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SEWF social enterprise opportunities – June 2026
June 2026 is packed with opportunities for social enterprises, non-profits and changemakers worldwide. From AI and agrifood accelerators to climate grants, fellowships and women-led business awards, this roundup spans sectors and regions, with deadlines throughout June and into early July. Read on to find the right opportunity for you.
AWS Imagine Grant
Deadline: 5 June 2026
Region: United States
The AWS Imagine Grant supports registered 501(c) non-profits in the United States to advance technology-driven, mission-critical projects using cloud technology. Three award categories are available: the Pathfinder Award (up to USD 200,000 in unrestricted funding plus up to USD 100,000 in AWS credits, for frontier AI projects); the Go Further, Faster Award; and the Momentum to Modernize Award – with award amounts varying by category and application.
Eligible applicants are US-based 501(c) non-profit organisations of any budget size, across all cause areas. Educational institutions are not eligible. Organisations must select one award category per application cycle and may not submit more than one application per cycle.
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – Makerere University 2026/2027
Deadline: 5 June 2026
Region: Africa (Sub-Saharan Africa focus)
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University offers 13 Master’s scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year, supporting academically talented young people from Sub-Saharan Africa whose access to higher education is constrained by social and economic barriers.
Eligible applicants must be 35 years or younger, have completed undergraduate education in an African country, have applied for admission to Makerere University’s main campus and be experiencing financial constraints. Priority categories include refugees and internally displaced persons, young people with disabilities, those from underrepresented ethnic groups and international students. At least 70% of scholarships will be awarded to young women.
Together Women Rise Featured Grant Program
Deadline: 5 June 2026
Region: Global South
Together Women Rise awards Featured Grants to organisations working to empower women and girls in low-income and marginalized communities across the Global South. Grants range from USD 35,000 to USD 50,000, paid over a two-year period and can support capacity building, new programmes, or the expansion of existing ones.
Eligible applicants must be registered organisations with annual budgets of USD 100,000 or above – capacity building grants are open to organisations with budgets between USD 100,000 and USD 1,000,000. Grants are not available to individuals, government entities, or organisations engaged in lobbying, debt reduction, or exclusionary practices.
Praxis Nonprofit Accelerator
Deadline: 5 June 2026
Region: USA
Praxis is a US-based venture-building ecosystem that runs a mentorship-driven, non-residential accelerator for early-stage Christian non-profit founders. Up to 12 ventures are selected each year; each receives a USD 50,000 unrestricted grant, access to 35+ mentors and three multi-day in-person events – with all food and accommodation covered and no programme fees.
The accelerator is open to Christian founders working full-time on a seed or early-stage non-profit venture, past the concept stage and pursuing a scalable model. Ventures based in North America, Latin America, or Europe – or with a primary focus on the US market – are eligible to apply. Praxis particularly encourages applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities and founders working in or serving economically marginalised communities.
Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature
Deadline: 6 June 2026
Region: Global
The Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature recognises early to mid-career women researchers making advances in technology for the benefit of society and the planet. The award presents three prizes of USD 250,000 each to support winners’ ongoing research. Winners’ work is also showcased on Nature.com to amplify impact and foster global collaborations.
The award is open to women researchers working full or part-time in technology – whether at a university, research institute, or university spinout – who obtained their undergraduate degree within the last 25 years. A PhD or equivalent is not required. Additional weighting is given to applicants from low and middle-income countries, first-generation university attendees and individuals with disabilities.
ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship 2026
Deadline: 7 June 2026
Region: Global
Run by One Young World with the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), this scholarship fully funds selected young leaders to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town (3 – 6 November), with mentoring, a dialogue with ICMM’s CEO and lifelong Ambassador Community membership.
It is open to young leaders aged 18 to 35 at the time of the Summit who show proven impact in at least one focus area: biodiversity conservation, decarbonisation, responsible natural resource production, social performance, or sustainability.
Arbor Rising 2026 Grant Cycle
Deadline: 9 June 2026
Region: USA
Arbor Rising provides unrestricted grants and consulting support to second-stage non-profits building pathways out of poverty across the contiguous United States. New grantees receive an initial grant of USD 125,000, with annual renewals typically ranging from USD 150,000 to USD 175,000, plus 200-300 hours of hands-on consulting per year.
