Deadline: 25-May-2026 Nominations for the ASEAN Prize 2026 are now open to recognize individuals and organizations contributing significantly to regional cooperation, community building, and ASEAN identity. The award includes a US$20,000 cash prize and a trophy, highlighting achievements in … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: ASEAN Prize 2026
Individuals
CFAs: Regional Arts Development Fund in Australia
Deadline: 06-May-2026 The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) supports arts, culture, and heritage projects across Queensland to strengthen diverse and inclusive communities. Grants of up to $13,000 (covering 65% of project costs) are available to artists, creatives, and organizations in the … [Read more...] about CFAs: Regional Arts Development Fund in Australia
Space Innovation Competition for Startups and Entrepreneurs (Czech Republic)
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The ESA BIC Liftoff Challenge 2026 invites innovators and teams to submit business projects with meaningful links to space technologies. Participants can win financial awards totaling CZK 150,000, gain mentorship, and present ideas to investors. The competition is open to … [Read more...] about Space Innovation Competition for Startups and Entrepreneurs (Czech Republic)
CFAs: McKinsey.org Forward Learning Program (Türkiye and Azerbaijan)
Deadline: 20-Apr-2026 The McKinsey.org Forward Learning Program provides a 10-week structured learning journey for early-career professionals and career changers in Türkiye and Azerbaijan. Participants develop skills in structured thinking, communication, digital literacy, AI tools, emotional … [Read more...] about CFAs: McKinsey.org Forward Learning Program (Türkiye and Azerbaijan)
Apply for McKinsey.org Forward Learning Program (United States)
Deadline: 20-Apr-2026 The McKinsey.org Forward Learning Program equips early-career professionals and job changers with practical skills for the modern workplace. Over ten weeks, participants engage in interactive digital courses, virtual events, assignments, and reflection exercises to develop … [Read more...] about Apply for McKinsey.org Forward Learning Program (United States)
RFAs: McKinsey.org Forward Learning Program in Africa
Deadline: 20-Apr-2026 The McKinsey.org Forward Learning Program provides a 10-week interactive learning journey for career starters and job changers in Africa. Participants gain practical skills in problem-solving, communication, digital and AI tool usage, adaptability, collaboration, and emotional … [Read more...] about RFAs: McKinsey.org Forward Learning Program in Africa
Entries open for Beauty Tech Hackathon (India)
Deadline: 26-Mar-2026 The Beauty Tech Hackathon 2026, presented by StartupTN in collaboration with Naturals Salon, invites innovators to reimagine beauty and salon services through AI, automation, personalization, and sustainability. Participants gain mentorship, pilot implementation opportunities, … [Read more...] about Entries open for Beauty Tech Hackathon (India)
Submissions Open: The Bremen Start-up Prize 2026 (Germany)
Deadline: 27-Mar-2026 The Bremen Start-up Prize 2026 honors founders in Bremen who demonstrate exceptional entrepreneurial achievement and contribute to a vibrant start-up ecosystem. Winners receive prize money, media exposure, and professional growth opportunities, promoting innovation, … [Read more...] about Submissions Open: The Bremen Start-up Prize 2026 (Germany)
CFPs: Peer-Led Mental Health and Substance Use Projects (Canada)
Deadline: 13-Apr-2026 The Spotlight on Mental Health’s Community Initiatives Fund (CIF) supports peer-led projects in Vancouver that promote recovery, inclusion, and connection. Funding of up to $4,000 for six-month projects or $8,000 for twelve-month projects helps individuals with … [Read more...] about CFPs: Peer-Led Mental Health and Substance Use Projects (Canada)
Nominations open for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 (Singapore)
Deadline: 10-Apr-2026 The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ (EOY) program honors exceptional entrepreneurs in Singapore who demonstrate vision, leadership, innovation, and measurable business success. It celebrates business leaders who drive impactful change, inspire others, and contribute to … [Read more...] about Nominations open for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 (Singapore)
Entries Open: Intercultural Achievement Award 2026
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The Intercultural Achievement Award 2026, offered by the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs, recognizes impactful projects that promote intercultural and interreligious dialogue. Winning initiatives can receive EUR 6,000 per category and must … [Read more...] about Entries Open: Intercultural Achievement Award 2026
Call for Applications: Dance Individual Project Funding (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Sep-2026 The Dance Individual Project Funding program from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts provides grants of up to $18,000 to support dance artists, arts administrators, and ensembles in Alberta. Funding supports projects related to dance production, marketing, research, and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Dance Individual Project Funding (Canada)
CFAs: Scholarships for Arts Studies Abroad (Portugal)
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Scholarships provide financial support for Portuguese citizens and foreign residents in Portugal to pursue academic, technical, and artistic training abroad. Funding includes stipends, tuition support, travel allowances, and … [Read more...] about CFAs: Scholarships for Arts Studies Abroad (Portugal)
