Deadline: 30-Apr-25 Wellcome is pleased to announce the Climate Impacts Awards to make the impacts of climate change on physical and mental health visible to drive urgent climate policy action at scale. They will fund transdisciplinary teams to deliver short-term, high-impact projects that … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Climate Impacts Awards
Latest Grants and Resources in New Zealand
Call for Applications: Alstom Foundation Funding Program
Deadline: 10 APRIL 2025 The Alstom Foundation supports and funds projects which serve to improve living conditions in, and economic prospects of, communities located near Alstom’s facilities and sites around the world. Key Areas The Alstom Foundation focuses on 4 key areas: Economic … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Alstom Foundation Funding Program
Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Grant Program – New Zealand
Deadline: 21-Mar-25 The Auckland Council is pleased to announce the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Grant Program. Priorities The Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board welcomes grant applications that deliver the following priorities outlined in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Plan: People … [Read more...] about Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Grant Program – New Zealand
Doc Society launches Climate Story Fund Program 2025
Deadline: 10-Mar-25 The Doc Society has launched the Climate Story Fund Program to support compelling independent media storytelling and impact strategies from around that world that can help audiences envision the just transition, and activate them to make these visions a reality. They are … [Read more...] about Doc Society launches Climate Story Fund Program 2025
Zendesk Foundation’s Tech for Good Impact Awards 2025
Deadline: 15-Aug-25 The Zendesk Foundation is inviting nonprofit organizations to apply for the Tech for Good Impact Awards. Focus Areas They support organizations that contribute to the Zendesk Foundation's impact areas: Fostering community: enable connections that offer support and … [Read more...] about Zendesk Foundation’s Tech for Good Impact Awards 2025
Apply for Otara-Papatoetoe Quick Response Grant Program – New Zealand
Deadline: 7-Mar-25 Apply now for the Otara-Papatoetoe Quick Response Grant Program. Priorities Below is a selection of priorities from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Plan: Te ao Māori, Māori culture and the values of mātauranga Māori are visible and integrated in all areas of life … [Read more...] about Apply for Otara-Papatoetoe Quick Response Grant Program – New Zealand
Henderson-Massey Quick Response Grant Program in New Zealand
Deadline: 7-Mar-25 The Auckland Council has launched the Henderson-Massey Quick Response Grant Program. A quick response grant is generally for small value grants and is available up to five times a year. Funding Information Grant value: $500 - $2000 Projects Types of projects … [Read more...] about Henderson-Massey Quick Response Grant Program in New Zealand
Spatial Thinking: Inspiring Action through Place- Based Solutions Grant Program
Deadline: 5-May-25 The National Geographic Society is accepting applications for Level I and Level II grants for the Spatial Thinking: Inspiring Action with Place-Based Solutions. This funding opportunity supports projects that identify a challenge related to a specific place and its unique … [Read more...] about Spatial Thinking: Inspiring Action through Place- Based Solutions Grant Program
RFPs: Global Innovation Challenge to accelerate Youth Employability
Deadline: 4-Mar-25 The Citi Foundation is requesting proposals for the Global Innovation Challenge to accelerate Youth Employability. The innovative solutions could include, but are not limited to: Technical and vocational training programs that upskill or reskill low-income youth and … [Read more...] about RFPs: Global Innovation Challenge to accelerate Youth Employability
United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize
Deadline: 28-Feb-25 The United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize, established by the General Assembly is to recognize the achievements of those who dedicate their lives to the service of humanity, by promoting the purposes and principles of the United Nations while honouring and paying … [Read more...] about United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize
FutureLakes call for Lake Restoration Solutions in Associated Regions
Deadline: 31-Mar-25 The European Commission has launched its open call aims to fund three Associated Regions to engage and work alongside the FutureLakes consortium to showcase the feasibility and replicability of restoration solutions developed within the FutureLakes project in other areas of … [Read more...] about FutureLakes call for Lake Restoration Solutions in Associated Regions
Mobilise call to leverage AI for Community-driven Innovation
Deadline: 31-Mar-25 The European Commission is seeking applications to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for community-driven innovation focused on enhancing rural-urban interactions. Projects funded under this call are expected to organise local/regional hackathons/datahons/ideathons and … [Read more...] about Mobilise call to leverage AI for Community-driven Innovation
Submissions open for Youthtown Grant Program – New Zealand
