Deadline: 25-Sep-2025 The EC Innovation Challenge seeks to combat unemployment and drive socio-economic growth by empowering participants to create innovative solutions to pressing societal issues. The focus is on Agriculture (Agro-processing and Aquaculture): Sustainable Value-Addition for … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Eastern Cape Innovation Challenge (South Africa)
Latest Grants and Resources for Information Technology for Development
View the latest grant funding and resources in the area of Information Technology for Development for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
CFPs: National College of Engineering Research Grant (Nepal)
Deadline: 17-Sep-2025 The National College of Engineering is thrilled to announce the launch of the second NCE Research Grant, following the tremendous success of the inaugural NCE Research Grant. This year’s grant aims to build upon the achievements and positive outcomes of their first round. … [Read more...] about CFPs: National College of Engineering Research Grant (Nepal)
Submit Applications for WSA Young Innovators Award
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The WSA Young Innovators Award is an open call for digital solutions, applications, projects, or products driving positive change, created by young people under the age of 26 from all UN and UNESCO member states. The WSA Young Innovators Award focuses on digital solutions … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for WSA Young Innovators Award
Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund to support Excluded Communities (UK)
Deadline: 10-Sep-2025 The Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund is now open to support digitally excluded people through innovative projects that aim to build evidence, share best practices, and scale effective digital inclusion interventions. The fund aims to support innovative interventions to … [Read more...] about Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund to support Excluded Communities (UK)
Extreme Weather and Natural Hazards Solutions Grant Program
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The National Geographic Society is seeking applications to fund impactful projects driving science-based solutions to the growing threat of extreme weather events and natural hazards such as wildfires, hurricanes, tornados, droughts, floods, heatwaves and severe … [Read more...] about Extreme Weather and Natural Hazards Solutions Grant Program
NewGen IEDC ESDM Sector Specific Program (India)
Deadline: 25-Aug-2025 NewGen IEDC invites applications from students, startups, and individual innovators to participate in its ESDM sector-specific program focused on revolutionizing electronics and manufacturing with innovative technology support and funding. The program focuses on … [Read more...] about NewGen IEDC ESDM Sector Specific Program (India)
NewGen IEDC Women Specific Program (India)
Deadline: 25-Aug-2025 NewGen IEDC invites applications from women students, women-led startups, and individual women innovators to participate in its women-specific program offering technology development support, mentoring, startup formation assistance, and grant funding. The program focuses … [Read more...] about NewGen IEDC Women Specific Program (India)
Call for Applications: Digital Democracy Initiative Hackathon
Deadline: 22-Sep-2025 The CIVICUS Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI), in partnership with the Metamorphosis Foundation and the Civic Literacy Initiative, is organizing a regional hackathon to support local digital innovations that expand civic space. The focus areas of the hackathon are … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Digital Democracy Initiative Hackathon
IGC Sierra Leone Early-Career Local Researcher Fellowship
Deadline: 29-Aug-2025 The International Growth Centre is currently accepting applications for its IGC Sierra Leone Early-Career Local Researcher Fellowship to support emerging researchers in contributing to public policy. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals relating to curriculum … [Read more...] about IGC Sierra Leone Early-Career Local Researcher Fellowship
Digital and Assistive Technology Projects (Ireland)
Deadline: 22-Sep-2025 The Department of Children, Disability and Equality has announced funding of over €1 million to support new digital and assistive technology projects aimed at improving the lives of disabled people. The focus areas of CREATE III are Design, Demonstrate and Implement Good … [Read more...] about Digital and Assistive Technology Projects (Ireland)
RFPs: Development of Demonstration Project on Digital Kaizen for SMEs in the Manufacturing Sector
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop a demonstration project on digital kaizen for SMEs in the manufacturing sector, aiming to build model companies, strengthen practitioner expertise, and disseminate best practices … [Read more...] about RFPs: Development of Demonstration Project on Digital Kaizen for SMEs in the Manufacturing Sector
Apply Now: Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program (Botswana)
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The U.S. Embassy in Botswana is pleased to announce the competition for the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for the 2026-27 academic year. The Embassy encourages interested candidates to submit proposals relating to curriculum development or research work that … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program (Botswana)
Entries open for Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Funding Opportunity (US)
