[May 2026]
Explore a curated collection of grants, awards, fellowships, competitions, and funding programmes with application deadlines closing in June 2026. Discover opportunities designed to support NGOs, startups, researchers, institutions, and changemakers across sectors around the world.
Global Citizen Waislitz Awards for Individuals
Deadline: 14-June-2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 Global Citizen Waislitz Awards, recognizing individuals worldwide whose innovative work is creating measurable impact in the fight against extreme poverty…[more]
ONE World Sustainability Awards for Industrial Innovators
Deadline: June 30, 2026
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has opened applications for the ONE World Sustainability Awards 2026, a prestigious global initiative that recognises and promotes ground-breaking contributions to sustainable industrial development worldwide…[more]
WISE Prize for Education Supporting Global Education Innovations
Deadline: 27-June-2026
The WISE Prize for Education is a global award programme supporting innovative education solutions that improve learning outcomes and learner wellbeing…[more]
Apply Now: Climate Democracy Accelerator Programme
Deadline: 26-June-2026
The Climate Democracy Accelerator is a six-month programme led by People Powered that supports government and civil society leaders in designing participatory climate action initiatives…[more]
Call for Proposals: AI Accelerator Grant Program
Deadline: 23-June-2026
The AI Accelerator Grant Program supports international, AI-driven ovarian cancer research collaborations focused on improving prevention, early detection, treatment response, and patient outcomes…[more]
Nominations Open: Scroll of Honour Award for Sustainable Urban Development
Deadline: 23-June-2026
The UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award 2026 recognizes individuals and organizations making outstanding contributions to adequate housing and sustainable urban development aligned with SDG 11…[more]
Call for Applications: Corporate Citizenship Awards
Deadline: June 19, 2026
The Citizens Awards recognize businesses that demonstrate leadership in addressing global challenges through impactful corporate citizenship initiatives…[more]
Request for Applications: Young Climate Prize
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Young Climate Prize is an international programme designed to support young people who are actively leading climate action projects…[more]
Ocean Awareness Contest 2026 – “Your Story, Our Ocean”
Deadline: 08-June-2026
The Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs is inviting young people worldwide to participate in the Creative Action for Conservation – Ocean Awareness Contest 2026…[more]
Open Call: Growth, Engagement and Resources Grant Program
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Growth, Engagement and Resources (GEAR) grant is offered by the East Coast Zoological Foundation to support conservation-focused organizations working on in-situ fieldwork…[more]
“30 Under 30” Awards for Young News Media Professionals
Deadline: 19-June-2026
The INMA 30 Under 30 Awards recognizes outstanding young professionals under the age of 30 working in the global news media industry…[more]
Open Call: Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering
Deadline: 26-June-2026
The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering (QEPrize) awards £500,000 to individuals or teams behind groundbreaking engineering innovations that have delivered lasting global impact…[more]
Watson Institute Flagship Fellowship for Impact Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 28-June-2026
The Watson Institute Flagship Fellowship is a fully funded 16-week program designed for impact-driven entrepreneurs…[more]
Apply For Western Union Global Fellowship
Deadline: June 28, 2026
The Western Union Global Fellowship is seeking applications to support entrepreneurs and community leaders working to create impact for refugees, highly marginalized groups, and displaced populations around the world…[more]
Call for Startups: Accelerate the Future of Sustainable Food
Deadline: June 15, 2026
The global startup competition is inviting early-stage ventures working to transform food systems through scalable technology solutions to compete for a pitch spot at Norrsken Impact Week in Barcelona on 14–15 October 2026…[more]
Science and Technology Pioneer Award for Women Innovators
Deadline: June 16, 2026
The Science & Technology Pioneer Award recognizes and supports women entrepreneurs worldwide who are driving breakthrough innovation through advanced scientific and technological solutions…[more]
Nominations Open: Cartier Women’s Initiative Regional Awards
Deadline: June 16, 2026
The Cartier Women’s Initiative Regional Awards support women-led impact businesses worldwide with funding, training, and global exposure to scale solutions addressing social and environmental challenges…[more]
Apply Now: L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards 2027 recognize five outstanding women scientists globally for excellence in research and scientific impact…[more]
Entries open for K-Startup Grand Challenge Programme
Deadline: June 17, 2026
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups is inviting applications for K-Startup Grand Challenge programme to support global startups in entering, establishing, and expanding their operations in the Korean market…[more]
Construction Startup Competition 2026 (10th Edition)
Deadline: June 28, 2026
The Construction Startup Competition is inviting applications from early-stage startups developing innovative solutions for the construction and built environment sectors…[more]
Open Call: Kenneth C. Frazier Award for Maternal Health Equity
Deadline: 30-June-2026
Applications open for Kenneth C. Frazier Award for Maternal Health Equity recognizes organizations working to improve maternal health outcomes and advance equitable access to quality maternity care for women and communities around the world…[more]
Call for Nominations: Zero Project Awards 2027
Deadline: 21-June-2026
The Zero Project Network Call for Nominations (#ZeroCall27) is a global initiative that identifies and promotes innovative solutions supporting disability inclusion…[more]
Call for Applications: Due Diligence Fund Program
Deadline: June 15, 2026
The Due Diligence Fund is inviting applications to strengthen corporate human rights and environmental due diligence in global agricultural supply chains through targeted funding and multi-stakeholder collaboration…[more]
Open Call for PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival is a global initiative led by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations…[more]
Applications open for Interledger Fellowship Program 2026
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The Interledger Foundation invites applications for its 2026 Fellowship Program to support innovators, researchers, and educators advancing digital financial access and inclusion worldwide…[more]
Crisis Impact Reporting Challenge for Innovators
Deadline: 23-June-2026
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting applications for innovative digital tools that help communities report and respond to crisis impacts in real time…[more]
Call for Projects: Sustainable School Canteens 2026
Deadline: 26-June-2026
The Sustainable School Canteens 2026 program funds initiatives that improve nutrition, sustainability, and community engagement in school meal systems…[more]
Nominations open for Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2026
Deadline: 20-June-2026
The Climate Impact Innovations Challenge (CIIC) 2026 invites teams with climate-tech solutions to compete for a total prize pool of Rp15 billion…[more]
Request for Applications: TiE Women Program 2026
Deadline: June 10, 2026
The TiE Women Program 2026 is seeking applications from women founders to showcase their innovative business ideas, gain global visibility, and access mentorship, networking, and funding opportunities…[more]
Call for Applications: Deloitte Photo Grant Program
Deadline: 14-June-2026
