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Current Grants
Mandela Day; What You Should Know About the Founding Father of Peace
Nelson Mandela International Day is an international observance in honor of the revolutionary Nelson Mandela, celebrated annually on his birthday,
Ford Fund Fellowship 2022
The Ford Fund Fellowship is a virtual program designed to equip 25 advanced social entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and
This Is Cool Challenge
This Is Cool Challenge is now open to youth-led sustainable cooling solutions that can help deliver on one or more
Curt Bergfors Foundation — Food Planet Prize
The Curt Bergfors Food Planet Prize is the largest monetary award in the global food arena. It rewards innovative solutions
Development Innovation Ventures Annual Program
Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) is USAID’s open innovation program that tests and scales creative solutions to any global development challenge.
FORCIT Non Profit Venturing Program
FORCIT is announcing an open call for the Non-profit Venturing program, a programme centered on giving something back, and supporting
Nonprofit strategies for managing reserves
In early 2020, the coronavirus pandemic caused profound economic and financial damage to nonprofits across the country. Markets became destabilized,
Legislation as a Tool for Deepening Generosity
Philanthropy Circuit and Giving Tuesday Nigeria launched its maiden edition of a monthly Twitter space conversation that is set to
3 Ridiculously Easy Strategies to Boost Fundraising by 27%
I’m excited to share three easy tips with you, and the results are measurable. Do these things and you’ll be
8 Tips for Effective Employee Onboarding at Your Nonprofit
Hiring new employees takes time and resources, yet 50% of senior outside hires turnover within the first 18 months and 50% of
The Ireland Casement Fellowship in Human Rights
The Ireland Fellows Programme enables early to mid-career professionals from eligible countries, with leadership potential, to benefit from a prestigious,
Digital Defenders Partnership (DDP) Sustainable Protection Fund for Sub-Saharan Africa 
Applications for The Sustainable Protection Fund are now open. The fund aims to help human rights organisations or collectives build
Ongoing/Available on a Rolling Basis
The Noel Buxton Trust is currently accepting applications for its Africa Grants, with an aim to support and protect street children, and help them find safe and sustainable livelihoods.The maximum grant is £5,000 per year for up to three years.
Deadline: Ongoing
Click here to apply.
The Fund has a special emphasis on mitigating the effect of COVID 19 on Women’s Rights. The funding comes from Global Affairs Canada and is being augmented by funds from UK Aid.
Available on a Rolling Basis
Click here to apply.
Charitable Grants will only be offered to organizations responding directly to COVID-19 that are also demonstrating how their intervention moves towards longer term adaptation and systemic/sustainable impact beyond the immediate outbreak.
Deadline: Ongoing
Click here to apply.
Past Grants
Mandela Day; What You Should Know About the Founding Father of Peace
Nelson Mandela International Day is an international observance in honor of the revolutionary Nelson Mandela, celebrated annually on his birthday,
Ford Fund Fellowship 2022
The Ford Fund Fellowship is a virtual program designed to equip 25 advanced social entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and
This Is Cool Challenge
This Is Cool Challenge is now open to youth-led sustainable cooling solutions that can help deliver on one or more
Curt Bergfors Foundation — Food Planet Prize
The Curt Bergfors Food Planet Prize is the largest monetary award in the global food arena. It rewards innovative solutions
Development Innovation Ventures Annual Program
Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) is USAID’s open innovation program that tests and scales creative solutions to any global development challenge.
FORCIT Non Profit Venturing Program
FORCIT is announcing an open call for the Non-profit Venturing program, a programme centered on giving something back, and supporting
Nonprofit strategies for managing reserves
In early 2020, the coronavirus pandemic caused profound economic and financial damage to nonprofits across the country. Markets became destabilized,
Legislation as a Tool for Deepening Generosity
Philanthropy Circuit and Giving Tuesday Nigeria launched its maiden edition of a monthly Twitter space conversation that is set to
3 Ridiculously Easy Strategies to Boost Fundraising by 27%
I’m excited to share three easy tips with you, and the results are measurable. Do these things and you’ll be
8 Tips for Effective Employee Onboarding at Your Nonprofit
Hiring new employees takes time and resources, yet 50% of senior outside hires turnover within the first 18 months and 50% of
The Ireland Casement Fellowship in Human Rights
The Ireland Fellows Programme enables early to mid-career professionals from eligible countries, with leadership potential, to benefit from a prestigious,
Digital Defenders Partnership (DDP) Sustainable Protection Fund for Sub-Saharan Africa 
Applications for The Sustainable Protection Fund are now open. The fund aims to help human rights organisations or collectives build