Deadline: 14-Jul-25 The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Foundation is now accepting applications for the Community Sleep Health and Public Awareness Grant Program. The AASM Foundation invests in people, research, and communities to improve the sleep health of all people. The Community … [Read more...] about Community Sleep Health and Public Awareness Grant
Latest Grants and Resources in South Africa
Applications open for the Kindness in Community Fund
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 The Born This Way Foundation’s Kindness in Community Fund provides grants to community-led, youth-focused organizations supporting mental health. To help identify their next cohort of grantees, they’re inviting young people to tell them about organizations doing this … [Read more...] about Applications open for the Kindness in Community Fund
Call for Proposals: Connecting Indigenous Research and Leadership
Deadline: 23-Sep-25 The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is pleased to announce a call for proposals to connect Indigenous research and leadership in Canada and the Global South to complement the Tri-agency strategic funding opportunity Indigenous Capacity and Leadership in … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Connecting Indigenous Research and Leadership
EOCA launches Conservation Project Funding Program 2025
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has launched the Conservation Project Funding Program. EOCA exists to enable its membership from the outdoor sector, and wider community, to create a positive impact on nature, biodiversity and wild places. Securing the … [Read more...] about EOCA launches Conservation Project Funding Program 2025
Entries open for Sony World Photography Awards Competition
Deadline: 6-Jan-26 The World Photography Organisation is excited to invite applications for its Open Competition to reward the best single images worldwide. You could win top Sony Digital Imaging equipment, inclusion in the London exhibition and book - plus more! Prize Information … [Read more...] about Entries open for Sony World Photography Awards Competition
Call for Applications: Climate Communication Fund
Deadline: 20 June 2025 The Climate Communication Fund offers grants to increase the communication capacity of climate CSOs. The Climate Communication Fund seeks to strengthen the communication capacity of climate CSOs. With stronger communication skills and tools, CSOs can improve awareness … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Climate Communication Fund
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Digital Platforms and Markets (South Africa)
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 The Southern Centre for Inequality Studies is accepting proposals for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Digital Platforms & Markets (Wits Post-Doctoral Programme – Social Dimensions of Digital Economy, Department of Science & Innovation). As part of the Social … [Read more...] about Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Digital Platforms and Markets (South Africa)
“Learning Grants” Award for Community-Based Organisations and Grassroots Social Movements
Deadline: 13-Jun-25 The Southern Africa Trust has announced a call for nominations for its “Learning Grants” programme, aimed at supporting community-based organisations (CBOs) and grassroots social movements in Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. This initiative seeks to … [Read more...] about “Learning Grants” Award for Community-Based Organisations and Grassroots Social Movements
Eureka Network Call for Circular Value Creation Research and Development Projects
Deadline: 1-Aug-25 Submissions are now open for National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) to foster and support collaborative industrial research and development (R&D) projects with a high potential for commercialization. This competitive call … [Read more...] about Eureka Network Call for Circular Value Creation Research and Development Projects
Applications open for Wildlife Acoustics Grant Program 2025
Deadline: 15-Aug-25 The Wildlife Acoustics is proud to offer a quarterly grant program that supports the advancement of wildlife research, habitat monitoring, and environmental conservation. Scientists may apply for a product grant to advance the study of bats, birds, amphibians, and other … [Read more...] about Applications open for Wildlife Acoustics Grant Program 2025
Apply Now: Lloyd’s of London Foundation Grant Programme
Deadline: 25-Jul-25 If you’re working on innovative research in risk management or climate adaptation, you can now apply for funding through the Lloyd’s of London Foundation’s new grant programme. Focus Areas They aim to support research in: Risk understanding and management for specific … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Lloyd’s of London Foundation Grant Programme
AKI’s Animal Welfare Organization Grant Program
Deadline: 22-Jun-25 The Animal-Kind International (AKI’s) Africa & LAC Animal Welfare Organization Grant Program, AKI’s 8th annual grant program, is intended to assist effective Africa & LAC-based organizations, beyond the Partner Organizations, implement high impact activities aimed at … [Read more...] about AKI’s Animal Welfare Organization Grant Program
CJIFA’s Community Empowerment Grant Program
