[October 2022]
United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security: Call for Proposals 2022
Deadline: 12-Dec-22
The UNTFHS will focus the 2022 Call for Proposals on programmes to extend awareness of the human security approach and its usage at all levels. For these programmes, the total contribution from the UNTFHS should not exceed US$300,000 for a period of 12-18 months.
Call for EOIs: UN Road Safety Fund Implementing Partners from Civil Society
Deadline: 18-Nov-22
Are you a civil society organisation (CSO) implementing road safety projects in low- and middle-income countries? UN Road Safety Fund (UNRSF) would like to hear from you!
The Fund’s 2022-2025 Business Plan expressly commits to exploring ways of opening up direct access to its global pooled fund to participating UN organisations (PUNOs) and viable non-UN organisations (NUNOs) alike. This Call for Expressions of Interest to civil society organizations is a first step and direct response to that commitment.
UNESCO: International Competition on Green and Accessible Cities
Deadline: 31-Oct-22
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is Calling for Students Worldwide to Participate in International Competition on Green and Accessible Cities.
An accessible and inclusive environment is the foundation for all people, including persons with disabilities, to participate fully and equally in society. UNESCO is committed to promoting the construction of an accessible information and physical environment for all, including the construction of inclusive cities.
UNESCO launches an Open Call to Civil Society for Written Contributions
Deadline: 28-Nov-22
The Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions recognised the fundamental role of civil society in supporting the creation, distribution and access to diverse cultural expressions. In view of this, the Committee has invited the Secretariat to encourage civil society organisations (CSOs), including micro, small and medium-sized cultural and creative enterprises (SMEs), as well as cultural institutions and organisations, to submit written contributions on a targeted number of specific issues decided by the Committee.
UNESCO-Bangladesh Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman International Prize for Creative Economy
Deadline: 10-Dec-22
Nominations are now open for UNESCO-Bangladesh Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman International Prize for the Creative Economy Prize to reward exceptional initiatives that support young entrepreneurs in the field of the creative economy.
The creative economy includes sectors such as cinema/audio-visual, design, media arts, music, performing arts, publishing, visual arts. Today, culture and creativity accounts for 3.1% of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 6.2% of all employment.
UIL launches a Course on Family Learning & Indigenous Knowledges
Deadline: 31-Dec-22
The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), has launched a self-directed, self-paced online course on Family Learning and Indigenous Knowledges.
This new course is designed to support the independent learning of academics, researchers and material/curriculum developers in adult learning and community education. It can be accessed freely anywhere, anytime. The learner can easily register on the course, take charge of their learning process and complete the course at their own pace.
UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences
Deadline: 15-Nov-22
Nominations are now open for the UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences that rewards significant efforts of individuals or institutions through scientific research towards improving the quality of human life.
Life sciences hold the key to a better future, as they contribute to poverty eradication, improved health, and food and water security. The core objectives of the Prize is to encourage research, enhance collaboration amongst researchers and reinforce networks of centers of excellence in the life sciences towards these goals.
UN Women: Small Grants to Scale-up Technical Substantive Capacity of Caribbean CSOs
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
UN Women is offering grants to expand the technical substantive capacity of civil society organisations on ending violence against women and girls in the Caribbean Region.
UN Women’s Small Grants are designed to support institutional strengthening and capacity-building, especially for smaller organisations. This call specifically supports CSOs working in the area of family violence, especially responding to the needs of women and girl survivors as well those who face discrimination or marginalisation.
UN Women inviting Civil Society Organizations in Serbia
Deadline: 28-Oct-22
UN Women Office in Serbia is inviting civil society organizations (CSOs) registered in Serbia, that have gender equality, women’s rights and/or antidiscrimination set as one of the organization’s goals in Statute and have specialized knowledge, expertise and track record of working on gender equality and/or empowering women, especially vulnerable groups of women to submit project proposals.
This Call is launched to support active engagement of women to influence development, implementation and monitoring of gender sensitive policies and programmes under the EU funded project “Support to Priority Actions to Gender Equality in Serbia, phase II”.
UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM
Deadline: 15-Nov-22
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is accepting nominations for its Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to encourage young people to undertake scientific careers and make their work more visible to the community and society.
This is the first edition of the Prize, which recognizes the achievements of young people that are conducive to socio-economic transformation and development on a global scale while also increasing the interest of young people, particularly girls and women, in science so as to promote gender equality, scientific literacy and the choice of a scientific career.
UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences
Deadline: 15-Nov-22
Nominations are now open for the UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences that rewards significant efforts of individuals or institutions through scientific research towards improving the quality of human life.
CookFund Programme: Accelerated Market roll-out of Clean Cooking Solutions in Tanzania
Deadline: 17-Dec-22
The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is inviting eligible Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and companies which are involved in the clean cooking value chain / technologies to apply for technical and financial assistance to accelerate market roll-out of clean cooking technologies in Programme targeted urban areas/regions. Financial assistance will mainly focus in addressing enterprises/companies’ undercapitalizations and end-user affordability.
The CookFund Programme, funded by the European Union (EU), is a three-year programme (2022 – 2024) that seeks to accelerate market rollout of clean cooking solution in Tanzania mainland, targeting five regions namely Dar es Salaam, Pwani, Morogoro, Dodoma and Mwanza. The Programme is implemented by the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) in collaboration with United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO). UNCDF is both the Fund Manager and implementor of the Programme.
UNFPA Invitation for Proposals: ‘Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health’ in India
Deadline: 31-Oct-22
UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, an international development agency, invites UNFPA’s shortlisted organizations to submit proposals for Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health in Bihar with focus on selected geographies.
UNFPA supports the government in achieving key state mandates of reducing maternal deaths, reducing the unmet need for contraceptives and the total fertility rate, addressing child marriage and gender-based violence and strengthening institutional capacities in collaboration with various government departments and agencies.
Innovation Challenge Facility 2nd Call for Proposals in Trinidad and Tobago
Deadline: 23-Nov-22
Applications are now open for the Innovation Challenge Facility Project.
STFOI is funded by the European Union and the IDB LAB. The project aims at business led economic growth and a more diversified economic base. This project was designed based on the recognition of the importance of innovation in fostering competitiveness in businesses so they can adapt to and thrive in a global market environment with changing market conditions and circumstances.
Small Grants Program Call 2022/2023 to Conserve Environment and improve Livelihoods of People
Deadline: 4-Nov-22
The Small Donations Program (SPP) of Argentina opens a new call for the presentation of projects by organizations that conserve and restore the environment, improving the well-being and livelihoods of people. The Small Grants Program (SGP) is an institutional program of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) , implemented by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and managed by UNOPS – United Nations Office for Project Services.
Thirteenth Session of the World Urban Forum in 2026
Deadline: 15-Nov-22
The World Urban Forum aims to gather participants to discuss and readdress the way cities and human settlements are planned, designed, financed, developed, governed and managed in a city that is globally recognized for its innovation and urban solutions in sustainable development. The WUF also explores ways and provides insights and lessons that will promote and contribute to inclusive development in all parts of the world through effective implementation of the New Urban Agenda.
Grants to support Communities, Vulnerable Groups and People in Need in Ukraine
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
This call for proposals aims to pool efforts and support community-based initiatives to overcome and reduce the consequences of escalating military conflict and provide assistance to the most vulnerable (such as the elderly, people with disabilities, large and low-income families, youth, IDPs, etc.). and those people who find themselves in a difficult situation due to hostilities.
Call for Papers: Women’s Equal and Effective Participation in Political and Public Life (Ethiopia)
Deadline: 9-Nov-22
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) Ethiopia Office in collaboration with the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) invites you to submit an abstract for presentation at a Conference to be held on 8th and 9th of December 2022 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia under the title “Women’s equal and effective participation in political and public life: An imperative for inclusive democracy and sustainable development.
The conference aims to create a platform for concerned stakeholders including the gender machinery, democratic and political institutions, associations of women and youth, civil societies, individual gender activists and partners from intergovernmental organizations to discuss the status and participation of women in leadership and politics.
UN Women inviting Research Firms Working to Enhance Social Protection
Deadline: 31-Oct-22
The project’s overall theory of change is that if women in Dominica, Grenada and St. Lucia, especially the most marginalized, have increased access to subsidised childcare, reliable sexual and reproductive health services, to climate and shock-responsive social protection which includes gender-based violence services and opportunities for and access to innovative financing, digitization and climatesmart and environmentally-friendly practices to grow their businesses; then they will experience economic resilience and their countries will benefit from their increased productivity to Build Forward Equal from COVID-19.
UN Women Inviting Research Firms working to Enhance Social Protection in Jamaica
Deadline: 31-Oct-22
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) MCO Caribbean hereby invites prospective Research Firms to support a Gender-Responsive Analysis and Research on Institutional, Policy and Service-Delivery Frameworks for Social Protection in Jamaica.
