[August 2025]
Looking to kickstart your project, business or creative idea but need a little financial boost? Micro grants could be the perfect solution. These small but powerful funding opportunities—typically under $1000—are designed to help individuals, startups, nonprofits and grassroots initiatives get off the ground without the heavy paperwork or competition of larger grants. Whether you’re launching a new idea, fueling community impact or supporting your artistic journey, there are numerous micro grant programs open right now.
The Pollination Project Daily Grant Program
Deadline: Ongoing
The Pollination Project is seeking applications Daily Grant program designed to kick start an organization or individual’s work and give them the lift they need to thrive and grow…[more]
Entries open for the Val Wood Prize: Secrets 2025
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025
The Val Wood Prize invites writers to explore the powerful theme of Secrets. They want stories that uncover hidden truths, untold histories, private thoughts, and concealed moments shaping lives. Whether it’s a shocking revelation, a personal confession, a historical cover-up, or a truth no one dares to speak, the prize seeks emotionally powerful and thought-provoking stories…[more]
Call for Entries: Journal of Clinical Medicine Travel Award
Deadline: 31-Dec-25
Applications are now open for the Journal of Clinical Medicine Travel Award to two junior scientists for the year 2026. This award provides financial support for the winners to attend an international conference in the field of clinical medicine to be held in 2026, in order to hold a presentation, present a poster, or both…[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]
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]
Impact Grant for Businesses and Nonprofits Organizations (Canada and US)
Deadline: 30-Aug-25
The Impact Funding Solutions is pleased to announce the Impact Grant for Businesses and Nonprofits Organizations…[more]
Applications open for Meet and Code Grant Program 2025
Deadline: 30-Sep-25
Applications are now open for the Meet and Code Grant Program. The Meet and Code initiative is organized by TechSoup Europe together with the respective country partners from the TechSoup Europe network. The main donor partner is Amazon, supporting the initiative through Amazon Future Engineer by providing financial support and expertise…[more]
Applications open for Government Scholarships
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025
The Government of the Czech Republic offers scholarships to citizens from developing countries for studies at public higher education institutions, as part of its foreign development cooperation programme jointly implemented by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…[more]
RFAs: Residency Open Call for Artists Based in West Africa
Deadline: 29-Sep-2025
The Gasworks is offering a fully funded eleven-week residency in London from 7 April to 23 June 2026 for contemporary visual artists based in West Africa who have already presented their work in several venues…[more]
CFAs: Residency Open Call for Artists Based in Central America
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025
The Gasworks invites applications for its fully funded eleven-week residency in London from 7 January to 23 March 2026, open exclusively to early-career contemporary visual artists based in Central America…[more]
CRP Applications for Fellowships Program
Deadline: 10 September 2025
Applications are now invited from research scientists working in agriculture, forestry or fisheries who would like to conduct research projects abroad, in another member country of the Co-operative Research Programme from 6 to 26 weeks…[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]
InteRussia Fellowship in International Relations
Deadline: 1 September 2025
The InteRussia has launched a call for applications for the InteRussia scientific and research fellowship for non-Russian specialists in international relations, political science, and regional studies…[more]
InteRussia Fellowship in Energy Sector for specialists from ASEAN Countries
Deadline: 31 August 2025
The InteRussia team has launched a call for applications for the InteRussia fellowship in energy sector for specialists from ASEAN countries. The InteRussia program offers energy specialists from ASEAN countries an opportunity to deepen their knowledge and gain new practical experience in issues related to the fuel and energy sector, nuclear power, and renewable energy sources. Participants will also visit government agencies, industrial enterprises and major energy infrastructure facilities…[more]
Open Call for InteRussia Fellowship in Medicine
Deadline: 25 August 2025
The InteRussia is requesting applications for its Fellowship in Medicine for non-Russian doctors. The program includes introduction to the process of the treatment and diagnostic at leading Russian healthcare institutions, which use the cutting-edge high-tech treatment methods. It will allow non-Russian doctors not only to gain practical experience in leading Russian clinics, but also to take part in research activities…[more]
Request for Applications: Graduate Research Grant (Nepal)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025
The Graduate Research Grant (GRG) is a key initiative of the GTA Foundation, Nepal, implemented in partnership with the Henry Ford Health Global Health Initiative, USA. It is designed to financially support master’s-level students from health science backgrounds studying at academic institutions in Nepal, helping them conduct research in essential public health areas…[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]
Forefront Leadership launches Changemaker Competition for Grassroots NPOs (South Africa)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025
Forefront Leadership is offering grassroots NPOs the chance to win a free strategic consultation valued at R3,500 to strengthen systems, sharpen strategy, or grow reach. Focus areas include strengthening systems, sharpening strategy, and growing reach…[more]
CFAs: Marketing and Prototyping Assistance to Start-ups (India)
Deadline: August 31, 2025
The Biotechnology Policy for the State of Assam, one-time financial assistance for Marketing & Product development is being provided to Start-ups working in the field of Biotechnology and allied areas…[more]
Create a Slogan and Tagline for the Senior Citizen Portal (India)
