[April 2023]
USAID Innovation Grant for Socio-Economic Development in Education, Environment, Poverty and Others: Anyone from anywhere can apply!
Deadline: 31-Oct-23
Through a year-round grant competition, Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) sources proposals for innovations that address international development challenges and improve the lives of people living in poverty in developing countries around the world…[more]
Call for Proposals: Innovating for Climate Resilience Fund
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) has launched its Innovating for Climate Resilience fund in partnership with the Adaptation Research Alliance and the Global Resilience Partnership, with seed funding from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office…[more]
$20K Start-Up Grants available under D-Prize Challenge
Deadline: 14-May-23
Can you design a new business or NGO that delivers a proven poverty intervention at scale? Submit your design for a new organization that solves one of the Distribution Challenges…[more]
An Opportunity to pitch your Company to The Global Entrepreneurship Centre
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The Global Entrepreneurship Centre (GEC)is pleased to launch a call for applications to support transformative companies that focus on Sustainable Technologies (SusTech) for achieving circularity, the global climate targets of the Paris Accord and the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations…[more]
Science, Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships Program
Deadline: 4-Mar-24
The United States Government, as represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Innovation, Technology, and Research (ITR) Hub, invites applications for the Science, Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships in Higher Education program…[more]
World Food Prize
Deadline: 1-May-23
Nominations for World Food Prize are now open that advance human development with a demonstrable increase in the quantity, quality, availability of, or access to food through creative interventions at any point within the full scope of the food system…[more]
Smurfit Kappa Foundation Grant Program
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
If you are a registered charity/not-for-profit working in a community and support projects that positively impact the lives of underprivileged people in the communities where Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) has a presence, then apply for the Smurfit Kappa Foundation Grant Program…[more]
Sustainable Tourism Awards
Deadline: 30-Jun-23
The Skål International is seeking nominations for Sustainable Tourism Awards that are geared towards enhancing the visibility and grant recognition to entities from the Travel and Tourism industry…[more]
2023 International Essay Contest for Young People
Deadline: 15-Jun-23
Applications are now open for the 2023 International Essay Contest for Young People to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world’s youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development…[more]
This Opportunity is offered to Young Leaders with impactful Solutions on Healthy Livelihoods and SDGs
Deadline: 3-May-23
Applications are now open for One Young World Scholarship 2023 to support young entrepreneurs who are making a local or global impact on agri-food systems in one of three focus areas (Health for the Planet, Health for People and Healthy Livelihoods)…[more]
Millennium Technology Prize 2024
Deadline: 31-Oct-23
The Technology Academy Finland (TAF) is currently inviting nominations for its Millennium Technology Prize 2024. The Millennium Technology Prize is awarded for groundbreaking technological innovations that benefit people globally. They welcome nominations from around the world, from all fields of technology, excluding military technology…[more]
4th UNCTAD Youth Forum: For Planetary Prosperity
Deadline: 30-Jun-23
The 4th UNCTAD Youth Forum is now open to students or young professionals aged 18 to 30, who are interested in trade and development issues and want to debate with other youth from around the world…[more]
BeChangeMaker 2023 Acceleration Programme
Deadline: 3-Jun-23
Applications are open for BeChangeMaker 2023 – the global social entrepreneurship acceleration programme brought together by WorldSkills and the HP Foundation…[more]
Norman Borlaug Field Award ($10,000)
Deadline: 15-Jun-23
Norman Borlaug Field Award is now open to recognize exceptional, science-based achievement in international agriculture and food production by an individual under 40 who has clearly demonstrated intellectual courage, stamina, and determination in the fight to eliminate global hunger and poverty…[more]
Call for Nominations for the 2023 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award
Deadline: 20-Jun-23
Nominations are now open for the 2023 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award to acknowledge initiatives which have made outstanding contributions in the field of human settlements, provision of housing, highlighting the plight of people living in poverty or who have been displaced, developing and improving human settlements and the quality of urban life to leave no one behind echoing the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 with emphasis on Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities…[more]
2023 VinFuture Prize (Grand Prize of US$3 million)
Deadline: 15-May-23
The VinFuture Prize is set up to honor breakthrough scientific research and technological innovations that create meaningful change in the everyday lives of millions of people. The Prize aims to recognize exceptional inventors and researchers from global academic universities, research labs, and industry…[more]
Call for Youth to submit Project Proposals: Access to Safe Drinking Water and Deliver Sustainable WASH Services (Up to USD 2,500 for project implementation)
Deadline: 8-May-23
Brandix Apparel Limited, GWP SAS, and Youth and Young Water Professionals (YYPP), South Asia are launching the “South Asia Youth Water Challenge 2023” to provide opportunities and empower the younger generation to create meaningful impact and change while contributing to the sustainable development goals…[more]
IBM Sustainability Accelerator Water Cohort
Deadline: 31-May-23
Applications are now open for the IBM Sustainability Accelerator Water Cohort to support availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation. IBM believes that the power of science, technology, and innovation can help tackle environmental issues while helping communities address societal needs…[more]
6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation – Apply Now!
