Deadline: 15-Jan-21 Azim Premji University has been organizing the ‘Stories of Change' - Case Study Challenge, on documenting good practices of social change from NGOs, government programs, Social Enterprises, and other organizations directly involved in the design and implementation of … [Read more...] about Stories of Change – Case Study Challenge 2020-21 (India)
Awards, Prizes and Challenges
View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
2021 MIT Water Innovation Prize: Call for Nominations
Deadline: 11-Jan-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 MIT Water Innovation Prize - a startup competition focused on water innovation that awards innovation grants annually to student-led teams from across the country and internationally. The Prize started in 2015 and has since awarded $100K … [Read more...] about 2021 MIT Water Innovation Prize: Call for Nominations
WWSF: The Prize (US$ 1000 per laureate) for Women’s Creativity in Rural Life
Deadline: 30-Apr-21 The Women's World Summit Foundation (WWSF) has announced the Prize to honour women and women's groups around the world exhibiting exceptional creativity, courage and commitment for the improvement of the quality of life in rural communities. Awarded since 1994 by the … [Read more...] about WWSF: The Prize (US$ 1000 per laureate) for Women’s Creativity in Rural Life
Global Water Awards: Nominate a Company, Project, Plant & Technology
Deadline: 28-Feb-21 Nominations are now open for the Global Water Awards. Anyone (as an individual or on behalf of a company) can nominate a company, project, plant, technology, deal or initiative to be recognized by the Global Water Awards. Individuals can submit nominations for themselves or … [Read more...] about Global Water Awards: Nominate a Company, Project, Plant & Technology
2021 WISE Prize for Education to Raise Global Awareness
Deadline: 1-Feb-21 Applications are now open for the WISE Prize for Education to raise global awareness of the crucial role of education in all societies and create a platform for innovative and practical solutions that might help alleviate some of the challenges which education faces around the … [Read more...] about 2021 WISE Prize for Education to Raise Global Awareness
Apply Now for the Women Building Peace Award
Deadline: 2-Feb-21 USIP’s Women Building Peace Award honors the inspiring work of women peacebuilders whose courage, leadership, and commitment to peace stand out as beacons of strength and hope. USIP’s Women Building Peace Award represents the Institute’s commitment to highlighting the … [Read more...] about Apply Now for the Women Building Peace Award
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation inviting Nominations for 2021 Roux Prize
Deadline: 28-Feb-21 The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is inviting nominations for the 2021 Roux Prize to honor individuals or groups from around the world who have used health evidence in bold, innovative and impactful ways. David and Barbara Roux established the … [Read more...] about Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation inviting Nominations for 2021 Roux Prize
United Kingdom: Submit Nominations for 2021 Weston Charity Awards
Deadline: 08-Jan-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 Weston Charity Awards to celebrate and support great charities working in the fields of Community, Welfare and Youth. The Awards have been created through a partnership between the Garfield Weston Foundation, a family grant-making trust … [Read more...] about United Kingdom: Submit Nominations for 2021 Weston Charity Awards
Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards for Global Leaders
Deadline: 28-Feb-21 The Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards has been launched to recognize global excellence in food innovation and community impact. Arrell Food Institute recognizes global leaders who are ensuring future food security for the planet, and hopes to inspire new leaders to take … [Read more...] about Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards for Global Leaders
COVID-19 Vaccine: Safety and Immunization Monitoring Challenge
Deadline: 31-Jan-21 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a call for proposals for the COVID-19 Vaccine: Safety and Immunization Monitoring Challenge. The COVID-19 Vaccine Challenge Series aims to find several digital solutions that will help ADB’s developing member countries (DMCs) … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Vaccine: Safety and Immunization Monitoring Challenge
Call for Entries: 2021 COMESA Media Awards
Deadline: 31-Dec-20 The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has announced the call for entries for the 2021 COMESA Media Awards to recognize and reward journalists who have contributed to regional integration by publishing and producing broadcast stories on the subject. The … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: 2021 COMESA Media Awards
UNDP: Cisto, da se zna!’ Innovation Challenge (Bosnia & Herzegovina)
Deadline: 17-Dec-20 UNDP Accelerator Lab in Bosnia and Herzegovina is launching ‘Cisto, da se zna!’ challenge inviting innovative proposals from interested neighbourhoods or community facilitators on how to make communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina cleaner and reduce waste. The objective of … [Read more...] about UNDP: Cisto, da se zna!’ Innovation Challenge (Bosnia & Herzegovina)
National Lottery Community Fund announces Awards for all England
Deadline: Ongoing The National Lottery Community Fund is seeking nominations for the National Lottery Awards for All England. The Fund can support you to: Continue to deliver activity - whether your community needs crisis response, recovery or business as usual activity. Change and … [Read more...] about National Lottery Community Fund announces Awards for all England
Samuel Crumbine Award for Excellence in Food Protection (Canada and United States)
