Deadline: 16-Nov-23 Applications are now open for the Wellcome Career Development Awards to provide funding for mid-career researchers from any discipline who have the potential to be international research leaders. They will develop their research capabilities, drive innovative programmes of … [Read more...] about Wellcome Career Development Awards 2023
Awards, Prizes and Challenges
View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Nominations open for Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development
Deadline: December 15, 2023 Nominations are now open for the Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development to support the distinguished efforts aiming at the promotion and enhancement of human development concepts. The Prince Talal International Prize for Human … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development
UNESCO Call for Nominations: The Juan Bosch Prize 2023
Deadline: 31-Aug-2023 UNESCO invites members states in consultation with their National Commissions, and non-governmental organizations maintaining official relations with UNESCO and active in a field covered by the Prize to submit nominations for the UNESCO-Juan Bosch Prize for the Promotion of … [Read more...] about UNESCO Call for Nominations: The Juan Bosch Prize 2023
Applications open for Mental Health Award
Deadline: 14-Nov-23 Applications are now open for the Mental Health Award to investigate the causal mechanisms through which brain, body and environment interact over time in the development, persistence and resolution of anxiety- and trauma-related disorders. Wellcome’s mental health … [Read more...] about Applications open for Mental Health Award
Artist in the Community Scheme Award – Ireland
Deadline: 25-Sep-23 Are you an artist working collaboratively with a community? Are you an artist or community group with an interest in working on a collaborative, socially engaged project? Apply for the Arts Council’s Artist in the Community (AIC) Scheme Award. The Arts Council’s Artist in … [Read more...] about Artist in the Community Scheme Award – Ireland
#BeInclusive – Breaking Barriers Sport Award
Deadline: 28-Sep-23 The European Commission (EC) is pleased to announce an open call for the #BeInclusive - Breaking Barriers Sport Award under the Erasmus+ Programme (ERASMUS). Objectives The #BeInclusive EU sport Awards 2023 (hereafter referred to as the ‘Awards’) aim to reward and give … [Read more...] about #BeInclusive – Breaking Barriers Sport Award
Open Call for Asia-Pacific Sanitation Excellence Award
Deadline: 15-Sep-23 The United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) invites cities and local governments in Asia and the Pacific to join the Sanitation Excellence Award. The United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) is the largest regional section of UCLG, … [Read more...] about Open Call for Asia-Pacific Sanitation Excellence Award
Submissions open for World Water Challenge 2023
Deadline: 27 Aug 2023 Submissions are now open for the World Water Challenge 2023, an international contest for water solutions. It was created as a special program of the Science and Technology Process in the 7th World Water Forum to identify imminent water problems that the … [Read more...] about Submissions open for World Water Challenge 2023
IsDB Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics 2024
Deadline: 30-Nov-23 The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) is inviting nominations for the IsDB Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics for the year 2024. The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics is a renewed version of the … [Read more...] about IsDB Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics 2024
Up to EUR 100,000 available under iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE
Deadline: 5-Oct-23 Entries are now open for the iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE to support projects that contribute towards improving the society. Categories Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations (Goal 1-15) Goal 1: No Poverty Goal 2: Zero Hunger Goal 3: Good Health and … [Read more...] about Up to EUR 100,000 available under iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE
#BeInclusive – Promoting Gender Equality in Sport Award
Deadline: 28-Sep-23 The European Commission (EC) is thrilled to announce an open call for the #BeInclusive - Promoting Gender Equality in Sport Award under the Erasmus+ Programme (ERASMUS). Objectives The #BeInclusive EU sport Awards 2023 (hereafter referred to as the ‘Awards’) aim to … [Read more...] about #BeInclusive – Promoting Gender Equality in Sport Award
Call for Applications: Catalyze Challenge (Round 3) – United States
Deadline: 22-Sep-23 Applications are now open for round three of the Catalyze Challenge to jumpstart innovations in the field of career-connected learning. Through the Catalyze Challenge, they award competitive grant funding to forward-looking organizations with groundbreaking solutions to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Catalyze Challenge (Round 3) – United States
Nominations open for WSA Global Award
