Deadline: 23-Jun-2026 The Asia Pacific Arts Awards celebrate Australian creative practitioners who are building meaningful cultural connections across the Asia Pacific region. The programme highlights artistic excellence, innovation, and collaboration that strengthen people-to-people relationships … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Asia Pacific Arts Awards (Australia)
Individuals
Call for Danube Region Multilateral Research 2026
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The DS-FR 2026 Public Call by the Slovak Research and Development Agency (SRDA) supports multilateral scientific and technological cooperation across the Danube Region. The programme aims to strengthen research collaboration between participating countries through joint … [Read more...] about Call for Danube Region Multilateral Research 2026
Digitization and Preservation of Bibliographic Heritage Grants (Spain)
Deadline: 19-May-2026 The 2026 grants programme from the Ministry of Culture of Spain supports projects focused on the digitization, preservation, and accessibility of bibliographic heritage. The initiative promotes the development of digital libraries and online repositories to ensure cultural … [Read more...] about Digitization and Preservation of Bibliographic Heritage Grants (Spain)
PEN/Bare Life Review Grants for Immigrant and Refugee Writers (US)
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 The PEN/Bare Life Review Grant Program is a literary funding initiative designed to support immigrant and refugee writers working on unpublished manuscripts. The program recognizes the importance of migration literature and provides financial assistance to help writers … [Read more...] about PEN/Bare Life Review Grants for Immigrant and Refugee Writers (US)
PEN/Phyllis Naylor Grant for Children’s and Young Adult Novelists (US)
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 The PEN/Phyllis Naylor Grant for Children’s and Young Adult Novelists is a funding programme designed to support writers working on unpublished novels for children or young adults. The grant provides financial assistance to help authors complete manuscripts that may otherwise … [Read more...] about PEN/Phyllis Naylor Grant for Children’s and Young Adult Novelists (US)
PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grants for Literary Translators
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 The PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grants, administered by PEN America, provide financial support to literary translators working on book-length translations into English. The programme is designed to promote global literary exchange by helping translators complete unpublished … [Read more...] about PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grants for Literary Translators
AFRIKA KOMMT Programme for Young African Professionals
Deadline: 10-May-2026 The AFRIKA KOMMT Programme is a capacity-building initiative that brings together young African professionals and leading German companies. It offers a structured one-year experience in Germany focused on professional development, leadership training, and cultural exchange. … [Read more...] about AFRIKA KOMMT Programme for Young African Professionals
Call for Applications: Art4Change Storytelling Fellowship 2026
Deadline: 29-May-2026 The Art4Change Storytelling Fellowship is a structured creative development program designed to empower young storytellers to document real-world innovation led by youth communities. It focuses on amplifying underreported narratives and showcasing how young people are shaping … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Art4Change Storytelling Fellowship 2026
Yves Klein Foundation Research Grant Program for Emerging Scholars
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 The Yves Klein Foundation has launched a research grant initiative to support early-career scholars studying the life, work, and influence of the artist Yves Klein. The program encourages new academic perspectives that expand understanding of Klein’s contributions to modern … [Read more...] about Yves Klein Foundation Research Grant Program for Emerging Scholars
2026 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism
Deadline: 14-Jun-2026 The Kurt Schork Memorial Fund (KSMF) Awards celebrate journalists who deliver courageous and impactful reporting on underreported global issues. The 2026 edition marks the 25th anniversary of the awards, highlighting the importance of journalism in conflict zones, transitional … [Read more...] about 2026 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism
Applications open for Visegrad+ Grants Development Programme
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 The Visegrad+ Grant Programme funds international collaborative projects that strengthen democratization, development, and regional cooperation between Visegrad countries and partners in the Eastern Partnership and Western Balkans. It supports initiatives in areas such as … [Read more...] about Applications open for Visegrad+ Grants Development Programme
Open Call for Delfina Foundation Residency for Artists (Kazakhstan)
Deadline: 07-Jun-2026 The Organic Waste-to-Energy Feasibility Study Funding Program supports Canadian communities in assessing the feasibility of converting organic waste into renewable energy systems. It funds studies on technologies such as anaerobic digestion, landfill gas recovery, and … [Read more...] about Open Call for Delfina Foundation Residency for Artists (Kazakhstan)
