Deadline: 3 January 2017 The McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State University is accepting nominations for the 2017 Brown Democracy Medal to bring attention to the best new work being done by individuals or organizations to advance democracy in the United States and around the globe. Penn State alumni Larry and Lynne Brown have made a … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 Brown Democracy Medal! Recognizing Best Innovations to Advance Democracy
Latest Grants and Resources in Burkina Faso
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Burkina Faso.
Applications Open for Smart Villages West Africa Energy Off-Grid Challenge 2016!
Deadline: 21 November 2016 The Smart Villages is seeking applicants for its West Africa Energy Off-Grid Challenge 2016 that seeks to find and support early stage off-grid energy entrepreneurs who are running businesses that generate or can be powered by off-grid energy. This competition seeks to find and support early stage off-grid energy … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Smart Villages West Africa Energy Off-Grid Challenge 2016!
WAPSN Call for Papers: Symposium on Conflict Resolution and Sustainable Peace in West Africa
Deadline: 6 January 2017 West Africa Peace and Security Network (WAPSN) is seeking proposals for its 2017 symposium entitled "Back to the Future? Conflict Resolution and Sustainable Peace in Contemporary West Africa". The 2017 WAPSN Symposium seeks to address the existing lacuna in the knowledge system in a manner that makes a contribution to the … [Read more...] about WAPSN Call for Papers: Symposium on Conflict Resolution and Sustainable Peace in West Africa
APN Individual Research Grants: Seeking Applications from African Researchers
Deadline: 20 January 2017 The African Peacebuilding Network (APN) of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is currently seeking applications from African researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners working on conflict and peacebuilding issues at universities and research institutions or regional governmental and non-governmental … [Read more...] about APN Individual Research Grants: Seeking Applications from African Researchers
Action for Nature’s Eco-Hero Awards 2017: Rewarding Environmental Initiative around the World
Deadline: 28 February 2017 Action For Nature (AFN), a non-profit organization, is currently inviting young people ages 8 to 16 for its International Young Eco-Hero Awards to recognize and reward the successful individual environmental initiatives. AFN encourages young people around the world to carry out individual environmental action … [Read more...] about Action for Nature’s Eco-Hero Awards 2017: Rewarding Environmental Initiative around the World
Applications Open for McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism Worldwide!
Deadline: 15 December 2016 The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism, an initiative of the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism is currently accepting applications for its McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism with an aim to support in-depth, ambitious coverage of critical issues related to the global … [Read more...] about Applications Open for McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism Worldwide!
Applications Open for Scholarships at Hawassa University, Ethopia!
Deadline: 19 November 2016 The Hawassa University is inviting applicants for its 10 Scholarships to the African Union Commission, through the Department of Human Resources, Science and Technology, to enable African students to undertake Masters Programmes in Natural Sciences, Agriculture, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Humanities. Benefits For … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Scholarships at Hawassa University, Ethopia!
Global Innovation through Science and Technology Program: Empowering Young Innovators in LMICs
Deadline: 15 December 2016 The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs’ (OES) Office of Science and Technology Cooperation at the Department of State is pleased to announce the Notice of Funding Opportunity for Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) projects. GIST empowers young innovators in low … [Read more...] about Global Innovation through Science and Technology Program: Empowering Young Innovators in LMICs
European Outdoor Conservation Association Grants: Implementing Projects based on Conservation
Deadline: 30 November 2016 The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is seeking applications from eligible non-profit organizations to implement projects based on conservation. The EOCA’s mission is to support valuable conservation work by raising funds from within the European Outdoor sector and promoting care and respect for wild … [Read more...] about European Outdoor Conservation Association Grants: Implementing Projects based on Conservation
Nominations Open for UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Award 2017!
Deadline: 6 February 2017 Do you know an individual or group who are selflessly devoting their time to support people forced to flee their homes? If yes, then nominate someone today for UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Award 2017. UN Refugee Agency is looking for the next unsung hero who supports displaced people. The UN Refugee Agency’s (UNHCR) Nansen … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Award 2017!
