[August 2025] – On the Occasion of the International Youth Day (August 12)
Are you a young changemaker ready to lead your community and shape the future? Great leadership starts with the right support and we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re launching a social impact project, building a youth-led organization or seeking to grow your leadership skills, there are funding opportunities designed specifically for emerging youth leaders like you.
Submissions open for Zolve Global Scholarship 2025
Deadline: 31 August 2025
The Zolve Global Scholarship is for students going to the U.S. or Canada for their higher studies, such as Undergraduate Degree, Postgraduate Degree, or Doctorate Degree. It aims at recognizing young leaders worldwide and helping them turn their ideas and talents into significant impact…[more]
Lever for Change launches Emerging Climate Champions Award
Deadline: 15-Aug-25
The Enlight Foundation, The Patchwork Collective, and Lever for Change have launched the Emerging Climate Champions Award, an ambitious $25 million global open call that aims to shift the landscape of climate philanthropy by empowering youth-led organizations…[more]
Applications open for Global Youth Scholars Development Programme
Deadline: 31 October 2025
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research is pleased to launch the Global Youth Scholars Development Programme, inviting youth aged 18 to 24 worldwide to explore their role as SDG evaluators…[more]
Applications open for Bow Seat’s True Blue Fellowship Program
Deadline: 1 September 2025
The Bow Seat is thrilled to invite applications for its True Blue Fellowship Program to support projects that address ocean, waterways, and/or climate change issues through a creative arts lens…[more]
Applications open for JWH Initiative Grant Program
Deadline: 28-Aug-2025
Entries are now open for the Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH) Initiative, which aims to create opportunities for young individuals in developing countries to reach their full potential in the environmental sector…[more]
Entries open for Local Engagement and Action Fund
Deadline: 15-Aug-25
The Local Engagement and Action Fund (LEAF) is the local development initiatives grant mechanism under the Field Support Services Project – Caribbean (FSSP-C), which is funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) to support local organisations in eight Caribbean countries to address key developmental issues through annual calls for proposals over the period 2023-2027…[more]
CFPs: Connecting Indigenous Research Leadership Program 2025
Deadline: 23-Sep-2025
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) has launched a call for proposals aimed at connecting Indigenous research and leadership in Canada with Indigenous communities in the Global South. This initiative complements the SSHRC-led Indigenous Capacity and Leadership in Research Connection Grants. It is specifically for Indigenous organizations in the Global South that are interested in building relationships with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities in Canada through knowledge-sharing activities…[more]
Apply Now: Young Civil Society Leadership Programme
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025
The Young Civil Society Leadership Programme (YCSLP) has launched its third call to select 27 young leaders from the Mediterranean region. This initiative is part of the Med Dialogue for Rights and Equality II, funded by the EU through DG MENA, and implemented by the Anna Lindh Foundation with leadership from DAI Global Belgium. The programme aims to enhance the capacities of emerging youth leaders in civil society, particularly in the areas of policymaking, dialogue, and advocacy…[more]
Apply for Sandals Foundation Funding Program 2025
Deadline: 24-Sep-2025
Are you looking for funding to support a project that transforms communities and changes lives? The Sandals Foundation Funding Program is now open for applications…[more]
Apply Now: Swedish Institute Academy for Young Professionals Training Programme
Deadline: 26 August 2025
Are you a young professional and want to connect with like-minded peers? The Swedish Institute Academy for Young Professionals (SAYP) is a training programme developed to build awareness, capacity and resilience in the practice of democratic governance and for EU integration…[more]
Call for EOIs: Empowering Young People in Kharkiv Region (Ukraine)
Deadline: 17-Aug-2025
UNICEF is accepting applications for a program that aims to empower young people in the Kharkiv Region of Ukraine, focusing on life skills, employability, and civic engagement. The program responds to the profound impact of the war on adolescents and youth, especially in frontline communities such as Balakliia, Chuhuiv, Kehychivka, Pisochyn, and Valky, where youth centers remain active despite ongoing challenges…[more]
Apply for DA Young Leaders Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: 28-Aug-2025
The DA Young Leaders Programme is designed to develop future South African leaders who will uphold the Democratic Alliance’s vision of One Nation with One Future, grounded in the values of Freedom, Fairness, Opportunity, and Diversity. It aims to shape individuals who can lead in politics and government with integrity and commitment…[more]
U.S.-Qatar Partnership Initiative: Celebrating America 250 and Beyond
Deadline: 30-Aug-2025
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Doha has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for proposals that aim to enhance U.S.-Qatar relations. This initiative encourages projects that promote mutual understanding and collaboration between the two nations by emphasizing shared values and joint efforts…[more]
NOFO: Advancing English Language Education in El Salvador
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025
The U.S. Embassy in El Salvador is accepting applications for a program titled Advancing English Language Education as a Pathway to Prosperity, Stability, and Strong Bilateral Ties with El Salvador…[more]
