Deadline: 31 March 2020 IDEO is currently coordinating with global response authorities who want to make sure people have actionable, relevant information around COVID-19. They'd like to share a range of experiences from around the world with them, showing how people are accessing information: … [Read more...] about IDEO accepting Applications for COVID-19 Communication Inspiration Challenge
Latest Grants and Resources in Australia
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Australia.
Nominations Open for Young Global Leaders Class 2021
Deadline: 30 April 2020 Do you know a leader under 40 who is making an impact on the world and innovating towards the greater good? If yes, then nominate them to join the Young Global Leaders Class of 2021. Over the past 15 years, Young Global Leaders have gone on to lead their countries, … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Young Global Leaders Class 2021
Applications Open for WISH Innovation Award Program
Deadlines: Deadline of WISH Innovation Booster Competition: 27 June 2020 Deadline of WISH Innovation Spark Competition: 29 July 2020 The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) opened applications for the WISH Innovation Spark Competition and the WISH Innovation Booster Competition – … [Read more...] about Applications Open for WISH Innovation Award Program
Australia: Arts and Disability Mentoring Initiative 2019-21
Deadline: 7 April 2020 The Australia Council for the Arts is currently seeking applications for its Arts and Disability Mentoring Initiative 2019-21. This program is for individuals with disability undertaking an artistic collaboration involving mentoring. The proposal should lead to a major … [Read more...] about Australia: Arts and Disability Mentoring Initiative 2019-21
Pride Foundation Australia launches Call for Expressions of Interest
Deadline: 4 May 2020 Pride Foundation Australia is seeking expressions of interest to develop a set of online training resources on inclusive practice with LGBTIQA+ refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia. They are seeking an individual, company or consortium of experienced trainers in … [Read more...] about Pride Foundation Australia launches Call for Expressions of Interest
Australia: Submit Applications for Harcourts Foundation Grant Program
Deadline: 31 March 2020 The Harcourts Foundation is seeking applications for its Grant Program to provide support that helps, grows, and enriches australian communities. Focus Areas As Foundation Purpose is “To provide support that helps, grows, and enriches their communities”, they have a … [Read more...] about Australia: Submit Applications for Harcourts Foundation Grant Program
Nominations Open for Politician of the Year Award 2020
Deadline: 18 April 2020 The One Young World Politician of the Year Award was created to recognise the most promising young politicians between the ages of 18-35 from around the world. The winners are chosen based on the impact they are having in their home countries and how they have used their … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Politician of the Year Award 2020
Funding (£10 Million) for Development and Testing of Therapeutics to Treat COVID-19
Deadline: 6 April 2020 LifeArc is calling for applications from academics, NHS employees or companies that have therapeutics that could be repurposed or repositioned for use in COVID-19 patients. The primary purpose is to accelerate availability of treatments for patients and it is therefore … [Read more...] about Funding (£10 Million) for Development and Testing of Therapeutics to Treat COVID-19
Australia: Boosting Female Founders Initiative – Round 1
Deadline: 14 April 2020 The Boosting Female Founders Initiative Round 1 provides female founders of startup businesses with funding to launch and scale their businesses into domestic and global markets. It will help female entrepreneurs overcome the disadvantages they face in getting access to … [Read more...] about Australia: Boosting Female Founders Initiative – Round 1
Viiv Health Care accepting Applications for 2020 Positive Action Challenge – Harm Reduction
Deadline: 17 April 2020 The Viiv health care is seeking applications for "2020 Positive Action Challenges- Harm Reduction" to find innovative solutions to a particular issue or challenge. Challenge question Can you design or scale up a community or peer-led initiative or programme that aims … [Read more...] about Viiv Health Care accepting Applications for 2020 Positive Action Challenge – Harm Reduction
WHO: “Reboot Health & Wellbeing: keeping young people safe” Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 15 April 2020 The World Health Organization (WHO), supported by the UN Office of Information and Communications Technology (UN-OICT), UNAIDS and the World Food Programme (WFP), challenge you to use your bright minds and entrepreneurial skills to address one of the of urgent health … [Read more...] about WHO: “Reboot Health & Wellbeing: keeping young people safe” Innovation Challenge
Submit Nominations for Volvo Environment Prize 2021
Deadline: 10 January 2021 Nominations are now open for the Volvo Environment Prize 2022 that is awarded for: Outstanding innovations or scientific discoveries, which in broad terms fall within the environmental fields. The Volvo Environment Prize is presented by an independent foundation with … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for Volvo Environment Prize 2021
($1,000,000) Ageing and Financial Wellbeing Grants Program for Australians
