Deadline: 26-Aug-22 Applications are now open for the THRIVE Global Impact Challenge, a global search for the most innovative startups who are advancing a more sustainable future for agriculture. Aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, the Global Impact Challenge is focused on … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Thrive Global Impact Challenge
Awards, Prizes and Challenges
View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Young Innovators Awards in the UK
Deadline: 27-Jul-22 Innovate UK is accepting nominations for its Young Innovators Awards to find a new group of young innovators that with their help, can turn their great ideas into successful businesses. They are looking for young people who would benefit most from the Young Innovators … [Read more...] about Young Innovators Awards in the UK
Access City Award 2023 Competition – Apply Now
Deadline: 8-Sep-22 Across Europe, cities are breaking down barriers for persons with disabilities. Is your city one of them? Then apply for the 2023 edition of the Access City Award. This Award recognises and celebrates a city’s willingness, ability and efforts to become more accessible for … [Read more...] about Access City Award 2023 Competition – Apply Now
Australia: Agtech and Logistics Hub’s Open Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 1-Jul-22 Agtech and Logistics Hub has launched the Open Innovation Challenge to reduce inorganic waste in the horticulture industry, particularly plastic. The Hub is running this important challenge in conjunction with Telstra, UQ, USQ, FKG Group, TSBE and the Queensland Government. … [Read more...] about Australia: Agtech and Logistics Hub’s Open Innovation Challenge
HESTA Excellence Awards: A Chance to Win $60,000
Deadline: 14-Aug-22 The Health Employees Superannuation Trust Australia (HESTA) is accepting nominations for its Excellence Awards to recognise exceptional achievements in a range of settings across aged care, allied health, community services and disability services. This award recognises an … [Read more...] about HESTA Excellence Awards: A Chance to Win $60,000
Applications for the 2022 European Riverprize are Now Open!
Deadline: 15-Jul-22 The International RiverFoundation's 2022 European Riverprize is now open for organisations (or groups of organisations) who have achieved remarkable outcomes for rivers, river basins and their communities. Riverprizes are awarded by the International RiverFoundation (IRF), … [Read more...] about Applications for the 2022 European Riverprize are Now Open!
Northumberland High Sheriff’s Award in the UK
Deadline: 18-Sep-22 The Community Foundation is inviting nominations for the Northumberland High Sheriff's Award Scheme to reward youth organisations in Northumberland that encourage and provide positive pursuits for young people, providing them with role models and helping them to develop into … [Read more...] about Northumberland High Sheriff’s Award in the UK
2023 Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders
Deadline: 31-Jul-22 Nominations are now open for the 2023 Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders to honor individuals and organizations who have shown exceptional commitment to defending human rights, despite the risks involved. The Martin Ennals Award (MEA) is an international Award … [Read more...] about 2023 Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders
#Youth4Disarmament launches Pitching Peace Youth Music Challenge
Deadline: 12-Aug-22 With financial support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, the #Youth4Disarmament initiative invites young people, aged 13-29, to share what disarmament means to them and their communities by creating their own music. The Pitching Peace Youth … [Read more...] about #Youth4Disarmament launches Pitching Peace Youth Music Challenge
Submit Nominations for World Smart City Awards 2022
Deadline: 7-Sep-22 The Smart City Expo World Congress is currently seeking nominations for the World Smart City Awards (WSCA) 2022 to recognize and support innovative city strategies, projects and ideas that can potentially make an impact on citizens’ lives and turn the cities into more … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for World Smart City Awards 2022
Apply Now! Engagement Australia Excellence Awards 2022
Deadline: 3-Aug-22 Engagement Australia is pleased to announce the 2022 Engagement Australia Excellence Awards to celebrate the most exciting and impactful engagement activities undertaken by the Australian and New Zealand Higher Education sectors. Award recipients will be announced at the … [Read more...] about Apply Now! Engagement Australia Excellence Awards 2022
Apply for SURF Awards in the UK
Deadline: 5-Sep-22 Nominations are now open for the 2022 Scotland's Regeneration Forum (SURF) Awards. It provides an opportunity for regeneration projects of all sizes to demonstrate value to funders and partners, support team-building and develop a national profile. SURF Award winners also … [Read more...] about Apply for SURF Awards in the UK
Plastic Waste to Value Southeast Asia Challenge
