Deadline: 7-Jul-25 The UK Social Enterprise Awards shine a powerful spotlight on the pioneering organisations transforming lives and communities across the country. The Awards are the most anticipated evening in the social enterprise calendar. It’s more than just a celebration. It’s an … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: UK Social Enterprise Awards
Awards, Prizes and Challenges
View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Nominations open for Global Sustainability Awards
Deadline: 15-Jul-25 Entries are now open for the Global Sustainability Awards to recognize and reward the efforts of schools, teachers, students, NGOs and Startups towards sustainability to make this world a better place. This initiative will also help them push for Agenda 2030. It will … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Global Sustainability Awards
Call for Entries: Asian Media Awards (UK)
Deadline: 22-Aug-25 Nominations are now open for the Asian Media Awards to recognize the strength and depth of the Media and awarding the best in the industry. Eligibility Criteria The Asian Media Awards are open to newspaper, radio, TV and websites dedicated to serving the British Asian … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Asian Media Awards (UK)
From Local Ideas to Global Impact – Empower Parents, Transform Childhoods
Deadline: 17-Sep-25 The Good Start Challenge is a €2.6 million global initiative aimed at improving the wellbeing of parents and caregivers of young children living in underserved communities. The challenge calls on innovators from countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Indonesia, the … [Read more...] about From Local Ideas to Global Impact – Empower Parents, Transform Childhoods
Nominations open for Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards
Deadline: 13-Jul-25 The Women & Gender Constituency is thrilled to invite nominations for the Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards. These awards aim to showcase concrete examples on how to center gender equality and women’s rights in climate action. They know the solutions to a more … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards
Your Bold Idea Could Change the World – Make an Impact, Get Funded, Be Seen
Deadline: 31-Jul-25 Are you a young changemaker ready to take your idea from concept to impact? The Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2024 invites passionate individuals and teams from around the world to step up and take action for the planet, people, and purpose. This challenge is not … [Read more...] about Your Bold Idea Could Change the World – Make an Impact, Get Funded, Be Seen
Call for Nominations: Global E-STEM Awards
Deadline: 2-Jul-25 The North American Association for Environmental Education is excited to invite nominations for its Global E-STEM Awards to recognise excellence and innovation in E-STEM. This program supports organizations that engage students aged 11 to 22 in STEM topics to equip them with … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Global E-STEM Awards
ParticipACTION Community Challenge in Canada
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 The ParticipACTION Community Challenge is a national physical activity and sport initiative that encourages everyone in Canada to get active throughout June in search of Canada’s Most Active Community. The ParticipACTION Community Challenge is presented by Novo … [Read more...] about ParticipACTION Community Challenge in Canada
Call for Submissions: Good Governance Awards (Ireland)
Deadline: 11-Sep-25 Applications are now open for the Good Governance Awards to recognize and encourage adherence to good governance practice by nonprofits in Ireland. Eligibility Criteria The submission of entries is straightforward and is done through the good governance awards website. … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Good Governance Awards (Ireland)
Priority US Trees Conservation Awards (US)
Deadline: 15-Jun-2025 The Morton Arboretum, ArbNet, United States Botanic Garden, NatureServe, and BGCI-US, are offering conservation funding support for US-based institutions to collect and propagate priority US tree species. Prize Information The awards will range from US$3,000 - … [Read more...] about Priority US Trees Conservation Awards (US)
AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 The AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science, recognizes early-career scientists and engineers who demonstrate excellence in their contribution to public engagement with science activities. Funding Information The recipient receives a monetary prize of … [Read more...] about AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science
Call for Nominations: Global Citizen Award 2025
Deadline: 31-May-25 Leading international residence and citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners, in partnership with Andan Foundation, a Swiss non-profit humanitarian organization, is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the Global Citizen Award. The committee is looking … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Global Citizen Award 2025
Call for Nominations: Expo Innovation Award (Japan)
Deadline: 23-Jun-25 Applications are now open for the inaugural edition of the Expo Innovation Award, jointly launched by the Bureau International des Expositions and the Global Industrial and Social Progress Research Institute (GISPRI) on the occasion of Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai. The award will … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Expo Innovation Award (Japan)
