The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in South Africa. The program targets local civil society organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and municipal agencies working on local development priorities such as inclusive governance, gender equality, and climate action. Grant awards typically range from CAN$30 thousand to CAN$60 thousand, with a maximum allowable ceiling of CAN$100 thousand per project. The deadline to submit initial expressions of interest is 03 July 2026. CFLI South Africa
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Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Namibia
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Namibia. The program funds local civil society organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and regional government bodies working on grass-roots initiatives such as climate action, inclusive governance, and gender equality. Grant awards typically range from CAD$20 thousand to CAD$50 thousand, with a maximum allowable allocation of CAD$100 thousand per project. The deadline to submit initial expressions of interest is 03 July 2026. CFLI Namibia
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Lesotho
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Lesotho. The program targets local civil society organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and regional government bodies working on local priorities such as environment and climate action, inclusive governance, and gender equality. Grant awards typically range from CAD$20 thousand to CAD$50 thousand, with a maximum allowable ceiling of CAD$100 thousand per project. The deadline to submit initial expressions of interest is 03 July 2026. CFLI Lesotho
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Madagascar
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Madagascar. The program funds local civil society organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and regional government bodies working on grass-roots priorities such as environment and climate action, inclusive governance, and gender equality. Grant awards typically range from CAD$20 thousand to CAD$50 thousand, with a maximum allowable allocation of CAD$100 thousand per project. The deadline to submit initial expressions of interest is 03 July 2026. CFLI Madagascar
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives — Community Projects in Mauritius
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives invites proposals that meet the needs of local communities in Mauritius. The program funds projects designed by local partners, primarily targeting non-governmental organizations, local academic institutions, community groups, and municipal or national government entities. Eligible projects must address core themes such as environment and climate action, gender equality, human dignity, or inclusive governance. Grant contributions generally range between CAN$20 thousand and CAN$50 thousand, with a maximum limit of CAN$100 thousand per project. The deadline to submit initial expressions of interest is 03 July 2026. CFLI Mauritius
Korea International Water Week — World Water Challenge 2026
The Korea Water Forum invites solutions for the World Water Challenge, an international contest that aims to identify global water issues and find feasible solutions. Anyone, including individuals, businesses, and organizations from any country, can participate by submitting innovative technologies, scientific methods, or policy ideas. The organizers offer a total prize pool of KRW16 million (approximately US$11 thousand), including a grand prize of KRW10 million, with the top winners invited to present their ideas during the Korea International Water Week. The deadline for submitting solutions is 12 July 2026. Know more
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade — Direct Aid Program
The Australian Embassy in Zimbabwe invites applications for its Direct Aid Program (DAP) to support small-scale development projects that deliver tangible humanitarian outcomes. Registered non-profit organizations, community groups, and non-governmental organizations working in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Republic of Congo are eligible to apply. The program prioritizes initiatives focusing on gender equality, community health, youth empowerment, or sustainable livelihoods through agriculture and water resources management. Grants are available for a maximum of AUD$60 thousand (approximately US$40 thousand) for projects implemented over a maximum of one year. The deadline for applications is 13 July 2026. Direct Aid Program
Global Citizen — Small Business Impact Awards
Global Citizen and PayPal invite applications for the Small Business Impact Awards to support entrepreneurs who integrate equity and sustainability into their business operations. Independent founders, owners, or chief executive officers of small-to-medium-sized businesses are eligible to apply. Applicants must operate within North America, Europe, Latin America, or the Middle East and Africa, and demonstrate a one-to-five-year track record of driving positive environmental or social change. Selected businesses receive a cash prize of US$20 thousand. The deadline for applications is 19 July 2026. Small Business Impact Awards
Irish Aid — Ireland Fellows Programme 2027/28
Irish Aid offers scholarships to qualified candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America to undertake Master’s degrees at universities and colleges in Ireland. Awards are made in the fields of development studies, rural development, biodiversity conservation, and many other subject areas relevant to the Terra Viva Grants Directory. The scholarship covers course fees, flights, accommodation, monthly allowances, insurance, and other incidental expenses. The deadline for applications is 26 July 2026. Application Information
Prototypes for Humanity — Global Innovation Awards for University Projects
Prototypes for Humanity invites applications for its global awards program to recognize university projects focused on environmental and social sustainability. Academic researchers, professors, and students from any country and university level are eligible to submit their technology-driven inventions, scientific discoveries, or design prototypes. The initiative looks for scalable solutions that address serious global challenges, such as climate change mitigation, sustainable agriculture, environmental pollution, and water resources depletion. The program offers a total prize pool of US$100 thousand, which is split among several winning teams to help advance their research. The deadline for applications is 03 August 2026. More here