Deadline: 4-Jul-22 The Alliance to End Plastic Waste, the Global Plastic Action Partnership and The Incubation Network have partnered to launch the Plastic Waste to Value Southeast Asia Challenge to address waste management and circular solutions in the region and to identify high-impact … [Read more...] about Plastic Waste to Value Southeast Asia Challenge
Apply Now for FT/IFC Transformational Business Awards
Deadline: 31-Jul-22 The Financial Times and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, are proud to announce the 2022 edition of the Transformational Business Awards. The FT/IFC Transformational Business Awards are a leading global initiative that highlights … [Read more...] about Apply Now for FT/IFC Transformational Business Awards
BLUE KNIGHT QuickFire Challenge: Next Generation Preparedness Solutions (US)
Deadline: 22-Jul-22 The Johnson & Johnson Innovation, together with BARDA, are proud to launch the BLUE KNIGHT™ QuickFire Challenge for Next-Generation Preparedness Solutions. Innovators from across the globe are invited to submit potentially ground-breaking ideas or technologies that aim … [Read more...] about BLUE KNIGHT QuickFire Challenge: Next Generation Preparedness Solutions (US)
Wellcome Open Call: Biological Vulnerability to Extreme Heat in Maternal and Child Health
Deadline: 8-Aug-22 The Wellcome Trust is accepting nominations for the Biological vulnerability to extreme heat in maternal and child health. This award will fund research teams to significantly advance understanding of the biological vulnerability to extreme heat in the context of maternal … [Read more...] about Wellcome Open Call: Biological Vulnerability to Extreme Heat in Maternal and Child Health
Submit Nominations for UK Social Enterprise Awards
Deadline: 1-Jul-22 Nominations are now open for the UK Social Enterprise Awards to chance to showcase the incredible contributions made by businesses that have been making a real difference in tackling social and environmental problems both in the UK and around the world. Award Categories … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for UK Social Enterprise Awards
Submit Nominations for Dr Andreas Schild Memorial Mountain Prize 2022
Deadline: 30-Sep-22 ICIMOD is now accepting nominations for Dr Andreas Schild Memorial Mountain Prize from individuals, organizations, or private sector entities based in the HKH or beyond for enabling sustainable and resilient mountain development in the HKH region to benefit the environment as … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for Dr Andreas Schild Memorial Mountain Prize 2022
Building Better Futures for Health Challenge 2022 (Australia)
Deadline: 25-Aug-22 Do you have an idea for a healthcare product or medical technology that can improve and change people’s lives? The Building Better Futures for Health (BBFH) Challenge offers individuals, R&D managers, researchers, universities, startups, and established businesses a unique … [Read more...] about Building Better Futures for Health Challenge 2022 (Australia)
Cyber Personality of the Year Award in Belgium
Deadline: 14-Sep-22 Are you Belgium’s Cyber Security Personality of the Year? Apply now and seize this opportunity to showcase your achievements. The Cyber Security Personality of the Year award recognizes and celebrates the achievements and amazing endeavors of Belgium-based cyber security … [Read more...] about Cyber Personality of the Year Award in Belgium
TAF Emerging Artist Award South Asia 2023
Deadline: 31-Aug-22 The Arts Family (TAF) is inviting artists from South Asia and diaspora to apply for the Emerging Artist Award 2023. The aim is to support talented emerging artists from these regions and assist them in building their careers by providing them with exposure and guidance in … [Read more...] about TAF Emerging Artist Award South Asia 2023
City of Ballarat announces 2022 Youth Awards (Australia)
Deadline: 1-Jul-22 The City of Ballarat is excited to announce nominations have opened for the 2022 Youth Awards. The City of Ballarat Youth Awards Event Ceremony will be held on Friday 12th August, at the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts. All nominees will be recognised and invited to … [Read more...] about City of Ballarat announces 2022 Youth Awards (Australia)
Apply for SmartIDEAthon 2022 Challenge in India
Deadline: 3-Jul-22 GITAM Deemed to be University is inviting students for smartIDEAthon challenge to pitch in their ideas for startups that help build sustainable resilient communities. SmartIDEAthon is a student pitching competition of ideas built on themes that are currently relevant to … [Read more...] about Apply for SmartIDEAthon 2022 Challenge in India
The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in the UK
Deadline: 6-Sep-22 Entries are now open for The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for outstanding achievement by the UK. Categories Innovation: which recognizes businesses that demonstrate strong commercially successful innovative products or services. Sustainable Development: whose … [Read more...] about The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in the UK
Danone International Prize for Alimentation
Deadline: 16-Oct-22 The Danone Institute International (DII) is seeking nominations for its 3rd Edition of the Danone International Prize for Alimentation (DIPA) for mid-career emerging leaders in the field, and rewards pioneering research that spans multiple disciplines and represents a major … [Read more...] about Danone International Prize for Alimentation
