[May 2026]
Discover grants, scholarships, fellowships, research funding, and innovation opportunities supporting educational projects, learning initiatives, skills development, and academic growth.
WISE Prize for Education Supporting Global Education Innovations
Deadline: 27-June-2026
The WISE Prize for Education is a global award programme supporting innovative education solutions that improve learning outcomes and learner wellbeing. Selected finalists receive up to USD 125,000, mentorship, and scaling support, while top winners share a USD 1 million prize fund…[more]
CFPs: Bringing Living Heritage into Classroom – Teaching Plan National Competition
Deadline: 01-June-2026
UNESCO is seeking qualified organizations to manage and implement a national Teaching Plan Competition in the Philippines that integrates living heritage into primary and secondary education…[more]
Call for Nominations: Zairi International Awards
Deadline: 30-November-2026
The Zairi International Awards celebrate universities and higher education institutions that demonstrate outstanding performance in transforming education systems and contributing to society…[more]
Applications open for FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Program
Deadline: 28-May-2026
The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund is a global grant initiative designed to improve access to education and sports opportunities for children in underserved communities. It supports grassroots organizations working directly with local populations to reduce educational inequality and improve learning outcomes…[more]
Neurotorium announces Clinical Education Grants
Deadline: 02-September-2026
The Neurotorium Clinical Education Grants support non-profit educational projects that strengthen clinical skills in psychiatry and neurology. Eligible institutions such as universities, hospitals, and NGOs can receive up to 100,000 DKK per year for training initiatives using Neurotorium’s educational resources…[more]
Open Call: Growth, Engagement and Resources Grant Program
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Growth, Engagement and Resources (GEAR) grant is offered by the East Coast Zoological Foundation to support conservation-focused organizations working on in-situ fieldwork…[more]
Call for Proposals: LEVANTE Framework Grant Program
Deadline: 10-June-2026
The Jacobs Foundation is offering up to USD 6 million under the LEVANTE Framework Grant Program to support advanced research on learning and child development…[more]
Apply now for Dana Foundation Grants Programme 2026
Deadline: 31-December-2026
The Dana Foundation Grants Programme 2026 provides flexible, unrestricted funding of up to €150,000 over three years to locally led organisations addressing multidimensional poverty. It focuses on long-term impact through trust-based philanthropy, supporting community-driven, evidence-based solutions. The programme prioritizes local leadership, systemic change, and reduced administrative burden…[more]
Submit Applications for Judicial Fellowship Program
Deadline: 01-June-2026
The Judicial Fellowship Program is a fully funded international exchange for early- and mid-career judges focused on strengthening judicial integrity, ethical decision-making, and the rule of law…[more]
Apply for Imminent Language Technology Grant Program
Deadline: 31-October-2026
The Imminent annual grant program funds global research in language technology, machine translation, and multilingual communication innovation. It provides $100,000 annually to support five projects, each receiving $20,000 for one-year research initiatives…[more]
Nominations open for .ORG Global Impact Awards
Deadline: 27-May-2026
The .ORG Impact Awards is a global recognition program hosted by Public Interest Registry that honors organizations and individuals using .ORG domains to drive meaningful social change…[more]
RFAs: University Scholarships for Armenian Students in Developing Countries
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation offers scholarships to support students of Armenian origin who are living in crisis-affected countries in the Middle East. The programme is designed to help financially disadvantaged students complete their undergraduate education in recognized higher education institutions…[more]
Apply Now: Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Deadline: 03-June-2026
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships offers fully funded opportunities to pursue a two-year master’s degree in low or middle-income Commonwealth countries…[more]
Request for Applications: Africa Fellows in Education Program
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Africa Fellows in Education Program offers a two-year, fully supported fellowship for young African researchers focused on education policy and evidence-based decision-making…[more]
Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards
Deadline: 30-September-2026
Applications are open for the Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards, which recognise journalists and media professionals across Africa for published work that raises awareness on key social issues…[more]
Grants to Strengthen Gender-Responsive Teacher Development Initiative
Deadline: 29-May-2026
This grant supports organisations in Sub-Saharan Africa to scale gender-responsive pedagogy (GRP) teacher training programmes by addressing key barriers to expansion…[more]
Luena Scholars Grant for Community-Based Education Projects
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The Luena Foundation microgrant programme supports grassroots organisations working to improve children’s education access in low-income and rural communities across Sub-Saharan Africa…[more]
2026 OLACDE Energy Excellence Award
Deadline: 26-July-2026
The OLACDE Energy Excellence Award 2026 recognizes impactful projects transforming energy systems across Latin America and the Caribbean. It supports initiatives in energy efficiency, renewable energy, decarbonization, and education that demonstrate measurable impact and scalability…[more]
