International Organisations, Foundations, Trusts and Philanthropies have been long term supporters of funding to charitable organisations around the world. Through their excellent funding support, they are creating opportunities for nonprofits, and small & grassroots NGOs for their cause. Therefore, grant seekers get ready with your proposals as we are bringing you the Complete Guide on the latest grant opportunities offered by the most prominent donors.
GlobalGiving Accelerator Program
Deadline: 16 July 2021
The GlobalGiving Accelerator is a virtual training program and crowdfunding campaign that will help to take fundraising to the next level. Following an optional one-week training curriculum, applicants’ will be entered into an Accelerator campaign where they’ll raise at least $5,000 total from a minimum of 40 different donors in order to graduate and secure a permanent fundraising spot on the GlobalGiving platform…[more]
ISTAT Foundation Humanitarian Aid Program 2021
Deadline: 1 September 2021
The International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Foundation is accepting applications for its 2021 Humanitarian Aid Program that provides grant funding for humanitarian organizations across the globe that use the power of aviation to help save lives, promote human welfare and alleviate suffering…[more]
Open Technology Fund accepting Applications Rapid Response Fund
Deadline: Ongoing
The Open Technology Fund (OTF) is currently accepting applications for the Rapid Response Fund to facilitate the digital emergency response community to resolve threats in a timely and comprehensive manner for individuals, communities, and organizations whose free expression has recently been repressed. OTF offers both direct financial support as well as technical services from trusted partners to high-risk people and organizations, such as bloggers, cyber activists, journalists, and human rights defenders…[more]
Toyota Foundation’s 2021 International Grant Program
Deadline: 5 June 2021
In 2021, the International Grant Program of the Toyota Foundation continues to focus on “Cultivating Empathy Through Learning from Our Neighbors: Practitioners’ Exchange on Common Issues in Asia” in East and Southeast Asian countries. The grant program aims to acquire a new perspective which will expand the possibility for the future of the next generation by promoting mutual understanding and knowledge-sharing among people on the ground in target countries working on the common issues, through gaining deeper analysis and multi-faceted understanding about the issue…[more]
Microsoft’s AI for Humanitarian Action Grant
Deadline: 31 May 2021
Microsoft is inviting Proposals to support projects which improve operational efficiency, enable new capabilities, increase beneficiary engagement, or involve rich data analysis for classification and prediction modeling…[more]
2022 Volvo Environment Prize: Call for Nominations
Deadline: 10 January 2022
Nominations are now open for the 2022 Volvo Environment Prize to reward outstanding scientific discoveries or innovations broadly falling within the environmental sphere. There are many outstanding biologists and environmental scientists among the laureates but the scope of the award is wide. The idea is to promote scientific research and innovations that in broad terms fall within the environmental and sustainability field. So previous laureates also include economists, urban development experts, energy specialists, poverty adversaries and many others who are exploring the path to sustainability…[more]
Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
Deadline: 30 June 2021
The Mohamed bin Zayed (MBZ) Species Conservation Fund is inviting applications for its grant program to provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debate. The focus is global and eligibility for grants will extend to all plant, animal and fungi species conservation efforts, without discrimination on the basis of region or selected species…[more]
GC Human Rights Preparedness Initiative
Deadline: 31 July 2021
The Global Campus of Human Rights is proud to present its new open initiative GC Human Rights Preparedness, a space for collaboration on the role that human rights must play in addressing the persistent challenges of pandemics and other emergencies. The title, Human Rights Preparedness, is a dual invitation: it invites contributors…[more]
USAID Funding Rounds under New Partnerships Initiative – Global Health
Deadline: 30 September 2025
The United States Agency for International Development has announced the New Partnerships Initiative (NPI) Global Health Annual Program Statement (APS) (known hereafter as NPI GH APS). Thro ugh this APS, USAID announces its desire to engage locally-based new and underutilized partners to expand and amplify the Agency’s work in the health sector. The overall Agency NPI seeks to support partner countries’ progress on the Journey to Self-Reliance, achieve sustainable and resilient results, and catalyze more effective partnering for impact…[more]
Volant Trust seeking Applications for Covid-19 Response Fund
Deadline: 31 July 2021