The Deloitte Photo Grant Program 2026 invites photographers under the age of 35 to submit an original photography project idea based on the theme “Proximities.”…[more]
SSRC Just Tech Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 28-June-2026
The Just Tech Fellowship supports individuals working at the intersection of technology and society through a fully funded, one-year program…[more]
Applications Open: Young Investigator Award for Cancer Research
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The King Hussein Cancer Research Award Young Investigator Award recognizes early-career cancer researchers who have made innovative and impactful contributions to oncology research in the Arab world and internationally…[more]
Request for Proposals: Literary Grant Program
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The PEN America Literary Grant Program offers funding for writers working on impactful literary nonfiction projects…[more]
King Hussein Award for Cancer Research Lifetime Achievement Recognition
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The King Hussein Award for Cancer Research Lifetime Achievement Recognition is a distinguished honor created to recognize exceptional lifetime contributions in oncology and cancer research…[more]
CFAs: Promising Researcher Grant for Cancer Researchers
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The King Hussein Cancer Award Promising Researcher Grant supports early-career cancer researchers in the Arab world by funding innovative, regionally relevant cancer research projects…[more]
Applications Open: Professional Development Award Program for Cancer Care
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The King Hussein Cancer Award for Professional Development Program for Cancer Care Excellence recognizes outstanding cancer-focused training and professional development initiatives across the Arab world…[more]
Nominations open for Copic Award
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The COPIC AWARD 2026 is an international creative platform designed to highlight artistic expression using Copic materials…[more]
Call for Applications: MAXQDA Poster Award
Deadline: 07-June-2026
The #ResearchForChange Grant Award is inviting researchers from all academic disciplines to submit poster proposals demonstrating how they used MAXQDA to address complex datasets, methodological challenges, and difficult research workflows…[more]
Open Call: Khoj International Residency Program for Artists
Deadline: 07-June-2026
The Khoj International Artists’ Association has announced an international residency supporting artists whose work engages with mental health, distress, and the social, political, and historical dimensions of pain and healing…[more]
Request for Applications: InteRussia Fellowship in STEM
Deadline: 29-June-2026
The InteRussia Fellowship Program is inviting foreign specialists in science, technology, and engineering to join a fully funded four-week fellowship at Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)…[more]
2026 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism
Deadline: 14-June-2026
The Kurt Schork Memorial Fund (KSMF) Awards celebrate journalists who deliver courageous and impactful reporting on underreported global issues…[more]
Yves Klein Foundation Research Grant Program for Emerging Scholars
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The Yves Klein Foundation has launched a research grant initiative to support early-career scholars studying the life, work, and influence of the artist Yves Klein…[more]
PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grants for Literary Translators
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grants, administered by PEN America, provide financial support to literary translators working on book-length translations into English…[more]
Call for Entries: Curator Residency Program
Deadline: 16-June-2026
The Tokyo Arts and Space Curator Residency Program is inviting applications from international curators, art critics, and cultural researchers to conduct research in Tokyo through a fully funded residency programme in Japan…[more]
Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Fellowship Grant Program
Deadline: 08-June-2026
The Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Fellowship Grant Program provides up to $300,000 over three years to support researchers focused on DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma)…[more]
Entries open for Research Residency Program
Deadline: 16-June-2026
The Tokyo Arts and Space Research Residency Program is inviting applications from international and local creators and researchers to conduct arts and cultural research in Tokyo through a residency-based exchange programme in Japan…[more]
CFAs: International Creator Residency Program
Deadline: 16-June-2026
The Tokyo Arts and Space International Creator Residency Program is inviting applications from international creators working in visual arts, design, and architecture to undertake a three-month creative residency in Tokyo…[more]
Call for Projects: Accelerating Systemic Impact across the Danish CCUS Value Chain
Deadline: 22-June-2026
The INNO-CCUS programme invites applications for projects that strengthen the development of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage solutions in Denmark…[more]
Submissions open for develoPPP Ventures Program
Deadline: June 30, 2026
The develoPPP Ventures Program is inviting applications to support young companies in scaling innovative and impact-driven business models in emerging markets that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals…[more]
Open Call for Photography+ Emerging Talent Award
Deadline: 15-June-2026
Applications are now open for the Photography+ Emerging Talent Issue, offering early-career photographers and image-based artists an opportunity to gain international exposure through publication, mentoring, exhibition opportunities, and printing support…[more]
Call for Nominations: Digital GreenTalents Award
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The Digital GreenTalents Award supports exceptional young researchers working at the intersection of digitalization and sustainability through research collaboration opportunities in Germany…[more]
RFAs: University Scholarships for Armenian Students in Developing Countries
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation offers scholarships to support students of Armenian origin who are living in crisis-affected countries in the Middle East…[more]
Cohort 9: Systems Leadership Program for Health in a Digital Age
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Sciana Network Fellowship is a two-year international leadership programme focused on transforming health systems through digital innovation, resilience, and equity…[more]
Entries open for the Pankaj Award to End Conflict
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The Pankaj Award to End Conflict, supported by Regent Global and One Young World, provides up to $100,000 in funding to young leaders tackling conflict and promoting peace…[more]
Applications open for Alsea Foundation Prize
Deadline: 24-June-2026
The Alsea Foundation Prize for Research Projects offers $150,000 USD funding to support innovative research that improves food and nutrition systems and benefits vulnerable populations…[more]
John P. McGovern Award Lecture in the Behavioral Sciences
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The John P. McGovern Award Lecture in the Behavioral Sciences honors outstanding global contributions in behavioral science and offers a platform to present at the AAAS Annual Meeting…[more]
Open Call: AAAS Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility recognizes individuals and organizations advancing scientific integrity, human rights, and ethical responsibility…[more]
AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award for Public Engagement with Science
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award for Public Engagement with Science honors scientists and engineers who excel in engaging the public through meaningful dialogue and communication…[more]
Call for Nominations: AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy recognizes individuals or small groups advancing international collaboration through science and policy integration…[more]
