[June 2025]
This curated article brings you the latest and most relevant funding opportunities designed to empower initiatives across various vital sectors in Bangladesh. From climate resilience and food system transformation to advancing women’s rights and fostering civic innovation, a wealth of grants, calls for proposals, and competitions are now available. Dive in to explore how you can secure the support needed to drive positive change and achieve your mission.
Call for Proposals: Climate Security Response Program in Bangladesh
Deadline: 27-Jul-25
The Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) has issued a Call for Proposals for grants to local civil society organizations in Bangladesh, focusing on women’s participation and leadership in preventing climate-related conflicts and injustice, and in economic and political decision-making related to climate security and justice…[more]
Bangladesh: Youth in Action – Funding Available to Rethink Food
Deadline: 22-Jun-25
Applications are now open for small grants to support youth-led initiatives aimed at transforming food systems in Bangladesh…[more]
Now Open: InSPIRE Challenge Fund (Bangladesh)
Deadline: 15 July 2025
InSPIRE invites eligible RMG factories and Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) to apply individually and/or, in consortium with subcontracting factories, financial institutions, international brands etc to submit concept notes proposing innovative, impactful, and scalable ideas for implementation of energy efficiency or renewable energy projects at their facilities…[more]
CFPs: Strengthening Capacity of Women’s Rights and Civil Society Organizations in Bangladesh
Deadline: 26-Jun-25
The UN Women Bangladesh seeks to partner with a national, women-led/women’s rights civil society organization, to implement an initiative entitled “Strengthening capacity of women’s rights and civil society organizations in Bangladesh to localize the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda”…[more]
Ending Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Public Spaces, in the Context of Work and Tertiary Educational Settings in Bangladesh
Deadline: 18-Jun-2025
The UN Women Bangladesh, in partnership with the European Union, seeks a CSO to implement Output 2.1 of the project – Ending Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Public Spaces, workplace and educational institutions…[more]
Entries open for Climate Justice Idea Competition (4th Edition) – Bangladesh
Deadline: 1 July 2025
Entries are now open for the Climate Justice Idea Competition – 4th Edition! Bring your innovative ideas to accelerate climate justice!..[more]
Call for Stories: Rising Stars Program – 5th Edition (Bangladesh)
Deadline: 20 June 2025
The ActionAid Bangladesh is delighted to invite submissions for its Rising Stars – 5th Edition! If you are a Bangladeshi youth and have an inspiring story of driving positive social change that created a meaningful impact, they want to hear from you!..[more]
Call for Proposals to conduct WHO’s LIVE LIFE for Suicide Prevention in Bangladesh: Responsible Media Reporting
Deadline: 29-Jun-25
The World Health Organization is seeking proposals to conduct its LIVE LIFE for Suicide Prevention in Bangladesh: Responsible Media Reporting Initiative…[more]
Call for Applications: Educational Scholarship 2025 (Bangladesh)
Deadline: 15 June 2025
The Chunati Samity, Dhaka is delighted to announce its Education Scholarship Program 2025 to provide assistance to meritorious but financially disadvantaged students to sustain their educational life, so that they can take a step forward in building their future…[more]
Apply Now: Water Justice Fund – Movement Building Grant Program
Deadline: 4-Jul-25
The Water Justice Fund, managed by Simavi in collaboration with partner organizations in Bangladesh, Kenya, and Nepal, has launched its Movement Building Grant Program, aiming to strengthen grassroots efforts on water justice, gender equality, and climate resilience…[more]
Barak-Meghna River Basin Storytellers Fellowship (Bangladesh and India)
Deadline: 20 June 2025
Are you a young storyteller who cares deeply about rivers, communities, and climate change? If so, the Barak-Meghna Storytellers Fellowship could be the perfect opportunity for you…[more]
Call for Entries: Civic Tech Innovation Challenge on Governance
Deadline: 30 June 2025
Are you a young founder working to make governments more inclusive, transparent, and responsive? Are you building a civic tech tool, transparency-driven business, or community-centered solution that tackles issues like corruption, weak public services, or limited civic participation? Join the Regional Innovation Challenge on Governance — an opportunity for young innovators from Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka to showcase their bold solutions to governance and anti-corruption challenges…[more]
