[August 2026]The collection features grant opportunities supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, research, education, civil society, and sustainable development in India. These opportunities provide funding support for startups, researchers, academic institutions, civil society organizations, and other eligible entities working to develop innovative solutions, strengthen communities, advance research, and promote inclusive development. Submit Applications for Direct Aid Grant ProgramDeadline: 23-August-2026The Australian Government’s Direct Aid Program (DAP) provides grants of up to INR 10 lakhs to support small-scale, sustainable development projects that improve community wellbeing and strengthen Australia–India partnerships…[more]UKG INDIA – Venture Center CSR Collaboration ProgramDeadline: 25-August-2026The UKG INDIA – Venture Center CSR Collaboration provides grant support to entrepreneurs and startups developing innovative technology solutions with potential social impact…[more]ICSSR Major and Minor Research Projects Scheme (India)Deadline: 31-August-2026The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) is inviting research proposals from eligible Indian scholars, researchers, and academicians under its Major and Minor Research Projects Scheme for 2026–2027…[more]Grant-in-Aid Scheme for Educational Research and SeminarsDeadline: 31-December-2026The Grant-in-Aid Scheme provides financial assistance to educational institutions, universities, NGOs, professional associations, and other eligible organizations in India to organize seminars, conferences, workshops, and undertake research and evaluation studies that support the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP)…[more]Request for Applications: LIGO-India EMR ProjectsDeadline: 20-August-2026The LIGO-India Extramural Research (EMR) Projects invite eligible Indian researchers to undertake advanced research and development activities supporting the LIGO-India gravitational-wave observatory…[more]CFAs: Capacity Building of Civil Society Organizations on Artificial IntelligenceDeadline: 18-August-2026The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting qualified agencies to design and implement a comprehensive Digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Capacity Building Programme for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working with marginalized communities across India…[more]Call for Advanced Research under Extramural Research ProgramDeadline: 31-August-2026The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Centre for Advanced Research (CAR)-2026 Grant supports experienced multidisciplinary research teams conducting advanced studies to address major public health challenges in India…[more]Call for Applications: Idea GrantDeadline: 31 December 2026The Idea Grant is now accepting applications to support innovative startups in the ideation, design, Proof of Concept (PoC), and early Minimum Viable Prototype (MVP) stages…[more]Apply for the Women/Transgender Productisation GrantDeadline: 31 December 2026The Women/Transgender Productisation Grant is now accepting applications to support women and transgender-led startups in transforming their Minimum Viable Prototype (MVP) into a market-ready product…[more]Open Call for Market Acceleration GrantDeadline: 31 December 2026The Market Acceleration Grant is currently accepting applications to support startups in the early revenue stage to accelerate growth and expand their market presence…[more]Applications open for Scale-up GrantDeadline: 31 December 2026The Scale-up Grant is seeking applications to support innovative technology-based startups that are ready to expand their operations and accelerate growth…[more]Request for Applications: BCDD Startup GrantDeadline: 31 December 2026The BCDD Funding Support Scheme is inviting applications to provide financial assistance to graduates from Backward Classes for launching and growing technology-driven startups…[more]Apply now for Startup India Seed Fund SchemeDeadline: 31 December 2026The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme offers early-stage funding support to help startups validate ideas, develop prototypes, and move towards commercialization…[more]Research Project/Study on Disaster Management Grant ProgramDeadline: 31-August-2026The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) is inviting research proposals to strengthen disaster risk reduction (DRR), disaster resilience, and hazard management across India…[more]CFPs: Research for Strengthening and Enhancing Quality of Medical EducationDeadline: 21-August-2026The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Medical Commission (NMC) are inviting research proposals from Indian medical colleges and institutions to develop and evaluate innovative approaches that improve the quality of medical education…[more]Request for Proposals: Arts PlatformsDeadline: 31-August-2026The India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) has opened applications for the Arts Platforms initiative under its Arts Practice Programm