Deadline: 29-Aug-25 The Climate Justice Impact Fund for Africa (CJIFA) is pleased to announce the launch of its Community Empowerment Grant Program to foster local engagement in climate awareness, action, and sustainable development. By empowering grassroots organizations and community groups, … [Read more...] about CJIFA’s Community Empowerment Grant Program
DPI Innovation Accelerator: Unlocking Public and Private Value through Safeguards and Interoperability
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity The DPI Innovation Accelerator is a concerted effort, launched under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, to foster knowledge exchange, highlight practical use cases, and support the scaling of DPI (Digital Public Infrastructure) that are secure, interoperable, with open … [Read more...] about DPI Innovation Accelerator: Unlocking Public and Private Value through Safeguards and Interoperability
Submissions open for Festival Connect Fund 2025
Deadline: 27-Jun-2025 The British Council is accepting submissions for the Festival Connect Fund to support festival organisers and artists to foster artistic collaboration, mobility, and showcasing. Aims Festival Connect aims to: create opportunities between SSA and UK festival peers … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Festival Connect Fund 2025
Entries open for Wellcome Early-Career Awards Scheme
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Wellcome Early-Career Awards Scheme provides funding for early-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research identity. Through innovative projects, they will deliver shifts in understanding related to human life, health and … [Read more...] about Entries open for Wellcome Early-Career Awards Scheme
CFAs: National Heritage Council Funding for Heritage (South Africa)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2025 The National Heritage Council (NHC) – an entity of the Department of Sport, Arts & Culture (DSAC) is pleased to announce an open call for applications to community projects that seek to preserve and promote the country’s heritage through research, documentation, and … [Read more...] about CFAs: National Heritage Council Funding for Heritage (South Africa)
Call for Proposals: UKHIH Humanitarian Rapid Research Initiative
Deadline: 04-Jun-2025 The United Nation Humanitarian Innovation Hubis has launched a new procurement for the delivery of their Humanitarian Rapid Response Initiative (HRRI) during the 2025/26 cycle. The HRRI has delivered over a dozen rapid reviews across a range of crises and themes, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: UKHIH Humanitarian Rapid Research Initiative
AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 The AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science, recognizes early-career scientists and engineers who demonstrate excellence in their contribution to public engagement with science activities. Funding Information The recipient receives a monetary prize of … [Read more...] about AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science
Call for Nominations: Global Citizen Award 2025
Deadline: 31-May-25 Leading international residence and citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners, in partnership with Andan Foundation, a Swiss non-profit humanitarian organization, is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the Global Citizen Award. The committee is looking … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Global Citizen Award 2025
Apply for NextGen Women Leaders Fellowship Program
Deadline: 30-May-25 Are you a passionate young woman ready to lead change in your community and beyond? The United Leaders Global Fellowship is inviting applications for the prestigious NextGen Women Leaders Fellowship, a fully funded, six-month leadership development program designed to empower … [Read more...] about Apply for NextGen Women Leaders Fellowship Program
Call for Entries: AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 The American Association for the Advancement of Science is requesting applications for its AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award to recognize scientists and engineers who demonstrate excellence in their contribution to public engagement with science. Award Information The recipient … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award
RFPs: Global Learning Hub for the Women’s Voice and Leadership Learning Partnership
Deadline: 24-Jun-25 The International Development Research Centre is seeking applications to address systemic barriers and make it easier for women, girls and LGBTQI+ communities to live and thrive in dignity and peace, they advocate for changes in laws, policies, and societal and cultural … [Read more...] about RFPs: Global Learning Hub for the Women’s Voice and Leadership Learning Partnership
The Kenneth C. Frazier Award for Maternal Health Equity
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 The MSD for Mothers is now inviting nominations for the annual Kenneth C. Frazier Award for Maternal Health Equity. MSD for Mothers is a global initiative by MSD (known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA) dedicated to creating a world where no woman has to die while … [Read more...] about The Kenneth C. Frazier Award for Maternal Health Equity
Call for Nominations: AAAS Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 The AAAS Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility is presented by the American Association for the Advancement of Science to honor organizations or individuals (including but not limited to scientists, engineers, or health professionals) who have advanced scientific … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: AAAS Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility
Call for Entries: AIPH World Green City Awards 2026
Deadline: 15-Oct-25 The International Association of Horticultural Producers is calling for entries for the World Green City Awards for cities where plants and nature are the core focus. The AIPH World Green City Awards are designed to champion nature-oriented solutions that harvest the power … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: AIPH World Green City Awards 2026
Rainforest Trust Funding Programme to Create Protected or Conserved Areas
Deadline: 1- Oct-2025 The Rainforest Trust is accepting applications for its Funding Programme to Create Protected or Conserved Areas. The goal is to empower Project Implementers to facilitate new, lasting and sustainable protected or conserved areas that are in line with community and … [Read more...] about Rainforest Trust Funding Programme to Create Protected or Conserved Areas
Nominations open for Zero Project Awards for Innovative Solutions
Deadline: 22-Jun-25 The Zero Project is thrilled to invite changemakers from around the world regardless of sector, organization size, or country, to nominate innovative solutions for the Zero Project Awards. Topics The Zero Project call for nominations is focused on the topics of … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Zero Project Awards for Innovative Solutions
Industrial Development Corporation launches Social Employment Fund in South Africa
Deadline: 13-Jun-25 Are you looking for funding to run with impactful community initiatives? If yes, then Social Employment Fund is right for you! Managed by the IDC, this fund takes a collaborative approach to tackling unemployment by empowering social and civic organisations to drive … [Read more...] about Industrial Development Corporation launches Social Employment Fund in South Africa
CFPs: Grant for Technical support to increase Transparency Capacities in Developing Countries
Deadline: 30-May-25 The Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT) is seeking proposals from interested organizations to provide technical support to its partner countries. The aim is to enable developing countries to be better positioned to strengthen and effectively implement their … [Read more...] about CFPs: Grant for Technical support to increase Transparency Capacities in Developing Countries
AmplifyChange launches Opportunity Grant Program 2025
Deadline: 16-Jun-25 AmplifyChange has launched the Opportunity Grant Program to nurture and encourage innovative ideas and approaches on sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) advocacy in new contexts. Priority Themes The purpose of this Opportunity Grant call is to fund small civil … [Read more...] about AmplifyChange launches Opportunity Grant Program 2025
Call for Proposals: LiftUpPhilanthropy Fund Program 2025
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 WINGS set up the newly expanded LiftUpPhilanthropy Fund (LUP Fund) dedicated to catalysing positive change within philanthropy worldwide. They aim to leverage the network’s collective intelligence and financial resources to strengthen philanthropy support ecosystems, foster … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: LiftUpPhilanthropy Fund Program 2025
Request for Applications: Preparatory Action for Setting Up Joint Programmes
Deadline: 15-Oct-25 The European Commission is accepting proposals for its Preparatory Action for Setting Up Joint Programmes among innovation ecosystems actors. The topic will allow national, regional and/or local authorities in charge of innovation policies and programmes from Member States, … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Preparatory Action for Setting Up Joint Programmes
IYBA-SEED Regional Expansion of Green Industries Program 2025
Deadline: 27-May-25 The IYBA-SEED Project (“Investing in Young Businesses in Africa – Supporting Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development”) aims to promote decent employment for young people and women by strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystems of 5 countries. The ambition of this regional … [Read more...] about IYBA-SEED Regional Expansion of Green Industries Program 2025
CFAs: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in South Africa
Deadline: 2-Jun-25 The High Commission of Canada in South Africa is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global … [Read more...] about CFAs: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in South Africa
Open Call: Global Safety Evidence Centre Funding Program
Deadline: 17-Sep-25 The Lloyd's Register Foundation is delighted to announce a call for proposals to support research and evidence projects that address occupational safety and health evidence gaps, as well as broader safety science work, such as how to measure and value safety and prevention, … [Read more...] about Open Call: Global Safety Evidence Centre Funding Program
Call for Solutions: World Water Challenge 2025
Deadline: 25-Jul-25 The World Water Challenge is an international contest hosted by the Ministry of Environment of Korea and organized by Korea Water Forum for Water Solutions. It was created as a special program of the Science and Technology Process in the 7th World Water Forum to identify … [Read more...] about Call for Solutions: World Water Challenge 2025
RFAs: Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund Grant Program
