Deadline: 01-Oct-2026 The Endangered Languages Documentation Programme (ELDP) Small Grants support short-term, field-based and exploratory projects focused on documenting endangered languages worldwide. These grants are designed to support: Fieldwork and data collection Pilot and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Small Grant Program
Latest Grants and Resources in Burkina Faso
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Burkina Faso.
Submit Applications for Individual Graduate Scholarships
Deadline: 01-Oct-2026 The Endangered Languages Documentation Programme (ELDP) Individual Graduate Scholarships (IGS) support doctoral students worldwide conducting field-based research on language documentation. The funding covers fieldwork costs, living stipends, and archival processing for … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Individual Graduate Scholarships
K4GGWA Innovation Facility Call 5: Tools for Land Preparation and Soil Health
Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The K4GGWA Innovation Facility Call 5 supports innovations that address land degradation across the Great Green Wall region in Africa, including the Sahel and Horn of Africa. It focuses on practical tools and technologies that can be used directly in the field by farmers, … [Read more...] about K4GGWA Innovation Facility Call 5: Tools for Land Preparation and Soil Health
Apply Now: Research Grants for Latin Music Studies
Deadline: 27-Aug-2026 The Research Grant Program of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation supports projects that promote the research, preservation, documentation, and appreciation of Latin music and its cultural heritage worldwide. The programme funds historical research, anthropology, folklore, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Research Grants for Latin Music Studies
Request for Proposals: Therapeutic Immune Reprogramming in Cancer
Deadline: 29-Jun-2026 amfAR is inviting proposals for mechanistic, preclinical, and translational research focused on restoring, redirecting, or amplifying anti-tumor immunity in cancer. The funding opportunity supports immune reprogramming strategies that target dysfunctional, suppressive, … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Therapeutic Immune Reprogramming in Cancer
Nominations open for Gustave Roussy Prize 2027
Deadline: 26-Aug-2026 The Gustave Roussy Prize recognizes outstanding contributions to oncology research that have significantly advanced cancer diagnosis, treatment, or prevention. The award highlights scientific innovation with measurable and lasting benefits for patient care worldwide. The … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Gustave Roussy Prize 2027
Apply for General Research Grants: Projects
Deadline: 20-Nov-2026 The General Research Grants Program provides financial support for individual researchers, doctoral candidates, and research projects through scholarships and targeted funding schemes. The programme supports research scholarships, research projects, PhD scholarships, travel … [Read more...] about Apply for General Research Grants: Projects
Call for Applications: Young Journalist Programme
Deadline: 15-Jul-2026 The Young Journalist Programme invites early-career journalists from around the world to join a mentored reporting experience at the International Anti-Corruption Conference in the Dominican Republic in December 2026. The programme offers 10 positions for journalists under … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Young Journalist Programme
Nominations open for the 20th Japan International MANGA Award
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Japan International MANGA Award is an international competition established to promote manga culture worldwide and strengthen cross-cultural exchange through creative storytelling. It recognises original manga works created by non-Japanese artists that … [Read more...] about Nominations open for the 20th Japan International MANGA Award
Call for Applications: Preservation Grant Program 2026
Deadline: 27-Aug-2026 The Preservation Grant Program by the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is designed to support initiatives that document, archive, and preserve the cultural and historical legacy of Latin music. It focuses on ensuring that Latin music traditions, genres, and creators are … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Preservation Grant Program 2026
Applications open for Youth Learning Projects
Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 This funding call supports youth-led group initiatives that enable disadvantaged young people to develop practical skills through hands-on learning and real-world problem-solving. It is designed to promote active learning approaches where young participants … [Read more...] about Applications open for Youth Learning Projects
Call for Nominations: Stop TB Partnership Kochon Prize 2026
Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 The Kochon Prize 2026 Call for Nominations is a global recognition initiative that honours organisations and programmes improving tuberculosis (TB) control through integrated healthcare delivery systems. It focuses on strengthening how TB services are … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Stop TB Partnership Kochon Prize 2026
Open Call: Building Pipelines for Publishing DNA-derived Data through GBIF
