(November 2021)
We have compiled a list of the latest Awards and Challenges honoring NGOs, CSOs, and Individuals for their contribution to society. Don’t miss out on your chance to be in the running in any of the opportunities given below!
Nominations now open for Fit for Life Awards 2022
Deadline: 15-Feb-22
Fit for Life Awards 2022 is now open for non-profit or social enterprises…[more]
5th Edition of Quarry Life Award – Apply Now!
Deadline: 18-Nov-21
Nominations are now open for the Quarry Life Award to raise the awareness of the ecological value of extraction sites and to find new ways to further enhance it…[more]
WIN WIN Award 2022 – Nominations Open Now!
Deadline: 16-Jan-22
Nominations are now open for WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award 2022 to recognise and support outstanding contributions from around the world. The theme for 2022 is Sustainable Aquaculture…[more]
2022 World Justice Challenge to Build More Just Communities
Deadline: 10-Dec-21
The World Justice Project (WJP) is inviting entries for 2022 World Justice Challenge to Build More Just Communities that strengthen the foundational elements of the rule of law, support a just recovery from COVID-19, and tackle the root causes of societies’ persistent inability to deliver a dignified life for all…[more]
Up to $50,000 available under Investing for Life on Land Challenge
Deadline: 15-Dec-21
One Young World and Credit Suisse are seeking applications for the Investing for Life on Land Challenge to surface and support impactful enterprises that look to further narrow the gap in achieving SDG 15…[more]
World’s Biggest Prize Fund for Young Leaders [Winning Solution will receive US$50,000 grant and Mentorship]
Deadline: 15-Dec-21
One Young World has partnered with the LEAD Network to help to help them increase the representation of women in the company. The Challenge aims to connect with and support solutions that positively impact the wellbeing and future of vulnerable women in society by supporting and enabling them to feel like they belong through greater inclusion and representation in their community…[more]
Win Cash Prize of US$10,000 for TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting
Deadline: 31-Jan-22
The TRACE Foundation is now accepting entries for the 2022 Prize for Investigative Reporting to recognize journalism that uncovers business-related bribery and financial crime with the goal of increasing commercial transparency and good governance…[more]
Jamnalal Bajaj Awards: Nominations are Open Now!
Deadline: 31-Jan-22
Nominations are now open for Jamnalal Bajaj Awards to felicitate the efforts of women and men who have dedicated their life to Gandhian constructive work and the ideals which Shri Jamnalal Bajaj had cherished all his life…[more]
Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge
Deadline: 13-Feb-22
The Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge invites teams of graduate students from around the world to develop and pitch creative financial approaches to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges…[more]
Nominations Open for Start Up Energy Transition Award 2022
Deadline: 31-Jan-22
Nominations are now open for the Start Up Energy Transition Award 2022, an international competition for start-ups and young companies worldwide who are working on ideas affecting global energy transition and climate change…[more]
Yidan Prize 2022 for advancing Ideas in Education
Deadline: 31-Mar-22
Nominations are now open for the Yidan Prize 2022 to create a better world through education…[more]
Submit Nominations for Collide Residency Award
Deadline: 22-Nov-21
CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics in Geneva, and the city of Barcelona are proud to launch a new edition of the Collide Residency Award…[more]
Unrestricted Grants of £25,000 for NGOs working with displaced people and refugees
Deadline: 30-Nov-21
Entries are now open for the 2022 Ockenden International Prizes to improve self-reliance for refugees and forced migrants – anywhere…[more]
Global sign Challenge to support Children’s Language and Communication
Deadline: 10-Dec-21
Applications are now open for the Global sign Challenge, an inclusive competition to celebrate and reward people who are using their national sign languages to support children’s language and communication needs…[more]
Apply for Youth Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 18-Jan-22
Are you 24 and under and passionate about making a positive impact in your community and the world? If yes, then apply for Youth Innovation Challenge…[more]
Nominations Open for the Human Rights Essay Award
Deadline: 31-Jan-22
Nominations are now open for the Human Rights Essay Award, an annual competition sponsored by the Academy on human rights and Humanitarian law that seeks to stimulate the production of scholarly work in international human rights law…[more]
YouthConnekt Sahel Forum: Sahel Innovate Challenge
Deadline: 21-Nov-21
Are you a young leader driving change in the Sahel region? Do you have an initiative that is making a difference in the Sahel? If yes, then apply for YouthConnekt Sahel Forum: Sahel Innovate Challenge!..[more]
3rd Edition of Startupper Challenge of the Year by TotalEnergies
Deadline: 23-Dec-21
Are you a pioneer with a project or a startup that can make a difference in your country? If yes, then applications for the Startupper of the year Challenger by TotalEnergies are now open! Participate, and become the Startupper of the Year!..[more]
Submit Applications for Climate Smart Cities Challenge
Deadline: 5-Jan-22
Applications are now open for the Climate Smart Cities Challenge to identify climate smart solutions to reduce the climate impact of Bogotá, Colombia; Bristol, United Kingdom; Curitiba, Brazil; and Makindye Ssabagabo, Uganda…[more]
“Plant Trees, Not Plastics” Photo/Video Competition
Deadline: 30-Nov-21
