Deadline: 30 June 2020 The United Nations Development Programme Centre for Technology, Innovation and Sustainable Development announces the COVID-19 detect and protect challenge. The fight against COVID-19 is at a crucial tipping point, so the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and … [Read more...] about UNDP and Hackster.io launch Global Innovation Challenge to tackle COVID-19
Latest Grants and Resources to address COVID
View the latest grant funding and resources in the area of addressing Covid for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
European Journalism COVID-19 Support Fund
Deadline: 24 April 2020 The European Journalism Centre (EJC) and the Facebook Journalism Project (FJP) have launched a $3 million USD fund to support hundreds of community, local and regional European news organizations. EJC’s mission is to protect news organizations and journalists that are … [Read more...] about European Journalism COVID-19 Support Fund
Call for Proposals: COVID-19 Rapid Response Seed Funding Program – United States
Deadline: 30 April 2020 The Tufts University/Tufts Medical Center COVID-19 Rapid Response Seed Funding Program is intended to fast track innovative research proposals that directly address the urgent needs of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jointly funded by Tufts University and Tufts Medical Center, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: COVID-19 Rapid Response Seed Funding Program – United States
Qatar: Rapid Response Call (RRC) to Address COVID-19
Deadline: 28 April 2020 Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) is launching a Rapid Response Call (RRC) that is designed to study sudden and significant situations and help Qatari society and its institutions mitigate their impact. This call complements QNRF’s diverse portfolio of programs and … [Read more...] about Qatar: Rapid Response Call (RRC) to Address COVID-19
Merck Foundation announces 2020 “Stay At Home” Media Recognition Awards
Deadline: 30 June 2020 The Merck Foundation together with its partners (The First Ladies of Africa and Journalist societies and Associations) announce the calls for applications for the ‘STAY AT HOME’ Media Recognition Awards. Most creative and influential media work aiming to raise awareness … [Read more...] about Merck Foundation announces 2020 “Stay At Home” Media Recognition Awards
Google launches Journalism Emergency Relief Fund
Deadline: 29 April 2020 Google has launched a global Journalism Emergency Relief Fund through the Google News Initiative to support small and medium-sized news organizations producing original news for local communities. The Fund’s aim is to support the production of original journalism for … [Read more...] about Google launches Journalism Emergency Relief Fund
Embassy of Canada in Ukraine launches Canada Fund for Local Initiatives to specifically Address COVID-related Needs
Deadline: 27 April 2020 The Embassy of Canada in Ukraine has launched a special call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) which will specifically address COVID-related needs impacting human dignity, gender equality, economic growth and peace & … [Read more...] about Embassy of Canada in Ukraine launches Canada Fund for Local Initiatives to specifically Address COVID-related Needs
Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund accepting Applications for COVID-19 Emergency Response
Deadline: 28 April 2020 The Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund is now accepting applications for the WPHF COVID-19 Emergency Response Window. Apply for new funding opportunities that support your local civil-society organization in its efforts to respond to the COVID-19 global pandemic. … [Read more...] about Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund accepting Applications for COVID-19 Emergency Response
Applications Open for COVID-19 Business Pivot Challenge
Deadline: 30 April 2020 This Challenge offers an open and collaborative space to develop solutions, post inspiration, gather feedback, and find partners. The OpenIDEO team will be in the Challenge to uncover opportunities to connect participants based upon their interests and needs. While the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for COVID-19 Business Pivot Challenge
KFAS Special Call for Research Proposals Impact Assessment of the COVID-19 Pandemic – Kuwait
Deadline: 30 April 2020 As a part of its efforts to help and support the national efforts to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) has launched a special call for research proposals that address the implications of the … [Read more...] about KFAS Special Call for Research Proposals Impact Assessment of the COVID-19 Pandemic – Kuwait
COVID-19 Challenge: Low-Cost Sensor System for COVID-19 Patient Monitoring (Canada)