Applications open for AAAS Early Career Award
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The AAAS Early Career Award recognizes early-career scientists and engineers who actively engage the public in science and promote meaningful dialogue between science and society…[more]
Submit Applications for Forest Conservation Fund Grant Opportunity
Deadline: June 21, 2026
The Forest Conservation Fund (FCF) provides financial support to eligible organisations and individuals engaged in the protection, management, and restoration of natural forest areas through community-driven and conservation-focused initiatives…[more]
CMT Research Foundation Emerging Researcher Award
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The CMT Research Foundation Emerging Researcher Award supports early-career scientists and doctoral students worldwide to conduct innovative research advancing drug development for Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease…[more]
Nominations open for Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2026 invites photographers worldwide to submit their funniest wildlife photos and videos…[more]
Call for Applications: Academic Development Grant Programme
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The Academic Development Grant Program provides funding to universities and academic institutions to advance high-quality Buddhist studies through research, outreach, and collaborative initiatives…[more]
Request for Proposals: Clinical Cancer Research Grant Program
Deadline: 22-June-2026
The Clinical Cancer Research Grant Program is inviting applications to support innovative, patient-centered interventional clinical trials that improve cancer treatment options and quality of life…[more]
Entries Open: Techstars Anywhere Accelerator Program
Deadline: June 10, 2026
The Techstars Anywhere Accelerator is a remote-first program designed to support innovative startups across any industry by providing funding, mentorship, and access to a global entrepreneurial network…[more]
Submissions open for World Handwriting Contest
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The World Handwriting Contest 2026 invites participants of all ages worldwide to submit their best handwriting in Functional or Artistic categories…[more]
Entries open for the Nils Klim Prize
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The Nils Klim Prize annually honors early-career scholars under 40 from the Nordic countries for outstanding research in humanities, social sciences, law, or theology, with a monetary award of NOK 500,000 (~EUR 45,000)…[more]
Zayed Sustainability Prize Supporting Global Sustainable Solutions
Deadline: 22-June-2026
The Zayed Sustainability Prize is a global award recognizing organizations and schools with proven solutions in Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action, and Global High Schools that advance sustainability and human development…[more]
Request for Proposals: Kevin Kritz Research Grant Program
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Kevin Kritz Research Grant Program by the Raptor Research Foundation supports high-quality scientific research focused on eagles and eagle conservation worldwide…[more]
Open Call for Dean Amadon Research Grant Program
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Dean Amadon Research Grant Program by the Raptor Research Foundation provides up to $4,500 to support research on the distribution, systematics, and taxonomy of raptors…[more]
Entries open for Fran and Frederick Hamerstrom Achievement Award
Deadline: 30-June-2026
Applications are open for the Fran and Frederick Hamerstrom Achievement Award, a prestigious non-monetary honor recognizing individuals who have made outstanding contributions to raptor ecology and natural history…[more]
Call for Applications: Stephen Tully Research Grant Program
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Stephen Tully Research Grant Program, launched by the Raptor Research Foundation, provides up to $4,500 to support raptor research and conservation, with a special focus on students and amateur researchers who have limited access to funding…[more]
Call for Entries: Mountain Book Competition
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Banff Mountain Book Competition 2026 is an international literary award presented as part of the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival in Banff, Alberta, Canada…[more]
Call for LOIs: Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust Grant Program 2026
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust provides selective project-based grants to nonprofit organizations supporting education and research in ornamental horticulture…[more]
Entries open for Frontiers of Knowledge Awards (19th Edition)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards recognize world-class research and artistic creation across eight diverse categories, including Basic Sciences, Climate Change, and Music…[more]
Nominations open for the Holberg Prize
Deadline: 15-June-2026
Applications are now open for the Holberg Prize, a prestigious international award recognizing outstanding scholarly contributions in the humanities, social sciences, law, and theology…[more]
Applications Open: Abbey Road Music Photography Awards
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Abbey Road Music Photography Awards is an international competition that recognizes photographers capturing music culture, live performances, and artist imagery worldwide…[more]
Applications open for Quarterly Research Grant Funding Programme
Deadline: 22-June-2026
The Quarterly Research Grant Funding Programme by Cure Parkinson’s supports innovative preclinical and clinical research aimed at slowing, stopping, or reversing Parkinson’s disease…[more]
Nominations open for Global AgriInno Challenge 2026
Deadline: June 18, 2026
The Global AgriInno Challenge is seeking applications to support youth and women-led innovation by promoting digital solutions and business models that strengthen resilient agrifood systems…[more]
Submissions open for the Cooper Prize
Deadline: 19-June-2026
The 16th Street Foundation and Company 16 have launched the second edition of the Cooper Prize, an international playwriting competition supporting bold and thought-provoking original theatre works…[more]
Edge Call for Startups: Re-Designing Industrial Operations
Deadline: June 20, 2026
The Edge program provides support to startups in validating, industrializing and scaling their technologies within real industrial environments while creating long-term value through collaboration with De Nora…[more]
Open Call: Commonwealth Youth Photography Competition 2026
Deadline: 08-June-2026
The Commonwealth Youth Photography Competition 2026 is a youth-focused visual storytelling contest run by the Royal Commonwealth Society with the Commonwealth Secretariat and the City of London Corporation’s Youth Natural Environment Board…[more]
RFAs: Sundance Institute Documentary Fund
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The Sundance Institute Documentary Fund is a global grant program for independent nonfiction filmmakers creating feature-length documentaries that engage with contemporary issues and themes…[more]
Open Call: Women Photograph Project Grants Program
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Women Photograph Project Grants support documentary photographers working on new or ongoing visual journalism projects…[more]
CFAs: Physician Scientist Training Grant
Deadline: 29-June-2026
The Physician Scientist Training Grant provides up to $100,000 over two years to support early-career physician-scientists conducting mentored research in sleep medicine and circadian science…[more]
Applications open for EDGE Fellowship Program
Deadline: 10-June-2026
The EDGE Fellowship Programme supports early-career conservationists working to protect evolutionarily distinct and globally threatened species through funding, mentorship, and training…[more]
Open Call: COP17 Women delegates Negotiation Training
Deadline: 08-June-2026
