Deadline: 31 July 2020 The 2020 edition of the ITU Innovation Challenge will be taking place amid a global pandemic caused by Covid-19. This has resulted in stress on value chains and countries’ readiness for a digital economy, significantly affecting social conditions worldwide. Global supply, … [Read more...] about Applications Open for ITU Innovation Challenges 2020
Latest Grants and Resources in Canada
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Canada.
Applications Open for Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Vietnam
Deadline: 3 June 2020 The Embassy of Canada in Vietnam is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Vietnam
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Guyana and Suriname
Deadline: 22 May 2020 The High Commission of Canada in Guyana and Suriname has launched its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global … [Read more...] about Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Guyana and Suriname
Japan Foundation, Bangkok accepting Applications for International Cultural Exchanges during COVID-19 Crisis
Deadline: 30 May 2020 The Japan Foundation, Bangkok is seeking for project proposals to raise up new ideas and approaches on how to implement and/or experiment cultural exchange projects with them. This special open call aims to find the possibility to co-organize the project together by the … [Read more...] about Japan Foundation, Bangkok accepting Applications for International Cultural Exchanges during COVID-19 Crisis
CRE accepting Applications for Community Support Fund – Canada
Deadline: 29 May 2020 Canadian Roots Exchange (CRE) is launching a national Community Support Fund to enable small organizations and collectives to support youth wellbeing during COVID-19. CRE defines Indigenous as status and non-status First Nation, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada, living … [Read more...] about CRE accepting Applications for Community Support Fund – Canada
Spencer Foundation’s Small Research Grants Program on Education
Deadline: 1 July 2020 The Spencer Foundation is seeking applications for Small Research Grants Program to support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived, with budgets up to $50,000 for projects ranging from one to five years. This … [Read more...] about Spencer Foundation’s Small Research Grants Program on Education
Bureau of DRL Evaluation Innovation Fund: Building a Community of Practice of M&E Professionals in Democracy, Rights and Labor
Deadline: 15 June 2020 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that nurture a community of practice of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) professionals … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL Evaluation Innovation Fund: Building a Community of Practice of M&E Professionals in Democracy, Rights and Labor
OpenIDEO seeking Applications for COVID-19 Reimagine Learning Challenge
Deadline: 19 May 2020 OpenIDEO has launched a Call for Applications for the COVID-19 Reimagine Learning Challenge. This is a global call to bring together parents, students, and teachers to share approaches that address the educational challenges they are facing amidst COVID-19. You can submit … [Read more...] about OpenIDEO seeking Applications for COVID-19 Reimagine Learning Challenge
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Comoros, Tanzania & Zambia
Deadline: 22 May 2020 The High Commission of Canada in Tanzania has launched the annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs … [Read more...] about Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Comoros, Tanzania & Zambia
Applications Open for 2020 Shell Canada Grant Program
Deadline: 15 June 2020 Shell Canada is seeking applications to provide funding for community projects and initiatives that are located near facilities and exploration interests throughout Canada. Shell Canada is proud to support a variety of initiatives that benefit neighboring … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2020 Shell Canada Grant Program
Nominations Open for 2021 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity
Deadline: 31 October 2020 The Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative officially announced the opening of the nomination period for the 2021 Aurora Prize and called for putting forward inspiring humanitarians who go to extreme lengths to save the lives of others, … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2021 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity
BeChangeMaker 2020: Social Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme
Deadline: 15 May 2020 Applications are now open for BeChangeMaker 2020, an online training programme that inspires action on global challenges through social entrepreneurship and the power of skills. The BeChangeMaker (BCM) is a joint project funded, initiated, and implemented by WorldSkills … [Read more...] about BeChangeMaker 2020: Social Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme
Beyond COVID-19: Global Open Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 10 June 2020 This global open innovation challenge, is a Call To Action for all communities to collaborate and take action in order to create innovative solutions for the Covid-19 Challenge. Team up with your colleagues, friends and family, or find a team virtually through the Prepr … [Read more...] about Beyond COVID-19: Global Open Innovation Challenge
Applications Open for FRONTLINE’s Local Journalism Initiative 2021
Deadline: 15 June 2020 The PBS series FRONTLINE's Local Journalism Initiative provides support to local news organizations to produce a specific investigative journalism project, focusing on communities where independent reporting is endangered by financial pressures on news media. FRONTLINE … [Read more...] about Applications Open for FRONTLINE’s Local Journalism Initiative 2021
BIEA University STEM Challenge 2020 “Help us solve the global plastic problem!”
