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Fellowships Without Borders 2026: Eastern Partnership Civil Society Fellows
The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility has opened a special 2026 call for civil society activists working across borders in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.
- Funder
- Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility
- Deadline
- Applications close 11 September 2026: Sep 11, 2026
- Award
- Fellowship support for approved civil society activities; applicants should confirm financial support in the official guidelines
- Applicant
- Civil society activists from Eastern Partnership countries whose work, learning, partnerships or communities extend beyond national borders.
NSF-NIH Smart Health and Biomedical Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Data Science
The Smart Health programme supports high-risk, interdisciplinary research using AI, advanced data science and engineering to address biomedical and public health challenges.
- Funder
- U.S. National Science Foundation / National Institutes of Health
- Deadline
- Next target date: 10 September 2026: Sep 10, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 1,200,000 over four years for integrative projects
- Applicant
- U.S. institutions of higher education and eligible U.S. nonprofit, non-academic organisations with interdisciplinary teams connecting computing, engineering, mathematical, behavioural, social, biomedical and public health research.
ANZIC CORE Funding 2026
ANZIC CORE Funding supports geoscience, education and outreach projects using scientific drilling, coring, legacy samples, site surveys and related data.
- Funder
- Australian and New Zealand International Ocean Discovery Program Consortium (ANZIC)
- Deadline
- Applications close Monday 31 August 2026: Aug 31, 2026
- Award
- Up to AUD 20,000 or NZD 25,000
- Applicant
- Researchers and educators from ANZIC Australian and New Zealand member institutions with projects linked to scientific drilling or coring.
L'Oréal-UNESCO Young Talents Caribbean for Women in Science 2026
The Young Talents Caribbean programme supports outstanding women researchers in life, environmental, material, mathematical, computer, information, engineering and technology sciences.
- Funder
- L'Oréal Foundation / UNESCO Caribbean partners
- Deadline
- Applications close 14 August 2026: Aug 14, 2026
- Award
- Two endowments of USD 15,000 each
- Applicant
- Women doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers and early-career scientists who are nationals of Caribbean countries or territories and conduct eligible scientific research in the Caribbean.
Fulbright-National Archives Heritage Science Fellowship 2027-2028
The Fulbright-National Archives Heritage Science Fellowship places a visiting scholar with National Archives scientists and experts at the Heritage Science Research and Testing Lab.
- Funder
- Fulbright Scholar Program and National Archives and Records Administration
- Deadline
- Competition opens 15 July 2026 and closes 16 November 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET: Nov 16, 2026
- Award
- Fulbright visiting scholar fellowship support; confirm allowance and travel details in the official award profile
- Applicant
- Fulbright visiting scholar applicants whose work connects with archival science, conservation, heritage science and National Archives research priorities.
Jefferson Center Mandalay Small Grants Competition 2026
The Jefferson Center Mandalay small grants competition supports education and public diplomacy projects in Myanmar, with smaller award sizes for targeted activities.
- Funder
- U.S. Mission to Myanmar
- Deadline
- Applications close 31 July 2026: Jul 31, 2026
- Award
- USD 1,000 to USD 10,000; five expected awards
- Applicant
- Eligible U.S. and foreign not-for-profit organisations, civil society organisations, educational institutions, exchange alumni, individuals and public international organisations under the official NOFO.
American Center Yangon Small Grants Competition 2026
The American Center Yangon small grants competition supports education and public diplomacy projects in Myanmar aligned with the stated U.S. Mission priorities.
- Funder
- U.S. Mission to Myanmar
- Deadline
- Applications close 31 July 2026: Jul 31, 2026
- Award
- USD 5,000 to USD 20,000; five expected awards
- Applicant
- U.S. and foreign not-for-profit organisations, think tanks, civil society organisations, alumni of U.S. government exchanges, private educational institutions, individuals and public international organisations.
Early-Stage Innovative Technology Development for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research (R61 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health has posted Early-Stage Innovative Technology Development for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research (R61 Clinical Trial Not Allowed), a health and biomedical sciences funding...
- Funder
- National Institutes of Health
- Deadline
- Forecasted close date / see official listing
- Award
- Up to USD 150,000
- Applicant
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Small businesses; Special district governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; County governments; Private institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Independent school districts
Advanced Development and Validation of Emerging Technologies for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research (R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health has posted Advanced Development and Validation of Emerging Technologies for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research (R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed), a health and biomedical sciences...
- Funder
- National Institutes of Health
- Deadline
- Forecasted close date / see official listing
- Award
- Up to USD 300,000
- Applicant
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; City or township governments; State governments; Independent school districts; County governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Private institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses
Effects of International Parental Child Abduction on Abducted Children and Left-Behind Parents
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor has posted Effects of International Parental Child Abduction on Abducted Children and Left-Behind Parents, a science, technology, engineering and mathematics funding...
- Funder
- Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Sep 10, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 1,973,000
- Applicant
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Sustaining Global Health Security to Protect and Improve Public Health in Kenya
CDC is supporting implementation of global health security programmes in Kenya, building on long-standing public health partnerships and priority disease programmes.
- Funder
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Deadline
- Applications close 14 August 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET: Aug 14, 2026
- Award
- USD 35,000,000 total programme funding; four expected awards
- Applicant
- Eligible nonprofits, higher education institutions, government entities, businesses and other eligible organisations listed in the official NOFO.
