Funding opportunities

The latest opportunities to procure funding for your project or organisation. Please make sure to read any guidance on the funder's website before applying, as location and eligibility may have changed since publication.

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Zayed Sustainability Prize

Awards in six categories: Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action, and Global High Schools.

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Small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or non-profit organizations (NPOs) may apply.

Location
Worldwide
Grant size
other
Closing date
23 Jun 2025

VinFuture Prize

Recognizes breakthrough scientific research and technological innovations that improve human life, promote equity, and contribute to sustainable development.

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Researchers and inventors with impactful solutions. Nominations must be submitted by institutions or individuals; self-nominations are not accepted.

Location
Worldwide
Grant size
50
Closing date

Government of Canada Health, Education, and Women’s and Girls’ Rights and Empowerment

Projects supporting health, education, and rights/empowerment of women and girls in Afghanistan, with a focus on marginalized groups.

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Legally incorporated organizations, with preference for Canadian organizations or partnerships involving Canadian entities.

Location
Afghanistan
Grant size
50
Closing date
02 Apr 2025

Internet Society Connecting the Unconnected

Supports communities and local organizations to build and expand Internet infrastructure in rural, remote, and low-income areas.

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Communities and organizations with a responsible lead, local community support, sustainability plans, and legal registration with a bank account.

Location
Worldwide
Grant size
10
Closing date
31 Mar 2025

Guernsey Overseas Aid Commission Multi-Year Grant Aid Awards

Sustainable development and humanitarian aid projects addressing medical and health facilities, education, housing, water, sanitation, and sustainable livelihoods.

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Charities registered in the UK or Channel Islands, or approved humanitarian agencies. Specific criteria for multi-year funding include prior successful projects and income thresholds.

Location
Least developed countries, based on the UN Human Development Index.
Grant size
50
Closing date
28 Mar 2025

Gates Foundation Global Grand Challenges – Reducing the Burden of Preeclampsia

Innovative solutions for the early detection, prevention, and treatment of preeclampsia, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

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Open to nonprofits, for-profits, international organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions. Preference for women-led organizations and those based in low- and middle-income countries.

Location
Worldwide, with priority for low- and middle-income countries.
Grant size
50
Closing date
25 Mar 2025

Gates Foundation Global Grand Challenges – Innovative Data and Modeling Approaches to Measure Women’s Health

Supports innovative data and modelling approaches to better measure women’s health outcomes, focusing on gender-sensitive, multidimensional indicators.

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Open to nonprofits, for-profit companies, international organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions.

Location
Worldwide, with priority for low- and middle-income countries.
Grant size
50
Closing date
25 Mar 2025

Citi Foundation 2025 Global Innovation Challenge: Accelerating Youth Employability

Innovative solutions to improve youth employability for low-income youth aged 15–24, including technical and vocational training, entrepreneurship programs, and financial education.

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Registered nonprofit organizations under local law with externally audited financial statements from 2023 or later. Fiscal sponsors are not eligible.

Location
Projects must impact one or more of the Citi Foundation global geographies.
Grant size
50
Closing date
17 Mar 2025

AWIU Global Micro-Grants

Short-term, concrete projects focused on education, health, and entrepreneurial development for women.

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Grassroots women’s groups or organizations enhancing women’s well-being. Projects must be women-led, time-limited, have quantifiable outcomes, and include two verifiable references.

Location
Low and middle-income countries globally.
Closing date
15 Mar 2025