Deadline: 25-Nov-2025 Entries are now open for the Pen America Literary Awards to honor 12 debut authors annually, celebrating their first short stories published in literary magazines, journals, or cultural websites. The winning writers each receive a $2,000 cash prize and will be published … [Read more...] about Open Call for Pen America Literary Awards
Latest Grants and Resources in United States
RFAs: SCOSTEP Visiting Scholar (SVS) Program
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Scientific Committee on Solar-Terrestrial Physics has announced its SCOSTEP Visiting Scholar (SVS) Program to provide training to graduate students from all countries in established laboratories of solar-terrestrial physics for periods of 1 to 3 months. The aim is to … [Read more...] about RFAs: SCOSTEP Visiting Scholar (SVS) Program
Fourth Programming Round of Elsie Initiative Fund
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026 The Elsie Initiative Fund for Uniformed Women in Peace Operations (EIF) is set to launch its fourth programming round on 9 October 2025 with a high-level event bringing together United Nations leadership, Member States, donors, and project partners. This launch coincides … [Read more...] about Fourth Programming Round of Elsie Initiative Fund
Call for Entries: International Sculpture Award
Deadline: 19-Dec-2025 Applications are now open for the International Sculpture Award to offer a prestigious art awards competition for creators, providing a platform for recognition and permanent collection of outstanding works. The awards recognize one gold award, one silver award, one … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: International Sculpture Award
Call for Applications: MAKE Thesis Grant Program
Deadline: 04-Nov-2025 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the MAKE Thesis Grant Program to support senior animation students around the globe. Grant Awards include a First Place prize of $3,000, a Second Place prize of $2,000, and a Third Place prize of $1,000. Due to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: MAKE Thesis Grant Program
Request for Applications: D-Prize Global Challenge
Deadline: 23-Nov-2025 The D-Prize offers a unique opportunity for changemakers to create lasting impact by launching new social ventures focused on expanding access to proven solutions in low- and middle-income countries. Rather than funding the invention of new ideas, the D-Prize aims to … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: D-Prize Global Challenge
Submissions open for Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism (US)
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026 The Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism honors work that evaluates news media coverage of significant subjects or issues. The focus areas include constructively critical articles, books, and electronic and online media reports; academic and other research; and reports … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism (US)
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (Girl Day) Grant Program in US
Deadline: 03-Nov-2025 Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day is an annual campaign that takes place during Engineers Week with the goal of introducing K-12 girls and boys – all are invited to the fascinating world of engineering. DiscoverE is offering grants to support organizations hosting … [Read more...] about Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (Girl Day) Grant Program in US
Apply for Exponential Science Fellows Program
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 The Exponential Science invites academic researchers and industry experts to submit project proposals (on a rolling basis). Projects may focus on, but are not limited to, areas such as Real-World Asset (RWA) Tokenization, which involves frameworks for compliant issuance … [Read more...] about Apply for Exponential Science Fellows Program
Call for Proposals: Young Investigator Grant in US and Canada
Deadline: 11-Dec-2025 The Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is seeking applications for its Young Investigator Grant to support early career researchers, such as postdoctoral fellows, clinical fellows or instructors, pursuing promising childhood cancer research ideas. The foundation is inviting … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Young Investigator Grant in US and Canada
Applications open for RUNX1 RARE Grant Program
Deadline: 11-Dec-2025 The Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation is now available to support groundbreaking studies focused on cancer prevention and interception for individuals with RUNX1-Familial Platelet Disorder (RUNX1-FPD). This inherited condition places affected children and their family … [Read more...] about Applications open for RUNX1 RARE Grant Program
RFAs: Crazy 8 Initiative Grant Program on Pediatric Brain Tumors
Deadline: 05-Nov-2025 Applications are now open for ALSF Crazy 8 Initiative to focus on funding studies that uncover more efficacious and less toxic treatments for pediatric brain tumors. This highly competitive funding opportunity invites ambitious, large-scale proposals designed to make … [Read more...] about RFAs: Crazy 8 Initiative Grant Program on Pediatric Brain Tumors
Submit Applications for Engineering Outreach Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 03-Nov-2025 Are you launching a new engineering outreach program or have exciting ideas to improve an existing program or event? Fund your project with a DiscoverE Engineers Week Outreach Grant! The goals of this grant program are to engage K-12 students with hands-on learning … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Engineering Outreach Grant Program (US)
