International Grants Hub — Featured Funders, Grant Writing Guides & Regional Resources
Funders, Guides & Resources for Global Grant Seekers
Explore featured international funders, read expert guides on winning grants across the UK, EU, Canada, and Australia, and access regional funding databases — all in one place.
International Grants by Category
Research & Science
50,000+
ERC, UKRI, NSERC, ARC, DFG, ANR
Health & Wellbeing
40,000+
Global health, mental health, healthcare access
Education & Youth
35,000+
Erasmus+, education access, youth programs
Environment & Climate
28,000+
LIFE Programme, climate action, biodiversity
Social Impact & Equity
45,000+
Social justice, poverty, inclusion
Community & Arts
30,000+
Community foundations, arts councils, heritage
Featured International Funders
A selection of major international grant makers with giving history, focus areas, and application insights.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
One of the world's largest private foundations, funding global health, poverty alleviation, and education initiatives across 130+ countries.
European Research Council (ERC)
Premier EU funding body for investigator-driven frontier research. Starting, Consolidator, and Advanced Grants for researchers at all career stages.
National Lottery Community Fund
Largest funder of community activity in the UK. Supports projects that bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities.
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
UK's largest public funder of research and innovation. Funds across all disciplines through its councils including BBSRC, EPSRC, MRC, and AHRC.
Ford Foundation
Global foundation working to reduce poverty and injustice, strengthen democratic values, and promote international cooperation across 10 regions worldwide.
Open Society Foundations
Founded by George Soros, funds organizations and individuals across 120+ countries working to build vibrant and inclusive democracies.
Canada Council for the Arts
Canada's public arts funder, supporting artists, arts organizations, and cultural activities across all artistic disciplines and regions.
Australian Research Council (ARC)
Funds high-quality fundamental and applied research through Discovery Projects, Linkage Projects, and Centre of Excellence programs.
Rockefeller Foundation
Pioneer of modern philanthropy, funding initiatives to promote the well-being of humanity with focus on health, power, and economic mobility.
Expert Grant Writing Guides
In-depth articles on applying for and winning international grants, tailored to each region\'s funding ecosystem.
How to Win Horizon Europe Grants: A Complete Guide
Horizon Europe is the EU's flagship research and innovation programme with a €95.5B budget. Learn eligibility, evaluation criteria, and proposal writing strategies for ERC, Marie Curie, and collaborative grants.
UK Charity Grant Writing: Securing Foundation Funding Post-Brexit
A practical guide for UK charities navigating the post-Brexit funding landscape. Covers Trust and Foundation applications, Charity Commission data, and how to leverage 360Giving insights.
ERC Starting vs Consolidator vs Advanced Grants: Which Is Right for You?
The European Research Council offers three flagship grant schemes. This guide breaks down eligibility, funding levels, and success strategies for each career stage.
Canadian Research Funding: NSERC, CIHR, and SSHRC Explained
Navigate Canada's Tri-Council funding system. Understand which council fits your discipline, application cycles, and how to position your proposal for success.
World Bank and UN Funding: A Guide for NGOs and Social Enterprises
Multilateral organizations like the World Bank, UNDP, and UNICEF offer billions in funding. Learn how to register, find opportunities, and navigate the procurement process.
Australian Grant Landscape: ARC, NHMRC, and Philanthropy
Australia's research and nonprofit funding ecosystem is unique. This guide covers ARC Discovery and Linkage grants, NHMRC health research, and the philanthropic sector.
Regional Funding Resources
Official databases, registries, and portals we aggregate data from for each region.
United Kingdom
Charity Commission Register
Search 170K+ registered charities
360Giving Open Data
Standardized UK grant data from major funders
UKRI Gateway
All UK research council funding opportunities
National Lottery Fund
Community and heritage funding portal
European Union
EU Funding & Tenders Portal
Central hub for all EU programmes
CORDIS
EU research and innovation results database
Horizon Europe Work Programmes
Annual topic calls and deadlines
Erasmus+ Programme Guide
Education, training, and youth funding
Canada
Government of Canada Funding
Federal grants and contributions portal
NSERC Funding
Natural sciences and engineering research
CIHR Funding
Health research institute opportunities
Community Foundations of Canada
Local community foundation network
Australia
GrantConnect
Australian government grants portal
ARC Funding Schemes
Discovery, Linkage, and Centre of Excellence
Philanthropy Australia
Directory of Australian foundations
Australian Charities Register
ACNC registered charity data
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