[May 2026] Explore the latest seed grant opportunities under $10,000 for NGOs, startups, innovators, researchers, and community groups. This curated listing features small grants, early-stage funding, and innovation programmes designed to support pilot projects, grassroots initiatives, creative … [Read more...] about Turning Ideas into Action: 50+ Seed Funding Opportunities Under $10,000
Land Purchase Grants for Natural Habitat Protection and Community Biodiversity Projects (UK)
Deadline: 25-Jun-2026 This UK land purchase funding programme supports registered charities and local authorities to acquire land for biodiversity conservation, habitat protection, carbon reduction, and community wellbeing. Grants range from £100,000 to £500,000 and require long-term stewardship … [Read more...] about Land Purchase Grants for Natural Habitat Protection and Community Biodiversity Projects (UK)
Call for Proposals: Safeguarding Linguistic Diversity Grant
Deadline: 23-Sep-2026 The European Commission’s Horizon Europe call supports research and innovation projects that promote multilingualism, protect linguistic heritage, and preserve endangered and marginalised languages across Europe. With €11.5 million in funding, it focuses on language … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Safeguarding Linguistic Diversity Grant
Call for Proposals: Refugee Higher Education Support Initiative (Philippines)
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The UNHCR grant initiative supports academic inclusion of refugees in higher education institutions in the Philippines, focusing on access to university education, scholarships, and complementary pathways for refugee students, including Rohingya learners. It funds tuition, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Refugee Higher Education Support Initiative (Philippines)
Open Call: Impact100 Whakatipu Grants for Community Projects (New Zealand)
Deadline: 09-Jun-2026 The Impact100 Whakatipu 2026 grant round invites Expressions of Interest from registered charities and incorporated societies to deliver high-impact community projects in the Whakatipu region. The programme provides large-scale grants of at least $100,000, funded collectively … [Read more...] about Open Call: Impact100 Whakatipu Grants for Community Projects (New Zealand)
RFAs: Research and Innovation Network for a Union of Equality
Deadline: 23-Sep-2026 The European Commission’s Research and Innovation Network for a Union of Equality is a Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action aimed at strengthening inclusive, equal, and resilient democratic societies across the EU. With €4.5 million in funding, it supports … [Read more...] about RFAs: Research and Innovation Network for a Union of Equality
Apply now for AmplifyChange Strengthening Grants for SRHR Advocacy
Deadline: 16-Jun-2026 The AmplifyChange Strengthening Grants support small to medium civil society organisations working on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The grants fund advocacy, policy reform, and organisational strengthening activities, with awards between £100,000 and … [Read more...] about Apply now for AmplifyChange Strengthening Grants for SRHR Advocacy
Funding Opportunity for ALK-positive Lung Cancer Education Initiatives (US)
Deadline: 15-Jul-2026 The Pfizer Independent Medical Education Grant Request for Proposals supports U.S.-based organizations developing medical education initiatives focused on improving diagnosis and treatment of ALK-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Grants of up to $250,000 … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity for ALK-positive Lung Cancer Education Initiatives (US)
CFPs: Strengthening SSH and STEM Research and Innovation Cooperation
Deadline: 23-Sep-2026 The European Commission SSH–STEM Cooperation Action under Horizon Europe supports coordination and strategic initiatives that strengthen collaboration between Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). With €3.5 million in … [Read more...] about CFPs: Strengthening SSH and STEM Research and Innovation Cooperation
Inter-Agency PSEA Community Outreach and Comms Fund
Deadline: 14-Jun-2026 The Inter-Agency PSEA Community Outreach and Communication Fund provides targeted grants to local and national NGOs working in humanitarian and displacement settings to strengthen Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) awareness, safeguarding systems, and safe … [Read more...] about Inter-Agency PSEA Community Outreach and Comms Fund
Apply for Derbyshire Makes Creative and Community Grant Programme (UK)
Deadline: 01-Sep-2026 The Derbyshire Makes Creative and Community Grant supports individuals, businesses, and community groups in Derbyshire to deliver creative making projects that encourage participation in craft, design, and visual arts. It offers funding between £300 and £2,000 for workshops, … [Read more...] about Apply for Derbyshire Makes Creative and Community Grant Programme (UK)
Open Call for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (Serbia)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2027–28 is a fully funded U.S. exchange fellowship for Serbian professionals to develop leadership skills in fields such as public policy, journalism, law, public health, technology, and governance. It includes academic study in the … [Read more...] about Open Call for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (Serbia)
RFAs: Age & Opportunity Tyrone Guthrie Centre Residency Award (Ireland)
