Latest Grants and Resources in Canada

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2020 Ideas for Action Competition inviting Students and Young Professionals from around the World

Deadline: 29 February 2020 The World Bank Group and the Zicklin Center at Wharton have announced the 2020 Ideas for Action (I4A) competition, which engages young people (18-35 years old) to develop innovative solutions in support of the implementation of the SDGs. Ideas for Action provides … [Read more...] about 2020 Ideas for Action Competition inviting Students and Young Professionals from around the World

Future News Worldwide 2020: An International Summit for the World’s Best Young Media Makers

Deadline: 14 February 2020 The British Council is looking for 100 of the world's most talented, motivated and passionate student journalists to attend an intensive media training programme. Applicants will receive exclusive coaching from world-leading editors, broadcasters, writers and … [Read more...] about Future News Worldwide 2020: An International Summit for the World’s Best Young Media Makers

Submit Nominations for AnitaB.org Systers Pass It On Awards Program

Deadline: 26 March 2020 Nominations are now open for the Anita Borg Systers Pass It On Awards Program to honor Anita Borg’s desire to create a network of women technologists helping one another. The cash award helps fund women in computing or projects that inspire and support girls and women … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for AnitaB.org Systers Pass It On Awards Program

Ekhagastiftelsen Foundation offering Grants to Promote Human Health

Deadline: 20 May 2020 Ekhagastiftelsen Foundation is seeking applications for its Grant program to promote human health by supporting the development of better food, natural medicines and healing practices, and to support research for a healthier way of life, which in itself may have a disease … [Read more...] about Ekhagastiftelsen Foundation offering Grants to Promote Human Health

Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs launches 2020 Youth VI Call for Projects

Deadline: 23 March 2020 The Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs has launched 2020 Youth VI Call for Projects. Components Youth and Volunteering: The "Youth and Volunteering" component aims to develop the civic and united commitment of young people in the territories, on the one hand by … [Read more...] about Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs launches 2020 Youth VI Call for Projects

Fondation Ensemble inviting Organizations for Endangered Animal Species Small Grants

Deadline: 1 February 2020 The Fondation Ensemble is seeking proposals for its “Endangered Animal Species” small grants project that contributes to protecting one or more threatened animal species according to the IUCN classification (‘Critically Endangered’ or ‘Endangered’). Funding … [Read more...] about Fondation Ensemble inviting Organizations for Endangered Animal Species Small Grants

2nd Bertha Challenge: An Opportunity for Activists and Investigative Journalists

Deadline: 10 February 2020 The Bertha Foundation has launched the second Bertha Challenge: an opportunity for activists and investigative journalists to spend a year deep-diving into one pressing social justice challenge. Successful applicants will receive non-residential paid fellowships and … [Read more...] about 2nd Bertha Challenge: An Opportunity for Activists and Investigative Journalists

2020 Technovation Challenge inviting Teams of Girls from all over the World

Deadline: 16 March 2020 Applications are open for 2020 Technovation Challenge for teams of girls from all over the world to learn and apply the skills needed to solve real-world problems through technology. Girls will change the world through technology. Girls are curious, creative, and … [Read more...] about 2020 Technovation Challenge inviting Teams of Girls from all over the World

Apply for First UNESCO-UNEVOC Open Educational Resources (OER) Grant Programme

Deadline: 12 January 2020 In November 2019, UNESCO Member States adopted a Recommendation on Open Educational Resources (OER) - a key tool for the achievement of SDG4. As a follow-up to this recommendation, UNESCO-UNEVOC has launched its First Global OER Grant Programme for the development of … [Read more...] about Apply for First UNESCO-UNEVOC Open Educational Resources (OER) Grant Programme

UNDP’s $10,000 Grant for Local Communities to advance Sustainable Development

Deadline: 9 January 2020 Nominations are now open for 2020 Equator Prize, organised by the Equator Initiative within the United Nations Development Programme. The Equator Prize 2020 will be awarded to outstanding local community and indigenous peoples initiatives that advance innovative … [Read more...] about UNDP’s $10,000 Grant for Local Communities to advance Sustainable Development

Nominations Open for USIP’s Women Building Peace Award

Deadline: 15 January 2020 The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) is currently accepting nominations for its Women Building Peace Award that represents the Institute’s commitment to highlighting the vital role of individual women who are working every day in fragile or conflict-affected countries or … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for USIP’s Women Building Peace Award

Submit Nominations for WWSF Prize for Women’s Creativity in Rural Life

Deadline: 30 April 2020 Nominations are now open for the 2020 Women’s World Summit Foundation (WWSF) Prize for women’s creativity in rural life. WWSF - an international, non-profit, humanitarian NGO, serving the implementation of women and children's rights and the UN development agenda honors … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for WWSF Prize for Women’s Creativity in Rural Life

Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge inviting Graduate Students from around the World

Deadline: 20 February 2020 Applicants are invited to apply for 2020 Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge that harnesses the power of capital markets and student creativity to create positive impact in a world of perpetual resource scarcity and continued population growth. The … [Read more...] about Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge inviting Graduate Students from around the World

Spencer Foundation announces Small Research Grants Program ($50,000)

Deadline: 3 March 2020 Spencer Foundation has announced the 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 program is … [Read more...] about Spencer Foundation announces Small Research Grants Program ($50,000)

2020 International Sports Programming Initiative is now open for Applications

Deadline: 27 February 2020 The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Sports Diplomacy Division, of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has announced an open competition for the 2020 International Sports Programming Initiative (ISPI). The International Sports … [Read more...] about 2020 International Sports Programming Initiative is now open for Applications

World Press Freedom Conference 2020: Join the Largest International Celebration of Press Freedom in the Netherlands

Deadline: 10 January 2020 UNESCO and the Kingdom of the Netherlands are jointly organizing the World Press Freedom Conference (WPFC) in The Hague on 22-24 April to celebrate the 27th edition of World Press Freedom Day. The conference is taking place within the context of the 75th anniversary … [Read more...] about World Press Freedom Conference 2020: Join the Largest International Celebration of Press Freedom in the Netherlands

UNESCO WHV Call for Projects from Youth NGOs

Deadline: 19 January 2020 The UNESCO World Heritage Centre has announced the Call for Projects for the World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) Campaign 2020. This Call welcomes the participation of all interested organisations and institutions. In addition, it offers a new opportunity to apply for not … [Read more...] about UNESCO WHV Call for Projects from Youth NGOs

Nominations Open for the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2020 (International Prize)

Deadline: 30 March 2020 Nominations are open for the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2020, an international biennial prize which is co-organised by the AEON Environment Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity. The prize aims to raise public awareness about the … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2020 (International Prize)

Submit Nominations for 2020 Global Water Awards

Deadline: 31 January 2020 Nominations are now open for the 2020 Global Water Awards to enhance the credibility of water based industries. The 2020 Global Water Awards will be presented at the La Quinta De Jarama, Madrid on 30th March 2020, as part of the 2020 Global Water Summit. Each … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for 2020 Global Water Awards

Truepic Social Impact Grant Program for Organizations

Deadline: 15 January 2020 Applicants are invited to apply for the first round of the Truepic social impact grant program which is designed to help organizations working to positively impact their community or the world. In this program, Truepic's offers its flagship Vision platform to capture … [Read more...] about Truepic Social Impact Grant Program for Organizations

2020 WISE Awards to address Global Educational Challenges

Deadline: 20 January 2020 Qatar Foundation is seeking applications for its 2020 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards to recognize and promote six successful innovative projects that are addressing global educational challenges. The selected projects are models of excellence that … [Read more...] about 2020 WISE Awards to address Global Educational Challenges

Russell Sage Foundation seeking Proposals on “Race, Ethnicity & Immigration”

Deadline: 21 May 2020 The Russell Sage Foundation is seeking investigator-initiated research proposals on the social, economic, and political effects of the changing racial and ethnic composition of the U.S. population, including the transformation of communities and ideas about what it means to … [Read more...] about Russell Sage Foundation seeking Proposals on “Race, Ethnicity & Immigration”

FAMAE: Food for Good Challenge to Develop Innovative and Concrete Solution

Deadline: 14 February 2020 The FAMAE is seeking applications for the Food for Good Challenge to develop an innovative and concrete solution from field to fork to deliver fair, sustainable & healthy food, for everybody, everywhere. The goal of the FAMAE endowment fund is to seek pragmatic, … [Read more...] about FAMAE: Food for Good Challenge to Develop Innovative and Concrete Solution

Robert Kerr Foundation’s Grant to Improve the Lives of Children and Homeless in Canada

Deadline: 31 December 2019 The Robert Kerr Foundation is seeking Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) for its grants program to address basic and urgent needs to improve the lives of children and the homeless. The Robert Kerr Foundation supports programming for both children and the homeless, without … [Read more...] about Robert Kerr Foundation’s Grant to Improve the Lives of Children and Homeless in Canada

2020 Global Art Grant is now open for Applications

Deadline: 18 December 2019 Burning Man is accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs) for its 2020 Global Art Grant. Burning Man has a long and rich history of granting seed money to new and emerging artists around the world. This program funds highly interactive, community-driven works of art that … [Read more...] about 2020 Global Art Grant is now open for Applications

