Deadline: 3-Mar-24 Nominations are now open for the World Habitat Awards to recognise and highlight innovative, outstanding and sometimes revolutionary housing ideas, projects and programmes from across the world. More than 360 outstanding World Habitat Awards projects have been recognised … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: World Habitat Awards
Awards, Prizes and Challenges
View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Nominations open for Wilkes Climate Launch Prize
Deadline: 29-Feb-2024 Nominations are now open for the Wilkes Climate Launch Prize at the University of Utah to support innovative ideas from organizations at all stages, both for-profits and nonprofits anywhere in the world to help fund and accelerate solutions to climate change. As most … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Wilkes Climate Launch Prize
Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards 2024
Deadline: 05-Mar-2024 Applications are now open for the Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards to recognize global excellence in the broad area of food innovation and community impact. In 2024, two awards will be given: Research Impact: This award will recognize a researcher, or group of … [Read more...] about Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards 2024
Citi Foundation’s $25 Million Global Innovation Challenge for Homelessness Solutions
Deadline: 13-Feb-24 The Citi Foundation has announced Global Innovation Challenge to strengthen nonprofits pioneering solutions to homelessness. The Citi Foundation primarily provides funding through open Requests for Proposals (RFP). This model enables them to engage and support a broad range … [Read more...] about Citi Foundation’s $25 Million Global Innovation Challenge for Homelessness Solutions
UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize
Deadline: 15-Feb-24 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is accepting applications for the Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize to honour a person, organization or institution that has made an outstanding contribution to the defence and, or promotion … [Read more...] about UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize
Applications open for Erase Indifference Challenge 2024
Deadline: 11-Feb-24 Started as an initiative at the Auschwitz Pledge Foundation, the Erase Indifference Challenge is an innovation engine created to find and fund modern, imaginative, and measurable initiatives that will lead to concrete actions and ultimately the demise of indifference, the rise … [Read more...] about Applications open for Erase Indifference Challenge 2024
nasscom AI Gamechangers Awards
Deadline: 17-Jan-24 Submissions are now open for the nasscom AI Gamechangers Awards to recognize and reward impactful AI implementation stories from enterprises, startups, government entities, research and academic institutions, and NGOs across various sectors. Explore the exclusive third … [Read more...] about nasscom AI Gamechangers Awards
Costa Carras European Citizens Award
Deadline: 16-Feb-24 EUROPA NOSTRA and ELLINIKI ETAIRIA – Society for the Environment and Cultural Heritage are proud to launch the Call for Entries for the second edition of the Costa Carras European Citizens Award for the Safeguard of Endangered Cultural and Natural Heritage. Launched in … [Read more...] about Costa Carras European Citizens Award
Nominations open for IDC Smart Cities Award – North America
Deadline: 12-Jan-24 IDC is seeking nominations for successful Smart Cities and Communities projects and initiatives in North American towns, cities, counties, states and provinces. IDC’s 2024 Smart Cities North America Awards will be presented to the winning Smart Cities and Communities … [Read more...] about Nominations open for IDC Smart Cities Award – North America
Call for Nominations: The Japan Foundation Awards
Deadline: 28-Feb-24 Nominations are now open for the Japan Foundation Awards for individuals or organizations that have significantly contributed and are expected to contribute further to the promotion of international mutual understanding and friendship through their academic, artistic, or … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: The Japan Foundation Awards
Nominations open for Zayed Sustainability Prize
Deadline: 23-Jun-24 Nominations are now open for the Zayed Sustainability Prize. The Prize fund comes from the Abu Dhabi Government as a way to honour and continue the sustainability and humanitarian legacy of the founding father of the United Arab Emirates, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Zayed Sustainability Prize
GCSP Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security 2024
Deadline: 25-Mar-24 The Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) is seeking applications to reward groundbreaking concepts that offer exceptional promise in addressing peace and security challenges. The prize is awarded by the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP), as part of its … [Read more...] about GCSP Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security 2024
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award
Deadline: 30-Apr-24 Apply for the 4th Cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award to recognize individuals, pioneering organisations, and research centres, for their innovative models that produce clean water using renewable energy. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global … [Read more...] about Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award
Inclusive Health Research Awards
Deadline: 5-Feb-24 Nature Awards in partnership with Takeda has launched the Inclusive Health Research awards to celebrate those who are driving a more inclusive approach to health research and, in doing so, promoting a future of greater health equity globally. Aims & Scope Health … [Read more...] about Inclusive Health Research Awards
Up to $60,000 available under Zuckerberg Water Prize