Deadline: 15-Mar-21 The prestigious Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award has been launched to support local environmental health jurisdictions that demonstrate unsurpassed achievement in providing outstanding food protection services to their communities. The purpose of the award is to … [Read more...] about Samuel Crumbine Award for Excellence in Food Protection (Canada and United States)
Women in AI (WAI) Awards 2021 – Australia and New Zealand
Deadline: 14-Dec-20 Women in AI (WAI) is a global network of female experts and professionals in the field of Artificial Intelligence working towards gender-inclusive AI that benefits a global society. Their mission is to close the gender gap in the field by educating the next generation of … [Read more...] about Women in AI (WAI) Awards 2021 – Australia and New Zealand
Japan Water Forum: 2022 Kyoto World Water Award
Deadline: 30-Apr-21 The Japan Water Forum is open to the public for the Kyoto World Water Awards 2021. The grand prize group will receive 2 million yen as prize money. Kyoto World Water Award 2022 Focusing on the resilience and history of development that has recovered from natural … [Read more...] about Japan Water Forum: 2022 Kyoto World Water Award
Eco Generation announces 2020 Hidden ECO-HERO Awards
Deadline: 20-Dec-20 Eco Generation would like to call for nominations for the 2020 Hidden Eco-hero Awards. Hidden Eco-hero can be your classmate, neighbour, SNS friend and anyone who is really passionate about protecting the environment and constantly making substantial efforts towards mother … [Read more...] about Eco Generation announces 2020 Hidden ECO-HERO Awards
Apply Now for Sheridan’s Reimagine Learning & Education in our Communities Challenge – Canada
Deadline: 8-Jan-21 The Sheridan College is inviting applications for its Reimagine Learning and Education in our Communities challenge that requires your voice, experience and ideas. Improving access to learning and educational opportunities means helping everyone realize their potential. It is … [Read more...] about Apply Now for Sheridan’s Reimagine Learning & Education in our Communities Challenge – Canada
2021 European Charlemagne Youth Prize: Register Today!
Deadline: 1-Feb-21 Are you aged 16-30 and working on a project with a European dimension? If yes, then you can apply for 2021 Charlemagne Youth Prize and get rewarded for your project to further develop your initiative. The European Parliament and the International Charlemagne Prize Foundation … [Read more...] about 2021 European Charlemagne Youth Prize: Register Today!
Multi-City Challenge Africa: Submit Applications Now!
Deadline: 13-Dec-20 The GovLab is seeking applications for its The Multi-City Challenge Africa that aims to solve complex urban problems in collaboration with the people most affected by these problems: the residents of the city. The programme offers training to public officials of the … [Read more...] about Multi-City Challenge Africa: Submit Applications Now!
Engagement for Joint Action: Democracy Award 2020 (Kosovo)
Deadline: 11-Jan-21 The Annual Democracy Award has been announced, this award through the EJA Kosovo will recognize outstanding contribution to the development of democracy in Kosovo and promote role models to be followed. Engagement for Joint Action (EJA Kosovo) is a KCSF program that … [Read more...] about Engagement for Joint Action: Democracy Award 2020 (Kosovo)
Global Disruptive Tech Challenge 2021: Restoring Landscapes in Aral Sea Region
Deadline: 15-Jan-21 Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) has announced the Global Disruptive Tech Challenge 2021: Restoring Landscapes in Aral Sea Region to landscape restoration issues in the Aral Sea region with the potential to scale-up in the entire Central Asia (from the mountains to the … [Read more...] about Global Disruptive Tech Challenge 2021: Restoring Landscapes in Aral Sea Region
L’Oréal Paris announces Fifth Annual Canadian Women of Worth Award
Deadline: 05-Jan-21 Do you know a Canadian woman who passionately volunteers her time and energy to help people in her community? Recognize her dedication with a 2021 Women of Worth nomination. L’Oréal Paris is proud to announce the fifth annual Canadian Women of Worth grant award … [Read more...] about L’Oréal Paris announces Fifth Annual Canadian Women of Worth Award
Womanity Award (4th round) to prevent Domestic Violence against Women and Girls
Deadline: 31-Jan-21 Nominations are now open for the 4th round of the Womanity Award to find innovative programmes to prevent domestic violence against women and girls. First launched in 2014, the Womanity Award works to surface innovative solutions to prevent violence against women and girls … [Read more...] about Womanity Award (4th round) to prevent Domestic Violence against Women and Girls
United States: Submit Nominations for 2021 Hillman Prizes
Deadline: 30-Jan-21 The Sidney Hillman Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the 2021 Hillman Prizes. Since 1950, the Sidney Hillman Foundation has honored journalists, writers and public figures that pursue investigative journalism and public policy in service of the common good. … [Read more...] about United States: Submit Nominations for 2021 Hillman Prizes
Community Spirit Awards: Call for Nominations (Ireland)
Deadline: 21-Dec-20 Nominations are now open for the Community Spirit Awards to support the development of new projects, grow services and help raise community spirit in the local community. The programme was initiated to recognise and support the invaluable work undertaken each day by local … [Read more...] about Community Spirit Awards: Call for Nominations (Ireland)
Recovery and Resilience Innovation Challenge (Tanzania)
Deadline: 31-Dec-20 The Human Development Innovation Fund (HDIF), United Nation Development Program (UNDP), and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Tanzania have launched the “Recovery and Resilience Innovation Challenge” to help selected startups to develop strategies for shock … [Read more...] about Recovery and Resilience Innovation Challenge (Tanzania)
