Funding opportunities

The latest opportunities to procure funding for your project or organisation. Please make sure to read any guidance on the funder's website before applying, as location and eligibility may have changed since publication.

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French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM)

Projects that contribute to global environmental protection and local sustainable development. Backing from a member of FFEM’s steering committee is required before submitting a Project Opportunity Note.

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Eligible applicants include NGOs, public actors, research institutions, and companies.

Location
Worldwide
Grant size
50
Closing date
Ongoing

Founders Pledge

Founders Pledge is seeking bold, cost-effective charitable initiatives. They are particularly interested in work being done in four areas: Global health and development, especially programs that can, in expectation, save a life for under $4,000, avert a DALY for under $70, or double income for one person at a cost of less than $30; Global catastrophic risk, especially programs that can affect the likelihood of war between great powers, reduce risks from advanced artificial intelligence, or mitigate the possibility that biomedical advances could be used to cause harm; Climate, especially programs that can make a compelling case for advancing an important solution neglected by the large existing climate philanthropy and action effort; Animal welfare, mainly corporate campaigns as well as on novel bets on cellular agriculture and plant-based meats, including those that are trying to increase public R&D funding.

Location
Worldwide
Grant size
50
Closing date
Ongoing

Bulgarian Fund for Women – Open Opportunities Programme

If your organization is facing unforeseen challenges, urgent needs, or unexpected opportunities for progress in the field of human rights, this program is for you. Grants for emergency support will be targeted at organizations working on under-represented and controversial human rights issues, in particular women’s rights, the rights of LGBTIQ+ communities, and the rights of other vulnerable groups while addressing the root causes of poverty and inequalities.

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Independent civil society organizations active at local, regional, or national level whose main mission and activities are focused on the protection, promotion and awareness-raising of fundamental rights, European Union (EU) values, the rule of law, gender equality and democracy may apply. Only organizations registered in Bulgaria under the Non-Profit Legal Entities Act (NPOA) and operating for public benefit may apply.

Location
Bulgaria
Closing date
Ongoing

Being Initiative – Transition to Scale program

Being is a global mental health initiative envisioning a world where young people feel well and thrive. We work with young people to improve their mental health and wellbeing through research, innovation and ecosystem building, with a focus on prevention and promotion. We are currently seek Transition-to-Scale solutions that address the context-specific drivers of young people’s mental health and wellbeing on a rolling basis.

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All legally incorporated (or the equivalent) organizations based in any country can apply for funding through this RFP. Please note: only organizations implementing their project in the 12 priority countries, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Vietnam, will be considered.
Preference will be given to eligible organizations based on the following order of criteria:
1. Youth-led organizations (50% or more of staff in key leadership roles are youth aged 35 and under) based in one of 12 priority countries.
2. Organizations based in one of Being’s 12 priority countries.
3. Organizations based in any low- and middle-income country partnering with a local organization based in at least one of the 12 priority countries.

Location
Various - see site
Grant size
50
Closing date
Ongoing

Randall Foundation

Organisations should enquire if you are delivering directly lifesaving impact, and/or impact which is significantly improving lives as a direct result of their interventions within one of the following themes: Alleviating poverty, specifically directly and sustainably alleviating extreme poverty; Healthcare and nutrition for the most vulnerable, making lasting change and bringing immediate benefit; Clean water and sanitation for the most vulnerable, for long term impact, including supporting improvements at community level.

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UK registered organisations with a global remit. Must have existed for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover between £50,000–£500,000 (3-year average)

Location
Worldwide
Grant size
10
Closing date
Ongoing

Advocates for International Development A4ID Legal Clinic

A4ID have introduced a new pro bono legal programmes for 2025 to help small international development organisations access expert legal support. Once you submit your legal query, A4ID’s team will review it to confirm if it can be supported in the clinic. If they can help, you’ll be booked a free, private Zoom session with a legal expert.

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UK registered organisations.

Location
UK
Grant size
other
Closing date
Ongoing

The Philips Foundation NGO support

The mission of Philips Foundation is to provide access to quality healthcare for underserved communities through meaningful innovation. with renowned non-governmental or humanitarian organizations (NGOs), the Philips Foundation determines the healthcare need on the ground, and innovates towards new solutions, to improve the healthcare system. The Foundation will also work with NGO partners to identify impactful community projects to increase access to healthcare of disadvantaged communities. In extreme cases, in manmade or natural disasters, the Foundation provides disaster relief to regions.

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New projects can be proposed by Royal Philips employees, NGO or GO partners or third parties. The Foundation performs a first screening on alignment with the Foundation’s criteria. To be able to benefit from Royal Philips’ expertise and knowledge, proposals may be submitted, where appropriate, for input to the respective Royal Philips Market Leader in whose geographical area of responsibility the proposed project would run and / or experts within Royal Philips.

Location
Low- and middle-income countries
Grant size
other
Closing date
Ongoing

The Philips Foundation Impact Investments (PFII);

The Philips Foundation Impact Investments financially supports social entrepreneurs who pioneer solutions to provide better access to care, to grow the scale of their innovative approach, and improve their model, deploying Philips’ expertise in a mentoring and support mechanism, with the end goal to create system change and large scale access to quality healthcare for underserved communities.

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The Foundation works with Royal Philips, its country organizations, and non- governmental organizations (NGOs), international organizations (IOs), governmental organizations (GOs) and social entrepreneurs. Most of the entrepreneurs come to us through our collaboration with Ashoka, and through our investors’- corporate- and personal networks.

Location
Low- and middle-income countries
Grant size
other
Closing date
Ongoing

Femi Foundation Microloans assistance

Zero-Kap provides loans to financial institutions, microfinance institutions, and other institutions that facilitate access to financial resources in regions where FEMI operates. Focus is on access to finance for people in structural poverty, especially in rural areas.

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Financial institutions, microfinance institutions, and other institutions that facilitate access to financial resources.

Location
Various - see site
Grant size
other
Closing date
Ongoing