Nominations open for Virchow Prize
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026 The Virchow Prize is now accepting nominations for outstanding individuals, organisations, or institutions whose work has significantly advanced health equity, innovation, and sustainability worldwide. The nomination window opens in October and remains open through … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Virchow Prize
Open Call for Climate Democracy Accelerator Program
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA) by People Powered offers a unique opportunity for governments and civil society organizations to design inclusive and participatory climate action programs. The effort centers on regenerative agriculture, renewable energy, and just … [Read more...] about Open Call for Climate Democracy Accelerator Program
Open Call: Japanese-Language Program for Specialists
Deadline: 02-Dec-2025 The Japanese-Language Institute in Kansai offers a specialized training program aimed at professionals who require Japanese-language proficiency to excel in their research and specialized work. This program is designed to help researchers, graduate students, librarians, … [Read more...] about Open Call: Japanese-Language Program for Specialists
Call for LOIs: ALSF Innovation Grant Program (Canada and US)
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) Innovation Grant Program represents a crucial opportunity for researchers striving to make transformative advances in pediatric cancer research. Recognizing that innovation often begins with bold and untested ideas, the program … [Read more...] about Call for LOIs: ALSF Innovation Grant Program (Canada and US)
Call for Applications: DKMS John Hansen Research Grant Program
Deadline: 20-Nov-2025 The DKMS John Hansen Research Grant is currently seeking applications to provide financial support to promising young researchers to advance the understanding of complications and therapeutic strategies in the context of hematological diseases. With a total value of up to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: DKMS John Hansen Research Grant Program
Apply Now: Kohli Fellowships for Sociology
Deadline: 16-Nov-2025 The Kohli Fellowships for Sociology offer a unique opportunity for early-career researchers to pursue independent work in a supportive academic environment. Designed for scholars who have recently completed their PhDs, the fellowships provide a two-year residency at one … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Kohli Fellowships for Sociology
Submissions open for One Teen Story Contest
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The One Teen Story Contest is an annual writing competition that invites young writers between the ages of 13 and 19 to submit their original short stories. The contest aims to showcase the diverse voices and experiences of teenagers through fiction. Entrants can submit … [Read more...] about Submissions open for One Teen Story Contest
Apply Now: 53rd Annual CaGIS Map Design Competition
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026 The Cartography and Geographic Information Society (CaGIS) is hosting its 53rd Annual Map Design Competition, inviting mapmakers worldwide to showcase their work completed or published during 2025 This esteemed competition aims to promote interest in map design and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: 53rd Annual CaGIS Map Design Competition
Diamond Challenge 2026: Global Entrepreneurship Competition for High School Students
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The Diamond Challenge 2026, organized by Horn Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware, invites high school students aged 14-18 from any country to develop and submit original business or social venture concepts, providing a platform to transform their ideas into … [Read more...] about Diamond Challenge 2026: Global Entrepreneurship Competition for High School Students
GEO-TREES Research and Technical Awards Program
Deadline: 20-Oct-2025 Entries are now open for the GEO-TREES Research and Technical Awards Program to provide opportunities for students and early-career researchers to use existing GEO-TREES sites to conduct research and expand research infrastructure in collaboration with the sites. Through … [Read more...] about GEO-TREES Research and Technical Awards Program
Apply Now: Nature Intelligence for Business Grand Challenge
Deadline: 24-Nov-2025 The Nature Intelligence for Business Grand Challenge is a global initiative designed to unlock nature-related assessments for small and medium enterprises worldwide. The central focus is to advance innovations that make nature-related assessments more accessible and … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Nature Intelligence for Business Grand Challenge
Apply for the EcoTech Emerge Challenge
Deadline: 02-Nov-2025 Are you ready to make a real impact on the world? The EcoTech Emerge Challenge is your chance to share innovative ideas that drive the global industry towards a sustainable, net-zero future. The challenge focuses on four key areas: EcoTech AI – green solutions powered by … [Read more...] about Apply for the EcoTech Emerge Challenge
