Deadline: 24-May-2026 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR has launched a Call for Expression of Interest to strengthen inclusive education and community empowerment for refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities across Mali. … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: UNHCR Education and Community Empowerment Grant (Mali)
Youth & Adolescents
Call for Applications: Young Professionals Bootcamp (Nigeria)
Deadline: 24-May-2026 The Young Professionals Bootcamp is a competitive professional development programme designed to equip young Nigerians with practical skills, mentorship, and innovation-driven training. It aims to support career advancement, entrepreneurship, and creative industry growth while … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Young Professionals Bootcamp (Nigeria)
CFAs: Youth Participation at the 36th Malawi International Trade Fair
Deadline: 16-May-2026 The National Youth Council of Malawi is inviting applications from young entrepreneurs and youth-led organizations to participate in the 36th Malawi International Trade Fair. The initiative provides a national exhibition platform for showcasing innovations, products, services, … [Read more...] about CFAs: Youth Participation at the 36th Malawi International Trade Fair
Young and Talented – Creative Writing Awards (UK)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Young and Talented Creative Writing Awards is a regional funding and mentorship programme supporting aspiring young writers in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It aims to develop creative writing talent by combining financial support with professional mentoring from … [Read more...] about Young and Talented – Creative Writing Awards (UK)
Open Call: Education and Community Empowerment Project for Refugees, IDPs and Host Communities (Mali)
Deadline: 24-May-2026 The UNHCR is inviting qualified organizations to partner in delivering inclusive education and community empowerment interventions for refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host communities across multiple regions of Mali. The initiative is supported by the … [Read more...] about Open Call: Education and Community Empowerment Project for Refugees, IDPs and Host Communities (Mali)
Call for Proposals: Community Grants Program (Australia)
Deadline: 21-Jun-2026 The Alpine Shire Council has launched the Community Grants Program 2026/27 to support local organisations delivering projects that strengthen inclusion, wellbeing, recreation, sustainability, and community participation across the Alpine Shire … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Community Grants Program (Australia)
RFPs: Youth Pre-Apprenticeship and Employability Programme (Brazil)
Deadline: 28-May-2026 The UNICEF is inviting applications to support the design and implementation of a pre-apprenticeship programme in Brazil. The initiative is part of the broader 1 Million Opportunities Initiative and focuses on helping vulnerable adolescents and youth transition into formal … [Read more...] about RFPs: Youth Pre-Apprenticeship and Employability Programme (Brazil)
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
Applications open for Pears Youth Fund in United Kingdom
Deadline: 08-Jun-2026 The Pears Youth Fund supports UK-based not-for-profit organisations delivering youth work, empowerment programmes, and youth engagement activities. The fund focuses on life skills, social connection, nature-based experiences, and personal development opportunities for young … [Read more...] about Applications open for Pears Youth Fund in United Kingdom
Apply Now: G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Sep-2026 The G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund, administered by the Saskatchewan Community Foundation, provides project-based and operating grants to support charitable initiatives in South Saskatchewan. The fund focuses on community development areas such as arts, education, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund (Canada)
Open Call for Small Grants Program 2026 (United States)
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 The RISE Together Fund is an initiative of the Proteus Fund that supports community-led movements advancing justice, equity, and civil rights for BAMEMSA communities in the United States. The programme aims to: Strengthen grassroots power Support movement building … [Read more...] about Open Call for Small Grants Program 2026 (United States)
CFPs: Crime Prevention Approaches and Tackling the Nexus Between Addictions and Crime
Deadline: 05-Nov-2026 The European Commission has launched a Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Actions programme to study and prevent the links between addictions and crime. The initiative supports collaborative, evidence-based projects addressing substance and behavioural addictions such as … [Read more...] about CFPs: Crime Prevention Approaches and Tackling the Nexus Between Addictions and Crime
LandAid Young Futures Fund for Youth Homelessness Projects (UK)
Deadline: 22-May-2026 The LandAid Young Futures Fund supports organisations delivering frontline housing and homelessness services for young people across the UK. The programme aims to improve: Access to safe and affordable housing Independent living opportunities Housing stability … [Read more...] about LandAid Young Futures Fund for Youth Homelessness Projects (UK)
SA Power Networks Community Grants 2026 (Australia)
