Deadline: 1 May 2017 Applications are currently open for Nokia Bell Labs Prize, a competition for innovators from participating countries around the globe that seeks to recognize proposals that ‘change the game’ in the field of information and communications technologies by a factor of 10, and … [Read more...] about Nokia Bell Labs Prize: Apply to Win Exciting Prizes
OpenIDEO BridgeBuilder Challenge: Addressing Global Challenges through Innovations
Deadline: 7 April 2017 The OpenIDEO BridgeBuilder Innovation Challenge, in collaboration with GHR Foundation, is currently seeking applications from organizations working to address urgent global challenges at the intersections of peace, prosperity, and planet in radically new ways. These global … [Read more...] about OpenIDEO BridgeBuilder Challenge: Addressing Global Challenges through Innovations
Apply to Participate in Tent Challenge: Helping the Displaced to Become Better Integrated into their Host Communities
Deadline: 1 July 2017 Applications are currently open for the Tent Challenge making on efforts that will better enable the displaced to integrate socially and economically in their host communities. Helping the displaced to become better integrated into their host communities – economically, … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in Tent Challenge: Helping the Displaced to Become Better Integrated into their Host Communities
IDB Call for Proposals 2017: Initiative for the Promotion of Regional Public Goods in LAC
Deadline: 26 April 2017 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is currently seeking proposals for its Initiative for the Promotion of Regional Public Goods based on the premise that the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) share numerous development challenges and opportunities … [Read more...] about IDB Call for Proposals 2017: Initiative for the Promotion of Regional Public Goods in LAC
Open Society Foundations’ Exhibition & Grant: Moving Walls 24
Deadline: 14 April 2017 The Open Society Documentary Photography Project is soliciting submissions for a new joint exhibition and grant opportunity "Moving Walls 24" that engages with ideas of resistance and embraces the role and agency of artists themselves in shaping our societies. Selected … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations’ Exhibition & Grant: Moving Walls 24
Government of Canada Call for Proposals: Green and Inclusive Economic Growth for Indigenous Women and Youth in Guatemala
Deadline: 9 June 2017 The Government of Canada is currently seeking proposals for its program "Guatemala: Green and Inclusive Economic Growth for Indigenous Women and Youth". Outcomes Under this call, the project proposal must contribute to the achievement of this ultimate outcome: … [Read more...] about Government of Canada Call for Proposals: Green and Inclusive Economic Growth for Indigenous Women and Youth in Guatemala
Apply for The Creator Awards: Celebrating New Ideas and Real Change
Deadline: Various Nominations are currently open for the WeWork Creative Awards 2017 to recognize and reward those who are thinking in new ways, building fresh projects, and achieving real change around the world. WeWork has always called itself the platform for creators. A platform can provide … [Read more...] about Apply for The Creator Awards: Celebrating New Ideas and Real Change
Shuttleworth Foundation Fellowship: Inviting Innovative Ideas for Social Change
Deadline: 14 May 2017 Applications are currently open for Shuttleworth Foundation's Fellowship program offering individuals to implement their innovative idea for social change. Program seeks exceptional ideas at the intersection between technology, knowledge and learning, with openness being the … [Read more...] about Shuttleworth Foundation Fellowship: Inviting Innovative Ideas for Social Change
ESRC Call for Applications: Productivity Network Plus Grants on Sustainable Economic Growth in the UK
Deadline: 27 March 2017 The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is currently seeking applications for a Productivity Network grants programme. Productivity has a major bearing on sustainable economic growth. The UK’s ongoing low levels of productivity, especially in comparison with … [Read more...] about ESRC Call for Applications: Productivity Network Plus Grants on Sustainable Economic Growth in the UK
UNU-INRA Call for Applications: Apply for Science Reporting Workshop for African Journalists
Deadline: 31 March 2017 The United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA) and the United Nations University Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT), in partnership with the UN Information Centre (UNIC), Accra, have … [Read more...] about UNU-INRA Call for Applications: Apply for Science Reporting Workshop for African Journalists
Apply for Social Innovation Fund Ireland’s Engage and Educate Fund!
