Call for proposals – June 2026
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| Name of the call | Agri-Biocircular-Hub |
| Funding agency | EU |
| Amount | 600 000,00 € |
| Deadline | 31 July 2026 18:00 (Brussels time) |
| Grant summary | Excellence hub for a smart agriculture and circular bioeconomy towards a sustainable agrifood sector in widening countries (and beyond) |
| Link | https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls |
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| Name of the call | Women TechEU Open Call |
| Funding agency | EU |
| Amount | 12 000 000,00 € |
| Deadline | 13 July 2027 at 17:00 CEST |
| Grant summary | The Women TechEU 2 EIC project is on a mission to ignite the potential of women-led early-stage startups in deep tech. 160 talented women entrepreneurs from across the European Union and Horizon Europe associated countries will be receiving direct support. With 75k€ grant (non-diluting finance) and a personalised business development programme, the project will be paving the way for these innovators to shine as leaders in deep tech innovation across Europe. |
| Link | https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls- |
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| Name of the call | Call for proposals on the fight against corruption (ISF-2026-TF2-AG-CORRUPT) |
| Funding agency | EU |
| Amount | €5,000,000.00 |
| Deadline | 24 September 2026 17:00:00 Brussels time |
| Grant summary | In line with the European Commission’s policies, as set-out above, the objective of this call is to prevent and combat corruption, by supporting actions addressing both its prevention and repression. |
| Link | https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ISF-2026-TF2-AG |
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| Name of the call | HORIZON-JU-EDCTP3-2026-Scientific Leadership Woman EU Prize (HORIZON-JU-EDCTP3-2026-SCILEADERSHIPWOMANEUPRIZE) |
| Funding agency | The EU |
| Amount | EUR 15,000 each. |
| Deadline | 02 September 2026 17:00:00 Brussels time |
| Grant summary | Prizes are financial contributions given as rewards following the publication of a contest. A ‘recognition prize’ is used to recognise past achievements and outstanding work after it has been performed, whereas an ‘inducement prize’ is used to spur investment in a given direction, by specifying a target prior to the performance of the work. Applications will have to clearly state the involvement of the applicants in the research and innovation activities within the remit of the Global Health EDCTP3 programme. Applicants will have to provide proof of eligibility and a written presentation of the achievements, which will be presented to an independent panel of experts for evaluation |
| Link | https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-JU-EDCTP3-2026- |
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| Name of the call | RAISE Doctoral Networks for AI in Science (HORIZON-RAISE-2026-01-MSCA) |
| Funding agency | The EU |
| Amount | €30,000,000.00 |
| Deadline | 24 November 2026 17:00:00 Brussels time |
| Grant summary | Successful RAISE Doctoral Networks and doctoral candidates will be associated with RAISE, the Resource for AI Science in Europe. They will become part of the RAISE research community and will interact with its other members. As such, the scope of this call is limited to AI (artificial intelligence) in science, as outlined below. Proposals should therefore clearly specify how they meet this “AI in science” criterion. |
| Link | https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-RAISE-2026-01-03?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502,31094503&order=DESC&pageNumber=7&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate |
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| Name of call | 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 the call | 2026 Call for Applications: Cambridge-Africa Alborada Research Fund Opens For Collaborative Grants |
| Funding agency | The Cambridge-Africa |
| Amount | £25,000. |
| Deadline | 3 September 2026 |
| Grant summary | The Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund has announced its 2026 call for applications, continuing its long-standing support for international research collaboration between the University of Cambridge and African institutions. Established in 2012 with funding from The ALBORADA Trust, the initiative is designed to strengthen equitable research partnerships across disciplines. |
| Link | https://www.globalsouthopportunities.com/2026/06/05/cambridge-4/ |
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| Name of the call | USDA AFRI Education and Workforce Development Grants 2026: Agriculture, Food, and STEM Education Projects |
| Funding agency | The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| Amount | $39,700,000 |
| Deadline | December 31, 2026 |
| Grant summary | The AFRI Education and Workforce Development program focuses on building a strong talent pipeline for the food and agricultural sciences sector. Through competitive grants and fellowships, the initiative supports institutions, organizations, and individuals working to improve educational opportunities and workforce readiness. |
