Grants Closing This July: $100K, $50K, $20K & More
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Hello Changemaker 👋🏽
It’s July, and this roundup is all about what’s closing this month.
From research funding and climate grants to global fellowships and youth competitions, over a dozen opportunities are wrapping up soon. If you’ve been meaning to apply, this is your final nudge.
Some are offering $100K+. Others are giving you access to global networks, free advertising, or paid training.
Ready to secure your next big win?
🌟 Highlights – This Month's Final Calls at a Glance
🔹 $100K SVRI Grants – for violence prevention research in LMICs
🔹 $50K RELX Challenge – top prize for water/sanitation innovation
🔹 $20K PSEA Fund – for anti-exploitation outreach by local NGOs
🔹 LinkedIn Ad Grants – free ad credits for nonprofits (11 July deadline)
🔹 Green Africa Fellowship – supports SDG-aligned innovation by youth
🔹 Social Shifters Challenge – funding, mentorship & exposure for youth
🔹 KAICIID Fellows Programme – fully funded training for peacebuilders
🔹 Reach for Gold Fellowship – leadership support for social innovators
🔹 Africa Dyslexia Fellowship – build advocacy for inclusion
🔹 Heritage Conservation & Research Grants – for African sites & scholars
Tip of the Week 👌🏽
Some of the most valuable grants come as tools, training, or platforms, not just cash. Think long-term support, not just short-term wins.
📌Grants, Fellowships & Funding Calls – July Deadlines
SVRI Research Grants – Preventing Violence
Grant: $40,000–$100,000
Deadline: 31 July 2025
Supports innovative research preventing violence against women and children. LMIC researchers/NGOs prioritized. Local partnerships encouraged.
RELX Environmental Challenge 2025
Prize: $50,000 (1st), $25,000 (2nd)
Deadline: 27 July 2025
For innovations improving access to safe water or sanitation. Open to NGOs, startups, and researchers.
PSEA Outreach Fund 2025 (ICVA)
Grant: Up to $20,000
Deadline: 11 July 2025
Rapid grants for local NGOs creating outreach materials on protection from exploitation/abuse.
Africa Dyslexia Advocate Fellowship
Grant Type: Training, tools, and long-term advocacy support
Deadline: 30 July 2025
Equips selected fellows with knowledge and practical skills to raise awareness and advocate for dyslexia inclusion in African schools and communities. Focus on stigma reduction, inclusive policies, and empowering local champions.
Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2025
Support Includes: Seed funding + mentorship + global visibility
Deadline: 31 July 2025
A youth-focused challenge for bold ideas that drive social or environmental change. Finalists get access to international mentors, partners, and funding to launch or grow their solution. Open to global changemakers aged 18–30.
LinkedIn Ad Grants Program
Support: Free ad credits
Deadline: 11 July 2025
Free LinkedIn advertising for NGOs focused on sustainability, workforce dev, or economic opportunity.
Green Africa SDGs Innovation Fellowship
Type: Training + recognition
Deadline: 15 July 2025
Empowers young Africans (18–35) with ideas to meet the SDGs. Includes mentorship and exposure.
Reach for Gold Social Impact Fellowship
Support: Training + networks
Deadline: 11 July 2025
Leadership fellowship for Africans driving change in health, education, or infrastructure.
KAICIID International Fellows Programme
Support: Fully funded training
Deadline: 31 July 2025
Training in dialogue, peacebuilding & leadership. Open to youth orgs & dialogue leaders.
Civil Society Empowerment Program – Africa & Asia
Support: Year-long technical training
Deadline: 7 July 2025
Supports CSOs advocating for stronger public health budgets. Includes peer exchange and PFM tools.
Dawn Project Climate Art Competition
Support: Creative recognition
Deadline: 31 July 2025
Art-based awareness competition for climate action. Accepts poetry, painting, etc.
Moses Mapesa Research Grant – Africa
Grant: Varies (fieldwork support)
Deadline: 31 July 2025
For MA/PhD students researching African heritage. Supports fieldwork on World Heritage/Tentative sites.
AWHF Conservation Grants
Support: Technical & planning aid
Deadline: 31 July 2025
For African states/orgs improving conservation or preparing World Heritage nominations.
👋 That’s a Wrap!
Found something you or your team can apply for? Go for it!
Let us know which opportunity you are most excited about. Or is there a particular type of support you’re looking for?
Drop a comment or reply, we’d love to hear from you.
See you next week!