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has launched the second round of the Women Delegates Fund (WDF) training ahead of COP17 to strengthen women’s participation in international environmental negotiations…[more]
CFAs: LaSoMa PhD Scholarships in Engineering
Deadline: 22-June-2026
The LaSoMa Programme is offering fully funded PhD scholarships in Engineering for African candidates through support from the European Commission under the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme…[more]
Call for Entries: Focused Projects Grant for Junior Investigators
Deadline: 29-June-2026
The Focused Projects Grant for Junior Investigators provides up to $50,000 in seed funding for early career researchers in sleep and circadian science…[more]
Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project 2026
Deadline: 17-June-2026
The Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP) 2026, under the Global Development Network, supports NGOs and CSOs implementing innovative projects for vulnerable communities in developing countries…[more]
Apply Now: Japanese Award for Development Research
Deadline: 17-June-2026
The Japanese Award supports outstanding research from low- and middle-income countries that uses science, technology, and innovation (STI) to address development challenges and promote peace and human security…[more]
Funding Opportunity for Climate Innovation and Industrial Demonstration Projects
Deadline: 18-June-2026
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is offering grants of USD 1–20 million to support large-scale climate innovation demonstration projects in developing countries…[more]
RFAs: Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads International Photo Contest
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads International Photo Contest is a global photography competition for young people aged 14–25 to showcase cultural heritage along the Silk Roads…[more]
2026 UNESCO Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Conservation
Deadline: 15-June-2026
UNESCO has opened nominations for the 2026 Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Conservation, a prestigious biennial international award recognizing outstanding achievements in environmental protection and sustainable development…[more]
Call for Applications: Best Tourism Villages Initiative 2026
Deadline: 09-June-2026
The Best Tourism Villages Program promotes sustainable rural tourism by recognizing villages that excel in cultural and natural heritage protection, governance, infrastructure, and community wellbeing…[more]
SNF Global Center Communicator Fellowship Program
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The SNF Global Center Communicators Fellowship Program is a funding and professional development initiative that supports communication professionals from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)…[more]
Nominations Open for Kyoto World Water Grand Prize 2027
Deadline: 12-June-2026
The Kyoto World Water Grand Prize 2027 recognizes grassroots organizations in developing countries for impactful, community-driven water management initiatives…[more]
Open Call: Estimating the Global Burden of Diarrheal Diseases
Deadline: 16-June-2026
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is funding projects to improve estimates of diarrheal disease burden in children under five in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)…[more]
Apply Now: TWAS-Samira Omar Innovation for Sustainability Award
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The TWAS–Samira Omar Innovation for Sustainability Award recognizes outstanding women scientists from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) whose research has made significant environmental and biodiversity impacts…[more]
TWAS-Mohammad A. Hamdan Award for Outstanding Mathematical Work
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The TWAS–Mohammad A. Hamdan Award is a biennial international award recognizing outstanding mathematical research by scientists living and working in Africa or the Arab region…[more]
Darwin Plus Local Grants for Biodiversity and Climate Resilience Projects
Deadline: 25-June-2026
Darwin Plus Local is a streamlined funding scheme under the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). It supports practical environmental action in UK Overseas Territories with a strong emphasis on biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, and sustainable ecosystem management…[more]
Darwin Plus Main Grants for Environmental Projects in UK Overseas Territories
Deadline: 15-June-2026
Darwin Plus Main is part of the UK government’s Biodiversity Challenge Funds managed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)…[more]
Nature-Based Solutions for Infrastructure Acceleration Initiative Grants
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for Infrastructure Acceleration Initiative is designed to support countries and project consortia in developing and implementing integrated infrastructure solutions that combine natural ecosystems with engineered systems…[more]
Ilia Calderón Scholarship for Young Leaders to Attend One Young World
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The Ilia Calderón Scholarship 2026 supports young leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa…[more]
Inter-Agency PSEA Community Outreach and Comms Fund
Deadline: 14-June-2026
The Inter-Agency PSEA Community Outreach and Communication Fund provides targeted grants to local and national NGOs working in humanitarian and displacement settings to strengthen Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) awareness, safeguarding systems, and safe reporting mechanisms…[more]
Grants for Behavioural Change and Online Violence Prevention for Women and Girls
Deadline: 12-June-2026
UN Women is inviting civil society organizations to implement a regional behavioural change and awareness campaign addressing technology-facilitated violence against women and girls in the Western Balkans…[more]
Call for Applications: Pilot STI Flagship Projects
Deadline: 16-June-2026
The BRICS STI Framework Programme Pilot STI Flagship Projects Call supports collaborative research, innovation, and interdisciplinary projects addressing global and societal challenges across BRICS countries…[more]
Request for Proposals: Aspire Grant Program
Deadline: 10-June-2026
The Aspire Grant Program provides up to $5,000 in funding to support early-career African researchers working on biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability in the Congo Basin…[more]
Apply Now: Envolve-PhD Health Sciences Research Grants Program
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The Envolve-PhD Health Sciences program provides funding for doctoral students from Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) to support research, mobility, and scientific production in Health Sciences…[more]
Request for Proposals: Pfizer Research Grant Programme
Deadline: 12-June-2026
The Pfizer Research Grant Request for Proposals supports independent clinical and observational research on elranatamab in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma…[more]
Nominations open for GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2026
Deadline: June 28, 2026
The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition is inviting applications to support and showcase young African agripreneurs developing innovative and impactful solutions across the food and agribusiness sector…[more]
Call for Projects: Digital Energy Challenge 2026
Deadline: June 17, 2026
The Digital Energy Challenge Call for Projects 2026 supports innovative SMEs in developing and implementing digital solutions to improve energy systems and grid operations across Africa…[more]
Open Call 1 Supporting Research and Technology Innovation (Africa)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The FCI4Africa Open Call 1 (OC1) provides up to €50,000 funding per project to support research and technology stakeholders developing innovative tools and solutions…[more]
Request for Applications: Leslie Brown Research Grant Program (Africa)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Leslie Brown Research Grant Program by the Raptor Research Foundation (RRF) supports research focused exclusively on African birds of prey…[more]