Rotary Global Grants: Supporting Large International Activities with Sustainable, Measurable Outcomes
Deadline: Ongoing The Rotary Foundation is seeking applications for its Global grants with an aim to support large international activities with sustainable, measurable outcomes. The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of … [Read more...] about Rotary Global Grants: Supporting Large International Activities with Sustainable, Measurable Outcomes
TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting: Uncovering Commercial Bribery Worldwide
Deadline: 31 January 2017 TRACE is currently accepting submissions for the 2017 Prize for Investigative Reporting. The award recognizes reporting that uncovers business bribery with the goal of increasing commercial transparency. TRACE International is a non-profit business association that pools resources to provide members with anti-bribery … [Read more...] about TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting: Uncovering Commercial Bribery Worldwide
Apply for Global Health Corps Fellowship 2017-2018!
Deadline: 18 January 2017 Global Health Corps is inviting applicants for its fellowship program. The Global Health Corps is a community of leaders united by the belief that health is a human right. Its fellows are highly effective and empathetic systems thinkers with diverse backgrounds, expertise and stories. The GHC mission is to mobilize a … [Read more...] about Apply for Global Health Corps Fellowship 2017-2018!
Gates Cambridge Scholarship Program: Building Global Network of Future Leaders Improving the Life of Others
Deadline: 7 December 2016 Applications are open for The Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme that was established in October 2000 by a donation of US$210m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge, this is the largest ever single donation to a UK university. Scholarships are awarded to outstanding applicants from … [Read more...] about Gates Cambridge Scholarship Program: Building Global Network of Future Leaders Improving the Life of Others
DFID: UK Aid Direct Mechanism to support CSOs working to Reduce Poverty Overseas
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking applications for UK Aid Direct that support small and medium sized civil society organisations, based in the UK and overseas, to achieve sustained poverty reduction and deliver the UK’s development priorities. UK Aid Direct is DFID’s central funding mechanism … [Read more...] about DFID: UK Aid Direct Mechanism to support CSOs working to Reduce Poverty Overseas
Nominations Open for 2017 WISE Awards Program! Promoting Innovative Projects addressing Global Education Challenges
Deadline: 17 January 2017 Qatar Foundation is currently inviting applications for the 2017 WISE Awards to recognize and promote six successful innovative projects that are addressing global education challenges and that have demonstrated a transformative impact on communities and societies. The WISE Awards recognize successful, innovative … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 WISE Awards Program! Promoting Innovative Projects addressing Global Education Challenges
Visegrad Standard Grant Program for NGOs, CSOs and Other Public Institutions
Deadline: 1 December 2016 The Visegrad Standard Grant invites non-governmental civil-society and civil society organizations (NGOs and CSOs), municipalities, schools and other public institutions to submit grant proposals for its Standard Grant worth €6,001 and above. The grants can be requested for minimum 12 months period. Project … [Read more...] about Visegrad Standard Grant Program for NGOs, CSOs and Other Public Institutions
Resonate Awards 2017: Honoring Outstanding Achievements in Renewble Energy and Sustainable Science
Deadline: 15 January 2017 Applications are now open for The Resonate Awards with the goal to shine a light on upcoming innovators under the age of 40 with new contributions to the field of sustainability science. Drawing on Caltech’s legacy of innovation, the Resnick Sustainability Institute seeks to empower next-generation pioneers around the … [Read more...] about Resonate Awards 2017: Honoring Outstanding Achievements in Renewble Energy and Sustainable Science
Entries Open for Global Social Venture Competition 2017!
Deadline: 5 December 2016 Entries are open for Global Social Venture Competition 2017 to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with mentoring, exposure, and funding to transform their ideas into businesses that will have positive real world impact. The Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC) empowers the next generation of social entrepreneurs by … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Global Social Venture Competition 2017!
Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Implementation Grants for Innovation
Deadline: 2 December 2016 The Humanitarian Innovation Fund is seeking applications for the Implementation phase, the fourth phase of implementing a tested innovation in a humanitarian setting in the innovation process. This means the implementation of an innovation to produce tangible real examples of changed practice, testing the innovation … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Implementation Grants for Innovation
