Deadline: 01-Jul-2026 This funding opportunity supports initiatives that improve access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and entrepreneurs while promoting inclusive and green economic growth. With a total budget of EUR 16 million, the program aims to strengthen … [Read more...] about Grant Programme for MSME Financing and Enterprise Growth (Burundi)
Women & Gender
Call for Projects: Civil Society Organization 2026 (Croatia)
Deadline: 05-Jul-2026 The French Embassy in Croatia, in partnership with the Government Office for Cooperation with NGOs, is inviting applications for its eighth Call for Projects to support Croatian civil society organizations. The programme funds initiatives that promote media literacy, gender … [Read more...] about Call for Projects: Civil Society Organization 2026 (Croatia)
Open Call: Safeguarding in Practice Mentorship Programme (Bangladesh)
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 The Safeguarding Resource and Support Hub (RSH) Bangladesh is inviting registered civil society organisations (CSOs) to apply for the Safeguarding in Practice mentorship programme. This capacity-strengthening initiative is designed to help organisations move beyond … [Read more...] about Open Call: Safeguarding in Practice Mentorship Programme (Bangladesh)
Call for Proposals: STEG Small Research Grants (11th Edition)
Deadline: 29-Jun-2026 The Structural Transformation and Economic Growth (STEG) programme has launched its 11th Call for Proposals for Small Research Grants to support innovative, policy-relevant research on economic growth and structural transformation in low- and middle-income countries. Grants … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: STEG Small Research Grants (11th Edition)
Call for EOIs: Food Security and Assistance Program in North Darfur (Sudan)
Deadline: 09-Jun-2026 The World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) for the 2026 GFA North Darfur (Al Fashir) Initiative to support emergency food assistance and nutrition interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable communities in … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Food Security and Assistance Program in North Darfur (Sudan)
Apply for Engaging Media and Faith-Based Organizations (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Deadline: 11-Jun-2026 The United Nations Global Marketplace initiative is seeking applications to strengthen collaboration between media and faith-based organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina to prevent gender-based violence and promote gender equality. The programme focuses on … [Read more...] about Apply for Engaging Media and Faith-Based Organizations (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Open Call: Safe and Violence-Free Tourism for Women and Girls (Bolivia)
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 The UN Women initiative in Bolivia is a funding call designed to promote safe, inclusive, and violence-free tourism environments for women and girls. It focuses on preventing sexual harassment and gender-based violence in tourist destinations while strengthening institutional … [Read more...] about Open Call: Safe and Violence-Free Tourism for Women and Girls (Bolivia)
Open Call: Slovak Aid Small Grants for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 22-Jun-2026 The Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation, together with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Sarajevo, has launched the Small Grants Call for Proposals 2026 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The program supports small-scale development projects in areas such as … [Read more...] about Open Call: Slovak Aid Small Grants for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Funding Opportunity for Ebola Virus Emergency Response Projects
Deadline: 10-Jun-2026 Applications are now open for emergency Ebola response projects in the Democratic Republic of the Congo aimed at strengthening health systems, improving outbreak response coordination, and ensuring the continuity of essential health services in affected areas. Programme … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity for Ebola Virus Emergency Response Projects
CFPs: Transforming Gender Norms and Accelerating FGM Abandonment (Gambia)
Deadline: 14-Jun-2026 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is inviting national Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in The Gambia to support an adolescent empowerment programme aimed at transforming harmful gender norms and … [Read more...] about CFPs: Transforming Gender Norms and Accelerating FGM Abandonment (Gambia)
Call for Proposals: Quick-Response Small Projects/Actions (Slovenia)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 The Quick-Response Small Projects/Actions programme provides rapid-response grants to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Slovenia that need to address urgent societal, democratic, human rights, and environmental challenges. The programme supports advocacy, legal actions, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Quick-Response Small Projects/Actions (Slovenia)
FIMI’s Ayni Fund for Indigenous Women’s Organizations
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The International Indigenous Women’s Forum (FIMI) has launched the 2026 Call for Proposals under the Ayni Fund to support Indigenous Women’s organizations, communities, associations, groups, and networks working to advance the rights, leadership, and well-being of Indigenous … [Read more...] about FIMI’s Ayni Fund for Indigenous Women’s Organizations
CFAs: Support to Civil Society Organizations in Suriname