Deadline: 31 July 2020 The ‘British International Education Association (BIEA) University STEM Challenge 2020’ will help young inventors and designers get started on their entrepreneurial career. BIEA is looking for ambitious, creative, curiosity-driven people with a passion for solving … [Read more...] about BIEA University STEM Challenge 2020 “Help us solve the global plastic problem!”
Grant to boost Open, Fair, and Inclusive Standards and Innovation in Web Monetization ($100 million)
Deadline: 12 June 2020 Grant for the Web is a $100 million fund supporting innovation and open standards in Web Monetization. It is funded and led by Coil in collaboration with Mozilla and Creative Commons. Grant for the Web supports open, fair, and inclusive standards and innovation in Web … [Read more...] about Grant to boost Open, Fair, and Inclusive Standards and Innovation in Web Monetization ($100 million)
Call for Proposals addressing the Research Needs of Civil Society Organizations in Canada
Deadline: 30 June 2020 The Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration (CERC Migration) has announced a Call for Proposals for addressing the research needs of civil society organizations. The CERC Migration program aims to produce innovative and usable knowledge exploring … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals addressing the Research Needs of Civil Society Organizations in Canada
ImpactAIM announces ANAU AgriTech Accelerator Program
Deadline: 24 May 2020 The program is launched by UNDP ImpactAIM Accelerator and implemented jointly with Armenia National Agrarian University (ANAU), Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST), International Center for Agribusiness Research and Education (ICARE) Foundation, Nation in … [Read more...] about ImpactAIM announces ANAU AgriTech Accelerator Program
Applications Open for University Startup World Cup 2020
Deadline: 14 June 2020 The best university startups from around the world come together to network, exhibit and pitch for a chance of becoming the world's best university startup! In 2020, the World Cup is hosted by Venture Cup China in Wenzhou, China on October 17th - 20th 2020. Venture … [Read more...] about Applications Open for University Startup World Cup 2020
Applications Open for Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Malaysia
Deadline: 17 May 2020 The High Commission of Canada in Malaysia is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Malaysia
MY World 360˚ Media: Calling Creators to Share Immersive Stories for a More Sustainable World
Deadline: 31 August 2020 Immersive media creators from across the world are invited to inspire everyone to take action for the Sustainable Development Goals. Since 2018, the MY World 360˚ creators are using immersive storytelling to shine a spotlight on the issues most relevant to them and … [Read more...] about MY World 360˚ Media: Calling Creators to Share Immersive Stories for a More Sustainable World
WLF Ambassador Program inviting Individuals from all over the World
Deadline: 14 June 2020 The World Literacy Foundation (WLF) Ambassador Program aims to bring together individuals from all over the world to be a local voice and fundraise for literacy in their schools, universities, communities or social groups. Throughout the 4-month program, Ambassadors will … [Read more...] about WLF Ambassador Program inviting Individuals from all over the World
Rapid-Response Grants on Covid-19 and the Social Sciences
Deadline: 1 June 2020 In partnership with the Henry Luce Foundation, The Social Science Research Council (SSRC), as part of its Covid-19 Initiative, seeks proposals from across the social sciences and related fields that address the social, economic, cultural, psychological, and political impact … [Read more...] about Rapid-Response Grants on Covid-19 and the Social Sciences
United Nations Unite launches “Reboot the Ocean” Challenge
Deadline: 20 May 2020 United Nations Unite has launched the "Reboot the Ocean" Challenge to bring youth together to develop new solutions that address current sustainability challenges and ensure a healthy and productive ocean. The winning solutions will be showcased on the Unite Ideas page, … [Read more...] about United Nations Unite launches “Reboot the Ocean” Challenge
IDRC seeking Applications for Doctoral Research Awards 2020
Deadline: 17 June 2020 The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is seeking applications for the Doctoral Research Awards 2020. IDRC has helped graduate students undertake thesis research in the field of international development since 1982. IDRC Doctoral Research Awards are … [Read more...] about IDRC seeking Applications for Doctoral Research Awards 2020
UNOPS Global Innovation Challenge calling Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Programmers and Developers
Deadline: 31 July 2020 UNOPS Global Innovation Challenge brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, programmers and developers to provide the creative ideas and solutions needed to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through this Global Innovation Challenge, UNOPS … [Read more...] about UNOPS Global Innovation Challenge calling Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Programmers and Developers
