German Missions Micro-project scheme 2027

Location:: South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini
Grant Size:: Up to €25,000, with an own contribution (cash or labour) required.
Eligibility:: Civil society organisations (CBOs, NGOs, NPOs, faith-based orgs) registered in South Africa, Eswatini or Lesotho. Not UK charities working internationally.
Status:: Open
Closing Date:: Fri 30 Oct, 2026

Short-term, self-contained projects supporting marginalised communities: just energy transition, livelihoods, women’s rights, anti-discrimination

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:: The UK and internationally in low- and middle-income countries
Grant Size:: On average charities raise between GBP £5,000 and GBP £20,000
Eligibility:: You must be a UK charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. It must be at least 3 years since your charity last broadcast a Radio 4 or Lifeline appeal. It must be at least 1 year since any unsuccessful application by your charity for a Radio 4 or Lifeline appeal. You must be able to provide at least one set of audited or independently examined financial statements and up-to-date management accounts within a 3 month period.
Status:: Open
Closing Date:: Monday 7 December, 2026

Climate Change and Environment

Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment

Human Rights

Location:: Global, but each programme sets its own geographic scope.
Grant Size:: Average grant of around USD $900,000, mostly multi-year. Oak generally funds no more than 50% of a project budget or 20% of an organisation's budget.
Eligibility:: Registered not-for-profit organisations. Oak does not fund individuals, scholarships or tuition assistance, religious organisations for religious purposes, or election campaigns. Except in special circumstances, programme grants are not made under USD $25,000.
Status:: Ongoing

Climate Change and Environment

Location:: Low- and middle-income countries excluding conflict zones
Grant Size:: Up to USD $3,000 for one year
Eligibility:: US and non-US organisations eligible. Must have a bank account in the organisation's name.
Status:: Open
Closing Date:: Tuesday 1 December, 2026