Deadline: 31 May 2020 Nominations are now open for the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards to support eminent women in science throughout the world. Each year, five Laureates are recognized for their contributions to the advancement of science, in Life Sciences or Physical … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: 2021 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards
Latest Grants and Resources in Congo DR
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Congo DR.
Call for Proposals: CYRILLA Applied Research and Advocacy Grants
Deadline: 21 May 2020 The CYRILLA Collaborative is particularly interested in applications from individuals or organizations based in the Middle East and North Africa, Latin America, South and Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. The CYRILLA Collaborative is a global initiative that seeks … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: CYRILLA Applied Research and Advocacy Grants
AAS announces Funding for Covid-19 Research & Development Goals for Africa
Deadline: 30 June 2020 The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is keen to play a central role in building African Research and Development (R&D) capacity to fight COVID-19 by managing day-to-day running of the proposed fund for COVID-19 R&D priorities in Africa. This call supported by … [Read more...] about AAS announces Funding for Covid-19 Research & Development Goals for Africa
Call for Proposals: Insight into the Relationship between COVID 19 and Power Systems
Deadline: 15 May 2020 The Applied Research Programme on Energy and Economic Growth (EEG) is inviting research proposals to explore the interdependencies between the resilience of populations and the resilience of power systems to large scale health crises such as COVID 19 and through that to … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Insight into the Relationship between COVID 19 and Power Systems
GEF seeking Applications for Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI)
Deadline: 31 May 2020 Applications are now open for the Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities organizations to submit Expressions of Interest to join the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI). The Inclusive Conservation Initiative is a pilot initiative of the Global Environment Facility … [Read more...] about GEF seeking Applications for Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI)
Entries Open for the Green Prize for Sustainable Africa – 2020
Deadline: 31 July 2020 Climate Change - Africa Opportunities (CCAO) and its partners are looking for approaches, startups and local initiatives from young green entrepreneurs, women and indigenous communities carrying knowledge (traditional and or modern), new ideas and offering initiatives and … [Read more...] about Entries Open for the Green Prize for Sustainable Africa – 2020
Call for Proposals: Inter-Agency Community Outreach and Communications Fund on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
Deadline: 15 May 2020 UNHCR and International Council of Voluntary Agencie (ICVA) have jointly launched the Inter-Agency Community Outreach and Communications Fund on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA). The Inter-Agency Community Outreach and Communications Fund on Protection … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Inter-Agency Community Outreach and Communications Fund on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
Submit Applications for Google Africa Developer Scholarship 2020
Deadline: 13 May 2020 Grow with Google, Andela and Pluralsight have partnered to provide a new program to support software developers in Africa on Android, Google Cloud and Mobile Web skills development tracks. The aim of this program is to continuously engage with aspiring and existing … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Google Africa Developer Scholarship 2020
Applications Open for 2020 Patrice L. Engle Dissertation Grant for Global Early Child Development
Deadline: 30 June 2020 Applications are currently being accepted for the 2020 Patrice L. Engle Dissertation Grant for Global Early Child Development. The Patrice L. Engle Dissertation Grant provides support for junior students interested in a career in global early child development who are … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2020 Patrice L. Engle Dissertation Grant for Global Early Child Development
Apply Now for MIT’s Africa Takes on COVID-19 Challenge
Deadline: 28 April 2020 The Africa Takes on COVID-19 Challenge event is the third in a series of virtual hackathons. Over the course of two days, multi-disciplinary teams will collaborate to develop innovative solutions that can help address the COVID-19 crisis. MIT is rallying the innovation … [Read more...] about Apply Now for MIT’s Africa Takes on COVID-19 Challenge
Applications Open for 2020 Alibaba GET Global Challenge African Edition
Deadline: 4 May 2020 The African Leadership University in Collaboration with the Alibaba Business School Global Ecommerce Talent Programme is organizing the Africa edition of the GET Global Challenge 2020. The Challenge is themed: Digital Solutions during COVID-19 and beyond. The Africa … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2020 Alibaba GET Global Challenge African Edition
Entries Open for 2020 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize – Africa
Deadline: 18 June 2020 Entries are now open for the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize which is a pan-African competition for innovative, young entrepreneurs pursuing the trillion-dollar opportunity of Africa’s agri-food sector. The entries will be judged to award two young agripreneurs with … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2020 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize – Africa
World Summit Awards 2020: Promoting Local Digital Innovation with High Impact on improving Society