Apply for Community Arts Award in Canada
Deadline: 18-Jul-22 The Toronto Arts Foundation is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the Community Arts Award to celebrate the vital contributions that artists and organizations make in Toronto’s communities. This award celebrates an arts organization or collective that has made a … [Read more...] about Apply for Community Arts Award in Canada
Nominations Open for Good Governance Awards in Ireland
Deadline: 14-Sep-22 Nominations are now open for the Good Governance Awards (GGA) for Recognising and encouraging adherence to good governance practice by nonprofits in Ireland. Categories Category 1: for volunteer only and organisations with an annual turnover of less than €50,000. … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Good Governance Awards in Ireland
Sankalp Global Awards 2022
Deadline: 7-Jul-22 The 2022 Edition of Sankalp Global Awards is looking for social entrepreneurs who are #TransformingImpact, making a positive impact on society, gaining hands-on experience and creating innovative solutions with a global community. The Sankalp Awards are a celebration of … [Read more...] about Sankalp Global Awards 2022
Austria: 2023 Neptun State Prize for Water
Deadline: 12-Oct-22 Entries are now open for the 2023 Neptun State Prize for Water - an Austrian environmental and innovation prize for sustainable water projects. The Neptun State Prize for Water is sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism (BMLRT), the Austrian … [Read more...] about Austria: 2023 Neptun State Prize for Water
Ireland: Dublin Bus Community Spirit Awards
Deadline: 15-Jul-22 Nominations are now open for the Dublin Bus Community Spirit Awards. The Community Spirit Awards help to support the development of new projects, grow services and help raise community spirit in the local community. The programme was initiated to recognise and support the … [Read more...] about Ireland: Dublin Bus Community Spirit Awards
WFF: Transformative Research Challenge
Deadline: 20-Jun-22 The World Food Forum (WFF) Transformative Research Challenge (TRC) is now open to inspire research and innovation in sustainable development to end hunger and transform the agrifood systems. Teams of young and young-at-heart researchers are invited to submit a two-page … [Read more...] about WFF: Transformative Research Challenge
WFP Innovation Challenge for Zero Hunger
Deadline: 30-Jun-22 Apply for 2022 World Food Programme (WFP) Global Innovation Challenge for Zero Hunger to receive up to US $100,000 in equity-free funding, mentorship and access to the world’s largest humanitarian organization. Eradicating hunger requires bold efforts to improve … [Read more...] about WFP Innovation Challenge for Zero Hunger
Iberdrola Startup Challenge in Spain
Deadline: 10-Jul-22 Ready to Decarbonize the Agri & Livestock Sector? Iberdrola Seeks Your Innovative & Diverse Solutions! Through its Startup Program, PERSEO, and in collaboration with ASAJA and WOLARIA, Iberdrola seeks innovative solutions that enable the decarbonization and … [Read more...] about Iberdrola Startup Challenge in Spain
NABARD-ONDC Grand Challenge (India)
Deadline: 28-Jun-22 The Open Network for Digital Commerce is seeking applications for the NABARD-ONDC Grand Challenge. ONDC aims to promote interoperability and to create an open, inclusive, and competitive digital commerce marketplace. NABARD is a pioneer organisation that aims at building an … [Read more...] about NABARD-ONDC Grand Challenge (India)
Nominations Open for Pride of Britain Awards in UK
Deadline: 12-Aug-22 Nominations are now open for the Pride of Britain Awards to celebrate the achievements of truly remarkable people who make their world a better place. Screened on ITV in November, it is the biggest awards show of its kind on British TV. Nominated by the public, the winners … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Pride of Britain Awards in UK
Nominations Open for 2022 Moreland Awards – Australia
Deadline: 16-Sep-22 The Moreland City Council is currently inviting nominations for the 2022 Moreland Awards to help celebrate those who have enriched the community and inspired their peers through outstanding service and commitment over the past 12 months. Categories Award categories … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2022 Moreland Awards – Australia
Entries Open for 3rd ASEAN Energy Youth Awards (AEYA) 2022
Deadline: 15-Jul-22 The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is pleased to announce the 3rd ASEAN Energy Youth Awards (AEYA) to recognise young students’ valuable contributions to nation-building, sustainable development, and energy transition. This award is jointly organised by ACE and Southeast … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 3rd ASEAN Energy Youth Awards (AEYA) 2022
IDB: Digital Tokens for Biodiversity Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 12-Aug-22 IDB Lab, the innovation laboratory of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), is launching a call to identify innovative solutions that make use of digital tokens to promote biodiversity conservation and facilitate climate action. The Inter-American Development Bank … [Read more...] about IDB: Digital Tokens for Biodiversity Innovation Challenge