| Link | https://www.globalsouthopportunities.com/2026/05/31/develop-7/ |
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| Name of the call | GAFSP Launches $163 Million Grants Programme to Strengthen Global Food Security and Support Smallholder Farmers |
| Funding agency | The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) |
| Amount | US$163 million |
| Deadline | 15 September 2026 |
| Grant summary | The funding initiative invites governments from eligible low-income countries to submit proposals focused on supporting smallholder farmers, improving agricultural systems, and addressing the growing global food insecurity crisis. The announcement comes at a critical time as global hunger levels continue to rise amid conflict, climate shocks, economic instability, and declining international development assistance. |
| Link | https://www.globalsouthopportunities.com/2026/05/17/gafsp-2/ |
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| Name of the call | Crop Trust Power of Diversity Grants 2026 |
| Funding agency | Hub Cymru Africa |
| Amount | USD $200,000 |
| Deadline | 3 Jul, 2026 |
| Grant summary | Projects that strengthen the value chains of nutritious, climate-resilient crops that are well adapted to challenging environments but remain underutilised. Projects aim to improve production, processing and consumer awareness of these crops and should address agricultural practices; strengthening post-harvest and processing capacities; improving market access and value chain efficiency; and increasing consumer awareness. |
| Link | https://hubcymruafrica.wales/funding-opportunity/crop-trust-power-of-diversity-grants-2026/ |
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| Name of call | Submissions open for Discovery Research Grants |
| Funding agency | The Discovery Research |
| Amount | $200,000 |
| Deadline | 08-Sep-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Discovery Research Grants Program provides $200,000 in funding over two years to support translational research that improves maternal and infant health outcomes. The program focuses on clinically relevant studies addressing pregnancy-related conditions, including spontaneous preterm birth and cardiovascular diseases associated with pregnancy. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/individuals/submissions-open-for-discovery-research-grants/ |
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| Name of the call | EUR 223.2 m for cross-sectoral solutions for the climate transition, sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply and efficient, sustainable and inclusive energy use |
| Funding agency | The EU |
| Amount | EUR 223.2 million. |
| Deadline | 15 September 2026, 17:00 (CEST) |
| Grant summary | the European Commission has launched a new call for project proposals to support research and innovation in the areas of cross-sectoral solutions for the climate transition, sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply and efficient, sustainable and inclusive energy use. |
| Link | https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/funding-opportunities/calls-proposals/eur-2232-m-cross-sectoral-solutions-climate-transition-sustainable-secure-and-competitive-energy_en |
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| Name of call | Apply now for CYD Proof of Concept Fellowships Program |
| Funding agency | The CYD |
| Amount | CHF 130,000 |
| Deadline | 31-Dec-2026 |
| Grant summary | The CYD Proof of Concept Fellowship supports researchers, students, entrepreneurs, and innovators developing applied research solutions in cyber-defence and data science. The program provides funding of up to CHF 130,000 for 12-month projects focused on building and validating proof-of-concept technologies with potential real-world impact and commercialization opportunities. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/science/apply-now-for-cyd-proof-of-concept-fellowships-program/ |
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| Name of call | Nominations open for 2027 Global Pluralism Award |
| Funding agency | The 2027 Global Pluralism Award |
| Amount | CAD 150,000 |
| Deadline | 10-Jul-2026 |
| Grant summary | The 2027 Global Pluralism Award recognizes individuals, organizations, and institutions worldwide that are advancing inclusion, protecting diversity, and building more pluralistic societies. Open to candidates from any country and sector, the award will honor three winners, each receiving CAD 50,000 from a total prize pool of CAD 150,000. The program celebrates practical initiatives and leadership that demonstrate how diversity can be valued and leveraged to strengthen communities and societies. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/individuals/nominations-open-for-2027-global-pluralism-award/ |
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| Name of call | CFPs: Research-Practice Partnership Grant for Educational Change |
| Funding agency | The Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) |
| Amount | USD 400,000 |
