Deadline: 15 August 2018 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) and WildArk is seeking nominations for the inaugural Pathfinder Award for innovation in conservation. The Award is … [Read more...] about Pathfinder Award: Recognising Innovative Solutions for Protected and Conserved Areas
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€4 Billion Programme to Empower Consumers and SMEs of Europe
The EU Commission is proposing a new, dedicated €4 billion programme for the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027 to empower and protect consumers and enable Europe's many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to take full advantage of a well-functioning Single Market. The new programme will … [Read more...] about €4 Billion Programme to Empower Consumers and SMEs of Europe
Applications Open for Start-Up Chile Seed Program!
Deadline: 20 June 2018 Applicants are invited to apply for Start-Up Chile Seed program. Start-Up Chile (SUP) is a public startup accelerator created by the Chilean Government for high-potential entrepreneurs to bootstrap their startups and use Chile as a foundation. Benefits Startup … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Start-Up Chile Seed Program!
Nominations Open for Yves Rocher Foundation’s Land of Women Award!
Deadline: 30 September 2018 The Yves Rocher Foundation, under the auspices of the Institut de France (hereinafter, the "Yves Rocher Foundation"), has announced a competition entitled “Land of Women Award”. The contest is intended to provide financial support for exemplary initiatives carried out … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Yves Rocher Foundation’s Land of Women Award!
Apply for UNCTAD Youth Forum 2018!
Deadline: 30 June 2018 The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is organizing a Youth Forum. The 2018 UNCTAD Youth Forum will primarily focus on topics that relate to youth empowerment through entrepreneurship, with particular emphasis on investing in digital youth, involving … [Read more...] about Apply for UNCTAD Youth Forum 2018!
Nominations Open for King Hamad Youth Empowerment Award!
Deadline: 30 October 2018 Nominations are open for the King Hamad Youth Empowerment Award to recognize young people’s endeavour to be effective and productive citizens, contributing to the welfare of their communities and environment, as well as institutions that improve the enabling environment … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for King Hamad Youth Empowerment Award!
World Environment Day (5th June, 2018): Visit a List of Open Funding Opportunities on Environment Conservation!
The World Environment Day is celebrated each year on 5th June for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of our environment. As each year the World Environment Day is organized around a specific theme, the theme for 2018 is "Beat Plastic Pollution". According to UN; Beat Plastic … [Read more...] about World Environment Day (5th June, 2018): Visit a List of Open Funding Opportunities on Environment Conservation!
Applications Open for World Smart City Awards!
Deadline: 3 September 2018 The Smart City Expo World Congress is seeking applications for its prestigious World Smart City Award to recognize, promote and support pioneering city strategies, projects and ideas that can potentially change citizen's lives through their outstanding innovation and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for World Smart City Awards!
Nominations Open for Transparency International’s Anti-Corruption Award 2018!
Deadline: 15 July 2018 Nominations are now open for Transparency International’s Anti-Corruption Award 2018 to recognise the courage and determination of the many individuals and organisations fighting corruption around the world. The Award consists of a trophy and participation in a public award … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Transparency International’s Anti-Corruption Award 2018!
Applications Open for The Asian Women In Business Scholarship Fund!
Deadline: 25 October 2018 Applications are open The Asian Women In Business (AWIB) Scholarship Fund to encourage and promote exceptional Asian female students who have demonstrated scholarship, leadership, community service and/ or entrepreneurship. Founded in 1995, Asian Women In Business (AWIB) … [Read more...] about Applications Open for The Asian Women In Business Scholarship Fund!
Nominations Open for All Africa Business Leaders Award 2018!
Deadline: 30 June 2018 Nominations are open for All Africa Business Leaders (AABLA) Award to honour business excellence and leaders who have made a considerable impact on their industry and community. The 8th All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) in Partnership with CNBC Africa welcomes … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for All Africa Business Leaders Award 2018!
Call for Nominations: 2018 Climate and Clean Air Awards
Deadline: 1 July 2018 Nominations are open for 2018 Climate and Clean Air Awards to recognize exceptional contributions and actions taken by individuals or groups to reduce short-lived climate pollutants. This can include transformative or innovative actions to reduce black carbon and methane … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: 2018 Climate and Clean Air Awards
Applications Open for Queen’s Awards for Enterprise!
Deadline: 12 September 2018 Applications are open for the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise that are awarded for outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the following categories: innovation international trade sustainable development promoting opportunity through social … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Queen’s Awards for Enterprise!
Apply for UN Youth Delegate Programme for Ireland 2018 – 2019!
Deadline: 8 June 2018 The National Youth Council of Ireland, together with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade are seeking applications for its United Nations Youth Delegate Programme for Ireland 2018 – 2019 with an aim to support young people to be agents of change, where they are … [Read more...] about Apply for UN Youth Delegate Programme for Ireland 2018 – 2019!