Deadline: 09-Jun-2026 The Community Grants Program 2026 is focused on the theme of “Connection” and aims to help communities build stronger social relationships and improve participation in community life. The programme recognises that social isolation and disconnection continue to affect many … [Read more...] about SA Power Networks Community Grants 2026 (Australia)
Apply Now: Harmony Food and Health Security, Employability and Entrepreneurship Challenge (South Africa)
Deadline: 15-May-2026 The Harmony Enactus Challenge 2026 is a national competition for Enactus South Africa university teams. It aims to help students create scalable and sustainable enterprises that address unemployment, poverty, food insecurity, and limited economic opportunities in underserved … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Harmony Food and Health Security, Employability and Entrepreneurship Challenge (South Africa)
CFAs: Orange Corners Incubation and Acceleration Subsidy Programme (Benin)
Deadline: 04-Jun-2026 The OCIAC subsidy programme supports organisations delivering entrepreneurial training, incubation, and acceleration services. It focuses on empowering young entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses in local markets. The programme is implemented across selected countries … [Read more...] about CFAs: Orange Corners Incubation and Acceleration Subsidy Programme (Benin)
Apply Now: Bristol Youth and Play Support Programme (UK)
Deadline: 26-May-2026 The Bristol Youth and Play Support Programme is a funding initiative supporting organisations that deliver activities, services, and projects for children and young people in Bristol. It focuses on strengthening youth and play provision across the city. The programme ensures … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Bristol Youth and Play Support Programme (UK)
Request for Applications: NextGen Funding Programme (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 28-May-2026 The NextGen Fund is a community grant programme designed to support small grassroots organisations in Greater Manchester. It enables locally led groups to deliver projects that improve opportunities for young people. The fund prioritizes community-driven solutions that … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: NextGen Funding Programme (United Kingdom)
Call for EOIs: Supporting Green Skills for Young People in Philippines
Deadline: 20-May-2026 The Solar Generation initiative is a UNICEF call for Expression of Interest designed to build green skills and renewable energy employment pathways in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines. It focuses on equipping young people and women with … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Supporting Green Skills for Young People in Philippines
CFAs: Institutionalization of Transferable Skills in Education and TVET Systems (Uganda)
Deadline: 22-May-2026 The UNICEF initiative supports the integration of transferable skills into Uganda’s formal education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems. It targets primary schools, secondary schools, and vocational training institutions. The programme is … [Read more...] about CFAs: Institutionalization of Transferable Skills in Education and TVET Systems (Uganda)
Call for Expression of Interest: Faith for Ending Child Marriage (Kenya)
Deadline: 22-May-2026 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is seeking eligible faith-based and interfaith organizations to support the prevention and response to child marriage in Kenya. The program focuses on strengthening community-based protection systems, … [Read more...] about Call for Expression of Interest: Faith for Ending Child Marriage (Kenya)
Public Service Fellowship Program for Young Graduates (Malawi)
Deadline: 18-May-2026 The Malawi Public Service Fellowship Program (3rd cohort) is a one-year leadership training initiative by the Government of Malawi and Emerging Public Leaders (EPL), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. It prepares young graduates for careers in public service … [Read more...] about Public Service Fellowship Program for Young Graduates (Malawi)
Applications Open: Young Investigator Award for Cancer Research
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 The King Hussein Cancer Research Award Young Investigator Award recognizes early-career cancer researchers who have made innovative and impactful contributions to oncology research in the Arab world and internationally. The award supports both regional and international … [Read more...] about Applications Open: Young Investigator Award for Cancer Research
Social Innovators Programme Fellowship for Young African Changemakers
Deadline: 12-Jun-2026 The Social Innovators Programme (SIP) 2026 is a 9-month fellowship by LEAP Africa supporting early-stage social entrepreneurs across Africa. It provides training, mentorship, and networks to help scale sustainable social enterprises addressing key development challenges. The … [Read more...] about Social Innovators Programme Fellowship for Young African Changemakers
Ilia Calderón Scholarship for Young Leaders to Attend One Young World
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 The Ilia Calderón Scholarship 2026 supports young leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. Funded by One Young World and the Jang Calderón Family Foundation, the programme selects two outstanding … [Read more...] about Ilia Calderón Scholarship for Young Leaders to Attend One Young World
Applications open for Orange Corners Innovation Fund (Benin)
