Deadline: 13-April-2026 The Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2026 provides a 6-month accelerator for women-led ventures focused on health and food security. Awardees receive tailored mentorship, group sessions, a €25,000 non-dilutive cash prize, and global visibility. Eligible women … [Read more...] about Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2026
Latest Grants and Resources in Nigeria
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Nigeria.
Submissions open for the Beatrice Warde Scholarship
Deadline: 17-Apr-2026 The Beatrice Warde Scholarship by the Type Directors Club (TDC) supports women and nonbinary undergraduate design students worldwide who demonstrate excellence in typography, type design, lettering, and editorial design. The scholarship provides $5,000 toward tuition, a … [Read more...] about Submissions open for the Beatrice Warde Scholarship
Submissions open for World Handwriting Contest
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The World Handwriting Contest 2026 invites participants of all ages worldwide to submit their best handwriting in Functional or Artistic categories. Winners are recognized online, receive prizes, and may achieve Lifetime Winner status. Entries must follow specific paper, … [Read more...] about Submissions open for World Handwriting Contest
Applications open for AI Reporting Grants Program
Deadline: 08-Mar-2026 The Tarbell AI Reporting Grants Program supports original journalism on artificial intelligence and its societal impacts. Grants range from $1,000 to $20,000 and fund written and multimedia reporting across six key AI focus areas. Applications are open to experienced … [Read more...] about Applications open for AI Reporting Grants Program
Call for Entries: Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Ayn Rand Institute’s Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest invites students worldwide to submit original essays analyzing Atlas Shrugged for a total prize pool of $40,000. Essays are judged on clarity, logical organization, argumentation, and philosophical understanding. Seasonal … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
AFRISE Challenge Empowers Young Entrepreneurs to Drive African Economic Growth
Deadline: 27-Mar-2026 The AFRISE Challenge offers African youth entrepreneurs aged 18–35 a platform to scale innovative ventures across sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, energy, education, and fintech. Participants from select African countries receive mentorship, leadership development, and … [Read more...] about AFRISE Challenge Empowers Young Entrepreneurs to Drive African Economic Growth
SI Global Executive Programme: Leading Sustainable Business Transformation
Deadline: 25-Mar-2026 The SI Global Executive Programme equips senior executives with the skills and insights to integrate sustainability into core business strategies. Participants gain exposure to Swedish business practices, green transition strategies, and global peer exchange, … [Read more...] about SI Global Executive Programme: Leading Sustainable Business Transformation
Call for Entries: Prize for Science and Innovation 2026
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The 2026 Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation invites global scientists, innovators, startups, and interdisciplinary teams to submit AI, ICT, and digital technology solutions addressing development challenges in Nigeria. Established in 2004 by Nigeria LNG … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Prize for Science and Innovation 2026
RFAs: Establishing Infrastructure Hubs to Power Evidence Synthesis
Deadline: 07-May-2026 The Wellcome Trust has launched a competitive funding call to establish five global infrastructure hubs that enable AI-enabled evidence synthesis for policy-scale global health challenges. Awards range from £1.5 million to £1.9 million over 3–5 years, focusing on strengthening … [Read more...] about RFAs: Establishing Infrastructure Hubs to Power Evidence Synthesis
Karim Adeyemi Foundation’s IDSDP Essay Competition 2026 (Nigeria)
Deadline: 06-Mar-2026 The Karim Adeyemi Foundation (KAF) IDSDP Essay Competition 2026 invites public secondary school students in Oyo State to explore how sport can drive peace, inclusion, and social change. With a total prize pool of ₦1,000,000, students can submit essays … [Read more...] about Karim Adeyemi Foundation’s IDSDP Essay Competition 2026 (Nigeria)
Entries open for the Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts 2026
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts 2025 invites Nigerian filmmakers aged 18–35 to submit short documentary films (≤20 minutes) under the theme IDENTITY. The award celebrates creative excellence in non-fiction storytelling, offering USD 20,000 to the winner. … [Read more...] about Entries open for the Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts 2026
Submissions open for the Nigeria Prize for Literature
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2026, sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited, is open for submissions in Poetry. The prize awards USD 100,000 to the author of the best book published in or after 2023, exclusively for Nigerian writers, and emphasizes excellence, national … [Read more...] about Submissions open for the Nigeria Prize for Literature
Biodiversity Media Grants to Strengthen Environmental Reporting