Deadline: 13-Oct-2025 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office, is preparing to launch a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled “Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator.” With up to $50 million in available funding, this … [Read more...] about Entries open for Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Funding Opportunity (US)
Call for Proposals: Facilitating Self-Employment for Skilled Persons with Disabilities (Ethiopia)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched a call for proposals seeking an implementing partner to facilitate self-employment for skilled persons with disabilities in Kebrebeyah and Koloji, Somali Region, Ethiopia, while also strengthening the capacity of … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Facilitating Self-Employment for Skilled Persons with Disabilities (Ethiopia)
Request for LOIs: IIJA Mines and Metals Capacity Expansion for Critical Minerals Recovery (US)
Deadline: 15-Dec-2025 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on behalf of the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM). The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy … [Read more...] about Request for LOIs: IIJA Mines and Metals Capacity Expansion for Critical Minerals Recovery (US)
CFPs: Strengthening Green Hydrogen Testing Infrastructure under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (India)
Deadline: 10-Sep-2025 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the second Call for Proposals (CfP) under the Scheme for “Funding of testing facilities, infrastructure, and institutional support for development of Standards and Regulatory framework under the National Green … [Read more...] about CFPs: Strengthening Green Hydrogen Testing Infrastructure under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (India)
NOFO: U.S-Korea Talent Exchange Through Study Abroad
Deadline: 02-Sep-2025 The U.S.-Korea Talent Exchange Through Study Abroad program offers a unique opportunity to foster educational collaboration and strengthen ties between the two countries. This initiative is designed to identify and support exceptional Korean students whose talents and … [Read more...] about NOFO: U.S-Korea Talent Exchange Through Study Abroad
CFAs: Young Trilateral Leaders Regional Workshop on Emerging Technologies (South Korea)
Deadline: 02-Sep-2025 The U.S. Embassy in Seoul has announced an open competition for a cooperative agreement to implement a regional workshop and virtual engagements focused on critical and emerging technologies. This initiative is part of the 2026 Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Network … [Read more...] about CFAs: Young Trilateral Leaders Regional Workshop on Emerging Technologies (South Korea)
Call for Applications: Cultural Advocacy Training (Egypt)
Deadline: 01-Sep-2025 Are you a cultural worker, artist, or human rights advocate who believes in the power of stories to challenge injustice? Do you want to use creative tools to amplify minority voices in Egypt? This training is for you. The training is designed to strengthen the capacity of … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Cultural Advocacy Training (Egypt)
Open Call for Elevate Next Startup Challenge (Pakistan)
Deadline: 20-Sep-2025 Applications are now open for the Elevate Next Startup Challenge, a national-level competition designed to discover, nurture, and launch the next generation of Pakistani innovators. The competition welcomes all early-stage startups and idea-stage entrepreneurs in four … [Read more...] about Open Call for Elevate Next Startup Challenge (Pakistan)
Call for Proposals: Open Data Fund for Central America
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The UK government is inviting proposals for the Open Data Fund for Central America 2025-2026 to enhance transparency, civic engagement, and digital inclusion across the region. The focus of this initiative is on digital inclusion and connectivity, gender equality, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Open Data Fund for Central America
RFAs: International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization invites eligible organizations to submit activity proposals under the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024–2033), aiming to activate science for inclusive sustainable … [Read more...] about RFAs: International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development
AI For All Grants and Mentorship Programme (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 AI For All is the flagship programme of The Different Foundation, designed to advance diversity, equality, and inclusion across AI technologies by providing UK charities with both financial support and expert mentorship. The programme focuses on equality of voice and … [Read more...] about AI For All Grants and Mentorship Programme (United Kingdom)
CFPs: Research and Innovation Grant Scheme (Malta)
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025 The Energy and Water Agency has launched Research and Innovation Grant Scheme for advancing sustainability and resilience in the fields of energy and water. The focus areas for this call are: Optimizing Greywater systems; Enhancement of water circularity in industries; … [Read more...] about CFPs: Research and Innovation Grant Scheme (Malta)
TECH4Resilience Challenge: Harnessing AI to Tackle Climate and Humanitarian Crises
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) has launched the Technology for Evolving Challenges in Humanitarian Contexts (TECH) 4 Resilience Challenge to identify and scale applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that enhance or optimise humanitarian preparedness and … [Read more...] about TECH4Resilience Challenge: Harnessing AI to Tackle Climate and Humanitarian Crises