Australia: 2022 MidCoast Youth Awards
Deadline: 26-Jun-22 Do you know an outstanding young person? If yes, then nominate for 2022 MidCoast Youth Award. The awards recognise the valuable contributions of young people aged 12-24 in the MidCoast region across seven categories (the arts, community service, leadership, sports, … [Read more...] about Australia: 2022 MidCoast Youth Awards
UNDP/Malawi: Public Sector Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 15-Jun-22 The Malawi Government, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is calling for submission of proposals for the Public Sector Innovation Challenge, in line with ongoing efforts to support government institutions to adopt innovative reforms for … [Read more...] about UNDP/Malawi: Public Sector Innovation Challenge
2023 Telstra Best of Business Awards in Australia
Deadline: 24-Jun-22 Nominations for 2023 Telstra Best of Business Awards are now open. Award Categories Accelerating Women: For businesses actively challenging exclusion and inequality to create meaningful and lasting equity for women. Building Communities: For businesses working to make … [Read more...] about 2023 Telstra Best of Business Awards in Australia
Nominations Open for 2022 Asian Media Awards (United kingdom)
Deadline: 18-Aug-22 Nominations for the 2022 Asian Media Awards are now open. They are open to mainstream media organisations which have aimed to target the Asian community within the UK. Categories Journalism Radio TV Print & Online Marketing & PR live Productions … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2022 Asian Media Awards (United kingdom)
2022 Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards for Grassroots & Women-led Organizations
Deadline: 31-Jul-22 The Women & Gender Constituency invites you to participate in the 2022 Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards! The Women and Gender Constituency (WGC) is one of the nine stakeholder groups of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Established … [Read more...] about 2022 Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards for Grassroots & Women-led Organizations
Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development 2022
Deadline: 15-Dec-22 The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) announces the 8th goal of the SDGs 2030 as subject for the year 2022 of Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development "Decent Work and Economic Growth" and invites the United Nations, international and regional … [Read more...] about Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development 2022
TIAW: Entries Open for World of Difference Awards
Deadline: 30-Jun-22 The TIAW World of Difference Award is now open to recognize women, and men, whose efforts have advanced the economic empowerment of women locally, regionally or worldwide. Economic empowerment as defined by TIAW means contributing to the ability of women to earn a living or … [Read more...] about TIAW: Entries Open for World of Difference Awards
2023 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity
Deadline: 31-Oct-22 The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative has announced the opening of the nomination period for the 2023 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, given on behalf of the survivors of the Armenian Genocide and in gratitude to their saviors. The Aurora Prize sheds light on some of the … [Read more...] about 2023 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity
The Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge
Deadline: 14-Jul-22 The Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge is now open for individuals and organizations whose projects use green and sustainable chemistry solutions to tackle some of the developing world’s greatest sustainability challenges. With a new focus on Climate … [Read more...] about The Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge
2022 Everywoman Awards
Deadline: 11-Jul-22 Nominations open for 2022 Every Woman Awards to any female business owner whether they operate as a limited company, sole trader, or in partnership with others. The Awards celebrate the woman behind the business, her personal successes and achievements and how she … [Read more...] about 2022 Everywoman Awards
The Ginetta Sagan Award: $20,000 Flexible Grant for Protection of Human Rights
Deadline: 1-Sep-22 Entries are now open for The Ginetta Sagan Award to recognize and assist women who are working to protect the liberty and lives of women and children in areas where human rights violations are widespread. The purpose of the Ginetta Sagan Fund of Amnesty International USA is … [Read more...] about The Ginetta Sagan Award: $20,000 Flexible Grant for Protection of Human Rights
Circular Innovation Challenge 2022
Deadline: 10-Jun-22 The School of Global Studies at Thammasat University has announced the Circular Innovation Challenge, an online event that aims to help young people become the thought leaders and change-makers of tomorrow. The Challenge invites all who are passionate about solving … [Read more...] about Circular Innovation Challenge 2022
