Awards, Prizes and Challenges

View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.

Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research

Deadline: 31-Mar-21 Nominations are now open for Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research with an aim to provide recognition and publicity for outstanding efforts that enhance the rigor, reliability, robustness, and transparency of research in the natural sciences, the social … [Read more...] about Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research

RWJF Sports Award: Up to Five awards of $25,000 Each (U.S. and Canada)

Deadline: 05-May-21 Nominations are now open for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Sports Award Removing Barriers to Health Equity through Sports. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Sports Award recognizes professional sports teams, athletes, coaches and community-based … [Read more...] about RWJF Sports Award: Up to Five awards of $25,000 Each (U.S. and Canada)

Nigeria: Call for Applications for ScaleUp Agribusiness Accelerator Programme

Deadline: 21-Mar-21 The FATE Foundation is seeking applications for the ScaleUp Agribusiness Accelerator Programme, it targets outstanding Nigerian agribusiness entrepreneurs (Founders, CEOs, and Owner-managers) whose businesses are currently at growth stage and who are looking to scale their … [Read more...] about Nigeria: Call for Applications for ScaleUp Agribusiness Accelerator Programme

Applications Open for Women Tech Founders Program

Deadline: 31-Mar-21 Google's Women Techmakers and the U.S. Department of State, through the Providing Opportunities for Women’s Economic Rise (POWER) Initiative have partnered to host the Women Tech Founders Program. This program will provide women tech entrepreneurs from across the Middle … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Women Tech Founders Program

Call for Proposals for 2021 Entrepreneurship Programme (Nigeria)

Deadline: 14-Mar-21 The March 8th Initiative is expanding in terms of reach and scope. First, the Entrepreneurship Programme has been re-organized into 4 categories providing more opportunities for young Nigerians between 18 and 35 years old. The March 8th Initiative is organised to inspire … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for 2021 Entrepreneurship Programme (Nigeria)

Unlimited and the British Council: Micro Awards to support Artists

Deadline: 23-Mar-21 The Unlimited and the British Council, are seeking applications for its Micro Awards to support artists in this uncertain time to build connections/collaborations, rather than to create work. The partnership supports pairings of disabled artists and collectives in the UK … [Read more...] about Unlimited and the British Council: Micro Awards to support Artists

United States: National Forest Foundation’s Matching Awards Program

Deadline: 09-Jun-21 The National Forest Foundation (NFF) is seeking applications for its Matching Awards Program (MAP) to provide funding for results-oriented on-the-ground projects that enhance forest health and outdoor experiences on National Forests and Grasslands. The National Forest … [Read more...] about United States: National Forest Foundation’s Matching Awards Program

Submit Applications for 2021 Global Investors Hub Challenge

Deadline: 31-May-21 Applications are now open for the 2021 Global Investors Hub Challenge for startups, entrepreneurs and companies to join this unique competition to get a financial lifeline, mentorship and networking uplifting, marketing insight and other crucial benefits which propel your … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for 2021 Global Investors Hub Challenge

Google.org | $25 million Global Impact Challenge for NGOs helping Women and Girls

Deadline: 09-Apr-21 The Google.org Impact Challenge (GIC) is an open call for submissions for funding from organizations across the world who are empowering women and girls to advance in the economy. The Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls commits $25 million to fund organizations … [Read more...] about Google.org | $25 million Global Impact Challenge for NGOs helping Women and Girls

Submit Nominations for 2021 Elevate Prize

Deadline: 05-May-21 The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve is seeking nominations for the 2021 Elevate Prize to dramatically amplify the impact of innovators, activists and problem-solvers. MIT Solve can build a powerful platform to mobilize communities, catalyze positive change … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for 2021 Elevate Prize

Massachusetts Institute of Technology accepting Applications for the Trinity Challenge

Deadline: 15-Apr-21 The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is accepting applications for the Trinity Challenge. COVID-19 forced humanity to confront the devastating costs that health emergencies inflict on the world. Despite warnings from scientists, their global community was not prepared … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Institute of Technology accepting Applications for the Trinity Challenge

MIT Solver seeking Applications for Digital Inclusion Challenge

Deadline: 16-Jun-21 The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve is currently seeking applications for the Digital Inclusion Challenge. Building an inclusive digital economy—that affords everyone the opportunity to lead a dignified and productive life—will require access to digital … [Read more...] about MIT Solver seeking Applications for Digital Inclusion Challenge

Submit Applications for Resilient Ecosystems Challenge

Deadline: 16 June 2021 The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve is seeking applications for the Resilient Ecosystems Challenge. Functioning ecosystems underpin all of human society. They are crucial to pollination, wild food sources, disaster mitigation, and a stable climate with … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Resilient Ecosystems Challenge

i2i Challenge Call for Bangladesh: Mobile-Powered Employment Opportunities for all

Deadline: 14-Mar-21 The i2i programme, funded by UK Aid and led by Leonard Cheshire has teamed up with Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) and SBK Foundation to launch the mobile innovation challenge for employment for all. People with disabilities are creative leaders within workforces … [Read more...] about i2i Challenge Call for Bangladesh: Mobile-Powered Employment Opportunities for all

2nd Edition of Rural Youth Innovation Award – Latin America & Caribbean

Deadline: 5-May-21 The Latin American and Caribbean Rural Youth Innovation Award, an International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) project financed by the China-IFAD Triangular and South-South Cooperation Mechanism, promotes the launch event of its second call in partnership with the … [Read more...] about 2nd Edition of Rural Youth Innovation Award – Latin America & Caribbean

2021 Anzisha Prize: A Chance to Win $100,000 to Grow Your Business

Deadline: 31-Mar-21 Are you among the young entrepreneurs across Africa finding ways to create sustainable solutions to some of the biggest problems faced by their communities? Are you trying to grow a small business? If yes, then you can apply for 2021 Anzisha Prize. This is the Africa’s … [Read more...] about 2021 Anzisha Prize: A Chance to Win $100,000 to Grow Your Business

Nominations Open for 2021 World Agriculture Prize (100,000 USD)

Deadline: 30-Jun-21 Nominations are now open for the World Agriculture Prize offered by the Global Confederation of Higher Education Associations for Agricultural and Life Sciences (GCHERA) with the support of Nanjing Agricultural University (NAU) to academicians for outstanding lifetime … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2021 World Agriculture Prize (100,000 USD)

Skål International seeking Nominations for Sustainable Tourism Awards

Deadline: 30-Jun-21 The Skål International is seeking nominations for its Sustainable Tourism Awards to all public and private sector companies, educational institutions, NGOs, and government agencies. The Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards are geared towards enhancing the … [Read more...] about Skål International seeking Nominations for Sustainable Tourism Awards

Applications Open for 12th Edition Social Entrepreneur of Year (SEOY) India 2021

Deadline: 30-Apr-21 The Jubilant Bhartia Foundation in partnership with the Schwab Foundation is inviting applications for its 12th Edition Social Entrepreneur of the Year(SEOY) India 2021 award that provides unparalleled platforms leading social innovators social entrepreneurs as a key element … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 12th Edition Social Entrepreneur of Year (SEOY) India 2021