Call for Entries: AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 The American Association for the Advancement of Science is requesting applications for its AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award to recognize scientists and engineers who demonstrate excellence in their contribution to public engagement with science. Award Information The recipient … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award
The Kenneth C. Frazier Award for Maternal Health Equity
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 The MSD for Mothers is now inviting nominations for the annual Kenneth C. Frazier Award for Maternal Health Equity. MSD for Mothers is a global initiative by MSD (known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA) dedicated to creating a world where no woman has to die while … [Read more...] about The Kenneth C. Frazier Award for Maternal Health Equity
Call for Nominations: AAAS Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 The AAAS Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility is presented by the American Association for the Advancement of Science to honor organizations or individuals (including but not limited to scientists, engineers, or health professionals) who have advanced scientific … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: AAAS Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility
Call for Entries: AIPH World Green City Awards 2026
Deadline: 15-Oct-25 The International Association of Horticultural Producers is calling for entries for the World Green City Awards for cities where plants and nature are the core focus. The AIPH World Green City Awards are designed to champion nature-oriented solutions that harvest the power … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: AIPH World Green City Awards 2026
United States: Hunger to Health Collaboratory Prizes for Innovation
Deadline: 1-Jul-25 The Hunger to Health Collaboratory (H2HC) is calling for applications for its Prizes for Innovation to recognize organizations working to drive systemic change in food and nutrition and advance health equity for youth in the U.S. Prize Categories Food and Nutrition Policy … [Read more...] about United States: Hunger to Health Collaboratory Prizes for Innovation
Nominations open for Zero Project Awards for Innovative Solutions
Deadline: 22-Jun-25 The Zero Project is thrilled to invite changemakers from around the world regardless of sector, organization size, or country, to nominate innovative solutions for the Zero Project Awards. Topics The Zero Project call for nominations is focused on the topics of … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Zero Project Awards for Innovative Solutions
The Kovler Prize for Trust in Life Science Journalism (US)
Deadline: 6-Jun-25 The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health is now accepting nominations for the Kovler Prize for Trust in Life Science Journalism to recognize individual reporters who make complex health- and science-related topics digestible for the public. The Kovler Prize for … [Read more...] about The Kovler Prize for Trust in Life Science Journalism (US)
Nominations open for Changemaker Awards (India)
Deadline: 14-Jun-25 Stepping into its 7th successful year, businessline Changemaker Awards was conceptualised to recognise and reward the extraordinary thinkers and achievers of their times whose work has positively impacted the world. Honouring the Quiet Dreamers Who Spark … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Changemaker Awards (India)
Call for Solutions: World Water Challenge 2025
Deadline: 25-Jul-25 The World Water Challenge is an international contest hosted by the Ministry of Environment of Korea and organized by Korea Water Forum for Water Solutions. It was created as a special program of the Science and Technology Process in the 7th World Water Forum to identify … [Read more...] about Call for Solutions: World Water Challenge 2025
Nominations open for Innovate 4 Nature Award 2025
Deadline: 12-Jun-25 Nominations are now open for the Innovate 4 Nature Award to identify and accelerate nature-positive solutions in collaboration with partners to contribute to the restoration and regeneration of nature by 2030. Its purpose is to recognise and spotlight high-quality … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Innovate 4 Nature Award 2025
20th Edition of the Ngoma Awards in Zambia
Deadline: 2-Oct-25 The National Arts Council of Zambia under the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts, in accordance with its statutory mandate, is proud to announce the prestigious 20th Edition of the Ngoma Awards for the year 2025. The Ngoma Awards invites nominations from artists, and groups … [Read more...] about 20th Edition of the Ngoma Awards in Zambia
Call for Entries: European Heritage Europa Nostra Awards
Deadline: 9-Sep-25 Are you leading or part of a heritage project that deserves recognition at the highest European level? Whether you are an individual, a team of experts, or an organisation, this is your chance to share your achievements and compete for Europe’s most prestigious heritage … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: European Heritage Europa Nostra Awards
Nominations open for Sustainability Innovation Awards 2025
