Aurora Humanitarian Initiative

Aurora Research Grants: Empowering Grassroots Humanitarians

Last update: Jan 20, 2026 Last update: Jan 20, 2026

Details

Location:Worldwide
Worldwide
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity type:NGO
Status:Open
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling: USD 1,000,000
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Research & Innovation, Disaster Reduction & Humanitarian Relief
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:Individuals
Eligible applicant countries: Worldwide
Worldwide
Date posted: Jan 20, 2026

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Description

Aurora Research Grants: Empowering Grassroots HumanitariansThe Aurora Humanitarian Initiative has launched the Aurora Research Grants to highlight the work of grassroots humanitarians responding to some of the world’s most urgent crises. The focus areas a
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About the Funding Agency

A nonprofit organization, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is dedicated to furthering a particular social cause or advocating for a shared point of view. Nonprofits are tax exempt or charitable. They can operate in religious, scientific, research, or educational settings.

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About the Sectors

Research & Innovation

Focuses on collecting data, generating new knowledge, and applying it to develop improved methods, technologies, products, and solutions across sectors.


Key areas:
  • Scientific research, studies, and investigations
  • Innovation programs and applied R&D initiatives
  • Technology development
  • Space-related research and exploration themes

Disaster Reduction & Humanitarian Relief

Covers actions aimed at reducing disaster risks and providing emergency assistance to populations affected by natural disasters, conflicts, or humanitarian crises.


Key areas:
  • Disaster risk reduction and preparedness
  • Emergency response and humanitarian assistance
  • Crisis recovery and relief coordination
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