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Current Grants
Darwin Initiative Capability & Capacity Grants
Darwin Initiative’s Capability & Capacity invites projects that focus on developing the capability and capacity of national and local organisation
UM6P and IFA: The Africa Agtech Startup Showcase
This international contest is open to entrepreneurs offering innovative responses to the challenges facing African agriculture to showcase their solutions
Giving Tuesday: A Brief History of The Biggest Generosity Movement
Giving Tuesday in 2021 raised a record $2.7 billion in the United States alone, with much more donated around the world. This international giving day now includes calls to action beyond giving, including donation matching and volunteering.
Deepening Generosity across Africa on Climate Change
When asked what Climate Change meant, Audrey explained that “climate philanthropy” is “the support provided to Civil Service Organizations who are actually delivering answers to climate change, issues, or challenges.”
Data Hygiene: Keeping Your Donor Database Clean
Imagine a monthly donor contributes to your organization’s latest campaign. When they signed up for your monthly giving program, they
The Vanity of Nonprofit Metrics
Sometimes, people latch on to poor metrics when they can’t find a good proxy for what they want to measure.
Branding for Non Profit Organizations: The Definitive Guide
From the mightiest of globe-spanning organizations to the teeny-tiniest of startups, great brand building never fails to make a positive
Open Call: Build GLFx Chapters in Africa with Seed Funding
The Global Landscapes Forum (GLFx) initiative is opening a call to support new GLFx chapters that are leading action on
Mohamed Bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund is now open for applications to provide targeted grants to individual species conservation
Call for Proposals: Preparing the Water Sector to Embrace Technology
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has announced the proposals for Preparing the Water Sector to Embrace Technology: Skillsets and Enterprise
2023 LookUp Innovation Challenge
The LookUp Innovation Challenge is now open for applications for exceptional youth innovators, storytellers, and advocates with bold ideas. Young
Global Refugee Challenge
In 2021, 89 million people worldwide were forced to flee their homes due to conflicts, natural disasters, fear of persecution,
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
Darwin Initiative Capability & Capacity Grants
Darwin Initiative’s Capability & Capacity invites projects that focus on developing the capability and capacity of national and local organisation
UM6P and IFA: The Africa Agtech Startup Showcase
This international contest is open to entrepreneurs offering innovative responses to the challenges facing African agriculture to showcase their solutions
Giving Tuesday: A Brief History of The Biggest Generosity Movement
Giving Tuesday in 2021 raised a record $2.7 billion in the United States alone, with much more donated around the world. This international giving day now includes calls to action beyond giving, including donation matching and volunteering.
Deepening Generosity across Africa on Climate Change
When asked what Climate Change meant, Audrey explained that “climate philanthropy” is “the support provided to Civil Service Organizations who are actually delivering answers to climate change, issues, or challenges.”
Data Hygiene: Keeping Your Donor Database Clean
Imagine a monthly donor contributes to your organization’s latest campaign. When they signed up for your monthly giving program, they
The Vanity of Nonprofit Metrics
Sometimes, people latch on to poor metrics when they can’t find a good proxy for what they want to measure.
Branding for Non Profit Organizations: The Definitive Guide
From the mightiest of globe-spanning organizations to the teeny-tiniest of startups, great brand building never fails to make a positive
Open Call: Build GLFx Chapters in Africa with Seed Funding
The Global Landscapes Forum (GLFx) initiative is opening a call to support new GLFx chapters that are leading action on
Mohamed Bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund is now open for applications to provide targeted grants to individual species conservation
Call for Proposals: Preparing the Water Sector to Embrace Technology
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has announced the proposals for Preparing the Water Sector to Embrace Technology: Skillsets and Enterprise
2023 LookUp Innovation Challenge
The LookUp Innovation Challenge is now open for applications for exceptional youth innovators, storytellers, and advocates with bold ideas. Young
Global Refugee Challenge
In 2021, 89 million people worldwide were forced to flee their homes due to conflicts, natural disasters, fear of persecution,