Deadline: 16-Jul-2026 The European Commission is inviting proposals from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and non-governmental organizations to strengthen human rights, democracy, good governance, social inclusion, and sustainable development in Suriname. With a total budget of EUR 422,000, the … [Read more...] about CFAs: Support to Civil Society Organizations in Suriname
Applications open for Randal Charitable Foundation Fund (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 The Randal Charitable Foundation Fund provides grants to support small grassroots organisations working to improve the lives of people across Northamptonshire. Delivered through a partnership between the Randal Charitable Foundation and Northamptonshire Community Foundation, … [Read more...] about Applications open for Randal Charitable Foundation Fund (United Kingdom)
Call for Proposals: Legal Aid and Psychosocial Support Grants (South Sudan)
Deadline: 06-Jun-2026 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting proposals from qualified civil society organizations (CSOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in South Sudan to provide legal aid, legal representation, legal awareness, psychosocial support, and referral … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Legal Aid and Psychosocial Support Grants (South Sudan)
Supporting Women Entrepreneurs to Grow and Scale Their Businesses (Bahrain)
Deadline: 06-Jun-2026 The Women in Tech Bahrain, 7th edition is an entrepreneurship support programme designed to help women-led businesses in Bahrain grow, scale, and strengthen their presence within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The programme provides funding opportunities, mentorship, business … [Read more...] about Supporting Women Entrepreneurs to Grow and Scale Their Businesses (Bahrain)
Call for EOIs: Child Protection and Violence Prevention Programme (Uganda)
Deadline: 12-Jun-2026 UNICEF is inviting grant applications to strengthen child protection systems and improve the prevention and response to violence against children and women in Uganda. With an indicative budget of USD 291,080, the initiative focuses on integrated child protection services, … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Child Protection and Violence Prevention Programme (Uganda)
Apply Now: Child Rights and Adolescent Well-being Initiative in Odisha (India)
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 UNICEF is seeking applications from qualified civil society organizations and institutions to strengthen child rights and adolescent well-being in Odisha through legislative engagement, policy dialogue, stakeholder coordination, and youth participation. The initiative aims to … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Child Rights and Adolescent Well-being Initiative in Odisha (India)
Apply for Sanitation and Hygiene Improvement Programme in Rural Chocó (Colombia)
Deadline: 08-Jun-2026 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is inviting applications for a rural sanitation and hygiene programme in Chocó, Colombia, aimed at eliminating open defecation and reducing environmental fecal contamination. With an indicative budget of USD … [Read more...] about Apply for Sanitation and Hygiene Improvement Programme in Rural Chocó (Colombia)
Call for Advancing Women’s Leadership and Peacebuilding (South Sudan)
Deadline: 12-Jun-2026 UN Women is inviting grant applications to strengthen women’s leadership, peacebuilding, governance participation, and economic empowerment in Western Equatoria and Western Bahr el Ghazal states. The programme provides funding between USD 50,000 and USD 115,000 for qualified … [Read more...] about Call for Advancing Women’s Leadership and Peacebuilding (South Sudan)
Grants for Family-Focused Charities by The Kelly Family Trust (UK)
Deadline: 01-Sep-2026 The Kelly Family Charitable Trust provides grants to UK charities that support families facing social, emotional, and economic challenges. The trust typically awards grants of up to £5,000 for core costs, project activities, and capacity building, with a particular focus on … [Read more...] about Grants for Family-Focused Charities by The Kelly Family Trust (UK)
Submit Applications for Disability Rights Fund
Deadline: 21-Jun-2026 The Disability Rights Fund (DRF) provides financial support to disability-led organizations working to advance disability rights and strengthen inclusive, disability-led movements globally. The fund supports grassroots, national, and regional organizations of persons with … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Disability Rights Fund
Program to Strengthen Women’s Rights Organizations and Advocacy Capacity (Ukraine)
Deadline: 17-Jun-2026 Applications are open for the ActionAid Eastern Europe Capacity-Building Programme, a structured initiative supporting women-led and women’s rights organizations across Ukraine. Implemented with support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), the … [Read more...] about Program to Strengthen Women’s Rights Organizations and Advocacy Capacity (Ukraine)
Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Change Fund (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 08-Jun-2026 The Ending Violence Against Women and Girls – The Change Fund (2025–26) supports community and voluntary organisations delivering prevention-focused projects across the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough. The programme is designed to reduce violence against women and girls by … [Read more...] about Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Change Fund (United Kingdom)
RFAs: Integrating a Gender Perspective into Legal Education
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Council of Europe is accepting applications for a regional workshop on “Integrating a Gender Perspective into Legal Education”, scheduled for 23 October 2026 at the European Youth Centre Budapest (EYCB) in Hungary. The workshop will bring together up to 60 … [Read more...] about RFAs: Integrating a Gender Perspective into Legal Education
