Applications for CISCO Global Problem Solver Challenge 2022 are now open to recognize new business ideas that leverage technology for social impact from early-stage entrepreneurs around the world. $1,000,000 USD in prize money will help accelerate the adoption of breakthrough technology, products, and services that drive economic development and/or solve social or environmental problems. Prize Details $250,000 USD Grand Prize: A single team will be designated the grand prize winner. … [Read more...] about CISCO Global Problem Solver Challenge 2022 + Tips on How to Participate
Open Call for 3rd Round of Access to Justice Innovation Fund in Australia
Deadline: 11-Feb-22 The NSW Government has announced an open call for the 3rd round of Access to Justice Innovation Fund to support innovative ideas to improve or enhance access to justice in NSW. The Access to Justice Innovation Fund provides grants to support innovative projects designed to improve the way legal problems are solved. The Fund is part of their Civil Justice Action Plan, which aims to help remove the barriers that prevent common disputes from being resolved quickly and … [Read more...] about Open Call for 3rd Round of Access to Justice Innovation Fund in Australia
Australia: Gulf Area Social Development Trust Grant Program
Deadline: 17-Dec-21 The Gulf Area Community Social Development Trust is a Queensland Community Foundation (QCF) sub-fund established by the Queensland Government. Grants from the sub-fund, promote the interests and welfare of residents of the Gulf Area Community by supporting projects and initiatives that encourage educational, health, cultural and social development. Proposed projects must service the communities of Burke Shire Council, Carpentaria Shire Council, Doomadgee Aboriginal … [Read more...] about Australia: Gulf Area Social Development Trust Grant Program
BIND 4.0 SME Connection Initiative
Deadline: 22-Dec-21 The Basque Open Innovation Platform is accepting proposals for the BIND 4.0 SME Connection Initiative. What is the BIND 4.0 SME Connection Initiative? Through the BIND 4.0 SME Connection, innovative Startups will discover current industry challenges and get immersed in the cooperative Basque Entrepreneurial and Innovation Ecosystem through Open Innovation. Participating Startup teams have the chance to earn reputable reference customers while working on paid … [Read more...] about BIND 4.0 SME Connection Initiative
Smart City Connections – A Global Initiative for Individuals and Groups
Deadline: 15-Dec-21 The Goethe-Institut is opening call for Smart City Connections, a global invite to all public enthusiasts from all walks of life, backgrounds and practices, to (re)imagine the smart city as a cultural system. It seeks to harness vernacular creativity to inspire new possibilities and negotiations of the urban environments in which they live. They want to hear about the future city you want to live in. Join in this conversation to co-create the vision of the future smart … [Read more...] about Smart City Connections – A Global Initiative for Individuals and Groups
UNDP CFPs: Support Youth 21st Century and Digital Skills Development Programme in Asia-Pacific
Deadline: 14-Dec-21 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting proposals to Support Youth 21st Century and Digital Skills Development Programme in Asia-Pacific. Since 2017, UNDP and likeminded partners are working closely to support young people across the region to develop 21st century skills, improve employability, sustain entrepreneurial endeavors and create an enabling environment for inclusive political and civic participation. The Movers initiative is a youth-led … [Read more...] about UNDP CFPs: Support Youth 21st Century and Digital Skills Development Programme in Asia-Pacific
2022 Awareness 360 Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 20-Dec-21 If you want to join the Awareness 360 global family as a Fellow and serve your community, then you are eligible for the 2022 Awareness 360 Fellowship Programme. This fellowship is offered free of charge. As a Fellow you will be expected to do at least 3 projects in the span of 6 months (September 2022-February 2023). Please apply only if you are genuinely committed to be a changemaker and actively participate in Awareness 360 activities throughout 2022. Awareness 360 … [Read more...] about 2022 Awareness 360 Fellowship Programme
2022 Children Fellowship Programme for Young Changemakers aged 7-14!
Deadline: 20-Dec-21 Are you an aspiring young changemaker aged 7-14? If so, this Children Fellowship Programme is for you! You are never too young to be a changemaker, a petition starter, a young leader, and/or a visionary and you're also never too young to become a certified fellow at Awareness 360! They welcome anyone who has the vision to make a change and to be a part of making a better tomorrow. This programme will run for 5 weeks consisting of 5 one hour long Zoom Live Sessions with … [Read more...] about 2022 Children Fellowship Programme for Young Changemakers aged 7-14!
