Deadline: 27 January 2017 The Global Entrepreneurship Network is inviting applicants for its Maria Contreras-Sweet Award for Global Impact that recognizes leaders that empower new communities to innovate and advance social and environmental goals globally via entrepreneurship. The award highlights … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for GEN’s Maria Contreras-Sweet Award for Global Impact!
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Entries Open for “Solution Search: Farming for Biodiversity Contest” Worldwide!
Deadline: 10 March 2017 Do you now someone using innovative agricultural practices to support biodiversity? If yes, then Solution Search contest is open for entries! Rare and IFOAM-Organics are inviting applicants for its “Solution Search: Farming for Biodiversity “contest with an aim to increase … [Read more...] about Entries Open for “Solution Search: Farming for Biodiversity Contest” Worldwide!
Agropolis Foundation: 2017 Louis Malassis International Scientific Prize for Agriculture and Food
Deadline: 25 January 2017 Applications are open for the " Louis Malassis International Scientific Prize for Agriculture and Food" in order to recognize individuals, or a group of individuals, for their exemplary and promising contribution in promoting innovation through research, development and … [Read more...] about Agropolis Foundation: 2017 Louis Malassis International Scientific Prize for Agriculture and Food
Apply for Food-Water-Energy Challenge from Around the World!
Deadline: 31 December 2016 Applications are inviting from children and young people from around the world for the "Food-Water-Energy Challenge" to gather different interpretations and experiences of the nexus in everyday life. This competition is being run as part of the (Re) Connect the Nexus … [Read more...] about Apply for Food-Water-Energy Challenge from Around the World!
Apply for The Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security!
Deadline: 25 January 2017 The Agropolis Foundation has launched the second edition of Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security in partnership with global agri-business Olam International, to recognise an outstanding innovation for its potential impact on the availability, affordability, … [Read more...] about Apply for The Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security!
Cargill Global Scholars Program: Supporting Students in the fields of Food, Agriculture and Risk Management
Deadline: Various Deadlines Applications are open for "The Cargill Global Scholars Program" to provide financial support and leadership development opportunity to undergraduate students from around the world. Scholarships will be awarded to talented, high performing students studying in a field … [Read more...] about Cargill Global Scholars Program: Supporting Students in the fields of Food, Agriculture and Risk Management
Embracing Our Differences: Inviting Artists to submit their Arts and win up to $3,000
Deadline: 10 January 2017 Art is a powerful tool to evoke social change. Without uttering a single word, artists can enlighten, educate and affect change around the world. Embracing Our Differences invites such artists to participate in creating a world where differences are embraced and … [Read more...] about Embracing Our Differences: Inviting Artists to submit their Arts and win up to $3,000
Apply to Participate in European Charlemagne Youth Prize Competition
Deadline: 30 January 2017 The European Parliament and the Foundation of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen invite young people from all the EU member states to participate in a competition on EU development, integration and European identity issues. Projects can be submitted … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in European Charlemagne Youth Prize Competition
U.S. Ambassador in Lithuania: Lithuanian-American Innovation Award
Deadline: 18 January 2017 The U.S. Ambassador in Lithuania is currently inviting applicants for its Lithuanian-American Innovation Award, a new €10,000 award aimed at highlighting and promoting innovative cooperation between the United States and Lithuania. The Lithuanian-American Innovation … [Read more...] about U.S. Ambassador in Lithuania: Lithuanian-American Innovation Award
Nominations Open for 2017 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk!
Deadline: 3 February 2017 Front Line Defenders is currently accepting nominations for 2017 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk. The annual Front Line Defenders Award was established in 2005 to honour the work of a human rights defender who, through non-violent work, is … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk!
Applications Open for “Tamayoz – Libya Leading the Way” Leadership Program!
Deadline: 25 December 2016 African Development Bank (AfDB) in partnership with Libyan authorities and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Transition fund is inviting applicants for “Tamayoz – Libya Leading the Way” Leadership program. Tamayoz – meaning refinement and uniqueness in Arabic – has … [Read more...] about Applications Open for “Tamayoz – Libya Leading the Way” Leadership Program!
Applications Open for World Bank #Blog4Dev Contest for Kenyan, Rwandan or Ugandan Citizens!
Deadline: 15 January 2017 The World Bank is currently inviting applicants for its #Blog4Dev Contest with an aim to provide opportunity for youth in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda. The World Bank wants you to share your thoughts on youth and agriculture. Growth in the agriculture sector helps raise … [Read more...] about Applications Open for World Bank #Blog4Dev Contest for Kenyan, Rwandan or Ugandan Citizens!
