Awards, Prizes and Challenges

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

Entries Open for 2021 Diana Award – United Kingdom

Deadline: 12-Mar-21 Entries are now open for the Diana Award which is the most prestigious accolade young person aged 9-25 years can receive for their social action or humanitarian work. The Diana Award is bestowed upon inspiring, courageous, compassionate young people, positively transforming … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2021 Diana Award – United Kingdom

Submit Nominations for 2021 Centre for Social Justice Awards (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 11-Oct-2020 Nominations are now open for the 2021 Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Awards to celebrate charities and social enterprises who are proving themselves effective at preventing and tackling poverty. The CSJ Awards find the very best grassroot charities and social enterprises … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for 2021 Centre for Social Justice Awards (United Kingdom)

Thomson Foundation’s 2020 Young Journalist Award

Deadline: 14-Aug-20 The Thomson Foundation has announced the 2020 Young Journalist Award to cheer new arrivals in the media industry, introducing some of the world’s best journalists. Now in its eighth year, they again invite young reporters from across the world to make their submissions for … [Read more...] about Thomson Foundation’s 2020 Young Journalist Award

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s 2021 Culture of Health Prize – United States

Deadline: 15-Oct-20 The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Culture of Health Prize (the Prize) elevates the compelling stories of places where residents are working together to transform education, jobs, transportation, housing, and more so better health flourishes for all. A Culture of … [Read more...] about Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s 2021 Culture of Health Prize – United States

Nominations Open for Moreland Awards 2020 – Australia

Deadline: 31-Jul-20 The Moreland City Council is seeking nominations for the Moreland Awards 2020. Categories There are 10 categories to nominate for: Community Event of the Year Award Contribution to Arts and Culture Award Collaborative Partnerships Award Contribution to … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Moreland Awards 2020 – Australia

UNDP: 2020 Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum Innovation Challenge

Deadline: 27-Jul-20 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced a 2020 Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum Innovation Challenge. The 2020 AIS Innovation Challenge is a two-round business competition that is looking for early-stage (from ideation stage to MVP development) … [Read more...] about UNDP: 2020 Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum Innovation Challenge

Applications Open for EESC Civil Solidarity Prize dedicated to Fight against Coronavirus

Deadline: 30-Sep-2020 The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has launched a Civil Solidarity Prize, dedicated to the fight against the coronavirus. The Civil Solidarity Prize will honour creative and effective initiatives by individuals, civil society organisations and privately … [Read more...] about Applications Open for EESC Civil Solidarity Prize dedicated to Fight against Coronavirus

Regional Call for Proposals in Latin America and the Caribbean: Generating & Mobilizing Innovative Knowledge for Regional Education Challenges

Deadline: 30-Sep-2020 The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and IDRC are currently inviting proposals for regional grants from individual organizations or consortia of multiple organizations for national, sub-national, or regional level projects to generate and mobilize knowledge so national … [Read more...] about Regional Call for Proposals in Latin America and the Caribbean: Generating & Mobilizing Innovative Knowledge for Regional Education Challenges

Nominations open for Australia Council Awards 2021

Deadline: 01-Sep-20 Nominations are now open for the Australia Council Awards 2021. The Australia Council Awards acknowledge the contribution that Australian artists have made to the arts and cultural life of the nation. These prestigious national awards recognise outstanding and sustained … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Australia Council Awards 2021

Nominations Open for 2020 SRISTI Samman Awards (India)

Deadline: 30-Aug-20 SRISTI (Society for Research and Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies and Institutions) invites nominations for ‘SRISTI Samman Awards 2020’, felicitating creative individuals and communities for their inclusive contribution in sustainable development and humanitarian … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2020 SRISTI Samman Awards (India)

Entries Open for 2020 Sport for Gender Equality Collective Impact Award

Deadline: 11-Aug-20 Entries are now open for the 2020 Sport for Gender Equality Collective Impact Award. The Beyond Sport Foundation established the Collective Impact Awards in 2019 to bring together the best and most innovative organizations from around the world that are using sport to address … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2020 Sport for Gender Equality Collective Impact Award

Submit Nominations for Biosecurity Awards (New Zealand)

Deadline: 30-Jul-20 Nominations are now open for the Biosecurity Awards to recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to protecting the country. It's the way of celebrating people and organisations across New Zealand who are contributing to New Zealand's biosecurity – in the … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for Biosecurity Awards (New Zealand)

Reimagining Pathways to Employment in United States Challenge

Deadline: 09 Nov 2020 MIT Solve is seeking applications for the Reimagining Pathways to Employment in United States (US) Challenge. Across the US, now more than ever, workers are experiencing unprecedented levels of instability, with many people facing unemployment or struggling financially in … [Read more...] about Reimagining Pathways to Employment in United States Challenge

