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Cross-Disciplinary and Social Impact Grants (Worldwide)

Currently 4 active cross-disciplinary and social impact grants, fellowships and residencies open to applicants in Worldwide. Hand-curated and updated weekly. Every entry is funded, no exposure-only calls. Browse the list below, or use the interactive desk for filtering and shortlisting.

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  1. 2027 Elevate Prize

    Elevate Prize Foundation · Worldwide (US 501(c)(3) or international equivalent) · Deadline: 08 May 2026 · Award: $300,000 unrestricted ($250,000 to organisation + $50,000 to the individual)

    Nomination-based prize for nonprofit leaders driving meaningful change. Each winner receives $300,000 in unrestricted funding plus a two-year tailored programme with visibility, scaling support and a global community. Eligibility: 18+, serving as Executive Director, CEO, Founder or equivalent of a registered nonprofit (US 501(c)(3) or international equivalent) able to receive philanthropic funds. Ideally for organisations with annual budgets between $2M and $10M (others may be considered based on readiness and impact opportunity).

  2. Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP) Fellowship 2027

    Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP) · Global (online community plus regional hubs) · Deadline: 26 Jun 2026 · Award: $1,000 kick-starter grant + mentorship + global networking + opportunity to win $10,000 grand prize at year-end

    Fellowship for emerging changemakers aged 18 to 35 using futures thinking and foresight to drive social and environmental impact. Fellows receive a $1,000 kick-starter grant, mentorship from expert foresight practitioners, capability-building training, access to a 900+ strong global community, regional hubs, and the chance to win a $10,000 grand prize. Supports projects on climate transitions, democracy, emerging technologies, health and other systemic challenges.

  3. The Pollination Project: Daily Seed Grants

    The Pollination Project · Anywhere (worldwide) · Deadline: Rolling / undated · Award: Up to $500

    Daily seed grants for early-stage volunteer-driven projects with social and environmental impact. Open to grassroots changemakers worldwide: individuals, informal groups and small nonprofits. Project budget under $10,000 and organisational budget under $50,000; no paid staff. Applications reviewed monthly; submit before month-end for that month's review.

  4. The Awesome Foundation $1,000 Grant

    The Awesome Foundation (network of local chapters) · Worldwide (chapters across many cities) · Deadline: Rolling / undated · Award: $1,000 (no strings, no equity)

    Monthly $1,000 micro-grants for awesome ideas. Decentralised network of local chapters around the world; each chapter awards one grant per month. Apply via your nearest chapter on the site. Your idea stays yours, no equity taken.