Deadline: 24-May-2026 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR has issued a Call for Expression of Interest inviting qualified organizations to partner in implementing an inclusive education and community empowerment project for refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host … [Read more...] about UNHCR Inclusive Education and Empowerment Grant for Organizations (Mali)
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EOIs: UNHCR Grant Opportunity for Refugees and Host Communities (Mali)
Deadline: 24-May-2026 The UNHCR, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has launched a Call for Expression of Interest to implement an inclusive education and socio-economic empowerment project in Mali. The initiative targets refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and … [Read more...] about EOIs: UNHCR Grant Opportunity for Refugees and Host Communities (Mali)
Call for EOIs: Climate Resilience Programme for Pastoral Communities in Kenya
Deadline: 26-May-2026 The World Food Programme (WFP) is supporting climate resilience initiatives in Garissa and Tana River Counties, Kenya, to strengthen food systems, livelihoods, and nutrition for pastoral and agropastoral communities. The programme focuses on climate-smart agriculture, … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Climate Resilience Programme for Pastoral Communities in Kenya
Call for Partners on Refugee Protection and Assistance Programmes (Belize)
Deadline: 12-Jun-2026 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) programme in Belize aims to strengthen protection systems and support services for forcibly displaced populations. It focuses on improving access to rights, services, and long-term solutions for refugees and … [Read more...] about Call for Partners on Refugee Protection and Assistance Programmes (Belize)
CFPs: Feeding Peace Fund in Apartadó and Carmen Del Darien (Colombia)
Deadline: 18-May-2026 The World Food Programme (WFP) programme in Colombia aims to strengthen rural livelihoods and productive systems in selected regions. It supports community-based organisations and rural families in improving agricultural production and market integration. The initiative … [Read more...] about CFPs: Feeding Peace Fund in Apartadó and Carmen Del Darien (Colombia)
Apply Now: Feeding Peace Fund in Medellín-Antioquia (Colombia)
Deadline: 18-May-2026 The World Food Programme (WFP) programme in Antioquia aims to strengthen rural livelihoods and community-based economic development. It supports organisations in improving production systems, value chain integration, and access to sustainable markets. The initiative combines … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Feeding Peace Fund in Medellín-Antioquia (Colombia)
RFAs: Feeding Peace Fund in Toluviejo and Los Palmitos – Sucre (Colombia)
Deadline: 18-May-2026 The World Food Programme (WFP) programme in Colombia aims to strengthen rural livelihoods and agricultural systems in the Department of Sucre. It supports rural organisations in improving productivity, market integration, and community resilience. The initiative combines … [Read more...] about RFAs: Feeding Peace Fund in Toluviejo and Los Palmitos – Sucre (Colombia)
Call for EOIs: Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment Project in Thionck Essyl (Senegal)
Deadline: 25-May-2026 The World Food Programme (WFP) initiative aims to strengthen the economic empowerment of rural women in the Ziguinchor region of Senegal. It supports women engaged in agriculture, food processing, and small-scale entrepreneurship. The programme enhances their participation in … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment Project in Thionck Essyl (Senegal)
Call for EOIs: Food Security and Agricultural Market Support Programme (Colombia)
Deadline: 13-May-2026 The World Food Programme (WFP) is supporting livelihood strengthening and agricultural market development initiatives in Norte de Santander, Colombia. The programme enhances productive capacities of rural and urban communities through agricultural inputs, infrastructure, … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Food Security and Agricultural Market Support Programme (Colombia)
Call for Proposal: ICCA-GSI Phase 2 Grant Programme (Indonesia)
Deadline: 14-May-2026 The UNDP GEF Small Grants Programme Indonesia has launched ICCA-GSI Phase 2 to support Indigenous Peoples and local communities in protecting conserved territories and biodiversity in Indonesia. The programme provides up to USD 150,000 per project for community-based … [Read more...] about Call for Proposal: ICCA-GSI Phase 2 Grant Programme (Indonesia)
Call for EOIs: Food for Peace Fund Capacity Development Initiatives (Colombia)
Deadline: 14-May-2026 The Fondo Alimentando la Paz (Food for Peace Fund) is a WFP-led mechanism in Colombia designed to support territorial transformation and peacebuilding in conflict-affected regions. It provides financing and technical support to strengthen rural livelihoods, promote … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Food for Peace Fund Capacity Development Initiatives (Colombia)
Funding Available to Support Local Development Projects in Jamaica
Deadline: 05-Jun-2026 The High Commission of Canada in Jamaica has launched its annual call for proposals under the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The program funds small-scale, high-impact community projects implemented by local partners in developing countries. It prioritizes … [Read more...] about Funding Available to Support Local Development Projects in Jamaica
Call for EOIs: Strengthening Small-Scale Producer Organizations (Guatemala)