Submissions open for LUGAR FUTURO Festival (6th Edition)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The LUGAR PRESENTE has announced the LUGAR FUTURO Festival, celebrating young artists through premieres of new dance works by national and international choreographers, as well as debut pieces by emerging talents. Now in its sixth edition, the Lugar Futuro Festival has … [Read more...] about Submissions open for LUGAR FUTURO Festival (6th Edition)
CFAs: Overseas Japanese Language Education Institution Support Grants
Deadline: 02-Dec-2025 The Japan Foundation has launched a new grant program aimed at expanding access to Japanese-language education in countries and regions where the Foundation does not have an overseas office. This initiative supports diverse activities that advance the teaching and … [Read more...] about CFAs: Overseas Japanese Language Education Institution Support Grants
US: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program AIDS Drug Assistance Program – Emergency Relief Fund
Deadline: 03-Nov-2025 The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced the availability of funding under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part B AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Emergency Relief Funds (ERF). This initiative aims to ensure that people living … [Read more...] about US: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program AIDS Drug Assistance Program – Emergency Relief Fund
Rural Water and Wastewater Technical Assistance and Training Program in US
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the Technical Assistance and Training (TAT) Grants Program for fiscal year 2026, designed to strengthen water and waste management systems in rural areas across the United States. This program supports qualified … [Read more...] about Rural Water and Wastewater Technical Assistance and Training Program in US
Request for Proposals: The Soffen Fund (US)
Deadline: 17-Oct-2025 The Travel Grants provides support to students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in aerospace-related sciences or engineering fields, including astrobiology, astronomy, earth and space science, and engineering, by providing funding to attend conferences where they … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: The Soffen Fund (US)
CFAs: JustFilms Documentary Grant Program
Deadline: 30-Oct-2025 The JustFilms Documentary Grant Program provide support to artist-driven, feature-length documentary films that creatively intersect with the social justice issues that are central to the Ford Foundation’s mission. JustFilms grants provide support for different stages of … [Read more...] about CFAs: JustFilms Documentary Grant Program
Submit Applications for Biotope Basecamp 2025
Deadline: 17-Oct-2025 Biotope invites ambitious biotech founders to join its 2025 fall Basecamp edition, offering early-stage funding and a tailored growth journey for startups committed to planetary health. Biotope is more than an investor; it is a growth partner for biotech startups that aim … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Biotope Basecamp 2025
NBA Foundation Grant Program in Canada and US
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The NBA Foundation invests in making grants to local and national organizations serving under-resourced youth. Its mission is to create economic opportunities and reduce employment disparities for under-resourced youth, defined as individuals aged 14 to 24 who are … [Read more...] about NBA Foundation Grant Program in Canada and US
Entries open for Pulitzer Center Writing Contest
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 Applications are now open for the Pulitzer Center Writing Contest to make their voices heard by participating in a letter-writing contest that encourages civic engagement and global awareness. The contest focuses on five key issues: Climate and Environment (Includes … [Read more...] about Entries open for Pulitzer Center Writing Contest
Apply for Young Voices Contributor Program
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The Young Voices Contributor Program is inviting emerging writers, commentators, and policy thinkers aged 18 to 35 to join its four-month professional development initiative focused on writing, media engagement, and mentorship. While contributors are not paid during the … [Read more...] about Apply for Young Voices Contributor Program
Submit Applications for Ibsen Scope Grants
Deadline: 17-Dec-2025 The Ibsen Scope Grants award innovative projects in drama and performing arts that engage with existential, social, and society-related themes. Created by the Norwegian government, these grants support individuals, theatre groups, organizations, or institutions that … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Ibsen Scope Grants
Apply for Research-Practice Partnerships: Collaborative Research for Educational Change
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The Spencer Foundation is accepting proposals for its Research-Practice Partnerships (RPP) program, an initiative designed to foster long-term collaborations between academic researchers and education practitioners. This program aims to bridge the divide between research … [Read more...] about Apply for Research-Practice Partnerships: Collaborative Research for Educational Change
Submissions open for DEA Programme
Deadline: 28-Nov-2025 The DEA Programme offers university professors from around the world the opportunity to carry out research in the humanities and social sciences (HSS) in France during stays of four to six weeks. Particular consideration is given to applications from countries where … [Read more...] about Submissions open for DEA Programme
