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Call for Proposals for African Radio Engagement Initiatives 2026 (up to $2,500)

Call for Proposals for African Radio Engagement Initiative

Deadline: April 15, 2026 The Pulitzer Center is calling for local media or radio outlets in East, Southern, and West Africa to submit their proposals to…

Africa
Multiple Countries
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Toyota Foundation International Grant Program 2026 for Asia (80 million yen in grants)

Toyota Foundation International Grant Program

Deadline: May 30, 2026 Applications are now open for the Toyota Foundation International Grant Program 2026. The grant program focuses on deepening mutual understanding and knowledge-sharing…

International
Multiple Countries
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UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity 2026 (up to $100,000)

UNESCO International Fund

Deadline: May 6, 2026 The UNESCO 2026 Call for Funding Requests to the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) is now open! This call welcomes projects…

International
Multiple Countries
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20 Grants, Scholarships and Global Opportunities Currently Open – March 17, 2026

Various Funding Organizations

1. Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition 2026The Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition is the world’s oldest international writing competition for schools, which has been proudly delivered by the…

International
Multiple Countries
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Code for Africa AI Sandbox Seed Grant 2026 (up to $3,000)

Code for Africa AI Sandbox Seed

Deadline: March 30, 2026 Applications are open for the Code for Africa AI Sandbox Seed Grant 2026. Are you part of a Human Rights Defending (HRD)…

Africa
Multiple Countries
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International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) Collaborative Research Grants 2026 (up to $6,000)

International Brain Research Organization

Deadline: March 15, 2026 Applications are open for the IBRO Collaborative Research Grants 2026. With the Collaborative Research Grants, IBRO’s primary objective is to facilitate collaboration,…

International
Multiple Countries
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25 Scholarships, Awards, Grants and Global Opportunities Currently Open – March 3, 2026 

Various Funding Organizations

This curated list of 25 scholarships, awards, grants, and global opportunities currently open as of March 3, 2026 has been compiled to help applicants identify relevant…

Africa
Multiple Countries
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50 Scholarships, Grants and Global Opportunities With Deadline Fast Approaching  – February 24, 2026

Various Funding Organizations

Deadlines are closing fast and some of the most competitive scholarships, grants, fellowships, and global programmes are still open right now. This February 24, 2026 edition…

Africa
Multiple Countries
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14 Scholarships, Grants and Global Opportunities Open this Valentine Season – February 10, 2026 

Various Funding Organizations

This Valentine season, think beyond flowers and soft messages, think access. Access to tuition support, seed funding, fellowships, leadership spaces, and the kind of global rooms…

Africa
Multiple Countries
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EJN Media Grants 2026 to Strengthen Reporting on Forest Governance Issues in Africa and Asia (up to £10,000)

EJN Media

Deadline: February 26, 2026 Applications are open for the EJN Media Grants 2026 to Strengthen Reporting on Forest Governance Issues in Africa and Asia. This media…

Africa
Multiple Countries
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TWAS Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI) 2026

TWAS Seed

Deadline: March 26, 2026 Applications are open for the TWAS Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI) 2026. With the support of the German Federal…

Africa
Multiple Countries
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Call for Proposals: International Policy Ideas Challenge 2026

Various Funding Organizations

Deadline: March 2, 2026 Applications are open for the International Policy Ideas Challenge 2026. Global Affairs Canada (GAC), in collaboration with the Social Sciences and Humanities…

International
Multiple Countries
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International Baccalaureate (IB) Global Youth Action Fund 2026 (up to $3,000)

Global Youth Action Fund

Deadline: January 30, 2026 Applications are open for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Global Youth Action Fund 2026. Across every corner of the world, young people are rising…

International
Multiple Countries
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62 Global Trainings, Fellowships, Scholarships, Awards, Grants and Opportunities Currently Open – January 12, 2026 

Various Funding Organizations

This curated list of 62 global trainings, fellowships, scholarships, awards, grants, and opportunities currently open as of January 12, 2026 brings together pathways for learning, funding, leadership, and…

Africa
Multiple Countries
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22 Global Grants and Fellowships Currently Open – January 9th, 2026 

Various Funding Organizations

1. AOS Latin American/Caribbean Conservation Research Grant 2026. The American Ornithological Society (AOS) is dedicated to the study and conservation of migratory and resident birds throughout the…

Africa
Multiple Countries
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Rebecca Rhodes African Inclusive Literacy Research Grant 2026 (up to $5,000)

Rebecca Rhodes African Inclusive Literacy Research

Deadline: February 27, 2026 Applications are open for the Rebecca Rhodes African Inclusive Literacy Research Grant 2026. In memory of inclusive education champion Rebecca H. Rhodes,…

Africa
Multiple Countries
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Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme 2026 for African Entrepreneurs ($5,000 Seed Funding and more)

Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program

Deadline: March 1, 2026 Applications are open for the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme 2026. The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF)—Africa’s leading philanthropy focused on empowering African…

Africa
Multiple Countries
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31 Global Scholarships and Grants Currently Open – January 2nd, 2026 

Various Funding Organizations

Here is a quick roundup of 31 global scholarships and grants currently open in January 2026, offering funding and access for students, innovators, and change-makers ready…

Africa
Multiple Countries
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Anzisha Prize for Young African Entrepreneurs

African Leadership Academy & MasterCard Foundation

Africa's premier award for entrepreneurs aged 15-22 who have started and are currently running businesses that are positively impacting their communities. Winners receive cash prizes, business support, mentorship, and join a lifelong network of young African entrepreneurs. The Anzisha Prize celebrates the innovation and resilience of Africa's youngest entrepreneurs.

Pan-African
All African Countries
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Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP)

Tony Elumelu Foundation

The TEF Entrepreneurship Programme is Africa's leading entrepreneurship programme for young African entrepreneurs. Provides $5,000 seed funding, training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to 1,000 African entrepreneurs annually. The programme focuses on all sectors and empowers entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and create jobs. Applications open annually in January.

Pan-African
All African Countries
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STEM Education Grants for African Schools

Various (UNESCO, Mastercard Foundation, IBM)

Multiple organizations provide grants to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education in African schools and communities. These grants fund equipment, teacher training, student programs, and innovative approaches to STEM education. Funding supports initiatives that increase access to quality STEM education, particularly for girls and underserved communities.

Africa-wide
Multiple Countries