Request for Applications: Dr. MacEwan Literary Arts Scholarship (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Mar-2027 The Dr. MacEwan Literary Arts Scholarship offered by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts provides $7,000 in funding to support young writers in Alberta who demonstrate exceptional talent and clear training goals in literary arts. The scholarship supports students … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Dr. MacEwan Literary Arts Scholarship (Canada)
Call for Applications: Film and Video Arts Scholarship (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Mar-2027 The Film and Video Arts Scholarship offered by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts provides $7,000 in funding to support young Alberta-based filmmakers and video artists who demonstrate exceptional talent and clear training goals. The scholarship supports … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Film and Video Arts Scholarship (Canada)
TRANSFORM Business Grant: Empowering Social Impact Entrepreneurs (US)
Deadline: 20-Mar-2026 The TRANSFORM Business Grant provides $1,000 microgrants, mentorship, and professional development to entrepreneurs from systemically marginalized groups in the United States. The program supports anticapitalist and antiracist business practices while offering … [Read more...] about TRANSFORM Business Grant: Empowering Social Impact Entrepreneurs (US)
KRIA’TIVE Innovation Awards 2026 (India)
Deadline: 25-Mar-2026 The KRIA'TIVE Innovation Awards 2026, co-hosted by iTNT Hub and KRIA Law, invites startups, students, researchers, and innovators across India to present Deep Tech, Emerging Tech, and Social Impact innovations. Winners gain national visibility, mentorship, networking … [Read more...] about KRIA’TIVE Innovation Awards 2026 (India)
Request for Proposals: Music Individual Project Funding (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Sep-2026 The Music Individual Project Funding program from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts supports Alberta-based musicians and music professionals with grants of up to $18,000 for specific music projects. Funding can cover project expenses such as recording, promotion, training, … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Music Individual Project Funding (Canada)
Open Call for Theatre Individual Project Funding (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Sep-2026 The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) is offering Theatre Individual Project Funding to support Alberta-based artists, arts administrators, and ensembles working on theatre or performance art projects. Eligible applicants can receive up to $18,000, covering up to 100% of … [Read more...] about Open Call for Theatre Individual Project Funding (Canada)
Open Call: Innovative Practices in Livestock Farming (Nigeria)
Deadline: 16-Mar-2026 The Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) Prize for Innovation is inviting ideas that advance sustainable food production, with a focus on cassava production and processing. Open to Nigerian SMEs and university students, the competition seeks creative, practical solutions … [Read more...] about Open Call: Innovative Practices in Livestock Farming (Nigeria)
Maeci – Grants and Awards for Translations in a Foreign Language (Australia)
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation offers financial incentives to support the translation, publication, dubbing, and subtitling of Italian editorial and audiovisual works abroad. The program promotes the global dissemination of … [Read more...] about Maeci – Grants and Awards for Translations in a Foreign Language (Australia)
RFPs: Data Science Investigator Programme (Denmark)
Deadline: 15-Jul-2026 The Data Science Investigator Programme supports outstanding research leaders in Denmark working in data science and computational sciences, including AI, machine learning, bioinformatics, and mathematical modeling. Grants of up to DKK 14.7 million over five … [Read more...] about RFPs: Data Science Investigator Programme (Denmark)
ARTIVISTI Programme Supporting Young Artists and Creative Activism (Malta)
Deadline: 30-Mar-2026 The ARTIVISTI programme offers young Maltese creatives an 18-month multidisciplinary mentoring experience that combines art and activism. Participants receive funding, mentorship, and community support to develop socially impactful creative projects, with grants of up to … [Read more...] about ARTIVISTI Programme Supporting Young Artists and Creative Activism (Malta)
Call for Proposals: Citizen Security Research Initiative
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026 The CSRI invites researchers to submit proposals for projects generating actionable evidence to strengthen justice systems, law enforcement, and community safety. Funding supports pilot studies, full impact evaluations, infrastructure creation, and foundational research, with … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Citizen Security Research Initiative
Apply for NRF Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (South Africa)
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026 The NRF Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports advanced research across multiple disciplines at South African public research institutions. Fellowships provide a two-year stipend, research funding, mentorship, and career development opportunities for … [Read more...] about Apply for NRF Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (South Africa)
