Across underserved regions, children continue to face barriers to learning — from financial hardship and inadequate infrastructure to exclusion of girls and students with disabilities. These challenges not only limit access to education but also weaken community resilience and future opportunities. This fund supports grassroots organizations working to remove these barriers and strengthen equitable access […]
Education
USD 280K Programme – Learning‑to‑Earning Pathways for Adolescents
Across many communities, adolescents and young people face barriers in moving from education into meaningful employment. High youth unemployment, limited access to internships, and weak skilling systems leave millions without structured opportunities to build livelihoods. This initiative responds by creating inclusive pathways that connect learning to earning. The programme supports internship frameworks, digital platforms, and […]
Uganda: Embedding Life & Digital Skills in Education
Uganda’s rapidly growing youth population presents both a challenge and a powerful opportunity. With high unemployment and a persistent skills mismatch, many adolescents risk being left behind without the tools needed for learning, work, and active participation in society. This initiative responds by embedding transferable skills — life skills, digital skills, and social innovation — […]
Global Call: Managing Nationwide Teaching Plan Grants
Education is the foundation of cultural resilience and innovation, yet many schools lack the resources to design and share transformative teaching plans. This initiative responds by supporting primary and secondary schools to develop impactful approaches that strengthen learning, creativity, and community engagement. Over seven months, selected schools will receive guidance, grants, and structured support to […]
Uganda: USD 1.5M Initiative – Accelerated Education for Adolescents
Across refugee settlements and host communities, thousands of adolescents remain out of school, facing compounded risks of poverty, displacement, and exclusion. Without urgent action, these young people risk losing not only their education but also their chance to build secure futures. This initiative invests in accelerated education programmes that help adolescents aged 10–19 return to […]
Sub‑Saharan Africa: $50K Research Grants for Young Education Leaders
Across Sub‑Saharan Africa, education systems face urgent challenges — from limited data use to weak policy frameworks and gaps in research capacity. Without stronger evidence and leadership, millions of children risk being left behind in classrooms that fail to prepare them for the future. This fellowship offers a transformative two‑year journey for young African researchers […]
Global: USD 1K GEAR Conservation Grants 2026
Even the strongest conservation efforts can falter without the right tools, outreach, and organizational growth. This opportunity bridges critical funding gaps by empowering groups to strengthen their fieldwork, engage communities, and build professional capacity. Designed for organizations actively protecting species and habitats, the program supports three key areas: field equipment for monitoring and surveys, outreach […]
Uganda: USD 100K Grants – Grassroots Human Security Projects
Across low‑ and middle‑income countries, vulnerable communities continue to face barriers to education, health, water, and livelihoods. This programme responds with practical, community‑level interventions that deliver tangible improvements in daily life — from building schools and health centres to providing clean water systems and essential medical equipment. Priority is given to projects that directly support […]
Ghana: Startups Driving Child Protection Solutions
Child labour and trafficking continue to threaten the futures of millions, driven by poverty, weak systems, and harmful practices. Communities urgently need scalable solutions that prevent exploitation, safeguard children, and strengthen pathways to education, protection, and opportunity. This global innovation challenge invites startups and changemakers to design practical tools for early risk detection, prevention, and […]
Global: Powering Public Service Through Digital Skills
Around the world, public institutions are under pressure to modernize, improve services, and respond faster to people’s needs. Yet many civil servants still lack access to the practical digital skills needed to thrive in today’s rapidly changing environment. A major international funding opportunity is now seeking experienced organizations to create transformative online learning solutions and […]
