Deadline: 31-Jan-2026 The Cartography and Geographic Information Society (CaGIS) is hosting its 53rd Annual Map Design Competition, inviting mapmakers worldwide to showcase their work completed or published during 2025 This esteemed competition aims to promote interest in map design and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: 53rd Annual CaGIS Map Design Competition
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Diamond Challenge 2026: Global Entrepreneurship Competition for High School Students
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The Diamond Challenge 2026, organized by Horn Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware, invites high school students aged 14-18 from any country to develop and submit original business or social venture concepts, providing a platform to transform their ideas into … [Read more...] about Diamond Challenge 2026: Global Entrepreneurship Competition for High School Students
Nominations open for Goal Setter Awards in New Zealand
Deadline: 20-Nov-2025 The Goal Setter Awards – Toward a Brighter World organized by the Rotary Club of Port Nicholson, is an annual scholarship program that recognizes tertiary students in the Wellington and Kapiti regions who have demonstrated exceptional goal-setting abilities and resilience in … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Goal Setter Awards in New Zealand
Request for Proposals: ACSS Scholars Collaborative Grants Program
Deadline: 26-Oct-2025 The Arab Council for the Social Sciences (ACSS) Scholars Collaborative Grants Program – Cycle 2 (2026) invites applications for research projects under the central theme “Academic Freedom and Knowledge Production in the Arab Region.” The focus areas of the call include … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: ACSS Scholars Collaborative Grants Program
GEO-TREES Research and Technical Awards Program
Deadline: 20-Oct-2025 Entries are now open for the GEO-TREES Research and Technical Awards Program to provide opportunities for students and early-career researchers to use existing GEO-TREES sites to conduct research and expand research infrastructure in collaboration with the sites. Through … [Read more...] about GEO-TREES Research and Technical Awards Program
ASEAN-Korea Young Scholar Research Grant Program
Deadline: 26-Oct-2025 The ASEAN-Korea Young Scholar Research Grant is an annual program designed to support graduate students from ASEAN Member States, Timor-Leste, and Korea to conduct on-site fieldwork and develop as future leaders in Southeast Asian and ASEAN studies. The grant provides … [Read more...] about ASEAN-Korea Young Scholar Research Grant Program
Apply for the EcoTech Emerge Challenge
Deadline: 02-Nov-2025 Are you ready to make a real impact on the world? The EcoTech Emerge Challenge is your chance to share innovative ideas that drive the global industry towards a sustainable, net-zero future. The challenge focuses on four key areas: EcoTech AI – green solutions powered by … [Read more...] about Apply for the EcoTech Emerge Challenge
Call for Submissions: Gordon Bowker Volcano Prize (UK and Ireland)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 Entries are now open for the Gordon Bowker Volcano Prize to offer writers a prestigious platform to showcase their literary talents. The winner will receive £2,000 and the runner-up £750. The author must be British or Irish, or be currently resident in the UK or Ireland … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Gordon Bowker Volcano Prize (UK and Ireland)
RFAs: Egyptian-Spanish Joint Technological Co-operation Program
Deadline: 03-Dec-2025 The Science, Technology and Innovation Funding Authority invites collaborative research and development projects between Egyptian and Spanish partners to foster innovation, strengthen partnerships, and develop new technological solutions. The call targets collaborative … [Read more...] about RFAs: Egyptian-Spanish Joint Technological Co-operation Program
Submissions open for LUGAR FUTURO Festival (6th Edition)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The LUGAR PRESENTE has announced the LUGAR FUTURO Festival, celebrating young artists through premieres of new dance works by national and international choreographers, as well as debut pieces by emerging talents. Now in its sixth edition, the Lugar Futuro Festival has … [Read more...] about Submissions open for LUGAR FUTURO Festival (6th Edition)
Empowering Creative Youth: Digital Art Contest for Poverty Awareness (Uzbekistan)
Deadline: 16-Oct-2025 The Digital Art Contest organized by the UNDP Uzbekistan aims to foster social responsibility among young people, encouraging them to participate in addressing key issues related to poverty and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Focus: Raise awareness about SDG 1 … [Read more...] about Empowering Creative Youth: Digital Art Contest for Poverty Awareness (Uzbekistan)
Open Call for Applications from Immersive Artist Teams
Deadline: 09-Nov-2025 The Embassy of France in South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi, with the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) and in partnership with Electric South, invite applications from immersive artists in South Africa, Malawi, and Lesotho to take part in an exciting new initiative … [Read more...] about Open Call for Applications from Immersive Artist Teams
Apply Now: Nature Intelligence for Business Grand Challenge
