Deadline: 11 July 2016 The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) is currently inviting applications form highly qualified graduate and undergraduate students for its ICT Scholarship 2016/17 with an aim to offer Tanzania students the opportunity to obtain degrees in the Information … [Read more...] about Applications Open for TCRA’s ICT Scholarship 2016/17
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Applications Open for STEM Prize 2016: Opportunity for Youth to Win up to 1,500,000 FCFA
Deadline: 31 July 2016 The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is seeking applicants for its STEM Prize 2016 in order to raise awareness on the importance of STEM to an economy and encourage more youths. The STEM Prize was established to encourage young Cameroonians and Africans, especially … [Read more...] about Applications Open for STEM Prize 2016: Opportunity for Youth to Win up to 1,500,000 FCFA
Nominations Open for UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize! Innovative Use of ICTs for Disadvantaged Groups
Deadline Extended till 17 October 2016 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is calling for candidatures for the 2016 edition of the UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Education Prize … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize! Innovative Use of ICTs for Disadvantaged Groups
NRF – TWAS Scholarship Programmes: Supporting Doctoral Scholars from Africa and Developing Countries
Deadline: 29 June 2016 The National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST), in partnership with The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) is currently inviting applications for its NRF - TWAS Doctoral Scholarship and the NRF - TWAS African Renaissance Doctoral … [Read more...] about NRF – TWAS Scholarship Programmes: Supporting Doctoral Scholars from Africa and Developing Countries
INDIGO Young Scientist Competition 2016: Seeking Young Researchers from India & EU
Deadline: 1 July 2016 The Indigo Young Scientist Competition is inviting young researchers from India and Europe in order to provide them a podium to promote their research projects and ideas for cooperation (between India and Europe). The competition is open for all India and EU based PhD … [Read more...] about INDIGO Young Scientist Competition 2016: Seeking Young Researchers from India & EU
Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs: Supporting Small Business Network of the Americas Partnership Program!
Deadline: 30 June 2016 The United States Department of State’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) is seeking applications from organisations to support the Small Business Network of the Americas (SBNA) Partnership Program. The desired impact of the SBNA Partnership Program is to help small … [Read more...] about Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs: Supporting Small Business Network of the Americas Partnership Program!
OESE/OSERS Comprehensive Centers Program: Improving Literacy for Students with Disabilities
Deadline: 25 July 2016 The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) and the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) is currently inviting applications for its Comprehensive Centers Program with an aim to establish a comprehensive center on students at risk of not … [Read more...] about OESE/OSERS Comprehensive Centers Program: Improving Literacy for Students with Disabilities
Applications Open for ESD Okayama Award 2016!
Deadline: 29 July 2016 Applications are open for the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Okayama Award 2016 with an aim to showcase good practices worldwide and to further advance ESD. Project integrates environmental, social, and economic dimensions of ESD. The award conducted by Okayama … [Read more...] about Applications Open for ESD Okayama Award 2016!
NRF: Freestanding, Innovation and Scarce Skills Development Masters and Doctoral Scholarships 2017
Deadline: 29 July 2016 The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) is currently inviting applications for its Scholarships 2017 in the following categories: Free-standing, Innovation, and Scarce Skills … [Read more...] about NRF: Freestanding, Innovation and Scarce Skills Development Masters and Doctoral Scholarships 2017
Applications Open for 2016 seif Awards for Social Entrepreneurship!
Deadline: 30 June 2016 Applications are open for the 2016 Social Entrepreneurship Impact & Finance (seif) Awards that support innovative business ideas that address social and environmental problems. The seif Awards represent the largest business plan competition in German speaking Europe. The … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2016 seif Awards for Social Entrepreneurship!
