Large Grant Opportunities for NGOs & Individuals to Drive Project Success

Ready to take your innovative projects or research to new heights? Explore these large grants, designed to support impactful initiatives and drive success across various sectors!

Generations: Global Grant Program
Deadline: 2 November 2025
Funded by the Institute for Equality in Development Innovations, the Global Grant provides funding for students with ideas to…[more]

Open Call for NGI Mobifree Consortium
Deadline: 1 June 2025
Mobifree is a consortium funded by the European Commission to further develop free and open source mobile platforms, applications and framework…[more]

Submissions open for Internet Freedom Fund Program
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
Submissions are now open for the Internet Freedom Fund Program to support innovative internet freedom projects, including technology development, research, digital security projects, and convenings…[more]

Nominations open for Frontiers of Knowledge Awards
Deadline: 30 June 2025
The BBVA Foundation is thrilled to invite nominations for its Frontiers of Knowledge Awards to honor fundamental disciplinary or interdisciplinary advances across a broad expanse of the knowledge map of the 21st century…[more]

Open Call for Merck Research Grants Program
Deadline: 31 August 2025
The Merck Foundation is offering a series of research grants to stimulate innovative research in challenging areas of future importance…[more]

Collaborative Research Network in Mental Health Scheme
Deadline: 30 May 2025
The Health Research Board is seeking applications for its Collaborative Research Network in Mental Health Scheme to fund networks that demonstrate strong governance, meaningful knowledge user engagement, and a clear pathway to research impact…[more]

Applications open for Eidolon Grant Program
Deadline: 31 August 2025
The Eidolon Centre for Everyday Photography is calling artists, academics, enthusiasts, and professionals, who have a passion and serious interest in vernacular photography and everyday imaging…[more]

Submit Proposals for Women Tech.EU Initiative
Deadline: 2 September 2025
The European Commission is requesting proposals for Women Tech.EU Initiative which is designed to support early-stage women-led deep-tech startups, addressing gender gap in the tech industry and fostering more diverse startup ecosystem across Europe…[more]

CFPs: Support to Programme Execution framework on Performance
Deadline: 16 September 2025
The European Commission is seeking proposals to support SESAR performance related activities, architecture activities (i.e., architecture modelling framework and support) and performance activities…[more]

Call for Proposals: Fast-Track U3 U-Space Advanced Services and CNS Capabilities
Deadline: 16 September 2025
The European Commission is seeking proposals for the Fast-Track U3 U-Space Advanced Services and CNS Capabilities topic…[more]

Request for Proposals: Research to Help Shape the Future Regulatory Framework for a DES
Deadline: 16 September 2025
The European Commission is accepting proposals for the Research to Help Shape the Future Regulatory Framework for a DES topic…[more]

Request for Proposals: Transformation to Trajectory-based Operations
Deadline: 16 September 2025
The European Commission is inviting proposals focused on Transformation to trajectory-based operations…[more]

CFPs: Next Generation ATS Platform for Airport Operations
Deadline: 16 September 2025
The European Commission is inviting proposals for the Next Generation ATS Platform for Airport Operations topic…[more]

RFPs: Fast-Track Enabling Innovative Air Mobility (IAM)/Vertical Take-Off and Landing Capable Aircraft (VCA) (Crewed and Uncrewed) Operations
Deadline: 16 September 2025
The European Commission is seeking proposals for the Fast-Track Enabling Innovative Air Mobility (IAM)/ Vertical Take-Off and Landing Capable Aircraft (VCA) (Crewed and Uncrewed) Operations topic…[more]

Support to Programme Execution on SESAR Architecture and on Strategic Deployment Planning and Monitoring
Deadline: 16 September 2025
The European Commission is inviting proposals for the Support to Programme Execution on SESAR Architecture and on Strategic Deployment Planning and Monitoring topic…[more]

Submit Proposals for Digital Flight Rules Programme
Deadline: 16 September 2025
The European Commission is inviting proposals to significantly advance the development of Digital flight rules…[more]

CFPs: Integration of the Next Generation Aircraft for Zero/Low Emission Aviation
Deadline: 16 September 2025
The European Commission is seeking proposals for the Integration of the Next Generation Aircraft for Zero/Low Emission Aviation Topic…[more]

