Deadline: 30-Oct-20 USAID in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank has launched The BetterTogether Challenge, seeking expertise, ingenuity, resources, and networks to develop transformative solutions to prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV) experienced by Venezuelans … [Read more...] about USAID launches BetterTogether Challenge: to address gender-based violence
Awards, Prizes and Challenges
View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
OpenIDEO’s Reimagine Charitable Giving Challenge Up to $100K USD
Deadline: 6-Nov-20 The OpenIDEO in partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Better Giving Studio is encouraging for its Reimagine Charitable Giving Challenge that focuses on everyday givers of all races, genders, socio-economic statuses, and perspectives who are key to supporting … [Read more...] about OpenIDEO’s Reimagine Charitable Giving Challenge Up to $100K USD
Togo Digital Awards: 1st National Competition to award Actors of Digital Sphere
Deadline: 30-Oct-20 Nominations are now open for the Togo Digital Awards, it is the first national competition which crowns the various actors of the digital sphere in Togo. The TDA is the biggest digital competition, organized every year and which rewards both the best digital devices and … [Read more...] about Togo Digital Awards: 1st National Competition to award Actors of Digital Sphere
2020 OFAB Media Awards: Inviting Journalists in Uganda
Deadline: 21-Oct-20 The Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) Uganda Chapter invites applications for the 3rd edition of 2020 OFAB Media Awards (OMAs). Annually, the OMAs recognises the critical roles played by the media in promoting constructive dialogue on modern biotechnology … [Read more...] about 2020 OFAB Media Awards: Inviting Journalists in Uganda
StartupX announces Waste-tech Startup Competition “WASTE 20/20” – Singapore
Deadline: 01-Nov-20 StartupX has announced the waste-tech startup competition - WASTE 20/20 in partnership with Enterprise Singapore and The Incubation Network, alongside the largest waste management corporations in Singapore! The first of its kind - they will be on the lookout for innovative … [Read more...] about StartupX announces Waste-tech Startup Competition “WASTE 20/20” – Singapore
Submit Nominations for 2020 Dekalb County SPARK Prize – United States
Deadline: 20-Nov-20 Are you looking to create a spark to bring nonprofits, businesses and community groups together to address the needs of children and families in DeKalb? If yes, then get your pitch ready because SPARK Prize is here! Through SPARK Prize, a “Shark Tank” style live … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for 2020 Dekalb County SPARK Prize – United States
Te Tai o Poutini Art Awards (New Zealand) 2020 is Ready with a New Gig
Deadline: 04-Nov-20 If you are an artist from West Coach, Te Tai o Poutini Art Awards is a best place to showcase your talent. With Different levels of Performances, this award provides adapt atmosphere of healthy competetion for the West Coach Artists. It is a regional art competition that … [Read more...] about Te Tai o Poutini Art Awards (New Zealand) 2020 is Ready with a New Gig
4 Grants of $500,000 each: Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative | USAID
Deadline: 06-Nov-20 Digital Frontiers with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) invites eligible applicants to respond to the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative WomenConnect Challenge (W-GDP WCC) Round Three. The White House established Women’s … [Read more...] about 4 Grants of $500,000 each: Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative | USAID
Nesta’s Rapid Recovery Challenge for Covid-19 Victims – United Kingdom
Deadline: 26-Oct-20 Nesta has launched Rapid Recovery Challenge to find and scale tools and services that improve access to jobs and money for people within the UK, focusing on those hardest hit by the economic shock resulting from COVID-19. The Rapid Recovery Challenge aims to find, inspire … [Read more...] about Nesta’s Rapid Recovery Challenge for Covid-19 Victims – United Kingdom
Digital Society Challenge: Innovators for Digital Wellbeing (India)
Deadline: 23-Oct-20 The Digital Society Challenge is a funding program for bold innovators who are creating solutions to make the internet safer for the Next Half Billion, such that online risks are better addressed and the NHB can communicate and transact more freely online. Winning proposals … [Read more...] about Digital Society Challenge: Innovators for Digital Wellbeing (India)
Reliance Foundation and W-GDP WomenConnect Challenge: Bridging Gender Divide in India
Deadline: 06-Nov-20 Reliance Foundation together with USAID has announced the W-GDP Women Connect Challenge (WCC) India to help bridge both the gender divide and the digital divide in India. The W-GDP Women Connect Challenge supports new approaches that close the gender digital divide, expand … [Read more...] about Reliance Foundation and W-GDP WomenConnect Challenge: Bridging Gender Divide in India
Entries Open for 2020 Nigeria Youth 4 Peace Awards