The Volant Trust is currently seeking applications from charities in the UK and internationally that demonstrate a strong focus on alleviating social deprivation and helping vulnerable groups who have been particularly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. They acknowledge how much work goes into making an application and the Trustees are keen to help charities as much as possible prior to submitting their request for funding. Applications for medical equipment and the production or distribution of PPE will also be considered…[more]
IDEX Fellowship Program
Deadline: Ongoing
Are You Looking To Accelerate Your Career In Social Enterprise By The Combination Of Real Experience Coupled With Learning? If yes, then apply for this IDEX Fellowship Program: Actioning Skills of Future! The IDEX Fellowship Program is a 6 month virtual program (approx. 8 – 10 hours per week) and designed to enable professionals to acquire the tools and resources to operate virtually as well as upskill themselves for a successful career in social impact and entrepreneurship. IDEX Fellows come from a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds and therefore each fellow will have a unique learning style and may have more or less experience with certain topics that are covered…[more]
2022 Sydney Peace Prize
Deadline: 30 June 2021
The Sydney Peace Foundation is currently seeking nominations for its Sydney Peace Prize 2022, Australia’s only international prize for peace to recognise leading global peacemakers, ensure their voices are heard, and support their vital work for a fairer world. The prize brings inspiring and exemplary stories of courage and dedication to global justice to the Australian and Sydney stage, educates the community on the work of the world’s most effective peacemakers, and honours the remarkable people at the heart of these stories…[more]
Save Our Seas Foundation | Small Grants Program
Deadline: 31 June 2021
The Save Our Seas Foundation is pleased to announce applications for the Small Grants Program to support activities that have the capacity to make a real difference to the health of the oceans and to the survival of threatened aquatic species and habitats. The purpose of this policy is to support research, conservation or educational projects that are capable of attracting significant public attention and that, as a result, may genuinely increase public and government awareness of the urgent need to protect the marine environment. As part of this approach, the Foundation requires all grant holders to undertake public awareness and environmental educational activities (giving talks, issuing press releases, etc.) as part of their project…[more]
Yunus & Youth Global Fellowship Program
Deadline: 20 June 2021
The Yunus & Youth is seeking applications for its Global Fellowship Program to achieve financial sustainability, plan how to scale your business, and measure your impact. The Yunus & Youth Global Fellowship (Y&Y Fellowship) is a virtual, six-month program that is designed specifically for operating social businesses. The program is free, with no fee or equity stake required, and the application season is now open for the seventh global cohort. They offer Y&Y Fellows a high-quality experience that includes access to their online training platform, interactive projects, mentoring with Fortune 500 professionals, and access to top thinkers and institutions around the world. The experience culminates in a final pitch competition with a panel of impact investors…[more]
World Bank Scholarships Program
Deadline: 21 May 2021
Applications are now open for the World Bank Scholarships Program to provide scholarships to students and young researchers, contributing to the World Bank’s mission of forging new dynamic approaches to capacity development and knowledge sharing in the developing world. The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is open to citizens of certain developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts who are applying to a master degree program in a development-related topic…[more]
European Commission Call for Proposals to Protect and Promote Rights of Child
Deadline: 7 September 2021
The European Commission (EC) is pleased to launch a call for proposals to Protect and Promote the Rights of the Child to responding to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, by promoting ways to mainstream and embed children’s rights in the responses to this and any other emergency situations. In parallel, it will promote gender-sensitive responses to the different needs of children following from or heightened by the Covid-19 pandemic. It will also contribute to the implementation of the actions put forward by the EU Strategy on the rights of the child…[more]
US$7.5 million available under Challenge Facility for Civil Society Round 10
Deadline: 21 May 2021
The Stop TB Partnership launched an important call for proposals – its largest to date – consisting of USD 7.5 million to support its Challenge Facility for Civil Society (CFCS). Round 10 of the CFCS will support TB-affected community and civil society organizations to engage in country-level efforts towards advocating, networking, and responding to the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the TB response and accelerate action to meet the United Nations Political Declaration on TB global targets on combating tuberculosis (TB) by the 2022 deadline…[more]
