Call for proposals – 2.0 March 2026
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| Name of call | Breakthrough Innovations to Significantly Reduce the Cost of Severe Acute Malnutrition Treatment |
| Funding agency | Gates Foundation |
| Amount | $1,500,000 USD |
| Deadline | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Grant summary | Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) remains a leading contributor to child mortality globally. At the same time, global resources available for SAM treatment are flat or declining, while the burden of wasting remains high. Under these constraints, improving outcomes will require not only expanding budgets but fundamentally improving the cost-effectiveness of SAM treatment. |
| Link | https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/challenge/breakthrough-innovations-significantly-reduce-cost-severe-acute-malnutrition-treatment |
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| Name of call | Call for Projects: Laboratory for Women’s Rights Online Initiative |
| Funding agency | The Laboratory for Women’s Rights Online |
| Amount | €250,000 |
| Deadline | 21-Apr-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Laboratory for Women’s Rights Online is a funding initiative launched by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to support innovative and technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV). Under this call, selected organizations can receive €50,000 each, with a total indicative budget of €250,000, to develop technical solutions or research-based responses focused on artificial intelligence and digital safety for women. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/research/call-for-projects-laboratory-for-womens-rights-online-initiative/ |
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| Name of call | Africa call for proposals: Establishment and operationalization of the Capacity Strengthening Hub. |
| Funding agency | The Science Granting Councils Initiative SGCI |
| Amount | CAD500,000 |
| Deadline | April 30, 2026 |
| Grant summary | The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) in sub-Saharan Africa, with funding from Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC), the Government of Norway, the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), and Wellcome, invites proposals to establish the Capacity Strengthening Hub. The Hub will support national science granting councils to strengthen research and innovation management. |
| Link | https://idrc-crdi.ca/en/science-granting-councils-initiative-sgci-sub-saharan-africa-call-proposals-establishment-and-0?utm_source=Funding+Alerts&utm_campaign=2654306183-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_7_31_2020_9_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_02f2dae0ce-2654306183-95755876/ |
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| Name of call | RFAs: The Plant Science Research Fellowship Program |
| Funding agency | The Oak Spring Garden Foundation |
| Amount | USD 10,000 |
| Deadline | 31-May-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Plant Science Research Fellowship supports independent research and writing in plant science, particularly in organismal plant biology. The programme promotes scholarly engagement with plants, landscapes, and sustainable land management while fostering dialogue about the cultural, historical, and ecological significance of plants. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/research/rfas-the-plant-science-research-fellowship-program/ |
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| Name of call | Track 1: Mechanism and Target Discovery; Novel Interventions Targeting Placental and Gut Inflammation to Improve Fetal Growth. |
| Funding agency | Gates Foundation |
| Amount | US$400,000 |
| Deadline | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Grant summary | Validated inflammatory and or oxidative stress pathway linked to placental or maternal gut biology; ≥1 prioritized, actionable target nominated; defined biomarker framework; quantitative go/no-go criteria for advancement. |
| Link | https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/challenge/novel-interventions-targeting-placental-and-gut-inflammation-improve-fetal-growth |
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| Name of call | Track 2: Candidate Validation and Translational Advancement ; Novel Interventions Targeting Placental and Gut Inflammation to Improve Fetal Growth. |
| Funding agency | Gates Foundation |
| Amount | US$750,000 |
| Deadline | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Grant summary | Defined intervention candidate (novel or repurposed); biomarker-linked biological activity demonstrated in established models; mechanistic validation; advancement-ready translational data package; scalability considerations addressed. |
| Link | https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/challenge/novel-interventions-targeting-placental-and-gut-inflammation-improve-fetal-growth |
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| Name of call | Track 3: Early Clinical Proof-of-Concept (POC); Track 2: Candidate Validation and Translational Advancement; Novel Interventions Targeting Placental and Gut Inflammation to Improve Fetal Growth. |
| Funding agency | Gates Foundation |
| Amount | US$1,000,000 |
| Deadline | April 28, 2026 |
| Grant summary | Early human evidence of target engagement and or biomarker modulation; safety and feasibility data; defined progression criteria for Phase II or larger efficacy evaluation. |
| Link | https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/challenge/novel-interventions-targeting-placental-and-gut-inflammation-improve-fetal-growth |
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| Name of call | Innovations in Cost-Disruptive Tools for Diagnosis and Screening. |
| Funding agency | Gates Foundation |
| Amount | US$1,000,000, |
| Deadline | April 28, 2026 |
