New in:
1. Call for Expressions of Interests, UNEP and GEF
2. Call for Applications, 2022 Racial Equity Research Grants Program, Spencer Foundation
3. Innovation & Research Battlefield Challenge 2022, Business for Development
4. Call for Proposals, International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (see link for eligible countries)
6. Call for Proposals, Knowledge Network Partnerships, European Commission (see link for eligible countries)
All currently open calls:
Grant-making opportunities
1. Call for Proposals from Civil Society Organizations, UNDP (see link for eligible countries)
To support the development, diffusion and evidence building of innovative adaptation practices, tools, and technologies in developing countries.
Funding information: proposals amounts up to an all-inclusive max. amount of USD 80,000.
Deadline: Mar 25, 2022.
2. 2022 Tech for Good Grant Program, F5
Focused on closing the funding gap in technology infrastructure among nonprofit organizations that serve Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and/or underserved communities.
Funding information: USD 10,000. Twenty grant partners will be selected for funding in total.
Deadline: Mar 31, 2022.
3. New Call for Applications, 2022 Racial Equity Research Grants Program, Spencer Foundation
To support education research projects that will contribute to understanding and ameliorating racial inequality in education.
Funding information: for projects ranging from one to five years with budgets up to USD 75,000
Deadline: Apr 1, 2022.
4. Small Research Grants Program on Education, Spencer Foundation
To support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived for projects ranging from one to five years.
Funding information: proposed budgets for this program are limited to USD 50,000 total and may not include indirect cost charges per Spencer’s policy.
Deadline: Apr 12, 2022.
5. Grants Program, National Geographic Society
Provides seed funding and support to early career individuals, as well as those more advanced in their careers, who are working to address critical challenges, advance new solutions, and inspire positive transformation across all seven continents.
Funding information: Level I grants receive funding up to USD 20,000 and offer unique opportunities for training, networking, and mentorship; Level II grants are extremely competitive and recipients receive funding up to USD 100,000
Deadline: Apr 13, 2022.
6. New Call for Proposals, International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (see link for eligible countries)
To counter judicial harassment of civil society representatives and human rights defenders (HRDs) from marginalized communities.
Funding information: grants of up to USD 25,000 are available for projects
Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.
7. IKI Small Grants, GIZ (see link for eligible countries)
For funding of the implementation of local or regional climate and biodiversity projects.
Funding information: selects project proposals and provides between EUR 60,000 and 200,000.
Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.
8. Research Grants Program, Creating Safer Space (see link for eligible countries)
Supports research that explores how violence against civilians can be interrupted, reduced and/or prevented by civilians by using a range of active nonviolent strategies. The aim of this network, and of the projects it supports, is to strengthen civilian capacities for protection and to support local efforts to transform conflict nonviolently as a basis for lasting, sustainable peace.
Funding information: grants range from GBP 20,000 – 100,000 for periods of 6 to 16 months.
Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.
9. Small Grants Program, International Climate Initiative (see link for eligible countries)
To provide support to the implementation of both the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in enacting the Paris Agreement as well as to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in addressing the global loss of biodiversity (Aichi Targets and the goals of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework).
Funding information: between EUR 60,000 and 200,000.
Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.
10. Call for Applications, UTFORSK Program, Diku (see link for eligible countries)
For increased quality and relevance in higher education, research, and innovation in Norway through internationalization and cooperation with the business sector.
Funding information: funds available are a min. of NOK 100 million; each project may be awarded up to NOK 3 million
Deadline: Apr 20, 2022.
11. Research Grants Program, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (see link for eligible countries)
The program provides support for research projects in basic science, human healthcare, industrial and agricultural biotechnology and bioenergy. Funds can only be used to cover expenditures that are directly relevant to the project. This may include purchasing consumable items, scientific literature and basic standard laboratory equipment. Travel and training costs can also be covered.
Funding information: the maximum annual contribution from ICGEB is EUR 25,000
Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.
12. Call for Projects, Fondation Suez (see link for eligible countries)
Projects that are favoring access to essential services – water, sanitation, and waste management for underprivileged populations in developing countries. Priority to applicants possessing local divisions or reporting a very close partnership with a local structure, facilitating project follow-up and an ex-post follow-up of the projects.
