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The CatchLight has launched its $30,000 Global Fellowship Program for visual storytellers who aim to create meaningful social impact through innovative storytelling and community engagement.

View 10+ upcoming opportunities closing between November 2025 and January 2026, offering over $400,000 in grants, prizes, and support.

The African-German Network of Excellence in Science is pleased to announce its €3,000 Intra-Africa Mobility Grants for Junior Researchers to strengthen the scientific capacity and networking of young researchers in Africa through the active cooperation of AGNES and potential AGNES members

The $5,000 Africa Impact Fundraising Grant (AIFG) Program is an new initiative by the New Africa Fund, aimed at empowering African NGOs, community-based organizations, and social enterprises to address the pressing need for funding and fundraising expertise.

EdTechnical has launched the $25,000 “Education in 2028: AIEd Forecasting Competition”, inviting submissions from anyone interested in predicting how AI will reshape teaching, learning, and higher education by 2028.

Applications are now open for the $10,000 Canva Africa Design Challenge, an opportunity for young African creatives to design practical, high-impact templates tailored to the needs of local businesses.

The develoPPP Ventures Ideas Competition 2026 supports young entrepreneurs whose innovative business models improve living conditions in developing or emerging countries. Selected companies receive non-dilutive capital of 100,000 euros through a matching-funds model funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

Applications are now open for the Obama Foundation Leaders Program 2026, a global leadership development initiative designed to equip emerging changemakers with the values, tools, and networks needed to drive lasting, community-centered impact.

Impact-driven startups and social enterprises can now apply for Expo City Dubai Foundation’s Global Innovators Programme, which offers grants of up to US$ 100,000. The programme backs scalable solutions that tackle urgent challenges, especially in the Global South.

The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, run by the Meltwater Foundation, is now accepting applications for its third cohort. The program offers $60,000 in equity-free funding, business acceleration, mentorship, market access, and impact-driven learning support.