Deadline: 26 May 2017 Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) is seeking applications for its Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers 2017 to increase motivation among young researchers contributing to research and development in agriculture, … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers 2017!
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UNDP Call for EOIs: Disrupting the Corruption Chains in Radicalization and Violent Extremism in Africa
Deadline: 1 May 2017 The UNDP Regional Support Centre for Africa (RSC), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is inviting applications from eligible entities to indicate their interest in undertaking research project(s) on "Disrupting the Corruption Chains in Radicalization and Violent Extremism in Africa". The … [Read more...] about UNDP Call for EOIs: Disrupting the Corruption Chains in Radicalization and Violent Extremism in Africa
Commonwealth Youth Council Call for Applications: International Youth Task Force for Commonwealth Youth Forum 2018
Deadline: 30 April 2017 Applications are currently open for the Commonwealth Youth Council's International Youth Task Force for Commonwealth Youth Forum 2018. The CYC is making a call for the composition of the International Youth Task force who will be responsible for the organisation of CYF … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Youth Council Call for Applications: International Youth Task Force for Commonwealth Youth Forum 2018
IOC Sport and Active Society Commission: Apply For Development Grants Worth USD 20,000
Deadline: 1 May 2017 Applications are currently open for the IOC Sport and Active Society Commission Development Grants worth USD 20,000 each to award to organisations that are running effective sport for all programmes in their communities. Sport and physical activity in society are more … [Read more...] about IOC Sport and Active Society Commission: Apply For Development Grants Worth USD 20,000
Call for Nominations: Takeda Foundation Young Entrepreneurship Award 2017
Deadline: 31 July 2017 The Takeda Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the Takeda Young Entrepreneurship Award. The Takeda Young Entrepreneurship Award praises young entrepreneurs or entrepreneurial individuals who challenge technological or social needs in the real world. The … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Takeda Foundation Young Entrepreneurship Award 2017
Call for Nominations: Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards 2017
Deadline: 26 May 2017 Nominations are open for Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards 2017 to celebrate the excellence and innovation of Pacific arts in New Zealand. Award Categories Senior Pacific Artist Award ($10,000) – recognises the contribution of a senior established Pacific … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards 2017
BioInnovate Africa Programme: Creating Value for Smallholder Farming Communities through Sustainable Bioinnovations
Deadline: 2 June 2017 BioInnovate Africa Programme has announced a US$ 5 million grant funding over three years (2017–2020) to support scientists, researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs in eastern Africa to link biobased research ideas and technologies to business and the market. The … [Read more...] about BioInnovate Africa Programme: Creating Value for Smallholder Farming Communities through Sustainable Bioinnovations
SingularityU MENA Global Impact Challenge 2017: Fostering Moonshot Innovations & Startups in the MENA Region
Deadline: 24 April 2017 Applications are open for "2017 SingularityU MENA Global Impact Challenge" to foster moonshot innovations and startups that positively impact the lives of people living in the MENA region, with an ability to scale and impact a billion people worldwide in 10 years. The … [Read more...] about SingularityU MENA Global Impact Challenge 2017: Fostering Moonshot Innovations & Startups in the MENA Region
Applications Open for Youth Volunteering Innovation Challenge in ASEAN!
Deadline: 1 May 2017 Applications are open for Youth Volunteering Innovation Challenge to support young volunteers throughout the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in their journey to catalyze youth-led innovation for social impact and sustainable development. The Youth Volunteering … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Youth Volunteering Innovation Challenge in ASEAN!
Climate Tracker 1.5ºC Survive and Thrive Campaign: A Chance to Win a Fully Funded Fellowship
Deadline: 19 May 2017 The Climate Tracker is inviting journalists and communicators to join its "1.5ºC Survive and Thrive” campaign and win a fully funded fellowship to the COP23 climate negotiations in Bonn this November! It will also be awarding a semi-funded fellowship and several online … [Read more...] about Climate Tracker 1.5ºC Survive and Thrive Campaign: A Chance to Win a Fully Funded Fellowship
UN Women Call for Proposals: Creating Safe and Inclusive City to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls in Jakarta, Indonesia
Deadline: 15 April 2017 The UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is currently inviting civil society organizations, educational or academic institutions to submit proposals to implement project on Creating Safe and Inclusive City to Prevent Violence against Women … [Read more...] about UN Women Call for Proposals: Creating Safe and Inclusive City to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls in Jakarta, Indonesia
Nominations Open for 2017 EU Human Rights Defenders Award!
Deadline: 14 April 2017 The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kampala, together with European Union member states represented in Uganda, is seeking nominations for the 2017 EU Human Rights Defenders Award. The EU HRD Award is presented annually, to raise awareness of the work of Human Rights Defenders in … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 EU Human Rights Defenders Award!
