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
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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
Village Capital Affordable Nutrition Forum: Identifying and Supporting Next Generation Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 20 March 2017 Village Capital and The Hershey Company are seeking applications for its Affordable Nutrition Forum with an aim to identify and support the next generation of entrepreneurs increasing access to, and affordability of, nutritious food products locally in Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana, … [Read more...] about Village Capital Affordable Nutrition Forum: Identifying and Supporting Next Generation Entrepreneurs
Apply for 2017 William H. Johnson Prize for African American Artists
Deadline: 16 November 2017 The William H. Johnson Foundation for the Arts, is currently open for its William H. Johnson Prize, awarded annually to an early-career African American artist. The Johnson Foundation awards grants to individuals who work in the following media: painting, photography, … [Read more...] about Apply for 2017 William H. Johnson Prize for African American Artists
Applications Open for Hans Hartwig Ruthenberg-Graduate-Award!
Deadline: 30 April 2017 The Foundation Fiat Panis is currently inviting applicants for its Hans Hartwig Ruthenberg-Graduate-Award to contribute to the improvement of the food situation in countries with food deficits by supporting development oriented scientific research in Germany. Therefore the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Hans Hartwig Ruthenberg-Graduate-Award!
Apply for Fast Forward’s Accelerator Program: Inviting Tech Nonprofits to Receive Grants of up to $25,000
Deadline: 31 March 2017 Applications are open for Fast Forward’s accelerator program, a 13 weeks of training program with connections to 100 high-caliber mentors. Working at the intersection of social impact and tech, Fast Forward runs several programs including a summer accelerator designed … [Read more...] about Apply for Fast Forward’s Accelerator Program: Inviting Tech Nonprofits to Receive Grants of up to $25,000
Nominations Open for the Stop Slavery Award! Recognising Concrete Steps Towards Eradication of Forced Labour
Deadline: 13 August 2017 Applications are open for the Stop Slavery Award, launched by the Thomson Reuters Foundation, as an action resulting from the 2015 Trust Women Conference. The initiative recognises companies that have taken concrete steps to eradicate forced labour from their supply … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the Stop Slavery Award! Recognising Concrete Steps Towards Eradication of Forced Labour
Explore the Winning Proposals: FundsforNGOs Great Proposals Contest 2016
As we have already announced the winners of the FundsforNGOs Great Proposals Contest 2016 where Toybox (INGO) and Thanda, South Africa (NGO)developed the best proposals among all the proposals we received. Here we are publishing the proposal made by both of them, so that all the NGOs around the … [Read more...] about Explore the Winning Proposals: FundsforNGOs Great Proposals Contest 2016
Environmental Respect Awards: Promoting Environmentalism in Agriculture to Industry and General Public
Deadline: 13 March 2017 Entries are open for Environmental Respect Awards program in order to encourage and honor excellence in stewardship, educate retailers and distributors around the world on safe business practices, and promote environmentalism in agriculture to the industry and to the general … [Read more...] about Environmental Respect Awards: Promoting Environmentalism in Agriculture to Industry and General Public
CRDF Global: 2017 U.S. – Russian University Alternative Energy Research Competition
Deadline: 20 April 2017 CRDF Global is currently accepting proposals from joint teams of U.S. and Russian researchers employed by U.S. and Russian Universities focusing on alternative energy research as it applies directly to the following: Renewable and alternative energy for electricity … [Read more...] about CRDF Global: 2017 U.S. – Russian University Alternative Energy Research Competition
PFAN-Asia Call for Proposals: Addressing Women Entrepreneurship in Clean Energy & Smart Solutions for Adaptable Communities in Asia
Deadline: 31 March 2017 The USAID Private Financing Advisory Network-Asia (USAID PFAN-Asia) has launched two calls for proposals in Asia Region: Women-Led Clean Energy Businesses and Projects: The USAID Private Financing Advisory Network-Asia (USAID PFAN-Asia), the International Network on … [Read more...] about PFAN-Asia Call for Proposals: Addressing Women Entrepreneurship in Clean Energy & Smart Solutions for Adaptable Communities in Asia
Sida International Training Programme: Sustainable Urban Water and Sanitation
Deadline: 31 March 2017 The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) is seeking applicants for its International Training Programme, “Sustainable Urban Water and Sanitation – Integrated Processes” to contribute to planning and implementation of better sustainable urban water and … [Read more...] about Sida International Training Programme: Sustainable Urban Water and Sanitation
Apply to Participate in Global Cultural Leadership Programme 2017!
Deadline: 25 March 2017 Are you a young cultural practitioner looking to develop and strengthen your cultural leadership skills? Then the Global Cultural Leadership Programme is designed just for you! The Global Cultural Leadership Programme (GCLP) is a programme designed to develop and … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in Global Cultural Leadership Programme 2017!
Applications Open for 2017 Anzisha Prize for African Youth Entrepreneurs!
Deadline: 1 April 2017 African Leadership Academy in partnership with The MasterCard Foundation is seeking applications for the 2017 Anzisha Prize that seeks to catalyze innovation and scale entrepreneurship among youth across the continent. Award Information Monetary Reward of a shared … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 Anzisha Prize for African Youth Entrepreneurs!
Applications Open for Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Young Scholars Program!
Deadline: 5 April 2017 Applications are now open for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Young Scholars Program. The Young Scholars Program is a national scholarship with students representing every region and attending school in rural, urban and suburban communities. The Foundation enables … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Young Scholars Program!
Apply to Participate in Canada Day Challenge: Inviting Youth of Canada
Deadline: 31 March 2017 Applications are open for the Canada Day Challenge, inviting youths to draw a picture, take a photo, or write a short story, a poem or an essay. Youth can decide which category works best for them, or they can also submit entries in each of the three categories. Each entry … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in Canada Day Challenge: Inviting Youth of Canada
Applications Open for Feed the Future’s Data Driven Farming Prize!
Deadline: 6 April 2017 Feed the Future is seeking applications for Data Driven Farming Prize, that will look for tools and approaches that source, analyze and translate data into actionable, timely and context-specific information for smallholder farmers to improve value from agricultural … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Feed the Future’s Data Driven Farming Prize!
Apply for Ericsson Innovation Awards Competition 2017: The Future of Food
Deadline: 14 March 2017 Applications are open for The Ericsson Innovation Awards Competition, a global student competition that gives the opportunity to develop innovative ICT ideas in collaboration with Ericsson experts. This year’s competition theme is the FUTURE OF FOOD and is based on The UN … [Read more...] about Apply for Ericsson Innovation Awards Competition 2017: The Future of Food
