Deadline: 22-May-22 Entries are now open for the Global Peace Photo Award to recognize and promote photographers from all over the world whose pictures capture human efforts towards a peaceful world and the quest for beauty and goodness in the lives. The Global Peace Photo Award aims to discover … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Global Peace Photo Award
Awards, Prizes and Challenges
View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Individual Arts Awards: Professional Performing Artists (Canada)
Deadline: 31-May-22 The British Columbia Arts Council is now inviting applications for the Individual Arts Awards: Professional Performing Artists to support initiatives in the development, creation, production, realization, dissemination, and/or live performance of classical, experimental, … [Read more...] about Individual Arts Awards: Professional Performing Artists (Canada)
NextGen under 30 Kansas Awards Ceremony 2022
Deadline: 19-Aug-22 Do you know any young adult OVER-ACHIEVERS doing amazing things in Kansas and who are 30 years old anytime in 2022 or younger? Nominations and applications for NextGen Under 30 2022 are OPEN! The NextGen Under 30 mission is to identify and honor these very talented young … [Read more...] about NextGen under 30 Kansas Awards Ceremony 2022
Nominations are now open for the Top Women in Security ASEAN Region Awards!
Deadline: 30-May-22 The Top Women in Security ASEAN Region Awards is now open for nominations in India, as well as Africa, Europe, and Canada and form part of a global campaign by the Women in Security & Resilience Alliance (WISECRA). They have gathered unique industry partnership … [Read more...] about Nominations are now open for the Top Women in Security ASEAN Region Awards!
Waste Innovation & Recycling Awards- Australia
Deadline: 23-Aug-22 Nominations are now open for the Waste Innovation & Recycling Awards to acknowledge recent success within your company. The Awards recognize the best in waste and resource recovery. Categories Outstanding WARR Project: Metro The Outstanding WARR Project Award … [Read more...] about Waste Innovation & Recycling Awards- Australia
5th Annual Call for Code Global Challenge
Deadline: 31-Oct-22 Applications are now open for the 5th annual Call for Code Global Challenge for the teams of developers and problem solvers to leverage open innovation and develop technology solutions that address specific global sustainability problems in unique, clearly demonstrable … [Read more...] about 5th Annual Call for Code Global Challenge
United States: Matching Awards Program
Deadline: 22-Jun-22 The National Forest Foundation's (NFF) Matching Awards Program (MAP) is now open to provide funding for results-oriented on-the-ground projects that enhance forest health and outdoor experiences on National Forests and Grasslands. The MAP program supports action-oriented … [Read more...] about United States: Matching Awards Program
Future Game Changers in Science & Technology Challenge
Deadline: 31-May-22 What do you think is the next big thing in science & technology, still not widely known, still not in each newsletter, still not in everybody’s mind, but promising, opening new avenues for progress with amazing potential for humanity? Submit your thoughts on what is a … [Read more...] about Future Game Changers in Science & Technology Challenge
Harvest for Health Breakthrough Crop Challenge
Deadline: 20-Jul-22 The Harvest for Health has launched the Breakthrough Crop Challenge to develop a predictive model that can screen underutilized crops to determine a crop’s usefulness as a source of functional ingredients or nutrients. The challenge attracts more private sector investment … [Read more...] about Harvest for Health Breakthrough Crop Challenge
UNESCO International Literacy Prizes
Deadline: 20-Jun-22 Nominations are now open for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) International Literacy Prizes related to the 2022 theme "Transforming literacy learning spaces". Types The UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize (3 awards) … [Read more...] about UNESCO International Literacy Prizes
[Open Call] Mentorship Award by the Prince Claus Fund & Goethe-Institut
Deadline: 31-May-22 Applications are open for the Mentorship Award: Cultural & Artistic Responses to Environmental Change programme that aims at accelerating engaged community-based cultural practices at the intersection of arts and the environment, initiating an international network of … [Read more...] about [Open Call] Mentorship Award by the Prince Claus Fund & Goethe-Institut
Innovation Challenge: The future of conservation NGOs
Deadline: 22-May-22 The Luc Hoffmann Institute, the IUCN Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy (CEESP) and Impact Hub have launched a global challenge to drive innovation and support solutions that proactively address the deep-rooted issues facing conservation non-governmental … [Read more...] about Innovation Challenge: The future of conservation NGOs
US: Arts In Community Awards Spring 2022 “Performance”