Deadline: 24-Nov-2025 The Nature Intelligence for Business Grand Challenge is a global initiative designed to unlock nature-related assessments for small and medium enterprises worldwide. The central focus is to advance innovations that make nature-related assessments more accessible and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Nature Intelligence for Business Grand Challenge
Apply Now: Neighbourhood Small Grants Program (Canada)
Deadline: 30-Oct-2025 The Neighbourhood Small Grants Program provides support to people who want to make their communities better places to live. Their grants range from $50 to $500. Project themes include the celebration of Indigenous languages, sharing cultural practices across generations, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Neighbourhood Small Grants Program (Canada)
Arts Council of Wales announces “Create” Funds in UK
Deadline: 14-Jan-2026 The “Create” fund from Arts Council of Wales offers an opportunity for artists and organisations to realise high-quality arts projects that connect with the public and stretch creative boundaries. The fund encourages proposals that respond to priorities such as equality … [Read more...] about Arts Council of Wales announces “Create” Funds in UK
CFAs: Overseas Japanese Language Education Institution Support Grants
Deadline: 02-Dec-2025 The Japan Foundation has launched a new grant program aimed at expanding access to Japanese-language education in countries and regions where the Foundation does not have an overseas office. This initiative supports diverse activities that advance the teaching and … [Read more...] about CFAs: Overseas Japanese Language Education Institution Support Grants
Call for Entries: Drone Defense Hackathon (France)
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Drone Defense Hackathon invites students to push the limits of drone innovation, encouraging bold ideas, smart approaches, inspiring use cases, and powerful storytelling. Winning teams will share a grand prize of €20,000, and may also receive opportunities for … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Drone Defense Hackathon (France)
Entries open for Darebin Art Prize in Australia
Deadline: 30-Oct-2025 Applications are now open for the Darebin Art Prize to bring together contemporary artwork across all media, from painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and craft, through to video art and more. Entry is open to artists living and working in Australia, the … [Read more...] about Entries open for Darebin Art Prize in Australia
Request for Proposals: The Soffen Fund (US)
Deadline: 17-Oct-2025 The Travel Grants provides support to students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in aerospace-related sciences or engineering fields, including astrobiology, astronomy, earth and space science, and engineering, by providing funding to attend conferences where they … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: The Soffen Fund (US)
Call for Innovation: BRICS STI Framework Programme (Egypt)
Deadline: 12-Nov-2025 The Science, Technology and Innovation Funding Authority is seeking applications for its BRICS STI Framework Programme to promote research, development and innovation in the main areas of cooperation among the institutions in the consortia which consist of partners from at … [Read more...] about Call for Innovation: BRICS STI Framework Programme (Egypt)
9th Competition Projects in the field of Adult Education (Ukraine)
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The Ukrainian Association of Adult Education is accepting applications for the IX All-Ukrainian Competition of the Best Projects in the Field of Adult Education. The competition is designed to promote the development of adult education in Ukraine and popularize it. It … [Read more...] about 9th Competition Projects in the field of Adult Education (Ukraine)
CFAs: JustFilms Documentary Grant Program
Deadline: 30-Oct-2025 The JustFilms Documentary Grant Program provide support to artist-driven, feature-length documentary films that creatively intersect with the social justice issues that are central to the Ford Foundation’s mission. JustFilms grants provide support for different stages of … [Read more...] about CFAs: JustFilms Documentary Grant Program
Apply for AMS Startup Booster Incubation Program – Netherlands
Deadline: 02-Nov-2025 The AMS Startup Booster is a zero-cost, zero-equity incubation program designed to help innovators turn their urban-tech ideas into thriving startups. Empowering startups that transform city life and solve real-world challenges. With a track record of €146 million in … [Read more...] about Apply for AMS Startup Booster Incubation Program – Netherlands
Artistic Residency for European Cooperation Project
Deadline: 02-Nov-2025 The ACCESS is inviting applications for its Artistic Residency to support project aiming for musical experiences that can be enhanced by new forms of listening, creating and engaging audiences and artists, in places not dedicated to music. The selected artists will take … [Read more...] about Artistic Residency for European Cooperation Project
Applications open for Endangered Archives Programme
Deadline: 07-Nov-2025 The British Library is requesting applications for its Endangered Archives Programme to preserve cultural heritage and make it available to as wide an audience as possible. The Programme is funded by Arcadia, a charitable foundation that works to protect nature, preserve … [Read more...] about Applications open for Endangered Archives Programme
Call for Applications: Micro-Agribusiness Grants Programme (Eswatini)
