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Grants are financial awards provided to individuals or organizations to support specific projects, research, or creative endeavors without the requirement of repayment. These opportunities are ideal for individuals who need funding to bring their innovative ideas and studies to life.
Find a curated list of updated grant opportunities from around the world here.
Applications are open for the UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development 2025. The prize seeks to reward exceptional projects and programmes undertaken by institutions, organizations or other entities in the field of education for sustainable development (ESD).
Date Posted: 29 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Negroni Week Innovation Award. This award seeks community-based partnerships that want to develop innovative projects responding to the actual challenges of the hospitality and beverage sector and that center good, clean and fair values in the industry.
Date Posted: 29 Mar, 2025
Do you know a passionate young leader who is working on solutions for the betterment of our planet? The Young Leaders Award is seeking a well-rounded cohort with a mix of representation across geographies, backgrounds, and approaches to sustainability and regeneration.
Date Posted: 28 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the World Food Programme (WFP) Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator 2025. The WFP Innovation Accelerator is launching the second edition of the Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator (HIA), powered by the Government of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg. HIA aims to support technology-powered solutions addressing pressing challenges faced by vulnerable populations and humanitarian actors. The platform supports selected ventures and solution providers with financial, technical, and methodological support from the WFP Innovation Accelerator and its partner ecosystem.
Date Posted: 28 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the UNDP Tanzania Insurance Innovation Challenge (IC) 2025. The Insurance Innovation Challenge (IC) presents an opportunity for Tanzania to engage the insurance industry in developing solutions that enhance financial resilience and promote inclusive growth through the Insurance Innovation Challenge, using a Hackathon modality.
Date Posted: 28 Mar, 2025
Do you have a project that aims to empower the creative sectors? UNESCO is launching the sixteenth call for applications to the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD). Through this open and competitive process, the IFCD seeks projects with the ability to generate concrete and lasting results in the development of the creative sectors in the Global South.
Date Posted: 28 Mar, 2025
In response to this crisis caused by road traffic injuries, the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety has launched the 2025 Local Actions Call for Proposals, empowering young leaders to implement innovative, community-driven projects addressing road safety challenges.
Date Posted: 27 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Gender Grants 2025. The ACU Gender Grants are awarded annually to member universities to support initiatives that will boost gender equity and equality on campus.
Date Posted: 27 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Biomimicry Institute Ray of Hope Accelerator 2025. The Biomimicry Institute's Ray of Hope Accelerator is a 6-month program to accelerate the growth of nature-inspired startups to scale systemic solutions to the world's most pressing environmental challenges.
Date Posted: 27 Mar, 2025
For the twenty-fifth consecutive year, Canon and Visa pour l’Image will present the prestigious Canon Female Photojournalist Grant, recognizing outstanding contributions to photojournalism by female photographers. If you are a Female Photojournalist with outstanding contributions and achievements in social, economic, political, or cultural subjects in a journalistic manner, don’t miss this grant.
Date Posted: 26 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Royal Academy of Engineering Regional Talent Engines 2025. The Regional Talent Engines is a six-month pre-accelerator programme for early-stage founders in Northern England, Northern Ireland and Wales to transform great ideas into new engineering startups. The programme includes training held in centrallocations in Belfast, Swansea, Leeds, Liverpool and Newcastl e.
Date Posted: 26 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the NextWave Leadership Program 2025. The NextWave Leadership Program is Canary Impact's youth-focused initiative, designed to support justice-involved leaders aged 18-25. This program addresses the unique challenges faced by young people disproportionately impacted by the criminal legal system, equipping them with the tools, mentorship, and community needed to transform their experiences into leadership and advocacy.
Date Posted: 26 Mar, 2025
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Applications are open for the ETH4D Research to Action Grants 2025. The ETH4D Research to Action Grant aims to ensure that research results are being used, implemented, and disseminated. It supports ETH Zurich bachelor students, master students, doctoral candidates, post-docs, senior scientists, and professors to develop prototypes, explore opportunities for entrepreneurship and discuss their work with practitioners.