Open Call: AI for Life Sciences Challenge (India)
Deadline: 25-Aug-2025 The Hexaware Innovation Challenge is calling on startups and research innovators to create Agentic AI solutions that transform how clinical trials are designed, monitored, and scaled. Clinical trials are vital for life sciences innovation, yet they remain complex, costly, … [Read more...] about Open Call: AI for Life Sciences Challenge (India)
Call for Concept Notes: Socio-economic Impacts of Artificial Intelligence in Africa
Deadline: 17-Sep-2025 The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), under the Artificial Intelligence for Development (AI4D) program, have announced a call for concept notes on the socio-economic impacts of … [Read more...] about Call for Concept Notes: Socio-economic Impacts of Artificial Intelligence in Africa
Submissions open for HMGCC Co-Creation Challenge: Synthetic Environment Tools to Predict Behaviour (UK)
Deadline: 04-Sep-2025 HMGCC Co-Creation’s latest challenge aims to evaluate tools that create synthetic environments to simulate how populations might respond to situations such as widespread disinformation or terrorism. Organisations can apply for one or both workstreams. The first involves … [Read more...] about Submissions open for HMGCC Co-Creation Challenge: Synthetic Environment Tools to Predict Behaviour (UK)
Apply for Digital Transformation Support to UNDP Country Offices in Asia Pacific (Thailand)
Deadline: 20-Aug-2025 UNDP is inviting applications for the Regional Innovation and Digital (RID) Program to help countries build sustainable digital ecosystems aligned with its Digital Strategy. The program uses approaches like “Digital by Design” and “Digital Portfolio” while fostering … [Read more...] about Apply for Digital Transformation Support to UNDP Country Offices in Asia Pacific (Thailand)
Research Grants for Innovation in Financial Risks and ERM
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The International Actuarial Association has announced a new research grant to support original research that advances developments and innovations in financial risks, investments, and enterprise risk management. Focus areas include: Climate change and its impacts on the … [Read more...] about Research Grants for Innovation in Financial Risks and ERM
RFAs: Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program (US)
Deadline: 06-Oct-2025 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting applications for the Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program. Authorized under the Safe Drinking Water Act section 1459F, the program supports medium and large public … [Read more...] about RFAs: Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program (US)
Call for Applications: Research and Development Projects (Turkey and Azerbaijan)
Deadline: 04-Nov-2025 The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye and Azerbaijan Science Foundation invite universities, research entities, research institutes, and industrial enterprises from Türkiye, as well as universities, research centers, and institutes from Azerbaijan, to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Research and Development Projects (Turkey and Azerbaijan)
Homeland Security National Training Program (United States)
Deadline: 15-Aug-2025 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has announced the Fiscal Year 2025 Homeland Security National Training Program – Continuing Training Grants (HSNTP–CTG) to enhance national preparedness through … [Read more...] about Homeland Security National Training Program (United States)
Open Call: Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program (United States)
Deadline: 15-Aug-2025 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched the Fiscal Year 2025 Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program (TCGP) to support tribal governments in developing and strengthening their cybersecurity capabilities. Focus: Governance and planning, assessment and evaluation, … [Read more...] about Open Call: Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program (United States)
RFPs: Climate Information and Adaptation Planning Portal for Guinea-Bissau
Deadline: 19-Aug-2025 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with support from the Green Climate Fund, is seeking an international consultancy firm to design and deploy an online climate information and adaptation planning portal for Guinea-Bissau. The consultancy aims to design and … [Read more...] about RFPs: Climate Information and Adaptation Planning Portal for Guinea-Bissau
Apply Now: Proposal for Research in Cyber Security (India)
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is inviting proposals that focus on innovation and indigenous technology development, aiming to lead to productization. Proposals should align with the ministry's identified thrust areas. These focus areas include … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Proposal for Research in Cyber Security (India)
South-to-South AI Accountability CoLab’s Microgrants Program
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The Pulitzer Center has launched the South to South AI Accountability CoLab Microgrants Program to strengthen the connection between civil society and AI accountability reporting in the Global South. This initiative supports a more informed and transparent approach to AI … [Read more...] about South-to-South AI Accountability CoLab’s Microgrants Program
U.S. Embassy Invites Proposals for Advancing Innovation Through C-SIPA Partnerships (Bahrain)