2021 Social Innovation Competition: Submit Applications Now!
Deadline: 20-Dec-20 Because International is seeking applications for the 2021 Social Innovation Competition - an opportunity for entrepreneurs to develop their idea and connect with an entrepreneurial network. The competition’s goal is “to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with tangible … [Read more...] about 2021 Social Innovation Competition: Submit Applications Now!
2021 Keeling Curve Prize: Win $25,000 for your Climate Initiative
Deadline: 10-Feb-21 The Keeling Curve Prize is accepting applications for the prize from innovative climate change solutions in the areas of Capture & Utilization, Energy, Finance, Social & Cultural Pathways, and Transport & Mobility. The KCP's aim is to accelerate and celebrate … [Read more...] about 2021 Keeling Curve Prize: Win $25,000 for your Climate Initiative
Solution Search: Water Pollution & Behavior Change Contest
Deadline: 10-Jan-21 Rare’s Center for Behavior and the Environment, 11th Hour Racing, The Circulate Initiative, Inter-American Development Bank, Lonely Whale, The Nature Conservancy and Ocean Conservancy have partnered up to launch the Solution Search: Water Pollution & Behavior Change … [Read more...] about Solution Search: Water Pollution & Behavior Change Contest
UNDP/Uganda: P.E.A.R.L. Innovation Challenge Call
Deadline: 12-Feb-21 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Uganda in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA); and Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) have initiated the “Take on the P.E.A.R.L Innovation Challenge Call”. This Innovation Challenge Call will … [Read more...] about UNDP/Uganda: P.E.A.R.L. Innovation Challenge Call
18th Annual P3 Awards: National Student Design Competition Focusing on People, Prosperity and Planet (United States)
Deadline: 9-Feb-21 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Award Program – is seeking applications proposing to research, develop, design, and demonstrate solutions to real world challenges. The P3 competition highlights the use of … [Read more...] about 18th Annual P3 Awards: National Student Design Competition Focusing on People, Prosperity and Planet (United States)
UN-Habitat: Open Call for Cities to Join Competition to improve Cities’ Futures
Deadline: 22-Jan-21 The Climate Smart Cities Challenge is making an open call to city governments and agencies around the world to join an open competition that aims to stimulate and scale innovative ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in cities while creating other social benefits. The … [Read more...] about UN-Habitat: Open Call for Cities to Join Competition to improve Cities’ Futures
Action For Nature inviting Applications for Eco-Hero Awards 2021
Deadline: 28-Feb-21 The Action For Nature (AFN), a non-profit organization has launched the International Young Eco-Hero Awards to recognize and reward the successful individual environmental initiatives of young people ages 8 to 16. AFN encourages young people around the world to carry out … [Read more...] about Action For Nature inviting Applications for Eco-Hero Awards 2021
Call for Blue Economy-Based Cluster Challenge
Deadline: 31-Jan-21 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the United Kingdom's Foreign & Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO), the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Government of Canada have established a co-financing facility called "The Compete Caribbean Partnership Facility", … [Read more...] about Call for Blue Economy-Based Cluster Challenge
ADB’s Challenge to help Southeast Asia’s small and medium-sized Tourism Businesses
Deadline: 4-Jan-21 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched the Re-establishing Tourism Confidence through Innovative Digital Solutions Challenge to help Southeast Asia’s small and medium-sized tourism businesses endure the COVID-19 downturn, how can we use digital technology to provide … [Read more...] about ADB’s Challenge to help Southeast Asia’s small and medium-sized Tourism Businesses
2021 Canadian Hillman Prize to honour Excellence in Journalism
Deadline: 15-Jan-21 The Call for Entries for the 2021 Canadian Hillman Prize is now open. The Canadian Hillman Prize honours excellence in journalism in service of the common good. The Hillman Prize seeks out investigative reporting that draws attention to social or economic injustice and … [Read more...] about 2021 Canadian Hillman Prize to honour Excellence in Journalism
Well City Challenge: Community Solutions for Millennial Health – U.S.
