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Nominations Open for Second Annual Paula Kantor Award!

Deadline: 14 October 2016 The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) is currently seeking nominations for the Second Annual Paula Kantor Award for Excellence in Field Research. The Paula Kantor Award for Excellence in Field Research recognizes and honors outstanding achievement in the … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Second Annual Paula Kantor Award!

NRF/ICTP Mobility Grant and Student Practice 2016: Inviting South African Researchers

Deadline: 17 October 2016 The National Research Foundation (NRF) in collaboration with the Department of Science Technology (DST) is seeking applicants for its International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) Mobility Grant and Student Practice 2016 with an aim to facilitate access for South … [Read more...] about NRF/ICTP Mobility Grant and Student Practice 2016: Inviting South African Researchers

Call for Proposals: SAMEA-CLEAR AA-CREST Research Partnership Program

Deadline: 30 September 2016 The South African Monitoring and Evaluation Association, the Centre for Learning, Evaluation and Results and the Centre for Research on Evaluation Science and Technology have jointly announced call for proposals for its Research Partnership Program. The purpose of the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: SAMEA-CLEAR AA-CREST Research Partnership Program

Submit your Entries for GBIF Ebbe Nielsen Challenge 2016: Addressing Gaps and Biases in Primary Biodiversity Data

Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), an open-data research infrastructure funded by the world's governments, is currently inviting applications for GBIF Ebbe Nielsen Challenge, seeking to inspire innovative applications of open-access biodiversity … [Read more...] about Submit your Entries for GBIF Ebbe Nielsen Challenge 2016: Addressing Gaps and Biases in Primary Biodiversity Data

Applications Open for Tree Growing and Forest Conservation Grand Award 2016

Deadline: 23 September 2016 The Kenya Forest Service is seeking applications for its Tree growing and forest conservation grand award 2016 in order to create awareness among Kenyans on the significance of continually participating in tree growing and forest conservation. The objective of the award … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Tree Growing and Forest Conservation Grand Award 2016

Call for Applications: 2016 Australian Climate and Water Summer Institute

Deadline: 18 September 2016 Applications are open for 2016 Australian Climate and Water Summer Institute that will offer offer up to 14 of the best students in Australia a unique opportunity to work closely with peers and experts from academia and government agencies to enhance climate and water … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: 2016 Australian Climate and Water Summer Institute

Apply for SVN’s Innovation Entrepreneurs Program!

Deadline: 23 October 2016 The Social Venture Network (SNV) is seeking applications for its Innovation Entrepreneurs Program that will identify and support diverse, innovative, and high-impact leaders of for-profit enterprises and nonprofit organizations. SVN’s Innovation Entrepreneurs Program … [Read more...] about Apply for SVN’s Innovation Entrepreneurs Program!

ODIHR Call for Applications: Turning Words into Action, Youth Activism Seminar

Deadline: 18 September 2016 The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is currently inviting applications for its two-day Youth Activism Seminar on 3-4 November 2016 in Budapest. The Seminar will bring together youth activists from OSCE participating States to discuss and … [Read more...] about ODIHR Call for Applications: Turning Words into Action, Youth Activism Seminar

Swedish Institute’s She Entrepreneurs 2017: Inviting Young Women Social Entrepreneurs

Deadline: 6 October 2016 Swedish Institute is seeking applications from women entrepreneurs who have already started to build a social business for its She Entrepreneurs Leadership Programme. She Entrepreneurs is an initiative from the Swedish Institute (SI), a public agency that promotes interest … [Read more...] about Swedish Institute’s She Entrepreneurs 2017: Inviting Young Women Social Entrepreneurs

List of Open Opportunities on Media and Journalism Worldwide

Journalism plays a vital role in today's world as it is the vast source of most of the information that we seek, nationally or internationally. The media has helped the masses in getting themselves updated with the activities happening around the world. In other words, it is the way to communicate … [Read more...] about List of Open Opportunities on Media and Journalism Worldwide

Leadership qualities essential for modern NGO professionals

NGO and development sector professionals work in difficult and challenging circumstances. With limited resources and constantly changing, complex and dynamic situations, an NGO professional has to be on toes all the time to adapt to the environment. Working in this sector demands dynamic … [Read more...] about Leadership qualities essential for modern NGO professionals

How can your Volunteers help you in raising funds?

As a non-profit organization, you might have come across many passionate individuals, ardent supporters and advocates for your cause, who have supported or continue to support your organization. These people devote their time, knowledge and passion for your cause as ‘volunteers’. Volunteers have … [Read more...] about How can your Volunteers help you in raising funds?

