[May 2025]
UNESCO provides a special platform for NGOs and individuals to address global challenges. These grants support efforts to protect cultural heritage, promote education, empower women, and improve youth development, helping to build stronger and more connected communities.
Here is the list of open UNESCO funding opportunities for worldwide NGOs and individuals.
Nominations open for ICM Martial Arts Education Prize
Deadline: 19-Jun-25
The International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development and Engagement under the auspices of UNESCO (ICM) aims to select and award a winner for the ICM Martial Arts Education Prize among candidates who have contributed to positive social changes through martial arts training activities…[more]
Apply for SDG4 Youth & Student Network 2025
Deadline: 10-Jul-2025
Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference? The SDG4 Youth & Student Network, managed by UNESCO, is looking for the next cohort of young education leaders for 2026-2027. Apply now and be part of a global community driving change in education!..[more]
Decade Actions: Expression of Interest for Decade Programmes
Deadline: 15 June 2025
Applications are now open for the Decade Actions: Expression of Interest for Decade Programmes…[more]
Submit your Project: International Fund for Cultural Diversity’s 2025 Call for Applications!
Deadline: 21-May-25
Do you have a project that aims to empower the creative sectors? The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has launched the sixteenth call for applications for its International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD)…[more]
Nomination open for UNESCO International Literacy Prizes
Deadline: 27 June 2025
The Member States and International Non-Governmental Organizations which maintain official relations with UNESCO are invited to solicit and submit nominations for the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes…[more]
UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships in Archaeology and Conservation
Deadline: 28 May 2025
Applications are now open for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships to promote human resource capacities and to enhancing international understanding and friendship among nations and the peoples…[more]
CFAs: Memory of the World Programme for Latin America and the Caribbean
Deadline: 15 August 2025
The Regional Committee of UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme for Latin America and the Caribbean invites institutions, communities and individuals who manage and safeguard bibliographic and documentary heritage to incorporate their documents and documentary sets into the Regional Memory of the World Register…[more]
UNESCO-Uzbekistan Beruniy Prize for Scientific Research on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Deadline: 30-Jun-25
The UNESCO-Uzbekistan Beruniy Prize for Scientific Research on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) aims to promote and honour excellence in the field of ethics of AI, multidisciplinary research and scientific cooperation…[more]
UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education
Deadline: 26-May-25
Are you driving transformative change for girls’ and women’s education? If yes, this is your chance to submit your initiative and become a laureate of the prestigious UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education…[more]
Nominations open for Memory of the World Regional Register for Asia and the Pacific
Deadline: 15 September 2025
The UNESCO Bangkok is now accepting nominations for its Memory of the World Regional Register in the Asia-Pacific…[more]
UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation
Deadline: 31 May 2025
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has opened submissions for the 2025 Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation, recognizing outstanding conservation efforts across the region…[more]
UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships in Engineering
Deadline: 26 May 2025
The Polish National Commission for UNESCO and the UNESCO Chair for Science, Technology, and Engineering at the AGH University of Krakow (Poland) are requesting applications for its Co-Sponsored Fellowships in Engineering…[more]
Call of Interest for Climate Services Specialists and Field-Based Practitioners
Deadline: 30 May 2025
Are you a scientist working on climate data and services in an African climate service agency or in academic institutions? Or are you a middle-to-senior level field-based practitioner working on climate adaptation and nature-based solution with public or private sectors around UNESCO designated sites? If your answer is yes then now is your chance to apply for the Climate Services Specialists and Field-Based Practitioners Mentorship Programme…[more]
L’Oréal-UNESCO Young Maghreb Talents for Women in Science Programme
Deadline: 31 July 2025
The L’Oréal-UNESCO Young Maghreb Talents for Women in Science programme is committed to supporting the involvement of young women in scientific research…[more]
Call for Submissions: “Gobi Through Our Eyes” (Mongolia)
Deadline: 1 August 2025
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization invites who are interested to join a visual arts competition “Gobi Through Our Eyes” which highlights the voices, experiences, and perspectives of the community…[more]
Developing Eco-system to Incubate Creative Entrepreneurship at Rural Craft and Cultural Hubs for Sustainable Fashion in India
Deadline: 19 May 2025
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is inviting applications for the Implementation of its second year project titled “Developing Eco-system to Incubate Creative Entrepreneurship at Rural Craft and Cultural Hubs” for promoting Sustainable Fashion in selected weaving and stitching clusters of West Bengal…[more]
L’Oréal UNESCO Young Talents Program (Egypt)
Deadline: 30 June 2025
Applications are now open for the L’Oréal UNESCO Young Talents Program to honor three talented young Egyptian women researchers for the quality of their research works and encourages them to pursue a brilliant career in science…[more]
Submissions open for Young Talent Malaysia Program
Deadline: 30 June 2025
The Malaysia National Commission for UNESCO, has launched the 19th edition of the Young Talent Malaysia program to empower more women scientists to overcome barrier to progression and participate in solving the great challenges of their time…[more]
L’Oréal-Unesco for Women in Science National Program (Indonesia)
Deadline: 30 September 2025
The L’Oréal Indonesia together with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemendiktisaintek) once again launched the L’Oréal – UNESCO For Women In Science (FWIS) program in the form of National Fellowships or research scholarships for four young women researchers who have a doctoral/PhD education or are currently pursuing doctoral/PhD studies in the fields of Life Science and Non-Life Science (Physical Sciences, Material Science, Engineering, IT, Mathematics, etc.)…[more]
Request for Applications: Young Talent Singapore Program
Deadline: 30 June 2025
The Singapore National Commission for UNESCO, has launched the 13th edition of the Young Talent Singapore program to empower more women scientists to overcome barriers to progression and participate in solving the great challenges of their time…[more]
