International Grants Database

The Balkan Trust for Democracy (BTD) awards grants to support projects addressing themes of democracy and good governance, policy dialogue and networking, and regional cooperation and European integration. BTD’s grantmaking activities focus primarily on six countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia. BTD also support relevant regional initiatives that promote benefits of pan-Balkan network, including civil society stakeholders from Western and Eastern Europe, and in particular those based in Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania. Supported projects typically achieve their goals through: public debate; leadership development; policy work; civic education; new mechanisms; advocacy; monitoring; implementation and enforcement; shared objectives; best practices; networks; re-granting; and reconciliation. Applicants must be civic groups, NGOs, media organizations, think tanks, governments, and education institutions indigenous to BTD program countries. Individuals and political parties may not apply. International organizations may not apply for direct funding; however cooperative projects between indigenous and non-indigenous organizations will be considered.

Conferences at the Bellagio Center invite leaders working in a wide array of disciplines and coming from many geographies to advance ideas for social impact and catalyze concrete action that has the potential to drive positive and far-reaching change. The Center’s serene setting promotes expansive and innovative thinking, and its intimate quarters encourage dynamic small group interactions and focused, goal-oriented work. The Rockefeller Foundation has a strong interest in conference proposals that align with its mission “to promote the well-being of humanity,” particularly through issues that have a direct impact on the lives of poor and vulnerable populations around the world. These issues include but are not limited to health, economic opportunity and jobs, urban resiliency, food and agriculture, clean energy, the field of philanthropy, and innovation for development. Conference applications are selected through a competitive process and successful applications are provided facilities, accommodations, and some travel support.

The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency Program offers academics, artists, thought leaders, policymakers, and practitioners a serene setting conducive to focused, goal-oriented work, and the unparalleled opportunity to establish new connections with fellow residents from a wide array of backgrounds, disciplines, and geographies. The Foundation’s Bellagio Residency Program has a track record for supporting the generation of important new knowledge addressing some of the most complex issues facing our world, and innovative new works of art that inspire reflection and understanding of global and social issues. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but application reviews take place during November and July.

The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency Program offers academics, artists, thought leaders, policymakers, and practitioners a serene setting conducive to focused, goal-oriented work, and the unparalleled opportunity to establish new connections with fellow residents from a wide array of backgrounds, disciplines, and geographies. The Foundation’s Bellagio Residency Program has a track record for supporting the generation of important new knowledge addressing some of the most complex issues facing our world, and innovative new works of art that inspire reflection and understanding of global and social issues. Applications are accepted during two annual cycles, one which runs from October to December, and one which runs from March to May.

The Population Council has a long history of providing training and mentorship for young professionals in public health, social science, and biomedical research. Fellowships strengthen the capacity of students and professionals around the world to identify, investigate, and address problems in their own countries. The work of Council fellows has shaped population and health policies and programs and contributed to the development of cutting-edge products for contraception and HIV prevention. The Population Council offers pre- and postdoctoral biomedical fellowships for advanced study in basic and translational reproductive sciences and HIV and AIDS. Fellows train in the laboratories of the Council’s Center for Biomedical Research located on the campus of The Rockefeller University in New York City.

The Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (BST) promotes regional cooperation and good governance in the Wider Black Sea region; accountable, transparent, and open governments; strong, effective civic sectors; and independent and professional media. Check the BST website for current calls for proposals and focus sectors. Most funding opportunities must be initiated by an organization or institution in a Black Sea regional nation, but international partnerships are permitted in some cases. Applications are accepted twice annually, with deadlines in May and October.

The Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (BST) promotes regional cooperation and good governance in the Wider Black Sea region; accountable, transparent, and open governments; strong, effective civic sectors; and independent and professional media. Check the BST website for current calls for proposals and focus sectors. Most funding opportunities must be initiated by an organization or institution in a Black Sea regional nation, but international partnerships are permitted in some cases. Applications are accepted twice annually, with deadlines in May and October.

The Foundation is guided by the belief that the insights of Buddhism have a vital role to play in identifying solutions to challenges facing contemporary society. As part of a long-term effort to develop a Buddhist Learning Network that furthers scholarship and enhances its global impact, the foundation collaborates with the American Council of Learned Societies, which administers grants to scholars and institutions worldwide (listed in this database under ACLS). The Foundation also offers Re-envisioning Buddhist Art grants to cultural institutions that facilitate the connections between Buddhism and the arts, encouraging collaboration and innovation. Re-envisioning Buddhist Art Grants support established cultural institutions to do preliminary research and detailed planning of creative concepts and interpretive strategies for Buddhist art exhibitions.

Mosaic’s international partnerships came to life in 1994 when faith leaders in Latvia approached them about providing coaching and other supports to a start-up organization supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since then, Mosaic has helped partners start and fund work in three countries – Latvia, Romania and Tanzania. Each year, Mosaic International selects fellows to work in the field with their program partner staff. The location changes based on need, but opportunities are generally in Tanzania. The Carman International Fellowship is a year-long, paid fellowship that provides graduates an opportunity to work full time with Mosaic’s local partner at the grassroots level in Tanzania. Fellows are provided a monthly stipend, housing allowance, and round-trip travel to Tanzania. Applicants must be willing to make a one year commitment to living and working in a developing country or emerging democracy. Applicants must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in International Studies, International Relations, Global or Public Health, or related field with focus on international development, and previous field experience in an international setting. Applicants can sign up on Mosaic's website to receive an application packet and additional information regarding the application process.

The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) is a scholar fellowship program for educational projects at African higher education institutions. Offered by IIE in collaboration with the United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa), the program is funded by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY). The goal of the program is for African institutions in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda to host an African-born scholar currently living in the United States or Canada to work on projects in research collaboration, graduate student teaching/mentoring and curriculum co-development. There are two application cycles annually, one running from May to July, and the other from October to November.

The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) is a scholar fellowship program for educational projects at African higher education institutions. Offered by IIE in collaboration with the United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa), the program is funded by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY). The goal of the program is for African institutions in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda to host an African-born scholar currently living in the United States or Canada to work on projects in research collaboration, graduate student teaching/mentoring and curriculum co-development. There are two application cycles annually, one running in the spring from April to June, and the other which has a project deadline of December.

The NEH's Challenge Grants strengthen institutional and organizational capacity for work in the humanities. Projects typically involve building and renovating structures such as museums and libraries, nurturing collaborative relationships, and updating the infrastructure that undergirds humanities work in its many forms. Using a match-and-release structure, NEH awards challenge grants to colleges and universities, museums, public libraries, research institutions, historical societies and historic sites, scholarly associations, state humanities councils, and other nonprofit humanities entities. Some Challenge Grants support capital campaigns for constructing or renovating facilities and purchasing equipment and software. Others provide awards for sharing of collections and investment in restricted, short-term endowments or other investment funds for preserving and conserving humanities collections, documenting imperiled cultural heritage materials, and sustaining digital scholarly infrastructure. A number of RFPs are issued regularly under this grant category. Be sure to check the website for most recent opportunities.