Health and Human Rights Call for Papers: Human Rights Remain Critical to HIV Responses
Deadline: 28 February 2017 Health and Human Rights Journal is calling for papers on “Human Rights Remain Critical to HIV Responses”. Human rights have been the guiding light of the response to HIV. They remain critical to challenging vulnerability to the epidemic and to unlocking the barriers to … [Read more...] about Health and Human Rights Call for Papers: Human Rights Remain Critical to HIV Responses
Applications Open for Human Rights Essay Award 2017!
Deadline: 1 February 2017 Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is currently inviting applicants for its Human Rights Essay Award 2017. The Human Rights Essay Award is an annual competition sponsored by the Academy and seeks to stimulate the production of scholarly work in international … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Human Rights Essay Award 2017!
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Supporting Justice Sector Reform
Deadline: 22 December 2016 The US Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is inviting organizations interested for projects that increase transparency of and accountability within the judicial process in Tunisia. DRL seeks to support projects that will enhance … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Supporting Justice Sector Reform
New Zealand Aid Programme: Pacific Island Countries Participation Fund
Deadline: 1 February 2017 The New Zealand Aid Programme is accepting applications for its Pacific Island Countries Participation Fund (PIC Fund) with an aim to increase attendance by Pacific Island citizens at regional and international conferences or events relevant to their countries … [Read more...] about New Zealand Aid Programme: Pacific Island Countries Participation Fund
Research Grants Program: Environmentalism, Impoverishment and Social Justice Movements in Arab
Deadline: 14 December 2016 Arab Council for the Social Sciences has announced its fourth session of the research grants on the subject of “environmentalism, impoverishment and social justice movements: multidisciplinary approaches” program. The Arab Council for the Social Sciences program provides … [Read more...] about Research Grants Program: Environmentalism, Impoverishment and Social Justice Movements in Arab
CPDC Call for Concept Notes: Strengthening the Voice of the Marginalized Social Sectors and Groups
Deadline: 16 December 2016 The Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC) in partnership with the European Commission (EC) is seeking applicants from eligible organisations for its program titled “Support to Facilitate Participation of CARIFORUM Civil Society in the Regional Development and … [Read more...] about CPDC Call for Concept Notes: Strengthening the Voice of the Marginalized Social Sectors and Groups
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Protecting and Supporting Marginalized Roma in Europe
Deadline: 16 January 2017 The US Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a program entitled “Protecting and Supporting Marginalized Roma in Europe”. DRL requests proposals … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Protecting and Supporting Marginalized Roma in Europe
EMHRF Standard Intervention Grant Program: Supporting Small Human Rights Organizations
Deadline: 26 January 2017 Euro-Mediterranean Foundation of Support to Human Rights Defenders (EMHRF) is accepting applications for its Standard Intervention Grant Program with an aim to support small human rights organizations, groups and defenders by reinforcing their operations and human … [Read more...] about EMHRF Standard Intervention Grant Program: Supporting Small Human Rights Organizations
Apply for the 3rd Asian Conference on Education for Sustainability!
Deadline: 27 January 2017 Proposals are open for the 3rd Asian Conference on Education for Sustainability (ACES 2017) to be held at the Tokyo REI Hotel Nagoya, Japan Saturday and Sunday, March 4-5, 2017. By creating and implementing coherent policies that are holistic and humanistic in nature, … [Read more...] about Apply for the 3rd Asian Conference on Education for Sustainability!
UArctic Call for Papers: Indigeneity in the Arctic to Promote Indigenous and Human Rights
Deadline: 18 December 2016 What do the concepts "indigenous people" and “indigeneity” mean? Are they terms that promote indigenous and human rights, or are they tied to changing power relations in discursive ways? What is the role of these terms in the Finnish context? What are the past and current … [Read more...] about UArctic Call for Papers: Indigeneity in the Arctic to Promote Indigenous and Human Rights
EPIM Call for Proposals: Protecting Access to Rights for Mobile EU Citizens
Deadline: 9 January 2017 The European Programme for Integration and Migration (EPIM) is seeking proposals for “protecting access to rights for mobile EU citizens” with an aim to support projects of civil society organisations that seek to engage at European level and have an advocacy and/or … [Read more...] about EPIM Call for Proposals: Protecting Access to Rights for Mobile EU Citizens
IAUP Young Scientists Conference 2017: Inviting Investigators from Around the Globe
Deadline: 15 December 2016 The IAUP Programme Committee is currently inviting applicants to participate in the new IAUP Young Scientists Conference 2017 and to submit their abstracts. An innovative scientific conference format was created to be able to discuss a variety of complex global challenges … [Read more...] about IAUP Young Scientists Conference 2017: Inviting Investigators from Around the Globe
Entries Open for 2017 IAPA Excellence in Journalism Awards!
Deadline: 15 January 2017 Entries are open for 2017 IAPA Excellence in Journalism Awards to highlight the most relevant issues and express the renewal of the technologies and language that are inherent of the best of journalism in the hemisphere. The Inter American Press Association is a … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2017 IAPA Excellence in Journalism Awards!