The World Bank’s Eastern and Southern Africa Region is launching a climate change video/photo competition, “Plant Trees, Not Plastics.”..[more]
Young Entrepreneurs Challenge for Young talent across Europe
Deadline: 21-Jan-22
If you’re 16-25 and have a fresh and innovative technology led idea for a business, or have started one already – then you can apply for the Young Entrepreneurs Challenge! The competition seeks the best young minds from across Europe, young people with vision, social awareness and the ambition to achieve…[more]
One Young World Announces Afri-Plastics Challenge (Sub-Sahara Africa)
Deadline: 1-Dec-21
One Young World is seeking applications for Afri-Plastics Challenge for the creation of new or the development of early-stage products, technology and/or services to encourage the reduction or elimination of plastic usage across Sub-Saharan Africa…[more]
Nominations Open for Wellcome Early-Career Awards
Deadline: 15-Feb-22
Nominations are now open for the Wellcome Early-Career Awards to provide funding for early-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research identity…[more]
Culture Resource offering grants of up to €8,500 to Individual Projects in the Arab Region
Deadline: 19-Nov-21
Culture Resource is nominating applications for the Production Awards Program to support artists and writers from the Arab region, below the age of 35, by offering grants to enable them to produce their first creative projects…[more]
MIT Solve: Future of Work in India & Indonesia Challenge
Deadline: 10-Dec-21
The Caterpillar Foundation is partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve on the Future of Work in India and Indonesia Challenge to identify and support workforce development solutions that can lead to the digital upskilling and reskilling of the Indian and Indonesian populations…[more]
Nominations Open for NICWA Champion for Native Children Award in the United States or Canada
Deadline: 7-Jan-22
Do you know of an incredible leader, social worker, case manager or foster parent in your community who is doing awesome work for the children in the foster care system? If so, then nominate them for National Indian Child Welfare Association’s (NICWA) highest honor, the Champion for Native Children Award…[more]
IMAGINE- 2nd Call for Ideas and Award Competition
Deadline: 28-Feb-22
The CEI-Executive Secretariat (CEI-ES) is seeking applications for the 2nd edition of the Call for Ideas and Award Competition “IMAGINE” Active Young Citizens for Sustainable Development in Central European Initiative and Adriatic Ionian Initiative Areas…[more]
Nominations Open for the Land and Soil Management Award
Deadline: 15-Jan-22
Nominations are now open for the European Landowners Organizations’ Land and Soil Management Award…[more]
European Commission recognising the innovative actions of NGOs the EU Health Award
Deadline: 30-Nov-21
The European Commission has launched the 2021 European Union (EU) Health Award on the following two topics:..[more]
RIGHT Fund Product Development Award
Deadline: 19-Nov-21
Nominations are now open for the RIGHT Fund Product Development Award to develop health-related technologies at or near the clinical development or validation phase, with a path to impact on public health and health equity globally…[more]
Call for Papers: ADB-IEA Innovative Policy Research Award 2022
Deadline: 31-Dec-21
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and International Economic Association (IEA) are pleased to invite papers for the 2022 ADB-IEA Innovative Policy Research Award…[more]
Anzisha Prize: USD $140,000 every year in Business support and Prize Money
Deadline: 30-Nov-21
If you are a young African Entrepreneur trying to grow a small business or you’ve created something that provides you and your friends with an income, then they want your application…[more]
Nominations Open for European Press Prize
Deadline: 10-Dec-21
Nominations are now open for the European Press Prize…[more]
Nominations Open for Women in AI Awards
Deadline: 17-Dec-21
Are you a female innovator in the AI field and based in Australia or New Zealand? If yes, then apply for Women in AI Awards 2022…[more]
Islamic Green City Excellence Award
Deadline: 31-Dec-21
Nominations are now open for the Islamic Green City Excellence Award to encourage and stimulate interest in joint environmental action in the Islamic world and openness to global experiences in the protection of the environment from an Islamic perspective, while working towards preserving its resources and addressing sustainable development issues in general, through recognizing the merits of the efforts of individuals and institutions concerned with the management of natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations alike…[more]
SOFT Innovation Prize: Chance to Win EUR 50,000
Deadline: 18-Jan-22
Nominations are now open for the SOFT Innovation Prize…[more]
Emerging Global Leader Award to Early Career Research Scientist
Deadline: 11-Dec-23
The Department of Health and Human Services and National Institutes of Health is inviting proposals for the Emerging Global Leader Award to provide research support and protected time (three to five years) to an early career research scientist from a low- or middle-income country (LMIC) who holds a junior faculty position at an LMIC academic or research institution, as defined by the World Bank…[more]
Up to £15,000 available for Daiwa Foundation Awards
Deadline: 31-Mar-22
The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation (DAJF) Awards are now open for collaborative projects that enable British and Japanese partners to work together in the context of an institutional relationship…[more]
Schneider Go Green 2022 (North America)
Deadline: 30-Nov-21
Applications are now open for Schneider Go Green 2022 Competition. Schneider Electric, together with AVEVA, is looking for game changers around the world who dare to disrupt, put their skills to the test, and push the boundaries of digital transformation in Energy Management…[more]
