Deadline: 3-Mar-21 The 2021 Ashden Awards are now open to climate action innovators to win a prize of up to £20,000 as well as ongoing development support, from professional mentoring to pro-bono legal help. The Ashden Awards boost outstanding climate solutions. For more than 20 years the … [Read more...] about Ashden Awards 2021: Uncovering & Spotlighting World’s Next Climate Champions
Awards, Prizes and Challenges
View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Nominations Open for 2021 Arts Awards – United States
Deadline: 31-Jan-21 ArtsWestchester is seeking nominations for its 2021 Arts Awards to recognize individuals and organizations for their extraordinary impact on arts and culture in Westchester. It is never too early to consider who you would like ArtsWestchester to consider for the 2021 Arts … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2021 Arts Awards – United States
UNESCO Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize: Receive US$25,000
Deadline: 15-Feb-21 UNESCO is seeking nominations for 2021 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. The Prize is funded by the Cano Foundation (Colombia), the Helsingin Sanomat Foundation (Finland), the Namibia Media Trust (Namibia) and Stichting Democratie en Media (Netherlands). The … [Read more...] about UNESCO Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize: Receive US$25,000
WCommunity Foundation accepting Proposals for Nonprofit Endowment Challenge (US)
Deadline: 15-Jan-21 The Weld Community Foundation is currently accepting proposals for the Nonprofit Endowment Challenge to secure their future by establishing or adding to an existing endowment fund! All endowment funds generated through the Nonprofit Endowment Challenge will be managed by … [Read more...] about WCommunity Foundation accepting Proposals for Nonprofit Endowment Challenge (US)
2021 BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards: Nominations now open
Deadline: 30-Jun-21 Nominations are now open for 2021 BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards to recognize fundamental contributions in a broad array of areas of scientific knowledge, technology, humanities and artistic creation. Candidates may be one or more natural persons of any … [Read more...] about 2021 BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards: Nominations now open
25th Human Rights Press Awards: Call for Nominations
Deadline: 1-Feb-21 Nominations are now open for the 25th Human Rights Press Awards to recognise top rights-related reporting from around Asia, with the goal of increasing respect for people’s basic rights and focusing attention on threats to those freedoms. The awards, which are now in their … [Read more...] about 25th Human Rights Press Awards: Call for Nominations
Nominations Open for 2021 World Habitat Awards
Deadline: 15-Mar-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 World Habitat Awards to recognise and highlight innovative, outstanding and sometimes revolutionary housing ideas, projects and programmes from across the world. The Awards were established in 1985 for the identification and the … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2021 World Habitat Awards
United States – Applications Open for Local Farmer Awards
Deadline: 31-Jan-21 Applications are open for the seventh year of the Local Farmer Awards. The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation in partnership with BIG Y and Ann and Steve Davis, Charles & Elizabeth D’Amour, FARM Credit East, Hp Hood Llc, Baystate Health, Eastern States Exposition, and … [Read more...] about United States – Applications Open for Local Farmer Awards
Entries Open for 2021 International Children’s Peace Prize
Deadline: 6-Mar-21 Entries are now open for 2021 International Children's Peace Prize that is awarded annually to a child who fights courageously for children’s rights. It is an initiative of Marc Dullaert, Chairman and Founder of the KidsRights Foundation. The prize recognizes the … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2021 International Children’s Peace Prize
RB inGen Challenge: Navigating the Future of Hygiene – India
Deadline: 17-Feb-21 With the aim of building solutions that can make a difference to our future generations, RB is partnering with TiE Delhi-NCR to launch The RB inGen Challenge. Through this challenge, RB is inviting Indian startups to showcase their innovations and extend a hand to help them … [Read more...] about RB inGen Challenge: Navigating the Future of Hygiene – India
Call for Nominations for World Food Prize
Deadline: 1-May-21 The World Food Prize is awarded for a specific, exceptionally significant, individual achievement that advances human development with a demonstrable increase in the quantity, quality, availability of, or access to food through creative interventions at any point within the … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for World Food Prize
Submit Nominations for Borlaug Field Award
Deadline: 15-Jun-21 Nominations are now open for the Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research which will recognize exceptional, science-based achievement in international agriculture and food production by an individual under 40 who has clearly demonstrated intellectual courage, stamina, and … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for Borlaug Field Award
UNICEF Uganda Innovation Fund Challenge: Join Now!
Deadline: 7-Feb-21 Do you have an innovative idea or solution to improve the lives of children (especially those from marginalised communities) in Uganda? If yes, then Join the UNICEF Uganda Innovation Fund Challenge with innovative concept or offering. The UNICEF Uganda has launched an … [Read more...] about UNICEF Uganda Innovation Fund Challenge: Join Now!
