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This call for proposals is to select a recipient or consortium of recipients to receive an IFAD grant financing to implement the initiative: Leveraging IFAD’s Rural Sector Performance Assessment for Policy and Investment for a total amount of up to US$1.2 million.

The International Innovation Grant (IIG) provides up to $20,000 in funding for one-year innovative cancer research projects in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

The $500,000 U.S. Mission to Nigeria Creative, Digital and Innovation Economy Initiative supports projects that strengthen trade, investment, and professional partnerships between the United States and Nigeria’s creative and digital economy sectors

The $1,200,000 International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Grant supports organizations working to strengthen rural development policies, improve investment planning, and generate evidence that drives sustainable agricultural and rural transformation.

The International Zendal Awards celebrate excellence in scientific research, biotechnology, and healthcare innovation by recognizing organizations and individuals whose work contributes to better health outcomes for people and animals.

The £6.25 million Wellcome Snakebite Innovation Prize 2026 is a global funding opportunity supporting innovative solutions that improve snakebite prevention, treatment, and access to care in high-burden countries.

The $2,000,000 Climate and Health Innovation Funding supports climate-centred health innovations that help local health actors prepare for and respond to climate-driven health risks.

The €30,000 Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grant Program supports independent researchers and research teams working on studies in health promotion, insurance and social protection.

The $1,000,000 SheConnects Digital Accelerator Program aims to scale proven, high-impact solutions that enable women and girls to participate fully in the digital world, improving their lives and livelihoods.

The Hub for Artificial Intelligence and Disability Inclusion (HAIDI) Innovation Track is inviting African innovators, researchers, developers, startups, and organizations to apply for an 18-month catalytic support programme designed to scale responsible AI solutions that advance disability inclusion across the continent.