Open to US-based organisation with 501(c)(3) status or fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) organisation, operating for 2-15 years, with at least four full-time staff and an annual budget between USD 500,000 and USD 3,000,000. Organisations must focus on economic mobility – typically through education or job training – and be committed to capacity-strengthening work.
EU-LAC Digital Accelerator – Open Call #5
Deadline: 12 June 2026
Region: Europe / Latin America & Caribbean
The EU-LAC Digital Accelerator is a fully EU-financed 6-month programme supporting corporate-start-up partnerships across Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean to develop and scale digital solutions. Selected partnerships receive acceleration services valued up to EUR 40,000, plus start-up grants of up to EUR 10,500 for proof-of-concept work.
Applicants must be a partnership of at least one corporate and one start-up or SME from at least two of the three eligible regions. Partnerships from all industries are welcome.
Agog Open Call: Climate Futures + Immersive Media
Deadline: 12 June 2026
Region: USA (international collaborators may be involved)
Agog is offering grants of USD 25,000 to USD 200,000 – up to USD 1 million in total – for creators, organisations and teams using immersive media to engage people on climate change. Selected projects may also receive mentorship, advisor support and partnership and distribution opportunities.
Applicants must use immersive technologies such as AR, mixed reality, or spatial sound and cover themes including climate storytelling, community resilience, or equity. All applications must be submitted through a US-based registered entity (non-profit, company, or fiscal sponsor).
JIABA Food and Agriculture Social Enterprise Accelerator
Deadline: 14 June 2026
Region: Taiwan
JIABA is a joint initiative by IKEA Social Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise Flow, offering a 12-month accelerator programme for social enterprises in Taiwan’s food and agriculture sector. Selected teams receive strategic coaching, customised training, peer learning sessions with IKEA professionals and up to EUR 7,500 (approximately NTD 270,000) in start-up funding.
The programme is open to legally registered social enterprises in Taiwan operating within the food and agriculture value chain – such as production, processing, logistics, or retail – that support disadvantaged communities including small farmers, elderly people, women returning to work and marginalised groups. Applicants must have a track record of commercial operations and demonstrated readiness for business growth.
RISE Together Fund 2026 Small Grants Fund
Deadline: 15 June 2026
Region: USA
RISE Together Fund (RTF), an initiative of Proteus Fund, is offering general operating grants of up to USD 25,000 to U.S.-based organisations supporting Black, African, Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim and South Asian (BAMEMSA) communities. RTF has an approximate budget of USD 700,000 to allocate through this open call, with a historical average grant size of USD 20,000.
This fund is open to U.S. 501(c)(3) organisations and fiscally sponsored projects that are deeply rooted in BAMEMSA communities and focused on long-term systems change. Priority is given to organisations working on community power-building, immigrant and refugee rights, civic engagement, civil and human rights defence and narrative strategy.
Ilia Calderón Scholarship 2026
Deadline: 15 June 2026
Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
One Young World, in partnership with the Jang Calderón Family Foundation, is offering the Ilia Calderón Scholarship to support young leaders driving innovative and impactful initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Two scholarship recipients will be selected to attend the One Young World 2026 Summit in Cape Town, South Africa (3-6 November 2026). The full package covers travel, accommodation, meals, visa costs and translation services.
Applicants must be aged 18-30 at the time of the Summit and hold nationality from one of the eligible countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. Candidates are assessed on leadership capacity, the relevance and impact of their initiatives and their commitment to addressing local and global issues in their communities.
Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards 2027
Deadline: 16 June 2026
Region: Global
The Cartier Women’s Initiative funds and supports women-led impact businesses through Regional Awards across nine global categories and a Science and Technology Pioneer Award for deep tech start-ups. Grants range from USD 30,000 to USD 100,000, alongside a year-long fellowship covering leadership training, an INSEAD programme and 1:1 coaching.
Open to women holding a main leadership role in a for-profit, social enterprise or impact-driven business contributing to at least one UN Sustainable Development Goal. Regional Award applicants must have annual revenue between USD 50,000 and USD 5,000,000; Science and Technology Pioneer applicants must not have raised a Series A round.
RIFS Fellow Programme: Call for Applications for 2027
Deadline: 21 June 2026
Region: Global
Run by the Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) at the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences in Potsdam, this programme each year invites around ten fellows from across the world to develop ideas that advance sustainability transformations. Fellows receive a stipend, organisational and financial support, networking assistance and help with housing where needed.
