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From innovative funding opportunities to transformative programs, explore top opportunities that support economic growth and development in nations globally. Whether you’re seeking to boost local economies or drive large-scale projects, these grants provide essential resources to foster economic progress and create lasting change.
Cisco announces Product Grant Program
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
Cisco welcomes applications for the Product Grant Program from community partners around the world who share the vision and offer an innovative approach to a critical social challenge…[more]
USAID Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Program
Deadline: 31-Oct-24
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program…[more]
iF Social Impact Prize: EUR 100,000 for Projects Advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals
Deadline: 13-Sep-2024
Submissions are now open for iF Social Impact Prize to support projects that contribute to improving the society…[more]
CFPs: Research on Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Growth in LMICs
Deadline: 30 September 2024
The International Growth Centre (IGC) welcomes high-quality research proposals on sustainable and inclusive economic growth in low- and middle-income countries to advance knowledge on how to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability, and provide practical insights for policymakers to design effective policies and interventions…[more]
Call for Applications: NEC Innovation Challenge 2024
Deadline: 4 October 2024
Have you ever thought of expanding to the Japanese Market? Do you aspire to better today’s society with your digital solutions? NEC Innovation Challenge 2024 is calling all start-ups around the world to join us in co-creating with major Japanese companies and institutions…[more]
Call for Applications: Llama 3.1 Impact Grants to address Social Challenges
Deadline: 22-Nov-2024
AI at Meta is accepting applications from eligible organizations across the world with an idea for how to use Llama 3.1 to address social challenges in their communities…[more]
Call for Applications: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Deadline: 30-Sep-24
The U.S. Embassy Bridgetown Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is inviting proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean through cultural, educational, business, and scientific programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation…[more]
Call for Projects: Combined Challenges of Ageing and Socio-Economic Contexts
Deadline: 9 September 2024
The Agence française de développement (AFD) is launching a research program to examine how demographic structures and dynamics as well as plural forms of socio-economic development are articulated/intertwined…[more]
UfM Grant Scheme for the promotion of Inclusive Digital Trade
Deadline: 28-Oct-2024
The Union for the Mediterranean is seeking applications for its Grant Scheme to reaffirms its commitment to promoting inclusive digital trade in the region as a vehicle for economic growth, with a focus on the Southern Mediterranean countries…[more]
Grants to support Projects in fields of Nature & Biodiversity and Circular Economy & Quality of Life
Deadline: 19-Sep-24
The European Commission is pleased to launch a call for proposals for EU action grants in the fields of Environment under the Programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)…[more]
Australian Embassy in Egypt: Direct Aid Program
Deadline: 01-Sep-2024
The Australian Embassy in Egypt is welcoming applications for the Direct Aid Program (DAP), a small grants initiative funded by Australia’s aid budget…[more]
Inter-American Foundation Research Fellowship Program
Deadline: 3 December 2024
The Inter-American Foundation (IAF), in conjunction with the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), welcomes applicants for its new Research Fellowship Program to advance rigorous field-based research on actionable questions about community-led development in Latin America and the Caribbean…[more]
Open Call for Blue Economy: Economic Activities & Healthy Ecosystems in Oceans (Netherlands and Indonesia)
Deadline: 19-Nov-24
How can a balance be found between economic activities and the conservation of marine biodiversity? Consortia of knowledge institutions and other organisations (public and private) in the Netherlands and Indonesia can apply for funding for research projects on this topic. The call ‘Blue economy: economic activities and healthy ecosystems in oceans’ is open for submissions…[more]
Apply for Community Development Grant
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) is currently accepting applications for the Community Development Grant…[more]
Call for Applications: IDRC Research Awards 2025
Deadline: 22 September 2024
The International Development Research Centre (IRDC) is pleased to announce it’s Research Awards…[more]
Call for Proposals: New Economy Campaigns Hub (South Africa)
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The African Climate Foundation is inviting proposals for the New Economy Campaigns Hub, a new initiative that partners with organisations campaigning to decarbonise South Africa and building on inclusive low-carbon economy that delivers social security and economic justice…[more]
Community Trust South’s General Grants Program (New Zealand)
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The Community Trust South is pleased to announce an open call for its General Grants Program…[more]
Peter Gilgan Foundation’s Grant Program in Canada
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The Peter Gilgan Foundation’s Grant Program is now open for applications to empower initiatives that are building a more prosperous and sustainable future, both in Canada and around the world…[more]
Development of the Food Processing Sector in Ethiopia
Deadline: 9-Oct-25
The Leverist.de is accepting applications for Development of the Food Processing Sector to support the development of the food processing industry with your expertise…[more]
US: AFID Planning Grants Program
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has announced the Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund (AFID) – Planning Grant Program to encourage local governments to think strategically about how they can better support and integrate agriculture and forestry-based industries into their overall economic development and job-creation efforts…[more]
Business Linkage Program in Madagascar
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