| Grant summary | Diagnostics and screening underpin clinical care, surveillance, and disease control, yet many tools remain too costly, infrastructure-dependent, or operationally complex for use. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) ASSURED principles, as well as the experience with malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) and community antigen testing during COVID-19, demonstrate how decentralization, low complexity, and affordability can expand reach and strengthen surveillance.[2]-[3] Where mature, widely deployed diagnostic classes already meet programmatic needs, pathway-changing innovation is more likely to yield impact than incremental improvements to established formats. |
| Link | https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/challenge/innovations-cost-disruptive-tools-diagnosis-and-screening |
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| Name of call | Cost-Disrupting Innovations to Reduce the Cost of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food. |
| Funding agency | Gates Foundation |
| Amount | $1,500,000 USD |
| Deadline | April 28, 2026 |
| Grant summary | This Grand Challenge seeks innovations that can substantially increase the number of children treated for SAM per dollar of spend. We are interested in solutions that achieve step-change improvements in economics by reducing the cost of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF). Another Grand Challenges RFP looks at reducing the total cost of treating a child without changing the unit cost of RUTF or using a RUTF alternative. |
| Link | https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/challenge/cost-disrupting-innovations-reduce-cost-ready-use-therapeutic-food |
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| Name of call | Addressing Physiological Barriers to Micronutrient Absorption from Fortified Foods. |
| Funding agency | Gates Foundation |
| Amount | $250,000 USD |
| Deadline | April 28, 2026 |
| Grant summary | We are soliciting, through this Grand Challenges RFP, applications that advance innovative approaches to better understand, measure, and mitigate infection, inflammation- and microbiome-mediated constraints that limit the impact of fortification interventions. The goal is to overcome key biological barriers and unlock the full potential of fortification programs to accelerate equitable gains in nutrition and health. Solutions could include novel biomarkers to identify populations with impaired nutrient utilization, fortificant formulations optimized for inflammatory states, adjunctive strategies to restore gut function, or integrated interventions that address infection, gut health, and micronutrient delivery simultaneously. Addressing these biological barriers is essential to unlocking the full potential of fortification programs and accelerating equitable gains in nutrition and health. |
| Link | https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/challenge/addressing-physiological-barriers-micronutrient-absorption-fortified-foods |
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| Name of call | The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation |
| Funding agency | GMA Foundations |
| Amount | $25,000-$50,000 per year range |
| Deadline | June 15, 2026 |
| Grant summary | The Foundation funds applied research, pilot projects, new initiatives, training, and technical assistance, rather than ongoing support for programs that are already well underway. An important goal for the Foundation is to provide seed money to help promising projects, organizations, and individuals develop the track record they need to attract major foundation funding in the future. |
| Link | https://cfhfoundation.grantsmanagement08.com/ |
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| Name of call | GTF Olympiad Grants Empowering STEM Talent Worldwide |
| Funding agency | The GTF Olympiad |
| Amount | $20,000 to $50,000 |
| Deadline | 15-May-2026 |
| Grant summary | The GTF Olympiad Grants 2026 offer a valuable opportunity to strengthen global STEM talent development systems. By funding training, competitions, and ecosystem-building initiatives, the programme empowers organizations to discover and nurture the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/youth-adolescents/gtf-olympiad-grants-empowering-stem-talent-worldwide/ |
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| Name of call | Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Fellowship Grant Program |
| Funding agency | ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation. |
| Amount | $300,000 |
| Deadline | 08-Jun-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Fellowship Grant Program provides up to $300,000 over three years to support researchers focused on DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma). Fellowships fund research time, foster mentorship, and encourage publication and data sharing to advance understanding, treatment, and potential cures for this rare paediatric brain cancer. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/research/pre-doctoral-and-post-doctoral-fellowship-grant-program/ |
| Name of call | Advancing Racial Equity in Education Through Research Grants |
| Funding agency | The Spencer Foundation |
| Amount | $75,000 |
| Deadline | 04-May-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Racial Equity Research Grants Program is a high-impact opportunity for researchers committed to advancing equity in education. By supporting rigorous and innovative research, it enables scholars to generate insights that can reduce inequality and improve outcomes globally. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/education/advancing-racial-equity-in-education-through-research-grants/ |
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| Name of call | Call for Proposals: Advancing Seagrass Science, Policy and Practice. |
| Funding agency | The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) |
| Amount | €150,000 |
| Deadline | 15-Apr-2026 |