Deadline: 04-Jun-2026 The Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) supports fund managers investing in early-stage startups led by young entrepreneurs in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The programme strengthens entrepreneurship ecosystems by enabling startup growth, investment readiness, and job … [Read more...] about Applications open for Orange Corners Innovation Fund (Benin)
Deaf Children Australia’s Annual Art Competition (Australia)
Deadline: 22-Jun-2026 The Deaf Children Australia Annual Art Competition is an annual creative arts initiative by Deaf Children Australia. It provides a national platform for deaf and hard of hearing children and young people to express their creativity through visual and multimedia art. The … [Read more...] about Deaf Children Australia’s Annual Art Competition (Australia)
Funding Safer, Inclusive Homelessness Support for LGBT+ Young People (UK)
Deadline: 24-Jul-2026 This UK-wide grant programme funds homelessness organisations to improve safety, inclusivity, and service quality for LGBT+ young people experiencing homelessness. It supports long-term organisational change, with funding allocated to strengthen safeguarding, staff capability, … [Read more...] about Funding Safer, Inclusive Homelessness Support for LGBT+ Young People (UK)
CFAs: Strengthening Local Democracy through LOD Project (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Deadline: 05-Jun-2026 The LOD project is a development initiative in Bosnia and Herzegovina aimed at strengthening democratic stability, reconciliation, and local development by improving cooperation between local authorities and civil society organisations (CSOs). It introduces transparent funding … [Read more...] about CFAs: Strengthening Local Democracy through LOD Project (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Submissions open for vivo Ignite Technology and Innovation Initiative (India)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The vivo Ignite Technology and Innovation Initiative is a national student innovation programme in India that encourages students from Grades 8–12 to develop technology-driven solutions for real-world social challenges. The initiative focuses on “Tech for Good” and offers … [Read more...] about Submissions open for vivo Ignite Technology and Innovation Initiative (India)
Aid to Non-Profit Organizations for the Cine Escuela Program (Spain)
Deadline: 21-May-2026 The Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales, under Spain’s Ministry of Culture, has launched the Cine Escuela 2026–2027 funding programme to support non-profit organizations promoting cinema education for young audiences. The initiative funds projects that … [Read more...] about Aid to Non-Profit Organizations for the Cine Escuela Program (Spain)
Young Women Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program– Cohort V (Uganda)
Deadline: 15-May-2026 The POWER Programme Cohort V, implemented by Action 4 Health Uganda and DSW, supports young women in Uganda to develop health-focused innovations into sustainable businesses. It offers training, mentorship, incubation, and access to seed funding for startups in sexual and … [Read more...] about Young Women Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program– Cohort V (Uganda)
Call for EOIs: Child Protection and Community Resilience Programme in Colombia
Deadline: 18-May-2026 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is funding a large-scale child protection programme in conflict-affected areas of Colombia with an indicative budget of COP 2.85 billion. The initiative strengthens community-based organizations to prevent … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Child Protection and Community Resilience Programme in Colombia
RFAs: Strengthening Civil Society and Media for Democracy in Zimbabwe
Deadline: 06-Jul-2026 The European Commission has launched a €2 million funding call under the NDICI–Global Europe framework to strengthen civil society organisations and independent media in Zimbabwe. The programme supports democracy, freedom of expression, investigative journalism, digital … [Read more...] about RFAs: Strengthening Civil Society and Media for Democracy in Zimbabwe
Call for UNFPA’s 9th Country Programme (Philippines)
Deadline: 26-May-2026 The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Philippines is inviting qualified implementing partners to support its 9th Country Programme (2026–2028). The programme focuses on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), gender equality, youth empowerment, and resilience, … [Read more...] about Call for UNFPA’s 9th Country Programme (Philippines)
CFAs: Rudbaxton Parish Education Fund – Individuals (UK)
Deadline: 01-Mar-2027 The Rudbaxton Parish Education Fund provides financial support for children and young people under 25 living in Rudbaxton, Pembrokeshire, to help cover education-related costs. It offers grants for individuals and organisations to support schooling, further education, and … [Read more...] about CFAs: Rudbaxton Parish Education Fund – Individuals (UK)
Entries open for Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Young Poets Competition is a free international poetry contest for young writers aged 11–17. It invites original, unpublished poems written in English, with strict rules against AI-generated content and prior publication. UK participants may submit up to three poems, while … [Read more...] about Entries open for Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award
2026 Community Empowerment Award (Hong Kong)
