Deadline: 31 January 2017 The UK Aid Direct is currently seeking applications from eligible UK-based organisations for its Impact Grant, a large grant type for initiatives focused on bringing tangible change to the lives of the poorest and most marginalised on a larger scale. From between 3 to 5 years, proposals for 3+ years must be supported by … [Read more...] about Apply for UK Aid Direct’s Impact Grant for Organisations of UK and Overseas
Latest Grants and Resources in Burkina Faso
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Burkina Faso.
IRD’s SEP2D Programme: Reinforcing the Scientific Research on Plant Biodiversity
Deadline: 31 December 2016 The IRD (Institut de recherche pour le développement) is seeking applications for its Sud Expert Plantes Développement Durable (SEP2D) programme with an aim to reinforce the scientific research on plant biodiversity in these countries, through the strengthening of a partnership culture with the economic operators, the … [Read more...] about IRD’s SEP2D Programme: Reinforcing the Scientific Research on Plant Biodiversity
Call for Applications: YALI Regional Leadership Center for West Africa
Deadline: 6 December 2016 The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for its cohort 6 of YALI Regional Leadership Center for West Africa program. Supporting this progress, the Accra Regional Leadership Centre (RLC), a part of President Obama’s Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI), … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: YALI Regional Leadership Center for West Africa
Call for Applications: Next Einstein Forum Fellows Program Recognize Africa’s Best Young Scientists
Deadline: 27 January 2017 African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in partnership with the Robert Bosch Stiftung is seeking applications for its initiative "Next Einstein Forum (NEF)" to connect science, society and policy in Africa and the rest of the world - with the goal to leverage science for human development globally. The NEF … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Next Einstein Forum Fellows Program Recognize Africa’s Best Young Scientists
Bureau of DRL: Promoting the Human Rights of Women and Girls, Persons with Disabilities and LGBTI Persons
Deadline: 23 January 2017 The United States Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a program entitled “Promoting the Human Rights of Women and Girls, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTI Persons” that will advance an … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Promoting the Human Rights of Women and Girls, Persons with Disabilities and LGBTI Persons
WSBE17 Hong Kong International Youth Competition: Transforming Environment through Innovation and Integration
Deadline: 21 December 2016 WSBE17 Hong Kong - International Youth Competition invites imaginative ideas, projects and action plans that best demonstrate an innovative interpretation of the Conference theme “Transforming Our Built Environment through Innovation and Integration: Putting Ideas into Action”. Benefits All shortlisted teams … [Read more...] about WSBE17 Hong Kong International Youth Competition: Transforming Environment through Innovation and Integration
Applications Open for 2017 Kinship Conservation Fellows Training Program!
Deadline: 16 January 2017 Applications are open for "The Kinship Conservation Fellows Training Program" to explore new ways to apply market-based approaches to environmental issues. Benefits $6,000 stipend and a month of valuable, cutting-edge training are awarded to the best and the brightest practitioners in the field of conservation. … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 Kinship Conservation Fellows Training Program!
Submit Innovations for LAUNCH Food Challenge: Inviting Innovators Worldwide
Deadline: 7 December 2016 Are you an innovator with ideas to improve health outcomes through the food system, then this one is for you! The Launch Food Challenge is open for applications and invites innovators, entrepreneurs, or intrapreneurs with big ideas for improving health outcomes by enabling people to make healthy food choices. In … [Read more...] about Submit Innovations for LAUNCH Food Challenge: Inviting Innovators Worldwide
IWMF Tanzania and Rwanda Reporting Fellowships: Inviting Women Journalists across the World
Deadline: 6 December 2016 International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking applications from women journalists from all over the world for its reporting trip to Tanzania and Rwanda from February 17 – 28, 2017. Both groups of reporting Fellows will begin their trip in Nairobi, Kenya, where they will complete orientation and a three-day … [Read more...] about IWMF Tanzania and Rwanda Reporting Fellowships: Inviting Women Journalists across the World
The D-Prize: Expanding Access to Poverty-alleviation Solutions in the Developing World
Deadline: 15 December 2016 The world has solutions to poverty. Can you distribute them to those in need? If supported, can you solve the problem and provide effective poverty solutions to millions of lives by providing access to proven energy, education, health, and other interventions? Can you design a business or NGO that solves one of the … [Read more...] about The D-Prize: Expanding Access to Poverty-alleviation Solutions in the Developing World
Open Society Fellowship: Supporting Individuals Pursuing Innovative Approaches to Fundamental Open Society Challenges
Deadline: 1 March 2017 The Open Society Fellowship is seeking applications to support individuals pursuing innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The fellowship funds work that will enrich public understanding of those challenges and stimulate far-reaching and probing conversations within the Open Society … [Read more...] about Open Society Fellowship: Supporting Individuals Pursuing Innovative Approaches to Fundamental Open Society Challenges
2016/2017 Access to Energy Journalism Fellowship: A Global Collaborative Journalism Project
Deadline: 7 December 2016 Fellows are invited for "The Access to Energy Journalism Fellowship (AEJF)" with an aim to select fellows from around the world to share stories of energy poverty and innovation. The goals of the AEJF are twofold: First, it is intended to support journalism on energy access that will have an impact on local public … [Read more...] about 2016/2017 Access to Energy Journalism Fellowship: A Global Collaborative Journalism Project
Apply to Participate in Kectil Youth Leadership Program for Developing Countries
Deadline: 30 November 2016 The Kectil Program is open for applications and invites highly talented youth in developing countries who have the potential to make a positive difference in their communities and countries. Program Principles KECTIL that refers to the Knowles Educational and Charitable Trust for International Leadership, is based on … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in Kectil Youth Leadership Program for Developing Countries
SEED Replicator Program: Supporting Diffusion of Proven Eco-Inclusive Business Models
Deadline: 2 December 2016 Are you interested in replicating your eco-inclusive business model and are you therefore looking for partners to collaborate for a common purpose? If yes, then the SEED Replicator is perfect for you! SEED is accepting applications for its Replicator support program with an aim to support the diffusion of proven … [Read more...] about SEED Replicator Program: Supporting Diffusion of Proven Eco-Inclusive Business Models
Humanity in Science Award 2017: Recognizing Altruism and Innovation Worldwide
Deadline: 18 December 2016 Applications are open for 2017 Humanity in Science Award which is an international research prize established to recognize an innovative and altruistic scientific breakthrough (by an individual, team or company) that can have a positive impact on people’s health and wellbeing. The Humanity in Science Award will be … [Read more...] about Humanity in Science Award 2017: Recognizing Altruism and Innovation Worldwide
Nominations Open for IDB Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development!
Deadline: 30 November 2016 The Islamic Development Bank is seeking nominations for its IDB Prize for Women's Contribution to Development that aims to RECOGNIZE, ENCOURAGE, INSPIRE and REWARD women’s participation in the socio-economic development process. The Islamic Development Bank established the IDB Prize for Women's Contribution to … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for IDB Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development!
Nominations Open for 2017 Brown Democracy Medal! Recognizing Best Innovations to Advance Democracy
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
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
