Deadline: 31 December 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon is seeking applicants for its Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) Student Leaders Program that is a fully-funded intensive leadership training program in the United States for students between the ages of 20-24. Participants will … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) Student Leaders Program!
Latest Grants and Resources in Canada
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Canada.
Apply for Grawemeyer Award: Rewarding Ideas improving World Order
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order, is open for applications and seeks ideas on issues of world importance and presented viewpoints that could lead to a more just and peaceful world. Each idea supports one noble cause: to inspire us all to work together … [Read more...] about Apply for Grawemeyer Award: Rewarding Ideas improving World Order
Applications Open for Weeden Foundation Grant Programs!
Deadline: 6 January 2017 The Weeden Foundation is accepting letter of intents from organizations for its various funding programs in order to protect biodiversity. The Foundation works to protect old-growth forests, expand habitats for endangered species on public and private lands, and link key … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Weeden Foundation Grant Programs!
Government of Canada Call for Proposals: Strengthening Agri-Food Value Chains and Adaptation to Climate Change in Haiti
Deadline: 6 April 2017 The Government of Canada is seeking proposals to strengthen agri-food value chains and adaptation to climate change in Haiti. Priority will be given to proposals that fully integrate gender equality issues in their design. This means that gender equality issues raised in the … [Read more...] about Government of Canada Call for Proposals: Strengthening Agri-Food Value Chains and Adaptation to Climate Change in Haiti
East-West Center’s 2017-2018 Asia Pacific Leadership Program Fellowship
Deadline: 15 December 2016 The East-West Center is pleased to invite applications for the 2017 - 2018 Asia Pacific Leadership Program Fellowship (APLP). The APLP is the center of excellence for leadership education in the Asia Pacific region and a signature program of the East West Center. The … [Read more...] about East-West Center’s 2017-2018 Asia Pacific Leadership Program Fellowship
The First Mile Innovation Challenge: Seeking Innovations for Healthcare Solutions
Deadline: 10 January 2017 CAMTech and GE Sustainable Healthcare Solutions have announced The First Mile Innovation Challenge to crowdsource innovative technologies/solutions that directly address clinical or community hardships in global primary care. These innovations should impact communities … [Read more...] about The First Mile Innovation Challenge: Seeking Innovations for Healthcare Solutions
Spencer Foundation’s Conference Grant: Advancing Education Research Worldwide
Deadline: 21 December 2016 The Spencer Foundation’s Conference Grant program is designed to provide support to scholars for small research conferences and focused symposia. The conference grant program intends to bring together researchers whose substantive knowledge, theoretical insight, and … [Read more...] about Spencer Foundation’s Conference Grant: Advancing Education Research Worldwide
Call for Applications: Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation
Deadline: 1 December 2016 The Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation is currently open for applications and invites media professionals to work on a specific course of research or a specific project relating to journalism innovation. A Nieman Fellowship is an extraordinary, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation
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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 Kinship Conservation Fellows Training Program!
Nominations Open for 2017 Hillman Prizes!
Deadline: 30 January 2017 Nominations are open for 2017 Hillman Prizes by Sidney Hillman Foundation to honor investigative journalism and commentary in service of the common good. Since 1950, the Sidney Hillman Foundation has honored journalists, writers and public figures that pursue … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 Hillman Prizes!
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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...] about 2016/2017 Access to Energy Journalism Fellowship: A Global Collaborative Journalism Project
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 … [Read more...] about Humanity in Science Award 2017: Recognizing Altruism and Innovation Worldwide
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 … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 Brown Democracy Medal! Recognizing Best Innovations to Advance Democracy
North Atlantic Treaty Organization: Inviting Applicants for Science for Peace and Security Programme
Deadline: 1 February 2017 The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is currently accepting applications for its Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme to provide funding, expert advice, and support to security-relevant activities jointly developed by a NATO member and partner … [Read more...] about North Atlantic Treaty Organization: Inviting Applicants for Science for Peace and Security Programme
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 … [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 … [Read more...] about Applications Open for McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism Worldwide!