Deadline: 30 April 2020 Ecstra Foundation has announced the Ageing and Financial Wellbeing Grants Program that will enable organisations to create and scale initiatives which build financial capability, wellbeing and economic inclusion for older Australians. Ecstra invites applications from … [Read more...] about ($1,000,000) Ageing and Financial Wellbeing Grants Program for Australians
U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of DRL seeking Applications for Fundamental Freedoms Fund
Deadline: 23 April 2020 The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for a program which aims to respond to evolving opportunities and threats to the protection and advancement of the fundamental freedoms of association, assembly, … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of DRL seeking Applications for Fundamental Freedoms Fund
Human Rights Tulip: A Call for Human Rights Defenders and Organizations across the World
Deadline: 29 March 2020 The Human Rights Tulip is an award given by the Dutch government. It has been awarded since 2008 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It honors courageous human rights defenders or human rights organisations that promote and support human rights peacefully and in innovative … [Read more...] about Human Rights Tulip: A Call for Human Rights Defenders and Organizations across the World
NDIA seeking Applications for Individual Capacity Building Program 2020-21 (Australia)
Deadline: 22 April 2020 The National Disability Insurance Scheme Launch Transition Agency (NDIA) is currently inviting applications in an open competitive process to apply to deliver services under the Individual Capacity Building Program from 2020-21 to 2021-22. The Individual Capacity … [Read more...] about NDIA seeking Applications for Individual Capacity Building Program 2020-21 (Australia)
Applications Open for 2020 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity (1 million euros)
Deadline: 24 March 2020 The Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity highlights the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation’s commitment to urgent climate action. Notably, it seeks to speed up the transition to a carbon neutral society, to mitigate the negative effects of climate change for people, the environment … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2020 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity (1 million euros)
Submit Applications for Facebook’s Community Accelerator Program
Deadline: 1 May 2020 Facebook is seeking applications for its Community Accelerator program to equip impactful communities with the training, mentorship and funds to grow. The Community Accelerator is an evolution of Fellowship program, which in 2019 supported 115 participating leaders … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Facebook’s Community Accelerator Program
yher Pacific Islands 2020 Program for Passionate Female Impact Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 24 April 2020 ygap has announced the Pacific Islands Program to support game changing, women-led impact ventures that are improving the lives of people living in poverty across the Pacific Islands region. The yher Pacific Islands Program is a powerful opportunity for passionate … [Read more...] about yher Pacific Islands 2020 Program for Passionate Female Impact Entrepreneurs
WE Empower UN SDG Challenge for Women Entrepreneurs and Social Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 15 April 2020 The WE Empower Challenge is a global business competition for women entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs who are advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and inspiring entire communities to create the world we want by 2030. The WE Empower Challenge … [Read more...] about WE Empower UN SDG Challenge for Women Entrepreneurs and Social Entrepreneurs
Nominations Open for UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education 2020
Deadline: 26 May 2020 Nominations are now open for the 2020 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Prize for Girls' and Women's Education. The UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education honours outstanding and innovative contributions made by individuals, … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education 2020
World Bank Group – CES Global Tech Challenge: Solutions for Women
Deadline: 15 April 2020 Are you ready to expand into new markets and help tackle gender inequality through access to digital technology? If yes, then apply for the Solutions for Women Challenge. The World Bank Group, one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, … [Read more...] about World Bank Group – CES Global Tech Challenge: Solutions for Women
PSA seeking Rapid and Impactful Study Proposals on COVID-19
Deadline: 17 March 2020 The Psychological Science Accelerator (PSA) is the largest consortium of research psychologists in the world. Behavioral scientists can play an important role in combating the growing COVID-19 pandemic if they quickly take action to collect high-quality data from large, … [Read more...] about PSA seeking Rapid and Impactful Study Proposals on COVID-19
CAS Sofia: 2020/2021 In-Residence Advanced Academia Fellowships Program
Deadline: 31 March 2020 The Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS Sofia) is seeking applications for its 2020/2021 In-Residence Advanced Academia Fellowships for fundamental research in the fields of the humanities and the social sciences. Objective CAS Sofia is an independent Institute with … [Read more...] about CAS Sofia: 2020/2021 In-Residence Advanced Academia Fellowships Program
UNDP announces CFPs for Small Grants to Strengthen LGBTI inclusion in Asia and the Pacific
