[February 2026]
We have curated a listing of small grant opportunities designed to support individuals, organizations, and grassroots initiatives seeking flexible and accessible funding.
Call for Entries: Mountain Book Competition
Deadline: 30-Jun-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. The competition awards a total of CAD 26,000, including a CAD 5,000 Grand Prize sponsored by the Alpine Club of Canada. Eligible entries must be first editions published in 2025 or 2026, and submissions close on June 30, 2026…[more]
Wildlife Acoustics Grants for Wildlife Research and Conservation
Deadline: 15-May-2026
Wildlife Acoustics provides Product and Travel Grants to support wildlife research, habitat monitoring, and environmental conservation. Grants offer up to $12,000 in equipment or $1,000 for conference travel, prioritizing early-career researchers using Wildlife Acoustics products to study bats, birds, amphibians, and other terrestrial wildlife. The program enhances scientific collaboration and professional visibility…[more]
Submissions open for the MTF Case Report Contest
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026
The Massage Therapy Foundation Case Report Contest invites massage therapy students and practitioners (18+) to submit an original quantitative case report based on at least five sessions with a single client. Awards range from $1,500 to $2,500, contingent upon successful peer review in a scholarly journal. Submissions are due June 1, with award decisions announced within 120 days…[more]
Call for Entries: Fountainhead Essay Contest
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The Ayn Rand Institute’s Fountainhead Essay Contest invites students in grades 8–12 to write original essays based on The Fountainhead, showcasing analytical and writing skills. With a $40,000 total prize pool, seasonal rounds award top essays cash prizes and the chance to compete for an annual grand prize, providing academic recognition and college application distinction…[more]
Open Call for James Buchanan Fellowship Program
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Mercatus Center’s James Buchanan Fellowship Program offers early-career scholars up to $8,000 to engage with the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy. Fellows participate in in-person colloquia at George Mason University, virtual sessions, and networking activities to explore economic, political, and social coordination and institutional foundations. Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are due April 15, 2026…[more]
RFPs: Pau Casals UNESCO Chair Research Grant Program
Deadline: 12-Apr-2026
The Pau Casals UNESCO Chair Research Grant Program 2026 provides €2,000 to support early-stage research projects exploring music, culture, peace, democracy, and human rights. Open to applicants of any nationality, the program supports university-linked research aligned with the legacy of Pablo Casals and contemporary social justice themes. Applications close on April 12, 2026, with final research results due by May 2, 2027…[more]
RFPs: Mito Foundation’s Incubator Grant Program
Deadline: 13-Mar-2026
The Mito Foundation is accepting applications for its Incubator Grant Program, offering up to A$25,000 for innovative, early-stage research projects focused on primary mitochondrial disease. Grants support projects with strong potential for health, social impact, clinical capacity building, and economic outcomes, with funding for 12-month initiatives starting between July and October 2026. Applications close 13 March 2026, with outcomes announced in May 2026…[more]
Call for Applications: The Daniel Singer Millennium Prize
Deadline: 01-Mar-2026
The Daniel Singer Millennium Prize awards $10,000 to a published essay critically examining ethnonationalism and anti-immigrant politics in response to global crises. The prize honors work that combines analytical depth with accessibility, reflecting the intellectual and political spirit of socialist journalist Daniel Singer…[more]
Apply for Fundación Botín’s Art Grants 2027
Deadline: 08-May-2026
Fundación Botín is offering six Art Grants of €23,000 each to support individual artistic projects in training, non-academic research, and production. The nine-month grant is open to artists of any nationality, with one grant reserved for a young Spanish artist (or Spain-based artist) under 30 relocating abroad. Funded works will be publicly presented at Centro Botín, and a final report is required by 12 November 2027…[more]
Request for Applications: Artist-in-Residence Grant Program
Deadline: 01-Mar-2026
The Edeiken International Arts Foundation Artist-in-Residence Program 2026 offers a USD 10,000 funded residency in Yokohama, Japan, hosted at 7artscafe. The program supports professional musicians, composers, sound artists, and interdisciplinary creators working primarily in music or sound. The application deadline is March 1, 2026 (17:00 JST), and selected artists must deliver public events and a final performance during the residency…[more]
Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition for Startups Worldwide
Deadline Date: April 10, 2026
The Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition is now accepting applications for its 2026 event, inviting startups across the globe to showcase innovative products and services in four major technology tracks…[more]
Submissions open for Zolve Global Scholarship
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026
The Zolve Global Scholarship 2026 supports outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students studying in the United States who demonstrate leadership, excellence, and a commitment to positive social impact. The program offers one $5,000 Excellence Scholarship and five $1,000 Starter Scholarships, with applications closing on 15 March 2026…[more]
