Deadline: 12-Feb-2026 The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) has launched a call for proposals to establish and operate a Knowledge Center for Development Cooperation. The initiative aims to strengthen evidence-based development practice by enhancing civil society … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Establishment and Operation of a Knowledge Center for Development Cooperation
Latest Grants and Resources in Benin
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Benin.
Entries Open: Tech for Good Impact Awards Program 2026
Deadline: 15-Jul-2026 The Tech for Good Impact Awards support eligible nonprofit organizations worldwide with cash grants and in-kind access to Zendesk’s AI-powered Resolution Platform. The program helps nonprofits scale impact, improve service delivery, and better support communities … [Read more...] about Entries Open: Tech for Good Impact Awards Program 2026
DRK Foundation: Empowering Early-Stage Social Impact Organizations
Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 The Draper Richards Kaplan (DRK) Foundation supports early-stage social and environmental organizations with innovative, scalable solutions for underserved communities. DRK combines long-term funding, deep hands-on capacity building, and a global peer network to help … [Read more...] about DRK Foundation: Empowering Early-Stage Social Impact Organizations
CFPs: Biostime Institute for Nutrition and Care Grant Program
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026 The Biostime Institute for Nutrition and Care Grant Program supports innovative preclinical and clinical research in maternal and child nutrition and health. The programme funds high-impact studies focused on infant allergy prevention, early-life development, gut health, and … [Read more...] about CFPs: Biostime Institute for Nutrition and Care Grant Program
Submissions open for Coolest Projects Online
Deadline: 27-May-2026 Coolest Projects Online, run by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, is a global online showcase that invites young people aged 18 and under to share their digital technology projects with a worldwide audience. The initiative welcomes projects using code, computers, and digital tools … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Coolest Projects Online
CFAs: The Global African Women’s Sustainability Conference 2.0
Deadline: 30-Mar-2026 The Global African Women’s Sustainability Conference 2.0 is inviting applications from women of African descent to participate in a continent-wide platform focused on sustainability, innovation, and women-led economic transformation. The conference is themed “Rethink, … [Read more...] about CFAs: The Global African Women’s Sustainability Conference 2.0
GTY Youth Support Grant: Empowering Young Former Combatants for Peace
Deadline: 15-Feb-2026 The GTY Youth Support Grant provides up to $5,000 to support initiatives that help young people formerly associated with non-state armed groups reintegrate into society and become agents of peace. Open worldwide to individuals and organizations, the grant prioritizes … [Read more...] about GTY Youth Support Grant: Empowering Young Former Combatants for Peace
Call for Entries: Einstein Foundation Award
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Einstein Award for Promoting Quality in Research recognizes global researchers and institutions advancing transparency, integrity, and reproducibility in science. Offered in three categories—Individual, Institutional, and Early Career—the award provides up to … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Einstein Foundation Award
Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize 2026
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize honors visionary leaders who demonstrate courage, innovation, and ethical commitment to solve complex global challenges. In 2026, three leaders will receive $50,000 each and join a global network to amplify their impact through … [Read more...] about Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize 2026
Apply Now: Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program
Deadline: 19-Mar-2026 The Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program supports early-career displaced and refugee scholars in the humanities and humanistic social sciences. Hosted at Columbia Global Centers, the fellowship offers stipends, mentorship, research support, and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program
Request for Applications: International Coproduction Fund
Deadline: 01-Apr-2026 The Goethe-Institut International Coproduction Fund supports collaborative music, theatre, dance, and performance projects involving international cultural exchange. Grants of €15,000–30,000 fund artist fees, travel, and production costs, supporting innovative, artistically … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: International Coproduction Fund
CFAs: Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship Program (Africa)
Deadline: 01-Mar-2026 The Africa Institute at Global Studies University offers the Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship, supporting writers whose work engages with Africa and its diaspora. Fellows receive a three-month residency in Sharjah, UAE, with a total grant of 50,000 … [Read more...] about CFAs: Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship Program (Africa)
Nominations open for the Aerospace Media Awards
