Deadline: 15-Jan-24 The WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award now accepts nominations for individuals and organisations that have made exceptional efforts in achieving inclusive transitions. The world’s leading sustainability award aims to recognise and support outstanding contributions from … [Read more...] about WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award
Awards, Prizes and Challenges
View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
National Lottery Organisations Digital Evolution Awards – United Kingdom
Deadline: 1-Dec-23 The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is pleased to announce the Organisations Digital Evolution Awards. For this programme digital art is artwork that is created exclusively in the digital space; it can either exist in the digital space or be translated into a physical … [Read more...] about National Lottery Organisations Digital Evolution Awards – United Kingdom
India: Cyber Security Innovation Challenge 2023
Deadline: 19-Nov-23 AP Innovation Society (APIS) is proud to join hands with Andhra Pradesh Technology Services (APTS), National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) - Data Security Council of India (DSCI) and VIT-AP University to unveil the "Cyber Security Innovation Challenge 2023". This … [Read more...] about India: Cyber Security Innovation Challenge 2023
Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award
Deadline: 15-Dec-23 Applications are now open for the Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award to honor an individual aged 18-30 who has contributed meaningfully towards the goal of ending extreme poverty. The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award was established by … [Read more...] about Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award
Nominations open for ALERT Being Award (7th Edition) – India
Deadline: 20-Dec-23 Nominations are open for the ALERT Being Award, an award for humanity, to recognise the Good Samaritans. The ALERT Being Award is not only a recognition of humanity in times of medical emergencies but it also is a platform to put the spotlight on any act of kindness and … [Read more...] about Nominations open for ALERT Being Award (7th Edition) – India
The Andreas Schild Mountain Prize
Deadline: 6-Nov-23 The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has announced applications for the Mountain Prize to recognise outstanding individuals and groups actively engaged in on-the-ground solutions, forging a path towards a more sustainable Hindu Kush Himalaya … [Read more...] about The Andreas Schild Mountain Prize
Cyprus: 3rd Annual “Stella Soulioti” Human Rights Award (10,000 euro)
Deadline: 30-Nov-23 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces the commencement of the 3rd Annual "Stella Soulioti" Human Rights Award and the opening for the submission of nominations or proposals for 2023. The Award, which was established by a Decision of the Council of Ministers based on a … [Read more...] about Cyprus: 3rd Annual “Stella Soulioti” Human Rights Award (10,000 euro)
Smart Data Discovery Challenge (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 8-Dec-23 The Department for Business & Trade, Challenge Works, the Open Data Institute (ODI) and Smart Data Foundry are calling on individuals, innovators, entrepreneurs, academia and civil society to join in identifying innovative ways in which Smart Data could make a difference … [Read more...] about Smart Data Discovery Challenge (United Kingdom)
Geo for Good Impact Awards
Deadline: 10-Nov-23 Are you working on an environmental project using Google’s mapping tools? Apply now and stand a chance to win a Geo for Good Impact Award! Categories Carbon Mitigation: Project focuses on reduction or avoidance of CO2e Climate Adaptation: Project is helping people … [Read more...] about Geo for Good Impact Awards
WSA Young Innovators Award
Deadline: 10-Nov-23 Applications are open for the WSA Young Innovators Award, a special recognition for young people under 26 years of age, using ICTs to take action on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). WSA Categories Government & Citizen Engagement … [Read more...] about WSA Young Innovators Award
Nominations open for Yidan Prize
Deadline: 31-Mar-2024 Nominations are now open for the Yidan Prize that aims to create a better world through education. Areas An all-encompassing education accolade Each year, they award the Yidan Prize to individuals and teams in two areas: Education Research: The theory of … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Yidan Prize
Apply for International Terre de Femmes Award
Deadline: 30-Nov-23 Are you a major woman (or a group of women) dedicated to the preservation of insects? Does your project have a strong environmental and social impact (involvement of local communities)? Is your organization an NGO, an association, or a foundation? If yes, then apply for the … [Read more...] about Apply for International Terre de Femmes Award
2024 Virchow Prize for Global Health
Deadline: 29-Feb-24 Nominations are now open for the Virchow Prize for Global Health to provide a highly regarded, international platform to raise awareness of global health issues, particularly among society and the general public. The Virchow Prize for Global Health materializes the lifetime … [Read more...] about 2024 Virchow Prize for Global Health
Call for Solutions: Cure Xchange Challenge – Health AI for Good (US)
