Deadline: 31-Jul-23 Nominations are now open for the Women Building Peace Award to honor a woman peacebuilder who has made a substantial contribution to the pursuit of peace and security in her community, region, or issue area. The Women Building Peace Award reflects the Institute’s … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the Women Building Peace Award 2023
Awards, Prizes and Challenges
View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
CEI SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 Entries are now open for the CEI South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO) Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism to promote high-quality investigative journalism and acknowledge the efforts of investigative journalists often working under difficult … [Read more...] about CEI SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism
National Arts and Disability Awards 2022-24 (Australia)
Deadline: 4-Jul-23 The Australia Council for the Arts is inviting nominations for the Australia Council National Arts and Disability Awards 2022-24 to celebrate the work and achievements of d/Deaf artists and artists with disability. The Awards acknowledge the contribution these artists have … [Read more...] about National Arts and Disability Awards 2022-24 (Australia)
Africa Earth Observation Challenge – Apply Now!
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 Does your early-stage start up or project use earth observation data in its tech solution? Do you need access to funding, training and earth observation data to level up your start-up? If yes ,then apply for Africa Earth Observation (AEO) Challenge. The Africa Earth … [Read more...] about Africa Earth Observation Challenge – Apply Now!
Nominations Open: International Gender Equality Prize
Deadline: 12-Jun-23 The Government of Finland has launched the International Gender Equality Prize now for the fourth time. The International Gender Equality Prize can be awarded to an individual person, who will donate the prize to an organisation that has made significant contributions … [Read more...] about Nominations Open: International Gender Equality Prize
Request for Applications: Pacific Agri-MSME Digital Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 12-Jun-23 UNCDF has launched the Pacific Agri-MSME Digital Innovation Challenge that supports the development and expansion of agribusiness models and solutions. The goal is to support the development and growth of digital agribusiness models and solutions to alleviate financial and … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Pacific Agri-MSME Digital Innovation Challenge
7th National Social Enterprise Idea Challenge (India)
Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The Azim Premji University is pleased to announce the 7th National Social Enterprise Idea Challenge. This is a platform for college and university students from across India to explore and share their innovative social change ideas in a rigorous and competitive … [Read more...] about 7th National Social Enterprise Idea Challenge (India)
Canada: The Green Pursuit – A Sustainability & Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 17-Jun-23 Canadian agri-tech/food-tech/sustainability-tech startups are invited to submit an application to have a chance to pitch/demo their business or technology to win a $45,000 first-place cash price, $5,000 runner-up cash prize, and/or free Access Membership to Bioenterprise for a … [Read more...] about Canada: The Green Pursuit – A Sustainability & Innovation Challenge
Systers Pass It On Awards to support Women Technologists
Deadline: 5-Jun-23 Apply for the Systers Pass It On Awards and become part of a thriving community transforming the landscape of computing for women worldwide. The Systers Pass It On Awards Program, established by AnitaB.org, aims to support women technologists in building a community that … [Read more...] about Systers Pass It On Awards to support Women Technologists
2023 Call for Entries: Art for Well-being competition
Deadline: 29-Jul-23 PMNCH’s “Art for Well-being Competition``, is now open to young people aged 10-24, has three categories: Film, Video and Design. Arts is a great tool for building useful life skills and is a way to connect with others, using imagination, self-expression, and … [Read more...] about 2023 Call for Entries: Art for Well-being competition
MSA Innovation Challenge 2023
Deadline: 21-Jul-23 MSA’s inaugural Innovation Challenge 2023 is awarding up to $2,000,000 in total prizes for ideas that identify areas where a pull mechanism would help spur innovation in biosecurity, pandemic preparedness, and climate change, and for teams to design that incentive mechanism … [Read more...] about MSA Innovation Challenge 2023
Call for Nominations: Excellence in Primary Education Prize (UK and Ireland)