FAO: World Food Day Poster Contest 2022
Deadline: 4-Nov-22
If you’re aged between 5 and 19, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations wants to hear from you! Use your imagination and create a poster showing a world where no one is left behind, and everyone has access to healthy and affordable food.
Grant Competition to support Communities, Vulnerable Groups and People in Need in Ukraine
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
This call for proposals aims to pool efforts and support community-based initiatives to overcome and reduce the consequences of escalating military conflict and provide assistance to the most vulnerable (such as the elderly, people with disabilities, large and low-income families, youth, IDPs, etc.). and those people who find themselves in a difficult situation due to hostilities.
Open Call for Lifestyle for the Environment (LIFE) Campaign in India
Deadline Date: 31-Dec-2022
The NITI Aayog (Behavioural Insights Unit) and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC), in partnership with the United Nations, World Resources Institute, Centre for Social and Behaviour Change (CSBC) and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), are inviting ideas from across the world.
UN Women Grant Announcement for Women Networks/CSOs based in Turkey
Deadline: 30-Apr-23
UN Women is providing needs-based and demand-driven technical and logistical support to existing and aspiring networks and platforms, and individual members or affiliates of women’s civil society organizations (CSOs) and women’s rights advocates in order to advance gender equality, women’s empowerment and the overall women’s rights agenda.
UN Women Spotlight Initiative Call for Small Grants in Jamaica
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
UN Women is soliciting grant proposals to support leadership and monitoring and evaluation capacity strengthening programmes for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Jamaica especially those working with underserved communities (LBTQI persons, women and girls with HIV, women and girls with disabilities, women living in rural communities etc.).
Small Grants Program Call 2022/2023 to Conserve Environment and improve Livelihoods of People (Argentina)
Deadline: 4-Nov-22
The Small Donations Program (SPP) of Argentina opens a new call for the presentation of projects by organizations that conserve and restore the environment, improving the well-being and livelihoods of people.
UN Women Small Grants for CSOs in Jamaica
Deadline: Ongoing
UN Women is offering small grants to support the expansion of technical substantive capacity of groups working on innovative programmes to end violence against women and girls (VAWG) in Jamaica.
UN Women Spotlight Initiative Guyana Call for Small Grants
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
UN Women is offering small grant to engage on social accountability for legislation and the conduct of service providers to specific at risk groups including at-risk youth and network building among CSOs to support social justice activism on GBV and Family Violence.
Slovak Challenge Fund 2022
Deadline: 10-Dec-22
The Slovak Challenge Fund (SCF) is now open for applications to facilitate transfer of Slovak know-how and innovative solutions that address development challenges in Moldova and North Macedonia.
SCF aims to identify solutions that deliver improvement and value, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products; support solutions that assure viability in local conditions, long-term sustainability, and potential for scale-up, and promote solutions to share knowledge and tackle development challenges in other countries.
Call for Proposals: Strengthening the Protection of Victims of Violence in Montenegro
Deadline: 15-Nov-22
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting women’s civil society organizations to submit proposals to:
- Provide specialist support services for victims of all forms of violence in line with the standards enshrined in CEDAW and the Istanbul Convention, including women from minority or disadvantaged groups, including to women living with disabilities;
- Provide legal counseling services to victims of GBV;
- Enhance capacities of the women’s CSOs through developing training programmes
UNDP Lesotho Call for Proposals from Civil Society Organisations
Deadline: 27-Oct-22
UNDP Lesotho seeks proposals from interested Civil Society Organisations (CSO, i.e. not-for-profit entities such as NGOs, community-based organizations, youth associations, and academic institutions) to conduct or facilitate a range of substantive development activities under the Lesotho / UN National Security Sector Reform for Peacebuilding Project, between October 2022 and March 2023.
UNDP Public Call for CSOs to Submit Project Proposals as Part of the ReLOaD2
Deadline: 1-Nov-22
The Municipality Of Vitez in Partnership with the United Nations Development Program announces a Public Call for Civil Society Organizations to Submit Project Proposals as Part of the Regional Program of Local Democracy in the Western Balkans 2 (ReLOaD2).
The overall goal of the project is to strengthen participatory democracy and EU integration in the Western Balkans, by empowering civil society and encouraging young people to actively participate in the decision-making process, as well as improving the stimulating legal and financial environment for civil society.