Deadline: 13-Oct-23 WSA (World Summit Awards) is inviting all UN member states to nominate their best local digital solutions for the Global Award. WSA selects and promotes local digital innovation improving society. It is a non-monetary award system with a focus on sustainable knowledge … [Read more...] about Nominations open for WSA Global Award
Nominations open for Water Changemaker Awards 2023
Deadline: 18-Aug-23 Applications are now open for the Water Changemaker Awards to recognise high-level commitment and leadership for climate resilient water investments and showcase the most promising climate resilient innovations with the greatest potential for scale investment to support a … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Water Changemaker Awards 2023
GCA Local Adaptation Champions Awards: Receive a cash prize of €15,000
Deadline: 31-Aug-23 The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) has launched the Local Adaptation Champions Awards to highlight exceptional locally led efforts around the world. The GCA Local Adaptation Champions Awards spotlight and reward innovative, exemplary, inspiring, and scalable locally led … [Read more...] about GCA Local Adaptation Champions Awards: Receive a cash prize of €15,000
Call for Applications: King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award
Deadline: 15-Sep-23 If you organized an outstanding World Soil Day event for the campaign 2023 'Soils, Where food begins', don't miss the chance to compete. Apply for the King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award (WSDA). The 6th GSP Plenary Assembly endorsed the establishment of the annual King … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award
European Commission’s Open Source Observatory Award
Deadline: 21-Sep-23 The European Commission (EC) launches Open Source Observatory (OSOR) Award to honour and showcase the best open source solutions and initiatives created by or for the public administrations in Europe. As public services become increasingly more digital, OSOR wants to shine … [Read more...] about European Commission’s Open Source Observatory Award
CAREC Award for Advancing Gender Equality
Deadline: 15-Sep-23 Apply now for the CAREC Award for Advancing Gender Equality to recognize the efforts and achievements of women and men, as well as organizations in CAREC member countries (Azerbaijan, People’s Republic of China, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Pakistan, … [Read more...] about CAREC Award for Advancing Gender Equality
Call for Nominations: Mark Palmer Prize 2023
Deadline: 15 Nov 2023 Freedom House is soliciting nominations for the 2024 Mark Palmer Prize, which recognizes exceptional achievements to protect and advance democracy by diplomats and officials serving in intergovernmental institutions. Freedom House calls for nominations for the 2024 Mark … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Mark Palmer Prize 2023
Entries open for Energy Globe Awards
Deadline: 31-Dec-23 Entries are now being accepted for the Energy Globe Awards to present successful sustainable projects to a global audience and to demonstrate that for most of the environmental problems feasible solutions are already available. Participation is open to all projects which … [Read more...] about Entries open for Energy Globe Awards
QFFD Sustainability Awards: Empowering Change, Creating Sustainable Future
Deadline: 1-Sep-23 If you are interested in participating and making a positive impact on food security in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), QFFD and Earthna encourages you to submit applications for the Sustainability Awards. This prestigious award aims to recognize and support … [Read more...] about QFFD Sustainability Awards: Empowering Change, Creating Sustainable Future
Marine Institute Research for Policy Awards
Deadline: 15-Aug-23 The Research for Policy Award is a new funding instrument being introduced as part of the Marine Institute’s suite of instruments under the Marine Research Programme that aims to deliver policy relevant information in a timely manner. Types of research that can be … [Read more...] about Marine Institute Research for Policy Awards
Call for Entries: European Heritage Awards/Europa Nostra Awards 2024
Deadline: 13-Oct-23 The Call for Entries for the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2024 is now open! The European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards aim to identify, recognise and champion best practices in the conservation of cultural heritage as well as innovative … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: European Heritage Awards/Europa Nostra Awards 2024
Nominations open for Young Journalist Award 2023
Deadline: 11-Aug-2023 Nominations are now open for the Thomson Foundation’s Young Journalist Award to celebrate the outstanding young talent in the media profession. The award is an opportunity for those brilliant young journalists to demonstrate a wealth of investigative journalism, and, in … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Young Journalist Award 2023
Call for Entries: Religious Heritage Innovator of the Year Award (Europe)
Deadline: 30-Nov-23 The Future of Religious Heritage (FRH) has launched an open call for the Religious Heritage Innovator of the Year Award to celebrate and promote excellence in the field of religious heritage. Each edition of this annual award recognises five projects that have contributed … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Religious Heritage Innovator of the Year Award (Europe)