Call for Proposals: Transition Towards High Performance of Air-Ground Connectivity (Multilink)
Deadline: 16 September 2025
The European Commission is inviting proposals for the Transition Towards High Performance of Air-Ground Connectivity (Multilink) Topic…[more]

Open Call for Proposals: Investigate Quantum Sensing and Computing Applied to ATM
Deadline: 16 September 2025
The European Commission is accepting proposals for the Investigate Quantum Sensing and Computing Applied to ATM topic…[more]

Apply now to CIRCULOOS Open CALL 2 and Open Call 3.1
Deadline: 28 May 2025
The CIRCULOOS has launched two complementary funding opportunities: Open Call 2 (OC2) and Open Call 3.1 (OC3.1)…[more]

Open Call for Proposals: Fast-Track Extending U-Space Eco-System
Deadline: 16 September 2025
The European Commission is accepting proposals for the Fast-Track Extending U-Space Eco-System topic…[more]

STDF launches Project Preparation Grants Program 2025
Deadline: 1-Aug-25
The Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) has launched the Project Preparation Grants (PPGs) to help developing countries overcome constraints faced in the articulation of their SPS needs into project proposals that could be funded by the STDF or other donors…[more]

Standards and Trade Development Facility’s Project Grant Program
Deadline: 1-Aug-25
The Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) Project Grant Program improves sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) capacity in developing countries to facilitate safe trade…[more]

Pluralistic Media for Democracy Grant Programme
Deadline: 12-Jun-25
Do you want to reach an important niche audience or diversify your business model? Innovation is key to staying relevant as a media outlet. The Journalism fund Europe and International Media Support has announced the launch of an innovative project, “Pluralistic Media for Democracy…[more]

Funding available for joint Research and Development Projects between Swedish and German SMSE 2025
Deadline: 18 September 2025
With this joint call, they are offering public funding for joint R and D projects between Swedish and German small and medium-sized enterprises (in this call up to 499 employees)…[more]

CFPs: Digitalisation for Flexible and Resilient Energy Systems Program (Phase II)
Deadline: 23-May-25
The BASE Foundation has launched the call for pilot projects on Digitalization for Flexible and Resilient Energy Systems targeting eight countries…[more]

EU-LAC Joint Call to enhance cooperation in Science, Technology and Innovation
Deadline: 22-May-25
The EU-LAC Interest Group towards the Common Research Area launches a new Joint Call to enhance the bi-regional cooperation in Science, Technology and Innovation…[more]

Call for Applications: Operating Grant to support European Networks
Deadline: 3-Jul-25
The European Commission invites applications for the Operating grants under framework partnership agreements in the area of facilitating and supporting judicial cooperation in civil and/or criminal matters and/or in the area of access to justice…[more]

CFPs: Privacy-Preserving Human-AI Dialogue Systems – Organisation of a Technological Challenge
Deadline: 16 October 2025
The European Commission is inviting proposals for the organisation of a technological challenge on privacy-preserving human-AI dialogue systems under the European Defence Fund (EDF) 2025 call (EDF-2025-LS-RA-CHALLENGE-DIGIT-HAIDO)…[more]

European Defence Fund for Multifunctional Information Distribution System
Deadline: 16 October 2025
The European Commission is accepting applications for its European Defence Fund for Multifunctional Information Distribution System…[more]

Propulsion System for Next Generation Rotorcrafts Grant
Deadline: 16 October 2025
Applications are now open for the Propulsion System for Next Generation Rotorcrafts Grant…[more]

Funding available for Live, Virtual, Constructive Training Interoperability
Deadline: 16 October 2025
The European Commission is thrilled to announce its applications for the Live, Virtual, Constructive Training Interoperability…[more]

RADIAN 2.0: Innovation Challenge Fund Program 2025
Deadline: 30-Jun-25
The Innovation Challenge Fund operating within the RADIAN 2.0 program, is designed to foster innovations that have the potential to transform approaches along the HIV care cascade or create an enabling environment that make HIV services more effective…[more]

Call for Applications: Full Scale Exercises Program 2025
Deadline: 15-May-25
Applications are now open for the Full Scale Exercises Program…[more]

Call for Proposals: Innovative Deployable Antennas
Deadline: 27 May 2025
The European Commission is inviting proposals for the Innovative Deployable Antennas (PPPA-2025-DEPLAN) call under the Pilot Projects & Preparation Actions (PPPA) program…[more]

