Deadline: 24-Jul-25 The Arts Council is thrilled to seek applications for its Music Project Award to support specific artistic projects in music. It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent artistic work. Objective The … [Read more...] about Applications open for Music Project Award (Ireland)
Awards, Prizes and Challenges
View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Entries open for Film Project Award 2026 (Ireland)
Deadline: 24-Jul-25 The Arts Council is pleased to invite applications for its Film Project Award to support specific artistic projects in film. It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent artistic work. Categories … [Read more...] about Entries open for Film Project Award 2026 (Ireland)
UN Tourism Safe Destinations Challenge in Europe
Deadline: 31-Oct-25 UN Tourism has launched the Safe Destinations Challenge, an initiative aimed at identifying innovative solutions that position the tourism sector as a driver of resilience, safety, and sustainability. This initiative seeks to safeguard tourism destinations as well as the people … [Read more...] about UN Tourism Safe Destinations Challenge in Europe
Call for Entries: Journal of Clinical Medicine Travel Award
Deadline: 31-Dec-25 Applications are now open for the Journal of Clinical Medicine Travel Award to two junior scientists for the year 2026. This award provides financial support for the winners to attend an international conference in the field of clinical medicine to be held in 2026, in order … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Journal of Clinical Medicine Travel Award
Nominations open for Young Women in Engineering Award
Deadline: 30-Nov-25 The Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute is pleased to announce that the Young Women in Engineering Award is open for nominations. This award was established to acknowledge the achievements of young women investigators in the field of engineering and to inspire … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Young Women in Engineering Award
Nominations open for UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education
Deadline: 1-Sep-25 Nominations are now open for the UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education (GCED), a prestigious recognition aimed at celebrating impactful projects and initiatives advancing GCED across the globe. This biennial prize shines a spotlight on innovative efforts that empower … [Read more...] about Nominations open for UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education
Call for Nominations: 29th Annual UNCA Awards
Deadline: 30-Sep-25 The United Nations Correspondents Association invites media worldwide to submit entries for its 29th annual UNCA Awards for best print, broadcast (TV & Radio) and online, web-based media coverage of the United Nations, UN agencies, and field operations. Categories … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: 29th Annual UNCA Awards
Call for Nominations: GCA Local Adaptation Champions Awards
Deadline: 6-Jul-25 The Global Center on Adaptation is thrilled to invite nominations for its Local Adaptation Champions Awards to spotlight and reward innovative, exemplary, inspiring and scalable locally led efforts that address the impacts of climate change. The awards also recognize … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: GCA Local Adaptation Champions Awards
Street Performance and Spectacle Project Award in Ireland
Deadline: 24-Jul-25 The Street Performance and Spectacle Project Award supports specific artistic projects in street performance and spectacle. It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent artistic work. Objectives The … [Read more...] about Street Performance and Spectacle Project Award in Ireland
Round 1: Theatre Project Award in Ireland
Deadline: 24-Jul-25 The Theatre Project Award supports specific artistic projects in theatre. It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent artistic work. Objective The objective of the Theatre Project Award is to … [Read more...] about Round 1: Theatre Project Award in Ireland
The Arts Council launches Traditional Arts Project Award Ireland
Deadline: 24-Jul-25 The Traditional Arts Project Award supports specific artistic projects in traditional arts. It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent artistic work. Strands There are two strands to the award. … [Read more...] about The Arts Council launches Traditional Arts Project Award Ireland
Nominations open for Visual Arts Project Award in Ireland
Deadline: 24-Jul-25 The Arts Council is accepting nominations for the Visual Arts Project Award to support specific artistic projects in visual arts. It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent artistic work. Strands … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Visual Arts Project Award in Ireland
Nominations open for Circus Project Award in Ireland
Deadline: 24-Jul-25 The Arts Council is accepting nominations for the Circus Project Award to support specific artistic projects in circus. It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent artistic work. Objectives The … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Circus Project Award in Ireland
Apply for Greenovation SustainAgri Challenge (India)