Call for Applications: Ideathon Challenge on Lesotho STEAM Conference 2023
Deadline: 6-Aug-23 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invites you to participate in ideas/innovations/creations aimed at addressing Lesotho's emerging development issues with specific focus on the use of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) with the overall … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Ideathon Challenge on Lesotho STEAM Conference 2023
Apply for Industry 5.0 Award 2023
Deadline: 1-Sep-23 Entries are now open for the Industry 5.0 Award 2023 to recognize EU-funded projects that make an outstanding contribution to building a more human-centric, sustainable and resilient European industry. Industry 5.0 provides a vision of the future of European industry, which … [Read more...] about Apply for Industry 5.0 Award 2023
UN Public Service Day & Awards
Deadline: 16-Oct-23 Applications are now open for the United Nations Public Service Awards, a prestigious international recognition of excellence in public service. It rewards the creative achievements and contributions of public service institutions that lead to a more effective and … [Read more...] about UN Public Service Day & Awards
2024 Whitley Awards for Grassroots Conservation Leaders in Global South
Deadline: 31-Oct-23 The Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is inviting applications for the Whitley Awards to support dynamic, mid-career conservationists who are leading wildlife conservation projects in the Global South. Winning a Whitley Award is not just about receiving financial support. WFN … [Read more...] about 2024 Whitley Awards for Grassroots Conservation Leaders in Global South
AYuTe Africa Challenge in Nigeria
Deadline: 31-Jul-23 Applications are now open for the AYuTe Africa Challenge Nigeria, a enterprise development program initiated by Heifer International and implemented by Wennovation Hub to identify, nurture, and support innovative, relevant and technology-driven agric-centric enterprises to … [Read more...] about AYuTe Africa Challenge in Nigeria
Open Call for Nominations: Harmony Hero Award (Kosovo)
Deadline: 5-Aug-23 On the occasion of International Youth Day, RYCO Local Branch Office Kosovo, in close cooperation with the German Embassy in Kosovo, is pleased to announce the establishment of the ‘Harmony Hero Awards.’ The purpose of the Harmony Hero Awards is to celebrate the achievements … [Read more...] about Open Call for Nominations: Harmony Hero Award (Kosovo)
Civic Data Innovation Challenge – United Kingdom
Deadline: 4-Aug-23 The Greater London Authority (GLA), together with Impact on Urban Health’s innovation programme is now inviting applications for the Civic Data Innovation Challenge. The aim is to support new methods to solve the most pressing challenges in measuring civic and community … [Read more...] about Civic Data Innovation Challenge – United Kingdom
European Natura 2000 Award (Edition 2024)
Deadline: 28-Sep-23 Submissions are now open for the European Natura 2000 Award to celebrate the Natura 2000 heroes and bring them into the spotlight. Categories Conservation on land The Conservation on land category is aimed at conservation activities on terrestrial sites that … [Read more...] about European Natura 2000 Award (Edition 2024)
Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge 2023
Deadline: 10-Aug-23 The Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge is calling for innovations that champion the ability of farmers and people working within land and food systems to use climate-smart agriculture approaches. These solutions will provide a more secure and sustainable food present and … [Read more...] about Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge 2023
Applications open for Lipman Family Prize 2024
Deadline: 3-Aug-23 Applications are now open for the 2024 Lipman Family Prize, an annual global prize that celebrates leadership and innovation in the social sector with an emphasis on impact and transferability of practices. The Lipman Family Prize recognizes and supports these organizations … [Read more...] about Applications open for Lipman Family Prize 2024
Call for Proposals: Amazing Women Award 2023
Deadline: 4-Sep-23 For this 8th edition of the Award, the Orange Foundation is launching a call for proposals in the countries where Orange Foundations and their NGO partners are part of the Women’s Digital Center program. The objective of the Award: support the economic empowerment of … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Amazing Women Award 2023
IGAD Media Awards 2023 “Cooperation for Resilience against Drought Effects”
Deadline: 31-Jul-23 Applications are now open for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Media Awards 2023 to promote increased, factual and accurate reporting on drought resilience in particular, while the Media Awards initiative as a whole is destined to fostern realtions with … [Read more...] about IGAD Media Awards 2023 “Cooperation for Resilience against Drought Effects”
TAF Emerging Artist Award – South Asia 2024
Deadline: 14-Oct-23 The Arts Family (TAF) presents its Third Edition of TAF Emerging Artist Award - South Asia 2024 to support talented emerging artists and assist them in building their careers by providing them with exposure and guidance in the international art market. Prize Information … [Read more...] about TAF Emerging Artist Award – South Asia 2024