Call for Applications: PIVOT East 2016

Deadline: 8 September 2016 Applications are open for the PIVOT East 2016 that aims to catalyze the growth of startups, so as to amplify and consolidate the gains of East Africa’s digital entrepreneurship ecosystem. The key objective for this year’s event is “to facilitate discovery of the next … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: PIVOT East 2016

Nominations Open for 2016 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship!

Deadline: Ongoing The African Leadership Network (ALN) is currently accepting nominations for the 2016 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship. This prestigious awards program identifies 11 of the leading entrepreneurs in Africa. ALN has been hosting the Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship (AAE), dubbed … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2016 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship!

UNCCD: Land for Life Youth Social Media Activist Challenge

Deadline: 31 October 2016 The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification is calling applicants for “Land for Life Youth Social Media Activist Challenge” to recognize active, passionate and dedicated young people who are currently active in conserving natural resources and promoting such … [Read more...] about UNCCD: Land for Life Youth Social Media Activist Challenge

Applications Open for YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa

Deadline: 12 September 2016 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 now the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa

Call for Nominations: WFUNA Young Leader of 2016

Deadline: 30 September 2016 Nominations open for the WFUNA Young Leader to support and encourage youth engagement and participation in the United Nations Associations, and United Nations Youth Associations around the world through the WFUNA Youth Network. From the nominations, the WFUNA … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: WFUNA Young Leader of 2016

OSCE Call for Applications: Human Rights Monitoring and Safety and Security Workshop for Human Rights Defenders

Deadline: 5 September 2016 OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) is accepting applications for its five-days training on human rights monitoring and safety and security workshop for human rights defenders from Western Balkans, Central/Eastern Europe and Turkey. The … [Read more...] about OSCE Call for Applications: Human Rights Monitoring and Safety and Security Workshop for Human Rights Defenders

GBV Prevention Network’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence Campaign

Deadline: 9 September 2016 The GBV Prevention Network is seeking applicants for its "16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence Campaign" with a motive to focus on making education safe for girls and young women. The campaign will explore how discrimination and experiences of violence … [Read more...] about GBV Prevention Network’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence Campaign

Google RISE Awards to Promote Computer Science Education

Deadline: 23 September 2016 Applications are invited from the organisations around the world for the Google RISE Awards to support computer science education. The RISE program supports and connects not-for-profit organizations around the world to increase equity in CS education with a focus on … [Read more...] about Google RISE Awards to Promote Computer Science Education

Apply for UNESCO’s Photo Contest: Science for Sustainable Future!

Deadline: 31 August 2016 UNESCO New Delhi Cluster Office, launches a social media campaign #Science4Sustainability with a Photo Contest on the theme Science for Sustainable Future. The contest is open to nationals of all six UNESCO New Delhi Cluster countries, namely, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, … [Read more...] about Apply for UNESCO’s Photo Contest: Science for Sustainable Future!

UNDP/Lebanon: Empowering Vulnerable Youth and Enhancing their Employability

Deadline: 2 September 2016 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Lebanon is seeking proposals from eligible entities for a program entitled "Provision of Professional Services for Enhancing Youth Employability in the area of Costal Metn, Lebanon" with an aim to expand the employability … [Read more...] about UNDP/Lebanon: Empowering Vulnerable Youth and Enhancing their Employability

UNDP Tanzania: Addressing Challenges faced by Youth/SMEs & Fostering Innovation in Agricultural Sector

Deadline: 5 September 2016 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Tanzania is seeking proposals from eligible entities for a program entitled "Institution Firm to Conduct a Gap Analysis on Information/Services Across Agriculture Sector for Youth and SMEs in Rural and Urban Areas, and … [Read more...] about UNDP Tanzania: Addressing Challenges faced by Youth/SMEs & Fostering Innovation in Agricultural Sector

Village Capital Fintech India 2016: Supporting Next Generation of Entrepreneurs in India

Deadline: 6 September 2016 Are you an Indian? Are you an entrepreneur and have venture with technology solutions to increase access and affordability of financial services for consumers and small businesses in India? Are you interested in raising capital and need business training? Then apply for … [Read more...] about Village Capital Fintech India 2016: Supporting Next Generation of Entrepreneurs in India

NEW LGBT International Fundraising Info-graphic

This info-graphic was made by Funders for LGBT Issues and Global Philanthropy Project, summarizing the recent report findings on LGBT International funding. You can download the full report for free here: 2013-2014 Global Resources Report: Government and Philanthropic Support for Lesbian, … [Read more...] about NEW LGBT International Fundraising Info-graphic