Deadline: 14-Aug-25 Are you ready to turn your bold idea into a breakthrough for sustainable agriculture in India and beyond? Join the Greenovation SustainAgri Challenge and get the opportunity to showcase your innovation, gain national recognition, and receive hands-on support from expert … [Read more...] about Apply for Greenovation SustainAgri Challenge (India)
Apply Now: Participatory Arts Project Award – Ireland
Deadline: 24-Jul-25 The Arts Council is excited to invite applications for its Participatory Arts Project Award to support specific artistic projects in participatory arts. It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Participatory Arts Project Award – Ireland
Arts Council announces Architecture Project Award 2026 (Ireland)
Deadline: 24-Jul-25 The Arts Council is thrilled to announce the Architecture Project Award 2026 to support specific artistic projects in architecture. It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent artistic … [Read more...] about Arts Council announces Architecture Project Award 2026 (Ireland)
Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award – Canada
Deadline: 17-Jul-25 Entries are now open for the Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award. The Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award is presented in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and the Canadian Police Association. The … [Read more...] about Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award – Canada
John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award
Deadline: 1-Oct-25 Nominations are now open for the John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award to recognize the worlds leading researchers who have used rational, scientifically based research to improve the wellbeing of those facing health inequalities worldwide. While a single … [Read more...] about John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award
CFPs: European Prize for Women Innovators 2025
Deadline: 25-Sep-25 The European Prize for Women Innovators is jointly awarded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the European Innovation Council (EIC). Through this collaboration, the EIT and EIC are showcasing a large pool of women innovators, offering more … [Read more...] about CFPs: European Prize for Women Innovators 2025
Applications open for Dance Project Award 2026 (Ireland)
Deadline: 24-Jul-25 Applicants are now invited to apply for the Dance Project Award 2026 to support specific artistic projects in dance. It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent artistic work. Objectives The purpose … [Read more...] about Applications open for Dance Project Award 2026 (Ireland)
Entries open for Children and Young Peoples Arts Project Award (Ireland)
Deadline: 24-Jul-25 Entries are now open for the Children and Young Peoples Arts Project Award to support specific artistic projects in children and young peoples arts. It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent artistic … [Read more...] about Entries open for Children and Young Peoples Arts Project Award (Ireland)
Nominations open for Theatre Project Award (Round 1) – Ireland
Deadline: 24-Jul-25 The Arts Council is seeking applications for Theatre Project Award to support the development, generation, creation making and/or presenting of theatre to audiences. The award is open to professional artists and organisations with a demonstrable track record in theatre … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Theatre Project Award (Round 1) – Ireland
Call for Submissions: Christof Heyns Memorial Thesis Award
Deadline: 31-Jul-25 The Centre for Human Rights is inviting students who have completed their doctoral studies in law at an African University to submit their doctoral theses for consideration for the Christof Heyns Memorial Thesis Award. This prize underlines exceptional passion for promoting … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Christof Heyns Memorial Thesis Award
Request for Proposals: National Arts and Disability Awards (Australia)
Deadline: 8-Jul-25 Applications are now open for the National Arts and Disability Awards to celebrate the work and achievements of d/Deaf artists and artists with disability. The Awards acknowledge the contribution these artists have made to the creative arts and cultural life of the … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: National Arts and Disability Awards (Australia)
Nominations open for International Awards for Art Criticism
Deadline: 14-Sep-25 The Eleventh Edition of the International Awards for Art Criticism (IAAC 11) 2025 is open to candidates from anywhere in the world writing in Chinese or English about any contemporary art exhibition held anywhere in the world or on-line between 1 September 2024 and 31 August … [Read more...] about Nominations open for International Awards for Art Criticism
National Lottery Major Individual Artist Awards (UK)
Deadline: 11-Jul-25 Nominations are now open for the National Lottery Major Individual Artist Awards to create the circumstances in which established artists with national/international recognition may develop extended or ambitious work. Your proposal should result in a significant creative … [Read more...] about National Lottery Major Individual Artist Awards (UK)
