[March 2026]
April is here, and with it comes key funding opportunities you wouldn’t want to miss! That’s why we’ve curated a handy listing of the most important deadlines to help you stay on track and secure the support you need.
RFPs: Strengthening the Nonclinical Youth Mental Health Workforce
Deadline: 10-Apr-2026
The Rare Impact Fund invites applications from organizations that build skills, capacity, and sustainability for the nonclinical youth mental health workforce. Grants range from $250,000 to $500,000 over two years, supporting projects that improve training, career progression, retention, and workforce recognition, with a goal of creating a sustainable, skilled, and culturally responsive workforce…[more]
Grand Challenges: Addressing Physiological Barriers to Micronutrient Absorption from Fortified Foods
Deadline: 28-Apr-2026
The Grand Challenges Addressing Physiological Barriers to Micronutrient Absorption from Fortified Foods provides up to $250,000 USD over 18 months for innovative solutions that improve the effectiveness of fortified foods. The initiative seeks proposals targeting biological constraints such as inflammation, gut dysbiosis, or metabolic conditions, emphasizing scalable, cost-effective, and measurable interventions for global populations…[more]
Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage 2026
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage (JIAPICH) 2026 is inviting individuals and organizations worldwide to apply for recognition of their work in safeguarding and transmitting intangible cultural heritage (ICH). The award offers a total prize of USD 30,000, shared among 1 to 5 winners, along with a JIAPICH Plaque, to honor impactful, inclusive, and sustainable cultural preservation efforts…[more]
CFPs: Novel Interventions Targeting Placental and Gut Inflammation to Improve Fetal Growth
Deadline: 28-Apr-2026
The Gates Foundation invites proposals for innovative interventions targeting placental and gut inflammation and oxidative stress to improve fetal growth outcomes. Projects can span mechanism discovery, candidate validation, and early clinical proof-of-concept, with funding up to $1,000,000 depending on the track. The challenge prioritizes scalable, mechanistic interventions in high-burden regions like sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia…[more]
Request for Proposals: Knowledge Product Development
Deadline: 17-Apr-2026
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is seeking proposals to develop a participatory, evidence-based knowledge product to improve ecological restoration in the Comoros. The consultancy supports evaluation, identification of good practices, stakeholder engagement, and the design of an actionable output, with funding up to USD 40,000 between 15 April and 31 October 2026…[more]
Entries open for the International Pride Awards
Deadline: 17-Apr-2026
The International Pride Awards are global recognition awards celebrating individuals and organizations advancing LGBTIQ+ equality, inclusion, and human rights. These awards highlight advocacy, policy influence, community support initiatives, and social change efforts…[more]
2026 World Awards for African Imagery WAAI
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The Africa Photography Awards invite photographers worldwide to capture Africa’s landscapes, wildlife, culture, and urban life. Open to professionals and amateurs alike, the competition offers 222 awards across multiple categories, recognizing excellence in originality, storytelling, and technical quality…[more]
Applications open for Inge Morath Award for Woman or Nonbinary Photographer
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The Inge Morath Award supports young photographers under 30 who identify as women or nonbinary, providing grants to complete long-term documentary projects. The award encourages independent authorship and offers opportunities for exhibition, publication, and wider dissemination of completed work…[more]
Call for Entries: Digital Sustainability Training Modules Challenge
Deadline: 27-April-2026
The VivaTech is pleased to announce its applications to develop innovative digital sustainability training modules aimed at enhancing sustainable IT practices across its global workforce. The focus areas of this initiative include training employees involved in creating digital products and services on sustainable IT practices, improving engagement and role-specific learning approaches, reducing the IT carbon footprint, and ensuring that all team members understand and apply responsible digital practices tailored to their specific functions, while delivering scalable and measurable learning solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing internal platforms…[more]
Submit Applications for Smart Aging Startup Challenge
Deadline: April 27, 2026
The VivaTech is seeking innovative startups to develop solutions that help consumers adopt small lifestyle shifts in nutrition, physical activity, and mental well-being, transforming them into sustainable healthy habits over time…[more]
Impact 2035 Challenge: Accelerating Transformative Tech
Deadline: April 27, 2026
The VivaTech is inviting innovative tech startups to participate in the Impact 2035 challenge, seeking transformative solutions that prioritize digital sovereignty, sustainability, and measurable societal impact. The challenge focuses on key themes including sustainable planet and green tech, encompassing green IT, energy-efficient infrastructure, smart cities, and circular economy; health, well-being, and inclusive society, covering healthcare, longevity, and access to essential services; the future of learning and work, emphasizing lifelong learning, reskilling, and future job opportunities; and responsible and sovereign tech, including open source solutions, data sovereignty, ethical AI, and trusted infrastructure…[more]
Applications open for Educational Scholarship
Deadline: 17-Apr-2026
The Slow Food Educational Scholarship supports emerging beverage professionals to attend global industry events focused on sustainability, networking, and skill-building. Selected participants gain full event registration, lodging, travel stipends, and mentorship, while deepening knowledge of sustainable practices and the Slow Food values of good, clean, and fair food and beverage. This initiative targets early-career professionals seeking to expand their industry connections and expertise…[more]
Healthy Lungs for Life Grants Programme 2026
Deadline: 16-Apr-2026
The Healthy Lungs for Life Grants Programme 2026 provides funding to support initiatives that raise awareness, educate communities, and promote lung health across all age groups. Grants range from €1,000 to €5,000, enabling not-for-profits, healthcare professionals, and community groups to organize impactful projects that focus on prevention, early intervention, and healthy habits…[more]
AWIU Global Micro-Grants for Women’s Empowerment
Deadline: 16-Apr-2026
The AWIU Global Micro-Grants program funds grassroots women-led initiatives in low and middle-income countries, focusing on education, health, and entrepreneurship. Grants of up to USD 3,000 support short-term, measurable projects with scalable community impact, enhancing women’s wellbeing and fostering sustainable development…[more]
Parkinson’s Research Grant: Supporting Preclinical and Clinical Research
Deadline: 13-Apr-2026
The Quarterly Research Grant Funding Programme is inviting applications for preclinical and clinical research aimed at slowing, stopping, or reversing Parkinson’s disease progression. The programme supports international applications from academic institutions and commercial organisations, offering up to £250,000 for preclinical research, while clinical trial funding is flexible…[more]
Submissions Open: International Videominute Contest 2026
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The Universidad de Zaragoza, in collaboration with Cinemaremagnum Servicios Audiovisuales, invites submissions for the XXV International Videominute Contest. The competition encourages creative short audiovisual works under one minute and awards prizes for the best international, Spanish, and Aragonese videominutes, as well as a special equality mention…[more]
Call for Submissions: Talent Latent Photography Programme 2026
Deadline: 12-Apr-2026
The SCAN international photography festival, organised by Tarragona City Council, invites submissions for the Talent Latent program. Emerging photographers worldwide are encouraged to explore the theme Metamorphosis, creating projects that reflect personal, societal, and environmental transformations. Selected works will be exhibited at Tinglado 2, Port of Tarragona, from 16 October to 29 November 2026…[more]
Arts Across Canada and Abroad: Connecting Canadian Artists Globally
Deadline: 22-Apr-2026
The Arts Across Canada and Abroad program helps Canadian artists and arts organizations present, promote, and share artistic work across Canada and internationally. It supports activities such as translation, promotional expenses, and artistic presentations, with funding of up to $20,000 for translation, up to $2,000 for promotion, and a maximum of $44,000 per calendar year for eligible applicants…[more]
Fairways Foundation Grant to support Conservation-Based Projects
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The FairWays Foundation funds conservation-focused projects that promote sustainable environmental practices within golf courses and professional turf or ornamental management. The program supports initiatives related to water conservation, habitat stewardship, and water education that create measurable, long-term environmental impact. Eligible organizations must demonstrate clear strategies, measurable outcomes, and alignment with the foundation’s conservation priorities…[more]
Open Call for AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Impact Fellowship
Deadline: 12-Apr-2026
The Young Health Programme Fellowship supports young leaders aged 18–30 who are driving positive change in health equity, climate impact on well-being, and health systems resilience. Fellows receive grants of USD 10,000–50,000 to implement six- to twelve-month projects and attend the One Young World Summit in Cape Town. The program targets youth in underserved communities, promoting sustainable, preventive, and equitable health solutions globally…[more]
Call for Research Proposals: Global DPI Insights Community Fund
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The Center for Financial Inclusion’s Global DPI Insights Community Fund provides research grants of up to USD $50,000 to support studies on the design, implementation, and sustainability of digital public infrastructure (DPI) systems. Grants focus on locally grounded evidence, consumer protection, market competition, and inclusive financial systems…[more]
Nominations open for ASML Emerging Innovator Award 2026
Deadline: April 12, 2026
The ASML Emerging Innovator Award 2026 is inviting applications to support the development of breakthrough technologies that advance the capabilities, performance, and scalability of next-generation high-tech and complex systems…[more]
Entries open for the Urban Future Prize Competition 2026
Deadline: April 27, 2026
The Urban Future Prize Competition seeks entrepreneurs who are building startups that contribute to a more resilient and sustainable planet. The competition features two prize tracks: Climate Mitigation and Climate Adaptation. The Climate Mitigation track focuses on solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address the root causes of climate change. The Climate Adaptation track focuses on solutions that help communities and ecosystems adapt to climate impacts and build resilience…[more]
Applications open for the Type Directors Club Scholarships
Deadline: 17-Apr-2026
The Type Directors Club Scholarships provide financial and professional support to undergraduate students worldwide with exceptional talent in typography, lettering, and type design. The program offers nine awards ranging from $500 to $1,000, plus TDC membership and recognition materials, emphasizing both talent and financial need. Applicants must be entering their senior year in Fall 2026 at an accredited college or university…[more]
Call for Applications: Adé Hogue Scholarship
Deadline: 17-Apr-2026
The Adé Hogue Scholarship supports emerging BIPOC students worldwide pursuing excellence in letterform arts, including type design, lettering, calligraphy, and typography-focused graphic design. The award provides $5,000 toward tuition, a one-year TDC Student membership, and a copy of “The World’s Best Typography®”. Applications are due April 17, 2026, and the scholarship recognizes both creative talent and professional potential…[more]
Submissions open for the Beatrice Warde Scholarship
Deadline: 17-Apr-2026
The Beatrice Warde Scholarship by the Type Directors Club (TDC) supports women and nonbinary undergraduate design students worldwide who demonstrate excellence in typography, type design, lettering, and editorial design. The scholarship provides $5,000 toward tuition, a one-year TDC Student membership, and a copy of The World’s Best Typography®. Applications are due April 17, 2026, for students entering their junior year in design…[more]
Call for Entries: Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The Ayn Rand Institute’s Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest invites students worldwide to submit original essays analyzing Atlas Shrugged for a total prize pool of $40,000. Essays are judged on clarity, logical organization, argumentation, and philosophical understanding. Seasonal deadlines occur every three months, with cash prizes for top essays and an annual grand prize of $22,000 for the best seasonal winner…[more]
Call for Entries: Prize for Science and Innovation 2026
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The 2026 Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation invites global scientists, innovators, startups, and interdisciplinary teams to submit AI, ICT, and digital technology solutions addressing development challenges in Nigeria. Established in 2004 by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), the prize recognizes high-impact, scalable, and real-world-tested innovations with measurable societal benefits…[more]
Call for Submissions: Penn IUR Global Photo Contest
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Penn Institute for Urban Research is inviting global photographers and visual storytellers to enter the 10th annual Sharing and Caring Cities Photo Contest, celebrating collective urban life. Participants submit original photos or short videos (≤1 minute) that capture moments of community, collaboration, and care in cities worldwide…[more]
Open Call for Performing Artists Under the Democracy Cycle Initiative