| Grant Summary | The WIOMSA-IUCN Seagrass Research Grant supports interdisciplinary, policy-relevant research to conserve and restore seagrass ecosystems in the Western Indian Ocean. With up to €150,000 per project, the program fosters collaboration, strengthens early career researcher capacity, and generates evidence to inform conservation, management, and blue economy initiatives. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/community-development/call-for-proposals-advancing-seagrass-science-policy-and-practice/ |
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| Name of Call | Open Call for Scaling Sustainable Agricultural Solutions |
| Funding agency | The PRIMARY |
| Amount | €150,000 |
| Deadline | 08-Jun-2026 |
| Grant summary | The PRIMARY Open Call 2026 is a strong funding opportunity for European organizations working in sustainable agriculture, circular bioeconomy, and agricultural waste valorisation. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/agriculture-food-nutrition/open-call-for-scaling-sustainable-agricultural-solutions/ |
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| Name of call | CFPs: Climate and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. |
| Funding agency | The Climate and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) |
| Amount | USD 55,000 |
| Deadline | 12-Apr-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Climate and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Research Grant funds research on how climate change affects SRHR, with priority areas including maternal health, gender-based violence, contraception, and abortion care. Eligible research teams in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) can apply. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/individuals/cfps-climate-and-sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights/ |
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| Name of call | 2026 Call for Research Proposals on HIV Cure |
| Funding agency | Sidaction and Aidsfonds |
| Amount | €1.5 million |
| Deadline | 10-May-2026 |
| Grant Summary | The Sidaction and Aidsfonds HIV Cure Research Call represents a unique opportunity for researchers to accelerate global progress toward an HIV cure. By funding innovative biomedical strategies and fostering international collaborations, this initiative aims to transform HIV treatment, enhance social adoption, and improve global access for people living with HIV. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/research/2026-call-for-research-proposals-on-hiv-cure/ |
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| Name of Call | CFAs: Research Development Fellowship Programme (Africa) |
| Funding agency | The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) |
| Amount | £47,000 |
| Deadline | 08-May-2026 |
| Grant summary | The AREF Research Development Fellowship Programme is a comprehensive initiative for emerging African health researchers. With structured mentorship, funding of up to £47,000, international placements, and opportunities for further Seed Fund support, the programme equips fellows to lead impactful research, strengthen collaborations, and address pressing health challenges in Africa. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/health/cfas-research-development-fellowship-programme-africa/ |
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| Name of Call | Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science to Accelerate Breakthrough Research |
| Funding agency | Google.org Impact |
| Amount | $500,000 to $3 million |
| Deadline | 17-Apr-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science represents one of the largest philanthropic investments in AI-driven scientific discovery. By combining catalytic funding, advanced AI tools, and technical mentorship, the initiative aims to unlock breakthrough insights in health and climate science. Organizations capable of integrating advanced AI systems with rigorous scientific methodology and measurable impact have a significant opportunity to accelerate global discovery at unprecedented speed. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/health/google-org-impact-challenge-ai-for-science-to-accelerate-breakthrough-research/ |
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| Name of call | CFPs: Velux Stiftung Healthy Ageing Research Funding Programme. |
| Funding agency | The Velux Stiftung |
| Amount | CHF 50,000–100,000 |
| Deadline | 23-Apr-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Velux Stiftung Healthy Ageing Research Funding Programme supports innovative, interdisciplinary, and impact-focused research that improves the quality of life and functional ability of older adults. By prioritizing environmental and social determinants of healthy ageing, the programme enables research that goes beyond incremental advances to generate tangible societal benefits. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/health/cfps-velux-stiftung-healthy-ageing-research-funding-programme/ |
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| Name of call | CFAs: InteRussia Fellowship Programme for Journalists from Africa. |
| Funding agency | The InteRussia |
| Amount | 30,000 rubles |
| Deadline | 19-May-2026 |
| Grant summary | The InteRussia Fellowship Programme invites journalists from Sub-Saharan Africa to participate in professional training and media exchange hosted by Sputnik International News Agency. The fellowship, held in Moscow from July 6 to August 1, 2026, provides travel, accommodation, and a scholarship of 30,000 rubles, focusing on enhancing practical journalism skills, exposure to Russian media, and networking with experts. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/education/cfas-interussia-fellowship-programme-for-journalists-from-africa/ |
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| Name of call | Contracts for Innovation in Drug and Alcohol Addiction Healthcare Funding Opportunity. |
| Funding agency | The AHG Catalysing |
| Amount | £1.5 million |
| Deadline | 06-May-2026 |
