Innovation

Applications open for Performance Excellence Grants

Deadline: 15-May-2024 The Asfari Foundation is seeking applications for the Performance Excellence Grants to help applicants strengthen a specific function within their organisation. In 2024, following a strategic review, the Asfari Foundation is refining its grantmaking model. The updated model … [Read more...] about Applications open for Performance Excellence Grants

NIHR Challenge: Funding Call to tackle Maternity Inequalities (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 22-May-2024 The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is inviting applications for a challenge to generate high quality evidence to drive actions to reduce maternity inequalities and improve outcomes for women and children across the UK. Through the first ‘NIHR … [Read more...] about NIHR Challenge: Funding Call to tackle Maternity Inequalities (United Kingdom)

Source Reduction Assistance in Communities Grants – Region 2 (Unites States)

Deadline: 18/06/24 The US Environmental Protection Agency is accepting applications for the Source Reduction Assistance in Communities Grants that support various technical assistance methods including research, investigation, experiments, multi-media service-learning approaches, education, … [Read more...] about Source Reduction Assistance in Communities Grants – Region 2 (Unites States)

Call for Applications: The Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund

Deadline: 01/06/24 The Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund is pleased to announce an open call for applications from organizations dedicated to the conservation and celebration of cultural heritage in South-eastern Europe to make a significant difference in the field of cultural heritage, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: The Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund

Submissions open for Arts Grants in Australia

Deadline: 17-May-24 The Inner West Council is inviting submissions for Arts grants to provide funding for local artists, groups of artists or arts organisations. The funding may support projects that deliver: The production and presentation of new creative work, professional arts and skills … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Arts Grants in Australia

Applications open for Clean Energy Future Fund in Australia

Deadline: 10-Jun-24 Apply for the Clean Energy Future Fund that supports the implementation of innovative clean energy projects in Western Australia. Funding Objectives The objective of the Fund is to provide a source of funding for the implementation of innovative, clean energy projects in … [Read more...] about Applications open for Clean Energy Future Fund in Australia

Apply for UNHCR Refugee-led Innovation Fund

Deadline: 31-May-24 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is currently accepting applications for Refugee-led Innovation Fund in all countries to provide holistic support to UNHCR colleagues and refugee-led organizations, ensuring innovators have the knowledge, skills, and … [Read more...] about Apply for UNHCR Refugee-led Innovation Fund

Data-driven Digital Social Innovations Programme in Africa

Deadline: 21-May-24 Enabel has launched a call for proposals, as part of the Data Governance in Africa Initiative, aims to support a “development-oriented and human-centric data economy and society in Africa”. The Initiative is part of a broader strategic partnership between the African Union … [Read more...] about Data-driven Digital Social Innovations Programme in Africa

EC launches Call for Local CSOs to promote Equity and Innovation in Food

Deadline: 6-Jun-24 The European Commission (EC) has announced the call for proposals to empower local CSOs as independent actors in the establishment and governance of sustainable, responsible and nutritious food systems in Malawi, thereby fostering increased availability, access, and consumption … [Read more...] about EC launches Call for Local CSOs to promote Equity and Innovation in Food

Apply for Strengthening Rural Communities Prepare & Recover Program (Australia)

Deadline: 05-Jun-24 Applications are now open for the Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Prepare & Recover program that supports communities in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia to implement initiatives that prevent and prepare for future climate related impacts, or … [Read more...] about Apply for Strengthening Rural Communities Prepare & Recover Program (Australia)

Arts-Based Community Development and Leon and Thea Koerner Award Programs (Canada)

Deadline: 16-May-24 Applications are now open for the Arts-Based Community Development and Leon and Thea Koerner Award Program. Grant Categories This program provides support in two categories: Arts-Based Community Development (A-BCD) The Arts-Based Community Development (A-BCD) … [Read more...] about Arts-Based Community Development and Leon and Thea Koerner Award Programs (Canada)

Call for Applications: African Union Civic Tech Fund 2.0

Deadline: 12-May-24 The African Union Commission (AUC), with the support of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), is delighted to launch the second Grant Call for civic tech innovations in Africa to catalyse and scale innovative civic tech solutions that harness the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: African Union Civic Tech Fund 2.0

Apply for European Cybersecurity Seminars

Deadline: 08/07/24 Google.org is teaming up with the European Cyber Conflict Research Incubator CIC (ECCRI CIC) to offer more and better learning and job opportunities in cybersecurity to students at select European universities. These students will get to put what they learn into practice, … [Read more...] about Apply for European Cybersecurity Seminars