Deadline: 04-Sep-2025 The U.S. Embassy in Manama has opened a call for proposals to support research collaboration and innovation under the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), uniting institutions across Bahrain, the United States, and the United … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Invites Proposals for Advancing Innovation Through C-SIPA Partnerships (Bahrain)
Submit Applications for BNKHUB – Fintech Hackathon 2025 (India)
Deadline: 20-Aug-2025 StartupTN, in collaboration with BNKHUB – Fintech Foundry, invites fintech innovators to participate in an upcoming Fintech Hackathon. This event is designed for fintech aspirants, students, early-stage founders, young developers, and tech enthusiasts who want to address … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for BNKHUB – Fintech Hackathon 2025 (India)
Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 20-Aug-2025 The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is accepting applications for its Seed Grant Program. This funding aims to support organizations, municipalities, and First Nations in enhancing how they deliver programs and services that directly benefit community members. Eligible … [Read more...] about Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant Program (Canada)
Open Call: Paul Mellon Centre Digitisation Grants
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Paul Mellon Centre (PMC) is offering Digitisation Grants to support organisations in making materials related to British art or architectural history openly accessible online. These grants aim to assist in the digitisation of valuable content, enhancing public access and … [Read more...] about Open Call: Paul Mellon Centre Digitisation Grants
Apply Now: State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
Deadline: 15-Aug-2025 Submissions are open for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), which aims to help state, local, and territorial (SLT) governments manage and reduce systemic cyber risks. Funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the … [Read more...] about Apply Now: State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
Applications open for IIITB Innovation Centre TIDE 2.0 Fund (India)
Deadline: 17-Aug-2025 IIITB Innovation Centre (IIITB-IC) has launched the TIDE 2.0 Fund to support technology startups working in emerging areas through financial and technical assistance. Entrepreneurs with tech-based startup ideas are encouraged to apply for pre-incubation and incubation … [Read more...] about Applications open for IIITB Innovation Centre TIDE 2.0 Fund (India)
CFAs: YSEALI Regional Workshop “CyberSafe ASEAN”
Deadline: 05-Sep-2025 Applications are now open for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Regional Workshop aimed at combating transnational crime, particularly online scams. These scams fall under broader categories like cybercrime, international economic crime, trafficking in … [Read more...] about CFAs: YSEALI Regional Workshop “CyberSafe ASEAN”
RFAs: Develop Mitigations for Safety and Security Risks from Misaligned AI Systems
Deadline: 10-Sep-2025 Applications are now open for a new funding opportunity aimed at developing mitigations for safety and security risks from misaligned AI systems. This initiative, supported by The Alignment Fund, targets researchers and innovators working to address potential threats posed … [Read more...] about RFAs: Develop Mitigations for Safety and Security Risks from Misaligned AI Systems
CFPs: Support to CSOs in the field of Digital rights and Transitional Justice and Democratic Culture in Albania
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals aimed at supporting Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) working in the areas of digital rights, civic space, transitional justice, and democratic culture in Albania. This initiative seeks to promote and … [Read more...] about CFPs: Support to CSOs in the field of Digital rights and Transitional Justice and Democratic Culture in Albania
Apply for Sandals Foundation Funding Program 2025
Deadline: 24-Sep-2025 Are you looking for funding to support a project that transforms communities and changes lives? The Sandals Foundation Funding Program is now open for applications. They focus on initiatives that build local capacity and promote sustainable development. Key areas … [Read more...] about Apply for Sandals Foundation Funding Program 2025
U.S.-Qatar Partnership Initiative: Celebrating America 250 and Beyond
Deadline: 30-Aug-2025 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Doha has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for proposals that aim to enhance U.S.-Qatar relations. This initiative encourages projects that promote mutual understanding and collaboration between the two … [Read more...] about U.S.-Qatar Partnership Initiative: Celebrating America 250 and Beyond
AlgorithmWatch’s Reporting Fellowship on AI and Power
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 AlgorithmWatch is now accepting applications for its Algorithmic Accountability Reporting Fellowship. This opportunity is open to journalists and researchers with strong ideas exploring the relationship between Artificial Intelligence and power, and the social consequences … [Read more...] about AlgorithmWatch’s Reporting Fellowship on AI and Power
NOFO: Advancing English Language Education in El Salvador
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The U.S. Embassy in El Salvador is accepting applications for a program titled Advancing English Language Education as a Pathway to Prosperity, Stability, and Strong Bilateral Ties with El Salvador. The objective of this initiative is to expand and improve the quality of … [Read more...] about NOFO: Advancing English Language Education in El Salvador