Bureau of INL Enforcement Affairs: Mexico Correctional Training Capacity Enhancement Program
Deadline: 20 June 2016 The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for a program entitled "Mexico Correctional Training Capacity Enhancement ". The primary aim of the INL Mexico program is to support the GOM in … [Read more...] about Bureau of INL Enforcement Affairs: Mexico Correctional Training Capacity Enhancement Program
Bureau of OES: Cleaner Production and Private Sector Partnerships
Deadline: 18 July 2016 The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Cleaner Production and Private Sector Partnerships”. The goal of this program is to promote MSMEs’ adoption of … [Read more...] about Bureau of OES: Cleaner Production and Private Sector Partnerships
Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant: Supporting Efforts in Conservation and Environmental Stewardship
Deadline: 15 November 2016 Wildlife Acoustics is currently inviting applications for its Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant 2016 to support efforts in conservation and environmental stewardship. The programme enables those involved in animal biology, research and conservation to do their … [Read more...] about Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant: Supporting Efforts in Conservation and Environmental Stewardship
Energy and Environment Partnership Programme: Improving Climate Resilience & Livelihoods in Rural Communities
Deadline: 12 August 2016 The Energy and Environment Partnership Programme with the Mekong Region (EEP Mekong) is seeking applications for projects on Clean Energy application with an aim to improve livelihoods and climate resilience in rural communities and semi-urban areas. The objective of the … [Read more...] about Energy and Environment Partnership Programme: Improving Climate Resilience & Livelihoods in Rural Communities
UN-DESA: Improving Energy for Sustainable Transport & Environmental Sustainability
Deadline: 15 July 2016 The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) has announced a call for applications for its 2016 UN-DESA Grant on Energy for Sustainable Development with an objective to promote leadership and innovative practices in meeting the global energy … [Read more...] about UN-DESA: Improving Energy for Sustainable Transport & Environmental Sustainability
The Fonds SUEZ Environment Initiatives: Supporting Humanitarian and Emergency Operations
Deadline: 31 October 2016 Applicants are invited for The Fonds SUEZ Environment Initiatives that provide direct or indirect financial support and/or technical skills, via skills-based sponsorship and volunteer work by Group personnel. The Fonds SUEZ initiatives support projects for the development … [Read more...] about The Fonds SUEZ Environment Initiatives: Supporting Humanitarian and Emergency Operations
Entries Open for Global Youth Video Competition on Climate Change!
Deadline: 1 August 2016 Are you aged between 18 to 30? Do you have any inspiring actions? If yes, then think about a project or campaign you are involved in to combat climate change, an action which convinced your parents, school or college to take climate action, a lobbying of your elected members … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Global Youth Video Competition on Climate Change!
Nagao Natural Environment Foundation Research Grants 2016: Supporting Academic & Scientific Research
Deadline: 17 October 2016 The Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (NEF) is currently inviting applications from Asia- Pacific researchers for its Research Grant Programme. The programme supports academic and scientific research that will deepen knowledge of the nature conservation in developing … [Read more...] about Nagao Natural Environment Foundation Research Grants 2016: Supporting Academic & Scientific Research
Joke Waller-Hunter Initiative: Inviting Young People in Environmental Sector from Developing Countries!
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH) Initiative is currently inviting young people in the environmental sector from developing countries, to stimulate their leadership in environmental Civil Society Organizations in order to secure dedicated, knowledgeable and skillful leaders … [Read more...] about Joke Waller-Hunter Initiative: Inviting Young People in Environmental Sector from Developing Countries!
Submit Your Innovative Idea for Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award 2016!
Deadline: 31 August 2016 Do you have a businesses, projects, ideas who have recognized a social problem? If yes, then apply for the Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award 2016. Applications are open for the Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award (SEA) 2016 with an aim to support entrepreneurs who have … [Read more...] about Submit Your Innovative Idea for Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award 2016!
Patagonia Environmental Grants & Support Programme: Supporting Small, Grassroots, Activist Organizations
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The Patagonia is seeking applications for its Environmental Grants and Support Programme with an aim to identify and work on the root causes of problems and that approach issues with a commitment to long-term change. Patagonia funds only environmental work. Patagonia … [Read more...] about Patagonia Environmental Grants & Support Programme: Supporting Small, Grassroots, Activist Organizations
Apply for 2017 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement: A Chance to Win $200,000!
Deadline: 16 September 2016 Nominations are open for the 2017 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement. The John and Alice Tyler Prize are awarded for environmental science, health and energy conferring great benefit upon humanity. Areas of Interest Prizes are awarded for any one of the … [Read more...] about Apply for 2017 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement: A Chance to Win $200,000!
World Environment Day (5th June): Open Grant Opportunities on Environment Conservation
The World Environment Day is celebrated each year on 5th June in order to inspire more people than ever before to take action to prevent the growing strain on planet Earth’s natural systems from reaching the breaking point. The theme for the World Environment Day 2016 is "Zero tolerance for the … [Read more...] about World Environment Day (5th June): Open Grant Opportunities on Environment Conservation
Apply for Volvo Environment Prize 2017: Promoting Scientific Research & Innovations!
Deadline: 10 January 2017 The Volvo Environment Prize Foundation is currently inviting applications from individuals and organizations to submit nominations for the Volvo Environment Prize 2017 with an aim to promote scientific research and innovations that in broad terms fall within the … [Read more...] about Apply for Volvo Environment Prize 2017: Promoting Scientific Research & Innovations!
Call for Research Proposals on Energy Environment and Development in Latin America!