11th Edition of the Harambee International Award in Africa
Deadline: 15-June-2026
Harambee Africa International Foundation has announced the 11th edition of the International Award “Conveying Africa – Telling the Africa that Surprises,” aimed at promoting an authentic narrative that reflects the complexity, vitality, and transformative energy of the African continent…[more]
Submissions open for MARS Awards in Africa
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The MARS Awards, part of the Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit 2026, recognize and support emerging African researchers in STEM and healthcare…[more]
Social Innovators Programme Fellowship for Young African Changemakers
Deadline: 12-June-2026
The Social Innovators Programme (SIP) 2026 is a 9-month fellowship by LEAP Africa supporting early-stage social entrepreneurs across Africa…[more]
Nominations open for Africa Sustainable Futures Awards
Deadline: June 30, 2026
The Africa Sustainable Futures Awards is offering to support innovative private sector-led solutions that address development challenges and promote sustainable economic growth across Africa…[more]
Apply now for AmplifyChange Strengthening Grants for SRHR Advocacy
Deadline: 16-June-2026
The AmplifyChange Strengthening Grants support small to medium civil society organisations working on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)…[more]
Applications Open for Hitachi Global Foundation Asia Innovation Award
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Hitachi Global Foundation Asia Innovation Award was established in 2020 to promote science and technology-driven solutions to social challenges in the ASEAN region…[more]
Call for Nominations: Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards 2026
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The 2026 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards recognize organizations that actively promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in workplaces and across business ecosystems…[more]
Nominations open for WHO Public Health Champion Award
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The WHO South-East Asia Public Health Champion Award 2026 recognizes exceptional individuals and institutions that have made significant and lasting contributions to public health in the Region…[more]
Call for Applications: Best in Business Awards 2026
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Best in Business Awards 2026 is seeking applications from leaders and organizations driving innovation and excellence, aiming to support and showcase their contributions to business and economic growth…[more]
Open Call for Middle East Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The German-Israeli Journalism Programme is an international journalism fellowship for young media professionals from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, the Palestinian Territories, and Israel…[more]
Call for Applications: Kamla Bhasin Award for Driving Gender Equality
Deadline: 07-June-2026
The Kamla Bhasin Award recognizes individuals across South Asia who are driving impactful change in gender equality and social justice…[more]
Open Call: Green Assist Advisory Services Programme 2026
Deadline: June 19, 2026
The European Union is inviting grant applications to provide advisory support for SMEs to develop greener investment projects focused on circular economy and bio-economy activities…[more]
Call for Applications: Organisation of the Programme of the Eye Village
Deadline: 11-June-2026
The European Youth Event (EYE) 2027 is an initiative of the European Parliament that brings together young people from across Europe to discuss democracy, civic participation, culture, inclusion, and the future of the European Union…[more]
CFAs: Backbone connectivity for Digital Global Gateways – Studies
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The European Commission invites applications to support studies and preparatory actions for EU backbone connectivity infrastructure…[more]
Request for Applications: Equipment for Smart European Cable Systems – Works
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The European Commission invites applications to transform existing submarine cable systems into smart infrastructure, improving security, resilience, and environmental monitoring across the EU…[more]
CFPs: Backbone connectivity for Digital Global Gateways
Deadline: June 30, 2026
The European Commission is inviting applications to support projects aimed at deploying or significantly upgrading backbone networks to enhance connectivity and resilience across the European Union…[more]
CFAs: Advancing Digital Twins for Climate, Environment and Security
Deadline: 16-June-2026
The European Commission is funding projects that develop advanced digital twin technologies to improve civil security, climate resilience, disaster preparedness, and risk-informed decision-making across Europe and neighbouring regions…[more]
RFPs: Advancing Human Capital for Managing Research Infrastructures
Deadline: 16-June-2026
The European Commission invites grant applications to enhance the skills, knowledge, and professional development of staff managing research infrastructures across Europe…[more]
Open Call: Strengthening Global Partnerships for European Research Infrastructures
Deadline: 16-June-2026
The European Commission invites grant applications to enhance collaboration between pan-European research infrastructures and international partners…[more]
Call for Applications: EBRAINS Digital Infrastructure for Neuroscience Research
Deadline: 16-June-2026
The European Commission (EC) is offering €32 million to advance neuroscience, brain medicine, and brain-inspired technologies through the EBRAINS digital research infrastructure…[more]
European Commission Launches Initiative to Transform Research Infrastructures
Deadline: 16-June-2026
The European Commission (EC) is providing €10 million to support the development of new research infrastructure concepts and major transformative upgrades or extensions of existing infrastructures. ..[more]
Open Call: Advancing Research Data Sovereignty and Secure Data Sharing in EOSC
Deadline: 16-June-2026
The European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) initiative offers €10 million in funding to support research data sovereignty frameworks, secure cross-border data sharing, and open science practices…[more]
CFAs: Next-Generation Research Infrastructure Upgrades
Deadline: 16-June-2026
The European Commission (EC) is offering €110 million in funding to support the development of innovative scientific instrumentation, methods, digitalisation solutions, and tools for European research infrastructures…[more]
Funding Open for Strengthening and Evolving Research Infrastructures
Deadline: 16-June-2026
The European Commission provides €9.9 million to strengthen ESFRI Landmarks and European Research Infrastructure Consortia (ERICs) for long-term sustainability…[more]
Apply Now: EOSC Federation Open Science Initiative
Deadline: 16-June-2026
The European Commission offers €40 million to support research communities in adopting FAIR data and open science practices through the EOSC Federation…[more]
Apply Now: Funding for Consolidated Research Infrastructure Clusters
Deadline: 16-June-2026
The European Commission is offering €40 million in funding to support projects that enhance coordination, accessibility, and policy impact of European research infrastructures…[more]
Call for Applications: Strengthening Research Infrastructure Resilience
Deadline: 16-June-2026
The European Commission’s Horizon Europe program offers €10 million in funding to strengthen risk management, mitigation, and contingency planning across European research infrastructures…[more]
InDiCo- Global: Promoting EU Digital Policies and Standards
Deadline: 30-June-2026
InDiCo-Global is providing funding to promote European digital/ICT standards in target countries/regions, building bridges across technical communities…[more]
Open Call for Scaling Sustainable Agricultural Solutions
Deadline: 08-June-2026
