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The Inge Morath Award provides grants of up to $8,500 to young photographers under 30 who identify as women or nonbinary to complete long-term documentary projects. The award encourages independent authorship and offers opportunities for exhibition, publication, and wider dissemination of completed work.

Explore opportunities for women entrepreneurs, creatives, and scientists, including grants, fellowships, prizes, accelerators, and mentorship programs designed to support women-led businesses, innovation, research, and creative work globally. Total Funding Available: $191,000+

The WPHF invites proposals from local women, young women, and civil society organizations in Ethiopia to strengthen humanitarian access, protection, and institutional capacity. Funding ranges from $2,500 to $200,000

The Fifth Edition of the Leadership Accelerator Programme (LAP) for Young African Women by LEAP Africa is a transformative leadership development experience for women aged 23–35.

The Rare Impact Fund seeks applications from organizations that build the skills, capacity, and sustainability of the nonclinical workforce, empowering them with up to $500,000 to provide effective, culturally responsive care to young people.

The $10,000 Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) is a major funding opportunity for young Nigerians and youth-led organisations working to drive real change in their communities.

The $3,000 Africa Climate and Environment Micro Grants invites local movements across Africa to submit creative outreach proposals that promote climate and environmental action by integrating Pulitzer Center-supported stories.

Explore five opportunity for young entrepreneurs with deadlines between March and July 2026

The €10,000 Einstein Fellowship 2027 is a fully funded international opportunity designed to support brilliant minds who are eager to explore bold, innovative ideas beyond their primary field of expertise.

The €25,000 Deloitte Photo Grant Program 2026 invites photographers under the age of 35 to submit an original photography project idea based on the theme “Proximities.”