Deadline: 5 April 2017 Social Innovation Fund Ireland with support from Mason Hayes & Curran & the Irish Government is currently accepting applications for its Engage and Educate Fund. The Engage and Educate Fund is open to projects that empower people through education, to achieve their … [Read more...] about Apply for Social Innovation Fund Ireland’s Engage and Educate Fund!
Applications Open for the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Fellowship
Deadline: 19 April 2017 The L’Oréal Foundation has launched the 8th edition of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Fellowship to support young women scientists. Benefits 12 Fellowships of Euros 5,000 each, will granted to 12 African Ph.D Students enrolled in an … [Read more...] about Applications Open for the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Fellowship
Apply for Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland Social Entrepreneurs Start Up Programme!
Deadline: 26 April 2017 Do you have the beginnings of an organisation that could improve a community or tackle a social issue? Are you passionate about helping other people or the environment? Applications are currently open for the Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland Social Entrepreneurs Start Up … [Read more...] about Apply for Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland Social Entrepreneurs Start Up Programme!
Applications Open for Prince’s CountrySide Fund: Awarding Grants up to £50,000 to UK-based Organisations
Deadline: 13 April 2017 Applications are currently open for Prince’s CountrySide Fund, providing funding towards projects operating in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland that clearly contribute towards one or more of The Prince’s Countryside Fund’s objectives. Objectives The program … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Prince’s CountrySide Fund: Awarding Grants up to £50,000 to UK-based Organisations
USIP Request for Proposals: Libyan Civil Society Capacity Building for Reconciliation
Deadline: 1 April 2017 United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is currently seeking proposals for its grant competition 2017 on Libyan Civil Society Capacity Building for Reconciliation with an aim to strengthen the ability of Libyan CSOs to engage a wider range of community structures, and deepen … [Read more...] about USIP Request for Proposals: Libyan Civil Society Capacity Building for Reconciliation
YouthPower Learning Grants Request for Applications: Advancing the Evidence Base for Youth Civic Engagement in Effective Peacebuilding for Mitigating Violent Extremism
Deadline: 13 April 2017 Making Cents International under the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is currently seeking applications for YouthPower Learning Grants for Advancing the Evidence Base for Youth Civic Engagement in Effective Peacebuilding for Mitigating Violent … [Read more...] about YouthPower Learning Grants Request for Applications: Advancing the Evidence Base for Youth Civic Engagement in Effective Peacebuilding for Mitigating Violent Extremism
MRC/ PCHRD: UK-Philippines Joint Health Research Initiative Call for Concept Proposals
Deadline: 11 May 2017 The UK Medical Research Council (MRC), and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through the Philippine Council for Health and Research Development opens in new window (PCHRD) invite concept proposals to the second UK-Philippines Joint Health Research Call. This … [Read more...] about MRC/ PCHRD: UK-Philippines Joint Health Research Initiative Call for Concept Proposals
Applications Open for The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Grants for UK
Deadline: 10 April 2017 The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust is currently seeking applications for its Grants programmes. Types of Grants The JRCT supports the following types for grants programmes: Peace and Security Power and Accountability Rights and Justice Sustainable … [Read more...] about Applications Open for The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Grants for UK
Apply for The Health Foundation’s Innovating for Improvement Grant Program across UK
Deadline: 28 March 2017 The Health Foundation, an independent UK based charity, is currently accepting applications for its Innovating for Improvement Grants to bring about better health and health care for people in the UK. The Innovating for Improvement programme aims to improve health care … [Read more...] about Apply for The Health Foundation’s Innovating for Improvement Grant Program across UK
Thomson Reuters Foundation: Apply for Workshop on Reporting Provocative Stories Safely
Deadline: 26 March 2017 The Thomson Reuters Foundation is currently seeking applications for a 6 day intensive workshop in Islamabad in May 2017, covering relevant journalism skills, safety, and support with developing specific stories. This project is not only for journalists covering conflict. … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation: Apply for Workshop on Reporting Provocative Stories Safely
Nominations Open for Africa Food Prize: Recognizing the Heroes of Agriculture!