Nominations Open for Hamdan-ICESCO Prize for Distinguished Academic

Deadline: 17 December 2020 The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance have announced the call for nomination for the 2nd Edition of Hamdan– ICESCO Prize for Voluntary Development … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Hamdan-ICESCO Prize for Distinguished Academic

Call for Applications: King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award

Deadline: 30 Sept 2020 Food and Agriculture Organizations of the United Nations (FAO) is inviting applications for the King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award to encourage organizers of WSD events at all levels to facilitate challenging and outstanding celebrations around the globe. The 6th GSP … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award

Nominations Open for UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award 2020

Deadline: 17-Aug-20 Nominations are now open for the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award on the occasion of the global observance of World Habitat Day on Monday 5 October 2020. The UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour award was launched in 1989 and is one of the most prestigious human settlements award in … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award 2020

Call for Applications: Reporting on Challenges Confronting the Ocean Ecosystem (Ghana)

Deadline: 24-Jul-20 Sustainable Ocean Alliance Ghana (SOA Ghana) in collaboration with iWatch Africa is calling on all interested journalists in Ghana to apply to be a part of the effort to address challenges confronting the marine ecosystem. The initiative is aimed at training journalists to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Reporting on Challenges Confronting the Ocean Ecosystem (Ghana)

Online Seedstars World Competition 2020/21

Deadline: 31-Jul-20 If your startup is looking to learn from industry experts, network with the local ecosystem, achieve product/market fit and accelerate growth in your existing market, apply now to the Local Stage of the Online Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 the largest startup competition … [Read more...] about Online Seedstars World Competition 2020/21

Submit Applications for 2020 Migration Challenge

Deadline: 25-Aug-20 The global call for applications for the 2020 Migration Challenge is now open. In partnership with the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) and the Business Advisory Group of Migration, Seedstars is looking at rewarding innovative early-stage Human Resources, FinTech, … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for 2020 Migration Challenge

Nominations Open for TAYO Awards 2020 – Philippines

Deadline: 18-Aug-20 This year, to highlight the creativity of young people in spite of the pandemic, TAYO 18 is made as a SPECIAL RUN of the Annual Search for TAYO Awards. It is exclusive for youth groups with quarantine or pandemic responses - celebrating the the spirit of bayanihan! The … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for TAYO Awards 2020 – Philippines

IDB and Fundación FEMSA bestow Water, Sanitation and Solid Waste Innovation Awards 2020

Deadline: 09-Aug-20 The Inter-American Development Bank and the FEMSA Foundation have announced the 2020 IDB-FEMSA Awards, which since 2009 recognize the most innovative solutions in the water, sanitation and solid waste management sectors. The award aims to highlight innovative startups, … [Read more...] about IDB and Fundación FEMSA bestow Water, Sanitation and Solid Waste Innovation Awards 2020

Submit Nominations for Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security

Deadline: 11-Jan-21 Nominations are now open for the Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security to recognise and support transformational research in global agriculture. Awarded in partnership with Agropolis Fondation, the Prize recognises an innovative scientific research project for its … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security

Inlaks India Foundation’s 2021 Fine Art Awards

Deadline: 01-Oct-2020 The Inlaks India Foundation is inviting applications for the selection of Inlaks Fine Art Awards 2021. The award is intended to help young artists in their formative years to develop their creative talent. It provides financial assistance to enable them to work … [Read more...] about Inlaks India Foundation’s 2021 Fine Art Awards

UpLink launches Trillion Trees Challenge Competition

Deadline: 31-Jul-20 UpLink has launched a call for applications for the Trillion Trees Challenge 2020. The Trillion Trees Challenge, is a global call for solutions, initiatives, fresh perspectives and ideas to help meet the Trillion Trees goal. By submitting your solutions through this … [Read more...] about UpLink launches Trillion Trees Challenge Competition

Innovation Challenge: Supporting Humanitarian Community to Explore How Inclusive Preparedness can Enable Inclusive Humanitarian Response

Deadline: 07-Aug-20 Elrha has announced the Innovation Challenge for "supporting the Humanitarian Community to Explore How Inclusive Preparedness can Enable Inclusive Humanitarian Response". The ambition for this Challenge is to support the humanitarian community to explore and better understand … [Read more...] about Innovation Challenge: Supporting Humanitarian Community to Explore How Inclusive Preparedness can Enable Inclusive Humanitarian Response

Elrha announces Innovation Challenge: Innovative Responses to Intimate Partner Violence in Humanitarian Settings

Deadline: 07-Aug-20 Elrha has announced the Innovation Challenge for Innovative Responses to Intimate Partner Violence in Humanitarian Settings. IPV is one of the most prevalent forms of GBV in both humanitarian and nonhumanitarian settings. What Works to Prevent Violence (2018) “What works to … [Read more...] about Elrha announces Innovation Challenge: Innovative Responses to Intimate Partner Violence in Humanitarian Settings

Innovation Challenge: Increasing Meaningful Participation of People with Disabilities and Older People in Humanitarian Action

Deadline: 07-Aug-20 Elrha has launched the Innovation Challenge to Increasing the Meaningful Participation of People with Disabilities and Older People in Humanitarian Action. This Challenge aims to support innovative mechanisms that enable people with disabilities and older people to … [Read more...] about Innovation Challenge: Increasing Meaningful Participation of People with Disabilities and Older People in Humanitarian Action

Her Abilities Award 2020: Honouring the Achievements of Women with Disabilities

Deadline: 27-Sep-2020 Nominations are open for the Her Abilities Award 2020 which is the first global award honouring the achievements of women with disabilities. Her Abilities was launched by Light for the World to honour women with disabilities who achieved greatness in their life or field of … [Read more...] about Her Abilities Award 2020: Honouring the Achievements of Women with Disabilities

DND launches Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program – Canada

Deadline: 30-Jul-20 As part of Strong, Secure, Engaged: Canada’s Defence Policy, the Department of National Defence (DND) has launched the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program. The IDEaS Program supports, increases and sustains science and technology (S&T) … [Read more...] about DND launches Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program – Canada

Submit Applications for NL Online Cultural Challenge – Sri Lanka

Deadline: 28-Aug-2020 The ongoing COVID-19 crisis requires new ways of working, also with regard to the cultural sector. Therefore the Netherlands Embassy in Sri Lanka has launched the NL online cultural challenge! The Embassy challenge YOU to develop a proposal for an online cultural activity … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for NL Online Cultural Challenge – Sri Lanka

Submit Nominations for 2020 Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting on Disability

Deadline: 07-Aug-2020 The National Center on Disability and Journalism (NCDJ) is seeking nominations for the 2020 Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting on Disability contest. Winners will receive a total of $8,000 in cash awards for first-, second- and third-place … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for 2020 Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting on Disability

Nominations Open for 2020 National Lottery Awards – United Kingdom

Deadline: 19-Aug-20 Nominations are now open for the 2020 National Lottery Awards to celebrate the ordinary people who do extraordinary things with the help of National Lottery funding. This year,for the first time, the Awards will, honour individuals who have made an extraordinary impact in … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2020 National Lottery Awards – United Kingdom

CGIAR seeking Applications for INSPIRE Challenge

Deadline: 15-Aug-2020 The CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture is seeking applications for the INSPIRE Challenge to demonstrate the power of big data analytics through inspiring and innovative projects. Global agriculture is increasingly driven by data. Advances in computing power, data … [Read more...] about CGIAR seeking Applications for INSPIRE Challenge

This Call is open to Organizations working to improve the Lives of Women and Girls

Deadline: 24 July 2020 Is your team driven by the desire to create meaningful change in the lives of women and girls? KIT International is seeking initiatives that create impact in health, education and livelihoods! The KIT Impact Challenge is open to organisations that are driven by the … [Read more...] about This Call is open to Organizations working to improve the Lives of Women and Girls

Submit Nominations for Rory Peck Awards

Deadline: 10-Aug-2020 Nominations are now open for the Rory Peck Awards which aims to give freelance journalists the recognition they deserve, rewarding the most outstanding work produced each year and highlighting the significant contribution by freelancers to the international media … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for Rory Peck Awards

UNDP/Moldova: Call for Project Proposals within Fast Track Challenge Program for Innovative, Green and Sustainable Ideas

Deadline: 03-Aug-2020 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Moldova’s Project “Moldova Sustainable Green Cities” is launching a Call for proposals within the Fast Track Challenge Program, for innovative, green, and sustainable ideas. The objective of the project is to catalyse … [Read more...] about UNDP/Moldova: Call for Project Proposals within Fast Track Challenge Program for Innovative, Green and Sustainable Ideas

Call for Concept Notes: ‘Waste’ Recovery Innovation Challenge (2nd Edition) – Ghana

Deadline: 24-Jul-20 UNDP, under the auspices of the “Plastic Waste Recovery for a Circular Green Economy in Ghana” project with funding from the Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) is launching the 2nd edition of the Waste Recovery Innovation Challenge (WRIC). The aim is to provide technical and … [Read more...] about Call for Concept Notes: ‘Waste’ Recovery Innovation Challenge (2nd Edition) – Ghana

Call for Nominations: 2020 Innovator 25 – The Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific

Deadline: 17-Jul-2020 PRovoke is opening the call for nominations for the 2020 Innovator 25. Since launching in 2013, they have identified 25 individuals each year in the Americas, EMEA and, more recently Asia-Pacific, who have — in some capacity — elevated and evolved engagement and … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: 2020 Innovator 25 – The Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific

Applications Open for Prime Health Innovation Challenge 2020

Deadline: 17-Jul-20 Applicants are now invited to apply for a chance to win prize funding and a pilot partnership with a Colorado Health Foundation's Prime Health’s annual Innovation Challenge. Powered by the Colorado Health Foundation, Prime Health’s annual Innovation Challenge is a 6-month … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Prime Health Innovation Challenge 2020

Digital India AatmaNirbhar Bharat Innovate Challenge

Deadline: 18-Jul-20 MeitY in partnership with Atal Innovation Mission – Niti Aayog has launched the Digital India AatmaNirbhar Bharat Innovate Challenge to identify the best Indian Apps that are already being used by citizens and have the potential to scale and become world class Apps in their … [Read more...] about Digital India AatmaNirbhar Bharat Innovate Challenge

Democracy and Governance in Africa – Youth Innovation Challenge

Deadline: 28-Jul-20 The African Union (AU), through the African Governance Architecture (AGA) Secretariat, in a joint project with the Common market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) have launched the “Democracy and Governance in Africa – Youth Innovation Challenge”. Youth innovators, … [Read more...] about Democracy and Governance in Africa – Youth Innovation Challenge

CavinKare seeking Nominations for 2020 Chinnikrishnan Innovation Awards – India

Deadline: 10-Jul-2020 CavinKare is seeking nominations to celebrates the spirit of entrepreneurship with CavinKare-MMA Chinnikrishnan Innovation Awards. The 9th edition of CavinKare – MMA Chinnikrishnan Innovation Awards will be presented on Wednesday, 23rd September 2020 at 6.00pm. The … [Read more...] about CavinKare seeking Nominations for 2020 Chinnikrishnan Innovation Awards – India

British Embassy in Kazakhstan seeking Applications for Respond to COVID-19 Challenges

Deadline: 17-Jul-20 The British Embassy in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan is seeking applications for the Respond to COVID-19 Challenges. This year the British Embassy in Nur-Sultan is seeking to support small projects that aim to address issues and risks that emerged as a result of the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about British Embassy in Kazakhstan seeking Applications for Respond to COVID-19 Challenges

Nominations Open for 2020 GSK IMPACT Awards – United Kingdom

Deadline: 14-Sep-20 Nominations are currently open for the 2020 GSK IMPACT Awards. The GSK IMPACT Awards recognise and reward charities that are doing excellent work to improve people’s health and wellbeing. The GSK IMPACT Awards are an annual programme, funded by GSK as part of the … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2020 GSK IMPACT Awards – United Kingdom

Entries Open for Fetisov Journalism Award (FJA)

Deadline: 01-Aug-20 Entries are now open for the Fetisov Journalism Award (FJA) to promote universal human values such as honesty, justice, courage and nobility through the example of outstanding journalists from all over the world as their dedicated service and commitment contribute to changing … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Fetisov Journalism Award (FJA)

One Young World inviting Nominations for 2020 Mary Robinson Climate Justice Award

Deadline: 23-Jul-2020 The One Young World is inviting nominations for 2020 Mary Robinson Climate Justice Award to recognize and support young leaders behind impactful climate justice initiatives that are preserving the earth for future generations. The award seeks to: Identify three young … [Read more...] about One Young World inviting Nominations for 2020 Mary Robinson Climate Justice Award

One World Media seeking Nominations for 2020 Coronavirus Reporting Award

Deadline: 30-Jul-2020 In response to the exceptional work of journalists and filmmakers covering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in developing countries, One World Media has launched the Coronavirus Reporting Award 2020, supported by EBRD. This is a global story like few others. They are … [Read more...] about One World Media seeking Nominations for 2020 Coronavirus Reporting Award

Slingshot 2020 – Startup Competition: An Opportunity to showcase your Innovative Solutions

Deadline: 24-Aug-2020 Applications are now open for the Slingshot 2020 - Startup Competition, Asia’s most exciting deep tech startup competition. Regardless of where you’re from, this is your opportunity to showcase your innovative solutions and products to major investors and industry … [Read more...] about Slingshot 2020 – Startup Competition: An Opportunity to showcase your Innovative Solutions

Nominations Open for 2020 City of Ballarat Youth Awards

Deadline: 15-Jul-20 The City of Ballarat’s Youth Council is proud to present the 2020 City of Ballarat Youth Awards. Approximately 20,000 12 – 25 year olds call Ballarat home. The City of Ballarat Youth Awards is a wonderful opportunity for the community to recognise and celebrate the city’s … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2020 City of Ballarat Youth Awards