Deadline: 28-Apr-2026
The Perelman Performing Arts Center invites national and international performing artists to propose new live works exploring democracy, particularly in the United States. Selected artists will receive a total commission of $60,000, including $30,000 for creation and $30,000 for research and development, with projects expected to premiere in 2027 or 2028. Eligible disciplines include theater, dance, music, opera, and multidisciplinary performance…[more]
Applications open for Youth to the Front Fund
Deadline: 06-Apr-2026
The Youth to the Front Fund supports young creatives under 30 whose work drives measurable social impact. Projects span arts, performance, film, design, technology, and community interventions, focusing on equity, justice, and systemic change, with opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and visibility across global networks…[more]
Open Call: Ray of Hope Accelerator Program
Deadline: April 24, 2026
The Biomimicry Institute is inviting applications to support early-stage, nature-inspired startups that develop innovative solutions to address the world’s most pressing environmental challenges…[more]
Empower Your Startup with JCDecaux’s Nurture Challenge
Deadline: April 24, 2026
JCDecaux is giving ambitious startups the opportunity to amplify their brand presence through out-of-home advertising and gain global recognition at VivaTech. Focus areas include accelerating growth for innovative, fast-growing brands with a clear product–market fit, distinctive positioning, early traction through clients, community, or revenue, and readiness to scale visibility; the challenge targets startups that improve everyday life, elevate customer experience, or drive positive transitions, while supporting them with a powerful voice through OOH and Digital OOH media…[more]
Apply Now: VivaTech Challenge to Transform Energy and AI Integration
Deadline: April 06, 2026
The VivaTech is requesting applications to create innovative energy solutions that strengthen resilience, drive sustainability, and integrate AI for smarter, future-ready power systems…[more]
VivaTech Startup Challenge to Support European Tech Alternatives
Deadline: April 13, 2026
The VivaTech is inviting B2B startups to apply for a challenge aimed at supporting the development of European tech alternatives to US companies…[more]
Haleon Challenge: Unlocking the Invisible Consumer Health Insights
Deadline: April 13, 2026
The VivaTech is inviting startups to develop consumer-friendly solutions that transform personal health data into simple, reliable, and actionable insights to empower better self-care. The challenge focuses on providing solutions in pain relief, oral health, respiratory health, vitamins, minerals and supplements, digestive health, and therapeutic skin health. Solutions must be scientifically validated, prescription-free, low cost, accessible at home or retail, provide fast results, and require no more invasive procedures than a finger-prick blood sample, without the need for high-cost hardware or clinical supervision…[more]
Entries Open: Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science
Deadline: 08-Apr-2026
The Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science recognize outstanding women researchers in STEM and impactful initiatives that support girls and women in science careers. Winners receive US$50,000, global recognition, mentoring from The Estée Lauder Companies, and an invitation to an award ceremony in London or New York. The Awards feature two categories: Scientific Achievement and Science Outreach…[more]
Request for Applications: Aspire Leaders Program
Deadline: 13-Apr-2026
The Aspire Leaders Program offers a free, interactive online leadership journey for limited-income and first-generation university students and recent graduates worldwide. The program combines personal and professional development with the Aspire Horizons Course by Harvard University faculty, focusing on leadership, AI, digital transformation, and community impact. Applications close 13 April 2026, with two cohorts available in 2026…[more]
Entries open for the Marcus Wallenberg Prize
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The Marcus Wallenberg Prize honors groundbreaking scientific and technological achievements that significantly advance knowledge and innovation within the global forest-based sector. Open to individuals or small research teams worldwide, nominations are accepted annually until 30 April, with preference given to achievements from the past ten years…[more]
Nominations open for the Intranet and Digital Workplace Awards
Deadline: 21-Apr-2026
The Intranet and Digital Workplace Awards 2026 recognise excellence in intranet, collaboration, and digital workplace initiatives, including AI, automation, Microsoft 365 adoption, and mobile solutions. Organisations submitting entries gain global recognition, with Gold, Silver, and Platinum awards, and winners’ work showcased to inspire best practices in employee experience, productivity, and digital collaboration…[more]
CFPs: Aesthetica x Audible Listening Pitch Grant Program
Deadline: 20-Apr-2026
The Aesthetica Film Festival, in partnership with Audible, has launched the Listening Pitch 2026 to support documentary projects centered on sound and radical listening. Two grants of up to £10,000 each are available, with selected films premiering at the Aesthetica Short Film Festival in November 2026. Applications are open globally, including first-time and underrepresented filmmakers…[more]
Call for Applications: bildingship Grant Program
Deadline: 05-Apr-2026
The Education Art and Architecture School invites applications for the bildingship Grant Program 2026, a residency supporting young artists to develop their practice while engaging children and young people in creative education. Selected artists receive a studio, part-time teaching experience, exhibition opportunities, and professional integration into the regional art scene. The residency runs from September 2026 to February 2027, with applications due April 5, 2026…[more]
Entries open for Global STEM Accelerators Program
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Global STEM Accelerators Program 2026 is a fully online, three-month international program (30 May–30 August 2026) designed to empower young women aged 15–17 to become changemakers through STEM, sustainability, and social innovation. Delivered by AFS in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania Center for Social Impact Strategy, the program combines live global dialogue sessions and self-paced modules. Applications close on 15 April 2026, with decisions announced on 8 May 2026…[more]
Apply Now: iLCT Pipeline Research Acceleration Programme
Deadline: 07-Apr-2026
The iLCT Pipeline Research Acceleration Programme, launched by Cure Parkinson’s, funds short-term (maximum 18 months) research projects to generate critical data that advances promising Parkinson’s disease therapeutic candidates toward clinical trials. The programme supports targeted experimental studies using defined model systems, with strict alignment to project outlines provided by Cure Parkinson’s. Applications close at 11:59pm BST on Tuesday 7 April 2026, and only one project may ultimately be recommended for funding…[more]
SENSE Foundation Brussels Call for Applications: Advancing Research, Health, and Inclusion
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The SENSE Foundation Brussels provides grants of up to €25,000 to eligible non-profit organisations and students for projects advancing research, sustainability, health, inclusion, genetics, nutrition, and environmental protection in Belgium and abroad. Funding covers up to 25% of a project’s annual cost, with strict overhead limits and clear eligibility criteria. Projects must run 9–12 months between summer 2026 and summer 2027 and align closely with the Foundation’s objectives…[more]
Call for Entries: Fountainhead Essay Contest
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The Ayn Rand Institute’s Fountainhead Essay Contest invites students in grades 8–12 to write original essays based on The Fountainhead, showcasing analytical and writing skills. With a $40,000 total prize pool, seasonal rounds award top essays cash prizes and the chance to compete for an annual grand prize, providing academic recognition and college application distinction…[more]
Open Call for James Buchanan Fellowship Program
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Mercatus Center’s James Buchanan Fellowship Program offers early-career scholars up to $8,000 to engage with the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy. Fellows participate in in-person colloquia at George Mason University, virtual sessions, and networking activities to explore economic, political, and social coordination and institutional foundations. Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are due April 15, 2026…[more]
RFPs: Pau Casals UNESCO Chair Research Grant Program
Deadline: 12-Apr-2026
The Pau Casals UNESCO Chair Research Grant Program 2026 provides €2,000 to support early-stage research projects exploring music, culture, peace, democracy, and human rights. Open to applicants of any nationality, the program supports university-linked research aligned with the legacy of Pablo Casals and contemporary social justice themes. Applications close on April 12, 2026, with final research results due by May 2, 2027…[more]
ManpowerGroup Startup Challenge: Building Human-First, AI-Powered Workforce Solutions
Deadline: April 13, 2026
ManpowerGroup is launching a transformative startup challenge to help organizations and workers navigate the evolving world of work by combining AI innovation with human insight…[more]
Call for Visionary Artists in Science-Inspired Innovation
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Falling Walls Global Call for Science Breakthroughs 2026 invites international artists and collectives to showcase innovative projects at the intersection of art and science. Finalists gain global visibility, join the Falling Walls network, and compete for the Breakthrough of the Year in Art & Science award, presented at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin on 9 November 2026…[more]
Transform Science Engagement: Become the Climate Action Breakthrough of 2026
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Falling Walls Foundation invites individuals and organizations to apply for the Falling Walls Engage Global Call 2026 under the “Science Engagement” category with a focus on Climate Action. Selected applicants will pitch their projects at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin (6–9 November 2026), with finalists competing for the title of Science Breakthrough of the Year in Science Engagement. The programme rewards measurable impact, innovation, and participatory approaches that connect science and society…[more]
The Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year in Social Sciences and Humanities
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year in Social Sciences and Humanities invites nominations and self-applications from internationally recognised scholars whose research advances understanding of human society and addresses major global challenges. Up to 30 applicants are shortlisted, 10 finalists are selected, and final awardees present their work on 9 November 2026 at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin. Evaluation is based on breakthrough potential, innovation, societal relevance, and academic excellence…[more]
Applications open for Women’s Impact Award
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Women’s Impact Award 2026 celebrates women researchers whose work combines scientific excellence with meaningful societal impact. Open to postdoctoral researchers and above, this award supports projects that promote gender equality, empower underserved communities, and implement solutions in real-world settings. Applications and nominations are now open as part of the Falling Walls Global Call for Science Breakthroughs…[more]
Open Call: The Falling Walls Global Call for Science Breakthroughs
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Falling Walls Global Call for Science Breakthroughs 2026 – Life Sciences invites nominations and applications from internationally established scientists and research teams whose work advances biology, neuroscience, zoology, and related fields. Submissions close on 15 April 2026, with finalists presenting at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin on 9 November 2026. Projects are evaluated based on breakthrough potential, innovation, societal relevance, academic excellence, and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…[more]
Falling Walls Global Call for Science Breakthroughs 2026 (Physical Sciences)
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Falling Walls Global Call for Science Breakthroughs 2026 – Physical Sciences invites nominations and applications from researchers driving transformative discoveries in physics, chemistry, materials science, energy, and related fields. Finalists will present at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin on 9 November 2026, gaining global visibility and access to an influential international network. Projects are evaluated based on breakthrough potential, innovation, societal relevance, and academic excellence…[more]
Small Grants for Heritage, Maritime, and Public Sector Projects
Deadline: 13-Apr-2026
The Lloyd’s Register Foundation Small Grants Scheme provides funding of up to £10,000 to support partnership-building, pilot projects, and proof-of-concept initiatives across the heritage, maritime, and public sectors. The scheme prioritizes early-stage ideas that align with the Foundation’s charitable mission and demonstrate clear, measurable impact…[more]
Call for Entries: Einstein Foundation Award
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The Einstein Award for Promoting Quality in Research recognizes global researchers and institutions advancing transparency, integrity, and reproducibility in science. Offered in three categories—Individual, Institutional, and Early Career—the award provides up to €150,000 to support responsible research practices and cultural change in the global research ecosystem…[more]
Climate Impacts Awards: Advancing Climate Policy Through Health Evidence
Deadline: 08-Apr-2026
The Climate Impacts Awards scheme funds large, transdisciplinary research projects that make the physical and mental health impacts of climate change visible and directly influence climate policy. With grants of up to £2.5 million for projects lasting up to three years, the scheme prioritises evidence-driven engagement that leads to clear, real-world policy outcomes…[more]