Deadline: 03-Apr-2026 The Aerospace Media Awards recognize outstanding contributions in aerospace journalism, including reporting, multimedia content, imagery, and storytelling across print, digital, and video formats. Nominations are open for work published between March 2025 and March 2026, with … [Read more...] about Nominations open for the Aerospace Media Awards
Request for Proposals: Seed Grant Program
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Seed Grant Program supports early-career researchers in developing countries, providing up to USD 67,700 for research projects in sciences, engineering, and emerging high-tech fields. The grant covers equipment, consumables, fieldwork, and … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Seed Grant Program
AI Ventures Accelerator: Turn Your Idea Into an AI-Powered Business
Deadline: 22-Feb-2026 The Technovation AI Ventures Accelerator supports young women aged 19–24 in transforming innovative AI ideas into investable businesses. Participants receive mentorship, hands-on AI training, and equity-free seed funding opportunities, culminating in a competition for Top Ten … [Read more...] about AI Ventures Accelerator: Turn Your Idea Into an AI-Powered Business
EMEA Youth & Wellbeing Grant for Safe and Responsible AI
Deadline: 27-Feb-2026 The EMEA Youth & Wellbeing Grant provides €500,000 in funding to support NGOs and research organizations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa in promoting safe, responsible, and developmentally appropriate AI for young people. Grants focus on youth safety, AI … [Read more...] about EMEA Youth & Wellbeing Grant for Safe and Responsible AI
Climate Impacts Awards: Advancing Climate Policy Through Health Evidence
Deadline: 08-Apr-2026 The Climate Impacts Awards scheme funds large, transdisciplinary research projects that make the physical and mental health impacts of climate change visible and directly influence climate policy. With grants of up to £2.5 million for projects lasting up to three years, the … [Read more...] about Climate Impacts Awards: Advancing Climate Policy Through Health Evidence
Request for Proposals: Science Grant Program
Deadline: 25-Feb-2026 The EQT Foundation is inviting proposals for its Science Grants Program to support research on substitutes for critical minerals in clean energy technologies. Grants of €25,000–€100,000 fund lab-stage innovations with strong translational potential, helping accelerate … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Science Grant Program
Entries open for Borlaug Field Award
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 The Borlaug Field Award recognizes an outstanding individual under 40 for exceptional, science-based achievements in international agriculture and food production that advance the fight against global hunger and poverty. The award honors persistence, innovation, … [Read more...] about Entries open for Borlaug Field Award
Call for Proposals: Small Research Grants on Education Program
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026 The Small Research Grants on Education Program funds rigorous, intellectually ambitious education research projects that address pressing questions and emerging opportunities in education. It supports field-initiated studies across disciplines, methods, and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Small Research Grants on Education Program
Call for Proposals to Accelerate Cervical Cancer Elimination
Deadline: 09-Apr-2026 Unitaid has launched a Call for Proposals to accelerate cervical cancer elimination in low- and middle-income countries. The program funds innovative tools, digital health solutions, and integrated delivery models to strengthen secondary prevention, improve equity, and build … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to Accelerate Cervical Cancer Elimination
iF Social Impact Prize: Empowering Projects for a Better Society
Deadline: 20-May-2026 The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE recognizes already implemented projects that deliver measurable social and environmental impact aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The initiative offers free applications, global recognition, and a … [Read more...] about iF Social Impact Prize: Empowering Projects for a Better Society
Apply for CivicHive Civic Tech Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 11-Feb-2026 The CivicHive Civic Tech Fellowship identifies and supports emerging civic tech leaders across West Africa. Fellows work on solutions that responsibly use technology to strengthen civic spaces, improve access to services, and drive public impact. The programme offers … [Read more...] about Apply for CivicHive Civic Tech Fellowship Programme
UN Voluntary Trust Fund Small Grants Programme for Victims of Trafficking
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026 The United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons has opened the Tenth Cycle of its Small Grants Programme to fund short-term, high-impact projects delivering direct assistance and protection to trafficking victims worldwide. Managed by UNODC, the … [Read more...] about UN Voluntary Trust Fund Small Grants Programme for Victims of Trafficking
Request for Proposals: Kuonyesha Art Fund (Africa)
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026 The Kuonyesha Art Fund provides grants to artists across Africa to enhance artistic quality, social relevance, and public engagement. Funding supports visual, performing, literary, and multidisciplinary arts, with grant sizes ranging from UGX 4,000,000 to UGX 20,000,000 for … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Kuonyesha Art Fund (Africa)
