[June 2026]
A curated collection of grants and funding opportunities supporting initiatives that combat poverty and improve the lives of people living in poverty worldwide. These opportunities are designed for NGOs, nonprofits, charities, and social enterprises working to address the causes and impacts of poverty through sustainable and community-focused solutions.
Apply now for iF Social Impact Prize 2026
Deadline: 19-August-2026
The iF Social Impact Prize supports initiatives that address major global and community-level challenges in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…[more]
Call for Applications: Global Innovation Challenge 2026
Deadline: August 31, 2026
The Global Innovation Challenge 2026 is requesting applications to support young social entrepreneurs and innovators leading projects and startups that create positive social and environmental impact worldwide…[more]
Miller Center Accelerator Program for Social Enterprises
Deadline: 11-September-2026
The Miller Center Accelerator Program is designed to support social enterprise leaders in scaling their mission-driven organizations through mentorship, structured guidance, and strategic business development support…[more]
Open Call: Darwin Initiative Main Project (Round 32)
Deadline: 20-July-2026
The Darwin Initiative Main Round 32 is a UK Government funding programme supporting large-scale biodiversity conservation projects that also reduce poverty in eligible biodiversity-rich countries…[more]
Apply now for Darwin Initiative Capability and Capacity Grants
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The Darwin Initiative Capability & Capacity Grants support organizations in eligible countries to strengthen institutional capacity for biodiversity conservation and multidimensional poverty reduction…[more]
Call for Entries: Darwin Initiative Extra Grants (Round 32)
Deadline: 01-July-2026
The Darwin Initiative Extra Round 32 is a UK Government funding programme supporting large-scale biodiversity conservation projects that also deliver poverty reduction outcomes in eligible countries…[more]
Apply now for Dana Foundation Grants Programme 2026
Deadline: 31-December-2026
The Dana Foundation Grants Programme 2026 provides flexible, unrestricted funding of up to €150,000 over three years to locally led organisations addressing multidimensional poverty…[more]
Call for Proposals: Direct Aid Program for Community Development
Deadline: 13-July-2026
The Direct Aid Program (DAP) 2027 provides small grants funded by Australia’s Official Development Assistance to support locally led development projects in eligible African countries…[more]
Call for Proposals: Child Poverty and Early Education Access
Deadline: 23-September-2026
The European Commission is supporting research projects focused on reducing child poverty and improving disadvantaged children’s access to quality Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in the European Union…[more]
CFAs: Alleviating Household Energy Poverty Initiative
Deadline: 16-September-2026
The European Commission is offering €6,000,000 in grants to support actions that reduce energy poverty across Europe. The initiative focuses on improving energy efficiency, lowering energy costs, and enhancing living conditions for vulnerable households…[more]
Innovation Fund Grant Supporting Global Youth Work Projects (Ireland)
Deadline: 03-July-2026
The Innovation Fund Grant supports youth work organisations on the island of Ireland to develop innovative projects that introduce or strengthen global youth work approaches. The fund helps youth services explore local-global connections and address justice issues such as poverty, gender equality, education, hunger, peace and security, clean water, clean energy, decent work, climate action and sustainable cities…[more]
Triton Knoll Offshore Community Wind Farm Fund (UK)
Deadline: 01-August-2026
The Triton Knoll Offshore Community Wind Farm Fund provides grants of up to £5,000 to support local community projects near the landfall location and onshore substation area in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom…[more]
Open Call: Gay Lea Foundation Community Impact Grants (Canada)
Deadline: 19-July-2026
The Gay Lea Foundation Community Impact Grants support registered charities in Canada that are creating meaningful and lasting community impact. The grants fund initiatives that strengthen community well-being, advance sustainable agriculture, promote education, improve health and wellness, address poverty relief, and support resilient communities…[more]
Applications open for Truly Local Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 30-September-2026
The Truly Local Grant Program provides funding to registered charities and non-profit organizations delivering projects that create meaningful community impact across the Niagara and Haldimand regions…[more]
CARE Fund Supporting Community-Led Health Initiatives (Jamaica)
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The CARE Fund 2026 supports community-led initiatives in Jamaica that improve health, prevention, and family-centred care. The programme funds practical projects addressing major health challenges, including non-communicable diseases, mental health, healthy ageing, adolescent health, and community support systems…[more]
Grants available for Community and Voluntary Groups (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The J. N. Derbyshire Trust provides grants of £350 to £10,000 to community and voluntary organisations in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Funding supports initiatives that promote health, education, physical improvement, and relief of poverty, distress, or sickness, with priority given to local charitable organisations…[more]
Application Open: Child Poverty Grants Programme (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 13-July-2026
The Child Poverty Grants Programme provides unrestricted funding to UK charities working to reduce and ultimately end child poverty…[more]
Applications open for Harcourts Foundation Grants (New Zealand)
Deadline: 26-August-2026
The Harcourts Foundation provides grants to community-based organisations across New Zealand that deliver positive social, educational, cultural, and community outcomes…[more]
Annandale and Nithsdale Community Benefit Fund (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 03-September-2026
The Annandale and Nithsdale Community Benefit Company (ANCBC) provides grants of up to £20,000 to support charitable and community-focused projects in eligible areas of Annandale and Nithsdale, Dumfries and Galloway…[more]
Morialta Charitable Trust Grants Supporting Children and Young People (Australia)
Deadline: 03-July-2026
Applications are open for the Morialta Charitable Trust Fund, an annual grant program that supports organizations delivering projects that improve the lives of children, young people, and their families across South Australia…[more]
Call for Social Projects: Balearic Islands 2026 (Spain)
Deadline: 02-July-2026
The “la Caixa” Foundation is inviting applications for the Call for Social Projects Balearic Islands 2026 to support initiatives that improve the quality of life of people experiencing social vulnerability, promote equal opportunities, and strengthen social cohesion across the Balearic Islands…[more]
Call for Social Projects: Chartered Community of Navarre 2026 (Spain)
Deadline: 02-July-2026
The “la Caixa” Foundation is inviting applications for the Call for Social Projects – Chartered Community of Navarre 2026 to support initiatives that improve the quality of life of people experiencing social vulnerability, promote equal opportunities, strengthen social inclusion, and enhance social cohesion across Navarre. The programme supports projects that address poverty, disability, health challenges, social exclusion, and the needs of older people through community-based and inclusive approaches…[more]
CFPs: Hromada Social Protection Data Framework Development (Ukraine)
Deadline: 24-July-2026
UNICEF has launched a call for expression of interest to support the development of a Hromada Social Protection Dataset Framework in Ukraine…[more]
