Deadline: 11 November 2016 Akili Dada is seeking applications from young African women leaders between the ages of 23-30 for its fellowship program with an aim to drive transformative change in their communities and is looking to grow their projects to scale and sustainability. The fellowship is … [Read more...] about Akili Dada Fellowship: Inviting Young African Women Leaders to Drive Transformative Change in their Communities
Access for Athletes 2016 Grant Program: Supporting Disabled Athletes
Deadline: 2 December 2016 The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is currently seeking applications for the Access for Athletes grant program 2016, committed to helping athletes overcome financial impediments by providing funding grants for equipment, training, coaching and competition … [Read more...] about Access for Athletes 2016 Grant Program: Supporting Disabled Athletes
Applications Open for Merck KGaA Accelerator Kenya Spring 2017
Deadline: 19 December 2016 Applications are open for Merck KGaA Accelerator Kenya Spring 2017 for true innovators and entrepreneurs with a start-up mindset. Candidates applying to the accelerator program should be startups in the fields of digital healthcare that are dedicated to the program and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Merck KGaA Accelerator Kenya Spring 2017
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships: Addressing Humanities and Social Sciences
Deadline: 9 December 2016 The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is currently seeking applications for its Doctoral Scholarships in the humanities and social sciences. Each year, the Foundation awards up to fifteen scholarships to Canadian and foreign doctoral candidates pursuing research related … [Read more...] about Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships: Addressing Humanities and Social Sciences
2017 Request for Applications: Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative
Deadline: 19 January 2017 The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking applications for its programe titled "Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI)” to solve critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems through the integration of research, … [Read more...] about 2017 Request for Applications: Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative
SPHEIR Partnership Proposals: Improving the Performance and Governance of Education Systems
Deadline: 20 February 2017 The UK Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking proposals for its Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education Innovation and Reform (SPHEIR) programme with an aim to improve the performance, governance and influence of higher education systems and … [Read more...] about SPHEIR Partnership Proposals: Improving the Performance and Governance of Education Systems
USDA Call for Applications 2017: E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program
Deadline: 30 November 2016 The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for its "Borlaug Fellowships", offering training and collaborative research opportunities to scientists, researchers, and policymakers from 32 eligible countries. The Borlaug Fellowship Program provides … [Read more...] about USDA Call for Applications 2017: E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program
EU Call for Proposals: Civil Society Organisations in Development in Cambodia 2016
Deadline: 12 January 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for programme entitled “Civil Society Organisations in Development in Cambodia 2016” with an objective to support CSOs contribution to the achievement of national development goals in … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Civil Society Organisations in Development in Cambodia 2016
USDA: McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program
Deadline: 20 January 2017 The Food Aid Information System, United States Department of Agriculture is seeking applications from eligible organisations for a program entitled "McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition" to support education, child development and food … [Read more...] about USDA: McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program
Apply for AAUW’s International Fellowship Program for Women around the World
Deadline: 1 December 2016 Applications are open for the American Association of University Women's (AAUW) International Fellowship program, providing support for women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the United States who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. A limited … [Read more...] about Apply for AAUW’s International Fellowship Program for Women around the World
Apply for 2016 Tigo Digital Changemakers Competition!
Deadline: 15 November 2016 Do you have a social enterprise that uses digital tools and technology to improve society and impact future generations? If yes, we want to hear from you! APPLY TODAY to the Tigo Digital Changemakers Competition. The Tigo Digital Changemakers Competition will award 4 … [Read more...] about Apply for 2016 Tigo Digital Changemakers Competition!
