Fondation Mérieux’s Small Grants Programme

Location:: Global
Grant Size:: €5,000
Eligibility:: Have a status equivalent to that of a non-profit association or a foundation recognized as being in the public interest; Have been registered with the authorities in the country of operation for at least three years.
Status:: Closed
Closing Date:: Sat 1 Mar, 2025

Projects improving prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases, with priority for projects involving mothers and children.

Other Opportunities

Anti-Racism

Arts and Culture

Climate Change and Environment

Diaspora

Digital and AI

Diversity and Inclusion

Education and Skills

Fair Trade

Faith-based

Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment

Health

Human Rights

Policy and Campaigns

Sustainable Livelihoods

Volunteering

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Location:: UK & Overseas
Grant Size:: GBP £2,000 and up to GBP £50,000
Eligibility:: UK-registered charity with a Charity Commission, OSCR or NI Charity Commission number, or tax-exempt status. Have an annual income of at least GBP £25,000 (as per last filed accounts. Charities working overseas must comply with the relevant regulator's guidance on protecting charities from harm.
Status:: Open
Closing Date:: Friday 3 July, 2026

Education and Skills

Policy and Campaigns

Location:: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.
Grant Size:: USD $1,500 per project
Eligibility:: Individuals from formal NGOs or informal movements may apply
Status:: Open
Closing Date:: Thursday 3 September, 2026

Location:: UK focus but does fund internationally
Grant Size:: The Trust will make GBP £1.6m available to charities
Eligibility:: We'll only accept applications that: Are made by charities registered in England and Wales. Are made by charities with an income of less than GBP £5m a year in respect of themed grants and GBP £250,000 a year in respect of small grants.
Status:: Upcoming
Opening Date:: Monday 13 July, 2026
Closing Date:: Friday 31 July, 2026