(December 2019)
Here, we take a look at these latest awards, prizes and challenges offering grants, networking support, and a chance to visit foreign countries.
USIP’s Women Building Peace Award: Receive $10,000
The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) is currently accepting nominations for its Women Building Peace Award that represents the Institute’s commitment to highlighting the vital role of individual women who are working every day in fragile or conflict-affected countries or regions in the pursuit of peace…[more]
UAE-based Foundation’s $1 million Grant Initiatives for Global Prosperity
Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Global Prosperity has launched the “Sustainable and Healthy Food for All – How can urban populations increase access to healthy and sustainable foods, despite rapid urbanization?” Challenge with an aim to find and support innovative solutions that will promote urban access to healthy and sustainable food for all…[more]
MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2020 (100,000 US dollars)
the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2020 aims to raise public awareness about the importance of biodiversity and to contribute to the objectives of the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity 2011 – 2020. The Prize honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity…[more]
2020 WISE Awards to address Global Educational Challenges (Chance to win US$20,000)
Qatar Foundation is seeking applications for its 2020 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards to recognize and promote six successful innovative projects that are addressing global educational challenges…[more]
Food for Good Challenge: €2 Millions for Food Innovators
The FAMAE is seeking applications for the Food for Good Challenge to develop an innovative and concrete solution from field to fork to deliver fair, sustainable & healthy food, for everybody, everywhere…[more]
USD 150,000 Grant available through 2020 UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Award
Nominations are now open for the 2020 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award to honour individuals, groups and organizations who go above and beyond the call of duty to protect refugees, displaced and stateless people…[more]
UNESCO seeking Nominations for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2020 (US$25,000)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is seeking nominations for its UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2020 which is funded by the Cano Foundation (Colombia) and the Helsingin Sanomat Foundation (Finland)…[more]
Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge ($15,000 in prizes)
Applicants are invited to apply for 2019 Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge that harnesses the power of capital markets and student creativity to create positive impact in a world of perpetual resource scarcity and continued population growth…[more]
2020 Jamnalal Bajaj Awards to Felicitate the Efforts of Women and Men (Cash Prize of Rs. 10,00,000)
Nominations are now open for 2020 Jamnalal Bajaj Awards with an aim to felicitate the efforts of women and men who have dedicated their life to Gandhian constructive work and the ideals which Jamnalal Bajaj had cherished all his life…[more]
SDGs & Her Competition for Women-led Micro and Small Enterprises
The World Bank Group in partnership with Wharton School’s Zicklin Center for Business Ethics Research, UN Development Programme (UNDP) and UN Women has announced SDGs & Her Competition which is an online competition for women entrepreneurs to showcase how they are supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through their business operations…[more]
Submit your Innovative Tech Solutions to Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge ($350,000 in Prizes)
How can your innovative technology solution solve the world’s most pressing social and environmental problems?Applications are now open for the fourth annual Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2020 in order to recognize new business ideas that leverage technology for social impact from student entrepreneurs around the world…[more]
TFF Challenge to Combat Global Food Insecurity ($10,000 USD in grant money)
Applicants are invited to submit their applications for Thought For Food (TFF) Challenge 2019-2020 which is an annual collaborative prize competition that creates successful, socially responsible food and agriculture startups in all parts of the world…[more]
British Council’s Global Innovation Challenge- #IdeasChangeLives (Receive £20,000)
Do you have a great digital idea that has the potential to create a better world? If yes, this challenge gives you a genuine chance to change the world and improve the lives of some of the world’s most disadvantaged people – what’s your idea? #Ideas ChangeLives is looking for people with a fresh, entrepreneurial spirit and a big idea that has the potential to make a positive impact for communities across the globe…[more]
2020 Start Up Energy Transition Award (Up to 10.000 Euros Prize Money)
The International ‘Start Up Energy Transition’ (SET) initiative is inviting young and innovative companies around the world…[more]
2021 Rolex Awards for Entrepreneurship (Up to 200,000 Swiss Francs)
Nominations are now open for 2021 Rolex Awards for Entrepreneurship to identify and invest in pioneering projects of exceptional individuals from around the world…[more]