Strengthening Public Health Efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
CDC is supporting Global Health Security implementation in DRC to prevent avoidable epidemics, detect threats early and respond effectively to infectious disease risks.
- Funder
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Deadline
- Applications close 14 August 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET: Aug 14, 2026
- Award
- USD 15,500,000 total programme funding; four expected awards
- Applicant
- Eligible nonprofits, higher education institutions, government entities, businesses and other organisations listed in the official NOFO.
Strengthening Global Health Security Through Local Partnerships in Uganda
CDC is funding work to strengthen Uganda's capacity for rapid detection and effective response to health threats across surveillance, laboratories, rapid response and preparedness.
- Funder
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Deadline
- Applications close 14 August 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET: Aug 14, 2026
- Award
- USD 5,000,000 total programme funding; three expected awards
- Applicant
- Eligible nonprofits, higher education institutions, government entities, businesses and other organisations listed in the NOFO.
Advancing Outbreak Detection, Notification, and Response Capacity by Implementing 7-1-7 in Partner Countries
Centers for Disease Control-GHC has posted Advancing Outbreak Detection, Notification, and Response Capacity by Implementing 7-1-7 in Partner Countries, a health and biomedical sciences funding opportunity...
- Funder
- Centers for Disease Control-GHC
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Aug 14, 2026
- Award
- See official Grants.gov listing
- Applicant
- Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Independent school districts; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; State governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Small businesses; City or township governments; County governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Special district governments
Global Digital Threat Lab
DRL is funding a Global Digital Threat Lab to address online freedom of expression, commercial spyware, AI-enabled cyber threats and digital repression.
- Funder
- U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
- Deadline
- Applications close 13 August 2026: Aug 13, 2026
- Award
- One award of USD 2,960,039
- Applicant
- U.S.-based and foreign-based nonprofit organisations, NGOs, private or public higher education institutions, and for-profit organisations or businesses.
Wedu Women Rising for Climate Resilience Programme 2026
Wedu's Women Rising for Climate Resilience supports emerging women leaders across South and Southeast Asia with climate justice frameworks, systems thinking and practical leadership tools.
- Funder
- Wedu
- Deadline
- Programme page updated July 2026; join/apply through the official Wedu form while the 2026 call is open: Jul 31, 2026
- Award
- Eight-week online leadership programme, mentorship, alumni network access, CAWLA connections and possible seed funding where resources allow
- Applicant
- Emerging women climate leaders across South and Southeast Asia who are developing climate action, resilience, justice or community-based solutions.
Combating Forced Child Recruitment by FTOs and TCOs in Colombia
INL is funding a project to help Colombian law enforcement investigate, arrest and prosecute recruiters linked to forced child recruitment by terrorist and transnational criminal organisations.
- Funder
- U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
- Deadline
- Applications close 21 July 2026: Jul 21, 2026
- Award
- USD 3,500,000 to USD 4,000,000; one expected cooperative agreement
- Applicant
- U.S.-based and foreign-based NGOs, educational institutions and for-profit organisations eligible under the official NOFO.
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part C Capacity Development Program
Health Resources and Services Administration has posted Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part C Capacity Development Program, a health and biomedical sciences funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under...
- Funder
- Health Resources and Services Administration
- Deadline
- Forecasted close date / see official listing
- Award
- Up to USD 150,000
- Applicant
- State governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Small businesses; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Integrated HIV/AIDS Planning Resource Allocation Cooperative Agreement
Health Resources and Services Administration has posted Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Integrated HIV/AIDS Planning Resource Allocation Cooperative Agreement, a health and biomedical sciences funding...
- Funder
- Health Resources and Services Administration
- Deadline
- Forecasted close date / see official listing
- Award
- Up to USD 700,000
- Applicant
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Special district governments; State governments; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); County governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Private institutions of higher education
Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA has posted Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance, a cross-disciplinary research and innovation...
- Funder
- Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Aug 14, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 1,000,000
- Applicant
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education
Delta States Rural Development Network Program
Health Resources and Services Administration has posted Delta States Rural Development Network Program, a health and biomedical sciences funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number...
- Funder
- Health Resources and Services Administration
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Aug 12, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 1,188,684
- Applicant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; City or township governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Independent school districts; Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; State governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Special district governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); County governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rigorously Evaluating Approaches to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Problematic Sexual Behavior among Youth
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA has posted Rigorously Evaluating Approaches to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Problematic Sexual Behavior among Youth, a health and biomedical sciences funding...
- Funder
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA
- Deadline
- Forecasted close date / see official listing
- Award
- Up to USD 400,000
- Applicant
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); County governments; Private institutions of higher education; Independent school districts; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Special district governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
MonashRISE Seed Funding 2026
Seed funding call opens later in July.
- Funder
- Monash University Malaysia
- Deadline
- Opens 21 July; deadline 1 September 2026
- Award
- Grant funding; confirm amount on official call page
- Applicant
- Malaysia
Eviction Protection Grant Program
Department of Housing and Urban Development has posted Eviction Protection Grant Program, a social sciences, development and public policy funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number...
- Funder
- Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Deadline
- Forecasted close date / see official listing
- Award
- Up to USD 2,000,000
- Applicant
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Special district governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; County governments