Capacity Building Funding Opportunities for Organizations and Communities

[October 2026] Explore grants and programs that help organizations and communities strengthen their capacities, develop essential skills, improve leadership, and enhance their ability to deliver effective and sustainable results. International Blue Carbon Institute Fellowship Program

Deadline: 23 November, 2026

The International Blue Carbon Institute (IBCI) Fellowship Program, managed by Conservation International, aims to promote the conservation, restoration, and protection of blue carbon ecosystems. This fellowship offers funding and collaborative opportunities to professionals committed to advancing blue carbon science and solutions…[more]

Apply Now: Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program

Deadline: 2 December 2026

The Yale World Fellows Program, hosted by the Yale International Leadership Center at the Jackson School of Global Affairs, is a prestigious four-month residential fellowship designed to empower exceptional global leaders…[more] Apply now for Fortis Fellowship for New Fortis Society Members

Deadline: 8 November 2026

The Fortis Fellowship, a prestigious opportunity for emerging leaders from humble backgrounds, is now accepting applications for its 2027 cohort. Offered by the Fortis Society, this five-month fellowship includes mentorship, professional workshops, and culminates in the Fortis Summit in Medellín…[more] VALLEYS Open Call 1 – Funding for Knowledge Valorization Intermediaries

Deadline: 14 December 2026

The VALLEYS Project has announced the first of its two open calls, designed to support knowledge valorisation intermediaries across Europe in turning research and innovation results into societal and economic impacts…[more]

Fourth Call for Initiatives: International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development

Deadline: 15 November 2026

UNESCO invites the global scientific community and partners across sectors to submit initiatives that turn scientific knowledge into practical action for sustainable development…[more]

Call for EOIs: Architects of Trust – Community-Driven Demand Creation for New TB Vaccines

Deadline: 4 November 2026

The Treatment Action Group (TAG), with funding from Wellcome, invites expressions of interest (EOI) from civil society and community-based organizations (CSOs) to participate in the “Architects of Trust” program…[more]

CFAs: Science for Crisis Response and Solutions Research Continuity Grants (Africa)

Deadline: 15 November 2026

Applications are open for the UNESCO Science for Crisis Response and Solutions (SCRS) Research Continuity Grants for Africa…[more] Applications Open for HP-UCL IOE Fellowship in AI in Education

Deadline: 7 November 2026

The HP-UCL IOE Fellowship in AI in Education is a prestigious global program designed to empower senior education leaders with the strategic knowledge and governance skills required to lead AI transformation in education systems responsibly…[more]

Apply Now: Changemakers for Youth Programme

Deadline: 9 November 2026

The Changemakers for Youth program by ChangemakerXchange, supported by the Drosos Foundation, aims to empower social entrepreneurs in selected countries by providing them with access to a global community, capacity building, and seed funding for cross-border projects…[more] Emirates Leadership Initiative Research Fellowship Program

Deadline: 1 December 2026

The Emirates Leadership Initiative Research Fellowship offers a valuable opportunity for junior and mid-career policy-oriented scholars and faculty to engage in research on public policy issues pertinent to the UAE, the Gulf, and the Arab world…[more]

RFAs: Foundations of Biologics Manufacturing and Analytical Characterisation

Deadline: 13 November 2026

The Southern African Biomanufacturing Training Hub (SA-BTH) at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) announces the “Foundations of Biologics Manufacturing and Analytical Characterisation” course, starting on 25 January 2027…[more] Enhancing Capacities of Women and Youth-led Enterprises for Regional Trade Program

Deadline: Ongoing

The Enhancing Capacities of Women and Youth-led Enterprises for Regional Trade (ECoWYERT) Program is a significant opportunity for young entrepreneurs and traders to develop their skills and expand their businesses into regional markets…[more] Apply for Living Legacy Grants for Fostering and Spreading the Traditional Building Cultures

Deadline: 1 December 2026

The Traditional Building Cultures Foundation offers Living Legacy: Grants for Fostering and Spreading the Traditional Building Cultures, an international grant program supporting initiatives that study, preserve, and disseminate traditional architecture and building cultures…[more] General Fund Capacity Building Grants Program (Australia)

Deadline: 11 December 2026

The Queensland Community Foundation (QCF) is inviting applications for its 2027 General Fund Capacity Building Grants…[more]

RFAs: Essential Employment Skills Fund (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 10 December 2026

The Nuffield Foundation’s Essential Employment Skills Fund offers grants of up to £500,000 to support research on developing essential employment skills among young people in the UK who face significant barriers to employment…[more] Academy Project Funding for Research Teams in Finland

Deadline: 11 November 2026

The Research Council of Finland is offering the 2027 Academy Project Funding to support high-quality and groundbreaking research across all fields. This opportunity aims to enhance the expertise and capacity of research teams…[more]

CFAs: ROOTS Zambia – Rights, Oversight and Transparency for Zambia’s Sustainable Development Program

Deadline: 8 December 2026

The European Commission is offering the ROOTS Zambia grant to support sustainable development through improved rights, oversight, and transparency in Zambia…[more]

RFPs: DOST-PCHRD Regional Research Fund (Philippines)

Deadline: 26 November 2026

The Caraga Health Research and Development Consortium (CHRDC) is inviting submissions for the DOST-PCHRD Region