Deadline: 03-Sep-2025
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched the Senior Citizen Portal, a dedicated digital platform designed to provide easy access to welfare schemes, essential services, and grievance redressal for senior citizens…[more]
Apply for National Incubation Center Karachi Program (Cohort 14) – Pakistan
Deadline: Ongoing
The National Incubation Center Karachi’s Incubation Program supports early-stage startups through a 12-month journey aimed at transforming their ideas into sustainable businesses…[more]
Design a Logo for the Senior Citizen Portal in India
Deadline: 03-Sep-2025
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has introduced a new digital initiative—the Senior Citizen Portal. This platform is designed to offer senior citizens easy access to welfare schemes, services, and mechanisms for addressing grievances, all in one place…[more]
Submit Applications for NGM Conference 4.0 SME Pitch Competition (Nigeria)
Deadline: 30 August 2025
Are you a young Nigerian entrepreneur with a bold, innovative business idea? The SME Pitch Competition at NGM Conference 4.0 offers you the opportunity to pitch your idea, win seed funding, receive expert mentorship, and connect with top investors and business leaders…[more]
Entries open for the Financial Poetic Challenge – India
Deadline: 28-Aug-2025
The Financial and Tax Literacy Directorate of ICAI, in partnership with MyGov, is inviting citizens to take part in the Financial Poetic Challenge. This poetry competition encourages people from all walks of life to creatively express financial themes through verse…[more]
Call for Applications: Teach for India Fellowship Program
Deadline: 7-Sep-25
Teach For India is now accepting applications for its transformative Fellowship Program, designed to revolutionize education across the country. This program invites passionate individuals to play an active role in addressing educational inequity and shaping the future of India…[more]
The Sixth Competition of the Literary Project “Crimean Fig/Qırım inciri” (Ukraine)
Deadline: 30 September 2025
The literary project “Crimean Fig/Qırım inciri” has announced the sixth competition for poets, prose writers and translators. The competition is designed to strengthen cultural and literary ties between Ukraine and Crimea, to update the topic of the peninsula in Ukrainian literature and to promote mutual understanding of cultures…[more]
Call for Applications: Teach for Bangladesh Fellowship Program
Deadline: 31-Aug-25
Teach For Bangladesh is searching for the country’s most promising leaders who are ready to take on the challenge of reshaping the education system…[more]
Request for Applications: International Travel Scheme (India)
Deadline: Ongoing
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation is requesting applications for its International Travel Support Scheme to provide financial assistance to Indian researchers for presenting a research paper in an international scientific event held abroad. The scheme will also be supporting young scientists (age limit below 35 years as on date of start of the event) to attend training programmes, short-term schools and workshops…[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. Writers in Schools facilitates and part-funds single visits by writers and storytellers to primary, secondary and special schools in every county in Ireland, north and south. The programme also reaches marginalised young people outside of the education system…[more]
Nominations open for Hiyoshi Awards (India)
Deadline: 31-Aug-25
Nominations are now open for the Hiyoshi Awards to recognize those who are doing novel, innovative, outstanding scientific research and application in the field of environmental conservation and protection in India…[more]
CFAs: Emergency Security Grants for Egyptian Human rights Activists
Deadline: Ongoing
The Minority Rights Group (MNR) is accepting applications for Emergency Security Grants from Egyptian human rights activists who are working within or outside of Egypt to address the security needs of human rights activists representing religious, ethnic or gender minorities (LGBTQIA+), that face digital or physical threats or security risks due to their human rights work within a restrictive civic space…[more]
Open Call for Ahimsa Fellowship (India)
Deadline: Ongoing
The Ahimsa Fellowship offers a unique and impactful experience for individuals passionate about animal welfare. Through rigorous and intensive training over the course of eight months, Fellows gain the knowledge and tools for effective advocacy, policy engagement, and on-the-ground action…[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. The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for individuals or organisations applying for financial assistance via the Civic Representation Grant from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council…[more]
Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Arabic Language Study Grants at CAASIC
Deadline: 07-Oct-2025
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program, in partnership with the Center for Advanced Arabic Study in Cairo (CAASIC), is accepting applications for the Fulbright Arabic Language Study Grants for the 2026–2027 academic year…[more]
RFPs: Learn – Travel/Professional Development Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Sep-2025
The Manitoba Arts Council is inviting applications for its Travel/Professional Development Grant Program. This grant supports individuals from all artistic disciplines in activities that contribute to the growth of their careers or artistic practices…[more]
CFAs: Individual Development Creative Arts Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025
The Maitland City Council is requesting applications for its Creative Arts Grant Program to support professional development opportunities for assist artists of all backgrounds, at all stages of their careers and across all artforms and practices…[more]
CFAs: Trust Waikato Community Response Grant Program – New Zealand
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025
The Trust Waikato is inviting applications for its Community Response Grant Program, aimed at creating transformational change for people, families, communities, and places with the greatest needs. The program supports initiatives that enhance community vibrancy, aspirations, quality of life, resilience, participation, and inclusiveness…[more]