Call for Proposals: Small Research Grants on Education Program
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Small Research Grants on Education Program funds rigorous, intellectually ambitious education research projects that address pressing questions and emerging opportunities in education. It supports field-initiated studies across disciplines, methods, and locations, with grants of up to USD 50,000 for projects lasting one to five years. The program is open to U.S. and international researchers affiliated with eligible non-profit or public institutions…[more]
Global Call 2026 for Science Breakthroughs in Engineering & Technology
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Falling Walls Global Call for Science Breakthroughs 2026 invites internationally recognised leaders in Engineering & Technology to showcase transformative research with global impact. Selected participants will present at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin, with one winner named Science Breakthrough of the Year on 9 November 2026. Projects are evaluated based on breakthrough potential, innovation, societal relevance, and academic excellence…[more]
Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition for Startups Worldwide
Deadline: April 10, 2026
The Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition is now accepting applications for its 2026 event, inviting startups across the globe to showcase innovative products and services in four major technology tracks. Manufacturing, Food/Bev, and AgTech; FinTech; Healthcare/Biotech; Disruptive Tech. The competition highlights startups that are redefining foundational industries through smart manufacturing, precision agriculture, and sustainable food and beverage production. It also celebrates innovation in financial services and insurance through machine learning, blockchain, and AI-driven analysis. The Healthcare/Biotech track focuses on breakthroughs in patient care, drug development, and health systems using data science, genomics, and digital health. The Disruptive Tech track features founders developing deep tech solutions in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, nanotech, and Web3…[more]
Falling Walls Venture 2026: Global Call for Science Start-Up Breakthroughs
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Falling Walls Venture has opened its global call for science breakthroughs, inviting leading actors in science and academia to nominate pioneering science projects and start-ups for international recognition. The focus areas include science-based start-ups across all scientific disciplines such as biotech, data & AI, cleantech, new materials, engineering, healthcare, and food & agriculture, with a priority on innovations that turn scientific research into business solutions for pressing global challenges…[more]
Submit Applications for Conservation Initiatives Grants 2026
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Zoological Association of America (ZAA) offers Conservation Initiatives Grants to support global efforts in endangered species and habitat conservation. Grants of up to US $5,000 fund research, education, community engagement, and field programs aimed at enhancing species sustainability, habitat preservation, and biodiversity through multidisciplinary approaches…[more]
Call for Applications: Holohil Grant Program
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Holohil Grant Program provides quarterly financial support and transmitter equipment to conservation professionals and researchers worldwide who rely on Holohil tracking technology. The program funds high-impact, scientifically sound projects focused on wildlife research, species conservation, and public engagement, with applications accepted globally four times a year…[more]
Applications open for Global Sustainability Awards 2026
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Global Sustainability Awards (GSA) is an international initiative recognizing contributions toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals, connecting changemakers across schools, NGOs, startups, and individuals. The awards foster collaboration, shared learning, and global recognition, with regional chapters enabling localized participation while amplifying impact worldwide…[more]
Call for Proposals: Small Research Grants on Education Program
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Small Research Grants on Education Program funds rigorous, intellectually ambitious education research projects that address pressing questions and emerging opportunities in education. It supports field-initiated studies across disciplines, methods, and locations, with grants of up to USD 50,000 for projects lasting one to five years. The program is open to U.S. and international researchers affiliated with eligible non-profit or public institutions…[more]
Nominations Open: Grawemeyer Award in Education
Deadline: 20-Apr-2026
The Grawemeyer Award in Education is a prestigious international prize that awards USD 100,000 for recent ideas with the potential to significantly improve education worldwide. It recognizes innovative, evidence-based educational concepts that influence practice, policy, and learning outcomes rather than lifetime achievement…[more]
Call for Applications: Go Global MBA Scholarship 2026
Deadline: 24-Apr-2026
The Go Global MBA Scholarship provides up to $7,000 to support international students pursuing an MBA abroad, focusing on emerging leaders with global ambitions and sustainable career goals. Open to candidates from any country with less than five years of work experience, the program requires a short application form and essay, followed by a structured selection process. Winners receive financial support and recognition to advance their global business education…[more]
Call for Applications: Go Global MBA Scholarship 2026
Deadline: 24-Apr-2026
The Go Global MBA Scholarship provides up to $7,000 to support international students pursuing an MBA abroad, focusing on emerging leaders with global ambitions and sustainable career goals. Open to candidates from any country with less than five years of work experience, the program requires a short application form and essay, followed by a structured selection process. Winners receive financial support and recognition to advance their global business education…[more]
Request for Proposals: Research Grant Program
Deadline: 06-Apr-2026
The GINGKO Research Grant Program provides up to £3,000 for academic research, conferences, or symposiums on the history, art history, or religions of the MENA region. Priority is given to MENA-based researchers, those with MENA heritage, collaborative projects with Western scholars, and projects in underfunded regions. Grants cover direct research and event costs, with projects expected to be completed within two years…[more]
Submissions open for Encounter Grant Program
Deadline: 06-Apr-2026
The GINGKO Encounter Grant Program provides up to £3,000 to fund projects fostering intercultural and interfaith understanding between the MENA region and the West. Grants support events, exchanges, and workshops that promote mutual learning, dialogue, and collaboration. Projects must be completed within two years and include clear outcomes, financial accountability, and acknowledgment of GINGKO support…[more]
Call for Nominations: ICIP Peace in Progress Award 2026
Deadline: 14-Apr-2026
The ICIP Peace in Progress Award 2026 recognises individuals and non-profit organisations worldwide for outstanding and sustained contributions to the promotion and construction of peace. The award includes €10,000, international public recognition, and a sculpture by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Adolfo Pérez Esquivel…[more]
Circular Design Challenge for Sustainable Fashion Innovation
Deadline: April 15, 2026
R|ElanTM invites designers and organizations to apply with original concepts that integrate circularity and sustainability across the textile and fashion value chain. The focus areas and priorities include circularity in design and processes across fibre production, manufacturing, and post-consumer stages, use of recycled materials, innovative alternative dyes, resource efficiency, waste reduction, measurable environmental and social benefits such as waste reduction, pollution control, improved livelihoods, better working conditions, and solutions that address multiple circular and sustainable elements…[more]
Apply for Innovate for Impact Challenge: Driving AgTech Innovation
Deadline: 15-April-2026
The World Food Prize Foundation, in collaboration with America’s Cultivation Corridor, is hosting the Innovate for Impact Challenge to accelerate AgTech innovations that address global food security and sustainability…[more]
Open Call for Unconditional Trust: Impact Grant
Deadline: 12-Apr-2026
The Unconditional Trust: Impact Grant, launched by the Asia Art Archive (AAA) and Para Site, provides funding of up to US$10,000 per project to support artist-led collectives and independent arts organisations in Central Asia. The grant prioritises sustainable programming, organisational capacity-building, and professional development rather than direct artwork production, fostering stronger regional art ecosystems and cross-border collaboration…[more]
Design and Run Your Own Circular Economy Programme (India and Kenya)
Deadline: 06-Apr-2026
Entrepreneurship Support Organisations (ESOs) in Bengaluru can now participate in the Circular Economy Innovation Cluster (CEIC) programme, integrating circular economy and social impact into their operations. The initiative includes masterclasses from April to July 2026, followed by grant opportunities up to €50,000 to implement ESG-focused entrepreneurship programmes…[more]
Heydar Aliyev – International Education Grant Program
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant Program offers full scholarships for international students to pursue higher education in Azerbaijan. Covering bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, medical residency programs, and preparatory courses, the grant provides tuition, living allowances, flights, health insurance, and visa support…[more]
Call for Proposals on Sustainable Chemicals and Materials
Deadline: 13-Apr-2026
The Nordic Chemicals Program 2026 invites authorities, researchers, and non-profit organizations to collaborate on projects that reduce risks from hazardous chemicals and pollution. The program emphasizes knowledge exchange, sustainable alternatives, and capacity building, with funding up to DKK 775,000 per project and a total pool of DKK 3,100,000…[more]
Open Call: RUTF Cost-Disrupting Innovations Challenge
Deadline: 28-Apr-2026
The Cost-Disrupting Innovations Grand Challenge seeks transformative solutions to lower the cost of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) for treating Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM). Funding up to $1.5 million USD supports innovations in protein, lipid, packaging, production, and supply to achieve at least a 30% reduction in ex-factory costs while maintaining clinical safety and nutritional adequacy. The initiative emphasizes scalable, cost-effective solutions for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)…[more]
Apply Now: AI to Accelerate Charitable Giving Grand Challenge
Deadline: 28-Apr-2026
The Gates Foundation AI for Giving Grand Challenge provides funding of up to $150,000 to support innovative AI solutions that transform charitable giving. The program encourages nonprofit organizations, mission-driven for-profits, and partnerships to develop tools that help donors move from intent to action, improve philanthropic decision-making, and strengthen global health and development efforts…[more]
Applications open for Film Grant Program
Deadline: 06-Apr-2026
The CCCL Film Festival offers film production grants to emerging Thai and Southeast Asian filmmakers exploring climate change and its social, cultural, and political impacts. Selected filmmakers will attend a 4-day workshop in Bangkok and receive funding up to THB 75,000 to support production of climate-focused short films…[more]
Apply for Innovations in Cost-Disruptive Tools for Diagnosis and Screening Grand Challenge
Deadline: 28-Apr-2026
The Gates Foundation 2026 invites applications for innovative diagnostic and screening solutions that dramatically reduce costs while enabling scalable deployment in low- and middle-income countries. Funding targets transformative high-risk, high-reward innovations, including AI-driven, software-defined, and platform-based approaches that ensure operational feasibility, cost efficiency, and population-scale impact…[more]
RFPs: Breakthrough Innovations to Reduce the Cost of Severe Malnutrition Treatment
Deadline: 28-Apr-2026
The Gates Foundation is seeking breakthrough innovations that can reduce the total cost of treating Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) while maintaining quality, safety, and successful treatment outcomes for children in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The call supports system-level solutions that can achieve at least a 20% to 30% reduction in cost per child successfully treated, with funding of up to $500,000 (18 months) or $1,500,000 (36 months)…[more]
Call for Proposals: Key Habitats Program 2026
Deadline: 13-Apr-2026
The Dutch Caribbean Key Habitats Program is accepting grant applications for projects protecting forests, coral reefs, and coastal habitats. Funding ranges from USD 56,000–168,000 for up to 24 months, supporting practical conservation actions that improve ecosystem resilience and community well-being across the six Dutch Caribbean islands…[more]
Apply now for Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2026
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – ASEAN 2026 by Global Affairs Canada supports small-scale, high-impact projects across ASEAN countries. Grants typically range from CAD 20,000 to CAD 40,000, with a maximum of CAD 100,000 per project. The program prioritizes inclusive governance, peace and security, and inclusive economic growth, with strong emphasis on locally led initiatives…[more]
Applications open for “Norden 0–30” Funding Programme
Deadline: 16-Apr-2026
The Norden 0–30 Programme provides funding for projects involving young people (up to age 30) across the Nordic region, focusing on cultural, social, and political engagement. Grants range from €10,000 to €50,000, depending on cross-country collaboration. The programme promotes youth participation, democratic engagement, and regional cooperation…[more]
Apply Now: BLUNEW Accelerator to support Innovation in Marine and Coastal Solutions
Deadline: 27-Apr-2026
The BLUNEW Project supports innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and students developing solutions for the blue economy across Europe’s ADRION region. Selected teams join a six-week online accelerator offering training, mentoring, networking, and resources to scale sustainable marine, freshwater, and coastal innovations…[more]