Deadline: 27-Oct-2025 The Eswatini National Youth Council is inviting applications for the Micro Accelerator Grant aimed at supporting youth agripreneurs across Eswatini. The focus areas include small scale agricultural equipment and tools, and farming inputs for vegetables, field crops, and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Micro-Agribusiness Grants Programme (Eswatini)
UNITAR and BADEA Phase III Coaching and Mentoring Programme for Women and Youth Agripreneurs
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 UNITAR and BADEA invite women and youth agripreneurs from Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe to participate in Phase III of the coaching and mentoring programme. Focus Areas: Helping entrepreneurs move from planning to practical action – turning their business concepts into … [Read more...] about UNITAR and BADEA Phase III Coaching and Mentoring Programme for Women and Youth Agripreneurs
PPL Momentum Accelerator Grant Programme (UK)
Deadline: 27-Oct-2025 The PRS Foundation is accepting applications for its PPL Momentum Accelerator Grant Programme to support the development of outstanding artists and bands who are writing their own music, and future Industry Professionals, outside London and who face additional barriers in … [Read more...] about PPL Momentum Accelerator Grant Programme (UK)
Entries open for Pulitzer Center Writing Contest
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 Applications are now open for the Pulitzer Center Writing Contest to make their voices heard by participating in a letter-writing contest that encourages civic engagement and global awareness. The contest focuses on five key issues: Climate and Environment (Includes … [Read more...] about Entries open for Pulitzer Center Writing Contest
Apply for Young Voices Contributor Program
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The Young Voices Contributor Program is inviting emerging writers, commentators, and policy thinkers aged 18 to 35 to join its four-month professional development initiative focused on writing, media engagement, and mentorship. While contributors are not paid during the … [Read more...] about Apply for Young Voices Contributor Program
CFAs: Regional Mobility Support Fund “AléVini”
Deadline: 03-Nov-2025 The regional ICC development project in Indian Oceania, the IOC has launched the fifth round of allocation of "AléVini, regional mobility support fund. The objectives of this grant are to promote inter-island cultural and artistic exchanges to strengthen the CCI value … [Read more...] about CFAs: Regional Mobility Support Fund “AléVini”
POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program (Canada)
Deadline: 05-Nov-2025 The Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) is accepting proposals for the POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program. The objective of this Call for Proposals (CfP) is to support existing research projects that could use additional funding to develop, support or … [Read more...] about POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program (Canada)
Fondation Marc de Montalembert Cultural Grant Program for Young Creatives
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The Fondation Marc de Montalembert is requesting applications for its Cultural Grants Program to encourage young people in acquiring a better knowledge of the cultures of their region through grants and scholarships for cultural projects or those linked to the development of … [Read more...] about Fondation Marc de Montalembert Cultural Grant Program for Young Creatives
Call for Applications: iCreate Drone Challenge 2025 (India)
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The iCreate Drone Challenge 2025 is a national initiative designed to unleash the innovative potential of India’s brightest minds in drone technology, aiming to identify, nurture, and accelerate groundbreaking drone innovations that push the boundaries of performance, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: iCreate Drone Challenge 2025 (India)
Submissions open for Art and Design Competition in Mongolia
Deadline: 09-Nov-2025 The U.S. Embassy in Mongolia has announced its Art and Design Competition to encourage artists, reflecting on shared values, friendship, and the spirit of celebration that connects their two nations. The design must include visual elements that represent both the United … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Art and Design Competition in Mongolia
Request for Proposals: IPA Soft Skills Research Fund
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The Entrepreneurship and Private Sector Development (EPSD) Program at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), with support from the Wellspring Philanthropic Fund has launched a new competitive fund to support rigorous research that explores how soft skills influence … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: IPA Soft Skills Research Fund
Call for Nominations: Golden Fleece Award (Ireland)
Deadline: 28-Nov-2025 The Golden Fleece Award is the largest prize open to both artists and makers in Ireland to provide resources for practising contemporary visual artists and makers to innovate and develop their artistic vision. For the 2026 cycle, the Award fund totals approximately … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Golden Fleece Award (Ireland)
Submit Applications for Ibsen Scope Grants