11th Hour Racing: Seeking Applications to address Environmental Challenges and improve Health of Oceans
Deadline: 1 September 2018 11th Hour Racing is seeking proposals for its grant to advance innovative projects that improve the health of oceans and address the dynamic environmental challenges facing the sailing and marine communities. The organisation is committed to mobilizing the sailing and … [Read more...] about 11th Hour Racing: Seeking Applications to address Environmental Challenges and improve Health of Oceans
Cultural Bridges: Seeking Applications for its International Mobility Grant
Deadline: 5 July 2018 Cultural Bridges is seeking applications for its International Mobility Grant for professional development and establishment of new partnerships between Ukrainian and EU cultural organisations. The programme is funded under the EU’s support to the implementation of the … [Read more...] about Cultural Bridges: Seeking Applications for its International Mobility Grant
Applications Open for Transdisciplinary Experimental Slovenian Art Award 2018!
Deadline: 20 June 2018 Applications are open for Transdisciplinary Experimental Slovenian Art (TESLA) Award with an aim to improve the conditions of artistic production in the field of transdisciplinary / intermedia art, in response to the growing interest in research-based practices in Slovenia … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Transdisciplinary Experimental Slovenian Art Award 2018!
Applications Open for FICA Emerging Artist Award 2018!
Deadline: 31 August 2018 The Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art (FICA) is seeking applications for its Emerging Artist Award 2018 to promote young artists studying or practicing in India who demonstrate extraordinary skill and promise in the visual arts. FICA is happy to continue its … [Read more...] about Applications Open for FICA Emerging Artist Award 2018!
Unlocking ¢hange Challenge: Supporting the Most Promising social Entrepreneurs in the United States!
Deadline: 13 June 2018 Applications are now open for the Unlocking ¢hange Challenge which is a collaboration of BNY Mellon and Ashoka. The challenge is looking for innovations for financial wellbeing, resilience, and freedom that supports the most promising social entrepreneurs in the United … [Read more...] about Unlocking ¢hange Challenge: Supporting the Most Promising social Entrepreneurs in the United States!
Nominations Open for 2018 Human Rights Awards for Australian Citizens!
Deadline: 5 August 2018 Nominations are open for 2018 Human Rights Awards in order to recognise the contribution of local, state, territory and federal government bodies to the advancement and protection of human rights in Australia. The award seeks nominations for people, organisations and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2018 Human Rights Awards for Australian Citizens!
ECTN Awards 2018: Cultural Heritage as an Asset for Responsible and Sustainable Tourism
Deadline: 1 July 2018 Nominations are open for ECTN Awards 2018 to enhance the visibility of European cultural tourism destinations, create a Europe-wide platform for sharing experience and knowledge and promote networking between destinations. The 2018 theme contributes to the European Year of … [Read more...] about ECTN Awards 2018: Cultural Heritage as an Asset for Responsible and Sustainable Tourism
UNDP’s Youth Leadership Programme: Accelerating Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Development
Deadline: 17 June 2018 Applications are open for the UNDP Youth Leadership Programme (YLP4) on the theme accelerating “innovative solutions for sustainable development”. The Youth Leadership Programme aims to support and empower young women and men change-makers to design and implement innovative, … [Read more...] about UNDP’s Youth Leadership Programme: Accelerating Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Development
Google.org Impact Challenge: Supporting the Next Generation of Australians
Deadline: 6 July 2018 If you’re an Australian organisation using technology to create change in the community, submit your application for the Google.org Impact Challenge! The Google.org Impact Challenge searches for and supports the next generation of Australians whose innovative ideas for change … [Read more...] about Google.org Impact Challenge: Supporting the Next Generation of Australians
Call for Applications: NSRCEL Social Ventures Incubation Programme
Deadline: 5 June 2018 Applications are open for N S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL) Social Ventures Incubation Programme. NSRCEL is the hub of entrepreneurial activity at IIMB. They bring incubated start-ups, co-working ventures, industry mentors, eminent academicians and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: NSRCEL Social Ventures Incubation Programme
European Commission: Seeking Applications for its LIFE Climate Action Programme
Deadline: 12 September 2018 European Commission is seeking applications for its LIFE sub-programme for Climate Action which aims specifically to contribute to the shift towards a resource-efficient, low- carbon and climate-resilient economy. Projects under this call for proposals should support … [Read more...] about European Commission: Seeking Applications for its LIFE Climate Action Programme
UNITAR Hiroshima Women’s Leadership Programme for Afghanistan: Governance and the Sustainable Development Goals
Deadline: 15 June 2018 Applications are now open for the 2018 UNITAR Hiroshima Women's Leadership Programme for Afghanistan: Governance and the Sustainable Development Goals which is a new training programme designed to empower junior- to mid-level young female professionals from all sectors in … [Read more...] about UNITAR Hiroshima Women’s Leadership Programme for Afghanistan: Governance and the Sustainable Development Goals
LIFE: Seeking Applications for its Nature and Biodiversity Programme
Deadline: 14 June 2018(Concept Notes) LIFE is seeking applications for its Nature and Biodiversity Programme which aims specifically at contributing to the development and implementation of EU policy and legislation in the area of nature and biodiversity. Projects financed must have a European … [Read more...] about LIFE: Seeking Applications for its Nature and Biodiversity Programme
Apply for AB InBev Sustainability Challenge 2018!
