Deadline: 3-Mar-21 The STARTS Prize of the European Commission is launched by Ars Electronica and the consortium partners BOZAR, Waag, INOVA+, T6 Ecosystems, French Tech Grande Provence and Frankfurter Buchmesse. STARTS is an initiative of the European Commission to foster alliances of technology and artistic practice. As part of this initiative, the STARTS Prize awards the most pioneering collaborations and results in the field of creativity and innovation at the crossings of science and … [Read more...] about 2021 Science, Technology and Arts (STARTS) Prize: Call for Nominations
Call for Proposals for 2021 WISE Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program
Deadline: 28-Feb-21 WISE Emerging Leaders is a nine-month fellowship program that aims to cultivate the next generation of systems leaders in education with the tools, skills, community, and mindset required to transform their communities and change systems. WISE is seeking to collaborate with high impact organizations to nominate young education professionals from within their organizations or network to support their professional and personal development. In addition to completing a … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for 2021 WISE Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program
GRP-UNDP: Invitation for NGOs to building resilience and achieving SDGs in Fragile and Conflict-Prone Regions
Deadline: 27-Jan-21 The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) is announcing a call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to identify and nurture a pipeline of novel, viable and fundable financial mechanisms in Fragile and Conflict-Prone Regions. GRP is requesting EOIs from organisations managing or supporting innovative finance mechanisms operating in Fragile and Conflict-Prone Regions that wish to increase the scale and effectiveness of their financial mechanisms. Despite investment … [Read more...] about GRP-UNDP: Invitation for NGOs to building resilience and achieving SDGs in Fragile and Conflict-Prone Regions
UN Women and UNV launch Young Women Leaders Initiative
Deadline: 25-Jan-21 UN Women and United Nations Volunteers (UNV) have launched the new Young Women Leaders Initiative to create professional opportunities for leaders of tomorrow and further enhance diversity in UN Women. The Young Women Leaders Programme is an opportunity for 10 young women from the global South to bring their voices, passion and commitment to Gender Equality by learning and contributing across UN Women’s operations in New York City for one year. UN Women, in … [Read more...] about UN Women and UNV launch Young Women Leaders Initiative
Story Grants: Investigative Reports on Afghanistan’s Public Procurement including on COVID-19
Deadline: 26-Jan-21 Integrity Watch, an Afghan civil society organization, and Open Contracting Partnership, a global civil society organization, are inviting journalists to apply for story grants for data-driven investigations of public procurement in Afghanistan, especially in the context of the response to the pandemic. Open Contracting Partnership and Integrity Watch have designed a program to work with Afghan journalists to conduct investigative reports on the procurement of goods, … [Read more...] about Story Grants: Investigative Reports on Afghanistan’s Public Procurement including on COVID-19
Ocean Changemakers Challenge: The Next Wave of Innovators
Deadline: 5-Feb-21 The Economist Group’s World Ocean Initiative has launched the Ocean Changemakers Challenge, a competition open to men and women that aims to showcase leading changemakers working to develop business solutions to ocean-related sustainability challenges. It is aimed at early-career researchers or professionals. Three finalists will be invited to present their business idea and vision for a blue economy during a special ocean changemakers session at the World Ocean Summit … [Read more...] about Ocean Changemakers Challenge: The Next Wave of Innovators
4th Call for Proposals: GEF-7 Non-Grant Instrument Program
Deadline: 25-Feb-21 GEF is inviting Partner Agencies for the 4th time to submit proposals and investment opportunities under the GEF-7 NGI Program The Seventh Replenishment of the GEF Trust Fund includes a Non-Grant Instrument Program (the GEF-7 “NGI Program”) which builds on the lessons learned in GEF-6 and expands the envelope of blended finance to USD 136 million. Under GEF-7, the GEF will accelerate the use of non-grant instruments in support of delivering global environmental benefits … [Read more...] about 4th Call for Proposals: GEF-7 Non-Grant Instrument Program
SI Leader Lab – Connecting Advocates of Gender Equality in MENA region
Deadline: 9-Feb-21 Are you a civil society leader in South Asia or the MENA region? Are you working for a more gender-equal world? If yes, then apply to SI Leader Lab if you want to grow as a leader, develop your advocacy skills, and share knowledge in a network of inspirational peers. SI Leader Lab is an online leadership programme for advocates of gender equality who wish to grow in their role while exploring new tools and forms for collaboration. SI Leader Lab 2021 will bring … [Read more...] about SI Leader Lab – Connecting Advocates of Gender Equality in MENA region
International Visegrad Fund launches 2021 Strategic Grants Program
Deadline: 1-Feb-21 The International Visegrad Fund has launched its 2021 Strategic Grants Program to support project addressing annual strategic priorities of the Visegrad Group. Strategic Priorities Returning to the roots of the Visegrad cooperation: Projects emphasizing the importance of strengthening links and developing cooperation between societies of the V4 countries in the context of the V4’s 30th anniversary Post-COVID Recovery: Projects focusing on supporting the V4's … [Read more...] about International Visegrad Fund launches 2021 Strategic Grants Program
International Visegrad Fund announces 2021 Visegrad Grants Program
Deadline: 1-Feb-21 The International Visegrad Fund has announced its 2021 Visegrad Grants Program to support regional partnerships among NGOs and civil society organizations, public institutions and municipalities, private companies and nonprofit organizations as well as education and research centers that contribute to cooperation in the Visegrad region. Objectives To apply for Visegrad Grants, your project must address one of the objectives of the grant program from one of seven focus … [Read more...] about International Visegrad Fund announces 2021 Visegrad Grants Program
