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…
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: 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…
Deadline: September 1, 2025 Are you part of a youth-led organisation working to bridge Africa–Europe cooperation through social, cultural, digital, or environmental impact? The Africa-Europe Foundation Youth Awards 2025 is your chance to gain recognition, visibility, and financial support for your initiative. The Africa-Europe Foundation Youth Awards 2025 is a flagship programme of the Africa–Europe Foundation (AEF), launched in anticipation of the Luanda 2025 Africa–Europe Summit. The Awards aim to celebrate and support youth-led projects that foster collaboration between the two continents in key areas of sustainable development. About the Africa-Europe Foundation Youth Awards 2025 This special edition of the…
Deadline: September 30, 2025 The National Geographic Society, in partnership with PepsiCo, has announced its 2025 Call for Proposals: Building Resilience in Agriculture. This funding opportunity invites individuals working on real-world, field-based agricultural solutions to apply for grants of up to USD 150,000 for projects running up to two years. If you’re an agricultural innovator committed to sustainable and regenerative farming practices, the Call for Proposals: Building Resilience in Agriculture 2025 presents a unique opportunity to lead impactful change while joining the global community of National Geographic Explorers. About the Initiative The Building Resilience in Agriculture Initiative supports real-world interventions on…
deadline: November 28, 2025 The CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship 2026–2027 is now open for applications, offering an outstanding opportunity for Brazilian scholars to conduct cutting-edge research in Germany. Jointly funded by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and Brazil’s CAPES, this prestigious fellowship supports both postdoctoral and experienced researchers across all academic disciplines. Whether you’re an early-career researcher or an established scholar, this fully funded programme enables you to pursue your independent research project in collaboration with a host institution in Germany. The CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship 2026–2027 is more than a scholarship – it’s an investment in your academic future. Overview of…
Deadline: November 23, 2025 Are you a postdoctoral researcher passionate about exploring the Arctic or high-mountain environments? The Walters Kundert Fellowship 2025–2026 is now open for applications, offering a generous £10,000 award to support innovative field research that contributes to our understanding of environmental change. Offered by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), this prestigious fellowship supports cutting-edge geographical research in some of the world’s most remote and climate-sensitive regions. About the Walters Kundert Fellowship 2025–2026 The Walters Kundert Fellowship 2025–2026 is an annual award designed to encourage high-quality field research in Arctic or high-mountain environments. The emphasis is on…
Deadline: Unspecified Google is once again championing global innovation and social impact through its Startups for Sustainable Development Program 2025. This equity-free, global, and fully online initiative supports mission-driven startups using technology to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Whether your startup addresses climate change, financial inclusion, healthcare, education, or clean energy—the Google Startups for Sustainable Development Program 2025 offers a valuable opportunity to scale your impact with Google’s world-class resources. About the Program The Startups for Sustainable Development Program is part of Google’s broader effort to support social innovators worldwide. It is not a fixed-term accelerator but…