[July 2026]
On July 18, we observe Nelson Mandela International Day to honor Nelson Mandela’s legacy of justice, equality, and service. This year’s theme, “It is still in our hands to combat poverty and inequality,” is a call to action. Explore funding opportunities that support efforts to combat poverty, reduce inequality, promote social inclusion, and advance equality around the world.
Apply now for iF Social Impact Prize 2026
Deadline: 19-August-2026
The iF Social Impact Prize supports initiatives that address major global and community-level challenges in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It recognizes projects that create measurable social impact through innovation, social action, or corporate responsibility efforts…[more]
Call for Applications: Global Innovation Challenge 2026
Deadline: August 31, 2026
The Global Innovation Challenge 2026 is requesting applications to support young social entrepreneurs and innovators leading projects and startups that create positive social and environmental impact worldwide…[more]
Miller Center Accelerator Program for Social Enterprises
Deadline: September 11, 2026
The Miller Center Accelerator Program is designed to support social enterprise leaders in scaling their mission-driven organizations through mentorship, structured guidance, and strategic business development support…[more]
Apply now for Darwin Initiative Capability and Capacity Grants
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The Darwin Initiative Capability & Capacity Grants support organizations in eligible countries to strengthen institutional capacity for biodiversity conservation and multidimensional poverty reduction…[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…[more]
Funding Available to Help the Disadvantaged Community to become Self-Reliant
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Gupta Family Foundation is inviting grant applications from eligible nonprofit organizations working to help disadvantaged individuals become self-reliant through high-impact, community-focused initiatives. The foundation supports organizations addressing poverty, disability, social exclusion, and emergency situations while emphasizing long-term partnerships, efficient use of resources, and measurable community impact…[more]
Open Call for Moving for Change Grant Program for Gender Equality
Deadline: 21-August-2026
The adidas Foundation’s Moving for Change program provides grants of up to €700,000 to International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) working with locally based Sport for Development (S4D) organizations to promote gender equality through sport…[more]
CFAs: Alleviating Household Energy Poverty Initiative
Deadline: 16-September-2026
The European Commission is offering €6,000,000 in grants to support actions that reduce energy poverty across Europe…[more]
Call for Proposals: Child Poverty and Early Education Access
Deadline: 23-September-2026
The European Commission is supporting research projects focused on reducing child poverty and improving disadvantaged children’s access to quality Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in the European Union…[more]
Call for Applications: African Youth Co-Creators Council
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The UNDP African Youth Co-Creators Council Program 2026 is an opportunity for 11 young African leaders to advise the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on policies, programmes, and partnerships affecting young people across Africa…[more]
2026 Research Grants on Reducing Inequality (United States)
Deadline: 29-July-2026
The 2026 Research Grants on Reducing Inequality program supports research that generates evidence on programs, policies, and practices designed to reduce disparities among young people aged 5 to 25 in the United States…[more]
Apply Now: Hawarden and District Relief in Need Fund for Individuals (UK)
Deadline: 31-December-2026
The Hawarden and District Relief in Need Fund for Individuals is a targeted hardship relief programme supporting individuals facing emergency or ongoing financial crisis…[more]
Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects in Zambia
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects Programme (GGP Programme) provides flexible funding to support community development and human security initiatives in Zambia…[more]
Call for Proposals: Bacha Entrepreneurship Project 2026 (Lesotho)
Deadline: August 28, 2026
The Bacha Entrepreneurship Project is now currently accepting applications to support young entrepreneurs in Lesotho to start and grow sustainable businesses…[more]
Apply Now: G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund (Canada)
Deadline: 01-September-2026
The G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund, administered by the Saskatchewan Community Foundation, provides project-based and operating grants to support charitable initiatives in South Saskatchewan…[more]
RFAs: International Grants for Community Development Initiatives (US)
Deadline: 12-September-2026
The International Grants Program provides funding for community-based development projects that address poverty, food security, sustainable livelihoods, and community resilience in selected Caribbean and Central American countries…[more]
Submit Applications for Priority Grants (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 13-August-2026
The Berkshire Community Foundation Priority Grants Round provides funding of up to £10,000 to support charities and community groups addressing disadvantage and inequality across Berkshire. The grants focus on safety and protection, homelessness, and basic needs, including domestic abuse support, poverty relief, and emergency assistance…[more]
Apply for the Bright Green Community Trust Fund (UK)
Deadline: 17-August-2026
The Bright Green Community Trust Fund provides grants of up to £3,000 to charities and community organizations delivering environmental and sustainability projects in the Holme Valley, Kirklees, England…[more]
Applications open for Truly Local Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 30-September-2026
The Truly Local Grant Program provides funding to registered charities and non-profit organizations delivering projects that create meaningful community impact across the Niagara and Haldimand regions…[more]
CFPs: Hromada Social Protection Data Framework Development (Ukraine)
Deadline: 24-July-2026
UNICEF has launched a call for expression of interest to support the development of a Hromada Social Protection Dataset Framework in Ukraine….[more]
Call for Carrick Futures Community Development Fund (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 21-September-2026
Carrick Futures provides funding for community-led projects that support rural regeneration, sustainability, wellbeing, and local opportunities across South Carrick in Scotland…[more]
Triton Knoll Offshore Community Wind Farm Fund (UK)
Deadline: 01-August-2026
The Triton Knoll Offshore Community Wind Farm Fund provides grants of up to £5,000 to support local community projects near the landfall location and onshore substation area in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom…[more]
Request for Applications: HKEX Charity Partnership Programme (Hong Kong)
Deadline: 24-July-2026
The HKEX Foundation invites eligible local charitable institutions in Hong Kong to apply for funding under the HKEX Charity Partnership Programme…[more]
CARE Fund Supporting Community-Led Health Initiatives (Jamaica)
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The CARE Fund 2026 supports community-led initiatives in Jamaica that improve health, prevention, and family-centred care…[more]
2026 Canary Wharf Group Community Grant Programme (UK)
Deadline: 07-September-2026
The Canary Wharf Group Community Grant Programme 2026 provides funding for community-based projects that support education, skills development, employment opportunities, and wellbeing in Tower Hamlets…[more]
Applications open for Food and Drink Fund in United kingdom
Deadline: 27-July-2026
The Food and Drink Fund provides grants of up to £5,000 to support organizations in Suffolk that are working to improve nutrition, reduce food insecurity, and promote healthier eating habits…[more]
Applications open for Harcourts Foundation Grants (New Zealand)
Deadline: 26-August-2026
The Harcourts Foundation provides grants to community-based organisations across New Zealand that deliver positive social, educational, cultural, and community outcomes…[more]
Annandale and Nithsdale Community Benefit Fund (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 03-September-2026
The Annandale and Nithsdale Community Benefit Company (ANCBC) provides grants of up to £20,000 to support charitable and community-focused projects in eligible areas of Annandale and Nithsdale, Dumfries and Galloway…[more]
The Randal Foundation Small Grant Programme (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 31-December-2026
The Randal Foundation Small Grant Programme supports grassroots organisations in Northern Ireland that are working to save lives or significantly improve lives through community-led interventions…[more]