Small Grants for Heritage, Maritime, and Public Sector Projects
Deadline: 13-Apr-2026
The Lloyd’s Register Foundation Small Grants Scheme provides funding of up to £10,000 to support partnership-building, pilot projects, and proof-of-concept initiatives across the heritage, maritime, and public sectors. The scheme prioritizes early-stage ideas that align with the Foundation’s charitable mission and demonstrate clear, measurable impact…[more]
Request for Proposals: Silvers Grant Program
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The Silvers Grant Program by the Robert Silvers Foundation offers up to $10,000 to support long-form nonfiction writing in literary criticism, arts writing, political analysis, and social reportage. The grant is open to anglophone writers worldwide who already have a confirmed publishing agreement. Applications close at 11:59 PM EST on March 31, 2026…[more]
CFAs: Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists Grant Program
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists (YLACES) is a grant program supporting educators and organizations to empower young people to conduct meaningful, youth-led environmental research. The program removes barriers such as lack of equipment, mentoring, and resources while promoting open data sharing, scientific thinking, and real-world environmental inquiry. Funding is available for U.S. and international applicants, with options for multi-year support and collaborative projects…[more]
CFAs: Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships
Deadline: 12-Mar-2026
The Government of Ireland – International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES), administered by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), support high-achieving international students pursuing NFQ Level 9 or 10 postgraduate study in Ireland. The scholarship offers a €10,000 stipend plus a full tuition and registration fee waiver for one academic year, with awards for the 2026/27 intake…[more]
Apply Now: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship 2026
Deadline: 08-Mar-2026
The INSAIT Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program is a fully funded, in-person research opportunity for high-achieving undergraduate STEM students worldwide. The program offers hands-on research experience in computer science and AI under faculty mentorship in Sofia, Bulgaria, with a stipend, accommodation, and travel support provided…[more]
Entries open for Borlaug Field Award
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026
The Borlaug Field Award recognizes an outstanding individual under 40 for exceptional, science-based achievements in international agriculture and food production that advance the fight against global hunger and poverty. The award honors persistence, innovation, leadership, and real-world impact, particularly through research, extension, and education in challenging environments. The recipient receives USD 10,000 to support ongoing field-based work and is honored during World Food Prize Week in October…[more]
Apply for IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program
Deadline: 30-May-2026
The IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship supports postgraduate students from developing countries to pursue a PhD in mathematical sciences within their home country or another developing country. The fellowship provides up to USD 10,000 per year for tuition, travel, housing, and living expenses, with funding for up to four years. Nominations are made by professional mathematicians, and candidates must demonstrate strong academic records and commitment to a career in research and teaching…[more]
Submit Art for the International Outdoor Juried Exhibition 2027
Deadline: 01-Jul-2026
The Embracing Our Differences Art Competition invites artists worldwide to submit original artworks that promote inclusion, individuality, and social change. Selected pieces will be displayed as billboard-size images in Southwest Florida, with cash awards totaling $6,000. Participation is open to professionals, amateurs, and students, emphasizing creativity, artistic excellence, and the power of visual art to foster empathy and dialogue…[more]
Apply Now: ICGEB Fellowships for Scientists in Biosecurity
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The ICGEB Fellowships for Scientists in Biosecurity offer early-career researchers from OECD/DAC countries a hands-on training opportunity in life sciences and biosecurity at ICGEB laboratories in Italy, India, South Africa, and China. Fellowships focus on molecular detection, pathogen surveillance, vaccine development, synthetic biology, AI in biotech, and dual-use research, with stipends, travel, and accommodation provided. Applications require pre-confirmation with host laboratories, submission of project proposals, and evaluation based on scientific excellence and career impact…[more]
Call for Entries: International Fellowships Programme
Deadline: 11-Mar-2026
The International Fellowships Programme supports outstanding early career researchers to launch independent research careers by gaining international experience in the UK…[more]
Submit Applications for Conservation Initiatives Grants 2026
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Zoological Association of America (ZAA) offers Conservation Initiatives Grants to support global efforts in endangered species and habitat conservation. Grants of up to US $5,000 fund research, education, community engagement, and field programs aimed at enhancing species sustainability, habitat preservation, and biodiversity through multidisciplinary approaches…[more]
Call for Applications: Holohil Grant Program