Deadline: 31 May 2018 Do you have ideas that can change the world? Can your innovative idea change the face of sustainability? If yes, submit your idea for the AB InBev Sustainability Challenge 2018 whose applications are now open. AB InBev has globally launched their 2025 Sustainability Goals, … [Read more...] about Apply for AB InBev Sustainability Challenge 2018!
Apply for World Bank Group’s “SDGs & Her Competition” for Women Entrepreneurs!
Deadline: 30 June 2018 The World Bank Group with partnership of Wharton School's Zicklin Center for Business Ethics Research, UN Development Programme (UNDP) and UN Women is seeking applications for its "SDGs & Her Competition for Women Entrepreneurs". In 2015, all 193 United Nations member … [Read more...] about Apply for World Bank Group’s “SDGs & Her Competition” for Women Entrepreneurs!
Applications Open for 2018 World Forum Democracy to address all forms of Violence against Women
Deadline: 30 May 2018 Are unequal power relations between women and men at the heart of why women are still victims of gender-based violence? Are gender role stereotypes still preventing women from reaching equal treatment in public, political and economic affairs? Can democracy fix this? If … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2018 World Forum Democracy to address all forms of Violence against Women
YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa Program: Identifying and Empowering Young Leaders
Deadline: 4 June 2018 The Young African Leaders Center is currently inviting applicants for its YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa with an aim to promote three models designed to identify and empower young leaders: the YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship, YALI Network, and the Regional … [Read more...] about YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa Program: Identifying and Empowering Young Leaders
Thomson Reuters Foundation: Seeking Applications for Reporting Illegal Wildlife Trading Programme
Deadline: 6 June 2018 The Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking applications for its Reporting Illegal Wildlife Trading programme, a multi-month scheme and journalists that take part in the mentoring process commit to take part in a series of mentoring sessions and produce journalistic … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation: Seeking Applications for Reporting Illegal Wildlife Trading Programme
Nominations Open for Human Rights Defenders Awards 2018!
Deadline: 15 July 2018 The Working Group on Human Rights Defenders in Kenya, which brings together CSOs and development partners concerned with the protection of HRDs, is organizing the third edition of the HRD Awards on the 30th of November 2018. The aim of the ceremony is to honour and publicly … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Human Rights Defenders Awards 2018!
Call for Nominations: Vigor Awards International 2018
Deadline (For the Toronto event): 1 August 2018 Nominations are open for Vigor Awards International 2018 to celebrate, honour, and acknowledge individuals who have made impact in the world by bringing positive changes to, improving, encouraging or empowering other people’s lives. Vigor Awards … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Vigor Awards International 2018
Applications Open for ANZ & Sydney Mardi Gras Community Grants 2018!
Deadline: 1 July 2018 Applications are now open for the ANZ & Sydney Mardi Gras Community Grants in 2018, designed to support and develop LGBTQI community projects in Australia. This grant primarily aims to raise the visibility of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex … [Read more...] about Applications Open for ANZ & Sydney Mardi Gras Community Grants 2018!
Nominations Open for iF Social Impact Prize!
Deadline: 6 June 2018 Nominations are open for iF Social Impact Prize with an aim to publish and support projects that contribute to our society. Applicants are welcome to submit all projects that contribute to solving the most urgent challenges of our time and help to improve conditions – their … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for iF Social Impact Prize!
Applications Open for Persons Case Awards 2018– Celebrating Gender Equality Advocates
Deadline: 4 July 2018 Status of Women Canada is seeking applications for its Persons Case Awards 2018 to recognize Canadians, including youth, who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of gender equality. Gender equality depends on all people – regardless of gender – being … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Persons Case Awards 2018– Celebrating Gender Equality Advocates
Ministry of Women Affairs and Canada Government launch a new Flagship Programme to eliminate Violence against Women
The Ministry of Women’s Affairs, and the Government of Canada has launched a new flagship programme, “HAYA: Eliminating Violence Against Women in the West Bank and Gaza Strip (2018 – 2022)” along with four partner UN agencies, UN Women, UNFPA, UN Habitat, and UNODC. Key national partners include … [Read more...] about Ministry of Women Affairs and Canada Government launch a new Flagship Programme to eliminate Violence against Women
Applications Open for 2018 Roddenberry Prize!
