Deadline: 30-Apr-21 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)-Greece Melina Mercouri International Prize for the Safeguarding and Management of Cultural Landscapes was created in 1995 to reward outstanding examples of action to safeguard and enhance the world’s … [Read more...] about UNESCO-Greece Melina Mercouri International Prize: Safeguarding Cultural Landscapes
Awards, Prizes and Challenges
View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Apply Now for J.M.K. Innovation Prize – United States
Deadline: 30-Apr-21 The J.M.K. Innovation Prize seeks to identify, support, and elevate innovators who are spearheading transformative early-stage projects in the fields of social justice, the environment, and heritage conservation. Program Areas Social Justice: Buttressing democracy, … [Read more...] about Apply Now for J.M.K. Innovation Prize – United States
GrEEn Innovation Challenge: Boosting Financial Inclusion & Job Creation in Ashanti and Wester Regions of Ghana
Deadline: 28-Feb-21 Under this GrEEn Innovation Challenge “Boosting financial inclusion and job creation in Ashanti and Western regions of Ghana”, the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) will select successful candidates in the development or expansion of innovative use-cases, products or … [Read more...] about GrEEn Innovation Challenge: Boosting Financial Inclusion & Job Creation in Ashanti and Wester Regions of Ghana
UN Global Climate Action Awards for people who tackle Climate Change
Deadline: 30-Apr-21 The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is seeking nominations for the 2021 UN Global Climate Action Awards. Spearheaded by UN Climate Change's Momentum for a Change initiative, the UN Global Climate Action Awards shine a light on the most … [Read more...] about UN Global Climate Action Awards for people who tackle Climate Change
Google.org Impact Challenge Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)
Deadline: 1-Mar-21 The Google.org Impact Challenge Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is an open call for grant applications to provide grants to support initiatives that put digital inclusion at the heart of economic recovery. The Challenge wants to empower nonprofit organisations, for-profit … [Read more...] about Google.org Impact Challenge Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)
The SEED Awards for Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Development: Apply Now!
Deadline: 22-Mar-21 The SEED Awards for Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Development has been launched to identify the most innovative and promising locally led start-up eco-inclusive enterprises in developing and emerging economies. Each year, multiple award categories are offered, ranging … [Read more...] about The SEED Awards for Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Development: Apply Now!
Nominations Open for ASEAN Prize 2021
Deadline: 23-Apr-21 The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has launched its call for nominations for ASEAN Prize 2021 - the prestigious regional award acknowledges outstanding ASEAN citizens or ASEAN-based organizations that have made exceptional contribution and shown exemplary work … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for ASEAN Prize 2021
Digital Skills Innovation Awards for Southeast Asia: An initiative of World Bank!
Deadline: 31-Mar-21 To identify and celebrate existing good practice for teaching digital skills in Southeast Asia, the World Bank is hosting a regional competition, inviting public and private organizations (not individuals) to demonstrate how their programs are helping to address these … [Read more...] about Digital Skills Innovation Awards for Southeast Asia: An initiative of World Bank!
Africa Food Prize: $100,000 to celebrate Africans who are taking control of Agriculture Agenda
Deadline: 25-May-21 The Africa Food Prize is the pre-eminent award for recognizing the extraordinary individual or institution whose contributions to African agriculture are forging a new era of sustainable food security and economic opportunity for all Africans. The US $100,000 prize … [Read more...] about Africa Food Prize: $100,000 to celebrate Africans who are taking control of Agriculture Agenda
Submissions Open for No Waste Challenge
Deadline: 1-Apr-21 The No Waste Challenge is a global competition initiated by What Design Can Do (WDCD) in partnership with the IKEA Foundation. WDCD is calling on creatives — both small hackers and big dreamers — to submit innovative solutions to reduce waste and to rethink the entire … [Read more...] about Submissions Open for No Waste Challenge
Tunisia: Call for Proposals for Innovation Challenge in Response to COVID-19
Deadline: 28-Feb-21 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a call for proposals for the Innovation Challenge in Response to COVID-19. This Innovation challenge aims to promote the role of women and men, as actors, citizens, engaged, innovative and creative, in a context … [Read more...] about Tunisia: Call for Proposals for Innovation Challenge in Response to COVID-19
Northern Food Innovation Challenge to improve Food Security in Canada
Deadline: 31-Mar-21 The Northern Food Innovation Challenge has been announced which is one of three streams under the Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund. The objective of this Challenge is to support innovative, community-led projects for local and Indigenous food production … [Read more...] about Northern Food Innovation Challenge to improve Food Security in Canada
