Deadline: 13-Oct-21 Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, is offering at least 20 Women in Innovation Awards to female entrepreneurs across the UK. The aim of this competition is to find women with exciting, innovative ideas and ambitious plans that will inspire others. The awards … [Read more...] about 2021-22 Women in Innovation Awards: Win up to £50,000 (UK)
Awards, Prizes and Challenges
View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Submit Nominations for International Human Rights Award
Deadline: 25-Oct-21 The Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship is inviting nominations for International Human Rights Award to recognize the work of foreign institutions and/or individuals residing abroad in the promotion and protection of Human Rights. In order … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for International Human Rights Award
$400,000 Available for Meyer Memorial Trust Awards – US
Deadline: 30-Sep-21 Meyer Memorial Trust is inviting proposals that seek to support organizations that actively improve the livelihood of Black Oregonians and are oriented toward long-term strategic change. Priority Areas While they recognize and support intersectional efforts to uplift all … [Read more...] about $400,000 Available for Meyer Memorial Trust Awards – US
Nominations Open for the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards – Jamaica
Deadline: 24-Sep-21 The Youth Innovation Center is nominating applications for its Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards to nominate the young persons in their community for this prestigious award. The Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards salutes young persons, between the ages of 15 and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards – Jamaica
Beinclusive – Breaking Barriers Sport Award
Deadline: 21-Oct-21 European Commission is calling nominations for Beinclusive - Breaking Barriers Sport Award to reward projects that show resilience, giving examples of how to overcome obstacles to participation. The #BeInclusive EU sport Awards 2021 (hereafter referred to as the ‘Awards’) … [Read more...] about Beinclusive – Breaking Barriers Sport Award
$20,000 Grant to design new NGO to deliver proven poverty intervention
Deadline: 17-Oct-21 The D-Prize offers an opportunity for you to design a new NGO or a business that delivers a proven poverty intervention at scale. Apply for the D-Prize to build a new organization and solve one of the Distribution Challenges. Many solutions to poverty already exist. The … [Read more...] about $20,000 Grant to design new NGO to deliver proven poverty intervention
Unrestricted Grants of £25,000 for NGOs working with displaced people and refugees
Deadline: 30-Nov-21 Entries are now open for the 2022 Ockenden International Prizes to improve self-reliance for refugees and forced migrants – anywhere. The Ockenden Prizes Ockenden seeks to support locally-based and/or refugee-led organisations that work directly with refugees and displaced … [Read more...] about Unrestricted Grants of £25,000 for NGOs working with displaced people and refugees
The Whitley Fund for Nature: £40,000 in Project Funding for one year
Deadline: 31-Oct-21 The Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is currently inviting nominations for the 2022 Whitley Awards to fund grassroots conservation leaders in the Global South and put an international spotlight on winners’ work. Whitley Award winners join a growing network of more than 200 … [Read more...] about The Whitley Fund for Nature: £40,000 in Project Funding for one year
Award to Celebrate Women Reducing Disaster Risk in their Communities
Deadline: 17-Sep-21 The Women’s International Network on Disasters Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) will award two cash prizes to highlight the work of women who are changing the field of disaster risk reduction by using inclusive approaches and demonstrating leadership in a previously male-dominated … [Read more...] about Award to Celebrate Women Reducing Disaster Risk in their Communities
2021 CIVICUS Nelson Mandela-Graça Machel Innovation Awards
Deadline: 20-Sep-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 CIVICUS Nelson Mandela-Graça Machel Innovation Awards to make the case for the importance of people power and civil society activism in creating a more just, inclusive and sustainable world. The Awards will provide an important platform … [Read more...] about 2021 CIVICUS Nelson Mandela-Graça Machel Innovation Awards
Beinclusive – Inspiring Change Sport Award
Deadline: 21-Oct-21 European Commission is calling nominations for Beinclusive - Inspiring Change Sport Award to reward projects that show inspiration, giving positive examples of empowerment and role models from groups with fewer opportunities that step up and lead change. The #BeInclusive EU … [Read more...] about Beinclusive – Inspiring Change Sport Award
Islamic Green City Excellence Award
Deadline: 31-Dec-21 Nominations are now open for the Islamic Green City Excellence Award to encourage and stimulate interest in joint environmental action in the Islamic world and openness to global experiences in the protection of the environment from an Islamic perspective, while working … [Read more...] about Islamic Green City Excellence Award
