Deadline: 30-Sep-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 World Summit Awards to promote local digital innovation with high impact on improving society. It is a non-monetary award system with a focus on sustainable knowledge transfer through a worldwide network. Winners benefit not from a … [Read more...] about 2021 World Summit Awards: Promoting Local Digital Innovation with High Impact on Improving Society
Awards, Prizes and Challenges
View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Nominations Open for the lsu Elihle Awards 2021 – Africa
Deadline: 30-Apr-21 Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) is excited to officially open the nominations for the 2021 lsu Elihle Awards to contribute to a change in attitudes and behaviours of opinion and decision-makers and citizens across the country and continent from the premise that the media frames … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the lsu Elihle Awards 2021 – Africa
2021 South Australian Volunteer Awards
Deadline: 12-Apr-21 The South Australian Volunteer Awards is seeking applications to recognise the invaluable work that volunteers, volunteer managers, community organisations and businesses contribute to the South Australian community. Categories Nominations can be made in the following … [Read more...] about 2021 South Australian Volunteer Awards
Submit Proposals for 4th Human Rights Youth Challenge
Deadline: 31-May-21 The 4th Human Rights Youth Challenge is organized by the Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, it is an opportunity for youth to show knowledge, understanding and passion about the human rights to water and sanitation. The Special … [Read more...] about Submit Proposals for 4th Human Rights Youth Challenge
WASH Young Changemakers Programme (2nd Edition)
Deadline: 15-Apr-21 UNICEF is pleased to announce the WASH Young Changemakers Programme (2nd Edition), it is an online scale-stage support program for innovators in the East Asia & Pacific region under the age of 30 with market-validated solutions that help to address the world’s most … [Read more...] about WASH Young Changemakers Programme (2nd Edition)
Submit Applications for the Ocean Startup Challenge – Canada
Deadline: 1-Jun-21 The Ocean Startup Project has launched applications for the Ocean Startup Challenge to support innovators who are leveraging Canadian ocean assets and capabilities to develop technologies that can be applied to global ocean problems. Focus Areas Industry and thought … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for the Ocean Startup Challenge – Canada
Call for Nominations for 2021 Classy Awards in United States
Deadline: 27-Apr-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 Classy Awards to celebrate the world-changing work of the social sector. The Classy Awards honor today's most innovative nonprofit organizations and social enterprises. These inspiring organizations are embracing new ideas, creative … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for 2021 Classy Awards in United States
Submit Applications for Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development 2021
Deadline: 29 July 2021 The Global Development Network (GDN) is inviting researchers from low-income or middle-income countries to submit research proposals within the theme, ‘International trade and the promotion of biodiversity,’ for the 2021 Edition of the Japanese Award for Outstanding … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development 2021
Nominations Open for the Transformative Action Award 2021
Deadline: 31-Jul-21 Nominations are now open for the Transformative Action Award 2021. The European sustainability award, co-organised by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, the Basque Country, and the City of Aalborg (Denmark) and supported by the European Committee of the Regions … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the Transformative Action Award 2021
Nominations Open for the ABH Prize Competition 2021
Deadline: 7-Jun-21 Nominations are now open for the African’s Business Heroes Prize Competition 2021. ABH aims to identify, support and inspire the next generation of African entrepreneurs who are making a difference in their local communities, working to solve the most pressing problems, and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the ABH Prize Competition 2021
Google News Initiative: Innovation Challenge in Latin America
Deadline: 3-May-21 The Google News Initiative (GNI) is seeking applications for its Innovation Challenges in Latin America to support projects that focus on new business models and new news products to advance a more sustainable and diverse ecosystem. The GNI will fund projects from around the … [Read more...] about Google News Initiative: Innovation Challenge in Latin America
2022 Nominations now open for Stockholm Water Prize
Deadline: 30-Sep-21 Who would you like to see receive the Stockholm Water Prize in 2022? SIWI welcomes you to nominate your water hero for the 2022 Stockholm Water Prize. This recognizes women, men and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the sustainable use and protection … [Read more...] about 2022 Nominations now open for Stockholm Water Prize
Submit Proposals for South Australian Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 23-Apr-21 The Department for Innovation and Skills has launched a call for proposals for the South Australian Innovation Challenge to attract research investment and take South Australian products and services to the world. Demonstrate South Australia’s capability to harness frontier … [Read more...] about Submit Proposals for South Australian Innovation Challenge