Request for Proposals: Capability Development Grant (Singapore)
Deadline: 15-Aug-2025
The Capability Development Grant (CD Grant) supports the continuous professional development of individuals working in Singapore’s arts and culture sector. The grant encourages individuals and organisations to upgrade their skills and build new capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the industry…[more]
RFAs: Assistance in Protection, Case Management, Reintegration, and Livelihoods for the Populations (Venezuela)
Deadline: 19-Aug-2025
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is inviting applications for initiatives focused on protection, case management, reintegration, and livelihoods support for vulnerable populations in Venezuela. The call supports a wide range of sectors, emphasizing both emergency response and long-term solutions…[more]
Extraordinary Projects Impacting Communities (EPIC) Grant – Trinidad and Tobago
Deadline: 17-Aug-2025
The Digicel Foundation is now accepting applications for its Extraordinary Projects Impacting Communities (EPIC) Grant, aimed at empowering community organizations to create meaningful and sustainable change across Trinidad and Tobago…[more]
DRIP Project: Strengthening Women’s Political Participation, Representation and Leadership – Her Vote, Her Seat Campaign (Bangladesh)
Deadline: 20-Aug-2025
UN Women, in partnership with UNDP and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), is implementing the “Democratic Reform through Inclusive Participation” project (DRIP) in Bangladesh. This initiative aims to build a more inclusive and participatory democratic and electoral process by ensuring that diverse voices—particularly those of women, youth, and marginalized groups—are actively represented in politics, governance, and decision-making…[more]
250 Years of American Excellence Funding Program (El Salvador)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, this program uses the power of American culture, sports, and innovation to deepen ties with the Salvadoran people. It aims to celebrate the long-standing friendship between the United States and El Salvador while showcasing American leadership and values…[more]
Call for Applications: Sightsavers India Fellowship Program
Deadline: 15-Aug-2025
The Sightsavers India, a development organisation committed to preventing avoidable blindness and promoting equal opportunities for people with disabilities is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025 cohort of the prestigious India Fellowship Program is now open…[more]
Call for Applications: Teach for Bangladesh Fellowship Program
Deadline: 31-Aug-25
Teach For Bangladesh is searching for the country’s most promising leaders who are ready to take on the challenge of reshaping the education system…[more]
Allan Gray Scholarship Programme for Entrepreneurial Development (South Africa)
Deadline: 15-Sep-25
The Allan Gray Scholarship Programme offers high school entrepreneurial scholarships to learners who have a curious, entrepreneurial mindset; have the potential to excel academically and are financially deserving…[more]
Apply for Greenovation SustainAgri Challenge (India)
Deadline: 14-Aug-25
Are you ready to turn your bold idea into a breakthrough for sustainable agriculture in India and beyond? Join the Greenovation SustainAgri Challenge and get the opportunity to showcase your innovation, gain national recognition, and receive hands-on support from expert mentors…[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. This project is part of a broader effort to strengthen local development models by encouraging dialogue between civil society and local authorities and experimenting with community-led initiatives…[more]
Applications open for SANRAL Scholarship Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: 30 September 2025
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited is pleased to invite applications for its Scholarship Programme to help young learners who would like to grow their skills and achieve success…[more]
INSPARK: A New Creative Initiative for Armenian Youth in Lebanon
Deadline: 31 August 2025
The Armenian Communities Department of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is pleased to announce a new grant programme for Armenian youth in Lebanon. This initiative supports innovative projects that address an expansive range of themes, including identity, social challenges, human rights, technology, language and community vitality. The programme builds upon CGF’s commitment to Armenian youth, cultural advancement and creativity…[more]
Youth Ambassadors Europe (YA-EUR) Program in the United States
Deadline: 26-Aug-2025
The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), has announced an open competition for the Youth Ambassadors Europe (YA-EUR) Program…[more]
Call for Submissions: Tim Fischer Fellowship (Australia)
Deadline: 17-Aug-2025
The Country Education Foundation is inviting applications for the Tim Fischer Fellowship, designed to support individuals passionate about creating positive change in rural and regional Australia. The fellowship offers funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help recipients bring bold ideas to life and grow their careers…[more]
Request for Applications: Small Grant Accessibility Program in Canada
Deadline: 15-Aug-2025
Applications are now open for the Small Grant Accessibility Program, which aims to support grassroots and innovative cultural initiatives in Saskatchewan. The program is designed to respond to emergent needs or changes in the cultural sector and create access for first-time and underserved applicants…[more]
Apply for Papakura Youth Scholarship Programme – New Zealand
Deadline: 15-Aug-2025
Auckland Council is inviting applications for the Papakura Youth Scholarship Programme, which aims to support young people in Papakura to connect, thrive, and achieve their aspirations. This opportunity is open to individuals aged between 12 and 24 years…[more]