Deadline: 5-Aug-25 The Sustainability Innovation Awards celebrates trailblazers in sustainability, recognizing exceptional contributions across industries that are shaping a greener, more resilient future in the Middle East. This distinguished event honors visionary individuals, groundbreaking … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Sustainability Innovation Awards 2025
Applications open for FUTURESCOT AI Challenge in the United Kingdom
Deadline: 22-Aug-25 The FUTURESCOT (FS) is accepting applications for the AI Challenge Competition to bring together Scottish public sector organisations to solve problems through the use of Artificial Intelligence. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help the public sector to increase … [Read more...] about Applications open for FUTURESCOT AI Challenge in the United Kingdom
Global Youth and News Media Journalism Award 2025
Deadline: 16-Jun-25 The Global Youth and News Media is now accepting applications for its Journalism Award. This year's Journalism Award spotlights great youth collaborations that contribute to the survival of local news outlets. Eligibility Criteria The competition is open to any kind … [Read more...] about Global Youth and News Media Journalism Award 2025
Call for Proposals: Ideation Impact Challenge (Philippines)
Deadline: 23-May-25 Are you a young changemaker passionate about gender and youth development in the Bangsamoro region? This is your chance! The Ideation Impact Challenge is BYC’s official grant scheme mechanism for funding youth-led gender-focused policy research initiatives. This flagship … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Ideation Impact Challenge (Philippines)
Sustainable Gender Equality Champions Prize 2025
Deadline: 18-Jun-25 Applications are now open for the Sustainable Gender Equality Champions Prize focused on organisations that can demonstrate a significant and sustained record of activity and a high level of achievement through the implementation of their Gender Equality Plan. Prize … [Read more...] about Sustainable Gender Equality Champions Prize 2025
European Commission’s Inclusive Gender Equality Champions Prize
Deadline: 18-Jun-25 The European Commission (EC) has launched the Inclusive Gender Equality Champions Prize. Organisations that have developed the most innovative inclusive GEP – i.e. a GEP addressing intersections between gender and at least two other social categories, such as racial or … [Read more...] about European Commission’s Inclusive Gender Equality Champions Prize
Nominations open for Newcomer Gender Equality Champions Prize
Deadline: 18-Jun-25 The European Commission (EC) is accepting nominations for the Newcomer Gender Equality Champions Prize. Prize Information Each prize winner will receive EUR 0.1 million from a total prize budget of EUR 0.4 million. Expected Outcomes Enable the development of a … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Newcomer Gender Equality Champions Prize
EMEA Impact Through Innovation Awards 2025
Deadline: 7-Jul-25 The EMEA Impact Through Innovation Awards program aims to seed-fund innovative solutions that address health, mental wellbeing or educational outcomes for children and young people. The Awards help scale pioneering projects, connect ideas with capital and build capacity for … [Read more...] about EMEA Impact Through Innovation Awards 2025
Nominations open for ICM Martial Arts Education Prize
Deadline: 19-Jun-25 The International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development and Engagement under the auspices of UNESCO (ICM) aims to select and award a winner for the ICM Martial Arts Education Prize among candidates who have contributed to positive social changes through martial arts … [Read more...] about Nominations open for ICM Martial Arts Education Prize
Nominations open for Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize 2026
Deadline: 30-Apr-26 Nominations are now open for the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize. The Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize is the world’s largest annual humanitarian award presented to a nonprofit organization judged to have made extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize 2026
UNESCO-Uzbekistan Beruniy Prize for Scientific Research on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 The UNESCO-Uzbekistan Beruniy Prize for Scientific Research on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) aims to promote and honour excellence in the field of ethics of AI, multidisciplinary research and scientific cooperation. The UNESCO-Uzbekistan Beruniy International … [Read more...] about UNESCO-Uzbekistan Beruniy Prize for Scientific Research on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Nominations open for UK Social Mobility Awards
Deadline: 27-Jun-25 Nominations are now open for the UK Social Mobility Awards, a nationwide leadership initiative focused on advancing social mobility. The UK Social Mobility Awards are a unique set of awards that have been specifically established to recognise and encourage action that will … [Read more...] about Nominations open for UK Social Mobility Awards
Health & Wellbeing Special Draw in the UK
Deadline: 4-May-25 The Benefact Group is accepting nominations for the Health & Wellbeing Special Draw to support the incredible work that so many charities do to support health and wellbeing. Award Information The second special draw of the year will award £5,000 to 10 … [Read more...] about Health & Wellbeing Special Draw in the UK
