Forfeiture Grant Program – Canada
Black Arts Annual Operating Funding Program in Canada
Deadline: 09-Feb-2026 The Toronto Arts Council (TAC) offers annual operating funding for Black-led, Black-focused, and Black-serving arts organizations in Toronto. Grants support long-term growth, artistic excellence, and sustainability, helping organizations create, present, and sustain … [Read more...] about Black Arts Annual Operating Funding Program in Canada
Submissions open for Brownfield Cleanup Grants Program in United States
Deadline: 28-Jan-2026 The EPA Brownfields Program provides funding to support the assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment of contaminated or abandoned properties, known as brownfields. Grants of up to $4 million are available for communities, states, Tribal Nations, and nonprofit organizations to … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Brownfield Cleanup Grants Program in United States
Request for Proposals: BRN IGNITE Grant 5.0 (Canada)
Deadline: 12-Jan-2026 The Black Research Network (BRN) at the University of Toronto has launched the BRN IGNITE Grant 5.0, offering $5,000–$15,000 to support Black-identified faculty, postdoctoral scholars, medical researchers, and trainees. The grant funds professional development, research … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: BRN IGNITE Grant 5.0 (Canada)
UNDP Small Grants Programme for Environmental and Community Projects (Cambodia)
Deadline: 26-Dec-2025 UNDP Cambodia, through the GEF Small Grants Programme – Operational Phase 8 (SGP‑OP8), is inviting local NGOs, community-based organisations, and Indigenous Peoples’ groups to submit proposals for funding. The initiative supports community-driven projects in natural resource … [Read more...] about UNDP Small Grants Programme for Environmental and Community Projects (Cambodia)
Applications open for Indigenous Arts Projects Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 15-Oct-2026 The Toronto Arts Council’s Indigenous Arts Program provides funding for Indigenous artists, collectives and organizations to develop, create, present and advance Indigenous arts practices in Toronto. The program supports cultural expression, artistic … [Read more...] about Applications open for Indigenous Arts Projects Grant Program (Canada)
Call for Applications: Artists in Communities Grants Program (Canada)
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026 The Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) Artists in Communities Grant Program provides flexible funding to support diverse arts activities in Manitoba, including creation, production, exhibitions, workshops, and community-engaged projects. Individual artists, groups, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Artists in Communities Grants Program (Canada)
Virtual Media Workshops on the 30×30 Target and Marine Protected Areas 2026
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is hosting three-day virtual workshops in February and March 2026 for journalists in Ghana, Mexico, and the Philippines. The workshops focus on the 30x30 marine conservation target, providing training in marine protected areas (MPAs), … [Read more...] about Virtual Media Workshops on the 30×30 Target and Marine Protected Areas 2026
Call for Proposals: Cultural Advocacy Initiative in Egypt
Deadline: 20-Dec-2025 The Minority Rights Group invites Egyptian organizations to submit proposals for cultural advocacy projects that amplify the rights, voices, and experiences of religious, ethnic, and gender minorities. Grants of up to €7,000 support inclusive storytelling, creative media, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Cultural Advocacy Initiative in Egypt
Call for Applications: Black Arts Projects in Canada
Deadline: 01-Oct-2026 The Black Arts Projects Program supports Black artists, collectives, and arts organizations in Toronto to develop, present, and elevate creative work across disciplines. Grants up to $20,000 are available for creation, development, and public presentation … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Black Arts Projects in Canada
Brownfield Assessment Grants for States and Tribes (United States)
Deadline: 28-Jan-2026 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now accepting applications for Brownfield Assessment Grants for States and Tribes, providing up to $2,000,000 per award to support environmental site assessments, community engagement, and reuse planning. With a $35 million … [Read more...] about Brownfield Assessment Grants for States and Tribes (United States)
Brownfield Assessment Grants – Community-Wide Assessment Grants (US)
Deadline: 28-Jan-2026 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now accepting applications for Community-Wide Brownfield Assessment Grants, designed to help communities identify, assess, and plan the reuse of brownfield sites. Grants provide up to $500,000 per applicant for … [Read more...] about Brownfield Assessment Grants – Community-Wide Assessment Grants (US)
Call for Proposals: Community Wellbeing Grant (Canada)
Deadline: 13-Feb-2026 The City of Lethbridge has opened its 2026 Community Wellbeing Call for Proposals to fund programs running between 2027 and 2029 across housing, homelessness prevention, outreach, Indigenous services, and community safety. The call supports FCSS, Reaching Home, and Diversion … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Community Wellbeing Grant (Canada)
Call for Applications: Indigenous Program Grant (Canada)
