Deadline: 31-Jan-21 Apply to the WFP Innovation Accelerator to receive up to US $100,000 in equity-free funding, mentorship from industry experts, and access to the world’s largest humanitarian organization. The WFP Innovation Accelerator sources support and scales high-potential solutions to end hunger worldwide. They provide WFP staff, entrepreneurs, start-ups, companies and non-governmental organizations with access to funding, mentorship, hands-on support and WFP … [Read more...] about WFP Innovation Accelerator Programme: US $100,000 in Equity-free Funding for New NGOs
UNCDF Call for Applications for Impact Evaluation on Migrant Remittances and Financial Services
Deadline: 21-Feb-21 The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) has launched a call for applications for the Impact Evaluation on Migrant Remittances and Financial Services. UNCDF aims to improve the functioning of the remittance market to increase the financial resilience of migrant families, while strengthening the economic development efforts of the origin and host countries. UNCDF is seeking an organization to deliver one or two client-level impact evaluation on inclusive … [Read more...] about UNCDF Call for Applications for Impact Evaluation on Migrant Remittances and Financial Services
EKOenergy: Solar and Wind Energy Projects in Developing Countries
Deadline: 7-Mar-21 EKOenergy is seeking project proposals to provide funding for solar and wind energy projects in developing countries. In order to bring additionally to renewable energy purchases and help realize SDG 7 (affordable, clean energy for all), the EKOenergy Eco label raises funds for new renewable energy projects in developing countries and regions. For each MWh of EKOenergy-labelled energy sold, their licensed sellers pay 0.10 € to EKOenergy’s Climate Fund. These … [Read more...] about EKOenergy: Solar and Wind Energy Projects in Developing Countries
2021 Science, Technology and Arts (STARTS) Prize: Call for Nominations
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
Round-18 Road Safety Grants Programme: Applications now Open
Deadline: 10-Feb-21 The Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) is pleased to announce the launch of the Round 18 Call for Proposals under the Road Safety Grants Programme. In Round 18, GRSP will accept applications for advocacy to strengthen road user policies as well as vehicle safety standards in eligible countries. Bloomberg Philanthropies funds the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries in low- and middle-income … [Read more...] about Round-18 Road Safety Grants Programme: Applications now Open
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
COVID-19 Vaccine Counter-Misinformation Open Fund
Deadline: 31-Jan-21 The COVID-19 Vaccine Counter-Misinformation Open Fund has been announced which is intended to support journalistic efforts to effectively fact-check misinformation about the COVID-19 immunization process, with a concentration on projects that aim to reach audiences underserved by fact-checking or targeted by misinformation. The uncertainty and developing nature of the health crisis provoked by the novel coronavirus has made providing accurate, evidence-based journalism … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Vaccine Counter-Misinformation Open Fund
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 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
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
U.S. Mission to Bangladesh Annual Program Statement (APS) 2021
Deadline: 30-Jun-21 The U.S. Embassy Dhaka Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through this Annual Program Statement (APS) focused on strengthening, expanding, and celebrating U.S.-Bangladesh people-to-people ties, institutional linkages, and bilateral cooperation ahead of the 50th anniversary of U.S.-Bangladeshi diplomatic ties in 2022. Proposals for projects must focus on one of the APS Funding Priority Areas listed … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Bangladesh Annual Program Statement (APS) 2021
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
Bloomberg Initiative To Reduce Tobacco Use Grants Program: Receive US$50,000 – US$250,000 per year
Deadline: 5-Feb-21 Funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, The Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use Grants Program is jointly managed by the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund. The grants program supports projects to develop and deliver high-impact evidence-based tobacco control interventions. A global initiative to reduce tobacco use in low- and middle-income countries was … [Read more...] about Bloomberg Initiative To Reduce Tobacco Use Grants Program: Receive US$50,000 – US$250,000 per year
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