RFPs: Graduate Research Assistantships Program in Developing Countries
Deadline: 15-May-2026 The GRAID Program funds graduate research assistantships in mathematics for students in developing countries, supporting Master’s and PhD training while strengthening emerging research groups. Each assistantship provides up to USD 3,500 per year and emphasizes international … [Read more...] about RFPs: Graduate Research Assistantships Program in Developing Countries
Apply for IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program
Deadline: 30-May-2026 The IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship supports postgraduate students from developing countries to pursue a PhD in mathematical sciences within their home country or another developing country. The fellowship provides up to USD 10,000 per year for tuition, travel, housing, and … [Read more...] about Apply for IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program
Zayed Sustainability Prize Supporting Global Sustainable Solutions
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 The Zayed Sustainability Prize is a global award recognizing organizations and schools with proven solutions in Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action, and Global High Schools that advance sustainability and human development. Managed by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable … [Read more...] about Zayed Sustainability Prize Supporting Global Sustainable Solutions
Nominations open for the Holberg Prize
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 Applications are now open for the Holberg Prize, a prestigious international award recognizing outstanding scholarly contributions in the humanities, social sciences, law, and theology. The Prize honors researchers whose work has had a decisive and lasting impact … [Read more...] about Nominations open for the Holberg Prize
Entries open for Africa Business Concept Challenge
Deadline: 22-Mar-2026 The Africa Business Concept Challenge (ABCC) is an annual virtual competition for African undergraduate and graduate students, encouraging teams to turn local community challenges into practical, sustainable business solutions. Participants gain mentorship, investor feedback, … [Read more...] about Entries open for Africa Business Concept Challenge
Submissions open for McCain Global Leaders Program
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026 The McCain Global Leaders Program 2026–2027 is a fully funded, year-long leadership initiative for mid- to senior-career professionals working to advance democracy, human rights, and freedom worldwide. The program combines virtual learning with global and regional in-person … [Read more...] about Submissions open for McCain Global Leaders Program
Call for Submissions: Martin Roth Initiative
Deadline: 20-Feb-2026 The Martin Roth Initiative provides temporary residency and funding in Germany for artists and cultural actors at risk, enabling them to continue their work in a secure environment. The program offers scholarships, personal support, project funding, and … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Martin Roth Initiative
AI for Good Impact Awards: Recognizing Transformative AI Solutions
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026 The AI for Good Impact Awards recognize innovative AI solutions that deliver measurable benefits to people, the planet, and prosperity. The awards cover three categories—AI for People, AI for Planet, and AI for Prosperity—and welcome applications from organizations, … [Read more...] about AI for Good Impact Awards: Recognizing Transformative AI Solutions
Apply Now: International Competition for Young Artists
Deadline: 02-Feb-2026 The International Competition for Young Artists invites artists aged 18–35 to showcase their work in painting, graphics, or digital art, promoting cultural dialogue and international exchange. Winners will exhibit their work at the State Tretyakov Gallery in Samara, receive … [Read more...] about Apply Now: International Competition for Young Artists
Call for Proposals: Research Grant Program (Round 2)
Deadline: 19-Mar-2026 The LEO Foundation Research Grant Program supports investigator-led dermatology research worldwide, funding projects from basic science to clinical studies that explore disease mechanisms, clinical challenges, and quality-of-life impacts of skin conditions. Grants typically … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Research Grant Program (Round 2)
Call for Proposals: Supporting Conflict-Sensitive Environmental Action
Deadline: 16-Feb-2026 Environmental organizations in West and Central Africa can apply for funding to integrate conflict-sensitive approaches into conservation and climate action projects. Grants of CHF 15,000–45,000 support organizations in strengthening capacity, promoting social cohesion, and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Supporting Conflict-Sensitive Environmental Action
CFPs: Urban Urgencies Collaborative Research Funding Initiative
Deadline: 23-Mar-2026 The Urban Studies Foundation has announced a funding program for collaborative research projects addressing urgent urban challenges. Each project can receive up to £35,000 to conduct innovative, primary research that bridges academic and non-academic partnerships and … [Read more...] about CFPs: Urban Urgencies Collaborative Research Funding Initiative
Submit Art for the International Outdoor Juried Exhibition 2027
