This is the list of recently opened 7 different grant applications up to $500,000 for Women-led Startups, Researchers, and SMEs in Sri Lanka!!

Here is the 7 open application links!! These international grant sources have opened applications for funding opportunities!! We are searching for, collecting, and listing those applications! However, we are not an organization or NGO that directly provides funding for your organization.

Applying for a grant is a matter of probability. To increase your chances, explore the following open grant opportunities and submit your applications. Here is the summary of lists; Please check your eligibility!!

Grant 1:

https://www.unicef.org/innovation/FemTechCall

 Deadline: May 8, 2025
 Funding: Up to $100,000 (equity-free)
 Focus Areas: Health, education for women
 Eligibility: Starups
 Application Process: Online submission

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Grant 2: 

https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/challenge/reducing-burden-preeclampsia

 Deadline: TBA (2025)
 Funding: Up to $500,000
 Focus Areas: Early detection, prevention, and treatment of preeclampsia
 Eligibility: NGO, Pvt Companies, Universities
 Application Process: Online submission

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Grant 3: 

https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-al-fozan-international-prize-promotion-young-scientists-calls-applications-and-nominations

 Deadline: April 15, 2025
 Funding: $50,000 prize for five winners
 Focus Areas: STEM 
 Eligibility: Scientists under 40 years old, must be nominated by an eligible institution
 Application Process: Online submission

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Grant 4: 

https://www.common-fund.org/

 Deadline: April 1, 2025
 Funding: Loans for SMEs, working capital, trade finance
 Focus Areas: Sustainable Agriculture
 Eligibility: SMEs, NGO, Universities
 Application Process: Online submission

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Grant 5: 

https://www.nature.com/immersive/inspiringwomeninscience/index.html

 Deadline: April 9, 2025
 Funding: $50,000 prize for two winners, $5,000 for runners-up
 Focus Areas: Women in STEM
 Eligibility: Women in science
 Application Process: Online submission

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Grant 6: 

https://vinfutureprize.org/vinfuture-prize-nomination/

 Deadline: April 17, 2025
 Funding: Prize for breakthrough scientific and technological innovations
 Focus Areas: Research that significantly impacts daily lives
 Eligibility: Universities, Research institutes
 Application Process: Online submission

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Grant 7: 

https://krocresources.sandiego.edu/wpm-application-2025-2026?utm_campaign=9488910-%5BKROC%5D%20IPJ%20Women%20PeaceMakers%20Application%202025-2026&utm_content=326989241&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-251131344982699

 Deadline: Applications open in March 2025
 Funding: $15,000 stipend + expenses
 Focus Areas: Peacebuilding
 Eligibility: Minimum 5 years of peacebuilding experience, must travel to the U.S.
 Application Process: Online submission

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