Deadline: 31-Jul-23
The 6th Guangzhou Award is now calling for participation from all cities and local governments around the world with ongoing or recently completed initiatives, including those that are implemented in collaboration with private and civil society partners…[more]
Energy Catalyst Fund (Round 10) Now Open!
Deadline: 28-Jun-23
Organisations can apply for a share of up to £10 million in total across the 3 stages of Energy Catalyst Fund (Round 10), to create new or improved clean energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia or the Indo-Pacific regions…[more]
[2024 Edition] Food Planet Prize – Nominate Now!
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
Do you have an idea that could solve the dilemma of feeding a growing population on a warming planet? Do you know of an innovation that has the potential to sustainably transform the food system? Give it a chance to win the world’s biggest environmental Prize and nominate for the Food Planet Prize…[more]
Call for Bilateral Initiatives: 70 000 Euros in Funding for Projects
Deadline: 30-Jun-24
The EEA Grants Programme on Business Development, Innovation and SMEs in Slovakia is launching a new Call for Bilateral Initiatives, with 70 000 euros in funding for projects that develop and strengthen business partnerships between the entities from Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway and Slovakia…[more]
OPEC Fund for International Development
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are now open for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund for International Development to provide financial assistance to developing countries, particularly low-income countries, in support of their economic and social development efforts…[more]
ADB’s Digital Innovation Sandbox Program
Deadline: 31-Dec-23
Applications are now open for the Asian Development Bank’s Digital Innovation Sandbox Program. ADB’s Digital Innovation Sandbox Program is seeking out innovative solutions to one or more of its sandbox initiatives. Each sandbox initiative represents a specific track corresponding to a particular emerging technology: Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Blockchain, Big Data and Mixed Reality…[more]
IDB’s Regional Public Goods Initiative (US$500,000 per project)
Deadline: 08-May-23
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has launched the Regional Public Goods (RPG) Initiative to finance specific regional coordination products that can then be implemented at the national level by the participating countries and other interested countries that could not participate in the original project…[more]
S3E Open Call #1 for SOLVERS Now Open
Deadline: 15-May-23
S3E Reserve is now open to help scaling start-ups and more mature SMEs, gain market traction through a pan-European brokerage program, that will connect them with corporates and public organisations with certain challenges and problems, which they can work together to solve…[more]
Africa Food Prize: Elevating Heroes of Agriculture (US $100,000 prize)
Deadline: 17-Jun-23
The Africa Food Prize Committee invites nominations for individuals or institutions who are delivering improved food security; catalyzing innovation and transformative change in Africa’s agriculture sector…[more]
Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (GGP) Scheme: Call for Projects to access 10 million Japanese Yen each
Deadline: 30-Sep-23
The Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata invites applications for the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (GGP) scheme from organizations in West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha only…[more]
Grants Program 2023 prioritizing Quality Education, Health, Civil Society Building, Food Safety and Agriculture
Deadline: 20-Apr-23
The Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Nairobi, has launched the Call for Proposals for small grants 2023…[more]
The Public Sector Innovation Challenge in Malawi
Deadline: 31-May-23
The Malawi Government with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is calling for submission of proposals for the Innovation Challenge, in line with ongoing efforts to support government institutions to adopt innovative reforms for improving public service delivery and the achievement of both the Malawi 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…[more]
Public Diplomacy Grants Program in Mexico
Deadline: 15-May-23
PD Embassy Mexico invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Mexico through cultural, economic, educational, professional, and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include a U.S. cultural element, or connection with U.S. expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives…[more]