Deadline: 28-Mar-2026 The Earth Journalism Network (EJN), a program of Internews, is offering €10,000–€12,000 grants to 3–4 media organizations in low- and middle-income countries to strengthen biodiversity reporting. The funding supports in-depth journalism projects, collaborative and data-driven … [Read more...] about Biodiversity Media Grants to Strengthen Environmental Reporting
LaunchNest Incubator Offers Funding and Mentorship for Startups (Nigeria)
Deadline: 20-Mar-2026 The Ashpot Startup Incubator invites Nigerian founders to accelerate their startup journey with mentorship from industry experts, hands-on guidance, and up to ₦2,000,000 in funding. The program supports early-stage startups in refining ideas, building viable … [Read more...] about LaunchNest Incubator Offers Funding and Mentorship for Startups (Nigeria)
Apply for the LGT Impact Fellowship Program
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The LGT Venture Philanthropy and Lightrock offer a fully funded 12-month LGT Impact Fellowship for experienced professionals seeking to apply private-sector expertise to social and environmental impact organizations worldwide. Fellows work full-time with nonprofit and … [Read more...] about Apply for the LGT Impact Fellowship Program
Entries open for PICTO Fashion Photography Award
Deadline: 13-Mar-2026 Applications are open for the PICTO Fashion Photography Award 2026, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the PICTO Foundation endowment fund and the bicentennial of photography. Open to photographers under 35 worldwide, the award supports innovative fashion and luxury … [Read more...] about Entries open for PICTO Fashion Photography Award
Joint Innovation Facility: Cross-Border Digital Innovation Grants
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Joint Innovation Facility (JIF) 2026, under the Africa-Europe Digital Innovation Bridge (AEDIB), provides non-dilutive grants of EUR 100,000 or EUR 200,000 to scale revenue-generating, digitally enabled, climate-positive solutions. It supports cross-border partnerships … [Read more...] about Joint Innovation Facility: Cross-Border Digital Innovation Grants
Submissions open for COAL Prize
Deadline: 28-Apr-2026 The COAL Prize 2026 invites artists worldwide to “defend the night” as a shared ecological and cultural common good. Organized by COAL, the prize awards €12,000 to one artist along with a residency at Domaine de Belval, plus additional grants and residencies. … [Read more...] about Submissions open for COAL Prize
Call for Nominations: Young Champions of the Earth Award
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 The Young Champions of the Earth Award 2026, launched by the United Nations Environment Programme, recognizes outstanding young environmental leaders aged 18–30. Winners receive US$10,000 in seed funding, mentorship, global exposure, and the opportunity to pitch … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Young Champions of the Earth Award
CFAs: Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant Program
Deadline: 08-Mar-2026 The Jamma Conservation and Communities is inviting applications for its Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant, supporting journalists, writers, filmmakers, and multimedia storytellers to produce publishable stories that explore conservation through the … [Read more...] about CFAs: Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant Program
Open Call: Collaborative Research Development Grant 2027
Deadline: 25-Mar-2026 The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance is accepting Letters of Intent for its 2027 Collaborative Research Development Grant, supporting interdisciplinary team-based projects focused on ovarian cancer and related gynecologic cancers. The grant provides up to $300,000 USD … [Read more...] about Open Call: Collaborative Research Development Grant 2027
2027 Collaborative Research Development Grant – Microsoft AI for Good Lab
Deadline: 25-Mar-2026 The 2027 Collaborative Research Development Grant (CRDG-AI) from the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, in partnership with Microsoft AI for Good Lab, funds high-impact ovarian cancer research integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The … [Read more...] about 2027 Collaborative Research Development Grant – Microsoft AI for Good Lab
OCRA Early Career Investigator Grant Program
Deadline: 25-Mar-2026 The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs) for its 2027 Early Career Investigator Grant. The program provides up to USD 450,000 over three years to junior faculty conducting innovative research in ovarian and related gynecologic cancers. … [Read more...] about OCRA Early Career Investigator Grant Program
CFPs: Scaling Investable Solutions for Water and Ocean Resilience
Deadline: 12-Mar-2026 The Investment Window supports impact fund managers seeking to scale innovative, climate-focused investment strategies in ODA-eligible countries. Up to 7,250,000 CHF is available for up to three awardees, with priority for Asia and the Pacific and locally led fund management … [Read more...] about CFPs: Scaling Investable Solutions for Water and Ocean Resilience
Request for Proposals: Mentored Investigator Grant 2027
Deadline: 25-Mar-2026 The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) 2027 Mentored Investigator Grant supports early-career researchers advancing ovarian cancer and related gynecologic cancer research. Grants provide up to $100,000 USD over one or two years to support laboratory, clinical, … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Mentored Investigator Grant 2027