Deadline: 30-Nov-20 The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia is joining forces with Independence Blue Cross to launch the Well City Challenge - a social impact challenge to engage and support everyday innovators with new creative ideas for addressing Philadelphia’s millennial health and mental … [Read more...] about Well City Challenge: Community Solutions for Millennial Health – U.S.
Response Innovation Lab launches COVID-19 Innovation Prize – Uganda
Deadline: 27-Nov-20 The Response Innovation Lab Uganda (RIL), in collaboration with Save the Children and with the support of the Government of Norway, is launching a Covid-19 Innovation Prize for 2020. They will be used to support locally-sourced innovations responding to the pandemic … [Read more...] about Response Innovation Lab launches COVID-19 Innovation Prize – Uganda
Urban Development Technology Innovation Challenge: Call for Applications
Deadline: 4-Dec-20 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a call for applications for the Urban Development Technology Innovation Challenge to undertake a proof-of-concept/pilot of a high-level technology solution to address an identified development challenge. The purpose of the TIC … [Read more...] about Urban Development Technology Innovation Challenge: Call for Applications
One Young World launches Lead2030 Challenge for SDG15
Deadline: 18-Dec-20 One Young World has launched the Lead2030 Challenge for SDG15 with an aim to protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems to benefit, now and in future, from this natural ecosystem-service. By scaling up research and development, technological … [Read more...] about One Young World launches Lead2030 Challenge for SDG15
INNOVATION CHALLENGE: Support for Innovative Initiatives by Young People (Tunisia)
Deadline: 13-Dec-20 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a call for proposals for the Innovation Challenge - Support for Innovative and Civic Initiatives by Young People to Strengthen their Role in Post-COVID-19 Succession. An innovation challenge is a competition of … [Read more...] about INNOVATION CHALLENGE: Support for Innovative Initiatives by Young People (Tunisia)
Government Accountability & Responsiveness during COVID-19 Challenge
Deadline: 6-Dec-20 Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with the Open Government Partnership (OGP), aims to explore how digital technology can be leveraged to strengthen the monitoring of COVID-19 related spending and improve feedback and grievance redressal mechanisms. COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Government Accountability & Responsiveness during COVID-19 Challenge
Submit Proposals for Technical Accelerator Award (South Korea)
Deadline: 18-Dec-20 Research Investment for Global Health Technology (RIGHT) Fund is seeking proposals for the Technical Accelerator Award (TAA) to support exploratory projects promoting innovative ideas with high impact potential for vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, and digital health … [Read more...] about Submit Proposals for Technical Accelerator Award (South Korea)
World Vision Challenge: Low-Cost Chlorine Monitoring for Rural Piped Water Systems
Deadline: 4-Feb-21 The World Vision, supported by SeaFreight Labs is seeking low-cost, easily maintainable technologies and/or devices to monitor free residual chlorine in piped water distribution systems located in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa. A solution to this Challenge would not only … [Read more...] about World Vision Challenge: Low-Cost Chlorine Monitoring for Rural Piped Water Systems
ENERGY GLOBE Award for Sustainability is Here! Participate Now
Deadline: 9-Dec-20 Applications are open for the world's most prestigious award for sustainability - The Energy Globe Award to present successful sustainable projects to a global audience and to demonstrate that for most of our environmental problems feasible solutions are already … [Read more...] about ENERGY GLOBE Award for Sustainability is Here! Participate Now
World Vision Challenge: Affordable Rural Single Family Sanitation Solutions
Deadline: 12-Jan-21 The World Vision, supported by SeaFreight Labs, is seeking novel new ideas, concepts, and approaches to attack the lack of adequate toilets and latrines in some of the poorest areas of the world. Solutions to this Challenge will have a major positive impact on the lives of … [Read more...] about World Vision Challenge: Affordable Rural Single Family Sanitation Solutions
United Kingdom: Call for Nominations for 2021 Charity Governance Awards
Deadline: 25-Jan-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 Charity Governance Awards, it is an exciting not-for-profit initiative created to celebrate outstanding governance and trusteeship in charities across the UK, allowing large and small not-for-profit organisations to inspire and learn from … [Read more...] about United Kingdom: Call for Nominations for 2021 Charity Governance Awards
EBRD accepting Proposals for Start-up Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 22-Nov-20 The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is currently accepting applications for the Start-up Innovation Challenge, its first online competition for high-potential start-ups that have innovated their business models in response to the coronavirus. Innovative … [Read more...] about EBRD accepting Proposals for Start-up Innovation Challenge
The African Union: AfCFTA Innovation Challenge 2020
Deadline: 23-Nov-20 The African Union (AU) is inviting applications for its 2020 challenge to engage young people to develop and curate policy ideas for the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Objectives The objective of the challenge To identify and … [Read more...] about The African Union: AfCFTA Innovation Challenge 2020