Deadline: 30-Oct-23 How can everyone responsibly and equitably use AI in health to accelerate basic research, diagnose conditions, develop novel treatments, predict and prevent disease, and lead to better health outcomes and cures? MIT Solve is accepting solutions for the Cure Xchange Challenge - … [Read more...] about Call for Solutions: Cure Xchange Challenge – Health AI for Good (US)
2024 Frankston City Citizen of the Year Awards – Australia
Deadline: 26-Nov-23 Do you know a humble Frankston City hero who deserves recognition? Then be sure to nominate them for the Frankston Citizen of the Year Awards – a great opportunity to recognise people and groups that have made an outstanding contribution to the Frankston City community over … [Read more...] about 2024 Frankston City Citizen of the Year Awards – Australia
Call for Nominations: Human Rights Activist of the Year Prize 2023 – Kosovo
Deadline: 12-Nov-23 The Youth Initiative for Human Rights – Kosovo (YIHR KS) has announced a call for nominations for the Human Rights Activist of the Year Prize 2023 to recognize and celebrate the continuous activists’ contribution towards the protection and promotion of human rights in … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Human Rights Activist of the Year Prize 2023 – Kosovo
Call for Projects: Jacqueline Nonkels Prize for Organizations – Belgium
Deadline: 18-Dec-23 The King Baudouin Foundation is currently accepting applications for the annual Jacqueline Nonkels Prize for the preservation and promotion of Belgian surrealist heritage. The Jacqueline Nonkels Prize will be awarded annually to any person or body who successfully … [Read more...] about Call for Projects: Jacqueline Nonkels Prize for Organizations – Belgium
Request for Proposals: Advancing Women’s Health Innovation
Deadline: 6-Dec-23 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is requesting proposals to advance women's health innovation. The Opportunity Map has three main components. First, it establishes broad topics of women's health R&D with unique challenges, needs, and goals. Topics fall into two … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Advancing Women’s Health Innovation
UTIC Inaugural Challenge – AUKUS Workforce Development
Deadline: 23-Oct-23 The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) is accepting applications to support a collaborative environment for commercial, academic, and nonprofit organizations focused on the rapid development of innovative undersea and maritime technologies. The UTIC Challenge … [Read more...] about UTIC Inaugural Challenge – AUKUS Workforce Development
Nominations open for Chaillot Prize for the promotion of Human Rights in the GCC Region
Deadline: 30-Oct-23 The European Union Delegations in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait City and Doha present an annual award ‐ the Chaillot Prize ‐ for actions, campaigns, projects and lifetime achievements which favour Human Rights promotion and awareness in the GCC region, in close cooperation with … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Chaillot Prize for the promotion of Human Rights in the GCC Region
Applications open for Pure Ocean Challenges
Deadline: 15-Nov-23 Applications are now open for the Pure Ocean Challenges to support innovative applied research projects around the world, thus contributing to the protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems and biodiversity. Themes (Based on the United Nation's 10 Ocean Decade … [Read more...] about Applications open for Pure Ocean Challenges
Call for Applications: Satellites for Biodiversity Award (Round 2)
Deadline: 15-Dec-23 Are you and/or your team exploring remote sensing in biodiversity monitoring? Are you researching new ways to harness the potential of a new generation of satellites to preserve some of the most majestic species? If yes, then the Connected Conservation Foundation wants to hear … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Satellites for Biodiversity Award (Round 2)
BNEF Pioneers Program: Addressing Net-Zero Challenges
Deadline: 27-Oct-23 The BloombergNEF (BNEF) is inviting all early-stage companies and innovative projects for its Pioneers Program to address net-zero challenges. The BNEF Pioneers program has identified a group of game-changing technologies or innovations annually – each with the potential to … [Read more...] about BNEF Pioneers Program: Addressing Net-Zero Challenges
Red Ochre Award (Lifetime Achievement) – Australia
Deadline: 10-Oct-23 Creative Australia is accepting applications for the prestigious Red Ochre Award for outstanding lifetime achievement for a senior male and female artist. The Red Ochre Award recognises: lifetime contribution to First Nations Arts nationally and internationally; … [Read more...] about Red Ochre Award (Lifetime Achievement) – Australia
2024 Columbia Global Freedom of Expression Prizes
Deadline: 1-Dec-23 The Columbia University is currently accepting applications for the Global Freedom of Expression Prizes to recognize legal decisions and legal services worldwide that strengthen freedom of expression by promoting international legal norms for the protection of human … [Read more...] about 2024 Columbia Global Freedom of Expression Prizes
2023 Global Health Supply Chain Research Challenge
Deadline: 15-Oct-23 The Global Health Supply Chain Summit (GHSCS) Group, in partnership with Chemonics International, is proud to launch the 2023 Global Health Supply Chain Research Challenge to provide small seed research grants to the authors of the top research submission(s). Key Supply Chain … [Read more...] about 2023 Global Health Supply Chain Research Challenge