OCRA Health Equity Research Grant to Advance Ovarian Cancer Equity
Deadline: 25-Mar-2026 The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) invites Letters of Intent for the 2027 Health Equity Research Grant, providing up to USD 100,000 per year for two years to support research addressing disparities in ovarian and related gynecologic cancers. The grant … [Read more...] about OCRA Health Equity Research Grant to Advance Ovarian Cancer Equity
Call for Submissions: Penn IUR Global Photo Contest
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026 The Penn Institute for Urban Research is inviting global photographers and visual storytellers to enter the 10th annual Sharing and Caring Cities Photo Contest, celebrating collective urban life. Participants submit original photos or short videos (≤1 minute) that capture … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Penn IUR Global Photo Contest
2027 Rivkin Pilot Grant Supporting Innovative Ovarian Cancer Research
Deadline: 25-Mar-2026 The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) 2027 Rivkin Pilot Grant supports innovative, multidisciplinary research projects in ovarian and related gynecologic cancers. The grant provides up to $50,000 USD per year for two years, enabling early-stage studies, feasibility … [Read more...] about 2027 Rivkin Pilot Grant Supporting Innovative Ovarian Cancer Research
Call for Applications: Culture Moves Salone Mobility Fund (Africa)
Deadline: 23-Mar-2026 The Culture Moves Salone Mobility Fund provides grants of up to 95,000 SLE to cultural and creative professionals in Sierra Leone for short-term mobility across Africa. The fund supports skills development, networking, collaboration, and career growth through study trips, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Culture Moves Salone Mobility Fund (Africa)
Open Call: Digital & Innovation Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 01-Mar-2026 The African Union Commission is inviting applications for its 3rd Cohort of the Digital & Innovation Fellowship Programme. This 12-month immersive programme embeds Africa’s top technical talent within AU institutions to co-develop data-driven, technology-enabled solutions, … [Read more...] about Open Call: Digital & Innovation Fellowship Programme
Open Call for Performing Artists Under the Democracy Cycle Initiative
Deadline: 28-Apr-2026 The Perelman Performing Arts Center invites national and international performing artists to propose new live works exploring democracy, particularly in the United States. Selected artists will receive a total commission of $60,000, including $30,000 for creation and $30,000 … [Read more...] about Open Call for Performing Artists Under the Democracy Cycle Initiative
Call for Nominations: Next Startupper Award
Deadline: 09-Mar-2026 The Next Startupper Award recognizes student entrepreneurs developing innovative, technology-oriented startups with measurable social or environmental impact. Finalists gain visibility and access to VivaTech in Paris, while the Grand Winner receives €5,000 in funding and a … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Next Startupper Award
American Express Leadership Academy Programme
Deadline: 13-Jul-2026 The American Express Leadership Academy is designed to strengthen leadership capacity in the nonprofit sector. Participants develop skills in resilience, storytelling, and influence through experiential, hands-on learning, peer collaboration, and mentorship. The program … [Read more...] about American Express Leadership Academy Programme
Request for Proposals: Photo Book Grant Program
Deadline: 01-Apr-2026 The Hasselblad Foundation is inviting applications for its 2026 Photo Book Grant Program, supporting the development and publication of high-quality photographic books. The program prioritizes innovative design, social engagement, environmental sustainability, and … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Photo Book Grant Program
Apply Now: Special Call for Journalism Grant Program
Deadline: 06-Mar-2026 The Pulitzer Center has launched a Special Call for Journalism Grants focused on climate change and labor reporting. Grants of USD 5,000 to 15,000 support investigative projects on business accountability, gendered climate impacts, and community-led climate … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Special Call for Journalism Grant Program
Apply for the Plant Conservation Biology Fellowship Program
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Oak Spring Garden Foundation offers a Plant Conservation Biology Fellowship for early-career scholars, practitioners, and scientists. Fellows receive USD 10,000, residency access to a 700-acre estate, and resources including a rare botanical library. The program supports … [Read more...] about Apply for the Plant Conservation Biology Fellowship Program
CFAs: Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Oak Spring Garden Foundation invites applications for the Eliza Moore Fellowship, awarding $10,000 to an early-career artist creating works related to plants, gardens, or landscapes. Fellows gain residency access, resources, mentorship, and opportunities to … [Read more...] about CFAs: Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence
Open Call: The Stacy Lloyd III Fellowship for Bibliographic Study