A new call for applications has been launched, open to all Malagasy small and medium-sized enterprises wishing to join the programme…[more]
Industry and Economic Development Fund (Australia)
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The Cairns Regional Council is seeking applications for its Industry and Economic Development Fund (IEDF) to support local collaborators and organizations with the development and delivery of innovative projects that will have industry and economic benefits to the Cairns local government area…[more]
Merrimack Valley Municipal Business Development and Recovery Fund – US
Deadline: Ongoing
The Essex County Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Merrimack Valley Municipal Business Development and Recovery Fund to provide direct support to the municipalities and their business communities (not businesses directly) impacted by the recent gas disaster in Andover, North Andover, and Lawrence…[more]
Thriving Communities Grant Program – United Kingdom
Deadline: 1-Oct-24
The Norfolk Southern is inviting applications for the Thriving Communities Grant Program to promote economic development, support vibrant community life, and provide equal access to basic necessities…[more]
United Kingdom: Michael Cornish Charitable Trust Grant Programme
Deadline: 20-Sep-24
The Michael Cornish Charitable Trust is currently accepting applications for its grant programme with a focus on supporting projects that make a real difference in Lincolnshire…[more]
Apply for Public Diplomacy Grants Program – Tajikistan
Deadline: 15-Oct-2024
The U.S. Embassy Dushanbe Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Grants program…[more]
Applications open for Local Partner Fund – Congo DR
Deadline: 15-Sep-2024
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is currently accepting applications for the Local Partner Fund (LPF)…[more]
NPS Chesapeake Gateways Tourism and Economic Development Grants – US
Deadline: 21-Oct-2024
The National Park Service is pleased to announce the Chesapeake Gateways Tourism and Economic Development Grants…[more]
TPCRC Community Projects Small Grants Fund – Canada
Deadline: 31-Jan-2025
The Pas Community Renewal Corporation is accepting applications for the Community Projects Small Grants Fund…[more]
Regional Arts Touring Grants for Organisations – Australia
Deadline: 09-Sep-2024
NSW Government is inviting organisations who are touring arts and cultural work across regional NSW to apply for the Regional Arts Touring Grants for Organisations…[more]
Carers Investment Grant Program – Australia
Deadline: 23-Sep-2024
The NSW Department of Communities and Justice is inviting applications for the Carers Investment Grant Program…[more]
Apply for Community Grants and Vibrancy Fund – Canada
Deadline: 16-Sep-2024
The Municipality of Lambton Shores is excited to open applications for the 2025 Community Grant stream and the Small Project Vibrancy Funding Stream…[more]
Regional Investment Activation Fund: Stream Two (Australia)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2024
The New South Wales Government is accepting applications for its Regional Investment Activation Fund – Stream Two to support projects that are time-sensitive and strategically significant for a priority industry or location. Projects may be recommended for funding support under the Regional Investment Activation Fund…[more]
LASC launches International Grants in the United States
Deadline: 05-Oct-2024
The Light A Single Candle Foundation has launched the International Grants to make a difference in the world…[more]
United States: New Earth Foundation Grant for New and Small NGOs
Deadline: 01-Feb-2025
The New Earth Foundation is seeking applications to fund innovative projects that enhance life on the planet and brighten the future, furthering peace…[more]
ODA Global Innovation Fellowships 2024
Deadline: 6 November 2024
The British Academy is pleased to announce the ODA Global Innovation Fellowships to provide opportunities to UK-based early- and mid-career researchers from across the humanities and social sciences to develop their skills, networks and careers in the creative and cultural, public, private and policy sectors to address challenges that require innovative approaches and solutions…[more]
NOFO: SportTech Entrepreneurship Program (Morocco)
Deadline: 2 September 2024
The U.S. Embassy in Rabat, Morocco is pleased to announce an open grant competition to award a cooperative agreement to organize the “SportTech Entrepreneurship Program…[more]
Regional Development Program: Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (Canada)
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are now open for the Regional Development Program: Southwestern Ontario Development Fund…[more]
RFAs: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development (US)
Deadline: 5 December 2024
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is seeking applications for education and training grants that focus on further enhancing the distinct components of the pipeline for developing the workforce in the food and agricultural sciences…[more]
Request for Proposals: Aboriginal Business Growth Program (Australia)
Deadline: 6 September 2024
The Business Victoria’s Aboriginal Business Growth Program will provide grants to Aboriginal Victorian businesses and organisations to support investments that enable their growth and development…[more]
Call for Applications: Ugwumba Enterprise Challenge 2024 (Nigeria)
Deadline: 16 September 2024
The Ugwumba Center for Leadership Development in Africa is seeking applications for the Ugwumba Enterprise Challenge that promotes innovations, job creation and economic development in Nigeria…[more]
CFAs: AECF Sudan SME Catalyser Initiative
Deadline: 16 September 2024
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund is inviting applications for the Sudan SME Catalyser Initiative to support SMEs in Sudan relocating from conflict areas to more stable parts of the country…[more]
Investments in SMEs and FIs Funding Programme (Burkina Faso)
Deadline: 7 September 2024
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund is offering Investments in SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and FIs (Financial Intermediaries) programme to unlock the potential of Burkina Faso’s agricultural sector by financing women-owned and led agribusinesses…[more]
Open Call: Investing in Women in Nigeria (IIW-Nigeria) Programme – Round 2
Deadline: 12 September 2024
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund is pleased to announce the Investing in Women in Nigeria (IIW-Nigeria) Programme to enhance women’s economic empowerment by promoting women’s participation in the traditional and non-traditional agribusiness sectors…[more]
