Funding Update Archives

Type of project: Supports infrastructure and educational projects, particularly construction and enhancements of schools, hospitals and wildlife schemes. Focuses on initiatives that enhance existing establishments in rural or mission settings. Location: Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. Eligibility: Applications are accepted from registered entities operating in these countries. Projects must align with the trust’s objectives and demonstrate Continue reading “Beit Trust”

Type of project: Community-initiated projects including schools, clinics, water, and sanitation services, benefiting disadvantaged communities.Location: UgandaEligibility: Non-profit organizations with at least two years of experience in grassroots projects, full-time paid staff, and legal status.Grant size: Generally under Yen 20mClosing date: 31 JulyApply: Embassy of Japan in Uganda

Type of project: Conservation, food security and health initiatives, including creating protected areas for endangered species.Location: Low- and lower-middle-income countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle EastEligibility: NGOs, community-based organizations, and academic institutions may apply.Grant size: $25,000 – $50,000Closing date: 1 JulyApply: Conservation, Food, and Health Foundation

Type of project: Grants in music, arts education, disabilities, elderly, medical relief, and medical research.Location: London, Northern Ireland and South AfricaEligibility: Registered charities may apply. Email the Trust first to check eligibility.Grant size: £1,000 – £5,000Closing date: 5 MayApply: Lord and Lady Lurgan Trust

Type of project: Small development projects benefiting disadvantaged communities at the grassroots level.Location: Republic of South Africa, Kingdom of Lesotho, and Kingdom of EswatiniEligibility: NGOs, community-based organizations, education institutions, medical institutions, and local governments may apply.Grant size: ¥10,000,000Closing date: 7 MarchApply: Embassy of Japan in South Africa

Type of project: The objective of the Foundation is to sustainably improve lives among the sick, the elderly, the disabled and the disadvantaged, particularly in the UK. Overseas project are also supported provided that the applicant is registered in the UK. Preference is given to appeals where the Foundation can meet a significant proportion of Continue reading “Greenhall Foundation”

Type of project: Projects improving prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases, with priority for projects involving mothers and children.Location: Worldwide. A full list is available here. Eligibility: Have a status equivalent to that of a non-profit association or a foundation recognized as being in the public interest; Have been registered with the authorities in Continue reading “Fondation Mérieux’s Small Grants Programme”

Type of project: The Commission focuses on sustainable development and humanitarian aid to improve a community’s basic living needs.  Projects include medical and health facilities, educational programmes and facilities, housing, water and sanitation provision and the means of sustaining a living, e.g. through agriculture, horticulture or through training in sustainable employment skills. `rojects must seeks Continue reading “Guernsey Overseas Aid Commission”

Type of project: Projects supporting access to education for women and girls and projects enabling rural and/or displaced communities to become more self-sufficient. Location: Malawi only. Priority will be given to projects supporting rural communities.Eligibility: Organisations must be registered in Malawi as an NGO, CBO or Youth Organisation and meet the following requirements: be registered Continue reading “Hilden Charitable Trust”

Type of project: Climate action, adaptation, and biodiversity conservation.Location: ODA eligible countriesEligibility: NGOs, universities, research institutions, intergovernmental organizations, UN organizations, implementing organisations of Germany and commercial enterprises.Grant size: €5 to 20 million Euros per thematic priorityClosing date: 18 FebruaryApply: Thematic Call | Internationale Klimaschutzinitiative (IKI)

Type of project: Initiatives enhancing the protection of women and girls and promoting women’s leadership in humanitarian crisis and response.Location: UkraineEligibility: Local civil society organizations focusing on women’s participation and protection in humanitarian contexts.Grant size: $2,500 – $250,000 USDClosing date: 12 FebruaryApply: Call for Proposals in Ukraine – Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund

Type of project: With grants, we seek to advance innovative ideas that address shared challenges by high quality regional cooperation projects. Whether you are pursuing arts, work with vulnerable groups or focus on innovative entrepreneurship, we believe regional cooperation can bring positive change to your field or community.Location: Central and Eastern EuropeEligibility: Non-governmental, civil society Continue reading “Visegrad Fund”

Type of project: Basic human needs such as education, health and water and sanitation. Examples include construction of classrooms, health facilities, boreholes, and training for water committees.Location: MozambiqueEligibility: International and local NGOs, local public authorities, educational institutions, and medical institutions. National and international governmental organizations are not eligible, except for extraordinary circumstances.Grant size: 10 million Continue reading “Embassy of Japan in Mozambique Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects”

Type of project: Supports small-scale, high-impact projects focused on gender equality, the empowerment of women and girls, peace and security, conflict prevention, and peacebuilding.Location: El SalvadorEligibility: Open to local NGOs, academic institutions, international NGOs, intergovernmental organizations and municipal or national government institutions working on local development projects.Grant size: Typically CAD $30,000–$40,000Closing date: 31 JanuaryApply: The Continue reading “Canada Fund for Local Initiatives”

Type of project: Supports marine biodiversity protection and restoration. Location: Marine environments globally.Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations focused on marine conservation. Individuals and scholarships are excluded.Apply: Becht Foundation.

Type of project: Supports grassroots organizations tackling poverty, inequality, and environmental challenges. Focus on community development, education, and sustainability.Location: UK, Malta, Laos, Hungary.Eligibility: Small grassroots charities and social enterprises aligned with foundation themes.Apply: Badur Foundation.

Type of project: Supports environmental and wildlife conservation projects.Location: UK and overseas.Eligiblity: Charities registered with UK or Scottish charity regulators or exempt/excepted charities.Grant size: £500–£2,000.Apply: HDH Wills Charitable Trust.

Type of project: Supports Christian charities promoting art, healing, and social inclusion.Location: UK and overseas.Grant size: Maximum £12,000.Apply: The Anchor Foundation.