Deadline: 03-Aug-2026 The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) is funding projects that improve how DNA-derived biodiversity data is published, standardized, and updated across its global data network. The initiative focuses on building scalable, automated workflows that allow large … [Read more...] about Open Call: Building Pipelines for Publishing DNA-derived Data through GBIF
United Nations Correspondents Association Awards for Best Journalistic Coverage
Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 The United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) Awards recognize outstanding journalism covering the United Nations, its agencies, and global development issues. The 30th edition invites print, broadcast, and online journalists worldwide to submit work published between … [Read more...] about United Nations Correspondents Association Awards for Best Journalistic Coverage
Call for Entries: CIP Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The CIP Fellowship Programme supports emerging researchers with disabilities from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to strengthen research and social policy skills in disability inclusion. The fellowship focuses on building capacity in disability data, social … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: CIP Fellowship Programme
Open Call for Youth Leadership Programme
Deadline: 13-Jul-2026 Applications are now open for the second cohort of the UN Food Systems Youth Leadership Programme, a global initiative led by the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub and supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. The programme supports … [Read more...] about Open Call for Youth Leadership Programme
Doc Society Climate Story Fund for Independent Non-Fiction Projects
Deadline: 06-Jul-2026 The Doc Society Climate Story Fund supports independent non-fiction projects and impact strategies that help audiences imagine a just transition and take action to make those visions real. The fund supports documentary films, short films, non-fiction series, radio … [Read more...] about Doc Society Climate Story Fund for Independent Non-Fiction Projects
Entries open for BIC Art Master Contest
Deadline: 20-Jul-2026 The BIC Art Master Contest 2026 invites artists from Africa and the Middle East to submit original artworks created with BIC Ball Pens. The competition theme, “Tomorrow in Your Hands,” encourages artists to express their creativity, hopes, stories, imagination, and vision … [Read more...] about Entries open for BIC Art Master Contest
Applications open for Terra Foundation Convening Grants
Deadline: 28-Sep-2026 The Terra Foundation Convening Grants support conversations, symposia and workshops that advance interdisciplinary and intercultural exchange on the visual arts of the United States and Indigenous arts of North America. The programme funds convenings that promote knowledge … [Read more...] about Applications open for Terra Foundation Convening Grants
RFPs: Researcher–Sciencepreneur Collaboration Grant Program
Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The Researcher–Sciencepreneur Collaboration Grant Program supports joint innovation projects between researchers and science-based entrepreneurs from Switzerland and sub-Saharan Africa. It aims to bridge scientific research and market-driven entrepreneurship to accelerate the … [Read more...] about RFPs: Researcher–Sciencepreneur Collaboration Grant Program
CFAs: Africa Business Contest – Impact Challenge Award
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Africa Business Contest – Impact Challenge Award is a City of Kobe initiative that supports business ideas and startups focused on solving social and economic challenges in Africa. It promotes inclusive growth, sustainable development, and cross-border collaboration … [Read more...] about CFAs: Africa Business Contest – Impact Challenge Award
Exploring Complex Solutions for a Complex World Fellowship Program
Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 The Mercatus Center High School Fellowship is a semester-long virtual program that helps high school students explore political, economic, and social ideas through structured readings and guided discussions. It focuses on understanding decision-making complexity, trade-offs in … [Read more...] about Exploring Complex Solutions for a Complex World Fellowship Program
RFAs: Partnerships for Women’s Digital Empowerment at Scale
Deadline: 08-Jul-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 … [Read more...] about RFAs: Partnerships for Women’s Digital Empowerment at Scale
Applications open for Smaller Grants Programme
Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 The Aubrey Barker Fund Smaller Grants programme supports education, training, and professional development in surveying and land management across developing countries. The initiative funds students, educators, and institutions working to improve skills, curriculum, and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Smaller Grants Programme
Call for Proposals: Civil Society Partnerships for Implementation of the Spotlight Initiative
Deadline: 27-Jul-2026 UN Women is inviting civil society organizations, networks, coalitions, and consortiums across Africa to apply for funding under the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme (SIARP) 2.0. The programme aims to accelerate efforts to end violence against women and girls, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Civil Society Partnerships for Implementation of the Spotlight Initiative