Rootcamp Acceleration Program for Early Stage Startups
Deadline: 1-Aug-23
Applications are now open for the Rootcamp Acceleration Program to help world´s most innovative agtech & bioeconomy startups to scale…[more]
Acceleration Programme for Early-Stage Energy Startups
Deadline: April 13, 2026
The ERIA 2026 Acceleration Programme aims to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the electricity sector by driving the growth of early-stage startups that are building their MVP, validating their business model, market, or legal structure…[more]
Call for Applications: RootCamp Pilot Project Program
Deadline: April 21, 2026
The RootCamp’s Pilot Project program is currently accepting applications to support startups with proven technologies in piloting their solutions and building partnerships within corporate environments. The program focuses on startups with established technology and products, offering ready-to-scale solutions that are unique and grounded in strong scientific or technological backgrounds…[more]
Nordic Fund for Advancing Gender Equality and Structural Change
Deadline: 07-Apr-2026
The Nordic Gender Equality Fund, managed by NIKK for the Nordic Council of Ministers, provides funding for collaborative initiatives that advance gender equality across the Nordic region. Eligible projects must involve at least three organisations from three Nordic countries and can request funding from DKK 50,000 to DKK 500,000. The fund supports initiatives addressing structural inequalities, discrimination, gender-based violence, and social, economic, and health disparities…[more]
Apply Now: Grassroots Grants for Regional Cooperation
Deadline: 20-Apr-2026
The Grants for Grassroots Initiatives in the Western Balkans (GGI-WB) support locally driven projects that promote regional cooperation, reconciliation, and inclusive development. Funding of up to EUR 15,000 per project is available for civil society, cultural, educational, and grassroots organizations to implement short-term, impactful initiatives that foster peace, democracy, and EU integration…[more]
Call for Solutions 2026: Empowering Young Climate Innovators
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The Youth4Climate Call for Solutions 2026 is a global funding opportunity for young people aged 18–29 and youth-led organizations working on innovative climate action projects. Eligible applicants can apply for up to USD 30,000 in seed funding, and selected projects must be completed within 24 months…[more]
CFPs: Climate and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Deadline: 12-Apr-2026
The Climate and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Research Grant funds research on how climate change affects SRHR, with priority areas including maternal health, gender-based violence, contraception, and abortion care. Eligible research teams in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) can apply for up to USD 55,000 to generate community-centred evidence that informs policy and strengthens resilience…[more]
Call for Projects: Laboratory for Women’s Rights Online Initiative
Deadline: 21-Apr-2026
The Laboratory for Women’s Rights Online is a funding initiative launched by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to support innovative, non-profit projects tackling online and technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV). Under this call, selected organizations can receive €50,000 each, with a total indicative budget of €250,000, to develop technical solutions or research-based responses focused on artificial intelligence and digital safety for women…[more]
Hevolution Foundation Scientific Conferences Fund for Aging Research
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The Hevolution Foundation provides funding of up to $10,000 to support scientific conferences, workshops, and meetings focused on extending healthy human lifespan and understanding aging processes. Eligible non-profit organizations and academic institutions in North America, the UK, and the EU can receive support for in-person, virtual, or hybrid events with confirmed programs and qualified organizers…[more]
McKinsey.org Forward Learning Program
Deadline: 20-Apr-2026
The McKinsey.org Forward Learning Program equips career starters and job changers in the Middle East and Pakistan with practical skills for the future of work. Participants gain training in problem-solving, communication, digital and AI-enabled solutions, adaptability, and workplace well-being through a 10-week structured learning journey…[more]
Open Call: McKinsey.org Forward Learning Program
Deadline: 20-Apr-2026
The McKinsey.org Forward Learning Program is a free professional development program designed for early-career professionals, job changers, and future workers across Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. It helps participants build practical workplace skills in problem-solving, communication, digital fluency, AI awareness, adaptability, emotional intelligence, and professional relationship-building, with a 10-week learning journey requiring about 2 hours per week…[more]
CFAs: McKinsey.org Forward Learning Program
Deadline: 20-Apr-2026
The McKinsey.org Forward Learning Program equips early-career professionals and job changers with practical skills for the future of work, including problem-solving, digital literacy, AI awareness, communication, adaptability, and professional relationship building. The ten-week, interactive program combines digital courses, virtual events, and reflection exercises, culminating in a Forward digital badge and access to a global network of professionals…[more]
Apply Now: Professor Martin Warnke Residency Program
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Goethe-Institut’s Professor Martin Warnke Residency Program offers scholars working on doctoral theses or holding doctoral degrees a four-week research residency at the Museo del Prado in Madrid. The program provides workspace, library and archive access, accommodation, and engagement with the museum’s academic community for research related to art history and the museum’s collections…[more]
Open Call: Women in Agriculture Leadership Fellowship Program
Deadline: 26-Apr-2026
The Women in Agriculture Leadership Program Fellowship empowers African women scientists in agriculture and climate resilience through a two-year, non-residential program. Fellows receive leadership training, mentoring, technical skills development, networking opportunities, and support for gender-responsive, climate-resilient agrifood research…[more]
Applications open for McKinsey.org Forward Learning Program
Deadline: 20-Apr-2026
The McKinsey.org Forward Learning Program is a free online learning initiative designed to help early-career professionals and job changers build essential skills for the future of work. The program runs for 10 weeks with about two hours of learning per week and focuses on structured thinking, communication, digital skills, adaptability, and responsible use of emerging AI technologies. Participants who complete the program receive a McKinsey.org Forward digital badge and join a global network of learners…[more]
7th Edition of the “La Francophonie avec Elles” Fund
Deadline: 26-Apr-2026
The International Organisation of the Francophonie (OIF) has launched the 7th edition of the “La Francophonie avec Elles” Fund to support socio-economic empowerment of women and girls. The initiative provides grants of up to €100,000 for projects promoting vocational training, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic opportunities for vulnerable women across OIF member states…[more]
Applications open for Impact Seed Fund
Deadline: 19-Apr-2026
The Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund (ISF) Africa 2026 provides grants to university lecturers and researchers to expand the educational impact of journalism on environmental, ocean, climate, and labor issues. The program encourages collaborations between educators, students, journalists, and communities, promoting awareness, multimedia storytelling, and inclusive teaching in African academic contexts…[more]
Call for Proposals: Citizen Security Research Initiative
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The CSRI invites researchers to submit proposals for projects generating actionable evidence to strengthen justice systems, law enforcement, and community safety. Funding supports pilot studies, full impact evaluations, infrastructure creation, and foundational research, with grants ranging from $75,000 to $400,000…[more]
Funding Available for Language and Culture Projects for Youths
Deadline: 08-Apr-2026
The Volt Programme supports children and young people up to age 25 in Nordic countries to engage in language, arts, and culture projects. Funding up to €35,000 enables creative exchanges, cross-country collaboration, and projects that foster dialogue on Nordic languages, arts, and cultural heritage…[more]
RFPs: Enhancing HCP Education in Adult Vaccination
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The Pfizer Independent Medical Education Grant supports initiatives that strengthen healthcare professionals’ knowledge and competence in adult vaccination against respiratory infections. The program funds educational projects designed to improve awareness, understanding, and implementation of vaccination recommendations, with grants up to 35,000 EUR and a maximum duration of 12 months. Eligible organizations include medical schools, healthcare institutions, professional societies, and education-focused entities…[more]
The Iris Prize for Youth-Led Environmental Projects
Deadline: 08-Apr-2026
The Iris Prize 2026 supports young people aged 14–24 who lead initiatives that protect and restore nature in their communities. The programme emphasizes youth leadership, autonomy, environmental impact, collaboration with organisations, and the safety and wellbeing of participants. Grants of $5,000, $10,000, and $15,000 are available for projects at different stages of development…[more]
RFAs: L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Program
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Program supports young Arab women researchers in Life Sciences and Physical Sciences across Yemen and GCC countries. The program provides six grants to recognize outstanding research, foster career growth, and promote scientific advancement. Applications close on 30 April 2026…[more]
Innovate UK Opens Funding for Non-Animal Drug Testing Methods
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
Innovate UK invites organisations to develop and commercialise non-animal methods for pre-clinical pharmacokinetics (PK) and cardiovascular safety testing. Projects aim to reduce reliance on dogs and non-human primates, align with government targets, and accelerate adoption of innovative, non-animal approaches. Funding of up to £2 million is available for projects starting by 1 July 2026, lasting six to nine months, with a maximum project cost of £200,000…[more]
Call for Proposals: Code for Earth Programme 2026
Deadline: 09-Apr-2026
The Code for Earth Programme, led by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), seeks innovative open-source solutions to address challenges in handling large-scale data and transforming it into meaningful information. The programme offers financial contributions and support for developing technologies in Data Visualisation, Machine Learning, and Software Development, with a specific focus on Africa. Applications are open from 24 February 2026 to 9 April 2026…[more]
Empowering Researchers under the GTCR-MENA Programme 2026
Deadline: 16-Apr-2026
The GTCR-MENA programme, supported by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), provides funding for scientists in selected Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries to strengthen research capacity, scientific collaboration, and innovation. Grants support equipment, consumables, student training, publications, conference participation, collaboration with German institutions, and women returning from maternity leave across technology, health, climate, and social sciences…[more]
Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science to Accelerate Breakthrough Research
Deadline: 17-Apr-2026
Google.org has launched a $30 million global open call to fund nonprofits, social enterprises, and academic institutions using artificial intelligence to accelerate breakthroughs in health and climate science…[more]
Joint Innovation Facility: Cross-Border Digital Innovation Grants
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The Joint Innovation Facility (JIF) 2026, under the Africa-Europe Digital Innovation Bridge (AEDIB), provides non-dilutive grants of EUR 100,000 or EUR 200,000 to scale revenue-generating, digitally enabled, climate-positive solutions. It supports cross-border partnerships between African and EU-based organizations, led by an African partner. The program focuses on applied AI, advanced data technologies, market expansion, and measurable climate impact across Africa and Europe…[more]
Submissions open for COAL Prize
Deadline: 28-Apr-2026
The COAL Prize 2026 invites artists worldwide to “defend the night” as a shared ecological and cultural common good. Organized by COAL, the prize awards €12,000 to one artist along with a residency at Domaine de Belval, plus additional grants and residencies. Projects must explore ecological relationships with darkness and be submitted by 28 April 2026…[more]
Call for Exploratory Networks within Humanities and Social Sciences
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
NordForsk is funding up to 22 Nordic exploratory research networks in the humanities and social sciences. The call offers up to NOK 1.5 million per project for up to three years, with a total budget of NOK 33 million. Consortia must include research-performing organisations from at least four Nordic countries, and project leaders must be early-career researchers with 2–7 years of postdoctoral experience…[more]
Call for Applications: AIG Public Leaders Programme
Deadline: 12-Apr-2026
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is inviting applications for its AIG Public Leaders Programme, a fully funded initiative to strengthen public sector leadership across Africa. The programme equips participants with skills in digital innovation, negotiation, organisational management, integrity, and strategic communication, culminating in a capstone project addressing real-world public policy challenges. Eligible applicants are African public sector leaders aged 35–54 with at least seven years of experience…[more]
Request for Proposals: Collaborative Research Grant Programme