Deadline: 06-Nov-20 Entries are now open for the 2020 Nigeria Youth 4 Peace Awards to reward, celebrate and showcase young people who are making exceptional efforts to conflict prevention, peacebuilding and sustainable development across Nigeria in commemoration of the adoption of the United … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2020 Nigeria Youth 4 Peace Awards
ILO | 6th Global Media Competition on Labour Migration & Fair Recruitment
Deadline: 31-Oct-20 The International Labour Organization (ILO) is seeking applications for its 6th annual Global Media Competition to recognize exemplary media coverage on labour migration and fair recruitment. The competition aims to promote quality reporting on labour migration issues. It … [Read more...] about ILO | 6th Global Media Competition on Labour Migration & Fair Recruitment
Challenge Call for Innovations to Reduce Air Pollution in Serbia and Improve Air Quality
Deadline: 20-Oct-20 In order to contribute to improving the quality of the air that they all breath, UNDP Serbia, in cooperation with the UNICEF and WHO, is soliciting legal entities to propose innovative ways of producing or procuring innovative products, technological solutions and new value … [Read more...] about Challenge Call for Innovations to Reduce Air Pollution in Serbia and Improve Air Quality
Steinert & Ferreiro Award: $10,000 Grants for Canada
Deadline: 16-Oct-20 The Community One Foundation is seeking nominations for The Steinert & Ferreiro Award, a $10,000 prize that is Canada’s largest single cash award in recognition of LGBTQ+ leadership which was launched in 2005 through a bequest from the estates of Jonathan R. Steinert and … [Read more...] about Steinert & Ferreiro Award: $10,000 Grants for Canada
#BuildBackBetter Digital Innovation & AI Challenge: Women, COVID-19 & Digital Health
Deadline: 23-Oct-20 Women in Global Health (WGH), supported by the Novartis Foundation, is hosting #BuildBackBetter Digital Innovation & AI Challenge, for women-led start-ups to advance both gender equity in health security and systems, which are undermining the response to the COVID- 19 … [Read more...] about #BuildBackBetter Digital Innovation & AI Challenge: Women, COVID-19 & Digital Health
Submit Nominations for 2021 United Nations Public Service Awards
Deadline: 18-Nov-20 The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) has launched the nominations for the 2021 United Nations Public Service Awards. UNDESA recognizes the innovation, creative achievements and contributions of public sector institutions that lead to a more … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for 2021 United Nations Public Service Awards
Youth Silencing the Guns Award to Celebrate, Recognise and Support Young Africans
Deadline: 20-Oct-20 The Youth Silencing the Guns Award was created by the AU Office of the Youth Envoy to celebrate, recognize and support young Africans behind impactful peacebuilding initiatives that are building a culture of peace. As part of the Youth Silencing the Guns Campaign “ … [Read more...] about Youth Silencing the Guns Award to Celebrate, Recognise and Support Young Africans
Call for Nominations for UNESCO Prize for the Use of ICT in Education
Deadline: 18-Dec-20 The UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the use of ICT in education is now accepting candidatures. The theme of the 2020 edition is the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance the continuity and quality of learning. In the context of the education crisis … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for UNESCO Prize for the Use of ICT in Education
Carter Manny Award of Graham Foundation (U.S. & Canada)
Deadline: 15-Nov-20 The Graham Foundation is seeking applications for its Carter Manny Award that supports the completion of outstanding doctoral dissertations on architecture and its role in the arts, culture, and society. The Award recognizes emerging scholars whose work promises to challenge … [Read more...] about Carter Manny Award of Graham Foundation (U.S. & Canada)
National Innovation Award 2020 in National Priority Areas (Kenya)
Deadline: 06-Oct-20 The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KENIA) is seeking nominations for the 2020 National Innovation Award. The purpose of the Award is to stimulate and encourage innovation in national priority areas. The Award, therefore, plays a critical role in strengthening the … [Read more...] about National Innovation Award 2020 in National Priority Areas (Kenya)
2020 West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards (WAMECA)
Deadline: 30-Sep-20 The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is calling for submissions for the 2020 edition of the West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards (WAMECA). WAMECA 2020 is slated for November 13-14 in Accra, Ghana and will focus on the theme: The Future of Journalism in … [Read more...] about 2020 West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards (WAMECA)
City of Burnside: Finally, Nominations Open for 2021 Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award!