Entries Open for The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise

Deadline: 2 September 2016 Entries are open for The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise that are awarded for outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the following categories: Innovation - for commercial success as a result of innovation International trade - for growth and commercial … [Read more...] about Entries Open for The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise

GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security 2016: Addressing International Security Challenges

Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and its Geopolitics and Global Futures Programme, under the umbrella of its Creativity and Innovation Initiative, invites applications from across the globe for Prize for Innovation in Global Security 2016, established to … [Read more...] about GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security 2016: Addressing International Security Challenges

Nominations Open for Thomson Reuters Foundation’s Stop Slavery Award!

Deadline: 26 August 2016 The Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking nominations for its "Stop Slavery Award" which is a high-profile award as part of a drive aimed at engaging the world’s biggest companies in the fight against forced labour. The goal will be to recognize those corporations who … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Thomson Reuters Foundation’s Stop Slavery Award!

Call for Applications: SEED Awards in India 2016

Deadline: 20 September 2016 Applications are open for the SEED Awards to find the most promising, innovative and locally-led start-up eco-inclusive enterprises in countries with developing and emerging economies. Two SEED Awards will be made available for eco-inclusive enterprises in India. The … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: SEED Awards in India 2016

Applications Open for Charles Wallace India Trust Long Term Awards 2017-18

Deadline: 30 November 2016 Applications are open for Charles Wallace India Trust Long Term Awards, to give early to mid career practitioners a chance to study or gain wider experience and exposure. The balance between Arts and Heritage Conservation varies from year to year depending on demand and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Charles Wallace India Trust Long Term Awards 2017-18

How to develop a Budget for your Project Proposal?

Developing budgets for your project or for even your organization is one of the most time-consuming tasks. Often we think that a budget is a simple format attached to a project proposal and you need to fill it according to the activities and strategies proposed in the project. However, when you … [Read more...] about How to develop a Budget for your Project Proposal?

Environmental Protection Agency: Training and Technical Assistance to Improve Water Quality

Deadline: 30 September 2016 The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting applications from eligible applicants to provide training and technical assistance for small public water systems to help such systems achieve and maintain compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act … [Read more...] about Environmental Protection Agency: Training and Technical Assistance to Improve Water Quality

The Future Generation Art Prize 2017: Submit your Entries now and win Exciting Cash Prizes!

Deadline: 11 September 2016 Entries are now invited for the fourth edition of The Future Generation Art Prize worldwide competition established by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation in Ukraine. It is a worldwide contemporary art prize created to discover, recognise and give long-term support to a … [Read more...] about The Future Generation Art Prize 2017: Submit your Entries now and win Exciting Cash Prizes!

Applications Open for University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars (UMAPS) Program

Deadline: 15 October 2016 Applications are open for University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars (UMAPS) Program to bring early career faculty from African universities to Ann Arbor, Michigan for residencies that begin in late August, generally lasting up to six months. Scholars are paired … [Read more...] about Applications Open for University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars (UMAPS) Program

Apply for Bond International Development Awards! Celebrating Amazing Humanitarian and Development Work

Deadline: 9 September 2016 Applications are open for Bond International Development Awards that seek to address the outstanding work of the development sector by celebrating the amazing humanitarian and development work of the Bond network. Award Categories Campaign Award: The Campaign … [Read more...] about Apply for Bond International Development Awards! Celebrating Amazing Humanitarian and Development Work

Scholarships for Social Change: Catalysing Visionaries through Leadership Training

Deadline: 31 October 2016 The Kanthari, an international institute, is currently accepting applications for Scholarships for Social Change from the social entrepreneurs, seeking to make a difference. It will offer a seven month scholarship based leadership program starting from May … [Read more...] about Scholarships for Social Change: Catalysing Visionaries through Leadership Training

Entries Open for 5th Edition of the Visegrad Youth Forum!

Deadline: 25 September 2016 The Euro-Atlantic Center has launched the 5th Edition of the Visegrad Youth Forum, which brings together young leaders from Visegrad countries, as well as Ukraine. Considering the current situation, this year the center decided to focus on security policy and the … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 5th Edition of the Visegrad Youth Forum!