Deadline: 31-Mar-25 Submissions are now open for the Youthtown Grant Program. Purpose Grants that meet Youthtown Inc.’s Authorised Purpose: Development and operation of Youthtown programmes and facilities Encouragement and development of amateur youth sport and facilities in … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Youthtown Grant Program – New Zealand
Ashburton District Council launches Heritage Grant Program (New Zealand)
Deadline: 28-Feb-25 The Ashburton District Council has launched the Heritage Grant Program to assist projects that promote the preservation and/or restoration of heritage buildings and items in Ashburton District. Funding Information The maximum individual grant available is $10,000 and can … [Read more...] about Ashburton District Council launches Heritage Grant Program (New Zealand)
Applications open for Community Library Grant (New Zealand)
Deadline: 28-Feb-25 The Ashburton District Council is currently accepting applications for the Community Library Grant to support independently operated community libraries with the purchase and preservation of new reading material. Funding Information The maximum individual grant available … [Read more...] about Applications open for Community Library Grant (New Zealand)
Apply for Trail Maintenance Fund (New Zealand)
Deadline: 28-Feb-25 The Ashburton District Council is pleased to announce applications for the Trail Maintenance Fund to support the maintenance of existing trails within Ashburton District. Funding Information The maximum individual grant available is $5,000 and can be no more than 50% of … [Read more...] about Apply for Trail Maintenance Fund (New Zealand)
Ashburton District Council Biodiversity Grant (New Zealand)
Deadline: 28-Feb-25 The Ashburton District Council is inviting applications for the Biodiversity Grant to assist projects that aim to protect and/or enhance biodiversity in the district. Funding Information The maximum individual grant available is $7,500 and can be no more than 50% of the … [Read more...] about Ashburton District Council Biodiversity Grant (New Zealand)
Community Event Grant (New Zealand)
Deadline: 28-Feb-25 The Ashburton District Council is offering the Community Event Grant to support new events and/or build the capacity of existing events in the district that are open to the public, and which enhance the community by contributing to its social and economic wellbeing. Funding … [Read more...] about Community Event Grant (New Zealand)
U.S. Mission New Zealand Grants Program
Deadline: 1-May-25 The EAP/Mission New Zealand Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Grants Program. Goals and Objectives Connecting Creatives: Elevate the voices of emerging and established cultural … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission New Zealand Grants Program
School Holiday Programme Grant in New Zealand
Deadline: 28-Feb-25 The Ashburton District Council is pleased to announce the School Holiday Programme Grant to assist with the provision of school holiday programmes in Ashburton District. Funding Information The maximum individual grant available is $1,000 and can't be more than 50% of … [Read more...] about School Holiday Programme Grant in New Zealand
Applications open for Community Infrastructure Grant Program – New Zealand
Deadline: 28-Feb-25 The Ashburton District Council is accepting applications for the Community Infrastructure Grant Program to assist projects that maintain and/or enhance community amenities in Ashburton District. Funding Information The maximum individual grant available is $10,000 and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Community Infrastructure Grant Program – New Zealand
Ashburton District Council’s Community Project Grant Program (New Zealand)
Deadline: 28-Feb-25 The Ashburton District Council’s Community Project Grant Program assist projects that maintain and/or enhance residents’ quality of life in the Ashburton District. Funding Information The maximum individual grant available is $5,000 and can be no more than 50% of the … [Read more...] about Ashburton District Council’s Community Project Grant Program (New Zealand)
Call for Proposals: United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF)
Deadline: 28-Feb-25 Applications are now open for the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) to support projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic processes. The large majority of UNDEF funds go to local … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF)
CFPs: Accelerator Grants for LGBTI+ Rights Organisations across the Commonwealth
Deadline: 17-Feb-25 The Kaleidoscope Trust is seeking proposals for the Accelerator Grants to support Commonwealth-based LGBTI+ rights organisations that completed a Capacity Development Intervention in the 2024/2025 cycle. This project is funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and … [Read more...] about CFPs: Accelerator Grants for LGBTI+ Rights Organisations across the Commonwealth
Call to Entries: Ebbe Nielsen Challenge 2025
Deadline: 7-Sep-25 Applications are now open for the Ebbe Nielsen Challenge focused on innovative tools, both new and existing, that leverage biodiversity data from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) network to advance open science in support of research and policy. Prize … [Read more...] about Call to Entries: Ebbe Nielsen Challenge 2025
Apply for Garden Grants: Biotech in Greenhouse Gas Removal