Deadline: 14-May-2026 The World Food Programme (WFP) is supporting initiatives in Guatemala’s Dry Corridor to strengthen small-scale producer organizations through improved agricultural productivity, organizational capacity, and market access. The programme focuses on food security, nutrition, … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Strengthening Small-Scale Producer Organizations (Guatemala)
Community-Led Conservation and Governance Initiatives (Malaysia)
Deadline: 07-Jun-2026 The ICCA Global Support Initiative (ICCA-GSI) Phase 2 is a global programme implemented under the GEF Small Grants Programme by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It supports Indigenous Peoples and local communities in conserving ecosystems through traditional … [Read more...] about Community-Led Conservation and Governance Initiatives (Malaysia)
Call for Applications: Digicel Foundation’s EPIC Grant (Trinidad and Tobago)
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The EPIC Grant Call for Applications by the Digicel Foundation supports community-based organisations in Trinidad and Tobago to design and implement innovative projects that create measurable local impact. The programme focuses on empowering communities through sustainable … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Digicel Foundation’s EPIC Grant (Trinidad and Tobago)
ASB Pilot Humanitarian Project for Vulnerable Communities in Syria
Deadline: 09-May-2026 Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland (ASB) is launching a pilot humanitarian partnership initiative in Syria to support conflict-affected and vulnerable populations through integrated recovery and resilience programming. The programme combines immediate humanitarian support … [Read more...] about ASB Pilot Humanitarian Project for Vulnerable Communities in Syria
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
CFPs: Promotion of Peacebuilding Initiatives led by CSOs in the Lake Chad Basin Region
Deadline: 13-May-2026 The UNDP Call for Proposals (Lake Chad Basin – Chad) invites national NGOs and civil society organizations to implement short-term (2 months) peacebuilding and development projects in Lac and Hadjer Lamis. The initiative funds interventions across conflict prevention, … [Read more...] about CFPs: Promotion of Peacebuilding Initiatives led by CSOs in the Lake Chad Basin Region
Call for Special Projects for Social and Economic Impact (South Africa)
Deadline: 27-May-2026 The Services Sector Education and Training Authority invites proposals for Special Projects that deliver measurable social and economic impact in South Africa. The funding supports initiatives focused on job creation, skills development, and inclusion of vulnerable groups. … [Read more...] about Call for Special Projects for Social and Economic Impact (South Africa)
RFPs: Value Chain Assessment of Plastic Waste Circularity (Nepal)
Deadline: 11-May-2026 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Nepal is inviting grant applications to strengthen plastic waste management systems and advance circular economy practices. The initiative focuses on assessing material recovery facilities, improving value … [Read more...] about RFPs: Value Chain Assessment of Plastic Waste Circularity (Nepal)
Advancing Inclusive Tourism Growth through Low Value Grant (Nepal)
Deadline: 07-May-2026 The Sustainable Tourism Project in Nepal provides Low Value Grants to support community-led tourism initiatives that boost employment, entrepreneurship, and local livelihoods. The programme focuses on inclusive growth, targeting women, youth, and marginalized groups through … [Read more...] about Advancing Inclusive Tourism Growth through Low Value Grant (Nepal)
Call for Proposals: Community Livelihoods and Disaster Risk Reduction (Lao PDR)
Deadline: 18-May-2026 The Global Green Growth Institute (Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)) is inviting civil society organizations and NGOs to implement community-based climate resilience and disaster risk reduction activities under the NATURA Urban Adaptation Project in Lao … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Community Livelihoods and Disaster Risk Reduction (Lao PDR)
Call for Proposals: Multi-Purpose Women’s Center in Nangarhar (Afghanistan)
Deadline: 12-May-2026 UN Women is inviting proposals from women-led and women-focused organisations to establish a Multi-Purpose Women’s Centre in Nangarhar. The initiative aims to support crisis-affected women and girls through integrated services including psychosocial support, livelihoods … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Multi-Purpose Women’s Center in Nangarhar (Afghanistan)
CFPs: Emergency Response and Recovery for Resilience in Myanmar
Deadline: 05-Jun-2026 The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) has launched Call for Proposals II to fund emergency and resilience-building projects in Myanmar. With a budget of €217,556, the initiative supports interventions in food security, health, water, sanitation, … [Read more...] about CFPs: Emergency Response and Recovery for Resilience in Myanmar
Call for Proposals: Inclusive Livelihoods for Vulnerable Women (Moldova)
Deadline: 04-May-2026 UN Women Moldova is inviting civil society organizations to implement projects that improve employment and livelihood opportunities for vulnerable women. The initiative focuses on inclusive job access, skills development, childcare support, and systemic labor … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Inclusive Livelihoods for Vulnerable Women (Moldova)
CFAs: Supporting the Structuring of Producer Organizations (Senegal)
