Call for proposals – 2.0 May 2026
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| Name of call | FS4Africa Open Call 2 (OC2) addressed to innovation hubs. |
| Funding agency | African Union HQ (African Union Commission AUC), Horizon Europe (2021 – 2027) |
| Amount | EUR 200,000 |
| Deadline | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Grant summary | Eligible applicants are single legal entities acting as Innovation Hubs (e.g., incubators/accelerators, tech/science parks, Digital Innovation Hubs, innovation agencies, or university TTO/entrepreneurship/incubation units). Standard academic departments/labs, individual consultants, advocacy/service NGOs without structured innovation. |
| Link | https://www.developmentaid.org/grants/view/1653888/fs4africa-open-call-2-oc2-addressed-to-innovation-hubs |
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| Name of call | Nature-Based Solutions for Infrastructure Acceleration Initiative Grants |
| Funding agency | UNEP |
| Amount | Unspecified |
| Deadline | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Grant summary | Nature-Based Solutions for Infrastructure Acceleration Initiative Grants. The Nature-Based Solutions for Infrastructure Acceleration Initiative supports countries and project consortia in designing and implementing integrated nature-based solutions within. |
| Link | https://www.developmentaid.org/grants/view/1653407/nature-based-solutions-for-infrastructure-acceleration-initiative-grants |
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| Funding agency | The UNEP. |
| Amount | Minimum funding: USD 50,000 Maximum funding: USD 200,000 |
| Deadline | 20-Jul-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Special Programme funding round supports countries in strengthening national systems for chemicals and waste management through legal reform, institutional capacity building, and improved compliance with international environmental conventions. The programme aims to promote sustainable and effective management practices while supporting long-term environmental and public health outcomes. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/environment-2/rfps-special-programme-on-chemicals-and-waste-management/ |
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| Name of call | Funding Line B Program: Support for German and Kenyan PhD Students and Postdocs |
| Funding agency | DAAD |
| Amount | EUR 1,850,000 |
| Deadline | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Grant summary | Funding Line B Program: Support for German and Kenyan PhD Students and PostdocsThe Center of Excellence for Application-Oriented and Responsible Artificial Intelligence Program is inviting applications to support research development in Kenya. |
| Link | https://www.developmentaid.org/grants/view/1649118/funding-line-b-program-support-for-german-and-kenyan-phd-students-and-postdocs |
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| Name of call | Funding Line A Program: Capacity Building, Training and Transfer |
| Funding agency | DAAD |
| Amount | EUR 2,500,000 |
| Deadline | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Grant summary | Funding Line A Program: Capacity Building, Training and TransferApplications are now open for the Responsible AI Capacity Building Grant Program to establish the structure of the Center of Excellence for Applied and Responsible Artificial Intelligence. |
| Link | https://www.developmentaid.org/grants/view/1649119/funding-line-a-program-capacity-building-training-and-transfer |
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| Name of call | LINGUA Africa Open Call for Inclusive AI Language Projects |
| Funding agency | The LINGUA Africa |
| Amount | USD 250,000 |
| Deadline | 15-Jun-2026 |
| Grant summary | The LINGUA Africa Open Call for Inclusive AI Language Projects supports initiatives that improve representation of African languages in artificial intelligence systems. Led by Microsoft AI for Good Lab in collaboration with the Gates Foundation, Masakhane African Languages Hub, and Google.org, the program funds projects focused on language datasets, AI models and tools, and real-world applications that increase digital inclusion across Africa. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/construction/lingua-africa-open-call-for-inclusive-ai-language-projects/ |
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| Name of call | Open Call: Strengthening Local Capacity for Conservation, Food and Health |
| Funding agency | The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation |
| Amount | $25,000–$50,000 per year |
| Deadline | 15-Jun-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation funds initiatives that address environmental sustainability, food security, and public health challenges in developing regions. The program prioritizes innovative, locally driven solutions that strengthen ecosystems, improve health outcomes, and enhance food systems. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/innovation/open-call-strengthening-local-capacity-for-conservation-food-and-health/ |
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| Name of call | IFRA-Nairobi Fieldwork Grants for Social Science and Humanities Research |
| Funding agency | The IFRA- Nairobi Fieldwork |
| Amount | €400 and €1,200 |
| Deadline | 19-Jun-2026 |
