Worldwide Grants Directory

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Browse funding opportunities for businesses, researchers, social impact projects, and development initiatives across every continent.

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Business

U.S. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)

U.S. Government

Federal funding for small businesses to engage in R&D with commercialization potential.

$50,000 – $1.5M
Deadline: Rolling
North America · United States
Eligibility: Small businesses with innovative tech
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Research

Horizon Europe Grants

European Commission

EU's key funding programme for research and innovation with a budget of €95 billion.

€100,000 – €10M
Deadline: Multiple cycles
Europe · EU-wide
Eligibility: Researchers, SMEs, universities
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Impact

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grants

Gates Foundation

Funding for initiatives that reduce inequity in health, education, and global development.

$100,000 – $50M
Deadline: Invitation-based
Global · Worldwide
Eligibility: Organizations in health, development, education
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Development

World Bank Grants

World Bank Group

Grants and financing for development projects in low and middle-income countries.

$50,000 – $50M
Deadline: Varies by project
Global · Worldwide
Eligibility: Governments, NGOs, developing nations
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Business

Google for Startups Black Founders Fund

Google

Non-dilutive cash awards and Google Cloud credits for Black founders globally.

$100,000 – $150,000
Deadline: Annual
Global · Worldwide
Eligibility: Black-led startups
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Environment

UNDP Global Environment Facility (GEF)

UNDP / GEF

Grants for projects addressing climate change, biodiversity, and land degradation.

$50,000 – $10M
Deadline: Project-based
Global · Worldwide
Eligibility: Governments, NGOs, developing countries
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Development

African Development Bank Grants

AfDB

Financing and grants for development projects across the African continent.

$100,000 – $20M
Deadline: Rolling
Africa · Africa-wide
Eligibility: African governments, organizations, SMEs
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Development

USAID Development Grants

USAID

U.S. government grants for international development, health, and humanitarian projects.

$25,000 – $5M
Deadline: Multiple cycles
Global · Worldwide
Eligibility: NGOs, nonprofits, developing nations
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Ford Foundation Grants

Ford Foundation

Funding for organizations working to reduce inequality in all its forms.

$50,000 – $2M
Deadline: Invitation-based
Global · Worldwide
Eligibility: Organizations fighting inequality
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Employment

Canada Summer Jobs Program

Government of Canada

Wage subsidies for employers to create summer jobs for youth.

Up to $15,000
Deadline: Annual (Winter)
North America · Canada
Eligibility: Canadian employers, nonprofits
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Business

UK Innovate UK Smart Grants

Innovate UK

Funding for game-changing, disruptive innovation in any UK sector.

£100,000 – £500,000
Deadline: Quarterly
Europe · United Kingdom
Eligibility: UK-based businesses
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Research

Australia Research Council (ARC) Grants

Australian Government

Funding for fundamental and applied research across all disciplines.

AUD $50,000 – $3M
Deadline: Annual
Oceania · Australia
Eligibility: Australian researchers, universities
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Impact

Rockefeller Foundation Grants

Rockefeller Foundation

Funding for initiatives promoting the well-being of humanity worldwide.

$100,000 – $5M
Deadline: Invitation-based
Global · Worldwide
Eligibility: Organizations in health, food, power
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Development

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Grants

IDB

Financing for development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

$50,000 – $10M
Deadline: Rolling
South America · Latin America
Eligibility: Latin American governments, NGOs
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Impact

Ashoka Social Entrepreneur Grants

Ashoka

Fellowships and stipends for leading social entrepreneurs driving systemic change.

Stipend + support
Deadline: Rolling
Global · Worldwide
Eligibility: Social entrepreneurs
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Business

Singapore Enterprise Development Grant (EDG)

Enterprise Singapore

Funding for Singapore companies to upgrade, innovate, and internationalize.

Up to 80% of costs
Deadline: Rolling
Asia · Singapore
Eligibility: Singapore-registered businesses
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Business

Germany Federal Startup Grant (EXIST)

German Federal Government

Funding for technology-based startup projects from universities and research institutes.

€30,000 – €100,000
Deadline: Multiple cycles
Europe · Germany
Eligibility: German university-based startups
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Business

India Startup India Seed Fund

Government of India

Financial assistance for proof of concept, prototype development, and market entry.

₹5L – ₹50L
Deadline: Rolling
Asia · India
Eligibility: Indian startups, incubators
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This directory is provided for informational purposes only. Grant details, deadlines, and eligibility criteria change frequently — always verify directly with the funding provider before applying. Vertexx Network does not administer these grants and provides no guarantee of funding.