Around the world, organizations are working to maximize positive impact — but strong infrastructure is essential to connect talent, capital, and knowledge. This opportunity supports initiatives that grow global communities of impact, recruit and empower changemakers, and advance research and advocacy that prioritize the world’s most pressing challenges. Projects may focus on expanding exposure to […]
Global Call to End Animal Suffering
Every year, billions of animals endure suffering with little attention or resources dedicated to their welfare. From cage confinement in industrial farming to the overlooked plight of aquatic species and invertebrates, the need for bold, effective action has never been greater. This opportunity supports high‑impact interventions and research that improve animal well‑being worldwide. Priorities include […]
Rethinking Work in the Age of AI
Across industries and communities, AI is transforming the way people work — raising urgent questions about employment, occupational change, and the future of economic opportunity. Scholars are being called to provide deeper insights and data that can guide policy, innovation, and social protection in this rapidly evolving landscape. This funding call supports academic research exploring […]
Protecting France’s Marine Ecosystems
Our oceans are under immense pressure — from pollution at the source to biodiversity loss and the impacts of climate change. Fragile marine ecosystems need urgent action, and this opportunity is designed to support applied research projects that deliver real solutions to safeguard life below water. Selected initiatives may focus on tackling marine pollution, restoring […]
Empowering Informal Waste Workers in Monrovia
Informal waste workers are the backbone of Monrovia’s waste system, yet they often lack recognition and safe working conditions. This consultancy opportunity, led by C40 Cities in partnership with Monrovia City Corporation, seeks to integrate these workers into the city’s official waste management strategy, improving both livelihoods and environmental outcomes. The consultant will design low‑literacy‑friendly […]
Research Funding for Black Carbon Reduction
Black carbon — a dangerous pollutant from incomplete combustion — accelerates glacier melt, worsens air quality, and harms marginalized populations in cryosphere regions. This funding call supports real‑world research studies that evaluate reductions in black carbon emissions through cleaner technologies and interventions in space heating and industry. Priority will be given to projects advancing zero‑emission […]
Preserving Endangered Knowledge Systems
This program supports projects that record and safeguard knowledge systems related to material culture, spaces, performances, and environments, ensuring they remain accessible for both communities and scholars. By creating open digital archives, the initiative helps preserve practices of making, repairing, and re‑purposing that are at risk of being lost. Applications are encouraged to involve local […]
SPARK Grants for Community-Led Health Action
The SPARK initiative by the WHO/IBP Network is calling for proposals from youth‑led, women‑led, and indigenous‑led organizations that are advancing sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and rights. This program is designed to reimagine how WHO guidelines are applied in real‑world settings, ensuring that communities — not institutions — drive the health agenda. […]
Global Research Careers in São Paulo
The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) is inviting internationally recognized researchers to establish or consolidate their careers at institutions in São Paulo, Brazil. This initiative offers long‑term support for independent research programs aligned with strategic themes such as biotechnology, energy transition, biodiversity, food security, digital transformation and AI, quantum science, health, and public security. Selected […]
Scaling Healthcare Access Through Social Enterprise
For a decade, the Entrepreneurs for Resilience programme has championed innovative solutions that strengthen vulnerable communities in low‑ and middle‑income countries. This milestone edition continues its focus on “brick & click” healthcare models — combining physical points of care with digital platforms to expand access, build trust, and ensure continuity of care. Selected social enterprises […]