Call for Nominations: Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development 2023
Deadline: 31-Oct-23 Nominations are now open for the UNESCO’s-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development to support the improvement of teaching and learning quality in achieving the sustainable development goal 4 on quality education, which is one of UNESCO’s priorities. The Prize is awarded every … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development 2023
Call for Proposals: Sustainable Tulip Award in Hungary
Deadline: 30-Sep-23 The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Hungary is accepting applications for the Sustainable Tulip Award to recognise SMEs, start-ups, corporates and not-for-profit organisations that demonstrate an outstanding sustainable performance in a specific industry. The … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Sustainable Tulip Award in Hungary
Applications open for Allianz Climate Risk Award
Deadline: 31-Aug-23 Applications are now open for the Allianz Climate Risk Award to celebrate scientists at the start of their career whose work sheds light on the nexus between climate change and extreme weather events. The award is open to PhD candidates and Post-Doctoral researchers whose … [Read more...] about Applications open for Allianz Climate Risk Award
Apply for Mentorship Award “Moving Narratives”
Deadline: 10-Aug-23 Are you an artist or cultural practitioner who believes that culture can play a vital role in questioning dominant narratives and their role in lives? The Prince Claus Fund invites you to apply for the Mentorship Award: Moving Narratives, a multidisciplinary programme that … [Read more...] about Apply for Mentorship Award “Moving Narratives”
Climate Creatives Challenge #03
Deadline: 22-Aug-23 Apply now for the Climate Creatives Challenge to help support new and novel approaches for communicating the impacts of climate change and the benefits of mitigation, adaptation and resilience. Theme: Focuses on the theme of Adapting Historic Environments. Prize … [Read more...] about Climate Creatives Challenge #03
Call for Applications: UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences 2023
Deadline: 31-Oct-23 Applications are now open for the 2023 UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences. The UNESCO–Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences rewards significant efforts of individuals or institutions through … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences 2023
Nominations open for Rohini Nayyar Prize 2023 to recognize Young Indians improving Lives of People in Rural India
Deadline: August 15, 2023 Nominations are now open for the Rohini Nayyar Prize to recognize the exemplary contributions of young Indians, under the age of 40 years, towards improving the lives of people in rural India. The Rohini Nayyar Prize, conferred annually, will recognise … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Rohini Nayyar Prize 2023 to recognize Young Indians improving Lives of People in Rural India
Apply for Young Historian Competition – Nigeria
Deadline: 26-Jul-2023 The Restored Heart Foundation is seeking applications for the Young Historian Competition to promote Nigerian history amongst young Nigerians specifically students studying in Nigeria Universities to create a path of history awareness with a burning desire to uphold the … [Read more...] about Apply for Young Historian Competition – Nigeria
Call for Proposals: Judgments Award 2023
Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is currently accepting proposals for the Judgments Award 2023. The Judgments Award: access to justice for migrants, refugees, and other persons’ subject to international protection seeks to make visible the judgments that … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Judgments Award 2023
LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 – Startup Europe Awards
Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 StartUp Europe Awards (LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 SEUA), organized by the Finnova Foundation, in collaboration with Global Omnium and Àguas do Centro Litoral, are now open. Startups, SMEs and innovative initiatives capable of solving current challenges … [Read more...] about LIFE ECODIGESTION 2.0 – Startup Europe Awards
Call for Submissions: Youth Carnegie Peace Prize 2023
Deadline: 18-Aug-23 The Youth Peace Initiative and the Carnegie Foundation – Peace Palace are thrilled to announce the third edition of the Youth Carnegie Peace Prize! Submit a video of your peace initiative and run the chance of becoming the next Youth Ambassador of the Peace Palace! The … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Youth Carnegie Peace Prize 2023
Applications Open for Asean Startup Awards 2023
Deadline: 2-Sep-23 Join the largest independent startup ecosystem competition not only to be recognized globally, but also to get access to an invite-only, curated global network and to be matched with active investors, startups, incubation/acceleration programs and government initiatives from … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Asean Startup Awards 2023