Grants to Support Human Rights, Democracy and Civil Society in Jordan
Deadline: 4-Jun-23
The European Commission (EC) is offering grants to support civil society organisations in Jordan working on human rights (political, economic, social and cultural), democratisation, good governance and development in Jordan…[more]
Community Investment Fund Grant in New Zealand
Deadline: 28-Apr-23
The Nelson City Council is accepting applications for Community Investment Fund Grant. Grants up to $10,000 but generally between $2000 and $5000, will be available for community projects in Nelson…[more]
McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends for the United States and Germany
Deadline: 2-Oct-23
Through the McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends, the ACG seeks to tackle overarching issues that affect communities around the world – particularly in Germany and the United States – in areas such as equity and social justice, urbanization, climate change and sustainability, technology and digitalization, public health as well as financial concerns such as inflation, trade, and global supply chains…[more]
Light A Single Candle Foundation: International Grant Program – United States
Deadline: 24-Jun-23
The Light A Single Candle (LASC) Foundation is now accepting applications for its International Grant Program that keeps hope alive through sustainable solutions to poverty…[more]
14th Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award – India
Deadline: 30-Apr-23
The awards recognize the individuals and organisations who implement innovative, sustainable and large-scale solutions to address poverty, indignity and the lack of basic services and resources in Bottom of the Pyramid and ultra-poor communities…[more]
Montenegro: Social Impact Award 2023
Deadline: 31-May-23
Applications are now open for the Social Impact Award (SIA) 2023 to raise awareness of social entrepreneurship among young people, companies, state institutions, actors in the academic and the scientific community, as well as the interested public…[more]
Call for Funding Projects 2023: Development Communication and Education in Austria
Deadline: 10-May-23
The Austrian Development Agency (ADA) invites the applications to support projects of development communication and education in Austria in four fields of action…[more]
Australian Embassy Federated States of Micronesia: Direct Aid Program
Deadline: 30-Jun-23
The Australian Embassy Federated States of Micronesia has launched the Direct Aid Program (DAP), a small grants scheme available to non-government organizations and community groups to support small-scale sustainable development projects and activities within their groups or communities…[more]
Ireland: Future Food Systems Challenge
Deadline: 26-May-23
Do you have an idea for a solution that could help Ireland become an environmentally sustainable economy? The Future Food Systems Challenge seeks solutions for sustainable, productive and resilient food systems…[more]
Techstars Sustainability Paris Accelerator (France)
Deadline: 10-May-23
Techstars has launched its Sustainability Paris accelerator to solve some of the greatest challenges our planet faces today such as climate change, pollution, poverty, disease…[more]
U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo: Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement
Deadline: 1-May-23
The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa Public Diplomacy Section (PD Kinshasa) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program…[more]
U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic: Annual Public Diplomacy Grant Program
Deadline: 30-Apr-23
The PDS invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic and support a priority program area in order to highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation…[more]
U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros: Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement
Deadline: 15-Jul-23
The Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement supports projects proposed by U.S., Malagasy, and/or Comorian educational, cultural, and other non-profit organizations or individuals that promote U.S. values, strengthen understanding between U.S. and Malagasy and/or Comorian people and institutions…[more]
FY23 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Public Diplomacy Programs in Thailand
Deadline: 31-Jul-23