| Grant summary | Innovate UK, on behalf of the Office for Life Sciences (OLS), invites organisations to apply for funding to advance innovative solutions in drug and alcohol addiction treatment, recovery, and harm reduction. The AHG Catalysing Innovation Awards provide contracts up to £1.5 million for projects demonstrating market readiness, regulatory pathways, and impactful outcomes in UK healthcare settings. Eligible organisations include businesses, research institutions, and third-sector groups globally, with most project work required to be delivered in the UK. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/health/contracts-for-innovation-in-drug-and-alcohol-addiction-healthcare-funding-opportunity/ |
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| Name of call | Global Call 2026 for Science Breakthroughs in Engineering & Technology. |
| Funding agency | The Falling Walls Global |
| Amount | Unspecified |
| Deadline | 15-Apr-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Falling Walls Global Call for Science Breakthroughs 2026 invites internationally recognised leaders in Engineering & Technology to showcase transformative research with global impact. Selected participants will present at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin, with one winner named Science Breakthrough of the Year on 9 November 2026. Projects are evaluated based on breakthrough potential, innovation, societal relevance, and academic excellence. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/research/global-call-2026-for-science-breakthroughs-in-engineering-technology/ |
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| Name of Call | Falling Walls Global Call for Science Breakthroughs 2026 (Physical Sciences) |
| Funding agency | The Falling Walls Global |
| Amount | Unspecified |
| Deadline | 15-Apr-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Falling Walls Global Call for Science Breakthroughs 2026 – Physical Sciences invites nominations and applications from researchers driving transformative discoveries in physics, chemistry, materials science, energy, and related fields. Finalists will present at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin on 9 November 2026, gaining global visibility and access to an influential international network. Projects are evaluated based on breakthrough potential, innovation, societal relevance, and academic excellence. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/media/falling-walls-global-call-for-science-breakthroughs-2026-physical-sciences/ |
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| Name of call | Call for Proposals: Science Granting Councils Initiative |
| Funding agency | The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) |
| Amount | CAD 500,000 |
| Deadline | 30-Apr-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) has launched a call for proposals to establish a Capacity Strengthening Hub in sub-Saharan Africa. The selected organization or consortium will receive up to CAD 500,000 over approximately 2.5 years (starting July 1, 2026) to strengthen research and innovation management systems across 20 participating African countries. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/research/call-for-proposals-science-granting-councils-initiative/ |
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| Name of call | Open Call for Scaling Sustainable Agricultural Solutions |
| Funding agency | The PRIMARY Open Call |
| Amount | €150,000 |
| Deadline | 08-Jun-2026 |
| Grant summary | The PRIMARY Open Call supports innovative partnerships that can expand sustainable agricultural solutions across Europe. It focuses on replicating and scaling proven models for agricultural waste valorisation in new regions, while generating practical evidence of technical feasibility, economic viability, and sustainability under real rural conditions. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/agriculture-food-nutrition/open-call-for-scaling-sustainable-agricultural-solutions/ |
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| Name of call | RFPs: ICGEB BiotechNet Collaborative Research Grant Programme |
| Funding agency | The ICGEB BiotechNet Collaborative |
| Amount | €24,000 |
| Deadline | 30-Apr-2026 |
| Grant summary | The ICGEB BiotechNet Collaborative Research Grant Programme promotes high-quality, collaborative research projects that tackle original scientific problems of national relevance with regional impact. Funded through the ICGEB CRP Grants scheme, the program also facilitates training, capacity building, and the development or upgrading of research infrastructure in Member States. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/health/rfps-icgeb-biotechnet-collaborative-research-grant-programme/ |
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| Name of call | Request for Proposals: ICGEB Biosecurity Grant Program |
| Funding agency | The MAECI-funded |
| Amount | €15,000 |
| Deadline | 30-Apr-2026 |
| Grant summary | The ICGEB Biosecurity Grant Program supports initiatives that enhance biosecurity, biosafety, pathogen detection, and outbreak preparedness in healthcare and research laboratories. Funded projects aim to improve laboratory readiness, diagnostics, surveillance, and technical capacity, ensuring safe and efficient responses to infectious threats. This programme is part of the MAECI-funded BIO-GUARD initiative and primarily targets ICGEB African Member States, with limited eligibility for exceptional applications from other countries. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/community-development/request-for-proposals-icgeb-biosecurity-grant-program/ |
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| Name of call | AWIU Global Micro-Grants for Women’s Empowerment. |
| Funding agency | The AWIU Global |
| Amount | USD 3,000 per project. |
| Deadline | 16-Apr-2026 |
| Grant summary | The AWIU Global Micro-Grants program funds grassroots women-led initiatives in low and middle-income countries, focusing on education, health, and entrepreneurship. Grants of up to USD 3,000 support short-term, measurable projects with scalable community impact, enhancing women’s wellbeing and fostering sustainable development. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/education/awiu-global-micro-grants-for-womens-empowerment/ |