Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The Women in Digital Business Program, a pioneering initiative by AM-Steve House, in partnership with the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITC/ILO) and Microsoft Philanthropies is designed to empower African women entrepreneurs to thrive in the digital economy by … [Read more...] about RFAs: Women in Digital Business (WiDB) at AM-Steve House Program – Africa
Latest Grants and Resources in South Africa
RFPs: Coastal Ecosystems for People and Planet Fund
Deadline: 03-Oct-2025 The Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic (LEX-NG) Fund is a competitive call for applications that seeks to fund ambitious projects focused on the conservation, restoration, or research of blue forests and is aimed at supporting inspirational and passionate project … [Read more...] about RFPs: Coastal Ecosystems for People and Planet Fund
Submit Applications for Eastern Cape Innovation Challenge (South Africa)
Deadline: 25-Sep-2025 The EC Innovation Challenge seeks to combat unemployment and drive socio-economic growth by empowering participants to create innovative solutions to pressing societal issues. The focus is on Agriculture (Agro-processing and Aquaculture): Sustainable Value-Addition for … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Eastern Cape Innovation Challenge (South Africa)
Call for Proposals: Strengthening Grantee Capacities by UKHIH and Elrha
Deadline: 02-Sep-2025 The UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub (UKHIH) and Elrha have launched a Call for Proposals to commission a supplier for the delivery of services aimed at strengthening grantee capacities, with submissions due by 2 September 2025. The focus of this initiative is on mapping … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Strengthening Grantee Capacities by UKHIH and Elrha
Apply Now: 10th Africa Energy Innovation Competition
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The 10th Africa Energy Innovation Challenge AEIC organized by NEF mobilizes early-stage young energy entrepreneurs across Africa to develop a prototype/upscale a key device/equipment for social enterprise, agri-business, fintech solutions or energy management system using … [Read more...] about Apply Now: 10th Africa Energy Innovation Competition
Call for Concept Notes: Policy Responses to Address Conflict Economies in Borderlands
Deadline: 17-Sep-2025 XCEPT has announced a call for concept notes to commission research on policy and programme interventions in conflict-affected borderlands, with the aim of generating actionable insights to address challenges related to conflict economies. The focus is on examining policy … [Read more...] about Call for Concept Notes: Policy Responses to Address Conflict Economies in Borderlands
Open Call: Biennials Connect Grants Program
Deadline: 14-Sep-2025 The British Council’s Biennials Connect Grants offer an exciting opportunity to strengthen global collaboration in the visual arts. Aimed at biennials, festivals, and partnering organisations, this grant supports the involvement of international visual artists in UK … [Read more...] about Open Call: Biennials Connect Grants Program
Call for Proposals: Innovative Financing and Funding Review
Deadline: 29-Aug-2025 The UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub (UKHIH) and Elrha are seeking a consultant or research partner to explore innovative funding and financing models that could strengthen the humanitarian research and innovation ecosystem. The overall aim is to identify, assess, and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Innovative Financing and Funding Review
Entries open for #MyLittleBigThing Challenge in Africa
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the #MyLittleBigThing Challenge to find and support young innovators who are creating an African narrative for sustainability. The program's core objective is to find and support young innovators creating an African … [Read more...] about Entries open for #MyLittleBigThing Challenge in Africa
Open Call: Concept Notes on Climate Change, Informal Trade, and Instability in Conflict-affected Borderlands
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Cross-border Conflict Evidence, Policy and Trends (XCEPT) research programme has launched a call for concept notes to commission innovative research on the relationship between climate change, informal trade networks, and instability in conflict-affected … [Read more...] about Open Call: Concept Notes on Climate Change, Informal Trade, and Instability in Conflict-affected Borderlands
Apply Now: Craig Hugh Smyth Fellowship
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The Harvard Univ. Center for Italian Renaissance Studies is pleased to announce its Craig Hugh Smyth Fellowship for curators and conservators who are pursuing advanced research in any aspect of the Italian Renaissance. This fellowship supports advanced research in any … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Craig Hugh Smyth Fellowship
Apply Now: European Union Water Operators’ Partnerships Programme
Deadline: 07-Nov-2025 The European Union Water Operators' Partnerships Programme has entered a new phase, offering a substantial opportunity for water and sanitation operators in eligible European Union partner countries to improve their capacity and performance in line with the Sustainable … [Read more...] about Apply Now: European Union Water Operators’ Partnerships Programme
Nominations open for Watersprite Award