Deadline: 15-Jan-24 The Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research – ZIWR is offering a biannual award to acknowledge the outstanding achievements and global impact of an individual or organization in the broader field of Water. The Zuckerberg Water Prize is an international award, and the … [Read more...] about Up to $60,000 available under Zuckerberg Water Prize
Call for Nominations: WHO World No Tobacco Day Awards
Deadline: 31-Jan-24 The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for nominations to the World No Tobacco Day Awards of individuals or organizations in each of the six WHO Regions for their accomplishments in the area of tobacco control. The objective of these criteria is to facilitate … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: WHO World No Tobacco Day Awards
Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0: ‘Clean Toilets Challenge’
Deadline: 25-Dec-23 The Government of India has launched the Clean Toilets Challenge to improve the operations and maintenance of public and community toilets across India. Over the past nine years, Swachh Bharat Mission has transformed the sanitation landscape of the country. With Swachh … [Read more...] about Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0: ‘Clean Toilets Challenge’
The Rafto Prize: Empowering Human Rights Defenders
Deadline: 1-Feb-24 The Rafto Foundation is seeking nominations for its annual Rafto Prize to support human rights defenders and give students human rights and democracy education. Each year the foundation awards a person or an organization who stands up for human rights and democracy with the … [Read more...] about The Rafto Prize: Empowering Human Rights Defenders
Trinity Challenge on Antimicrobial Resistance
Deadline: 29-Feb-24 Applications are open for the Trinity Challenge on Antimicrobial Resistance to promote innovation in finding new data sources and integration of data, steering clear of incomplete and siloed information. The Trinity Challenge (TTC) is a charity supporting the creation of … [Read more...] about Trinity Challenge on Antimicrobial Resistance
Nominations open for Right Livelihood Award 2024
Deadline: 1-Mar-24 Do you know any courageous and innovative change-makers who strive to create a more just, peaceful and sustainable world for those around them? If yes, then nominate them for the Right Livelihood Award. For over 40 years, they have presented the Right Livelihood Award to … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Right Livelihood Award 2024
Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) Challenge – Phase II
Deadline: 30-Jan-24 The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) has partnered with the Shockwave Foundation and the Munich Re Foundation on the Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) challenge. RAIN aims to convert seed-level innovative agricultural ideas that are meeting resilience … [Read more...] about Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) Challenge – Phase II
Applications open for 2024 Ivory Prize Competition
Deadline: 31-Dec-23 Nominations are now open for the Ivory Prize, an annual award recognizing ambitious, feasible and scalable solutions to housing affordability. The Prize is designed to award innovators for their efforts and provide material support to advance their projects. The search … [Read more...] about Applications open for 2024 Ivory Prize Competition
PILOT’s 2024 Innovation Challenge – US
Deadline: 19-Jan-24 PILOT’s 2024 Innovation Challenge is seeking startups and growing companies looking to help broadcasters rise to some of the key challenges and seize opportunities they are likely to face over the next few years. Submissions should align with the three focus areas of the … [Read more...] about PILOT’s 2024 Innovation Challenge – US
Canada: Housing Supply Challenge – Level-Up (Round 5)
Deadline: 18-Dec-23 Impact Canada Initiative is seeking applications for Housing Supply Challenge to increase the adoption of transformative, system-level solutions that enable the quicker delivery of both community and market housing. About Round 5 of the Housing Supply Challenge Lengthy … [Read more...] about Canada: Housing Supply Challenge – Level-Up (Round 5)
Nominations open for UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award
Deadline: 17-May-24 UN-Habitat is launching its call for nominations for the 2024 round of the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award. The UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award recognizes individuals and institutions that have made outstanding contributions in the field of urban development, including … [Read more...] about Nominations open for UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award
Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge 2024
Deadline: 10-Jan-24 What if you could build a better world? The Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego is calling for middle- and high-school educators to join in the effort to make a local and global impact. In the 2024 Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge, … [Read more...] about Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge 2024
UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICT in Education
Deadline: 5-Feb-24 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has launched the King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICT in Education to recognize innovative approaches in leveraging new technologies to expand educational and lifelong learning … [Read more...] about UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICT in Education
Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment
Deadline: 15-Feb-24 The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), in partnership with the Government of Iceland, has issued a call for nominations for the first ever edition of the Vigdís Prize for Women's Empowerment. The Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment will be awarded by … [Read more...] about Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment
Gender Climate Award 2024 Celebrating Women in Climate Action, Journalism, and Green Innovation – Apply Now!