IFRA-Nairobi Fieldwork Grants for Social Science and Humanities Research
Deadline: 19-Jun-2026 The IFRA–Nairobi Fieldwork Grants are research funding awards designed to support academic fieldwork in social sciences and humanities across East Africa. They are primarily intended for early-career and advanced researchers who need financial assistance to … [Read more...] about IFRA-Nairobi Fieldwork Grants for Social Science and Humanities Research
Strategic Grant Programme for Innovation and Cooperation Initiatives
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 The Strategic Grant Programme is a funding scheme designed to strengthen regional cooperation within the Visegrad Group (V4) and partner regions. It supports cross-border collaborative projects that align with annually defined strategic priorities and promote long-term … [Read more...] about Strategic Grant Programme for Innovation and Cooperation Initiatives
Absa L’Atelier Art Competition for Emerging Visual Artists
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Absa L’Atelier is an annual African visual arts competition and development programme designed to identify, support, and elevate emerging artists. It goes beyond a traditional contest by combining: Artistic recognition Professional mentorship Skills … [Read more...] about Absa L’Atelier Art Competition for Emerging Visual Artists
Call for Proposals: Gender and Learning Evidence Fund
Deadline: 05-Jun-2026 The Gender and Learning Evidence Fund is a research funding initiative designed to strengthen evidence on how gender and education (learning outcomes) interact in real-world contexts. It supports implementation research, meaning studies that test and refine educational … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Gender and Learning Evidence Fund
Submission Open for International Photography Awards
Deadline: 05-Sep-2026 The Xposure International Photography Awards are part of the broader Xposure programme in Sharjah. They are designed to celebrate exceptional photography from around the world by highlighting creativity, storytelling, and technical mastery. Unlike many competitions, Xposure … [Read more...] about Submission Open for International Photography Awards
Falling Walls Lab Prague – Pitch Your Research Breakthrough (Czech Republic)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 Falling Walls Lab Prague is a competitive innovation and research pitch event designed for young academics, researchers, and early-career professionals. Participants present a 3-minute pitch explaining a scientific, technological, or societal idea that can create meaningful … [Read more...] about Falling Walls Lab Prague – Pitch Your Research Breakthrough (Czech Republic)
Open Call: Digital Skills for Youth Program (Canada)
Deadline: 22-May-2026 The Digital Skills for Youth (DS4Y) program is part of Canada’s broader Youth Employment and Skills Strategy. It is designed to improve youth employability by providing structured work experience and training in digital and technology-related fields. Program … [Read more...] about Open Call: Digital Skills for Youth Program (Canada)
Nominations open for The Brain Prize 2027
Deadline: 01-Sep-2026 The Brain Prize is one of the world’s most prestigious neuroscience awards, presented annually by the Lundbeck Foundation. It recognizes scientists whose work has significantly advanced the understanding of the brain and nervous system. Purpose of the Prize The Brain … [Read more...] about Nominations open for The Brain Prize 2027
Netherland-America Foundation’s Cultural Grant Program
Deadline: 01-Aug-2026 The Netherland-America Foundation Cultural Grants programme is designed to strengthen cultural ties between the Netherlands and the United States. It supports projects that promote artistic collaboration, cultural exchange, and shared creative expression across both … [Read more...] about Netherland-America Foundation’s Cultural Grant Program
Apply now for ShinHan Postcard Art Contest
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The ShinHan Postcard Art Contest is an international creative competition designed to inspire young artists to imagine and visually express their future. Participants are asked to create a postcard-style artwork based on the theme:“A Postcard to Myself: 30 Years from Now – … [Read more...] about Apply now for ShinHan Postcard Art Contest
Applications Open: 3rd Cohort of the Education Changemakers Program
Deadline: 13-May-2026 The Education Changemakers Program (ECM) is a leadership development initiative for young education professionals in East and Central Africa. It combines four weeks of in-person training in Nairobi with six months of mentorship and implementation support, including small … [Read more...] about Applications Open: 3rd Cohort of the Education Changemakers Program
Call for Applications: Visegrad Grant Programme
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 The Visegrad Grant Program is designed to promote regional cooperation and partnership-building among organisations across the Visegrad region. It encourages cross-border collaboration between civil society, public institutions, educational bodies, businesses, and research … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Visegrad Grant Programme
MEXT Undergraduate Scholarship Program – Lebanon