Deadline: 08-Sep-2025 Want to join the largest student-led film festival in the world? Here’s your chance! Apply to become a judge for Watersprite 2026 and watch and rate a number of entries from around the world. The festival accepts films across four genre categories: Fiction, Documentary, … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Watersprite Award
Nominations open for New Frontiers Research Award (South Africa)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust New Frontiers Research Award recognizes the efforts of visionary early-to-mid-career researchers determined to build high-performance research teams and the South African academy. The award is intended to provide researchers with the freedom … [Read more...] about Nominations open for New Frontiers Research Award (South Africa)
Submit Applications for WSA Young Innovators Award
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The WSA Young Innovators Award is an open call for digital solutions, applications, projects, or products driving positive change, created by young people under the age of 26 from all UN and UNESCO member states. The WSA Young Innovators Award focuses on digital solutions … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for WSA Young Innovators Award
Cross-border Conflict Evidence, Policy and Trends (XCEPT) Research Programme
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 Applications are now open for the Cross-border Conflict Evidence, Policy and Trends (XCEPT) Research Programme to bring together world-leading experts and local researchers to examine conflict-affected borderlands, how conflicts connect across borders, and the drivers of … [Read more...] about Cross-border Conflict Evidence, Policy and Trends (XCEPT) Research Programme
Call for Proposals: Pilot Projects on Climate Resilient Value Chains of Biodiversity Products and Services
Deadline: 29-Aug-2025 The African Forest Forum (AFF) has launched a call for proposals for pilot projects focused on the development of climate-resilient value chains for forest biodiversity products and services across Africa’s biodiversity hotspots. The projects should capacitate local … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Pilot Projects on Climate Resilient Value Chains of Biodiversity Products and Services
Extreme Weather and Natural Hazards Solutions Grant Program
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The National Geographic Society is seeking applications to fund impactful projects driving science-based solutions to the growing threat of extreme weather events and natural hazards such as wildfires, hurricanes, tornados, droughts, floods, heatwaves and severe … [Read more...] about Extreme Weather and Natural Hazards Solutions Grant Program
AHAC Small Grants Program in Africa
Deadline: 01-Sep-2025 Are you doing innovative and impactful work that’s unifying the well-being of people, animals, and the environment in Africa that could benefit from additional support or resources? The Alliance for Human Animal Coexistence wants to hear from you! The Alliance for … [Read more...] about AHAC Small Grants Program in Africa
Wildlife Acoustics Grant Program for Wildlife Research and Conservation
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The Wildlife Acoustics is proud to offer a grant program that supports the advancement of wildlife research, habitat monitoring, and environmental conservation. The focus areas of the program include supporting scientists with product grants to advance the study of bats, … [Read more...] about Wildlife Acoustics Grant Program for Wildlife Research and Conservation
Funding available for Non-profit Organizations in South Africa
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Drakenstein Municipality has announced a Grant in Aid competition for the 2025–2026 period, inviting non-profit organizations operating within the municipal area to submit proposals aligned with its Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and South Africa’s National … [Read more...] about Funding available for Non-profit Organizations in South Africa
Applications open for Catapult Development Grant Program
Deadline: 08-Sep-2025 Submissions are now open for the Catapult Development Grant Program. The focus of the Catapult Development Grant includes artful, compelling storytelling that moves you with a preference for character-driven narratives, originality of approach, content, and form with … [Read more...] about Applications open for Catapult Development Grant Program
Apply Now: Intercontinental Biennial Design IDENTITY Program
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Intercontinental Biennial has announced an open international call for artists to participate in the Design IDENTITY Program. This open international call invites artists of any nationality to participate in the competition and exhibition. Projects from any country in … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Intercontinental Biennial Design IDENTITY Program
Apply for Intercontinental Biennial Illustrations Program
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the Intercontinental Biennial Illustrations Program. Artists of any nationality are invited to participate in this competition and exhibition. Projects from any country in the world are welcome, and entries can be … [Read more...] about Apply for Intercontinental Biennial Illustrations Program
Submissions open for International Editorial Program
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The International Editorial Program invites artists, studios, agencies, companies, and independent professionals from any country to participate by submitting their work for consideration. To enter, you must submit a minimum of one and a maximum of two integral or … [Read more...] about Submissions open for International Editorial Program