Applications open for Impact Seed Fund
Deadline: 19-Apr-2026 The Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund (ISF) Africa 2026 provides grants to university lecturers and researchers to expand the educational impact of journalism on environmental, ocean, climate, and labor issues. The program encourages collaborations between educators, students, … [Read more...] about Applications open for Impact Seed Fund
Pulitzer Center Semear Fund Supports Environmental Education Projects
Deadline: 19-Apr-2026 The Pulitzer Center’s Semear Fund provides up to USD 4,000 to support university-based educational projects across Latin America that address socio-environmental challenges. The program encourages collaboration among students, educators, researchers, journalists, … [Read more...] about Pulitzer Center Semear Fund Supports Environmental Education Projects
CFAs: Grants Supporting Small Projects to Increase Financial Literacy (Slovakia)
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The National Bank of Slovakia Foundation is offering grants of €1,000–€5,000 for small projects that improve financial literacy across Slovakia. Eligible initiatives include workshops, seminars, competitions, publications, and internships targeting vulnerable groups, students, … [Read more...] about CFAs: Grants Supporting Small Projects to Increase Financial Literacy (Slovakia)
Request for Proposals: Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund
Deadline: 03-May-2026 The Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund (ISF) Southeast Asia 2026 provides USD 3,000–4,000 grants to university lecturers and researchers to integrate journalism into academic learning. The program promotes awareness, critical thinking, and action on environmental, rainforest, … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund
Funding Available for Language and Culture Projects for Youths
Deadline: 08-Apr-2026 The Volt Programme supports children and young people up to age 25 in Nordic countries to engage in language, arts, and culture projects. Funding up to €35,000 enables creative exchanges, cross-country collaboration, and projects that foster dialogue on Nordic languages, arts, … [Read more...] about Funding Available for Language and Culture Projects for Youths
Call for Entries: Wellcome Early-Career Awards
Deadline: 21-Jul-2026 The Wellcome Early-Career Awards provide funding for early-career researchers across any discipline to establish themselves as independent investigators. Grants cover salary and up to £400,000 for research costs, enabling awardees to develop research maturity, transferable … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Wellcome Early-Career Awards
Call for Project Concepts: Marine Conservation Program Grants (Bahamas)
Deadline: 23-Mar-2026 The Bahamas Protected Areas Fund has launched its second Call for Project Concepts to support initiatives in marine conservation, climate-smart management, and sustainable blue economy development. Grants of up to USD 50,000 are available to non-profits, community … [Read more...] about Call for Project Concepts: Marine Conservation Program Grants (Bahamas)
Apply Now: Digital Games Seed Development Program (Australia)
Deadline: 23-Mar-2026 The Digital Games Seed Development Program in New South Wales provides grants of up to $30,000 to support early-stage digital game development. The program helps emerging and small-medium enterprise (SME) game creators advance original concepts, prepare for full-scale … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Digital Games Seed Development Program (Australia)
Swiss Cultural Fund Grants for Artistic Projects (Switzerland and UK)
Deadline: 10-May-2026 The Swiss Cultural Fund UK provides financial support for Swiss and Switzerland-based artists to present their work publicly in the UK. Grants include Standard Awards up to £3,000 for individual artists and Major Grants ranging from £10,000–£15,000 for established cultural … [Read more...] about Swiss Cultural Fund Grants for Artistic Projects (Switzerland and UK)
Apply now for Community Reentry Settings Initiative (United States)
Deadline: 04-May-2026 The Community Reentry Settings Initiative provides a $100,000 grant for a 12-month evaluation of how correctional agencies make release decisions for incarcerated individuals entering halfway houses. The project examines decision-making criteria, coordination with community … [Read more...] about Apply now for Community Reentry Settings Initiative (United States)
Apply for Screen Support Scheme – Branch 1 to 5 (Malta)
Deadline: 14-Apr-2026 The Malta Screen Support Scheme provides financial assistance to professionals and independent audiovisual entities across all stages of filmmaking, from scriptwriting to feature film production and cultural programming. The scheme supports cultural and creative audiovisual … [Read more...] about Apply for Screen Support Scheme – Branch 1 to 5 (Malta)
Call for Research Proposals: Global DPI Insights Community Fund
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Center for Financial Inclusion’s Global DPI Insights Community Fund provides research grants of up to USD $50,000 to support studies on the design, implementation, and sustainability of digital public infrastructure (DPI) systems. Grants focus on locally grounded evidence, … [Read more...] about Call for Research Proposals: Global DPI Insights Community Fund
Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition for Start-Ups (Ireland and UK)