WCTE Program for Leaders from the U.S. and Germany: Sharing Approaches to Integrating Refugees
Deadline: 1 December 2016 Applications are open for Welcoming Communities Transatlantic Exchange (WCTE) program, a unique opportunity for leaders in Germany and the U.S. to share promising approaches to welcoming and integrating immigrants and refugees into their communities. Participants will … [Read more...] about WCTE Program for Leaders from the U.S. and Germany: Sharing Approaches to Integrating Refugees
Champion for Change Programme: Increasing Awareness about Women’s Economic Empowerment Worldwide
Deadline: 1 November 2016 Are you passionate about gender equality and women's economic empowerment? Would you like to apply your skills to make a difference in your own community and beyond? Do you have access to the internet? If yes, then apply for the Champion of Change programme. UN Women's … [Read more...] about Champion for Change Programme: Increasing Awareness about Women’s Economic Empowerment Worldwide
Office to Monitor/Combat Trafficking in Persons: Grants to Fight against Human Trafficking
Deadline: 7 November 2016 The Department of State Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) leads the United States’ global engagement on the fight against human trafficking and seeks partnerships with foreign governments, civil society, and multilateral organizations to … [Read more...] about Office to Monitor/Combat Trafficking in Persons: Grants to Fight against Human Trafficking
Bureau of DRL: Promoting Community Resilience and Empowering Youth Leaders in Nigeria and Kenya
Deadline: 16 December 2016 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support the DRL policy goal to mitigate threats of violent extremism in Nigeria and … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Promoting Community Resilience and Empowering Youth Leaders in Nigeria and Kenya
WWF: Train Scholarships for Diploma, Postgraduate, or Higher Technical Degrees
The World Wildlife Fund's Train Scholarships for Diploma, Postgraduate, or Higher Technical Degrees will provide support to women to pursue a certification, diploma, or technical degree in conservation. These scholarships allow women in the Congo Basin to gain much-needed formal conservation … [Read more...] about WWF: Train Scholarships for Diploma, Postgraduate, or Higher Technical Degrees
World Wildlife Fund: Professional Development Grants for Enhancing Conservation Work Skills among Women
Deadline: 1 November 2016 The World Wildlife Fund is seeking women applicants based in Africa's Congo Basin Countries (except Cameroon) for its two funding programs to develop conservation work skills and career development of women in these countries. Program Categories Professional … [Read more...] about World Wildlife Fund: Professional Development Grants for Enhancing Conservation Work Skills among Women
RSSAF Grant Program: Supporting Economic, Political and Social Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 4 November 2016 The Rhodes Scholars Southern Africa Forum (RSSAF) is inviting applicants from Sub-Saharan Africa for its Grant program with an aim to promote and support programs of economic, political and social development in sub-Saharan Africa. RSSAF aims to channel the resources … [Read more...] about RSSAF Grant Program: Supporting Economic, Political and Social Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
APN Individual Research Grants: Seeking Applications from African Researchers
Deadline: 20 January 2017 The African Peacebuilding Network (APN) of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is currently seeking applications from African researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners working on conflict and peacebuilding issues at universities and research institutions or … [Read more...] about APN Individual Research Grants: Seeking Applications from African Researchers
International AIDS Society’s Call for Proposals: Youth Champions for Differentiated Care
Deadline: 2 November 2016 The International AIDS Society’s (IAS) invites HIV care service providers including networks of people living with HIV and civil society organizations to nominate a young person from within their organization to propose an advocacy project (focus group discussions, … [Read more...] about International AIDS Society’s Call for Proposals: Youth Champions for Differentiated Care
DFID Call for Applications: Tackling Deadly Diseases in Africa Programme (TDDAP)
Deadline: 16 December 2016 The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) is currently seeking applications for Tackling Deadly Diseases in Africa Programme (TDDAP), a five-year flagship programme for DFID’s Africa Regional Department. Following the Ebola crisis and various outbreaks … [Read more...] about DFID Call for Applications: Tackling Deadly Diseases in Africa Programme (TDDAP)
Call for Applications: Arab States Regional Workshop
Deadline: 29 October 2016 Are you engaged in activities to build peace and reduce violence in your community or country? Have you been dedicated to conflict resolution or mediation at a regional, national or local level and are seeking to exchange experiences with peers from other countries in the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Arab States Regional Workshop
Bureau of DRL: Supporting Justice Sector Reform in Tunisia
Deadline: 22 December 2016 The United States Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is inviting organizations interested for projects that increase transparency of and accountability within the judicial process in Tunisia. DRL seeks to support projects that will … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Supporting Justice Sector Reform in Tunisia
Bureau of DRL: Supporting Projects Promoting International Religious Freedom
Deadline: 21 December 2016 The United States Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications from organizations for projects that support policy objective to promote international religious freedom. Objectives In Mexico ($300,000 available), … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Supporting Projects Promoting International Religious Freedom
DM Thomas Foundation’s Central Grants: Supporting Disadvantaged Young People in the UK and Ireland
