20 Grant Opportunities for Nonprofits, Social Enterprises, Startups and Researchers – November 11

Looking to fund your next big idea or scale your social impact? Here are 20 current grant opportunities open to nonprofits, social enterprises, startups, and researchers around the world. Whether you’re driving community change, building innovative solutions, or advancing critical research, these grants offer the support you need to move your vision forward.

1. UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women and Girls 2025. 

Civil society organizations on the frontlines of ending violence against women and girls are facing intensive pressure: shrinking civil space, rising opposition and widening funding gaps. At the same time, demand for life-saving services and prevention of violence against women and girls (VAWG) is greater than ever.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Deadline: Nov. 19

2. Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation 2026. 

The Artificial Intelligence (Al) for Canadian Energy Innovation Call for Proposals will fund applied research, development and demonstration (RD&D) of Al solutions that accelerate the pace of, and lower the costs associated with, energy technology innovation. This Call aims to fund high-impact projects that catalyze national expertise to develop and use novel Canadian-made Al solutions to accelerate domestic energy innovation.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Dec. 4

3. Kuya Grant 2025 for Startups worldwide.

Kuya Capital provides strategic investments and non-equity grants to revenue-
generating startups across all industries. The Investment Fund provides equity investment ranging from $20K-$150K in exchange for equity in your company. The Grant Fund provides non-equity funding where you keep 100% ownership of your company.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Dec. 1

4. Mercy Corps Ventures’ Al for Financial Resilience 2025/2026. 

Emerging technologies like Al are rapidly reshaping the landscape for digital consumer products. When deployed responsibly, these tools can significantly improve the wellbeing of the 1.4 billion unbanked people around the world by building inclusive and user-friendly financial services.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Dec. 1

5. Regional Studies Association Early Career Research Grant 2026. 

The RSA Early Career Research Grant (EC) is provided to support a discrete piece of regional studies and/or regional science research.
Click here to apply | Deadline: March 3

6. African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) Young Leaders in Research (YLR) Grant 2026. 

The Young Leaders in Research (YLR) Grant is a 12-month grant. It supports early-career African researchers in economics and related fields to lead policy-relevant, context-driven research that advances Africa’s transformation agenda. Young Researchers receive funding, mentorship, visibility, and professional development support to elevate their research and influence policymaking on the continent.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 21

7. Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund in British Columbia Canada 2026. 

Through the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund, PacifiCan is delivering $3.8 million in funding to strengthen the Black entrepreneurship ecosystem in B.C. This Fund enables Black-led not-for-profit organizations to provide business supports to Black entrepreneurs and business owners.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 28

8. Fembol Student Innovation Grant 2025. 

They are looking for bold and innovative young people who have impactful and sustainable ideas and are willing to build. Whether you’re innovating for profit, nonprofit, or a combination of both, Fembol SIG wants to fund your innovative idea.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 16

9. Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Ocean Stewardship Fund 2025. 

The MSC Ocean Stewardship Fund provides grants to support fisheries on their journey towards sustainability. MSC commits 5% of annual royalties from certified product sales to the Fund and combine these with third-party donations.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Dec. 1

10. FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund 2025-2026. 

The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund supports grassroots organizations expanding access to quality education and sports for children in underserved communities. By uniting resources and partnerships, FIFA and Global Citizen aim to give every child the chance to learn, grow, and thrive. Apply now to join them in building a brighter, more equitable future for children worldwide.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Dec. 31

11. Harvard University Motsepe Presidential Research Accelerator Fund for Africa 2025/2026. 

The Motsepe Presidential Research Accelerator Fund for Africa is made possible by a generous gift from the Motsepe Foundation. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research will administer the Fund together with the Office of the Vice Provost for International Affairs, in collaboration with the Center for African Studies.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Dec. 30

12. Wild Animal Initiative’s Challenge Grants 2025. 

The Wild Animal Initiative’s Challenge Grants support researchers exploring critical research questions that will unlock new avenues of wild animal welfare research and are not prioritized by other funders.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 14

13. Institut Francais Open Call for Applications from Immersive Artist Teams 2026 

The Embassy of France in South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi, with the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) and in partnership with Electric South, invite applications from immersive artists in South Africa, Malawi, and Lesotho to take part in an exciting new initiative that reimagines the future of heritage through immersive storytelling.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 9

14. IFRA-Nigeria Research Grant 2026. 

IFRA-Nigeria – the French Institute for Research in Africa located within the Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan – has a regional vocation that extends over ten West African countries: Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Niger, Chad and Togo. It promotes and supports research on these countries in the field of humanities and social sciences. Disciplines outside this field are not eligible.
Click here to apply | Deadline | Deadline: Nov. 30

15. British Council Climate Skills Global Collaboration Grants 2026. 

The grants will fund collaborations that deliver structured, industry-aligned opportunities for young people to gain green work experience and/or green entrepreneurship experience.
Click here to apply | Deadline: November 17, 2025

16. Meta Data Center Community Action Grants 2026. 

The annual Meta Data Center Community Action Grants program provides direct funding to schools, registered nonprofits and community organizations in locations where we have a data center.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 21

17. Meta Data Center Community Action Grants 2026. 

The annual Meta Data Center Community Action Grants program provides direct funding to schools, registered nonprofits and community organizations in locations where we have a data center.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 21

18. Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund 2026. 

The Ecosystem Fund is a key component of the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP), an initiative which aims to break down barriers and create opportunities for Black entrepreneurs. It strengthens the Black entrepreneurship ecosystem by supporting Black-led not-for-profit organizations to deliver high-impact business services from mentorship and networking to training, outreach and capacity building.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Jan. 9

19. PMI Educational Foundation (PMIEF) Grants 2025. 

PMIEF awards a limited number of grants each year to nonprofit organizations, supporting the incorporation of project management skills into their programs as well as internal capacity-building. They award grants to nonprofit organizations to invest in the development of young people by advancing project management knowledge.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Dec. 31

20. CIFAR Al Catalyst Grants 2026. 

CIFAR Al Catalyst Grants are designed to catalyze new research areas and collaborations in machine learning and its application to different areas of science and society. They invite applications led by researchers in the social sciences and humanities (SSH) whose work addresses the pressing social, ethical and governance considerations of Al safety.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Nov. 15

For more information, visit OD Grants.