Call for Nominations: ICFJ Knight International Journalism Awards 2021
Deadline: 21-Feb-21 The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) seeks nominations for the 2021 ICFJ Knight International Journalism Awards to honor outstanding colleagues with the ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award at their Tribute to Journalists. They are now seeking nominees … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: ICFJ Knight International Journalism Awards 2021
Wicklow County Council Arts Office: Artist Award Scheme (Ireland)
Deadline: 15-Feb-21 The Wicklow County Council Arts Office is accepting applications for Artist Award Scheme 2021 to support artists, arts participation and artform development in County Wicklow. The purpose of the Artist Award Scheme is to assist artists in the development of their practice. … [Read more...] about Wicklow County Council Arts Office: Artist Award Scheme (Ireland)
Nominations Open for Mediterranean Climate Change Adaptation Awards
Deadline: 15-Apr-21 Nominations are now open for the Mediterranean Climate Change Adaptation Awards to promote actions to adapt region to climate change! Editions of the “Mediterranean Climate Change Adaptation Awards” are organised by the French Agency for ecological transition (ADEME), with … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Mediterranean Climate Change Adaptation Awards
Zayed Sustainability Prize: $3 Million Prize fund for Empowering Innovations in Health, Food, Energy, Water
Deadline: 6-May-21 The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global award for rewarding impact, innovation, and inspiration, has officially announced that the 2022 edition is now open for submissions. The Prize fund comes from the Abu Dhabi Government as a way to honour and … [Read more...] about Zayed Sustainability Prize: $3 Million Prize fund for Empowering Innovations in Health, Food, Energy, Water
2021 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes in Canada & United States
Deadline: 15-Apr-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes to celebrate inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds all across North America. Established in 2001 by author T.A. Barron, the Barron Prize annually honors 25 outstanding … [Read more...] about 2021 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes in Canada & United States
UN Environment Programme’s Champions of the Earth Award 2021
Deadline: 12-Feb-21 The UN Environment Programme’s Champions of the Earth Award honours individuals, groups and organizations whose actions have a transformative impact on the environment. The Champions of the Earth award is the United Nation’s highest environmental honour. It recognizes … [Read more...] about UN Environment Programme’s Champions of the Earth Award 2021
Wellcome Trust seeking Nominations for Innovator Awards
Deadline: 24-May-21 The Wellcome Trust is seeking nominations for the Innovator Awards to support researchers who are transforming great ideas into healthcare innovations that could have a significant impact on human health. Funding Information An Innovator Award provides up to £500,000 … [Read more...] about Wellcome Trust seeking Nominations for Innovator Awards
Call for Nominations for 2021 Free Media Awards
Deadline: 1-Mar-21 The Fritt Ord Foundation and The ZEIT-Stiftung Ebelin and Gerd Bucerius hereby invite nominations of independent journalists, bloggers, Internet media and newspapers for the 2021 Free Media Awards. The prizes provide support for journalists and media that report … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for 2021 Free Media Awards
U.S. Embassy in Finland: American Entrepreneurial Challenge (AEC)
Deadline: 1-Mar-21 U.S. Embassy Helsinki’s flagship entrepreneurial program is back! With a new name – American Entrepreneurial Challenge (AEC) – the program will provide students with a unique opportunity to strengthen their entrepreneurial and English skills. During the AEC, students will … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Finland: American Entrepreneurial Challenge (AEC)
CJF-Facebook Journalism Project Digital News Innovation Award – Canada
Deadline: 19-Feb-21 News organizations that can demonstrate their impact on advancing the quality of digital journalism are encouraged to apply for the new Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF)-Facebook Journalism Project Digital News Innovation Award. The award replaces and builds upon … [Read more...] about CJF-Facebook Journalism Project Digital News Innovation Award – Canada
CJF Award for Climate Solutions Reporting – Canada
Deadline: 19-Feb-21 The Canadian Journalism Foundation is presenting the new CJF Award for Climate Solutions Reporting with the support from the founding sponsor Intact Financial Corporation. Climate change is one of the defining challenges of their time. The impacts of global warming and … [Read more...] about CJF Award for Climate Solutions Reporting – Canada
Wellcome Trust accepting Proposals for Collaborative Awards in Science
Deadline: 16-Mar-21 The Wellcome Trust is currently accepting proposals for the Collaborative Awards in Science to promote the development of new ideas and speed the pace of discovery. Wellcome Trust funds teams of researchers, consisting of independent research groups, to work together on the … [Read more...] about Wellcome Trust accepting Proposals for Collaborative Awards in Science
Switzerland: International Innovation Award for Sustainable Food and Agriculture
