Deadline: 31 December 2016 The Orskov Foundation is seeking applications from students in the lower middle income, or low-income countries for its grant program to support them in the field of agriculture, land use or the environment. The Orskov Foundation is a member of the Network of … [Read more...] about Orskov Foundation Grants: Supporting Students in the field of Agriculture, Land Use or Environment in LMICs
Katana Projects Grants: Supporting European start-ups and SMEs in the Agrifood Value Chain
Deadline: 28 February 2017 Applications are open for “KATANA Projects- Emerging industries as key enablers for the adoption of advanced technologies in the agrifood sector" to support European SMEs in the agrifood value chain to simultaneously access knowledge, technology, capital and markets in … [Read more...] about Katana Projects Grants: Supporting European start-ups and SMEs in the Agrifood Value Chain
Voice’s Cambodia Innovate and Learn Grants: Focusing on Human-Centred Innovations
Deadline: 15 February 2017 Voice is currently inviting groups and organizations for its Cambodia Innovate and Learn Grants to test and scale new approaches with a focus on human-centred innovations that are very context-specific. Themes Improving access to (productive) resources (finance, … [Read more...] about Voice’s Cambodia Innovate and Learn Grants: Focusing on Human-Centred Innovations
Applications Open for India Science and Research Fellowship (ISRF) Programme!
Deadline: 31 January 2017 Centre for International Co-operation in Science (CICS), supported by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India is seeking applications for its India Science and Research Fellowship (ISRF) to provide opportunity to scientists from Afghanistan, … [Read more...] about Applications Open for India Science and Research Fellowship (ISRF) Programme!
Embracing Our Differences: Inviting Artists to submit their Arts and win up to $3,000
Deadline: 10 January 2017 Art is a powerful tool to evoke social change. Without uttering a single word, artists can enlighten, educate and affect change around the world. Embracing Our Differences invites such artists to participate in creating a world where differences are embraced and … [Read more...] about Embracing Our Differences: Inviting Artists to submit their Arts and win up to $3,000
U.S. Embassy in Cotonou – Benin: Small Grants Program for International Exchange Alumni
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Cotonou - Benin, through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), is seeking applications for its Small Grants Program for International Exchange Alumni for all Beninese beneficiaries of U.S. government exchange programs, or non-Beninese selected for … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Cotonou – Benin: Small Grants Program for International Exchange Alumni
U.S. Embassy in Liberia: Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Program
Deadline: 15 January 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Liberia is seeking applications for its Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Program to support projects to preserve cultural heritage in the following three areas: sites, objects and collections and forms of traditional … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Liberia: Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Program
Apply to Participate in European Charlemagne Youth Prize Competition
Deadline: 30 January 2017 The European Parliament and the Foundation of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen invite young people from all the EU member states to participate in a competition on EU development, integration and European identity issues. Projects can be submitted … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in European Charlemagne Youth Prize Competition
Arbonne Charitable Foundation Grant: Supporting Charitable Trusts Serving Teens across US
Deadline: 30 April 2017 The Arbonne Charitable Foundation is currently seeking applications from eligible charitable organisations for its grants program through monetary and product donation grants. Since 2012, more than 100,000 teens globally have been impacted by the Foundation’s grant … [Read more...] about Arbonne Charitable Foundation Grant: Supporting Charitable Trusts Serving Teens across US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Grants for Preventing Violence and Violence Related Injury in United States
Deadline: 10 March 2017 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) is soliciting investigator-initiated research that will help expand and advance understanding about what works to prevent violence by rigorously evaluating primary … [Read more...] about Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Grants for Preventing Violence and Violence Related Injury in United States
Apply for the World Press Institute’s Fellowship: Inviting Journalists across the World
Deadline: 15 February 2017 The World Press Institute (WPI) is seeking Applications from the journalists from across the world for its fellowship program. The WPI fellowship is offered to 10 journalists from countries around the world. It provides immersion into the governance, politics, business, … [Read more...] about Apply for the World Press Institute’s Fellowship: Inviting Journalists across the World
IIE Victor J. Goldberg Prize for Peace in the Middle East
Deadline: 1 February 2017 Institute of Institutional Education (IIE) is accepting nominations for its Victor J. Goldberg Prize for Peace in the Middle East, awarded annually, to recognize outstanding work being conducted jointly by two individuals, one Israeli Jew and one Arab Muslim, whether or … [Read more...] about IIE Victor J. Goldberg Prize for Peace in the Middle East
CDC: Community Characteristics Associated with Geographic Disparities in Diabetes and Cardiometabolic Health
Deadline: 14 February 2017 The US Department of State, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently seeking proposals from eligible entities for its program titled "Community Characteristics Associated with Geographic Disparities in Diabetes and Cardiometabolic Health". This … [Read more...] about CDC: Community Characteristics Associated with Geographic Disparities in Diabetes and Cardiometabolic Health
U.S. Ambassador in Lithuania: Lithuanian-American Innovation Award
Deadline: 18 January 2017 The U.S. Ambassador in Lithuania is currently inviting applicants for its Lithuanian-American Innovation Award, a new €10,000 award aimed at highlighting and promoting innovative cooperation between the United States and Lithuania. The Lithuanian-American Innovation … [Read more...] about U.S. Ambassador in Lithuania: Lithuanian-American Innovation Award
Nominations Open for 2017 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk!