Front Line Defenders seeking Nominations for 2020 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk

Deadline: 6 January 2020 Nominations are now open for 2020 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk. The annual Front Line Defenders Award was established in 2005 to honour the work of HRDs who are courageously making outstanding contributions to the promotion and … [Read more...] about Front Line Defenders seeking Nominations for 2020 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk

UNV Innovation Challenge Fund – Modelling the Economic and Social Contributions of Volunteers to the SDGs

Deadline: 16 December 2019 UNV is establishing an opportunity for qualified individuals or institutions to develop and showcase approaches to modelling the economic and/or social contributions of volunteer work that governments and policy-makers may consider and apply in the context of the … [Read more...] about UNV Innovation Challenge Fund – Modelling the Economic and Social Contributions of Volunteers to the SDGs

Canadian Women’s Foundation seeking LOIs for Rebuilding Lives Grants 2020-2023

Deadline: 7 January 2020 The Canadian Women’s Foundation is currently accepting Letters of Intent for its Rebuilding Lives grants 2020-2023. Funding Available Approximately 17 grants of up to $40,000 per year each will be allocated. Please note that the Foundation will only accept one … [Read more...] about Canadian Women’s Foundation seeking LOIs for Rebuilding Lives Grants 2020-2023

SDGs & Her Competition for Women-led Micro and Small Enterprises

Deadline: 10 January 2020 The World Bank Group in partnership with Wharton School's Zicklin Center for Business Ethics Research, UN Development Programme (UNDP) and UN Women has announced SDGs & Her Competition which is an online competition for women entrepreneurs to showcase how they are … [Read more...] about SDGs & Her Competition for Women-led Micro and Small Enterprises

Submit Your Applications for Culture and Animals Foundation’s Grant Program

Deadline: 31 January 2020 The Culture and Animals Foundation (CAF) is accepting applications for its grant program. CAF is an all-volunteer-run, non-profit organization whose mission is to support artists and scholars in advancing their understanding of and commitment to animals. The … [Read more...] about Submit Your Applications for Culture and Animals Foundation’s Grant Program

An Opportunity for Leaders working on Climate Change and Sustainability Engagement in NGOs

Deadline 24 January 2020 Are you curious and part of an NGO covering sustainability and climate topics? Are you looking for new and insightful approaches to boost the impact of your work and accelerate change in sustainable behaviours that really matter? If yes, then apply for the Second Round of … [Read more...] about An Opportunity for Leaders working on Climate Change and Sustainability Engagement in NGOs

L’Oréal Paris announces 4th Annual Women of Worth Award Program – Canada

Deadline: 5 January 2020 Do you know a Canadian woman who passionately volunteers her time and energy to help people in her community? Recognize her dedication with a 2020 Women of Worth nomination. L’Oréal Paris has announced the 4th annual Canadian Women of Worth grant award … [Read more...] about L’Oréal Paris announces 4th Annual Women of Worth Award Program – Canada

European Commission’s 2019 Global Call for Proposals for Democracy and Human Rights

Deadline: 9 January 2020 The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals for its program entitled "European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR)" to support NGOs in the protection and promotion of democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms worldwide. Lots This call for … [Read more...] about European Commission’s 2019 Global Call for Proposals for Democracy and Human Rights

Submit Your Applications for 2020 Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program

Deadline: 20 January 2020 Applications are now open for 2020 Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program. The Fellowship program will provide leadership training through seminars with Third-sector practitioners, research based on best practices, and the application of a comparative … [Read more...] about Submit Your Applications for 2020 Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program

Scientific Product Grants Program to support Efforts in Conservation and Environmental Stewardship

Deadline: 15 February 2020 Wildlife Acoustics is accepting applications for its Scientific Product Grants Program to support efforts in conservation and environmental stewardship. The program enables those involved in animal biology, research and conservation to do their best work easily and … [Read more...] about Scientific Product Grants Program to support Efforts in Conservation and Environmental Stewardship

GlobalGiving Accelerator: A Crowdfunding Campaign for Registered Nonprofit Organizations

Deadline: 24 January 2020 GlobalGiving is seeking applications from nonprofit organizations for its 2020 Giving Season Accelerator in order to build skills, access tools, and grow their base of supporters to achieve crowdfunding success. GlobalGiving is the largest global crowdfunding … [Read more...] about GlobalGiving Accelerator: A Crowdfunding Campaign for Registered Nonprofit Organizations

UN Voluntary Trust Fund for NGOs which Provide Tangible Support to Victims of Human Trafficking