‘Our Freedom Prize 2021’: Key Step for Freedom Prize!
Deadline: 18-Jan-21 The Freedom Prize invites young people aged 15 to 25 from France and around the world to choose an inspiring person or organisation, committed to a recent, exemplary fight for freedom. Involving young people from all over the world at every stage, the Freedom Prize includes 3 … [Read more...] about ‘Our Freedom Prize 2021’: Key Step for Freedom Prize!
Applications Open for 3rd National Water Awards – India
Deadline: 10-Feb-21 With continued focus on creating mass awareness and motivating more number of people for working towards water conservation/management, 3rd National Water Awards 2020 is now being launched by the Department of Water Resources, RD & GR to recognise the efforts of … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 3rd National Water Awards – India
National Startup Awards 2021 – India
Deadline: 31-Jan-21 The National Startup Awards 2021 has been launched to recognize and reward outstanding startups and ecosystem enablers that are contributing to economic dynamism by spurring innovation and injecting competition. The award is also supporting startups that are building … [Read more...] about National Startup Awards 2021 – India
Call for Nominations for 2021 Smart Cities North America Awards
Deadline: 26-Feb-21 The International Data Corporation (IDC) is seeking applications for successful Smart Cities and Communities projects and initiatives in North American towns, cities, counties, states and provinces. IDC is looking for best practice examples of urban innovation in the use of … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for 2021 Smart Cities North America Awards
Al-Sumait Prize 2021: Nominations now open for Individuals or Institutions
Deadline: 30-Jun-21 The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) is inviting applications for its Al-Sumait Prize 2021 for individuals or institutions who through their research projects or initiatives have made significant advancement within the field of Health that produced … [Read more...] about Al-Sumait Prize 2021: Nominations now open for Individuals or Institutions
Apply Now for Istanbul Environment Friendly City Award (IEFCA)
Deadline: 25-Jan-21 Funded by the Government of Turkey, the Istanbul Environment Friendly City Award was created in the framework of the Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development (MSSD) to recognize efforts of local authorities in promoting sustainable development in Mediterranean … [Read more...] about Apply Now for Istanbul Environment Friendly City Award (IEFCA)
Nominations Open for Journalism for an Equitable Asia Award 2020-21
Deadline: 31-Jan-21 The Asia Centre is inviting nominations for its Journalism for an Equitable Asia Award 2020-21 under the theme: Inequality crisis and the pandemic. The Journalism for an Equitable Asia Award aims to recognize and encourage more journalists to write for a fairer Asia that works … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Journalism for an Equitable Asia Award 2020-21
16th Biodiversity Conservation Awards: Open Call for Conservationist Organizations
Deadline: 31-Mar-21 The BBVA Foundation Awards for Biodiversity Conservation seek to recognize and support the work done by conservationist organizations, institutions and agencies in carrying forward environmental conservation policies and projects, and the efforts of communication professionals … [Read more...] about 16th Biodiversity Conservation Awards: Open Call for Conservationist Organizations
County Durham Community Foundation: High Sheriff Youth Awards Scheme (UK)
Deadline: 10-Jan-21 The High Sheriff Youth Awards Scheme, managed by County Durham Community Foundation, makes annual awards in recognition of groups in the community who encourage useful and beneficial pursuits for local young people. The scheme is supported by Sir James Knott Trust, Durham … [Read more...] about County Durham Community Foundation: High Sheriff Youth Awards Scheme (UK)
Apply Now for 2nd ASEAN Youth Social Journalism Contest 2021
Deadline: 14-Feb-21 The 2nd ASEAN Youth Social Journalism Contest 2021 is inviting youth “Social Journalists” to submit an essay and campaign ideas describing a theme of #ASEANYouth and COVID-19 - Response, Recovery, and Resilience. The Foundation is inviting the talented ASEAN’s youth to … [Read more...] about Apply Now for 2nd ASEAN Youth Social Journalism Contest 2021
Submit Nominations for Visual Arts Bursary Award – Ireland
Deadline: 28-Jan-21 Arts Council is seeking nominations for the Visual Arts Bursary Award to support professional artists at any stage of their career to develop their art practice. It provides artists with the time and resources to think, research, reflect and critically engage with their … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for Visual Arts Bursary Award – Ireland
Call for Entries: SA Plastics Pact | Reuse Innovation Challenge 2021
Deadline: 1-Feb-21 The South African Plastics Pact invites packaging designers, product developers, innovators and inventors (independent or affiliated) to enter the SA Plastics Pact | Reuse Innovation Challenge 2021. The South African Plastics Pact is working towards a circular economy for … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: SA Plastics Pact | Reuse Innovation Challenge 2021
Ireland: Arts Council’s Traditional Arts Bursary Award
Deadline: 28-Jan-21 The Arts Council has announced the Traditional Arts Bursary Award to support professional artists to develop their art practice. It provides artists with the time and resources to think, research, reflect and critically engage with their art. Objectives The objective of … [Read more...] about Ireland: Arts Council’s Traditional Arts Bursary Award