Apply Now: GCSP Prize for Innovation 2026
Deadline: 23-Sep-2026 The GCSP Prize for Innovation celebrates outstanding and innovative contributions that support impactful solutions in global security and peace. The prize recognizes bold achievements across disciplines, including initiatives, inventions, research publications, technological … [Read more...] about Apply Now: GCSP Prize for Innovation 2026
Nominations open for Nansen Refugee Award
Deadline: 23-Jun-2026 The UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award recognizes individuals, groups, and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to protecting refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and stateless people. The award honors impactful humanitarian action, innovative … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Nansen Refugee Award
Nominations open for British Recruitment Awards 2026
Deadline: 21-Aug-2026 The British Recruitment Awards 2026 recognises outstanding individuals, teams, agencies and organisations that are shaping a stronger workforce in the United Kingdom. The awards celebrate recruitment excellence, talent acquisition, innovation in hiring practices, workforce … [Read more...] about Nominations open for British Recruitment Awards 2026
3rd Call for ReCIPE Big Research Grant Program
Deadline: 11-Aug-2026 The ReCIPE Big Research Grant Program provides third-call Big Research Grants of up to £100,000 for research on the relationship between conflict, economic growth and public policy. The program supports large-scale, policy-relevant research projects that examine peace, … [Read more...] about 3rd Call for ReCIPE Big Research Grant Program
Call for Applications: ACET Youth Policy Lab 2026
Deadline: 07-Jul-2026 The Youth Governance Policy Simulation Initiative supports young Africans aged 18 to 35 in developing practical policymaking, leadership, and governance skills. The programme uses simulated policy processes, mentorship, collaboration, and competitive policy design to help … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: ACET Youth Policy Lab 2026
Youth Employment Through Market Gardening Value Chains (Burkina Faso)
Deadline: 28-Jun-2026 AGRA is inviting eligible organizations in Burkina Faso to submit concept notes for a USD 2.3 million initiative focused on creating 58,000 decent and sustainable jobs for young women and men through the development of inclusive and climate-resilient market gardening value … [Read more...] about Youth Employment Through Market Gardening Value Chains (Burkina Faso)
Youth Jobs Through Poultry and Livestock Value Chains (Burkina Faso)
Deadline: 28-Jun-2026 AGRA Burkina Faso is inviting eligible organizations to submit concept notes for innovative projects that create dignified employment opportunities for young women and men through poultry and small ruminant value chains. The initiative is part of the Youth Entrepreneurship for … [Read more...] about Youth Jobs Through Poultry and Livestock Value Chains (Burkina Faso)
Apply for Creative Business Studio Programme (Africa)
Deadline: 25-Jun-2026 The Creative Business Studio is a six-week online capacity-building programme by Unpublished Africa designed to help African visual storytellers and creative entrepreneurs develop the business skills needed for sustainable and profitable creative careers. The programme … [Read more...] about Apply for Creative Business Studio Programme (Africa)
Strengthening Rice Value Chains Through Market Development (Burkina Faso)
Deadline: 28-Jun-2026 AGRA is inviting eligible organizations in Burkina Faso to submit concept notes for a USD 2.44 million initiative focused on lowland rice production and the adoption of System of Rice Intensification (SRI) practices. The program aims to create sustainable jobs for young … [Read more...] about Strengthening Rice Value Chains Through Market Development (Burkina Faso)
Apply for Bow Seat’s True Blue Fellowship Program 2027
Deadline: 30-Aug-2026 The True Blue Fellowship Program supports young changemakers who use creative arts-based approaches to address environmental challenges affecting oceans, waterways, and climate systems. The fellowship provides funding, mentorship, and capacity-building … [Read more...] about Apply for Bow Seat’s True Blue Fellowship Program 2027
Entries open for Cullman Center Fellowship Program
Deadline: 25-Sep-2026 The Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center Fellowship Program supports outstanding scholars, writers, journalists, translators, creative writers, independent scholars, and visual artists conducting advanced research and writing projects. Selected fellows receive a $90,000 … [Read more...] about Entries open for Cullman Center Fellowship Program
Call for Nominations: TWAS-Atta-ur-Rahman Award in Chemistry
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The TWAS-Atta-ur-Rahman Award recognizes outstanding young chemists from science-and-technology lagging (STL) countries for exceptional contributions to chemistry research. The award provides USD 5,000 in support and celebrates scientists who demonstrate significant research … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: TWAS-Atta-ur-Rahman Award in Chemistry
Liu Shiming Artist Grants for Early-Career Visual Artists
Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The Liu Shiming Artist Grants Program provides financial support to early-career visual artists creating new work influenced by cultural, traditional, or historical contexts. The programme helps emerging artists develop contemporary projects that explore connections between … [Read more...] about Liu Shiming Artist Grants for Early-Career Visual Artists