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Holohil Grant Program provides quarterly financial support and transmitter equipment to conservation professionals and researchers worldwide who rely on Holohil tracking technology. The program funds high-impact, scientifically sound projects focused on wildlife research, species conservation, and public engagement, with applications accepted globally four times a year…[more]
Open Call for World IP Day Youth Video Competition
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026
The WIPO Video Competition 2026 invites creators aged 18–35 to submit 60–90 second videos on the theme “Game Changers: IP Powering Sports Innovation.” Participants can win digital equipment worth up to CHF 3,000 and specialized training from the WIPO Academy. The competition highlights the vital role of Intellectual Property (IP) in driving technological and creative progress within the sports industry…[more]
Collective Development Fund Grants for Open Access Scholarly Books
Deadline: 07-Mar-2026
The Open Book Collective, a UK-registered charity, is inviting applications for its Collective Development Fund to support public education by increasing access to open-access scholarly books and the infrastructures that sustain them. This initiative is part of the Open Book Futures program, building on Copim’s Community-led Open Publication Infrastructures for Monographs project…[more]
Grants for the Conservation of Endangered Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026
The Turtle Conservation Fund supports research and conservation projects for highly endangered tortoises and freshwater turtles, prioritizing Critically Endangered or Endangered species. Grants of $1,000–$5,000 USD are available to fund direct conservation expenses, with priority for emerging conservationists from developing nations, including women and ethnic minorities…[more]
Massage Therapy Foundation’s Community Service Awards
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026
The Massage Therapy Foundation Community Service Awards support projects that provide therapeutic massage and bodywork to underserved or marginalized communities. With awards up to $20,000 for a 12-month period, the program encourages collaborations between massage therapy professionals and community organizations to improve access to care and promote health equity…[more]
Open Call: e3 Tech Grant Program to support Empower Educators
Deadline: 06-Apr-2026
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The e3 Tech Grants program provides funding and software support to accredited educational institutions and training organizations to advance equity, evidence, and engagement in learning environments. Applicants can choose between the EchoImpact Grant ($2,000–$4,000 USD) for research or the EchoInnovation Grant ($5,000–$10,000 USD) for implementing Echosystem solutions, with enhanced support for HBCUs, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and Career & Technical Education organizations…[more]
Nominations open for UNESCO Juan Bosch Prize 2026
Deadline: 15-March-2026
UNESCO is accepting nominations for the 2026 Juan Bosch Prize, which recognizes outstanding social science research by young researchers in Latin America and the Caribbean…[more]
Submit Applications for NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The SAFE Haven Fellowship for Scholars at Risk, hosted by the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS), provides a five-month fully supported academic refuge for researchers, journalists, writers, and artists facing threats or displacement. The fellowship offers a secure environment, monthly stipend, research facilities, and academic community access to help fellows maintain professional continuity and academic freedom…[more]
Applications open for Don Lavoie Fellowship Program
Deadline: 15 April 2025
The Don Lavoie Fellowship is a competitive, renewable, and online fellowship program for advanced undergraduates, recent graduates and early-stage graduate students…[more]
Apply Now: Oskar Morgenstern Fellowship Program
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026
The Mercatus Center Oskar Morgenstern Fellowship Program offers up to $2,250 in funding and academic engagement opportunities for graduate students, scholars, and practitioners interested in political economy and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. The fellowship combines online seminar-based colloquia with mentorship and networking across Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy. Applicants from any discipline and country are eligible if their work focuses on AI or emerging technologies…[more]
Apply for Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship Program
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026
The Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship Program by the Mercatus Center offers graduate students worldwide a funded opportunity to study political economy through the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of thought. Fellows participate in expert-led colloquia, receive up to $5,000 in support, and join a global academic network focused on policy-relevant research…[more]
Open Call for Arturo Falaschi Short-term PhD Fellowships Program
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The ICGEB Short-term Pre-doctoral Fellowship supports collaborative research between scientists from ICGEB Member States and ICGEB laboratories in Trieste (Italy), New Delhi (India), and Cape Town (South Africa). The fellowship funds research stays of 1–12 months, covering monthly stipends, travel, insurance, and visa-related costs…[more]
Call for Submissions: Arturo Falaschi PhD Fellowships Programme
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The ICGEB PhD Fellowships Programme provides fully funded doctoral research opportunities for eligible international students at ICGEB laboratories in Trieste, New Delhi, and Cape Town. The programme covers monthly stipends, tuition fees, travel, insurance, and visa costs for a three-year PhD with a possible one-year extension…[more]
