Deadline: 26 September 2018 Fondation la France has launched an International Prize "Women, Entrepreneurship and Digital" to support entrepreneurial projects run by women or women in the digital sector . It is intended for project developers in Africa, the Near and Middle East, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean (as defined by the Development Assistance Committee ), and who are part of the local ecosystem of the inclusive and social economy . The goal of the Fondation la France is to … [Read more...]
Apply for Gender Equality and YOU Conference!
Deadline: 12 August 2018 Applications are Open for "Gender Equality and YOU" Conference with an aim to inspiring a positive, open and future-oriented dialogue about gender equality. In the area of gender equality, the focus of the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the 2nd half of 2018 lies on the topic "Youth and Gender Equality". Aims & Objectives The conference will provide a space for exchange and discussion at eye-level among young people, youth … [Read more...]
American Association of University Women: Seeking Applications for International Fellowship Program
Deadline: 15 November 2018 The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is seeking applications for its International Fellowship Program to provide support for women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the U.S. who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Preference is given to women who show prior commitment to the advancement of women and girls through civic, community, or professional work. Award Amounts Master’s/first professional degree: $18,000 … [Read more...]
Voice Call for Proposals: Laos Innovate and Learn Grants
Deadline: 16 September 2018 Are you an organisation that is up for developing creative and innovative projects with the Voice target groups? Do you have a history of trying and documenting new things to help push the boundaries somewhat? Do you want to inspire attitudinal and policy change amongst people and government in Laos towards your target group? Do you want to try new ways to innovate and learn at a national and/or local level? If you answered yes to the questions above, apply now for … [Read more...]
U.S. Embassy in Timor-Leste: Ambassador’s Small Grant Fund
Deadline: 27 August 2018 U.S. Embassy in Timor-Leste is currently inviting organizations to submit grant proposals to the Ambassador’s Small Grant Fund. This is an open competition for foreign (non-U.S.) not-for-profit organizations with offices headquartered in Timor-Leste. Direct funding for U.S. entities is not available under this announcement. Proposals should address either: Expanding opportunity for female entrepreneurs or Expanding opportunities for people with … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Women in Innovation Awards 2018!
Deadline: 3 October 2018 Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, is inviting UK business women for its "Women in Innovation Awards 2018" to find women with exciting, innovative ideas and ambitious plans that will inspire others. The competition is split into 2 phases. In phase 1 the written application will be assessed by independent experts. In phase 2 the shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by a panel of experts. Industrial Strategy Grand Challenges Artificial … [Read more...]
2018-2019 Direct Assistance Program: Supporting Development Projects Located in Ecuador
Deadline: 7 September 2018 The Embassy of Australia is seeking applications for its 2018-2019 Direct Assistance Program (DAP) which is a scheme of competitive funds for the execution of development projects located in Ecuador. The DAP is aimed at non-profit non-governmental organizations, to assist in the development of small-scale projects that aim to contribute to improving the quality of life of local communities. Thematic Areas Innovative solutions in vulnerable communities … [Read more...]
Australian Embassy in Lisbon: 2018-2019 Direct Assistance Program
Deadline: 19 August 2018 The Australian Embassy in Lisbon is currently inviting all eligible organizations to apply for grants under the 2018-2019 Direct Assistance Program (DAP) for Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau and Sao Tome and Principe. The Direct Assistance Program is a small grant program, managed by the Australian Embassy in Lisbon, to help individuals, community groups, national or international NGOs, government entities, academic institutions, museums or other non-profit organizations … [Read more...]
Women’s Fund in Georgia: Strengthening and Sustainability of Women Groups and Organizations
Deadline: 20 September 2018 Women's Fund in Georgia has announced a new grant competition for "Strengthening and Sustainability of Women's Groups and Organizations". The grant competition is supported by the German Women's Fund Philia (filia.die frauenstiftung). The Ukrainian Women's Fund, the Armenian Women's Fund and the Women's Fund in Georgia plan to implement projects in their own countries for the program "Civil Society and Movement for Safe Spaces Needed for Growth." The grant program … [Read more...]
PHAC: Increasing Awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the Prevention of Alcohol Use in Pregnancy
Deadline: 20 August 2018 Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is currently inviting eligible organizations to submit applications for funding to support programs and initiatives to increase awareness of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in Canada and prevent the use of alcohol in pregnancy. The FASD National Strategic Projects Fund allocates $1.5 Million annually to provide contribution funding for national projects supporting the prevention, education and knowledge exchange, as well as … [Read more...]