Applications open for Novartis Health Equity Initiative (Canada)
Deadline: 19-Jun-2026 The Novartis Canada Health Equity Initiative is accepting applications from Canadian charitable and non-profit organizations working to reduce health inequities and improve healthcare access for underserved populations. The 2026 funding theme focuses on Women and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Novartis Health Equity Initiative (Canada)
Request for Proposals: Strengthening Circular Economy in the Philippines
Deadline: 07-Aug-2026 The European Commission is seeking proposals for a Twinning project to strengthen circular economy implementation and promote a green, low-carbon, and resource-efficient economy in the Philippines. The initiative will support the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) in … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Strengthening Circular Economy in the Philippines
Call for Proposals: Uganda Refugee Support, Empowerment and Transformation (ReSET) Project
Deadline: 16-Jun-2026 The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is seeking concept notes for the Uganda Refugee Support, Empowerment and Transformation (ReSET) Project, a major initiative designed to strengthen humanitarian assistance, resilience, and self-reliance among refugees … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Uganda Refugee Support, Empowerment and Transformation (ReSET) Project
Call for Proposals to Support Small-Scale Development Projects (Tanzania)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Small Grants 2026 programme is designed to support flexible and locally driven development initiatives that respond directly to the needs of communities in Tanzania. The initiative is funded by the Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation in collaboration … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to Support Small-Scale Development Projects (Tanzania)
Entries open for Meroogal Women’s Art Prize (Australia)
Deadline: 15-Jul-2026 The Meroogal Women’s Art Prize is a non-acquisitive art competition open to women artists aged 18+ who are residents of New South Wales (NSW). It invites artworks responding to the historic Meroogal house, its women’s histories, and cultural heritage. The total prize pool … [Read more...] about Entries open for Meroogal Women’s Art Prize (Australia)
CFPs: Community Engagement and Planting of Nature-based Solutions (Kiribati)
Deadline: 14-Jun-2026 The Kiribati–Australia Climate Security Initiative (KACSI), implemented by DFAT, UNOPS, and the Government of Kiribati, invites proposals to strengthen climate resilience through community engagement, awareness, capacity building, and nature-based coastal protection. The grant … [Read more...] about CFPs: Community Engagement and Planting of Nature-based Solutions (Kiribati)
Call for Civic Participation and Women’s Political and Decision-making Participation (Papua New Guinea)
Deadline: 24-Aug-2026 The European Commission has launched a call for proposals in Papua New Guinea to strengthen civic participation, democratic governance, accountability, human rights, and women’s political participation ahead of and following the 2027 national elections. The programme … [Read more...] about Call for Civic Participation and Women’s Political and Decision-making Participation (Papua New Guinea)
Open Call: COP17 Women delegates Negotiation Training
Deadline: 08-Jun-2026 The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has launched the second round of the Women Delegates Fund (WDF) training ahead of COP17 to strengthen women’s participation in international environmental negotiations. The initiative supports women delegates from … [Read more...] about Open Call: COP17 Women delegates Negotiation Training
Applications open for Basic Skills for Economic Growth and Innovation
Deadline: 23-Sep-2026 The European Commission is inviting proposals under the Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Actions framework to strengthen evidence on how basic skills contribute to productivity, innovation, competitiveness, and economic growth across Europe. The call supports large-scale … [Read more...] about Applications open for Basic Skills for Economic Growth and Innovation
Applications open for Youth Climate Grant 2026 (Bangladesh)
Deadline: 03-Jun-2026 The Youth Climate Grant 2026 supports youth-led and volunteer-driven climate action initiatives in Bangladesh focused on adaptation, mitigation, resilience, and community awareness. It funds grassroots projects addressing climate-smart agriculture, waste … [Read more...] about Applications open for Youth Climate Grant 2026 (Bangladesh)
Call for Proposals: Promoting Inclusive Local Governance and Women’s Participation (Moldova)
Deadline: 11-Jun-2026 UN Women is inviting civil society organizations and consortiums in the Republic of Moldova to strengthen inclusive local governance by enhancing women’s leadership, civic participation, and community engagement in decision-making processes. The programme supports grassroots … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Promoting Inclusive Local Governance and Women’s Participation (Moldova)
Grants for Behavioural Change and Online Violence Prevention for Women and Girls
Deadline: 12-Jun-2026 UN Women is inviting civil society organizations to implement a regional behavioural change and awareness campaign addressing technology-facilitated violence against women and girls in the Western Balkans. The initiative targets young people aged 16–25 across six countries and … [Read more...] about Grants for Behavioural Change and Online Violence Prevention for Women and Girls
Request for Applications: Core Grants Program in United States