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), in partnership with COMSTECH, invites applications for its Collaborative Research Grant Programme (CRP). The programme supports innovative scientific research, international collaboration, and capacity-building for women researchers under 45 in ICGEB–COMSTECH Member States. Grants up to €9,000 per year cover project-related costs, with a special Early Career Return category for researchers recently returning from abroad…[more]
CFPs: Velux Stiftung Healthy Ageing Research Funding Programme
Deadline: 23-Apr-2026
The Velux Stiftung Healthy Ageing Research Funding Programme supports innovative research exploring how social and environmental contexts shape health and quality of life in older age. From 2026 onwards, the programme emphasizes environmental factors that sustain or enhance functional ability. Grants range from CHF 50,000–100,000 per year for projects lasting 1–4 years, with a focus on real-world impact and knowledge transfer…[more]
EIT Food Accelerator Network 2026 – Empowering Agrifood Startups
Deadline: April 08, 2026
The EIT Food Accelerator Network (FAN) 2026 invites ambitious agrifood and foodtech startups to accelerate their technologies and market readiness. The programme focuses on Smart and Low-Carbon Supply Chains, Circular Solutions for Food Systems, Biotech Ingredients, Products and Processes, Future Resilient Agriculture, Water-Smart Agrifood Systems, and Digital & Autonomous Farming Solutions…[more]
GSMA Innovation Fund for Green Transition for Mobile
Deadline: April 06, 2026
The GSMA Innovation Fund for Green Transition for Mobile is offering grants and venture-building support to small and growing enterprises that use mobile and digital technologies to drive clean energy access and circular economy solutions in low- and middle-income countries…[more]
Call for Empowering Women in Agrifood Advanced Programme 2026
Deadline: April 26, 2026
The EIT Food’s EWA Advance Programme is currently accepting applications to support women-led agrifood startups in Europe to scale their ventures and accelerate business growth…[more]
RFPs: TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) is inviting postdoctoral researchers from the MENA region to apply for the TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme. Successful applicants can undertake a three-month research visit to a German institution between February 2027 and February 2028, receiving funding of up to EUR 10,500 for travel, living, and research costs…[more]
CFPs: Uncovering the Causes of Species’ Rapid Decline and Developing Actionable Solutions
Deadline: 16-Apr-2026
The European Commission invites research and innovation projects to halt species decline, restore ecosystems, and support EU climate and biodiversity goals. Eligible projects focus on understanding drivers of decline, developing practical solutions, and informing policy to achieve measurable conservation outcomes. Funding of up to €3 million per project is available under Horizon Europe, with a total 2026 budget of €12 million…[more]
Apply for TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme enables postdoctoral researchers from sub-Saharan Africa to undertake three-month research visits at German institutions. With funding up to €10,500, the programme supports travel, living costs, insurance, and project-related expenses while fostering international collaboration and long-term research partnerships…[more]
Call for Applications: InteRussia Fellowship Programme in Medicine
Deadline: 06-Apr-2026
The InteRussia Fellowship Programme 2026 is a short-term international medical fellowship hosted by Sechenov University in Moscow from May 18–30, 2026. It supports non-Russian doctors and pharmacists aged 21–40 with funded travel, accommodation, and a 15,000 ruble stipend. Applications must be submitted via the Gorchakov Fund website by April 6, 2026 (23:59 Moscow time)…[more]
Apply Now: InteRussia Fellowship Programme in Information Technology
Deadline: 06-Apr-2026
The InteRussia Fellowship 2026 invites foreign specialists in information technology to Novosibirsk State University to explore Artificial Intelligence applications in medicine and smart city systems. Running from June 1–27, 2026, the fellowship offers expert-led courses, hands-on workshops, collaborative projects, travel support, accommodation, and a scholarship of 30,000 rubles…[more]
Request for Applications: Research Grant Programme
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The NEF Research Grant Programme provides up to 1,000,000 Japanese yen per project to support field-based scientific research on nature conservation, ecosystems, and biodiversity in developing countries across the Asia-Pacific region. Eligible applicants are individual researchers or full-time doctoral students who are nationals of target countries and conduct research locally. Projects must focus exclusively on conservation-oriented field research and be completed within one to two years…[more]
Apply now: Enhancing the Competitiveness and Sustainability of the Agricultural Sector
Deadline: 14-Apr-2026
The European Commission invites innovative projects to enhance EU agriculture’s sustainability, efficiency, and competitiveness. Grants of up to €4.5 million per project (total €13.5 million) support research, innovation, and practical implementation that advance biodiversity-friendly farming, green transitions, and scalable business models. Applications must adopt a multi-actor approach, involve social sciences, and demonstrate measurable environmental, social, and economic impact…[more]
Request for Proposals: Daylight Research Grant Program
Deadline: 13-Apr-2026
The Velux Stiftung Daylight Research Grant Program funds innovative and interdisciplinary research exploring the societal, environmental, and health potential of natural daylight. Grants support projects under three themes—Future Solar Societies, Daylight and Global Health, and Daylight and Urbanisation—with budgets of CHF 50,000–100,000 per year for one to four years. Applications are assessed for innovation, interdisciplinarity, and real-world impact, with a deadline of 13 April 2026…[more]
RFAs: Deploying Circular Systemic Solutions through Living Labs in Cities and Regions
Deadline: 16-Apr-2026
The European Union’s Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) funds projects that implement and scale circular systemic solutions to make cities and regions sustainable. Projects focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, valorizing local resources, fostering multi-actor collaboration, and supporting knowledge transfer, with up to €5 million per proposal from a total budget of €10 million…[more]
Apply Now: EU Multi-Domain Operations Cloud Services for Military Capability
Deadline: April 28, 2026
The European Commission is driving a groundbreaking initiative to develop Multi-Domain Operations Cloud (MDOC) Services, aimed at enhancing the flexibility, mobility, and collaborative capabilities of military forces across land, air, maritime, cyber, and space domains…[more]
Call for Grants to Empower Citizens in Nature Conservation and Restoration
Deadline: 16-Apr-2026
The European Commission is offering grants of up to €10 million to support citizen-driven nature conservation and restoration projects. The initiative promotes innovative, inclusive, and scalable approaches that empower communities to actively contribute to biodiversity protection, climate resilience, and ecosystem restoration across Europe…[more]
Open Call: Living Labs for Co-Creating Ecosystem Restoration
Deadline: 16-Apr-2026
The European Commission is inviting proposals under Horizon Europe to establish three transnational living labs focused on ecosystem restoration across the EU. The 2026 call has a total budget of €10 million, with up to €5 million per project, supporting real-life experimental sites, stakeholder co-creation, and scalable nature-based solutions. Projects must involve multi-actor partnerships, align with EU environmental legislation, and contribute to the EU Green Deal and global biodiversity commitments…[more]
CFAs: Advancing Nature-Based Solutions in Climate and Biodiversity Strategies
Deadline: 16-Apr-2026
The European Commission invites proposals to advance Nature-based Solutions (NbS) by generating robust evidence, methods, and tools to integrate NbS across sectors and enhance climate resilience and biodiversity. Grants of up to €18 million support large-scale pilots, multi-sector collaboration, and the assessment of environmental, social, and economic impacts to enable effective climate adaptation and mitigation…[more]
Call to Support Urban Manufacturers in Advancing Circular and Sustainable Practices
Deadline: 16-Apr-2026
The European Commission invites applications to help urban manufacturers adopt circular and sustainable practices, aligning with Europe’s climate, biodiversity, and pollution reduction goals. Grants of up to €18 million support projects that implement systemic circular solutions, improve resource efficiency, and engage local stakeholders to foster scalable economic and environmental benefits…[more]
Open Call: Innovative Bioremediation Solutions for Aquatic Pollution
Deadline: 16-Apr-2026
The European Commission invites applications for projects developing innovative bioremediation solutions to tackle aquatic pollution, including contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) like PFAS, antimicrobials, and microplastics. Grants of up to €23 million support multi-disciplinary, scalable, and environmentally safe approaches that integrate biotechnology, nanotechnology, and environmental monitoring to restore freshwater, marine, and groundwater ecosystems…[more]
Apply now: Transform European Forests with Soil Health Living Labs
Deadline: 14-Apr-2026
The European Commission has launched a €24 million Horizon Europe initiative to establish 4–5 living labs focused on restoring and enhancing soil health in managed forests and natural or semi-natural lands. Projects must span at least three EU Member States or Associated Countries and use interdisciplinary, participatory approaches to co-create scalable soil health solutions. The initiative supports ecosystem resilience, climate mitigation, biodiversity protection, and sustainable land governance through real-world innovation platforms…[more]
European Commission Supports Innovative Living Labs for Soil Health in Alpine and Atlantic Zones
Deadline: 14-Apr-2026
The European Commission is investing €24 million in 2026 to establish innovative soil health living labs across Alpine and Atlantic regions. These interdisciplinary, participatory projects will co-design and implement locally adapted solutions, monitor soil health improvements, and create scalable models aligned with the EU Soil Mission and Green Deal objectives…[more]
Call for Proposals: Enhancing Organic Farming with Cost-Effective Innovation
Deadline: 14-Apr-2026
The European Commission invites proposals to develop safe, viable, and cost-effective innovations in organic farming, addressing agronomic, sustainability, and market-related challenges. Grants of up to €6 million per project support solutions that enhance sector competitiveness, resilience, and compliance with EU policies on biodiversity, climate, and zero pollution…[more]
Request for Proposals: Investigation Support Scheme
Deadline: 13-Apr-2026
The IJ4EU Investigation Support Scheme provides €5,000–€50,000 grants to cross-border journalistic teams investigating corruption, democracy, human rights, climate, migration, public health, and other public-interest issues in Europe. With €1.2 million available for 2026–27, the programme supports impactful investigative reporting with funding covering up to 100% of eligible costs…[more]
Submissions open for Africa Australia Awards
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The Africa Australia Awards, funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), provide fully funded Master’s scholarships at Australian universities for eligible African professionals. The program supports leadership development in priority sectors such as agriculture, climate change, security, gender inclusion, and energy. Applications close on 30 April 2026 for study commencing in 2027…[more]
Nominations open for Arctic Academic Action Award 2026
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The 2026 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award, launched by UArctic and the Arctic Circle, recognizes actionable, research-based ideas that address climate change in the Arctic. The award supports early-stage yet practical solutions that prevent, mitigate, adapt to, or reverse climate change impacts while integrating Indigenous knowledge and community engagement. Nominations are open to individuals, teams, and organizations, including self-nominations…[more]
Nominations open for Nordic Council Environment Prize 2026
Deadline: 29-Apr-2026
The 2026 Nordic Council Environment Prize recognizes initiatives that educate and empower children and young people to take action on climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable development. Winners receive DKK 300,000 and the “Nordlys” statuette, spotlighting programs that foster environmental responsibility, critical thinking, and democratic participation…[more]
Applications open for Logitech Future Positive Challenge 2026
Deadline: April 07, 2026
The Logitech is now accepting applications for its Future Postive Challenge to support the development of sustainable products and solutions that reduce environmental impact…[more]
Apply Now: WTO Fish Fund for Fisheries Subsidies Grants Program
Deadline: 24-Apr-2026
The WTO Fish Fund has opened its second Call for Proposals to support developing and least-developed WTO Members that have ratified the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. Eligible governments can apply for project preparation grants up to USD 50,000 or full project grants up to USD 300,000. Funding supports legal reforms, fisheries management improvements, subsidy removal, and compliance with WTO transparency obligations…[more]
Call for Proposals: Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme
Deadline: 28-Apr-2026
The European Union has launched a call for proposals under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) Programme to promote gender equality and women’s full enjoyment of rights. The call has an estimated budget of EUR 23 million, with EUR 5–7 million allocated per priority area. Eligible applicants include public and private legal entities established in EU Member States or associated countries…[more]
Funding Initiative for Sustainable and Responsible Fishing Practices
Deadline: April 07, 2026
The Responsible Fishing is inviting applications to support sustainable practices are needed to address challenges from illegal fishing, pollution, and climate change…[more]