Deadline: Various For Sub-programme 1: 15 December 2019 For Sub-programme 2: 20 January 2020 The UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons has launched the fourth Call for Proposals to provide funding under two sub-programmes: Sub-programme 1 (SB1): Immediate and … [Read more...] about UN Voluntary Trust Fund for NGOs which Provide Tangible Support to Victims of Human Trafficking

2020 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award to Protect Refugees and Stateless People

Deadline: 9 February 2020 Nominations are now open for the 2020 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award to honour individuals, groups and organizations who go above and beyond the call of duty to protect refugees, displaced and stateless people. Award Information The winner receives USD 150,000 to … [Read more...] about 2020 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award to Protect Refugees and Stateless People

Schneider Go Green 2020: A Chance to Win A Trip to Las Vegas

Deadlines: 24 January 2020: Greater China 30 January 2020: Middle East & Africa 31 January 2020: Europe 10 February 2020: Greater India 14 February 2020: North America 21 February 2020: South America 20 March 2020: Asia Pacific Entering the 10th anniversary of one of … [Read more...] about Schneider Go Green 2020: A Chance to Win A Trip to Las Vegas

UAE based Foundation’s $1 million Grant Initiatives for Global Prosperity (Sustainable Development, Trade Innovation, Peacebuilding, Climate Change)

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), a philanthropic foundation based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched "The Global Maker Challenge", for leading manufacturers, start-ups and entrepreneurs, governments, UN agencies and philanthropists, academia and researchers, … [Read more...] about UAE based Foundation’s $1 million Grant Initiatives for Global Prosperity (Sustainable Development, Trade Innovation, Peacebuilding, Climate Change)

IWMF’s Kim Wall Memorial Fund offering Grant of $5,000 for Women Journalists

Deadline: 16 December 2019 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is currently accepting applications for its 2020 Kim Wall Memorial Fund to provide a $5,000 grant to a journalist whose work embodies the spirit of Kim’s reporting. The grant will fund a woman reporter covering … [Read more...] about IWMF’s Kim Wall Memorial Fund offering Grant of $5,000 for Women Journalists

2020 Innovation for Peace and Justice Challenge is now open for Applications

Deadline: 31 January 2020 Applications are now open for "Innovation for Peace and Justice - How can displaced populations access affordable and quality services that are essential to their safety and wellbeing?" Challenge with an aim to find and support innovative solutions that will connect … [Read more...] about 2020 Innovation for Peace and Justice Challenge is now open for Applications

Submit Your Applications for 2020 Climate Change Challenge

Deadline: 31 January 2020 Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Global Prosperity is seeking applications for its "2020 Climate Change - How can communities move towards a low-carbon circular economy by eliminating waste and utilizing existing resources?" Challenge with an aim to find and support … [Read more...] about Submit Your Applications for 2020 Climate Change Challenge

2020 Innovation for Inclusive Trade Challenge inviting Applications from around the World

Deadline: 31 January 2020 Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Global Prosperity is seeking applications for its "Innovation for Inclusive Trade - How can rural communities increase their access to new supply chains and markets in order to create better livelihoods for themselves?" Challenge with … [Read more...] about 2020 Innovation for Inclusive Trade Challenge inviting Applications from around the World

Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Global Prosperity launches “Sustainable and Healthy Food for All” Challenge

Deadline: 31 January 2020 Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Global Prosperity has launched the "Sustainable and Healthy Food for All - How can urban populations increase access to healthy and sustainable foods, despite rapid urbanization?" Challenge with an aim to find and support innovative … [Read more...] about Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Global Prosperity launches “Sustainable and Healthy Food for All” Challenge

Submit Your Proposals for Moving the Market – Seeding Innovations to Address Modern Slavery Across Asset Classes

Deadline: 2 December 2019 The Freedom Fund, Humanity United, and UBS Optimus Foundation are seeking proposals that can strengthen the investor case for addressing modern slavery and/or meaningfully expand modern slavery-focused data, tools, measurement and guidance that can be deployed across … [Read more...] about Submit Your Proposals for Moving the Market – Seeding Innovations to Address Modern Slavery Across Asset Classes

2020 Canadian Hillman Prize to honour Excellence in Journalism

Deadline: 15 January 2020 The Sidney Hillman Foundation is seeking nominations for its "2020 Canadian Hillman Prize" to honor excellence in journalism in service of the common good. Since 1950, the Sidney Hillman Foundation has honoured U.S journalists who pursue investigative reporting and … [Read more...] about 2020 Canadian Hillman Prize to honour Excellence in Journalism

Nominations Open for the 2020 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights

Deadline: 30 November 2019 Are you a social activist working to promote and advance human rights, democracy and peace around the world? Then, this opportunity is for you! The May 18 Memorial Foundation has announced the call for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2020. To promote the spirit of … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the 2020 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights