The J.F. Powers Prize for Short Fiction
The $1,000 J.F. Powers Prize for Short Fiction is seeking carefully crafted short stories with vivid characters who encounter grace in everyday settings.
Foundational Learning Research Grants 2025
The REAL Centre (University of Cambridge) and ESSA have launched a research grant opportunity to support Africa-based foundational learning research, offering up to US$15,000 per award for researchers working in Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, or Zambia.
UNDP Nigeria Inclusive Insurance Innovation Challenge 2025
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria, in partnership with FSD Africa through the BimaLab Insurtech Accelerator, has launched the Inclusive Insurance Innovation Challenge 2025 — a ₦90 million innovation fund aimed at accelerating inclusive insurance solutions for Nigeria’s underserved populations.
AI for All Global Impact Challenge
The AI for All Global Impact Challenge invites students, professionals, researchers, and companies worldwide to propose pilot-ready AI solutions addressing critical needs across sectors to deliver inclusive and scalable impact with support through mentorship, funding, and global visibility.
AI by HER: Global Impact Challenge
The AI by HER Global Impact Challenge, set to culminate at the India-AI Impact Summit in February 2026 in New Delhi, invites women technologists worldwide to showcase artificial intelligence solutions addressing real-world challenges across critical sectors, offering funding, mentorship, and global exposure to accelerate inclusive innovation.
Indigenous Women Program Fellowship 2026
The $3,600 Land is Life Indigenous Women’s Program is a global initiative designed and led by Indigenous women to empower Indigenous communities across Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Young Futures Funding Challenge 2025
The $100,000 Young Futures Funding Challenge 2025 is now open for applications. This funding round supports nonprofit organizations leading innovations at the intersection of AI, youth well-being, learning, creativity, and mental health.
Upcoming Grants For Startups
Explore 8 upcoming opportunities for startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs closing between October and December 2025.
D-Prize Global Challenge
The $20,000 D-Prize offers a unique opportunity for changemakers to create lasting impact by launching new social ventures focused on expanding access to proven solutions in low- and middle-income countries.
Box Impact Fund
The $25,000 Box.org Impact Fund offers a compelling grant opportunity for nonprofit organisations committed to digital transformation in key areas such as child welfare, crisis response and environmental protection.