Nominations Open for Celebrating Diversity Sport Award
Deadline: 21-Oct-21 European Commission is calling nominations for Celebrating Diversity Sport Award to reward projects that show tolerance, giving positive examples of different people groups and working together or emphasize the benefits of understanding each other. The #BeInclusive EU sport … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Celebrating Diversity Sport Award
Submit Nominations for 2021 Pinnacle Awards – US
Deadline: 15-Sep-21 The WashingtonExec is currently inviting nominations for the 2021 Pinnacle Awards. Award Categories Artificial Intelligence - Industry & Government Business Development - Industry Cloud - Industry & Government Contracts - Industry & Government … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for 2021 Pinnacle Awards – US
Dreaming Award is now open for Australia ($20,000 Each)
Deadline: 12-Oct-21 The Australia Council for the Arts is currently inviting nominations for the Dreaming Award to support an inspirational young First Nations artist aged 18-30 years to create a major body of work through mentoring and partnerships. The mentor/partner will be another … [Read more...] about Dreaming Award is now open for Australia ($20,000 Each)
WFP Innovation Challenge: Receive US$ 100,000 in Equity-free Funding
Deadline: 19-Sep-21 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is pleased to announce WFP Innovation Challenge 2021 that aims to support and scale bold new solutions to disrupt global hunger and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The WFP Innovation Accelerator has a track record of … [Read more...] about WFP Innovation Challenge: Receive US$ 100,000 in Equity-free Funding
Call for Nominations for Dr. R.S. Tolia Award – India
Deadline: 31-Oct-21 The Integrated Mountain Initiative (IMI) is currently seeking nominations for the Dr. R.S. Tolia Award to recognize and reward the exemplary work of individuals whose work has created an impact / has the potential to impact sustainable prosperity and well-being of the people … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for Dr. R.S. Tolia Award – India
Apply for Renewable Transformation Challenge
Deadline: 12-Sep-21 Elsevier and the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) are pleased to announce the third biennial Renewable Transformation Challenge. The objective of the Elsevier-ISES Renewable Transformation Challenge Promotion (“Challenge”) is to recognize and honor outstanding work … [Read more...] about Apply for Renewable Transformation Challenge
Ethical Enterprise Award 2021: Win up to $10,000 (Australia)
Deadline: 15-Sep-21 Are you a purpose-driven business or ethical enterprise that has been in operation for over 24 months? Does your business or enterprise improve the social and economic conditions of an overseas or local community? If you ticked both of the above, they would like to hear from … [Read more...] about Ethical Enterprise Award 2021: Win up to $10,000 (Australia)
Nominations Open for the IWA Water and Development Awards
Deadline: 1-Oct-21 Nominations are now open for the International Water Association (IWA) Water and Development Awards to recognize excellence, leadership and innovation in the water sector, and aims to encourage the continued contribution to the sustainable management of water in low- and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the IWA Water and Development Awards
2021 UN Correspondents Association Awards for Best Journalistic Coverage
Deadline: 15-Sep-21 The United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) invites media worldwide to submit entries for its 25th anniversary of the UNCA Awards for best print, broadcast (TV & Radio) and online, web-based media coverage of COVID-19, climate change and the United Nations, UN … [Read more...] about 2021 UN Correspondents Association Awards for Best Journalistic Coverage
Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards – Canada
Deadline: 15-Sep-21 The Government of Alberta has announced the applications for Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards to recognize extraordinary Albertans whose volunteer efforts have contributed to the well-being of their community and fellow community members. Categories Youth, adult and … [Read more...] about Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards – Canada
Wellcome Career Development Awards
Deadline: 16-Nov-21 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
2021 Amrit Mahotsav App Innovation Challenge for India [Prize Money: 8 Crore]
Deadline: 30-Sep-21 India's Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a clarion call to celebrate the 75th year of Independence of India, as the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. On this auspicious occasion, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is launching the Amrit … [Read more...] about 2021 Amrit Mahotsav App Innovation Challenge for India [Prize Money: 8 Crore]
Nominations Open for Women in AI Awards
Deadline: 17-Dec-21 Are you a female innovator in the AI field and based in Australia or New Zealand? If yes, then apply for Women in AI Awards 2022. WAI Awards 2022 will honour the top Australian and New Zealand women in AI: the pioneers who are taking the road less travelled; the women who … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Women in AI Awards