Deadline: 5 June 2017 Africa Food Prize 2017 is now open for nominations, recognizing an outstanding individual or institution that is leading the effort to change the reality of farming in Africa—from a struggle to survive to a business that thrives. The Africa Food Prize recognizes extraordinary … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Africa Food Prize: Recognizing the Heroes of Agriculture!
SIU’s Eurasia Programme 2017! Apply for Two-year Project Funding
Deadline: 22 September 2017 The Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education (SIU) has announced a call for applications for funding of joint projects under the Eurasia Programme. The overall aim of the programme is to contribute to renewal and internationalisation of higher … [Read more...] about SIU’s Eurasia Programme 2017! Apply for Two-year Project Funding
Equitas Call for Proposals: 8th International Conference on Human Rights Education in Canada
Deadline: 30 April 2017 Applications are open for 8th International Conference on Human Rights Education on the theme Bridging our diversities, in Canada. The Organizing Committee is seeking workshop submissions and paper proposals for the Conference, in English or French. This conference will … [Read more...] about Equitas Call for Proposals: 8th International Conference on Human Rights Education in Canada
IRP Call for Applications: Inviting Professional Journalists for Gender and LGBT Rights Fellowships
Deadline: 24 March 2017 The International Reporting Project (IRP) is now accepting applications from professional journalists to report on gender and LGBTI rights around the world. Thematic Areas Applicants may propose any stories that focus on gender rights or LGBTI rights (or both). Topics … [Read more...] about IRP Call for Applications: Inviting Professional Journalists for Gender and LGBT Rights Fellowships
Apply for Crystal Scales of Justice Prize for Innovative Practices Contributing to the Efficiency and Quality of Justice
Deadline: 15 June 2017 The Council of Europe is currently seeking applications for its 9th edition of the Crystal Scales of Justice Prize. The aim of the prize is to identify and promote innovative practices regarding the conduct of proceedings, court organisation and the functioning of court … [Read more...] about Apply for Crystal Scales of Justice Prize for Innovative Practices Contributing to the Efficiency and Quality of Justice
Open Society Youth Exchange Fellowships: Inviting Young Persons of the US with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Deadline: 21 April 2017 The Open Society Foundations’ Youth Exchange, in partnership with the Human Rights Initiative, seeks applicants for its Community Youth Fellowships. The Community Youth Fellowships will support dynamic activists aged 18-25 who want to implement a project of their own design … [Read more...] about Open Society Youth Exchange Fellowships: Inviting Young Persons of the US with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Pulitzer Center Call for Proposals: Data Journalism and Property Rights Grants
Deadline: 1 May 2017 The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, a grant-giving non-profit organization that supports independent global journalism, is currently seeking proposals for its Data Journalism and Property Rights Grants. The anticipated proposals must use open data to reveal new … [Read more...] about Pulitzer Center Call for Proposals: Data Journalism and Property Rights Grants
Call for Applications: UNESCO/ISEDC Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2017
Deadline: 17 April 2017 Applications are being accepted for UNESCO/ISEDC Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2017 with an aim to enhance the capacity-building and human resources development in the area of sustainable and renewable energy sources in developing countries and countries in … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: UNESCO/ISEDC Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2017
NSKFDC Call for EOIs: Development and Exececution of Sustainable Livelihood Interventions for Manual Scavengers
Deadline: 27 March 2017 National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC), Government of India, is currently seeking expressions of interest for Development and Exececution of Sustainable Livelihood Interventions for Manual Scavengers. The Corporation is implementing various … [Read more...] about NSKFDC Call for EOIs: Development and Exececution of Sustainable Livelihood Interventions for Manual Scavengers
Apply for Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator Program for Startups
Deadline: 24 April 2017 Have you and your team set out to address a real challenge for your home city, country and region? Would you like to join an elite community of startups from around the world? Are you ready to scale your tech startup into a thriving, tech company by leveraging Google’s … [Read more...] about Apply for Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator Program for Startups
PRM: Apply for NGO Programs Benefiting Afghan, Iraqi, and other Non-Syrian Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Turkey
Deadline: 7 April 2017 The U.S. Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) is currently seeking proposals for NGO Programs Benefiting Afghan, Iraqi, and other Non-Syrian Refugees and Asylum Seekers. Funding Priorities PRM will consider funding only those projects that … [Read more...] about PRM: Apply for NGO Programs Benefiting Afghan, Iraqi, and other Non-Syrian Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Turkey
APsaA Call for Nominations: Award for Excellence in Journalism around the U.S.