Deadline: 12-Jun-2026 The Age & Opportunity Tyrone Guthrie Centre Residency Award 2026 offers professional artists aged 50+ from Meath and Louth a fully funded one-week residency at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre. The award supports mid-to-late career artists with dedicated time, space, and … [Read more...] about RFAs: Age & Opportunity Tyrone Guthrie Centre Residency Award (Ireland)
Nominations Open: Scroll of Honour Award for Sustainable Urban Development
Deadline: 23-Jun-2026 The UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award 2026 recognizes individuals and organizations making outstanding contributions to adequate housing and sustainable urban development aligned with SDG 11. It highlights initiatives that improve urban living conditions, promote inclusive … [Read more...] about Nominations Open: Scroll of Honour Award for Sustainable Urban Development
Apply Now: Community Grants Fund (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 19-Jun-2026 The Community Grants Fund supports not-for-profit organisations in Chesterfield, UK, to deliver local projects that improve neighbourhood wellbeing, sustainability, and social inclusion. It funds initiatives such as environmental action, volunteering, mental health support, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Community Grants Fund (United Kingdom)
Empowering Women in Tech – Essay Scholarship (United States)
Deadline: 15-Nov-2026 The Empowering Women in Tech – Essay Scholarship is a $3,000 scholarship launched by Designli to support female students in the United States pursuing careers in technology, AI, and entrepreneurship. Applicants must submit a 1,000-word essay on women’s role in the AI business … [Read more...] about Empowering Women in Tech – Essay Scholarship (United States)
Call for Applications: Anjani Mashelkar Innovation Prize (India)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Anjani Mashelkar Prize supports innovators developing affordable, high-impact solutions for India’s excluded and resource-poor communities. It focuses on scalable innovations in health-tech, med-tech, and inclusive development that combine affordability with high quality. … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Anjani Mashelkar Innovation Prize (India)
National Logo Design Contest for Corporate Mitra Scheme (India)
Deadline: 27-May-2026 The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (India), in collaboration with MyGov, is hosting a national logo design contest for the “Corporate Mitra” Scheme. The contest invites original logo designs that reflect MSME empowerment, ease of doing business, compliance support, and … [Read more...] about National Logo Design Contest for Corporate Mitra Scheme (India)
Call for Employment Services and Youth Job Creation Support (Burundi)
Deadline: 06-Jul-2026 This EU-funded programme supports projects that improve youth employability by strengthening employment placement systems, labour market coordination, and job-matching mechanisms. With a total budget of €16 million, it funds initiatives that build cooperation between public … [Read more...] about Call for Employment Services and Youth Job Creation Support (Burundi)
Applications open for Falling Walls Lab Competition (Denmark)
Deadline: 22-Jun-2026 The Falling Walls Lab Denmark competition is a three-minute international pitch event for students and early-career professionals to present breakthrough ideas in science, research, business, or social innovation. The programme focuses on interdisciplinary innovation and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Falling Walls Lab Competition (Denmark)
Open Call for Comenius Senior Fellows Grant 2027 (Netherlands)
Deadline: 15-Sep-2026 The Comenius Senior Fellows mbo 2027 programme supports experienced education professionals in the Netherlands to design and implement innovative teaching and learning projects in secondary vocational education (mbo). The programme provides €90,000–€100,000 per project over … [Read more...] about Open Call for Comenius Senior Fellows Grant 2027 (Netherlands)
Open Call: Traveller and Roma Local Employment Initiative (Ireland)
Deadline: 17-Jun-2026 The Department of Children, Disability and Equality is inviting applications for the Traveller and Roma Local Employment Initiative (TRLEI) Pilot Scheme to expand employment and training support services for Traveller and Roma communities in Ireland. The programme funds local … [Read more...] about Open Call: Traveller and Roma Local Employment Initiative (Ireland)
Open Call for Falling Walls Lab Uppsala (Sweden)
Deadline: 22-Aug-2026 The Falling Walls Lab Uppsala is inviting students and early-career professionals to present breakthrough ideas that positively impact science and society through a three-minute pitch competition. The programme supports innovative research, interdisciplinary solutions, … [Read more...] about Open Call for Falling Walls Lab Uppsala (Sweden)
Call for Applications: Comenius Teaching Fellows Grant (Netherlands)
Deadline: 08-Sep-2026 The Comenius Teaching Fellows mbo 2027 programme supports vocational education professionals in the Netherlands who want to develop and implement innovative teaching projects within their own educational practice. The programme provides up to €50,000 per project to improve … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Comenius Teaching Fellows Grant (Netherlands)
CFPs: Sustainable Heritage Restoration and Revitalisation (Slovakia)
Deadline: 05-Oct-2026 The Sustainable Heritage Restoration and Revitalisation Programme provides major funding to support the protection, restoration, and adaptive reuse of cultural heritage sites in Slovakia. The programme promotes sustainable cultural development, community participation, … [Read more...] about CFPs: Sustainable Heritage Restoration and Revitalisation (Slovakia)