The U.S. Embassy Bangkok Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations and individuals to submit applications to carry out programs that strengthen cultural, economic, and public health partnerships between the United States and Thailand, and promote democratic values, rule of law, human rights, and environment protection through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation…[more]
Sustainable Building Grant Program in Australia
Deadline: 30-Jun-23
The Sustainable Building Grant program supports body corporates in residential buildings to undertake environmental rating, certifications, audits, and assessments for existing buildings to determine their environmental performance and identify improvements to be resource efficient and work towards net-zero emissions…[more]
U.S. Embassy Paramaribo PAS Annual Program Statement in Suriname
Deadline: 1-May-23
PAS Paramaribo invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Suriname, including cultural and exchange programs that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation…[more]
Open Call to Strengthen Bilateral Relations b/w Donor States & Slovakia in Field of Cultural Heritage Management
Deadline: 15-Dec-23
The Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization of the Slovak Republic has announced the open call to strengthen bilateral relations between Donor States and Slovakia in the field of cultural heritage management…[more]
Right Sharing Of World Resources Grant Program (Sierra Leone)
Deadline: 30-Jun-23
The Right Sharing of World Resources is excited to announce its grant program. Right Sharing of World Resources gives grants to small, grassroots women’s groups that do not have access to other adequate funding…[more]
Kenya: Right Sharing Of World Resources Grant Program
Deadline: 31-May-23
RSWR supports income-generating, self-employment projects for poor women who are members of a self help group. The project must include a revolving loan component. They believe that small scale income-generating projects offer a means of establishing self sufficiency to very poor people…[more]
Right Sharing of World Resources Grant Program in India
Deadline: 30-Jun-23
The Right Sharing of World Resources (RSWR) is inviting applications for its Grant Program to support income-generating, self-employment projects for poor women who are members of a self help group…[more]
Development of the Food Processing Sector in Ethiopia
Deadline: 9-Oct-25
The Leverist.de is accepting applications for Development of the Food Processing Sector to support the development of the food processing industry with your expertise…[more]
Ethiopia: Affordable Inputs and Efficient Farming Methods in the Agricultural Sector
Deadline: 9-Oct-25
Leverist.de is inviting applications for Affordable Inputs and Efficient Farming Methods in the Agricultural Sector that has full potential of Ethiopian agriculture is not yet sufficiently harnessed…[more]
Agricultural Innovations for the Green Innovation Centre in Ethiopia
Deadline: 10-Oct-25
Leverist.de is seeking applications for Agricultural Innovations for the Green Innovation Centre that Benefit from this large-scale development aid project…[more]
Chrysalis Trust Grant Program (UK)
Deadline: 15-May-23
The Chrysalis Trust is pleased to announce its grant program for UK registered charities and other organisations that carry out charitable activities providing public benefit…[more]
New Zealand: West Wind Community Fund
Deadline: 23-Apr-23
Meridian Energy has launched the applications for West Wind Community Fund to provide grants for projects in Makara, South Makara, Makara Beach and Takarau Gorge that support sustainable community development…[more]
Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects in Rwanda
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The Government of Japan has announced Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) in order to respond to diverse development needs in developing countries. The aim of GGP is to provide financial assistance to non-profit development organizations for implementing projects at community level…[more]
ALIPH: Call for Projects in Yemen
Deadline: 27-Apr-23
ALIPH is accepting applications for Call for Projects to support a wide variety of projects to protect heritage that is endangered, under threat or which has suffered from negligence brought about by conflict…[more]
MyMAMPAN Research Grant Scheme in Malaysia
Deadline: 31-May-23
The Malaysian Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation (MPOGCF) is now accepting applications for its MyMAMPAN Research Grant Scheme (Phase 1). MyMAMPAN is aimed at funding and supporting any research that helps the Malaysian palm oil industry with its conservation efforts, in areas of biodiversity, environment and wildlife…[more]