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Oak Spring Garden Foundation Stacy Lloyd III Fellowship supports one outstanding early-career scholar researching the history, art, and culture of plants, gardens, and landscapes. The fellowship provides USD 10,000 and a 2–5 week residency at a 700-acre … [Read more...] about Open Call: The Stacy Lloyd III Fellowship for Bibliographic Study
RFAs: The Plant Science Research Fellowship Program
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Oak Spring Garden Foundation Plant Science Research Fellowship awards USD 10,000 to one outstanding early-career plant scientist, with preference for those in organismal plant biology. The fellowship includes a 2027 residency at a 700-acre estate in Virginia … [Read more...] about RFAs: The Plant Science Research Fellowship Program
Applications open for Interdisciplinary Residencies Program
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is accepting applications for its 2027 Interdisciplinary Residencies Program, offering artists, writers, scholars, and conservation scientists dedicated time and space to pursue creative or research projects. Residents work in a … [Read more...] about Applications open for Interdisciplinary Residencies Program
Entries open for the Geneva Challenge
Deadline: 24-Apr-2026 The Geneva Challenge invites graduate student teams to design innovative, interdisciplinary, and practical solutions addressing the future of work. Five finalist teams (one per continent) will present in Geneva with travel covered, competing for prizes up to CHF 10,000. … [Read more...] about Entries open for the Geneva Challenge
West Africa Civil Society Institute Research Fellowship Program
Deadline: 13-Mar-2026 The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI), in partnership with the Geneva Graduate Institute, is offering a six-month Research Fellowship from May to October 2026 for young researchers from five West African countries. The program focuses on biodiversity, conservation, … [Read more...] about West Africa Civil Society Institute Research Fellowship Program
VV Visionaries Program: Empowering Women Leaders to Drive Social Impact
Deadline: 13-Mar-2026 The Vital Voices Visionaries Program, in partnership with the Estée Lauder Emerging Leaders Fund, supports 50 emerging women leaders through a 7-week immersive virtual leadership journey. The program provides leadership training, mentorship, and access to a global network of … [Read more...] about VV Visionaries Program: Empowering Women Leaders to Drive Social Impact
Call for Applications: AIG Public Leaders Programme
Deadline: 12-Apr-2026 The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is inviting applications for its AIG Public Leaders Programme, a fully funded initiative to strengthen public sector leadership across Africa. The programme equips participants with skills in digital innovation, negotiation, organisational … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: AIG Public Leaders Programme
Submissions open for Falling Walls Lab Ibadan (Nigeria)
Deadline: 19-Apr-2026 The Falling Walls Lab is coming to Ibadan, Nigeria, offering students and early-career professionals a chance to present groundbreaking ideas in a three-minute pitch. Participants showcase which societal or scientific “wall” their research or innovation aims to … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Falling Walls Lab Ibadan (Nigeria)
Entries open for the Marcus Wallenberg Prize
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Marcus Wallenberg Prize honors groundbreaking scientific and technological achievements that significantly advance knowledge and innovation within the global forest-based sector. Open to individuals or small research teams worldwide, nominations are accepted annually until … [Read more...] about Entries open for the Marcus Wallenberg Prize
CFPs: Aesthetica x Audible Listening Pitch Grant Program
Deadline: 20-Apr-2026 The Aesthetica Film Festival, in partnership with Audible, has launched the Listening Pitch 2026 to support documentary projects centered on sound and radical listening. Two grants of up to £10,000 each are available, with selected films premiering at the Aesthetica Short Film … [Read more...] about CFPs: Aesthetica x Audible Listening Pitch Grant Program
Call for Proposals to Strengthen Migration Governance and Migrants’ Rights
Deadline: 04-May-2026 The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Mission in Nigeria has launched a Call for Proposals under the FMM West Africa II programme to promote free movement, migrant protection, and regional integration in the ECOWAS region. Eight projects will be … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to Strengthen Migration Governance and Migrants’ Rights
Open Call for Tailored Short-Term Individual Stay Program
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026 The French Ministry of Culture is accepting applications for its Tailored Short-Term Individual Stay Program, designed to support international cultural professionals in networking and developing joint initiatives with French institutions. Selected participants receive … [Read more...] about Open Call for Tailored Short-Term Individual Stay Program
Request for Proposals: Evidence for AI in Health Initiative
Deadline: 01-Apr-2026 The Evidence for AI in Health initiative is inviting proposals to evaluate AI-enabled Clinical Decision Support Tools (CDSTs) used in primary and community health care settings. Funding is available through two pathways: up to $1 million for early-stage real-world evaluations … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Evidence for AI in Health Initiative