Deadline: 31 August 2020 The World Summit Awards are a unique awards system, selecting and promoting local digital innovation with high impact on improving society. Is a non-monetary award system with a focus on sustainable knowledge transfer through a worldwide network. Winners benefit not from … [Read more...] about World Summit Awards 2020: Promoting Local Digital Innovation with High Impact on improving Society
EDCTP: Career Development Fellowships in Poverty-Related Diseases and Child and Adolescent Health
Deadline: 5 August 2020 The European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) is seeking proposals for Career Development Fellowships in poverty-related diseases and child and adolescent health. The purpose of this Call for Proposals is to support early- to mid-career … [Read more...] about EDCTP: Career Development Fellowships in Poverty-Related Diseases and Child and Adolescent Health
Merck Foundation announces 2020 “Stay At Home” Media Recognition Awards
Deadline: 30 June 2020 The Merck Foundation together with its partners (The First Ladies of Africa and Journalist societies and Associations) announce the calls for applications for the ‘STAY AT HOME’ Media Recognition Awards. Most creative and influential media work aiming to raise awareness … [Read more...] about Merck Foundation announces 2020 “Stay At Home” Media Recognition Awards
Working Grants for African, Asian and European Journalists
Deadline: 15 June 2020 In Money Trail, Journalismfund.eu offers working grants for (teams of) African, Asian and European journalists to investigate cross-border illicit financial flows, tax abuse money laundering and corruption in Africa, Asia and Europe. Grants are awarded to journalists … [Read more...] about Working Grants for African, Asian and European Journalists
Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund accepting Applications for COVID-19 Emergency Response
Deadline: 28 April 2020 The Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund is now accepting applications for the WPHF COVID-19 Emergency Response Window. Apply for new funding opportunities that support your local civil-society organization in its efforts to respond to the COVID-19 global pandemic. … [Read more...] about Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund accepting Applications for COVID-19 Emergency Response
Call for Applications: Environmental Education Programme (EEP) 2020 – Africa
Deadline: 18 April 2020 The International Support Network for African Development (ISNAD-Africa) is seeking applications for the 2020 Environmental Education Programme (EEP) to provide hands-on environmental education in secondary schools across African countries. The programme seeks to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Environmental Education Programme (EEP) 2020 – Africa
Apply Now for 2020 Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) and Win your Share of $1.5 million USD
Deadline: 9 June 2020 The Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) is the Jack Ma Foundation’s flagship philanthropic entrepreneur program in Africa. It aims to identify, spotlight and support African entrepreneur heroes creating impact in their communities and building a more inclusive economy … [Read more...] about Apply Now for 2020 Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) and Win your Share of $1.5 million USD
UNESCO Call for Participation: Sports Challenge against COVID-19 in Africa
Deadline: 25 April 2020 What sparks will be ignited when the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace encounters the COVID-19 pandemic? Come to join the Sports Challenge against COVID-19! In observance of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (6 April), the … [Read more...] about UNESCO Call for Participation: Sports Challenge against COVID-19 in Africa
2020 LeadTech Program inviting African Young Female Entrepreneurs
Deadline extended till: 20 May 2020 Sharing the belief that entrepreneurship and women’s leadership are key drivers in transforming the African Continent, the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, through its entity P-Curiosity Lab, have partnered with the Africa Women Innovation and … [Read more...] about 2020 LeadTech Program inviting African Young Female Entrepreneurs
Thomson Reuters Foundation’s COVID-19 Crisis Reporting Hub (sub-Saharan Africa)
Deadline: 16 April 2020 Thomson Reuters Foundation’s COVID-19 Crisis Reporting Hub creates a space for journalists across several countries to gather virtually for training, knowledge sharing, expert sessions and network building, ensuring that they and their newsrooms remain on top of the story … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation’s COVID-19 Crisis Reporting Hub (sub-Saharan Africa)
EU seeking Proposals for Supporting the Engagement of Pan-African Civil Society initiatives with the African Governance Platform
Deadline: 29 May 2020 The European Union (EU) has announced a call for proposals to support the emergence and sustainability of Pan-African civil society network(s) and to encourage their engagement with AU institutions and organs. The global objective of this call for proposals is to … [Read more...] about EU seeking Proposals for Supporting the Engagement of Pan-African Civil Society initiatives with the African Governance Platform
A Call for African Youth Charter Hustlers to Join the Movement of Youth-Led Accountability
Deadline: 20 April 2020 Are you African nationals of one of the 55 member states of the African Union? Are you aged 18-33 years old? Are you ready to hustle for the African Youth Charter to be implemented? If yes, then this call is for you! Apply to Be AYC Hustler. The African Union Office of … [Read more...] about A Call for African Youth Charter Hustlers to Join the Movement of Youth-Led Accountability
Submit Applications for 2020 Public Health Reporting Grants (Africa)
