[January 2026]
This list highlights grant opportunities focused on building organizational capacity. It aims to support organizations in improving their internal systems, developing strong teams, and becoming more sustainable and effective.
CFAs: Long-Term Vision for the Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands Biodiversity Hotspot
Deadline: 26-Jan-2026
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is inviting proposals to develop a long-term strategic investment vision for the Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands Biodiversity Hotspot. The assignment will define pathways toward CEPF graduation, scale ecosystem-based adaptation, strengthen civil society capacity, and mobilize sustainable financing across Madagascar, Comoros, Mauritius, and Seychelles. Up to USD 280,000 is available for implementation between March and November 2026…[more]
Apply Now: Seed-Fund Collaborative Primary Research Proposals
Deadline: March 23, 2026
The Urban Studies Foundation (USF) Urban Urgencies Research Funding Call provides up to £35,000 per project to support rapid, collaborative urban research addressing pressing global urban challenges. The initiative prioritises innovative, policy-relevant projects co-produced by academic and non-academic partners to advance equitable, sustainable urban futures…[more]
Request for Proposals: OPCFHK Conservation Funding Program
Deadline: January 31, 2026
The Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hong Kong (OPCFHK) is now accepting applications for its 2026–2027 Conservation Funding cycle, providing an opportunity for conservationists, researchers, and institutions across Asia to secure grants for wildlife– and habitat-focused projects…[more]
Apply Now: Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship Program
Deadline: February 02, 2026
The SurveyMonkey is inviting applications for its Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship Program to support early and mid-career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the learning and development of children and youth worldwide…[more]
Prince Talal International Prize for Affordable and Clean Energy
Deadline: January 30, 2026
The Prince Talal International Prize for Affordable and Clean Energy is awarded annually by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development with the aim of inciting and encouraging innovation and creativity in human development…[more]
RFAs: Improving Climate and Weather Models for Africa
Deadline: April 15, 2026
The European Commission is inviting grant applications to strengthen weather and climate modelling in Africa to support more effective adaptation, disaster risk management, and capacity building…[more]
Apply Now: STDF Project Preparation Grant Program
Deadline: March 01, 2026
The Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) provides Project Preparation Grants (PPGs) to help developing countries overcome constraints faced in the articulation of their SPS needs into project proposals that could be funded by the STDF or other donors…[more]
CFAs: She Leads African Food Futures (SHEAF) Fellowship Program
Deadline: January 31, 2026
The SHEAF Fellowship by African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is an 18-month career development programme for African women professionals in agrifood systems from Kenya, Malawi, and Senegal. It combines leadership training, mentoring, and technical excellence to strengthen gender-responsive agrifood systems policies and programmes across sub-Saharan Africa…[more]
RFAs: Large-Scale HD-BEV Demonstrations for Long-Haul Logistics (2ZERO Partnership)
Deadline: April 14, 2026
The European Commission is inviting grant applications to support projects that perform large-scale demonstrations of Heavy-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles (HD-BEV) in logistics operations to accelerate their deployment across European corridors…[more]
Call for Applications: PhD Forest Sciences Scholarships 2025
Deadline: January 25, 2026
The Regional Research School in Forest Sciences Programme is inviting qualified candidates to apply and compete for the 20 PhD Forest Science scholarships available for a maximum period of four years starting from April/May 2026…[more]
Western Balkans Program for Civil Society Organisations 2025
Deadline: February 08, 2026
The PeaceNexus Foundation invites applications for its Western Balkans Program, offering civil society organizations tailored support to strengthen conflict sensitivity, organizational development, and collaboration. Selected partners receive hands-on guidance, small grants of €15,000–€40,000, and access to leadership and peer-learning opportunities to enhance peacebuilding efforts…[more]
Funding available for Green and Digital Transition
Deadline: January 30, 2026
The Estonian Centre for International Development Cooperation has announced its projects to support the development of Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania and Uganda by focusing on innovation in implementing the twin transitions, creating systemic changes in the education system and developing digital skills…[more]
Open Call: AEDIB|NET Partnership Programme for Start-ups
Deadline: January 29, 2026