IFCCD Project in Mali: Strengthening Capacity of Coalitions for Cultural Diversity

Deadline: 2 September 2016 The International Federation of Coalitions for Cultural Diversity (IFCCD), with the support of International Organization of the Francophonie, is offering a limited number of scholarships participation in a training IFCCD on strengthening capacity of Coalitions for … [Read more...] about IFCCD Project in Mali: Strengthening Capacity of Coalitions for Cultural Diversity

Fundraising follow-up with donors

All of us know that donor communication is very important for the non-profits of today. To retain donors and convert one-time donors into recurrent ones, to also encourage them to feel like a part of the cause, and to spread the word within to their kith and kin, the importance of donor … [Read more...] about Fundraising follow-up with donors

Weekend Volunteering for Company Employees

There is an increased awareness and sensitization about volunteering work these days. The spirit of ‘giving back to the society’ is growing and spreading across people from all walks of life. It paints a very positive picture of the society as a whole, wherein everyone can contribute towards the … [Read more...] about Weekend Volunteering for Company Employees

African World Heritage Fund Conservation Grants: Addressing Conservation Challenges in Africa

Deadline: 31 August 2016 The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) is currently accepting proposals for its Conservation Grants program, in order to support the effective conservation and protection of cultural and natural heritage of outstanding universal value in Africa. The main objective of the … [Read more...] about African World Heritage Fund Conservation Grants: Addressing Conservation Challenges in Africa

Top Opportunities to Apply from 15-31 August 2016

African Union Commission: Call for Proposals for 2016 Research Grants Deadline: 17 August 2016 The African Union Commission (AUC) is currently inviting applications for its Research Grants with an aim to deploy Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in the Agricultural sector as tool for … [Read more...] about Top Opportunities to Apply from 15-31 August 2016

Apply for 2016 Human Rights Prize of the French Republic!

Deadline: 30 September 2016 Applications are open for the 2016 “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” Human Rights Prize of the French Republic, awarded by the Prime Minister of the French Government. The prize was set up in 1998 to recognize and support the completion of individual or collective … [Read more...] about Apply for 2016 Human Rights Prize of the French Republic!

Nominations Open for the CoE North-South Prize: Rewarding Excellence in the Field of Defence and Human Rights

Deadline: 8 September 2016 The Council of Europe (CoE) invites nominations for its 2016 North-South Prize in the following areas: defence and promotion of human rights and pluralist democracy, the development of intercultural dialogue and the reinforcement of the North-South … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the CoE North-South Prize: Rewarding Excellence in the Field of Defence and Human Rights

WFN Whitley Awards 2017: Inviting Grassroots Conservation NGOs

Deadline: 31 October 2016 The Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is offering Whitley Awards 2017 to support outstanding nature conservationists around the developing world. Aims Find and fund the most effective grassroots conservation leaders in developing countries. Support the scale-up of … [Read more...] about WFN Whitley Awards 2017: Inviting Grassroots Conservation NGOs

Applications Open for Women Scholarship for Peace: Global South

Deadline: 31 August 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for the Women Scholarship for Peace: Global South, an initiative coordinated by the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) at Vienna in partnership with 26 organizations whose work contributes to disarmament, non-proliferation and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Women Scholarship for Peace: Global South

Hult Prize @ to Solve the World’s Toughest Challenge!

Deadline: 2 September 2016 Applicants are invited for Hult Prize@ that provides participants to compete around the world, leading to more ideas and ultimately more start-ups. The students will have an opportunity to bypass the traditional Hult Prize application process and fast tracks their team … [Read more...] about Hult Prize @ to Solve the World’s Toughest Challenge!

Nominations Open for MYS Sir Hugh John Macdonald Memorial Award 2016!

Deadline: 15 September 2016 Macdonald Youth Services is inviting applicants for the Sir Hugh John Macdonald Memorial Award to a member of the community who demonstrates the virtues and values of the founding father, Sir Hugh John Macdonald. Nominees for this award demonstrates the values of … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for MYS Sir Hugh John Macdonald Memorial Award 2016!

Call for Papers: 2016 International Assembly of Youth for UNESCO (Y4U)

Deadline: 15 August 2016 The 2016 International Assembly of Youth for UNESCO (Y4U) is inviting applicants to submit papers that contain the best practices of the organization and must be aligned with any of the these themes mention below. Y4U aims to gather at least 300 members of UNESCO Clubs … [Read more...] about Call for Papers: 2016 International Assembly of Youth for UNESCO (Y4U)

German Marshall Fund: Applications Open for the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program

Deadline: 12 September 2016 The German Marshall Fund of the United States and the OCP Policy Center are inviting applicants for its fifth edition of the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program that will be held under the theme “Changing Mental Maps: Strategies for an Atlantic in Transition,”. … [Read more...] about German Marshall Fund: Applications Open for the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program