The PRIMARY Open Call is accepting applications from 2–3 partner consortia in Europe for grants of up to €150,000 to validate, adapt, and scale sustainable agricultural solutions…[more]
URBACT Call for Action Networks: Implementing Urban Change in Cities
Deadline: 17-June-2026
The URBACT IV programme enables European cities to collaborate through Action Networks, sharing knowledge and innovative practices to strengthen sustainable urban development and improve local policies…[more]
CIRCULOOS Open Call: Value-Chain Extension and Enhance
Deadline: 10-June-2026
CIRCULOOS Open Call 3.2 is a funding opportunity for entities that can directly contribute to circular manufacturing ecosystems…[more]
2026 Art Explora – Académie des beaux-arts European Award
Deadline: 26-June-2026
The 2026 Art Explora European Award supports European cultural organizations that develop innovative approaches to audience access, participation, and engagement in the arts…[more]
CFPs: RIS Innovation Projects to Strengthen Sustainable Raw Materials Value Chain
Deadline: 24-June-2026
The EIT RIS Innovation Projects Call is part of efforts to strengthen Europe’s raw materials sector through innovation-driven solutions…[more]
Call for Applications: BIONetZero Accelerator Programme
Deadline: June 09, 2026
The BIONetZero initiative is seeking applications to support SMEs and startups developing biosolutions by providing funding, expert guidance, and ecosystem access to accelerate the transition toward net-zero production in Europe…[more]
Call for Entries: JournalismAI Skills Lab
Deadline: 21-June-2026
The JournalismAI Skills Lab is a free 14-week virtual programme that trains journalism professionals to apply large language models (LLMs), generative AI, and AI agents in newsroom workflows…[more]
Apply now for JournalismAI Strategy Lab
Deadline: 07-Jun-2026
The JournalismAI Strategy Lab is a five-week, fully online programme by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) that trains newsroom professionals in the strategic use of artificial intelligence…[more]
Call for Proposals: University of Tomorrow Initiative
Deadline: June 12, 2026
The University of Tomorrow initiative is designed to support space-enabled applications and services that help universities address challenges in education, research, and institutional sustainability….[more]
Open Call for Civil Drones Innovative Programme
Deadline: June 15, 2026
The Civil Drones Innovative Programme is inviting applications from SMEs developing innovative civil and dual-use drone technologies through funding, mentorship, and market access support…[more]
Submit Applications for the Warsaw Fellowship Program
Deadline: 07-June-2026
The Warsaw Fellowship is an intensive leadership and learning programme designed to strengthen civic engagement in an increasingly digital and polarized world…[more]
Caribbean Women in Music- Market Access Programme for WOMEX
Deadline: 07-June-2026
The CIIF SheTrades Caribbean WOMEX 2026 support programme is a targeted initiative designed to improve the global competitiveness of women-led businesses in the Caribbean music industry…[more]
Greencities Call for Startups to address Urban Solutions
Deadline: June 25, 2026
The Greencities Call for Startups is inviting applications to support innovative startups that address urban challenges in municipalities of all sizes and locations…[more]
Open Call: BMW Group Change Maker Fellowship Program
Deadline: 30-June-2026
ESMT Berlin and BMW Group are offering Change Maker Fellowships for MBA and MSc programmes to support young professionals in mathematics and technology fields…[more]
Applications open for Lesbian Economic Power Grant 2026
Deadline: 08-June-2026
The Lesbian Economic Power (EU) 2026 programme aims to improve the long-term economic resilience and autonomy of lesbian organisations and communities across the EU…[more]
Open Call: Lesbian Economic Power Grant Program 2026
Deadline: 08-June-2026
The Lesbian Economic Power Grant Program 2026 is an international funding initiative designed to strengthen the economic autonomy and long-term sustainability of lesbian communities and organisations…[more]
Apply Now: Google for Startups Accelerator Programme
Deadline: June 12, 2026
The Google for Startups is inviting applications to support tech startups using artificial intelligence to develop solutions for energy transition across Europe and Israel…[more]
Submit Applications for EYE 2027 Music Programme
Deadline: 11-June-2026
The EYE 2027 Music Programme is designed to complement the outdoor activities of the European Youth Event 2027 through music and cultural engagement…[more]
Call for Applications: Setting up of Cross-Border Coordination Points
Deadline: 09-June-2026
The European Commission offers funding of up to EUR 120,000 per project to support the establishment of Cross-Border Coordination Points in EU Member States…[more]
CFAs: Middle East and North Africa Fellowship Program
Deadline: 26-June-2026
The NGFP MENA Fellowship, organized in partnership with Dubai Future Foundation through the Global Futures Society, is accepting applications from emerging futures and foresight practitioners across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region…[more]
Call for Proposals: Spaces of Culture 2026
Deadline: 21-June-2026
The Spaces of Culture 2026 call, launched by EUNIC (EU National Institutes for Culture), is now open for innovative cultural relations projects in Sub-Saharan Africa…[more]
Nagao Wetland Fund 2026: Supporting Wetland Conservation Initiatives
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Nagao Wetland Fund provides small to mid-scale grants to support wetland conservation, restoration, education, and capacity-building projects in developing countries across Asia and Oceania…[more]
RFPs: TWAS-CUI Postgraduate Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The TWAS–CUI Fellowship Programme is an international PhD opportunity hosted at COMSATS University Islamabad in Pakistan…[more]
Mobile Pacific Campus Program to Support Academic Mobility
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Mobile Pacific Campus Program funds academic mobility projects that connect students, researchers, and institutions across the Pacific region…[more]
Apply Now: CapitaLand Community Resilience Initiative 2026
Deadline: 22-June-2026
The CapitaLand Community Resilience Initiative 2026 provides up to S$4 million in funding to non-profits across Asia working to strengthen resilience among vulnerable children and youth…[more]
Apply Now: EU-CDB Regional Food Security Programme
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The EU-CDB Regional Food Security Programme is accepting applications to strengthen food security, climate resilience, and sustainable agricultural systems across the Caribbean…[more]
Entries open for Artists’ Collecting Society Studio Prize
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Artists’ Collecting Society Studio Prize 2026 provides £6,000 in funding to support emerging visual artists with a dedicated studio space for one year in the UK…[more]
Call for b-solutions 3.0 Cases on Cross-Border Barriers
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The b-solutions 3.0 Call supports public authorities in resolving legal and administrative barriers to cross-border cooperation in Europe…[more]
Applications open for Balkans Fellowship Program
Deadline: 26-June-2026
The NGFP Balkans Fellowship Program is accepting applications to support emerging foresight leaders from the Balkans through funding, training, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities focused on long-term systems-level change…[more]
Call for Entries: Middle East Programme
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) Middle East Fellowship is a two-month journalism exchange for young German journalists to gain field experience across Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Israel…[more]
Residency Programme for Caribbean-Based Artists
Deadline: 29-June-2026
The Gasworks residency is an international artist development programme designed to support early-career visual artists…[more]
IFE Co-Financing Grants for Job Creation and Skills Development