Deadline: 17-Jun-2026 The MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Undergraduate Scholarship is a fully supported study programme offered by the Government of Japan. It enables eligible Lebanese students to pursue undergraduate degrees at Japanese universities in a … [Read more...] about MEXT Undergraduate Scholarship Program – Lebanon
Apply for Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grant (US and Canada)
Deadline: 23-Jul-2026 The Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants programme supports innovative, early-stage projects that connect climate science with human health research and practice. It is designed to encourage new interdisciplinary collaborations that address emerging health risks driven … [Read more...] about Apply for Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grant (US and Canada)
Call for Proposals: Sustainable Small Grants Programme
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Sustainable Small Grants Programme supports locally led environmental and economic initiatives that address plastic pollution and promote circular economy systems in the Caribbean. It prioritises community-based innovation that reduces plastic waste leakage while creating … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Sustainable Small Grants Programme
CFAs: Falling Walls Lab Baden-Württemberg 2026 (Germany)
Deadline: 08-Jun-2026 The Falling Walls Lab Baden-Württemberg is part of the global Falling Walls Lab network, designed to showcase innovative ideas that address pressing global challenges. Participants deliver a three-minute pitch in English, presenting research, innovations, or concepts with … [Read more...] about CFAs: Falling Walls Lab Baden-Württemberg 2026 (Germany)
Call for Applications: Australia-Japan Foundation Grants
Deadline: 02-Jun-2026 The Australia–Japan Foundation (AJF) is part of the Australian Government’s Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolio. It supports initiatives that strengthen bilateral engagement and deepen people-to-people connections between Australia and Japan. The program aims … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Australia-Japan Foundation Grants
CFPs: Youth-Led Solutions for Policy and Community Impact (Cambodia)
Deadline: 20-May-2026 The Youth Changemakers Innovation Initiative is a youth-focused program designed to empower young leaders to develop actionable solutions to systemic governance, financial, and environmental challenges. It provides a structured opportunity for participants to … [Read more...] about CFPs: Youth-Led Solutions for Policy and Community Impact (Cambodia)
Request for Applications: Lundbeck Foundation Talent Prize (Denmark)
Deadline: 12-Aug-2026 The Lundbeck Foundation Talent Prize is a prestigious scientific award that recognizes outstanding young researchers who have demonstrated exceptional potential in health and natural sciences. It is awarded annually to a small number of early-career researchers. The prize is … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Lundbeck Foundation Talent Prize (Denmark)
SG Eco Fund Sprout Category Grant Opportunity (Singapore)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The SG Eco Fund Sprout Category is a Singapore government funding initiative designed to support smaller-scale environmental projects that promote sustainability and community involvement. It enables individuals and organisations to develop practical solutions that address … [Read more...] about SG Eco Fund Sprout Category Grant Opportunity (Singapore)
Main Category Grants for Environmental Sustainability (Singapore)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The SG Eco Fund Main Category is a funding initiative in Singapore designed to support large-scale environmental projects that promote sustainability, innovation, and community involvement. It encourages practical solutions that improve environmental outcomes while … [Read more...] about Main Category Grants for Environmental Sustainability (Singapore)
Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative – Research Grants (US)
Deadline: 29-Jun-2026 The Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI) is a competitive grant program designed to improve agricultural systems by connecting genetic information (genome) with observable traits (phenome) in crops and animals. This initiative supports research that … [Read more...] about Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative – Research Grants (US)
Call for Applications: Youth-Led Sustainability Action Research 2026
Deadline: 15-May-2026 The Youth-Led Sustainability Action Research 2026 program supports student entrepreneurs in Bangladesh to turn innovative ideas into real-world solutions. It provides pilot funding, expert mentorship, and structured support to test and validate … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Youth-Led Sustainability Action Research 2026
Community Foundation for Merseyside Grant to support Youth (UK)
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 Applications are open for grants of up to £1,000 to support young people in Merseyside in developing their potential through sport and education. The funding helps individuals access coaching qualifications, participate in major sporting events, and pursue scholarship … [Read more...] about Community Foundation for Merseyside Grant to support Youth (UK)
Call for Nominations: Junior Helping Hero Award 2026 (Ireland)
