The Aspire Leaders Program provides academic and professional development resources to students who are from backgrounds of social and financial adversity. All applicants must be between the ages of 18-26, come from a low-income background and be the first generation to attend university. Through the program, students will gain access to fully-funded HarvardX courses and participate in live seminars with Harvard University. Eligibility extends to students from all around the world as long as they are enrolled in an undergraduate program or have recently graduated (within three years). The application deadline is 10 July 2026. Aspire Leaders Program
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Belgian Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences — Research Competition 2027
The Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences invites submissions for its 2027 yearly competitions to promote high-quality scientific research concerning overseas regions. The competition features separate question categories across the human sciences, natural and medical sciences, and technical sciences, focusing on specific topics such as the impact of external actors on port cities and the safety of tailing dams. The call is open globally to any researcher, regardless of age, who submits an original, recently written scientific work or doctoral thesis. Each category winner receives a prize of €2,500. The deadline for the 2027 competition is 01 March 2027. Find the questions for the 2027 competition
Fund for Innovation in Development — Grant Program
The Fund for Innovation in Development (FID) supports innovation that contributes to reducing global poverty and inequality. FID encourages applications for solutions in education, health, climate change, and gender equality in all low- and middle-income countries. Nearly any type of applicant is eligible to apply, including researchers, governments, NGOs, and for-profit companies. FID makes five types of grants: Prepare Grants (up to €50 thousand) can be used to support the development of projects and proposals; Pilot Grants (up to €200 thousand) support the piloting of innovations that are early in development and need real-world testing; Scale Grants (up to €1,5 million) support the further testing and continued growth of innovations; Transition to Scale Grants (up to €4 million) support the transition of rigorously tested and validated solutions to widespread scaling; and Transforming Public Policy Grants (up to €150 thousand) support specific evidence-based innovations with demonstrated cost-effectiveness and scalability into public policies. FID accepts applications at any point throughout the year. Know more
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Angola
The Government of Canada invites proposals for small-scale, high-impact projects in Angola through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The program provides funding to local non-governmental organizations and community groups for initiatives focused on inclusive governance, gender equality, and environmental action. While typical grants range from CAN$25 thousand to CAN$50 thousand, some projects may receive larger amounts depending on the scope. Applications must be submitted by 14 May 2026. Link
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Mozambique
The Government of Canada invites proposals for small-scale, high-impact projects in Mozambique through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). This program provides funding to local non-governmental organizations, community groups, and other non-profits for initiatives focused on inclusive governance, gender equality, and environmental action. Most grants range from CAN$30 thousand to CAN$50 thousand to support projects with a maximum duration of two years. The deadline for applications is 14 May 2026. CFLI Mozambique
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Eswatini
The Government of Canada invites proposals for small-scale, high-impact projects in Eswatini through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). This program provides funding to local non-governmental organizations, community groups, and other non-profits for initiatives focused on inclusive governance, gender equality, and environmental action. Most grants range from CAN$30 thousand to CAN$50 thousand to support projects with a maximum duration of two years. The deadline for applications is 14 May 2026. CFLI Eswatini
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Albania
The Government of Canada invites proposals for small-scale, high-impact projects in Albania through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). This program provides funding to local non-governmental organizations, community groups, and other non-profits for initiatives focused on inclusive governance, gender equality, and environmental action. Most grants range from CAN$25 thousand to CAN$50 thousand to support projects with a maximum duration of two years. The deadline for applications is 21 May 2026. Link to CFLI
Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Solve Global Challenges
MIT Solve supports social entrepreneurs addressing critical global issues in health, education, and economic prosperity. The program is open to individual entrepreneurs and organizations worldwide that have previously participated in Solve’s programs or are working on scalable solutions aligned with their impact pillars. Selected innovators receive a portion of US$1 million in prize funding to further develop and scale their technological solutions. Applications must be submitted by 21 May 2026. MIT Solve
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund — Small Grants for the Cerrado
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) invites civil society organizations to submit letters of inquiry (LOIs) for small grants to support biodiversity conservation in the Cerrado hotspot in Brazil. This call targets projects that align with the investment priorities detailed in the regional ecosystem profile. Grants are available for amounts of up to US$50 thousand. The deadline for letters of inquiry is 03 June 2026. Small Grants for the Cerrado
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Jamaica
The Government of Canada provides funding for small-scale, high-impact projects in Jamaica and The Bahamas through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). This program supports local non-governmental organizations, community groups, and academic institutions for initiatives focused on gender equality, inclusive governance, and climate action. Most grants range from CAN$15 thousand to CAN$25 thousand for projects that address the specific needs of local communities. The deadline for applications is 05 June 2026. More