Deadline: 15-May-22 The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission (ACAC) invites local organizations, groups, and artists to apply for an Arts in Community Award (AICA) to support performance based project, event, or activity in Athens-Clarke County that contributes to the vitality, unique identity, and … [Read more...] about US: Arts In Community Awards Spring 2022 “Performance”
Waislitz Global Citizen Awards: Apply to win $100K or $50K to scale your work to end extreme Poverty
Deadline: 29-May-22 Applications are now open for The Waislitz Global Citizen Awards to recognize and support extraordinary individuals around the world for their work to end extreme poverty. The annual cash prize seeks to uplift people from around the world who are at the forefront of ending … [Read more...] about Waislitz Global Citizen Awards: Apply to win $100K or $50K to scale your work to end extreme Poverty
Receive Funding Up to $100,000: Digital X Global Challenges
Deadline: 31-May-22 Are you from a UN organization, nonprofit, social enterprise, or a university with a ready-to-scale digital solution? Apply today to join the Digital X Solutions Catalogue. Digital X is a Partnerships for Scale Programme developed by UNDP Chief Digital Office to find, … [Read more...] about Receive Funding Up to $100,000: Digital X Global Challenges
Open Call to Manage Chemicals and Hazardous Waste in the Caribbean
Deadline: 31-May-22 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), through its innovation laboratory, IDB Lab, and in partnership with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) seeks to support innovative solutions that contribute to the sound management of hazardous Chemicals and Waste (C&W) to … [Read more...] about Open Call to Manage Chemicals and Hazardous Waste in the Caribbean
Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge (Latin America)
Deadline: 7-Jun-22 The Google News Initiative (GNI) Innovation Challenge is now open for applications to help incentivise innovation and spark new thinking, which could come from anywhere in the news ecosystem, to give news organizations - of all sizes - the space to try some new things. They … [Read more...] about Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge (Latin America)
Santam Women of the Future Awards– South Africa
Deadline: 20-Jun-22 Nominations are now open for the SANTAM Women of the Future Prize in which they are calling all female entrepreneurs as they believe that women running their own businesses, in their own ways, can change the economy – and the future of the country. Winning one of the three … [Read more...] about Santam Women of the Future Awards– South Africa
WFP IGNITE Food Systems Challenge Uganda
Deadline: 21-May-22 The WFP IGNITE Food Systems Challenge is looking for startups, SMEs and cooperatives contributing towards food security in areas such as resilience to shocks and stress, access to safe and nutritious food, optimizing regional food supply chains, empowering smallholder farmers, … [Read more...] about WFP IGNITE Food Systems Challenge Uganda
Apply for Wellcome Early-Career Awards
Deadline: 21-Jun-22 Nominations are now open for the Wellcome Early-Career Awards to provide funding for early-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research identity. Through innovative projects, they will deliver shifts in understanding that could improve … [Read more...] about Apply for Wellcome Early-Career Awards
Wellcome Career Development Awards – Nominate Now!
Deadline: 21-Jul-22 Nominations 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 – Nominate Now!
Wellcome Discovery Awards – Nominate Now!
Deadline: 26-Jul-22 Nominations are now open for the Wellcome Discovery Awards to provide funding for established researchers and teams from any discipline who want to pursue bold and creative research ideas to deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health and … [Read more...] about Wellcome Discovery Awards – Nominate Now!
UNWTO Awake Tourism Challenge: Global Call for Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 30-Jun-22 The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) calls for a joint effort amongst stakeholders and launched the Awake Tourism Challenge seeking to find the most innovative startups that are working to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The proposed programme is … [Read more...] about UNWTO Awake Tourism Challenge: Global Call for Entrepreneurs
Entries Open for 2022 Race and Sexuality Research Award
Deadline: 31-Aug-22 Entries are now open for the 2022 Race and Sexuality Research Award to encourage proposals that focus on the following: Sex education in schools Transgender youth Reproductive justice The Center for Positive Sexuality welcomes projects from varied research … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2022 Race and Sexuality Research Award
SDSN Youth launches its first-ever Global Innovation and Impact Awards!
Deadline: 25-May-22 SDSN Youth's first-ever Global Innovation and Impact Awards are now live! These Awards aim to recognize and mobilize leading solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals. The awards are designed to identify, uplift, and award outstanding innovation, initiative, … [Read more...] about SDSN Youth launches its first-ever Global Innovation and Impact Awards!