| Grant summary | The IFRA–Nairobi Fieldwork Grants are research funding awards designed to support academic fieldwork in social sciences and humanities across East Africa. They are primarily intended for early-career and advanced researchers who need financial assistance to conduct on-the-ground data collection and field-based research. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/individuals/ifra-nairobi-fieldwork-grants-for-social-science-and-humanities-research/ |
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| Name of call | Nominations Open: Abdool Karim Award in Biological Sciences |
| Funding agency | The TWAS – Abdool Karim |
| Amount | USD 5,000. |
| Deadline | 30-Jun-2026 |
| Grant summary | The TWAS–Abdool Karim Award in Biological Sciences is an international recognition established by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) to honour exceptional women scientists from Least Developed African countries. It celebrates contributions in biological sciences and aims to promote scientific excellence among women researchers working in challenging research environments. The award highlights both achievement and continued potential in advancing scientific knowledge. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/science/nominations-open-abdool-karim-award-in-biological-sciences/ |
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| Name of call | TWAS-Mohammad A. Hamdan Award for Outstanding Mathematical Work. |
| Funding agency | The TWAS–Mohammad |
| Amount | USD 5,000 |
| Deadline | 30-Jun-2026 |
| Grant summary | The TWAS–Mohammad A. Hamdan Award is a biennial international award recognizing outstanding mathematical research by scientists living and working in Africa or the Arab region. It honors excellence in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, probability, and statistics. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/science/twas-mohammad-a-hamdan-award-for-outstanding-mathematical-work/ |
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| Name of call | RFPs: TWAS-CUI Postgraduate Fellowship Programme |
| Funding agency | The TWAS–CUI |
| Amount | Unspecified |
| Deadline | 15-Jun-2026 |
| Grant summary | The TWAS–CUI Fellowship Programme is an international PhD opportunity hosted at COMSATS University Islamabad in Pakistan. It is designed to strengthen research capacity in developing countries by training early-career scientists in advanced academic and research environments. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/science/rfps-twas-cui-postgraduate-fellowship-programme/ |
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| Name of call | Funding Line B Program: Support for German and Kenyan PhD Students and Postdocs. |
| Funding agency | The Center of Excellence |
| Amount | €1.85 million |
| Deadline | 30-Jun-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Center of Excellence for Application-Oriented and Responsible Artificial Intelligence Program supports Kenya–Germany academic collaboration in AI through doctoral and postdoctoral training, research exchanges, and capacity building. The program funds research stays, joint academic activities, and smaller research projects with a total budget of up to €1.85 million for 2027–2031, aimed at strengthening applied and responsible AI research. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/individuals/funding-line-b-program-support-for-german-and-kenyan-phd-students-and-postdocs/ |
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| Name of call | Request for Applications: Africa Fellows in Education Program. |
| Funding agency | The Africa Fellows |
| Amount | $25,000 |
| Deadline | 30-Jun-2026 |
| Grant Summary | The Africa Fellows in Education Program offers a two-year, fully supported fellowship for young African researchers focused on education policy and evidence-based decision-making. The program is designed to strengthen research capacity across Sub-Saharan Africa and improve the use of data and evidence in shaping education systems and policies. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/individuals/request-for-applications-africa-fellows-in-education-program/ |
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| Name of Call | Japanese Award for Development Research |
| Funding agency | The Japanese Award |
| Amount | US$60,000 |
| Deadline | 17-Jun-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Japanese Award supports outstanding research from low- and middle-income countries that uses science, technology, and innovation (STI) to address development challenges and promote peace and human security. The programme funds policy-relevant research with strong development impact potential and provides mentorship from academic experts. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/innovation/apply-now-japanese-award-for-development-research/ |
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| Name of call | Open Call 1 Supporting Research and Technology Innovation (Africa) |
| Funding agency | The FCI4Africa |
| Amount | €50,000 |
| Deadline | 30-Jun-2026 |
