[October 2025]
Global economic development continues to shape the prosperity and stability of nations, yet progress remains uneven across regions. In an increasingly interconnected world, identifying and accessing the right opportunities is essential for inclusive and sustainable growth. This curated listing highlights key opportunities in global economic development — from investment and innovation to education and policy reform.
Open Call for Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The Learning Planet Institute is driving an intergenerational, global movement to build a Learning Planet Academy, supported by UNESCO and the United Nations University, adapted to transitions across the world…[more]
CFAs: Residential Fellowships for Emerging Forces in Global Political Economy
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025
The Institute for Advanced Study is inviting applications for its Residential Fellowship Program for the academic year 2026–2027…[more]
Applications open for 100x Impact Accelerator Programme 2026/27
Deadline: November 10, 2025
The 100x Impact Accelerator is inviting applications for its 2026/27 cohort, seeking visionary ventures committed to creating transformative social and environmental change on a global scale…[more]
Request for Applications: Micro-projects Scheme
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025
The German Missions in South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini have announced the Micro‑Project Scheme for 2026, inviting civil society organizations to submit proposals for funding…[more]
Request for Concept Notes: Cross-border Programme
Deadline: 28-Nov-2025
The European Commission has launched a new Call for Proposals under its cross-border cooperation programme aimed at promoting good neighborly relations, fostering regional integration, and supporting social, economic, and territorial development by addressing the urgent challenges posed by climate change…[more]
Nominations open for Rural Women Innovators Award Program
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025
Women across rural Europe are being recognised for their transformative contributions to sustainability and innovation through the Rural Women Innovators Award…[more]
Call for Proposals: Balancing Agriculture and Biodiversity in the Brazilian Cerrado
Deadline: 13-Jan-2026
The NWO and CNPq invites Dutch and Brazilian researchers and societal partners to form a consortium to conduct research into the balance between agriculture and biodiversity in the Brazilian Cerrado from a socio-ecological point of view…[more]
Applications open for the Nordic Arctic Programme 2025
Deadline: 15-Feb-26
The Nordic Institute in Greenland is accepting applications for the Nordic Arctic Programme to maintain and secure citizens, stability, growth, and prosperity in the Arctic…[more]
Submissions open for ISPF Legal Amazon Workshop Grants (UK and Brazil)
Deadline: 21-Oct-2025
The International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) has announced the Legal Amazon Workshop Grants 2026, inviting joint proposals from UK and Brazilian researchers to support collaborative development-focused research in the Brazilian Amazon…[more]
29 Call for EUROGIA2030 Programme
Deadline: October 30, 2025
The Eurogia2030 programme is designed to stimulate activity in this important area, through the creation of trans-national collaborative projects in applications that will support economic growth and benefit society as a whole…[more]
Grant Project Competition for Financing Feasibility Study Visits in Development Cooperation Projects
Deadline: Ongoing
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia has announced a new grant competition, “Support to financing of pre-assessment visits for development cooperation projects in recipient countries designated by the Republic of Latvia”…[more]
CFAs: Resilience and Livelihood Activities in Deir Ezzor District (Syria)
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025
The World Food Programme has launched a targeted initiative in Deir ez-Zor Governorate, Syria, aimed at revitalizing agricultural livelihoods and improving food security for vulnerable farming communities…[more]
RFAs: Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects in Thailand
Deadline: 14-Feb-2026
The Government of Japan offers Official Development Assistance (ODA) to Thailand to support social and economic development initiatives…[more]
Call for Proposals: Forest Restoration and Community Conservation in Eastern Uganda and Karamoja
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) has opened a call for proposals for its initiative titled “Restoration, Improved Management and Conservation of High-Value Forests, and Community Support for Preservation and Increased Tree Cover” in Eastern Uganda and the Napak District of Karamoja…[more]
Call for Proposals: Advancing Women’s Role in the Digital Economy (Uzbekistan)
Deadline: 16-Oct-2025
UN Women Uzbekistan is launching an initiative to engage a local non-governmental organization (NGO) to deliver a series of training activities aimed at strengthening women’s participation in the digital economy…[more]
RFAs: Selection of Businesses from Frontline Communities for Equipment Support (Ukraine)
Deadline: October 24, 2025
The Partnership for a Strong Ukraine Program, Phase 2, has announced a selection of businesses from frontline communities for equipment support including diesel generators of various capacities and IT equipment such as laptops and printers…[more]
Call for Applications: Sudan SME Catalyser to Support Small and Medium Enterprises
Deadline: January 01, 2026
The Sudan SME Catalyser is a €12.5 million initiative funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) via KfW to support SMEs in Sudan relocating from conflict areas to more stable regions…[more]
RFAs: Inclusive Economic Development and Workplace Integration – LINC Project (Iraq)
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025
A new initiative titled LINC (Inclusive Work and Growth): Economic Development and Inclusion Paths has been launched to support economic empowerment and workplace inclusion in Iraq…[more]
Apply for Friends of Liberia’s Small Grants Program 2025
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025
The Friends of Liberia (FOL) invites Liberian nonprofits and NGOs to apply for small grants that support community development projects in various focus areas…[more]
YouSEED: Young People Explore Rural Development through the Prism of Social Economy Program (Montenegro)
Deadline: 31-Dec-25
Applications are now open for a new initiative aimed at promoting rural development in Montenegro through innovative, youth-driven approaches to social and green economy…[more]
Training Program on Gender Mainstreaming and Women’s Economic Empowerment (Palestine)
Deadline: 17-Oct-2025
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) – Jerusalem Office has announced a new opportunity under the programme “Promoting Gender-Responsive Actions in Palestine to Integrate Women in the Culture and Creative Industry”…[more]
Call for Proposals: EthiopiAI Programme
Deadline: 17-Oct-2025
The EthiopiAI programme has been launched to harness the power of responsible artificial intelligence for tackling pressing challenges in Ethiopia…[more]
Call for Proposals: SIPRA Challenge Fund Large Grant Facility Program (Sudan)
Deadline: Ongoing
MetaMeta, on behalf of ZOA, is pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for the SIPRA Challenge Fund – Large Grant Facility…[more]
Switzerland’s Small Grants Programme in Moldova
Deadline: Ongoing
The Swiss Cooperation Office/Representation of the Embassy of Switzerland in Moldova (SCO-M) are requesting applications for its Switzerland’s Small Grants Programme…[more]
Apply now for Local Innovation Partnerships Fund – Competitive Strand (UK)
Deadline: 12-Feb-2026
The Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF), managed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is a significant initiative aimed at fostering regional economic growth through innovation…[more]
US: Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages
Deadline: 24-Nov-2025
The Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program offers a significant opportunity for Native American communities to invest in housing, infrastructure, and economic development…[more]
Call for Applications: Strengthening Community Fund in New Zealand
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025
The Toi Foundation is inviting applications for its Strengthening Community Fund, an initiative designed to help build a thriving, inclusive, and equitable Taranaki…[more]
Forecast Opportunity for the Discovery Program Fellowships (Australia)
Deadline: 05-Nov-2025
Applications are now open for the Discovery Program Fellowships to contribute to the growth of Australia’s research and innovation capacity by supporting outstanding mid-career researchers in delivering high-quality, impactful projects…[more]
Submissions open for Strategic Innovation Fund (Canada)
Deadline: Ongoing
The Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) is a Canadian government funding program designed to strengthen the country’s industrial and technology sectors by providing repayable and non-repayable contributions of up to 50% of project costs to promote sustained productivity and economic growth…[more]
