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Haella Stichting Grant
Funding: Up to €4,000 (from a total annual budget of €100,000) | Eligibility: Small not-for-profit projects with yearly budgets under €500,000, focused on human dignity, peace, compassion, and environmental respect | Description: Provides grants to grassroots initiatives worldwide working toward a fairer, more sustainable, and compassionate society; applications accepted year-round via the foundation website | Deadline: Rolling (decisions within 3 months) | Link: https://haella.nl/foundation/application/#request-for-support

Global Fund for Community Foundations Grants
Funding: USD $7,000–$20,000 (1 year, possible renewal) | Eligibility: Community philanthropy organizations worldwide | Description: Supports grassroots groups to strengthen community-led development, mobilize local resources, pilot new strategies, and build resilience around sensitive issues like rights, cohesion, environment, and marginalized communities | Link: https://globalfundcommunityfoundations.org/what-we-do/grants/apply-for-a-grant/

Cisco Global Impact Cash Grant Program
Funding: USD $75,000–$250,000 | Eligibility: Nonprofits and NGOs worldwide with early-stage, innovative solutions that leverage technology for social impact | Description: Provides funding and support for projects addressing critical social challenges, with a focus on scalable, technology-driven approaches to improve communities | Link: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/about/purpose/social-impact/investments/global-impact-cash-grants.html

DevvE Innovation Grant Shard
Funding: $1M pool (allocations vary) | Eligibility: Developers and entrepreneurs with blockchain-based business solutions | Description: The Forevver Association’s grant program supports dApps, protocols, and blockchain innovations that advance scalability, security, and usability, offering funding, incubation, and dedicated technical support |Link: https://devve.io/digs/

Grand Challenges Canada & The LEGO Foundation - Play Learn Thrive
Funding: CAD $300,000–$1,500,000 | Eligibility: Legally registered not-for-profits with direct programming in Jordan, Lebanon, Kenya, or Uganda | Description: Supports early childhood development in emergencies (ECDiE) and education in emergencies (EiE) for children aged 0–12, with grants up to 24 months and a two-stage application process | Deadlines: 21 August & 27 November 2025 (rolling submissions Jan–Nov) | Link: https://www.grandchallenges.ca/rfp-play-learn-thrive/

Cambiar Thrive Big Ideas Challenge 2025
Funding: $100k (up to $250k+ follow-on) | Eligibility: US-based organizations with innovative K–12 student or caregiver data solutions | Description: Supports tools that provide actionable insights to boost engagement and learning outcomes, through Student or Caregiver tracks | Deadline: 31 August 2025 | Link: https://cambiareducation.submittable.com/submit

Call for Proposals - Uganda’s Aquaculture Sector
Funding: Up to €6M (4 years) | Eligibility: Organizations with capacity to implement large-scale aquaculture development projects in Uganda | Description: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kampala seeks proposals to support inclusive growth of Uganda’s aquaculture sector under its Private Sector Development portfolio | Deadline: 31 August 2025| Link: https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/uganda/w/call-for-proposals-for-the-development-of-uganda-s-aquaculture-sector

Fujifilm GFX Challenge Grant Program 2025
Funding: $10,000 (5 Global Grants) & $5,000 (10 Regional Grants) + gear & mentoring | Eligibility: Amateur and professional photographers/videographers in eligible regions | Description: Supports impactful visual projects with funding, GFX System gear, and technical mentorship, culminating in global showcases of selected works | Deadline: 31 August 2025 | Link: https://www.fujifilm-x.com/global/special/gfx-challenge-program/2025/

Norec Work Exchange Grants 2025
Funding: Concept development grants (1.5M NOK total); larger project funding follows | Eligibility: Partnerships between organizations in Norway and Africa, Asia, or Latin America | Description: Supports 6–18 month exchanges for young professionals (18–35) to build skills, innovation, and global partnerships for the SDGs | Deadline: 1 September 2025| Link: https://www.norec.no/en/work-exchange/call-for-proposals-1-9-2025/