Funding information: grant size EUR 10,000 – 100,000
Deadline: Apr 30, 2022.
13. Call for Proposals 2022: Bioeconomy in the North (see link for eligible countries)
To support excellent research and innovation through transnational collaborations leading to new products, technologies and strategies that contribute to net-zero emission goals, involving the use of wood-based biomass resources in the Northern hemisphere.
Funding information: total budget for funding transnational research projects will be approx. about EUR 7 million (excluding Canadian contribution).
Deadline: May 4, 2022.
14. Research Grants on Education: Large, Spencer Foundation
To support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived. This program is “field-initiated,” meaning that proposal submissions are not in response to a specific request for a particular research topic, discipline, design, or method.
Funding information: budgets ranging from USD 125,000 up through 500,000 for projects ranging from one to five years.
Deadline: May 4, 2022.
15. Conference Grants, Spencer Foundation
To provide support to scholars to organize small research conferences, focused symposia, or other forms of convenings around important issues in education research.
Funding information: this grant program supports proposals with budgets of USD 50,000 or less.
Deadline: May 5, 2022.
16. Scientific Product Grant Program, Wildlife Acoustics
To support the advancement of animal biology research, habitat monitoring and environmental conservation. Provides scientists with products and software to help further their research into the study of bats, birds, frogs and other vocal wildlife.
Funding information: USD 12,000 per quarter
Deadline: May 15, 2022.
17. Call for Applications, Grant Program, Ekhaga Foundation
To promote human health by supporting the development of better food, natural medicines and healing practices, and to support research for a healthier way of life, which in itself may have a disease preventive effect.
Deadline: May 20, 2022.
18. Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund, Roger Williams Park Zoo
Field studies and other projects that demonstrate a multi-disciplinary approach to biodiversity and ecosystem conservation, and projects that involve in-country collaborators receive the highest funding priority.
Deadline: Jun 1, 2022.
19. New Call for Proposals, Knowledge Network Partnerships, European Commission (see link for eligible countries)
Establish thematic communities/centers of expertise that will generate, promote, test, exchange and disseminate knowledge, skills, expertise, innovation, and scientific evidence in support of the Capacity-Development and Science Pillars of the Knowledge Network.
Funding information: EUR 1,500,000 for projects without pre-defined thematic and geographic scope.
Deadline: Jun 9, 2022.
20. Global EbA Fund to Adapt Adverse Effects of Climate Change (see link for eligible countries)
A nature-based solution that harnesses biodiversity and ecosystem services to reduce vulnerability and build resilience of human communities to climate change. The Fund supports catalytic initiatives to help overcome identified barriers to upscaling EbA.
Funding information: grants issued will be in the range of USD 50,000 to USD 250,000 (of maximum three years in duration).
Deadline: Jul 15, 2022.
21. Project Grants Program, Standards and Trade Development Facility (see link for eligible countries)
To improve food safety, animal and plant health capacity to comply with international sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) requirements.
Funding information: project grants, up to a maximum of USD 1,000,000.
Deadline: Aug 12, 2022.
A movement of young people taking action to improve their lives now and in a post-COVID-19 world. Have an idea for a solution to overcome a challenge created by the COVID-19 pandemic? Want to support your local community? Campaign for change in your local area?
Funding information: individual young people or informal groups can apply for either USD 500 or 1,500. Youth-led grassroots organizations can apply for either USD 3,000 or 5,000.
Deadline: ongoing
23. Global Innovation Fund (see link for eligible countries)
A social impact-first investment vehicle that works with mission-aligned development agencies, philanthropy, and other funders to find and fund evidence-based innovations with the potential to positively impact the lives of millions of the world’s poorest people.
Deadline: ongoing
24. Call for Proposals, Social Science Research Council (see link for eligible countries)
A call for proposals for The Mercury Project, a $10M+ research consortium investigating the impacts of health misinformation and evaluating interventions to prevent its spread in the United States, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Deadline: ongoing
25. Call for Applications, Daily Grant Program, The Pollination Project
Micro grants 365 days a year to grassroots global change agents who seek to spread compassion in their communities and in the world for the benefit of all. To contribute to the creation of a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world for all.