Nokia-OKKA Educational Recognition Award in ICT (Finland)
Deadline: 29-May-2026 The Nokia Foundation and OKKA Foundation are inviting nominations for a recognition award celebrating excellence and innovation in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) education at Finnish universities. The award honours individuals or teams demonstrating … [Read more...] about Nokia-OKKA Educational Recognition Award in ICT (Finland)
Submit Applications for Finverse Fellowship Program
Deadline: 29-May-2026 The Finverse Fellowship supports organizations working on financial health and financial inclusion projects through funding, mentorship, networking, and AI-focused learning opportunities. Selected organizations can receive up to USD 10,000 to implement Finverse recommendations … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Finverse Fellowship Program
NCCA Grants for Architecture and Allied Arts Projects (Philippines)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is inviting applications for its 2027 Architecture and Allied Arts grant programs supporting architectural documentation, vernacular heritage preservation, cultural mapping, environmental heritage studies, and interior … [Read more...] about NCCA Grants for Architecture and Allied Arts Projects (Philippines)
Cinema Grants for Film Festivals, Research, Education and Production (Philippines)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is inviting applications for its 2027 Cinema Grants Program to support regional film festivals, film education, research, publications, short film production, full-length post-production, and audience development … [Read more...] about Cinema Grants for Film Festivals, Research, Education and Production (Philippines)
Open Call for Dance Grants and Cultural Development Programs (Philippines)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is offering multiple dance-focused grant programs to support artistic development, dance education, community participation, cultural preservation, innovation, and creative productions across the Philippines. The grants … [Read more...] about Open Call for Dance Grants and Cultural Development Programs (Philippines)
Submissions open for the Cooper Prize
Deadline: 19-Jun-2026 The 16th Street Foundation and Company 16 have launched the second edition of the Cooper Prize, an international playwriting competition supporting bold and thought-provoking original theatre works. The winning playwright will receive AUD 20,000 and may also receive a full … [Read more...] about Submissions open for the Cooper Prize
NCCA Dramatic Arts Grants and Theater Development in Philippines
Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is offering multiple Dramatic Arts grant programs to support theater festivals, original Filipino productions, artist residencies, scholarship assistance, and community-based theater initiatives across the … [Read more...] about NCCA Dramatic Arts Grants and Theater Development in Philippines
Applications open for Literary Arts Grants for Writers and Organizations (Philippines)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is offering multiple Literary Arts funding opportunities to support literary development, publications, research, competitions, archives, festivals, and literary community programs across the Philippines. The grants … [Read more...] about Applications open for Literary Arts Grants for Writers and Organizations (Philippines)
CFPs: Thai–French Joint Research Projects PHC SIAM 2027–2028
Deadline: 24-Jul-2026 The Franco-Thai Mobility Programme (PHC SIAM) 2027–2028 supports joint research projects between Thai and French institutions. The programme funds researcher mobility, international collaboration, and long-term academic partnerships across science, technology, humanities, and … [Read more...] about CFPs: Thai–French Joint Research Projects PHC SIAM 2027–2028
Open Call: Integrated Community Health Programme for Universal Health Care (Sierra Leone)
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 The UNICEF-led Integrated Community Health Programme for Universal Health Care through Primary Health Care Systems in Sierra Leone is inviting NGOs to support the strengthening and professionalization of the Community Health Worker (CHW) programme. The initiative aims to … [Read more...] about Open Call: Integrated Community Health Programme for Universal Health Care (Sierra Leone)
Call for Entries: Tech for Sustainability Hackathon
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 Applications are now open for the “Tech for Sustainability Hackathon – your ideas in energy, environment, social sciences and health,” organised by the Embassy of France in Australia in partnership with Adelaide University, the French National Centre for Scientific Research … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Tech for Sustainability Hackathon
Call for Proposals: Daylight Research Grant Program
Deadline: 04-Jun-2026 The Velux Stiftung Daylight Research Grant Program is inviting applications for innovative interdisciplinary research projects that place natural daylight at the core of the research question and methodology. The programme supports high-impact research exploring how daylight … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Daylight Research Grant Program
Call for EOIs: Climate-Resilient WASH Support in Pakistan
Deadline: 19-Jun-2026 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has launched a Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) to identify strategic partners for the implementation of climate resilient and sustainable WASH programmes across Pakistan. The initiative aims to improve … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Climate-Resilient WASH Support in Pakistan