On behalf of the AEDIB|NET consortium, the European Business and Innovation Centre Network (EBN) is looking for 100 start–up (50 in Africa and 50 in Europe) to participate in one of the two Virtual Partnership Programmes managed by two innovation centres (1 in Africa and 1 in Europe) within the framework of AEDIB|NET project…[more]
Call for Proposals: EIT Higher Education Initiative Program 2025
Deadline: March 04, 2026
The EIT Higher Education Initiative Call for Proposals 2025 offers up to €2 million per project to strengthen innovation, entrepreneurship, and STEM capacity in European higher education. The call focuses on building long-term collaboration between universities, industry, and EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) to boost Europe’s competitiveness, resilience, and strategic autonomy…[more]
BID Call for Proposals: Regional and Cross-Regional Biodiversity Data Mobilization Projects
Deadline: February 02, 2026
The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), funded by the European Union, has launched the 2025 BID call for proposals to support regional and cross-regional biodiversity data mobilization projects across eligible countries…[more]
CFAs: eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN (eYAA) Cohort 6
Deadline: January 25, 2026
The ASEAN Foundation is accepting applications for its eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN (eYAA) Cohort 6 to gain hands-on experience, strengthen future-ready skills and contribute to meaningful social impact across Southeast Asia…[more]
CFPs: DEMO – Enhancing Decent Employment and Mobility Opportunities for Egyptians
Deadline: January 26, 2026
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) is accepting grant applications to increase employability and labour mobility for Egyptians in Egypt and in Italy…[more]
Call for Expressions of Interest: Capacity-building Program for one CEBSO in East Africa
Deadline: January 27, 2026
The EU CERC Business Lab has launched a Call for Expressions of Interest (EoI) to select one organisation — referred to as a Circular Economy Business Support Organisation (CEBSO)— based in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, or Uganda, that provides business support services in the field of the circular economy…[more]
Submit Applications for SI Ukraine Cooperation Programme
Deadline: March 02, 2026
The Swedish Institute invites Swedish organisations and their partners in Ukraine to apply for funding to jointly implement projects aimed at supporting Ukraine’s reconstruction, reform efforts, and EU integration…[more]
Nansen EDU – Norwegian–Ukrainian Cooperation in Higher Education
Deadline: March 02, 2026
The Directorate for Higher Education and Skills has announced its grant applications for educational partnerships between higher education institutions in Norway and Ukraine through Nansen EDU – Norwegian–Ukrainian Cooperation in Higher Education…[more]
Open Call: Prosperous Future Grant Programme
Deadline: January 30, 2026
The Nordic Council of Ministers has launched the fourth round of the Prosperous Future Grant Programme for Civil Society Cooperation in the Nordic-Baltic Region…[more]
Call for LOIs: Caribbean Islands Biodiversity Hotspot Small Grants
Deadline: January 23, 2026
The Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI), serving as the Regional Implementation Team for the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund’s investment in the Caribbean Islands Biodiversity Hotspot, has opened its eleventh—and final—call for small grant letters of inquiry…[more]
ECOLISE launches Regenerative Communities Fund
Deadline: January 26, 2026
The Regenerative Communities Fund, launched in 2024 by ECOLISE, is a long-term initiative designed to strengthen community-led action for a just ecological transition…[more]
RFAs: Support for the Implementation of the European Heritage Label
Deadline: February 11, 2026
Submissions are now open to strengthen and promote European cultural and linguistic diversity while boosting the competitiveness of the cultural and creative sectors, particularly in the audiovisual industry…[more]
ECCCH Second Call for Engagement and Collaboration Grant Program
Deadline: January 30, 2026
The ECCCH Call 2: Engagement and Collaboration invites cultural heritage institutions across Europe to strengthen their digital capacities and become active contributors to the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage…[more]
CFAs: European League of Advanced Digital Skills Academies
Deadline: March 03, 2026
The European Commission is advancing its commitment to strengthen Europe’s digital workforce through the establishment of the European League of Advanced Digital Skills Academies, an umbrella initiative designed to coordinate and enhance collaboration among key sectoral initiatives…[more]
EU Capacity Building Call for Innovation and Interregional Collaboration
Deadline: March 19, 2026
The European Commission has launched the Capacity Building Call to strengthen regional innovation ecosystems and enable less developed regions to participate effectively in interregional innovation projects across the European Union…[more]
b-solutions 3.0: Solving Border Obstacles to facilitate Cooperation Initiative
Deadline: February 27, 2026
The b-solutions 3.0 Call for new cases is designed to address and solve practical challenges that hinder cross-border cooperation in Europe. This initiative helps public authorities and cross-border organizations tackle legal and administrative obstacles by offering expert support. The goal is to develop sustainable solutions, encourage best practices, and foster deeper European integration…[more]
