[October 2023]
We bring to you this new compilation in which you can easily navigate through the essential grant opportunities that are ending in the month of “October.”
So, what are you waiting for? Apply Now before the opportunities end!
CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program
Deadline: 30 October 2023
CIFAR invites outstanding early-career researchers from across the natural, biomedical, life and social sciences and the humanities to join one of the interdisciplinary research programs that address some of the most important questions facing science and humanity…[more]
Up to $20K Startup Grants to fight Extreme Poverty
Deadline: 16 October 2023
Can you design a new business or NGO that delivers a proven poverty intervention at scale? If yes, then submit your design for a new organization that solves one of the Distribution Challenges…[more]
Applications open for L’Oréal Fund for Women
Deadline: 30-Oct-23
Applications are now open for the L’Oréal Fund for Women to support frontline organizations in their efforts to help women to get out of poverty, prevent domestic, sexual and gender-based violence against women…[more]
Submissions open for B&DF Grant Program
Deadline: 22 October 2023
The Bob and Diane Fund is seeking submissions from visual storytellers on stories about Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia…[more]
The Future is Fungi Award for Researchers and Startups
Deadline: 15 October 2023
Fungi hold the solution to many of the environmental challenges. With this award, they honor the cutting-edge research and innovations in the fungi field for the environmental solutions that the world needs…[more]
Applications open for Halcyon Climate Fellowship Program
Deadline: 20 October 2023
Climate Fellowship is open to founders from across the USA and the world who are developing a for-profit venture addressing climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience…[more]
Health Fellowship Program to empower Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 20 October 2023
Health Fellowship is open to founders from across the USA and the world who are developing a for-profit venture leveraging technology to reduce barriers to quality, affordable healthcare and to improve physical and mental healthcare outcomes…[more]
Research-Practice Partnerships: Collaborative Research for Educational Change
Deadline: 17-Oct-23
The Spencer Foundation is calling applications through its Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) Grants Program to support education research projects that engage in collaborative and participatory partnerships…[more]
Applications open for Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
Deadline: 31-Oct-23
Applications are now open for the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund to provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debate…[more]
Call for Applications: Exploration Fund Grant
Deadline: 28 October 2023
The Explorers Club is pleased to announce an open call for the Exploration Fund Grant program…[more]
Apply now for OIST Innovation Accelerator
Deadline: 15 October 2023
OIST is looking for passionate entrepreneurs with innovative technologies that have the potential to make a positive impact on the world. Once you are accepted into the program, OIST and their network of mentors will help you launch your technology ventures right here in beautiful Okinawa, Japan…[more]
Applications open for SPIE Startup Challenge
Deadline: 16 October 2023
Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the SPIE Startup Challenge…[more]
Apply now for Communications Accelerator Programme
Deadline: 31 October 2023
Cherish PR, announces the launch of its Communications Accelerator Programme to celebrate its 20th anniversary, which is now open for applications from scaleups from all over the globe…[more]
Apply for DDC x TrygFonden Fellowship Program 2023
Deadline: 24 October 2023
The Digital Democracy Centre is launching a new fellowship program with support from TrygFonden, beginning in the spring of 2024…[more]
IOM’s Global Youth Ambassador Initiative
Deadline: 30 October 2023
IOM is calling on young people to join its Global Youth Ambassador Initiative and help advocate and promote youth voices on migration issues…[more]
Open call for Breakthrough Alliance – An Innovators Challenge
Deadline: 20 October 2023
HITLAB is looking for innovative startups with the goal to catalyze change in digital health delivery…[more]
Call for Applications: Early Childhood Reporting Institute
Deadline: 25 October 2023
The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma is holding a four-day reporting institute for reporters and editors worldwide who wish to deepen their knowledge of early childhood development and increase their capacity to report ethically and effectively on the youngest children and their caregivers…[more]
Special Call for Journalists to present Work and Investigations at Play the Game 2024
Deadline: 15 October 2023
Play the Game invites journalists to share their journalistic work and engage in open, fact-based and constructive debates on themes that are essential to the future of sport…[more]
