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[July 2026]

Discover the latest grants, fellowships, awards, research funding, and innovation opportunities in agriculture, food security, sustainable farming, agrifood systems, and rural development. Explore funding opportunities for NGOs, CSOs, researchers, academic institutions, startups, and social enterprises worldwide.

One Health in Agrifood Systems Recognition for Good Practices and Innovations
Deadline: 10-July-2026
Applications are open to recognize impactful One Health innovations in agrifood systems that show measurable real-world benefits…[more]

Nominations open for Women in Ag Award
Deadline: 10-July-2026
The Women in Ag Award recognises outstanding women globally in agriculture, agribusiness, education, and research/technology…[more]

IROST announces the 40th Khwarizmi International Award
Deadline: 07-August-2026
The Khwarizmi International Award (KIA) is a prestigious international scientific award organized by the Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology to recognize outstanding achievements in science, research, innovation, and technology…[more]

29th CFPs: Thriving Farmers, Resilient Ecosystems and Empowered Communities
Deadline: 01-October-2026
The Common Fund for Commodities promotes inclusive and sustainable development by strengthening agricultural commodity systems that benefit smallholder farmers, ecosystems, and rural economies…[more]

Call for Applications: CRP Research Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 10-September-2026
The CRP Research Fellowship Programme is accepting applications from scientists seeking short-term international research placements in participating member countries…[more]

Call for Supporting Innovative Businesses Driving Social Impact and Financial Resilience
Deadline: July 13, 2026
The DBS Foundation Grant is designed to support innovative, purpose-driven businesses that are working to improve the lives of vulnerable communities by strengthening social and financial resilience across key markets in Asia…[more]

Call for Applications: GROW Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 24-July-2026
The GROW Fellowship Programme is a two-year leadership and professional development initiative designed to empower African women working in plant and livestock breeding. Through mentoring, leadership training, networking, and knowledge sharing, the programme equips participants to lead gender-responsive breeding research and contribute to sustainable agricultural development across Africa…[more]

“Nomadic Culture of Central Asia: Preserving Traditions and Biodiversity”
Deadline: 09-August-2026
The UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty is inviting photographers worldwide to participate in the international photo contest “Nomadic Cultures of Central Asia: Safeguarding Pastoralism Traditions and Biodiversity.”…[more]

Call for Technical Contributions: Africa Agrifood Systems Innovation Forum
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with its partners, is inviting technical contributions for the Africa Forum on Harnessing Science and Innovation for Agrifood Systems Transformation…[more]

RFAs: Partnerships for Women’s Digital Empowerment at Scale
Deadline: 08-July-2026
The SheConnects Digital Accelerator: Africa Round 2 supports organizations using digital technologies and partnerships to improve outcomes for women and children across Sub-Saharan Africa. The programme focuses on scalable digital solutions in health, education, and agriculture/livelihoods, with strong emphasis on reaching at least 50,000 women within an 18-month implementation period…[more]

GEF Small Grants Program CSO Challenge Program
Deadline: 20-July-2026
The GEF SGP CSO Challenge Program provides funding and technical support to civil society organisations (CSOs) developing innovative environmental solutions with global benefits…[more]

Call for Nordic and Baltic Solutions for Strengthening Food Security and Resilience
Deadline: 02-December-2026
The Call for Proposals on Nordic and Baltic solutions on food security funds research and innovation projects that strengthen resilient food systems across the region…[more]

CFAs: Sustainable Management of Caribbean OCTs’ Natural Capital
Deadline: 28-August-2026
The European Commission is inviting grant applications to strengthen sustainable natural resource management, climate resilience, food security, and ecosystem protection in Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs)…[more]

AI and Automation for Smart Agriculture: Canada–Japan
Deadline: 26-August-2026
The Canada–Japan initiative is a collaborative research and development program supporting pre-commercial AI and automation technologies in agriculture…[more]

Call for Proposals: Strengthening India–Sri Lanka Cooperation
Deadline: 17-July-2026
The India–Sri Lanka Foundation (ISLF) invites proposals for projects that promote friendship, mutual understanding, and collaboration between India and Sri Lanka…[more]

CFAs: Agroforestry Value Chains for Forest Restoration in Karamoja (Uganda)
Deadline: 27-September-2026
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) supports agroforestry value chain development in Karamoja, Uganda to restore forest cover and improve sustainable natural resource management…[more]

Start Package Grants – for faculty recruitment Q4 2026 (Denmark)
Deadline: 08-October-2026
The Start Package Grants Programme supports Danish universities and research institutions in recruiting outstanding researchers from around the world…[more]

Entries open for the Julie Dunbabin Food Culture Evolution Award (Australia)
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Julie Dunbabin Food Culture Evolution Award recognises schools that are improving food culture by promoting food literacy, sustainability, and positive food experiences across their school communities…[more]

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