2020 The Diana Award is now open Applications
Applicants are invited to apply for The Diana Award 2020 which is the most prestigious accolade a young person aged 9-25 years can receive for their social action or humanitarian work…[more]
2020 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk
Nominations are now open for 2020 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk. The annual Front Line Defenders Award was established in 2005 to honour the work of HRDs who are courageously making outstanding contributions to the promotion and protection of the human rights of others…[more]
2019 ONE Africa Award: A Chance for CSOs and NGOs to Win US$100,000
Applications are now open for the 2019 ONE Africa Award to recognise the exceptional work of organisations that are founded by Africans, based in Africa and working to help Africa achieve the SDGs…[more]
Call for Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders: 2020 Tusk Conservation Awards (Africa)
Do you know someone who deserves recognition for the amazing conservation work they do in Africa? Have the lives of the people and wildlife of Africa been improved through their leadership? Have they had a significant impact on wildlife population numbers? Do they provide mentorship? Have their ideas been replicated across the continent, or should they be? If the answer is yes to any of these then apply now for 2020 Tusk Conservation Awards…[more]
2020 National Geographic Buffett Awards for Leadership in Conservation – Africa and Latin America
The National Geographic Society is currently seeking nominations for its 2020 Buffett Awards for Leadership in Africa and Latin America…[more]
2020 Edition of the European Charlemagne Youth Prize (Chance to win €7500 and Trip to Germany)
Aged 16-30 and working on a project with a European dimension? Apply for the 2020 Charlemagne Youth Prize and win funds to further develop your initiative…[more]
Asia-Pacific GNI Innovation Challenge: Grants of up to USD $250,000
Applications are open for Asia-Pacific Google News Initiative (GNI) Innovation Challenge to support projects that drive digital innovation and develop new business models…[more]
IIE Victor J. Goldberg Prize to advance the Cause of Peace in the Middle East (US$10,000 prize)
Nominations are now open for Institute of Institutional Education (IIE) Victor J. Goldberg Prize for Peace in the Middle East to recognize outstanding work being conducted jointly by two individuals, one Israeli Jew and one Arab Muslim, whether or not a citizen of Israel, working together to advance the cause of peace in the Middle East…[more]
Rethink Plastics Challenge offers 60,000 USD in Cash Prizes
The Inter-American Development Bank Group together with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve has launched an Open Innovation Challenge that seeks to find the most innovative solutions that substantially reduce or eliminate single-use plastic and plastic waste in Latin America and the Caribbean…[more]
Research and Development Awards in Humanities, Social Science and Bioethics (Up to £1 million for 3 to 5 years)
Wellcome has currently announced call for Research Development Awards in Humanities, Social Science and Bioethics to boost Research and Development…[more]
Wellcome Trust’s Collaborative Awards in Humanities and Social Science (Up to £1.5 million)
The Wellcome Trust is currently accepting applications for its Collaborative Awards in Humanities and Social Science to fund teams who are tackling major health-related questions in the humanities and social sciences that require a collaborative approach…[more]
GCRF: Cultures, Behaviours, and Histories of Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition Partnership Award ((Up to £2million)
Applicants are invited to apply for Cultures, Behaviours, and Histories of Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition Partnership Award (Call 2)…[more]
Canada: L’Oréal Paris announces 4th Annual Women of Worth Award Program (Total of $110,000 in charitable grants)
Do you know a Canadian woman who passionately volunteers her time and energy to help people in her community? Recognize her dedication with a 2020 Women of Worth nomination…[more]
Livingston Awards for Young Journalists in the U.S. ($10,000)
Nominations are now open for Livingston Awards for Young Journalists to recognize outstanding reporting and bolster the careers of journalists under the age of 35…[more]
Call for Nominations: NICWA Champion for Native Children Award
Do you know of an incredible leader, social worker, case manager or foster parent in your community who is doing awesome work for our children in the foster care system? If yes, then nominate them for National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) highest honor, the Champion for Native Children Award…[more]
United States: 2020 AARP Purpose Prize is now open for Nominations
Nominations are now open for 2020 AARP Purpose Prize to honor extraordinary people ages 50 and older who tap into the power of life experience to build a better future for us all…[more]
2020 Canadian Hillman Prize to honour Excellence in Journalism (Chance to receive a $5,000 prize and visit Toronto)
The Sidney Hillman Foundation is seeking nominations for its “2020 Canadian Hillman Prize” to honor excellence in journalism in service of the common good…[more]
2020 Daiwa Foundation’s Awards Program (Awards of £7,000-£15,000 for Collaborative Projects)
Applications are now open for 2020 Daiwa Foundation Awards…[more]