Applications open for Catapult Green Fintech Program (3rd Edition)
Deadline Date: July 08, 2026
The LHoFT (Luxembourg House of Financial Technology) is inviting applications for the 2026 edition of Catapult: Green Fintech, a programme designed to accelerate fintech startups working in sustainable finance…[more]
Open Call: Study a Master’s in Europe Scholarship 2026
Deadline: 15-May-2026
The Study a Master’s in Europe Scholarship offers €5,000 to support international students pursuing a Master’s degree in Europe starting Fall 2026. The scholarship targets high-achieving, globally minded students with strong academic records, extracurricular involvement, and motivation to make a positive impact. Applications are open for both on-campus and online Master’s programs offered by European institutions…[more]
CFPs: Women’s Scholarship for International Students 2026
Deadline: 28-Aug-2026
The Women’s Scholarship supports female students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies abroad, offering up to $5,000 for tuition and related expenses. Open to women from any country enrolling in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027, the program values academic excellence, leadership, global awareness, and extracurricular engagement. Finalists receive recognition and flight vouchers, while the winner gains financial support and social media visibility…[more]
Call for Applications: Go Global MBA Scholarship 2026
Deadline: 24-Apr-2026
The Go Global MBA Scholarship provides up to $7,000 to support international students pursuing an MBA abroad, focusing on emerging leaders with global ambitions and sustainable career goals. Open to candidates from any country with less than five years of work experience, the program requires a short application form and essay, followed by a structured selection process. Winners receive financial support and recognition to advance their global business education…[more]
2026 GCSP Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security
Deadline: 20-Mar-2026
The GCSP Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security invites global applicants to submit visionary ideas addressing pressing peace and security challenges. Winners receive incubation support, recognition certificates, and networking opportunities, with the first-place winner awarded a fully funded two-month incubation programme in Geneva. The initiative targets innovative concepts with transformative, sustainable, and practical impact…[more]
Apply Now: Werner Mark Linz Memorial Grant Program
Deadline: 06-Apr-2026
The GINGKO Werner Mark Linz Memorial Grant Program offers up to £10,000 for academic research, conferences, or symposiums focused on the history, art history, or religions of the MENA region. Priority is given to collaborative projects between MENA and Western researchers, initiatives in underfunded regions, and projects led by researchers with MENA heritage. Grants cover research-related expenses, with projects expected to be completed within four years…[more]
Submissions open for Encounter Grant Program
Deadline: 06-Apr-2026
The GINGKO Encounter Grant Program provides up to £3,000 to fund projects fostering intercultural and interfaith understanding between the MENA region and the West. Grants support events, exchanges, and workshops that promote mutual learning, dialogue, and collaboration. Projects must be completed within two years and include clear outcomes, financial accountability, and acknowledgment of GINGKO support…[more]
Open Call: Study a Master’s in Europe Scholarship 2026
Deadline: 15-May-2026
The Study a Master’s in Europe Scholarship offers €5,000 to support international students pursuing a Master’s degree in Europe starting Fall 2026. The scholarship targets high-achieving, globally minded students with strong academic records, extracurricular involvement, and motivation to make a positive impact. Applications are open for both on-campus and online Master’s programs offered by European institutions…[more]
Call for Proposals: Collaborative Research Programme
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) invites applications for its Collaborative Research Programme to support innovative, regionally relevant scientific research. Grants up to €25,000 per year fund projects in biotechnology, healthcare, agriculture, and bioenergy for a maximum of 36 months. Mandatory international collaboration and special support for early-career researchers enhance research impact and global partnerships…[more]
RFPs: TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) is inviting postdoctoral researchers from the MENA region to apply for the TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme. Successful applicants can undertake a three-month research visit to a German institution between February 2027 and February 2028, receiving funding of up to EUR 10,500 for travel, living, and research costs…[more]
Apply for TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme enables postdoctoral researchers from sub-Saharan Africa to undertake three-month research visits at German institutions. With funding up to €10,500, the programme supports travel, living costs, insurance, and project-related expenses while fostering international collaboration and long-term research partnerships…[more]
Applications open for the APEC Healthy Women Research Prize
Deadline: 19-Mar-2026
The APEC Healthy Women Research Prize 2026 invites individuals or teams from APEC member economies to submit innovative, evidence-based research on women’s health and its impact on economic participation. Research should address at least one pillar of the Healthy Women, Healthy Economies Policy Toolkit. The prize awards USD 20,000 to the winner and USD 5,000 each to two runners-up, with applications closing on 19 March 2026…[more]