Nominations Open for Resilient Australia Awards
Deadline: 3-Jun-21 The Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience has opened nominations for Resilient Australia Awards. The Resilient Australia Awards celebrate and promote initiatives that build whole of community resilience to disasters and emergencies around Australia, as well as images … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Resilient Australia Awards
Submit Nominations for 2021 Schools Environmental Award
Deadline: 09-Apr-21 The Westmeath County Council is inviting nominations for the 2021 Schools Environmental Award. The aim of this Competition is to showcase environmental projects undertaken by Secondary, National, and Pre-schools. The competition is open to any environmental theme. The … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for 2021 Schools Environmental Award
Westmeath County Council’s 2021 Cathaoirleach’s Award in Ireland
Deadline: 09-Apr-21 The Westmeath County Council is seeking nominations for the 2021 Cathaoirleach's Award to honour people who have given special service in their community in County Westmeath. The Council would like to recognize the role played by many individuals and groups in helping to … [Read more...] about Westmeath County Council’s 2021 Cathaoirleach’s Award in Ireland
Ireland: 2021 Community Project of the Year Award
Deadline: 09-Apr-21 The Westmeath County Council is currently accepting nominations for the 2021 Community Project of the Year Award to encourage and assist a community group to undertake a significant project in their community. The grant will be awarded to a group, or groups, who demonstrate … [Read more...] about Ireland: 2021 Community Project of the Year Award
2021 Age Friendly Recognition Award in Ireland
Deadline: 09-Apr-21 The Westmeath County Council is inviting nominations for the 2021 Age-Friendly Recognition Award, it is a national competition that is directly towards recognizing improvements by local communities/groups and agencies to make Westmeath a "Better Place in Which to Grow … [Read more...] about 2021 Age Friendly Recognition Award in Ireland
Call for Nominations for 2021 Pride of Place in Community Award – Ireland
Deadline: 09-Apr-21 The Westmeath County Council is pleased to launch a call for nominations for the 2021 Pride of Place in Community Award to create civic pride in their area. The competition focus is on people coming together to shape, change and enjoy all that is good about their area. It … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for 2021 Pride of Place in Community Award – Ireland
Westmeath County Council’s 2021 STEM Award (Ireland)
Deadline: 09-Apr-21 The Westmeath County Council is offering the 2021 STEM Award (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics). The council introduced this new category to demonstrate its interest and support in the promotion of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) … [Read more...] about Westmeath County Council’s 2021 STEM Award (Ireland)
Call for Entries 2021: Regenerating European Tourism through Culture, Heritage & Creativity
Deadline: 1-Jun-21 The European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN) is inviting eligible entries for its Awards 2021 Edition under the theme "Regenerating European tourism through Culture, Heritage and Creativity". The Awards will be given for achievements by cultural tourist destinations which … [Read more...] about Call for Entries 2021: Regenerating European Tourism through Culture, Heritage & Creativity
Brazil: José Luiz Egydio Setúbal Foundation Communication Award
Deadline: 11-Jun-21 Nominations are now open for the José Luiz Egydio Setúbal Foundation Communication Award to promote the topic of child and adolescent health with the media, social media, information producers and journalists in order to broaden and qualify the debate, in addition to … [Read more...] about Brazil: José Luiz Egydio Setúbal Foundation Communication Award
Apply for hello tomorrow Global Challenge
Deadline: 18-Jun-21 Applications are now open for the hello tomorrow Global Challenge, the world-renowned deep tech startup competition. A competition designed for science and deep tech entrepreneurs: Connections Track Winners will get customized coaching sessions by the experts & … [Read more...] about Apply for hello tomorrow Global Challenge
Bristol Redistro’s Challenge Inequality of Wealth and Power to Create Positive Alternatives in UK
Deadline: 29-Mar-21 Applications are now open for the Bristol Redistro’s challenge inequality of wealth and power and to create positive alternatives, they raise money from people who have more than they need to get by, and give grassroots groups the power to decide how it is used to create … [Read more...] about Bristol Redistro’s Challenge Inequality of Wealth and Power to Create Positive Alternatives in UK
SCCA seeking Nominations for Environmental Care Awards (Sierra Leone)
Deadline: 3-Jun-21 The Shout Climate Change Africa (SCCA) is seeking nominations for the Environmental Care Awards for organizations/institutions ,governments or individual that are making remarkable effort(s) in addressing climate change and related issues. SCCA is an environmental advocacy … [Read more...] about SCCA seeking Nominations for Environmental Care Awards (Sierra Leone)
Australia: Submit Nominations for 2021 Victorian Disability Awards