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) … [Read more...] about Global Innovation through Science and Technology Program: Empowering Young Innovators in LMICs
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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...] about Gates Cambridge Scholarship Program: Building Global Network of Future Leaders Improving the Life of Others
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 … [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 … [Read more...] about Visegrad Standard Grant Program for NGOs, CSOs and Other Public Institutions
AFSAR Call for Proposals: Canadian Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk
Deadline: 18 November 2016 Species at Risk Public Registry, Government of Canada is seeking applications for its "Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk (AFSAR)" to support the development of Indigenous capacity to participate actively in the implementation of the Species at Risk Act (SARA). The … [Read more...] about AFSAR Call for Proposals: Canadian Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk
Google.org Impact Challenge Canada: Supporting Canadian Social Innovators
Deadline: 26 November 2016 Google.org Impact Challenge Canada is open for applications and invites Canadian nonprofit innovators using technology to tackle the world's biggest social challenges. Google.org is Google’s philanthropic arm that provides grants and support to nonprofits. Google.org … [Read more...] about Google.org Impact Challenge Canada: Supporting Canadian Social Innovators
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 … [Read more...] about Resonate Awards 2017: Honoring Outstanding Achievements in Renewble Energy and Sustainable Science
Australian Academy of Science: Seeking Applications for Regional Collaborations Program in Australia
Deadline: 16 January 2017 The Australian Academy of Science (the Academy) is inviting Australian Organizations and businesses for its "Regional Collaborations Program" to collaborate with regional and international science, research and innovation partners on solutions to shared regional challenges … [Read more...] about Australian Academy of Science: Seeking Applications for Regional Collaborations Program in Australia
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 … [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 … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Implementation Grants for Innovation
Submit EOIs for UNICEF’s Strengthening Child Protection Systems Programme Worldwide
Deadline: 19 November 2016 UNICEF’s Evaluation Office (EO) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified institutions (consultancy firms, universities, etc.) for the provision of services to complete an independent global thematic evaluation of UNICEF’s strategies and programme … [Read more...] about Submit EOIs for UNICEF’s Strengthening Child Protection Systems Programme Worldwide
Apply for Humanitarian Innovation Fund’s Development Grants
Deadline: 2 December 2016 The Humanitarian Innovation Fund is seeking applications for the Development phase, the third phase of developing potential solutions in the innovation process. This means the development of an innovation by creating practical, actionable plans and guidelines. Turning … [Read more...] about Apply for Humanitarian Innovation Fund’s Development Grants
Applications Open for 2017-2018 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD)
Deadline: 31 December 2016 Applications are open for 2017-2018 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) to provide a diverse group of emerging leaders with a scholarship for one semester of non-degree academic study at a U.S. college or university. The program is sponsored by the U.S … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017-2018 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD)
Commonwealth Education Good Practice Awards 2018: Celebrating Innovations in Education and Learning
Deadline: 15 February 2017 The Commonwealth Secretariat is inviting nominations and submissions for its "Good Practice Awards 2018" to recognise the outstanding contribution and achievements of education professionals and bodies that have made a difference to learners’ lives through innovative … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Education Good Practice Awards 2018: Celebrating Innovations in Education and Learning
Nominations Open for WRC’s Voices of Courage Awards 2017! Honoring Refugee Youth Leaders
Deadline: 29 November 2016 Do you have a story to tell about the challenges and triumphs experienced by the tens of millions of people who have been displaced by conflict and violence worldwide? Do you know someone who is refugee youth, aged 15-24 and had demonstrated leadership and a strong voice … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for WRC’s Voices of Courage Awards 2017! Honoring Refugee Youth Leaders
Journalists for Human Rights: Emerging Indigenous Reporters Scholarship Fund in Canada
Deadline: 25 November 2016 Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) is inviting applications for its "Emerging Indigenous Reporters Scholarship Fund” to support young, Indigenous media students throughout their journey to becoming established Canadian journalists. Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) are … [Read more...] about Journalists for Human Rights: Emerging Indigenous Reporters Scholarship Fund in Canada
Artist Protection Fund: Providing Fellowship Grants to Threatened Artists from around the World
Deadline: 1 December 2016 The Institute of International Education (IIE) together with Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is currently inviting artists and arts organizations, for its Artist Protection Fund (APF), a three-year pilot program, making life-saving fellowship grants to threatened artists from … [Read more...] about Artist Protection Fund: Providing Fellowship Grants to Threatened Artists from around the World
Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy: Seeking Applicants for Bassem Sabry Democracy Fellowship Program
Deadline: 19 December 2016 The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP) is currently accepting applications for Bassem Sabry Democracy Fellowship program to work on an independent research paper or project of their own design. The fellowship will last for a period of six months, and fellows … [Read more...] about Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy: Seeking Applicants for Bassem Sabry Democracy Fellowship Program
Ford Foundation’s JustFilms Grants: Supporting Artist-Driven Films and New Media Projects
Deadline: Ongoing Ford Foundation's Just Films grants program supports artist-driven film and new media projects, and other forms of creative visual storytelling, that explore the rich diversity of the human experience. These stories inspire imaginations, disrupt stereotypes, and help transform … [Read more...] about Ford Foundation’s JustFilms Grants: Supporting Artist-Driven Films and New Media Projects
KR Foundation Grant: Addressing Root Causes of Environmental Issues
Deadline: 19 January 2017 The KR Foundation is currently inviting applications from organisations to help provide answers to, stimulate mind shifts about, and encourage action on, the long-term challenges faced by current and future generations living on a planet with finite resources, fragile … [Read more...] about KR Foundation Grant: Addressing Root Causes of Environmental Issues
Call for Applications: 2017 Global Change Leaders Program
Deadline: 15 November 2016 The Coady International Institute is seeking applications from women in developing countries for its program entitled "Global Change Leaders", to enable women from developing countries to strengthen their leadership capacities in order to contribute to innovation and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: 2017 Global Change Leaders Program
Joint Canada-Israel Health Research Program: Inviting Researchers from LMICs
Deadline: 17January 2017 International Development Research Centre (IDRC), in collaboration with the Israel Science Foundation (ISF), the Azrieli Foundation, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), has announced the third call for proposals in the Joint Canada-Israel Health Research … [Read more...] about Joint Canada-Israel Health Research Program: Inviting Researchers from LMICs
Apply for The Leading Change Journalism Bursary 2017!
Deadline: 21 November 2016 The Queen's Young Leaders is seeking applications for its "Leading Change Journalism Bursary" to offer young people across the Commonwealth the chance to develop journalism skills while building a portfolio of work. Working to agreed deadlines and briefs, winners will be … [Read more...] about Apply for The Leading Change Journalism Bursary 2017!
Atlas Corps Fellowship Program: Addressing Critical Social Issues
Deadline: 19 December 2016 Atlas Corps is seeking applications from world’s non-profit leaders for fellowship program to address critical social issues by developing leaders, strengthening organizations, and promoting innovation. The Atlas Corps Fellowship typically lasts 12-18 months. Fellows … [Read more...] about Atlas Corps Fellowship Program: Addressing Critical Social Issues