| Deadline | 10-Jul-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) Grants Program supports collaborative education research projects that bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to address real-world educational challenges and improve learning outcomes. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/individuals/cfps-research-practice-partnership-grant-for-educational-change/ |
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| Name of 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 | The Power of Diversity Funding Facility has launched the Power of Diversity Grants 2026, a EUR 2.2 million funding programme designed to strengthen opportunity crop value chains across Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda, and Colombia. The initiative focuses on improving agricultural productivity, nutrition security, climate resilience, and sustainable food systems through underutilized crops. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/community-development-2/call-for-proposals-power-of-diversity-grants-2026/ |
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| Name of 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 call | Call for Partnership Implementing the New Urban Agenda (Kenya) |
| Funding agency | European Union |
| Amount | Unspecified |
| Deadline | 30-Jun-2026 |
| Grant summary | The UN-Habitat Kenya Country Programme, with funding from the European Union, has launched a Call for Proposals to identify an implementing partner for green eco-coproduction initiatives and housing finance support in Muhoroni, Kisumu County, Kenya. The initiative supports community-led incremental housing, sustainable construction materials, vocational training, housing finance solutions, and local housing supply chain development. Eligible applicants must be legally registered not-for-profit entities with strong governance, financial documentation, and operational capacity. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/innovation/call-for-partnership-implementing-the-new-urban-agenda-kenya/ |
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| Name of call | Breakthrough T1D Career Development Award for Researchers |
| Funding agency | The Breakthrough T1D |
| Amount | USD 200,000 |
| Deadline | 02-Jul-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Breakthrough T1D Career Development Award supports early-career researchers advancing type 1 diabetes research across basic, clinical, translational, and psychosocial domains. It provides up to USD 200,000 per year for up to 5 years, with a focus on strengthening bench-to-bedside innovation and supporting researchers transitioning into independent academic careers. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/innovation/breakthrough-t1d-career-development-award-for-researchers/ |
| 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. The programme funds prototype sensors, remote monitoring systems, and advanced observational tools for difficult polar environments. Travel, conferences, and fieldwork are not funded. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/science/request-for-proposals-observational-technologies-grant-program/ |
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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 | Funding Line A Program: Capacity Building, Training and Transfer |
| Funding agency | The Responsible AI Capacity |
| Amount | €2,250,000 |
| Deadline | 30-Jun-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Responsible AI Capacity Building Grant Program supports the establishment of a Center of Excellence for Applied and Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Kenya through capacity building, curriculum development, training, and research collaboration with German institutions. The program funds academic exchange, AI education innovation, and infrastructure development. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/individuals/funding-line-a-program-capacity-building-training-and-transfer/ |
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| Name of call | Open Call for Aspire Leaders Program |
| Funding agency | The Aspire |
| Amount | Unspecified |
| Deadline | 10-Jul-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Aspire Leaders Program is a fully funded online leadership development program for limited-income and first-generation university students and recent graduates worldwide. It provides structured training in leadership, digital transformation, AI, and professional development, along with global peer learning and mentorship. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/leadership/open-call-for-aspire-leaders-program/ |
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| Name of call | Call for Nominations: 16th Annual Pursuit Award |
| Funding agency | The Pursuit Award |
| Amount | Unspecified |
| Deadline | 11-Sep-2026 |