Deadline: 19-Mar-21 The Federal Government of Switzerland, with the technical support of FAO is pleased to announce 2nd edition of International Innovation Award for Sustainable Food and Agriculture. During the 26th Session of the Committee on Agriculture (COAG), the Federal Government of … [Read more...] about Switzerland: International Innovation Award for Sustainable Food and Agriculture
Apply Now for IWMF’s Courage in Journalism Awards
Deadline: 1-Mar-21 The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking applications for its 2021 Courage in Journalism Awards to honor women journalists who set themselves apart by exhibiting extraordinary bravery, persistence and resilience. Doing whatever it takes to uncover the truth, … [Read more...] about Apply Now for IWMF’s Courage in Journalism Awards
Applications Open for 2021 Samir Kassir Award
Deadline: 1-Apr-21 The European Union is currently seeking applications for the 2021 Samir Kassir Award that aims to “legitimise freedom of thought and encourage freedom of the press in countries that have committed to the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership, in order to assert their rejection of … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2021 Samir Kassir Award
Kurt Schork Memorial Fund’s 2021 Awards in International Journalism
Deadline: 31-May-21 The Kurt Schork Memorial Fund (KSMF) is now accepting submissions for its 2021 awards in international journalism. Since its inception in 2002, the Kurt Schork Memorial Fund has sought to support those journalists Kurt most admired, the freelancers and local reporters whose … [Read more...] about Kurt Schork Memorial Fund’s 2021 Awards in International Journalism
Call for Entries: Taco Kuiper Awards for Investigative Journalism 2021 – South Africa
Deadline: 12-Feb-21 The call for entries for the 2021 Taco Kuiper Awards is NOW OPEN, inviting you to submit stories published or broadcast in 2020. The Taco Kuiper Award for Investigative Journalism recognizes outstanding examples of journalism that reveal untold stories, hold the powerful to … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Taco Kuiper Awards for Investigative Journalism 2021 – South Africa
Nominations Open for the CEB Award for Social Cohesion
Deadline: 12-Apr-21 In line with its mandate, the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) launched an annual competition to acknowledge and reward remarkable contributions to social cohesion. The Award is bestowed to a project at an early stage of implementation, which addresses pressing … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the CEB Award for Social Cohesion
Cisco Agri Challenge: Solutions for the Indian Farmer
Deadline: 15-Feb-21 Can we increase profitability for the small farmer, while containing food inflation? And while we are at it, can we also improve social and environmental outcomes? That is the Cisco Agri Challenge which is calling for solutions that ‘Enhance profitability of small scale … [Read more...] about Cisco Agri Challenge: Solutions for the Indian Farmer
IDC launches 7th Smart City Asia Pacific Awards (SCAPA)
Deadline: 5-Feb-21 IDC is launching its 7th Smart City Asia Pacific Awards (SCAPA) to recognize the progress Asia Pacific municipalities have made and also provide a forum for sharing the best practices to help accelerate Smart City development in the region. IDC Smart City Asia Pacific Awards … [Read more...] about IDC launches 7th Smart City Asia Pacific Awards (SCAPA)
Submit Nominations for International Green Gown Awards
Deadline: 31-Mar-21 The International Green Gown Awards - supported by UN Environment has been launched to any university or college across the world. Recognising exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by the world's universities and colleges, the International Green Gown Awards … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for International Green Gown Awards
Nominations Open for the Tusk Awards 2021: Apply Now
Deadline: 26-Mar-21 Do you know someone who deserves recognition for the amazing conservation work they do in Africa? Have the lives of the people and wildlife of Africa been improved through their leadership? Have they had a significant impact on wildlife population numbers? Do they provide … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the Tusk Awards 2021: Apply Now
Canada: Submit Nominations for Landsberg Award
Deadline: 19-Feb-21 The Canadian Journalism Foundation proudly present The Landsberg Award in association with the Canadian Women’s Foundation to celebrate a journalist who is raising awareness about women’s equality issues in Canada and aims to inspire an increase in the media coverage and voice … [Read more...] about Canada: Submit Nominations for Landsberg Award
Nominations Open for NGO CSW65 Forum Young Feminist Awards
Deadline: 1-Mar-21 In collaboration with Women Have Wings, the NGO CSW Youth Leaders & Young Professionals is delighted to make grant awards to youth leaders and young professionals who have a project or an idea to advance gender equality in their region. Projects will be displayed on the NGO … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for NGO CSW65 Forum Young Feminist Awards
Call for Nominations for Václav Havel Human Rights Prize 2021
Deadline: 30-Apr-21 The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), in partnership with the Václav Havel Library and the Charta 77 Foundation, has issued a call for nominations for the 2021 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize. The Václav Havel Human Rights Prize is awarded each year by … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for Václav Havel Human Rights Prize 2021