Deadline: 30 April 2020 The Africa-China Reporting Project (the Project) at Wits Journalism is inviting journalists to submit proposals for reporting grants of up to US $1,500 for investigations focused on public health and related issues. The Project provides capacity building and … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for 2020 Public Health Reporting Grants (Africa)
Submit Applications for 2020 Health Workforce Resilience Prize
Deadline: 3 April 2020 The Human Resources for Health in 2030 (HRH2030) program, implemented by Chemonics International (Prime Organization), is seeking award applications under Health Workforce Resilience Prize Call, a challenge designed to identify innovative strategies to … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for 2020 Health Workforce Resilience Prize
EDCTP 2020 Prizes inviting Individuals and Research Teams from sub-Saharan Africa and Europe
Deadline: 16 April 2020 The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) is inviting nominations for its 2020 Prizes. The Prizes are part of the EDCTP programme which is supported by the European Union under Horizon 2020, it’s Framework Programme for Research & … [Read more...] about EDCTP 2020 Prizes inviting Individuals and Research Teams from sub-Saharan Africa and Europe
WE Empower UN SDG Challenge for Women Entrepreneurs and Social Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 15 April 2020 The WE Empower Challenge is a global business competition for women entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs who are advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and inspiring entire communities to create the world we want by 2030. The WE Empower Challenge … [Read more...] about WE Empower UN SDG Challenge for Women Entrepreneurs and Social Entrepreneurs
2020 NGO Projects benefiting Refugees in Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Nigeria
Deadline: 10 April 2020 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration (PRM) has announced a 2020 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO projects benefiting refugees in Chad, northwest Democratic Republic of the Congo, and southeast Nigeria. Program Areas Proposals … [Read more...] about 2020 NGO Projects benefiting Refugees in Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Nigeria
Franco-African Foundation launches Young Leaders – 2020 Edition
Deadline: 3 April 2020 The Franco-African Foundation has launched the Young Leaders program to respond to the immense global challenges that require a new generation of leaders whose ambition is to become real agents of change. Convinced that the young people of Africa and France belong to a … [Read more...] about Franco-African Foundation launches Young Leaders – 2020 Edition
Call for Applications: The 2nd Africa Human Rights Litigation Course
Deadline: 11 April 2020 The Open Society Justice Initiative (Justice Initiative) and Katiba Institute (KI) invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the 2nd Africa Human Rights Litigation Course scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 17th – 21st August 2020. The course … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: The 2nd Africa Human Rights Litigation Course
S/GWI seeking Proposals for Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response
Deadline: 11 May 2020 The Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues (S/GWI) has announced this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a new agreement to advance U.S. national security and foreign policy priorities by supporting women and girls who are at risk from genderbased violence (GBV), … [Read more...] about S/GWI seeking Proposals for Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response
U.S. Department of State: 2020 Sports Visitor and Sports Envoy Programs
Deadline: 1 May 2020 The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Sports Diplomacy Division, of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for implementation of two exchange programs under a single cooperative agreement: the FY 2020 Sports … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State: 2020 Sports Visitor and Sports Envoy Programs
GET.invest Finance Catalyst targeting Small and Medium Scale Renewable Energy Projects
Deadline: 17 March 2020 The GET.invest Finance Catalyst links renewable energy projects and companies with finance opportunities and vice versa, targeting small- and medium-scale renewable energy (RE) opportunities, currently in Sub-saharan Africa and the Caribbean. It provides advisory … [Read more...] about GET.invest Finance Catalyst targeting Small and Medium Scale Renewable Energy Projects
The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation inviting NGOs from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East
Deadline: 1 July 2020 The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation seeks to protect natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and promote public health in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. The foundation helps build the capacity of organizations and … [Read more...] about The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation inviting NGOs from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East
Gates Foundation’s Grand Challenge on “Improving Access to and Use of Safe and Appropriate Cesarean Section”
Deadline: 22 April 2020 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is currently accepting proposals for the Grand Challenge on “Improving Access to and Use of Safe and Appropriate Cesarean Section”. The Gates Foundation invites proposals for interventions to address the following challenges … [Read more...] about Gates Foundation’s Grand Challenge on “Improving Access to and Use of Safe and Appropriate Cesarean Section”
Applications Open for the Prince Bernhard Nature Fund supporting Nature Conservation Worldwide