Deadline: 07-Jul-2026 The Core Grants Program is accepting applications from U.S.-based organizations working to strengthen women’s and girls’ safety, leadership, participation, and gender equity through collaborative and research-driven approaches. In 2026, the programme will award … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Core Grants Program in United States
CFPs: Fostering Global Partnerships in Cultural Policies and CCI Innovation
Deadline: 23-Sep-2026 The Horizon Europe Cultural Collaboration Programme is a European Commission funding initiative designed to support international cultural cooperation, creative industry development, and innovative cultural policy research. The programme forms part of the broader Horizon … [Read more...] about CFPs: Fostering Global Partnerships in Cultural Policies and CCI Innovation
Grant Call for Judiciary and Human Rights Initiatives (Ukraine)
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 The 3E4U programme provides grants to Ukrainian civil society organisations (CSOs) to support EU accession-related reforms in Judiciary, Human Rights, and Law Enforcement. The initiative strengthens civil society engagement in policymaking and implementation linked to … [Read more...] about Grant Call for Judiciary and Human Rights Initiatives (Ukraine)
Apply Now: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (Ukraine)
Deadline: 10-Jun-2026 The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Ukraine is a local development grant programme that supports practical, community-driven projects. It is intended for initiatives designed mainly by local actors and aligned with Canada’s thematic priorities. The fund is aimed at … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (Ukraine)
Call for EOIs: Rural WASH and Hygiene Improvement Programme (India)
Deadline: 31-May-2026 UNICEF is inviting applications for a rural WASH systems-strengthening initiative in Uttar Pradesh. The programme focuses on improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services while addressing gender inequities and supporting climate-resilient community … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Rural WASH and Hygiene Improvement Programme (India)
Apply Now: Implementation of the Caring Environments Project (Colombia)
Deadline: 06-Jun-2026 UN Women is inviting a legally registered non-profit organization in Colombia to implement the “It’s Time to Care!” initiative in the department of Nariño. The project aims to strengthen care systems, expand women’s economic autonomy, and build lasting collaboration between … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Implementation of the Caring Environments Project (Colombia)
RFPs: Green Value Chain Study on Bamboo, Pottery and Safe Farming (Nepal)
Deadline: 08-Jun-2026 UNDP Nepal and Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City (DSMC) are inviting proposals to conduct a multi-product value chain study focused on inclusive green growth and circular economy opportunities in Nepal. The study covers bamboo products, banana fiber products, pottery and clay … [Read more...] about RFPs: Green Value Chain Study on Bamboo, Pottery and Safe Farming (Nepal)
Call for Entries: Women in STEM Awards 2026 (Thailand)
Deadline: 22-Jun-2026 The British Embassy Bangkok and Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) run the UK–Thailand Women in STEM Awards 2026 to support short-term research and professional visits to the UK for Thai women researchers. The scheme promotes … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Women in STEM Awards 2026 (Thailand)
Empowering Women in Tech – Essay Scholarship (United States)
Deadline: 15-Nov-2026 The Empowering Women in Tech – Essay Scholarship is a $3,000 scholarship launched by Designli to support female students in the United States pursuing careers in technology, AI, and entrepreneurship. Applicants must submit a 1,000-word essay on women’s role in the AI business … [Read more...] about Empowering Women in Tech – Essay Scholarship (United States)
Cinema Grants for Film Festivals, Research, Education and Production (Philippines)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is inviting applications for its 2027 Cinema Grants Program to support regional film festivals, film education, research, publications, short film production, full-length post-production, and audience development … [Read more...] about Cinema Grants for Film Festivals, Research, Education and Production (Philippines)
Open Call: Integrated Community Health Programme for Universal Health Care (Sierra Leone)
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 The UNICEF-led Integrated Community Health Programme for Universal Health Care through Primary Health Care Systems in Sierra Leone is inviting NGOs to support the strengthening and professionalization of the Community Health Worker (CHW) programme. The initiative aims to … [Read more...] about Open Call: Integrated Community Health Programme for Universal Health Care (Sierra Leone)
Apply Now for Women and Girls in Astronomy Program 2026
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Women and Girls in Astronomy Program (WGAP) supports projects that use astronomy as a tool for development while advancing opportunities for women, girls, and underrepresented genders in astronomy and STEM fields. The programme funds innovative projects that promote … [Read more...] about Apply Now for Women and Girls in Astronomy Program 2026
Call for Livelihood and Economic Empowerment for Refugees in Botswana
Deadline: 05-Jun-2026 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is inviting grant applications to support livelihood and economic empowerment initiatives for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless persons in Botswana. The programme focuses on strengthening … [Read more...] about Call for Livelihood and Economic Empowerment for Refugees in Botswana
