Deadline: 12-Dec-2025 The Leaders Asia-Pacific Virtual Leadership Development Program is a six-month hybrid initiative designed to empower 35 emerging leaders from the Asia-Pacific region. Participants develop skills in values-based leadership, storytelling, power dynamics, and cross-cultural … [Read more...] about RFPs: Leaders Asia-Pacific Virtual Leadership Development Program
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Leaders United States Virtual Leadership Development Program
Deadline: 12-Dec-2025 The Barack Obama Foundation’s Leaders United States Virtual Leadership Development Program is a six-month, fully virtual experience designed to empower 100 emerging leaders ages 24–45 who are driving systems-level change. The program provides weekly sessions, peer-learning, … [Read more...] about Leaders United States Virtual Leadership Development Program
Nansen EDU – Norwegian–Ukrainian Cooperation in Higher Education
Deadline: 02-Mar-2026 The Nansen EDU – Norwegian–Ukrainian Cooperation in Higher Education program invites Norwegian and Ukrainian higher education institutions to submit grant applications for collaborative projects. The initiative aims to strengthen Ukrainian higher education through improved … [Read more...] about Nansen EDU – Norwegian–Ukrainian Cooperation in Higher Education
Call for LOIs: Cultivating Collaboration and Indigenous Driven Action Program (Canada)
Deadline: 09-Jan-2026 The Canada Water Agency’s Lake Winnipeg Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative is funding Indigenous-led stewardship through its Cultivating Collaboration and Indigenous-Driven Action stream. Letters of intent are due January 9, 2026, with multi-year projects running from April 1, … [Read more...] about Call for LOIs: Cultivating Collaboration and Indigenous Driven Action Program (Canada)
The Lundbeck Foundation Scientific Enrichment Prize (Denmark)
Deadline: 05-Feb-2026 The Lundbeck Foundation Scientific Enrichment Prize recognizes researchers in Denmark who have actively enriched scientific environments through diversity, inclusivity, and creative collaboration in biomedical, health, and clinical sciences. Winners receive DKK 100,000 and are … [Read more...] about The Lundbeck Foundation Scientific Enrichment Prize (Denmark)
Call for Applications: Un Decade Youth Task Force Microgrant Program
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 The UN Decade Youth Task Force Microgrant Programme 2026 funds youth-led ecosystem restoration projects with clear ecological benefits and measurable outcomes. Ten micro-grants of up to USD 1,000 will support registered youth-led organizations implementing nature-based, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Un Decade Youth Task Force Microgrant Program
Call for Applications: The Peter Rule Fund (New Zealand)
Deadline: 27-Feb-2026 The Peter Rule Fund, managed by the Rule Foundation, provides grants up to $5,000 to support projects benefiting the Rainbow, Takatāpui, and MVPFAFF+ communities. The fund prioritizes initiatives that address identified community needs, support education and research, and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: The Peter Rule Fund (New Zealand)
Request for Proposals: Arts and Conservation Fund (UK)
Deadline: 13-Feb-2026 The Idlewild Trust Arts and Conservation Fund supports early-career professionals in the arts and the conservation of culturally significant heritage in the UK. Grants range from £7,000 (one-off) to £21,000 (multi-year), prioritizing projects that provide … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Arts and Conservation Fund (UK)
CFAs: Sheria Ya Vijana Program in Kenya
Deadline: 19-Dec-2025 The Sheria Ya Vijana (SYV) Project is a nationwide EU-funded youth empowerment program supporting Kenya’s green and digital transition. Youth-led enterprises and organisations in Nairobi and Kwale counties can apply for enterprise development support, … [Read more...] about CFAs: Sheria Ya Vijana Program in Kenya
Apply Now: Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship Grant Program (Round 5) – Australia
Deadline: 18-Feb-2026 The Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship (WiSE) Program funds large-scale Australian initiatives that increase the participation, retention and advancement of girls and women in STEM education, careers and entrepreneurial activities. Grants of $1 million–$2 … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship Grant Program (Round 5) – Australia
Open Call: The Gratitude Network Fellowship Program
Deadline: 06-Feb-2026 The Gratitude Network Fellowship is a 13-month program for nonprofit leaders aimed at scaling organizational impact and accelerating personal growth. Participants gain executive coaching, strategic learning, practical tools, and access to a lifelong peer and mentor network. … [Read more...] about Open Call: The Gratitude Network Fellowship Program
Call for Applications: Indo-Pacific Young Leaders Program
Deadline: 09-Dec-2025 The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is inviting applications for its Indo-Pacific Young Leaders Program 2026, a one-year initiative to deepen participants’ understanding of Canada’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific region and strengthen networks with government … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Indo-Pacific Young Leaders Program
Apply Now: LedBy Corporate Leaders Fellowship Program (India)
Deadline: 2-MAR-2026 The LedBy Corporate Leaders Fellowship is a leadership development program designed for high-potential Indian Muslim women early in their careers. It combines intensive workshops, one-on-one mentoring, executive coaching, and long-term networking opportunities. Around 30 … [Read more...] about Apply Now: LedBy Corporate Leaders Fellowship Program (India)