ReLOaD2 Project: Public Invitation to CSOs/NGOs in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 17-Nov-22
The city of goražde in partnership with the United Nations Development Program announces Public Call for Civil Society Organizations/Non-Governmental Organizations to submit project proposals as part of the project regional program of local democracy in the western balkans (reload2).
The overall goal of the project is to strengthen participatory democracy and EU integration in the Western Balkans, by empowering civil society and encouraging young people to actively participate in the decision-making process, as well as improving the stimulating legal and financial environment for civil society.
UNDP Call for Proposals in Albania: NGOs Can Apply!
Deadline: 4-Nov-22
“Expanding Free Legal Aid to vulnerable Women and Men in Albania” – EFLAS Project implemented by UNDP in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice and funded by Austrian Development Cooperation is launching a Call for Proposals to “Enhance access to justice for individuals from groups vulnerable to social exclusion through education on human rights and access to legal aid services”.
Request For Proposals: GYPI Climate Risk Assessment in Papua New Guinea
Deadline: 28-Oct-22
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) requests you to submit your Proposal to conduct a downscaled Climate Risk Assessment focusing on Hela and Southern Highlands Provinces (Papua New Guinea).
Expression of Interest: Participating in Online Digital Trainings (Macedonia)
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
Are you a company that has a vision and follows the trends imposed by the new digital age? Do you need new employees or collaborators that you can “create” and train according to your needs? Need a network administrator to connect your company network devices? Or do you need a digital marketing person? Maybe you want to develop in the field of e-commerce or want to have your own e-store? Or would you like to have a person available to analyze data according to your needs? Maybe you need some adaptive web solutions or mobile apps? If yes, so finally you have an opportunity to find a young unemployed person under the age of 34 and give him the chance to get new digital skills and together become part of the winning team.
Expression of Interest to Participate in Online Digital Trainings (Macedonia)
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
Are you a company that has a vision and follows the trends imposed by the new digital age? Do you need new employees or collaborators that you can “create” and train according to your needs? Need a network administrator to connect your company network devices? Or do you need a digital marketing person? Maybe you want to develop in the field of e-commerce or want to have your own e-store? Or would you like to have a person available to analyze data according to your needs? Maybe you need some adaptive web solutions or mobile apps? If yes, so finally you have an opportunity to find a young unemployed person under the age of 34 and give him the chance to get new digital skills and together become part of the winning team.
UNDP: E-learning/Coordination of Development of Digital Educational Resources for General Education (Moldova)
Deadline: 28-Oct-22
The United Nations Development Programme, hereinafter referred to as UNDP, through its “Improving the quality of education in the Republic of Moldova” Project, hereby invites prospective proposers to submit a proposal in accordance with the General Conditions of Contract and the Terms of Reference as set out in this Request for Proposal (RFP).
The Service Provider will work under the supervision of the Policy Component Manager of the Migration Local Development project and Programme Officer. Disbursements shall be made only after the endorsements of deliverables by the Project Manager and the Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova.
Small Grants 2022 for Sustainable Livelihoods Projects in Zimbabwe
Deadline: 11-Nov-22
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting interested NGOs/CBOs to develop innovative proposals for projects towards supporting awareness and education on conservation; sustainable livelihoods activities on community based Sustainable Forest Management (SFM); Sustainable Land Management (SLM); Human Wildlife Conflict (HWC) Management; and alternative sources of income and energy in targeted Community Wildlife Conservancies (CWCs) in Hurungwe, Mbire and Muzarabani Districts.
5th Innovation Challenge Scheme 5 Contest: Calling Digital Ideas (Moldova)
Deadline: 15-Nov-22
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with E-Governance Agency (EGA), through the Accelerating Digital Transformation Project in Moldova, hereby announces an Expression of Interest for selecting innovative digital ideas under Innovation Challenge Scheme 5 contest, based on Digital Public Goods (open-source software, open data, open AI models, etc.), with impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Digital Transformation in Public and Private Sectors.
Digital transformation is as an enabler towards human development and as a cross-dimensional process, cutting through a range of sectors. In Moldova, digital transformation is viewed as a systemic transformation of the entire Moldovan society through both Digitalization and Digitization processes to build an efficient, secure, and transparent ecosystem.
UNDP: EU4MD/ Program of Non-Refundable Financial Assistance for Social Entrepreneurship (Moldova)
Deadline: 7-Nov-22
The “EU4Moldova: Key Regions” program launches the Non-Reimbursable Financial Assistance Program to support initiatives in promoting social entrepreneurship in the Cahul and Ungheni regions , Edition 2022 .
