1. IX-WAI Early Career Development Grant 2027 (up to £1,000)
The I-X Women in AI Network Early Career Development Grant supports women and non-binary individuals at Imperial College London who are at Master’s, PhD or postdoctoral level and are interested in artificial intelligence. Grants of up to £1,000 can support conference attendance, workshops, tutorials, training sessions, travel and other professional development activities. Applicants are expected to show how the proposed activity has AI at its core and how it will strengthen their research and professional development.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Jan. 4
2. SAIS Livestock Investment Readiness Programme 2027 (up to €15,000)
The SAIS Livestock Investment Readiness Programme supports technology-driven African start-ups working across dairy and aquaculture value chains. Selected ventures receive tailored technical assistance, expert support, investor introductions, fundraising guidance and opportunities to participate in relevant industry events. Additional opportunities can include scale-up funding and working-capital support.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 15
3. Backing International Small Restaurants Grant Program 2026
The Backing International Small Restaurants Grant Program supports independent restaurants, cafés, bars and pubs in selected cities around the world. Funding can support improvements that help businesses grow, recover and strengthen their role in local communities. Eligible locations include London, Manchester, Barcelona, Paris, Milan, Toronto, Montreal, Tokyo and several other participating cities.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 16
4. Planet Health Film Fund 2027 (£20,000 award)
The Planet Health Film Fund supports filmmakers to create original short documentaries exploring the connections between human health and the environment. Five filmmakers will each receive £20,000 to produce a 10-minute documentary and accompanying social content. The opportunity is open internationally to eligible filmmakers aged 18 and above.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 16
5. Colansa Fund for Healthy Food Environments in Latin America 2026
The Colansa Fund supports initiatives that promote healthier, more sustainable, equitable and inclusive food environments across Latin America. Research centres and academic institutions can apply for grants of up to US$130,000, while civil society and community-based organisations can access advocacy grants of up to US$100,000.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 20
6. British Council Green & Digital Employability and Enterprise Programme 2027 (£150,000 grant)
The British Council Green & Digital Employability and Enterprise Programme will provide one grant of £150,000 to a UK-South Africa consortium. The initiative aims to strengthen employability, entrepreneurship, industry partnerships and workforce readiness across the green and digital economies. Applications must be led by an eligible UK institution working with partners in South Africa.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 17
7. CODESRIA Research Grants on University Ecosystems 2027
The CODESRIA Research Grants support researchers in African universities and research institutions working on higher education, gender, academic freedom and associational life within African universities. Individual and collaborative proposals are accepted, with proposed budgets ranging from US$5,000 to US$15,000. Women scholars and early-career academics are particularly encouraged to apply.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Jan. 16
8. Nexa Lighthouse Funding Program 2027
The Nexa Lighthouse Funding Program invests in proven innovations across Asia and the Pacific that help local health systems respond to climate-related health risks. The programme focuses on climate-informed early warning systems and climate-responsive patient care, with transition-to-scale investments ranging from approximately US$250,000 to US$2 million depending on the maturity of the innovation.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 17
9. Audible Emerging Playwrights Fund 2026 (up to $25,000)
The Audible Emerging Playwrights Fund supports early-career theatrical writers developing original audio drama. Up to five selected playwrights will each receive US$25,000 to develop an original audio play, alongside potential creative, production and logistical support from Audible. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and resident in the United States or United Kingdom.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 18
10. PICS Climate Internship Grant 2027 (up to $15,000)
The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions Climate Internship Grant supports organisations working on practical climate-action projects while creating professional experience for university students. Eligible organisations can receive up to $15,000 to hire a student from a participating PICS university to work on a clearly defined climate project.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 20