Funding information: total cost for the immediate project for which you are requesting funding from TPP must be less than USD 40,000
Deadline: ongoing
26. Expedition Grants, Explorers Club and Discovery, Inc.
To foster scientific understanding for the betterment of humanity and all life on Earth and beyond, including our commitment to mitigate climate change, prevent the extinction of species and cultures, and ensure the health of our lands, oceans and all that inhabit them.
Funding information: grants generally range from USD 25,000 to 40,000.
Deadline: ongoing
27. Call for Applications, Fund for International Development, OPEC (see link for eligible countries)
To provide financial assistance to developing countries, particularly low-income countries, in support of their economic and social development efforts.
Funding information: amounts of up to USD 100,000, OPEC Fund's contribution to a stand-alone project should not exceed 50% of the total cost of the said project
Deadline: ongoing
28. Rapid Response Fund, Open Technology Fund
Aims to facilitate the digital emergency response community to resolve threats in a timely and comprehensive manner for individuals, communities, and organizations whose free expression has recently been repressed.
Funding information: total value of support cannot exceed USD 50,000. Average support amounts are between USD 5,000 and 25,000.
Deadline: ongoing
29. Fund for Innovation in Development Grant Program
A new initiative to support innovation that contributes to reducing global poverty and inequality. Through flexible grant funding, FID enables innovators and researchers to test new ideas, build rigorous evidence of what works, and scale the highest-impact and most cost- effective solutions.
Deadline: ongoing
30. Global Innovation Fund (GIF)
This program seeks to invest in social innovations that aim to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in the developing world. Open to funding innovations in any sector as long as they can demonstrate their innovation improves the lives of those living on less than USD 5 PPP per day.
Range: USD 50,000 – 15,000,000
Deadline: ongoing
Fellowships and other opportunities
A global business plan competition for students with innovative clean technology ideas, jointly hosted by the London Business School and University College London. To identify and reward innovative clean technology ideas that have been taken from a concept phase to a stage in which they would ideally attract Series A funding or otherwise be self-sustainable.
Benefits: winner(s) of the CleanTech Challenge will receive a cash award of GBP 7,500+ plus mentoring.
Deadline: Mar 30, 2022.
2. Call for Applications, Geneva Challenge, Graduate Institute Geneva
To stimulate reflection and innovation on development from diverse disciplinary and contextual perspectives. To gather contributions that are both theoretically grounded and offer pragmatic solutions to a relevant international development problem stemming from an interdisciplinary collaboration between three to five enrolled master students from anywhere in the world.
Award information: The ADG contest distributes 25,000 CHF in monetary prizes. The winning project will be awarded CHF 10,000; the two teams in second place will receive CHF 5,000 each and the two teams in third place, CHF 2,500 each.
Deadline: Mar 30, 2022.
3. Equitable Health Systems Challenge, MIT Solve
How can we build affordable, accessible, and high-quality health systems that serve everyone, everywhere? Looking for eight technology-based solutions that help build equitable health systems for all, especially for the most underserved communities.
Deadline: Mar 31, 2022.
4. Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program, World Bank Group (see link for eligible countries)
Matches aspiring development economics researchers from developing countries with World Bank research economists, creating unique opportunities for the fellows to participate in rigorous policy-relevant research in the World Bank’s Development Economics Vice Presidency.
Deadline: Apr 2, 2022.
5. New Innovation & Research Battlefield Challenge 2022, Business for Development
Looking for innovative research proposals that offer innovative solutions to Building Sustainable Post-Mining Economies.
Benefits: up to USD 28,6000, thanks to sponsorship from BHP and The University of Queensland's Sustainable Minerals Institute
Deadline: Apr 6, 2022.
6. ECOSOC Youth Forum 2022, Major Group for Children and Youth
Opportunity for young people to share their perspectives on how to transform the world into a fairer and more sustainable place and reach the SDGs amidst the continuing crisis.
Deadline: Apr 7, 2022.
7. Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 7, One Young World
Aims to find and support innovative renewable energy solutions with the potential of substantially increasing the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix – welcoming solutions from young innovators
Award information: USD 50,000 grant from bp, mentorship, and participation at Summit
Deadline: Apr 7, 2022.
8. Build a World of Play Challenge, LEGO Foundation
Bold, transformational ideas that focus on young children’s wellbeing and holistic development, while addressing global social issues. To be in with a chance of a grant, your ideas will be impactful, feasible, community-centered, and sustainable.