Date Posted: 26 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the ETH4D Teaching Stay Grant. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the ETH4D Visiting Scientist Grant. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Scholarship Programme 2025-2027. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is inviting applications for the IPCC Scholarship Programme from doctoral degree students who have been enrolled for at least a year, as well as those conducting post-doctoral research.
Date Posted: 25 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Black Girls Defense Fund Resistance & Resilience Mini-Grant 2025. Are you a working to support advocacy, defense, and protection of Black Girls? Apply for the Resistance & Resilience Mini-Grants!
Date Posted: 24 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Rise Up Leadership & Advocacy Program in Kenya 2025. Global nonprofit Rise Up will select a group of visionary local leaders from Kenya to participate in their intensive Leadership and Advocacy Accelerator training to strengthen gender equity and justice from July 14 - 19, 2025. Through Rise Up's program, these local leaders will advance transformational change in their organizations and communities, and champion improved national and local laws, programs, and funding for women, girls, and gender-nonconforming people.
Date Posted: 24 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 African Plant Nutrition Scholar Award Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 22 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 UNESCO-NESTLÉ Youth Impact – Because You Matter Programme. This program seeks to support young people to help their communities through climate action and environmental sustainability initiatives, by providing them with resources and skills necessary to implement their innovative projects.
Date Posted: 21 Mar, 2025
1. What is a Grant?
A grant is a financial award given by an institution, government, or organization to fund a project, research, or study. Unlike loans, grants do not need to be repaid as long as the recipient fulfills the terms and conditions of the grant.
2. Who is Eligible to Apply for a Grant?
Eligibility for grants varies depending on the type of grant and the organization offering it. Generally, students, researchers, non-profits, and small businesses may apply for grants. Specific eligibility criteria often depend on factors such as the field of study, research goals, financial need, or project objectives.
3. What Types of Grants are Available for Students?
Students can apply for several types of grants, including:
Need-based grants: Awarded based on financial need.
Merit-based grants: Given to students with high academic or extracurricular achievements.
Field-specific grants: Provided to students pursuing degrees in particular fields (e.g., STEM, arts, humanities).
Research grants: For students involved in academic research projects.
4. What is the Difference Between a Grant and a Scholarship?
While both grants and scholarships provide financial support, scholarships are typically merit-based (awarded for academic or extracurricular achievements), while grants are often need-based (awarded based on financial circumstances) or project-based (funding specific research or initiatives).
5. Do I Have to Repay a Grant?
No, grants generally do not have to be repaid, provided the grant recipient complies with the terms and conditions set by the awarding body. However, if the recipient fails to fulfill the grant's obligations (e.g., using the funds for the stated purpose), they may be required to return the money.
6. What can Grant Money be Used for?
Grant money can be used for various purposes, depending on the type of grant. For students, grants may cover tuition, books, and living expenses. For researchers or organizations, grants can fund specific projects, research, equipment, or operational costs.
7. What is a Research Grant?
A research grant is a financial award given to individuals or institutions to support a specific research project. These grants typically cover the costs associated with the research, such as equipment, travel, and personnel. Research grants are commonly awarded by universities, research organizations, government agencies, and private foundations.
8. Can I Get a Grant for my Business?
Yes, many grants are available for small businesses, particularly in specific industries such as technology, agriculture, or sustainable development. Business grants may be offered by government agencies, private organizations, or non-profits to support start-ups, expansion, or innovation.
9. What is the Difference Between a Grant and a Loan?
The main difference between a grant and a loan is that a grant does not need to be repaid, while a loan must be repaid with interest.
10. What Happens if I Don't Use the Grant Money as Intended?
If you misuse grant money or fail to meet the terms and conditions of the grant, you may be required to repay the funds, or the grant may be revoked.