Nominations open for Anjani Mashelkar Prize in India
Deadline: 31-Jul-25 Nominations are now open for the Anjani Mashelkar Prize to present an opportunity to spur and fuel innovation for the benefit of the excluded sections of society in order to ‘include’ them in the mainstream. Most importantly, it will value solutions that represent … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Anjani Mashelkar Prize in India
Energy Efficiency Award for Best System Design Advancing Energy Efficiency
Deadline: 02-Sep-2025 Nominations are now open for the Energy Efficiency Award to all companies and organizations around the world that design, incorporate, or manufacture electric-powered systems such as consumer electronics, appliances, automotive and office equipment. PSMA will publicly … [Read more...] about Energy Efficiency Award for Best System Design Advancing Energy Efficiency
Call for Entries: #WEARETOGETHER International Prize
Deadline: 20-May-2025 Applications are now open for the #WEARETOGETHER International Prize to reward citizens and organizations from across the world for their selfless contribution to solving important humanitarian problems and strengthening international humanitarian … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: #WEARETOGETHER International Prize
Nominations open for Creative and Cultural Excellence Awards (Belize)
Deadline: 30-May-2025 Do you know someone who’s making a powerful impact in Belize’s creative or cultural scene? If your answer is yes, then now’s the time to nominate them for the Creative and Cultural Excellence Awards! From music to dance, film, visual arts, storytelling, and cultural … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Creative and Cultural Excellence Awards (Belize)
Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP) 2025
Deadline: 18-Jun-2025 The Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project is a competitive grant programme under the umbrella of the Global Development Awards Competition, administered by GDN, funded under the Policy and Human Resources Development Fund (PHRD) trust fund managed by the … [Read more...] about Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP) 2025
Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development 2025
Deadline: 18-Jun-2025 The Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development is a competitive research grant programme under the umbrella of the Global Development Awards Competition (GDAC), administered by GDN, funded under the Policy and Human Resources Development Fund (PHRD) trust fund … [Read more...] about Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development 2025
WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities 2025
Deadline: 28-May-2025 The World Resources Institute (WRI) Ross Center Prize for Cities recognizes trailblazing projects and initiatives for their contribution to inclusive and sustainable urban transformation. It seeks to inspire urban change-makers across the globe by amplifying lessons and … [Read more...] about WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities 2025
Nominations open for Balipara Foundation Awards 2025
Deadline: 10-Aug-2025 The Balipara Foundation Awards is designed to celebrate the efforts of the Earth Heroes who work in the extreme conditions of the Eastern Himalaya. Amidst the harsh monsoons, shivering winters and uneven terrains these conservationists have stood up to preserve the … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Balipara Foundation Awards 2025
Nominations open for Sisters Anti-Trafficking Awards 2025
Deadline: 15-Jun-25 The Sisters Anti-Trafficking Awards (SATAs) are the annual celebration of three sisters, as representatives of their congregations and networks, who have demonstrated exceptional courage, creativity, collaboration and achievement in the protection of their communities from … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Sisters Anti-Trafficking Awards 2025
Apply Now: Elsevier-ISES Renewable Transformation Challenge
Deadline: 30-Apr-25 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the Elsevier-ISES Renewable Transformation Challenge to recognize and honor outstanding work towards a world powered by renewable energy and with accessible energy for all. This objective is consistent with the vision of … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Elsevier-ISES Renewable Transformation Challenge
Call for Nominations: International Gender Equality Prize 2025
Deadline: 31-May-25 The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is calling for nominations for the International Gender Equality Prize for the fifth time. The prize is awarded to a person or an organisation that has made a significant international contribution to gender equality. Prize … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: International Gender Equality Prize 2025
CBF BEACH Awards: Celebrating the Caribbean Conservation Heroes 2025
Deadline: 3-Jun-25 The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) is proud to host the second staging of the CBF Beach Awards, a unique regional recognition celebrating outstanding efforts to preserve and protect Caribbean beaches. This year they continue the mission to spotlight individuals, … [Read more...] about CBF BEACH Awards: Celebrating the Caribbean Conservation Heroes 2025
