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Global EbA Fund Small-Size Grants, Eighth Call
The Global EbA Fund provides grants for innovative projects that help communities and ecosystems adapt to climate change through ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA). This call supports initiatives that address barriers preventing effective adaptation solutions from being adopted at greater scale. Eligible activities may include strengthening institutional and technical capacity, generating evidence, building learning networks, improving investment readiness and supporting policy uptake. Projects must demonstrate a clear climate adaptation rationale, innovative and catalytic potential, partnerships with local institutions, and a credible plan for sustaining or replicating results. Projects can run for up to 24 months. Individuals cannot apply directly, and the fund does not support standalone field implementation without a wider scaling rationale. Applicants must meet the fund's detailed eligibility and documentation requirements. The submission window closes on 26 October 2026.
Commonwealth Foundation Individual Organisation Grants, 2026–2027 Call
The Commonwealth Foundation's Individual Organisation Grants support civil society organisations delivering projects that strengthen people's participation in decision-making and public life. The 2026–2027 call continues support for projects led by eligible organisations, including creative organisations that use their work to advance civic participation and community engagement. Applicants should demonstrate a clear connection between their proposed activities, the needs of the communities they serve and the intended outcomes. Organisations must consult the current application guidance for eligible countries, project requirements, budget rules and assessment criteria before applying. This is project-based funding rather than an unrestricted grant for general business operations. The official portal confirms that the current call closes on 26 October 2026 at 1 p.m. GMT. The supplied notice advertises GBP 15,000–30,000 per year; confirm final funding terms in the current guidance.
Commonwealth Foundation Collective Action Grants, 2026–2027 Call
The Commonwealth Foundation's Collective Action Grants are designed to support collaborative initiatives that enable communities and civil society actors to participate more effectively in public decision-making. Eligible applicants include networks, coalitions, alliances, platforms and creative collectives working together on shared objectives. Proposals should demonstrate why collective action is necessary, how participating organisations will work together and what meaningful changes the project expects to achieve. The opportunity is particularly relevant to groups addressing governance, participation, rights and inclusion through coordinated community or civil society action. Applicants should consult the official guidance for the exact eligibility, grant size, eligible expenditure and lead-applicant requirements. The current application deadline is 26 October 2026 at 1 p.m. GMT. The supplied notice advertises GBP 15,000–20,000 per year; confirm the current guidance.
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100x Impact Accelerator: 2027/28 Cohort
100x Impact is seeking ambitious social ventures with proven models and the potential to improve the lives of hundreds of millions, or even billions, of people. Selected organisations receive GBP 150,000 in catalytic grant funding and participate in a tailored 16-week programme covering leadership development, scaling strategy, impact measurement and funding strategies. Participants also gain access to LSE's research expertise and a global network of funders, advisers, partners and peers. The programme is designed for organisations that have demonstrated positive impact and can explain how their solutions could reach substantially more people. Potential follow-on funding may be available to selected ventures, subject to fit and funding availability.
AI Founder Sprint 2027
The AI Founder Sprint is a 10-week virtual programme designed to help entrepreneurs build, test and scale their ventures using artificial intelligence. Participants receive practical AI training, research-backed entrepreneurial frameworks, workshops, masterclasses, mentorship and peer support. The programme is open to founders worldwide, and applicants do not need to be affiliated with INSEAD or operate an AI-native startup. Participants are expected to demonstrate a clear vision, motivation and commitment to the programme. The sprint runs from 27 January to 2 April 2027 and is free, with no equity requirement. Demo Day opportunities and prize funding may provide additional exposure to investors and the wider startup ecosystem. Applications close 1 December 2026 at 11:59 p.m. GMT+8.
NVIDIA Inception
NVIDIA Inception is a free programme that supports AI startups as they develop products, move from prototypes towards production and grow their businesses. Members can access technical training, developer resources, preferred pricing on selected hardware and software, partner offers, startup ecosystem events and potential connections to venture capital firms. Startups do not need to be generating revenue or have previously raised funding. Applicants must have a legally incorporated company that is less than 10 years old, a working website and at least one developer. Certain organisations, including consulting and outsourced development firms, resellers and public companies, are excluded. Membership does not guarantee cash funding, cloud credits or introductions to investors. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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