Youth & Adolescents

Thomson Foundation announces Young Journalist Award 2026

Deadline: 09-Aug-2026 The Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award 2026, presented in partnership with the UK Foreign Press Association (FPA), recognizes outstanding journalists aged 30 or younger whose work demonstrates excellence in investigative reporting, accountability … [Read more...] about Thomson Foundation announces Young Journalist Award 2026

Call for Projects: SPARK Change-Makers Project (Ghana)

Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The SPARK Change-Makers Project is an EU-Ghana Youth Empowerment Programme that supports youth-led and youth-focused civil society organizations (CSOs) and social enterprises across six regions of Ghana. The programme offers capacity development, … [Read more...] about Call for Projects: SPARK Change-Makers Project (Ghana)

Request for Applications: Generative AI Training for Workers

Deadline: 15-Jul-2026 Sur Futuro is inviting proposals to design and implement a pilot training program on generative artificial intelligence (AI) for disadvantaged workers across Latin America and the Caribbean under the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) FutureWORKS initiative. One … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Generative AI Training for Workers

Open Call: Resources for Evidence Mobilization and Use

Deadline: 15-Jul-2026 The Sur Futuro FutureWORKS Call for Proposals invites organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean to develop innovative communication products, campaigns, and practical tools that help workers, youth, and civil society organizations understand and respond to the changing … [Read more...] about Open Call: Resources for Evidence Mobilization and Use

Apply now for Large Grant Scheme Programme (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 21-Aug-2026 The Large Grants Programme provides funding to strengthen community-based voluntary and charitable organisations in Shetland, UK. It supports projects that improve quality of life through wellbeing, resilience, inclusion, and community … [Read more...] about Apply now for Large Grant Scheme Programme (United Kingdom)

Wessex Water Foundation Avonmouth Area Community Fund (UK)

Deadline: 20-Jul-2026 The Wessex Water Foundation Avonmouth Area Community Fund supports community projects in Avonmouth, Lawrence Weston, and Shirehampton in the UK. It provides grants of up to £5,000 to improve opportunities for young people aged 11+ and enhance access to … [Read more...] about Wessex Water Foundation Avonmouth Area Community Fund (UK)

Nominations Open: Future for Nature Awards 2027

Deadline: 23-Aug-2026 The Future for Nature Awards 2027 is an international conservation award recognizing young individuals who have made significant, measurable impacts in protecting wild species. It awards €50,000 to each winner and highlights leadership, innovation, and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open: Future for Nature Awards 2027

Apply Now: Northumberland High Sheriff Awards Fund (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 26-Oct-2026 The Northumberland High Sheriff Awards Fund is a UK-based grant program supporting not-for-profit organisations working with young people aged 10–25 in Northumberland. It provides up to £1,000 to fund youth development activities, volunteering, and community … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Northumberland High Sheriff Awards Fund (United Kingdom)

Audible Open Call to Support Youth Development (United States)

Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Audible Youth Grant Program by Audible supports U.S. nonprofits working with underrepresented youth aged 12–18. It offers $20,000–$40,000 in funding plus Audible memberships and program resources to integrate audio storytelling into … [Read more...] about Audible Open Call to Support Youth Development (United States)

CFPs: Prevent and Eliminate Child Labour in the Tea Sector (Kenya)

Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 The International Labour Organization (ILO) is inviting eligible cooperative unions in Kenya's tea sector to submit proposals for implementing programmes that prevent and eliminate child labour. The initiative focuses on social protection, occupational safety and health (OSH), … [Read more...] about CFPs: Prevent and Eliminate Child Labour in the Tea Sector (Kenya)

Investigative Journalism Mentorship Programme for Women (Ghana)

Deadline: 04-Jul-2026 The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), with funding from the European Union through International Media Support, is accepting applications for a 12-month mentorship programme for young female journalists and journalism graduates in Ghana. The programme combines … [Read more...] about Investigative Journalism Mentorship Programme for Women (Ghana)

Apply Now: Collaboration for Civil Society Organization Networks’ Engagement in Nepal

Deadline: 14-Jul-2026 The NGO Federation of Nepal (NFN), in partnership with the Association of International NGOs in Nepal (AIN), is inviting project proposals from civil society organization (CSO) networks and federations under the EU-supported Civic Space Project (CSP). The … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Collaboration for Civil Society Organization Networks’ Engagement in Nepal

Apply for Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 The Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund supports young people aged 5–18 in rural communities by reducing transport costs for regular sports participation. It is delivered through Territorial Authorities across Aotearoa and helps school and club teams access organized sport. … [Read more...] about Apply for Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund

Submit Applications for Equity in Justice Fund (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 05-Aug-2026 The Equity in Justice Fund provides long-term funding to UK charitable organizations that support racially minoritised young men aged 18–25 who are involved with the criminal justice system. The fund will award 13 grants of £200,000 over three to five years to … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Equity in Justice Fund (United Kingdom)

Call for Proposals: Advancing Peace and Stability in Sinjar (Iraq)

Deadline: 23-Jul-2026 UN Women is seeking qualified Yazidi local peace structures, civil society organizations, and activist networks to implement community-led peacebuilding initiatives in Sinjar, Ninewa Governorate. The call supports projects with budgets between USD 41,228 and USD 43,333 that … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Advancing Peace and Stability in Sinjar (Iraq)

RFAs: Strengthening Civic Space and Youth Voter Engagement Initiatives (Mongolia)

Deadline: 29-Jul-2026 The British Embassy Ulaanbaatar is inviting proposals from eligible non-profit organisations to strengthen civic space, increase civic participation, and promote youth-centred voter education across Mongolia. The programme offers up to £40,000 for projects supporting civil … [Read more...] about RFAs: Strengthening Civic Space and Youth Voter Engagement Initiatives (Mongolia)

Call for Strategic Partnerships to Advance Social Justice Initiatives (Uganda)

Deadline: 02-Jul-2026 ActionAid International Uganda (AAIU) is inviting eligible organizations and institutions in Uganda to submit Expressions of Interest for strategic partnership opportunities under its Country Strategy Paper VI 2025–2029. The call seeks competent, values-driven partners … [Read more...] about Call for Strategic Partnerships to Advance Social Justice Initiatives (Uganda)

Apply for Adenauer Young Leaders Program (Philippines)

Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Adenauer Young Leaders Program is a leadership development initiative that prepares emerging Filipino leaders for higher responsibility in governance, civil society, business, and community service. It combines training in politics, economics, and international relations … [Read more...] about Apply for Adenauer Young Leaders Program (Philippines)

Applications open for Alan Higgs Community Grants (UK)

Deadline: 06-Jul-2026 The Alan Higgs Community Grants support grassroots organisations in Coventry and Warwickshire working to reduce poverty, strengthen communities, and deliver charitable services. The fund prioritizes projects that support children and young people, employment, and local … [Read more...] about Applications open for Alan Higgs Community Grants (UK)

Applications open for Road Safety Fund (UK)

Deadline: 01-Sep-2026 The Road Safety Fund is a community grant programme designed to reduce road traffic collisions, injuries, and fatalities in the Avon and Somerset region of the United Kingdom. It supports practical, local initiatives that improve road user behaviour, increase awareness of … [Read more...] about Applications open for Road Safety Fund (UK)

International Call for projects: Learning Differently 2026

Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 The Learning Differently programme supports innovative projects that help disadvantaged young people aged 13 to 25 build skills through active pedagogy and learning by doing. Projects must involve participants working together on a group project for at least 35 hours and … [Read more...] about International Call for projects: Learning Differently 2026

Call for Applications: Civil Society Organizations 2026 (Croatia)

Deadline: 05-Jul-2026 The French Embassy in Croatia is inviting Croatian civil society organizations to apply for grants of up to €4,000 for projects in media literacy, gender equality and sustainable development. The call supports activities such as conferences, round tables, study visits, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Civil Society Organizations 2026 (Croatia)

ifa Research Award on International Cultural Relations

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The ifa Research Award on International Cultural Relations supports young academics whose research examines soft power, international cultural relations, and Foreign Cultural and Educational Policy. The award promotes academic reflection, interdisciplinary exchange, and … [Read more...] about ifa Research Award on International Cultural Relations

Call for Proposals: Youth Empowerment Fund (New Zealand)

Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Youth Empowerment Fund supports young people aged 13 to 24 in the Horowhenua District of New Zealand to lead community projects or pursue personal development opportunities. The fund helps youth create positive change locally, nationally, and globally through leadership, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Youth Empowerment Fund (New Zealand)

CFAs: Youth Support and Safe Spaces Grant Program (Canada)

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Department of Family Services is requesting proposals for community-based initiatives that create safe and supportive environments for youth in Nunavut. The funding call supports youth safe spaces, transitional housing, youth programming, overnight shelters, emergency … [Read more...] about CFAs: Youth Support and Safe Spaces Grant Program (Canada)

Open Call: Fat Beehive Foundation Grants for Digital Projects (UK)