Africa Open Lab - GSK Research Grants
Funding: Up to £100,000 (36 months) | Eligibility: Early-career African scientists (≤5 years post-degree) in biomedical, clinical, or public health research, employed at SSA institutions | Description: Provides catalytic funding, training, and mentorship for health research on malaria, TB, drug-resistant infections, and enteric diseases, helping build careers and strengthen African research capacity | Deadline: 3rd September 2025| Link: https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/responsibility/global-health-and-health-security/africa-open-lab/#heading1-3

Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture (AEPC) - Southern Africa Grants
Funding: €10,000–55,000 | Eligibility: Heritage organizations and artists in Southern Africa (Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe) | Description: EU-funded program supporting heritage narratives, co-creation, mobility, and capacity building between Africa and Europe | Deadline: 10 September 2025 | Link: https://www.goethe.de/ins/za/en/kul/dis/aep.html

Epic MegaGrants 2025
Eligibility: Developers, creators, and organizations working on real-time 3D projects using Unreal Engine or enhancing the 3D ecosystem | Description: Epic Games supports innovative projects across games, film, open-source tools, and education that push real-time 3D development to new heights | Deadlines: Cycle 2 – Apply Jul 14–Sep 22, 2025 | Link: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/megagrants

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AYCA 2025 & ACS2 – Youth Stakeholder Mapping
Eligibility: Youth-led orgs, youth-focused NGOs/networks, student associations, faith/community-based groups in Africa | Description: Database of youth stakeholders to strengthen inclusive participation in the Africa Youth Climate Assembly 2025 and Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), offering collaboration, training, and mobilization opportunities | Deadline: Rolling | Link: https://forms.gle/2ktTNKGrfRMiciku7

Leadership Masterclass Programme 2025–26
Funding: Fully covered | Eligibility: Early–mid-career professionals (policy, research, government, business, non-profit); Asfari Foundation stream (MENA citizens in London); ISF stream (ISF alumni in London) | Description: 9-month part-time programme (Oct 2025–Jun 2026) at Chatham House with seminars, workshops, media training, coaching, and mentoring. Includes Chatham House membership + career coach. | Deadline: 26 Aug 2025 (rolling, early application advised) | Link: https://careers.chathamhouse.org/jobs/6157967-leadership-masterclass-programme-2025-26?promotion=1590101-trackable-share-link-linkedin

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Marcellus Policy Fellowship
Funding: $750 stipend | Eligibility: US-based students (undergrad/grad) and early-career professionals with 0–2 years in foreign policy; open to non-US citizens | Description: John Quincy Adams Society fellowship offering mentorship, training, and opportunities to publish policy writing; two cohorts annually with 8–12 fellows each, sessions via Zoom evenings | Deadline: 21 August 2025 | Link: https://jqas.org/the-marcellus-policy-fellowship/

START Global Fellowship 2025
Funding: Up to 60,000 CHF equity-free (Accelerator) | Eligibility: Early-stage founders worldwide (MVP required for Accelerator; none for Incubator) | Description: Fellowship offers two tracks- Accelerator: 3-month fully funded program in Switzerland for founders with MVPs, and Incubator: 7-week online program for earlier-stage founders; both provide mentorship and global startup exposure | Deadlines: Incubator – 31 August 2025; Accelerator – 14 September 2025 | Link: https://www.startglobal.org/start-fellowship-application

Yale Peace Fellowship 2026
Funding: Fully funded | Eligibility: Rising leaders in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, or reconciliation from diverse sectors | Description: 16 fellows join bi-weekly virtual sessions (Jan–May 2026), a study trip to UAE (Feb 1–5), and a seminar at Yale (Apr 13–17) to build skills in negotiation, leadership, and conflict transformation | Deadline: 2 September 2025 | Link: https://jackson.yale.edu/international-leadership-center/peace-fellowship/