Deadline: 1-Nov-20 The City of Burnside is accepting nominations for the 2021 Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award (formerly known as the Women Hold up Half the Sky Award), that recognizes an outstanding woman who has made a significant contribution to the community. The Award is part of the … [Read more...] about City of Burnside: Finally, Nominations Open for 2021 Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award!
National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition 2020 (India): Apply Now
Deadline: 7-Oct-20 Every year C-CAMP organizes National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition (NBEC), a nationwide competition to attract, identify, and nurture bio-entrepreneurs working on novel and scalable business ideas with significant societal impact. Applicants compete for attractive cash … [Read more...] about National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition 2020 (India): Apply Now
Green Alley Award 2020/2021: The Stage for Circular Economy Startups
Deadline: 17-Nov-20 Your startup stands out? Will you be the one startup to win and take home the prize money of 25,000 €? If yes, then apply now for the 2020 Green Alley Award! The Green Alley Award offers a unique chance to network – and the most-promising startup takes home prize money of … [Read more...] about Green Alley Award 2020/2021: The Stage for Circular Economy Startups
EU Investigative Journalism Award for Bosnia, Herzegovina and Kosovo
Deadline: 9-Oct-20 Applications are now open for submission of investigative articles from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo for the annual EU Investigative Journalism Award. EU Investigative Journalism Awards in the Western Balkans and Turkey aim to celebrate and promote the outstanding … [Read more...] about EU Investigative Journalism Award for Bosnia, Herzegovina and Kosovo
Submit Nominations for 2020 Gabo Award
Deadline: 05-Oct-20 Gabo Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2020 Gabo Award to recognize works presented in all journalistic genres and publication media. The Gabo Award is convened in order to promote better journalism, the search for excellence, innovation, rigor in dealing with facts … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for 2020 Gabo Award
2020 UNHCR NGO Innovation Award: Submit Nominations Now
Deadline: 25-Sep-20 Nominations are now open for the 2020 UNHCR NGO Innovation Award (“the Award”) to celebrate efforts and achievements of NGOs who developed innovative approaches for protection and delivery of services to refugees and other persons of concern to UNHCR. The objective of the … [Read more...] about 2020 UNHCR NGO Innovation Award: Submit Nominations Now
Whitley Awards 2021: Submit the Nominations Now
Deadline: 31-Oct-20 Nominations are now open for the 2021 Whitley Awards to provide funding, training, and support to grassroots conservation leaders in the Global South and put an international spotlight on winners’ work. Winning a Whitley Award is not just about receiving financial support; … [Read more...] about Whitley Awards 2021: Submit the Nominations Now
Hong Kong: Blue Innovation Challenge 2020 Fintech Competition
Deadline: 13-Sep-20 The Blue Innovation Challenge 2020 Fintech Competition (the “Program”) is inspired by the creative technology solutions currently transforming the financial industry, and the forward-thinking minds behind them. Organized by Blue Insurance Limited (“Blue”) and supported by … [Read more...] about Hong Kong: Blue Innovation Challenge 2020 Fintech Competition
Youth Action Challenge – It’s Time To Own Your Future (Singapore)
Deadline: 30-Sep-20 Dream of a world without mental health stigma? Want to change the public’s mindset about migrant workers? Have an idea what skills youths need to future-proof themselves? Know what it takes to achieve a zero-waste nation? If yes, then take part in the Youth Action Challenge … [Read more...] about Youth Action Challenge – It’s Time To Own Your Future (Singapore)