Open Call: Intercontinental Biennial Packaging Program
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Intercontinental Biennial is accepting applications for its Biennial Packaging Program to promote the art, design and performance industry. This open international call invites new artists, companies, agencies, studios, and independent professionals from any country … [Read more...] about Open Call: Intercontinental Biennial Packaging Program
Entries open for Painting Competition
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Intercontinental Biennial is pleased to announce its Painting Competition. Artists of any nationality, including independent professionals, studios, and companies, are invited to participate in a competition and exhibition that welcomes new projects from … [Read more...] about Entries open for Painting Competition
Applications open for Intercontinental Biennial Sculpture Program
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Intercontinental Biennial is requesting applications for its Sculpture Program. Artists of any nationality, including independent professionals, sculpture studios, and companies, are invited to participate in a competition and exhibition that welcomes new projects … [Read more...] about Applications open for Intercontinental Biennial Sculpture Program
Call for Proposals: Elisabeth and Amelie Fund
Deadline: 20-Oct-2025 Applications are now open for the Elisabeth and Amelie Fund to support sustainable water management in developing countries, among others by financing on-the-spot internships for students from developing countries who are studying in Belgium. The fund takes into … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Elisabeth and Amelie Fund
Request for Proposals: Bob and Diane Fund Grant
Deadline: 21-Sep-2025 The Bob and Diane Fund seeks submissions from visual storytellers on stories about Alzheimer's Disease or dementia. The Bob and Diane Fund Grant is a $5,000 grant opportunity for visual storytellers who are working on projects about Alzheimer's Disease or dementia. The … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Bob and Diane Fund Grant
Open Call for SRHIN Health Equity Champions Program (Africa)
Deadline: 29-Aug-2025 Are you passionate about health equity, youth leadership, and making a real difference in your community? Then join the next cohort of the SRHIN Health Equity Champions Program! This 12-months virtual leadership journey will equip you with: Practical skills in health … [Read more...] about Open Call for SRHIN Health Equity Champions Program (Africa)
Open Call: Anna Politkovskaya-Arman Soldin Prize for Courage in Journalism
Deadline: 30-Aug-2025 The Anna Politkovskaya-Arman Soldin Prize for Courage in Journalism will be awarded for the third time in early November 2025, to coincide with the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. This prize aims to recognize the work of journalists and … [Read more...] about Open Call: Anna Politkovskaya-Arman Soldin Prize for Courage in Journalism
RFAs: Implementation of the My Journey Adolescent and Young People Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: 05-Sep-2025 The Networking HIV and AIDS Community of Southern Africa has issued a compelling call for non-profit organisations deeply rooted in their districts to step forward as Sub‑Recipients for the My Journey Adolescent and Young People Programme. This role goes beyond mere … [Read more...] about RFAs: Implementation of the My Journey Adolescent and Young People Programme (South Africa)
Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Postgraduate Scholarships (South Africa)
Deadline: 28-Aug-2025 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Postgraduate Scholarships for postgraduate study at the Master's, Doctoral, and Postdoctoral levels at local and international Higher Education Institutions. These scholarships are given … [Read more...] about Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Postgraduate Scholarships (South Africa)
Grants to support Scholarship at Public Higher Education Institutions in South Africa
Deadline: 28-Aug-2025 The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust offers grants to support scholarship at Public Higher Education Institutions in South Africa. This opportunity is specifically for full-time academics undertaking sabbatical study, with a preference for candidates who have proven records of … [Read more...] about Grants to support Scholarship at Public Higher Education Institutions in South Africa
Apply for International Kids’ Owl Art Contest
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 Entries are now open for the International Kids' Owl Art Contest an annual and highly competitive art competition, began as a local coloring contest to involve young people in the Festival of Owls. The primary objective of the contest is to involve young people in the … [Read more...] about Apply for International Kids’ Owl Art Contest
Applications open for Annual Fellowships
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies is offering fellowships to support significant research and writing about the Holocaust and related topics for projects that will benefit from a period of residence at the Museum and access to its … [Read more...] about Applications open for Annual Fellowships
Open Call: AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism
Deadline: 08-Dec-2025 Applications are now open for the AACR June L. Biedler Prize to recognize and showcase outstanding examples of cancer journalism by individual professional journalists. The purpose of the prize is to raise awareness of the media's critical role in educating the public … [Read more...] about Open Call: AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism
Nominations open for Commonwealth Youth Awards
Deadline: 17-Oct-2025 Entries are now open for the Commonwealth Youth Awards to recognise and celebrate young people (aged 15 – 29) in the Commonwealth who are spearheading impactful, sustainable development work in their communities. The main objectives of the Commonwealth Youth Awards are to … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Commonwealth Youth Awards
Applications open for Flourish Creators Fellowship in Africa
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 Are you passionate about video editing but do not know where to start? Are you a young African with a creative spark, ready to turn that spark into something extradinary? Then this call is for you. Join the Flourish Creators Fellowship - get trained, mentored, and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Flourish Creators Fellowship in Africa
Entries open for the Wege Prize
Deadline: 05-Oct-2025 The Wege Prize invites student teams from across the globe to engage in a phased design process, moving from idea generation to actionable solutions. The Wege Prize is an annual competition that ignites game-changing solutions for the future by inspiring … [Read more...] about Entries open for the Wege Prize
Request for Applications: Nottebohm Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 01-Oct-2025 The Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library and the Museum Plantin-Moretus in Antwerp invite applications for the 2025–26 Nottebohm Fellowship Programme, offering travel grants to support research on the history of the early printed book from the 15th to the 18th century. The … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Nottebohm Fellowship Programme
Applications open for Ocean Reporting Fellowships (3rd Cohort)
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 The Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network is now accepting applications for its 2025–2026 fellowship program, offering journalists the opportunity to spend up to a year working on an in-depth or investigative ocean story. The program aims to expand and diversify the … [Read more...] about Applications open for Ocean Reporting Fellowships (3rd Cohort)
Apply Now: AfriMAB-GRÓ LRT Land Restoration Fellowships
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The GRÓ Land Restoration Training Programme (GRÓ LRT) in Iceland is offering two fully funded fellowships for 2026 to African biosphere reserve professionals engaged in restoration activities. The fellowships aim to build capacity among African biosphere reserve … [Read more...] about Apply Now: AfriMAB-GRÓ LRT Land Restoration Fellowships
TECH4Resilience Challenge: Harnessing AI to Tackle Climate and Humanitarian Crises
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) has launched the Technology for Evolving Challenges in Humanitarian Contexts (TECH) 4 Resilience Challenge to identify and scale applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that enhance or optimise humanitarian preparedness and … [Read more...] about TECH4Resilience Challenge: Harnessing AI to Tackle Climate and Humanitarian Crises
University of Bayreuth’s Starter Grant Programme
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The University of Bayreuth Centre of International Excellence “Alexander von Humboldt” is inviting applications for the 2026 Starter Grant Programme to promote excellent research and strengthen international collaboration across disciplines. The Centre supports academic … [Read more...] about University of Bayreuth’s Starter Grant Programme
Applications open for DevelopSpace Grants Program
Deadline: 20-Sep-2025 DevelopSpace is initiating a grants program to support projects working in relevant science and engineering areas that share their results and methods in an open manner. Work that contributes to the human exploration and development of Mars, including science and … [Read more...] about Applications open for DevelopSpace Grants Program
Entries open for GFX Challenge Grant Program
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 Applications are now open for the GFX Challenge Grant Program to support aspiring creatives bring their imaging projects to life. Focus: It awards 5 Global Grant Award and 10 Regional Grant Award to help aspiring creatives bring their imaging projects to life. It is … [Read more...] about Entries open for GFX Challenge Grant Program
Open Call for Cure Parkinson’s Quarterly Research Grant Funding Programme
Deadline: 03-Nov-2025 Cure Parkinson’s is inviting applications for its Quarterly Research Grant Funding Programme, offering support for preclinical and clinical research aimed at slowing, stopping, or reversing Parkinson’s disease. The programme is open internationally to academics and … [Read more...] about Open Call for Cure Parkinson’s Quarterly Research Grant Funding Programme
Submissions open for IMG’s Leave Your Mark Grant
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 The International Medical Group Leave Your Mark Grant offers a meaningful opportunity for mission and social good organizations and individuals engaged in mission, volunteer, or service trips to secure funding to enhance their global outreach efforts. IMG will be granting … [Read more...] about Submissions open for IMG’s Leave Your Mark Grant