Call for Concept Notes: Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme (Phase IV)
Deadline: 20-Oct-23
The Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme (ITHCP), supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in association with KfW (Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau), promotes and supports tiger conservation while considering the needs of local communities…[more]
SAIS Investment Readiness Programme 2024 (Africa)
Deadline: 20 October 2023
Are you running a tech startup and want to transform the agriculture and food tech industry in Africa? Do you have a tech solution that makes the industry more sustainable and profitable while at the same time empowering value chain actors? Do you want support on raising investment, reaching more customers and having a significant impact? Then this unique (and free!) investment readiness programme is for you…[more]
Applications open for Global Access Fund
Deadline: 15-Oct-23
Applications are now open for Global Access Fund to provide financial support for both outreach activities and infrastructure development to enable organizations in regions and communities currently underrepresented in the global open science infrastructure landscape to benefit from DataCite infrastructure services…[more]
Call for Project Proposals to Counter Child Abuse
Deadline: 15-Oct-23
Childhood invites applications for the projects to inspire, promote and develop solutions to end sexual abuse, exploitation and violence against children…[more]
Sumitomo Foundation: Japan-Related Research Grants in Asian Countries
Deadline: 31 October 2023
In order to promote the mutual understanding between Japan and other Asian countries, the Sumitomo Foundation is proud to solicit applications for the Fiscal 2023 Grant for Japan-Related Research Projects…[more]
Request for Applications: UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund
Deadline: 27 October 2023
The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund is supporting the development of new services or products in the incubator stage that have a direct, beneficial impact to the Arctic environment or Arctic communities…[more]
4HerPower Challenge: Innovating for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Deadline: 27-Oct-23
The UNFPA, Organon and MIT Solve are looking for up to 14 solutions created by and for young people, prioritizing adolescent girls and young women, that address key challenges within sexual and reproductive health and rights within UNFPA’s programme countries…[more]
Cross-Regional Connectivity Grants Program
Deadline: 27 October 2023
Applications are now open for the Cross-Regional Connectivity Grants Program to support Commonwealth member states in undertaking cross-regional peer-to-peer learning activities aimed at enhancing their knowledge, building their capacity, and growing their expertise to facilitate greater trade and investment…[more]
Apply for Halcyon MENA Fellowship Program
Deadline: 20 October 2023
MENA Fellowship is open to for-profit companies in the Middle East & North Africa building scalable solutions that are tackling challenges related to Health, Climate, or EquityTech in the region…[more]
African Epidemic Service – Epidemiology Track Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 26 October 2023
On the occasion of World Field Epidemiology Day the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is honored to announce the official launch of applications for the prestigious African Epidemic Service – Epidemiology Track -Fellowship Programme…[more]
Call for Nominations: SouthernDefenders’ Award 2023
Deadline: 31 October 2023
The Southern Africa Human Rights Defenders Network (SouthernDefenders) calls for nomination/s for the SouthernDefenders Award for outstanding Human Rights Defender/s…[more]
Call for Proposals: Co-Create New European Bauhaus Initiative
Deadline: 16 October 2023
The EIT Community invites applicants to develop and submit applications aligned with the New European Bauhaus initiative (hereinafter NEB) focused on developing long-term solutions in collaboration with citizens to deliver transformation that match the needs and demand of a wider community…[more]
EIT Manufacturing launches “BoostUp! South East 2023” Competition
Deadline: 16 October 2023
Are you a start-up from Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Moldova, North Macedonia, Romania, Türkiye and you seek to internationalise and scale your business? Ready to expand and conquer new horizons? BoostUp! South East 2023 is your gateway to success…[more]
Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards
Deadline: 15 October 2023
Citizens and organisations from the 56 Commonwealth countries can now submit entries for the Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards to win prestigious titles and cash prizes…[more]
RSE Scotland Asia Partnerships Higher Education Research Fund
Deadline: 26 October 2023
Applications are now open for the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) Scotland Asia Partnerships Higher Education Research (SAPHIRE) Fund, a new grant scheme funded by the Scottish Government aimed at developing new, as well as enhancing and adding value to existing international research partnerships between Scottish universities, research institutes and partners…[more]