Daniel and Barbara Chapman Trust Chapman Prize – US
Deadline: 15-Oct-23 The Daniel and Barbara Chapman Trust is pleased to announce an open call for the Chapman Prize to recognize and honor the efforts and achievements of individuals and organizations in the U.S. who make significant contributions to American society. 2023 Prize … [Read more...] about Daniel and Barbara Chapman Trust Chapman Prize – US
Nominations open for (REACH) Climate-Health Action Award
Deadline: 8-Oct-23 Nominations are now open for the Recognizing Excellence Around Champions of Health (REACH) Climate-Health Action Award. The biennial Recognizing Excellence Around Champions of Health (REACH) Awards recognize those who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and commitment … [Read more...] about Nominations open for (REACH) Climate-Health Action Award
Call for Nominations: GO SMART Award
Deadline: 27-Oct-23 GO SMART Award is now calling for nominations to stimulate active urban innovation knowledge sharing between cities and create the opportunities for other city stakeholders to showcase their solutions, products or services. To commend the excellent performance in the … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: GO SMART Award
Submissions open for Cláudio Weber Abramo Data Journalism Award (Brazil)
Deadline: 8-Oct-23 The Escola de Dados is accepting applications for the Cláudio Weber Abramo Data Journalism Award to encourage excellence in the use of data by journalists to question, analyze and investigate issues that affect Brazilian society. They believe that by recognizing excellent … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Cláudio Weber Abramo Data Journalism Award (Brazil)
Nominations open for iVolunteer Awards in India
Deadline: 30-Nov-23 Nominations are now open for the iVolunteer Awards to promote volunteering with the mission to bring volunteers and organizations together to share time, skills, and passion to promote India’s social development. Volunteers are constantly contributing to India’s social … [Read more...] about Nominations open for iVolunteer Awards in India
Call for Applications: ALBA/Puffin Human Rights Award
Deadline: 30-Sep-23 Applications are now open for the ALBA/Puffin Human Rights Award, an annual prize presented by the Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives and the Puffin Foundation. It is dedicated to the activist tradition of the U.S. volunteers who joined the International Brigades to fight in … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: ALBA/Puffin Human Rights Award
Danish Siddiqui Freedom Award (India)
Deadline: 30-Sep-23 Applications are now open for the Danish Siddiqui Freedom Award for Individuals/organizations who raise their voices with confidence and boldness, organised in the humble memory of renowned photojournalist Danish Siddiqui. The Danish Siddiqui Freedom Award presented by … [Read more...] about Danish Siddiqui Freedom Award (India)
Nominations open for Freedom Prize (6th Edition)
Deadline: 12-Jan-24 The Freedom Prize invites young people aged between 15 to 25 years old from France and around the world to choose an inspiring person or organisation, committed to an exemplary fight for freedom. Purpose The Normandy Region, the International Institute of Human Rights … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Freedom Prize (6th Edition)
Zendesk Foundation: Tech for Good Impact Awards
Deadline: 1-Nov-23 Zendesk Foundation is inviting nonprofit organizations to apply for the Tech for Good Impact Awards. Impact Areas They support organizations that contribute to the Zendesk Foundation's impact areas: Foster community - enable connections that offer support and allow … [Read more...] about Zendesk Foundation: Tech for Good Impact Awards
Marsh Awards for Excellence in Visual Arts Engagement
Deadline: 20-Sep-23 The Marsh Awards for Excellence in Visual Arts Engagement celebrates the hard work and dedication of colleagues working within visual arts participation and engagement. The annual awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of those working in learning, participation … [Read more...] about Marsh Awards for Excellence in Visual Arts Engagement
Call for Nominations: Lacey Prize 2023 (Canada)
Deadline: 24-Sep-23 The National Gallery of Canada accepts nominations for the 2023 Lacey Prize from artists, community members, and institutions. Prize Information A cash prize of $50,000 will be awarded to a first-place winner, and cash prizes of $20,000 will be awarded to two … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Lacey Prize 2023 (Canada)
Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards
Deadline: 15-Oct-23 Citizens and organisations from the 56 Commonwealth countries can now submit entries for the Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards to win prestigious titles and cash prizes. The Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards
Call for Nominations: SouthernDefenders’ Award 2023
Deadline: 31-Oct-23 The Southern Africa Human Rights Defenders Network (SouthernDefenders) calls for nomination/s for the SouthernDefenders Award for outstanding Human Rights Defender/s. The situation of human rights defenders (HRDs) across causes and countries in Southern Africa remains … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: SouthernDefenders’ Award 2023
ATF Award 2023: A chance to win Prizes worth up to INR 5 Lacs!