Deadline: 04-Apr-21 The Department of Health and Human Services, and State Government of Victoria, Australia is seeking nominations for the 2021 Victorian Disability Awards to support and look forward to working with you to honour the achievements of Victorians with disability and the people who … [Read more...] about Australia: Submit Nominations for 2021 Victorian Disability Awards
Applications Open for Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project 2021
Deadline: 09-Jun-21 The Global Development Network (GDN) invites non-profit Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from low and lower-middle-income countries to submit project applications within the following three themes for the 2021 edition of the Japanese … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project 2021
Call for Nominations for 2021 Governor’s Arts Awards in US
Deadline: 16-Apr-21 The New Hampshire State Council on the Arts has announced a call for nominations for the 2021 Governor’s Arts Awards. The honorary awards to recognize outstanding contributions to the excellence, growth, support, and availability of the arts in New … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for 2021 Governor’s Arts Awards in US
Submit Applications for Visual Arts Project Award 2021 – Ireland
Deadline: 15-Apr-21 The Arts Council is accepting applications for its Visual Arts Project Award 2021 that supports specific projects in the field of Visual Arts commencing on or after 1 July 2021. Award Strands There are two strands to the award. Strand 1: Development - The purpose of … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Visual Arts Project Award 2021 – Ireland
AIS Joint Research – Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Deadline: 2-Apr-21 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced the Innovation Challenge - 2021 Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum Joint Research Thematic area: Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation. The AIS Joint Research is a program that focuses on the research … [Read more...] about AIS Joint Research – Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Apply for Ending Plastic Pollution Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 30-Apr-21 The Ending Plastic Pollution Innovation Challenge (subsequently referred as “EPPIC”) is organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Viet Nam. EPPIC 2021 will target Mandalika Special Economic Zone, Lombok Island in Indonesia, and Samal Island in the … [Read more...] about Apply for Ending Plastic Pollution Innovation Challenge
Innovation Challenges – AIS Joint Research – Good Maritime Governance
Deadline: 2-Apr-21 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is offering Innovation Challenge - 2021 Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum Joint Policy Research on Good Maritime Governance. The AIS Joint Research is a program that focuses on the research and collaboration between … [Read more...] about Innovation Challenges – AIS Joint Research – Good Maritime Governance
Civic Europe 2021: Seeking up to 20 ideas to tackle Societal Challenges at the local level
Deadline: 26-Apr-21 Civic Europe is looking for up to 20 ideas from Central, Eastern and Southern Europe that strengthen civic engagement as well as social and political participation to tackle societal challenges at the local level. Funding Information Civic Europe gives the winning ideas … [Read more...] about Civic Europe 2021: Seeking up to 20 ideas to tackle Societal Challenges at the local level
Submit Applications for Lorenzo Natali Media Prize 2021
Deadline: 18-Apr-21 The European Commission is seeking applications for its Lorenzo Natali Media Prize 2021 to honor courage in journalism. The #NataliPrize was created by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA), and named after Lorenzo Natali, a … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Lorenzo Natali Media Prize 2021
2nd Call for Proposals for Sustainable Fisheries Challenge
Deadline: 09-May-21 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Ocean Innovation Challenge (OIC) has announce the second Call for Proposals, on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture focusing on SDG. Recognizing the increasing urgency of addressing unsustainable fishing, the second OIC … [Read more...] about 2nd Call for Proposals for Sustainable Fisheries Challenge
Applications Open for the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge 2021
Deadline: 15-Apr-21 Applications are now open for the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge 2021. The WE Empower UN SDG Challenge is the first-of-its-kind global competition for women social entrepreneurs who are advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals and inspiring entire communities to act to … [Read more...] about Applications Open for the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge 2021
Submit Applications for 2021 Innovating Justice Challenge
Deadline: 30-Apr-21 The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) is currently accepting applications for the 2021 Innovating Justice Challenge to all game-changing justice startups that want to grow their impact and business. HiiL seeks startups that have a proven solution with increasing … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for 2021 Innovating Justice Challenge
Apply Now for Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge 2021
Deadline: 15-Apr-21 The 15th edition of the Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge has been launched to support Green start-ups from the Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain, Norway and Sweden. This is one of the biggest annual competitions in the field of sustainable businesses. With this … [Read more...] about Apply Now for Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge 2021