Deadline: 12-Feb-2026 The Calgary Learns Indigenous Program Grant funds culturally grounded, part-time, non-credit learning programs for Indigenous adults in Calgary. Programs must strengthen foundational skills such as literacy, numeracy, digital skills, and learning readiness, while reflecting … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Indigenous Program Grant (Canada)
Applications open for Indigenous Initiative Grant (Canada)
Deadline: 12-Feb-2026 The Indigenous Initiative Grant supports programs that strengthen foundational learning for Indigenous adults in Calgary, including literacy, numeracy, digital skills, employment readiness, and Indigenous languages and culture. Two grant types—General Initiative Grants and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Indigenous Initiative Grant (Canada)
Apply Now: Grants for Issue-Based Networks to Advance Policy Influence for CSOs
Deadline: 21-Dec-2025 Minority Rights Group (MRG) is offering €20,000 issue-based grants to nonprofit civil society organizations in Lebanon, Tunisia, Palestine, and Morocco. These grants support networks and coalitions working to influence policy affecting minority and marginalized … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Grants for Issue-Based Networks to Advance Policy Influence for CSOs
Painting Contest on the theme Samriddhi Ka Mantra – Atmanirbhar Bharat (India)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 The Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with MyGov, is hosting a national-level painting competition on the theme “समृद्धि का मंत्र – आत्मनिर्भर भारत.” Open to Indian citizens, the contest encourages students and young artists to visually portray India’s journey toward … [Read more...] about Painting Contest on the theme Samriddhi Ka Mantra – Atmanirbhar Bharat (India)
Open Call: Literary Individual Project Funding (Canada)
Deadline: 02-Mar-2026 The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) Literary Individual Project offers funding of up to $18,000 to support Alberta-based writers, arts administrators, or non-incorporated ensembles in developing literary arts projects. Eligible expenses include artistic production, … [Read more...] about Open Call: Literary Individual Project Funding (Canada)
Applications open for Rainforest Trust Grant Program
Deadline: 01-Mar-2026 Rainforest Trust provides funding for non-profits, Indigenous Peoples, and local communities to create or expand protected areas in tropical and subtropical regions. Grants support feasibility studies and full protected-area establishment, with rolling … [Read more...] about Applications open for Rainforest Trust Grant Program
Request for Proposals: Equinox Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026 The Equinox Grant Program by artsnb offers up to $10,000 to Indigenous artists, curators, collectives, and groups in New Brunswick to support artistic creation, professional development, and community connections. The program funds research and development, creation of new … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Equinox Grant Program (Canada)
Call for Entries: Art Acquisitions Program (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Apr-2026 The Art Acquisitions Program of Alberta supports individual artists and ensembles by purchasing their original artwork for inclusion in the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) Collection. The program promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a focus on contemporary, … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Art Acquisitions Program (Canada)
Airport Development Group launches Community Grants (Australia)
Deadline: 18-Dec-2025 The Airport Development Group (ADG) Community Grants Program opens an avenue for grassroots organisations within the Northern Territory to access funding for initiatives that enhance community wellbeing, cultural development and environmental sustainability. Operating … [Read more...] about Airport Development Group launches Community Grants (Australia)
NOFO: Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund in US
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The Federal Highway Administration is inviting federally recognized Tribes to apply for funding through the Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund, supporting efforts to significantly reduce fatalities and serious injuries on roadways in Tribal communities. This … [Read more...] about NOFO: Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund in US
Open Call for System Innovations Grants Program in Canada
Deadline: 11-Feb-2026 The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is inviting applications for its System Innovations Grant, a long-term funding opportunity designed to drive meaningful and sustainable change for youth across Ontario. The program aims to strengthen community systems by supporting … [Read more...] about Open Call for System Innovations Grants Program in Canada
Submit Applications for Museum Grant Program (Stream 1) – Canada
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 Applications open for Museum Grant Program to support museums that demonstrate strong governance and strategic development. Applicants are encouraged to follow good governance practices, set and monitor long-term goals, and show clear connections between public … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Museum Grant Program (Stream 1) – Canada
NICWA Champion for Native Children Award in United States and Canada
Deadline: 05-Jan-2026 The Champion for Native Children Award recognises individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to the well-being of Indigenous children, families, and communities in the United States and Canada. Nominees may include social … [Read more...] about NICWA Champion for Native Children Award in United States and Canada