Roche Prize 2022 in Latin America
Deadline: 27-Jun-22 The Roche Prize 2022 starts today! For nine editions, the award has been the platform to recognize excellence and quality journalistic coverage of health in Latin America. They celebrate the tenth version —in the midst of the challenges demanded by the dynamism of … [Read more...] about Roche Prize 2022 in Latin America
Nominate Now! The National Diversity Awards 2022 in the United Kingdom
Deadline: 16-Sep-22 Nominations are now open for The National Diversity Awards 2022, a prestigious diversity event that celebrates the excellent achievements of grass-root communities that tackle the issues in today’s society, giving them recognition for their dedication and hard work. Award … [Read more...] about Nominate Now! The National Diversity Awards 2022 in the United Kingdom
Nominate Now for the Nikkei Asia Award
Deadline: 4-Jul-22 Nominations are now open for the Nikkei Asia Award to recognize innovation originating in Asia. “Innovation from Asia” involves any novel and innovative activities that promote the transformation of Asia and the world, and support the realization of a free and prosperous … [Read more...] about Nominate Now for the Nikkei Asia Award
L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science International Awards
Deadline: 31-May-22 The Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO invite you to nominate eminent women scientists for the 2023 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards. The 2023 International Awards will designate five outstanding researchers in Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer … [Read more...] about L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science International Awards
Amazon Launchpad Innovation Awards
Deadline: 29-May-22 Do you create cutting-edge products that bring innovation into the every day, building a better future for us all? Apply for a chance to win the Amazon Launchpad Innovation Awards and discover the dream boost that could launch your startup sky-high. Price 20x Finalists … [Read more...] about Amazon Launchpad Innovation Awards
Green Talents Award 2022: Share your Innovative Ideas with a strong focus on SDGs
Deadline: 24-May-22 Are you working on innovative solutions for a more sustainable future? As a young researcher, you want to contribute to the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals? And you have always wanted to get to know Germany as a sustainability location? Then … [Read more...] about Green Talents Award 2022: Share your Innovative Ideas with a strong focus on SDGs
2022 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award
Deadline: 31-Jul-22 UN-Habitat, the United Nations agency focusing on sustainable urbanization, is calling for nominations for its prestigious Scroll of Honour award. The award, launched in 1989, recognises individuals and institutions which have made outstanding contributions to urban … [Read more...] about 2022 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award
Apply Now! Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards
Deadline: 30-Jun-22 Nominations are now open for the UN Women Asia-Pacific Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEP)s Awards. The first regional awards initiative that recognizes companies who are taking action for gender equality in the region aligned to the Women’s Empowerment Principles, with … [Read more...] about Apply Now! Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards
BIEA STEM 2022 Spring Challenge
Deadline: 10-Jun-22 The British International Education Association (BIEA) is accepting applications for its STEM 2022 Spring Challenge. The British International Education Association (BIEA) is a not-for-profit organisation with head office in London. Their mission is to promote British … [Read more...] about BIEA STEM 2022 Spring Challenge
Yorkshire Geological Society Fearnsides Award (UK)
Deadline: 31-May-22 The Yorkshire Geological Society Fearnsides Award is now open to support research by early-career Earth Scientists with a connection to the North of England. Awards are intended to support clearly specified research or activities that help the professional development of an … [Read more...] about Yorkshire Geological Society Fearnsides Award (UK)
CLS Inspire QuickFire Challenge for BIPOC Communities in the US
Deadline: 5-Aug-22 The members of California Life Sciences (CLS), with support from Johnson & Johnson Innovation and AbbVie, are proud to launch the CLS Inspire QuickFire Challenge for BIPOC Communities. As part of the California Life Sciences’ (CLS) Racial & Social Equity (RSE) … [Read more...] about CLS Inspire QuickFire Challenge for BIPOC Communities in the US
Nominate Now! Social Worker of the Year Awards (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 24-Jun-22 The Social Work Awards 2022 is now open for social work students, practitioners, teams, organisations, and direct employers to recognise and celebrate the challenging work that qualified social workers do day in, day out, and highlight their achievements. The Social Worker … [Read more...] about Nominate Now! Social Worker of the Year Awards (United Kingdom)
Gelia Castillo Award for Research on Social Innovations in Health (Philippines)