Apply Now for the Energy Open Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 6-Nov-20 Are you ready to take on a challenge by using the best technology and a unique approach? If yes, then apply to The Energy Open Innovation Challenge! The Enterprise Singapore (ESG), in association with energy company partners, government agencies, and innovators, is launching … [Read more...] about Apply Now for the Energy Open Innovation Challenge
Submit Nominations for APEX Awards – United Kingdom
Deadline: 29-Oct-20 In partnership with the British Academy, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society (‘the Academies’) and with generous support from the Leverhulme Trust, the APEX award (Academies Partnership in Supporting Excellence in Cross-disciplinary research award) scheme … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for APEX Awards – United Kingdom
mBillionth Awards South Asia 2020: Submit Applications Now
Deadline: 30-Sep-20 The Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) spun off from its highly successful Manthan Awards a separate award – the mBillionth Award South Asia – only for recognizing excellence in mobile innovations for development. This year, rising to the challenge of the Covid-19 healthcare … [Read more...] about mBillionth Awards South Asia 2020: Submit Applications Now
The Grassroots Climate Leadership Award 2020 in U.S.
Deadline: 12-Oct-20 The Rowan Institute is announcing the Grassroots Climate Leadership Awards of 2020 to uphold and celebrate public leadership that is stewarding a just and equitable climate transition. Climate leadership has historically been dominated by a very narrow set of identities and … [Read more...] about The Grassroots Climate Leadership Award 2020 in U.S.
The D-Prize Challenge 2020: Submit Applications Now
Deadline: 18-Oct-20 Can you design a business or NGO that solves one of the Distribution Challenges? If yes, then apply for the D-Prize 2020. D-Prize supports new entrepreneurs who can distribute proven poverty interventions. The world has already invented ways to end poverty, yet the best … [Read more...] about The D-Prize Challenge 2020: Submit Applications Now
Apply Now for Digital Innovation Challenge 2020 – Uganda
Deadline: 30-Sep-20 The Startup Uganda, an association of Entrepreneurial Support Organizations in Uganda, with support from UNCDF and in partnership with implementing partners like Financial Sector Deepening Uganda (FSDU), Ministry of Local Government (MoLG), Mobipay, Danish Refugee Council and … [Read more...] about Apply Now for Digital Innovation Challenge 2020 – Uganda
Apply Now for HITLAB Women’s Health Tech 2020 Fall Challenge
Deadline: 19-Oct-20 HITLAB is inviting applications for its Women’s Health Tech 2020 Fall Challenge (WHTC) that focuses on Women’s Digital Health (the “Challenge”). This event is a competition to identify emerging technologies that use innovative endeavors in digital healthcare technology to … [Read more...] about Apply Now for HITLAB Women’s Health Tech 2020 Fall Challenge
Dan David Prize to Recognize and Encourage Interdisciplinary Research
Deadline: 30-Nov-20 Nominations are now open for the Dan David Prize to recognize and encourage innovative and interdisciplinary research that cuts across traditional boundaries and paradigms. It aims to foster universal values of excellence, creativity, justice, democracy, and progress and to … [Read more...] about Dan David Prize to Recognize and Encourage Interdisciplinary Research
Ekiti Enterprise Challenge 2020: Win a Grant Prize of One Million Naira (N1, 000,000)
Deadline: 30-Sep-20 Do You know any creative, Gifted And Innovative Young Entrepreneur who is based in Ekiti with business Ideas that can scale beyond Ekiti local market to a National & Global Market? Then, definitely this call is for you! Ekiti Enterprise Challenge (EEC 2020) is a Social … [Read more...] about Ekiti Enterprise Challenge 2020: Win a Grant Prize of One Million Naira (N1, 000,000)
Drishtee inviting innovations to regenerate Dignified Livelihoods in villages of India
Deadline: 30-Sep-20 The Drishtee is inviting ideas/innovations from residents/ returned migrants to villages of India for its Made in Rural India (MIRI) Gram-Udyog (GU) Ideapod (IP) program to support them in starting up micro-enterprises. This program is an endeavor by Drishtee, a social … [Read more...] about Drishtee inviting innovations to regenerate Dignified Livelihoods in villages of India