Deadline: 20 April 2020 The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking a low cost system (unit cost <$25) that can continuously measure temperature, peripheral capillary oxygen saturation (SpO2), blood pressure (BP), pulse and respiration rates, and transmit this information … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Challenge: Low-Cost Sensor System for COVID-19 Patient Monitoring (Canada)
COVID-19 Challenge — Point of Care and Home Diagnostic Kit for COVID-19 (Canada)
Deadline: 20 April 2020 The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and National Research Council (NRC) are seeking a solution that will diagnose individuals affected by COVID-19 within 3 days of the start of their symptoms using a sample, other than a nasopharyngeal swab, with a rapid single-use … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Challenge — Point of Care and Home Diagnostic Kit for COVID-19 (Canada)
SAMHAR-COVID19 Hackathon: Trace, Discover and Fight COVID19 with HPC-AI Solition for India
Deadline: 20 April 2020 Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under the aegis of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), a Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) and Department of Science & Technology (DST) initiative, in association with NVIDIA & … [Read more...] about SAMHAR-COVID19 Hackathon: Trace, Discover and Fight COVID19 with HPC-AI Solition for India
EU announces CFPs to Strengthen Civil Society in Addressing Social and Economic Challenges and Increase the Voice of Youth in Pakistan Following the COVID-19 Outbreak
Deadline: 26 May 2020 The European Union (EU) has announced a call for proposals for strengthening civil society in addressing social and economic challenges and increasing the voice of youth in Pakistan following the COVID-19 outbreak. Objectives of the Programme and Priority Issues The … [Read more...] about EU announces CFPs to Strengthen Civil Society in Addressing Social and Economic Challenges and Increase the Voice of Youth in Pakistan Following the COVID-19 Outbreak
Facebook Journalism Project COVID-19 Local News Relief Fund – United States
Deadline: 24 April 2020 The Facebook Journalism Project (FJP) is launching the FJP COVID-19 Local News Relief Fund Grant Program, offering grant opportunities to help US local news organizations continue serving communities during the coronavirus outbreak. This program will provide grants to … [Read more...] about Facebook Journalism Project COVID-19 Local News Relief Fund – United States
European Youth Foundation announces Call for Grant Applications for Pilot Activities responding to Local Needs arising from the COVID-19
Deadline: 10 May 2020 The European Youth Foundation (EYF) is launching a special call for local or national youth organisations that are looking for funding for activities which respond to local needs arising from the COVID-19 crisis. You can apply for the EYF pilot activity grants. Priority … [Read more...] about European Youth Foundation announces Call for Grant Applications for Pilot Activities responding to Local Needs arising from the COVID-19
Canada: Call for Prototypes to Help Combat COVID-19
Deadline: 21 April 2020 The Government of Canada's Innovation, Science and Economic Development Department is seeking prototypes that can help combat current and future outbreaks of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and other similar threats. Categories and Themes Medical Category The … [Read more...] about Canada: Call for Prototypes to Help Combat COVID-19
Applications Open for Colorado COVID Relief Fund
Deadline: 30 May 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) has created far-reaching economic and social impacts across Colorado and beyond. Coloradans who live daily without access to critical services and opportunities due to race and socioeconomic status are being especially hit hard and disproportionately … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Colorado COVID Relief Fund
South Asia Collective COVID-19 Support Grants
Deadline: 23 April 2020 In response to these developments, the South Asia Collective is launching a sub-grant programme to support short-term projects which examine and address the specific issues that minorities are facing within the sub-region in the context of the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about South Asia Collective COVID-19 Support Grants
UNESCO Call for Participation: Sports Challenge against COVID-19 in Africa
Deadline: 25 April 2020 What sparks will be ignited when the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace encounters the COVID-19 pandemic? Come to join the Sports Challenge against COVID-19! In observance of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (6 April), the … [Read more...] about UNESCO Call for Participation: Sports Challenge against COVID-19 in Africa
