[May 2025]
Discover funding opportunities under $1000 that are easy to apply for. Start exploring now and take the first step to grow your ideas!
Applications open for Older Writers Grant
Deadline: 31 May 2025
The Older Writers Grant has been awarded annually to writers who are at least fifty years of age at the time of application to assist such writers who are just starting to work at a professional level. These funds may be used as each writer determines will best assist their work…[more]
Call for Proposals: USk Reportage Grant
Deadline: 31 August 2025
The Urban Sketchers is now inviting applications to receive a Reportage Grant…[more]
Nominations open for NGFP Young Voices Awards
Deadline: 31 July 2025
Are you a 12-17 year old with a passion to create a better future? Do you have innovative ideas and projects to make the world a better place? Then the NGFP Young Voices award is the perfect opportunity for you!..[more]
Open Call for International Computer Science Competition
Deadline: 24 August 2025
The International Computer Science Competition offers students a platform to challenge their critical and logical thinking, explore diverse CS concepts, and delve deeper into this exciting discipline beyond the standard school curriculum…[more]
Call for Submissions: Youth Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 30 June 2025
Are you 15–30 years old and do you have an idea to protect marine resources and solve related issues at the local, national, or regional level? They want to hear from you! The Youth Innovation Challenge provides an opportunity for young people around the world to share their innovative solutions to protect marine resources…[more]
Apply Now: IX International Videopoetry Competition 2025
Deadline: 30 June 2025
Applicants are now invited to submit applications for its International Videopoetry Competition 2025…[more]
Open Call: SustainE Young Researchers Award
Deadline: 25 August 2025
The SustainE is seeking applications for the Young Researchers Award to recognize and reward scholars for their outstanding research abilities in the area of sustainability by young scholars…[more]
Call for Nominations: William Mills Prize for Non-Fiction Polar Books
Deadline: 16 March 2026
The William Mills Prize for Non-Fiction Book prize honours the best Arctic and Antarctic nonfiction books published throughout the world…[more]
Apply Now: BioArtAttack (2D) Competition
Deadline: 3 July 2025
The BioArtAttack (2D) Competition is for 2D artworks featuring an endangered animal, plant or fungi species. This is open to all young people aged 7-18 years old and currently living in the UK…[more]
Call for Entries: InteRussia Fellowship in STEM
Deadline: 15 June 2025
The InteRussia Fellowship in STEM offers young specialists in information technology the opportunity to explore Russia’s agenda in the fields of science and high technology, work alongside leading experts from the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, and exchange knowledge with peers from around the world…[more]
Apply Now: InteRussia Fellowship in Oil and Gas Industry
Deadline: 8 June 2025
The InteRussia program offers young non-Russian specialists in the oil and gas industry the opportunity to gain practical knowledge and learn about Russian approaches to the fuel and energy sector…[more]
Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards “More Than a Mother”
Deadline: 30 September 2025
The Merck Foundation in partnership with the African First Ladies has announced the call for applications for the Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards “More Than a Mother” 2025…[more]
Request for Applications: Training Grants Program
Deadline: 30 June 2025
INGENIOUS is offering training grants to help SMEs improve their digital skills, green transition, resilience preparedness and reskilling and upskilling of the workforce…[more]
Apply for Merck Foundation: Media Recognition Awards – Diabetes & Hypertension
Deadline: 30 October 2025
The Merck Foundation is seeking applications for its Media Recognition Awards to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension…[more]
Open Call for Western Balkans–Visegrad Fellowships
Deadline: 15 June 2025
The Western Balkans–Visegrad Fellowships (pilot program) offer funding for individual short-term stays for V4 and WB6 scholars, lecturers, academic staff, researchers & scientists in two main directions—citizens of V4 countries can apply to relevant host institutions in the Western Balkans (WB6), and citizens of the WB6 region can apply to relevant host institutions in V4 countries…[more]
UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships in Archaeology and Conservation
Deadline: 28 May 2025
Applications are now open for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships to promote human resource capacities and to enhancing international understanding and friendship among nations and the peoples…[more]
Apply for ASEAN-India Research Training Fellowship Scheme
Deadline: 31 May 2025
Applications are now open for the Asean-India Research Training Fellowship Scheme for ASEAN young researchers to work at any of the Indian research/academic Institution…[more]
CFAs: InteRussia Fellowship Programme in Theatre Art
Deadline: 1 June 2025
The InteRussia has launched its Fellowship Programme in Theatre Art for specialists from BRICS+ countries…[more]
German Bundestag Scholarship Program
Deadline: 13 July 2025
The German Bundestag invites politically and socially engaged young university graduates from Southern Africa (Botswana, Namibia, South Africa), East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) and West Africa (Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal) to a scholarship program in Berlin in January…[more]
International Parliamentary Fellowship of the German Bundestag
Deadline: 13 July 2025
The German Bundestag invites politically and socially engaged young university graduates from East Africa to a scholarship program in Berlin in January…[more]
Submit Applications for Environmental Journalism Small Grants Fund (Uganda)
Deadline: 10 June 2025
The Environmental Defenders is pleased to launch a new call for news reporting grant proposals from journalists in Uganda…[more]
PDL Archival Research Grant Program in India
Deadline: 30-May-25
Are you organizing a seminar, workshop, or conference on archival studies, cultural preservation, historiography, or manuscriptology? If yes, then PDL Archival Research Grant is right for you!..[more]
Open Call: Goa Open Arts Catalyst + Engage Grants (India)
Deadline: 15 June 2025
The Goa Open Arts is inviting applications for its Catalyst + Engage Grants for Goa-based Artists…[more]
Apply for Zambia Society Trust Education Grants
Deadline: 31 August 2025
The Zambia Society Trust offers grants to a small number of students to pursue further studies on completion of their secondary education…[more]
Call for Entries: SOBA SEYA Environment Photography Competition – Sri Lanka
Deadline: 31 July 2025
The Ministry of Environment Sri Lanka is delighted to announce its SOBA SEYA Environment Photography Competition to promote awareness and conservation of Environment of Sri Lanka…[more]
Women in Tech Incubator Program (5th Cohort) – Ghana
Deadline: 30 May 2025
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC, in partnership with Village Capital is excited to announce the call for applications for the 5th Cohort of the Standard Chartered Women in Tech (FWIT) Incubator Program…[more]
The Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Grant for Field Biology, Ecology and Conservation (India)
Deadline: 31 May 2025
The Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Grant supports individuals who would like to undertake an initial project that is expected to lead to a longer-term conservation science and/or implementation project in India…[more]
Call for Proposals: Environmental Journalism Grants – Democratic Republic of Congo
Deadline: 10 June 2025
The Environmental Defenders is thrilled to launch a call for proposals for reporting grants for journalists in the Democratic Republic of Congo…[more]
Entries open for Joe Ushie Poetry Prize (Nigeria)
Deadline: 31 July 2025
Entries are now open for the Joe Ushie Poetry Prize to celebrate the transformative power of poetry as a vehicle for expression, connection and change…[more]
CFAs: Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (India)
Deadline: 10 June 2025
Applications are now open for the Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA) Scheme Third Edition to help develop a stream of writers who can write on various facets of India encompassing the past, present and future…[more]
National Young Reporters for the Environment Competition (Malaysia)
Deadline: 30 September 2025
The National Young Reporters for the Environment Competition is back for 2025! This annual competition challenges youth from 10 – 24 years old across Malaysia to raise awareness of environmental issues through writing, photography, and videography. If you’re passionate about storytelling and sustainability, this is your chance to make an impact!..[more]
Call for Applications: Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) – New Zealand
Deadline: 17-Aug-25
The Auckland Council is accepting applications for its Creative Communities Scheme (CCS)…[more]
Submit Applications for Soba Chalana Sithuwam Short Film Competition (Sri Lanka)
Deadline: 31 July 2025
The Ministry of Environment is pleased to announce the Soba Chalana Sithuwam Short Film Competition, inviting creative minds to submit short films that explore any environmental themes…[more]
Apply Now: Teach for Bangladesh Fellowship Program
Deadline: 29 June 2025
The Teach for Bangladesh is looking for our country’s most promising leaders to take on the challenge of rebuilding our nation…[more]
Delfina Foundation announces Residency for Artists from Syria
Deadline: 8 June 2025
The Delfina Foundation is excited to announce Residency for Artists based in Syria for two twelve-week residencies in London…[more]
Open Call for Ahimsa Fellowship (India)
Deadline: Ongoing
The Ahimsa Fellowship offers a unique and impactful experience for individuals passionate about animal welfare…[more]
Applications open for Marubeni Foundation’s Social Welfare Grant (Japan)
Deadline: 30-Jun-25
Applications are now open for the Marubeni Foundation’s Social Welfare Grant…[more]
Applications open for Bachelor Fellowships (Spain)
Deadline: 30 May 2025
The ”la Caixa” Foundation grants 55 fellowships to study a Bachelor’s degree or higher art courses at public universities or public higher education centres in Spain…[more]
Submissions open for Writers in Schools Scheme (Ireland)
Deadline: 31 December 2025
The Writers in Schools Scheme part-funds visits by writers and storytellers to primary and post-primary schools in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland…[more]
Entries open for Ideation Challenge 5.0 (Bangladesh)
Deadline: 10 June 2025
Ready to turn your big ideas into real impact? The Orange Corners presents Ideation Challenge 5.0, an ideation competition that includes a 2-day in-person non-residential bootcamp in Dhaka for anyone aged 18-30 in Bangladesh…[more]
Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors’ Social Inclusion Initiative in Canada
Deadline: 2-Jun-25
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has launched the Seniors’ Social Inclusion Initiative to support seniors’ organizations across Newfoundland and Labrador to organize and promote activities and programs that support social inclusion, healthy aging, mental wellness, and overall well-being…[more]
Emergency Micro-Grants for Entrepreneurs (United States)
Deadline: 30 June 2025
Mindful Founders is now inviting applications for its emergency micro-grant…[more]
Gasworks Residency Programme for Peruvian Artists
Deadline: 2 June 2025
The Gasworks has launched its open call for Peruvian Artists under 40 based in Peru…[more]
Call for Submissions: “Gobi Through Our Eyes” (Mongolia)
Deadline: 1 August 2025
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization invites who are interested to join a visual arts competition “Gobi Through Our Eyes” which highlights the voices, experiences, and perspectives of the community…[more]
Pride Foundation Australia launches Small Grant Program
Deadline: 14-Jul-25
The Pride Foundation Australia is seeking applications for its Small Grant Program to support projects proposed by individuals and or organisations and or communities who would otherwise be limited by the constraints of other funding programs…[more]
Open Call: RISE – Funding for Young Creatives (UK)
Deadline: 1 June 2025
Supporting the next generation of artists through small pots of funding, RISE is designed to help young creatives develop and expand their creative practices…[more]
Applications open for Children’s Week Grants Program in Australia
Deadline: 23-Jun-25
The Children’s Week Grants Program facilitate and encourage children and their families to celebrate, play, and discover together…[more]
Call for Proposals: Artist Get Ready Grants (US)
Deadline: 10 June 2025
The CERF+ offers Get Ready Grants, providing craft artists for activities to safeguard their studios, protect their practices, and prepare for emergencies…[more]
Applications open for Civic Representation Grant (UK)
Deadline: 6-Feb-26
The Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Brough Council is accepting applications for its Civic Representation Grant Program…[more]