Open Call: 10th Grant Cycle of International Trans Fund
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The International Trans Fund (ITF) has opened its 10th grant cycle, inviting applications from trans-led grassroots organizations across the world that are working to strengthen community resilience, leadership, and collective action. This initiative provides vital … [Read more...] about Open Call: 10th Grant Cycle of International Trans Fund
Apply Now: Local Empowerment for Advocacy Development (US)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Local Empowerment for Advocacy Development (LEAD) Grants, established by CSL Behring, are designed to strengthen the voice and capacity of patient advocacy organisations working to improve care for individuals living with rare and chronic conditions. Recognising that … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Local Empowerment for Advocacy Development (US)
RFPs: Bridging the Inflammatory Dermatosis Care Divide with Teledermatology Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 11-Nov-2025 Pfizer Global Medical Grants, in partnership with The George Washington University (GWU), has announced the renewal of their collaborative grant initiative designed to improve access to quality dermatologic care across underserved regions of the United States. This … [Read more...] about RFPs: Bridging the Inflammatory Dermatosis Care Divide with Teledermatology Grant Program (US)
Nominations open for Diana Award
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 Entries are now open for the Diana Award to celebrate young people who are driving positive change in their communities through sustained social action and leadership. The thematic areas open for nomination are Quality Education, which empowers individuals to achieve … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Diana Award
CFPs: Neuroscience Training Grants Program
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The Neuroscience Training Grants Program provides dedicated funding to support early career neuroscientists from under-resourced regions in covering the costs of attending neuroscience training courses. By eliminating financial barriers, IBRO aims to ensure that … [Read more...] about CFPs: Neuroscience Training Grants Program
Apply Now: Dalai Lama Fellows Program
Deadline: 12-Nov-2025 The Dalai Lama Fellows Program is seeking applications for 15-20 changemakers from around the world. The Dalai Lama Fellowship uniquely focuses not only on measurable impact or project scale but also on the personal transformation of its participants. The program values … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Dalai Lama Fellows Program
Submit Applications for Justworks.org Capacity Building Grants 2025 (US)
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The Justworks.org Capacity Building Grants for 2025–2027 aim to strengthen the operational foundations of U.S.-based nonprofits that support entrepreneurs facing systemic and extraordinary challenges. Rather than funding specific programs, these grants focus on helping … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Justworks.org Capacity Building Grants 2025 (US)
Open Call for Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The Learning Planet Institute is driving an intergenerational, global movement to build a Learning Planet Academy, supported by UNESCO and the United Nations University, adapted to transitions across the world. Participants are invited to submit projects that focus on one … [Read more...] about Open Call for Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge
Call for Entries: The Slingshot Challenge
Deadline: 06-Feb-2026 The National Geographic Society has announced its Slingshot Challenge to address pressing environmental issues through creativity and action. Focus: Clean the Air, Restore the Ocean, Protect Nature, Reduce Waste, Address Climate Change. Submissions are eligible to receive … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: The Slingshot Challenge
Open Call: Lloyd’s Register Foundation’s Heritage Grants
Deadline: 24-Nov-2025 The Lloyd’s Register Foundation has launched an open call for its Heritage Grant, inviting ambitious and high-impact projects that strengthen research, equity, safety, and public access in heritage management. This £2.5 million scheme seeks proposals that explore how … [Read more...] about Open Call: Lloyd’s Register Foundation’s Heritage Grants
Global LEAP Awards Solar Generator Competition 2025
Deadline: 29-Oct-2025 The 2025 Global LEAP Awards Solar Generator Competition seeks to identify and promote the best solar-powered generators for use in energy constrained settings, accelerating the global transition to high-quality, zero-emission power solutions. The competition will feature: … [Read more...] about Global LEAP Awards Solar Generator Competition 2025
Grant for the Protection, Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Properties outside Japan
Deadline: 03-Nov-2025 The Sumitomo Foundation offers this Grant Program so that cultural properties outside Japan, which are the common heritage of humankind, may be handed down to future generations. Projects aimed at the protection, preservation, and restoration of cultural properties—such … [Read more...] about Grant for the Protection, Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Properties outside Japan