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund is accepting grant application for individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debate. Funding Information The Fund maximum … [Read more...] about RFAs: Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund Grant Program
Applications open for Turtle Conservation Fund Grant Program 2025
Deadline: 1-Jun-25 The Turtle Conservation Fund is currently accepting applications for its grant program to support pilot conservation initiatives for tortoise and freshwater turtle species. Priority for funding is given to projects that focus on tortoises or freshwater turtles that are … [Read more...] about Applications open for Turtle Conservation Fund Grant Program 2025
Nominations open for Innovate 4 Nature Award 2025
Deadline: 12-Jun-25 Nominations are now open for the Innovate 4 Nature Award to identify and accelerate nature-positive solutions in collaboration with partners to contribute to the restoration and regeneration of nature by 2030. Its purpose is to recognise and spotlight high-quality … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Innovate 4 Nature Award 2025
U.S. Embassy South Africa Annual Program 2025
Deadline: 11-Jul-25 The U.S. Mission to South Africa Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to reinstitute its Annual Program Statement (APS) for Fiscal Year 2025. Priorities U.S. Mission to South Africa Nationwide Strategic Priorities and Initiatives: … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy South Africa Annual Program 2025
ZWNF launches Research Grant + Travel & Education Grant 2025
Deadline: 25-Jul-25 The Zoo and Wildlife Nutrition Foundation (ZWNF) has launched the Research Grant and Travel & Education Grant. The Zoo and Wildlife Nutrition Foundation (ZWNF) is a non-profit organization established for the purpose of: contributing expertise and providing funds … [Read more...] about ZWNF launches Research Grant + Travel & Education Grant 2025
Open Call: Werner Fenz Grant for Art in Public Space
Deadline: 12-Aug-25 The Cultural Affairs Department of the City of Graz and steirischer herbst are delighted to invite applications for the Werner Fenz Grant for Art in Public Space 2026. The grant aims to assess the status of art in public space, with an international jury selecting a … [Read more...] about Open Call: Werner Fenz Grant for Art in Public Space
Apply for SDG4 Youth & Student Network 2025
Deadline: 10-Jul-2025 Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference? The SDG4 Youth & Student Network, managed by UNESCO, is looking for the next cohort of young education leaders for 2026-2027. Apply now and be part of a global community driving change in education! What … [Read more...] about Apply for SDG4 Youth & Student Network 2025
Call for Proposals: Fostering Human Development
Deadline: 28-May-25 The SDG Impact Finance Initiative is excited to invite submissions for its third call for proposals under the Product Window, centered around the theme of “Fostering Human Development “. This Call for Proposal is designed to support financial solutions to that enhance … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Fostering Human Development
South Africa: Ukusekela Small Project and Support Fund Program
Deadline: 06-Jun-2025 The Small Project and Support Fund (SPSF) is a project funded by Bread for the World (BfdW) to support small local initiatives that are made up of committed and dedicated people who may belong to any of these structures: self-help groups, community-based organisations … [Read more...] about South Africa: Ukusekela Small Project and Support Fund Program
Call for Proposals: Responsible Parties to Scale up Institutional Response VAWG in South Africa and Lesotho
Deadline: 23-May-25 The UN Women now invites proposals for Responsible Parties to Scale up Institutional Response Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the United Nations Charter, works for the elimination of discrimination against … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Responsible Parties to Scale up Institutional Response VAWG in South Africa and Lesotho
Call for Proposals: Identification of Implementing Partners for the Pan African Action Plan for Active Mobility
Deadline: 16-Jun-25 The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking proposals for its Global Programme for Sustainable Mobility to identify Implementing Partners for the Pan African Action Plan for Active Mobility. The programme supports a transition to low and zero emission … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Identification of Implementing Partners for the Pan African Action Plan for Active Mobility
Submissions open for SADC HIV and AIDS Special Fund
Deadline: 23-Jun-25 The Southern African Development Community is seeking applications for its SADC HIV and AIDS Special Fund to create additional resources at the regional level without disrupting or diminishing existing financial flows to individual Member States. Priorities HIV … [Read more...] about Submissions open for SADC HIV and AIDS Special Fund
Global Youth and News Media Journalism Award 2025
Deadline: 16-Jun-25 The Global Youth and News Media is now accepting applications for its Journalism Award. This year's Journalism Award spotlights great youth collaborations that contribute to the survival of local news outlets. Eligibility Criteria The competition is open to any kind … [Read more...] about Global Youth and News Media Journalism Award 2025
