August 2026 deadlines anchor a new fundsforNGOs roundup of global grants, fellowships, awards, residencies and innovation challenges from international donors, governments and foundations.
The list spans climate action, health, education, human rights, entrepreneurship, biodiversity, gender equality, arts and technology, giving applicants a single guide to opportunities closing throughout the month.
Funding sizes highlighted in the roundup range from small grants of about $1,500 to major awards including Alzheimer’s research support of up to $250,000, Blue Ambition Fund grants of €100,000-€300,000 and Aqua for All catalytic funding of €1 million-€5 million.
Deadlines cluster heavily in mid- to late August, with examples including the Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award on Aug. 9, multiple Alzheimer’s Association programs on Aug. 14 and numerous Aug. 31 closings across research, conservation and startup support.