Discover Funding Opportunities for Sustainable Development and Global Impact

[October 2026] Explore funding opportunities, grants, and initiatives that advance sustainable development and support impactful projects. Discover resources that promote long-term progress and sustainable solutions to global challenges. Find opportunities to turn ideas into meaningful action for a more sustainable future.

Open Call: Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development

Deadline: February 15, 2027

The Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development is an annual award presented by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND). It offers a total financial reward of US$ 1,000,000 to recognize innovative and creative projects that enhance human development…[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. The fourth global call forms part of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024–2033)…[more] Nominations open for iF Design Student Award

Deadline: 03-February-2027

The iF Design Student Award invites current students and recent graduates from design-related programs worldwide to submit innovative concepts addressing the first 15 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals…[more] Open Call for Earth Prize Environmental Sustainability Competition

Deadline: 10 January 2027

The Earth Prize is a USD 104,500 environmental sustainability competition for teenage students worldwide, recognizing and awarding students who develop solutions to accelerate positive change for environmental sustainability…[more]

SCI Innovation Award: Celebrating Collaborative Scientific Innovation

Deadline: 4 December 2026

The SCI Innovation Award, established in 2023, honors scientific innovation in industry facilitated by collaborative partnerships. Offered by the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI), this award is open to individuals or teams worldwide who have achieved innovative outcomes through collaboration…[more]

Apply Now: Virchow Prize for Global Health

Deadline: 28 February 2027

The Virchow Prize 2027 is a prestigious opportunity to honor outstanding contributions to global health…[more] Apply now for the 2027 Kectil Program

Deadline: 15-November-2026

The 2027 Kectil Program is a free, year-long leadership initiative for young changemakers aged 17–26 who live in developing countries…[more]

Call for Applications: Micro-Projects Scheme 2027

Deadline: 30 November 2026

The German Missions in South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini are inviting applications for their 2027 Micro-project scheme, which aims to support local NGOs and NPOs working with marginalized communities…[more] Apply for CrossCulture Fellowships Programme

Deadline: 8 December 2026

The CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowships, funded by the Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa), supports 50 to 60 professionals and volunteers annually from over 40 countries…[more]

Call for Proposals: BESTLIFE2030 Grant Scheme for Biodiversity

Deadline: 8 December 2026

The BESTLIFE2030 program has launched its third call for proposals, offering funding for locally led biodiversity conservation projects across Europe’s Overseas territories. This call supports the EU’s strategic approach to enhancing resilience, biodiversity, and sustainable development in its outermost regions and Overseas Countries and Territories…[more] Nordic Arctic Programme for Cooperation in Nordic and Arctic Communities

Deadline: 15 February 2027

The Nordic Arctic Programme 2025-2027, organized by the Nordic Institute in Greenland (NAPA), offers funding to support resilience and community strength in the Arctic region. This program aims to foster sustainable economic growth, social viability, and green transitions across Nordic and Arctic communities…[more] In-Country/In-Region Programme Sub-Saharan Africa Scholarship

Deadline: 12 November 2026

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers the In-Country/In-Region Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa, providing scholarships for development-related Master’s degrees. This initiative supports graduates and postgraduates in pursuing education in their home country or another Sub-Saharan African nation…[more] LAEL Fellowship Program for Environmental Leadership in Africa

Deadline: 31 October 2026

The LAEL Fellowship (pronounced “LIL Fellowship”) is a six-month volunteer environmental leadership programme run by Leafgreen Africa…[more] Open Call for Development Cooperation Projects

Deadline: 30 October 2026

The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Bogotá has launched an open call for development cooperation projects for 2027 in Panama, Costa Rica, and accredited Caribbean countries. The call supports local entities working to help eradicate poverty in line with the UN 2030 Agenda Sustainable Development Goals…[more]

Open Call: Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship Program on Entrepreneurship

Deadline: 1 December 2026

The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship is a fully virtual 8-month fellowship for African students and recent graduates offered through Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre (DDQIC) at Queen’s University…[more] Apply now for Doctoral Scholarship in Sustainable Development (Panama)

Deadline: 3 December 2026

The National Secretariat for Science, Technology, and Innovation (SENACYT) is offering scholarships for Panamanians with a master’s degree to pursue doctoral studies in fields related to sustainable development…[more] Green and Digital Employability and Enterprise Programme (UK and South Africa)

Deadline: 17 November 2026

The British Council’s Green and Digital Employability and Enterprise Programme (GDEEp) offers a £150,000 grant for a UK-South Africa consortium to pilot a new employability initiative in South Africa…[more] Direct Aid Program Small Grants for Community Development in Pakistan

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