Grants

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) invites applications for the Ocean Stewardship Fund (OSF) 2025, offering grants of up to £50,000 to advance global fisheries toward long-term sustainability. This initiative represents MSC’s unwavering commitment to protecting marine ecosystems, supporting responsible fishing practices, and promoting transparent seafood supply chains. Applications are open until December 1, 2025. About the...

The Wild Animal Initiative has announced the 2025 Challenge Grants, an exciting funding opportunity aimed at supporting pioneering research that advances the understanding and improvement of wild animal welfare. This program is designed to encourage innovative projects that address critical, underexplored questions in the field of wild animal welfare science particularly those that conventional funding bodies...

The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) 2026 has officially opened its call for grant applications, providing an exceptional opportunity for communities worldwide to access both funding and technical support aimed at building long-term climate resilience. This initiative is designed to help local actors move from vision to implementation transforming climate adaptation strategies into tangible, community-led solutions...

The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund 2025–2026 is now open for applications, offering a unique opportunity for community-based organizations to receive significant financial support to advance education and sports initiatives worldwide. Jointly launched by FIFA and Global Citizen, the fund aims to ensure that every child, regardless of background, has access to quality education and opportunities...

The Harvard University Motsepe Presidential Research Accelerator Fund for Africa is a groundbreaking initiative established through the generous support of the Motsepe Foundation. Administered by Harvard’s Office of the Vice Provost for Research in collaboration with the Office of the Vice Provost for International Affairs and the Center for African Studies, this prestigious program aims to...

The Omidyar Network Tech Journalism Fund is a grant initiative designed to support journalists producing in-depth, impactful stories at the intersection of technology, society, and governance. Recognizing that technology increasingly shapes every aspect of human life from how we communicate and learn to how we work and make decisions the Fund seeks to foster independent journalism...

Aidsfonds has announced the upcoming launch of the EmpowHER Fund, a new initiative dedicated to empowering adolescent girls and young women in Southern Africa to take control of their sexual and reproductive health. The first Call for Proposals under this fund is set to open in mid-November 2025, offering local and regional organizations the opportunity to...

The MOVE-ComCashew Call for Ideas 2025 is an exciting initiative designed to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship in the cashew sector and its related value chains. This program seeks to identify, support, and nurture young entrepreneurs and small agribusinesses across the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) who are passionate about transforming the agricultural landscape...

The Purolator True North Small Business Grant 2025 is a remarkable initiative designed to celebrate and uplift small businesses that form the foundation of Canada’s economy. Organized by Purolator Canada, this grant program aims to recognize innovative entrepreneurs, reward their hard work, and support them in scaling their businesses. The 2025 edition offers over $150,000 in...

The Commonwealth Foundation is accepting proposals from civil society organisations (CSOs) for its 2026 grant cycle. The objectives of this grant are to foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration between civil society actors and government decision-makers, particularly in the realms of policy development and implementation. Priority Themes Applicant projects should align with one or more of the...