International Affairs Grants for Nonprofits

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ASEAN Prize

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Application Deadline:

May 25, 2026

The ASEAN Prize aims to recognize the inspiring achievements of ASEAN citizens or ASEAN-based organizations making significant contributions toward ASEAN community-building efforts.

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Toyota Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • International Grant Program: May 30, 2026
  • Grant Program for Community Activities in Japan: June 3, 2026
  • Research Grant Program: June 5, 2026

The Toyota Foundation supports initiatives that contribute to a more people-centered society and improved quality of life.

Areas of interest include:

  • quality of life;
  • …

Sarasota County Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 31, annually

Average Grant:
$5000 - $10000

The Sarasota County Foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of Sarasota County, FL.

The Foundation's areas of interest include:

  • education…

Hinrich Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 31 and October 31, annually

The Hinrich Foundation is an Asia-based philanthropic organization that works to advance mutually beneficial and sustainable global trade.

Support is provided for research projects and…

Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust

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Application Deadline:

June 1, annually

Average Grant:
$15000 - $25000

The Carolyn Jane Scott Charitable Trust supports nonprofit organizations in New Jersey. 

The Trust’s areas of interest include:

  • arts, culture, and humanities;
  • …

Henry M. Jackson Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Letters of Intent: March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1, annually

Grant Range:
$650 - $52000
Average Grant:
$14455

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation partners with nonprofits, think tanks, and the University of Washington to advance leadership, climate action, and human rights.

Funding focuses on:

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International Visegrad Fund

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Application Deadline:

V4 Gen Mini-Grants: April 15 and November 15, annually
Other grants: February 1, June 1, and October 1, annually
Mobility programs: Varies by program

The International Visegrad Fund supports regional cooperation among the Visegrad Group countries (the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia), as well as collaboration with countries in the…

Saginaw Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 1, June 1, and October 1, annually

The Saginaw Community Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Saginaw County, MI.

The Nexteer Steering the Future Fund supports programs and…

International affairs incorporates many aspects that are essential for improving the safety and wellbeing of people around the planet. These aspects include affairs such as diplomacy, human rights, conflict resolution, humanitarian aid and economic development - among many more. There are many nonprofits invested in these spaces.

These nonprofits can only do this good work thanks to the generous donations provided by grants. These international affairs grants can be used for all kinds of projects and initiatives. These could include disaster relief, conflict resolution initiatives, poverty alleviation programs and cultural exchange programs.

There are a variety of organizations that provide these kinds of grants. This includes many different private organizations, such as the United Nations Development Programme, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the MacArthur Foundation, the Open Society Foundations and the Ford Foundation. 

When drafting an international affairs grant proposal, it is important to include plenty of data that is relevant to your mission. Depending on the particulars of your goal, this could include statistics on poverty, conflict, refugee populations or metrics on global economic development. 

If you need further tips on drafting great grant proposals, then make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also browse a selection of international affairs grants right here, all open for applications.