Deadline: 3 February 2017 Front Line Defenders is currently accepting nominations for 2017 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 a human rights defender who, through non-violent work, is … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk!
Applications Open for “Tamayoz – Libya Leading the Way” Leadership Program!
Deadline: 25 December 2016 African Development Bank (AfDB) in partnership with Libyan authorities and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Transition fund is inviting applicants for “Tamayoz – Libya Leading the Way” Leadership program. Tamayoz – meaning refinement and uniqueness in Arabic – has … [Read more...] about Applications Open for “Tamayoz – Libya Leading the Way” Leadership Program!
U.S. Mission to Uganda: 2017 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars
Deadline: 6 January 2017 The U.S. Mission to Uganda is seeking applications for its 2017 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars which is an intensive post-graduate level academic program with integrated study tours. The ultimate goal is to strengthen curricula and to improve the quality of … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Uganda: 2017 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars
Applications Open for World Bank #Blog4Dev Contest for Kenyan, Rwandan or Ugandan Citizens!
Deadline: 15 January 2017 The World Bank is currently inviting applicants for its #Blog4Dev Contest with an aim to provide opportunity for youth in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda. The World Bank wants you to share your thoughts on youth and agriculture. Growth in the agriculture sector helps raise … [Read more...] about Applications Open for World Bank #Blog4Dev Contest for Kenyan, Rwandan or Ugandan Citizens!
Asian Community Trust: Seeking Proposals for ACT Grant Program 2017 in Philippines
Deadline: 20 December 2016 The Asian Community Trust (ACT) is accepting project proposals from the Philippines for its Grant program 2017 with an aim to build a “Bridge of Mutual Help and Resource Sharing” in civil societies across Asia. To pursue this aim, ACT assists projects developed by local … [Read more...] about Asian Community Trust: Seeking Proposals for ACT Grant Program 2017 in Philippines
SEED Foundation Grant 2017: Seeking Projects to Support Agricultural and Rural Development in Africa
Deadline: 6 February 2017 SEED Foundation is seeking applications from organisations for its 2017 grant projects that aims to develop local resources of African terroirs (whether expertise, a local product, an agricultural practice ...) and optimize their management to support their role in the … [Read more...] about SEED Foundation Grant 2017: Seeking Projects to Support Agricultural and Rural Development in Africa
U.S. Mission to South Africa: Seeking Applications for HIV and AIDS Community Grants Program
Deadline: 15 March 2017 The U.S. Embassy & Consulates in South Africa is seeking applications from eligible organisations for "HIV and AIDS Community Grants Program" with an aim to fund organizations that offer evidence based activities in HIV prevention, care and support; capacity building; … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to South Africa: Seeking Applications for HIV and AIDS Community Grants Program
Nominations Open for Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Award 2017!
Deadline: 31 January 2017 Nominations are open for Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Award 2017, Sponsored by Continental Reinsurance. The awards recognize the outstanding work of journalists from across the continent. Successful candidates have to demonstrate how their articles have raised … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Award 2017!