Deadline: 22-May-2026 The Junior Helping Hero Award 2026 recognizes young volunteers (17 and under) who demonstrate compassion, leadership, and meaningful community impact. Applications are evaluated based on clear evidence, real examples, and the nominee’s ability to inspire others … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Junior Helping Hero Award 2026 (Ireland)
Nominations Open: Volunteer of the Year 2026 Award (Ireland)
Deadline: 22-May-2026 The Volunteer of the Year 2026 Award recognizes individuals whose volunteer work demonstrates leadership, dedication, and measurable community impact. Applications are evaluated based on clear evidence of contributions, impact, and the nominee’s ability to … [Read more...] about Nominations Open: Volunteer of the Year 2026 Award (Ireland)
Request for Applications: ABP Journalism Award (Brazil)
Deadline: 15-Aug-2026 The ABP Journalism Award recognizes outstanding journalism in Brazil that raises awareness about mental health and reduces stigma related to psychiatric disorders. It offers cash prizes, national recognition, and an invitation to the Brazilian Congress of … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: ABP Journalism Award (Brazil)
Call for Applications: Contemporary Music Touring Program (Australia)
Deadline: 02-Jun-2026 The Contemporary Music Touring Program provides funding between AUD 5,000 and AUD 50,000 to support Australian musicians in delivering national tours of original contemporary music. The program prioritizes audience development, regional engagement, and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Contemporary Music Touring Program (Australia)
Open Call: SCAN Tarragona Full Contact Event 2026
Deadline: 10-May-2026 Full Contact 2026 is an international photography platform under the SCAN Tarragona Festival that selects 12 emerging artists to present their work, gain expert feedback, and connect with global art professionals. The program is fully funded and includes accommodation, … [Read more...] about Open Call: SCAN Tarragona Full Contact Event 2026
Call for Applications: EducationUSA Malaysia Program 2026-2027
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, is inviting applications for the EducationUSA Malaysia 2026–2027 program. The initiative supports outreach and advising services to increase Malaysian student enrollment in U.S. higher education … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: EducationUSA Malaysia Program 2026-2027
Art Artist Residency Grants Program
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 The Ras Al Khaimah Art Artist Residency Grants Program offers a six-month funded residency for local and international artists to create new work and engage with the community. With funding up to AED 61,000, the programme supports artistic production, cultural … [Read more...] about Art Artist Residency Grants Program
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)
Apply Now: Postcode Lottery Fund for Journalists
Deadline: 07-Aug-2026 The Postcode Lottery Fund for Journalists, managed by Free Press Unlimited and supported by the National Postcode Lottery, funds foreign reporting projects for Dutch-speaking journalists. It provides up to €4,000 for travel and accommodation costs to support high-quality … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Postcode Lottery Fund for Journalists
Calling all Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners in Namibia
Deadline: 22-May-2026 The National MSMEs Festival in Windhoek is a three-day programme designed to support entrepreneurs and small business owners in Namibia through pitching training, networking, and a competitive pitching event. Participants receive hands-on training, industry … [Read more...] about Calling all Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners in Namibia
Applications open for the Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Grant Program (India)
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation offers a conservation science grant supporting young Indian researchers to develop pilot projects in ecology, field biology, and conservation. It funds early-stage, innovative ideas that can lead to long-term conservation impact … [Read more...] about Applications open for the Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Grant Program (India)
Open Call: Falling Walls Lab Competition (Mongolia)
Deadline: 23-Aug-2026 The Falling Walls Lab is a global innovation pitching competition for students and early-career professionals to present breakthrough ideas across disciplines. Participants deliver individual short pitches in English, with eligibility based on academic status … [Read more...] about Open Call: Falling Walls Lab Competition (Mongolia)
Entries open for Falling Walls Lab Competition (Zimbabwe)
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 Falling Walls Lab is a global competition that enables students and early-career professionals to present innovative ideas in a 3-minute pitch format. It promotes interdisciplinary research, academic diversity, and global participation across all fields of study. The programme … [Read more...] about Entries open for Falling Walls Lab Competition (Zimbabwe)
CFPs: Integrated Research in Subglacial Hydrology
Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The Arête Glacier Initiative is funding integrated research on subglacial hydrology, combining field observations, laboratory experiments, and numerical modeling to improve understanding of glacier dynamics. Grants provide up to $225,000 for lab/technology projects and up to … [Read more...] about CFPs: Integrated Research in Subglacial Hydrology