RFAs: Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Regional Workshop
Deadline: 12-Dec-2025 The YSEALI Regional Workshop: CyberSafe ASEAN is a fully funded, four-day program in Jakarta (January 27–30, 2026) that brings together 60 young professionals from all 11 ASEAN member states to develop solutions against online scams. Participants engage in expert-led sessions, … [Read more...] about RFAs: Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Regional Workshop
Submit Applications for Nigerian Women Trust Fund Grant Program
Deadline: 12-Dec-2025 The Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) 2026 Grant supports women-led and women-focused organizations working to strengthen institutions, advance women’s rights, amplify women’s voices, and end violence against women and girls in Nigeria. The program funds short, high-impact … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Nigerian Women Trust Fund Grant Program
Apply for Music Annual Operating Funding Program in Canada
Deadline: 09-Feb-2026 The Toronto Arts Council (TAC) offers Annual Operating Funding to non-profit music organizations in Toronto with professional artistic leadership and strong administrative structures. This funding supports organizations that have sustained music programming, a track record of … [Read more...] about Apply for Music Annual Operating Funding Program in Canada
Nominations open for Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2026
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026 The Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity awards €1 million annually to individuals, organizations, or groups demonstrating measurable, transformative climate action that benefits people and the planet. It recognizes proven achievements, leadership, and potential for systemic impact. … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2026
Open Call: LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Grants Program 2025-26 (Australia)
Deadline: 16-Feb-2026 The LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Grants 2025–26 provide funding to support initiatives that advance Western Australia’s LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Strategy. The grants strengthen visibility, belonging, safety, equity, and wellbeing, with two tiers offering up to $10,000 and … [Read more...] about Open Call: LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Grants Program 2025-26 (Australia)
CFPs: Advancing Child- and Youth-Responsive Recovery in Strategic Planning and Public Investment (Ukraine)
Deadline: 08-Dec-2025 UNICEF, in partnership with the Government of Ukraine, is inviting applications to strengthen child- and youth-responsive planning, budgeting, and public investment systems. The initiative focuses on improving public finance, governance, and service delivery to enhance human … [Read more...] about CFPs: Advancing Child- and Youth-Responsive Recovery in Strategic Planning and Public Investment (Ukraine)
Open Call for ChallengeUS Future Leaders Competition
Deadline: 16-Jan-2026 The Lauritzen Foundation offers grants to projects that support vulnerable children in Denmark, helping them access education and employment while promoting well-being and essential life skills. Funding prioritizes initiatives with measurable impact, innovative approaches, and … [Read more...] about Open Call for ChallengeUS Future Leaders Competition
Call for Applications: Aspire Leaders Program (Cohort 1)
Deadline: 21-Jan-2026 The Aspire Institute’s Aspire Leaders Program offers a free online leadership development journey for limited-income and first-generation university students and recent graduates worldwide. Participants engage in a multi-module program co-created with Harvard University … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Aspire Leaders Program (Cohort 1)
Call for EOIs: Strengthening Capacities for Territorial Governance, Community Resilience, and Conflict Resolution (Honduras)
Deadline: 05-Dec-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) has opened a Call for Expressions of Interest for the PROTIERRA project, designed to strengthen social, human, and institutional capacities in conflict-affected territories facing food insecurity and pressure on natural resources. The initiative … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Strengthening Capacities for Territorial Governance, Community Resilience, and Conflict Resolution (Honduras)
Call for Applications: Prince Albert Fund (Belgium)
Deadline: 05-Jan-2026 The Prince Albert Fund offers young Belgian graduates a €27,500 grant to manage a one-year international business development project for a Belgian company outside Europe. The program combines leadership training, hands-on project management, and professional mentorship to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Prince Albert Fund (Belgium)
CFAs: EU-India Young Leaders Exchange Programme
Deadline: 07-Dec-2025 The EU-India Young Leaders Exchange Programme 2025-26 invites emerging leaders under 35 from India and EU Member States to participate in a fully online initiative fostering dialogue, collaboration, and policy innovation. Participants engage in thematic … [Read more...] about CFAs: EU-India Young Leaders Exchange Programme
Request for Proposals: EU-funded Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 30-Dec-2025 The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility Fellowship Programme supports individuals from Eastern Partnership countries to drive positive societal change through community engagement and civic digital innovation. Fellows receive up to €5,000 for six-month projects focused … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: EU-funded Fellowship Programme