CELTIC-NEXT Spring Call for International ICT Research and Innovation Projects
Deadline: 24-Apr-2026
The CELTIC-NEXT Spring Call 2026 supports international research and development projects advancing next-generation ICT and communications technologies. The programme funds collaborative, market-oriented innovation across areas such as 5G/6G, IoT, smart systems, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure through a flexible, bottom-up approach…[more]
Call for Proposals: Collaborative Research Programme
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) invites applications for its Collaborative Research Programme to support innovative, regionally relevant scientific research. Grants up to €25,000 per year fund projects in biotechnology, healthcare, agriculture, and bioenergy for a maximum of 36 months. Mandatory international collaboration and special support for early-career researchers enhance research impact and global partnerships…[more]
Request for Proposals: ICGEB Biosecurity Grant Program
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) Biosecurity Grant Program funds projects that strengthen laboratory biosecurity, pathogen detection, and outbreak preparedness in eligible African Member States. Grants of up to €15,000 per year for a maximum of 24 months support essential equipment, consumables, training, and project-related travel. Applications must be led by qualified Principal Investigators, demonstrate international collaboration, and be endorsed by national liaison officers…[more]
Eurogia2030 Programme Supporting Low Carbon Technology Innovation
Deadline: April 30, 2026
The Eurogia2030 is seeking applications to support research and development activities that advance low carbon technologies to promote sustainability, reduce climate change impacts, and foster sustainable economic growth…[more]
Call for Proposals to Accelerate Cervical Cancer Elimination
Deadline: 09-Apr-2026
Unitaid has launched a Call for Proposals to accelerate cervical cancer elimination in low- and middle-income countries. The program funds innovative tools, digital health solutions, and integrated delivery models to strengthen secondary prevention, improve equity, and build sustainable health systems. Total funding of approximately US$30 million supports national and subnational programs aligned with global cervical cancer elimination strategies…[more]
European Network of Excellence for Advancing AI in Strategic Scientific Domains
Deadline: 21-April-2026
The European Commission is currently accepting grant applications to support the creation of a European network of excellence dedicated to advancing the application of artificial intelligence in strategic scientific domains through collaborative research and capacity building…[more]
Submissions open for IBRO Exchange Fellowship Program
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) invites applications for its Exchange Fellowship Program, enabling PhD students and early-career postdoctoral fellows in neuroscience to conduct international laboratory visits. The program provides funding for travel, living expenses, and research costs, with duration and grant amounts varying by region, and aims to broaden skills, foster collaboration, and strengthen global neuroscience research networks…[more]
RFPs: Bridging Horizon-Funded Research to Market Innovation
Deadline : 21-April -2026
The European Commission (EC) is offering this opportunity to strengthen the translation of Horizon-funded research and innovation results into tangible economic and societal value by supporting their pathway to market…[more]
European Commission Call for Proposals on Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery
Deadline: 21-April-2026
The European Commission is seeking grant applications to develop advanced manufacturing technologies and machinery that enhance Europe’s industrial competitiveness, increase resource efficiency and circularity, and support the production of key and high-performance products…[more]
Strengthening EU Intelligence and Commercialisation of Secondary Raw Materials
Deadline: April 21, 2026
This opportunity aims to strengthen the European Union’s strategic autonomy by improving intelligence, sustainability assessment, and commercial exploitation of secondary raw materials within a circular and climate-neutral economy…[more]
CFPs: Innovative Technologies and Tools for Exploration and Data Modelling of Raw Materials
Deadline: 21-April-2026
The European Commission is requesting grant applications to advance the exploration, understanding, and sustainable development of European Union raw materials, particularly critical raw materials, to strengthen domestic capacities, support the National Exploration Programme, and foster innovation in the EU raw materials sector…[more]
RFAs: Optimise the Usage of Resources in a Circular Economy
Deadline: 21-April-2026
The European Commission to optimise the efficiency of materials, water, and energy use through enhanced recycling and upcycling of production and end‑of‑use waste to strengthen competitiveness, sustainability, and resource independence in the European Union…[more]
Open Call for Improving Availability of Secondary Raw Materials Through Recycling
Deadline: 21-April-2026
The European Commission is currently accepting grant applications to enhance sustainable recycling and reuse of raw materials from end‑of‑life products and urban mines to improve resource efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, and support the responsible supply of raw materials in the European Union…[more]
RFAs: Mapping and Service Finder for Technology Infrastructures
Deadline: 21-April-2026
The Mapping and Service Finder for Technology Infrastructures initiative aims to improve visibility, accessibility, and effective use of technology infrastructure services across Europe through a unified and interactive digital platform…[more]
Open Call: Boosting Industry-Academia Collaboration via SHAs
Deadline: 21-April-2026
The European Commission (EC) is inviting applications for initiatives that strengthen collaboration between industry and academia by mobilising the expertise of Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts, aiming to enhance innovation, support organisational development, and accelerate market uptake across European industries…[more]
Call for Proposals: Thematic Networks of Excellence for AI in Science
Deadline: April 21, 2026
The European Commission is seeking grant applications to support the establishment of networks of excellent European research labs dedicated to collaborative scientific research using AI. The focus areas include achieving scientific progress with AI to address strategic scientific challenges in the selected thematic areas, creating pilot networks of excellent labs as part of the Resource for AI Science in Europe (RAISE) operating as a virtual institute across Europe, establishing models of cooperation among labs and developing strategic research agendas for AI in scientific research, reinforcing the European AI in science community, attracting top talent, spreading excellence in AI in science, and developing synergies with the “Science for AI” RAISE pilot call…[more]
RFPs: Advancing Energy-Efficient CO2 Utilisation
Deadline: April 21, 2026
The European Commission is inviting grant applications to support innovative approaches to CO2 utilisation that reduce emissions while improving process efficiency and economic viability. The focus areas include achieving significant reductions in production costs of CO2-based products through optimised integration of CO2 capture, purification and conversion, minimising energy consumption across the entire conversion process through advanced process integration and the use of renewable electricity and available heat sources, contributing to carbon emissions reduction through the sustainable use and valorisation of CO2 possibly aligned with CCS, expanding the portfolio of competitively producible CO2-derived products, improving process efficiency and yield by overcoming thermodynamic and equilibrium constraints, ensuring sustainability and economic viability through lifecycle and economic assessments, demonstrating scalability and cost efficiency at laboratory pilot scale, and strengthening the industrial decarbonisation technology supply chain in Europe…[more]
CFAs: Technologies for Innovative Extraction of Critical Raw Materials
Deadline: April 21, 2026
The European Commission is requesting grant applications to support the development of sustainable and innovative mining technologies to strengthen the responsible supply of raw materials in the European Union. The focus areas include increasing the availability of efficient, cost-effective and innovative raw materials extraction technologies in the medium and long term, increasing the potential for EU-based primary sourcing of raw materials deposits, improving the responsible supply of raw materials to the EU in line with the objectives of the Critical Raw Materials Act, substantially reducing greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions intensity per ton of extracted material, and improving impacts on habitat protection, ecosystem health and biodiversity…[more]
Open Call: Advancing Circular Materials for Industry
Deadline: April 21, 2026
Applicants are now invited to submit applications for European Commission to advance circular advanced materials by integrating innovative design, scalable manufacturing and market-ready solutions. The focus areas include accelerating the adoption of innovative advanced materials designed for circularity through faster production and technology uptake, enabling business models that enhance the use of circular advanced materials in strategic value chains, significantly increasing resource efficiency in terms of materials and energy, and addressing quality standards, harmonisation and regulatory requirements to facilitate simplified market transition…[more]
CFPs: Management Talent for Technology Infrastructure Capacity Building
Deadline: April 21, 2026
The European Commission is seeking applications to strengthen the management capacity of Technology Infrastructures across the European Union by attracting specialised management talent to improve skills, governance, collaboration, and service delivery to industry…[more]
RFPs: Advancing Innovative Materials with AI and Digital Tools
Deadline: April 21, 2026
The Accelerating the discovery and development of chemicals and innovative advanced materials through digitalisation and artificial intelligence Europe is advancing its capabilities in chemicals and innovative advanced materials by leveraging digitalisation and artificial intelligence to accelerate discovery and development. The focus areas include accelerating the discovery and development process for innovative advanced materials and chemicals through digital tools developed in Europe, innovation workflows which include design of experiment and/or design of simulation, supporting the operationalisation of the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework, and making a step change in the risk assessment of chemicals and advanced materials in Europe…[more]
EU–Japan Research Mobility in Innovative Advanced Materials
Deadline: April 21, 2026
This opportunity aims to strengthen cooperation between Europe and Japan in the field of innovative advanced materials by enabling targeted research exchanges and collaboration. The focus of this action is on strengthening EU–Japan cooperation in innovative advanced materials, supporting research visits by European researchers, advancing collaborative research activities, contributing to technological leadership and open strategic autonomy, enabling applications of advanced materials in mobility, energy, construction, electronics and medical devices, supporting the twin green and digital transition, promoting safe and sustainable by design approaches, reinforcing resilience of industrial value chains, and contributing to policy priorities linked to raw materials, chemicals and innovative materials…[more]
MSCA COFUND for Doctoral Candidates or Postdoctoral Researchers
Deadline: 08-Apr-2026
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND programme supports high-quality doctoral and postdoctoral training programmes by co-funding researcher positions that promote international, interdisciplinary, and inter-sectoral mobility. It strengthens research and innovation capacity across Europe by enhancing researcher skills, employability, and institutional excellence, with a strong emphasis on Open Science, digital skills, and career development…[more]
Entries open for VinFuture Prize
Deadline: 17-Apr-2026
The VinFuture Prize recognizes outstanding scientific research and breakthrough technological innovations that have a meaningful impact on the lives of millions globally. The awards highlight solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and foster innovation across emerging and interdisciplinary fields…[more]
Open Call: e3 Tech Grant Program to support Empower Educators
Deadline: 06-Apr-2026
The e3 Tech Grants program provides funding and software support to accredited educational institutions and training organizations to advance equity, evidence, and engagement in learning environments. Applicants can choose between the EchoImpact Grant ($2,000–$4,000 USD) for research or the EchoInnovation Grant ($5,000–$10,000 USD) for implementing Echosystem solutions, with enhanced support for HBCUs, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and Career & Technical Education organizations…[more]
RFPs: Indo-Swiss Joint Research Programme (Switzerland and India)
Deadline: 08-Apr-2026
The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) invites applications for the Indo-Swiss Joint Research Programme, funding collaborative projects between Switzerland and India. Grants support ambitious, innovative research with clearly defined goals, budgets for both countries, and reciprocal visits, with projects lasting three to four years…[more]
RFPs: Non-Exhaust Emissions in Road and Railway Transport
Deadline: April 14, 2026
The European Commission has launched a new research and innovation initiative to tackle non-exhaust particulate emissions from road and rail transport, a growing concern as electrification reduces tailpipe emissions but leaves particles from brake, tyre, and track wear increasingly significant…[more]
RFAs: Economics of Climate Change and Cost of Inaction
Deadline: April 15, 2026
The European Commission is currently accepting applications for its Economics of Climate Change Program to generate outcomes that significantly deepen our understanding of the socio‑economic impacts of climate change and drive more ambitious climate action…[more]