EU Call for Proposals: Support to Civil Society in the Republic of Moldova
Deadline: 27 January 2017 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals from eligible organizations for a programme entitled “Support to Civil Society in the Republic of Moldova” with an aim to contribute to the development of civil society in becoming a stronger actor, including in actively … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Support to Civil Society in the Republic of Moldova
Gender Equality & Social Inclusion Small Grants: Inviting CBOs, CSOs and other Citizen Groups in Ghana
Deadline: 5 January 2017 STAR- Ghana is accepting proposals from eligible organizations for its Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI) Small Grants Component with an aim to support CBOs/NGOs with a district or community base to pilot or test innovative (promising and new) strategies with … [Read more...] about Gender Equality & Social Inclusion Small Grants: Inviting CBOs, CSOs and other Citizen Groups in Ghana
Health and Human Rights Call for Papers: Human Rights Remain Critical to HIV Responses
Deadline: 28 February 2017 Health and Human Rights Journal is calling for papers on “Human Rights Remain Critical to HIV Responses”. Human rights have been the guiding light of the response to HIV. They remain critical to challenging vulnerability to the epidemic and to unlocking the barriers to … [Read more...] about Health and Human Rights Call for Papers: Human Rights Remain Critical to HIV Responses
Apply for the Longitude Prize: A Challenge Worth Million!
Deadline: 31 January 2017 Apply for the Longitude Prize, a challenge with a £10 million prize fund to reward a diagnostic test that helps solve the problem of global antibiotic resistance. It is being run by Nesta and supported by Innovate UK as funding partner. In order to tackle growing levels … [Read more...] about Apply for the Longitude Prize: A Challenge Worth Million!
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: Supporting Justice Sector Reform
Deadline: 22 December 2016 The US 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 enhance … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Supporting Justice Sector Reform
New Zealand Aid Programme: Pacific Island Countries Participation Fund
Deadline: 1 February 2017 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
Research Grants Program: Environmentalism, Impoverishment and Social Justice Movements in Arab
Deadline: 14 December 2016 Arab Council for the Social Sciences has announced its fourth session of the research grants on the subject of “environmentalism, impoverishment and social justice movements: multidisciplinary approaches” program. The Arab Council for the Social Sciences program provides … [Read more...] about Research Grants Program: Environmentalism, Impoverishment and Social Justice Movements in Arab
CPDC Call for Concept Notes: Strengthening the Voice of the Marginalized Social Sectors and Groups
Deadline: 16 December 2016 The Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC) in partnership with the European Commission (EC) is seeking applicants from eligible organisations for its program titled “Support to Facilitate Participation of CARIFORUM Civil Society in the Regional Development and … [Read more...] about CPDC Call for Concept Notes: Strengthening the Voice of the Marginalized Social Sectors and Groups
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Protecting and Supporting Marginalized Roma in Europe
Deadline: 16 January 2017 The US Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a program entitled “Protecting and Supporting Marginalized Roma in Europe”. DRL requests proposals … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Protecting and Supporting Marginalized Roma in Europe
EMHRF Standard Intervention Grant Program: Supporting Small Human Rights Organizations
Deadline: 26 January 2017 Euro-Mediterranean Foundation of Support to Human Rights Defenders (EMHRF) is accepting applications for its Standard Intervention Grant Program with an aim to support small human rights organizations, groups and defenders by reinforcing their operations and human … [Read more...] about EMHRF Standard Intervention Grant Program: Supporting Small Human Rights Organizations
Apply for the 3rd Asian Conference on Education for Sustainability!
Deadline: 27 January 2017 Proposals are open for the 3rd Asian Conference on Education for Sustainability (ACES 2017) to be held at the Tokyo REI Hotel Nagoya, Japan Saturday and Sunday, March 4-5, 2017. By creating and implementing coherent policies that are holistic and humanistic in nature, … [Read more...] about Apply for the 3rd Asian Conference on Education for Sustainability!
UArctic Call for Papers: Indigeneity in the Arctic to Promote Indigenous and Human Rights
Deadline: 18 December 2016 What do the concepts "indigenous people" and “indigeneity” mean? Are they terms that promote indigenous and human rights, or are they tied to changing power relations in discursive ways? What is the role of these terms in the Finnish context? What are the past and current … [Read more...] about UArctic Call for Papers: Indigeneity in the Arctic to Promote Indigenous and Human Rights
EPIM Call for Proposals: Protecting Access to Rights for Mobile EU Citizens
Deadline: 9 January 2017 The European Programme for Integration and Migration (EPIM) is seeking proposals for “protecting access to rights for mobile EU citizens” with an aim to support projects of civil society organisations that seek to engage at European level and have an advocacy and/or … [Read more...] about EPIM Call for Proposals: Protecting Access to Rights for Mobile EU Citizens
IAUP Young Scientists Conference 2017: Inviting Investigators from Around the Globe
Deadline: 15 December 2016 The IAUP Programme Committee is currently inviting applicants to participate in the new IAUP Young Scientists Conference 2017 and to submit their abstracts. An innovative scientific conference format was created to be able to discuss a variety of complex global challenges … [Read more...] about IAUP Young Scientists Conference 2017: Inviting Investigators from Around the Globe
Entries Open for 2017 IAPA Excellence in Journalism Awards!