| Grant summary | The FCI4Africa Open Call 1 (OC1) is a strategic funding opportunity for research and technology stakeholders to develop and validate innovative solutions. By supporting focused sub-projects with strong data and technological outputs, the program plays a vital role in advancing innovation ecosystems and research impact across Africa. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/innovation/open-call-1-supporting-research-and-technology-innovation-africa/ |
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| Name of call | Apply for Early-Career Research Fellowship Program |
| Funding agency | The (ARUA) African Research Universities Alliance |
| Amount | $2,000 monthly stipend |
| Deadline | 15-Jul-2026 |
| Grant Summary | The ARUA Early-Career Research Fellowship is a transformative opportunity for African researchers to advance their careers and contribute to impactful research. By providing funding, collaboration opportunities, and institutional support, the program plays a critical role in strengthening Africa’s research capacity and global academic presence. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/innovation/apply-for-early-career-research-fellowship-program/ |
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| Name of Call | CFAs: Global Grants for Gut Health Research |
| Funding agency | The Global |
| Amount | USD 100,000 |
| Deadline | 14-Jul-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Global Grants for Gut Health is a competitive international funding programme for investigator-led research on the human gut microbiota. It is designed to advance understanding of how the gut microbiome affects human health, especially through the gut–brain axis. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/individuals/cfas-global-grants-for-gut-health-research/ |
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| Name of Call | Nature & Biodiversity – Standard Action Projects (SAP) (LIFE-2026-SAP-NAT) |
| Funding agency | European Commission |
| Amount | €173,500,000.00 |
| Deadline | 22 September 2026 |
| Grant summary | Applicants are expected to define, calculate, explain and achieve ambitious and credible impacts in terms of conservation benefit, ensuring at the same time long term sustainability and replication (see sections 2 and 9 of the Call document). |
| Link | https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/life-2026-sap-nat-nature%20%20%20%20%20 |
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| Name of the call | Call for Proposals: Power of Diversity Grants 2026 |
| Funding agency | The Power of Diversity |
| Amount | EUR 2.2 million |
| Deadline | 03-Jul-2026 |
| Grant summary | he Power of Diversity Grants 2026 programme is a strategic agricultural funding initiative aimed at transforming opportunity crop value chains across multiple countries. By supporting innovation in production, processing, and market systems, the programme enhances food security, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods for farming communities while promoting long-term agricultural diversity. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/community-development-2/call-for-proposals-power-of-diversity-grants-2026/ |
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| Name of the call | Global Public Health Awards for Early Career Investigators |
| Funding agency | The Global Public Health |
| Amount | $100,000 |
| Deadline | 28-Aug-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Global Public Health Awards support early career investigators from low- and middle-income countries working on HIV and viral hepatitis (B, C, and D). The programme funds independent research that strengthens country-driven public health priorities, particularly in prevention, implementation science, and disease management. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/science/global-public-health-awards-for-early-career-investigators/ |
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| Name of the call | 29th CFPs: Thriving Farmers, Resilient Ecosystems and Empowered Communities |
| Funding agency | The Common Fund for Commodities. |
| Amount | USD 2,000,000 |
| Deadline | 01-Oct-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Common Fund for Commodities 29th Call for Proposals provides a major opportunity to scale inclusive and sustainable agricultural systems. By supporting innovation in value chains, climate-smart agriculture, and financial inclusion, the programme aims to strengthen rural economies while ensuring environmental regeneration and equitable growth |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/innovation/29th-cfps-thriving-farmers-resilient-ecosystems-and-empowered-communities/ |
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| Name of the call | Wellcome Early-Career Awards |
| Funding agency | The Wellcome |
| Amount | £400,000 |
| Deadline | 21 July 2026 |
| Grant summary | This scheme provides funding for early-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research identity. Through innovative projects, they will deliver shifts in understanding related to human life, health and wellbeing. By the end of the award, they will be ready to lead their own independent research programme. |
| Link | https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/wellcome-early-career-awards#who-can-apply-be42 |
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| Name of the call | Mental Health Award: Using physical activity and circadian-based interventions to reduce anxiety and depression in young people |