Entries open for Jacqueline Nonkels Prize for Individuals (Belgium)
Deadline: 27-Nov-25 The King Baudouin Foundation is excited to invite applications for its Jacqueline Nonkels Prize to recognize people or bodies who successfully contribute in raising awareness and publicizing Belgium’s surrealist heritage, as well as its preservation, restoration and … [Read more...] about Entries open for Jacqueline Nonkels Prize for Individuals (Belgium)
Call for Nominations: 11th Golden Shield Heritage Awards in South Africa
Deadline: 31-Jul-25 The National Heritage Council (NHC) of South Africa will host the Golden Shield Heritage Awards, an initiative aimed at honouring individuals, groups, and institutions who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to promoting and preserving the country's diverse … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: 11th Golden Shield Heritage Awards in South Africa
Belgium Funding Open: Support for Projects on Surrealist Art & Culture
Deadline: 27-Nov-25 The Jacqueline Nonkels Prize is an annual award granted to an individual or organization that plays a significant role in raising awareness, promoting, or preserving Belgium’s surrealist heritage. The award acknowledges those who, even partially, contribute to the … [Read more...] about Belgium Funding Open: Support for Projects on Surrealist Art & Culture
Call for Submissions: Mercantil Journalism Award (Brazil)
Deadline: 30-Sep-25 The Mercantil Journalism Award seeks to recognize reports that explore how the mature population can prepare for a long and full life, addressing everything from financial planning strategies and financial education to the impact of emotional and psychological stability on the … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Mercantil Journalism Award (Brazil)
14th Cavinkare-MMA Chinnikrishnan Innovation Awards (India)
Deadline: 1-Jul-25 Nominations are now open for the Cavinkare-MMA Chinnikrishnan Innovation Awards to identify and showcase innovative organizations, which have introduced breakthrough changes and can become role models for other Indians. The upcoming 14th edition of this prestigious event … [Read more...] about 14th Cavinkare-MMA Chinnikrishnan Innovation Awards (India)
Call for Entries: Rosy James Memorial Trust Award (UK)
Deadline: 11-Jul-25 Applications are now open for the Rosy James Memorial Trust Award to help artists, designers and makers to pursue their careers by developing a new body of work. This unique award is directed at makers steeped in practice using materials singly or in combination. Such … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Rosy James Memorial Trust Award (UK)
Nominations open for Tweed Sustainability Awards (Australia)
Deadline: 20-Jul-25 Nominations are now open for the Tweed Sustainability Awards to celebrate individual, business and community champions in the community who are going above and beyond for sustainability in the Tweed. Goals Their goal is to: recognise champions who are going above … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Tweed Sustainability Awards (Australia)
Seeking Groundbreaking Solutions for Social Impact – Nominate Today
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 Nominations are now being accepted for the prestigious World Summit Awards (WSA), which recognize and promote local digital innovation that contributes meaningfully to societal development. Rather than offering financial prizes, WSA focuses on sustainable knowledge exchange and … [Read more...] about Seeking Groundbreaking Solutions for Social Impact – Nominate Today
Request for Proposals: RELX Environmental Challenge
Deadline: 27-Jul-25 The RELX is requesting proposals for its Environmental Challenge to provide sustainable access to safe water or sanitation. Funding Information There is a $50,000 prize for the first place entry and a $25,000 prize for the second place entry. Eligible Projects … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: RELX Environmental Challenge
Nominations open for Sardar Patel National Unity Award (India)
Deadline: 31-Jul-25 Applications are now open for Sardar Patel National Unity Award to recognize the notable and inspiring contributions made by the citizens/institutions/organizations of India to promote the cause of national unity and integrity and to reinforce the value of a strong and united … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Sardar Patel National Unity Award (India)
Call for Nominations: Art Explora – Académie des beaux-arts European Award
Deadline: 9-Jul-25 The Art Explora is seeking nominations from all European cultural organizations, artistic sectors for its European Award to support innovative practices in audience access, participation and engagement that can be shared across Europe. Open to all non-profit European … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Art Explora – Académie des beaux-arts European Award
Nominations open for European Bee Award
Deadline: 6-Sep-25 The European Bee Award celebrates and rewards inventive, effective, and scalable projects that safeguard pollinators across Europe. The European Bee Award will recognize and promote projects that demonstrate innovative technological solutions aimed at protecting … [Read more...] about Nominations open for European Bee Award