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Supporting Human Rights Defenders in Eurasia
Deadline: 22 December 2016 The Department of States Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations for programs that support the policy objective to provide critical support to human rights defenders in Eurasia. DRL’s … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Supporting Human Rights Defenders in Eurasia
UNDEF Project Grant: Inviting Civil Society Organizations for Projects to Promote Human Rights
Deadline: 18 December 2016 The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) is inviting civil society organizations to apply for 11th round of funding for projects to advance and support democracy in order to strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of … [Read more...] about UNDEF Project Grant: Inviting Civil Society Organizations for Projects to Promote Human Rights
EU Call for Proposals: Support to Civil Society, Local Authorities and Human Rights
Deadline: 24 January 2017 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals from eligible organizations for a programme entitled “Support to Civil Society, Local Authorities and Human Rights” in order to strengthen the role of civil society and local authorities in Ukraine in promoting transparent and … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Support to Civil Society, Local Authorities and Human Rights
Applications Open for 2017 Conference “TransCon”!
Deadline: 13 January 2017 Applications are open for the 2017 conference “TransCon” to learn, educate and empower the transgender and gender non-conforming community and their allies. TransCon is a conference by Aqua Foundation for Women for the transgender community. It serves as a space to … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 Conference “TransCon”!
Justice for Children Award: Focusing on Violence against Girls in Europe
Deadline: 30 April 2017 Applications are open for the Justice for Children Award, organized by Defence for Children International (DCI) and the World Organization Against Torture (OMCT), with the gracious support of the Loterie Romande with an aim to encourage academic research within European … [Read more...] about Justice for Children Award: Focusing on Violence against Girls in Europe
Bureau of DRL: Promoting the Human Rights of Women and Girls, Persons with Disabilities and LGBTI Persons
Deadline: 23 January 2017 The US Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a program entitled “Promoting the Human Rights of Women and Girls, Persons with Disabilities, and … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Promoting the Human Rights of Women and Girls, Persons with Disabilities and LGBTI Persons
A List of Open Opportunities on Human Rights: Celebrating Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is celebrated on 10 December every year across the world. This day is observed since 1948, when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year, Human Rights Day calls on everyone to stand up for someone's rights! Many of us are … [Read more...] about A List of Open Opportunities on Human Rights: Celebrating Human Rights Day
National Endowment for Democracy: Providing Grants to NGOs Worldwide to Promote Human Rights
Deadline: 20 January 2017 The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) invites civic organizations, associations, independent media, and other similar non-government organizations around the world to apply for its grant funding. NED yearly funds hundreds of projects of organizations that are working … [Read more...] about National Endowment for Democracy: Providing Grants to NGOs Worldwide to Promote Human Rights
2017 Humanity in Action Fellowship Programs: Protecting Minorities and Promoting Human Rights
Deadline: 4 January 2017 Applications are open for 2017 Humanity in Action Fellowship programs. The programs will take place in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Berlin, Copenhagen, Sarajevo and Warsaw in 2017. The Fellowship seeks to educate, connect and inspire the world’s future leaders in the fields of human … [Read more...] about 2017 Humanity in Action Fellowship Programs: Protecting Minorities and Promoting Human Rights
Applications Open for 2017 Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition!
Deadline: 12 June 2017 The Centre for Human Rights, based at the University of Pretoria, with the support of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, is seeking applicants for its 9th Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition, will be held at … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition!
Nominations Open for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2017!
Deadline: 15 February 2017 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is inviting applicants for its UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2017, funded by the Cano Foundation (Colombia) and the Helsingin Sanomat Foundation (Finland). This Prize was … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2017!
Applications Open for Institute for the Study of Human Rights’ AHDA Fellowship Program!
Deadline: 31 January 2017 Applications are now open for Institute for the Study of Human Rights’ (ISHR) Alliance for Historical Dialogue and Accountability (AHDA) Fellowship Program, a unique opportunity for practitioners who are interested and engaged in historical dialogue work to participate in … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Institute for the Study of Human Rights’ AHDA Fellowship Program!