5th Special ERG Call on Climate Change
Deadline: 16 October 2023
The Private Enterprise in Low-Income Countries (PEDL) programme invites proposals on projects aimed at understanding the role of firms in addressing climatic and environmental challenges in PEDL-priority countries…[more]
Call for Applications: Exploratory Research Grants Program
Deadline: 16 October 2023
The Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (PEDL) programme pursues a research agenda that aims to better understand what determines the strength of market forces driving efficiency in low-income countries (LICs)…[more]
Request for Proposals: Type 1 Diabetes Community Fund
Deadline: 30-Oct-23
The Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Community Fund seeks to support community-based organizations working to improve the lives of people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)…[more]
IWA Climate Smart Utilities Recognition Programme
Deadline: 22 October 2023
The International Water Association (IWA) is calling on utilities from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to apply to its Climate Smart Utilities Recognition Programme…[more]
Submissions open for Written Poetry and Spoken Word
Deadline: 22 October 2023
Are you an aspiring poet exploring spoken word performance? Are you an established writer experimenting with new ways to engage your audiences? The Commonwealth Foundation is inviting submissions of written poetry and, for the first time, video recordings of spoken-word poetry…[more]
Call for Applications: African Liberty Essay Contest 2023
Deadline: 31 October 2023
African Liberty is thrilled to announce the application call for its 2023 African Liberty essay competition…[more]
Open call for GMES and Africa MarCOSIO Grant & WIOMSA Marine Research Grant Programs
Deadline: 18 October 2023
The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) and Marine and Coastal Operations for Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean (MarCOSIO), are offering the Marine Research Grant (MARG I) and the GMES and Africa MarCOSIO Students Grants to early career researchers, MSc and PhD students…[more]
Joint South-East Asia region/TDR Impact Grants for Regional Priorities
Deadline: 26 October 2023
The WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia (SEARO) and TDR (the UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases) are pleased to announce the 2023–2024 call for applications for the Joint South-East Asia region/TDR Impact Grants for Regional Priorities focused on implementation research for accelerating elimination of infectious diseases of poverty under the Regional Flagship Priorities in South-East Asia…[more]
Joint RFPs: Strengthening Health & Disease Modeling for Public Health Decision Making in Africa
Deadline: 23-Oct-23
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and Wellcome are seeking proposals for innovative, high-quality modeling projects that will address specific research questions whilst…[more]
The Commonwealth Foundation accepting Grant Applications to support Civil Society Organisations
Deadline: 23-Oct-23
The Commonwealth Foundation is currently accepting grant applications to support projects that seek to facilitate constructive engagement between civil society and decision makers, including civil society participation in policy development and decision-making…[more]
Call for Proposals: InnoVet-AMR 2.0 in Food-Producing Animals – Ruminants & Aquaculture
Deadline: 30 October 2023
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is pleased to announce a call for full proposals on Innovative Veterinary Solutions for Antimicrobial Resistance (InnoVet-AMR) 2.0 in Food-Producing animals: Ruminants and Aquaculture…[more]
Media Grant to strengthen Media Coverage of Environmental Crimes in the Western Amazon
Deadline: 26 October 2023
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN), the Internews Americas team in alliance with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) are pleased to announce a second round of media grants for organizations based in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru…[more]
IBRO’s Neuroscience Capacity Accelerator for Mental Health
Deadline: 24-Oct-23
Are you interested in participating in a unique and impactful career opportunity to establish a research collaboration with a focus on mental health? The International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) invites you to apply for the IBRO-Wellcome Neuroscience Capacity Accelerator for Mental Health, an innovative program which aims to elevate the capacity for impactful neuroscience research programs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs)…[more]
Call for Proposals: Feminist approaches to Anti-Corruption
Deadline: 31-Oct-23
With the support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), Global Fund for Women has launched a learning project to explore feminist approaches to anti-corruption…[more]
Grants for LGBTQI-led Groups, Organizations and Networks
