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UncategorizedSony World Photography Awards Series CompetitionJune 09, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $25,000 Sony World Photography Awards Series Competition is an international photography contest recognizing outstanding visual storytelling through cohesive photographic series of 5–10 images.

UncategorizedSony World Photography Awards Single Image CompetitionJune 09, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $5,000 Single Image Competition is an international photography contest that celebrates powerful standalone photographs across ten categories.

Business, NGOs, WomenUpcoming Grants for Women EntrepreneursJanuary 29, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

Are you a female entrepreneur, NGO, network or activist? Explore 6 opportunities with more than $1,000,000 in combined funding.

NGOs, WomenThe Maypole Fund 2026January 29, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The Maypole Fund provides small grants of up to £1,000 to support feminist, non-violent activism that challenges militarism, war, the arms trade, and nuclear weapons.

NGOsCommunity Action and Social Movement Grants 2026 (Zambia)January 23, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

ActionAid Zambia has announced a call for proposals and concept notes inviting community-based organisations and social movements to access funding aimed at supporting locally driven actions that strengthen communities and advance rights-based development.

NGOsACT Trust Foundation Grant Program 2026January 22, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The ACT Trust Foundation is accepting applications for its grant programme, focused on supporting scalable, high-impact initiatives that drive sustainable development across Africa.

Business, StartupsStartup Idea Competition 2026January 22, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The Science Park Graz is inviting young inventors to submit their business ideas to the €12,000 Startup Idea Competition in one of six categories, including Energy & Environment.

Business, NGOsAfrican Energy Futures Grant ProgramJanuary 22, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The $1,000,000 African Energy Futures Grant Program invites African-based universities, think tanks, and research institutions to register interest in forming research hubs that will anchor a new, Africa-wide collaboration network in energy research and policy engagement.

Business, StartupsBeyond Boundaries Program Y3 2026January 20, 2026 | Onyinye Ogboo

The €6,000 Bridge for Billions Program seeks grant applications to support early-stage social entrepreneurs with mentoring, practical tools, and a global network to help them build strong and impactful businesses.

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