Funding Opportunities

Doria Feminist Fund has opened Grantmaking Cycle 7 to support new, emerging and established feminist groups and collectives working across the Middle East and North Africa. Applicants can seek flexible core funding, project support or knowledge production funding, with selected grantee partners also receiving accompaniment, capacity strengthening and networking support. Registered and unregistered feminist groups are eligible, and applications may be submitted in Arabic, English or French.

The GFF × CIVIC ALIGN initiative is inviting locally rooted civil society and youth-led organisations in 12 African countries to form country-level partnerships and apply for grants of up to US$214,000 over 18 months. ALIGN supports proven community-driven adolescent health and nutrition innovations that are ready for adaptation, replication, institutionalisation or responsible scale-up within national systems. Selected consortia will also receive technical assistance, mentoring, capacity strengthening, peer learning and support for evidence generation and policy engagement.

Halcyon is accepting applications for its 2027 Africa Innovation in Agriculture and Food Security Accelerator, supporting early-stage, impact-driven ventures across Sub-Saharan Africa that are strengthening agriculture and food systems through market-based solutions. Selected ventures receive a US$10,000 equity-free stipend, US$10,000 in AWS credits, expert advisory support, investor networking and a hybrid programme featuring virtual sessions and residencies in Accra and Nairobi. Applicants must already have a working MVP, early commercial traction and evidence of market demand.

Aidsfonds is inviting community-led nonprofit organisations led by and primarily serving men who have sex with men and trans communities to apply for the first ActHIVate Fund grants. The programme will provide €52,500–€140,000 per selected organisation or eligible partnership for work combining community-led HIV-related healthcare, strategic advocacy and stronger integration of community-led services within health systems. The call covers nine countries and allows substantial flexible support for organisational strengthening and core operational costs.

D-Prize is seeking ambitious entrepreneurs who can launch new ventures that distribute proven poverty solutions to people who still lack access. Selected founders can receive up to US$20,000 in seed funding to run an initial pilot and demonstrate a scalable distribution model. The competition is global, strongly encourages applicants from low- and middle-income countries, and welcomes first-time founders.

The Commonwealth Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026–2027 Open Grants Call, supporting civil society organisations, creative organisations, networks, coalitions, alliances, platforms and creative collectives across eligible Commonwealth countries. Two funding streams are available: Individual Organisation Grants of £15,000–£30,000 per year and Collective Action Grants of £15,000–£20,000 per year, both for up to two years. Projects must advance climate and environmental justice, economic inclusion or freedom of expression through constructive engagement with decision-makers and/or creative advocacy, while meaningfully integrating gender and intersectionality.

The Global EbA Fund has opened its 8th Call for Proposals for Small-Size Grants, offering up to US$250,000 for innovative and catalytic projects that help scale Ecosystem-based Adaptation. The call prioritises ODA-eligible Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States and supports initiatives that address systemic barriers to adaptation through institutional strengthening, locally led action, knowledge and learning, innovative technologies, investment readiness and stronger enabling environments.

The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme, implemented by UNDP Uganda, is inviting eligible indigenous Ugandan NGOs, CBOs and CSOs to apply to serve as the National Catalytic Organisation for Phase II of the Global Support Initiative to territories and areas conserved by Indigenous Peoples and local communities (ICCA-GSI). The selected organisation will receive up to US$44,000 to support national strategy development, community and grantee capacity strengthening, participatory mapping and ICCA registration, monitoring and learning, and policy engagement over a 25-month period.

The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme, implemented by UNDP Malawi, is inviting eligible nonprofit organisations registered in Malawi to apply for grants of US$5,000–US$75,000 under Operational Phase 8. The programme supports community-based initiatives addressing biodiversity, land degradation, climate change, chemicals and waste while strengthening livelihoods, gender equality and social inclusion. Projects may run for up to 24 months and must target the programme’s eligible priority districts or cities.

