[October 2025]
October 17 marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty — a time to reflect on global inequality and the efforts to build a more just and inclusive world. We’ve rounded up 10+ funding calls helping NGOs and social enterprises fight poverty and create lasting impact. Don’t miss your chance to apply!
Nominations open for Diana Award
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025
Entries are now open for the Diana Award to celebrate young people who are driving positive change in their communities through sustained social action and leadership…[more]
Prince Talal International Prize for Affordable and Clean Energy
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The Prince Talal International Prize for Affordable and Clean Energy is awarded every year by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND). Its goal is to spark innovation and encourage creative solutions that contribute to human development…[more]
HealthPro2 Grants for Vulnerable Populations Facing Food Insecurity
Deadline: 29-Dec-2025
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation is now accepting applications for its HealthPro2 Grant Program. The programme aims to address the urgent needs created by extreme poverty, food insecurity, and malnutrition, particularly among those most affected by ongoing crises…[more]
Request for Applications: India Acumen Fellowship 2025
Deadline: 30-Oct-2025
The India Acumen Fellowship is a transformative leadership program designed to equip changemakers with the skills, tools, and community to scale their impact and create meaningful change in India…[more]
Submit Applications for PAIDAR Microgrants Program – Pakistan
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025
PAIDAR aims to support economic recovery and sustainable development in rural Sindh through financial assistance to viable business proposals…[more]
RFAs: Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund (Hong Kong)
Deadline: November 30, 2025
The Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund (SIE Fund), through the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) Impact Incubator, is supporting innovative solutions that address poverty and social exclusion in Hong Kong by providing financial resources and incubation services to social entrepreneurs and innovators…[more]
Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects in Albania
Deadline: Ongoing
The Embassy of Japan in Albania is accepting applications for the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects to meet Basic Human Needs and projects that are highly beneficial at the grass-roots level and require timely support by providing nonrefundable financial assistance to NGOs, hospitals, public schools, local authorities and other nonprofit association to help implement their development projects…[more]
Applications open for Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s India Fund Program 2024
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are now open for the Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s India Fund Program…[more]
Apply Now: Hospice Grants Programme in New Zealand
Deadline: 20-Nov-2025
The Harcourts Foundation proudly supports Hospice New Zealand through The Hospice NZ Grants programme, which provides all member hospices with the opportunity to purchase much needed equipment…[more]
Submissions open for Micro-grant Scheme (UK)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025
The Micro-Grant Scheme has been created to support small-scale community activities and local initiatives that bring positive social impact to people across the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian, the Scottish Borders and Fife…[more]