Awards, Prizes and Challenges

View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.

Applications Open for Women Tech Founders Program

Deadline: 31-Mar-21 Google's Women Techmakers and the U.S. Department of State, through the Providing Opportunities for Women’s Economic Rise (POWER) Initiative have partnered to host the Women Tech Founders Program. This program will provide women tech entrepreneurs from across the Middle … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Women Tech Founders Program

Call for Proposals for 2021 Entrepreneurship Programme (Nigeria)

Deadline: 14-Mar-21 The March 8th Initiative is expanding in terms of reach and scope. First, the Entrepreneurship Programme has been re-organized into 4 categories providing more opportunities for young Nigerians between 18 and 35 years old. The March 8th Initiative is organised to inspire … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for 2021 Entrepreneurship Programme (Nigeria)

Unlimited and the British Council: Micro Awards to support Artists

Deadline: 23-Mar-21 The Unlimited and the British Council, are seeking applications for its Micro Awards to support artists in this uncertain time to build connections/collaborations, rather than to create work. The partnership supports pairings of disabled artists and collectives in the UK … [Read more...] about Unlimited and the British Council: Micro Awards to support Artists

United States: National Forest Foundation’s Matching Awards Program

Deadline: 09-Jun-21 The National Forest Foundation (NFF) is seeking applications for its Matching Awards Program (MAP) to provide funding for results-oriented on-the-ground projects that enhance forest health and outdoor experiences on National Forests and Grasslands. The National Forest … [Read more...] about United States: National Forest Foundation’s Matching Awards Program

Submit Applications for 2021 Global Investors Hub Challenge

Deadline: 31-May-21 Applications are now open for the 2021 Global Investors Hub Challenge for startups, entrepreneurs and companies to join this unique competition to get a financial lifeline, mentorship and networking uplifting, marketing insight and other crucial benefits which propel your … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for 2021 Global Investors Hub Challenge

Google.org | $25 million Global Impact Challenge for NGOs helping Women and Girls

Deadline: 09-Apr-21 The Google.org Impact Challenge (GIC) is an open call for submissions for funding from organizations across the world who are empowering women and girls to advance in the economy. The Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls commits $25 million to fund organizations … [Read more...] about Google.org | $25 million Global Impact Challenge for NGOs helping Women and Girls

Submit Nominations for 2021 Elevate Prize

Deadline: 05-May-21 The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve is seeking nominations for the 2021 Elevate Prize to dramatically amplify the impact of innovators, activists and problem-solvers. MIT Solve can build a powerful platform to mobilize communities, catalyze positive change … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for 2021 Elevate Prize

Massachusetts Institute of Technology accepting Applications for the Trinity Challenge

Deadline: 15-Apr-21 The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is accepting applications for the Trinity Challenge. COVID-19 forced humanity to confront the devastating costs that health emergencies inflict on the world. Despite warnings from scientists, their global community was not prepared … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Institute of Technology accepting Applications for the Trinity Challenge

Submit Applications for Resilient Ecosystems Challenge

Deadline: 16 June 2021 The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve is seeking applications for the Resilient Ecosystems Challenge. Functioning ecosystems underpin all of human society. They are crucial to pollination, wild food sources, disaster mitigation, and a stable climate with … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Resilient Ecosystems Challenge

MIT Solver seeking Applications for Digital Inclusion Challenge

Deadline: 16-Jun-21 The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve is currently seeking applications for the Digital Inclusion Challenge. Building an inclusive digital economy—that affords everyone the opportunity to lead a dignified and productive life—will require access to digital … [Read more...] about MIT Solver seeking Applications for Digital Inclusion Challenge

i2i Challenge Call for Bangladesh: Mobile-Powered Employment Opportunities for all

Deadline: 14-Mar-21 The i2i programme, funded by UK Aid and led by Leonard Cheshire has teamed up with Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) and SBK Foundation to launch the mobile innovation challenge for employment for all. People with disabilities are creative leaders within workforces … [Read more...] about i2i Challenge Call for Bangladesh: Mobile-Powered Employment Opportunities for all

2nd Edition of Rural Youth Innovation Award – Latin America & Caribbean

Deadline: 5-May-21 The Latin American and Caribbean Rural Youth Innovation Award, an International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) project financed by the China-IFAD Triangular and South-South Cooperation Mechanism, promotes the launch event of its second call in partnership with the … [Read more...] about 2nd Edition of Rural Youth Innovation Award – Latin America & Caribbean