Deadline: 31-Oct-23
The Initiative Sankofa d’Afrique de l’Ouest’s (ISDAO) is offering flexible grants to support the overall coordination, operations, and strengthening of groups, organizations, or networks…[more]
Grant for Media Organizations to enhance Pre-publication Fact-checking Capabilities
Deadline: 12 October 2023
The Free Press Unlimited, in collaboration with Arab Fact-Checkers Network (AFCN) from Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism (ARIJ), is implementing a programme called “Core Support for Independent Media in the Southern Neighbourhood” funded by the European Union…[more]
Pure Leaf “No” Grants Program – United States
Deadline: 31 October 2023
Pure Leaf is pleased to announce an open call for the “No” Grants to give women a little extra financial support to help them say “no” to unrealistic expectations…[more]
Call for Proposals: Funding Research Projects in the Field of Violent Extremism – Tunisia
Deadline: 22 October 2023
The UNDP launches, in partnership with the National Commission for the Fight against Terrorism, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESRS – General Directorate of Scientific Research) within the framework of the ” Tarabot ” project, a call for proposals for the establishment of a research fund aimed at fostering a shared understanding of concepts related to violent extremism and relevant prevention strategies…[more]
Innovate UK Investor Partnerships: SME (Round 4)
Deadline: 25 October 2023
UK registered businesses can apply for grant funding alongside private investment from selected investor partners…[more]
Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation’s Photo Contest in Canada
Deadline: 31 October 2023
The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation is encouraging photographers and BC residents to get out to wild places and Conservation Lands across British Columbia to enjoy the beauty the province have to offer – and to send them the images you capture while you are out in nature…[more]
Apply now for Ignite Spark Program (Australia)
Deadline: 31 October 2023
The Ignite Spark Program aims to support Queensland-based small to medium sized innovation driven enterprises with high-growth potential to progress the development of an innovative product or service closer to market…[more]
Indian Equity Fund Small Business Grant – US
Deadline: 31 October 2023
The Indian Equity Fund Small Business Grant is a grant to assist a start-up or expanding Native American business in Montana…[more]
IdeaLab: Pre-accelerator Entrepreneurship Program (Lebanon)
Deadline: 20 October 2023
If you are a clever tech team of two or more and have a business idea in the fields of cleantech or agrifoodtech, then IdeaLab is your go-to program…[more]
Grants to strengthen CSOs as Independent Actors of Good Governance and Development – Moldova
Deadline: 23-Oct-23
European Commission invites applications to strengthen CSOs as independent actors of good governance and development in their own right…[more]
Call for Proposals: Small Scale Projects in Thailand and Laos
Deadline: 20-Oct-23
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Bangkok is pleased to launch a call for Small Scale Projects (SSPs) for the year 2024…[more]
Call for Proposals: Strengthening the Capacities of Civil Society Organisations based in Kosovo
Deadline: 23-Oct-23
The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals to strengthen the capacities of civil society organisations from Kosovo, supporting their role as competent, transparent, effective and accountable civil society actors…[more]
Saïd Foundation Scholarships to empower People through Education
Deadline: 31 October 2023
Applications for 2024/25 Saïd Foundation scholarships are now open…[more]
2024 Teach For India Fellowship Program
Deadline: 15 October 2023
The Teach For India Fellowship is an opportunity for India’s brightest and most promising individuals to serve as full-time teachers to children from underserved communities…[more]
Grants to support Revolutionary Storytellers in Madagascar
Deadline: 15 October 2023
The Photographers Without Borders (PWB) has partnered with On the Edge to support revolutionary storytellers in Madagascar…[more]
Apply for Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships – India
Deadline: 15 October 2023
Applications are now open for the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships to strengthen young people’s access to higher education in India…[more]
Call for Proposals: Collaboration Lab for Bangladeshi Media and Civil Society
Deadline: 19 October 2023
The Free Press Unlimited, in collaboration with ARTICLE19 Bangladesh and South Asia, invites Bangladeshi civil society organisations (CSOs) and media to form alliances to apply together for the Collaboration Lab…[more]
Apply now for Future Builders Fellowship (US)
Deadline: 20 October 2023
Amplify your impact with the Future Builders Fellowship. Calling all Black and Latinx women and non-binary founders in the United States who are tackling pressing challenges in Health, Climate, and EquityTech…[more]
Call for Solutions: Cure Xchange Challenge – Health AI for Good (US)
