Open Category Fund

Official Atlas Network fund page for the Open Category Fund.

Atlas Network lists this opportunity for Organizations & NGOs, Social Sciences, Policy & Governance, Global. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

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.

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.

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

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.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

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

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.