Deadline: 01-Jul-2026 The Embracing Our Differences Art Competition invites artists worldwide to submit original artworks that promote inclusion, individuality, and social change. Selected pieces will be displayed as billboard-size images in Southwest Florida, with cash awards totaling $6,000. … [Read more...] about Submit Art for the International Outdoor Juried Exhibition 2027
Small Grants for Feminist Anti-Militarism and Peace Activism
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026 The Maypole Fund provides small grants of up to £1,000 to support feminist, non-violent activism that challenges militarism, war, the arms trade, and nuclear weapons. It funds creative, locally relevant actions led by individual feminists and feminist groups working … [Read more...] about Small Grants for Feminist Anti-Militarism and Peace Activism
Entries open for Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award honors women, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming journalists demonstrating courage and dedication in challenging reporting environments. Winners receive public recognition, a cash prize of $20,000, and showcase … [Read more...] about Entries open for Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award
Call for Proposals: EMA Small Grant Program (Asia and Africa)
Deadline: 18-Apr-2026 The Elephant Managers Association (EMA) is accepting applications for its 2026 Small Grant Program to support field-based elephant conservation projects in Africa and Asia. Two grants of $3,000 each are available to fund innovative initiatives that improve elephant welfare, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: EMA Small Grant Program (Asia and Africa)
Submissions open for the Starving Artist Program
Deadline: 30-April-2026 The Starving Artist invites artists worldwide to submit works for the Where Do We Roam exhibition and publication, exploring migration, mobility, sustainability, technology, biodiversity, and society. The call focuses on themes of liminality, identity, borders, and Roma, … [Read more...] about Submissions open for the Starving Artist Program
Creative Quotation Submission Opportunity for Inclusion-Themed Exhibition 2027
Deadline: 01-Jul-2026 Applications are open for the Inclusion-Themed Exhibition to submit original quotations to accompany large-scale artworks celebrating diversity and inclusion. Participants can win cash awards totaling $6,000, with entries displayed alongside 50 billboard-size artworks across … [Read more...] about Creative Quotation Submission Opportunity for Inclusion-Themed Exhibition 2027
McGraw Fellowship: Supporting Investigative and Business Journalism
Deadline: 13-Apr-2026 The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism provides experienced journalists with up to $15,000 and intensive editorial support to produce high-impact investigative and enterprise reporting on business, economics, and finance. The remote fellowship supports deeply reported … [Read more...] about McGraw Fellowship: Supporting Investigative and Business Journalism
Call for Entries: World Habitat Awards 2027
Deadline: 02-Mar-2026 The World Habitat Awards 2026 are now accepting applications for innovative housing projects that address housing needs, climate resilience, and community strengthening. Open globally, the awards recognize impactful, replicable housing solutions implemented within the last ten … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: World Habitat Awards 2027
RFPs: Latvian Literature Grant Program for Translators
Deadline: 15-Feb-2026 The Latvian Literature Grant Program for Translators provides financial support to professional translators translating Latvian literary works into foreign languages. Open through biannual calls, the program funds direct, high-quality translations with confirmed … [Read more...] about RFPs: Latvian Literature Grant Program for Translators
Strengthening Torture Prevention through the OPCAT Special Fund
Deadline: 01-Mar-2026 The OPCAT Special Fund supports projects that prevent torture and ill-treatment by implementing recommendations of the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT). It provides grants of up to USD 30,000 to National Preventive Mechanisms (NPMs), State parties, NHRIs, and … [Read more...] about Strengthening Torture Prevention through the OPCAT Special Fund
Entries open for Education Innovation Awards 2026
Deadline: 16-Feb-2026 The Education Innovation Awards 2026 fund non-profits using digital technology to improve education access and outcomes for marginalized learners. Winners receive grants up to £50,000, along with mentorship, masterclasses, and coaching to scale their educational innovations. … [Read more...] about Entries open for Education Innovation Awards 2026
Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs Enterprising Futures Scholarship 2026
Deadline: 09-Mar-2026 The Enterprising Futures Scholarship 2026 supports young entrepreneurs from Africa and the Middle East who are leading scalable start-ups or SMEs with clear social or environmental impact. Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs in partnership with One Young World, the … [Read more...] about Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs Enterprising Futures Scholarship 2026
RFAs: The Club of Rome Communications Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 20-Feb-2026 The Club of Rome Communications Fellowship 2026–2027 is a paid, remote fellowship for early-career communications professionals from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. The fellowship offers hands-on experience in science … [Read more...] about RFAs: The Club of Rome Communications Fellowship Programme