Deadline: 18 September 2017 The American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) is currently seeking nominations for the Award for Excellence in Journalism in order to recognise professional reporting of outstanding merit that contributes in an exceptional way to the public understanding of … [Read more...] about APsaA Call for Nominations: Award for Excellence in Journalism around the U.S.
DFID Call for Applications: Civil Society Support Programme Phase II
Deadline: 30 April 2017 The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) is currently seeking applications for its Civil Society Support Programme Phase II. Programme Components Component A: It will establish partnerships with global and British businesses to improve economic … [Read more...] about DFID Call for Applications: Civil Society Support Programme Phase II
Nominations Open for AARP Purpose Prize: Honoring Individuals across the U.S.
Deadline: 19 May 2017 AARP Purpose Prize is currently open for nominations to honor extraordinary individuals who use their life experience to make a better future for all. Every year the AARP Purpose Prize™ award honors 5 exceptional individuals who have tapped their wealth of experience to … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for AARP Purpose Prize: Honoring Individuals across the U.S.
UNESCO Call for Applications: International Training Course on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage 2017
Deadline: 5 April 2017 The Institute of Disaster Mitigation for Urban Cultural Heritage, Ritsumeikan University Kyoto, Japan, is organizing the 12th International Training Course on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage in Japan, from 28 August to 16 September, under the UNESCO Chair … [Read more...] about UNESCO Call for Applications: International Training Course on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage 2017
Gates Foundation: GCE on New Approaches for Improving Timeliness of Routine Immunizations in Low-Resource Settings
Deadline: 7 May 2017 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is inviting proposals for its Grand Challenges Exploration on New Approaches for Improving Timeliness of Routine Immunizations in Low-Resource Settings. Vaccine effectiveness depends on the timing of its administration, and it is not … [Read more...] about Gates Foundation: GCE on New Approaches for Improving Timeliness of Routine Immunizations in Low-Resource Settings
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Grand Challenges Explorations on Ensuring Effective Health Supply Chains
Deadline: 3 May 2017 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is inviting proposals for the latest round of Grand Challenges Exploration on the topic "Health Systems Strengthening: Ensuring Effective Health Supply Chains". In 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) were adopted by countries … [Read more...] about Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Grand Challenges Explorations on Ensuring Effective Health Supply Chains
Applications Open for AmplifyChange Network Grants: Inviting CSOs from sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia
Deadline: 4 April 2017 AmplifyChange is currently seeking proposals for its Network grants from Southern-based organisations capable of supporting multiple small-to-medium sized civil society organisations to contribute to the development of stronger, more inclusive movements for SRHR. After … [Read more...] about Applications Open for AmplifyChange Network Grants: Inviting CSOs from sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia
Call for Applications: UNESCO-Rotary Scholarships for Water and Sanitation Professionals
Deadline: 15 June 2017 Rotary and the UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education are currently accepting applications for Scholarships for Water and Sanitation Professionals. Rotary and the UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education have teamed up to tackle the world’s water and sanitation crisis by … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: UNESCO-Rotary Scholarships for Water and Sanitation Professionals
Apply for 3rd Organic Farming Innovation Award: Inviting Innovators Worldwide
Deadline: 31 March 2017 Applications are currently open for the 3rd Organic Farming Innovation Award (OFIA), inviting innovators to propose an innovator in the organic agriculture sector. Every three years, at the Organic World Congress (OWC), IFOAM-Organics International, the Rural Development … [Read more...] about Apply for 3rd Organic Farming Innovation Award: Inviting Innovators Worldwide
TWAS: OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early-Career Women Scientists in the Developing World
Deadline: 1 September 2017 The Elsevier Foundation, the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) and TWAS are currently seeking nominations for an award to recognize and spotlight talented early career women scientists living and working in developing … [Read more...] about TWAS: OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early-Career Women Scientists in the Developing World
Applications Open for Digital News Initiative Innovation Fund!
