Deadline: 30 April 2017 The Common Fund for Commodities is seeking applications to support organizations and enterprises engaged in commodity value chains in its member countries. The CFC provides a range of financial instruments in support of business activities in the field of commodity development, including agriculture, minerals and … [Read more...] about Common Fund for Commodities: Supporting Business Activities in the field of Commodity Development
Latest Grants and Resources in Benin
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Benin.
Open Technology Fund: Apply for Internet Freedom Fund to Promote Human Rights and Advance Safe Access to Global Communications Networks
Deadline: 1 March 2017 The Open Technology Fund (OTF) is currently accepting applications for its Internet Freedom Fund, a way 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 to global communications … [Read more...] about Open Technology Fund: Apply for Internet Freedom Fund to Promote Human Rights and Advance Safe Access to Global Communications Networks
Apply for The Lorenzo Natali Media Prize! Recognising Journalists for Outstanding Reporting on Development and Poverty Eradication
Deadline: 10 March 2017 Applications are open for “The Lorenzo Natali Media Prize”, organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development, that is awarded to amateur and professional journalists for outstanding reporting on development and poverty eradication. Launched with the hashtag … [Read more...] about Apply for The Lorenzo Natali Media Prize! Recognising Journalists for Outstanding Reporting on Development and Poverty Eradication
Nominations Open for Japan Foundation Awards 2017: Inviting Individuals or Organizations Worldwide!
Deadline: 3 March 2017 Nominations are open for Japan Foundation Awards 2017 that are presented to individuals or organizations that have significantly contributed to the promotion of international mutual understanding and friendship through their academic, artistic, or cultural activities over the years and are expected to continue to do … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Japan Foundation Awards 2017: Inviting Individuals or Organizations Worldwide!
Applications Open for MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2017: Supporting Young People of Ghana and Africa with Quality Education
Deadline: 12 May 2017 The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Kwame Nkurmah University of Science & Technology (KNUST) is currently open for applications. The program provides academically talented yet economically disadvantaged young people in Ghana and Africa with access to quality and relevant University education. The Scholars … [Read more...] about Applications Open for MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2017: Supporting Young People of Ghana and Africa with Quality Education
Open Technology Fund Call for Applications: Information Controls Fellowship Focused on Repressive Internet Censorship and Surveillance
Deadline: 19 March 2017 The Open Technology Fund is currently seeking applications for its Information Controls Fellowship Program (ICFP) that cultivates research, outputs, and creative collaboration at different levels and across institutions on the topic of information controls -- specifically repressive Internet censorship and … [Read more...] about Open Technology Fund Call for Applications: Information Controls Fellowship Focused on Repressive Internet Censorship and Surveillance
UONGOZI Institute Call for Proposals: Leadership in Africa Research Grants
Deadline: 28 February 2017 UONGOZI Institute is seeking proposals for its Leadership in Africa Research Grants with an aim to support the Institute’s efforts to undertake studies whereby researchers, both local and international will explore and understand the many dimensions of leadership development and practice in postcolonial Africa, thus … [Read more...] about UONGOZI Institute Call for Proposals: Leadership in Africa Research Grants
Astraea Intersex Human Rights Fund: Honoring Resilience, Creativity and Growth of Intersex Activism & Ensuring Human Rights of Intersex People
Deadline: 15 March 2017 The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice is seeking proposals for its Intersex Human Rights Fund to honor the resilience, creativity and growth of intersex activism and to ensure the human rights of intersex people. The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice works for social, racial and economic justice in the U.S. and … [Read more...] about Astraea Intersex Human Rights Fund: Honoring Resilience, Creativity and Growth of Intersex Activism & Ensuring Human Rights of Intersex People
Wellcome Foundation: Intermediate Fellowships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine in LMICs
Deadline: 8 May 2017 The Wellcome Foundation is seeking applications for its "Intermediate Fellowships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine" to support research that will improve public health and tropical medicine at a local, national and global level. This scheme helps mid-career researchers from low- and middle-income countries establish … [Read more...] about Wellcome Foundation: Intermediate Fellowships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine in LMICs
ESN Call for Applications: 2017 Business Skills for Protected Areas in Africa
Deadline: 24 February 2017 The Earth Skills Network, in partnership with UNESCO World Heritage Centre, the international environmental charity Earthwatch, and the global energy company Royal Dutch Shell is seeking applications for the business skills training programme for protected areas in Africa. The Earth Skills Network (ESN) provides funded … [Read more...] about ESN Call for Applications: 2017 Business Skills for Protected Areas in Africa