Venture for Canada Fellowship Academy 2025
Eligibility: Canadian grads under 29 with a diploma/degree, at least one professional or leadership experience, and no prior full-time startup role | Description: 8-week part-time hybrid program (Oct 22–Dec 13, 2025) in Vancouver to build startup skills, confidence, and networks; no business degree required | Deadline: 5 September 2025 | Link

Camelback Ventures Fellowship 2025 | Funding: $40,000 + coaching and support | Eligibility: Early-stage social entrepreneurs in the US addressing inequities in education and technology | Description: Fellowship program providing capital, mentorship, and a strong support network to help scale innovative solutions tackling systemic inequities | Deadline: 10th September 2025 | Link: https://www.camelbackventures.org/apply/

Indigenous Fellowship Programme (OHCHR) 2026
Eligibility: Indigenous persons worldwide, supported by their community/organization, with working knowledge of English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese | Description: 4-week training in Geneva (June/July 2026) on UN human rights and indigenous issues, with mentorship and peer learning; fellows commit to training others upon return | Deadline: 15 September 2025 | Link

Skills in Action Photo Competition 2025
Funding: $750 (1st), $500 (2nd), $350 (3rd) + certificates + global showcase | Eligibility: 18+, amateur/pro photographers, owner of photo rights | Theme: Youth empowerment through AI and digital skills (AI & digital skills in TVET, equity in tech, green digital futures, peacebuilding via digital skills) | Requirements: High-res photos (≥3000px, 300dpi), consent from subjects, JPEG/RAW/TIFF formats, no AI-generated or collaged photos | Deadline: 15 Sept 2025 | Submit: Photos + form to [email protected] | Link: https://unevoc.unesco.org/home/Skills+in+Action+Photo+Competition+2025

Guggenheim Fellowship 2026 (U.S. & Canada)
Eligibility: Mid-career individuals in the creative arts, humanities, social sciences, or sciences; must be U.S. or Canadian citizens/permanent residents | Description: Prestigious fellowship supporting established professionals to advance significant projects; funds may be used for living, travel, research, or creative work; not open to students or organizations | Deadline: 16 September 2025, 11:59 PM EDT | Link: https://www.gf.org/program/how-to-apply

Social Innovation Lab – Johns Hopkins University | Funding: $5,000 stipend + chance to win $15,000 | Eligibility: Organizations from the greater Baltimore area working on innovative, scalable solutions for social impact | Description: Accelerator offering mentorship, coaching, and resources to ventures building sustainable solutions for a healthier and more equitable world | Deadline: 27th September 2025 | Link: https://pavacenter.jhu.edu/social-innovation-lab/

McMaster Postdoc Entrepreneur Fellowship 2026
Funding: $75,000 (1 year salary + benefits) | Eligibility: Postdocs at McMaster (PhD/MD within 2 years, ≥1 year on project, invention disclosure with MILO) | Description: Supports entrepreneurial-minded postdocs to commercialize research into investable ventures with mentorship, pitch training, and business advisory support; focus on venture creation, prototypes, market strategy, and fundraising | Deadline: 28 September 2025 | Link: https://research.mcmaster.ca/mcmaster-entrepreneurship-academy/postdoc-entrepreneur-fellowship/

Thiel Fellowship
Funding: $200,000 (non-dilutive) | Eligibility: Bold founders under 23 ready to skip or drop out of college to pursue ventures full-time | Description: Provides funding, mentorship, and access to a global network to help young innovators build transformative ideas outside the classroom | Deadline: Rolling (year-round) | Link: https://thielfellowship.org/

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📌 Term: Planetary Boundaries →
Scientists have identified nine “safe zones” (like climate, biodiversity, freshwater, land use) that keep Earth stable and livable. Crossing these boundaries pushes the planet into dangerous, often irreversible change.

Why it matters:
We’ve already overshot six of the nine boundaries, including climate change and biosphere integrity. Translation: Earth’s life-support systems are under serious stress, and human well-being depends on pulling back.

Quick tip:
If your work connects climate, biodiversity, or health, framing it within planetary boundaries shows funders and policymakers that you’re addressing the bigger system, not just one issue.

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