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The World Food Programme is seeking expertise to design a Community Agricultural Cooperative model in Salémata, Senegal. The initiative aims to strengthen producer organizations, improve agricultural value chains, and support school feeding systems. It focuses on livelihoods, … [Read more...] about CFAs: Supporting the Structuring of Producer Organizations (Senegal)
Call for EOIs: Community Health Systems Strengthening (Côte d’Ivoire)
Deadline: 04-May-2026 UNICEF, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is inviting expressions of interest to strengthen community health systems in Côte d'Ivoire. The initiative focuses on training, deploying, and supporting community health workers while integrating digital … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Community Health Systems Strengthening (Côte d’Ivoire)
Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project 2026
Deadline: 17-Jun-2026 The Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP) 2026, under the Global Development Network, supports NGOs and CSOs implementing innovative projects for vulnerable communities in developing countries. With total funding of US$125,000, the program rewards … [Read more...] about Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project 2026
Call for EOIs: Partnerships in Economic Recovery, WASH, Protection and HDP (Kenya)
Deadline: 04-May-2026 The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is inviting local organizations in Mandera County to partner on integrated resilience and development programs. The initiative focuses on economic recovery, WASH, protection, and peacebuilding to support vulnerable and displacement-affected … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Partnerships in Economic Recovery, WASH, Protection and HDP (Kenya)
Call for Proposals: Start Up Grant Scheme (Turkey)
Deadline: 19-Jun-2026 The ENHANCER PRO Start-Up Grant Scheme is a European Union–funded entrepreneurship programme implemented by ICMPD to support new business creation in Türkiye. It provides up to €30,000 per applicant to help entrepreneurs—especially Syrians under Temporary Protection, persons … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Start Up Grant Scheme (Turkey)
Research for Action Grants: Leyte Peatland Conservation (Philippines)
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The LUYON Initiative is funding research and action projects to protect and restore the Leyte Sab-a Basin Peatland in the Philippines while improving community livelihoods. Grants support both academic and civil society-led projects that combine scientific research with … [Read more...] about Research for Action Grants: Leyte Peatland Conservation (Philippines)
Call for Concepts: GEF Small Grants Programme (Maldives)
Deadline: 16-May-2026 The GEF Small Grants Programme in Maldives provides funding of up to USD 70,000 for community-led projects that combine environmental conservation with sustainable livelihoods. It supports NGOs and local organizations working on biodiversity, climate change, and ecosystem … [Read more...] about Call for Concepts: GEF Small Grants Programme (Maldives)
Call for EOIs: Resilience and Food Security Initiative in Artibonite (Haiti)
Deadline: 15-May-2026 The World Food Programme is seeking partners to implement a multi-sector resilience and livelihoods project in Haiti’s Artibonite region. The initiative integrates food security, economic development, WASH, and peacebuilding to address poverty, social tensions, and … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Resilience and Food Security Initiative in Artibonite (Haiti)
Call for Project Proposals: GEF Small Grants Programme (Burundi)
Deadline: 08-May-2026 The United Nations Development Programme has launched a Microfinance Programme call for project expressions to support initiatives that combine environmental sustainability with community livelihood development. The funding opportunity targets organizations capable of … [Read more...] about Call for Project Proposals: GEF Small Grants Programme (Burundi)
Call for Project Proposals: GEF Small Grants Programme – OP8 (Gabon)
Deadline: 06-May-2026 The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP OP8) is offering grants of up to $75,000 in Gabon to support community-led projects that improve livelihoods, strengthen resilience, and deliver environmental benefits. Projects must focus on biodiversity … [Read more...] about Call for Project Proposals: GEF Small Grants Programme – OP8 (Gabon)
CFAs: Malnutrition Prevention and Food Security Programme (Colombia)
Deadline: 27-Apr-2026 The World Food Programme is inviting applications to implement food security and nutrition interventions in Ciénaga, Magdalena, Colombia. The programme targets 300 households with food assistance, nutrition services, and livelihood support to reduce malnutrition and improve … [Read more...] about CFAs: Malnutrition Prevention and Food Security Programme (Colombia)
Call for EOIs: Climate-Adaptive Livelihood and School Feeding Programme (Ethiopia)
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The World Food Programme is seeking applications to implement climate-adaptive livelihood and nutrition programmes in Ethiopia. The initiative integrates school feeding, agriculture, and climate resilience to improve food security, support smallholder farmers, and strengthen … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Climate-Adaptive Livelihood and School Feeding Programme (Ethiopia)
Call for Proposals: Displaced Livelihoods Initiative (Round V)
Deadline: 15-May-2026 The Displaced Livelihoods Initiative (DLI) has launched its fifth and final funding round to support research that improves livelihoods for displaced populations and host communities. Grants range from $4,000 to $250,000 across multiple categories, including exploratory … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Displaced Livelihoods Initiative (Round V)
