(June 2019)
Access to education is considered to be a basic right and it is the duty of the Government to ensure that the people receive quality education for overall development. Education is a powerful tool for not only bringing about socio-economic changes in the society but it can also help achieve equality and improve access of services.
NGOs play a critical role in improving the literacy levels of the poor and vulnerable populations all across the world. There are donor grants available for these NGOs to support their work and ensure children have access to quality education.
In this article, we take a look at the 20+ best open grants for development of education around the world.
Spencer Foundation’s Small Research Grant Program to Support Education Research Projects
The Spencer Foundation is accepting applications for its Small Research Grants Program to support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived…[more]
Applications Open for “Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Okayama Award 2019”
Applicants are invited to apply for the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Okayama Award 2019 that aims to showcase good practices worldwide and to further advance ESD…[more]
EENCE Summit: Call for Conducting Seminars, Panel Discussions and Key Note Speeches
Consortium of the Eastern European Network for Civic Education (EENCE) member organizations is inviting interested parties to submit their ideas for workshops, seminars, panel discussions, keynote speeches and project results at the open seminar, contributing in the central topic of EENCE Summit 2019 in Batumi (Georgia)…[more]
Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development now open for Nominations
Nominations are open for the Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development which aims to contribute to the efforts aiming to achieve sustainability in development and investment in people…[more]
3rd Edition of Transforming Education Conference for Humanity (TECH) now open for Entries
Applicants are invited to apply for Transforming Education Conference for Humanity (TECH) which will held in partnership with the State Government of Andhra Pradesh, India, aims at showcasing the role of digital technologies in enabling a shift from “transmissive pedagogies” to “transformative pedagogies” to create more peaceful and sustainable societies…[more]
Applications Open for Reimagine Education Conference & Awards 2019
Applications are open for Reimagine Education Conference & Awards that is a global competition rewarding innovative approaches aimed at enhancing student learning outcomes and employability, offering $50,000 in funding to the overall winner/s and 16 ‘Oscars’ of Education. It culminates in an international conference for all those seeking to shape the future of education…[more]
The Leakey Foundation seeking applications for Research Grants Program
The Leakey Foundation is seeking applications for its research grants with an aim to promote the sharing of data in an appropriate manner consistent with the needs of their grantees, but with the recognition that different fields of study require different approaches to data sharing…[more]
Fonds SUEZ Grant Program to improve the Living Conditions of Persons in Developing Countries
Fonds SUEZ is seeking applications for its grant program to combat exclusion by favouring inclusion and consequently sustainably improving the living conditions and autonomy of persons via access to essential services, social insertion and social harmony…[more]
Fund for UK Small & Grassroots Organisations to Alleviate Poverty in Developing Countries
The Peartree Development Fund is currently inviting applications to provide grants to community based organisations and small non-government organisations with a common aim: working to alleviate poverty in developing countries…[more]
Innovating Education in Africa Expo 2019 is now open
Applicants are invited to apply for Innovating Education in Africa Expo 2019 which is a flagship event of the African Union Commission intended to showcase practical social and technological innovations aimed at enhancing access, quality, relevance and inclusion in education in order to release the potential for empowerment, employability and inventiveness…[more]
2019 Pan-African Awards for Entrepreneurship in Education
Applications are open for 2019 Pan-African Awards for Entrepreneurship in Education to recognise African-driven and African based organisations addressing skill gaps, financial insecurity and underemployment through innovative entrepreneurial education programmes…[more]
2019 Wenhui Award for Educational Innovation
UNESCO Bangkok is accepting applications for its Wenhui Award for Educational Innovation 2019 to improve the access to and quality of education and training, especially to those most in need. Given the challenges facing education, it is necessary to strengthen the commitment of individuals and institutions to continuously innovate and enlighten people…[more]
Australian High Commission in Pretoria seeking EOIs for Direct Aid Program 2019/20
The Australian High Commission in Pretoria is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for its Direct Aid Program (DAP), is a small-grants scheme which aims to support non-profit organisations working in local communities on activities which support sustainable and equitable development…[more]
Nuffic’s Food and Nutrition Security Grant Programme in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda
The Nuffic is inviting applications for its Food and Nutrition Security Grant Programme with an aim to improve quality of and access to professional education and vocational training relevant for the regional development of the agricultural value chain dairy in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda in strong collaboration with the private sector…[more]
Sparkplug Foundation: Funding for Start-up Organizations and New Projects
The Sparkplug Foundation is seeking applications to fund start-up organizations and new projects of established organizations in music, education and community organizing…[more]
Country Specific
Denmark – U.S. Embassy in Denmark inviting Partnership for Change Grant Program
Uruguay – U.S. Embassy in Uruguay announces Cultural and Educational Grants Program
Kyrgyzstan – U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan announces Annual Program Statement for Public Affairs Cultural and Educational Programs
Australia – Jetstar’s Flying Start Program’s Grant #22 for Australian Not-for-Profit Community Groups and Organisations