| Grant Summary | Applications are now open for the 16th Annual Pursuit Award, an international research award that recognizes PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and recent doctoral graduates conducting research in pediatric disability. The award supports excellence in childhood disability research aimed at improving outcomes for children and youth with disabilities, acquired injuries, and developmental differences. It encourages innovative research that advances participation, inclusion, quality of life, rehabilitation practices, knowledge translation, and evidence-based improvements in childhood disability services. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/individuals/call-for-nominations-16th-annual-pursuit-award/ |
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| Name of Call | Apply now for Darwin Initiative Capability and Capacity Grants |
| Funding agency | The Darwin Initiative Capability |
| Amount | £75,000 to £250,000 |
| Deadline | 31-Aug-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Darwin Initiative Capability & Capacity Grants support organizations in eligible countries to strengthen institutional capacity for biodiversity conservation and multidimensional poverty reduction. The programme funds training, fellowships, mentoring, organizational development, and network-building activities that improve long-term environmental leadership and sustainable development outcomes. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/community-development-2/apply-now-for-darwin-initiative-capability-and-capacity-grants/ |
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| Name of call | Thrive Grant for Plant-Based Food Systems and Sustainable Alternatives |
| Funding agency | Thrive Philanthropy |
| Amount | USD 30,000 |
| Deadline | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Grant summary | Thrive Grant for Plant-Based Food Systems and Sustainable Alternatives The Thrive Grant supports organizations outside the United States working to advance sustainable, plant-based food systems and alternatives to industrial animal agriculture. |
| Link | https://www.developmentaid.org/grants/view/1636924/thrive-grant-for-plant-based-food-systems-and-sustainable-alternatives |
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| Name of call | Submit Applications for Pure Earth Opportunity Fund (Summer) |
| Funding agency | Pure Earth |
| Amount | USD 100,000 |
| Deadline | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Grant summary | Submit Applications for Pure Earth Opportunity Fund. The Pure Earth Opportunity Fund has opened a new round of grants to support innovative projects that tackle the global challenge of lead exposure. The fund is designed to strengthen understanding. |
| Link | https://www.developmentaid.org/grants/view/1546768/submit-applications-for-pure-earth-opportunity-fund |
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| Name of call | Ophthalmology Institutional Research Capacity Strengthening Grant Program |
| Funding agency | Velux Stiftung |
| Amount | USD 75,000 |
| Deadline | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Grant summary | Ophthalmology Institutional Research Capacity Strengthening Grant ProgramThe Velux Stiftung has announced the Ophthalmology Institutional Research Capacity Strengthening Grant Program to support long-term biomedical and clinical ophthalmology research. |
| Link | https://www.developmentaid.org/grants/view/1657214/ophthalmology-institutional-research-capacity-strengthening-grant-program |
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| Name of the call | CFPs: Research-Practice Partnership Grant for Educational Change |
| Funding agency | The Research-Practice Partnership |
| Amount | USD 400,000 |
| Deadline | 10-Jul-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) Grants Program provides significant funding for collaborative education research that bridges the gap between research, practice, and policy. By supporting partnerships among researchers, educators, community organizations, and policymakers, the program helps generate actionable knowledge, improve educational systems, promote equity, and create lasting positive change for learners and communities worldwide. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/individuals/cfps-research-practice-partnership-grant-for-educational-change/ |
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| Name of call | CFAs: Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Fellowship |
| Funding agency | The Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Fellowship |
| Amount | USD 25,000 |
| Deadline | 03-Aug-2026 |
| Grant summary | The Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Fellowship supports advanced research projects that make substantial use of The New York Public Library’s collections related to the Arab world, Africa, Turkey, Iran, South Asia, Central Asia, and their diasporas in the United States. The fellowship provides a USD 25,000 stipend, a three-month residency, dedicated workspace, and full access to NYPL collections and expert staff. Open to Ph.D. candidates, postdoctoral scholars, and independent researchers, the program supports innovative humanities and arts-based projects that require in-person access to NYPL’s unique research holdings. |
| Link | https://www2.fundsforngos.org/religion/cfas-middle-eastern-and-islamic-studies-fellowship/ |