Call for Nominations: World No Tobacco Day 2021 Awards
Deadline: 12-Mar-21 The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for nominations to the World No Tobacco Day Awards of individuals or organizations in each of the six WHO Regions for their accomplishments in the area of tobacco control. The 2021 WNTD campaign “Commit to Quit” will help … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: World No Tobacco Day 2021 Awards
Breakthru – Fintech Start-up Competition – Canada
Deadline: 1-Feb-21 Breakthru - Fintech, the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation’s (NBIF) start-up competition in partnership with Venn Innovation’s Atlantic Fintech (Atlantic Fintech), encourages the creation and development of entrepreneurial, innovative business ventures in the Financial … [Read more...] about Breakthru – Fintech Start-up Competition – Canada
2021 Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers
Deadline: 22-Mar-21 Applications are now open for the 2021 Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers. This annual award is organized by the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Council (AFFRC), the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), Japan, and … [Read more...] about 2021 Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award: Nominations now Open
Deadline: 31-May-21 Suqia cordially invites all corporations, research centers, institutions, innovators and youth from around the world, whose novel technologies provide solutions to the challenges of water scarcity, to apply for the 3rd cycle of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water … [Read more...] about Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award: Nominations now Open
2021 Science, Technology and Arts (STARTS) Prize: Call for Nominations
Deadline: 3-Mar-21 The STARTS Prize of the European Commission is launched by Ars Electronica and the consortium partners BOZAR, Waag, INOVA+, T6 Ecosystems, French Tech Grande Provence and Frankfurter Buchmesse. STARTS is an initiative of the European Commission to foster alliances of … [Read more...] about 2021 Science, Technology and Arts (STARTS) Prize: Call for Nominations
Africa Green Grant Award: Nominations now Open
Deadline: 28-Feb-21 Eleven Eleven Twelve Foundation is pleased to announce the Africa Green Grant Award. This award was created within the framework of the sustainability of the environment through the empowerment and support for entrepreneurs and small businesses who have innovative, creative … [Read more...] about Africa Green Grant Award: Nominations now Open
Call for Nominations: GBIF Young Researchers Award 2021
Deadline: 21-Jun-21 On behalf of the network of national Participants, the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Secretariat is pleased to invite nominations for the 2021 Young Researchers Award to foster and recognize innovative research and discovery in biodiversity informatics by … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: GBIF Young Researchers Award 2021
The Africa Young Innovators for Health Award 2021
Deadline: 31-Mar-21 The Africa Young Innovators for Health Award is launching its first competition designed to highlight and support the work of pioneering young entrepreneurs developing health innovations. The award wants to encourage business entrepreneurship and help advance promising health … [Read more...] about The Africa Young Innovators for Health Award 2021
Noble Missions launches 2021 Active Citizenship in Nigeria Award
Deadline: 31-Jan-21 The Noble Missions has launched the 2021 Active Citizenship in Nigeria Award (formerly known as Active Citizenship in Education Award), it is a periodic public recognition of young Nigerians (between the ages of 15 and 35) living in Nigeria, who go beyond their civic duties to … [Read more...] about Noble Missions launches 2021 Active Citizenship in Nigeria Award
USADF-All On Off-Grid Energy Challenge – Nigeria
Deadline: 28-Feb-21 The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) and All On are excited to request proposals for the USADF-all On Off-Grid Energy Challenge. Proposals are invited from eligible Nigerian off-grid energy companies. Selected enterprises will receive funding in the form of … [Read more...] about USADF-All On Off-Grid Energy Challenge – Nigeria
Ocean Changemakers Challenge: The Next Wave of Innovators
Deadline: 5-Feb-21 The Economist Group’s World Ocean Initiative has launched the Ocean Changemakers Challenge, a competition open to men and women that aims to showcase leading changemakers working to develop business solutions to ocean-related sustainability challenges. It is aimed at … [Read more...] about Ocean Changemakers Challenge: The Next Wave of Innovators
Council of Europe launches Crystal Scales of Justice Prize
Deadline: 31-Mar-21 The Council of Europe is launching the 11th edition of the Crystal Scales of Justice Prize for innovative practices contributing to the efficiency and quality of justice. The aim of this Prize is to identify and highlight innovative practices in the organization of courts … [Read more...] about Council of Europe launches Crystal Scales of Justice Prize
2021 Yidan Prize for Advancing Ideas in Education
Deadline: 31-Mar-21 The Yidan Prize Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2021 Yidan Prize to progress learning by building a global community committed to advancing ideas in education. The Yidan Prize is an inclusive education award that recognizes individuals, or up to three-member … [Read more...] about 2021 Yidan Prize for Advancing Ideas in Education
