Deadline: 10-Jul-2026 The African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award 2026 recognizes exceptional investigative journalism that has made a significant public impact across Africa. Open to African journalists and media teams, the award offers US$5,000 for the winner, US$2,000 … [Read more...] about Nominations Open: African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award 2026
Latest Grants and Resources in South Africa
Call for Research Synthesis on Agriculture, Food Systems and Nutrition
Deadline: 03-Aug-2026 The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), through the Global Research and Technology Development Research Commissioning Centre (GRTD RCC), is commissioning a programme synthesis study. This synthesis covers 41 research grants focused on agriculture and food … [Read more...] about Call for Research Synthesis on Agriculture, Food Systems and Nutrition
Apply for World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council Program
Deadline: 02-Aug-2026 The World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council Program selects 20–25 young leaders worldwide who are actively involved in conservation to support ocean and climate action. Members serve a one-year term, contributing to campaigns, advocacy, leadership activities, … [Read more...] about Apply for World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council Program
Call for Addressing Neglected Areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Deadline: 23-Aug-2026 The ANeSA programme supports implementation research teams working on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in sub-Saharan Africa. It provides up to CAD 1.2 million per project for evidence-based, gender-transformative interventions focused on underserved … [Read more...] about Call for Addressing Neglected Areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
CFPs: Neurotorium Clinical Education Grants within Psychiatry and Neurology
Deadline: 02-Sep-2026 The Neurotorium Clinical Education Grants provide funding for non-profit educational projects that enhance the clinical knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals in psychiatry and neurology. Eligible applicants can receive up to DKK 100,000 (approximately USD 15,000) … [Read more...] about CFPs: Neurotorium Clinical Education Grants within Psychiatry and Neurology
Open Call for Global Youth Leadership Program
Deadline: 24-Jul-2026 The Global Youth Leadership Program is accepting applications from outstanding young professionals in the Internet and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sectors. Selected participants will receive a Global Youth Leader Certificate, attend the 2026 … [Read more...] about Open Call for Global Youth Leadership Program
Thomson Foundation announces Young Journalist Award 2026
Deadline: 09-Aug-2026 The Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award 2026, presented in partnership with the UK Foreign Press Association (FPA), recognizes outstanding journalists aged 30 or younger whose work demonstrates excellence in investigative reporting, accountability … [Read more...] about Thomson Foundation announces Young Journalist Award 2026
Call for Proposals: Sustainable Livelihood Fund (South Africa)
Deadline: 16-Jul-2026 The Limpopo Sustainable Livelihood Fund supports projects that promote sustainable economic growth, entrepreneurship, and employment opportunities in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The programme provides funding ranging from R500,000 to R3,000,000 for projects … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Sustainable Livelihood Fund (South Africa)
Call for Proposals: Turtle Conservation Fund Program
Deadline: 01-Dec-2026 The Turtle Conservation Fund (TCF) provides grants to support conservation and research projects that protect highly threatened tortoises and freshwater turtles around the world. Grants typically range from USD 1,000 to USD 5,000 and are awarded to organizations or individuals … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Turtle Conservation Fund Program
Open Call for Research Grant Program – Round 3
Deadline: 25-Aug-2026 The LEO Foundation Research Grant Program supports innovative research that advances knowledge in dermatology and skin biology. The program welcomes applications from researchers across the world working on projects that improve the understanding of skin diseases, their … [Read more...] about Open Call for Research Grant Program – Round 3
Nominations Open: Future for Nature Awards 2027
Deadline: 23-Aug-2026 The Future for Nature Awards 2027 is an international conservation award recognizing young individuals who have made significant, measurable impacts in protecting wild species. It awards €50,000 to each winner and highlights leadership, innovation, and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open: Future for Nature Awards 2027
Entries Open: Kader Asmal Fellowship (South Africa)