| Funding agency | The Wellcome |
| Amount | £1-4 million per grant |
| Deadline | 14 July 2026 |
| Grant summary | This award will fund mechanistically informed trials of interventions for anxiety and depression in young people aged 10-18 years. Successful teams will build on existing mechanistic evidence to develop more precise and effective early interventions that have the potential to scale. |
| Link | https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/mental-health-award-using-physical-activity-and-circadian-based-0 |
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| Name of the call | Women in Tech Accelerator 2026 — Grants and Growth Support for Women-Led Tech Startups Across Africa and Beyond |
| Funding agency | The Standard Chartered Foundation |
| Amount | USD $600,000 |
| Deadline | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Grant summary | The Standard Chartered Foundation’s Women in Tech Accelerator supports impact-creating, tech-enabled, women-led startups in building thriving businesses across Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan. |
| Link | https://menterprise.africa/opportunities/women-in-tech-accelerator-2026-standard-chartered-foundation/ |
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| Name of the call | Circular Economy and Quality of Life – Standard Action Projects (SAP) (LIFE-2026-SAP-ENV) |
| Funding agency | The EU |
| Amount | €79,000,000.00 |
| Deadline | 22 September 2026 17:00:00 Brussels time |
| Grant summary | The aim is to facilitate the transition toward a sustainable, circular, energy-efficient and climate-resilient economy, a toxic-free environment and at protecting, restoring and improving the quality of the environment in line with the European Green Deal and recent policy developments. |
| Link | https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/life-2026-sap-env-environment%20 |
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| Name of the call | LIFE Climate Action – Standard Action Projects (SAP) (LIFE-2026-SAP-CLIMA) |
| Funding agency | The EU |
| Amount | €28,000,000.00 |
| Deadline | 22 September 2026 17:00:00 Brussels time |
| Grant summary | Projects under this strand should help to achieve the long-term vision of the new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change that, in 2050, the EU will be a climate-resilient society which is fully adapted to the unavoidable impacts of climate change. Projects should help to reinforce adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience, and reduce vulnerability, in line with the Paris Agreement and the European Climate Law. |
| Link | https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/life-2026-sap-clima-cca%20%20 |
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| Name of call | Global Public Health Awards for Early Career Investigators. |
| Funding agency | GILEAD |
| Amount | USD 400,000 |
| Deadline | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Grant summary | Global Public Health Awards for Early Career Investigators. The Global Public Health Awards is currently accepting applications to support the development of independent early career investigators from low- and middle-income countries with an interest. |
| Link | https://www.developmentaid.org/grants/view/1655235/global-public-health-awards-for-early-career-investigators |
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| Name of the call | Circular Economy and Quality of Life – Standard Action Projects (SAP) (LIFE-2026-SAP-ENV) |
| Funding agency | The EU |
| Amount | €79,000,000.00 |
| Deadline | 22 September 2026 17:00:00 Brussels time |
| Grant summary | The aim is to facilitate the transition toward a sustainable, circular, energy-efficient and climate-resilient economy, a toxic-free environment and at protecting, restoring and improving the quality of the environment in line with the European Green Deal and recent policy developments. |
| Link | https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/life-2026-sap-env-gov%20%20 |
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| Name of call | World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards Program 2026/2027 for innovative education projects. |
| Funding agency | The WISE Prize |
| Amount | $1,000,000 USD |
| Deadline | June 27, 2026 |
| Grant summary | Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards Program. A global award program that identifies outstanding education innovations and provides the funding, mentorship, and development support they need to reach scale. |
| Link | https://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/world-innovation-summit-for-education-wise-awards-program-2026-2027/ |
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| Name of call | Request for Proposals: Observational Technologies Grant Program |
| Funding agency | The Observational Technologies |
| Amount | $250,000 |
| Deadline | 31-Aug-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Observational Technologies Grant Program is accepting applications to support early-stage technologies that improve the measurement and monitoring of glaciers and ice sheets linked to sea-level rise. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/science/request-for-proposals-observational-technologies-grant-program/ |