Deadline: 7 February 2017 The DM Thomas Foundation is currently seeking applications for its Central Grants program, a rigorous grant process which aims to identify the most effective projects helping disadvantaged young people in the UK and Ireland. Priority Areas The Foundation makes grants to … [Read more...] about DM Thomas Foundation’s Central Grants: Supporting Disadvantaged Young People in the UK and Ireland
Leaky Foundation Research Grants: Inviting Researchers from Around the World
Deadline: 10 January 2017 The Leaky Foundation is currently inviting applicants for its Research Grants with an aim to promote the sharing of data in an appropriate manner consistent with the needs of grantees, but with the recognition that different fields of study require different approaches to … [Read more...] about Leaky Foundation Research Grants: Inviting Researchers from Around the World
Syria Recovery Trust Fund: Alleviating the Suffering of the Syrian People
The Syria Recovery Trust Fund (SRTF) is a multi-donor trust fund initiated by the Group of Friends of the Syrian People and its Working Group on Economic Recovery and Development. The fund serves to channel grant funding from the international community in a transparent and accountable manner into … [Read more...] about Syria Recovery Trust Fund: Alleviating the Suffering of the Syrian People
EPA Call for Nominations 2017: Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge for US-based Organizations
Deadline: 31 December 2016 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting nominees from companies or institutions for its "Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards" with an aim to protect public health and the environment. EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention … [Read more...] about EPA Call for Nominations 2017: Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge for US-based Organizations
Nominations Open for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2017!
Deadline: 15 February 2017 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is inviting applicants for its UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2017, funded by the Cano Foundation (Colombia) and the Helsingin Sanomat Foundation (Finland). This Prize was … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2017!
Europeans for Peace: Funding Programme for International Youth Project
Deadline: 1 December 2016 The Remembrance, Responsibility and Future Foundation (Foundation EVZ) is inviting applications for its Europeans for Peace programme to promote international encounters of young people from Germany and the countries of Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe as well as … [Read more...] about Europeans for Peace: Funding Programme for International Youth Project
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program: Inviting Practitioners, Scholars & Journalists Worldwide
Deadline: 1 November 2016 The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is seeking applicants for its Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program, which offers five-month fellowships to practitioners to focus on strategies and best practices for developing democracy in their country of interest; and to … [Read more...] about Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program: Inviting Practitioners, Scholars & Journalists Worldwide
Bureau of DRL: Global CVE and Religious Freedom Consortium
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications from eligible organisations interested in forming “Global CVE and Religious Freedom Consortium” with an aim to prevent/counter violent extremism with specific … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Global CVE and Religious Freedom Consortium
Bureau of DRL: Transitional Justice Processes for Gross Human Rights Violations
Deadline: 2 December 2016 The United States Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is inviting organizations interested in submitting proposals that seek to address gross human rights violations through transitional justice processes. This includes identifying tools … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Transitional Justice Processes for Gross Human Rights Violations
Applications Open for ARASA 2017 Annual Training of Trainers Program on HIV, TB and Human Rights in Southern and East Africa
Deadline: 18 November 2016 Applications are open for participation in the AIDS and Rights Alliance for Southern Africa (ARASA) Annual Training of Trainers Programme on HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and human rights advocacy. ARASA’s purpose is to promote the rule of law and respect for human rights to … [Read more...] about Applications Open for ARASA 2017 Annual Training of Trainers Program on HIV, TB and Human Rights in Southern and East Africa
New Zealand Aid Programme: Pacific Island Countries Participation Fund
Deadline: 1 November 2016 The New Zealand Aid Programme is accepting applications for its Pacific Island Countries Participation Fund (PIC Fund) with an aim to increase attendance by Pacific Island citizens at regional and international conferences or events relevant to their countries … [Read more...] about New Zealand Aid Programme: Pacific Island Countries Participation Fund
Bureau of DRL: Promoting Internationally Recognized Labor Rights in Malaysia, Nigeria and Vietnam
Deadline: 24 October 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is calling organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that support the policy objective to promote internationally recognized labor rights in … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Promoting Internationally Recognized Labor Rights in Malaysia, Nigeria and Vietnam
Bureau of DRL: Religious Freedom and Rule of Law Program
Deadline: 1 November 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications from eligible organisations interested in forming a consortium for a program entitled “Religious Freedom and Rule of Law” with an aim to provide expert analysis … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Religious Freedom and Rule of Law Program
Applications Open for Human Rights Essay Award 2017!