Deadline: 21-Jun-23 Royal Society of Chemistry has launched the Excellence in Primary Education Prize. This prize recognises inspirational, innovative and dedicated people working in primary education. Benefit The winner receives £3000, a medal and a certificate. Criteria The … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Excellence in Primary Education Prize (UK and Ireland)
Conservation Technology Award: Accelerating Innovation and Development
Deadline: 18-Aug-23 Are you using or creating tech to protect wildlife? Earth Rangers want to support your organization through two $15,000 grants. Apply for the Conservation Tech Award. The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2)’s EarthRanger program is committed to helping … [Read more...] about Conservation Technology Award: Accelerating Innovation and Development
Call for Applications: Africa Youth SDG Innovation Award
Deadline: 11-Jun-23 Are you a young African entrepreneur who has developed an innovative solution with a demonstrated positive impact on the achievement of the SDGs on the continent? If yes, then apply now for the Africa Youth SDG Innovation Award. The United Nations Economic Commission for … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Africa Youth SDG Innovation Award
Applications Open for Fifth Annual $100,000 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition
Deadline: 19-Jun-23 Youth-led African agrifood businesses are back in the spotlight as Generation Africa rolls out the 2023 edition of the Gogettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition. By identifying and supporting innovative, high-potential agribusinesses, Generation Africa aims to inspire millions … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Fifth Annual $100,000 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition
Get Up to €20,000 under Young People, Children, and Education Bursary Award (Ireland)
Deadline: 22-Jun-23 The Young People, Children and Education Bursary Award is now open for applications to supports the professional development of artists by enabling them to spend time developing their practice. The award is specifically focussed on helping artists to improve their capacity … [Read more...] about Get Up to €20,000 under Young People, Children, and Education Bursary Award (Ireland)
UNICEF Meena Media Awards 2023 (Bangladesh)
Deadline: 30-Nov-23 Submissions are now open for the UNICEF Meena Media Awards 2023 to recognize excellence in journalistic reporting that promotes child rights in Bangladesh media. The Meena Media Award enters its 18th year in 2023 with the objective to win support for the cause of children … [Read more...] about UNICEF Meena Media Awards 2023 (Bangladesh)
Agility Award for Individual Professional Freelance Artists in Ireland
Deadline: 22-Jun-23 The Arts Council is delighted to announce the Agility Award to support individual professional freelance artists and arts workers at any stage in their careers. The Arts Council particularly welcomes new applicants who represent the diversity of Irish society. They … [Read more...] about Agility Award for Individual Professional Freelance Artists in Ireland
Street Arts and Spectacle Bursary Award to support Professional Artists – Ireland
Deadline: 22-Jun-23 The Arts Council is seeking applications for the Street Arts and Spectacle Bursary Award to support Professional Artists at any stage of their career to develop their art practice. It provides artists with the time and resources to think, research, reflect and critically … [Read more...] about Street Arts and Spectacle Bursary Award to support Professional Artists – Ireland
Stephenie Foster Advocate of the Year Award (US)
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 Do you know a colleague, friend or advocate whose dedicated work has made strides towards greater equality? Consider nominating them for the Stephenie Foster Advocate of the Year Award (AYA). Take Action will present the AYA to an individual who has made a significant … [Read more...] about Stephenie Foster Advocate of the Year Award (US)
Nominations Open: Diaspora Youth Pitch Competition
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 EU Global Diaspora Facility launched the Diaspora Youth Pitch Competition, inviting youth diaspora-led organisations in Europe to submit a development-oriented idea that leverages innovative diaspora partnerships to address SDG 4 (quality education) and/or SDG 13 (climate … [Read more...] about Nominations Open: Diaspora Youth Pitch Competition
Dance Bursary Award to support Professional Artists in Ireland
Deadline: 22-Jun-23 The Arts Council is pleased to announce the Dance Bursary Award to support professional artists at any stage of their career to develop their art practice. It provides artists with the time and resources to think, research, reflect and critically engage with their … [Read more...] about Dance Bursary Award to support Professional Artists in Ireland
Nominations Open for Visual Arts Bursary Award (Ireland)
