Grants for Projects & Research in the Global South 2026
Grants fund specific projects, research, or organizations. Explore the latest open calls and application windows for work that benefits communities across the Global South.
237 opportunities listed
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Spencer Foundation Research-Practice Partnerships Grant 2026 for Education Stakeholders (Up to $400,000)
Spencer Foundation
Global
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GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize 2026 for Young Agripreneurs ($160,000 Prize Pool)
Generation Africa, AGRA
Africa
Deadline: Jun 27, 2026
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GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2026 for Young African Entrepreneurs (Up to $50,000 in Funding)
Generation Africa
Africa
Deadline: Jun 27, 2026
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Navigating Sinlaku Microgrant Program 2026 for CNMI Residents (Support for Humanities Recovery)
Northern Marianas Humanities Council
Global
Deadline: Jul 19, 2026
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Climate Democracy Accelerator 2026 for Innovators in Climate Action (With $10,000 Grants)
People Powered
Global
Deadline: Jun 26, 2026
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2026 Catalytic Unrestricted Grant for Kenyan Community Organizations (USD 25,000 Funding)
Global Alliance for Communities
Global
Deadline: Jun 19, 2026
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Women-Led Business Grant 2026 for Women Entrepreneurs (Up to $750,000 Non-Dilutive Funding)
Opportunities for Youth
Global
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Global Citizen and PayPal Small Business Impact Awards 2026 for Entrepreneurs (USD 20,000 Prize)
Global Citizen and PayPal
Africa
Deadline: Jul 18, 2026
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Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026 for Young Entrepreneurs (Up to $15,000 Funding)
Social Shifters
Global
Deadline: Aug 30, 2026
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Mandela Rhodes Foundation Äänit Prize 2026 for African Leaders (Up to $100,000 Funding)
Mandela Rhodes Foundation
Africa
Deadline: Jul 20, 2026
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SheConnects Digital Accelerator Program 2026 for Women in Sub-Saharan Africa (Funding up to $1,000,000)
CARE, GSMA Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Africa
Deadline: Jul 7, 2026
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Zendesk Foundation Tech for Good Impact Awards 2026 for Nonprofit Organizations (Up to USD 50,000 in Funding)
Zendesk Foundation
Global
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Global Citizen and PayPal Small Business Impact Awards 2026 for Entrepreneurs ($20,000 Cash Award)
Global Citizen and PayPal
Global
Deadline: Jul 15, 2026
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GEF Small Grants Programme CSO Challenge Program 2026 for Civil Society Organizations (Up to $300,000 Funding)
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Global
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Äänit Prize 2026 for Mandela Rhodes Alumni (Up to $100,000 Funding)
Mandela Rhodes Foundation
Africa
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SAMRS Humanitarian Projects 2026 for NGOs in the Middle East (Funding Available)
Slovak Aid
Middle East
Deadline: Jun 7, 2026
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SAMRS 2026 for Volunteers (Funding for Development Projects)
Slovak Aid
Global
Deadline: Jun 7, 2026
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Connections Through Culture Grants 2026 for Creative Practitioners (Up to £5,000 Funding)
British Council New Zealand and the Pacific
Global
Deadline: Aug 12, 2026
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UNDP South Africa GEF Small Grants Programme 2026 for NGOs and Community Organizations (Up to $40,000)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) South Africa
Africa
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TWAS Research Grants Programme 2016 for Developing Countries (Up to $20,000)
TWAS
Global
Deadline: May 30, 2016
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Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund 2026 for African Researchers (Seed Funding)
University of Cambridge
Africa
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Partially Fundedabout 2 months left
FCT-DAAD Mobility Program 2026 for Researchers (€2,500 Grant)
Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and DAAD
Global
Deadline: Sep 10, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a grant and a fellowship?
Grants fund a specific project, research, or organizational work, while fellowships fund a person's professional development. Grants are often awarded to NGOs, researchers, or social enterprises; fellowships usually go to individuals.
Can individuals apply for grants?
Yes. Many grants are open to individual researchers, artists, or entrepreneurs, especially from foundations like Ford, Open Society, MacArthur, and Rockefeller. Institutional grants typically require a registered NGO or university affiliation.
How competitive are international grants?
Highly — major grants often receive thousands of applications. Success rates improve with a clearly defined problem, measurable outcomes, realistic budgets, and local partnerships. Read each funder's priorities carefully.
Do I need a registered organization to apply for grants?
It depends. Some grants require a 501(c)(3), trust, or locally-registered NGO, while others accept fiscal sponsors or individual applicants. Check each grant's eligibility section for the specifics.