Applications open for Advanced Leadership Program
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The Advanced Leadership Program (ALP) at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, supports established professionals seeking to expand their expertise in leadership education. Participants engage in a co-designed experience combining seminars, independent research, hands-on … [Read more...] about Applications open for Advanced Leadership Program
CFAs: Supporting the Role of CSOs as Actors in Sustainable Development in Yemen
Deadline: 29-Jan-2026 The European Commission is funding civil society organisations (CSOs) in Yemen to strengthen governance, social development, and inclusive growth. Grants support women-led and youth-led CSOs, improve advocacy and service delivery, and promote economic opportunities. Projects … [Read more...] about CFAs: Supporting the Role of CSOs as Actors in Sustainable Development in Yemen
Applications open for Big Bets Fellowship Program (Africa)
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The Rockefeller Foundation’s Big Bets Fellowship Program supports emerging African leaders developing bold, systemic solutions for underserved communities. Fellows receive mentorship, a global network, and a stipend, focusing on areas like renewable energy, … [Read more...] about Applications open for Big Bets Fellowship Program (Africa)
Apply for SVRI Early Career Research Fellowship Program
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026 The SVRI fellowships support early-career researchers in LMICs focusing on the intersection of VAW and VAC. The initiative strengthens locally led research, develops leadership skills, and promotes international collaboration among feminist and equity-driven scholars. Why … [Read more...] about Apply for SVRI Early Career Research Fellowship Program
Apply Now: The Va’adia-BARD Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (US and Israel)
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The Vaadia-BARD Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career scientists from the U.S. and Israel to conduct advanced agricultural research abroad for 1–2 years. The program funds innovative work in areas including AI and Smart Farming and Regenerative … [Read more...] about Apply Now: The Va’adia-BARD Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (US and Israel)
Open Call: Widening the Pipeline Fellowship Program 2026 (US)
Deadline: 14-Dec-2025 The National Press Foundation’s Widening the Pipeline Fellowship supports early-career journalists of color in the U.S. through year-long virtual workshops and an in-person training in Washington, D.C. The program aims to strengthen retention, develop leadership skills, and … [Read more...] about Open Call: Widening the Pipeline Fellowship Program 2026 (US)
Apply for Micro and Leadership Grants in Canada
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The West Vancouver Foundation offers Micro Grants and Leadership Grants to support charitable initiatives and capacity-building for organizations across the North Shore. Micro Grants provide up to $1,000 for small, impactful projects, while Leadership Grants … [Read more...] about Apply for Micro and Leadership Grants in Canada
West Vancouver Foundation Community Grants Program 2026 (Canada)
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026 The West Vancouver Foundation offers Community Grants to support local initiatives that foster connection, belonging, and capacity-building on the North Shore. Micro Grants provide $1,000–$15,000 for charitable projects, while Leadership Grants fund staff and volunteer … [Read more...] about West Vancouver Foundation Community Grants Program 2026 (Canada)
CFPs: GEF Small Grants Programme – Operational Phase 8 (Rwanda)
Deadline: 09-Dec-2025 The GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) in Rwanda, implemented by UNDP, offers up to USD 75,000 per project to support community-driven initiatives that address environmental challenges while promoting sustainable development, social inclusion, and climate … [Read more...] about CFPs: GEF Small Grants Programme – Operational Phase 8 (Rwanda)
Applications open for AFS Global STEM Academies Program
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The AFS Global STEM Academies Program offers youth aged 15–17.5 a blended virtual and international experience focused on STEM, sustainability, and global competence. Participants complete a 12-week online curriculum followed by a four-week study abroad in … [Read more...] about Applications open for AFS Global STEM Academies Program
Call for Entries: Amujae Initiative Flagship Program
Deadline: 12-Dec-2025 The Amujae Initiative Flagship Program equips Africa’s most talented women to ascend to senior public leadership roles. Through transformative leadership training, a multigenerational network, and a supportive sisterhood, participants gain the skills, vision, … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Amujae Initiative Flagship Program
Open Call for Hansen Leadership Institute Scholarship
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026 The Hansen Leadership Institute Scholarship is a fully funded, three-week global leadership program held from July 1–22, 2026, offering training in leadership, conflict resolution, human rights, and cross-cultural collaboration. It brings together young leaders … [Read more...] about Open Call for Hansen Leadership Institute Scholarship
One Innovation – Towards A Self-Reliant India
