Across communities, cooperatives are vital engines of local development — yet many struggle with limited access to the tools and resources needed to scale. This opportunity is designed to change that, providing direct support for machinery, raw materials, commercial vehicles, ICT systems, and essential infrastructure like irrigation and boreholes. By strengthening operational capacity, improving product […]
Nigeria: Transforming Agriculture Through Creative Solutions
Food security and sustainability are at the heart of resilient communities. Across Africa, innovators are reimagining production, processing, and value chains to build stronger agricultural systems. This opportunity shines a spotlight on one of the region’s most vital crops — cassava — and calls for bold ideas that can transform its role in feeding populations […]
Kenya & USA: Innovation & Monitoring for Nutrition Systems
Iodine deficiency remains one of the most preventable causes of malnutrition and developmental challenges in children. Ensuring universal access to iodized salt is a proven, cost-effective solution — but sustaining high-quality programs requires strong leadership, effective monitoring, and robust regulatory systems. This initiative is designed to reinforce global, regional, and national efforts to sustain universal […]
Global: DPI Insights – $50K Research Grants
Digital systems are reshaping how societies connect, trade, and access services — but questions of sustainability, equity, and accountability remain urgent. Around the world, policymakers and communities are grappling with design tradeoffs, consumer protection, and market competition in building inclusive digital public infrastructure. This opportunity supports groundbreaking research that generates locally grounded evidence and practical […]
Nigeria: €25K FSTP Sub‑Grants for Corporate Accountability
Communities across high-risk sectors often face devastating impacts from unchecked corporate practices — from environmental destruction to human rights violations. This initiative is designed to confront impunity head-on, empowering civil society to demand stronger regulations and accountability mechanisms. Through targeted support, projects will promote transparency in industries such as extractives, forestry, agriculture, and finance, while […]
Malawi: Copyright & Cultural Fund – Up to MWK 25M
Culture is the heartbeat of communities — shaping identity, preserving heritage, and driving economic opportunity. Yet creative industries often struggle with limited resources to protect intellectual property, combat piracy, and bring local works to global audiences. This opportunity is designed to change that, supporting initiatives that boost creativity, safeguard copyright, and amplify the voices of […]
South Africa: Empowering Education, Skills & Enterprise
Strong, empowered communities are the foundation of thriving economies. Yet many local areas continue to face challenges in education, youth development, enterprise growth, and social cohesion. This opportunity is designed to address those gaps by supporting initiatives that uplift schools, build skills for employment, strengthen small businesses, improve food security, and empower young people through […]
Africa: Building Capacity for Competitive Health Research
Early-career researchers across Africa are tackling some of the world’s most pressing health challenges — but too often, brilliant ideas struggle to secure the funding they deserve. This intensive training programme is designed to change that, equipping participants with the skills to craft compelling, competitive proposals that meet international standards. Through structured online sessions, participants […]
Global: Empowering Young Creatives for Equity
Art has the power to challenge injustice, shift narratives, and inspire communities toward equity and dignity. Around the world, creatives are using their voices and visions to confront systemic racism, climate injustice, and barriers to education — yet many lack the resources to bring their ideas to life. This opportunity provides direct funding and strategic […]
Malawi: UN Women – Girls’ Education & Child Marriage Prevention
Too many girls are forced to leave school early, robbed of their childhood and future by harmful social norms and child marriage. This initiative tackles the root causes — limited opportunities for girls and entrenched cultural practices — by combining education support with community-driven advocacy. Projects will strengthen girls’ enrolment and retention in school, provide […]