2021 Anzisha Prize: A Chance to Win $100,000 to Grow Your Business

Deadline: 31-Mar-21 Are you among the young entrepreneurs across Africa finding ways to create sustainable solutions to some of the biggest problems faced by their communities? Are you trying to grow a small business? If yes, then you can apply for 2021 Anzisha Prize. This is the Africa’s … [Read more...] about 2021 Anzisha Prize: A Chance to Win $100,000 to Grow Your Business

Nominations Open for 2021 World Agriculture Prize (100,000 USD)

Deadline: 30-Jun-21 Nominations are now open for the World Agriculture Prize offered by the Global Confederation of Higher Education Associations for Agricultural and Life Sciences (GCHERA) with the support of Nanjing Agricultural University (NAU) to academicians for outstanding lifetime … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2021 World Agriculture Prize (100,000 USD)

Skål International seeking Nominations for Sustainable Tourism Awards

Deadline: 30-Jun-21 The Skål International is seeking nominations for its Sustainable Tourism Awards to all public and private sector companies, educational institutions, NGOs, and government agencies. The Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards are geared towards enhancing the … [Read more...] about Skål International seeking Nominations for Sustainable Tourism Awards

Applications Open for 12th Edition Social Entrepreneur of Year (SEOY) India 2021

Deadline: 30-Apr-21 The Jubilant Bhartia Foundation in partnership with the Schwab Foundation is inviting applications for its 12th Edition Social Entrepreneur of the Year(SEOY) India 2021 award that provides unparalleled platforms leading social innovators social entrepreneurs as a key element … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 12th Edition Social Entrepreneur of Year (SEOY) India 2021

Nominations Open for WWF’s Conservation Awards – Nepal

Deadline: 30-Mar-21 WWF Nepal welcomes nominations for WWF Nepal Conservation Awards 2021 from Nepali individuals and/or organizations registered in Nepal working in the field of conservation or natural resource management. The nominations will need to reflect illustrious accomplishments and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for WWF’s Conservation Awards – Nepal

Nominations Open for 2021 Woman of Worth Award in United States

Deadline: 30-Apr-21 Do you know someone who’s making a difference? If so, they want to hear from you! Sign up today and nominate your 2021 Woman of Worth. For the last 16 years, L’Oréal Paris has recognized founders and leaders of grassroot non-profits that have supported a … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2021 Woman of Worth Award in United States

Call for Applications for Organic Farming Innovation Award 2021

Deadline: 01-Apr-21 Every three years, IFOAM - Organics International, the South Korean Rural Development Administration, and IFOAM's Technology Innovation Platform join together to honor the most outstanding organic innovators with the Organic Farming Innovation Award (OFIA). The goal of … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Organic Farming Innovation Award 2021

Submit Applications for Antiracist Technology in US Challenge

Deadline: 16-Jun-21 The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve is inviting applications for the Antiracist Technology in the US Challenge. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in the US have created resilient, culturally rich, and generous communities despite centuries … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Antiracist Technology in US Challenge

MIT Solve accepting Proposals for Health Security & Pandemics Challenge

Deadline: 16-Jun-21 The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve is currently accepting proposals for its Health Security & Pandemics Challenge. The Covid-19 pandemic has tragically exposed lack of global preparedness for disease outbreaks. The crisis also highlights huge health … [Read more...] about MIT Solve accepting Proposals for Health Security & Pandemics Challenge

MIT Solve announces Equitable Classrooms Challenge

Deadline: 16-Jun-21 The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve is pleased to announce its Equitable Classrooms Challenge. The pandemic has upended entire education systems, with an estimated 1.5 billion primary and secondary learners’ (ages 5-18) education disrupted. Some schools … [Read more...] about MIT Solve announces Equitable Classrooms Challenge

Submit Applications for GNI Innovation Challenge in Middle East, Turkey & Africa

Deadline: 12-Apr-21 The Google News Initiative (GNI) is seeking applications for its Innovation Challenge in the Middle East, Turkey & Africa region that focuses on projects which increase reader engagement and/or explore new business models to build a stronger future for … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for GNI Innovation Challenge in Middle East, Turkey & Africa