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and MyGov invite citizens to submit impactful innovations for One Innovation – Towards a Self-Reliant India, part of IISF 2025. Participants must present one idea capable of improving the lives of at least 1,000 people. The … [Read more...] about One Innovation – Towards A Self-Reliant India
The EmpowHER Fund for an HIV Free Future for Women and Girls
Deadline: 02-Dec-2025 Aidsfonds’ EmpowHER Fund invites women- and girls-led organisations in South Africa, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, and Mozambique to apply for funding to expand HIV-prevention access. With €4,000,000 available for projects running from April 2026 to December 2028, the initiative … [Read more...] about The EmpowHER Fund for an HIV Free Future for Women and Girls
Submissions open for Women and Girls Fund Program in UK
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The Women & Girls Fund by Suffolk Community Foundation provides grants up to £2,000 to grassroots organisations supporting women and girls across Suffolk. The fund focuses on early intervention, crisis prevention, education, and community-led solutions to urgent social … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Women and Girls Fund Program in UK
Open Call: DRIP Bangladesh Empowering Women Through Storytelling
Deadline: 11-Dec-2025 UN Women, in partnership with UNDP and SDC, is implementing the “Democratic Reform through Inclusive Participation” (DRIP) project in Bangladesh to promote inclusive democratic practices. The initiative focuses on empowering women, youth, and socially excluded groups to … [Read more...] about Open Call: DRIP Bangladesh Empowering Women Through Storytelling
Open Call for H. Hovnanian Family Foundation Funding Initiative in US and Armenia
Deadline: 30-Dec-2025 The H. Hovnanian Family Foundation offers quarterly grants to support impactful initiatives in Armenia. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, entrepreneurship, public health, ecotourism, leadership, and youth/community development, with a special emphasis on … [Read more...] about Open Call for H. Hovnanian Family Foundation Funding Initiative in US and Armenia
Creating Opportunities for Youth and Women in Africa
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 AUDA-NEPAD has launched a call for proposals to support initiatives that promote socio-economic inclusion, transformative leadership, and gender equality in Africa. Civil society organizations, women-led and youth-led enterprises, and public institutions can apply for grants … [Read more...] about Creating Opportunities for Youth and Women in Africa
Call for Nominations: 50 Over 50 Global Program
Deadline: 23-Nov-2025 Forbes is now accepting nominations for its global 50 Over 50 list, honoring women over 50 who are redefining leadership, innovation, and impact across industries and regions. The program showcases women whose careers accelerate or transform in their sixth … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: 50 Over 50 Global Program
The NGO Whisperer Global Fellowship Programme 2026
Deadline: 16-Jan-2026 The NGO Whisperer offers a seven-month virtual Global Fellowship Programme for NGO and social enterprise leaders in low- and middle-income countries. Fellows receive one-on-one mentorship, leadership coaching, masterclasses, and access to a global network, equipping them to … [Read more...] about The NGO Whisperer Global Fellowship Programme 2026
Open Call for Yinson4Youth Grant Program in Malaysia
Deadline: 10-Dec-2025 Yinson4Youth (Y4Y) Grant 2026 invites Malaysian youth-led organisations to apply for funding up to RM50,000. The program supports nonprofit organisations, NGOs, social enterprises, and university student societies to implement projects aligned with UN … [Read more...] about Open Call for Yinson4Youth Grant Program in Malaysia
The Foundation North and Rule Foundation Fund (Round 1) – New Zealand
Deadline: 28-Nov-2025 The Foundation North and Rule Foundation Fund (FNxRF) provides grants of up to $10,000 for projects supporting takatāpui, MVPFAFF+, and rainbow communities in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) and Te Tai Tokerau (Northland). The fund prioritizes new, community-led initiatives in … [Read more...] about The Foundation North and Rule Foundation Fund (Round 1) – New Zealand
Entries open for Gwen Ifill Award in United States
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Gwen Ifill Award honors a trailblazing U.S.-based journalist who exemplifies Gwen Ifill’s legacy of excellence, inclusion, leadership, and mentorship. Administered by the IWMF, the award celebrates journalists who advance diversity and elevate the profession through … [Read more...] about Entries open for Gwen Ifill Award in United States
Apply Now: Genomics in Context Awards
Deadline: 16-Mar-2026 Wellcome’s Genomics in Context Awards fund transdisciplinary teams exploring discovery research at the intersection of genomics, humanities, social sciences and bioethics. Each award provides up to £500,000 for 12–24 months to develop new research agendas, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Genomics in Context Awards
Call for Proposals: Empowering Women and Girls Leadership in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 28-Nov-2025 UN Women has launched a new call for proposals inviting civil society organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina to contribute to strengthening the leadership and political participation of women and adolescent girls. Through a new call for proposals, one registered civil … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Empowering Women and Girls Leadership in Bosnia and Herzegovina