Call for Proposals: Gender and Learning Evidence Fund
Deadline: 05-June-2026
The Gender and Learning Evidence Fund is a research funding initiative designed to strengthen evidence on how gender and education (learning outcomes) interact in real-world contexts…[more]
Microgrants for Community-Led Education Access in MENA
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The Luena Foundation microgrant programme supports grassroots organizations working directly with children in underserved communities across the MENA region…[more]
BUILD UP: Energy Efficiency Skills Development Programme
Deadline: 16-September-2026
The European Commission has launched a grant programme under the BUILD UP Skills initiative to support the development of energy efficiency skills in Europe’s construction sector…[more]
2027 European Heritage and Europa Nostra Awards
Deadline: 07-September-2026
The European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2027 recognize outstanding achievements in cultural heritage across Europe, including conservation, education, research, and citizen engagement…[more]
EdTech Accelerator Programme Supporting Innovation and Market Readiness
Deadline: 01-October-2026
The EdTech Accelerator programme provides €2.7 million in funding to support European startups and SMEs in developing and scaling innovative education technologies…[more]
Apply Now: European Nuclear Skills Initiative
Deadline: 15-September-2026
The European Commission is funding a Nuclear Skills Academy initiative with approximately €1.6 million to strengthen Europe’s nuclear workforce…[more]
Call for Digital Solutions for Regulatory Compliance Through Data
Deadline: 01-October-2026
The European Commission is offering €8.5 million to support innovative digital solutions that automate regulatory reporting and reduce administrative burdens across sectors…[more]
Call for Applications: MEXT Scholarship Program
Deadline: 05-June-2026
The MEXT Scholarships 2027 offer fully funded study opportunities in Japan for students from Fiji, Nauru, Tuvalu, and Kiribati across four categories…[more]
Applications open for Visegrad+ Grants Development Programme
Deadline: 01-June-2026
The Visegrad+ Grant Programme funds international collaborative projects that strengthen democratization, development, and regional cooperation between Visegrad countries and partners in the Eastern Partnership and Western Balkans…[more]
Strategic Grant Programme for Innovation and Cooperation Initiatives
Deadline: 01-June-2026
The Strategic Grant Programme is a funding scheme designed to strengthen regional cooperation within the Visegrad Group (V4) and partner regions…[more]
Call for Applications: Visegrad Grant Programme
Deadline: 01-June-2026
The Visegrad Grant Program is designed to promote regional cooperation and partnership-building among organisations across the Visegrad region…[more]
TNE Exploratory Grants for Transnational Education Partnerships
Deadline: 06-July-2026
The British Council’s TNE Exploratory Grants 2026 under the Going Global Partnerships programme supports transnational education (TNE) collaborations between UK universities and institutions across 15 participating countries…[more]
Open Call: BMW Group Change Maker Fellowship Program
Deadline: 30-June-2026
ESMT Berlin and BMW Group are offering Change Maker Fellowships for MBA and MSc programmes to support young professionals in mathematics and technology fields…[more]
Green Gown Awards: Advancing Sustainability Excellence
Deadline: 04-June-2026
The Green Gown Awards Australasia, delivered by Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability, recognize excellence in sustainability across the tertiary education sector…[more]
CFPs: Girls’ Leadership, Education, Protection, and Life Skills Programme (Cameroon and Cambodia)
Deadline: 29-May-2026
The UNICEF girls’ leadership and empowerment programme is a targeted initiative focused on improving access to education, leadership development, and protection services for adolescent girls and young women…[more]
Call for Proposals: Small Grants 2026 (Lebanon and Iraq)
Deadline: 12-June-2026
The Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation has launched the Call for Proposals – Small Grants 2026 to support development cooperation projects in Lebanon and Iraq…[more]
CFAs: Enhancing the Quality of the Education System in Palestine
Deadline: 10-June-2026
The European Commission is offering a €2.5 million grant under the PEGASE programme to strengthen the Palestinian education system…[more]
Applications open for Research Ireland Discover Programme
Deadline: 11-June-2026
The Research Ireland Discover Programme 2026 supports organisations in Ireland to design and deliver education and public engagement initiatives that strengthen connections between research, innovation, and society. ..[more]
EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program 2026 (South Africa)
Deadline: 29-May-2026
The U.S. Embassy Pretoria EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) 2026 is accepting applications to help high-achieving, low-income South African students access higher education opportunities in the United States…[more]
2026 EducationUSA Opportunity Fund (Rwanda)
Deadline: 14-June-2026
The EducationUSA Opportunity Funds 2026 is a competitive funding initiative designed to increase access to U.S. higher education for high-achieving Rwandan high school students…[more]
Hindu BusinessLine Changemaker Awards for Transformative Impact (India)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The Hindu BusinessLine is accepting nominations for the Changemaker Awards 2026 to recognise individuals, organisations, and institutions driving transformative impact across business, society, technology, sustainability, and financial inclusion in India…[more]
Apply Now: Learning-to-Earning Support Programme for Youth (Uganda)