Deadline: 24-Apr-2026 The InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition supports early-stage start-ups across Ireland and Northern Ireland to strengthen their investment readiness while competing for a total prize fund of €800,000. The programme offers expert guidance, … [Read more...] about Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition for Start-Ups (Ireland and UK)
Grants and Prizes for Promoting Italian Books and Translations (New Zealand)
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation offers prizes and grants to promote Italian language and culture abroad through literary translations, scientific works, and audiovisual productions. Each prize is valued at €5,000, targeting high-quality … [Read more...] about Grants and Prizes for Promoting Italian Books and Translations (New Zealand)
Apply Now: New Zealand Sports Leaders India Delegation Program
Deadline: 16-Mar-2026 The Asia New Zealand Foundation invites six emerging and established sports leaders to participate in a professional delegation to Mumbai and Ahmedabad, India. The programme provides on-the-ground exposure to India’s sports industry, networking opportunities, cultural … [Read more...] about Apply Now: New Zealand Sports Leaders India Delegation Program
The Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 The Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation recognizes exceptional conservation scientists whose work combats the Sixth Mass Extinction and preserves global biodiversity. The 2026 prize awards US$80,000 in unrestricted funding to support continued … [Read more...] about The Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation
CFPs: Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 27-Mar-2026 The Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grant Program 2026 provides funding of up to $5,000 per project to support initiatives that engage young people in protecting biodiversity in Victoria, Australia. The program supports environmental education and hands-on … [Read more...] about CFPs: Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grant Program (Australia)
Call for Proposals: WIOMSA Marine Research Grant Program
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA), in partnership with the Blue Nature Alliance, invites Early Career Ocean Professionals and postgraduate students to submit applied research proposals. The program supports field-based studies aimed at enhancing … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: WIOMSA Marine Research Grant Program
Entries Open: Paul L. Busch Award (United States)
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 The Paul L. Busch Award supports innovative research that bridges scientific discovery with practical applications to improve water quality. The $100,000 grant recognizes creativity, feasibility, and tangible benefits to the water environment, empowering researchers to develop … [Read more...] about Entries Open: Paul L. Busch Award (United States)
CFAs: Research Development Fellowship Programme (Africa)
Deadline: 08-May-2026 The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) Research Development Fellowship Programme supports emerging African health researchers working on infectious and non-communicable diseases. Fellows receive up to £47,000 in funding, participate in research placements at … [Read more...] about CFAs: Research Development Fellowship Programme (Africa)
RFAs: Black Women Photographers x Nikon Grant Program
Deadline: 22-Mar-2026 The Black Women Photographers x Nikon Grant Program provides quarterly grants to Black women photographers, combining $2,500 in funding with professional Nikon camera equipment to support creative development. Each quarter, one photographer receives financial … [Read more...] about RFAs: Black Women Photographers x Nikon Grant Program
Apply for the Essential Grant-Writing Skills Programme (Africa)
Deadline: 03-Apr-2026 The AREF Essential Grant-Writing Skills Programme helps early-career African health researchers strengthen their capacity to write competitive research proposals. Through structured online sessions, practical assignments, and mentorship, participants learn to develop clear, … [Read more...] about Apply for the Essential Grant-Writing Skills Programme (Africa)
M-ERA.NET Call 2026 for Advanced Materials Research and Innovation
Deadline: 12-May-2026 The M-ERA.NET Call 2026 invites international research consortia to submit proposals for collaborative projects in advanced materials technologies that support sustainable development and the green transition. The programme funds research in areas such as energy storage, … [Read more...] about M-ERA.NET Call 2026 for Advanced Materials Research and Innovation
Open Call: Residency for Artists Based in India
Deadline: 13-Apr-2026 The Delfina Foundation invites contemporary visual artists from India to apply for its Winter 2027 residency in London. Running from 5 January to 28 March 2027, the programme offers professional development, studio time, cultural engagement, and financial support, including … [Read more...] about Open Call: Residency for Artists Based in India
Apply for African Liberty Writing Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The African Liberty Writing Fellowship Programme supports emerging African writers to publish work on freedom and public policy while gaining professional editorial experience. Fellows participate in a five-week training, receive mentorship, and have opportunities for … [Read more...] about Apply for African Liberty Writing Fellowship Programme
