Welcome to this week’s Opportunity Monday! We have curated four compelling funding and grant opportunities for civil society organisations, individual artists, and nonprofits working on issues that matter — from intercultural innovation and environmental art to sexual and reproductive health rights and community development in water, education, and healthcare. Read on, share widely, and apply before the deadlines!

1. Intercultural Innovation Hub 2026

Strengthening Dialogue & Innovation

The Intercultural Innovation Hub (IIH) 2026 — a flagship programme by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and BMW Group with support from Accenture — is calling on non-profit organisations worldwide to apply for a transformative, year-long scale-up programme. Up to 10 organisations will be selected to receive funding alongside bespoke capacity-building, mentorship, workshops, and access to a global network of changemakers.

Funder: UNAOC & BMW Group (with Accenture)

Grant Amount: Up to USD $20,000 per selected organisation

Number of Awards: Up to 10 organisations

Grant Type: Scale-up / growth grant (not general operations)

Application Deadline: 15 April 2026

Programme Duration: One year (capacity building + mentorship)

Who Can Apply:

• Registered non-profit organisations or non-profit social enterprises
• Organisations operational for at least two years before March 2026
• Must have an existing, ongoing project focused on intercultural dialogue and/or inclusive societies that is ready to scale
• NGOs, charities, research institutions, faith-based orgs, foundations, indigenous groups, and local government branches

Priority Themes:

• Intercultural dialogue, social inclusion, and cohesive societies
• Anti-xenophobia, hate speech prevention, violent extremism prevention
• Gender equality, LGBTQI+ and disability inclusion
• Arts, sport, and culture for social change
• AI and new technologies for social good

Important Note: Organisations that previously received support from UNAOC or a BMW Group Intercultural Award are not eligible. Past applicants who were not selected are encouraged to reapply.

Apply / More Info: interculturalinnovation.org — Call for Applications 2026

Full Details: fundsforNGOs.org — IIH 2026

2. Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants (AWAW EAG)

Supporting Environmental Art Led by Women-Identifying Artists

The Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants (AWAW EAG), administered by the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), offers up to $20,000 to support the completion of environmental art projects led by women-identifying artists in the United States and U.S. territories. For the 2026 cycle, the programme will distribute over $470,000 in total funding. This is a project grant seeking to advance existing projects already in development, not brand-new ideas.

Funder: Anonymous Was A Woman (AWAW) & NYFA

Grant Amount: Up to USD $20,000

Total Funding Pool (2026): Over $470,000

Application Deadline: 7 April 2026

Grant Term: August 2026 – August 2027

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must identify as a woman and/or female, including trans women and people of variable gender identities designated female at birth
• Must be 18 years or older on or before the grant deadline
• Must be an individual artist who is the lead applicant (collaborative projects are welcomed; organisations cannot be lead applicants)
• Must reside in one of the 50 US states, a Tribal Nation, a U.S. Territory, or Washington D.C.
• Must NOT be enrolled in a degree-seeking programme during the grant term
• Must NOT have previously received an AWAW EAG as lead applicant
• Proposed project must already be in development — new projects not eligible

Project Requirements:

• Focus on environmental issues with clear intended impact
• Must include a public engagement component (free to attend, open to the public) to be completed by 31 August 2027
• Prioritise sustainability and non-extractive, ethically sourced materials
• Projects can take place anywhere in the world as long as the lead applicant has a U.S. residence

How to Apply: Via Submittable platform at apply.nyfa.org/submit

Apply / Full Guidelines: nyfa.org — AWAW Environmental Art Grants

3. AmplifyChange Opportunity Grant

Advancing Sexual & Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) Advocacy

AmplifyChange Opportunity Grants are designed to nurture and encourage innovative ideas and approaches in sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) advocacy. These grants enable small, local, and grassroots civil society organisations to drive the advocacy agenda and create meaningful change. The next funding round opens in 2027 — now is the time to prepare your organisation!

Funder: AmplifyChange

Grant Amount: Up to GBP £75,000

Grant Duration: 18 to 36 months

Application Deadline: Next round opens 2027 (rolling call — register early)

Geographic Eligibility: Organisation must be based in an eligible country (see full list)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Organisation must be based in and implementing a project in an eligible country (includes Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and 60+ others)
• Small to medium-sized organisation with average annual expenditure of less than GBP £200,000 over the past two years
• Both registered and unregistered groups can apply (unregistered groups will be supported to identify a fiscal sponsor if successful)
• Evidence of expenditure (audited report or profit & loss statement) required

Priority Themes:

• Violence, Abortion, Inclusion, SRHR Education and Access
• Cross-cutting themes: Climate Justice, Pleasure, and Mental Health
• Projects aimed at marginalized groups advocating for SRHR rights and access to services

Key Approaches Sought:

• Pilot a new idea or innovative approach
• Address root causes of discriminatory social norms and inequitable power relations
• Empower marginalised groups to advocate for their rights
• Work towards development and effective implementation of laws and policies

Apply / Register: amplifychange.fluxx.io — Grants Portal

Full Details: amplifychange.org — Opportunity Grant

4. AJA Foundation Grants

Investing Globally in Water, Education & Healthcare

The AJA Foundation invests globally in organisations working across three core pillars: Water, Education, and Healthcare. They prioritise sustainable impact and fund projects that create lasting change in underserved communities. Unlike many funders, the AJA Foundation accepts Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) on a rolling basis — no deadline pressure!

Funder: AJA Foundation

Application Deadline: Rolling basis — no fixed deadline (LOIs accepted daily)

Grant Size: Varies by project (see funding history for examples)

Geographic Focus: Global (with particular interest in rural Africa for water projects)

Review Timeline: Response to LOI within ~6 weeks; full proposal review up to 6 months

Full Proposal Window: 60 days to complete once invited

Three Funding Pillars:

• Water: Sustainable water initiatives, particularly in rural Africa
• Education: Helping disadvantaged students overcome financial or academic barriers
• Healthcare: Delivering fundamental healthcare to underserved populations, particularly in developing countries

How to Apply:

• Step 1: Submit a short Letter of Inquiry (LOI) via the online form demonstrating alignment with one of the three pillars
• Step 2: If there is synergy with the foundation’s mission and budget, you will be invited to submit a full proposal
• Step 3: Complete the full online proposal within 60 days of invitation
• Note: Only one application per organisation per year is considered. If declined, organisations may reapply 12 months after the declination date

Must Be a 501(c)(3): The LOI form asks whether your organisation is a 501(c)(3). Non-US organisations may still apply — use the message field to describe your legal registration status.

Apply Now (LOI Form): ajafoundation.org — How to Apply

About Opportunity Monday

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