Deadline: 1 February 2017 Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is currently inviting applicants for its Human Rights Essay Award 2017. The Human Rights Essay Award is an annual competition sponsored by the Academy and seeks to stimulate the production of scholarly work in international … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Human Rights Essay Award 2017!
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Global Religious Freedom Programs
Deadline: 28 October 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for a program entitled “DRL Global Religious Freedom Programs” with an aim to promote and protect religious freedom … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Global Religious Freedom Programs
Applications Open for 2017 Martin Ennals Award: Inviting Individuals around the World
Deadline: 9 November 2016 Applications are open for 2017 Martin Ennals Award, an annual prize for human rights defenders. It is sometimes called “the Nobel Prize for human rights”, was created in 1993 to honour and protect individuals around the world who demonstrate exceptional courage in … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 Martin Ennals Award: Inviting Individuals around the World
Open Society Fellowship Programme: Supporting Open Society Challenges Worldwide
Deadline: 1 March 2017 The Open Society Foundation is seeking applications for its Open Society Fellowship Programme with an aim to support individuals pursuing innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The Open Society Fellowship invites proposals relevant … [Read more...] about Open Society Fellowship Programme: Supporting Open Society Challenges Worldwide
Bureau of DRL: Forensic Assistance to Address Legacies of Gross Human Rights Violations
Deadline: 2 December 2016 The United States Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is inviting organizations interested in submitting proposals on forensic assistance aimed at addressing legacies of gross human rights violations, combating violence and impunity, and … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Forensic Assistance to Address Legacies of Gross Human Rights Violations
National Endowment for Democracy: Providing Grants to NGOs Worldwide to Promote Human Rights
Deadline: 20 January 2017 The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) invites civic organizations, associations, independent media, and other similar non-government organizations around the world to apply for its grant funding. NED yearly funds hundreds of projects of organizations that are working … [Read more...] about National Endowment for Democracy: Providing Grants to NGOs Worldwide to Promote Human Rights
Visit Some Open Funding Opportunities on Human Rights
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” “Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth … [Read more...] about Visit Some Open Funding Opportunities on Human Rights
Earth Institute’s Postdoctoral Fellowship: Addressing Social Issues in Global Sustainable Development
Deadline: 1 November 2016 The Earth Institute is providing "Postdoctoral Fellowship" for those dedicated to a better understanding of critical scientific and social issues in global sustainable development. The Program provides innovative postdoctoral scholars with the opportunity to build a … [Read more...] about Earth Institute’s Postdoctoral Fellowship: Addressing Social Issues in Global Sustainable Development
Health Resources and Services Administration: Maternal and Child Environmental Health Network program for United States
Deadline: 20 January 2017 The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for a program entitled "Maternal and Child Environmental Health Network". The purpose of this program … [Read more...] about Health Resources and Services Administration: Maternal and Child Environmental Health Network program for United States
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change: Call for Proposals for Financial Support for India
Deadline: 31 March 2017 The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change is inviting research proposals from eligible entities to provide financial support during the financial year 2016-17 on various thrust areas mentioned below. Thrust areas Development of strategies/technologies … [Read more...] about Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change: Call for Proposals for Financial Support for India
Applications Open for Sixth Annual AMENDS Conference 2017!
Deadline: 1 November 2016 Applications are Open for American Middle Eastern Network for Dialogue at Stanford (AMENDS) Delegate 2017 whose mission is to facilitate a platform for promising youth leaders working from across the Middle East, North Africa and the United States to maximize their … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Sixth Annual AMENDS Conference 2017!
ERC Consolidator Grants: Supporting Researchers from around the World!
Deadline: 9 February 2017 European Research Council (ERC) is seeking proposals for its "Consolidator Grants" to support excellent Principal Investigators at the career stage at which they may still be consolidating their own independent research team or programme. The fundamental activity of the … [Read more...] about ERC Consolidator Grants: Supporting Researchers from around the World!
USFWS: Reducing Threats to Key Wildlife Population and Developing Conservation Capacity in Africa
Deadline: 17 January 2017 The United States Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS) in collaboration with U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE), is seeking applications to provide funding opportunity to reduce threats to key … [Read more...] about USFWS: Reducing Threats to Key Wildlife Population and Developing Conservation Capacity in Africa