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Facility Investing for Employment (IFE) Grant Program provides co-financing grants from €800,000 to €10 million to support job creation and skills development in selected African countries…[more]
IFRA-Nairobi Fieldwork Grants for Social Science and Humanities Research
Deadline: 19-June-2026
The IFRA–Nairobi Fieldwork Grants are research funding awards designed to support academic fieldwork in social sciences and humanities across East Africa…[more]
Optimizing RSV Diagnosis Through Quality Improvement in Emergency and Hospital Settings
Deadline: 22-June-2026
The Pfizer Quality Improvement Request for Proposals (RFP) supports projects that improve timely and guideline-based Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) testing among adults admitted to emergency departments or hospitalized with respiratory symptoms…[more]
Applications Open for Story Grants on Inclusive Water Governance Reporting
Deadline: 14-June-2026
The Earth Journalism Network Mekong Story Grants support journalists in producing in-depth reporting on water governance, transboundary river issues, and community experiences in the Mekong region…[more]
Call for Project Proposals: Gender Equality Fund for the Western Balkans
Deadline: 10-June-2026
The Gender Equality Fund for the Western Balkans is a regional funding initiative designed to strengthen gender equality and women’s empowerment…[more]
Call for Proposals: Advance Active Ageing and Improve Quality of Life
Deadline: 07-June-2026
The ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation (ACAI) is offering grants of up to USD 150,000 to support research and innovation that improves the quality of life of older adults in ASEAN countries…[more]
Call for Nominations: Asian Technology Excellence Awards
Deadline: June 26, 2026
The Asian Technology Excellence Awards recognise outstanding technological innovation and celebrate organisations and leaders driving digital transformation across Asia through impactful technology-driven initiatives…[more]
Call for Danube Region Multilateral Research 2026
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The DS-FR 2026 Public Call by the Slovak Research and Development Agency (SRDA) supports multilateral scientific and technological cooperation across the Danube Region…[more]
Request for Applications: ARIN Community Grant Program
Deadline: 14-June-2026
The ARIN Community Grant Program 2026 provides up to USD 50,000 in funding for noncommercial projects that improve Internet infrastructure, security, and technical standards within the ARIN service region…[more]
AFAC’s Training and Regional Events Grant Program
Deadline: 19-June-2026
The AFAC Training and Regional Events Grant Program supports cultural training, workshops, residencies, forums, festivals, and documentation initiatives across the Arab region…[more]
Call for Proposals: AFAC’s Cinema Grant Program
Deadline: 19-June-2026
The AFAC Cinema Grant Program supports Arab filmmakers with funding up to USD 50,000 for feature films and up to USD 20,000 for short and medium films across development, production, and post-production stages…[more]
Request for Applications: AFAC’s Music Grant Program
Deadline: 19-June-2026
The AFAC Music Grant provides up to USD 25,000 for individuals and USD 35,000 for institutions to support music production, performances, collaborations, recordings, podcasts, and festivals across the Arab region…[more]
DWF Foundation Grants for Community Impact
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The DWF Foundation provides grants to registered charities that help individuals, groups, and communities reach their full potential…[more]
Open Call for German-Northern European Programme
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The German–North European Journalists’ Program by the International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) offers young journalists international placements across Germany and Nordic/Baltic countries…[more]
U.S.-Qatar Initiative for Economic, Technology and Security Cooperation
Deadline: 16-June-2026
The U.S. Embassy in Doha has launched the U.S.-Qatar Strategic Partnership Initiative to support projects advancing economic, technological, and security cooperation between the United States and Qatar. The programme also commemorates the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence through initiatives highlighting American innovation, freedom, and global leadership…[more]
IJP George Weidenfeld Bursary Programme (UK and Germany)
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The IJP George Weidenfeld Bursary Programme is a German–British journalism exchange fellowship that enables early and mid-career journalists to work in newsrooms in the UK or Germany…[more]
Submissions open for German-Japanese Fellowship Programme 2026
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The German–Japanese Journalists’ Program 2026–2027 is an international fellowship by the International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) that supports mid-career German journalists in conducting immersive reporting exchanges in Japan…[more]
Submit Applications for International Collaborative Research Programme
Deadline: 23-June-2026
The National Science Foundation (Sri Lanka) and Pakistan Science Foundation have launched a joint funding program to support collaborative research projects between scientists from Sri Lanka and Pakistan…[more]
Regional Re-granting Programmes for Biodiversity Conservation (Guinea and Sierra Leone)
Deadline: 09-June-2026
The BirdLife International Regional Re-granting Programme, supported by Rio Tinto, is a biodiversity conservation funding initiative focused on strengthening ecosystem protection and restoration in Guinea and Sierra Leone…[more]
Call for Proposals: Small Grants 2026 (Lebanon and Iraq)
Deadline: 12-June-2026
The Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation has launched the Call for Proposals – Small Grants 2026 to support development cooperation projects in Lebanon and Iraq…[more]
Apply Now: Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Rwanda)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The U.S. Embassy in Rwanda is inviting applications for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, a prestigious fully funded scholarship supporting Rwandan professionals to pursue a master’s degree in the United States…[more]
Call for EOIs: Implementing Partners for Migrant Protection and Reintegration Support (Ethiopia)
Deadline: 17-June-2026
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is inviting local NGOs and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Ethiopia to support vulnerable migrants, returnees, trafficking survivors, unaccompanied and separated children (UASC), and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV)…[more]
Funding Available for Grassroots Human Security Projects (Uganda)
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) is a funding scheme introduced by the Government of Japan…[more]
CFPs: Advancing Food Safety and Innovation (Malawi)
Deadline: 12-June-2026
The Ireland-Malawi Agri-Food Systems Programme (IMAGRI) is funding applied research and innovation projects to strengthen Malawi’s food systems…[more]
Freedom250 Workforce Development and Skills-Building Program (Côte d’Ivoire)
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The U.S. Embassy Abidjan workforce development initiative is a Public Diplomacy funding opportunity aimed at improving youth employability and technical skills in Côte d’Ivoire…[more]
RFAs: Combating Human Trafficking and SGBV in Guinea-Bissau
Deadline: 24-June-2026
The European Commission-funded programme “Combating Human Trafficking and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Guinea-Bissau” strengthens rule of law, human rights protection, and institutional capacity to prevent and respond to trafficking and gender-based violence…[more]
Falling Walls Lab Lomé – Pitch Your Breakthrough Idea for Science and Society (Togo)
Deadline: 20-June-2026
Falling Walls Lab Lomé is part of a global Falling Walls initiative that provides a platform for young talents to present innovative ideas in a short, high-impact pitch format…[more]
RFPs: Innovations in Cost-Disruptive Tools for Diagnosis and Screening (South Africa)