Deadline: 30 June 2016 CAF Development Bank of Latin America is currently inviting applications from community of academics and experts for its Research Proposals on Energy Environment and Development with an aim to analyze the role of energy as a sustainable development factor. Themes … [Read more...] about Call for Research Proposals on Energy Environment and Development in Latin America!
Applications Open for Future For Nature Awards 2017!
Deadline: 15 September 2016 Applications are open for the Future For Nature Awards 2017 with an aim to support young, talented and ambitious conservationists committed to protecting species of wild animals and plants or conservation of nature. The Award aims to provide both a reward for … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Future For Nature Awards 2017!
Lawrence Foundation’s Grant Programme 2016: Supporting Environment & Education
Deadline: 1 November 2016 The Lawrence Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Grant Programme 2016 with an aim to support environmental, human services and other causes. The Lawrence Foundation is a private family foundation focused on making grants to support environmental, … [Read more...] about Lawrence Foundation’s Grant Programme 2016: Supporting Environment & Education
MGAEF’s Environmental Curricula Grants: Inviting Organizations & Schools Worldwide
Deadline: 12 August 2016 The Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation (MGAEF) is currently inviting proposals from organizations and schools across the globe for its Environmental Curricula grants in order to contribute the development, implementation and/or field testing of environmental … [Read more...] about MGAEF’s Environmental Curricula Grants: Inviting Organizations & Schools Worldwide
L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards: Inviting Eminent Women from around the World
Deadline: 20 June 2016 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards invites women scientists from all over the world, to get recognized for their contributions to the advancement of science, in Life or Physical Sciences in alternating years. The 2017 edition of the Awards will … [Read more...] about L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards: Inviting Eminent Women from around the World
Environment and Climate Change Fund: Rwanda
The Environment and Climate Change Fund aims to contribute to sustainable wealth creation and poverty reduction in Rwanda, through sustainable management of natural resources, climate resilient and green economic growth. The fund has a particular interest in line ministries and districts, … [Read more...] about Environment and Climate Change Fund: Rwanda
The Girls’ Education Challenge: Improving Lives of Girls through Education
The Girls' Education Challenge is helping up to a million of the world’s poorest girls improve their lives through education. It supports projects that are able to demonstrate new and effective ways to expand education opportunities to marginalised girls. Funding Categories Strategic … [Read more...] about The Girls’ Education Challenge: Improving Lives of Girls through Education
The Commonwealth Local Government Good Practice Scheme
The Commonwealth Local Government Good Practice Scheme (CLGF) works to promote and strengthen effective democratic local government throughout the Commonwealth and to facilitate the exchange of good practice in local government structures and services. As a Commonwealth organisation, CLGF draws on … [Read more...] about The Commonwealth Local Government Good Practice Scheme
Disability Rights Fund: Strengthening Disabled Persons’ Organizations
The Disability Rights Fund aims to strengthen the participation of Disabled Persons’ Organizations (DPOs) in the advancement of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) at country level. The fund operates in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, the … [Read more...] about Disability Rights Fund: Strengthening Disabled Persons’ Organizations
The Foundation for Civil Society: Tanzania
The Foundation for Civil Society: Tanzania provides grants and other capacity-building support to civil society organisations in Tanzania. It aims to contribute to the development of a vibrant, effective and innovative civil society sector. The Foundation for Civil Society is a Tanzanian … [Read more...] about The Foundation for Civil Society: Tanzania
Connecting Classrooms: Supporting Partnerships between Schools in UK and Developing Countries
Connecting Classrooms supports partnerships between UK schools and schools in developing countries to build teachers’ skills and pupils’ understanding of global issues. The programme offers an interactive online platform for collaboration, grants for teachers to visit their partner schools and … [Read more...] about Connecting Classrooms: Supporting Partnerships between Schools in UK and Developing Countries
Southern Africa Trust: Grants to CSOs representing Poor
The Southern Africa Trust provides grants to civil society organisations representing the poor through policy development in the region. It is an independent, regional, non-profit agency registered in South Africa. The Trust's mission is to support processes to deepen and widen engagement in policy … [Read more...] about Southern Africa Trust: Grants to CSOs representing Poor
The Business Sector Advocacy Challenge Fund: Supporting Private Sector Growth in Ghana
The Business Sector Advocacy Challenge Fund (BUSAC) supports the growth of a competitive private sector in Ghana by improving the business environment. The BUSAC fund enables the private sector in Ghana, as well as trades unions and the media, to influence public policy formulation by: … [Read more...] about The Business Sector Advocacy Challenge Fund: Supporting Private Sector Growth in Ghana
The Energy and Environment Partnership programme with Southern and East Africa
The Energy and Environment Partnership programme with southern and East Africa(EEP) supports projects that provide renewable energy and/or implement energy efficiency solutions in southern and East Africa. It provides seed finance to cover start-up costs and bridge the gap between ideas and … [Read more...] about The Energy and Environment Partnership programme with Southern and East Africa
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund: Infrastructure Development in sub-Saharan Africa
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) is a public-private partnership providing long-term debt finance for construction and development of private infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa. The EAIF provides US$10 million to US$36.5 million to projects across a range of sectors including … [Read more...] about The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund: Infrastructure Development in sub-Saharan Africa
Private Infrastructure Development Group: Encouraging Private Infrastructure Investment in Developing Countries!
