The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) supports small-scale, high-impact projects in Indonesia and Timor-Leste that are designed and implemented by local partners. The program funds initiatives aligned with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priorities, including inclusive governance, gender equality, human dignity, and climate action. Eligible applicants include local non-governmental organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and municipal or national government agencies. The average grant ranges from CAN$30 thousand to CAN$60 thousand, with a maximum allocation of CAN$100 thousand per project. The deadline for applications is 27 April 2026. Details here
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Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in the Caribbean Islands
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) provides funding for small-scale, high-impact projects in Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The program supports initiatives designed by local partners that address thematic priorities such as peace and security or inclusive economic growth. Eligible applicants include local non-governmental organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and municipal or national government agencies. The average grant ranges from CAN$30 thousand to CAN$60 thousand, with a maximum limit of CAN$100 thousand per project. The deadline for applications is 30 April 2026. More
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Venezuela
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) supports small-scale, high-impact projects in Venezuela that are designed and implemented by local partners. The program funds initiatives aligned with thematic priorities such as inclusive governance, peace and security, and climate action. Eligible applicants include local non-governmental organizations, community groups, and academic institutions, with priority given to proposals submitted jointly by two or more organizations. The average grant ranges from CAN$30 thousand to CAN$60 thousand, with a maximum allocation of CAN$100 thousand. The deadline for applications is 08 May 2026. CFLI Venezuela
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Guatemala and Belize
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) supports small-scale, high-impact projects in Guatemala and Belize that are designed and implemented by local partners. The program funds initiatives that align with Canada’s foreign policy priorities, including gender equality, human rights, inclusive governance, and climate action. Eligible applicants include local non-governmental organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and municipal or national government agencies. Most grants range from CAN$25 thousand to CAN$50 thousand, though the program can provide up to CAN$100 thousand for larger projects. The deadline for applications is 08 May 2026. CFLI Guatemala and Belize
Coimbra Group — Scholarships for Latin American Researchers
The Coimbra Group offers scholarships for young professors and researchers from Latin American universities to undertake short-term research stays at participating European member institutions. Eligible applicants must be nationals and residents of a Latin American country, hold a university degree, and be actively linked to a recognized Latin American university as a professor or researcher. Candidates must generally be under 40 years of age and must secure an acceptance letter from an academic supervisor at the host university before applying. The grants finance visits of one to three months, with funding amounts varying by host institution, typically ranging from €1,000 to €1,800 per month, sometimes including additional allowances for travel or housing. The deadline for applications is 10 May 2026. Scholarships for Latin American Researchers
King Baudouin Foundation — Ernest Solvay Fund
The Ernest Solvay Fund provides grants to individuals and organizations implementing a non-commercial project that is intended to promote scientific and technological training and development, both in Belgium and abroad. Projects may focus on both education and entrepreneurship in areas such as chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, and earth sciences. Financial support of up to €10 thousand will be provided. The deadline for submitting proposals is 30 September 2026. Link to Ernest Solvay Fund
Zoologische Gesellschaft für Arten- und Populationsschutz — Conservation of Globally Threatened or Data Deficient Species
The primary goal of the Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations (ZGAP) is the conservation of unknown, but highly endangered species and their natural habitats. ZGAP funds conservation projects for globally threatened or data-deficient species, subspecies, and populations. Support is often given to young scientists from the developing world who are eager to implement conservation projects in their home countries. The maximum funding amount per project is €5 thousand. Please note that projects in the wealthier industrial countries (Western Europe, North America, Australia, and Japan) are only supported in exceptional cases. There is no application deadline. Find the guidelines for application here
Finnish Government — Recruiting Foreign Doctoral Students
The EDUFI Fellowship provides initial funding to carry out research for a doctoral thesis in Finland. Researchers or Teachers in Finnish university departments, who wish to recruit a doctoral student or a young researcher from outside Finland, can apply on behalf of the foreign student. The fellowship grant is intended for post-graduate studies as well as research and teaching cooperation in Finnish universities and covers the living costs of the fellow. The EDUFI Fellowship is available to all foreign nationals and all fields of study. Applications are accepted anytime. Link to EDUFI Fellowship
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Moldova
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in the Republic of Moldova. Eligible recipients include local non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and municipal or national government agencies. Projects must align with thematic priorities such as democratic governance, peace and security, or inclusive economic growth, with a cross-cutting focus on gender equality. While the maximum allocation is CAN$100 thousand, typical contributions range between CAN$30 thousand and CAN$60 thousand. The deadline for applications is 17 April 2026. CFLI Moldova
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Mongolia
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Mongolia. The priorities under this call include women’s economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, and investing in the poorest and most vulnerable (which may include agriculture or aquaculture projects), as well as environment, climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, and water management. The average contribution is C$15 thousand to C$30 thousand per project. Eligibility extends to not-for-profit local, national, or community-based organizations. The deadline for submission is 17 April 2026. CFLI Mongolia