Call for Proposals: India-Spain Programme on Industrial R&D Cooperation
Deadline: 20 May 2025
A Joint Programme for Co-operation was established by the Department of Science and Technology (DST); Ministry of Science and Technology, India and the Centre for the Development of Technology and Innovation, E.P.E. (CDTI), to promote and fund market-driven research and technology development as well as to encourage partnerships and business-Ied R&D&I collaborative projects between entities from both countries…[more]

Adult Learning: Support to the Pact for Skills
Deadline: 27 May 2025
The European Commission (EC) is inviting applications for its Topic 4: Adult Learning Support to the Pact for Skills under the Erasmus+ Programme…[more]

European Commission’s School Education Program to enhance Basic Skills
Deadline: 27-May-25
The European Commission (EC) is pleased to announce the School Education Program to enhance Basic Skills…[more]

Digital Education: Ethical and effective use of generative AI systems in Education and Training
Deadline: 27-May-25
The European Commission (EC) has launched the Ethical and Effective use of AI Systems in Education and Training Programme…[more]

Call for Proposal: Innovative Data Collection and Exchange approaches in Primary, Secondary Education
Deadline: 27 May 2025
The European Commission is seeking proposals for the innovative data collection and exchange approaches in primary, secondary education (including vocational education and training) for data-informed decision-making programme…[more]

CFPs: Assessment of Digital Skills and Competences
Deadline: 27 May 2025
The European Commission is inviting projects which focuses on the assessment of individual students’ digital skills at primary and/or secondary level including VET, the end of the secondary education cycle, and explore the feasibility of assessment practices that are explicit about the level of digital skills, including by referencing it clearly to DigComp, in a variety of contexts (e.g. if digital skills are developed through a specific subject or in a transversal way)…[more]

Adult Learning: Improving Career Guidance to support Adults’ Participation in Training
Deadline: 27 May 2025
The European Commission (EC) is inviting applications for its Topic 5 – Adult Learning: Improving career guidance to support adults’ participation in training under the Erasmus+ Programme…[more]

Apply Now: European Cooperation Projects Medium Scale Program 2025
Deadline: 13-May-2025
The European Commission has announced its call for European Cooperation Projects Medium Scale Program for all the all the cultural and creative sectors…[more]

Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) Initiative
Deadline: 11 June 2025
Applications are now open for the initiative on Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) aims to respond to the policy priority supporting reforms in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, ensuring high quality skills and competences that lead to quality employment and career-long opportunities, meeting the needs of an innovative, inclusive and sustainable economy…[more]

Large Research Projects for Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections in the US
Deadline: 26-May-25
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Agency for Health Care Research and Quality is inviting proposals for the Large Research Projects for Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections to advance the base of knowledge for detection, prevention, and reduction of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)…[more]

National Lottery Open Fund for Organisations in the UK
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
Creative Scotland is inviting applications to support organisations who seek funding to undertake creative activity such as a specific project or production, a programme of creative work, or a period of research and development…[more]

Arts Council Malta launches Newspapers Support Grant Scheme (Malta)
Deadline: 4-Nov-25
The Arts Council Malta has launched the Newspapers Support Grant Scheme to support the quality assurance of content related to arts, culture, and heritage in print newspapers…[more]

Paul Hamlyn Foundation: Migration Fund (UK)
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation is pleased to announce the Migration Fund. The Paul Hamlyn Foundation envision a world in which everyone is free to move, and no one is forced to move…[more]

Next Generation Programme: Inspiring Nepal’s Youth through Culture and Creativity, Digital and Sports
Deadline: 23-May-25
The Next Generation Programme aims to support initiatives that enhance the capacities and participation of youth and youth organizations in Nepal…[more]

Apply for Sustainable-CAP Agri Food Funding Program (Canada)
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
Apply now for the Sustainable-CAP Agri Food Funding Program…[more]

Apply for Karandaaz GreenFin Innovations – Pakistan
Deadline: Ongoing
Apply for the Karandaaz GreenFin Innovations that aims to support early-stage green solutions and climate change efforts in Pakistan…[more]

Tourism Town Asset Program (Round 4) – Australia
Deadline: 31-May-2025
The NT Government is offering grants to assist NT local government councils (councils) to undertake projects that will improve the on-ground visitor experience in the NT…[more]

Grants for Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia
Deadline: 8-Sep-26
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Serbia is seeking concept papers from qualified applicants for the Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia…[more]