Deadline: 30-Dec-23 The Gender Climate Award 2024 is now accepting applications! Join in celebrating the contributions of remarkable women in Climate Action, Young Climate Journalism, and Green Enterprise. The Gender Climate Award seeks to shine light on women and recognize their contribution … [Read more...] about Gender Climate Award 2024 Celebrating Women in Climate Action, Journalism, and Green Innovation – Apply Now!
Call for Startups and SMEs to address SDGs: Zero Hunger | Quality Education | Peace | Justice and more….
Deadline: 20-Dec-23 Does your startup or established business address pressing global challenges with the potential to make a difference in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions? If so, then apply for the IC Award for … [Read more...] about Call for Startups and SMEs to address SDGs: Zero Hunger | Quality Education | Peace | Justice and more….
Call for Nominations: Charity Governance Awards (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 6-Feb-24 Nominations are now open for the Charity Governance Awards, an exciting not-for-profit initiative created to celebrate outstanding governance and trusteeship in charities across the UK, allowing large and small not-for-profit organisations to inspire and learn from one … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Charity Governance Awards (United Kingdom)
Nominations open for Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity (5th Edition)
Deadline: 2-Feb-24 Nominations are now open for the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity to support people facing the worst impacts of climate change and help scale climate solutions. The Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity recognises individuals and organisations leading society’s efforts to tackle the … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity (5th Edition)
World Justice Challenge: The Rule of Law Foundation of Democracy
Deadline: 31-Jan-24 The World Justice Project (WJP) is pleased to announce the World Justice Challenge, a global competition to identify, recognize, and promote good practices and high-impact initiatives that protect and advance the rule of law. For the 2024 competition, the theme is The Rule … [Read more...] about World Justice Challenge: The Rule of Law Foundation of Democracy
Nominations open for Averted Disaster Award
Deadline: 12-Jan-24 The Averted Disaster Award is inviting individuals, project teams and organizations of all sizes, regions, and industries to submit nominations that highlight successful interventions. The Averted Disaster Award aims to recognize successful interventions implemented … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Averted Disaster Award
Nominations open for 2024 Community Business Awards
Deadline: 26-Jan-24 Showcase your leadership, engage your leaders and teams across the region and seize the opportunity to be recognised for the great work you are doing. Nominations for the 2024 Community Business Awards are now open. The Community Business Awards celebrate the achievements … [Read more...] about Nominations open for 2024 Community Business Awards
ARSINOE launches 2nd Open Tenders for Innovations
Deadline: 8-Jan-24 ARSINOE is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2nd Open Tenders for Innovations. If you are working on cutting-edge solutions for climate adaptation, this is your chance to make a real impact. In the second Open Tender, ARSINOE is looking for innovations that address the … [Read more...] about ARSINOE launches 2nd Open Tenders for Innovations
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award
Deadline: 15-Dec-23 Nominations are now open for the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award to recognize remarkable human rights defenders. The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award identifies and honors those who embody Robert F. Kennedy’s belief that the power of individual and collective moral … [Read more...] about Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award
Powering Climate & Infrastructure Careers Challenge in the United States
Deadline: 19-Jan-24 The Families and Workers Fund has announced the Powering Climate & Infrastructure Careers Challenge to help communities across the country tackle workforce implementation issues and create good jobs and economic opportunity. The Powering Climate & Infrastructure … [Read more...] about Powering Climate & Infrastructure Careers Challenge in the United States
Request for Proposals: Aquacerta Challenge
Deadline: 31-Dec-23 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), through its innovation laboratory, IDB Lab, in coordination with the IDB Water and Sanitation Division and in partnership with the members of Source of Innovation seeks to advance solutions and innovations from the private sector that … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Aquacerta Challenge