Open Call for WiderAdvance Facility Program 2025
Deadline: July 31, 2028
If you represent a research-performing organisation or innovation actor based in a Widening Country this call is for you…[more]
InDiCo- Global: Promoting EU Digital Policies and Standards
Deadline: June 30, 2026
InDiCo-Global is providing funding to promote European digital/ICT standards in target countries/regions, building bridges across technical communities…[more]
Request for Proposals: Community Centres of Excellence
Deadline: January 20, 2026
The European Commission is currently seeking proposals for the Community Centres of Excellence topic…[more]
IUCN launches European Invasive Alien Species Rapid-Response Fund
Deadline: February 10, 2027
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is pleased to announce the opening of a call for proposals under its European Invasive Alien Species Rapid-Response Fund…[more]
Call for Proposals: e-ASIA Joint Research Program
Deadline: March 31, 2026
The e-ASIA JRP 15th Call in the field of cooperation in ‘Agriculture’ invites applications that will address agricultural issues in East Asia and neighboring and contribute to enhancing regional research capacity through multilateral collaboration, encourage sharing of knowledge, expertise and resources…[more]
Applications open for Organisational Establishment Grant (Australia)
Deadline: February 28, 2026
The Merri-bek City Council is currently accepting applications for its Organisational Establishment Grant to support newly established community organisations and groups as they grow, strengthen their operations, and work towards long-term independence…[more]
Call for EOIs: Complementary Pathways for Refugees (Ethiopia)
Deadline: February 02, 2026
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Ethiopia has issued a call for expression of interest to engage capable partners in implementing complementary pathways for refugees, aiming to enhance safe and regulated third-country solutions…[more]
Call for Proposals: Community-Led Conservation Projects (Zambia)
Deadline: January 30, 2026
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Zambia is inviting proposals from eligible organizations to implement community-led conservation projects under the Global Support Initiative for Indigenous Peoples’ and Community Conserved Areas (ICCA-GSI) Phase 2…[more]
Small Grants for Families of Missing Persons and CSOs in Ukraine
Deadline: January 30, 2026
The International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) is pleased to announce a competition for small grants aimed at supporting associations of families of missing persons and civil society organizations in Ukraine…[more]
Call for EOIs: Inclusive Protection Services for Children on the Move in Tunisia
Deadline: January 23, 2026
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is implementing a protection project in Tunisia aimed at addressing the urgent needs of children affected by conflict, forced displacement, and migration…[more]
Open Call: Na Vualiku MSME and CBT Capacity Building and Grant Funding Program (Fiji)
Deadline: February 13, 2026
Are you a Community-Based Tourism (CBT) operator, MSME, or women-led cultural enterprise in Vanua Levu or Taveuni? If yes, then apply now for Na Vualiku MSME and CBT Capacity Building and Grant Funding Program…[more]
Call for Funding: Working Groups Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: January 29, 2026
The National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) is pleased to invite academics based in South African public universities in the faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences as well as research institutes, to submit their applications for funding for the Working Groups Programme…[more]
Call for EOIs: Roster of National Non-Profit Organizations to Cooperate with WFP on Mine Action and Land Release (Ukraine)
Deadline: January 23, 2026
The World Food Programme is inviting expressions of interest to identify potential cooperating partners to support mine action and agricultural land release in conflict-affected areas of Ukraine…[more]
Small Grants Facility for Environmental Governance Action (Trinidad and Tobago)
Deadline: January 30, 2026
The Caribbean Natural Resources Institute is pleased to announces its Small Grant to support civil society organisations and community groups in Trinidad and Tobago to take practical action that strengthens engagement in environmental governance, transparency, accountability, and justice…[more]
Submissions open for Waste Innovation Challenge (South Africa)
Deadline: January 27, 2026
Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the Waste Innovation Challenge to engage university students and alumni aged 18–35 who are interested in innovation around waste management and the development of sustainable, commercially viable solutions…[more]
Entries open for Small Grant Accessibility Program (Canada)
Deadline: February 03, 2026
The SaskCulture is requesting applications for its Small Grant Accessibility Program to support grassroots, unique, and innovative cultural initiatives that respond to emergent needs or changes within the cultural sector while improving access for first-time and under-served applicants across Saskatchewan…[more]