Open Society Fellowship Programme: Supporting Open Society Challenges Worldwide
Deadline: 1 March 2017 The Open Society Foundation is seeking applications for its Open Society Fellowship Programme with an aim to support individuals pursuing innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The Open Society Fellowship invites proposals relevant … [Read more...] about Open Society Fellowship Programme: Supporting Open Society Challenges Worldwide
Allard Prize for International Integrity: Protection of Human Rights and Fight against Corruption
Deadline: 15 January 2017 The Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, has currently launched nominations for the 2017 Allard Prize for International Integrity, awarded biennially to an individual, movement or organization that has demonstrated exceptional courage and … [Read more...] about Allard Prize for International Integrity: Protection of Human Rights and Fight against Corruption
Nominations Open for Allard Prize for International Integrity: Apply to Win CAD $100,000 as an Anti-Corruption Prize
Deadline: 15 January 2017 The Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, has currently launched nominations for the 2017 Allard Prize for International Integrity, awarded biennially to an individual, movement or organization that has demonstrated exceptional courage and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Allard Prize for International Integrity: Apply to Win CAD $100,000 as an Anti-Corruption Prize
IFA CrossCulture Programme 2017: Strengthening Networks between Germany and the Islamic Countries
Deadline: 8 January 2017 The Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations is seeking applications from young professionals and committed volunteers for its "CrossCulture Programme 2017", funded by the German Federal Foreign Office to strengthen the networks between Germany and The Islamic … [Read more...] about IFA CrossCulture Programme 2017: Strengthening Networks between Germany and the Islamic Countries
Save Our Seas Foundation Small Grants: Seeking Applications for Small Projects up to US$10,000
Deadline: 31 May 2017 The Save Our Seas Foundation annually invites applications for small projects up to US$10,000 (with grants averaging US$5,000). Small Grant projects should be completed within a 12-month period. These Small Grants are designed for early career scientists and target research, … [Read more...] about Save Our Seas Foundation Small Grants: Seeking Applications for Small Projects up to US$10,000
PFAN WAFCEF-3 Call for Proposals: Inviting Project Developers from West Africa
Deadline: 12 December 2016 The Climate Technology Initiative-Private Financing Advisory Network (CTI PFAN) is currently accepting proposals from Project developers in West African countries for its 3rd Edition of the West African Forum for Clean Energy Financing (WAFCEF-3) Business Plan … [Read more...] about PFAN WAFCEF-3 Call for Proposals: Inviting Project Developers from West Africa
Entries Open for 2017 ChengLong Wetlands International Environmental Art Project!
Deadline: 20 January 2017 Entries are invited for 2017 ChengLong Wetlands International Environmental Art Project. The theme for 2017 is “Take Action, Live with Change”. Artists from all countries are invited to send a proposal for a site-specific outdoor sculpture installation that will raise … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2017 ChengLong Wetlands International Environmental Art Project!
Nominations Open for Tusk Conservation Award 2016! Recognizing Achievements in African Wildlife Conservation
Deadline: 3 March 2017 Nominations are open for the Tusk Conservation Award 2017 that will recognize outstanding and inspirational achievements in the area of African wildlife conservation with a particular focus on the core objectives of Tusk’s holistic approach to conservation. Tusk is a dynamic … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Tusk Conservation Award 2016! Recognizing Achievements in African Wildlife Conservation
WSBE17 Hong Kong International Youth Competition: Transforming Environment through Innovation and Integration
Deadline: 21 December 2016 WSBE17 Hong Kong – International Youth Competition invites imaginative ideas, projects and action plans that best demonstrate an innovative interpretation of the Conference theme “Transforming Our Built Environment through Innovation and Integration: Putting Ideas into … [Read more...] about WSBE17 Hong Kong International Youth Competition: Transforming Environment through Innovation and Integration
TransCon Call for Proposals: Empowering Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Community
Deadline: 13 January 2017 Applications are open for the 2017 conference "TransCon" to learn, educate and empower the transgender and gender non-conforming community and their allies. TransCon is a conference by Aqua Foundation for Women for the transgender community. It serves as a space to … [Read more...] about TransCon Call for Proposals: Empowering Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Community
UN Women SAMCO: Preventing Gender Based Violence in Institutions of Higher Education in South Africa
Deadline: 16 December 2016 The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women South Africa (UN Women SAMCO) is seeking applications for the development of innovative solutions on preventing gender based violence in Institutions of Higher Education in South Africa. In order … [Read more...] about UN Women SAMCO: Preventing Gender Based Violence in Institutions of Higher Education in South Africa
Xabaca Call for Proposals: International Network against Censorship on Arab Women’s Art
Deadline: 15 January 2017 Jiwar's Xabaca Project is seeking applications from Arab female artists to empower them as a source of social transformation and defense of Human Rights. This project is hosted by the following organizations: NOVACT (Barcelona), Fundation Al Fanar (Madrid) and Jiwar … [Read more...] about Xabaca Call for Proposals: International Network against Censorship on Arab Women’s Art
EU Call for Applications: Innovations in plant protection Program
Deadline: 14 February 2017 The European Commission is currently seeking applications for its program titled "Innovations in plant protection" to foster the development and testing of new products, tools and strategies for integrated pest and disease management to reduce the use of pesticides in the … [Read more...] about EU Call for Applications: Innovations in plant protection Program