School Enterprise Challenge: Global Business Start-up Awards Programme
Deadline: 21 April 2017 The School Enterprise Challenge is seeking applicants for its Global Business Start-up Awards Programme run by the educational charity ‘Teach A Man To Fish’ with an aim to create globally aware, socially responsible, young entrepreneurs. The awards programme is free and … [Read more...] about School Enterprise Challenge: Global Business Start-up Awards Programme
Call for Submissions: 2017 IDAHOT Watchdog
Deadline: 10 April 2017 Recognizing May 17 as the International Day Against Homophobia,Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT), the Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights is currently inviting young people for its 2017 IDAHOT Watchdog to speak up for LGBTQI rights and celebrate supportive and … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: 2017 IDAHOT Watchdog
US Foreign Aid Budget Cuts – What Next?
In early March 2017, the new Trump administration published a budget proposal which, among other things, called for a 28% cut to United States spending abroad including the State Department and USAID for fiscal year 2018. This is a troubling prospect for many international organizations relying on … [Read more...] about US Foreign Aid Budget Cuts – What Next?
Nominations Open for L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Award!
Deadline: 8 May 2017 Nominations are currently open for the L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Award to honor those who find beauty in giving back to their community. This philanthropic program Women of Worth, to honor those who go above and beyond, selflessly volunteering their time to empower others. … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Award!
Entries Open for International Gender Equality Prize!
Deadline: 31 May 2017 Entries are open for International Gender Equality Prize to promote gender equality in the world, to support discussion on equality and to celebrate Finland’s 100 years of independence. Discussion about equality is always topical, and especially today, even in Europe and … [Read more...] about Entries Open for International Gender Equality Prize!
Indo-Norway Call for Proposals on Renewable Energy: Strengthening Collaborations between R&D Institutions
Deadline: 24 May 2017 The Department of Science and Technology (DST) from Indian side and the Research Council of Norway (RCN) from Norwegian side is currently seeking applicants for its joint funding of collaborative research projects in renewable energy to achieve world-class scientific … [Read more...] about Indo-Norway Call for Proposals on Renewable Energy: Strengthening Collaborations between R&D Institutions
Europe’s Young Ambassadors Programme: Addressing Europe’s Unfinished Business
Deadline: 15 May 2017 Applications are open for Young Ambassadors Programme, a part of the European Project of Initiatives of Change (IofC), which aims to bring together young people caring about the future of Europe. The programme consists of two days training designed specifically for the Young … [Read more...] about Europe’s Young Ambassadors Programme: Addressing Europe’s Unfinished Business
Submit EOIs for USAID’s Green Annamites Projects!
Deadline: 28 April 2017 Applications are open for USAID-funded Green Annamites Project in Quang Nam and Thua Thien-Hue provinces which is implemented by ECODIT LLC. The objective of the project is to assist Vietnam’s transition to climate-smart, low emission and resilient development that protects … [Read more...] about Submit EOIs for USAID’s Green Annamites Projects!
Nominations Open for Data Driven Farming Prize: Submit Entries Now!
Deadline: 6 April 2017 The Data Driven Farming Prize is currently open for nominations seeking tools and approaches that source, analyze and translate data into actionable, timely and context-specific information for smallholder farmers to improve value from agricultural productivity. The prize is … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Data Driven Farming Prize: Submit Entries Now!
Youth Ambassadors Program 2017: Inviting Teenagers and Adult Mentors from the Caribbean
Deadline: 4 April 2017 The Youth Ambassadors Program with the Caribbean is offering a yearlong program beginning with a three-week leadership exchange in the U.S. for teenagers ages 15-18 and Adult Mentors from the Caribbean. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and … [Read more...] about Youth Ambassadors Program 2017: Inviting Teenagers and Adult Mentors from the Caribbean
Zunde Africa Ventures: Inviting Young Entrepreneurs across the African Continent
Deadline: 1 May 2017 Are you an ambitious, smart, dedicated and passionate youth entrepreneur? Do you have a business that you’ve successfully launched or that you are thinking of launching? Do you need additional investors for your business? Do you want to be connected to mentors and work to grow … [Read more...] about Zunde Africa Ventures: Inviting Young Entrepreneurs across the African Continent
Best Climate Practices Contest 2017: Building Local Resilience to Climate Disaster Risk
Deadline: 31 May 2017 The International Center for Climate Governance (ICCG) is seeking applications for the fifth edition of its Best Climate Practices (BCP) Contest 2017 with an aim to strengthen the resilience of communities to all hazards, is an essential piece of the sustainable development … [Read more...] about Best Climate Practices Contest 2017: Building Local Resilience to Climate Disaster Risk
Nominations Open for Human Rights Tulip Award 2017!