Innovation Fund for Net Zero Technologies – General decarbonisation – Large-Scale Projects 2025
Deadline: April 23, 2026
This call for proposals for EU action grants under the Innovation Fund is launched to support the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies and processes and is managed by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)…[more]
Open Call for Safety of Low and Zero-Carbon Fuels in Ports (ZEWT Partnership)
Deadline: April 14, 2026
The European Commission is requesting grant applications for ports in safely adopting renewable low and zero-carbon fuels to enhance operational efficiency and worker safety. A comprehensive risk assessment of the introduction of renewable low and zero-carbon waterborne fuels, in maritime and inland port areas. Improve knowledge on the risks posed by the introduction of renewable low zero-carbon fuels. A review of existing regulations, standards, and guidelines, for all EU Member States, with recommendations for updates, harmonisation or new regulations as needed. Define operational improvements required to enhance safety in storage, handling and bunkering of renewable low and zero-carbon fuels. Development of a strategy for skills development for port personnel and stakeholders involved in the handling, storage, and bunkering of renewable low and zero-carbon fuels, ensuring safe and efficient operations…[more]
Applications open for Shipyards of the Future (ZEWT Partnership) Program
Deadline: April 14, 2026
The European Commission is offering grants to improve the efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness of European shipyards through innovative technologies and processes…[more]
Request for Applications: Energy-efficient software-defined EVs (2ZERO Partnership)
Deadline: April 14, 2026
The European Commission is inviting grant applications to focus on the development and demonstration of energy-efficient Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) that integrate innovative hardware and software solutions to optimize vehicle performance, sustainability, and user experience…[more]
Apply for Advancing Earth System Science for Climate Action
Deadline: April 15, 2026
The European Commission is accepting grant applications to advance climate science through the project “Advancing Earth System Science for Climate Action.” This initiative aims to support research that closes critical knowledge gaps in Earth system science, providing high-quality, reliable, and up-to-date scientific evidence to inform global and regional climate assessments and guide climate policy. The project seeks to generate novel climate science evidence, address uncertainties identified in the latest IPCC reports, and ensure that future climate action is grounded in comprehensive and rigorous scientific understanding…[more]
CFPs: Fighting Disinformation and Effectively Communicating on Climate Change
Deadline: April 15, 2026
The European Commission is currently accepting applications for Fighting Disinformation and Effectively communicating on climate change Program to develop tools, strategies, and products for public authorities, media, and civil society to detect, monitor, and counter the spread of disinformation at scale…[more]
Apply Now: Advancing European Climate Risk Assessments
Deadline: April 15, 2026
The European Commission has launched its Advancing European Climate Risk to transform cutting-edge science into practical knowledge that supports public authorities, communities, and economic sectors in preparing for current and future climate risks, while reinforcing Europe’s leadership in climate action…[more]
Call for Applications: ZEWT Partnership Program
Deadline: April 14, 2026
The European Commission has launched a major initiative under the co-programmed European Partnership on ‘Zero Emission Waterborne Transport’ (ZEWT) to drive innovation and sustainability in long-distance shipping. The initiative focuses on developing novel technologies and concepts that can reduce energy consumption in shipping by at least 25% compared to 2008 levels, supporting the EU’s broader goals for green and digital transitions, as well as a more resilient and competitive transport sector…[more]
Business Partnership Challenge for Emerging and Developing Countries 2026
Deadline: April 12, 2026
The Austrian Development Agency (ADA) has announced the Business Partnership Challenge 2026, a funding opportunity aimed at combating poverty, promoting peace, and protecting the environment. This initiative supports projects that foster systemic and lasting change by strengthening institutional capacities, connecting local and international partners, and implementing international norms and standards. Projects are also expected to be inclusive, engaging multiple local stakeholders such as enterprises, civil society organizations, and public authorities to reach a wide range of beneficiaries. Innovative approaches, including digital solutions, are encouraged to address development challenges specific to partner countries…[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. The project focuses on improving the quality and performance of weather and climate models tailored to Africa’s needs, enhancing the provision of weather predictions and climate projections to enable communities to respond to climate impacts, and bolstering African climate research to reduce reliance on external expertise, increase representation in international climate bodies, and contribute to global climate initiatives…[more]
Apply for Next Generation Climate Monitoring and Related Capabilities
Deadline: April 15, 2026
The European Commission is inviting grant applications to supports the large-scale demonstration and market readiness of integrated photovoltaic technologies to strengthen Europe’s solar energy transition. The focus areas and objectives include increasing the commercialisation potential of integrated photovoltaic technologies, strengthening competitive technological know-how for the European PV industrial base, increasing recyclability and minimising environmental impact, introducing new business models and opening new markets in IPV manufacturing, reuse and recycling, supporting the execution of the solar energy joint research and innovation agenda, demonstrating innovative IPV manufacturing technologies at scale, deploying flexible IPV production pilot lines above 100 kWp, and demonstrating dedicated recycling and material recovery processes for diverse IPV products…[more]
Call for Proposals: AI-Driven Digital Aircraft Design, Manufacturing and MRO
Deadline: April 14, 2026
The European Commission (EC) invites proposals to develop robust AI-assisted capabilities for digital aircraft design, manufacturing, operation, maintenance, and overhaul. The focus areas include AI-assisted digital aircraft design, redesign, and certification in collaboration with digital twins and virtual products, AI-assisted tools for requirement definition, validation, and verification, and AI-supported digital aircraft manufacturing, operation, condition monitoring, and maintenance activities…[more]
Apply for Ports of the Future (ZEWT Partnership) Program
Deadline: April 14, 2026
The European Commission is accepting grant applications to focus on supporting projects that develop and demonstrate sustainable and digital strategies to enhance the competitiveness, resilience, and environmental performance of middle- and small-sized ports across Europe…[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]
Request for Applications: Diamond Education Grant Programme
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Diamond Education Grant Programme provides financial support for women in SIGBI member countries who want to enter or return to the workforce by gaining new skills. It covers course fees and essential equipment for approved educational or vocational programmes running between September 2026 and July 2027. The scheme prioritizes women facing financial or personal barriers and does not fund postgraduate studies or living expenses…[more]
RFAs: Volunteering in Support of Humanitarian Aid Operations
Deadline: 23-Apr-2026
The European Voluntary Humanitarian Aid Corps funds full-time international volunteering placements for young people supporting humanitarian aid operations in third countries. The programme strengthens disaster preparedness, community resilience, and inclusive development while ensuring safety, training, and adherence to humanitarian principles. Eligible volunteers gain hands-on experience, professional skills, and the opportunity to contribute directly to crisis-affected communities…[more]
Culture Moves Europe Individual Mobility Action Grant Programme
Deadline: 30-April-2026
This opportunity is open to artists and cultural professionals who are legal residents of the 40 Creative Europe countries, at least 18 years old, and active in one of the participating sectors…[more]
Networking Support Scheme for Rare Disease and Rare Cancer Collaboration
Deadline: 07 April 2026
The Networking Support Scheme (NSS) within ERDERA invites the rare disease and rare cancer community to unite across borders, disciplines, and sectors through collaborative networking events that foster knowledge sharing and research partnerships…[more]
Call for Proposals: Innovation Fund for Net Zero Technologies – Clean-tech Manufacturing 2025
Deadline: April 23, 2026
The European Commission is now accepting grant applications to support projects for manufacturing innovative clean-tech components for hydrogen production/consumption, renewable energy and energy storage. The support and advance innovative low-carbon technologies and processes to significantly mitigate climate change in sectors listed in Annex I and Annex III to the ETS Directive 2003/87, promoting sustainable development and technological leadership within Europe; Innovation in Low-Carbon Technologies and Processes; Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)…[more]
Innovation Fund for Net Zero Technologies – General Decarbonisation – Small-Scale Projects 2025
Deadline: April 23, 2026
The European Commission has launched its Innovation Fund to support the development and deployment of innovative low-carbon technologies and processes that can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The focus is on sectors covered by the EU Emissions Trading System, with the broader goal of accelerating climate change mitigation while strengthening sustainable development and technological leadership within Europe…[more]
Innovation Fund for Net Zero Technologies – General Decarbonisation – Medium-Scale Projects 2025
Deadline: April 23, 2026
The European Commission is now accepting applications for Innovation Fund to support and advancing innovative low-carbon technologies and processes that can deliver significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The targeted solutions are expected to contribute to climate change mitigation in sectors covered by Annex I and Annex III of the ETS Directive 2003/87, while also strengthening sustainable development and Europe’s technological leadership…[more]
Innovation Fund For Net Zero Technologies – Pilot Projects 2025
Deadline: April 23, 2026
The European Commission has announced its Innovation Fund to support highly innovative, disruptive, and breakthrough technologies that can deliver the deep decarbonisation required to achieve climate neutrality. The focus is on transformative solutions with the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy…[more]
Call for Networks of European Audiovisual Festivals
Deadline: April 14, 2026
The Networks of European Audiovisual Festivals in the field of the MEDIA strand under the Creative Europe Programme to support coordinated and collaborative activities among European audiovisual festivals. The focus areas of the opportunity are to provide support to coordinated/collaborative activities among European audiovisual festivals aiming at increasing audiences’ interest in non-national European audiovisual content, including video games and immersive content, and promoting its circulation and visibility; reinforce cooperation among European audiovisual festivals members of a Network screening a significant proportion of non-national European films and audiovisual works through coordinated/collaborative activities targeted to expand and renew audiences; increase the impact of European audiovisual festivals aiming to reinforce promotion, distribution and circulation of non-national European films and audiovisual works to growing audiences across Europe; foster exchange of knowledge and best-practice models for cooperation among festivals through coordinated/collaborative activities targeted to expand and renew audiences; harness the digital transformation, including developing and updating online tools and applications; support European festivals and a European festivals’ network or European festivals’ networks screening a significant proportion of non-national European works, while preserving their identity and unique profile…[more]
Call for Proposals: European Support for Strengthening Video on Demand Networks
Deadline: April 08, 2026
The Creative Europe Programme invites proposals to support European Video on Demand (VOD) networks and operators screening a significant proportion of non-national European works to enhance their competitiveness and attractiveness…[more]
CFPs: Promotion of Women’s, Girl’s and Children’s Rights in Tanzania 2026
Deadline: 06-Apr-2026
The Women Fund Tanzania (WFT Trust) invites applications for grants under the Renewed Women’s Voices and Leadership Project (RWVL-T) to advance the rights of women, girls, and children. Funding supports leadership, advocacy, movement building, economic and environmental justice, and reproductive health initiatives led by women’s rights and young feminist organisations in Tanzania…[more]
Call for EOIs: Youth Entrepreneurship and Community Health Initiative (Zimbabwe)
Deadline: 23-Apr-2026
The Mastercard Foundation–UNICEF Community Health Workforce Development Programme in Zimbabwe strengthens primary health care systems while promoting youth economic empowerment. Targeting young community health workers, the initiative integrates nutrition improvement with entrepreneurial skills, creating sustainable livelihoods and better early childhood health outcomes…[more]
Grants available for Innovative Community Projects in Sao Tome And Principe
Deadline: 17-Apr-2026
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) 2026 invites local civil society organizations, academic institutions, and municipal authorities in São Tomé and Príncipe to submit proposals for small-scale, high-impact community development projects. Funding ranges from $20,000 to $49,000 per project (up to $100,000), supporting grassroots initiatives that strengthen civil society, foster innovation, and enhance Canada–São Tomé and Príncipe bilateral relations…[more]