The Conservation Leadership Programme is accepting concept notes for its 2027 Future Conservationist Awards, providing grants of up to US$15,000 to teams of early-career conservationists implementing practical projects that protect globally important at-risk species and habitats. Eligible projects may combine ecological research with conservation action across areas including biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, habitat restoration, community-led conservation, human-wildlife conflict, environmental policy, education and citizen science. Awardees also receive training, mentorship, networking and long-term professional support through the CLP Alumni Network.

Associated Country Women of the World is accepting applications through its Rural Women in Action Fund for grassroots projects that improve the health and wellbeing of rural women. Eligible ACWW member organisations in the Global South may apply for grants of up to £10,000 for one-year projects addressing areas such as reproductive and maternal health, menstrual health, sexual and reproductive health and rights, nutrition, primary healthcare, mental health, health education and access to gender-responsive healthcare. Selected projects also receive up to £5,000 in additional organisational capacity-building support.

The TEEEM Foundation Community Impact Grant Program supports nonprofit and charitable organisations worldwide that are developing sustainable, community-driven solutions through education, youth development, health, empowerment, entrepreneurship, economic opportunity, community infrastructure and essential needs. Grants generally range from US$5,000 to US$30,000 depending on the scale and maturity of the proposed initiative.

MIT Solve is accepting applications for its 2027 Global Challenges from innovators worldwide developing technology-driven solutions in Climate, Health, Learning and Economic Prosperity. Applicants may enter solutions at Prototype, Pilot, Growth or Scale stage. Selected Solver teams receive a US$10,000 grant, access to additional prize funding and a nine-month programme providing capacity-building, coaching, networks, technical resources and global visibility.

The Rockefeller Foundation and OpenAI Foundation have launched Cities Deliver: AI Solutions for Public Services, a global US$50 million initiative offering grants of US$500,000–US$2 million to eligible organisations working with city governments to use frontier AI to improve public services for underserved communities. Projects may focus on public health, economic mobility, environmental resilience or civic engagement. Seed funding supports first city pilots, while Scale funding supports solutions that have already demonstrated early results in a city and are ready for expansion.

The University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship provides CAD 20,000 annually to two outstanding international students entering their first undergraduate year in Fall 2027. The award may be renewed for three additional years, giving it a maximum potential value of CAD 80,000, provided the recipient meets the academic and international-student renewal conditions.

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy is inviting eligible applicants to respond to specific addenda under the Advancing Global Health Annual Program Statement. The APS supports major global-health initiatives addressing country-specific and thematic priorities, with awards under the overall programme ranging from US$500,000 to US$250 million.

The Government of Japan, through the Embassy of Japan in Uganda, provides Grass-roots Human Security Project grants to eligible non-profit and development-oriented organisations implementing practical community projects in Uganda. Funding generally reaches up to approximately US$100,000 and prioritises construction, facilities and substantial equipment in areas such as education, vocational training, health, water and sanitation, agriculture and disaster reconstruction.

CFI — the French Media Development Agency — is offering grants of up to €13,000 through the EU-funded AGILE project for collaborative reporting initiatives that improve access to reliable, evidence-based information on human rights, freedom of expression and issues affecting marginalised or underserved communities. Applications must be submitted through a partnership involving at least one media organisation or professional journalist and at least one civil society organisation or community representative. Selected projects also receive editorial and technical support.

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs is offering large-scale cooperative agreements of US$5 million to US$50 million under the U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program. The programme supports market-based, private-sector-led economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa through Critical Minerals Investment and Commercial Diplomacy Acceleration.

Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides long-term venture philanthropy support to early-stage social impact organisations with proven, scalable solutions benefiting underserved communities. Selected organisations may receive up to US$300,000 in unrestricted grant funding or investment capital over three years, together with intensive technical and organisational support valued at up to approximately US$500,000. DRK accepts applications year-round from eligible nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organisations operating primarily in Africa, Europe, India and the United States.

