1. Grants.gov

The official United States government portal for federal grants. Institutions and individual researchers may register, search, and apply for funding across all U.S. federal agencies.
Access and Registration: https://www.grants.gov

 

2. The Grant Portal

A global database that consists of funding opportunities from governments, international organizations, and foundations. Users can create accounts free of charge to receive email alerts and track funding opportunities.
Access and Registration: https://international.thegrantportal.com/

 

3. FundsforNGOs

An international platform that lists current calls for proposals, fellowships, and funding for NGOs, universities, and research institutions. The site also offers guidance and training resources on proposal writing.
Access and Registration: https://www2.fundsforngos.org

 

4. African Academy of Sciences (AAS) 

A premier African platform listing research grants, fellowships, and capacity-building support for scientists and innovators.
Access and Registration: https://aasciences.africa/funding-opportunities

 

5. The Global Fund

A major global health financing institution supporting programmes that address HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. The portal offers detailed guidance on eligibility, proposal submission, and country coordination.
Access and Registration: https://www.theglobalfund.org/en/applying-for-funding/

 

6. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 

The Foundation funds global initiatives in public health, education, agriculture, and technology innovation. The portal provides open calls, funding priorities, and registration options for new applicants.
Access and Registration: https://www.gatesfoundation.org/about/how-we-work/grant-opportunities

 

7. TWAS – The World Academy of Sciences

TWAS supports scientists in developing countries with competitive grants for research projects, equipment, and collaboration. Opportunities are updated regularly and open to early- and mid-career researchers.
Access and Registration: https://twas.org/opportunities/research-and-project-grants

 

8. IBRO – International Brain Research Organization

IBRO provides global grants and funding support for neuroscience and brain research. The platform offers travel grants, research awards, and training fellowships.
Access and Registration: https://ibro.org/grants/

 

9. Terra Viva Grants Directory

A comprehensive resource listing international grant-making foundations and programmes that support agriculture, environmental protection, biodiversity, and rural development, with emphasis on developing countries.
Access and Registration: https://www.terravivagrants.org/

 

10. Commonwealth Foundation – Grants Portal

Offers annual competitive grants to civil society organizations in Commonwealth member states to support participatory governance, culture, and sustainable development initiatives.
Access and Registration: https://commonwealthfoundation.com/grants/annual/