Call for EOI: Innovation Challenge Scheme 2 in Moldova
Deadline: 17-Nov-21
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the E-Governance Agency (EGA) and in partnership with a range of development partners, through the Accelerating Digital Transformation Project in Moldova, hereby announces an Expression of Interest for selecting innovative digital ideas under Innovation Challenge Scheme 2 contest for innovation projects with impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Digital Transformation in Public and Private Sectors…[more]
Together 2022 Challenge in India
Deadline: 7-Dec-21
The Government of India has announced Together 2022 Challenge…[more]
Nominations Open for the German School Award 2022
Deadline: 15-Feb-22
Nominations are now open for the German School Award 2022 to support schools nationwide in their school development and offer practice-oriented programs for all types of schools…[more]
Extreme Tech Challenge for Entrepreneurs addressing Global Challenges (Australia)
Deadline: 24-Nov-21
The Extreme Tech Challenge – World’s largest Startup Competition is now live to support startups building technologies and innovations to solve the extreme problems. The XTC® Competition connects innovators with a network of investors, corporations, and mentors to help them raise capital, close partnerships, and scale their world changing startups…[more]
India: Women Startup Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 22-Nov-21
The Kerala Startup Missio (KSUM) has launched the Women Startup Innovation Challenge, a National level innovation grant programme for women entrepreneurs…[more]
TIDE 2.0 PULSE — HealthTech for Bharat Innovation Challenge (India)
Deadline: 25-Nov-21
PULSE — HealthTech for Bharat, supported by MeitY under the Program TIDE 2.0 has been launched for startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators to create better healthcare experiences for the elderly population…[more]
Charity Governance Awards 2022 in the UK
Deadline: 26-Jan-22
The Charity Governance Awards 2022 is now open to celebrate outstanding governance and trusteeship in charities across the UK, allowing large and small not-for-profit organisations to inspire and learn from one another…[more]
Nominations Open for the Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize – US
Deadline: 25-Feb-22
Nominations are now open for the Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize to recognize that improvements are needed to make the clean energy innovation ecosystem more inclusive and accessible to disadvantaged communities and individuals from groups historically underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)…[more]
Nominations Open for the National Awards for Local Government – Australia
Deadline: 19-Nov-21
Nominations are now open for the National Awards for Local Government to highlight innovative and resourceful solutions implemented by local governments, which make a difference to their local communities…[more]
Startup India Hub offers OPPO Elevate Challenge
Deadline: 23-Nov-21
The Startup India Hub is offering OPPO Elevate Challenge to diversify across a myriad of segments to embrace technological innovations to meet unique challenges. Open to Collaborate with Startups & extending a platform to bridge the same…[more]
Apply Now for Reimagine Public Safety Challenge – US
Deadline: 19-Nov-21
Are you passionate about improving public safety and policing in the United States? If yes, then apply for Reimagine Public Safety Challenge to accelerate a range of better alternatives for point of crisis situations otherwise likely to result in an unwarranted police encounter, emergency room visit, incarceration, injury, or death…[more]
Nominations Open for the United Nations Public Service Awards
Deadline: 3-Dec-21
Nominations are now open for the United Nations Public Service Awards, the most prestigious international recognition of excellence in public service…[more]
ACT Women’s Awards in Australia
Deadline: 3-Dec-21
Nominations are now open for ACT Women’s Awards to honor individual women who have made an outstanding contribution to the lives of women and girls in the ACT…[more]
Water Breakthrough Challenge Catalyst Stream – UK
Deadline: 8-Dec-21
The Ofwat Innovation Fund (OIF) is seeking applications for its Water Breakthrough Challenge Catalyst Stream to unleash a wave of innovation in the water sector and tackle some of the major challenges of their time – delivering transformative benefits for consumers, society, and the environment…[more]
2021 Biomedical Catalyst Round 2: Feasibility & Primer Awards (UK)
Deadline: 1-Dec-21
The Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £12 million for businesses to develop innovative healthcare products, technologies and processes…[more]
Nominations are now open for the Golden Fleece Award 2022 – Ireland
Deadline: 17-Dec-21
Nominations are now open for the Golden Fleece Award 2022 to provide resources for practicing contemporary visual artists and makers to innovate and develop their artistic vision…[more]
Up to £15,000 Available for Supporting You on Your Journey as a Social Entrepreneur – UK
Deadline: 31-Dec-21
Nominations are now open for the UnLtd Awards to offer funding and support to social entrepreneurs trying to start up or grow their social businesses…[more]
2023-24 Wild Futures Award in the US
Deadline: 1-Apr-22
The Creative Capital Foundation is inviting artists for the 2023-24 Wild Futures Award, to propose experimental, risk-taking projects in the performing arts, technology, literature, visual arts, and moving image, which push boundaries formally and thematically, and/or venture into wild, out-there, never-before-seen concepts and future universes real or imagined…[more]
