Deadline: March 31, 2026 The WIPO Global Awards 2026 is now open for applications! Organised by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), this prestigious annual competition recognises and celebrates innovative startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that effectively use Intellectual Property (IP) to drive business growth and contribute to social, economic, and environmental development worldwide. About the WIPO Global Awards 2026 The WIPO Global Awards 2026 programme is designed to honour enterprises that use IP as a tool for innovation and impact. Each year, the competition spotlights outstanding businesses whose creativity and IP strategies deliver real-world solutions aligned with…
Author: Oluwole Omojofodun
Oluwole Omojofodun
Oluwole Omojofodun is the Proposal Review Team Lead and Publisher at GrantsDatabase.org. With a strong background in grant writing, nonprofit development, and funding strategy, Oluwole oversees the review and refinement of proposals submitted through the platform. His work ensures that applicants are equipped with compelling, funder-ready applications. Passionate about accessibility and impact, he also curates and publishes timely grant opportunities to empower changemakers across sectors.
Deadline: Rolling basis ActionAid Nigeria, with support from Global Affairs Canada through the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) Project, is inviting eligible organisations to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Strategic Opportunity Fund (SOF). The Strategic Opportunity Fund is a rapid-response funding mechanism established to support short-term, high-impact initiatives that promote and protect the rights of women and girls in Nigeria. This fund enables swift and strategic action in moments of opportunity or crisis to advance gender equality and justice. About the Strategic Opportunity Fund The Strategic Opportunity Fund offers timely financial support to women’s rights organisations,…
Deadline: Ongoing The Efiwe Program 2026 is an innovative mobile-first coding launchpad designed to make learning web development accessible to everyone. Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone looking to upgrade your digital skills, this programme empowers you to learn to code directly from your smartphone — anytime, anywhere. About the Efiwe Program 2026 The Efiwe Program 2026 leverages cutting-edge technology to simplify the process of acquiring job-ready coding skills. It combines artificial intelligence, gamified challenges, and interactive learning tools to deliver an engaging experience tailored for mobile users. This initiative aims to bridge the digital learning gap by offering…
Welcome to today’s edition of “Following The Money” on GrantsDatabase. This category is our dedicated investigative arm, designed to track the lifecycle of developmental funds in Nigeria and across the globe. Our mandate is simple: ensure that the billions of Naira allocated for social impact actually move from government balance sheets to the hands of the people who need them most. In this deep dive, we investigate the ₦12 Billion Research-to-Commercialization (R2C) Fund, a centerpiece of the 2026 Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) intervention cycle. 1. The Mandate: Why We “Follow the Money” At GrantsDatabase, we recognize that the “funding…
Deadline: January 31, 2026 The African Impact Challenge – Building Global Businesses from Africa to the World is now open for applications! This prestigious initiative empowers African entrepreneurs to build scalable, technology-enabled ventures that solve local challenges while positioning for global impact. Through this program, innovators will gain access to funding, mentorship, training, and international market opportunities designed to accelerate business growth and sustainability. About the African Impact Challenge The African Impact Challenge is a venture support program dedicated to identifying and empowering early to mid-stage African founders with innovative, impact-driven business ideas. The initiative focuses on equipping entrepreneurs with…
Deadline: March 31, 2026 The Robert G. Wilmers Integrity Prize 2026 honors individuals across the United States who exemplify integrity, leadership, and commitment to improving their communities. This prestigious annual award celebrates those who uphold the highest ethical standards while making a measurable, positive impact across various sectors of society. About the Robert G. Wilmers Integrity Prize 2026 The Robert G. Wilmers Integrity Prize recognizes people who embody integrity through their personal and professional lives. Named after Robert G. Wilmers, a leader celebrated for his moral character and public service, the prize seeks to highlight individuals who influence positive change…
Deadline: March 10, 2026 Are you a young innovator passionate about creating solutions that drive real-world change? The QS ImpACT Skills Challenge 2026 is now open for applications! This free global competition empowers youth to design digital games for social impact, tackling the world’s most pressing issues through creativity and collaboration. About the QS ImpACT Skills Challenge 2026 The QS ImpACT Skills Challenge 2026 is a unique opportunity for young people to build meaningful digital games that address one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Whether you’re an experienced game developer or just starting out, the…
Deadline: February 28, 2026 Are you passionate about journalism and eager to enhance your expertise in financial and business reporting? The Bloomberg Journalism Programs 2026 are now open for applications — offering university students a fully funded opportunity to learn directly from professionals at Bloomberg News and top journalism institutions in the United States. About the Bloomberg Journalism Programs 2026 The Bloomberg Journalism Programs 2026 are intensive, fully funded training opportunities designed for university students who aspire to pursue careers in business and financial journalism. Organized by Bloomberg News in partnership with leading academic institutions, including the UNC Hussman School…
Deadline: March 31, 2026 The Global Comic Awards 2026 is an exciting international competition designed to celebrate creativity and storytelling through comics, manga, and webtoons. Organized by Celsys in collaboration with popular comic posting platforms such as Pixiv, the award recognizes talented comic artists from all over the world and gives them a platform to showcase their original works to a global audience. The Global Comic Awards 2026 is open to all creators, whether professionals or emerging artists, who wish to share their visual stories with the world and gain international recognition. Application Deadline Deadline: March 31, 2026 All entries…
Deadline: March 16, 2026 The Willem F. Duisenberg Fellowship 2026–2027 is now open for applications! This prestigious fellowship offers a unique opportunity for researchers and policymakers to advance their work in monetary economics, macroeconomics, and public finance at the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS). The fellowship is designed to support innovative, high-quality research and foster collaboration between scholars and practitioners in the field of economics and policy development. About the Willem F. Duisenberg Fellowship 2026–2027 The Willem F. Duisenberg Fellowship was established to honor the legacy of Willem F. Duisenberg, the first President of the European Central Bank and…