Deadline: 15 January 2017 Entries are open for 2017 IAPA Excellence in Journalism Awards to highlight the most relevant issues and express the renewal of the technologies and language that are inherent of the best of journalism in the hemisphere. The Inter American Press Association is a … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2017 IAPA Excellence in Journalism Awards!
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Supporting Human Rights Defenders in Eurasia
Deadline: 22 December 2016 The Department of States Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations for programs that support the policy objective to provide critical support to human rights defenders in Eurasia. DRL’s … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Supporting Human Rights Defenders in Eurasia
UNDEF Project Grant: Inviting Civil Society Organizations for Projects to Promote Human Rights
Deadline: 18 December 2016 The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) is inviting civil society organizations to apply for 11th round of funding for projects to advance and support democracy in order to strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of … [Read more...] about UNDEF Project Grant: Inviting Civil Society Organizations for Projects to Promote Human Rights
EU Call for Proposals: Support to Civil Society, Local Authorities and Human Rights
Deadline: 24 January 2017 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals from eligible organizations for a programme entitled “Support to Civil Society, Local Authorities and Human Rights” in order to strengthen the role of civil society and local authorities in Ukraine in promoting transparent and … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Support to Civil Society, Local Authorities and Human Rights
Applications Open for 2017 Conference “TransCon”!
Deadline: 13 January 2017 Applications are open for the 2017 conference “TransCon” to learn, educate and empower the transgender and gender non-conforming community and their allies. TransCon is a conference by Aqua Foundation for Women for the transgender community. It serves as a space to … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 Conference “TransCon”!
Justice for Children Award: Focusing on Violence against Girls in Europe
Deadline: 30 April 2017 Applications are open for the Justice for Children Award, organized by Defence for Children International (DCI) and the World Organization Against Torture (OMCT), with the gracious support of the Loterie Romande with an aim to encourage academic research within European … [Read more...] about Justice for Children Award: Focusing on Violence against Girls in Europe
Bureau of DRL: Promoting the Human Rights of Women and Girls, Persons with Disabilities and LGBTI Persons
Deadline: 23 January 2017 The US Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a program entitled “Promoting the Human Rights of Women and Girls, Persons with Disabilities, and … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Promoting the Human Rights of Women and Girls, Persons with Disabilities and LGBTI Persons
A List of Open Opportunities on Human Rights: Celebrating Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is celebrated on 10 December every year across the world. This day is observed since 1948, when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year, Human Rights Day calls on everyone to stand up for someone's rights! Many of us are … [Read more...] about A List of Open Opportunities on Human Rights: Celebrating Human Rights Day
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
2017 Humanity in Action Fellowship Programs: Protecting Minorities and Promoting Human Rights
Deadline: 4 January 2017 Applications are open for 2017 Humanity in Action Fellowship programs. The programs will take place in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Berlin, Copenhagen, Sarajevo and Warsaw in 2017. The Fellowship seeks to educate, connect and inspire the world’s future leaders in the fields of human … [Read more...] about 2017 Humanity in Action Fellowship Programs: Protecting Minorities and Promoting Human Rights
Applications Open for 2017 Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition!
Deadline: 12 June 2017 The Centre for Human Rights, based at the University of Pretoria, with the support of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, is seeking applicants for its 9th Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition, will be held at … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition!
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!
Applications Open for Institute for the Study of Human Rights’ AHDA Fellowship Program!
Deadline: 31 January 2017 Applications are now open for Institute for the Study of Human Rights’ (ISHR) Alliance for Historical Dialogue and Accountability (AHDA) Fellowship Program, a unique opportunity for practitioners who are interested and engaged in historical dialogue work to participate in … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Institute for the Study of Human Rights’ AHDA Fellowship Program!
