International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: Funding Ideas That Change Lives

[October 2026] Mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty by exploring funding opportunities dedicated to poverty reduction and the fight against poverty. Discover grants and funding programs that support initiatives to eradicate poverty, improve living conditions for people experiencing poverty, and create pathways toward a poverty-free future. Open Call for D-Prize Global Competition

Deadline: November 15, 2026

The D-Prize Global Competition supports aspiring entrepreneurs who want to launch ventures that distribute proven solutions to people experiencing poverty. Selected ventures can receive up to US$20,000 in seed funding for a three-month pilot…[more] Grants for Innovative Solutions to Poverty and Inequality

Deadline: 31-December-2026

The Fund for Innovation in Development (FID) provides ongoing grant funding to organizations and collectives developing innovative solutions to reduce poverty and inequalities in low- and middle-income countries…[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. The program provides training, mentorship, and financial support, including a $500 CAD stipend (up to 60 fellows) and opportunities to pitch for prizes up to $15,000 CAD…[more]

Call for Nominations: 16th EESC Civil Society Prize

Deadline: 6 November 2026

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) offers the 16th EESC Civil Society Prize to reward effective, innovative, and creative civil society initiatives that combat poverty in the European Union. The prize is open to eligible non-profit initiatives carried out by natural persons, civil society organisations, and private companies registered in the EU…[more]

RFAs: Structured Dialogue with People with Lived Experience of Poverty Grant

Deadline: 29-October-2026

The European Commission is inviting consortia of organisations with experience in engaging people with lived experience of poverty to apply for funding to facilitate their participation in structured policy dialogues at the European Union level…[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. This initiative offers funding up to 25,000 Euros per project…[more]

Call for Entries: Southeast Asia Acumen Fellowship Program

Deadline: 6 December 2026

The Southeast Asia Acumen Fellowship is a transformative program designed for social entrepreneurs committed to scaling impactful solutions to poverty. Offered by Acumen Academy, this fellowship strengthens leadership capabilities over an 8-month journey…[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] Apply for Tamworth Borough Council Councillor Community Grants (United Kingdom)

Deadline: Ongoing

The Tamworth Borough Council Councillor Grants scheme offers funding to support local community and voluntary projects in Tamworth. Administered by the Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire, this program provides grants to enhance community life in the borough’s ten wards…[more] Apply for Ruth Titilayo Postgraduate Scholarship Program (Nigeria)

Deadline: 31 October 2026

The Ruth Titilayo Postgraduate Scholarship 2027 offers financial support to Nigerian students pursuing postgraduate studies. This scholarship covers tuition fees and living costs, providing crucial financial aid to help students further their education…[more] Applications open for Inch Cape Construction Fund (United Kingdom)

Deadline: Ongoing

The Inch Cape Construction Fund, provided by Inch Cape Offshore Limited, offers grants to community projects in East Lothian, specifically targeting the Prestonpans or Cockenzie & Port Seton areas. The fund aims to address poverty, inequality, and environmental sustainability…[more] Submit Entries for India Acumen Fellowship Program

Deadline: 31 October 2026

The Acumen India Fellowship, offered by Acumen Academy, is designed for social entrepreneurs who have developed impactful solutions to poverty and are ready to expand their reach. This 7-month program enhances leadership skills and provides access to a global community of innovators…[more] Apply now for Anna Lalor Burdick Program (United States)

Deadline: 1 November 2026

The Anna Lalor Burdick Program, offered by The Lalor Foundation, provides grants to organizations that promote reproductive health education and access for women. The program focuses on innovative projects that broaden women’s reproductive choices…[more] Entries open for Stronger Communities Fund (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 30 November 2026

The Stronger Communities Fund by Selwood Housing is a grant scheme aimed at enhancing the lives of its customers and the communities they reside in. The fund provides financial assistance to local community groups for projects that benefit Selwood Housing customers…[more] Apply for A Better Childhood Program – The First 1001 Days Fund (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 29 October 2026

The Norfolk Community Foundation (NCF) invites voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations in Norfolk to apply for grants of up to £7,000 under “A Better Childhood – The first 1001 Days Fund.” The fund supports early intervention activities that improve outcomes for children from conception to ag