Ireland: Entries Open for Young People, Children, and Education Bursary Award
Deadline: 28-Jan-21 The Arts Council is seeking entries for the Young People, Children, and Education Bursary Award to support individual professional artists working with, and producing work for, children and young people across a range of artforms. The purpose of the award is to support … [Read more...] about Ireland: Entries Open for Young People, Children, and Education Bursary Award
#Data4COVID19 Africa Challenge: Soliciting Innovative Proposals
Deadline: 5-Feb-21 l'Agence française de développement (AFD), together with Expertise France and The GovLab, is soliciting innovative proposals (re)using data in a collaborative and responsible way to provide actionable intelligence for decision-makers and people to respond to COVID-19 and future … [Read more...] about #Data4COVID19 Africa Challenge: Soliciting Innovative Proposals
Forever Manchester Awards of Upto £1,000 (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 5-Feb-21 Forever Manchester is offering awards of up to £1,000 for community groups in Greater Manchester whose normal activities have been disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic and who wishes to get back up and running. Forever Manchester believes that connected communities make … [Read more...] about Forever Manchester Awards of Upto £1,000 (United Kingdom)
Nominations Open for Win Win Award 2021: Anti-Corruption
Deadline: 17-Jan-21 WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award is now accepting nominations of people or organizations that by effectively fighting corruption have contributed towards the achievement of one or several of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The theme for WIN WIN Award 2021 is … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Win Win Award 2021: Anti-Corruption
Entries Open for 2021 St Andrews Prize for Environment
Deadline: 26-Feb-21 Entries are now open for the 2021 St Andrews Prize for the Environment which is a major international initiative led by the University of St Andrews that recognises and supports innovative and inspirational responses to environmental challenges, including the climate … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2021 St Andrews Prize for Environment
2021 Right Livelihood Award: Win 1M Swedish Krona in Cash Prizes
Deadline: 3-Mar-21 The Right Livelihood Award Foundation receives nominations from all around the world for its 2021 Right Livelihood Award. Through this open process, the Foundation acquires a sense of what people around the world perceive as the most urgent problems – and who is working to … [Read more...] about 2021 Right Livelihood Award: Win 1M Swedish Krona in Cash Prizes
Pavel Sheremet Prize: Competition of Journalists (Belarus)
Deadline: 30-Jan-21 Applications are open for Pavel Sheremet Prize (hereinafter referred to as the Competition). The journalist competition for the Pavel Sheremet Prize aims to support talented young journalists. Objectives Support for talented youth; Attracting the attention of the … [Read more...] about Pavel Sheremet Prize: Competition of Journalists (Belarus)
Submit Applications for Nairobi Innovation Challenge 2021 – Kenya
Deadline: 31-Dec-20 The University of Nairobi is inviting applications for its Nairobi Innovation Challenge 2021 to provide the opportunity for early stage startups to get recognition and be rewarded as the Most Promising Startups of 2021. The NIW Innovation Challenge started in 2017 as the … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Nairobi Innovation Challenge 2021 – Kenya
CPPR-Atlas South Asia Public Policy Challenge
Deadline: 31-Dec-20 The Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Kochi in association with the ATLAS Network, USA invites entries for the “CPPR – ATLAS South Asia Public Policy Challenge” from young researchers, students, practitioners and policymakers in the age group of 18-35 years. To … [Read more...] about CPPR-Atlas South Asia Public Policy Challenge
Innovation Competition: Reporting Gender Inequalities – Tunisia
Deadline: 17-Jan-21 The project "IMPROVING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR PERSONS VICTIMS OF DISCRIMINATION RELATED TO GENDER AND SEXUAL ORIENTATIONS IN TUNISIA", implemented by the UNDP, has launched a call for applications for Innovation competition: Reporting gender inequalities and those related to … [Read more...] about Innovation Competition: Reporting Gender Inequalities – Tunisia
The Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society Award 2021 – United States
Deadline: 4-Jan-21 Awards are given annually in recognition of Montana wildlife professionals who exemplify the values of the Montana Chapter, have made remarkable professional contributions to wildlife science and/or conservation, or to those who have made it possible for wildlife professionals … [Read more...] about The Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society Award 2021 – United States
#PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Award 2020/21 – Nigeria
Deadline: 3-Jan-21 The Nigeria Health Watch is seeking nominations for its #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Award 2020-21 which aims to recognize journalists who have had an impact by producing evidence-based and accurate reporting of epidemic preparedness in Nigeria. Nigeria, just like the … [Read more...] about #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Award 2020/21 – Nigeria