Deadline: 28-Feb-25 The Homeworld Collective is funding ambitious, early-stage projects at the intersection of biotechnology and greenhouse gas removal. For this cycle of Garden Grants, they aim to fund the de-risking work for ambitious ideas addressing important problems at the translational … [Read more...] about Apply for Garden Grants: Biotech in Greenhouse Gas Removal
Call for Proposals: Conducting Feasibility Study for Financing Culture and Creativity
Deadline: 7-Feb-25 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Office in Bangkok (UNESCO Bangkok) is seeking a contractor to Conduct a Feasibility Study for Financing Culture and Creativity in Asia and the Pacific. Assignment The contractor is requested to … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Conducting Feasibility Study for Financing Culture and Creativity
Upper Harbour Local Board Facilities Grant (New Zealand)
Deadline: 21-Mar-25 The Auckland Council is currently accepting applications for the Upper Harbour Local Board Facilities Grant to help in planing or developing a sports, recreation, arts or community facility. What they will fund? The Facilities Grant Programme provides funding to assist … [Read more...] about Upper Harbour Local Board Facilities Grant (New Zealand)
Open Call: Papakura Local Grant Programme – New Zealand
Deadline: 28-Feb-25 Submissions are now open for the Auckland Council's Papakura Local Grant Programme. Priorities The Papakura Local Board welcomes grant applications and community initiatives that align with the following local board plan priorities: Papakura’s history and heritage … [Read more...] about Open Call: Papakura Local Grant Programme – New Zealand
Waitematā Accommodation Grant (New Zealand)
Deadline: 14-Mar-25 The Auckland Council is pleased to announce the Waitematā Accommodation Grant for accommodation grants to cover rental and/or lease payments, Auckland Council rates and regular, ongoing venue hire costs. Priorities Higher Priorities The Waitematā Local Board will … [Read more...] about Waitematā Accommodation Grant (New Zealand)
Upper Harbour Local Grant (New Zealand)
Deadline: 21-Mar-25 Applications are now open for the Upper Harbour Local Grant to provide contestable community grants to local communities. Priorities Community participation and wellbeing: Initiatives that promote community engagement, participation, and wellbeing, bring communities … [Read more...] about Upper Harbour Local Grant (New Zealand)
Apply Now: Manurewa Local Grant (New Zealand)
Deadline: 28-Feb-25 The Auckland Council is inviting applications for the Manurewa Local Grant to local communities in order to help them achieve their aspirations. Objectives The people: Family, whānau and social wellbeing is strengthened Older people are connected socially through … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Manurewa Local Grant (New Zealand)
Albert-Eden Local Board Accommodation Fund (New Zealand)
Deadline: 21-Mar-25 The Auckland Council is seeking applications for the Albert-Eden Local Board Accommodation Fund. Priorities Support local initiatives that celebrate Māori identity and culture and Te Reo Māori. The history, identity and character of the neighbourhoods are … [Read more...] about Albert-Eden Local Board Accommodation Fund (New Zealand)
UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science
Deadline: 13-Mar-25 The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement (UAEREP) requests innovative research and technology proposals that advance the field of rain enhancement, particularly in arid regions. To date, the program has funded 14 awards (across 5 award cycles), which have advanced, and … [Read more...] about UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science
Large Scale not-for-profit European Sport Event Program
Deadline: 5-Mar-25 The European Commission (EC) has launched the Large Scale not-for-profit European Sport Event Program. Scope This Action aims to support the organisation of sport events with a European dimension in the following fields: Volunteering in sport; Social inclusion … [Read more...] about Large Scale not-for-profit European Sport Event Program
Waimate District Council launches Heritage Grant Program (New Zealand)
Deadline: 24-Feb-25 The Waimate District Council has launched the Heritage Grant Program for projects that include archaeological and traditional sites, buildings and sites with Historic Place classifications, notable and heritage trees and other buildings or sites Council consider worthy of … [Read more...] about Waimate District Council launches Heritage Grant Program (New Zealand)
Applications open for Creative Communities Fund (New Zealand)
Deadline: 6-Mar-25 The Waikato District Council has announced its Creative Communities Fund to support art activities that celebrate the uniqueness of the district, its cultural traditions and diversity, including Toi Māori. Its goal is to increase participation from the local community in the … [Read more...] about Applications open for Creative Communities Fund (New Zealand)
Call for Nominations: UNESCO – Greece Melina Mercouri International Prize for the Safeguarding and Management of Cultural Landscapes
Deadline: 30-Apr-25 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is inviting nominations for its Greece Melina Mercouri International Prize for the Safeguarding and Management of Cultural Landscapes to reward outstanding examples of action to safeguard and enhance the … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: UNESCO – Greece Melina Mercouri International Prize for the Safeguarding and Management of Cultural Landscapes