Civil Society Partnership Program: Building Organizational Capacity (Papua New Guinea)

Deadline: 14/06/24 The U.S. Embassy to Papua New Guinea of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition to submit a statement of interested (SOI) to implement the Civil Society Partnership Program: Building Organizational Capacity program focusing on empowering non-profits and civil … [Read more...] about Civil Society Partnership Program: Building Organizational Capacity (Papua New Guinea)

Funding for Development Projects to strengthen CSOs and to achieve SDGs

Deadline: 01-May-24 The Embassy of France in Bangladesh has launched its annual Call for Expressions of Project Intentions (AMI) provide co-financing for development projects that aim to contribute to strengthening local civil society partners and to achieving sustainable development … [Read more...] about Funding for Development Projects to strengthen CSOs and to achieve SDGs

Call for Proposals: Voices for Just Climate Action Program (Zambia)

Deadline: 10-May-24 The Hivos People Unlimited welcomes proposals from organizations, collectives, and coalitions registered and based in Zambia to partner in delivering the Voice for Just Climate Action program to scale up Zambia climate action response targeting vulnerable communities. This … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Voices for Just Climate Action Program (Zambia)

Call for Proposals to strengthen India’s Inclusive Technological Innovation and Equitable Growth

Deadline: 03-Jun-24 The U.S. Department of State’s Public Diplomacy Section in New Delhi is inviting proposals for the Space Experiential Learning Center (SELC) to strengthen India's inclusive technological innovation and equitable growth by fostering experiential learning in space research for … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to strengthen India’s Inclusive Technological Innovation and Equitable Growth

SlovakAid Small Grants Programme (Serbia)

Deadline: 31-Jul-24 The Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation (SAIDC), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Belgrade, has launched a Call for Proposals for Small grants provided to partners in the Republic of Serbia in 2024. Small grants are one of the … [Read more...] about SlovakAid Small Grants Programme (Serbia)

Open call for U.S. Embassy in Finland Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Deadline: 13-Jun-24 The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Finland, U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. Purpose of Small Grants PDS Finland invites proposals for programs that promote … [Read more...] about Open call for U.S. Embassy in Finland Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Applications open for Youth Leadership Program – Bosnia and Herzegovina

Deadline: 28-Jun-24 The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) invites proposal submissions from public and private non-profit organizations that are based and legally registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to implement the BiH component of the 2025-2026 Youth Leadership and Teacher Professional … [Read more...] about Applications open for Youth Leadership Program – Bosnia and Herzegovina

World Environment Center Circularity Challenge – Apply Now!

Deadline: 10-May-24 If your organization is engaged with environmental protection and empowered awareness about plastic pollution and its management then WEC is inviting applications to develop and managing a small grants program to promote active public participation in environmental issues … [Read more...] about World Environment Center Circularity Challenge – Apply Now!

Call for Social Projects: International Cooperation 2024 (Spain)

Deadline: 09-May-24 The “la Caixa” Foundation is pleased to announce the Call for International Cooperation whose purpose is to fight against poverty and inequalities, focusing action mainly on those most vulnerable people and families, with the aim of contributing to improve their living … [Read more...] about Call for Social Projects: International Cooperation 2024 (Spain)

Environment & Climate Change Grants (Australia)

Deadline: 17-May-24 City of Darwin welcomes applications from local community groups, not for profit organisations, research organisations and businesses for its Environment & Climate Change Grants program. City of Darwin recognises the importance of funding to support the delivery of new or … [Read more...] about Environment & Climate Change Grants (Australia)

MEST Africa Accelerator Program for EdTech Companies – Ghana

Deadline: 21-Apr-2024 MEST Africa in partnership with Mastercard Foundation is seeking applications for its accelerator program to empower visionary EdTech companies by providing them with the resources, mentorship, and support needed to accelerate their growth and impact. This initiative … [Read more...] about MEST Africa Accelerator Program for EdTech Companies – Ghana

American Spaces Grant Funding Program (Morocco)

Deadline: 17-May-2024 Applications are now open for the U.S. Mission to Morocco's American Spaces Support Funding program 2024. American Spaces serve as the primary cultural and information hubs established by the U.S. government abroad, offering free and open access to communities worldwide … [Read more...] about American Spaces Grant Funding Program (Morocco)

Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP) 2024

Deadline: 16-Jun-2024 Under the Global Development Awards Competition 2024, the Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP) is an award program that invites non-profit NGOs and CSOs to submit project proposals supporting (in particular) improved service delivery, and innovative … [Read more...] about Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP) 2024

CFPs: Strengthening Citizen Engagement in Democratic Republic of Congo

Deadline: 20-May-24 The European Commission is inviting applications for a thematic program to contribute to the improvement of democratic governance and peace in the DRC by supporting and strengthening an inclusive, participatory, autonomous and independent civil society and democratic space; … [Read more...] about CFPs: Strengthening Citizen Engagement in Democratic Republic of Congo

Countering Trafficking in Persons and Support to Vulnerable Populations Activity (Ukraine)

Deadline: 17-May-24 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement for funding of an activity entitled “Countering Trafficking in Persons and Support to Vulnerable Populations (CTIP/V) Activity.” The purpose of the new … [Read more...] about Countering Trafficking in Persons and Support to Vulnerable Populations Activity (Ukraine)

USAID Global Health Security Project in Tanzania

Deadline: 06-May-24 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the USAID Global Health Security program to support the strengthening of Tanzania’s capacities to develop, validate, and … [Read more...] about USAID Global Health Security Project in Tanzania

Applications open for Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) Programme

Deadline: 26-May-24 Applications are now open for PREO grant funding to support renewable energy innovators in Pacific Island Countries-focused projects. The Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) programme is a demand-led, productive use of renewable energy (PURE) programme stimulating … [Read more...] about Applications open for Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) Programme

Learning Landscapes Challenge (US) – Apply Now!

Deadline: 14-May-24 Do you have an idea that could transform learning for students? Siegel Family Endowment and the Walton Family Foundation invites changemakers to propose infrastructure solutions that deliver and connect digital, in-school, and community-based learning experiences. The … [Read more...] about Learning Landscapes Challenge (US) – Apply Now!

Call for Proposals: Community-Building Initiatives Program (Azerbaijan)

Deadline: 15-May-24 The Embassy of the United States of America in Azerbaijan is pleased to announce a call for proposals to support community-building initiatives that will increase the ability of local communities to identify and solve their problems and stimulate greater civic … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Community-Building Initiatives Program (Azerbaijan)

Azim Premji Foundation Grant Program for Early-stage CSOs in India

Deadline: 31-May-24 The Azim Premji Foundation is inviting grant applications from early-stage, not-for-profit organisations to foster vibrancy in the Civil Society ecosystem, enabling new people with new ideas, who are keen to contribute towards addressing the socio-economic development … [Read more...] about Azim Premji Foundation Grant Program for Early-stage CSOs in India

Call for Entries: UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards

Deadline: 05-Jun-24 Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) is delighted to announce that the applications are open for the 2024 UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards, in association with UKRI. The Awards have become established as the most prestigious recognition of … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards

Direct Aid Program Niue 50th Anniversary

Deadline: 14-Apr-24 The Australian High Commission is seeking applications to support projects with a strong development focus that complement Australia's broader aid program and contribute to sustainable development. The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a flexible small grants program funded by … [Read more...] about Direct Aid Program Niue 50th Anniversary

Communities Innovation Fund: Responses to Social Isolation and Loneliness (Australia)

Deadline: 22-Apr-24 The Communities Innovation Fund is being delivered as a competitive grants program to support flexible, person-centred, and place-based responses to social isolation and loneliness in Queensland communities. In 2023-24, these grants will support initiatives that respond to … [Read more...] about Communities Innovation Fund: Responses to Social Isolation and Loneliness (Australia)

BIRAC announces Call for Proposals under PACE Scheme – India

Deadline: 15-May-24 To encourage/support academia to develop technology/product (up to PoC stage) of societal/national importance and its subsequent validation by an industrial partner, BIRAC has launched PACE (Promoting Academic Research Conversion to Enterprise). Biotechnological research and … [Read more...] about BIRAC announces Call for Proposals under PACE Scheme – India

Call for Proposals: Media & Information Literacy (MIL) Trainer, Sawt Activity in Jordan

Deadline: 23-Apr-24 The MIL training for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) is seeking proposals to provide a comprehensive introduction to key concepts to equip participants with foundational MIL knowledge. The training will be delivered in Arabic and will cover key MIL capacities, such as … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Media & Information Literacy (MIL) Trainer, Sawt Activity in Jordan