Ekhagastiftelsen Foundation’s Grants to Promote Human Health
Deadline: 20 May 2021
The Ekhagastiftelsen Foundation is offering grants to promote human health by supporting the development of better food, natural medicines and healing practices, and to support research for a healthier way of life, which in itself may have a disease preventive effect. Ekhagastiftelsen (Ekhaga foundation) was founded by Gösta Videgård as early as 1944 and since then they have supported research in ecological agriculture and biological medicine…[more]
P4G’s Call for Partnerships for achievement of Sustainable Development Goals
Deadline: 31 July 2021
P4G is now accepting concept notes for high-impact partnerships implementing innovative business models to accelerate achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Partnership awards may be up to USD 1 million, typically in the USD 100,000 range for start-ups and more for scale-ups. Cost share is required as follows…[more]
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award
Deadline: 31 May 2021
Suqia cordially invites all corporations, research centers, institutions, innovators and youth from around the world, whose novel technologies provide solutions to the challenges of water scarcity, to apply for the 3rd cycle of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award supports research and development of new and innovative technologies that produce, distribute, store, monitor, desalinate and purify water using renewable energy to support the global position of the UAE in developing solutions for challenges that are faced by poverty- and disaster-stricken communities worldwide…[more]
European Commission opportunity to prevent and combat GBV and Violence Against Children
Deadline: 15 June
The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals for the Prevent and Combat Gender-Based Violence and Violence Against Children…[more]
Minor Foundation | Small & Large Grants Program
Deadline: 4 June 2021
The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges (MFMC) has launched application for its Small & Large Grants Program to support communication projects which advance the transition to a low carbon economy. MFMC supports projects that support urgent, large-scale transformation, with a focus on changing policies and practices in public or private institutions…[more]
Taiwan Foundation for Democracy Grant Program
Deadline: 15 August 2021
The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy is seeking applications for its Grant Program to strengthen democracy and human rights in Taiwan and abroad. The Foundation’s primary concerns are to further consolidate Taiwan’s democratic system, to promote democracy in Asia, and to participate actively in the global democratic network. The Foundation is committed to the vision of working together with like-minded organizations and individuals, building on Taiwan’s experience to advance a new wave of democratization worldwide. The TFD has three grants programs: international grants, domestic grants, and grants to Taiwan’s major political parties. The TFD’s international grants program is designed to assist organizations based outside of Taiwan to carry out projects…[more]
The Islamic Development Bank | Transform Fund Program
Deadline: 31 May
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is pleased to announce the Transform Fund Call for Innovation 2021 will focus entirely on supporting their Member Countries response to recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic with the aim of building a stronger, more resilient, and prosperous future. The IsDB has a longstanding commitment to harnessing the power of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) to help solve the global development challenges. Their US $500 million Transform Fund, launched in 2018, invests in testing early-stage innovative ideas and in scaling innovation by providing seed money for innovators, entrepreneurs…[more]
UNESCO Call for Applications: 3rd Regional Workshop for Europe
Deadline: 31 May 2021
UNESCO invites professionals from visitor/interpretation/information centres for World Heritage properties, Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks in Europe to apply to participate in the 3rd Regional Workshop on the role of Visitor Centres in UNESCO designated sites with focus on the relationship between such centres and local communities within the context of site management strategies. In 2018, a regional initiative on “The role of Visitor Centres in UNESCO Designated Sites” was launched by UNESCO, through its Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe, as an inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary activity to investigate how such centres can contribute to the broader management goals of World Heritage properties, Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks…[more]
USAID inviting Organisations, Foundations and Companies: Apply Now!