Deadline: 26-Jul-2026 The Ireland Fellows Programme (2027 intake) is a fully funded scholarship supporting future leaders from South Africa to pursue Master’s level study in fields such as agriculture, health, education, engineering, business, and technology. … [Read more...] about Entries Open: Kader Asmal Fellowship (South Africa)
Apply for Epic MegaGrants to Support Innovative Unreal Engine Projects
Deadline: 04-Sep-2026 Epic MegaGrants is a global funding program that supports innovative projects built with Unreal Engine and related real-time 3D technologies. The program provides grants typically ranging from $5,000 to $75,000, with exceptional projects receiving up to $150,000, while … [Read more...] about Apply for Epic MegaGrants to Support Innovative Unreal Engine Projects
Xecs Call 6: Opportunities for Collaborative RD/I in Electronic Components and Systems
Deadline: 21-Jan-2027 Xecs Call 6 is inviting international partners to submit Research, Development, and Innovation (RD&I) proposals in the field of Electronic Components and Systems (ECS). The programme supports collaborative, industry-driven projects involving companies, SMEs, … [Read more...] about Xecs Call 6: Opportunities for Collaborative RD/I in Electronic Components and Systems
“Nomadic Culture of Central Asia: Preserving Traditions and Biodiversity”
Deadline: 09-Aug-2026 The UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty is inviting photographers worldwide to participate in the international photo contest “Nomadic Cultures of Central Asia: Safeguarding Pastoralism Traditions and Biodiversity.” The competition celebrates nomadic heritage, pastoral … [Read more...] about “Nomadic Culture of Central Asia: Preserving Traditions and Biodiversity”
Call for Technical Contributions: Africa Agrifood Systems Innovation Forum
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with its partners, is inviting technical contributions for the Africa Forum on Harnessing Science and Innovation for Agrifood Systems Transformation. The Forum supports the Comprehensive Africa … [Read more...] about Call for Technical Contributions: Africa Agrifood Systems Innovation Forum
Applications Open: Climate and Health Innovation Transition to Scale Program
Deadline: 22-Jul-2026 The Nexa Climate and Health Innovation Funding Opportunity supports climate-centred health innovations that help local health actors prepare for and respond to climate-driven health risks. Transition to Scale investments range from approximately USD 250,000 to USD 2,000,000 … [Read more...] about Applications Open: Climate and Health Innovation Transition to Scale Program
Apply Now: Climate and Health Innovation Proof of Concept Program
Deadline: 22-Jul-2026 The Nexa Climate and Health Innovation funding opportunity supports early-stage innovations that address climate-driven health risks through real-world pilots. Proof of Concept funding provides up to USD 200,000 per innovation for 18–24 months, supporting eligible … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Climate and Health Innovation Proof of Concept Program
One Health in Agrifood Systems Recognition for Good Practices and Innovations
Deadline: 10-Jul-2026 Applications are open to recognize impactful One Health innovations in agrifood systems that show measurable real-world benefits. Selected innovations will receive official recognition at the FAO Global Conference for Actions on One Health in Agrifood Systems, taking place … [Read more...] about One Health in Agrifood Systems Recognition for Good Practices and Innovations
Submissions open for African Union Youth SRH Ambassadors Initiative
Deadline: 17-Jul-2026 The AUDA-NEPAD COYYA Programme, in partnership with AECID, invites young Africans aged 18–35 to apply as Youth SRH Ambassadors. The programme supports youth leadership, sexual and reproductive health advocacy, digital engagement, community mobilization, and awareness of … [Read more...] about Submissions open for African Union Youth SRH Ambassadors Initiative
Nominations open for Earth Partner Prize 2026
Deadline: 07-Oct-2026 The Earth Partner Prize 2026 invites young artists and creatives worldwide to submit original work responding to the ecological crisis. Open to applicants aged 14–30 as of 7 October 2026, the prize offers cash awards of $10,000, $5,000, or $2,000 to eight winners, along with … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Earth Partner Prize 2026
ifa Research Award on International Cultural Relations
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The ifa Research Award on International Cultural Relations supports young academics whose research examines soft power, international cultural relations, and Foreign Cultural and Educational Policy. The award promotes academic reflection, interdisciplinary exchange, and … [Read more...] about ifa Research Award on International Cultural Relations
CARN/Bochco Pangolin Conservation Grant Program
Deadline: 01-Aug-2026 The Bochco Pangolin Conservation Grant Program supports graduate students and early-career African scientists conducting innovative research to conserve threatened African pangolin species. Grants of up to USD 10,000 are available for eligible field-based conservation … [Read more...] about CARN/Bochco Pangolin Conservation Grant Program