Deadline: 23-June-2026
Grand Challenges South Africa, hosted by the South African Medical Research Council, is inviting proposals for affordable and scalable diagnostic and screening technologies for LMICs…[more]
Apply Now: UNDP Calls for Innovations in Circular Economy and Waste Management (Uganda)
Deadline: 13-June-2026
The UNDP Uganda Innovation Challenge is part of the “Promoting Circular Economy and Waste Management in Cities” programme…[more]
2026 EducationUSA Opportunity Fund (Rwanda)
Deadline: 14-June-2026
The EducationUSA Opportunity Funds 2026 is a competitive funding initiative designed to increase access to U.S. higher education for high-achieving Rwandan high school students…[more]
Call for Nutrition and Malnutrition Prevention Partners (Madagascar)
Deadline: 15-June-2026
UNICEF is inviting applications to support the prevention and treatment of malnutrition in Madagascar’s southern regions of Anosy, Androy, and Atsimo Andrefana…[more]
8th Operational Phase of the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (Cameroon)
Deadline: 18-June-2026
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP), has launched its 8th Operational Phase (OP8) second call for proposals in Cameroon…[more]
Call for Proposals for Low Value Grants under the GEF Small Grants Programme (Zimbabwe)
Deadline: 22-June-2026
The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme is inviting applications for Low Value Grants to support community-led environmental conservation and sustainable development initiatives in Zimbabwe…[more]
RFPs: Development and Innovation Grant Program (Egypt)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Development and Innovation Grant Program is designed to strengthen collaboration between Egyptian academic institutions and industrial factories…[more]
Call for Proposals: WASH, Resilience, and Energy Initiative (Ethiopia)
Deadline: 19-June-2026
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) is offering up to €600,000 in fully funded grants for projects in Ethiopia focused on sustainable agriculture under the WASH, Resilience, and Energy Initiative…[more]
Call for PRAYAS Centres and Deep-Tech Innovation Hubs (India)
Deadline: 19-June-2026
The Department of Science and Technology is launching a national initiative to expand innovation support infrastructure through PRAYAS Centres and Advance PRAYAS Centres…[more]
Entries open for Falling Walls Lab Competition (Zimbabwe)
Deadline: 15-June-2026
Falling Walls Lab is a global competition that enables students and early-career professionals to present innovative ideas in a 3-minute pitch format…[more]
U.S. Embassy Lome Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Togo)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The U.S. Embassy Lomé Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program 2026 is offering funding for projects that strengthen relations between the United States and Togo through economic growth, innovation, education, and security cooperation…[more]
Open for Applications: Falling Walls Lab Cape Town 2026 (South Africa)
Deadline: 12-June-2026
The Falling Walls Foundation is inviting applications for the Falling Walls Lab Cape Town 2026, a global pitch competition where participants present breakthrough ideas in just three minutes…[more]
Submissions open for Falling Walls Lab Nairobi (Kenya)
Deadline: 26-June-2026
Falling Walls Lab is coming to Nairobi, Kenya, inviting students and early-career professionals to present breakthrough research or innovations in a three-minute pitch…[more]
Submit Applications for Startup Seed Funding in Nigeria
Deadline: June 16, 2026
The Niger Delta Digital Summit is offering an exciting seed‑funding opportunity aimed at boosting tech‑driven startups in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region…[more]
Funding Opportunity for Energy Technology Partnerships (India)
Deadline: 20-June-2026
The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai invites applications for a public diplomacy initiative that advances U.S.–India cooperation in energy technology and energy security…[more]
Call for Proposals: Community-Led Conservation under ICCA-GSI Phase II (Bhutan)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is accepting grant proposals under Phase II of the Global Support Initiative for Territories and Areas Conserved by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (ICCA‑GSI)…[more]
Open Call: Start-Up Agribusiness Incubation Programme Cohort – 8 (India)
Deadline: June 30, 2026
The PM-RKVY RAFTAAR R-ABI Cohort 8 program invites applications from agri and allied sector startups with innovative minimum viable products for support in scaling and business growth…[more]
Applications open for Equipment Grant Program (Sri Lanka)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting applications for its Equipment Grant Program to strengthen research laboratories and improve science and technology infrastructure in universities and research institutions in Sri Lanka…[more]
SBI Foundation Call for Solar Integration in Urban Systems (India)
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The SBIF CONSERW initiative supports scalable solar energy projects designed to strengthen sustainable urban systems and climate resilience…[more]
Call for Proposals: Entrepreneurship Accelerator and Innovation Challenge Program (Nepal)
Deadline: 11-June-2026
The U.S. Embassy Nepal is inviting proposals for the Entrepreneurship Accelerator and Innovation Challenge Program to strengthen entrepreneurship, innovation, and business collaboration between the United States and Nepal…[more]
Entries open for National Research Foundation Award (South Africa)
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards recognise outstanding South African researchers, teams, and institutions for excellence in scientific research, public engagement, mentorship, and societal impact…[more]
HCLTech Grant Edition XII for Transformative Rural Development Projects (India)
Deadline: 16-June-2026
The HCLTech Grant Edition XII, launched by HCLTech through HCLFoundation, invites eligible non-profit organizations in India to apply for funding support for transformative rural development projects…[more]
Call for EOIs: Community-Based Early Childhood Education Initiatives (Uganda)
Deadline: 08-June-2026
UNICEF Uganda has launched a closed Call for Expression of Interest to improve access to quality, inclusive, and equitable Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) services for children aged 3–5 years in underserved and refugee-hosting communities across Uganda…[more]
Call for Proposals: Safe and Nurturing Environment for Holistic Development (India)
Deadline: 07-June-2026
The UNICEF SNEH (Safe and Nurturing Environment for Holistic Development) Programme in Rajasthan aims to strengthen foster care and family-based alternative care systems for vulnerable children…[more]
CFAs: Support for Civil Society, Human Rights and Press Freedom in Nigeria
Deadline: 19-June-2026
The European Commission has launched the Support to Civil Society and Human Rights in Nigeria Programme to strengthen the role of civil society organisations (CSOs) in governance, environmental protection, democracy, human rights, and sustainable development…[more]
AFR100 Direct Beneficiary Grants Open to Local Organizations (Kenya)
Deadline: 19-June-2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through the African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative (AFR100) Support Programme funded by the Government of Germany, has launched the Direct Beneficiary Grants (DBGs) programme in Kenya…[more]
Call for Entries: OPay Innovation Challenge (Nigeria)
Deadline: 14-June-2026
The Innovation Challenge Nigeria 2026 is designed to support talented Nigerian undergraduate students through funding, mentorship, innovation development, and professional career opportunities within Africa’s fast-growing technology ecosystem…[more]
Call for Applications: Francophone Research Mobility 2026 (Cambodia)
Deadline: 22-June-2026
The Francophone Research Mobility Program 2026 is a research exchange initiative that strengthens academic ties between Cambodia and France…[more]