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Beyond Clinic Walls: The 11th GACD Call for Multisectoral Approaches to NCDs
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Beyond Clinic Walls: The 11th GACD Call for Multisectoral Approaches to NCDs

The Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) invites implementation research proposals that tackle non-communicable diseases through multisectoral strategies, targeting underserved populations in low-, middle-, and high-income countries. Applications close June 17, 2026.

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5 Steps to Choose the Right National Lottery Community Fund Award Tier for Your First Grant
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5 Steps to Choose the Right National Lottery Community Fund Award Tier for Your First Grant

New to National Lottery Community Fund applications? This step-by-step guide walks first-time applicants through the key decision points between Awards for All, Reaching Communities, and Partnership grants.

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Turnkey Clean Energy: How Up to €9M from LIFE-2026-CET-OSS Can Help You Build a Winning One-Stop Shop
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Turnkey Clean Energy: How Up to €9M from LIFE-2026-CET-OSS Can Help You Build a Winning One-Stop Shop

The EU LIFE Programme is offering up to €9 million per project to establish integrated one-stop-shops that help private building owners transition to clean energy. Deadline: 16 September 2026.

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Your Technical Grant Proposal Questions, Answered
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Your Technical Grant Proposal Questions, Answered

Get practical answers on how to explain complex projects to non-expert grant assessors - focusing on clarity, feasibility, and impact over technical jargon.

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Bridging Continents, Fueling Discovery: The 2026 France-Taiwan Scientific Grand Prize
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Bridging Continents, Fueling Discovery: The 2026 France-Taiwan Scientific Grand Prize

The 2026 France-Taiwan Scientific Grand Prize awards €40,000 to outstanding joint research teams from Taiwan and France, recognizing exceptional cooperation and future potential. Early-career and established scholars are encouraged to apply by June 8, 2026.

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How to Find and Apply for Your Local Council’s Community Grant: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide
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How to Find and Apply for Your Local Council’s Community Grant: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide

Unlock funding for your grassroots project with this beginner-friendly guide to finding and applying for local council community grants. Learn where to search, how to prepare a winning application, and what deadlines to watch.

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Accelerate Your Digital Energy Startup with €150,000 and Expert Support
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Accelerate Your Digital Energy Startup with €150,000 and Expert Support

The Digital Energy Challenge’s Tech Accelerator offers African startups up to €150,000 in grant funding, expert mentorship, and international visibility to scale digital energy solutions. Apply by 17 June 2026.

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How to Build a Project Budget from Scratch: A 5-Step Template for First-Time Grant Applicants
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How to Build a Project Budget from Scratch: A 5-Step Template for First-Time Grant Applicants

Learn a proven 5-step process to create a project budget that builds credibility with funders, aligns with your narrative, and avoids common rejection pitfalls.

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How to Write a Compelling 'Why This Programme, Why Now' Section for a School Grant Application
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How to Write a Compelling 'Why This Programme, Why Now' Section for a School Grant Application

Master the art of blending urgency, data, and narrative to convince funders your school needs this intervention right now. Learn the exact structure and evidence-based strategies top grant writers use.

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Prevent-OO: A Major Transnational Call to Tackle Obesity During Critical Life Transitions
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Prevent-OO: A Major Transnational Call to Tackle Obesity During Critical Life Transitions

The ERA4Health Prevent-OO call funds transnational consortia to uncover the mechanisms of obesity or develop prevention strategies during pivotal moments in life. Apply by June 2026.

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Restore Native Woodlands: £3,500-£5,500 Available for Rhododendron Control in England
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Restore Native Woodlands: £3,500-£5,500 Available for Rhododendron Control in England

Land managers in England can now apply for grants of £3,500-£5,500 through Countryside Stewardship to control invasive rhododendron and protect native biodiversity.

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Powering ASEAN Futures: The State Power Investment Corporation Green ASEAN Scholarship
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Powering ASEAN Futures: The State Power Investment Corporation Green ASEAN Scholarship

A 5 million CNY scholarship fund from SPIC Guangxi and Guangxi Minzu University awards 200 ASEAN students 5,000 CNY each annually from 2022 to 2026, supporting green energy education and regional talent development.

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