Applications are welcome from all sectors and regions, including science, public administration, the private sector, civil society, media and the arts. Proposals must complement RIFS’s work programme and at least two of its research groups, with this year’s special theme being “Sustainability in Tough Times – How to Move Forwards in Times of Backlash?”.
Climate Democracy Accelerator
Deadline: 26 June 2025
Region: Global (priority: Brazil, Indonesia, India, Mexico)
The Climate Democracy Accelerator is a six-month, practice-oriented training and support programme run by People Powered. It prepares participants to plan and implement inclusive, participatory processes for a just climate transition, with a focus on regenerative agriculture, renewable energy and just transitions. All 30 selected participants receive a USD 10,000 implementation grant, with the top five action plans in each cohort receiving an additional USD 15,000 award.
The programme is open to leaders from governmental institutions, civil society organisations and NGOs. Priority is given to applicants from Brazil, Indonesia, India and Mexico, with additional spots available for participants from other countries – particularly in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
D-Prize Global Competition
Deadline: 28 June 2026 (extension; regular deadline 7 June)
Region: Global (focus on low- and middle-income countries)
D-Prize is a seed funding competition that awards up to USD 20,000 to new organisations distributing proven, evidence-based poverty solutions at the last mile. Challenges span sectors including health, education, agriculture, energy, water and livelihoods.
This opportunity is open to first-time entrepreneurs who have not yet launched or raised significant outside funding – applicants from low- and middle-income countries are especially encouraged. Organisations with more than 18 months of full-time operations or more than USD 30,000 raised are typically not eligible.
MOFA Taiwan Fellowship
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Region: Global
Established by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the MOFA Taiwan Fellowship supports foreign academics and researchers to conduct advanced research at universities and academic institutions in Taiwan. Fellows receive a monthly grant of NTD 50,000–60,000 (depending on academic level), a round-trip economy-class flight and accident and medical insurance, for a research period of 3 to 12 months.
The fellowship is open to foreign professors, associate professors, assistant professors, post-doctoral researchers, doctoral candidates and doctoral programme students at overseas universities or equivalent academic institutions. Research must relate to Taiwan, cross-strait relations, the Asia-Pacific region, or Sinology. Scholars from developing APEC economies may also apply through a dedicated Chinese Taipei APEC Fellowship stream.
Young Climate Prize – Cycle 03
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Region: Global
The Young Climate Prize is a global mentorship and award programme run by The World Around that selects 25 exceptional climate leaders aged 13-25 through an international open call. Each finalist receives one-on-one mentorship from a world-renowned designer and joins the Design Academy – a three-month programme of masterclasses, workshops and strategy sessions. The programme culminates at The World Around Summit in New York City, where prize winners and a jury honouree present their work.
Open to anyone aged 13-25 who is the founder or co-founder of an active climate-action project, anywhere in the world. Projects can span design, activism, science, or education and applications are accepted in English or Spanish.
Enlight Fellowship
Deadline: 5 July 2026 (priority; rolling thereafter)
Region: Global
The Enlight Fellowship is a fully-funded 16-week leadership and entrepreneurship programme for rising leaders building solutions to youth mental wellbeing, supported by the Enlight Foundation and powered by the Watson Institute. Fellows receive expert-led workshops, mentorship, pitch training, a stipend to run a community Basecamp and a week-long in-person Immersive in Boulder, Colorado or Shanghai, China.
Open to founders aged 18 or over whose ventures address youth mental wellbeing in China or globally, with 1-5 years of operating history, fewer than 10 employees and some prior funding. Fellows may be based anywhere in the world but must commit 8-10 hours per week to virtual workshops and programme activities.
Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2026
Deadline: 6 July 2026
Region: Scotland
The Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2026 celebrate outstanding organisations and individuals making a real difference in communities across Scotland. Run by Social Enterprise Scotland, the awards recognise the vital role social enterprises play in supporting communities, building places and driving positive environmental and wellbeing impact.
Open to organisations operating in Scotland and individuals working or volunteering in Scotland, the awards span multiple categories – including community wealth building and market development. No membership is required to apply and entrants can submit up to four pieces of supporting documentation.
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