Minor Foundation for Major Challenges Small and Large Grant supporting Communication Projects
Deadline: 4-Feb-22 UNIFOR is pleased to launch a call for applications for the Minor Foundation for Major Challenges (MFMC) Small and Large Grant Program to support communication projects which advance the transition to a low carbon economy. MFMC supports projects that support urgent, large-scale transformation, with a focus on changing policies and practices in public or private institutions. Priorities The foundation’s priorities for the 2019-2023 period are to: encourage and … [Read more...] about Minor Foundation for Major Challenges Small and Large Grant supporting Communication Projects
Funding Call to support Implementation of Youth Startup Support Program
Deadline: 14-Dec-21 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is kindly request you to submit your Proposal for the services for Support the Implementation of Youth Startup Support Program in Asia-Pacific. The Regional Youth Project on Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Youth Co:Lab) is UNDP’s multidimensional and multi-level response to tackle the challenges of young people, including the most marginalized, face today in the Asia-Pacific region. Its main objective is to … [Read more...] about Funding Call to support Implementation of Youth Startup Support Program
Jacobs Research Fellowship Program focusing on Development of Children and Youth Worldwide
Deadline: 16-Jan-22 The Jacobs Foundation is now calling for applications for the Jacobs Research Fellowship Program. The Program is a globally competitive fellowship for early and mid-career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the learning and development of children and youth worldwide. Fellowships are awarded to highly talented and innovative early and mid-career researchers who have received their PhD within the past 10 years from a range of disciplines. The relevant … [Read more...] about Jacobs Research Fellowship Program focusing on Development of Children and Youth Worldwide
WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities – Apply Now!
Deadline: 15-Feb-22 Nominations are now open for the World Resource Institute (WRI) Ross Center Prize for Cities to recognize trailblazing projects and initiatives for their contribution to inclusive and sustainable urban transformation. It seeks to inspire urban changemakers across the globe by amplifying lessons and telling impactful stories of transformative change. Every Prize cycle, an independent jury selects the grand prize winner from five finalists, which are shortlisted by an … [Read more...] about WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities – Apply Now!
Nominations now open for Australia Day Awards 2022
Deadline: 14-Dec-21 Nominations are now open for the Australia Day Awards 2022 for the Citizen of the Year Award, the Young Citizen of the Year Award and the Community Event of the Year Award. Award Categories Citizen of the Year: To be presented to a person who has made a noteworthy contribution during the current year and/or given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years. (To be eligible the person must be 31 years or older on 26th January 2022.) Community … [Read more...] about Nominations now open for Australia Day Awards 2022
Artist Employment Grants Program in Australia
Deadline: 6-Dec-21 The Government of South Australia has announced the applications for the Artist Employment Grants Program that directly employs South Australian professional practicing artists and arts workers. Activity may contribute to community recovery. Independent artists may be commissioned to create and present new work or engaged to present existing work. Funding will support redevelopment of existing work for a living with COVID environment. Artists may also be employed to … [Read more...] about Artist Employment Grants Program in Australia
Practice Research and Development Grants Program in Australia
Deadline: 6-Dec-21 The Government of South Australia is offering grants through its Practice Research and Development Grants Program for practice-based research and experimentation related to making and presenting work in a living-with-COVID environment. Proposals which explore new ways to collaborate and make work as well as new COVID-safe audience engagement models are encouraged. Funding will support redevelopment of existing work for a living-with-COVID environment. Funding … [Read more...] about Practice Research and Development Grants Program in Australia
Story Grants on Green Recovery from the Covid-19 Pandemic
Deadline: 3-Jan-22 The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering reporting grants to support the production of in-depth or investigative stories that will highlight progress toward a post-pandemic "green recovery". EJN is seeking to increase reporting on this emerging topic in order to improve public understanding of these actions and ensure that governments are held accountable for implementing recovery plans that work towards a sustainable future. This is a critically timed opportunity … [Read more...] about Story Grants on Green Recovery from the Covid-19 Pandemic
2nd Round Open for ONSIDE Gaming Fund
Deadline: 17 December 2021 Applications are now open for the 2nd round of ONSIDE Gaming Fund to support girl/women/non-binary people-led initiatives that promote and advocate for gender justice in esports and gaming. The ONSIDE Fund is part of the broader ONSIDE Initiative which envisions a world where all girls, women and non-binary people exercise their right to play. This includes activities related but not limited to game development, playing and organizing, competing in … [Read more...] about 2nd Round Open for ONSIDE Gaming Fund
Community Facility Category Grant Program in Australia
Deadline: 21-Feb-22 The Brisbane City Council is accepting applications for its Community Facility Category Grant Program to provide funding to improve, develop and maintain community facilities, with preference provided to Council community-leased facilities. Funding is available for both the planning and design, and construction, phases of projects. The Community Facility Category aims to deliver outcomes in alignment with Brisbane Vision 2031, which plans for the future of the … [Read more...] about Community Facility Category Grant Program in Australia
CSV Hub: Small Grants Scheme in Australia
Deadline: 3-Dec-21 In partnership with the Australian Government, DFAT, the Child Safe Volunteering (CSV) Hub project is inviting applications for the Small Grants Scheme. The Australian Government, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has established the Child Safe Volunteering (CSV) Hub managed by AVI in the Pacific. The CSV Hub aims to support existing work and leadership in child safeguarding and the promotion of responsible tourism and volunteering … [Read more...] about CSV Hub: Small Grants Scheme in Australia
Variety EduKids Community Grants Program in Australia
Deadline: 11-Jan-22 Applications are now open for the Variety EduKids Community Grants Program that aims at assisting organisations working directly with WA children who are sick, disadvantaged or living with disability. This grant is open specifically to assist children in receiving essential education by providing funding for vital ‘back to school’ equipment such as stationery, uniforms, technology and more. They provide assistance for items that are not accessible through government … [Read more...] about Variety EduKids Community Grants Program in Australia
