GrantsDeadline: 06 Apr 2021
YOUTH TO THE FRONT FUND – CREATIVE FRONTLINERS – 2026 COHORT
We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Youth To The Front Fund – Creative Frontliners program, supporting young changemakers driving environmental and social impact worldwide.
Are you a creative or collective led by founders under 30, centering BIPOC communities and challenging systemic injustice? This opportunity is designed to uplift bold, innovative voices working at the intersection of creativity, justice, and community transformation.
Selected Creative Frontliners will receive catalytic funding, global visibility, and access to a supportive network of peers and mentors.
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GrantsDeadline: 26 Mar 2026
MENA Scholars Fellowship – Third Cohort (2026)
The MENA Scholars Fellowship is now accepting applications for its 2026 Third Cohort.
This two-year fellowship supports early-career researchers from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to gain hands-on experience in designing and conducting randomized evaluations focused on poverty reduction and social development policies.
The fellowship aims to strengthen research capacity by equipping scholars with rigorous impact evaluation skills, mentorship, and opportunities to work with leading researchers and policy institutions.
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GrantsDeadline: 31 Mar 2026
Grand Challenges Canada – Being Initiative (Transition to Scale)
Grand Challenges Canada is inviting applications for the Being Initiative, a global mental health program focused on supporting innovative solutions that address the root causes of mental distress among young people. The initiative aims to strengthen the environments where young people live, learn, and grow by funding scalable, evidence-based interventions that promote mental wellbeing.
This funding opportunity is ideal for organizations, innovators, and researchers working on youth mental health, especially those with solutions ready to transition to scale and create measurable impact across communities.
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GrantsDeadline: 31 Mar 2026
GRAND CHALLENGES CANADA – BEING INITIATIVE (TRANSITION TO SCALE)
Grand Challenges Canada is now accepting applications for the Being Initiative – Transition to Scale (TTS) funding opportunity. The program supports innovative, evidence-based solutions that address the root causes of young people’s mental health challenges by improving the environments where they live, learn, and grow. This funding is aimed at scaling impactful interventions that have demonstrated effectiveness and are ready for broader implementation.
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GrantsDeadline: 31 Mar 2026
ALL GOOD VENTURES SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PROGRAMME – 2026
All Good Ventures is now accepting applications for its 12-month programme supporting early-stage social enterprises that aim to create sustainable impact and improve the lives of people in need. The programme provides mentorship, funding opportunities, and capacity-building support to help founders grow and scale their ventures.
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GrantsDeadline: 31 Mar 2026
GENERATION CONNECT YOUNG LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME (GCYLP) – 2026–2027 COHORT
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in partnership with Huawei, is now accepting applications for the Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme (GCYLP) 2026–2027.
This global programme empowers young digital leaders and changemakers who are using technology to drive impact in their communities. Selected fellows will receive funding, mentorship, and global visibility to scale their digital development initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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GrantsDeadline: 01 Apr 2026
Seeds of Change Supplier Development Partnership – 2026
Food Lover’s Market is now accepting applications for the 2026 Seeds of Change Supplier Development Partnership. This initiative supports social enterprises and small businesses that create positive social and environmental impact while delivering high-quality products and services. Selected participants will gain access to mentorship, training, and a pathway to becoming official suppliers within the Food Lover’s Market network.
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GrantsDeadline: 03 Apr 2026
GOOGLE.ORG IMPACT CHALLENGE – AI FOR GOVERNMENT INNOVATION (2026)
Google.org is now accepting applications for the AI for Government Innovation Impact Challenge — a $30 million global initiative supporting nonprofits, social enterprises, and academic institutions partnering with governments to transform public services using generative and agentic AI.
The challenge aims to fund bold, scalable solutions that improve how governments deliver critical services such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and climate response.
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GrantsDeadline: 13 Apr 2026
AFRICA IFI COMMUNITY GRANTS 2026 (Funding up to £1,500 GBP)
Applications are now open for the Africa IFI Community Grants 2026, supporting community-based projects across Africa focused on improving education outcomes for children and young people.
This grant programme provides funding of up to £1,500 GBP per project, with the aim of promoting equitable access to education and empowering grassroots initiatives working directly within communities.
Projects should demonstrate clear impact in education for children and youth (up to age 25) and be implemented by locally rooted organizations.
GrantsDeadline: 20 Apr 2026
BARCLAYS BLACK FOUNDER ACCELERATOR 2026
In collaboration with Barclays Eagle Labs, the Barclays Black Founder Accelerator is now accepting applications for its 2026 cohort. This 12-week programme is designed to help Black founders unlock growth potential through expert mentorship, investor access, and hands-on strategy development.
Participants will engage in intensive workshops, 1:1 coaching, and networking with industry leaders to refine business models, strengthen investor readiness, and scale effectively. With only 25 spots available, this highly competitive accelerator supports founders ready to take their ventures to the next level.
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GrantsDeadline: 21 Jun 2026
DISABILITY RIGHTS FUND 2026 (Funding: Up to USD 120,000)
The Disability Rights Fund (DRF) is expected to open its 2026 grant round for Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in Sub-Saharan Africa at the end of May 2026. The fund supports disability-led advocacy aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Expected funding streams include Small Grants of up to USD 60,000 over two years, Mid-Level Coalition Grants of USD 30,000–50,000 per year, and National Coalition Grants of USD 40,000–60,000 per year, with some awards reaching up to USD 120,000 over two years. Applications begin with a Letter of Interest (LOI), and invited applicants later submit full proposals.
GrantsDeadline: 30 Jun 2026
WILLIAM T. GRANT SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2026 (Funding: $425,000)
The William T. Grant Scholars Program 2026 supports early-career researchers with a five-year funding package to advance high-quality research and career development. The program focuses on expanding researchers’ expertise through innovative research and strong mentorship.
Research areas include reducing inequality among youth (ages 5–25) in the United States and improving the use of research evidence in policy and practice. The program encourages interdisciplinary approaches and supports impactful, policy-relevant research.
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