The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) is an innovative multi-donor organisation constituted in 2002 that aims to encourage private infrastructure investment in developing countries that contributes to economic growth and poverty reduction. The PIDG has established a range of … [Read more...] about Private Infrastructure Development Group: Encouraging Private Infrastructure Investment in Developing Countries!
The Trade Advocacy Fund: Supporting World’s most Vulnerable Countries
The Trade Advocacy Fund (TAF) supports developing countries engage more effectively in trade negotiations to help them reach agreements that better reflect their needs. It provides developing countries with access to high quality analysis and advice, training and development for trade negotiators … [Read more...] about The Trade Advocacy Fund: Supporting World’s most Vulnerable Countries
Business Call to Action: Improving Lives and Livelihoods!
The Business Call to Action (BCtA) is a membership organization that provides partnership opportunities for companies developing innovative business models that offer both commercial success and development impact. Worldwide, 94 companies have responded to the BCtA by making commitments to improve … [Read more...] about Business Call to Action: Improving Lives and Livelihoods!
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund: Supporting New and Innovative Business Models in Africa!
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund awards grants to private sector companies to support new and innovative business models in Africa. The maximum amount the AECF can award to a single business idea is US$ 1.5m and the minimum is US$250,000, although this amount may vary depending on the … [Read more...] about The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund: Supporting New and Innovative Business Models in Africa!
The Investment Climate Facility for Africa
The Investment Climate Facility for Africa is works to improve the investment conditions in Africa. The ICF aims to bring about more business-friendly policies, laws and regulations across Africa, and to strengthen the institutions that administer them. It provides a unique forum for the private … [Read more...] about The Investment Climate Facility for Africa
Scholarships and Fellowships for Citizens of Commonwealth Countries
The CSC grants over 900 scholarships and fellowships for postgraduate study and professional development each year. Selections are made on the basis of academic merit, development impact, and quality of the study plan. Citizens of developing Commonwealth countries can apply for: Commonwealth … [Read more...] about Scholarships and Fellowships for Citizens of Commonwealth Countries
Common Ground Initiative: Helping Poorest and Most Disadvantaged Communities in Africa
Common Ground Initiative is a demand led competitive fund open to UK based diaspora-led organisations creating sustainable changes to the poorest communities in Africa. It aims to increase funding both small and diaspora organisations to create real and sustainable change in such communities. CGI … [Read more...] about Common Ground Initiative: Helping Poorest and Most Disadvantaged Communities in Africa
Amplify: Collaborative Challenge Fund sourcing Ideas, Research and Insights
Amplify is an open collaborative challenge fund that uses online collaboration to source ideas, research and insights before testing promising concepts with end users. Amplify will run 10 challenges over 5 years, with $500,000 set aside for each challenge. It is envisaged that approximately 3 or 5 … [Read more...] about Amplify: Collaborative Challenge Fund sourcing Ideas, Research and Insights
Global Innovation Fund: Transforming Lives of People living in Poverty
The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) is collaboration between Department of International Development (DFID), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Omidyar Network, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade … [Read more...] about Global Innovation Fund: Transforming Lives of People living in Poverty
Applications Open for The Short Story Day Africa Prize!
Deadline: 31 July 2016 Applications are open for The Short Story Day Africa Prize which is an African writing prize open to African citizens, permanent residents of African countries, or second generation Africans living in the diaspora only. Prizes 1st prize R10 000 (approx US$500) 2nd … [Read more...] about Applications Open for The Short Story Day Africa Prize!
DFID Emergency Ebola Response Fund
DFID's £5m Emergency Ebola Response Fund (DEERF) is managed by GOAL and provides support to fill urgent gaps in Ebola response. It is designed for low value interventions which: increase Ebola treatment or isolation unit beds through quick and small scale interventions across the country … [Read more...] about DFID Emergency Ebola Response Fund