CFAs: Feeding Peace Fund Planada and Icononzo (Tolima) Capacity Building (Colombia)
Deadline: 28-May-2026 The World Food Programme (WFP) is inviting Cooperating Partners to submit proposals under the Feeding Peace Fund (FAP) to strengthen peacebuilding, food sovereignty, sustainable livelihoods, and rural development in conflict-affected areas of Colombia. The initiative supports … [Read more...] about CFAs: Feeding Peace Fund Planada and Icononzo (Tolima) Capacity Building (Colombia)
Community Development National Projects Grant (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Oct-2026 Applications are open for the Shevchenko Foundation Community Development Pillar – National Projects Sector for Individuals, supporting projects that strengthen and promote Ukrainian Canadian cultural heritage across Canada. The grant supports individuals undertaking national … [Read more...] about Community Development National Projects Grant (Canada)
Ophthalmology Institutional Research Capacity Strengthening Grant Program
Deadline: 01-Oct-2026 The Velux Stiftung has launched the Ophthalmology Institutional Research Capacity Strengthening Grant Program to support long-term biomedical and clinical ophthalmology research development in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The program focuses on strengthening … [Read more...] about Ophthalmology Institutional Research Capacity Strengthening Grant Program
Shevchenko Foundation Educational Projects Grants for Individuals (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Oct-2026 The Shevchenko Foundation Educational Projects Grant provides funding to Canadian citizens and permanent residents undertaking individual educational initiatives that promote Ukrainian Canadian studies, cultural engagement, and Ukrainian language education. The program … [Read more...] about Shevchenko Foundation Educational Projects Grants for Individuals (Canada)
Apply Now: Future of Energy Conference Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Future of Energy Conference (FEC) Innovation Challenge is inviting young African innovators to submit solutions that can transform Africa’s energy future through low-carbon technologies, clean energy systems, and sustainable innovation. The challenge supports innovative … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Future of Energy Conference Innovation Challenge
Power to Participate: Strengthening Stakeholder Engagement Fund 2026 (Ireland)
Deadline: 26-Jun-2026 The Power to Participate: Strengthening Stakeholder Engagement Fund 2026 has been launched by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality to strengthen the participation and capacity of Disabled Persons’ Organisations (DPOs) and civil society organisations advocating … [Read more...] about Power to Participate: Strengthening Stakeholder Engagement Fund 2026 (Ireland)
Apply now for Community Climate Change and Nature Fund (UK)
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Community Climate Change and Nature Fund supports community-led environmental projects in the High Peak area that focus on tackling climate change, improving biodiversity, and encouraging sustainable local action. The fund provides small grants to help communities reduce … [Read more...] about Apply now for Community Climate Change and Nature Fund (UK)
RFPs: New Beginning for Tribal Students Program (US)
Deadline: 02-Jul-2026 The New Beginning for Tribal Students Grant Program provides funding to improve the retention and graduation rates of Tribal students attending 1994, 1862, and 1890 Land-grant Institutions in the United States. The program supports student success services, educational … [Read more...] about RFPs: New Beginning for Tribal Students Program (US)
Global Citizen Waislitz Awards for Individuals
Deadline: 14-Jun-2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Global Citizen Waislitz Awards, recognizing individuals worldwide whose innovative work is creating measurable impact in the fight against extreme poverty. The awards are presented by the Waislitz Foundation in partnership with Global … [Read more...] about Global Citizen Waislitz Awards for Individuals
Submit Applications for Towns and Villages Regeneration Fund (UK)
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Towns and Villages Regeneration Fund is now accepting applications to support projects that improve town and village centres across eligible communities in the United Kingdom. The program provides funding for local initiatives that enhance public spaces, accessibility, … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Towns and Villages Regeneration Fund (UK)
Apply for Energy Resilience Innovation Programme (Sweden)
Deadline: 15-Oct-2026 The Swedish Energy Agency is inviting applications to support the establishment of cross-sector innovation clusters that strengthen collaboration in developing resilient and robust energy solutions. The initiative focuses on improving the stability, adaptability, and security … [Read more...] about Apply for Energy Resilience Innovation Programme (Sweden)
Apply for Crop Protection and Pest Management Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 06-Jul-2026 The Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) Grant Program is inviting applications to support integrated research, Extension, and education projects that address major pest management challenges in U.S. agriculture through Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approaches. The … [Read more...] about Apply for Crop Protection and Pest Management Grant Program (US)