GEF Small Grants Program CSO Challenge Program
Deadline: 20-Jul-2026 The GEF SGP CSO Challenge Program provides funding and technical support to civil society organisations (CSOs) developing innovative environmental solutions with global benefits. The programme supports projects that scale, replicate, or adapt successful conservation and … [Read more...] about GEF Small Grants Program CSO Challenge Program
CFAs: wAtt-boost Youth Powered Startup Program
Deadline: 21-Jun-2026 The Watt-Boost Youth Powered Startup Program supports young African entrepreneurs developing renewable energy and electrification startups. The programme provides entrepreneurship training, mentorship, ecosystem access, and opportunities to compete for … [Read more...] about CFAs: wAtt-boost Youth Powered Startup Program
2026 Leading Scholarship for One Young World Summit
Deadline: 31-Oct-2026 The Leading Scholarship 2026 is the flagship scholarship offered by One Young World to support outstanding young leaders from around the world to attend the One Young World Summit in Cape Town. It provides fully funded access, including travel, accommodation, meals, and summit … [Read more...] about 2026 Leading Scholarship for One Young World Summit
“Home Grown” Exhibition Call by The Starving Artist
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The “Home Grown” exhibition and publication by The Starving Artist is a multidisciplinary creative call that invites artists, writers, and practitioners to explore food as a cultural, political, and social lens. It focuses on themes such as land, labour, identity, memory, … [Read more...] about “Home Grown” Exhibition Call by The Starving Artist
Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program
Deadline: 21-Jun-2026 The Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program is a pan-African internship initiative that prepares young professionals for leadership roles in resource governance, energy policy, and sustainable development. The program combines practical work experience, policy … [Read more...] about Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program
CFAs: GBV Prevention and Justice in Schools (Burkina Faso)
Deadline: 09-Jul-2026 Enabel is funding interventions in Boromo and Hounde, Burkina Faso, to reduce gender-based violence and strengthen access to justice for survivors. The programme prioritizes prevention in schools, capacity building for children and adolescents, accountability systems for law … [Read more...] about CFAs: GBV Prevention and Justice in Schools (Burkina Faso)
Shadowing Programme for Young Theatre Professionals from Abroad
Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 The Shadowing Programme offers international theatre professionals up to age 40 an internship in Germany at a theatre or production house. It provides a monthly allowance, travel support, and opportunities to observe rehearsals, productions, and professional practices, with … [Read more...] about Shadowing Programme for Young Theatre Professionals from Abroad
Apply Now: Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program
Deadline: 01-Oct-2026 The Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program offers scientists, scholars, writers, journalists, public intellectuals, and artists the opportunity to pursue ambitious projects for a full academic year at Harvard University. Selected fellows receive a stipend of USD … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program
Apply now for Shanghai Award for Sustainable Urban Development
Deadline: 25-Jun-2026 The Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities, known as the Shanghai Award, is a global recognition initiative led by UN-Habitat and China to honour cities making strong progress in sustainable urban development. The award recognises cities and municipalities that … [Read more...] about Apply now for Shanghai Award for Sustainable Urban Development
Call for Entries: School Enterprise Challenge
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 Applications are open for the School Enterprise Challenge, a global entrepreneurship education programme that helps students create and run real school-based businesses. The programme supports experiential learning, leadership, teamwork, financial literacy, creativity, … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: School Enterprise Challenge
Apply Now: Digital Minds Career Development Fellowships
Deadline: 10-Jul-2026 The Digital Minds Career Development Fellowships support individuals working on AI consciousness, sentience, moral status, and the ethical implications of advanced AI systems. The programme funds career development, research, policy work, and interdisciplinary exploration in … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Digital Minds Career Development Fellowships
HAIDI Innovation Track for Artificial Intelligence and Disability Inclusion
Deadline: 17-Jul-2026 The Assistive Technologies for Disability Trust programme is an 18-month catalytic support initiative that funds and scales responsible AI solutions for disability inclusion across Africa. It provides up to KES 5,000,000 in milestone-based funding along with technical, … [Read more...] about HAIDI Innovation Track for Artificial Intelligence and Disability Inclusion