Deadline: 06-Jul-2026 The Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival 2026 – Hong Kong is a regional edition of the Inspiring Asia platform that promotes storytelling centered on community empowerment. It encourages participants to use microfilms to highlight social issues, local initiatives, and … [Read more...] about 2026 Community Empowerment Award (Hong Kong)
Canberra Youth Theatre’s Emerging Playwright Commission (Australia)
Deadline: 06-Jul-2026 The Canberra Youth Theatre Emerging Playwright Commission supports an early-career Australian playwright to develop a new full-length stage play for young performers aged 7–25. The program offers a $17,700 commission, dramaturgical mentorship, and staged development … [Read more...] about Canberra Youth Theatre’s Emerging Playwright Commission (Australia)
Submit Applications for International Young Artist Residency Program
Deadline: 15-May-2026 The International Young Artist Residency Program – File in Taipei supports emerging international artists to live, create, and collaborate in Taipei through a site-specific residency focused on community engagement and cultural exchange. Artists work across … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for International Young Artist Residency Program
Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme for Arts and Culture (South Africa)
Deadline: 29-May-2026 The National Arts Council South Africa’s PESP 7 funding call is a government-led stimulus program supporting arts and culture projects for the 2026–2027 financial year. It focuses on job creation, especially for youth, women, and vulnerable groups, across disciplines such as … [Read more...] about Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme for Arts and Culture (South Africa)
Call for Proposals: Nutrition and Well-being of Children and Youth in Colombia
Deadline: 06-Jun-2026 The New England Association for Colombian Children (NEACOL) is offering grants of up to USD 10,000 for nonprofit organizations in Colombia to support projects that improve the wellbeing of vulnerable children and youth. The funding prioritizes initiatives in rural and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Nutrition and Well-being of Children and Youth in Colombia
The Clare Milne Trust Grants for Disability Support Projects (UK)
Deadline: 22-Jun-2026 The Clare Milne Trust is a UK-based funding programme that provides financial support to organisations delivering services for people with disabilities in Devon and Cornwall. The grants are designed to improve quality of life, inclusion, independence, and access to services … [Read more...] about The Clare Milne Trust Grants for Disability Support Projects (UK)
Financial Support for Youth Resilience and Media Literacy (Moldova)
Deadline: 17-May-2026 The GLOBSEC initiative provides financial support to organisations in Moldova that aim to strengthen young people’s resilience against disinformation and foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI). The program focuses on empowering youth through education, … [Read more...] about Financial Support for Youth Resilience and Media Literacy (Moldova)
Shackleton Foundation Seed-Funding Programme (UK)
Deadline: 03-Aug-2026 The Shackleton Foundation Seed Funding Programme provides early-stage financial support and leadership development to aspiring social entrepreneurs across the United Kingdom who are launching innovative ventures for disadvantaged young people. Alongside up to £15,000 in seed … [Read more...] about Shackleton Foundation Seed-Funding Programme (UK)
Charitable Grants Programme for Offenders and Young People (UK)
Deadline: 02-Jul-2026 A UK charitable grant programme is accepting applications from registered charities and charitable incorporated organisations supporting ex-offenders, young offenders, and at-risk youth. The funding prioritises employability, skills development, and innovative rehabilitation … [Read more...] about Charitable Grants Programme for Offenders and Young People (UK)
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Award (India)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) is a national-level award by the Government of India that celebrates the achievements, talent, and contributions of children across the country. It highlights young individuals who demonstrate extraordinary ability, courage, … [Read more...] about Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Award (India)
Applications open for “Ready, Spark, Charge” Hackathon (Philippines)
Deadline: 16-May-2026 The Ready, Spark, Charge Hackathon is an innovation program designed to accelerate technology-based solutions for energy and climate challenges in the Philippines. It brings together students, professionals, and startup founders to develop practical solutions that improve … [Read more...] about Applications open for “Ready, Spark, Charge” Hackathon (Philippines)
Freedom250 Workforce Development and Skills-Building Program (Côte d’Ivoire)
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 The U.S. Embassy Abidjan workforce development initiative is a Public Diplomacy funding opportunity aimed at improving youth employability and technical skills in Côte d’Ivoire. It is linked to the Freedom 250 celebration marking 250 years of American independence and … [Read more...] about Freedom250 Workforce Development and Skills-Building Program (Côte d’Ivoire)
Grant Support for Educational Initiatives for Youth in Ukraine
Deadline: 12-Jun-2026 The “Resilience and Inclusion for Ukraine” project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting (IER), supports civil society organisations delivering non-formal education for youth in war-affected regions of … [Read more...] about Grant Support for Educational Initiatives for Youth in Ukraine