CFAs: Training on Litigation Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
Deadline: 01-Jul-2026 The Centre for Human Rights is inviting applications for a training programme focused on strengthening litigation skills related to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights across Africa. The programme supports legal practitioners, civil society actors, human rights … [Read more...] about CFAs: Training on Litigation Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
IROST announces the 40th Khwarizmi International Award
Deadline: 07-Aug-2026 The Khwarizmi International Award (KIA) is a prestigious international scientific award organized by the Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology to recognize outstanding achievements in science, research, innovation, and technology. It is open to researchers, … [Read more...] about IROST announces the 40th Khwarizmi International Award
Apply now for Common Good Cyber Fund Grant Program
Deadline: 04-Aug-2026 The Common Good Cyber Fund (CGCF) Grant Program is a 2026 cybersecurity funding initiative supporting nonprofit organizations that strengthen public-interest cybersecurity infrastructure and protect vulnerable communities from digital threats. It funds organizations delivering … [Read more...] about Apply now for Common Good Cyber Fund Grant Program
Submit Applications for Hope Grant Program
Deadline: 01-Jan-2027 The Hope Grant Program provides targeted financial assistance to victims of violent crime, missing persons cases, and their families to cover essential recovery-related expenses. It supports pre-verified and documented costs such as funeral services, forensic testing, and … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Hope Grant Program
RFAs: Early Identification of Children with Special Educational Needs
Deadline: 05-Aug-2026 Innovate UK is supporting the development of innovative solutions that enable earlier, fairer, and more reliable identification of special educational needs among children and young people across the UK. The competition focuses on tools, approaches, and technologies that … [Read more...] about RFAs: Early Identification of Children with Special Educational Needs
Nominations Open: National Arts and Culture Awards (South Africa)
Deadline: 17-Jul-2026 The National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA) is a South African national recognition initiative that honours outstanding artistic achievement, creativity, and innovation across the creative industries. It is designed to celebrate individuals and organizations that contribute … [Read more...] about Nominations Open: National Arts and Culture Awards (South Africa)
Call for Entries – Submit your Film for Anima 2027
Deadline: 02-Oct-2026 The Brussels Animation Film Festival is an international event dedicated to promoting animated films from around the world and fostering dialogue between filmmakers, professionals, and audiences. It features competitive and non-competitive screenings across multiple animation … [Read more...] about Call for Entries – Submit your Film for Anima 2027
Call for Proposals: Preparing DNA Reference Libraries for GBIF Integration
Deadline: 03-Aug-2026 The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) is offering funding through the SPLICE project to support organizations that manage DNA reference libraries in preparing their datasets for integration into GBIF’s global biodiversity infrastructure. The initiative … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Preparing DNA Reference Libraries for GBIF Integration
Apply now for iF Social Impact Prize 2026
Deadline: 19-Aug-2026 The iF Social Impact Prize supports initiatives that address major global and community-level challenges in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It recognizes projects that create measurable social impact through innovation, social action, or corporate … [Read more...] about Apply now for iF Social Impact Prize 2026
Applications open for WSA Global Award
Deadline: 15-Oct-2026 The World Summit Awards (WSA) Global Award is a nomination-based international recognition program that highlights digital solutions delivering measurable social impact aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). It focuses on innovative, … [Read more...] about Applications open for WSA Global Award
Applications open for CFLI Local Development Support (South Africa)
Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2026 call for proposals in South Africa supports small-scale, high-impact projects designed and implemented by local partners. Around five projects are expected to be selected for implementation from Fall 2026. The average CFLI … [Read more...] about Applications open for CFLI Local Development Support (South Africa)
Call for Applications: Lexicon Fellowship in South Africa
Deadline: 28-Jun-2026 Code for Africa is offering a three-month, part-time Lexicon Fellowship for NLP and data science experts based in South Africa. The fellowship supports the development of structured, machine-readable hate speech and incitement lexicons to improve information integrity, human … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Lexicon Fellowship in South Africa