Deadline: 6-May-22 Applications are now open for the Gelia Castillo Award for Research on Social Innovations in Health (GCARSIH) to recognize the outstanding social innovations that address persistent, societal and health systems challenges. Through the innovators’ experience, they can better … [Read more...] about Gelia Castillo Award for Research on Social Innovations in Health (Philippines)
2022-23 Creative Funding Awards for Individuals (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 29-May-22 The Aberdeen City Council is inviting nominations for the 2022-23 Creative Funding Awards for Individuals. The Creative Funding programme offers cultural organisations with not for profit status, community groups, charities and individual artists or creatives the … [Read more...] about 2022-23 Creative Funding Awards for Individuals (United Kingdom)
Wellcome Mental Health Data Prize in UK & South Africa
Deadline: 5-Jun-22 The Wellcome is inviting nominations for Mental Health Data Prize to support collaborative approaches to research into anxiety and depression in young people. The Prize aims to generate tangible and scalable outputs that support the mental health research community. A key … [Read more...] about Wellcome Mental Health Data Prize in UK & South Africa
Nominate Now! 2023 Global Pluralism Award
Deadline: 31-May-22 Nominations for the 2023 Global Pluralism Award are now open for individuals, organizations, governments, and other entities that demonstrate exceptional and sustained achievement in building more inclusive societies in which human diversity is protected and valued. The … [Read more...] about Nominate Now! 2023 Global Pluralism Award
Sustainable Urban Planning Challenge
Deadline: 11-Jul-22 Applications are now open for the Sustainable Urban Planning Challenge that aims to develop algorithms or methodologies that use remote sensing to quantify critical issues emerging from the expansion of historic centres toward modern suburbs. UP42 is changing the way … [Read more...] about Sustainable Urban Planning Challenge
Copernicus SpaceLeap Challenge – Apply Now!
Deadline: 11-Jul-22 Applications are now open for the Copernicus SpaceLeap Challenge. ESA seeks entries that can demonstrate societal benefits from Copernicus and Copernicus’s potential to foster international EO market development for space-based information products and services. Funding … [Read more...] about Copernicus SpaceLeap Challenge – Apply Now!
Canada: Arts-Based Community Development & Leon and Thea Koerner Award
Deadline: 17-May-22 The British Columbia (BC) Arts Council is pleased to announce the Arts-Based Community Development (ABCD) & Leon and Thea Koerner Award. Arts-Based Community Development (ABCD) supports community organizations to engage professional artists in the development and … [Read more...] about Canada: Arts-Based Community Development & Leon and Thea Koerner Award
Nominations Open for the Australia Day Awards
Deadline: 30-Nov-22 Nominations are now open for the Australia Day Awards to recognise extraordinary citizens who have contributed to serving their community. They may have achieved something special this year and / or served the local community over many years. You can help us to recognise … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the Australia Day Awards
Ideathon Marathon Challenge on Climate Change, Energy and Environment (Lesotho)
Deadline: 6-May-22 Are You An Innovator Based In Lesotho? Do You See Yourself As A Game Changer In The 21st Century? If yes, UNDP Is looking for you! UNDP through the Lesotho Accelerator Lab will host a climathon aimed at soliciting solutions the country can use to combat the challenge it is … [Read more...] about Ideathon Marathon Challenge on Climate Change, Energy and Environment (Lesotho)
Viva Technology announces Accor Challenge
Deadline: 6-May-22 Applications for Viva Technology's Accor Challenge are now open. This international event is a gathering of the world’s brightest minds, talents, and products and is a celebration of today’s innovations and tomorrow’s possibilities for everyone who believes in the power of … [Read more...] about Viva Technology announces Accor Challenge
The Lawrence and Eula Hagie Heritage Award in the US
Deadline: 1-Jul-22 The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF) is pleased to launch an open call for The Lawrence and Eula Hagie Heritage Award. It is awarded every year to an Iowan who demonstrates extraordinary personal service and commitment to improving the quality of Iowa's natural … [Read more...] about The Lawrence and Eula Hagie Heritage Award in the US
BayWa Smart Farming Challenge
Deadline: 11-Jul-22 Applications are now open for the BayWa Smart Farming Challenge. BayWa is looking for innovative solutions that use new technologies, ideas, and products to support sustainable agriculture and horticulture. As the global population continues to grow every year, so too does … [Read more...] about BayWa Smart Farming Challenge
BMDV Digital Transport & Mobility Challenge in Germany
Deadline: 11-Jul-22 The Copernicus Masters is seeking applications for its German Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV) Digital Transport & Mobility Challenge. The German Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV) is looking for solutions that use Copernicus data to solve … [Read more...] about BMDV Digital Transport & Mobility Challenge in Germany
