[November 2025]
Discover high-impact funding opportunities designed to support and scale NGO initiatives. We’ve curated a comprehensive listing of awards, prizes and challenge grants to help your organization access the resources it needs to create lasting change.
Nomination open for Simon Wiesenthal Prize 2025
Deadline: 19 December 2025
The National Fund of the Republic of Austria for Victims of National Socialism invites individuals and groups from civil society to submit an entry for the Simon Wiesenthal Prize 2025…[more]
Call for Applications: Satellites for Biodiversity Award (Round 4)
Deadline: 19-Dec-2025
The Connected Conservation Foundation, in partnership with the Airbus Foundation, offers the Satellites for Biodiversity Award, providing high-resolution satellite imagery, technical support, and funding to conservationists. The program enables community-led initiatives to monitor ecosystems, track wildlife, detect illegal activities, and enhance biodiversity protection using advanced geospatial tools…[more]
Nominations open for the Right Livelihood Award Program
Deadline: 16-Jan-2026
The Right Livelihood Award recognizes and supports outstanding individuals and organizations driving social, environmental, and human rights change. Winners receive financial or honorary awards, lifelong access to a global network, and international recognition to amplify their impact and protect their work…[more]
CFAs: Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women’s Empowerment
Deadline: 20-Mar-2026
The UN Women has launched a prestigious global award to recognize and celebrate the outstanding efforts of individuals, civil society, public institutions, and private sector actors working toward gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls…[more]
Entries open for Hillman Prize 2026
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The Hillman Prize recognizes journalists worldwide for influential work widely accessible to U.S. audiences. Submissions across categories like Book, Newspaper, Magazine, Broadcast, and Opinion & Analysis Journalism are open, with winners receiving $5,000 and recognition at the annual awards ceremony in New York City…[more]
Call for Nominations: Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment
Deadline: 27-Mar-2026
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and the Government of Iceland have opened nominations for the 2026 Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment, recognizing individuals, organizations, or initiatives advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment…[more]
Request for Applications: Keeling Curve Prize 2026
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The Keeling Curve Prize 2026 recognizes and supports innovative climate solutions that aim to bend the Keeling Curve downward by reducing the concentration of atmospheric CO2 and other greenhouse gases…[more]
Nominations open for Virchow Prize
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026
The Virchow Prize is now accepting nominations for outstanding individuals, organisations, or institutions whose work has significantly advanced health equity, innovation, and sustainability worldwide…[more]
Council of Europe Development Bank Award for Social Cohesion
Deadline: 02-Jan-2026
The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) is now inviting nominations for its sixth annual “Award for Social Cohesion,” an initiative that celebrates outstanding contributions to social inclusion and solidarity across Europe…[more]
11th Edition of the Harambee International Award in Africa
Deadline: 15-Jun-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]
Applications open for Australia Awards Fellowship (Round 21)
Deadline: 16-Jan-2026
The Australia Awards Fellowships present a unique chance for mid-career professionals and senior officials from eligible developing countries to deepen their expertise, strengthen professional networks and engage in Australia-based short-term study and work placements…[more]
Costa Carras Awards for Safeguard of Endangered Heritage 2026 (Fifth Edition)
Deadline: 16-Jan-2026
The Costa Carras European Citizens Awards celebrate individuals, citizen groups, and civil society organisations across Europe working to safeguard endangered cultural and natural heritage. Winners receive financial awards, public recognition, and international exposure, highlighting campaigns that successfully engage communities to protect Europe’s shared heritage…[more]
Apply Now: SozialMarie Prize for Social Innovation
Deadline: 13-Jan-2026
Entries are now open for the SozialMarie Prize for Social Innovation to rethink social challenges and demonstrate courage to bring meaningful change…[more]
CCAC Challenge Programme for Accelerating uptake of eCooking
Deadline: 12 December 2025
The CCAC Challenge seeks to accelerate eCooking uptake in Africa to reduce health and climate impacts, empower women and communities, and to unlock economic opportunities across the clean cooking value chain…[more]
NICWA Champion for Native Children Award in United States and Canada
Deadline: 05-Jan-2026
The Champion for Native Children Award recognises individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to the well-being of Indigenous children, families, and communities in the United States and Canada…[more]
Entries open for Bursary Award in Ireland
Deadline: 09-Jan-2026
The Cork County Council Ballinglen Residency Scheme offers a two-week funded residency at the Ballinglen Arts Foundation for one visual artist living in County Cork. The award includes a fully equipped studio, accommodation, and staff support, enabling artists to advance their practice in a focused environment…[more]