Deadline: 31 March 2020 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bangkok Regional Hub is inviting civil society organizations, networks and community-based organizations working on LGBTI inclusion in the Asia-Pacific region to submit grant proposals relating to one of the following three … [Read more...] about UNDP announces CFPs for Small Grants to Strengthen LGBTI inclusion in Asia and the Pacific
National Geographic Society inviting Proposals for Exploration Grant 2020
Deadline: 22 April 2020 The National Geographic Society is inviting proposals from experienced project leaders in the areas of conservation, education, research, storytelling, and technology for its Exploration Grants Program. Funding Information Projects are typically funded for between … [Read more...] about National Geographic Society inviting Proposals for Exploration Grant 2020
Fine & Country Foundation accepting Applications for 2020 Spring Grant Program
Deadline: 31 March 2020 The Fine & Country Foundation is currently seeking applications for its 2020 spring grant program to fight against the homelessness. Grants are open to homeless charities, poverty prevention schemes and housing associations. Grants must be used for prevention of … [Read more...] about Fine & Country Foundation accepting Applications for 2020 Spring Grant Program
National Geographic Society announces RFPs for Equity and the Natural World
Deadline: 22 April 2020 The National Geographic Society has announced a Request for Proposals for the "Equity and the Natural World". National Geographic wants to bring hidden stories to the surface and to understand in rich detail those who have been given far too little consideration in the … [Read more...] about National Geographic Society announces RFPs for Equity and the Natural World
Nominations Open for 2021 Global Pluralism Award
Deadline extended 30 June 2020 Nominations are now open for the 2021 Global Pluralism Award to recognize pluralism in action. It celebrates the extraordinary achievements of organizations, individuals and governments who are tackling the challenge of living peacefully and productively with … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2021 Global Pluralism Award
Applications Open for 2020 Atlas Corps Fellowship
Deadline: 1 May 2020 Atlas Corps is accepting applications for a professional fellowship in the United States. The Atlas Corps Fellowship is a 12-18 month Fellowship in the United States for the world’s top social change leaders. Fellows serve full-time at Host Organizations to develop … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2020 Atlas Corps Fellowship
Apply Now for Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
Deadline: 30 June 2020 Applications are now open for the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund that has been established to provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader … [Read more...] about Apply Now for Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
2020 Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund supporting Conservation Programs Worldwide
Deadline: 1 June 2020 The Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund (SDCBF) is seeking applications to support conservation programs that protect threatened wildlife and habitats worldwide. Field studies and other projects that demonstrate a multi-disciplinary approach to biodiversity and … [Read more...] about 2020 Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund supporting Conservation Programs Worldwide
Apply Now for Resilient Australia Awards 2020
Deadline: 18 May 2020 The Resilient Australia Awards celebrate initiatives that build whole of community resilience to disasters and emergencies around Australia, as well as images capturing resilience in action. The awards recognise collaboration and innovative thinking across all … [Read more...] about Apply Now for Resilient Australia Awards 2020
Apply Now for Core Infrastructure Fund 2020
Deadline: 1 May 2020 The Open Technology Fund (OTF) is inviting proposals for its Core Infrastructure Fund that supports the ‘building block’ technologies, infrastructures, and communities relied upon by digital security and circumvention tools strengthening Internet freedom, digital security, … [Read more...] about Apply Now for Core Infrastructure Fund 2020
Future Generation Art Prize inviting Artists around the world (US$100,000)
Deadline: 20 May 2020 The Future Generation Art Prize is a biannual global contemporary art prize to discover, recognize and give long-term support to a future generation of artists. Established by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation in 2009, the Prize supported the artistic development and production … [Read more...] about Future Generation Art Prize inviting Artists around the world (US$100,000)
Request for Proposals: AI for Earth Innovation Program 2020
Deadline: 22 July 2020 The National Geographic Society and Microsoft’s AI for Earth program are partnering to support novel projects that create and deploy AI tools to improve the way they monitor, model, understand, and ultimately manage Earth’s natural resources for a more sustainable … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: AI for Earth Innovation Program 2020
Open Technology Fund seeking Applications for Internet Freedom Fund 2020
Deadline: 1 May 2020 Open Technology Fund (OTF) is seeking applications for its Internet Freedom Fund to support projects and people working on open and accessible technology-centric projects that promote human rights, Internet freedom, open societies, and help advance inclusive and safe access … [Read more...] about Open Technology Fund seeking Applications for Internet Freedom Fund 2020
Australia: 2020 Tackling Tough Times Together (TTTT) Grant Program (Round 17)
