Latest Grants and Resources in South Africa

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

Nominations Open: Golden Shield Heritage Awards 2026 (South Africa)

Deadline: 14-Aug-2026 The Golden Shield Heritage Awards 2026 celebrates individuals, organisations, and institutions contributing to the preservation, promotion, and interpretation of South Africa’s cultural heritage. The awards highlight efforts that strengthen social cohesion, community … [Read more...] about Nominations Open: Golden Shield Heritage Awards 2026 (South Africa)

Exhibition: Spier Light Art Programme 2027 (South Africa)

Deadline: 21-Jul-2026 The Spier Light Art Programme invites artists and designers to submit expressions of interest for light-centred commissions at Spier Wine Farm in South Africa. The programme supports site-specific, sculptural, interactive, digital, video, sound and light-based works where … [Read more...] about Exhibition: Spier Light Art Programme 2027 (South Africa)

Call for Proposals: Civil Society Partnerships for Implementation of the Spotlight Initiative

Deadline: 14-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

Call for Disaster Resilience, Response and Recovery Projects 2026

Deadline: 26-Oct-2026 The Eureka Call is inviting international research and innovation projects that develop technologies, products, services, and processes to strengthen disaster preparedness, emergency response, and post-disaster recovery. The call supports collaborative projects that create … [Read more...] about Call for Disaster Resilience, Response and Recovery Projects 2026

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

Call for Connections Through Culture Grants for International Arts Collaboration 2026

Deadline: 12-Aug-2026 The British Council’s Connections Through Culture 2026 grants support cultural partnerships, artistic collaboration and cross-cultural exchange between UK-based partners and participating countries. The programme funds creative projects that build international … [Read more...] about Call for Connections Through Culture Grants for International Arts Collaboration 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

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)

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

Open Call for Discover Graduate Programme (South Africa)

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The Discover Graduate Programme is a career development opportunity designed to prepare emerging professionals for leadership roles through practical work experience, professional training, and global exposure. The programme supports graduates in developing … [Read more...] about Open Call for Discover Graduate Programme (South Africa)

Call for Applications: External Bursary Programme (South Africa)

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The Vodacom External Bursary Programme provides academic merit-based financial support to high-achieving South African students pursuing full-time undergraduate studies. The programme supports students in STEM fields, Business, and Commercial disciplines by covering tuition, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: External Bursary Programme (South Africa)

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

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

Request for Proposals: Sustainable Livelihood Fund (South Africa)

Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 The Mpumelelo Agricultural Academy Sustainable Livelihood Fund provides financial support for projects that create employment opportunities and improve livelihoods in Limpopo Province. The programme supports initiatives in agriculture, agro-processing, … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Sustainable Livelihood Fund (South Africa)

Entries Open: FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge 2026

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The 2026 FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge supports entrepreneurs and innovators developing green economy solutions across selected African countries. The programme focuses on sustainable sectors such as renewable energy, circular economy, sustainable agriculture, mobility, and … [Read more...] about Entries Open: FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge 2026

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

Call for EOIs: Grassroots Innovation Programme (South Africa)

Deadline: 10-Jul-2026 The Grassroots Innovation Programme supports South African grassroots innovators by funding early-stage solutions that address community challenges and market needs. It provides R260,000 per selected innovator, delivered through vouchers to service … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Grassroots Innovation Programme (South Africa)

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

Call for Video Proposals on Innovative Water, Waste and Energy Projects (South Africa)

Deadline: 25-Jun-2026 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is offering grants between $25,000 and $40,000 to South African community-based organizations for innovative projects in water, waste, and energy. Proposals must be submitted as a five-minute video showcasing the challenge, … [Read more...] about Call for Video Proposals on Innovative Water, Waste and Energy Projects (South Africa)

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

RFAs: Matsumae International Foundation Research Fellowship Program

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Research Fellowship Program from the Matsumae International Foundation is a six-month research fellowship for non-Japanese Ph.D. holders to conduct advanced research at a host institution in Japan. It supports research in natural sciences, engineering, medicine, and … [Read more...] about RFAs: Matsumae International Foundation Research Fellowship Program

Call for Nominations: Tu Youyou Award

Deadline: 31-Oct-2026 The Tu Youyou Award recognizes outstanding individual scientists whose research and innovation have significantly advanced the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry. It highlights breakthrough scientific contributions that expand knowledge in drug … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Tu Youyou Award

CFAs: Moses Mapesa Education and Research Grant

Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 Applications are open for the Moses Mapesa Education and Research Grant, which supports Master’s and Doctoral students in Africa conducting research on cultural and natural heritage linked to UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Tentative List sites. The grant … [Read more...] about CFAs: Moses Mapesa Education and Research Grant