Volvo Environment Prize of USD160,000: Submit Nominations for 2022

Deadline: 10-Jan-22 Nominations are now open for the 2022 Volvo Environment Prize to reward outstanding scientific discoveries or innovations broadly falling within the environmental sphere. There are many outstanding biologists and environmental scientists among the laureates but the scope of … [Read more...] about Volvo Environment Prize of USD160,000: Submit Nominations for 2022

Nominations Open for the Japan Foundation Awards 2021

Deadline: 15-Mar-21 Inaugurated in 1973, the year following the Japan Foundation’s establishment, the Japan Foundation Awards will have the 48th anniversary in 2021. The awards are presented to individuals or organizations that have significantly contributed to the promotion of international … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the Japan Foundation Awards 2021

Submit Nominations for Award for Transformative Agroecological Research for Development

Deadline: 15-Mar-21 The Biovision Foundation, in partnership with the Agropolis Foundation, awards the SHIFT Prize to recognize collaborative and transdisciplinary research for development projects and initiatives that have made exemplary contributions to the agroecological transformation of food … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for Award for Transformative Agroecological Research for Development

2022 National Endowment for the Arts Challenge America

Deadline: 22-Apr-21 The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Challenge America has been launched that offers support primarily to small organizations for projects in all artistic disciplines that extend the reach of the arts to populations that are underserved. The National Endowment for the … [Read more...] about 2022 National Endowment for the Arts Challenge America

3rd Biophilia Award for Environmental Communication 2021

Deadline: 31-May-21 The Biophilia Award for Environmental Communication has been announced that recognizes the work of professionals and organizations in any country that have contributed exceptionally to improving public understanding and awareness of ecological issues, through the dissemination … [Read more...] about 3rd Biophilia Award for Environmental Communication 2021

2021 AARP Community Challenge – United States

Deadline: 14-Apr-21 The AARP is seeking applications for its 2021 Community Challenge that provides small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. Applications are accepted for projects to improve public spaces, housing, … [Read more...] about 2021 AARP Community Challenge – United States

Gender Security Project inviting Nominations for 2021 FemiList

Deadline: 01-Mar-21 The Gender Security Project is inviting nominations for the 2021 FemiList: a list of 100 women from the Global South, working in the fields of foreign policy, peacebuilding, law, activism, and development. Talked a lot about how the future is feminist: but they are very … [Read more...] about Gender Security Project inviting Nominations for 2021 FemiList

Call for Nominations: 2021 EU Human Rights Defenders Award

Deadline: 19-Mar-21 The European Union Delegation in Uganda, together with the European Union Member States represented in Uganda and the Embassy of Norway, is inviting nominations for the 2021 EU Human Rights Defenders (HRD) Award. The award, which is now in its 10th year, is presented … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: 2021 EU Human Rights Defenders Award

Nominations Open for Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards 2021 – New Zealand

Deadline: 26-Mar-21 The Arts Access Aotearoa is calling for nominations to Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards 2021. The Awards are presented annually and are the key national awards in New Zealand celebrating the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations working to enhance the … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards 2021 – New Zealand

Women Empowerment Award for Outstanding Female Entrepreneurs

Deadline: 28-Feb-21 The Bayer Foundation has launched a Women Empowerment Award. With this award, Bayer Foundation wants to empower women as key change makers and help female entrepreneurs generate social impact in Sub-Saharan Africa. By supporting female entrepreneurs with groundbreaking … [Read more...] about Women Empowerment Award for Outstanding Female Entrepreneurs

Nominations Open for 2021 Alaska Conservation Achievement Awards

Deadline: 1-May-21 The Alaska Conservation Foundation presents the Conservation Achievement Awards to recognize the remarkable achievements of individuals and organizations committed to protecting Alaska. The Alaska Conservation Foundation honors dedicated individuals and organizations that … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2021 Alaska Conservation Achievement Awards

United States: 2022 AARP Purpose Prize

Deadline: 31-Mar-21 Nominations are now open for the AARP Purpose Prize, it is a national award in the United States that celebrates people 50 and older who are using their life experience to make a difference. Through the Purpose Prize award, AARP celebrates the creativity, innovation, and … [Read more...] about United States: 2022 AARP Purpose Prize

PCORI launches Engagement Award: Capacity Building

Deadline: 1-Apr-21 The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has launched the Engagement Award: Capacity Building to support projects that help communities increase their facility with and ability to participate across all phases of the patient-centered outcomes … [Read more...] about PCORI launches Engagement Award: Capacity Building