Deadline: 22-Jun-23 The Arts Council has launched Visual Arts Bursary Award to support individual professional artists and curators to develop their practice. It provides artists or curators with the time and resources to think, research, reflect and critically engage with their work. Type of … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Visual Arts Bursary Award (Ireland)
Ireland: Traditional Arts Bursary Award – Round 2
Deadline: 22-Jun-23 Applications are now open for the Traditional Arts Bursary Award to support professional artists to develop their art practice. It provides artists with the time and resources to think, research, reflect and critically engage with their art. Objectives The objective of … [Read more...] about Ireland: Traditional Arts Bursary Award – Round 2
Music Bursary Award to support Professional Artists in Ireland
Deadline: 22-Jun-23 The Arts Council is thrilled to announce the Music Bursary Award purpose to support professional artists at any stage of their career to develop their art practice. It provides artists with the time and resources to think, research, reflect and critically engage with their … [Read more...] about Music Bursary Award to support Professional Artists in Ireland
English Language Literature Bursary Award (Ireland)
Deadline: 22-Jun-23 Nominations are now open for the English Language Literature Bursary Award to enable professional writers and picture book artists (working mainly through the English language) to spend more time on their creative work. The award seeks to provide writers and picture book … [Read more...] about English Language Literature Bursary Award (Ireland)
Call for Nominations: Theatre Bursary Award in Ireland
Deadline: 22-Jun-23 The Arts Council is inviting nominations for Theatre Bursary Award to support professional artists to develop their art practice. It provides artists with the time and resources to think, research, reflect and critically engage with their art. Objectives The Theatre … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Theatre Bursary Award in Ireland
2023 CBF BEACH Awards: Celebrating the Caribbean Conservation Heroes
Deadline: 22-Jun-23 The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) is excited to announce the launch of the Biodiversity Excellence Awards for Conservation Heroes (BEACH), honoring outstanding individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions to biodiversity conservation and sustainable … [Read more...] about 2023 CBF BEACH Awards: Celebrating the Caribbean Conservation Heroes
Apply for Sustainable Agriculture Challenge
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 100+ Accelerator is excited to launch the Sustainable Agriculture Challenge to Help farmers produce sustainable and regenerative high yielding, high quality crops by leveraging science, technology and financing. The 100+ Accelerator was launched by AB InBev in 2018 to help … [Read more...] about Apply for Sustainable Agriculture Challenge
James Dyson Award – Apply Now!
Deadline: 19-Jul-23 If you’re a current student or recent graduate with an idea that solves a problem, the James Dyson Foundation wants to hear from you. The James Dyson Award supports budding design engineers at the start of their careers. They’ll be equally impressed by rough-and-ready … [Read more...] about James Dyson Award – Apply Now!
100+ Accelerator’s Circular Economy Challenge
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 Applicants are now invited to submit their applications for the 100+ Accelerator's Circular Economy Challenge. Help close the loop and create a circular global economy where waste is eliminated, resources continually circulated and nature regenerated. The 100+ … [Read more...] about 100+ Accelerator’s Circular Economy Challenge
Submit your Solutions for Health and Wellness Challenge
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The 100+ Accelerator is inviting startups that have solutions to increase the well-being of the people, consumers, and communities so they can fully participate in social, cultural, and recreational activities. The 100+ Accelerator is launched by AB InBev to help the … [Read more...] about Submit your Solutions for Health and Wellness Challenge
100+ Accelerator’s Climate Action Challenge
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 100+ Accelerator is seeking applications for the Climate Action Challenge to help supply chains reach net zero carbon emissions by finding affordable technologies to decarbonize their value chains. The 100+ Accelerator was launched by AB InBev in 2018 to help the company … [Read more...] about 100+ Accelerator’s Climate Action Challenge
100+ Accelerator’s Biodiversity Challenge – Apply Now!
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The 100+ Accelerator is looking for startups that have solutions to protect, renew, and grow the biodiversity of all ecosystems to sustain life on Earth, and maintain the foundation of the supply chains and businesses. The 100+ Accelerator is launched by AB InBev to help … [Read more...] about 100+ Accelerator’s Biodiversity Challenge – Apply Now!