Rafto Foundation announces ‘The Rafto Prize’ to Promote Human Rights
Deadline: 1-Feb-21 The Rafto Foundation has announced The Rafto Prize for the men and women to support them in their work to promote human rights. Each year, the Foundation awards a person or an organisation working for human rights and democracy. The Foundation encourages everyone with an … [Read more...] about Rafto Foundation announces ‘The Rafto Prize’ to Promote Human Rights
WAZIHUB launches 2nd edition of Innovation Competition
Deadline: 24-Dec-20 The WAZIHUB launches the second edition of its Innovation Competition to support innovative solutions in IoT, AI, and Big Data that are applicable to issues in many sectors with the African ecosystem. Entrepreneurs will learn how to build working prototypes or improve on … [Read more...] about WAZIHUB launches 2nd edition of Innovation Competition
Call for Nominations for 2021 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity
Deadline: 28-Feb-21 The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2021 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity to recognize people, groups of people and/or organizations from all over the world whose contributions to mitigation and adaptation to climate change stand out for its novelty, … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for 2021 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity
UNESCO 2021 Peace Prize: Call for Nominations for Félix Houphouët-Boigny
Deadline: 28-Feb-21 UNESCO has launched a call for nominations for the Félix Houphouët-Boigny-UNESCO 2021 Prize for Peace Research. The Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize is intended to honour living individuals and active public or private bodies or institutions that have made a significant … [Read more...] about UNESCO 2021 Peace Prize: Call for Nominations for Félix Houphouët-Boigny
Our Planet, Our Purpose: STEM for Changemaking Challenge 2021
Deadline: 14-Jan-21 Are you a young person (age 14-20) working to build a more sustainable future? Explain about your initiative and how you use STEM skills to make it happen. Apply today for a chance to win funding and support. Tackling climate change and the countless environmental … [Read more...] about Our Planet, Our Purpose: STEM for Changemaking Challenge 2021
Young Entrepreneurs Challenge: An Online Entrepreneurship Competition
Deadline: 22-Jan-21 Applications are now open for the Young Entrepreneurs Challenge, the challenge brought to you by Unloc and Verizon is an online entrepreneurship competition looking for people aged 16 to 25, with fresh and innovative technology-led business ideas. Young Entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about Young Entrepreneurs Challenge: An Online Entrepreneurship Competition
Rias Berlin Commission inviting entries for RIAS Media Prize Awards
Deadline: 31-Jan-21 The Rias Berlin Commission is inviting entries for its RIAS Media Prize Awards 2021 that is intended to help strengthen the diversity of transatlantic dialogue and to deepen interest in German American relations. Germany and the USA are each facing new directions in many … [Read more...] about Rias Berlin Commission inviting entries for RIAS Media Prize Awards
The Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling
Deadline: 17-Jan-21 The Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling has been announced which is a collaboration between the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), the ONE Campaign, and the Elliott family honours up-and-coming journalists in Africa who strives to strengthen … [Read more...] about The Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling
Caucasus Social Innovation Competition – Georgia
Deadline: 1-Jan-21 Within the scope of the EU-funded project “EU4Youth: Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development (SEED) for Green Growth in Borderline Regions,” CENN launches a Social Innovation competition in Ninotsminda, Gori and Akhmeta municipalities. The aim of the Social Innovation … [Read more...] about Caucasus Social Innovation Competition – Georgia
Submit Nominations for 2021 Sigma Awards
Deadline: 1-Feb-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 Sigma Awards to empower, elevate and enlighten the global community of data journalists. The Sigma Awards is a competition to celebrate the best data journalism from around the world. The international data journalism community is facing … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for 2021 Sigma Awards
Social Alpha Agritech Innovations Challenge 2.0 – Supported by Gates Foundation and Tata Trust (India)
Deadline: 31-Dec-20 Do you have an innovative solution that can impact India’s smallholder farmers? If yes, then apply for this Social Alpha Agritech Innovations Challenge 2.0 Program - supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Tata Trusts, in partnership with the Collectives … [Read more...] about Social Alpha Agritech Innovations Challenge 2.0 – Supported by Gates Foundation and Tata Trust (India)
Call for Nominations: 2021 UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in Basic Sciences
Deadline: 15-Mar-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences with an aim to promote and honour excellence in the basic sciences, defined to include the disciplines of chemistry, physics, mathematics and biology, the foundation on … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: 2021 UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in Basic Sciences