Social Innovation Fund Ireland: Seeking Projects for Education Fund to Improve Educational Outcomes
Deadline: 24 February 2017 Social Innovation Fund Ireland’s Education Fund is open to projects that are focused on improving educational outcomes (at QQI Level 6 or higher from the National Framework of Qualifications) for those experiencing educational disadvantage. Projects are likely to focus on students at the upper end of second level or … [Read more...] about Social Innovation Fund Ireland: Seeking Projects for Education Fund to Improve Educational Outcomes
Elrha Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Call for Research and Evaluation Partner
Deadline: 10 March 2017 The Humanitarian Innovation Fund is seeking applications for "Research and Evaluation Partner” to create good practice guidance for designing user-centred emergency sanitation provision using rapid community engagement approaches. The guidance should include information on how to design, implement and measure the impact of … [Read more...] about Elrha Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Call for Research and Evaluation Partner
IDRC Call for Proposals: Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund (LVIF) Worldwide
Deadline: 21 March 2017 The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is seeking proposals for its Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund (LVIF) with an aim to support novel ideas or pre-existing innovations to respond to the challenges of existing livestock vaccines in sub-Saharan Africa and South and Southeast Asia. The call seeks … [Read more...] about IDRC Call for Proposals: Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund (LVIF) Worldwide
Applications Open for UNFCCC’s 2017 Momentum for Change Awards! Opportunity to Attend UN Conference in Germany
Deadline: 9 April 2017 The United Nations Climate Change secretariat has announced the call for applications for the 2017 Momentum for Change Awards to showcase action and ambition as national governments work toward implementing the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals. Winners will be celebrated at the UN Climate Change … [Read more...] about Applications Open for UNFCCC’s 2017 Momentum for Change Awards! Opportunity to Attend UN Conference in Germany
Apply for ABC’s Conservation Programme: Working for Birds and Conservation in Africa
Deadline: 28 February 2017 The African Bird Club (ABC) is currently seeking applications for its Conservation Programme to support small to medium sized conservation projects in Africa. The Club aims to encourage as wide a range of ideas as possible, and funds approximately ten Conservation Awards each year. Types of Project Many different types … [Read more...] about Apply for ABC’s Conservation Programme: Working for Birds and Conservation in Africa
Apply for 2017 Andrew E. Rice Award for Leadership and Innovation by a Young Professional in International Development
Deadline: 31 March 2017 Applications are open for 2017 Andrew E. Rice Award for Leadership and Innovation by a Young Professional in International Development (Rice Award) in order to recognize the achievements of an exceptional young professional working in the field of international development. The recipient of this award will demonstrate … [Read more...] about Apply for 2017 Andrew E. Rice Award for Leadership and Innovation by a Young Professional in International Development
WACSI Call for Papers: Apply for ISTR Africa Network Conference 2017
Deadline: 28 February 2017 The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) is currently hosting ISTR Africa Network Conference 2017 inviting theoretical, philosophical and empirical submissions drawing on the best investigative traditions and approaches from the entire spectrum of the social sciences, including, but not necessarily limited to, … [Read more...] about WACSI Call for Papers: Apply for ISTR Africa Network Conference 2017
Nominations Open for Women in Construction Awards 2017!
Deadline: 31 March 2017 Do you know an individual or organization that has exemplified inspiration, vision, innovation and leadership for women in construction? If yes, then get ready to submit your nominations for the 5th annual Women in Construction Awards 2017. The awards will acknowledge organisations which have stepped up and developed … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Women in Construction Awards 2017!
EC-EACEA Call for Proposals: Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme 2017 to Promote Sustainable Development
Deadline: 2 May 2017 The European Commission-Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) is seeking proposals for its Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme 2017 with an aim to promote sustainable development and ultimately contribute to poverty reduction by increasing the availability of trained and highly qualified professional … [Read more...] about EC-EACEA Call for Proposals: Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme 2017 to Promote Sustainable Development
USAID Call for Partnership Concept Papers: Scaling Investment in Off-Grid Energy Solutions in Africa
Deadline: 30 April 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Global Development Lab and Power Africa are seeking concept papers for "Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS)" focused on increasing private investment in off-grid energy in Africa as part of the Scaling Off-Grid Energy Grand Challenge … [Read more...] about USAID Call for Partnership Concept Papers: Scaling Investment in Off-Grid Energy Solutions in Africa