Deadline: 15-Sep-23 The AssisTech Foundation (ATF) has launched India's first Assistive Technology Award’s Third Edition: ATF Awards 2023. An accolade that recognizes unsung heroes who aim to make a change in the lives of people with disabilities across the globe by leveraging assistive … [Read more...] about ATF Award 2023: A chance to win Prizes worth up to INR 5 Lacs!
4HerPower Challenge: Innovating for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Deadline: 27-Oct-23 The UNFPA, Organon and MIT Solve are looking for up to 14 solutions created by and for young people, prioritizing adolescent girls and young women, that address key challenges within sexual and reproductive health and rights within UNFPA’s programme countries. This … [Read more...] about 4HerPower Challenge: Innovating for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
#Art4Resilience: “Knowledge into Use” Awards
Deadline: 17-Sep-23 The Global Resilience Partnership has launched the “Knowledge into Use” awards to uncover creative and innovative ways of showcasing and using resilience knowledge. This year, they are excited to announce the second round of the awards! The “Knowledge into Use” awards … [Read more...] about #Art4Resilience: “Knowledge into Use” Awards
Apply now for Wear My Shoes Award 2023
Deadline: 15-Sep-23 The Wear My Shoes Campaign, in its third edition, aims to mobilize children and adults to respond to the climate crisis and its impact on health, education, poverty, violence, justice, and migration affecting children. The global campaign will examine the contributions made … [Read more...] about Apply now for Wear My Shoes Award 2023
Climate Vulnerable Forum Migrants4Climate Award
Deadline: 15-Sep-23 Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) is seeking applications for the Migrants4Climate (M4C) Award to identify, through a competitive process, innovative initiatives led by, or with migrants’ and diasporas’ involvement, that have a demonstrated climate action impact at the local … [Read more...] about Climate Vulnerable Forum Migrants4Climate Award
Ockenden International Prizes (GBP100,000 prize money)
Deadline: 30-Nov-23 Nominations are now open for the Ockenden International Prizes to advance refugee self-reliance, recognise the agency, dignity and autonomy of refugees and forced migrants anywhere. Ockenden International, renowned for its work for and with refugees for more than 70 years, … [Read more...] about Ockenden International Prizes (GBP100,000 prize money)
ESCWA Digital Arabic Content Award for Sustainable Development
Deadline: 15-Oct-23 ESCWA is launching the third cycle of the ESCWA Digital Arabic Content Award for Sustainable Development, in collaboration with the World Summit Awards (WSA). The aim of this Award is to recognize the best digital Arabic content products in the Arab region that focus on … [Read more...] about ESCWA Digital Arabic Content Award for Sustainable Development
Net Zero Challenge: Leading Climate-Tech Innovation Competition
Deadline: 15-Oct-23 Net Zero Challenge 2023, brought to you by Touchstone Partners and Temasek Foundation, aims to identify and support early-stage innovations and teams that have the potential to revolutionize the way they address environmental challenges at scale. The goal is to discover … [Read more...] about Net Zero Challenge: Leading Climate-Tech Innovation Competition
Call for Proposals: Skills Innovation Challenge (India)
Deadline: 3-Sep-23 ILO, in partnership with UNICEF/YuWaah, calls for innovative solutions from not-for-profit organizations in India that support upgrading informal apprenticeships through digital transformation. The global megatrends, such as technological advancements, demographic shifts, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Skills Innovation Challenge (India)
UNESCO Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology 2023
Deadline: 05-Sep-23 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is seeking nominations for the UNESCO-Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology. Funded by the Government of Cuba, the UNESCO-Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology aims to reward the efforts of an … [Read more...] about UNESCO Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology 2023
Apply for Youth Well-Being Prize Competition
Deadline: 29-Sep-23 Are you a young person between the ages of 10 and 29 with an idea of how digital tools can be used to help improve other young people’s well-being? Do you have ideas about how we could creatively use technology to increase young people’s knowledge around issues that impact … [Read more...] about Apply for Youth Well-Being Prize Competition