UN Women’s Empower for Change: Reducing Violence and Discrimination against Women and Children with Disabilities in Timor-Leste
Deadline: 24 August 2018 UN Women is seeking proposals for its programme entitled "Empower for Change: Reducing Violence and discrimination against women and children with disabilities in Timor-Leste" which focuses on reducing discrimination and violence against persons with disabilities, and advancing the equal rights of particularly, women and girls with disabilities facing multiple forms of discrimination. The Empower for Change project is a project of the United Nations in Timor-Leste on … [Read more...]
U.S. Embassy in Algeria: Seeking Applications for Small Grants Program
Deadline: 12 August 2018 The United States Embassy in Algeria has announced an open competition for assistance awards that create partnerships to promote common objectives and exchanges between the United States and Algeria. Proposals are sought to support activities directly aimed at improving communities, providing new opportunities for citizen participation, and promoting and developing issues of public interest. Priority Areas Some examples of projects can meet the requirement could … [Read more...]
Grand Challenges Canada: Request for Proposals for Stars in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (Round 10)
Deadline: 25 September 2018 Grand Challenges Canada, funded by the Government of Canada, is seeking bold ideas for products, services and implementation models that could transform how persistent challenges in sexual and reproductive health and rights are addressed in low- and middle-income countries. These bold ideas could originate from non-profit organizations and for-profit organizations, as well as other recognized institutions. Social enterprises are encouraged to apply. Female … [Read more...]
Ecumenical Women’s Initiative: Submit Project Proposals for Civil Society Organisations & Women Theologians
Deadline: 19 September 2018 Ecumenical Women’s Initiative has announced its new public call to submit project proposals in the following fields: peace and reconciliation ecumenical and interreligious dialogue women’s human rights Through its Grantmaking programme, EWI specifically supports women and girls working in civil society organisations, as well as women theologians. EWI supports activities designed especially for women and girls (over 15 years of age), however men and … [Read more...]
Australian Embassy in Lebanon: Call for Proposals for Direct Aid Program 2018-19
Deadline: 25 August 2018 The Australian Embassy has announced a call for proposals for the fiscal year of 2018-19 under the Direct Aid Program. The Direct Aid Program (DAP) of the Australian Embassy is a flexible, small grants program which focuses on relieving humanitarian hardship and advancing developmental objectives in Lebanon through projects that are consistent with Australia’s international relations and public diplomacy objectives. Each year, the Embassy’s DAP committee assesses … [Read more...]
Tilitonse Foundation: Open Call Window for Funding from Non State Actors
Deadline: 17 August 2018 Tilitonse Foundation has announced a call for Concept Notes under the Open Call Window for Funding from Non State Actors (local NGOs, international NGOs, Networks and Coalitions, umbrella organizations, Community Based Organizations, the media and private sector professional bodies). Tilitonse Foundation believes that increased capacity of Non State Actors and promoting levels of citizens’ engagement in democratic governance are important to catalyse increased … [Read more...]
EaSI: Call for Proposals on Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction, Micro Finance and Social Enterprise Finance 2019 Work Programme
Deadline: 24 September 2018 The European Programme for Employment and Social Innovation ("EaSI") is seeking proposals for "social inclusion and poverty reduction, or micro finance and social enterprise finance 2019 Work Programme" to provide specific operating grants to support the implementation of the 2019 work programmes of EU-level networks of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) having concluded a Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA) with the European Commission. Aims The programme … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for ITWIIN Prize for Innovation, Invention and Creativity!
Deadline: 1 October 2018 Nominations are open for "ITWIIN Prize 2018" that is allowed to all women of Italian nationality or living and working on the Italian territory who are entrepreneurs, professionals enrolled in the relevant professional order or researchers of public/private organizations. Sectors elected and evaluated for awarding the Prize are the following: all scientific, engineering, technical and technological fields, with particular reference to Helthcare, Life Sciences, ICT, … [Read more...]
Women for Africa Foundation: Seeking Applications for Science by Women Programme
Deadline: 30 September 2018 The Women for Africa Foundation (FMxA) is seeking applications for the 4th edition of its Science by Women Programme with the aim to promote African women’s leadership in scientific research and technology transfer and to foster the capacity of the research centres in their home countries. The main goal is to enable African women researchers and scientists to tackle the great challenges faced by Africa through research in health, agriculture and food security, … [Read more...]
Joint Gender Fund CFPs: Mainstreaming Disability into Community-Led Gender Based Violence Responses
Deadline: 3 August 2018 Hlanganisa Institute for Development Southern Africa (HiDSA) is currently inviting community based organisations working to combat GBV in South Africa to apply for grants to assist with mainstreaming disability into their programmes. Hlanganisa Institute for Development Southern Africa (HiDSA) is a South African organisation that aims to change the lives of ordinary South Africans through promoting social justice. HiDSA is a champion for the rights of marginalised sub … [Read more...]