Deadline: 20 April 2017 The third round of applications for funding is currently open for the Digital News Initiative (DNI) Innovation Fund inviting organisations, non-profit organisations, and individuals that aim to produce original journalism and enlighten citizens with trustworthy journalistic … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Digital News Initiative Innovation Fund!
Russell Sage Foundation’s Social Inequality Grants Program: Supporting Innovative Research on Economic Inequality in the U.S.
Deadline: 31 May 2017 The Russell Sage Foundation is currently seeking Letters of Inquiry for its program on Social Inequality supports innovative research on whether rising economic inequality has affected social, political, and economic institutions, and the extent to which increased inequality … [Read more...] about Russell Sage Foundation’s Social Inequality Grants Program: Supporting Innovative Research on Economic Inequality in the U.S.
U.S. Embassy in the Philippines: Apply for YSEALI Summit 2017
Deadline: 16 April 2017 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to develop and implement a five-day advanced leadership workshop (inclusive of arrival and departure days) in the Philippines for the Young Southeast … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in the Philippines: Apply for YSEALI Summit 2017
Apply to Participate in the African Network for Solar Energy Days 2017
Deadline: 20 March 2017 Are you a scientist or entrepreneur working with sustainable energy issues, not older than 35 years and based in Africa or Europe? The Finnish University Partnership for International Development (UniPID) and the Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Programme (RECP) … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in the African Network for Solar Energy Days 2017
Open Technology Fund: Apply for Internet Freedom Fund to Advance Safe Access to Global Communications Networks
Deadline: 1 May 2017 The Open Technology Fund (OTF) is currently seeking applications for its Internet Freedom Fund, a primary way to support projects and people working on open and accessible technology-centric projects that promote human rights, internet freedom, open societies, and help advance … [Read more...] about Open Technology Fund: Apply for Internet Freedom Fund to Advance Safe Access to Global Communications Networks
EREF Call for Applications: Awarding Grants for Sustainable Solid Waste Management Research
Deadline: 1 June 2017 Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF), an IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is currently accepting applications for the Sustainable Solid Waste Management Research program. The sustainability movement has reached the business models of nearly every … [Read more...] about EREF Call for Applications: Awarding Grants for Sustainable Solid Waste Management Research
Apply for Climate Trackers Arab World Journalism Program: Fully-funded Fellowship to UNFCCC session in Bonn
Deadline: 14 April 2017 Applications are currently open for Climate Trackers Arab World Journalism Program, a fully-funded fellowship to UNFCCC session in Bonn. The Arab region is one of the most affected by climate change, but little action is seen yet to stop the consequences. This journalism … [Read more...] about Apply for Climate Trackers Arab World Journalism Program: Fully-funded Fellowship to UNFCCC session in Bonn
Call for Applications: TIMEP Non-Resident Fellowship Program
Deadline: 14 April 2017 The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP) is currently accepting applications for its Non-Resident Fellowship Program. TIMEP non-resident fellows contribute to TIMEP’s mission to inform international policymakers and influence global policy discussions on … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: TIMEP Non-Resident Fellowship Program
The Water Abundance XPRIZE: Apply and Win Exciting Cash Prizes for Technologies to Alleviate the Global Water Crisis
Deadline: 28 April 2017 The Australia's Aid Program, together with the Tata Group is inviting applications for the Water Abundance XPRIZE, a $1.75 million competition, challenging teams to alleviate the global water crisis with energy-efficient technologies that harvest fresh water from thin … [Read more...] about The Water Abundance XPRIZE: Apply and Win Exciting Cash Prizes for Technologies to Alleviate the Global Water Crisis


