[October 2025]
Are you a young innovator ready to make a difference? We have specially curated a list of global grant opportunities designed to empower youth-led initiatives and amplify your impact. Explore funding programs that support your vision for change — from social entrepreneurship to climate action and beyond.
Call for Applications: DKMS John Hansen Research Grant Program
Deadline: 20-Nov-2025
The DKMS John Hansen Research Grant is currently seeking applications to provide financial support to promising young researchers to advance the understanding of complications and therapeutic strategies in the context of hematological diseases…[more]
Generations: Global Grant Program
Deadline: 2 November 2025
Funded by the Institute for Equality in Development Innovations, the Global Grant provides funding for students…[more]
Submit Applications for Event Support Grant Program
Deadline: Ongoing
Are you a graduate student or faculty member looking to fund your next academic event? If so, Graduate students and faculty can request funds for hosting in-person and online events, such as research workshops or academic conferences…[more]
Call for Entries: Expense Support Grant Program
Deadline: Ongoing
Are you a faculty member or graduate student in need of funding for your academic research? If yes, then this call is for you!…[more]
Climate Skills Global Collaboration Grants Programme 2025
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025
The British Council will be launching the Climate Skills Global Collaboration Grants 2025 in October, offering £85,000 for international partnerships to develop youth green entrepreneurship skills…[more]
Apply Now: Connect and Create Creative Tandems Program
Deadline: 14-Dec-2025
The Connect and Create Creative Tandems program is opening a new call for proposals to support innovative partnerships in the performing arts and music sectors between organizations in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe…[more]
Applications open for the Nordic Arctic Programme 2025
Deadline: 15-Feb-26
The Nordic Institute in Greenland is accepting applications for the Nordic Arctic Programme to maintain and secure citizens, stability, growth, and prosperity in the Arctic…[more]
10th Cycle of the UNVTF Small Grants Programme Sub-grant Programme
Deadline: 16-Nov-2025
This Special Window Call for Proposals aims to provide support to civil society organizations working on the frontline to assist victims of human trafficking in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Caribbean…[more]
Call for Proposals: Young Investigator Grant in US and Canada
Deadline: 11-Dec-2025
The Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is seeking applications for its Young Investigator Grant to support early career researchers, such as postdoctoral fellows, clinical fellows or instructors, pursuing promising childhood cancer research ideas…[more]
Call for Concept Notes: HIV Instrument Initiative 2026–2030
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Maputo, on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has announced an open call for regional civil society organizations to submit concept notes for the implementation of the HIV-Instrument across six countries in Southern Africa…[more]
Fondation Marc de Montalembert Cultural Grant Program for Young Creatives
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025
The Fondation Marc de Montalembert is requesting applications for its Cultural Grants Program to encourage young people in acquiring a better knowledge of the cultures of their region through grants and scholarships for cultural projects or those linked to the development of crafts…[more]
Request for Proposals: V4 Gen Mini-Grant Program
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025
The V4 Gen Mini-Grant Program provides support for short-term mobility of youth in the age group 12–30…[more]
NEF Commemorative Grant Fund Young Scientists Programme
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The Nagao Natural Environment Foundation is inviting applications for its NEF Commemorative Grant Fund Young Scientists Programme to help young scientists in the Asia-Pacific developing countries grow up as world-class scientists in the fields of conservation of wildlife and ecosystem in the region…[more]
“Umwuga ni Akazi – UA” Project for Training and Professional Integration in a Greener and Circular Economy (Burundi)
Deadline: 19-Nov-2025
The Training and Professional Integration in a Greener and Circular Economy Project, known as “Umwuga ni Akazi – UA”, seeks to promote sustainable economic growth and job creation for young people and women across Burundi…[more]
Australia’s Direct Aid Program (DAP) in Kiribati
Deadline: 16-Nov-2025
The Direct Aid Program (DAP) from the Australian High Commission Kiribati offers a meaningful opportunity for Kiribati-based community groups, NGOs and other not-for-profit organizations to receive small grants focused on tangible humanitarian and development outcomes…[more]
CFAs: Contingency Partnerships with UNICEF for Emergency Preparedness and Response (Mozambique)
Deadline: 04-Nov-2025
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund has launched a Call for Expression of Interest to establish contingency partnerships for emergency preparedness and response in Mozambique…[more]
CFPs: Levi Lassen Foundation Grants Program (Netherlands)
Deadline: 15-Dec-2025
The Levi Lassen Foundation continues its long-standing commitment to strengthening the Dutch Jewish community through financial support for meaningful projects that foster cultural identity, community connection, and mutual understanding…[more]
3rd Call for Proposals: BIRAC’s E-Yuva Fellows (India)
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025
The E-YUVA Scheme provides support to promote a culture of translational research and need-oriented (societal or industry) entrepreneurial innovation…[more]
Nature Connect Small Grants for Conservation Initiatives (South Africa)
Deadline: 04-Nov-2025
Nature Connect has been appointed as a facility to issue small grants on behalf of the Table Mountain Fund (TMF) to facilitate and support the entry of new organisations and individuals into the conservation sector…[more]
Request for Proposals: Project Funding Program (Germany)
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The DAAD is seeking applications for its Project Funding Program to initiate or intensify binational collaborative research activities between a German and a foreign university or research institution in order to strengthen scientific relations…[more]
Call for Proposals: Capability Development Grant (Singapore)
Deadline: 15-Dec-2025
The Capability Development Grant encourages and supports the continuous professional development of the people that work in Singapore’s arts and culture sector and can support your organisation…[more]
Daring – Short Film Funding Program in Germany
Deadline: 10-Nov-2025
The Art Foundation of the State of Saxony-Anhalt has launched the Short Film Funding Program “Dare-Mutig” to support young filmmakers in their creative journey. The program includes funding for script and project development, production support, and assistance with festival participation…[more]
YouSEED: Young People Explore Rural Development through the Prism of Social Economy Program (Montenegro)
Deadline: 31-Dec-25
Applications are now open for a new initiative aimed at promoting rural development in Montenegro through innovative, youth-driven approaches to social and green economy…[more]
Industrial Partnership Block Grant (IPBG) Programme – Luxembourg
Deadline: Ongoing
Apply for the Industrial Partnership Block Grant (IPBG) programme that fosters the cooperation between Luxembourg based companies active in R&D and public research institutions in Luxembourg…[more]
Call for Proposals: SIPRA Challenge Fund Large Grant Facility Program (Sudan)
Deadline: Ongoing
MetaMeta, on behalf of ZOA, is pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for the SIPRA Challenge Fund – Large Grant Facility…[more]
Entries open for YACWA Small Grants Program in Australia
Deadline: 12-Dec-2025
The Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia (YACWA) has announced the return of its Small Grants Program, supported by Lotterywest, to empower youth services and community organisations across Western Australia…[more]
Applications open for Arts and Culture Grant in Canada
Deadline: 17-Nov-2025
The Squamish Arts Arts & Culture Grant presents a vibrant opportunity for individuals, groups, and organizations in Squamish to bring arts- and culture-focused projects to life…[more]
Apply for Young Adults Grant Program (New Zealand)
Deadline: 20-Nov-2025
The Wilson Home Trust Young Adults Grant Program identifies and supports the needs of young adults as they transition into adulthood…[more]
Nat Moore Vocational Grant Program (US)
Deadline: Ongoing
The Nat Moore Vocational Grant will provide grants to young adults ages 18-24 to aid in furthering their education…[more]