International Visegrad Fund accepting Proposals for 2021 Visegrad+ Grants Program
Deadline: 1-Feb-21 The International Visegrad Fund is currently accepting proposals for its 2021 Visegrad+ Grants Program to support projects which contribute to the democratization and transformation processes in selected countries and regions, especially non-EU member states in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership countries. Objectives To apply for Visegrad+ Grants, your project must address one of the objectives of the grant program from one of seven focus areas eligible … [Read more...] about International Visegrad Fund accepting Proposals for 2021 Visegrad+ Grants Program
2021 Yidan Prize for Advancing Ideas in Education
Deadline: 31-Mar-21 The Yidan Prize Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2021 Yidan Prize to progress learning by building a global community committed to advancing ideas in education. The Yidan Prize is an inclusive education award that recognizes individuals, or up to three-member teams, who have contributed significantly to education research and development. Prize Categories Each year the Yidan Prize is awarded in two categories to individuals, or teams of up to three … [Read more...] about 2021 Yidan Prize for Advancing Ideas in Education
Ashden Awards 2021: Uncovering & Spotlighting World’s Next Climate Champions
Deadline: 3-Mar-21 The 2021 Ashden Awards are now open to climate action innovators to win a prize of up to £20,000 as well as ongoing development support, from professional mentoring to pro-bono legal help. The Ashden Awards boost outstanding climate solutions. For more than 20 years the awards have backed radical ideas delivering lower emissions and a fairer world, with grants and development support on offer to winners and finalists. This year’s award categories include greener … [Read more...] about Ashden Awards 2021: Uncovering & Spotlighting World’s Next Climate Champions
Volant Trust seeking Applications for Covid-19 Response Fund
Deadline: 31-Jul-21 The Volant Trust is currently seeking applications from charities in the UK and internationally that demonstrate a strong focus on alleviating social deprivation and helping vulnerable groups who have been particularly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Volant Charitable Trust is committed to other work that includes international projects, the support of single parents through Gingerbread and more recently, charities assisting groups impacted by the Covid-19 … [Read more...] about Volant Trust seeking Applications for Covid-19 Response Fund
The Barakat Trust giving Grants to promote and preserve Artistic Culture and Heritage
Deadline: 31-Mar-21 The Barakat Trust has announced 2021 Grant Programme to support and promote the study and preservation of Islamic art, heritage, architecture and culture for future generations. The Barakat Trust was founded as a UK charity in 1987 and operates for educational and heritage purposes focusing on the heritage of the Islamic world. They provide scholarships and grants for study and research projects at the world’s most respected academic and cultural institutions at … [Read more...] about The Barakat Trust giving Grants to promote and preserve Artistic Culture and Heritage
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) Business and Human Rights Program
Deadline: 7-Feb-21 The Global Campus of Human Rights has announced the Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) Business and Human Rights Program. The MOOC focuses on the link between companies, states and human rights with attention to the protection of human rights defenders, the concept of mandatory due diligence, recent case-law, and child labour issues. This MOOC is a contribution to such understanding. It looks at international standards and principles as well as regional and national … [Read more...] about Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) Business and Human Rights Program
Embracing Our Differences announces 2022 Call for Artists
Deadline: 6-Oct-21 Embracing Our Differences invites you to participate in creating a world where differences are embraced and individuality is celebrated. Become a part of this exciting change through your visual art or creative writing submission to the annual Embracing Our Differences juried competition. Artists are asked to submit their interpretation of the theme “enriching lives through diversity and inclusion.” Funding Information $3,000 (US) will be presented in the form of … [Read more...] about Embracing Our Differences announces 2022 Call for Artists
UNESCO Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize: Receive US$25,000
Deadline: 15-Feb-21 UNESCO is seeking nominations for 2021 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. The Prize is funded by the Cano Foundation (Colombia), the Helsingin Sanomat Foundation (Finland), the Namibia Media Trust (Namibia) and Stichting Democratie en Media (Netherlands). The objective of the Prize is in conformity with UNESCO's policies and is related to the program of the Organization in the field of communication and information and, more specifically, to the priority … [Read more...] about UNESCO Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize: Receive US$25,000
Youth Action Lab: Grants, In-kind Support, Training, Strategy Development and Networking for Youth Activists
Deadline: 1-Feb-21 The Youth Action Lab is a pilot project initiated by CIVICUS to test different ways to support grassroots youth activists in the Global South by providing access to resources, building alliances and developing strategies with activists and movements. The Youth Action Lab is a one-year co-creation lab for grassroots youth activists based in the global south which works to support their movements to become more resilient and sustainable in their pursuit of a more equitable … [Read more...] about Youth Action Lab: Grants, In-kind Support, Training, Strategy Development and Networking for Youth Activists
Spencer Foundation announces Small Research Grants on Education
Deadline: 1-Mar-21 The Spencer Foundation is seeking applications for the Small Research Grants on Education Program to support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived. The goal of this program is to support rigorous, intellectually ambitious, and technically sound research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in education. They seek to support scholarship that develops new foundational … [Read more...] about Spencer Foundation announces Small Research Grants on Education