Deadline: 17-Dec-2025 The Ibsen Scope Grants award innovative projects in drama and performing arts that engage with existential, social, and society-related themes. Created by the Norwegian government, these grants support individuals, theatre groups, organizations, or institutions that … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Ibsen Scope Grants
Submissions open for NGI Zero Commons Fund
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The NLnet NGI Zero Commons Fund is currently accepting proposals in its 10ᵗʰ open call for projects aiming to reclaim the public nature of the internet. The fund is part of the broader Next Generation Internet initiative and supports the development, maturation, and … [Read more...] about Submissions open for NGI Zero Commons Fund
Call for Applications: PPL Momentum Music Fund (UK)
Deadline: 27-Oct-2025 The PPL Momentum Music Fund is designed to empower emerging artists and bands in the UK who are ready to make a significant leap in their careers. The PPL Momentum Music Fund provides grants of £5,000 to £15,000 to support UK-based artists and bands who are at a crucial … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: PPL Momentum Music Fund (UK)
Entries open for NGI Fediversity Programme
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The NGI Fediversity programme run by NLnet is now accepting proposals for its sixth open call, aimed at creating user-friendly, privacy-respecting hosted cloud services with full portability and freedom built in. A new opportunity has opened up for developers, … [Read more...] about Entries open for NGI Fediversity Programme
Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (Italy)
Deadline: 06-Feb-2026 The Fondation Maison des sciences de l'homme is inviting applications for its Postdoctoral Research Fellowship to offer a 2 or 3 month mobility grant for a stay in France to young confirmed researchers of Italian nationality who have defended their thesis from 2020. A … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (Italy)
Apply for Research-Practice Partnerships: Collaborative Research for Educational Change
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The Spencer Foundation is accepting proposals for its Research-Practice Partnerships (RPP) program, an initiative designed to foster long-term collaborations between academic researchers and education practitioners. This program aims to bridge the divide between research … [Read more...] about Apply for Research-Practice Partnerships: Collaborative Research for Educational Change
Applications open for Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Deadline: 06-Feb-2026 The Fondation Maison des sciences de l’homme (FMSH) and the Mediterranean Universities Union (UNIMED) offer short-term fellowships of 2 or 3 months in France for young researchers native from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia and Syria and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Pre–Call Information Session on DEMO Programme to Enhance Employment and Mobility Opportunities (Egypt)
Deadline: 13-Oct-2025 The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) is inviting stakeholders to join an information session ahead of the launch of the Call for Proposals under the DEMO Programme, which is financed by the European Union. The focus areas of this initiative are the … [Read more...] about Pre–Call Information Session on DEMO Programme to Enhance Employment and Mobility Opportunities (Egypt)
Submissions open for DEA Programme
Deadline: 28-Nov-2025 The DEA Programme offers university professors from around the world the opportunity to carry out research in the humanities and social sciences (HSS) in France during stays of four to six weeks. Particular consideration is given to applications from countries where … [Read more...] about Submissions open for DEA Programme
Grant for the Protection, Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Properties outside Japan
Deadline: 03-Nov-2025 The Sumitomo Foundation offers this Grant Program so that cultural properties outside Japan, which are the common heritage of humankind, may be handed down to future generations. Projects aimed at the protection, preservation, and restoration of cultural properties—such … [Read more...] about Grant for the Protection, Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Properties outside Japan
CFAs: Never Such Innocence International Competition
Deadline: 27-Feb-2026 The Never Such Innocence invites young creatives to participate in this year’s competition, which challenges entrants to explore perspectives through the theme "In Someone Else’s Shoes". Entries are divided into four age categories: Age 9-11; age 11-14; age 14-16; and age … [Read more...] about CFAs: Never Such Innocence International Competition
Open Call for Tanja Liedtke Foundation Fellowship 2026 (Europe)
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The Tanja Liedtke Foundation Fellowship provides support to an emerging dance-theatre artist based in Europe. The fellowship encourages exploration, innovation, and personal growth within the vibrant realm of dance-theatre. Applicants are invited to propose their own … [Read more...] about Open Call for Tanja Liedtke Foundation Fellowship 2026 (Europe)
Nominations open for 27th Annual Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards (US)
Deadline: 02-Nov-2025 The Youth Awards honors high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories, including: Community Service, Engineering, Green Sustainability, and Technology. The Youth Awards program serves as the main feeder to LOFT … [Read more...] about Nominations open for 27th Annual Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards (US)