Deadline: 24 September 2021
The Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeks opportunities to co-create, co-design, co-invest, and collaborate in the research, development, piloting, and scaling of innovative interventions for reducing land-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increasing long-term carbon sequestration at scale. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) invites organizations, companies, foundations, community-based enterprises and other public and private entities, academic and research institutions, partner country government agencies, and investors to propose novel or creative approaches…[more]
Wellcome Trust seeking Nominations for Innovator Awards
Deadline: 24 May 2021
The Wellcome Trust is seeking nominations for the Innovator Awards to support researchers who are transforming great ideas into healthcare innovations that could have a significant impact on human health. An Innovator Award provides up to £500,000 of funding and usually lasts up to 24 months. For multidisciplinary collaborations, awards are up to £750,000 and have a duration of up to 36 months…[more]
USAID: BHA Global APS for Humanitarian Capacity and System Strengthening
Deadline: 2 June 2021
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) is seeking applications for funding from qualified entities to implement programming and activities for Humanitarian Capacity and System Strengthening. BHA is soliciting applications to support programs that focus on improving policies, practice, and standards in humanitarian response through increased coordination among key stakeholders, technical and policy engagement with relevant global actors…[more]
2022 Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (Round 10)
Deadline: 31 December 2021
Entries are now open for the 2022 Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW), it is an international award focusing on water-related scientific innovation and judged by leading scientists from around the world…[more]
UNWTO’s Global Rural Tourism Startup Competition
Deadline: 4 July 2021
UNWTO invites applications for the Global Rural Tourism Startup Competition to accelerate Rural Development through Tourism. The competition aims to bring together all entrepreneurs who are deploying models that positively contribute to the planet, people and prosperity or technology that can be applied to the sustainable development of tourism in rural areas in its three pillars – economic, social and environmental. It seeks the most disruptive ideas that will enable a change in the ways of travelling to and in rural areas as well as accelerating the diversification of tourism products, market access and improving the competitiveness of rural destinations…[more]
Merck Research Grants 2021
Deadline: 31 August 2021
Merck is seeking applications to offer a series of research grants to stimulate innovative research in challenging areas of future importance. The aim of the Research Grant is to create new sustainable partnerships with leading global science and technology players to work on breakthrough science and to generate valuable seeds for future business. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany intends to offer research grants in the following research areas…[more]
2021 BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards
Deadline: 30 June 2021
Nominations are now open for 2021 BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards to recognize fundamental contributions in a broad array of areas of scientific knowledge, technology, humanities and artistic creation…[more]
Savvy Fellowship Program for Young Professionals
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are now open for the Savvy Fellowship Program, it is a virtual Fellowship program for passionate and brilliant young professionals seeking to be part of the new generation of impact entrepreneurs. Savvy Fellowship isn’t just a 12-weeks learning, assessment, and mentorship program. No, it’s much more. It’s a life-long journey as an impact entrepreneur. They have Post Fellowship resources to keep you growing every day…[more]
AfDB Grants for Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship In Africa
Deadline: 26 May 2021
The African Development Bank has invited proposals for Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship Enablers For Stronger Women SMES In Africa. Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA), is a flagship program that specifically focuses on increasing inclusive finance for women entrepreneurs on the continent. AFAWA’s primary objective is to bridge the $42 billion finance gap for women entepreneurs in Africa and to unlock their entrepreneurial capacity and full potential…[more]
UNESCO: Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development
Deadline: 31 October 2021
UNESCO is inviting nominations for Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development to help people live as global citizens free of hate and intolerance as it seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences, and Culture. UNESCO’s programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015…[more]
Maypole Fund inviting Applications from Women Only
Deadline: 30 June 2021
Applications are now open for the Maypole Fund Program. The Maypole Fund was set up in 1986 by women involved in the peace movement, especially with Greenham Common. Today, they are a group of feminists coming from various political backgrounds…[more]
DBS Foundation’s Social Enterprise Grant Programme
Deadline: 30 May 2021
The DBS Foundation is pleased to announce the Social Enterprise Grant Programme, the Special grant category for this programme is ‘Zero Food Waste’ to reduce food loss along the supply chain, managing food surplus or upcycling food waste…[more]
2021-2022 COFP Fellowship Program
The Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COFP) is currently accepting applications for 2021/2022 Fellowship Program. COFP Fellowship Program is a one-year Fellowship Program that prepares, equips, inspires & engages religious and community leaders from diverse faith & cultural backgrounds, academicians, media personnel & peace actors with skills in interfaith dialogue, conflict transformation, leadership and mediation. The overall goal of this Fellowship Program is to build capacity to counter violence, enhance freedom of religion & belief, bridge community divides & build a culture of peace…[more]
One Young World: 2021 Digital Inclusion Scholarship
Deadline: 26 May 2021
One Young World has invited applications from eligible applicants to promote initiatives that contribute to the strengthening of digital capabilities in all parts of Latin America. One Young World identifies, promotes and connects the world’s most impactful young leaders to create a better world, with more responsible, more effective leadership…[more]
AGriDI Grants for Digital Innovations in West Africa
Deadline: 30 June 2021
icipe under its European Union, ACP Innovation Funded project on “Accelerating inclusive green growth through agri-based digital innovation in West Africa” (AGriDI) is inviting proposals on innovative digital solutions that promote adoption of digital technologies for improved agricultural productivity for farmers and agroprocessors in West Africa. The ‘Accelerating inclusive green growth through agri-based digital innovation in West Africa (AGriDI)’ intervention supports innovations to address key challenges related to climate change, sustainable use, and management of biodiversity3 as well as responsible production and consumption among farming communities in West Africa…[more]
2021-2023 EDGE Fellowship Program
Deadline: 18 July 2021
The Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) of Existence Programme is pleased to launch a call for applications for the 2021-2023 EDGE Fellowship Program. One of the most effective ways ZSL’s EDGE of Existence programme is working to secure the future of EDGE species is by awarding two year Fellowships to future conservation leaders (“EDGE Fellows”) working on poorly-known EDGE fish, gymnosperms, bird, mammal, amphibian, reptile, shark or ray species…[more]
Taiwan Foundation for Democracy Grant Program
Deadline: 15 August 2021
The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy is seeking applications for its Grant Program to strengthen democracy and human rights in Taiwan and abroad. The Foundation’s primary concerns are to further consolidate Taiwan’s democratic system, to promote democracy in Asia, and to participate actively in the global democratic network. The Foundation is committed to the vision of working together with like-minded organizations and individuals, building on Taiwan’s experience to advance a new wave of democratization worldwide…[more]
European Commission | Facing Societal Challenges Award
Deadline: 29 July 2021
The European Commission (EC) is currently accepting applications for the Facing Societal Challenges Award to reward innovative procurement practices to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic. The Awards will raise the profile of public and/or private procurers that have developed and implemented innovative policies and tools to achieve more efficient and effective services; faced the covid-19 pandemic by the use of innovation procurement actions; and helped to open up connections with others and cooperate with them, thus inspiring and helping to identify best practices to be replicated across Europe…[more]
Nordic Research Funding Initiative on Sexual Harassment at Work
Deadline: 10 June 2021
The Nordic Information on Gender (NIKK) is offering Nordic Research Funding Initiative on Sexual Harassment at Work to generate new knowledge that can contribute to eradicating sexual harassment at work in the Nordic countries. This open call for supplementary grants specifically aims to add a Nordic Dimension to ongoing research projects relevant to such knowledge…[more]
UNESCO Call for Partnerships: Global Media Defence Fund ($15,000 – $35,000)
Deadline: 15 June 2021
UNESCO is launching a new Call for Partnerships to support not-for-profit organizations under the Global Media Defence Fund with the aim to join forces with specialized partners in the undertaking or upscaling of projects that bolster journalists’ legal protection and/or enhance media freedom. UNESCO invites innovative proposals for the implementation of local, regional and international projects that, in line with international human rights standards…[more]
Open Call for First Aid to Documentary Heritage under Threat
Deadline: 30 November 2021
The Prince Claus Fund for Culture and Development, through its Cultural Emergency Response (CER) programme and the Whiting Foundation announce a fourth cycle of the Open Call for First Aid to Documentary Heritage under Threat. Through the three previous rounds of this call, the Prince Claus Fund and Whiting Foundation supported stewards across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean to prevent and minimize a loss of documentary heritage by funding 37 projects. This fourth round will continue to expand the scope of this initiative and facilitate the vital work of local actors in safeguarding documentary heritage and making the information they carry accessible to future generations. In doing so, they hope to contribute to the survival of historical narratives of diversity and the strengthening of regional capacities to respond to future needs…[more]
European Commission offering grants to support Training in Conference Interpreting
Deadline: 17 May 2021