100+ Accelerator announces Coca-Cola Refill.Reuse.Refresh Challenge
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The 100+ Accelerator has announced the Coca-Cola Refill.Reuse.Refresh Challenge to revolutionize the smart beverage dispensing landscape by focusing on the development of a cohesive dispenser ecosystem that integrates cutting-edge dispensers with reusable and refillable … [Read more...] about 100+ Accelerator announces Coca-Cola Refill.Reuse.Refresh Challenge
Submit your Solution for Inclusive Growth Challenge
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 100+ Accelerator is inviting applications for the Inclusive Growth Challenge to help create economic prosperity across the entire value chain. The 100+ Accelerator was launched by AB InBev in 2018 to help the company reach its ambitious sustainability goals faster by … [Read more...] about Submit your Solution for Inclusive Growth Challenge
Applications Open for Corona Plastic Free Challenge
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The 100+ Accelerator is looking for passionate entrepreneurs from across the globe to help them find new ideas or technologies that can become new standards for reducing or eliminating plastic from the consumer goods industry. The 100+ Accelerator is launched by AB InBev to … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Corona Plastic Free Challenge
Nominations Open for Australian Mental Health Prize
Deadline: 17-Jul-23 Nominations are now open for the Australian Mental Health Prize, which seeks to recognise the important and ground-breaking work that many Australians are doing for mental health. The Australian Mental Health Prize’s aims Raise public awareness on the importance of … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Australian Mental Health Prize
Entries Open for Humanitarian Awards Global
Deadline: 28-Oct-23 Humanitarian Awards Global is now open for honouring and acknowledging NGOs, volunteer leaders, donors, organisations, philanthropists, corporations and professionals who are at the forefront of humanity's progress, making a profound difference in the lives of individuals both … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Humanitarian Awards Global
Nominations Open for Leaders in Fintech Awards 2023
Deadline: 7-Jun-23 Nominations are now open for the Leaders in Fintech Awards. Don’t miss out on this chance to be recognized for your or your enterprise’s achievements in the fintech space—send in your nominations today! As a celebration of the MENA region’s fintech ecosystem, the Leaders in … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Leaders in Fintech Awards 2023
Nominations Open: RSA Morton Award (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 25-Jun-23 The Morton Charitable Trust has launched the RSA Morton Award for artists working in a lens-based media in Scotland. The award is funded by The Morton Charitable Trust and administered by the Royal Scottish Academy and consists of: Monetary award to research, develop … [Read more...] about Nominations Open: RSA Morton Award (United Kingdom)
RES4Africa Academy Young Talent of the Year Award – 2023 Edition
Deadline: 4-Jun-23 RES4Africa is proud to renew its commitment to support those young people from all African countries who are committed and motivated to create a real change in their communities, by launching the 2023 Edition of the Young Talent of the Year Award, carried out in collaboration … [Read more...] about RES4Africa Academy Young Talent of the Year Award – 2023 Edition
Fifth Edition of Meaningful Business 100 Award Programme
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 Nominations are now open for the fifth edition of the Meaningful Business 100 award programme, celebrating leaders globally combining profit and purpose to help achieve the UN Global Goals. About the MB100 Comprising corporate CEOs, sustainability leaders, impact … [Read more...] about Fifth Edition of Meaningful Business 100 Award Programme
100+ Accelerator: Water Stewardship Challenge
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 100+ Accelerator is pleased to announce a call for applications to the Water Stewardship Challenge to help optimize the full water process across business operations and help improve water quality and availability in the surrounding communities to build a more water-secure … [Read more...] about 100+ Accelerator: Water Stewardship Challenge
Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism
Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism is open to professional journalists and teams of professional journalists of any nationality to submit in-depth pieces that have been published or broadcast by media based in one of the 27 European Union member states to support … [Read more...] about Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism
BCX Digital Innovation Awards in South Africa
Deadline: 31-Jul-23 BCX Digital Innovation Awards is now open to South African organisations to submit their innovation showcases. Once entries have closed, a specialised committee of innovation experts shortlist the top submissions in each category. These shortlisted entrants are invited to … [Read more...] about BCX Digital Innovation Awards in South Africa
Call for Nominations: EURORDIS Black Pearl Awards
Deadline: 31-Aug-23 Nominations are now open for the EURORDIS Black Pearl Awards to nominate your star of the rare disease community. The 13 award categories recognise the outstanding efforts of individuals, organisations, companies, researchers, scientists, media, and policy makers in … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: EURORDIS Black Pearl Awards
Zero Project Call for Nominations 2024: Inclusive Education and ICT
Deadline: 02-Jul-2023 The Zero Project is inviting nominations from all sectors of society – policy makers, startups, academia, civil society, businesses – and especially, those relating to multiple or severe disabilities, humanitarian action, gender equality, the arts, sexual orientation, … [Read more...] about Zero Project Call for Nominations 2024: Inclusive Education and ICT
DAWERR Innovation Challenge 2023 (Lebanon)
Deadline: 4-Jun-23 Seize the opportunity to reshape the future of solid waste management in Lebanon’s rural communities with your innovative solutions. Collaborate with fellow eco-entrepreneurs, gain expert insights, attend eye-opening workshops, and refine your business idea to scale and create … [Read more...] about DAWERR Innovation Challenge 2023 (Lebanon)
GARDP Travel Award – Supporting Researchers from Low and Middle-Income Countries
Deadline: 26-Jun-23 Applicatios are now open for the GARDP Travel Award to support researchers from low- and middle-income countries who work on R&D of new treatments for drug-resistant infections to attend in-person conferences and training courses in the field of antibiotic research and … [Read more...] about GARDP Travel Award – Supporting Researchers from Low and Middle-Income Countries