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 The Fat Beehive Foundation provides grants of up to £2,500 to small UK registered charities that want to improve their websites, online resources, digital tools and overall digital communications. The grants are designed for charities with annual income below £1 million that … [Read more...] about Open Call: Fat Beehive Foundation Grants for Digital Projects (UK)

Open Call for Youth Organizations Program (Canada)

Deadline: 10-Jul-2026 The Grants to Youth Organizations program supports not-for-profit organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador that deliver youth-focused projects. The program funds initiatives that strengthen youth skills, confidence, leadership, inclusion, accessibility, mentorship, and … [Read more...] about Open Call for Youth Organizations Program (Canada)

Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative (United States)

Deadline: 15-Aug-2026 The Game On Community Places to Play Initiative provides $50,000–$100,000 grants to improve and renovate youth sports facilities in under-resourced U.S. communities. It supports community-based organizations in creating safe, accessible, and multi-use athletic spaces for youth … [Read more...] about Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative (United States)

Submit Applications for Community Benefit Grant Program (Australia)

Deadline: 17-Jul-2026 The Greenbank Services Club Community Benefit Foundation provides grants to not-for-profit organisations delivering community-focused projects in Brisbane Southside, Australia. The program supports initiatives in areas such as youth development, disability support, health, … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Community Benefit Grant Program (Australia)

BEN Programme for Disability Inclusion Partnerships (Philippines)

Deadline: 17-Jul-2026 The NORFIL Foundation’s Building Effective Networks (BEN) Programme is a five-year disability inclusion initiative that supports organizations working with children and youth with disabilities and their families in the Philippines. It provides grant funding, technical … [Read more...] about BEN Programme for Disability Inclusion Partnerships (Philippines)

Visual Journalism Grants on Mental Health Solutions (United States)

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The CatchLight grant program supports U.S. local newsrooms producing visual journalism focused on solutions to the mental health crisis. It funds six newsrooms with $6,000 each to create solutions-oriented reporting on Youth Mental Health, Climate Displacement, Criminal … [Read more...] about Visual Journalism Grants on Mental Health Solutions (United States)

RFAs: Early Identification of Children with Special Educational Needs

Deadline: 05-Aug-2026 Innovate UK is supporting the development of innovative solutions that enable earlier, fairer, and more reliable identification of special educational needs among children and young people across the UK. The competition focuses on tools, approaches, and technologies that … [Read more...] about RFAs: Early Identification of Children with Special Educational Needs

Call for Carrick Futures Community Development Fund (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 21-Sep-2026 Carrick Futures provides funding for community-led projects that support rural regeneration, sustainability, wellbeing, and local opportunities across South Carrick in Scotland. The fund helps communities develop projects that improve public services, tackle inequality, … [Read more...] about Call for Carrick Futures Community Development Fund (United Kingdom)

Caithness Futures Fund Supporting Community Wellbeing and Development (UK)

Deadline: 15-Oct-2026 The Caithness Futures Fund provides long-term community funding in Caithness, Scotland, supporting health, wellbeing, employability, and social inclusion projects. Funded by RWE through the Camster II Wind Farm, it distributes £160,000 annually and offers grants up to £20,000 … [Read more...] about Caithness Futures Fund Supporting Community Wellbeing and Development (UK)

Open Call: Manurewa Rangatahi Youth Grant Program (New Zealand)

Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Manurewa Rangatahi Youth Grant Program 2027 supports young people aged 12–24 connected to the Manurewa Local Board area in New Zealand. It provides funding of up to $5,000 for education, leadership, wellbeing, and community development initiatives. The program aims to … [Read more...] about Open Call: Manurewa Rangatahi Youth Grant Program (New Zealand)

#Creatives4Peace Youth Online Innovation Challenge

Deadline: 02-Jul-2026 The UNDP Creatives4Peace Youth Online Innovation Challenge 2027 is a pan-African initiative supporting young creatives using art, digital media, and cultural expression to promote peace, dialogue, and social cohesion. It focuses on performing arts, digital art, fashion, … [Read more...] about #Creatives4Peace Youth Online Innovation Challenge

Apply Now: Youth4Regions Journalism Competition

Deadline: 07-Jul-2026 The Youth4Regions Journalism Competition is an EU programme for young aspiring journalists aged 18–30 to produce articles, photos, videos, or audio reports on EU Cohesion Policy and EU-funded projects. Selected participants receive fully funded training, mentorship, and a … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Youth4Regions Journalism Competition

Call for Children and Young People’s Arts Project Award Grant (Ireland)