Energy Efficiency Capital Grant – United Kingdom
Deadline: Ongoing
The Energy Efficiency Capital Grant (EECG) will help Northern Ireland businesses reduce energy costs and build resilience through efficiency…[more]

CFPs: EU Civil Society Facility & Media Programme for Kosovo
Deadline: 19-May-25
The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals for the EU Civil Society Facility & Media Programme to strengthen participatory democracy, social cohesion and the EU integration and approximation process in Kosovo, through an enhanced contribution by civil society to the implementation of the Green Agenda in the Western Balkans…[more]

Grant for Agroecology Program (GAP) – Regular Fund in India
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
Applications are now open for the GAP- Regular Fund programme to strengthen Smart Agro-Ecology practices that enhance productivity, reduce environmental impact, and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers…[more]

Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem Fund NT (Australia)
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Funding is now available for small to medium manufacturing enterprises to increase advanced manufacturing capabilities in the Northern Territory…[more]

U.S. Embassy Harare Public Diplomacy Program 2025 (Zimbabwe)
Deadline: 01-Aug-2025
The U.S. Embassy Harare Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program…[more]

EU-Argentina Trade and Investment in the Green and Digital Sectors (Global Gateway)
Deadline: 30-May-25
Applications are now open for the EU-Argentina Trade and Investment in the Green and Digital Sectors (Global Gateway)…[more]

Call for Nominations: Philip Leverhulme Prizes (UK)
Deadline: 14 May 2025
The Leverhulme Trust is pleased to invite applications for the Philip Leverhulme Prizes designed to recognize and facilitate the work of outstanding research scholars of proven achievement, who have made and are continuing to make original and significant contributions to knowledge in their particular field…[more]

Pfizer Independent Medical Education Grant Program (Switzerland)
Deadline: 19-May-25
Applications are now open for the Pfizer Independent Medical Education Grant Program to address immunization practice gaps and improve adult vaccination coverage in Switzerland…[more]

Timber Innovation Grants Program – Australia
Deadline: 30 June 2025
The Victorian Timber Innovation Grants Program provides native timber industry businesses funds to explore, invest and implement new opportunities…[more]

Open Call for Distribution of Dutch Film Production in the Netherlands
Deadline: Ongoing
Dutch feature films, long animated films and documentaries (majority film productions and minority co-productions) that have been selectively supported by the Fund in their realisation may be eligible for a contribution towards the costs of prints & advertising for the cinema release in the Netherlands, or in exceptional cases the non-theatrical release…[more]

Applications open for Young Business Capital Grant Program (UK)
Deadline: 30 March 2026
The Highlands and Islands Enterprise is proud to announce its call for Young Business Capital Grant Program to support projects that help businesses and social enterprises grow…[more]

Agri-Food Cluster Transformation Funding Program (Singapore)
Deadline: 31 December 2025
The Singapore Food Agency is seeking applications for its Agri-Food Cluster Transformation (ACT) Fund to help the local farmers be more productive, resilient to climate change, and efficient in using resources…[more]

U.S. Embassy Tirana PAS Annual Grants Program (Albania)
Deadline: 21-May-25
The U.S. Embassy Tirana Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Annual Grants Program…[more]

Data Science Ascending Investigator Grant (Denmark)
Deadline: 29 July 2025
The Novo Nordisk Fonden has launched its Data Science Ascending Investigator Grant for excellent and independent Associate Professors (or equivalent) who have the ambition and potential to rise to the highest international level…[more]

Tropical Rainforests Programme in the United Kingdom
Deadline: 01-Jun-2025
The Waterloo Foundation is pleased to announce the Tropical Rainforests Programme.
Under the Tropical Rainforests programme, preference will be given to initiatives working to protect tropical rainforests for their value to the climate, communities and biodiversity, principally through avoided deforestation…[more]

XDC Network Finternet Accelerator Program (India)
Deadline: Ongoing
The T-Hub is accepting applications for its XDC Network Finternet Accelerator Program to support and nurture Web3 startups, leveraging the combined strengths of T Hub and the XDC Network…[more]

Call for Proposals: Collections Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 4 August 2025
The Terra Foundation for American Art is accepting applications for its Collections Grants to provide support for organizations to reinterpret and re-present their collections through reinstallations or temporary exhibitions drawn from their permanent collections…[more]