Up Grants 2026: Culture for Democracy
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026
Up Grants 2026 invites socio-cultural centres across Creative Europe eligible countries to submit innovative projects that strengthen democracy through participation, creativity, and civic action. Three winning initiatives will each receive €4,000 and be invited to the Up Grants Conference in Lisbon in May 2026…[more]
RFAs: VASGBI Trainee Research Development Grant Program (UK and Ireland)
Deadline: 24-Apr-2026
The VASGBI Trainee Research Development Grant supports anaesthetic trainees in the UK and Ireland to conduct research in vascular anaesthesia, providing funding up to £5,000 for equipment, consumables, and justified project costs. Applicants must be supervised by experienced researchers, submit annual progress reports via Researchfish, and complete electronic applications by 24 April 2026…[more]
Request for Applications: Research Grant Programme
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The NEF Research Grant Programme provides up to 1,000,000 Japanese yen per project to support field-based scientific research on nature conservation, ecosystems, and biodiversity in developing countries across the Asia-Pacific region. Eligible applicants are individual researchers or full-time doctoral students who are nationals of target countries and conduct research locally. Projects must focus exclusively on conservation-oriented field research and be completed within one to two years…[more]
Co-production Development Award: Supporting Early-Stage International Film Projects
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026
The Eurimages Co-production Development Award (CPDA) provides €20,000 in non-reimbursable funding for early-stage international co-productions in fiction, animation, and documentary films. Targeting independent production companies from Eurimages member States, the award promotes creative collaboration, majority-controlled financing, and international partnerships to strengthen cinema production quality and reach…[more]
RFPs: IBRO Collaborative Research Grants Program
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026
The IBRO Collaborative Research Grants Program supports international neuroscience collaborations between emerging and established research groups. Grants of up to USD 6,000 (Asia-Pacific, Africa, Latin America, US/Canada) and USD 5,000 (Pan-Europe) are available to cover direct collaboration expenses such as travel and research costs. Projects must begin in 2026, run for a maximum of two years, and follow an 80:20 disbursement structure…[more]
CFAs: Orchid Conservation Grants for Practical Habitat Protection
Deadline: 01-Apr-2026
The American Orchid Society (AOS) Conservation Grants program funds projects that protect orchids and their natural habitats worldwide. Grants support practical, applied conservation initiatives, multiyear research, and knowledge-sharing activities, with typical awards up to $5,000. Applications are open globally, with foreign applicants required to work through an institutional affiliation, and all recipients must submit project results for publication…[more]
RFAs: Freelancer Support Scheme for Journalists
Deadline: 13-Apr-2026
The IJ4EU Freelancer Support Scheme provides grants of up to €20,000 to cross-border teams of freelance journalists investigating public-interest issues in Europe. In addition to financial support, grantees receive tailored mentoring, training, and networking opportunities to strengthen independent investigative reporting across Creative Europe countries…[more]
Grants for Artistic Institutions to Enhance Performing Arts Skills
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is offering grants of up to €7,000 per course to support short-term performing arts masterclasses in Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Eligible artistic institutions can apply to organize courses lasting at least two weeks, to be completed by November 30, 2026. The program aims to enhance professional training quality in key performing arts disciplines such as stage design, lighting, dramaturgy, and artistic direction…[more]
Call for Applications: CCRIF Small Grant Programme
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility under its Small Grants Programme will finance small projects conceptualised and managed by non-governmental organisations (NGOs), community-based organisations (CBOs), charity organisations and/or mandated by National Disaster Coordinators in local communities across CCRIF member countries and/or CARICOM member countries…[more]
Call for Applications: Balzan PhD Fellowships
Deadline: 31 December 2027
The Australian National University has announced its Balzan PhD Fellowships to expand the horizons of restorative justice research in all regions of the planet, including Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Oceania, and right across Asia…[more]
RFAs: Mérieux Foundation launches Small Grants Program
Deadline: 01-Mar-2026
The Mérieux Foundation Small Grants Programme provides up to €5,000 for grassroots organisations improving maternal and child health through infectious disease prevention, diagnosis or treatment. The program supports locally led, community-rooted health initiatives in low- and middle-income countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and parts of the Americas. Eligible organisations must be registered non-profits with at least three years of legal status and a mission aligned with the Foundation’s focus on vulnerable populations…[more]
Apply for Arturo Falaschi SMART Fellowships Programme