Nominations Open for Digital Transformation Award
Deadline: 12-Sep-21 Nominations are now open for the Digital Transformation Award to showcase their digitalisation efforts. The Covid-19 pandemic forced changes around the globe, as governments issued immediate restrictions such as limiting gatherings of people, encouraging employees to work … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Digital Transformation Award
Nominations Open for 2022 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize
Deadline: 29-Sep-21 Nominations are now open for the 2022 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize. At $2.5 million, 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 … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2022 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize
AACOG Regional Awards in the US
Deadline: 10-Sep-21 The Alamo Area Council of Governments is accepting nominations for the 2021 AACOG Regional Awards. Recipients will be honored during the AACOG Area Council and Board of Directors Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Regional Award Categories Regional Citizen … [Read more...] about AACOG Regional Awards in the US
Newcomer of the Year – Hans Verploeg Award
Deadline: 15-Sep-21 The Free Press Award in the category of Newcomer of the Year - Hans Verploeg Award to recognise talented new journalists who have put in a strong performance when it comes to reporting the news. The nominees all demonstrate exceptional commitment to press freedom and … [Read more...] about Newcomer of the Year – Hans Verploeg Award
Nominations Open for the Botanical Art Award
Deadline: 31-Jan-22 Nominations are now open for the Botanical Art Award. The biennial Botanical Art Award was established using funds raised from the sale of a painting formerly owned by Lady Scott (Valerie Finnis) and Sir David Scott. Lady Scott had a great interest in horticulture and the … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the Botanical Art Award
Nominations Open for Governor’s Multicultural Awards – Australia
Deadline: 8-Oct-21 The Government of South Australia is seeking nominations for the Governor's Multicultural Awards to promote multiculturalism and increase the understanding of the benefits of cultural diversity in the community. The awards are administered by the Department of the Premier and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Governor’s Multicultural Awards – Australia
Nominations Open for the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award – Australia
Deadline: 8-Oct-21 Nominations are now open for the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award to empower and celebrate the inclusive and courageous leadership of women involved in Australia’s rural and emerging industries, businesses, and communities, now and into the future. AgriFutures Australia is … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award – Australia
An Opportunity for promoting Education in Nigeria (Win a Laptop and Cash Prizes)
Deadline: 13-Sep-21 Ladewin Initiative is calling on Nigerian Undergraduates (public & private) currently studying education courses to apply for its “ESPEN (Education Students Promoting Education in Nigeria) Competition & Award 2021,” #ESPENCompetition in marking the celebration of … [Read more...] about An Opportunity for promoting Education in Nigeria (Win a Laptop and Cash Prizes)
The Mental Canvas Challenge
Deadline: 11-Oct-21 Mental Canvas is inviting applicants for the Mental Canvas Challenge. Mental Canvas has reimagined drawing for the digital age by enabling creations that can be experienced outside the confines of a page or a single moment in time. With Mental Canvas all this power is … [Read more...] about The Mental Canvas Challenge
BADA Art Prize in the UK
Deadline: 13-Sep-21 The British Antique Dealers’ Association is proud to introduce a new annual competition, BADA Art Prize, which seeks to promote “the antiques of tomorrow”. Finalists will be selected by a panel of industry experts, including internationally recognised artists, art critics, … [Read more...] about BADA Art Prize in the UK
Nominations Open for Most Resilient Journalist Award
Deadline: 15-Sep-21 Free Press Award in the category Most Resilient Journalist is presented to a journalist who has demonstrated extraordinary strength of character, courage and perseverance in reporting the news. Nominees of the Most Resilient Journalist have often faced imprisonment, … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Most Resilient Journalist Award
AI for Information Security Call for Proposals – AWS
Deadline: 8-Oct-21 Amazon Web Services (AWS) is launching a call for proposals for the Amazon Research Awards. The Amazon Research Awards (ARA) program funds academic research and related contributions to open-source projects by top academic researchers around the world. ARA aims to fund projects … [Read more...] about AI for Information Security Call for Proposals – AWS
Call for Applications: 2022 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards
Deadline: 28-Oct-21 The call for applications for the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD)-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World is now open. Areas Applications will be open for scientists working to advance knowledge … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: 2022 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards
Nominations Open for the AWIEF Awards
Deadline: 6-Sep-21 Nominations are now open for the Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards to recognise, honour, and celebrate women entrepreneurs and business owners in Africa and across various industry sectors, for their achievements and contribution to Africa’s … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the AWIEF Awards
Festival Platform Award: Japan
Deadline: 3-Sep-21 Organizations in liaison with the Japan Media Arts Festival call for new exhibition plans that utilize the characteristics of its facilities and award brilliant works. In 25th festival, there will be an open call for a work to be shown on the Globe-like display at Miraikan – … [Read more...] about Festival Platform Award: Japan
Nominations for the 30 Under 30 Awards 2021 – Australia
Deadline: 2-Sep-21 Nominations are now pen for the 2021 30 Under 30 Awards to recognise young LGBTQIA+ people under the age of 30 who are: Making tangible contribution/s to bettering the life of LGBTQIA+ people in Australia Demonstrating success in their field, and Living with … [Read more...] about Nominations for the 30 Under 30 Awards 2021 – Australia
Climate Resilience and Gender Challenge
Deadline: 30-Sep-21 Through the Open Seventeen Challenge, Crowd4SDG is launching its second call for projects powered by the crowd aiming to tackle climate and gender issues. To make your project as concrete and impactful as possible, they’ve asked a range of experts from agencies of the UN as … [Read more...] about Climate Resilience and Gender Challenge
Submission Open for “Enter our Video Competition”
Deadline: 3-Sep-21 British Council is looking for creative submissions of "Enter our Video Competition" that tell 'the other stories' of countries of Africa and the UK. They would like to see authentic stories that are not often portrayed in the media. This challenge is a free grant award (the … [Read more...] about Submission Open for “Enter our Video Competition”
Submit Nominations for San Marcos Arts Award in the US
Deadline: 3-Sep-21 The City of San Marcos Arts Commission is seeking nominations for the annual San Marcos Arts (SMarts) Award, a recognition program honoring artists, arts and cultural organizations, community members and businesses, who have contributed substantially to the cultural and … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for San Marcos Arts Award in the US
Victorian Multicultural Commission’s Media Award – Australia
Deadline: 5-Sep-21 The Victorian Multicultural Commission's Media Award to recognise outstanding reporting of issues of importance to diverse communities and reporting that contributes to Victorians’ improved cross-cultural understanding. Eligibility Criteria Individual journalists or … [Read more...] about Victorian Multicultural Commission’s Media Award – Australia
Premier’s Award for Community Harmony – Australia
Deadline: 5-Sep-21 The Victorian Multicultural Commission is pleased to announce the Premier's Award for Community Harmony to recognise an individual or organisation that has made a significant contribution to increasing understanding, acceptance and cooperation between different faith and … [Read more...] about Premier’s Award for Community Harmony – Australia
Submit Applications for Youth Leadership Award – Australia
Deadline: 5-Sep-21 The Victorian Multicultural Commission is seeking nominations for the Youth Leadership Award to recognise the outstanding contributions of a young person or organisation that provides leadership, empowerment and support to diverse young Victorians. Eligibility Criteria … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Youth Leadership Award – Australia
Victorian Multicultural Commission’s Business Award (Australia)
Deadline: 5-Sep-21 The Victorian Multicultural Commission's Business Award to recognise businesses that provide outstanding service to multicultural communities in Victoria and are leading the way in encouraging diversity in their workplace. The 2021 Business Award is sponsored by the … [Read more...] about Victorian Multicultural Commission’s Business Award (Australia)
Local Government Award in Australia
Deadline: 5-Sep-21 The Victorian Multicultural Commission is inviting nominations for the Local Government Award to recognise government bodies for major initiatives that meet the needs of their culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse communities. Eligibility Criteria Local … [Read more...] about Local Government Award in Australia
Community Response and Recovery Award – Australia
Deadline: 5-Sep-21 The Victorian Multicultural Commission is pleased to announce the Community Response and Recovery Award to recognise people, groups or organisations that have directly supported multicultural communities impacted by a crisis, or people, groups or organisations of diverse … [Read more...] about Community Response and Recovery Award – Australia