Request for Applications: Techstars Tokyo Accelerator Program (Japan)
Deadline: 14 May 2025
Applications are now open for Techstars Tokyo Accelerator, a sector-agnostic program committed to advancing world-class startups focused on emerging technologies across industries including Deeptech, Fintech, Cleantech, and Climatetech…[more]

Youth Legal Initiatives Fund – Canada
Deadline: 31-May-25
The Alberta Law Foundation (the Foundation) has established a Youth Legal Initiatives Fund (the Fund) to support initiatives that respond to existing and emerging legal issues facing youth and young people in Alberta…[more]

Call for Applications: Research Translation Grant (Singapore)
Deadline: 30 September 2025
The Singapore Food Agency is excited to announce its Research Translation Grant to enhance the productivity of local food producers beyond the limits of current best-in-class technologies…[more]

NOFO: Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program 2025 (Sweden)
Deadline: 31-Jul-25
The U.S Embassy of Sweden is seeking applications for its Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program…[more]

CFP’s: Czech Small-Scale Projects in Iran
Deadline: 13-Oct-2025
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Tehran wishes to announce a call for proposals of the “Small Scale Projects” financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic within the framework of the Czech development cooperation…[more]

Submit Applications for Business Expansion Grant (Ireland)
Deadline: Ongoing
The Local Enterprise Office is inviting applications for its Business Expansion Grant to assist the business in its growth phase after the initial 18 month start-up period…[more]

CFPs: Enhancing CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Processes in Thailand
Deadline: 15-May-25
The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals to strengthen civil society organizations (CSOs) as independent development actors to contribute to governance and development process in Thailand, with a view to contribute to the attainment of sustainable development goals (SDGs)…[more]

Call for Applications: Female Founders Co-Investment Fund (Australia)
Deadline: 30 June 2025
Advance Queensland is inviting applications for the Female Founders Co-Investment Fund to support innovative women-led startups preparing for early-stage capital raise…[more]

National Arts Council launches Creation Grant (Singapore)
Deadline: 15 May 2025
The National Arts Council is seeking applications for its Creation Grant to support the creation, adaptation and re-development of distinctive artistic content…[more]

Apply for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund (Hong Kong)
Deadline: 31 May 2025
The Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund (SIE Fund), as a catalyst for social innovation in Hong Kong, connects their community with different sectors, including businesses, NGOs, academics and philanthropies to create social impact through innovative solutions that address poverty and social exclusion…[more]

Funding available for Research and Development in Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals in Ghana
Deadline: 1 June 2025
Are you in the Vaccine and Pharmaceutical manufacturing sector in Ghana? Apply for research and development (R&D) projects that drives research and change in Ghana’s Pharmaceutical sector…[more]

Call for SOIs: Annual Program Statement to strengthen U.S. and Japan Ties
Deadline: 30-Sep-25
The U.S. Embassy Tokyo, through its Public Affairs Section, invites creative, engaging proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Japan through public-engagement programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation…[more]

Apply Now: Centers for Independent Living Competition in Guam (US)
Deadline: 16 June 2025
The Administration for Community Living is seeking applications to provide services to people with significant disabilities, as authorized by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973…[more]

Data Science Investigator: Distinguished Grant (Denmark)
Deadline: 29 July 2025
Applications are now open for the Data Science Investigator: Distinguished Grant for outstanding professors who have demonstrated the ability to execute and lead research at the highest international level…[more]

Centers for Independent Living Competition in American Samoa (US)
Deadline: 16 June 2025
The Administration for Community Living is inviting applications to help people in American Samoa with significant disabilities to live independently…[more]

Open Call: Public Diplomacy Grants Program (Chile)
Deadline: 15-May-2025
The U.S. Embassy Santiago Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program…[more]

Tasmanian Festival and Event Support Fund (Australia)
Deadline: 30 May 2025
The Tasmanian Government is inviting applications for its Tasmanian Festival and Event Support Fund to address the impact of delays in the arrival of the new Spirit of Tasmania vessels on the tourism, hospitality and events sectors…[more]

Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund Major Capital Grants Programme (UK)
Deadline: 18-Jun-25
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is accepting applications for the Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund Major Capital Grants Programme…[more]

CFAs: Japanese Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Project (Malaysia)
Deadline: 30-May-25
The Embassy of Japan in Malaysia is now accepting applications for the Japanese Grant Assistance Grass-Roots Human Security Project (GGP)…[more]

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