MTN Uganda Foundation has opened Phase 4 of its Changemakers Programme, committing UGX 500 million to support 25 community projects across Uganda. Individuals and organisations can propose practical community initiatives in areas including economic empowerment, education, health, agriculture, water and sanitation, and environmental sustainability. Each selected project can receive in-kind support valued at up to UGX 20 million.

The SHARPER Consortium is offering three Research & Innovation Fellowship Grants of US$40,000 each to exceptional early-career African investigators developing high-impact research in epidemic preparedness, outbreak analytics and health-system resilience. The six-month fellowships combine research funding with scientific mentorship, institutional support, leadership development and collaboration across SHARPER’s Pan-African network.

The International Telecommunication Union is inviting capable public and private organisations, government institutions and ministries to organise national or regional Robotics for Good Youth Challenge events. The 2026–2027 edition focuses on robotics solutions for health emergencies, with winning national teams advancing to the Grand Finale at the 2027 AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva.

Africa CDC is inviting young African professionals to apply for the two-year Africa Epidemic Services Public Health Informatics Fellowship. The programme combines practical and classroom-based training to strengthen digital health, health information systems, data science and public-health informatics capacity across African health institutions.

The DIV Fund is accepting rolling applications for evidence-driven innovations that can cost-effectively improve the lives of people living in poverty. Funding ranges from up to US$200,000 for real-world pilots to US$1.5 million for proven innovations transitioning to scale, with opportunities open across sectors in low-, lower-middle- and upper-middle-income countries. Applicants must already have a post-prototype innovation that has been tested with real users.

The Van Doorn Foundation provides project grants of up to €5,000 to eligible educational institutions and local organisations in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia working to improve access to vocational training and employment opportunities for vulnerable and disadvantaged young people aged 14–28. Funding can support training equipment and materials, disability-inclusive vocational training, tuition assistance, apprenticeships, internships and tools that help young people move into employment or self-employment.

Madica is a rolling pre-seed investment programme supporting promising technology-driven startups operating across Africa. Selected companies may receive up to US$200,000 in investment together with 18 months of mentorship, executive coaching, peer learning, investor access, immersion experiences and tailored company-building support. The programme particularly seeks to improve access to capital for underrepresented and underfunded African founders.

UNDP is inviting CreativeTech startups across Africa to join the timbuktoo Launchpad, a pan-African incubation programme supporting technology-enabled businesses in the creative economy. Selected startups receive structured incubation, mentorship, digital tools, investment-readiness support and access to founders, investors and innovation partners across Africa.

UNDP is inviting AgriTech startups to join the timbuktoo Launchpad, a pan-African venture-building and incubation programme supporting technology-driven solutions for Africa’s agricultural transformation. Selected startups receive incubation, mentorship, digital tools, investment-readiness support and access to a continental network of founders, investors and innovation partners.

The Fast Forward Accelerator supports early-stage tech and AI-powered nonprofits worldwide with USD 25,000 or more in unrestricted funding, expert mentorship and a three-month programme covering technology, fundraising and nonprofit growth. Applications for the 2027 cohort are expected to open in late July 2026, but the exact deadline and application form have not yet been announced.

FID provides year-round grants for innovative, evidence-informed solutions that reduce poverty and inequality in low- and middle-income countries. Funding supports projects at different stages, from preparation and piloting to impact evaluation, public-policy adoption and scale-up.

Fully funded postgraduate awards for exceptional candidates demonstrating academic excellence, character, leadership and commitment to service.

Small seed funding for early-stage, volunteer-led projects creating compassionate and practical community change.

Simple microgrants awarded by independent local and thematic chapters to make creative community ideas happen.

Staged grants for early-career conservationists carrying out practical, field-based nature conservation work in developing countries.

Rapid funding for African women human rights defenders, organisations and movements responding to urgent, unanticipated and strategic situations.

Rapid practical support for human rights defenders and organisations facing risks connected to peaceful human rights work.

Short-term advocacy and resilience support for civil society responding to unexpected restrictions, attacks or opportunities affecting civic and democratic freedoms.