TheCityFix Labs: Accelerating Access Prize in India

Deadline: 28-Feb-21 Are you a non-profit organization with an innovative and scalable solution that addresses Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH), and Healthy Spaces related challenges faced by vulnerable and disadvantaged urban communities in India? If yes, then apply to be part of TheCityFix … [Read more...] about TheCityFix Labs: Accelerating Access Prize in India

Applications Open for Brower Youth Awards 2021

Deadline: 14-May-21 The Earth Island Institute has launched the Brower Youth Award for Environmental Leadership to honor renowned environmental advocate David Brower. The Brower Youth Awards are housed in the New Leaders Initiative program at Earth Island Institute. This is the 22nd year of … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Brower Youth Awards 2021

Union Bank: UnionX Innovation Challenge – Nigeria

Deadline: 28-Feb-21 The Union Bank is hosting the fourth edition of the Innovation Challenge, UnionX, themed A New Discovery. This challenge is open to innovative and creative entrepreneurs with solutions that have the potential to transform sectors that include but are not limited to Financial … [Read more...] about Union Bank: UnionX Innovation Challenge – Nigeria

AFD-GDN Biodiversity & Development Awards

Deadline: 7-Mar-21 The Global Development Network (GDN) and the French Development Agency (AFD) have launched a global competitive research program to promote opportunities to produce high quality, relevant, legitimate and credible knowledge and analysis that can foster biodiversity mainstreaming … [Read more...] about AFD-GDN Biodiversity & Development Awards

2021 South Africa Development Community (SADC) Media Awards Competition

Deadline: 28-Feb-21 The SADC Secretariat now is pleased to announce the 2021 SADC Media Awards Competition in the fields of Print Journalism, Radio Journalism, Television Journalism and Photo journalism. Prospective entrants are invited to submit their entries accompanied by proof of their … [Read more...] about 2021 South Africa Development Community (SADC) Media Awards Competition

2021 EU Award for Extraordinary People promoting Equality through Employment in Western Balkans & Turkey

Deadline: 30-Apr-21 The call for applications for the 2021 EU Award for Roma integration in the Western Balkans and Turkey is now open. This year’s edition of the award is dedicated to the extraordinary people that promote equality through employment. The 2021 EU Roma Integration Award will … [Read more...] about 2021 EU Award for Extraordinary People promoting Equality through Employment in Western Balkans & Turkey

Apply for Net Zero Challenge Program

Deadline: 12-Mar-21 The Net Zero Challenge is a global competition to answer the following question: How can you advance climate action using open data? The Net Zero Challenge is an Open Knowledge Foundation project. The first stage of the Net Zero Challenge is a 'Virtual Pitch Contest'. Some … [Read more...] about Apply for Net Zero Challenge Program

4th Edition of Liveability Challenge to accelerate adoption of Innovative Solutions

Deadline: 15-Apr-21 The Liveability Challenge is back in its 4th edition to hunt for and accelerate the adoption of innovation solution to urban challenges of the 21st century in cities in the tropics. It is accepting proposals with the most disruptive, game-changing ideas that will help … [Read more...] about 4th Edition of Liveability Challenge to accelerate adoption of Innovative Solutions

Submit Applications for iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE

Deadline: 27-May-21 The iF WORLD DESIGN GUIDE is inviting applications for the iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE to publish and support projects that contribute to our society. You are welcome to submit all projects that contribute to solving the most urgent challenges of time and help to improve … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE

Nominations Open for Leeway Transformation Award – United States

Deadline: 15-May-21 Applications are now open for Leeway Transformation Award (LTA) to provide unrestricted annual awards to women and trans artists and cultural producers living in Greater Philadelphia who create art for social change and have done so for the past five years or more, … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Leeway Transformation Award – United States

UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development

Deadline: 30-Apr-21 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)-Japan Prize on Education for sustainable development, funded by the Government of Japan, consists of three annual awards of USD 50,000 for each recipient. It was awarded for the first time by the … [Read more...] about UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development

Call for Ideas: Active Young Citizens for Sustainable Development in CEI and AII Areas

Deadline: 31-Mar-21 Central European Initiative is excited to announce the launch of the Call for Ideas and Award Competition of the initiative Active Young Citizens for Sustainable Development in CEI and AII Areas designed to stimulate the engagement of youth in the Central European Initiative … [Read more...] about Call for Ideas: Active Young Citizens for Sustainable Development in CEI and AII Areas