CFAs: Supporting Local Development Projects in Equatorial Guinea
Deadline: 12-Apr-2026
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) 2026 provides funding for small-scale, high-impact projects in Equatorial Guinea to advance sustainable development and strengthen civil society. Priority areas include inclusive governance, human rights, peacebuilding, and economic empowerment for women and marginalized groups. Funding ranges from CAD $20,000 to $49,000, with projects running from April 2026 to February 2028…[more]
Entries open for Youth Leadership Program in Zambia
Deadline: 06-Apr-2026
The Healing Balm Foundation, in partnership with Digital Opportunity Trust and The Mastercard Foundation, invites young graduates in Livingstone and Kazungula District to apply for the Youth Leadership Program. The eight-month program offers training in leadership, digital skills, and entrepreneurship, followed by community placement to support local MSMEs, with a focus on women-led businesses…[more]
Call for EOIs: Promoting Climate Resilience for Children and Families in Madagascar
Deadline: 14-Apr-2026
UNICEF Madagascar invites applications to strengthen the resilience of children and adolescent girls in cyclone-prone areas. The program supports sustainable energy solutions, safe infrastructure, and disaster preparedness initiatives to enhance safety, leadership, and adaptive capacity in schools and health centers…[more]
UNICEF Digital Learning Access Initiative for Quality Education (Mozambique)
Deadline: 10-Apr-2026
UNICEF is leading efforts to expand access to quality education in Mozambique through digital learning solutions for children and youth. The initiative targets low school completion rates, out-of-school children, and learning poverty, especially in conflict– and disaster-affected regions, using scalable digital platforms like Learning Passport and Maza…[more]
FCDO Programme to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls (Sudan)
Deadline: 17-Apr-2026
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is offering £19.95 million over five years to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls in conflict-affected areas of Sudan. The programme supports survivor-centred services, community-led prevention, and strengthens the leadership of Sudanese women-led organisations…[more]
Call for EOIs: Climate-Resilient WASH Services in Karamoja (Uganda)
Deadline: 07-Apr-2026
The UNICEF Uganda WASH Grants 2030 support initiatives that improve water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), and environmental sustainability for children and families. With an indicative budget of $282,177, the programme focuses on climate-resilient infrastructure, safe hygiene practices, and system strengthening. The goal is to achieve clean, safe, and sustainable communities by 2030…[more]
EC Call for Women’s Economic Empowerment and Civil Society Support (Somalia)
Deadline: 28-Apr-2026
The European Commission has launched a major funding call in Somalia to support women’s economic empowerment, inclusive market participation, civil society strengthening, and human rights protection. The programme has a total budget of EUR 3,816,000, including EUR 2,596,000 for women’s economic inclusion and EUR 1,220,000 for civil society and human rights initiatives…[more]
NFVF Animation Slate Funding Call for Production Companies (South Africa)
Deadline: 24-April-2026
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) has opened a call for Animation Slate proposals valued at R7.5 million over three years to support sustainable production companies in South Africa. The key objectives of this funding initiative include cultivating sustainable and viable production companies, assisting companies to identify and produce films that demonstrate audience awareness in both South African and international markets, finding original ways of reaching audiences nationwide, increasing the marketing and export of South African film products globally, and promoting greater cooperation between production and distribution companies…[more]
NFVF Female Filmmaker Project Facilitating Company 2026 (South Africa)
Deadline: 24-April-2026
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) invites eligible South African production companies to apply as the Facilitating Production Company for the Female Filmmaker Project 2026, a three-year initiative aimed at empowering women in the film industry…[more]
iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab Programme (Nigeria)
Deadline: April 20, 2026
iDICE Startup Bridge – Founders Lab offers aspiring entrepreneurs a structured path to transform innovative ideas into real, working businesses. The programme focuses on turning an idea into a clear problem and solution, validating whether real customers need the product, designing or improving an MVP or early product, developing a simple, practical business model, creating an initial business plan and execution roadmap, and understanding basic operations, pricing, and costs…[more]
Gasworks Residency Open Call for Early-Career Visual Artists (Algeria)
Deadline: 27-Apr-2026
Early-career contemporary visual artists based in Algeria can apply for an eleven-week fully funded residency at Gasworks in London from 30 September to 15 December 2026. The programme provides studio space, accommodation, living stipend, travel support, materials budget, and opportunities for professional development and international networking…[more]
CFPs: Strengthening Civil Society for Governance and Development (Congo DR)
Deadline: 20-Apr-2026
The European Commission invites civil society organizations (CSOs) to apply for grants ranging from EUR 1,000,000 to EUR 1,500,000 to strengthen democratic governance, citizen participation, and sustainable development in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Projects will focus on human rights, transparency, community engagement, and local accountability, targeting marginalized groups and rural areas…[more]
Funding Opportunity for Copyright and Cultural Sector Initiatives (Malawi)
Deadline: 28-Apr-2026
The Malawi Copyright Fund provides financial support for projects that strengthen the creative and cultural industries in Malawi. The fund supports initiatives related to copyright protection, anti-piracy efforts, cultural preservation, creative industry development, and international promotion of Malawian creative works, with grants of up to 25 million Kwacha depending on project scale…[more]
Apply for NRF Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (South Africa)
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The NRF Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports advanced research across multiple disciplines at South African public research institutions. Fellowships provide a two-year stipend, research funding, mentorship, and career development opportunities for early-career researchers in Science, Engineering, Technology, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Indigenous Knowledge Systems…[more]
CFAs: Strengthening Civil Society Organizations in Djibouti
Deadline: 16-Apr-2026
The European Commission is inviting civil society organisations in Djibouti to apply for grants of EUR 450,000–EUR 481,000 to strengthen local governance, public policy engagement, and sustainable development. Funded initiatives should enhance civil society participation, build organisational capacity, and promote economic and social empowerment for women, youth, and vulnerable groups. The total indicative budget is EUR 962,000…[more]
RFAs: Supports Quality Vocational Training for Zanzibar’s Tourism Sector (Tanzania)
Deadline: 27-Apr-2026
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), through its Nairobi office, has launched the FO.PR.ALB initiative to enhance vocational and professional training in the tourism and hotel sector in Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania. The programme targets youth, women, vulnerable groups, training institutions, and tourism businesses, aiming to improve employment outcomes, service quality, and sector coordination. Italian CSOs with expertise in tourism and vocational training are invited to apply for funding under two Lots with a combined budget of €3,950,000…[more]
Call for Proposals to Support Women’s Entrepreneurship
Deadline: 07-Apr-2026
Expertise France is offering grants of up to EUR 2.5 million to strengthen women’s entrepreneurship in Kinshasa and Kikwit, Democratic Republic of Congo. The program provides technical, financial, and coaching support to women-led businesses, while reinforcing the public and private ecosystem for gender-inclusive entrepreneurship. Eligible applicants are legally constituted organizations capable of supporting women entrepreneurs…[more]
AICS PEACE Initiative: Mental Health Support for GBV Survivors in Kenya
Deadline: 07-Apr-2026
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) has launched a €1.5 million call for proposals under the “PEACE” initiative to strengthen community-based mental health services for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) in Kenya. The 36-month project must be implemented by an Italian Civil Society Organization (CSO) in partnership with local actors and concentrated in one selected county. Applications must be submitted by April 27, 2026, by 4:00 PM (Kenyan time) via certified email to the AICS Nairobi office…[more]
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching for International Teachers Program (Botswana)
Deadline: 10-Apr-2026
The U.S. Embassy in Gaborone is now accepting applications for the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching for International Teachers Program for 2026-2027. This prestigious program aims to foster mutual understanding between the United States and Botswana by offering educators opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and cross-cultural exchange…[more]
Entries open for the Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts 2026
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts 2025 invites Nigerian filmmakers aged 18–35 to submit short documentary films (≤20 minutes) under the theme IDENTITY. The award celebrates creative excellence in non-fiction storytelling, offering USD 20,000 to the winner. Submissions must be original, AI-free, and accompanied by a brief artistic statement and proof of Nigerian citizenship…[more]
Submissions open for Falling Walls Lab Ibadan (Nigeria)
Deadline: 19-Apr-2026
The Falling Walls Lab is coming to Ibadan, Nigeria, offering students and early-career professionals a chance to present groundbreaking ideas in a three-minute pitch. Participants showcase which societal or scientific “wall” their research or innovation aims to break…[more]
Open Call: Support to Civil Society Organisations – Liberia
Deadline: 06-Apr-2026
The European Commission is accepting grant applications to support Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in enhancing capacities, promoting good governance, and fostering sustainable development under the Global Gateway approach. Two grant lots are available: Lot 1 focuses on environmental sustainability, climate action, and green growth, while Lot 2 targets financial and democratic governance, transparency, and accountability. Grants range from EUR 1,100,000 to EUR 1,175,000 per lot, with a total indicative budget of EUR 2,350,000…[more]
Grant Opportunity: Climate-Resilient Nutrition-Sensitive Agri-Food Investments in Ethiopia
Deadline: 28-Apr-2026
This €4 million funding initiative supports investment in climate-resilient, nutrition-sensitive agri-food value chains in Ethiopia to improve access to healthy diets, particularly for women and vulnerable populations. The program promotes sustainable investments that empower smallholder farmers, strengthen minimally processed food supply chains, and integrate gender-transformative objectives. Grants cover up to 90% of eligible costs and require investment-driven approaches that directly contribute to measurable nutrition outcomes…[more]
CFAs: Fulbright Research Awards for African Scholars (Uganda)
Deadline: 10-Apr-2026
The Fulbright African Research Scholar Program 2027–2028, administered by the U.S. Embassy Uganda, provides funding for Ugandan university faculty and research professionals to conduct postdoctoral research or curriculum development at U.S. institutions. Grants range from 3 to 9 months and support academic exchange in areas such as sustainability, peacebuilding, emerging technologies, and global health. Applicants must meet academic and citizenship requirements and clearly demonstrate why their project requires a U.S.-based affiliation…[more]
RFAs: Contribution to Governance in the Forestry-Timber Sector in Gabon
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The Forest Value Chain Support Program in Gabon funds civil society-led projects to promote sustainable, inclusive, and transparent forest management. The initiative focuses on improving governance, strengthening legal frameworks, and supporting equitable economic benefits in timber and other forest value chains. Grants range from EUR 2,100,000 to EUR 2,175,000, with an emphasis on civil society participation and compliance with environmental and social standards…[more]
RFPs: Support for the Management of Marine Protected Areas in Gabon
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The European Commission is funding a EUR 2,000,000 programme to support a sustainable ocean and blue economy in Central Africa. The initiative targets marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, and regional governance while promoting innovation, inclusivity, and resilience in coastal and marine resource management. Experienced non-profit organizations can apply to lead large-scale projects benefiting communities, biodiversity, and the regional blue economy…[more]
Apply Now: South African Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Deadline: 08-Apr-2026
The South African Fulbright Foreign Student Program funds South African graduates and researchers to pursue postgraduate study or doctoral research at accredited universities in the United States. It offers two structured pathways—degree study and visiting research—along with comprehensive academic, visa, and pre-departure support to build long-term academic and community impact…[more]
Nominations open for Bold Woman Award (Nigeria)
Deadline: January 30, 2026
The Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot celebrates daring women entrepreneurs who make a significant impact in their sector of activity and in society. The Bold Woman Award rewards an emblematic woman entrepreneur for her career, her journey and the success of her business and the Bold Future Award rewards a woman entrepreneur who has created or taken over her business less than 5 years ago…[more]