Open Category Fund

About the opportunity

Official Atlas Network fund page for the Open Category Fund.

Atlas Network lists this opportunity for Organizations & NGOs, Social Sciences, Policy & Governance, Global.

This listing is written for researchers, students, universities, NGOs, research teams, policy professionals and academic institutions searching for Social Sciences, Policy & Governance grants, fellowships, scholarships, conferences, workshops and funding opportunities in Global contexts.

Eligibility

Eligible Atlas Network partner organisations should check the official fund page for application rules and partner requirements.

Applicants should confirm whether the request fits the open category and whether a more specific Atlas Network fund is more appropriate.

Funding and benefits

Funding amount and eligible costs should be confirmed on the official Atlas Network page.

Themes and supported activities

Partner-led projects aligned with Atlas Network priorities where another named grant category is not the right fit.

Project activities, deliverables, and budget rules should follow the official Atlas Network fund guidance.

Deadline and timeline

Cycle deadline: 1 June 2026; next listed cycle: 1 October 2026: Cycle deadline: 1 June 2026; next listed cycle: 1 October 2026: Jun 1, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Use the official Atlas Network fund page. The verified workbook captured 1 June 2026 and 1 October 2026 cycle deadlines.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.