Call for Entries: Civic Graph Fellowship (South Africa)
Deadline: 28-Jun-2026 Code for Africa is offering seven part-time Civic Graph Fellowships in South Africa to support the development of open-source civic data systems. The fellowship focuses on mapping Politically Exposed Persons and Politically Influential Persons using verified public data and … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Civic Graph Fellowship (South Africa)
CFPs: Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grant Program
Deadline: 22-Oct-2026 The Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grant Program supports independent researchers and research teams working on studies in health promotion, insurance and social protection. The programme funds projects that advance knowledge, improve quality of life and strengthen public … [Read more...] about CFPs: Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grant Program
Apply Now: Major Documentation Project Grants
Deadline: 01-Oct-2026 Major Documentation Project Grants support researchers worldwide to carry out structured, field-based documentation of endangered languages. The grants fund high-quality audio-visual recordings, transcriptions, translations, annotations, metadata creation, and long-term … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Major Documentation Project Grants
Call for Proposals: Legacy Materials Grant
Deadline: 01-Oct-2026 Legacy Material Grants support the digitisation and archiving of endangered language materials that are at risk of being lost. The grants focus on preserving analogue recordings, field notes, text collections, photographs and other valuable linguistic documentation through … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Legacy Materials Grant
Applications open for Feature Film Grant Program
Deadline: 02-Jul-2026 The Feature Film Grant Program supports eligible filmmakers working on feature-length narrative, documentary, experimental and essay films. Funding is available across development, production and post-production stages, with grants of up to USD 100,000 depending on the film … [Read more...] about Applications open for Feature Film Grant Program
Nominations open for Val Wood Prize for Creative Writing 2026
Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The Val Wood Prize 2026 invites writers aged 16 and above to submit original, unpublished short fiction inspired by the titles of Val Wood’s books. The competition theme is “Titles,” and each entrant may submit only one entry based on a title from Val Wood’s published works … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Val Wood Prize for Creative Writing 2026
2026 Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity Summit
Deadline: 03-Aug-2026 The Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity Summit 2026 is a global innovation platform for university students and recent graduates to showcase research-driven prototypes with real-world impact. Selected participants receive full travel support to Dubai, … [Read more...] about 2026 Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity Summit
#Creatives4Peace Youth Online Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 02-Jul-2026 The UNDP Creatives4Peace Youth Online Innovation Challenge 2027 is a pan-African initiative supporting young creatives using art, digital media, and cultural expression to promote peace, dialogue, and social cohesion. It focuses on performing arts, digital art, fashion, … [Read more...] about #Creatives4Peace Youth Online Innovation Challenge
Submissions open for WSA Young Innovators Award
Deadline: 15-Oct-2026 The WSA Young Innovators Award is a global open call that highlights young-led digital solutions with proven social or environmental impact. It is part of the World Summit Awards ecosystem and focuses on real-world, market-ready innovations. The programme emphasizes: … [Read more...] about Submissions open for WSA Young Innovators Award
RFAs: Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 01-Oct-2026 The IPF programme provides structured postdoctoral funding to support early-career researchers in language documentation and linguistics. Fellowships are hosted at academic institutions and focus on advancing: Field-based linguistic research Language documentation … [Read more...] about RFAs: Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme
Rapid Grants for Initial Language Documentation Fieldwork
Deadline: 01-Oct-2026 The Rapid Grant Programme supports early-stage fieldwork in endangered language documentation. It is designed to help researchers evaluate whether a full documentation project is feasible. The programme focuses on: Initial fieldwork and feasibility assessment Early … [Read more...] about Rapid Grants for Initial Language Documentation Fieldwork
Call for Proposals: Small Grant Program
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
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
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