Deadline: 23-Jul-2026 The Children and Young People’s Arts Project Funding Award 2027 is an Arts Council of Ireland funding scheme that supports professional, high-quality artistic projects created with and for children and young people. It enables artists and organisations to develop innovative … [Read more...] about Call for Children and Young People’s Arts Project Award Grant (Ireland)

Call for Applications: PromoScience Grant Program (Canada)

Deadline: 15-Sep-2026 NSERC’s PromoScience program provides funding to Canadian organisations that promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics learning through hands-on experiences for young Canadians and educators. The program focuses on encouraging participation in natural sciences … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: PromoScience Grant Program (Canada)

WeWork Green and Decent Jobs for Youth Programme (Uganda)

Deadline: 28-Jun-2026 The WeWork – Green and Decent Jobs for Youth programme supports youth-led green and circular economy businesses through incubation, coaching, technical assistance, and seed grant support. The 24-month initiative is implemented in collaboration with Enabel under the Global … [Read more...] about WeWork Green and Decent Jobs for Youth Programme (Uganda)

Entries open for AI for Social Impact Challenge – India

Deadline: 10-Jul-2026 StartupTN, in collaboration with HCL Foundation, invites students across Tamil Nadu to participate in the AI for Social Impact Challenge 2026. The challenge supports student innovators in developing AI-driven solutions that address real-world societal challenges in … [Read more...] about Entries open for AI for Social Impact Challenge – India

Call for Applications: Young Journalist Programme

Deadline: 15-Jul-2026 The Young Journalist Programme invites early-career journalists from around the world to join a mentored reporting experience at the International Anti-Corruption Conference in the Dominican Republic in December 2026. The programme offers 10 positions for journalists under … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Young Journalist Programme

Open Call for CorpsAfrica Volunteer Service Programme (Gambia)

Deadline: 25-Jul-2026 The CorpsAfrica Volunteer Service Programme is a community-based development initiative that places trained volunteers in underserved rural communities across The Gambia. Its core model is based on participatory development, where volunteers work directly with community … [Read more...] about Open Call for CorpsAfrica Volunteer Service Programme (Gambia)

Call for Youth Green Skills and Climate Action Initiative (Zimbabwe)

Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 The Green Rising Zimbabwe initiative is a youth-focused climate action and green skills development programme implemented under UNICEF’s global Green Rising movement. It is designed to address Zimbabwe’s interconnected challenges of climate vulnerability, environmental … [Read more...] about Call for Youth Green Skills and Climate Action Initiative (Zimbabwe)

Nominations Open: 5th Sustainable Development Awards 2026 (Namibia)

Deadline: 24-Jul-2026 The Sustainable Development Awards 2026 is a national recognition initiative that celebrates outstanding contributions to sustainable development in Namibia. It identifies and rewards individuals, communities, institutions, and organisations that demonstrate leadership in … [Read more...] about Nominations Open: 5th Sustainable Development Awards 2026 (Namibia)

Applications open for Youth Learning Projects

Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 This funding call supports youth-led group initiatives that enable disadvantaged young people to develop practical skills through hands-on learning and real-world problem-solving. It is designed to promote active learning approaches where young participants … [Read more...] about Applications open for Youth Learning Projects

Apply Now: Inspiring Young Women’s Awards (Australia)

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 The Inspiring Young Women’s Award is a Tasmanian recognition initiative that celebrates the achievements, talent, and potential of young women across the state. It highlights individuals who demonstrate dedication, leadership, or outstanding contribution in their chosen field … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Inspiring Young Women’s Awards (Australia)

Open Call: Young and Talented – All Talent Fund (UK)

Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Young and Talented Fund is a targeted financial support programme designed to help young people in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly develop their abilities in sports and the arts. It focuses on individuals who show clear talent but are prevented from progressing due to … [Read more...] about Open Call: Young and Talented – All Talent Fund (UK)

TELUS Canadian Community Board Grant Program

Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The TELUS Canadian Community Board Grant Program supports charitable initiatives that help young people across Canada overcome barriers and reach their full potential through health and education-focused programs. The program funds community-based projects that support youth … [Read more...] about TELUS Canadian Community Board Grant Program

Call for Greenwich Peninsula Community Fund (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 21-Jul-2026 The Greenwich Peninsula Community Fund supports community projects that deliver measurable social, economic and environmental benefits for residents of the Greenwich Peninsula. The fund prioritises employment and training, health and wellbeing, community participation, … [Read more...] about Call for Greenwich Peninsula Community Fund (United Kingdom)

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