Call for Nominations: Climate and Energy Action Awards in Canada
Deadline: 14-Jul-25 Nominations are now open for the Climate and Energy Action Awards. Eligibility Criteria The Climate & Energy Action Awards are open to all municipalities, regional districts, and Indigenous communities in British Columbia. Applicants may submit multiple … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Climate and Energy Action Awards in Canada
CFAs: PROTEGO Marine Litter Hotspot Innovation Challenge (Nigeria and Ghana)
Deadline: 21-Jul-25 Applicants are now invited to apply for the PROTEGO Marine Litter Hotspot Innovation Challenge to empower organisations with innovative solutions to prevent marine litter in the Gulf of Guinea. The PROTEGO Project is funded by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, … [Read more...] about CFAs: PROTEGO Marine Litter Hotspot Innovation Challenge (Nigeria and Ghana)
European Award: New Dialogues between the Arts and Audiences 2025
Deadline: 9-Jul-25 The European Award is an opportunity for non-profit cultural organisations to implement innovative projects of audience engagement to art that can be shared and scaled across Europe. This award is funded by the European Union and implemented by Goethe-Institut. What do you … [Read more...] about European Award: New Dialogues between the Arts and Audiences 2025
Now Open: World Smart City Awards 2025
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 Submissions are now open for the World Smart City Awards 2025 to recognize and support innovative city strategies, projects, and ideas that can significantly impact citizens' lives and transform cities into better places to live. Categories They’re looking for … [Read more...] about Now Open: World Smart City Awards 2025
Call for Proposals: UK Social Enterprise Awards
Deadline: 7-Jul-25 The UK Social Enterprise Awards shine a powerful spotlight on the pioneering organisations transforming lives and communities across the country. The Awards are the most anticipated evening in the social enterprise calendar. It’s more than just a celebration. It’s an … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: UK Social Enterprise Awards
Nominations open for Scotland’s Regeneration Forum Awards in the UK
Deadline: 1-Sep-25 Nominations are now open for the Scotland's Regeneration Forum Awards. The SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration are organised and delivered by SURF in partnership with the Scottish Government. Purpose The purpose of the SURF Awards process is: … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Scotland’s Regeneration Forum Awards in the UK
Nominations open for Global Sustainability Awards
Deadline: 15-Jul-25 Entries are now open for the Global Sustainability Awards to recognize and reward the efforts of schools, teachers, students, NGOs and Startups towards sustainability to make this world a better place. This initiative will also help them push for Agenda 2030. It will … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Global Sustainability Awards
Call for Entries: Asian Media Awards (UK)
Deadline: 22-Aug-25 Nominations are now open for the Asian Media Awards to recognize the strength and depth of the Media and awarding the best in the industry. Eligibility Criteria The Asian Media Awards are open to newspaper, radio, TV and websites dedicated to serving the British Asian … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Asian Media Awards (UK)
From Local Ideas to Global Impact – Empower Parents, Transform Childhoods
Deadline: 17-Sep-25 The Good Start Challenge is a €2.6 million global initiative aimed at improving the wellbeing of parents and caregivers of young children living in underserved communities. The challenge calls on innovators from countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Indonesia, the … [Read more...] about From Local Ideas to Global Impact – Empower Parents, Transform Childhoods
Nominations open for Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards
Deadline: 13-Jul-25 The Women & Gender Constituency is thrilled to invite nominations for the Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards. These awards aim to showcase concrete examples on how to center gender equality and women’s rights in climate action. They know the solutions to a more … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards
Your Bold Idea Could Change the World – Make an Impact, Get Funded, Be Seen
Deadline: 31-Jul-25 Are you a young changemaker ready to take your idea from concept to impact? The Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2024 invites passionate individuals and teams from around the world to step up and take action for the planet, people, and purpose. This challenge is not … [Read more...] about Your Bold Idea Could Change the World – Make an Impact, Get Funded, Be Seen
Call for Nominations: Global E-STEM Awards
Deadline: 2-Jul-25 The North American Association for Environmental Education is excited to invite nominations for its Global E-STEM Awards to recognise excellence and innovation in E-STEM. This program supports organizations that engage students aged 11 to 22 in STEM topics to equip them with … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Global E-STEM Awards