Applications Open for Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Liberia
Deadline: 15 May 2020 The Embassy of Canada accredited to Liberia is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Liberia
K. Matsushita Foundation seeking Applications for Research Grant
Deadline: 7 May 2020 The Konosuke Matsushita Memorial Foundation is seeking applications for Research Grants to assist original and challenging international research which meets social as well as academic demands in the fields of humanities and social sciences. Targeted Research Areas of … [Read more...] about K. Matsushita Foundation seeking Applications for Research Grant
DDP inviting Applications for Regional Partnership Funding 2020
Deadline: 22 May 2020 The Digital Defenders Partnership (DDP) is currently soliciting applications for Regional Partnership Funding. Regional Partnership Funding (RPF), DDP supports initiatives promoting online freedom and digital protection for human rights defenders, which operate in a … [Read more...] about DDP inviting Applications for Regional Partnership Funding 2020
DDP accepting Applications for Sustainable Protection Funding 2020
Deadline: 22 May 2020 The Digital Defenders Partnership (DDP) is currently soliciting applications for Sustainable Protection Funding. Sustainable Protection Funding (SPF) aims to help human rights organisations (including journalists, grass-roots social movements, etc) build their digital … [Read more...] about DDP accepting Applications for Sustainable Protection Funding 2020
Eyebeam launches Rapid Response for A Better Digital Future
Deadline: 21 May 2020 The Eyebeam is acting immediately to invigorate artistic creation of digital futures at this moment of systemic collapse. As economies and everyday routines are disrupted around the world, Eyebeam is taking action to support artists who are imagining a more humane digital … [Read more...] about Eyebeam launches Rapid Response for A Better Digital Future
Spencer Foundation’s Research Grants on Education: COVID-19 Related Special Grant Cycle
Deadline: 8 June 2020 The COVID-19 Related Research Grants support education research projects that will contribute to understanding the rapid shifts in education in this time of crisis and change. Spencer Foundation is especially interested in supporting two primary categories of projects. … [Read more...] about Spencer Foundation’s Research Grants on Education: COVID-19 Related Special Grant Cycle
ESDC announces The Alternate Format Business Technology Challenge – Canada
Deadline: 21 May 2020 The Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is seeking a solution that will result in innovation and efficiency in the production of, and access to, a wide variety of physical and digital alternate format materials for Canadians with print disabilities. The … [Read more...] about ESDC announces The Alternate Format Business Technology Challenge – Canada
USAID announces Global Labor Initiative (GLI)
Deadline: 4 June 2020 Through this Addendum to the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Locally Led Development Innovation, USAID is interested in identifying opportunities for co-creation, codesign, co-investment and collaboration on development interventions to address challenges with respect to … [Read more...] about USAID announces Global Labor Initiative (GLI)
Religions for Peace launches Multi-Religious Humanitarian Fund in Response to COVID-19
Deadline: 10 May 2020 Religions for Peace (RfP) has launched the “Multi-religious Humanitarian Fund” to support multi-religious collaborative efforts around COVID-19 and to stimulate creative interventions that promote resilience within and among diverse communities. RfP International, through … [Read more...] about Religions for Peace launches Multi-Religious Humanitarian Fund in Response to COVID-19
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Namibia and South Africa
Deadline: 29 May 2020 The High Commission of Canada in South Africa is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global … [Read more...] about Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Namibia and South Africa
WTO inviting Candidates for 2021 Young Professionals Programme
Deadline: 29 May 2020 The World Trade Organization (WTO) has issued a call for candidates for the 2021 Young Professionals Programme (YPP). Candidates up to the age of 32, as of 1 January 2021, from eligible developing and least-developed countries are invited to submit their application. The … [Read more...] about WTO inviting Candidates for 2021 Young Professionals Programme
2020 D-Prize to support New Entrepreneurs who can Distribute Proven Poverty Interventions
Deadline: 1 June 2020 Can you design a business or NGO that solves one of the Distribution Challenges? If yes, then apply for the 2020 D-Prize. Nominations are open for the 2020 D-Prize to support new entrepreneurs who can distribute proven poverty interventions. The world has already invented … [Read more...] about 2020 D-Prize to support New Entrepreneurs who can Distribute Proven Poverty Interventions
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Dominican Republic
Deadline: 5 May 2020 The Embassy of Canada in the Dominican Republic is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global … [Read more...] about Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Dominican Republic