Submit Nominations for 2021 Bell Labs Prize
Deadline: 14-May-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 Bell Labs Prize to recognize game-changing innovations in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Geared toward innovative proposals that look to solve broader societal and humanistic challenges, the competition continues … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for 2021 Bell Labs Prize
Digital Lab Africa: Call for Applications
Deadline: 04-Apr-21 The Digital Lab Africa (DLA) has launched a call for applications for Phase 1 Animation and Immersive Experience Incubation Programs. Incubation Programs Animation: The Animation category is open to all content which mainly use animation technics (2D, 3D, paper, film, … [Read more...] about Digital Lab Africa: Call for Applications
Call for Applications: Prince Claus Seed Awards
Deadline: 11-May-21 The Prince Claus Fund has issued an open call for the Prince Claus Seed Awards. The award is looking for emerging artists and cultural practitioners whose innovative work addresses pressing social and/or political issues within their own context. Through the Prince Claus … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Prince Claus Seed Awards
Call for Nominations: 2021 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ & Women’s Education
Deadline: 26-May-21 The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has launched the call for nominations for the 2021 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education. The UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education honours outstanding and innovative contributions … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: 2021 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ & Women’s Education
Strengthening of Activities of National Malaria Elimination Programmes in Cross-Border Areas of SE Asia
Deadline: 31-Mar-21 UNOPS is accepting applications to Strengthen the Activities of the National Malaria Elimination Programmes in the Cross-Border Areas of South East Asia (SEA) Countries to accelerate malaria elimination. The RBM Partnership to End Malaria is the global platform for … [Read more...] about Strengthening of Activities of National Malaria Elimination Programmes in Cross-Border Areas of SE Asia
The Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East
Deadline: 04-Jun-21 Are you an entrepreneur with an ICT solution that contributes to the socio-economic development of your country? If yes, then apply for Orange Social Venture Prize. The Orange Social Venture Prize rewards projects that has been created less than three years ago that offer … [Read more...] about The Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East
Nominations Open for 2021 Anthony Grassroots Prize in United States
Deadline: 22-Mar-21 The Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment is accepting nominations for the 2021 Anthony Grassroots Prize. The Anthony Prize is a $1,000 cash award recognizing outstanding achievement in the field of grassroots environmental activism during the previous year. … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2021 Anthony Grassroots Prize in United States
SIHI India Healthcare Excellence Award
Deadline: 20-Apr-21 Social Innovation in Health Initiative (SIHI) hub for India, DERBI Foundation, in collaboration with TDR, the Special Program for Research and Training in Tropical Disease, is looking for health solutions that are supporting and contributing to the achievement of … [Read more...] about SIHI India Healthcare Excellence Award
Cambodia: Open-Window Challenge Fund for Establishing Agri- Fisheries MSME Demonstration Sites
Deadline: 26-Mar-21 Applications are now open for the Open-Window Challenge Fund for Establishing Agri- Fisheries MSME Demonstration Sites Using Solar Technologies. The SWITCH to Solar project, funded by the European Union (EU) through the SWITCH-Asia Programme and the Czech Republic through … [Read more...] about Cambodia: Open-Window Challenge Fund for Establishing Agri- Fisheries MSME Demonstration Sites
Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research
Deadline: 31-Mar-21 Nominations are now open for Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research with an aim to provide recognition and publicity for outstanding efforts that enhance the rigor, reliability, robustness, and transparency of research in the natural sciences, the social … [Read more...] about Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research
RWJF Sports Award: Up to Five awards of $25,000 Each (U.S. and Canada)
Deadline: 05-May-21 Nominations are now open for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Sports Award Removing Barriers to Health Equity through Sports. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Sports Award recognizes professional sports teams, athletes, coaches and community-based … [Read more...] about RWJF Sports Award: Up to Five awards of $25,000 Each (U.S. and Canada)
Nigeria: Call for Applications for ScaleUp Agribusiness Accelerator Programme
Deadline: 21-Mar-21 The FATE Foundation is seeking applications for the ScaleUp Agribusiness Accelerator Programme, it targets outstanding Nigerian agribusiness entrepreneurs (Founders, CEOs, and Owner-managers) whose businesses are currently at growth stage and who are looking to scale their … [Read more...] about Nigeria: Call for Applications for ScaleUp Agribusiness Accelerator Programme