UNDP Ghana Accelerator Lab announces COVID-19 Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 25-Sep-20 The UNDP Ghana Accelerator Lab wishes to work with innovators, entrepreneurs, local authorities and volunteers in communities to identify and support sustainable solutions that are helping us to adjust to the new normal way of life under COVID-19 and will be useful in Ghana’s … [Read more...] about UNDP Ghana Accelerator Lab announces COVID-19 Innovation Challenge
Call for Nominations: UNA-SF Emerging Leaders for UN Agenda 2030 Award Series
Deadline: 01-Oct-20 The United Nations Association (UNA) of the USA, San Francisco (SF) is inviting nominations for its Emerging Leaders for UN Agenda 2030 Award Series. This award series recognizes emerging leaders of San Francisco who made an extraordinary contribution to achieving the UN … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: UNA-SF Emerging Leaders for UN Agenda 2030 Award Series
Beyond Tourism in Africa: Diversifying Community Livelihoods from Wildlife
Deadline: 15-Oct-20 The Luc Hoffmann Institute, the African Leadership University’s School of Wildlife Conservation and the WWF Regional Office for Africa are launching a global innovation challenge: Beyond Tourism in Africa. The challenge aims to discover and incubate new revenue models that … [Read more...] about Beyond Tourism in Africa: Diversifying Community Livelihoods from Wildlife
Submit Nominations for South Africa Women Entrepreneurs Climate Change Award
Deadline: 30-Sep-20 Indalo eLearning is seeking nominations for the South Africa Women Entrepreneurs Climate Change Award (SiAWECCA) to: Promoting entrepreneurial mindset Advancing a green economy transition in South Africa Supporting gender equality The South African Women … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for South Africa Women Entrepreneurs Climate Change Award
Entries Open for 2020 Charity Impact Awards – Ireland
Deadline: 2-Oct-20 Entries are now open for the 2020 Charity Impact Awards, celebrating the work of charities, community groups and voluntary organisations that have changed Ireland for the better. The Wheel, Ireland’s national association of charities, community and voluntary organisations, … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2020 Charity Impact Awards – Ireland
The UN Women 2020 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards
Deadline: 25-Sep-20 Applications are open for The UN Women 2020 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards that aim to encourage, value and recognize the efforts of individuals and businesses that promote gender-inclusive business cultures and the achievement of gender equality in the Asia-Pacific, guided by the … [Read more...] about The UN Women 2020 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards
PCORI announces Engagement Award: Capacity Building (United States)
Deadline: 1-Oct-20 The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has announced 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 announces Engagement Award: Capacity Building (United States)
BIRN announces EU Investigative Journalism Award in Montenegro
Deadline: 18-Sep-20 The Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN) is seeking applications for its EU Investigative Journalism Award that aims to celebrate and promote the outstanding achievements of investigative journalists as well as improve the visibility of quality journalism in the … [Read more...] about BIRN announces EU Investigative Journalism Award in Montenegro
Nominations Open for Women in Cybersecurity Awards Africa 2020
Deadline: 09-Sep-20 The African Women in Security Network (AWISN) is seeking nominations for Women in Cybersecurity Awards Africa 2020 that helps to pay tribute to female cybersecurity professionals making a difference with their work and dedication to a safer digital ecosystem. Currently, … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Women in Cybersecurity Awards Africa 2020