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The ICGEB SMART Fellowship Programme enables early-career scientists to conduct research in a laboratory located in an ICGEB Member State other than their own. The fellowship provides funding for travel, health insurance, and subsistence, and aims to enhance skills, promote collaboration, and advance scientific careers through short-term mobility of three to nine months…[more]
7th REINFORCING Open Call for Organizations and Institutions
Deadline: 04-Mar-2026
The REINFORCING Seventh Open Call (Booster Call) supports European organizations in embedding Open and Responsible Research and Innovation (ORRI) into institutional practice. The call funds up to six projects with grants of up to €20,000 to develop practical ORRI tools and resources integrated into the REINFORCING platform. Selected projects will run for a fixed period from 1 May to 31 December 2026…[more]
Call for LOIs: Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust Grant Program 2026
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026
The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust provides selective project-based grants to nonprofit organizations supporting education and research in ornamental horticulture…[more]
Call for Submissions: Residency in Switzerland
Deadline: 01-Mar-2026
Pro Helvetia’s Residency in Switzerland programme offers international artists and cultural practitioners a fully supported residency of up to three months at a Swiss partner institution. The programme provides accommodation, travel, daily allowances, professional coaching, and networking opportunities, with applications due by 1 March…[more]
Call for Entries: New Barron Prize (United States and Canada)
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026
The Barron Prize 2026 honors young leaders who organize and lead extraordinary service projects benefiting people or the planet. Winners receive a $10,000 award, recognition gifts, educational resources, and networking opportunities. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian residents and complete a two-step online application process…[more]
Nominations open for Brower Youth Awards
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The Brower Youth Awards 2026 recognize outstanding environmental leadership among young people aged 13–22 in North America. Winners receive a $3,000 cash prize, a co-produced short film, and a fully covered leadership development trip. The awards highlight sustained, impactful leadership in environmental projects with potential for scalability and global influence…[more]
Cybersecurity Support Program for Critical Community Infrastructure
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
Virtual Routes Incubator CIC, with support from Google.org, is launching the Securing Critical Community Infrastructure program across Europe. The initiative provides free cybersecurity services and potential grants up to €10,000 to organizations that strengthen local communities, enhance resilience, and handle sensitive data, focusing on improving cyber hygiene, staff training, and incident preparedness…[more]
RFAs: Australia-France Social Science Collaborative Workshops Program
Deadline: 10-Mar-2026
The Social Science Collaborative Research Program, led by the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and the Embassy of France, funds workshops to strengthen social science collaboration between Australia and France. Each workshop receives up to $10,000 AUD to support events in 2026 focusing on Pacific Island Studies and the Indo-Pacific, with priority for early- and mid-career researchers. Applications are open to university-affiliated researchers and cross-sector experts…[more]
Open Call for Dutch–American Cultural Heritage and Artistic Projects
Deadline: 01-Mar-2026
The Dutch Culture USA 250th Anniversary Open Call provides grants between €500 and €10,000 for projects celebrating the historic ties between the Netherlands and the United States. This initiative targets professional artists and heritage organizations to showcase the Dutch role in U.S. independence through publicly accessible events, exhibits, or digital collaborations occurring in 2026…[more]
Submissions open for IBRO Exchange Fellowship Program
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) invites applications for its Exchange Fellowship Program, enabling PhD students and early-career postdoctoral fellows in neuroscience to conduct international laboratory visits. The program provides funding for travel, living expenses, and research costs, with duration and grant amounts varying by region, and aims to broaden skills, foster collaboration, and strengthen global neuroscience research networks…[more]
Open Call for Bioinoculants SMART Fellowships Programme
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The ICGEB Bioinoculants SMART Fellowships Programme supports mobility of researchers in agri-food biotechnology, focusing on bio-fertilisers, bio-pesticides, bio-inoculants, and microbiome-based solutions. Fellowships provide 3–9 months of funding, covering stipend, travel, health insurance, and optional bench fees, with strong emphasis on collaboration between home and host laboratories. Applications close 31 March 2026, 23:59 CET and require CVs, identification, and host lab confirmation…[more]
Call for Submissions: Biotechnet PhD Fellowships Programme
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The ICGEB PhD Fellowship for East African Scientists offers fully funded doctoral training in life sciences at leading international research hubs in Italy, India, and South Africa. Eligible candidates receive a monthly stipend, tuition coverage, health insurance, travel support, and the opportunity to earn a PhD awarded by internationally recognized universities…[more]
Submissions open for Biotechnet SMART Fellowships Programme
