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June opportunities for social enterprise
Opportunities to power your purpose through grants, fellowships, awards and accelerators. See what’s available this month and find the support you need to grow your impact.
American Heart Association Social Impact Fund – NYC
Deadline: 6 June 2025
This fund supports community-led transformations that address health care access and quality, food security, economic empowerment or a combination of these three social drivers of health. Provides grants (up to USD 250,000), loans and equity investments (up to USD 500,000 each) for nonprofit and for-profit organisations. Nationwide applications accepted year-round.
D-Prize Global Competition 2025
Deadline: 8 June 2025
Offers up to USD 20,000 in startup grants for entrepreneurs launching new organisations that scale proven poverty solutions in areas like health, education, agriculture, energy and more. Open to NGOs, charities and for-profits in low- and middle-income countries, with a focus on early-stage, first-time founders.
EY SDG Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 15 June 2025
This 6-month global programme supports women-led ventures using AI for social impact aligned with the SDGs. Open to nonprofits, for-profits, hybrids and co-ops in Africa, Latin America and South/Southeast Asia. Includes 1-on- 1 EY business coaching, access to global investors and a global peer community.
Infosys Foundation Aarohan Social Innovation Awards 2025
Deadline: 15 June 2025
Recognises individuals, teams, NGOs and social enterprises in India creating tech-driven solutions in education, healthcare or environmental sustainability. Each winner can receive up to INR 5,000,000 drawn from a total pool of INR 20,000,000. Open to innovations that aim to significantly improve life for underprivileged communities.
Deadline: 15 June 2025
Meaningful Business 100 award programme champions social entrepreneurs, impact investors,corporate sustainability leaders and more that work across sectors, geographies, role types and SDGs, but share a commitment to using business to benefit people’s lives and the planet. Winners take part in a year-round programme supported by industry-leading organisations offering pro-bono service, capacity-building resources, investment opportunities and profile-raising activities and access to a network of peers.
European Social Economy Awards
Deadline: 16 June 2025
Applications for the European Social Economy Awards 2025 are now open for outstanding initiatives in housing, clean energy, social economy training and education or social integration innovation. Since 2021, the awards have recognised remarkable social economy initiatives, giving them visibility to key social economic actors and institutional representatives.
Dublin City Social Enterprise Awards 2025
Deadline: 20 June 2025
Supports creation and development of social enterprises in Dublin City that demonstrate significant social impact and innovation. The awards programme provides grants, mentoring, promotion and other support to successful applicants to enable them to further develop their activities, increase their social impact and benefit more individuals and communities. Each year, a fund of approximately EUR 60,000 is distributed among innovative social enterprises.
Watson Institute Flagship Fellowship 2025
Deadline: 22 June 2025 (rolling thereafter)
Elevate your impact-driven venture through intensive training, dedicated mentorship from industry leaders and connections to a powerful global network. This is a fully funded 16-week programme featuring an in-person Immersive in Boulder, Colorado, interactive virtual workshops. Fellows join a global peer cohort, receive intensive mentorship and emerge ready to scale proven social innovations.
Cartier Women’s Initiative Regional Awards 2025
Deadline: 24 June 2025
An annual programme empowering women-owned or -led social impact-driven businesses. Finalists compete for regional prizes of USD 100,000, USD 60,000 and USD 30,000, along with leadership communications and media training workshops, INSEAD Women’s Impact Entrepreneurship Programme, tailored mentoring, media visibility and access to an international alumni community. Entrepreneurs across all sectors and geographies are encouraged to apply.
National Social Enterprise Awards 2025 (Ireland)
Deadline: 27 June 2025
Celebrates outstanding social enterprises. Open to all registered social enterprises across Ireland, including start-ups and established organisations, rural and urban enterprises, community-led projects and innovation-driven teams.
World Summit Awards (WSA) & Young Innovators
Deadline: 30 June 2025
WSA recognises digital innovations addressing key social issues, with a special Young Innovators category for entrepreneurs under 26. Finalists gain global visibility and present their work at the WSA Global Congress. Eligible projects must be fully launched digital solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. WSA is a nomination-based award system, eligible for all UN member states.
Green Fellows Program – Green Institute
Deadline: 30 June 2025
This fully funded fellowship supports young leaders (ages 18–35) worldwide who are passionate about sustainability, climate action and environmental justice. Participants engage in a virtual programme featuring expert-led conferences, collaborative projects and monthly community service. Fellows receive mentorship, a certificate of completion and may qualify for a USD 1,000 cash prize based on active engagement and contributions. Open to students and recent graduates in fields such as or related to environmental science, food security and environmental law.
Polymath Fellowship – Polymath University
Deadline: 30 June 2025
This fully funded, 9-month fellowship is designed for early career professionals with a bachelor’s degree who are tackling complex challenges. The program consists of an in-person orientation in Chicago, six courses delivered remotely over 8-week blocks, mentorship from industry experts, and an Impact Project as a capstone. Fellows also receive a USD 2,000 grant to advance their work.
TDR 2025–2026 Funding Opportunity
Deadline: 3 July 2025
World Health Organization’s (WHO) The Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) is offering grants of up to USD 20,000 for research projects focused on knowledge translation in low- and middle-income countries. Projects should aim to improve the translation of research into policy and practice, addressing areas such as identifying and assessing knowledge translation interventions, exploring barriers and facilitators and developing new methods and frameworks. Eligible applicants include researchers or health professionals affiliated with public health institutions, universities, research institutes, or NGOs in low- or middle-income countries, with a demonstrated track record in knowledge translation or related fields. Projects must be completed within 15 months, with final reports due by 30 January 2027
Westpac Social Change Fellowship
Deadline: 3 July 2025
This fellowship offers up to AUD 50,000 for Australian social entrepreneurs (citizens or permanent residents) leading initiatives that address social issues within Australian communities. The funding supports personal development activities such as study tours, short courses, coaching and global learning experiences. Fellows also participate in a bespoke leadership programme and join the Westpac 100 Scholars Network. Applicants must be over 18, in a leadership role within an existing organisation or initiative and committed to driving positive social change in Australia.
LabStart Fellowship – U.S. Climate Venture Support
Deadline: 7 July 2025
The LabStart Fellowship supports diverse leaders in the USA who are developing climate ventures with breakthrough technologies. Fellows receive up to USD 100,000 in funding, part-time discovery training, full-time launch support and access to top laboratories, investors and partners. The programme is designed to help underrepresented entrepreneurs bring climate technologies from lab to market.
Global Leadership in Social Business Innovation Sustainability, Science & Technology, and Entrepreneurship
Abstract deadline: 15 July 2025
Chulalongkorn University’s Social Research Institute will host the International Conference on Global Leadership in Social Business Innovation at the Asia Hotel in Bangkok on 28 and 29 August 2025. The programme promises more than fifteen sessions with global thought leaders, networking with changemakers worldwide and live pitches that spotlight AI, climate technology, fintech and other social innovations. You can attend at no cost by submitting an abstract for review: the call is open to students, researchers, entrepreneurs and anyone with fresh ideas for social business and accepted presenters receive free entry.
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