Humanitarian Aid Journalist Prize – Germany
Deadline: 7-Jan-24 Young journalists between the ages of 21 and 35 can now apply for travel grants to develop innovative journalistic work on humanitarian aid. Humanitarian aid needs new ways of reporting so that crises are not forgotten. That's why Aktion Deutschland Hilft, with the support … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Aid Journalist Prize – Germany
Request for Applications: PRO-WASH & SCALE Applied Research Award
Deadline: 15-Jan-24 The Practice, Research, and Operations in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene and Strengthening Capacity in Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Environment (PRO-WASH & SCALE) Award is excited to release this request for applications (RFA). The goal of the RFA is to solicit … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: PRO-WASH & SCALE Applied Research Award
Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge – Canada
Deadline: 7-Feb-24 Submissions are now open for the Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge to advance innovative, scalable and economically viable practices, processes and technologies that contribute to the net reduction of enteric methane emissions from the cattle sector. Challenge … [Read more...] about Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge – Canada
Nominations open for Built by Nature Prize
Deadline: 25-Jan-24 The Built by Nature has announced a global prize to recognise innovation and stimulate scalability in the use of biobased materials such as timber, bamboo, hemp, straw, algae and fungi in construction. The Built by Nature is calling on you to help redefine sustainable … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Built by Nature Prize
Call for Applications: 2024 Ashden Awards
Deadline: 25-Jan-24 Applicants are encouraged to apply for the 2024 Ashden Awards. Ashden winners come in all shapes and sizes. They don’t reward the biggest organisations or slickest marketing pitches – they’re looking for passion, potential and commitment to the values. They’ve put winners … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: 2024 Ashden Awards
Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk
Deadline: 5-Jan-24 Front Line Defenders is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk. The annual Front Line Defenders Award was established in 2005 to honour the work of HRDs who are courageously making outstanding contributions … [Read more...] about Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk
Win $50,000 for Your Climate Solution: Enter the 2024 Keeling Curve Prize!
Deadline: 12-Feb-24 The Global Warming Mitigation Project’s flagship program, the Keeling Curve Prize, awards $50,000 annually to each of 10 global projects that demonstrate the ability to reduce, replace, or remove greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and oceans. The Keeling Curve Prize is more … [Read more...] about Win $50,000 for Your Climate Solution: Enter the 2024 Keeling Curve Prize!
X International “Conveying Africa” Award (Africa)
Deadline: 30-Jun-24 The Harambee Africa International Foundation is launching the X International "Conveying Africa" Award to contribute to a more accurate image of Africa, one that reflects its challenges, hopes, richness, and diversity of its people and cultures, as well as the ongoing … [Read more...] about X International “Conveying Africa” Award (Africa)
Glenmark Nutrition Awards 2024 – India
Deadline: 26-Nov-23 Glenmark Foundation invites applications for the Glenmark Nutrition Awards 2024 to support the NGOs who have worked on the lines of innovation, impact, inspiration and collaboration in improving the dietary diversity among women and children, adolescent girls and vulnerable … [Read more...] about Glenmark Nutrition Awards 2024 – India
Apply for Co-funding Award (Ireland)
Deadline: 7-Dec-23 The Arts Council invites applications from arts organisations based in Ireland for the Co-funding Award. Purpose and Priorities of the Award The purpose and priorities of this award align with the Arts Council’s ten-year strategy (2016–25), Making Great Art Work: Leading … [Read more...] about Apply for Co-funding Award (Ireland)
Minister’s Award for Excellence in Championing Gender Equality – VIVE (Canada)
Deadline: 31-Dec-23 Nominations are now open for the Minister's Award for Excellence in Championing Gender Equality – VIVE to promote gender equality in their lives, workplaces and government. The VIVE Awards were created as a way to highlight and acknowledge New Brunswick individuals that are … [Read more...] about Minister’s Award for Excellence in Championing Gender Equality – VIVE (Canada)