Deadline: 10 April 2017 Human Rights Tulip, an award of the Dutch government, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is currently open for nominations recognising courageous human rights defenders who promote and support human rights in innovative ways. Since its establishment in 2008, the … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Human Rights Tulip Award 2017!
Apply for Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland Social Entrepreneurs Start Up Programme!
Deadline: 26 April 2017 Do you have the beginnings of an organisation that could improve a community or tackle a social issue? Are you passionate about helping other people or the environment? Applications are currently open for the Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland Social Entrepreneurs Start Up … [Read more...] about Apply for Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland Social Entrepreneurs Start Up Programme!
Apply for Impact Amplifier Investment Readiness Accelerator 2017!
Deadline: 21 April 2017 The Impact Amplifier is seeking applications for its "Investment Readiness Accelerator programme 2017". The phenomenon of “Impact Investing”, investments with the intention to generate social and environmental impact alongside a financial return, is growing rapidly in South … [Read more...] about Apply for Impact Amplifier Investment Readiness Accelerator 2017!
Call for Entries: 2017 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation
Deadline: 30 June 2017 Entries are open for 2017 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. The Awards recognize the efforts of private individuals and organizations that have successfully restored or conserved structures, places and properties of heritage value in the … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: 2017 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation
Nominations Open for Africa Food Prize: Recognizing the Heroes of Agriculture!
Deadline: 5 June 2017 Africa Food Prize 2017 is now open for nominations, recognizing an outstanding individual or institution that is leading the effort to change the reality of farming in Africa—from a struggle to survive to a business that thrives. The Africa Food Prize recognizes extraordinary … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Africa Food Prize: Recognizing the Heroes of Agriculture!
Equitas Call for Proposals: 8th International Conference on Human Rights Education in Canada
Deadline: 30 April 2017 Applications are open for 8th International Conference on Human Rights Education on the theme Bridging our diversities, in Canada. The Organizing Committee is seeking workshop submissions and paper proposals for the Conference, in English or French. This conference will … [Read more...] about Equitas Call for Proposals: 8th International Conference on Human Rights Education in Canada
Apply for Crystal Scales of Justice Prize for Innovative Practices Contributing to the Efficiency and Quality of Justice
Deadline: 15 June 2017 The Council of Europe is currently seeking applications for its 9th edition of the Crystal Scales of Justice Prize. The aim of the prize is to identify and promote innovative practices regarding the conduct of proceedings, court organisation and the functioning of court … [Read more...] about Apply for Crystal Scales of Justice Prize for Innovative Practices Contributing to the Efficiency and Quality of Justice
A List of Open Funding Opportunities for Community Healthcare
CHF’s Innovative Small Grants Program: Improving Health of Infants, Children and Pregnant Women Deadline: 31 August 2017 The Child Health Foundation (CHF) is currently accepting proposals from interested health workers, investigators, or community organizations for its Innovative Small Grants … [Read more...] about A List of Open Funding Opportunities for Community Healthcare
Apply for Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator Program for Startups
Deadline: 24 April 2017 Have you and your team set out to address a real challenge for your home city, country and region? Would you like to join an elite community of startups from around the world? Are you ready to scale your tech startup into a thriving, tech company by leveraging Google’s … [Read more...] about Apply for Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator Program for Startups
UNESCO Call for Applications: International Training Course on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage 2017
Deadline: 5 April 2017 The Institute of Disaster Mitigation for Urban Cultural Heritage, Ritsumeikan University Kyoto, Japan, is organizing the 12th International Training Course on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage in Japan, from 28 August to 16 September, under the UNESCO Chair … [Read more...] about UNESCO Call for Applications: International Training Course on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage 2017
WFP Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security: Building Bridges between Durable Agricultural Practices and School Feeding Programmes
Deadline: 2 April 2017 The Centre of Excellence against Hunger, in partnership with the University Centre of Brasília, is pleased to announce the launch of the Research Papers Contest “Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security: Building Bridges between Durable Agricultural Practices and School … [Read more...] about WFP Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security: Building Bridges between Durable Agricultural Practices and School Feeding Programmes
U.S. Embassy in the Philippines: Apply for YSEALI Summit 2017
Deadline: 16 April 2017 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to develop and implement a five-day advanced leadership workshop (inclusive of arrival and departure days) in the Philippines for the Young Southeast … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in the Philippines: Apply for YSEALI Summit 2017
Nominations Open for HeForShe Impact Awards 2017!
Deadline: 24 April 2017 The Singapore Committee for UN Women is seeking applications for its HeForShe Impact Awards 2017 in search of Gender Equality Influencers. The Singapore-driven initiative recognises men and women who are active promoters of gender equality in the workplace and in their … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for HeForShe Impact Awards 2017!
