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Are you leading an NGO, social enterprise, research institution, or impact-driven organization with a scalable solution? Explore these major global funding opportunities supporting social innovation, community development, health, education, economic empowerment, and sustainable development. 1. Global Innovation Fund Funding Up to USD 15 million Applications Rolling GIF invests in social innovations that aim to improve…
By Earth Focus Network “Without urgent action, there will be a further acceleration in the global rate of species extinction, which is already at least tens to hundreds of times higher than it has averaged over the past 10 million years.” — Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework A landmark funding opportunity has opened for biodiversity conservation…
Deadline: September 1, 2026 The Halton Foundation is inviting applications from eligible non-profit organizations for grants that support research and solution development aimed at improving indoor environmental quality and human well-being. This is a unique opportunity for universities, research institutes, and NGOs worldwide to advance knowledge and practical solutions for healthier indoor environments. About the…
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has launched a landmark Call for Proposals that presents a significant opportunity for African nations to strengthen public health and environmental protection through harmonised Wastewater and Environmental Surveillance (WES) approaches. This initiative, backed by the European Union’s Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) and implemented with partners including…
The gap between global climate commitments and real-world deployment has long been a challenge for sustainable cooling. Now, a new initiative is bridging that divide with concrete funding and technical support. The Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) , in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) , has officially launched EPIC Deploy (Enabling Pledge…
📅 Deadline: August 7, 2026 Are you a youth organisation in West Africa? Ghiyada Africa (Togo) , in partnership with SESG Future Ready Hub (Ghana) , is launching the Call for Projects – Spaces for Youth (West Africa) under the Africa-Europe Youth Academy (AEYA) . This programme is funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France in consortium with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) ….
⏳ Deadline: August 7, 2026 Are you a nonprofit organization operating an IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program? The ABC Initiative (Asset Building for Children), led by Prosperity Now and supported by the Citi Foundation, is offering implementation grants ranging from $25,000 to $150,000 to help organizations integrate child savings education and support into tax-time services. This is a powerful opportunity to…
The 3rd Edition of the Innovate Africa Challenge, jointly organized by Smart Africa and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), is now open for applications. This continental initiative aims to accelerate the deployment of AI solutions to address climate and agricultural challenges across the continent, with this year’s theme, “From Ideation to Deployment,” emphasizing the transition from concepts to practical, scalable…
Deadline: 4 September 2026 Applications are now open for the Resilient Futures Open Call 2026, a global funding opportunity for innovators with bold ideas that connect democratic political leadership and climate resilience. The programme supports early-stage, non-partisan projects that can create lasting impact in communities around the world. The initiative brings together four leading funders: the Better…
Deadline: 12 July 2026 The UNHCR Innovation Accelerator is now accepting applications from organizations with proven solutions ready to scale their impact for forcibly displaced and stateless people. This initiative bridges the gap between successful pilot initiatives and sustainable, system-level impact, providing a structured pathway for high-potential innovations to grow and significantly contribute to humanitarian…