NRC announces Plastics Challenge “In-situ sensing technology for monitoring microplastics in the marine environment” (Canada)
Deadline: 12 May 2020 The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking an innovative in situ (on site) sensing technology for identification and quantification of microplastics in water, which will enable the development of new techniques for monitoring microplastics in Canadian … [Read more...] about NRC announces Plastics Challenge “In-situ sensing technology for monitoring microplastics in the marine environment” (Canada)
Submit Applications for Deloitte – One Young World Scholarship 2020
Deadline: 22 May 2020 As a longstanding partner of One Young World, Deloitte is proud to support the Deloitte One Young World Scholarship 2020 which will enable 10 outstanding young leaders to attend the One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany on 14 – 17 October … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Deloitte – One Young World Scholarship 2020
MSFHR launches COVID-19 Research Response Fund (Canada)
Deadline: 19 May 2020 The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) is now launching the first of several funding calls for British Columbia researchers. The focus of this first call will be on high quality research that evaluates BC’s response to the first wave of the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about MSFHR launches COVID-19 Research Response Fund (Canada)
Mental Health and Addiction COVID-19 Community Funding Grant – Canada
Deadline: 20 November 2020 The Government of Alberta has announced the Mental Health and Addiction COVID-19 Community Funding grant. Funding Information Government will provide a one time grant funding of up to $25 million for eligible projects and services to enhance community mental … [Read more...] about Mental Health and Addiction COVID-19 Community Funding Grant – Canada
CEPI launches Request for Proposals for “Centralized Laboratory for Measurement of Immune Responses Elicited by SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Candidates”
Deadline: 10 May 2020 The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is launching a Request for Proposals (RfP) to identify and select potential partners. Types of studies that pre-approved providers might be asked to perform could include, but are not limited to, ELISA assays, Wild … [Read more...] about CEPI launches Request for Proposals for “Centralized Laboratory for Measurement of Immune Responses Elicited by SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Candidates”
Open Contracting Partnership and Hivos announce COVID-19 Research Opportunity
Deadline: 3 May 2020 The Open Contracting Partnership and Hivos are seeking action research partners to contribute to more effective procurement to address the COVID-19 pandemic. This would include projects to collect and analyze data related to emergency procurement (and other relevant … [Read more...] about Open Contracting Partnership and Hivos announce COVID-19 Research Opportunity
J4T – Call for Young Journalists Reporting on COVID-19 Pandemic
Deadline: 8 May 2020 The spread of COVID-19 continues to affect countries around the world, impacting societies and communities, particularly the most vulnerable. In light of this crisis, and as part of the Journalists for Transparency (J4T) Initiative, the International Anti-Corruption … [Read more...] about J4T – Call for Young Journalists Reporting on COVID-19 Pandemic
EE 30 Under 30 Program: Sparkling Leadership for a Sustainable Future
Deadline: 8 May 2020 North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) has opened the search to find 30 game-changing leaders under 30 years of age who are using environmental education to build a sustainable future for all. NAAEE know that leadership takes many different forms, … [Read more...] about EE 30 Under 30 Program: Sparkling Leadership for a Sustainable Future
Special Rapporteur seeking Applications for 3rd Human Rights Youth Challenge
Deadline: 30 April 2020 The Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation is organizing the Third Human Rights Youth Challenge and invites youth aged between 18 to 23 years to create an original submission and youth aged between 24 and 32 years to submit a 2000 word … [Read more...] about Special Rapporteur seeking Applications for 3rd Human Rights Youth Challenge
Call for Entries: Tales of Mountain Biodiversity
Deadline: 1 May 2020 The Mountain Partnership and the Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment have launched the “Tales of Mountain Biodiversity” initiative. The proposal calls for mountain lovers worldwide to submit stories of biodiversity in their mountains. Mountains, as diverse as they are, … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Tales of Mountain Biodiversity
BMZ seeking Project Proposals in the context of COVID-19 Response
Deadline: 30 September 2020 In addition to projects from the ongoing develoPPP.de ideas competitions, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) currently supports measures by privately owned companies that significantly alleviate the negative impact of the corona … [Read more...] about BMZ seeking Project Proposals in the context of COVID-19 Response