Deadline: 1 February 2021 The Prince Bernhard Nature Fund is seeking applications for grants to support small, preferably local initiatives worldwide towards the conservation of endangered species (flora & fauna), or initiatives that in other ways promote the conservation and wise use of … [Read more...] about Applications Open for the Prince Bernhard Nature Fund supporting Nature Conservation Worldwide
Komla Dumor Award 2020: Seeking a Rising Star of African Journalism
Deadline: 16 March 2020 The BBC is seeking a rising star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, now in its sixth year. Journalists from across Africa are invited to apply for the award, which aims to uncover and promote fresh talent from the continent. The winner will … [Read more...] about Komla Dumor Award 2020: Seeking a Rising Star of African Journalism
Bureau of DRL: Supporting Investigative Journalism in Africa
Deadline: 10 April 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 support projects that support investigative journalism, especially as it relates to … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Supporting Investigative Journalism in Africa
Prince Claus Fund – Open Call Emergency Preparedness for Cultural Heritage under Threat
Deadline: 31 March 2020 For the second time, the Prince Claus Fund and the Gerda Henkel Foundation announce an Open Call for Proposals specifically aimed at Emergency Preparedness for Cultural Heritage under Threat. The Fund invites cultural practitioners, institutions and local NGOs to … [Read more...] about Prince Claus Fund – Open Call Emergency Preparedness for Cultural Heritage under Threat
2020 Anzisha Prize: A Chance to Win $100,000 to Grow Your Business
Deadline: 1 April 2020 If you are a young African Entrepreneur trying to grow a small business or you’ve created something that makes your community better and provides you and your friends an income, then apply for 2020 Anzisha Prize! The Anzisha Prize is Africa’s biggest award for her … [Read more...] about 2020 Anzisha Prize: A Chance to Win $100,000 to Grow Your Business
African Women’s Development Fund announces BI-ANNUAL Call for Applications
Deadline: 9 March 2020 Is your organisation an African feminist/ women’s rights organisation with cutting edge ideas for advancing women’s rights and creating systemic change? Is your organisation led and majority staffed by women, and registered on the African continent? If yes, then you can … [Read more...] about African Women’s Development Fund announces BI-ANNUAL Call for Applications
EU announces Call for Proposals for “Local Authorities: Partnerships for Sustainable Cities 2020”
Deadline: 27 March 2020 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals to promote integrated urban development through partnerships built among Local Authorities of the EU Member States and of partner countries in accordance with the 2030 Agenda on sustainable development. The Specific … [Read more...] about EU announces Call for Proposals for “Local Authorities: Partnerships for Sustainable Cities 2020”
Nominations Open for Africa Food Prize 2020 (US $100,000)
Deadline: 1 June 2020 The Africa Food Prize is the preeminent award recognizing an outstanding individual or institution that is leading the effort to change the reality of farming in Africa—from a struggle to survive to a business that thrives. The Africa Food Prize will honor outstanding … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Africa Food Prize 2020 (US $100,000)
2020 Call for Applications: 5th African World Heritage Youth Forum
Deadline: 23 February 2020 Applications are open for the 5th African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) Youth Forum, a capacity building exercise focusing on Youth, Entrepreneurship and Heritage Sustainability in Africa. The Forum places an emphasis on entrepreneurship skills development towards … [Read more...] about 2020 Call for Applications: 5th African World Heritage Youth Forum
VITTEL® and Ashoka Changemakers announce Act for Biodiversity Challenge
Deadline: 3 March 2020 VITTEL® and Ashoka are launching the "Act for Biodiversity" Challenge — a global search for changemakers who can bring key players together to preserve and restore biodiversity. The Changemakers are looking for already-implemented solutions that engage people and … [Read more...] about VITTEL® and Ashoka Changemakers announce Act for Biodiversity Challenge
Submit Nominations for King Baudouin African Development Prize!
Deadline: 31 March 2020 Nominations are open for King Baudouin African Development Prize to draw public attention to the many inspirational stories, including challenges and successes, emerging from the African continent. The King Baudouin Foundation (KBF) is an independent, pluralistic … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for King Baudouin African Development Prize!
USAID seeking Applications for Greater Internet Freedom (GIF) Program
Deadline: 30 March 2020 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Greater Internet Freedom (GIF) program. This funding opportunity is authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act … [Read more...] about USAID seeking Applications for Greater Internet Freedom (GIF) Program
Submissions Open for the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2021
Deadline: 21 May 2020 The Zayed Sustainability Prize has announced that its submissions process for the 2021 edition is now open. The Prize fund comes from the Abu Dhabi Government as a way to honour and continue the sustainability and humanitarian legacy of the founding father of the United … [Read more...] about Submissions Open for the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2021
Hivos and Climate Tracker launch Energy Journalism Competition in Africa
Deadline: 8 March 2020 Together with Climate Tracker, Hivos will be training and sending six journalists to cover the Sustainable Energy for All Forum in Rwanda, this May (26th-28th). The Sustainable Energy for All Forum will convene experts and decision makers to take progress on what is … [Read more...] about Hivos and Climate Tracker launch Energy Journalism Competition in Africa
