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
UNESCO: Caribbean Youth to Join Platform for Disaster Management & Risk Reduction
Deadline: 31-Jan-21 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) calling on young professionals from Caribbean Small Island Developing States to participate in a platform that will address climate change, disaster management and resilience in the region. The platform will be a multidisciplinary hub for young professionals from diverse academic backgrounds, professional experience and expertise to share their knowledge, practices and experiences in disaster … [Read more...] about UNESCO: Caribbean Youth to Join Platform for Disaster Management & Risk Reduction
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
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
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
Bureau of ILAB: Strengthening Systems to Address Illegal, Unregulated, and Unregistered Fishing in the Latin America and Caribbean Region
Deadline: 12-Apr-21 The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $10,058,000 total costs to fund one technical assistance project in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region to strengthen systems to address labor violations associated with Illegal, Unregulated, and Unregistered (IUU) fishing. Labor rights at risk of violation may include, but are not limited to, the elimination of … [Read more...] about Bureau of ILAB: Strengthening Systems to Address Illegal, Unregulated, and Unregistered Fishing in the Latin America and Caribbean Region
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
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