Apply for GAIA 2017 Award! A Call for Agriculture Technology Innovations
Deadline: 16 March 2017 Do you have a big idea that could transform agriculture and agribusiness in Southern or Central Africa? The Gender in Agribusiness Investments for Africa (GAIA) is now accepting applications from institutions and enterprises for the “2017 AWARD AgTech Innovation Challenge … [Read more...] about Apply for GAIA 2017 Award! A Call for Agriculture Technology Innovations
UNESCO Call for Applications: World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2017
Deadline: 3 April 2017 The Polish National Commission for UNESCO together with the International Cultural Centre in Krakow is currently seeking applications for its World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2017 on the theme "Memory: Lost and Recovered Heritage", under the framework of the UNESCO … [Read more...] about UNESCO Call for Applications: World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2017
Apply to Participate in Energy-Water-Climate Change Nexus Workshop
Deadline: 26 April 2017 How can our energy and water systems be more sustainable? How resilient are they against natural and social risks and potential disruptions? And how should different stakeholders, such as cities or multi-national companies, prepare themselves to understand sustainability and … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in Energy-Water-Climate Change Nexus Workshop
Info-graphic- Development Blogging: Some tips for NGOs
Apply for SAB’s Tholoana Enterprise Programme within South Africa!
Deadline: 15 March 2017 The South African Breweries (SAB) is currently seeking applications for its "Tholoana Enterprise Programme" to support small enterprises that benefit or are run by women, the youth and those living in rural and peri-urban areas. The SAB Foundation is especially keen to … [Read more...] about Apply for SAB’s Tholoana Enterprise Programme within South Africa!
Apply for Orange Social Venture Prize 2017: Rewarding the Best Innovative Business Project in Africa and the Middle East
Deadline: 6 June 2017 Orange Entrepreneur Club is currently inviting applications for its 7th edition of the 2017 Orange Social Venture Prize in order to reward the best innovative and socially responsible business project in Africa and the Middle East. The Prize is awarded to three entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about Apply for Orange Social Venture Prize 2017: Rewarding the Best Innovative Business Project in Africa and the Middle East
Applications Open for Ideas4Change for the SDGs Award!
Deadline: 12 March 2017 The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) is inviting applicants for its Ideas4Change for the SDGs Award. The event will show-case how innovative entrepreneurial talent can contribute to address today’s social and environmental challenges, through new … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Ideas4Change for the SDGs Award!
Nominations Open for the New Zealand Youth Awards 2017!
Deadline: 22 March 2017 Nominations are now open for the "New Zealand Youth Awards 2017". These Awards recognise and celebrate young New Zealanders who have achieved outstanding results, as well as those who have made a significant contribution towards supporting young people in their … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the New Zealand Youth Awards 2017!
British Council: Call for Applications for Global Cultural Leadership Programme
Deadline: 1 August 2017 Are you a young cultural practitioner looking to develop and strengthen your cultural leadership skills? Then the Global Cultural Leadership Programme is designed for you. The Global Cultural Leadership Programme specifically aims to improve skills of cultural managers, … [Read more...] about British Council: Call for Applications for Global Cultural Leadership Programme
IFA CrossCulture Programme: Inviting Applicants from Eastern Partnership Countries and Russia
Deadline: 10 March 2017 The Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (IFA), funded by the German Federal Foreign Office is seeking applications for CrossCulture Programme “Eastern Partnership and Russia” that will offer young professionals and committed volunteers the opportunity to expand their … [Read more...] about IFA CrossCulture Programme: Inviting Applicants from Eastern Partnership Countries and Russia
Apply for SingularityU East Africa Global Impact Challenge!
Deadline: 10 March 2017 Applications are now open for "Global Impact Challenge 2017" to foster moonshot innovations and startups that positively impact the lives of people living in East Africa, with an ability to scale and impact a billion people worldwide in 10 years. This year, the GSP has two … [Read more...] about Apply for SingularityU East Africa Global Impact Challenge!
Call for Nominations: Justus von Liebig-Award for World Nutrition
Deadline: 30 April 2017 The Foundation fiat panis is seeking nominations for the Justus von Liebig-Award for World Nutrition for outstanding achievements in the fight against hunger and poverty. The prize will be awarded to people or institutions which have made an outstanding contribution to the … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Justus von Liebig-Award for World Nutrition
Youth III Call for Projects: Supporting Decentralized Cooperation in Vocational Training for Young People
Deadline: 17 April 2017 The Franco-Argentine has announced a joint call for projects "Youth III" with an aim to support decentralized cooperation in the areas of vocational training for young people and international and European mobility in volunteer programmes. Project Components … [Read more...] about Youth III Call for Projects: Supporting Decentralized Cooperation in Vocational Training for Young People
