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Applications are open for the 2025 Internet Society Connecting the Unconnected Funding Program. This 2 years program empowers communities and organizations to build and expand internet infrastructure in rural, remote, and low-income areas through community networks, municipal networks, cooperatives, and other complementary access solutions.
Date Posted: 05 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the GSMA Innovation Fund for Impactful AI. The GSMA Innovation Fund for Impactful AI will provide grants and venture building support to small and growing enterprises that leverage AI and other emerging technologies, in conjunction with mobile technology, to have a positive impact on the lives of people in LMICs.
Date Posted: 05 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the NASW Peggy Girshman Idea Grants Spring 2025. NASW invites proposals from individuals or groups for grants of up to $5,000 to support projects and programs that will help science writers in their professional lives and benefit the field of science writing. Projects must be aligned with NASW's mission and should be accessible to U.S.-based science writers.
Date Posted: 05 Feb, 2025
Nominations are open for the L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth Program 2025. The L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth program is an inspiring philanthropic initiative that recognizes and empowers exceptional women making a difference in their communities.
Date Posted: 05 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO) Parenthood Grant 2025. These grants ensure continuity for scientific projects run by early-career researchers who are approaching parental leave.
Date Posted: 05 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 University of Bonn SDG Fellowships. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Nordic Africa Institute African Scholarship Programme 2026. The purpose of the African Scholarship Programme is to provide opportunities for early career researchers based in Africa to work and develop their ongoing research at the Nordic Africa Institute. Apply now!
Date Posted: 04 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the LCRF Leading Edge Research Grant Program 2025. This grant program aims to fund innovative projects across the full spectrum of basic, translational, clinical, epidemiological, health services, early detection, disparities, and social determinants of health research.
Date Posted: 04 Feb, 2025
Calling all Songwriters, Singers, DJs, Music Producers and Artist Managers based in Zimbabwe! Are you ready to take your music career to the next level? Apply for the Music Connects Africa ZW Programme 2025 (formerly Scripts and Bars), a music incubator and accelerator programme designed to accelerate your music career and business.
Date Posted: 04 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Royal Society Newton International Fellowship 2025. The Newton International Fellowship (NIF) programme provides support for outstanding early career researchers to make a first step towards developing an independent research career through gaining experience across international borders. The fellowships enable researchers to access expertise, gain new perspectives and build long-lasting collaborative relationships. This scheme is jointly run by the British Academy and the Royal Society.
Date Posted: 03 Feb, 2025
Get your best ideas about greenhouse gas removal off the shelf. Apply now for the Homeworld Collective Garden Grants 2025. The Homeworld Collective is funding ambitious, early-stage projects at the intersection of biotechnology and greenhouse gas removal.
Date Posted: 03 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Trailblazer Programme 2025 for Early-Stage Innovators. The initiative seeks to identify fashion's most promising early-stage innovators and support them on their journey to scale.
Date Posted: 03 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Einstein Award for Promoting Quality in Research 2025. The Einstein Award for Promoting Quality in Research in cooperation with the QUEST Center for Responsible Research at the Berlin Institute of Health at Charite honors researchers, institutions, and early career researchers around the globe whose work helps to fundamentally advance the quality, transparency, and reproducibility of science and research.
Date Posted: 03 Feb, 2025
With the support of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), UNESCO-TWAS launched a new programme to strengthen the capacity of African countries lagging in science and technology. The programme is aimed at early career researchers who have obtained their PhD abroad and have recently returned or will shortly return to an academic position in their home country. Grants are awarded to promising high-level research projects in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth sciences, Engineering, Information Computer Technology, Mathematics, Medical Sciences and Physics carried out in African countries lagging in science and technology identified by TWAS.
Date Posted: 01 Feb, 2025
Know a young leader who has shown exceptional leadership in promoting or defending democracy? Nominate them for the third edition of the Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize. The Prize seeks to recognise exceptional leadership shown by a young activist in defending, renewing and promoting democracy.
Date Posted: 01 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the FENS/BRO-PERC Exchange Fellowships 2025. Directed at Master and PhD students as well as early-career postdocs in Europe, this program aims to foster and broaden their scope of methodological training by supporting goal-directed laboratory visits in established European laboratories.
Date Posted: 01 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Allianz Foundation Grants Program 2025. The Allianz Foundation's funding program focuses on projects in the areas of Arts & Culture, European Civil Society and Climate & Environment. Apply now!
Date Posted: 31 Jan, 2025
Are you a young South African entrepreneur based in Cape Town and ready to take your business to the next level? Got an innovative product or service that could shake up the market? Looking to scale, grow your impact, and create job opportunities for fellow youth? If your business is all about making a positive difference and contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this is your chance!
Date Posted: 30 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Unlock Her Future Prize 2025. Join this contest and stand a chance to receive a grant of up to US$100,000,
Date Posted: 30 Jan, 2025
The Rising Star Africa Prize is awarded to early-career research scientists based in Africa who are making an innovative contribution to the physical, mathematical and engineering sciences. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 Jan, 2025
1. What is a Grant?
A grant is a financial award given by an institution, government, or organization to fund a project, research, or study. Unlike loans, grants do not need to be repaid as long as the recipient fulfills the terms and conditions of the grant.
2. Who is Eligible to Apply for a Grant?
Eligibility for grants varies depending on the type of grant and the organization offering it. Generally, students, researchers, non-profits, and small businesses may apply for grants. Specific eligibility criteria often depend on factors such as the field of study, research goals, financial need, or project objectives.
3. What Types of Grants are Available for Students?
Students can apply for several types of grants, including:
Need-based grants: Awarded based on financial need.
Merit-based grants: Given to students with high academic or extracurricular achievements.
Field-specific grants: Provided to students pursuing degrees in particular fields (e.g., STEM, arts, humanities).
Research grants: For students involved in academic research projects.
4. What is the Difference Between a Grant and a Scholarship?
While both grants and scholarships provide financial support, scholarships are typically merit-based (awarded for academic or extracurricular achievements), while grants are often need-based (awarded based on financial circumstances) or project-based (funding specific research or initiatives).
5. Do I Have to Repay a Grant?
No, grants generally do not have to be repaid, provided the grant recipient complies with the terms and conditions set by the awarding body. However, if the recipient fails to fulfill the grant's obligations (e.g., using the funds for the stated purpose), they may be required to return the money.
6. What can Grant Money be Used for?
Grant money can be used for various purposes, depending on the type of grant. For students, grants may cover tuition, books, and living expenses. For researchers or organizations, grants can fund specific projects, research, equipment, or operational costs.
7. What is a Research Grant?
A research grant is a financial award given to individuals or institutions to support a specific research project. These grants typically cover the costs associated with the research, such as equipment, travel, and personnel. Research grants are commonly awarded by universities, research organizations, government agencies, and private foundations.
8. Can I Get a Grant for my Business?
Yes, many grants are available for small businesses, particularly in specific industries such as technology, agriculture, or sustainable development. Business grants may be offered by government agencies, private organizations, or non-profits to support start-ups, expansion, or innovation.
9. What is the Difference Between a Grant and a Loan?
The main difference between a grant and a loan is that a grant does not need to be repaid, while a loan must be repaid with interest.
10. What Happens if I Don't Use the Grant Money as Intended?
If you misuse grant money or fail to meet the terms and conditions of the grant, you may be required to repay the funds, or the grant may be revoked.