International Affairs Grants for Nonprofits

GrantStation’s exclusive database features 203 active funding opportunities giving towards this area of interest, all accepting requests from new grantseekers!

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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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Maria Moors Cabot Prizes

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Application Deadline:

March 12, 2026

The Maria Moors Cabot Prizes, administered by Columbia University Journalism School, recognize journalists and news organizations with a distinguished body of work that has contributed to inter­-…

Richard Lounsbery Foundation

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Application Deadline:

March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15, annually
Grant Range: $3000 - $300000

The Richard Lounsbery Foundation aims to enhance national strengths in science and technology through support of programs in the following areas:

  • research that helps build bridges…

United States-Japan Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of inquiry: March 27, June 26, September 25, and December 18, 2025 by 11:59 PM EDT

The United States-Japan Foundation is committed to promoting stronger ties between Americans and Japanese by supporting projects that foster mutual knowledge and education, deepen understanding,…

Ploughshares Fund

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Application Deadline:

March 1 - March 30, 2026

The Ploughshares Fund is focused on reducing the threat of nuclear weapons by supporting policies, partnerships, and activities that address nuclear-related risks worldwide. 

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European Cultural Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Culture Helps Solidarity: March 31, 2026 13:00 Amsterdam / 14:00 Kyiv

The European Cultural Foundation (ECF) promotes a European sentiment through developing and supporting cultural initiatives that let people share, experience, and imagine Europe.

The…

Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust

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Application Deadline:

April 1 and October 1, annually
Average Grant: $1000 - $10000

The mission of the Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust is to provide support to social welfare agencies for programs benefiting the citizens of the community of Philadelphia, PA.

The Trust's…

U.S. Russia Foundation

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Application Deadline:

April 1 and August 1, annually
Grant Range: $10000 - $200000

The U.S. Russia Foundation (USRF) seeks to strengthen relations between the United States and Russia and to promote the development of the private sector in the Russian Federation.

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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.