Submissions open for Waitematā Local Grant Programme (New Zealand)
Deadline: 28-Feb-25 The Auckland Council is seeking applications for the Waitematā Local Grant Programme. Priorities Higher Priorities The Waitematā Local Board will prioritise applications which address: Inequality and lack of opportunity Community action for climate change … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Waitematā Local Grant Programme (New Zealand)
Applications open for Waitakere Ranges Local Grant Programme (New Zealand)
Deadline: 7-Mar-25 Applications are now open for the Waitakere Ranges Local Grant Programme. Priorities The distinctive and diverse communities are thriving, resilient and adaptable. People are connected, feel a sense of belonging, and work together to support wellbeing Strong and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Waitakere Ranges Local Grant Programme (New Zealand)
Auckland Council launches Orakei Local Grant Programme – New Zealand
Deadline: 7-Mar-25 The Auckland Council has launched the Orakei Local Grant Programme. Areas Arts Events Community Sport and recreation Environment Heritage. Priorities The grants programme will be targeted towards supporting the following outcomes and priorities: … [Read more...] about Auckland Council launches Orakei Local Grant Programme – New Zealand
New Zealand: Albert-Eden Local Grant Programme 2025
Deadline: 7-Mar-25 The Auckland Council is now accepting applications for the Albert-Eden Local Grant Programme to support projects, activities and services that benefit Aucklanders. Priorities They welcome grant applications that align with the following priorities: Support local … [Read more...] about New Zealand: Albert-Eden Local Grant Programme 2025
Auckland Council’s Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Grant Programme (New Zealand)
Deadline: 14-Feb-25 The Auckland Council has launched the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Grant Programme. Key Areas people environment community and facilities places and transport economy. Funding Information Grant value: $500 - $8000 Priorities Higher … [Read more...] about Auckland Council’s Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Grant Programme (New Zealand)
Nominations open for Einstein Award for Promoting Quality in Research
Deadline: 29-Apr-25 The Einstein Award for Promoting Quality in Research in cooperation with the QUEST Center for Responsible Research at the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité honors researchers, institutions, and early career researchers around the globe whose work helps to fundamentally … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Einstein Award for Promoting Quality in Research
Call for Submissions: Zero Waste Good Practices in Fashion and Textiles
Deadline: 12-Feb-25 The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is accepting submissions for the Zero Waste Good Practices in Fashion and Textiles. This sheds light on the environmental and social challenges posed by this sector’s linear business model and practices at large, … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Zero Waste Good Practices in Fashion and Textiles
Request for Nominations: Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize
Deadline: 31-Mar-25 The Kofi Annan Foundation and the Democracy and Culture Foundation invite nominations for the third edition of the Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Award. Objectives This Prize aims to: Recognise exceptional intellectual and/or “in action” leadership shown by a young … [Read more...] about Request for Nominations: Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize
Call for Applications: Zayed Sustainability Prize
Deadline: 23-Jun-2025 Applications are now open for the Zayed Sustainability Prize that recognises and rewards small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), nonprofit organisations (NPOs), and global high schools with impactful, innovative and inspiring sustainable solutions. Established by the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Zayed Sustainability Prize
ICC-ITC-WTO MSME Group Small Business Champions 2025
Deadline: 28-Mar-25 The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the World Trade Organization’s Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (WTO MSME Group) in partnership with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), are calling for … [Read more...] about ICC-ITC-WTO MSME Group Small Business Champions 2025
Sport: Rural Travel Fund Program in New Zealand
Deadline: 22-Feb-25 The Sport: Rural Travel Fund Program is a collaborative initiative between Sport New Zealand and the Buller District Council which aims to support junior sports development in rural communities by providing financial assistance to subsidise travel expenses. Funding … [Read more...] about Sport: Rural Travel Fund Program in New Zealand
Round 2: Buller District Council’s Community Grants Program in New Zealand
Deadline: 22-Feb-25 The Buller District Council’s Community Grants Program support the work of community groups and volunteer organisations providing community and social projects and services within the Buller District. Funding Information A total of $105,000 will be distributed through … [Read more...] about Round 2: Buller District Council’s Community Grants Program in New Zealand