Call for Proposals: Listening Post Trainer, Sawt Activity in Jordan

Deadline: 23-Apr-24 Internews is seeking a qualified trainer for its Listening Post (LP) approach, tailored for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) aiming to effectively engage with communities, amplify local voices, and drive positive social change. The LP trainer will equip CSOs with the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Listening Post Trainer, Sawt Activity in Jordan

Applications open for Humanitarian Innovation Programme (Norway)

Deadline: 28-Jun-24 Through the Humanitarian Innovation Programme (HIP Norway), Innovation Norway is looking for bold innovation projects that aim to improve humanitarian action, save lives, alleviate suffering, and sustain people’s dignity. The Humanitarian Innovation Programme supports … [Read more...] about Applications open for Humanitarian Innovation Programme (Norway)

U.S. Mission to Iraq PD Small Grants Program

Deadline: 01-Sep-24 The U.S. Embassy Baghdad Public Diplomacy Section (PD Section), on behalf of U.S. Mission Iraq, is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Purpose of Small Grants: The Embassy PD Section invites proposals for programs … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Iraq PD Small Grants Program

Open Competition for Organizations & Individuals to carry out Public Engagement Program (Ethiopia)

Deadline: 30-Apr-24 The U.S. Embassy Ethiopia Public Diplomacy (PD) section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations or individuals to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a public engagement program to strengthen cultural ties between the United … [Read more...] about Open Competition for Organizations & Individuals to carry out Public Engagement Program (Ethiopia)

Open Call for Cultural Proposals 2024 – Taiwan

Deadline: 15-Apr-24 Applications are now open for the Netherlands Office Taipei’s Open Call for Cultural Proposals 2024: Special Edition – Year of Netherlands Innovation and Culture in Taiwan. In 2024, the Netherlands Office Taipei is marking the Year of Netherlands Innovation and Culture in … [Read more...] about Open Call for Cultural Proposals 2024 – Taiwan

Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants

Deadline: 09-Jun-24 The Human Immunome Project is supporting the next generation of innovators in human immunology in partnership with the Michelson Medical Research Foundation. The 2024 Michelson Prizes are looking for applications related to Human Immunology and Vaccine Research. They are … [Read more...] about Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants

Call for Proposals: Supporting Civil Society Organisations (Croatia)

Deadline: 15-Apr-24 In partnership with the Croatian Office for Cooperation with NGOs of the government of the Republic of Croatia, the French embassy in Croatia launches a call for proposals to promote French-Croatian partnerships among civil society organisations. Objective The call is … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Supporting Civil Society Organisations (Croatia)

Collaboration Lab for Bangladeshi Media & Civil Society

Deadline: 15-Apr-24 The Free Press Unlimited, in collaboration with ARTICLE 19, invites Bangladeshi civil society organisations (CSOs) and media to form alliances to together apply for this second round of the Collaboration Lab. The Collaboration Lab is a small grants project for alliances of … [Read more...] about Collaboration Lab for Bangladeshi Media & Civil Society

CFPs: Taking Action to improve the Mental Health of People who are Victims of Violence (France)

Deadline: 24-May-24 The AÉSIO Foundation has announced a call for proposals, entitled “Acting to protect the mental health of people who are victims of violence”. Objectives Based on this context, the ambition, within the AÉSIO Foundation for this call for projects, is therefore to … [Read more...] about CFPs: Taking Action to improve the Mental Health of People who are Victims of Violence (France)

Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge Program (Canada)

Deadline: 14-May-24 Government of Canada is pleased to announce call for applications that seeks proposals for the Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge program that leverage the science and technology capabilities in Canada to pursue ambitious research goals and engage in … [Read more...] about Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge Program (Canada)

Apply for Research Innovation & Collaboration Exchange Fellowships

Deadline: 15-May-24 The East-West Center (EWC) will provide RICE Fellowships for scholars, policy experts, non-government organization/civil society organization (NGO/CSO) members, researchers, or journalists from the Indo-Pacific Region, including the United States, to undertake research or … [Read more...] about Apply for Research Innovation & Collaboration Exchange Fellowships

Call for Applications: Scalable Cities Action Grant

Deadline: 26-Apr-24 The European Commission has announced applications for Scalable Cities Action Grant to support the replication of Smart Cities and Communities measures implemented through Smart Cities and Communities (SCC) projects. European Commission has set out a clear aim for SCC … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Scalable Cities Action Grant

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