Deadline: 28 May 2020 Please Note: EOIs for the $150K tier must be received by 5pm AEST,16 April 2020. The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) has announced the 17th Round of Tackling Tough Times Together (TTTT) Grant Program to help communities access the resources they need to … [Read more...] about Australia: 2020 Tackling Tough Times Together (TTTT) Grant Program (Round 17)
2020 MOWCAP-Asia Culture Center Grants Program
Deadline: 31 March 2020 In the Asia Pacific region, many libraries, archives and memory institutions face formidable challenges: economic, climatic and geographic. The MOWCAP-ACC Grants Programme aims to contribute to addressing this challenge by assisting with preservation of and universal … [Read more...] about 2020 MOWCAP-Asia Culture Center Grants Program
RSTMH accepting Applications for 2020 Small Grants Program
Deadline: 27 April 2020 The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) is currently seeking applications for its 2020 small grants program. The purpose of the small grants is to enable early career researchers and global health professionals in the field of tropical medicine or … [Read more...] about RSTMH accepting Applications for 2020 Small Grants Program
Lead 2030 Challenge for SDG 13: Climate Action and Sustainable Agriculture
Deadline: 20 March 2020 Asahi is proud to support the Lead 2030 Challenge for SDG 13. The Challenge aims to find and support solutions that will contribute to the future of sustainable agriculture by supporting and enabling farmers to reduce their emissions and/or help adaptation and resilience … [Read more...] about Lead 2030 Challenge for SDG 13: Climate Action and Sustainable Agriculture
Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant supporting the Advancement of Animal Biology Research
Deadline: 15 May 2020 Wildlife Acoustics is seeking applications for its Scientific Product Grants Program to support the advancement of animal biology research, habitat monitoring and environmental conservation. Wildlife Acoustics is proud to offer a grant program that provides scientists … [Read more...] about Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant supporting the Advancement of Animal Biology Research
UNICEF – Young Changemakers Competition on Sustainable WASH Solutions
Deadline: 15 March 2020 Do you have an innovative idea related to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene that can change the world? Are you passionate about reducing climate impacts through sustainable WASH solutions? Are you between the ages of 21-30 years old? If this sounds like you, then apply to be a … [Read more...] about UNICEF – Young Changemakers Competition on Sustainable WASH Solutions
Apply Now for the Roddenberry Prize and Grab $250,000
Deadline: 10 April 2020 Launched in 2016, the $1M Roddenberry Prize is a global competition to crowd source innovative solutions to issues that demand audacious, far-reaching, and scalable responses. The Roddenberry Prize seeks to highlight extraordinary organizations and support their efforts … [Read more...] about Apply Now for the Roddenberry Prize and Grab $250,000
AIMS NEI Fellowship Program for Women in Climate Change Science
Deadline: 15 April 2020 The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI) is currently inviting interested female scientists to apply for the third round of the AIMS-NEI Fellowships for Women in Climate Change Science (WiCCS). The AIMS-NEI Fellowship Program … [Read more...] about AIMS NEI Fellowship Program for Women in Climate Change Science
Apply Now for Steve Waugh Foundation Grants – Australia
Deadline: 31 March 2020 The Steve Waugh Foundation is currently accepting applications for its grants program to improve quality of life of children & young adults affected by rare diseases. The Foundation will consider funding: Government approved Medicines; Treatment; … [Read more...] about Apply Now for Steve Waugh Foundation Grants – Australia
SOLVE 2020 Maternal and Newborn Health Challenge
Deadline: 18 June 2020 The MIT Solve community has announced the 2020 Global Challenge on the topic of "Maternal and Newborn Health". Every 11 seconds, a newborn or mother dies of conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, mostly from preventable or treatable causes. While the majority of … [Read more...] about SOLVE 2020 Maternal and Newborn Health Challenge
SOLVE 2020 Global Health Security & Pandemics Challenge
Deadline: 18 June 2020 In response to the coronavirus, Solve has launched a Global Health Security & Pandemics Challenge as part of its 2020 Global Challenges. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the latest in a series of infectious disease emergencies, including cholera, Ebola, SARS, … [Read more...] about SOLVE 2020 Global Health Security & Pandemics Challenge
SOLVE – 2020 Good Jobs & Inclusive Entrepreneurship Challenge
Deadline: 18 June 2020 The Good Jobs & Inclusive Entrepreneurship Challenges is presented with the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy’s (IDE) Inclusive Innovation Challenge (IIC). Automation, artificial intelligence, and other advanced technologies continue to rapidly transform the … [Read more...] about SOLVE – 2020 Good Jobs & Inclusive Entrepreneurship Challenge
SOLVE 2020 Learning for Girls & Women Challenge
Deadline: 18 June 2020 The MIT Solve community has announced the 2020 Global Challenge on the topic of "Learning for Girls & Women". Compared to their male counterparts, girls and young women around the world have unequal access to quality education. Today, out of the 132 million girls … [Read more...] about SOLVE 2020 Learning for Girls & Women Challenge
