Latest Grants and Resources in South Africa

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

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

Call for Strengthening Response to Violence Against Women (South Africa)

Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 UN Women is inviting proposals to strengthen systems that prevent and respond to violence against women and girls (VAWG) in South Africa and Lesotho. The programme focuses on institutional capacity building, survivor-centred policing, community-based prevention, and social … [Read more...] about Call for Strengthening Response to Violence Against Women (South Africa)

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

CFAs: CorpsAfrica South Africa Volunteer Opportunity

Deadline: 17-Jul-2026 The CorpsAfrica South Africa Volunteer Program is a 12-month rural development initiative that places qualified graduates in underserved communities to support locally identified, small-scale development projects. The program focuses on improving quality of life through … [Read more...] about CFAs: CorpsAfrica South Africa Volunteer Opportunity

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: 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

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

Latest Grants and Resources in South Africa

Top Opportunities