The European Commission (EC) is pleased to launch a call for proposals for the 2021-2022 Grants for Actions to Support Training in Conference Interpreting. As a provider of an inter-institutional service, DG Interpretation has to ensure that a sufficient number of qualified conference interpreters are available to enable the European Union’s institutions to function properly…[more]
UNESCO’s Call for East African Youth Proposals – African World Heritage Day 2021
Deadline: 31 May 2021
Applications are now open for the African World Heritage Day 2021 to develop a project proposal for raising awareness and engagement of youth in the protection and promotion of African World Heritage. In Celebration of African World Heritage Day on 5 May 2021, and in the framework of the African Union Year 2021 for “Arts, Culture and Heritage: Levers for Building the Africa They Want”, UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa in partnership with UNESCO National Commissions in the region and the African World Heritage Fund are launching an open competition for youth, aged 18 to 35 years, in all 13 countries covered by the UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa (Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda)…[more]
Professional Development Fund
Deadline: 31 May 2021
Yesod is seeking proposals for the Professional Development Fund to support Jewish community professionals and educators in Europe to develop their professional skills and knowledge. Yesod is committed to supporting the creation of vibrant, meaningful, Jewish life through strong communities driven by inspired and engaged individuals. Funds can be used for one-to-one learning or group courses, either online or in-person. There are several types of professional development that will be considered within the terms of this fund…[more]
Creating in Central Africa launches ACP-EU Culture Programme
Deadline: 8 June 2021
ACP-EU CULTURE programme – Créer en Afrique Centrale has launched its first call for proposals for Central Africa to strengthen the role of the ICCs as economic, social and cultural actors, increasing the economic income of the cultural and creative sectors, promoting the creation of sustainable jobs in the sectors and improving access to, recognition and promotion of artists and their work. ACP-EU CULTURE programme – Créer en Afrique centrale is co-financed by the ACP-UE Culture Programme, a joint initiative of the European Union and the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OEACP) whose mandate is to boost…[more]
Grand Challenges Canada’s Stars in Global Health Program
Deadline: 3 June 2021
Grand Challenges Canada’s Stars in Global Health program is seeking bold ideas that will improve the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women, adolescents, children and LGBTQI+ people in Sub-Saharan Africa. The bold ideas are expected to improve the access, use and quality of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education and services and to be resilient to pandemic control measures. The Stars in Global Health program supports Bold Ideas with Big Impact® from the best and brightest scientists and innovators, both in low- and middle-income countries and in Canada, to address some of the most pressing global health challenges…[more]
Call for Proposals: Establishing Research Chairs on Forced Displacement in the Middle East and East Africa
Deadline: 3 August 2021
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is pleased to announce a call for proposals to establish research chairs working on issues of forced displacement in two regions, the Middle East and East Arica. To help address this gap, IDRC is launching this call for proposals to localize and institutionalize research on forced displacement in the Global South by establishing research chairs on forced displacement at universities in the Middle East and East Africa. The aim is to…[more]
DBS Foundation’s Social Enterprise Grant Programme
Deadline: 30 May 2021
The DBS Foundation is pleased to announce the Social Enterprise Grant Programme, the Special grant category for this programme is ‘Zero Food Waste’ to reduce food loss along the supply chain, managing food surplus or upcycling food waste. Social enterprises must:
Innovative social enterprises that have a proven business model and track record in sales and profitability; Demonstrate track record in environment &/ or social impact; and Demonstrate opportunities for growth and potential to scale-up…[more]
Call for Proposals to Promote Equality and to Fight Against Racism, Xenophobia and Discrimination
Deadline: 15 June
The European Commission (EC) has launched a call for proposals to Promote Equality and to Fight Against Racism, Xenophobia and Discrimination to support a comprehensive and intersectional approach and specific actions to prevent and fight against intolerance, racism, xenophobia, and discrimination, in particular on grounds of racial or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, including when this manifests in the form of antigypsism, antisemitism, anti-Muslim hatred, Afrophobia and LGBTIQ phobia, offline and online…[more]
5th Call for Proposals: Europeana Research Grants Programme
Deadline: 31 May 2021
Europeana is seeking proposals for its Research Grants Programme to explore how the cultural heritage sector can make the best use of this participatory method with the collaboration of researchers and for the benefit of them. They welcome proposals for conferences, workshops, seminar series, summer/autumn/winter/spring schools or training activities. The Europeana Research Grants programme awards funding for events that can bring together cultural heritage professionals and researchers. In 2021, part of the amount is allocated to special prizes…[more]
Sustainable Ocean Alliance: Ocean Solutions Microgrants Program
Deadline: 31 May 2021