Deadline: 25-May-2026
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is accepting applications to strengthen learning-to-earning transition pathways for adolescents and young people in Uganda…[more]
Call for Nominations: Rheinpreneur Newcomer Award 2026 (Germany)
Deadline: 08-June-2026
The Rheinpreneur Newcomer Award 2026 supports early-stage ideas that improve newcomer and migrant integration in North Rhine-Westphalia. The programme offers innovators and startup teams the opportunity to pitch their ideas and win up to €15,000 for solutions focused on inclusion, housing, employment, education, and wellbeing…[more]
Call for Proposals: Urban Mobility Explained (UMX) Funding Program
Deadline: 29-September-2026
The UMX Open Call is designed to improve skills and knowledge in urban mobility by funding innovative training and capacity-building programmes…[more]
Open Call: Shears Foundation Small Grants Programme (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The Shears Foundation is offering small grants of £3,000 to £6,300 to UK charitable organisations with annual incomes under £1.5 million. The funding supports core costs and projects in arts, education, environment, community development, and health, with priority given to organisations in specific UK regions…[more]
Family Medical Care Education and Research Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 22-June-2026
The Family Medical Care Education and Research Grant Program supports early-career general practitioners in Australia who are undertaking research aimed at improving education, clinical practice, and patient care in general practice settings…[more]
Call for Proposals: Bringing Living Heritage into Classroom (Philippines)
Deadline: 01-June-2026
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO, in collaboration with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), has launched a call for proposals to implement the “Bringing Living Heritage into the Classroom (BLHC)” Teaching Plan National Competition in the Philippines…[more]
Open Call: Science Popularization Awards for Scientists (Sri Lanka)
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The National Science Foundation invites applications from scientists in Sri Lanka who have made outstanding contributions to the popularization of science and the promotion of scientific literacy…[more]
Grants for Bilingual Education and Minority Language Promotion (Ukraine)
Deadline: 25-May-2026
The Council of Europe has launched a call for proposals to support civil society organisations in Ukraine working on minority language education, inclusive schooling, anti-discrimination, intercultural dialogue, and social cohesion…[more]
Applications open for Sustainable Futures Grants Programme (Australia)
Deadline: 03-July-2026
The Sustainable Futures Grants Programme is supporting schools, early learning centres, and community organisations across Australia to deliver environmental sustainability and community-led green projects…[more]
No Small Change Brand Design Grant for Emerging Nonprofits (Canada)
Deadline: 11-June-2026
Atom Studio has launched the No Small Change project to help emerging Canadian nonprofits strengthen branding, communication, fundraising, and donor engagement…[more]
RFPs: Youth Pre-Apprenticeship and Employability Programme (Brazil)
Deadline: 28-May-2026
The UNICEF is inviting applications to support the design and implementation of a pre-apprenticeship programme in Brazil…[more]
ACT Vocational Education and Training Completions Grants (Australia)
Deadline: 04-June-2026
The ACT VET Completions Grants 2026 is a funding initiative delivered by Skills Canberra. It supports projects that improve completion rates in vocational education and training across the ACT…[more]
Outsourcing Programme Support Services for School Meals Capacity Strengthening (Nepal)
Deadline: 25-May-2026
The World Food Programme (WFP) is implementing a capacity-strengthening initiative in Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal, focused on improving school meals systems…[more]
NUS Development Grant: Support for Early Academic Careers (Singapore)
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The NUS Development Grant is an initiative designed to support high-achieving Singaporean scholars undertaking doctoral or postdoctoral training abroad…[more]
SSRC-JF Next Gen Japan Study Tour Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 01-June-2026
The SSRC-JF Next Generation Japan Studies Development Program is an educational initiative that funds faculty-led study tours to Japan for US college and university students…[more]
Google Semarak Malaysia Fund for Skills, Sustainability and Digital Growth
Deadline: 09-June-2026
The Google Semarak Malaysia Fund is a community-focused initiative in Selangor that provides up to RM30,000 to support projects improving social, economic, and environmental well-being…[more]
Grant Support for Educational Initiatives for Youth in Ukraine
Deadline: 12-June-2026
The “Resilience and Inclusion for Ukraine” project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting (IER), supports civil society organisations delivering non-formal education for youth in war-affected regions of Ukraine…[more]
Freedom250 Workforce Development and Skills-Building Program (Côte d’Ivoire)
Deadline: 15-June-2026
The U.S. Embassy Abidjan workforce development initiative is a Public Diplomacy funding opportunity aimed at improving youth employability and technical skills in Côte d’Ivoire…[more]
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program (Egypt)
Deadline: 15-July-2026
The Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program is a U.S. government-funded cultural and academic exchange initiative…[more]
Call for UNFPA’s 9th Country Programme (Philippines)
Deadline: 26-May-2026
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Philippines is inviting qualified implementing partners to support its 9th Country Programme (2026–2028)…[more]