Deadline: 12 July 2018 Applications are open for 2018 Roddenberry Prize that will be awarded to organizations focused on four issue areas ranked in the top 10 among Project Drawdown’s top solutions for global warming: food waste, plant-rich diets, girls’ education, women’s … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2018 Roddenberry Prize!
European Commission: Support to Civil Society in combatting Wildlife Trafficking and Forest Crime Grant Programme
Deadline: 18 June 2018 European Commission is seeking proposals for its 'Support to Civil Society in combatting wildlife trafficking and forest crime in the Greater Mekong Region, Malaysia and the People's Republic of China' grant programme, which focuses on combatting wildlife and forest crime all … [Read more...] about European Commission: Support to Civil Society in combatting Wildlife Trafficking and Forest Crime Grant Programme
Call for Nominations: Women Transforming India Awards
Deadline Extended till 31 August 2018 Nominations are open for Women Transforming India Awards that is launched by NITI Aayog and the United Nations in India, in collaboration with DICE Districts. The award invites stories of exceptional women entrepreneurs, who are breaking the glass ceiling and … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Women Transforming India Awards
Apply for Gen2Gen Encore Prize!
Deadline: 25 May 2018 Applications are open for Gen2Gen Encore Prize for individuals of any age or organizations with innovative solutions that utilize experienced talent to serve youth, in conjunction with their Generation to Generation campaign to mobilize adults 50+ to help young people … [Read more...] about Apply for Gen2Gen Encore Prize!
Applications Open for 2018 Rome-based Agencies Award
Deadline: 31 May 2018 Applications are now open for 2018 Rome-based Agencies Award which is Based on a shared vision of promoting world food security for all. The UN’s Rome-based Agencies - FAO, IFAD and WFP - work together, both at global and country level, to maximize results and support … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2018 Rome-based Agencies Award
Healthy Canadians Grants: Providing Support for Community-Run Initiatives
Deadline: 22 June 2018 Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is accepting applications for its program entitled "Healthy Canadians Grants" to support innovative, grassroots health initiatives. These Grants are designed to provide support for community-run initiatives that: improve the quality … [Read more...] about Healthy Canadians Grants: Providing Support for Community-Run Initiatives
Applications Open for 5th Edition of the Future Generation Art Prize!
Deadline: 29 June 2018 Applications are open for 5th Edition of the Future Generation Art Prize worldwide competition established by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation in Ukraine. It is a biannual global contemporary art prize to discover, recognise and give long-term support to a future generation of … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 5th Edition of the Future Generation Art Prize!
Applications Open for eBay StartUp Cup Challenge!
Deadline: 3 June 2018 Launching a new business? Or, do you want to take an existing business to the next level? If yes, then eBay StartUp Cup is what you have been looking for. eBay StartUp Cup Challenge is an innovative community-based approach designed to increase the quality and quantity of … [Read more...] about Applications Open for eBay StartUp Cup Challenge!
Entries Open for 2019 St Andrews Prize for the Environment!
Deadline: 25 May 2018 The University of St Andrews and independent exploration and production company ConocoPhillips has announced a call for entries for St Andrews Prize for the Environment 2019 to find innovative solutions to environmental challenges across the world. The solutions should be … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2019 St Andrews Prize for the Environment!
Applications Open for French South African Tech Labs (FSAT Labs)!
Deadline: 27 May 2018 Are you ready to join the SEASON Two of the French South African Tech Labs? Then apply for the programme, an incubator and accelerator for French and South African tech start-ups, based on the partnership between Seda (Small Enterprise Development Agency) and Methys. The FSAT … [Read more...] about Applications Open for French South African Tech Labs (FSAT Labs)!
International Community announces US$4.4 billion life-saving Humanitarian Aid to support Syria
At the second Brussels conference on Supporting the future of Syria and the region, the international community has announced a US$4.4 billion in funding to support life-saving humanitarian aid as well as resilience and development activities to millions of affected people in Syria and the region … [Read more...] about International Community announces US$4.4 billion life-saving Humanitarian Aid to support Syria
COAL Prize 2018: Inviting Artists throughout the World
Deadline: 31 July 2018 Applications are open for COAL Prize 2018 which is supported by the Ministry of Culture, the European Union and the Imagine 2020 network, the Museum of Hunting and Nature and the François Sommer Foundation. The Coal Prize 2018 will be awarded in October in Paris, at a … [Read more...] about COAL Prize 2018: Inviting Artists throughout the World
