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Explore all grant opportunities with deadline in February 2026

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

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.

The Theirworld Small Grants Programme 2026 is providing £1,000 to £10,000 in grant funding to registered charities and not-for-profit organisations working to improve education, health, and life opportunities for children and young people.

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.

The $250,000 Eye Health Innovation Accelerator is a Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) program aimed at supporting companies that are developing scalable, affordable, and high-impact innovations in the eye health space.

Unitaid has launched a US$25 million funding call for a four-year, multi-country project to eliminate barriers to Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) products.

Explore available grants for researchers in March and April with more than $1 million in funding

The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) Early Detection and Prevention Grant provides up to $150,000 over two years for innovative research aimed at identifying lung cancer at its earliest, most treatable stages.

The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is accepting applications for the Leading Edge Research Grant Program, providing up to $150,000 over two years for innovative lung cancer studies.