Deadline: September 15, 2025 The UNU AI for SDGs — Global Youth AI Future Innovation Competition 2025 is now open to young innovators around the world! This prestigious global initiative, spearheaded by the United Nations University Global AI Network and co-organised with UNU Macau and Venture Cup China, aims to unlock the power of youth-led artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for sustainable development. If you’re a tech-savvy changemaker with a working AI solution that can address the world’s pressing environmental challenges, this is your opportunity to make global impact. Theme: AI for the Environment The UNU AI for SDGs — Global…
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: August 29, 2025 The She’s Next Hackathon 2025 is here—an exciting, fully virtual innovation sprint that offers aspiring and established female entrepreneurs a chance to turn their ideas into impactful ventures. Organised by Visa in partnership with Reinvantage and Emerging Europe, the hackathon is part of the global She’s Next Empowered by Visa initiative, designed to support women-led businesses in emerging regions. Whether you’re a solo founder or part of a startup team, this opportunity brings together funding, mentorship, visibility, and international recognition—no coding skills required. What Is She’s Next Hackathon 2025? She’s Next Hackathon 2025 is a virtual…
Deadline: September 30, 2025 Are you building an early-stage startup or small business centred on sustainable seafood? The Catch + Create Accelerator Program is your opportunity to access funding, mentorship, and national exposure tailored specifically for seafood innovators. Hosted by Positively Groundfish, this equity-free accelerator supports startups using West Coast groundfish to develop innovative consumer products. The Catch + Create Accelerator Program offers unmatched benefits to help early-stage entrepreneurs take their ideas to market with confidence. What is the Catch + Create Accelerator Program? The Catch + Create Accelerator is a 6-month hybrid programme designed for U.S.-based startups or small…
Deadline: September 14, 2025 Are you a young entrepreneur building climate-smart solutions or restoring degraded land? The Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme (YECO) 2025 is now open for applications! This flagship initiative by the International Trade Centre (ITC), in partnership with the G20 Global Land Initiative and other collaborators, provides a powerful platform for young ecopreneurs to scale their ideas, access funding, and gain global recognition. YECO 2025 is more than a competition—it’s a year-long accelerator that nurtures youth-led businesses at the intersection of climate, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Whether you’re addressing land degradation, promoting circular economies, or driving innovation in clean…
Deadline: October 13, 2025 Applications are now open for the prestigious McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism Fall 2025. This highly competitive programme offers funding and editorial support to experienced journalists looking to produce deeply reported enterprise or investigative stories with a strong business or economic focus. If you’re a journalist with a compelling story idea that uncovers critical issues in finance, business, the economy, or public policy, this is your chance to take your reporting to the next level. What is the McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism? The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism Fall 2025 is a non-residency fellowship hosted…
Deadline: September 26, 2025 The MEST Africa Challenge 2025 is officially open, inviting early-stage African fintech startups to compete for a chance to win US $50,000 in equity investment and access to strategic partnerships, mentorship, and commercial opportunities. Organised by MEST Africa in partnership with Absa Bank, this year’s competition focuses exclusively on fintech and related value-chain innovations. Whether you’re building smart credit solutions, next-gen wallets, agri-fintech tools, or trust tech systems, this could be your shot to scale with industry-leading support. What Is the MEST Africa Challenge 2025? The MEST Africa Challenge 2025 (MAC 2025) is an early-stage pitch competition…
Deadline: October 7, 2025 Are you a mid-career cultural professional seeking world-class leadership training in the UK? The Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship 2025/2026 presents a fully funded, prestigious opportunity for exceptional individuals from select countries to enhance their leadership capabilities in the arts and culture sectors. In this blog post, you’ll find everything you need to know about the Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship: the structure, benefits, eligibility, key dates, and how to apply. What Is the Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship? The Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship is a partnership between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Clore Leadership. It…
Deadline: August 20, 2025 Are you a woman journalist based in Kenya and passionate about the intersection of gender and technology? The AWJP & DW Akademie Gender + AI Reporting Fellowship 2025 is now accepting applications! This four-month fellowship, running from October 2025 to February 2026, is designed to equip women journalists with editorial, technical and storytelling skills to report meaningfully on how artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting women and gender-diverse communities. Led by the African Women Journalism Project (AWJP) in partnership with DW Akademie, the programme will empower selected fellows to produce compelling, gender-sensitive journalism on emerging technologies across…
Deadline: August 29, 2025 The Intensive Mentoring for Oasis Youth Leadership Program is now open for applications! Designed to support at-risk youth and their families in the District of Columbia, this competitive grant opportunity offers up to $500,000 to a qualified organisation committed to holistic youth development. This post outlines all you need to know about the Intensive Mentoring for Oasis Youth Leadership Program — from eligibility and funding details to deadlines and application requirements. Whether you’re a grassroots non-profit or a seasoned youth service provider, this grant offers a chance to expand your impact. What Is the Intensive Mentoring…
Deadline: December 15, 2025 Applications are now open for the prestigious World Sustainability Award 2026, presented by the MDPI Sustainability Foundation. This global honour recognises outstanding individuals or teams whose work significantly advances sustainable development across the Biosphere, Society, and Economy. The World Sustainability Award 2026 seeks to spotlight and reward thought leaders, scientists, and practitioners who are making real contributions towards a sustainable future—aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. About the World Sustainability Award 2026 The World Sustainability Award is administered by the MDPI Sustainability Foundation, a non-profit arm of the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). Since its…