Deadline: 30 October 2023
How can everyone responsibly and equitably use AI in health to accelerate basic research, diagnose conditions, develop novel treatments, predict and prevent disease, and lead to better health outcomes and cures? MIT Solve is accepting solutions for the Cure Xchange Challenge – Health AI for Good…[more]
EC offers Grants to create Decent and Sustainable Livelihoods in Bolivia
Deadline: 23-Oct-23
The European Commission (EC) is offering grants to contribute towards the creation and consolidation of decent and sustainable livelihoods alternative to coca cultivation in Bolivia…[more]
Tobin Brothers Foundation Grant Program – Australia
Deadline: 20-Oct-23
The Tobin Brothers Foundation is inviting applications for its grant program to support local communities in Victoria & New South Wales Border towns…[more]
U.S. Embassy in Israel: Youth Exchange and Study Program
Deadline: 31 October 2023
The Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program for the 20th year in Israel, is seeking a group of Arab citizens of Israel secondary school students to participate in a Study- in-the-USA initiative for high school students during the 2024-2025 school year…[more]
Impact Fund for Munster 2023 – Ireland
Deadline: 27-Oct-23
Applications are now open for the Rethink Ireland’s Impact Fund for Munster to support non-profit organisations who work primarily to improve the lives of people and communities…[more]
AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant (Australia)
Deadline: 25 October 2023
AgriFutures has introduced a new program called the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant program…[more]
Apply now for AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award – Australia
Deadline: 25 October 2023
The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award is Australia’s leading award acknowledging and supporting the essential role women play in rural industries, businesses and communities…[more]
ACF announces a Call for Communication Campaign on Democracy (Latvia)
Deadline: 24-Oct-23
The Active Citizens Fund is seeking applications for the communication campaign on democracy to strengthen democratic culture and civic awareness in Latvia…[more]
National Grant Funding Scheme for Not-for-profit Organisations in Seychelles
Deadline: 31-Oct-23
The Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade in collaboration with the National Grants Committee invites eligible not-for-profit, non-governmental organisations to submit project proposals for financial support under the 2024 National Grant Funding Scheme…[more]
Call for Proposals: Promoting Recovery of Internally Displaced and Returnee Women & Girls – Mozambique
Deadline: 31-Oct-23
UN Women is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the Project “Promoting socioeconomic recovery and resilience of internally displaced and returnee women and girls in Northern Mozambique” funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)…[more]
Funding available for Civil Society Organisations in South Africa
Deadline: 22-Oct-23
Are you a civil society organisation? Are you engaged in social impact actions in the townships? Are you duly registered in South Africa? If yes, then apply for LIFSA funding now…[more]
Call for Proposals: Supporting CSOs to strengthen Active Participation & Increased Decision-Making of Women in Burundi
Deadline: 20-Oct-23
The Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Action Fund (WPHF) has launched its new call for proposals in Burundi to support civil society organizations to strengthen the active participation and increased decision-making of women in processes and interventions relating to conflict prevention…[more]
Adaptation Fund for CSOs and Local Government Entities in Rwanda
Deadline: 20-Oct-23
The Civil Society Organisations and Local Government Entities (Districts and the City of Kigali) in Rwanda can now apply for funding to undertake climate change adaptation initiatives across the country…[more]
Grants for local Women’s Civil Society Organizations in Sudan
Deadline: 25-Oct-23
The overall purpose of this call for proposals is to provide grants to local women and young women’s civil society organizations in Sudan focused on ensuring an enabling environment for WPS commitments, increasing women’s leadership in conflict resolution, and peacebuilding and recovery, in conflict and humanitarian contexts…[more]
Call for Proposals: GEF-SGP Community Based Adaptation Programme (Phase 3) – Maldives
Deadline: 31-Oct-23
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) is announcing a call for proposals from civil-society organizations (CSOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) to apply for grant funding opportunities…[more]
Second Call for Proposals: Youth Inter-Cultural Arts Fund (North Macedonia)
Deadline: 29-Oct-23
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has announced an open call for the Youth Inter-Cultural Arts Fund (YIAF) to strengthen the capacity of youth across the ethnic divide to promote inter-ethnic dialogue, civic values and combat discrimination through arts-based activities and inter-cultural initiatives…[more]