Submissions open for Conservation Grants

Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 Applications are open for Conservation Grants supporting African States Parties and eligible partner institutions working on the conservation, protection, and sustainability of UNESCO World Heritage properties in Africa. The program focuses on improving conservation outcomes, … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Conservation Grants

Open Call: Fueling Advocates Initiative Grants Program

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Fueling Advocates Initiative Grants Program provides small, short-term grants to support evidence-based work addressing industrial animal agriculture in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It funds NGOs and civil society organizations to strengthen research capacity, … [Read more...] about Open Call: Fueling Advocates Initiative Grants Program

Open Call for Art Residency Disappearing Landscape Program

Deadline: 21-Jun-2026 The Disappearing Landscape Art Residency invites artists and creative practitioners to explore environmental change, disappearing landscapes, and community resilience in the High Tatras region of Slovakia. The residency focuses on landscape degradation, overdevelopment, … [Read more...] about Open Call for Art Residency Disappearing Landscape Program

Nominations open for SFSA Science Diplomacy Awards 2026

Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Science Diplomacy Awards recognise individuals and organisations that strengthen science-based international partnerships, policy cooperation, and global scientific collaboration. The SFSA 2026 Awards honour contributions across science advice, international STI … [Read more...] about Nominations open for SFSA Science Diplomacy Awards 2026

Applications open for Bellagio Center Convening Program 2027

Deadline: 23-Jun-2026 The Bellagio Center Convening Program supports one-week convenings that bring together leaders, innovators, and experts to collaborate on complex global challenges. The program focuses on universal energy abundance, food systems and nutrition, economic mobility, global … [Read more...] about Applications open for Bellagio Center Convening Program 2027

CFPs: “Go Healthy with Taiwan” Campaign

Deadline: 05-Aug-2026 The Go Healthy with Taiwan initiative invites eligible organizations and affiliated proposers to submit innovative health and well-being proposals that integrate Taiwanese products, solutions, or business models. Selected projects may receive financial support of up to USD … [Read more...] about CFPs: “Go Healthy with Taiwan” Campaign

CFAs: Art Fund Curators Programme at Frieze Masters

Deadline: 14-Jun-2026 The Art Fund Curators Programme at Frieze Masters offers fully funded bursaries for UK and international museum and gallery curators to attend a two-day professional development programme in London. The programme focuses on curatorial practice, museum engagement, collection … [Read more...] about CFAs: Art Fund Curators Programme at Frieze Masters

Biodiversity Fellowships for Journalists to Cover UNCBD COP17 in Yerevan

Deadline: 29-Jun-2026 The Biodiversity Fellowship Program is accepting applications from journalists in low- and middle-income countries to report from the UN Convention on Biological Diversity COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia, in October 2026. The fully funded fellowship covers international travel, … [Read more...] about Biodiversity Fellowships for Journalists to Cover UNCBD COP17 in Yerevan

Nominations open for Spirit of Togetherness Award

Deadline: 20-Jul-2026 The Spirit of Togetherness Award 2026, launched by Pernod Ricard in partnership with One Young World, will recognise five young leaders working to strengthen social connection, inclusion, and community togetherness. Each selected recipient will receive a €8,000 grant and … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Spirit of Togetherness Award

UNHCR Innovation Accelerator for Scaling Humanitarian Innovation

Deadline: 12-Jul-2026 The UNHCR Innovation Accelerator supports proven humanitarian innovations that are ready to move from pilot stage to large-scale implementation. It focuses on improving protection, inclusion, and assistance for refugees, stateless persons, and forcibly … [Read more...] about UNHCR Innovation Accelerator for Scaling Humanitarian Innovation

Apply now for Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism

Deadline: 12-Jul-2026 The Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism provides annual grants to support women, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming journalists producing immersive, human-centered narrative journalism. The fund prioritizes emotionally rich, literary-style reporting that captures … [Read more...] about Apply now for Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism

Apply now for Lisle Global Seed Grants for Intercultural Projects

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Lisle Global Seed Grants provide funding of up to $5,000 for innovative intercultural initiatives that promote dialogue, collaboration, and learning among diverse communities worldwide. The programme supports projects that place intercultural communication and meaningful … [Read more...] about Apply now for Lisle Global Seed Grants for Intercultural Projects

UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for Young Scientists in STEM

Deadline: 30-Nov-2026 The UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize recognizes young scientists under 40 who have made significant contributions to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The prize is awarded every two years to five laureates from different world regions, with each winner … [Read more...] about UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for Young Scientists in STEM

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