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The ICGEB Biotechnet SMART Fellowships Programme supports research mobility for scientists in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda, enabling 3–9 month research visits in host laboratories across East Africa. Fellowships cover stipend, international travel, health insurance, and bench fees, with a strong emphasis on collaboration between home and host institutions. Applications close 31 March 2026, 23:59 CET and require prior confirmation from both laboratories, detailed CVs, and a valid ID…[more]
RFPs: ICGEB-AICAD Short Term Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The African Institute for Capacity Development–ICGEB Postdoctoral Fellowship offers African scientists a fully funded six-month research placement at ICGEB laboratories in Italy, India, or South Africa. The program supports advanced training in biotechnology and related fields, providing a competitive stipend, travel, health insurance, and visa cost coverage…[more]
Applications open for Franco Nordic Programme
Deadline: 20-Mar-2026
The Foundation House of Human Sciences (FMSH) Franco Nordic Programme supports trilateral research collaboration in human and social sciences between France, Norway, and other Nordic countries. Grants of €10,000–€20,000 over three years fund travel, meetings, and publications for projects involving at least three researchers, with a Norwegian coordinator from a hosting Norwegian institution. Projects prioritize scientific quality, interdisciplinarity, innovation, and involvement of early-career researchers…[more]
RFAs: Pacific Islands Leadership Program (PILP) with Taiwan
Deadline: 27-Mar-2026
The East-West Center’s Pacific Islands Leadership Program (PILP) strengthens leadership capacity and regional networks for early- to mid-career professionals from Pacific Island countries and Taiwan. The program combines an online preparatory module with in-person sessions in Hawai‘i and Taiwan, concluding with a Capstone Leadership Retreat. Participants receive full financial support, experiential learning opportunities, and mentorship to foster collaborative leadership for regional development…[more]
Creative Quotation Submission Opportunity for Inclusion-Themed Exhibition 2027
Deadline: 01-Jul-2026
Applications are open for the Inclusion-Themed Exhibition to submit original quotations to accompany large-scale artworks celebrating diversity and inclusion. Participants can win cash awards totaling $6,000, with entries displayed alongside 50 billboard-size artworks across Southwest Florida from mid-January through April…[more]
Culture Helps Solidarity Collaboration Grants Program
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
Culture Helps Solidarity provides grants up to €30,000 to support collaborative arts and culture projects led by Ukrainian organisations and Creative Europe partners. Funding promotes creativity, resilience, integration of displaced persons, intercultural dialogue, and professional development through projects lasting up to 12 months…[more]
Nordic Culture Fund Startup Programme: Early-Phase Support for Art and Culture Projects
Deadline: 22-May-2026
The Nordic Culture Fund Startup Programme offers up to 25,000 DKK in early-phase funding for art and culture projects, supporting cross-Nordic collaboration and long-term growth. The program targets projects that strengthen Nordic cultural networks, foster innovation, and prepare initiatives for expanded participation across Nordic countries…[more]
Call for Proposals: Biophysical Research Grant Program
Deadline: 13-Mar-2026
The Australia and Pacific Science Foundation provides grants to support high-quality biological and biophysical research conducted in Australia or South West Pacific institutions. Funding of up to A$20,000 per year (ex GST) is available for a maximum of three years, covering essential research costs such as travel, equipment, and technician salaries, but not scientific staff salaries, student stipends, conference attendance, or publication fees. Applications are competitive, and projects must demonstrate discrete, independent outputs with clear scientific value…[more]
RFAs: Biological or Biophysical Research Grant Program
Deadline: 13-Mar-2026
The Australian Pacific Science Foundation (APSF) funds high-quality biological and biophysical research in Australia and the South West Pacific region, supporting projects that enhance environmental conservation, food and forestry productivity, and human welfare. Grants of up to A$20,000 per year for a maximum of three years are available for discrete, well-justified projects conducted under eligible institutions. The program prioritizes scientific merit, cost-effectiveness, capacity building, and student involvement in the Pacific region…[more]
Request for Proposals: ICGEB Biosecurity Grant Program
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) Biosecurity Grant Program funds projects that strengthen laboratory biosecurity, pathogen detection, and outbreak preparedness in eligible African Member States. Grants of up to €15,000 per year for a maximum of 24 months support essential equipment, consumables, training, and project-related travel. Applications must be led by qualified Principal Investigators, demonstrate international collaboration, and be endorsed by national liaison officers…[more]
RFPs: Graduate Research Assistantships Program in Developing Countries
Deadline: 15-May-2026
The GRAID Program funds graduate research assistantships in mathematics for students in developing countries, supporting Master’s and PhD training while strengthening emerging research groups. Each assistantship provides up to USD 3,500 per year and emphasizes international collaboration, mentorship, and diversity in mathematical research…[more]
Open Call: The Lane Kirkland Scholarship Program
Deadline: 01-Mar-2026