The Sustainable Ocean Alliance is seeking applications for its Ocean Solutions Microgrants Program to drive ocean innovation, strengthen youth involvement in the ocean sector, increase ocean literacy, and identify financially stable ocean conservation models…[more]
Small & Large Grants Program to support Advocates of Climate Change Mitigation
Deadline: 4 June 2021
The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges (MFMC) has launched application for its Small & Large Grants Program to support communication projects which advance the transition to a low carbon economy. MFMC supports projects that support urgent, large-scale transformation, with a focus on changing policies and practices in public or private institutions…[more]
Team4Tech Foundation seeking Applications from Education-Focused Nonprofits
Deadline: 1 June 2021
The Team4Tech Foundation is seeking education-focused nonprofits in the areas of STEM, social justice, female empowerment, entrepreneurship, and workforce development. Team4Tech is dedicated to helping nonprofit partners reach their goals related to technology integration for positive education impact…[more]
Microsoft accepting Proposals for AI for Accessibility Grants Program
Deadline: 30 July 2021
Microsoft is currently accepting proposals for the AI for Accessibility Grants Program to empower your work through grants, investments of technology, and expertise. Microsoft AI for Accessibility is currently calling for project proposals that advance AI-based innovations in education to empower people with disabilities. AI for Accessibility grants support projects that use AI to empower people living with disabilities. They are looking for individuals or teams who are not only passionate about making the world more inclusive, but also firmly rooted in the communities they intend to benefit…[more]
RELX Environmental Challenge 2021
Deadline: 4 July 2021
Entries are now open for the RELX Environmental Challenge, it is a skill-based competition in which participants are asked to submit proposals outlining innovative ideas that advance access to safe water and/or sanitation where access is presently at risk. The RELX Environmental Challenge is open to individuals or organisations operating in the not-for-profit and for-profit sectors. Projects must advance sustainable access to safe water where it is presently at risk and/or access to improved sanitation, and include the following criteria…[more]
4th Human Rights Youth Challenge
Deadline: 31 May 2021
The 4th Human Rights Youth Challenge is organized by the Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, it is an opportunity for youth to show knowledge, understanding and passion about the human rights to water and sanitation. The Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation– together with the Permanent Mission of Spain, the Permanent Mission of Germany, UNESCO-IHP, UNEP, UN-Water and the Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment, Mr. David Boyd – invites youth ages between 16 to 24 to produce a video on “the impact of climate change on the human rights to drinking water and sanitation”…[more]
ällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize
Deadline: 24 May 2021
Do you know an outstanding leader that promotes positive global change? If yes, then nominate them for the Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize. The Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize invites you to nominate an innovative, risk-taking, ethical candidate for a chance to win the leadership prize. Prize winners may be nominated by anyone, anywhere. They believe that a new kind of leadership is badly needed for societies to prosper: leadership that is innovative, courageous, dynamic, rooted in universal values and global in implication. In that spirit they have established the Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize…[more]
Spencer Foundation seeking Applications for Large Research Grants on Education
Deadline: 19 May 2021
The Spencer Foundation is seeking applications for the Large Research Grants on Education Program to support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived. The goal for this program is to support rigorous, intellectually ambitious and technically sound research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in education. They seek to support scholarship that develops new foundational knowledge that may have a lasting impact on educational discourse…[more]
Spencer Foundation: Small Research Grant on Education
Deadline: 1 June 2021
The Spencer Foundation is seeking applications for Small Research Grant on Education. Their goal for this program is to support rigorous, intellectually ambitious and technically sound research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in education. They recognize that learning occurs across the life course as well as across settings from the classroom to the workplace, to family and community contexts and even onto the playing field any of which may, in the right circumstance, provide the basis for rewarding study that makes significant contributions to the field…[more]
Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition for empowering Entrepreneurs Worldwide
Deadline: 30 September 2021
The Entrepreneurship Campus is inviting applications for its Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition (CEC) that empowers entrepreneurs all around the world to create innovative answers to global and/or community challenges and to engage in a more peaceful and sustainable world. You are invited to submit your innovative ideas and projects with a societal impact, which champion and implement one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs and 169 related targets address the most important social, economic, environmental, health and governmental challenges of our time…[more]