The purpose of this Call is to support social entrepreneurship initiatives in urban and rural areas of the Cahul and Ungheni regions, especially those run or that have a positive impact on women, men and young people and a higher degree of innovation and business digitalization and a positive impact on the environment. A financial support mechanism will be launched (involving the purchase of equipment/goods/works/services), accompanied by a mentoring program to stimulate entrepreneurial culture in the key regions of Ungheni and Cahul.
Grants for Promoting Culture of Non-Discrimination of National Minorities in Georgia
Deadline: 31-Oct-22
UNDP is seeking applications from NGOs/community organizations working on the issues of national minorities in the regions of Georgia.
In particular, the grant aims at strengthening the capacity of national minorities on antidiscrimination legislation, equality and tolerance, while at the same time increasing society’s awareness on cultural diversity.
UNDP Grant for Promoting the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Georgia
Deadline: 31-Oct-22
UNDP is announcing a call for proposals for the Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) operating in the regions of Georgia.
In particular, the grant aims at increasing PwDs knowledge on their rights and available redress mechanisms and supporting them in social inclusion, while at the same time increasing society’s awareness towards the PwDs.
Open Call for Strengthening the LGBTQI Community in Georgia
Deadline: 31-Oct-22
UNDP is pleased to announce call for proposals for Strengthening the protection of national minorities in Georgia.
In particular, the grant aims at enhancing the capacity of LGBTQI people and ensure their professional development, while at the same time to reduce stigma and discrimination against LGBTQI people through awareness raising campaigns.
UNDP Call for Proposals: GYPI Climate Risk Assessment in Papua New Guinea
Deadline: 28-Oct-22
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) requests you to submit your Proposal to conduct a downscaled Climate Risk Assessment focusing on Hela and Southern Highlands Provinces (Papua New Guinea).
This Climate Risk Assessment will involve an integrated assessment based on the following focus areas:
Identification of climate-induced risks and probable physical effects within the context of microclimates that exist within Hela and Southern Highlands coupled with current and anticipated changes in climatic conditions. These might include increased rainfall variability, extreme weather conditions and increased temperature variability.
Call for Applications: Regional Civil Society Advisory Group for Eastern and Southern Africa
Deadline: 21-Oct-22
Are you an institution focusing on gender equality, women’s rights, and women’s empowerment in the East and Southern Africa region? The UN Women Regional Office is looking for organizations and groups to drive dialogue & engagement on gender equality, to support consultations between UN Women and civil society and help inform UN Women’s priorities and strategies in the region.
Call for Proposals: Mapping Capacities of Women-Owned/Led businesses in Nigeria
Deadline: 2-Nov-22
Under this Call for Proposals (CFP), UN Women will recruit a partner to conduct a mapping and capacity assessment of women-owned businesses in Kaduna and Lagos States.
The project focuses on advancing gender responsive procurement processes in Kaduna and Lagos as targeted States.
Call for Proposals: Ending Gender Stereotypes in the Classroom (Bangladesh)
Deadline: 2-Nov-22
UN Women is calling for proposals under the project entitled,”Ending Gender Stereotypes in the Classroom” to demonstrate the potential of classroom activity to change regressive gender attitudes, knowledge and perception of children, teachers, staff, and parents.
UN Women ACO Call for Proposals for Responsible Parties – Spotlight Initiative (Afghanistan)
Deadline: 4-Nov-22
UN Women in partnership with the Spotlight Initiative is launching a Call for Proposals for a Responsible Party to undertake Grant-Making Work for Women’s Civil Society Organizations in Afghanistan – through the provision of programming grants and capacity development support.
UN Women CFPs to implement “Women’s Economic Empowerment in the South Caucasus” (WEESC) Project
Deadline: 28-Oct-22
UN Women CO Georgia with the generous support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC) is implementing the “Women’s Economic Empowerment in the South Caucasus” (WEESC) project.
The WEESC project plans to increase public awareness of the issues faced by domestic workers, their rights, the responsibilities of employers, and vulnerabilities associated with the informal work of domestic workers.
Free Online Training for Documentation of Tourist Sites and Development of National Photobank (Lesotho)
Deadline: 27-Oct-22
UNDP Accelerator Lab in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Culture (MTEC) in consultation with Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) intends to provide open and free online multimedia training to document tourist attractions sites in Lesotho and participate in developing a Lesotho national photo bank on tourism attractions.
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