The Lane Kirkland Scholarships 2026–2027 offer fully funded study opportunities in Poland for professionals from selected Eastern Europe, South Caucasus, and Central Asian countries. Administered by the Leaders of Change Foundation, the program supports advanced academic study, professional development, and policy-oriented research across priority fields such as governance, law, security, and post-war reconstruction…[more]
Open Call for Saga Residency Grant Programme
Deadline: 04-Mar-2026
The Creative Industries Fund NL invites designers, architects, spatial practitioners, and makers from the Netherlands or Dutch Caribbean islands to apply for the Saga Residency Grant. The programme supports three months of immersive research and development in Saga, Japan, with local craftsmen and papermakers. Selected participants receive a grant of €12,000 for travel, living, and materials, while accommodation, studio access, and guidance are fully covered. The residency fosters international exchange, material experimentation, and long-term collaborative relationships…[more]
Applications open for Outreach Fund Program
Deadline: 06-Mar-2026
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Outreach Fund supports projects that engage diverse audiences with chemical sciences and promote dialogue between science and society. The fund provides Small Grants of up to £5,000 and Large Grants of £5,001–£10,000 for inclusive, high-quality chemistry engagement across the UK and Republic of Ireland. It prioritizes under-represented communities, science communication skills, and meaningful public engagement with contemporary chemistry topics…[more]
RFAs: AFAC’s Creative and Critical Writings Grant Program
Deadline: 02-Apr-2026
The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) Creative and Critical Writings Grant Program provides funding to support creative, critical, and cultural writing projects connected to the Arab region. Grants support individuals, teams, collectives, and institutions working in literature, research, digital publishing, and artistic writing. The program emphasizes high-quality cultural production, fair selection, and transparent evaluation…[more]
Submissions open for the McCloy Fellowship Program on Global Trends (Germany and US)
Deadline: 24-Apr-2026
The McCloy Fellowship Program by the American Council on Germany supports early-career American and German professionals to conduct independent, transatlantic research on critical political, economic, and social issues. The fellowship offers funding, intellectual freedom, and cross-cultural engagement to strengthen the German-American partnership through applied research and dialogue…[more]
Call for Applications: Global Fellowship Program
Deadline: 01-Mar-2026
The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung offers fellowships for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers from the Global South to conduct cutting-edge research in biodiversity, anthropology, geology, genomics, conservation ecology, and collection-based studies. Fellows gain access to extensive scientific collections, laboratories, and expert mentorship, fostering global collaboration and knowledge exchange…[more]
Netherland–America Foundation Cultural Grant Program
Deadline: 01-May-2026
The Netherland–America Foundation Cultural Grants support artistic and cultural exchange projects between the Netherlands and the United States through project-based funding. Grants typically range from $1,500 to $5,000 and support collaborative, professionally led cultural initiatives that are not yet underway…[more]
CFPs: Supporting SMEs in Protecting Intellectual Property Rights
Deadline: December 04, 2026
The SME Fund is a grant scheme designed to help EU-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) protect their intellectual property (IP) rights…[more]
Call for Applications: re:constitution Fellowship Program
Deadline: 05-Mar-2026
The re:constitution Fellowship is a Europe-wide programme supporting early- and mid-career scholars and practitioners working on democracy and the rule of law…[more]
RFPs: Hershey Heartwarming Young Heroes GYSD Grant Program (US and Canada)
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026
The Hershey Heartwarming Young Heroes Grants 2026 support youth-led service projects during Youth Service Month and Global Youth Service Day, focusing on empathy, inclusion, kindness, and connection. Grants of $250, $500, or $1,000 are available for community-impact projects designed and led by young people. Funded initiatives must take place between April 10 and May 10, 2026, with priority given to activities around Global Youth Service Day (April 24–26, 2026)…[more]
qBIG Prize 2026: Quantum Business Innovation and Growth Opportunity (UK and Ireland)
Deadline: April 12, 2026
The qBIG Prize is a prestigious award designed to support small and medium-sized companies, including start-ups and established businesses, that are actively working to bring quantum technology products or solutions to market…[more]
Call for Applications: 2026 EaP Civic Tech Hackathon
Deadline: 02-Mar-2026
The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility invites civic tech teams to develop innovative digital solutions addressing disinformation, societal polarisation, civil society resilience, and support for refugees and displaced communities. Selected teams will prototype solutions at the 2026 EaP Civic Tech Hackathon, with top projects eligible for up to EUR 12,000 in follow-up EU support…[more]
Grants for EaP CSOs to Strengthen Civil Society Resilience
Deadline: 13-Mar-2026
The Transatlantic Foundation, in partnership with the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation, invites Eastern Partnership (EaP) Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to apply for €20,000 grants. The program supports capacity-building initiatives that strengthen civil society resilience against political repression, disinformation, conflicts, and geopolitical risks across the EaP region…[more]