Call for Expression of Interest: Early Livelihoods Recovery Project (Colombia)
Deadline: 20-Apr-2026 The WFP Expression of Interest supports an early recovery project in Valle del Cauca to strengthen resilience, food security, and water access for indigenous communities. The initiative introduces fog harvesting technology, livelihood restoration, and community … [Read more...] about Call for Expression of Interest: Early Livelihoods Recovery Project (Colombia)
Call for Local Implementing Partners in Humanitarian and Development Sectors (Afghanistan)
Deadline: 05-May-2026 War Child Canada is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from national and local organisations in Afghanistan to build partnerships for humanitarian and development programming. The initiative focuses on child protection, education, livelihoods, health, and emergency … [Read more...] about Call for Local Implementing Partners in Humanitarian and Development Sectors (Afghanistan)
Nutrition and Social Protection Programme in Qena and Sohag (Egypt)
Deadline: 14-May-2026 The World Food Programme (WFP) is implementing a multi-sector development initiative in Qena and Sohag, Egypt, focused on improving nutrition, education, health, and livelihoods. The program integrates capacity building, school-based interventions, youth empowerment, and … [Read more...] about Nutrition and Social Protection Programme in Qena and Sohag (Egypt)
Open Call: ICBFS Closeout and Handover in Namibia
Deadline: 19-Apr-2026 The World Food Programme is inviting expressions of interest to support the closeout and handover of five Integrated Community-based Food Systems sites in Namibia. The initiative focuses on food security, school nutrition, livelihoods, and sustainable community ownership. The … [Read more...] about Open Call: ICBFS Closeout and Handover in Namibia
Call for Applications: Anticipatory Action and Livelihood Support (Ethiopia)
Deadline: 27-Apr-2026 The World Food Programme is inviting partners to implement anticipatory action and livelihood support programmes in drought-prone regions of Ethiopia. The initiative focuses on food security, climate risk management, and resilience-building for vulnerable communities. It aims … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Anticipatory Action and Livelihood Support (Ethiopia)
Apply Now: Inclusive Jobs for Vulnerable Women in Balti (Moldova)
Deadline: 15-May-2026 The UN Women Moldova Office is inviting civil society organizations to implement a pilot programme in Bălți focused on improving livelihoods and inclusive employment for vulnerable women. With funding up to USD 100,000, the initiative supports skills development, job access, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Inclusive Jobs for Vulnerable Women in Balti (Moldova)
Call for Proposal: Inclusive Livelihood Programs for Women (Moldova)
Deadline: 15-May-2026 The UN Women Moldova Office is inviting civil society organizations to implement livelihood and inclusive employment programs for vulnerable women in Chișinău and Strășeni. With funding up to USD 200,000, the initiative focuses on improving access to jobs, skills training, and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposal: Inclusive Livelihood Programs for Women (Moldova)
Call for Applications: Kamla Bhasin Award for Driving Gender Equality
Deadline: 07-Jun-2026 The Kamla Bhasin Award recognizes individuals across South Asia who are driving impactful change in gender equality and social justice. Established in memory of Kamla Bhasin, the award honors women in non-traditional livelihoods and men promoting gender-just ecosystems. … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Kamla Bhasin Award for Driving Gender Equality
Apply now for Dana Foundation Grants Programme 2026
Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 The Dana Foundation Grants Programme 2026 provides flexible, unrestricted funding of up to €150,000 over three years to locally led organisations addressing multidimensional poverty. It focuses on long-term impact through trust-based philanthropy, supporting community-driven, … [Read more...] about Apply now for Dana Foundation Grants Programme 2026
Call for Scale-ups for Water and Energy for Food 2.0 (Track 2)
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Water and Energy for Food (WE4F) 2.0 Regional Call for Scale-ups (Track 2) supports mid-to-late-stage businesses in scaling climate-resilient solutions across food, water, and energy systems in the MENA region. It offers grants averaging USD 50,000 along with technical … [Read more...] about Call for Scale-ups for Water and Energy for Food 2.0 (Track 2)
Call for Proposals: Research Grant Program (Nepal)
Deadline: 27-Apr-2026 The Gandaki University Research Centre, Innovation and Invention Centre (RC-II) offers Graduate and Collaborative Research Grants supporting Master’s, PhD, and faculty-led interdisciplinary research in Gandaki Province. Funding ranges from NPR 50,000 to NPR 150,000 for … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Research Grant Program (Nepal)
CFAs: Livelihood Reconstruction in Titao (Burkina Faso)
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026 The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a partner to implement an integrated early recovery and resilience-building project in Titao, Burkina Faso. The initiative focuses on restoring livelihoods, improving food security and nutrition, and strengthening … [Read more...] about CFAs: Livelihood Reconstruction in Titao (Burkina Faso)