Award information: up to ten finalists will be selected in Sept. 2022; each will receive DKK 6.5 million (approximately USD 1 million)
Deadline: Apr 7, 2022.
9. 3rd Call for Ocean Innovation Challenge (see link for eligible countries)
Addresses the theme 'Area-Based Management & the Blue Economy,' specifically one or more SDG targets SDGs 14.2, 14.5, 14.7, then you may submit your preliminary proposal.
Deadline: Apr 9, 2022.
Recognizes outstanding leaders from around the world who are using environmental education (EE) to create stronger, healthier communities.
Deadline: Apr 11, 2022.
11. 2022 Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) Scholarship Program, Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership (see link for eligible countries)
To inspire the next generation of innovators and thinkers to create a sustainable future. The scholarship program fosters the next generation of energy, climate, and electricity sector specialists who will be prepared to tackle the challenges of the future.
Benefits: up to USD 10,000 per year (max. two years); approx. 10 students awarded annually
Deadline: Apr 11, 2022.
12. PhD Fellowships, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (see link for eligible countries)
Offered to women scientists from science- and technology-lagging countries (STLCs) to undertake PhD research in the natural, engineering and information technology sciences at a host institute in another developing country in the Global South.
Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.
13. Call for Applications, Emerging Voices for Global Health (see link for eligible countries)
Blended learning training program that consists of an e-coaching and distance learning phase, followed by a face-to-face training phase. It uses innovative training methods and activities to enable emerging researchers, and other health system actors and change agents to present their work effectively and engage on various global health platforms.
Deadline: Apr 15, 2022.
14. New Call for Expressions of Interests, UNEP and GEF
Expressions of interest from academic/research institutions to participate in a climate change adaptation project that seeks to build capacities among institutional members of the Least Developed Countries Universities Consortium on Climate Change so they are better equipped to provide related technical advisory services to their host governments and other clients.
Deadline: Apr 29, 2022.
15. 2023 Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Program
Fellows will be selected based on demonstrated commitment in the area of health equity and leadership potential. The program will build and support a group of global, multidisciplinary leaders equipped with the technical knowledge, skills and network to advance health equity in their organizations and communities.
Deadline: May 1, 2022.
16. International Fellowships for Urban Scholars, Urban Studies Foundation (see link for eligible countries)
Each award will cover the cost of a sabbatical period at a university of the candidate’s choice, worldwide, for the purpose of writing-up the candidate’s existing research findings in the form of publishable articles and/or a book.
Deadline: May 9, 2022.
17. Call for Transnational Access Program, Microbial Resource Research Infrastructure
To promote transnational cooperation and mobility of researchers throughout pan-European research infrastructures.
Deadline: May 15, 2022.
18. Fellowships, International Society for Infectious Diseases (see link for eligible countries)
To enable early-career investigators, from low and lower-middle-income countries outside of the region, to travel to Europe for multidisciplinary clinical and laboratory training.
Funding information: two fellowships of up to USD 7,500 and up to three months in duration are awarded annually.
Deadline: May 31, 2022.
19. Young Global Leaders Class of 2023
To accelerate the impact of a diverse community of responsible leaders across borders and sectors to shape a more inclusive and sustainable future.
Deadline: May 31, 2022.
20. Children’s Rights and Technology in Digital Age MOOC, Global Campus of Human Rights
Takes a deep dive into how often children are exposed to the newest technological developments and, through a human rights approach, promotes a more ethical, human-centric, and accessible tech-infused future.
Deadline: Jul 31, 2022.
21. 2022 Ebbe Nielsen Challenge, Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Recognizes innovative entries that leverage biodiversity data and tools from the GBIF network to advance open science. Open-ended, so entrants have a broad remit for creating tools and techniques that improve the access, utility or quality of GBIF-mediated data.
Award information: up to EUR 20,000
Deadline: Aug 14, 2022.
22. Scholarship for Displaced Students, Columbia University
Supports displaced students from anywhere in the world who are unable to complete their higher education. These students will receive full tuition, housing, and living assistance while pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees across all 18 Columbia schools and affiliates. Scholarship aims to shift the global dialogue surrounding displaced persons, from one that views them as a burden to one that recognizes them as vital contributors to global innovation and prosperity.