Deadline: 23 April 2017 The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program is accepting applications to empower entrepreneurs and innovative civil society leaders to strengthen their capacity to launch and advance their entrepreneurial ideas and effectively contribute … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: 2017 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program
Latest Grants and Resources in Cuba
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Cuba.
Nominations Open for World Summit Awards 2017!
Deadline: 15 June 2017 Nominations are open for World Summit Awards (WSA) 2017, a non-monetary award system with a focus on sustainable knowledge transfer through a worldwide network. The World Summit Award is a unique awards system, selecting and promoting local digital innovation with high … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for World Summit Awards 2017!
Applications Open for Think Visegrad Fellowship 2017!
Deadline: 28 April 2017 Think Visegrad Fellowship program is currently open for applications inviting non-Visegrad countries with at least five years’ experience in their field of research. Think Visegrad – V4 Think Tank Platform is a network for structured dialog on issues of strategic regional … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Think Visegrad Fellowship 2017!
Apply for Global Youth Empowerment Fund: A Chance to Win Up to US $5000!
Deadline: 17 April 2017 The Junior Chamber International (JCI) in partnership with SDG Action Campaign is currently accepting proposals for its Global Youth Empowerment Fund, an initiative to empower young people around the world to impact their communities by investing in grassroots, community … [Read more...] about Apply for Global Youth Empowerment Fund: A Chance to Win Up to US $5000!
School Enterprise Challenge: Global Business Start-up Awards Programme
Deadline: 21 April 2017 The School Enterprise Challenge is seeking applicants for its Global Business Start-up Awards Programme run by the educational charity ‘Teach A Man To Fish’ with an aim to create globally aware, socially responsible, young entrepreneurs. The awards programme is free and … [Read more...] about School Enterprise Challenge: Global Business Start-up Awards Programme
Nominations Open for Internet Society’s 25 Under 25 Awards!
Deadline: 31 May 2017 Nominations are open for Internet Society's 25 Under 25. As the Internet Society turns 25 this year, they are celebrating their past and looking ahead to the next 25. They are looking for 25 people under the age 25 who are using the Internet to create opportunities in ways … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Internet Society’s 25 Under 25 Awards!
Call for Submissions: 2017 IDAHOT Watchdog
Deadline: 10 April 2017 Recognizing May 17 as the International Day Against Homophobia,Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT), the Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights is currently inviting young people for its 2017 IDAHOT Watchdog to speak up for LGBTQI rights and celebrate supportive and … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: 2017 IDAHOT Watchdog
EU Call for Proposals: Intercultural Dialogue and Culture Program
Deadline: 16 May 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Intercultural dialogue and Culture” with an aim to promote intercultural dialogue, cultural diversity and respect for equal dignity of all people in the project … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Intercultural Dialogue and Culture Program
Nominations Open for L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Award!
Deadline: 8 May 2017 Nominations are currently open for the L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Award to honor those who find beauty in giving back to their community. This philanthropic program Women of Worth, to honor those who go above and beyond, selflessly volunteering their time to empower others. … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Award!
Age of Wonderland: Seeking Proposals for ‘100 Days of Learning’ Program Worldwide
Deadline: 20 April 2017 What about taking a journey from knowledge to wisdom? In order to rediscover knowledge, challenge beliefs, and exchange life experiences with others, Age of Wonderland is inviting innovators to engage in this journey and apply! The Age of Wonderland is inviting applicants … [Read more...] about Age of Wonderland: Seeking Proposals for ‘100 Days of Learning’ Program Worldwide
The Maypole Fund: Supporting Women’s Projects on Non-Violence around the World!
Deadline: 30 June 2017 The Maypole Fund is currently open for applications to support imaginative, non-violent and politically expressive projects from women and welcomes applications from women only for projects and activities for any of the following: Anti-militarism; Action against the … [Read more...] about The Maypole Fund: Supporting Women’s Projects on Non-Violence around the World!
Apply to Participate in World Press Freedom Day 2017!
Deadline: 20 April 2017 UNESCO, the Government of Indonesia, and the Press Council of Indonesia have organized the World Press Freedom Day's main event and the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize Ceremony in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 1-4 May 2017. Under the global theme of Critical … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in World Press Freedom Day 2017!
Entries Open for International Gender Equality Prize!
Deadline: 31 May 2017 Entries are open for International Gender Equality Prize to promote gender equality in the world, to support discussion on equality and to celebrate Finland’s 100 years of independence. Discussion about equality is always topical, and especially today, even in Europe and … [Read more...] about Entries Open for International Gender Equality Prize!
Submit Entries for The Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition Worldwide!
Deadline: 31 July 2017 Applications are open for “The Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition” to empower young entrepreneurs to create a sustainable world. The Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition is a global programme and an online platform, which supports the implementation of the 17 … [Read more...] about Submit Entries for The Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition Worldwide!
Youth Ambassadors Program 2017: Inviting Teenagers and Adult Mentors from the Caribbean
Deadline: 4 April 2017 The Youth Ambassadors Program with the Caribbean is offering a yearlong program beginning with a three-week leadership exchange in the U.S. for teenagers ages 15-18 and Adult Mentors from the Caribbean. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and … [Read more...] about Youth Ambassadors Program 2017: Inviting Teenagers and Adult Mentors from the Caribbean
DFID: Strengthening Host and Refugee Population Economies (SHARPE)
Deadline: 5 April 2017 The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) is currently seeking applications for its programme titled Strengthening Host and Refugee Population Economies (SHARPE). The programme aims to increase sustainably the net economic returns to refugees and hosts … [Read more...] about DFID: Strengthening Host and Refugee Population Economies (SHARPE)
Embassy of Belgium in Cameroon: Belgian Grants in the Field of Peace Building
Deadline: 30 June 2017 Embassy of Belgium in Cameroon is seeking applications for its Belgian Grants in the Field of Peace Building. Objectives and Scopes Taking into account the definition of the concept of peace building, the following objectives and scopes can be formulated within which the … [Read more...] about Embassy of Belgium in Cameroon: Belgian Grants in the Field of Peace Building
Apply for A. J. Muste Memorial Institute’s Social Justice Fund in the U.S. & Overseas
Deadline: 19 June 2017 The A. J. Muste Memorial Institute is currently seeking applications for its Social Justice Fund supporting grassroots activist projects in the United States and around the world, giving priority to those with small budgets and little access to more mainstream funding … [Read more...] about Apply for A. J. Muste Memorial Institute’s Social Justice Fund in the U.S. & Overseas
Oxfam FNPI: Apply for Journalism Grant on Issues of Inequality in Latin America & Spain!
Deadline: 26 April 2017 The Gabriel García Márquez Foundation for New Ibero-American Journalism (FNPI) and Oxfam join forces to establish a journalistic scholarship to cover issues of inequality in Latin America and Spain. The program allows journalists from the Ibero-American region to have the … [Read more...] about Oxfam FNPI: Apply for Journalism Grant on Issues of Inequality in Latin America & Spain!
Women of Peace Award: Supporting Ordinary/extraordinary Women around the World
Deadline: 31 May 2017 The Women's Peacepower Foundation, Inc. is seeking nominations for its Women of Peace Award to reward ordinary/extraordinary women around the world who work without funding or recognition for the universal goal of peace, fairness and true justice within the lives of women and … [Read more...] about Women of Peace Award: Supporting Ordinary/extraordinary Women around the World
IWMF Call For Applications: Mexico and Honduras Reporting Fellowships
Deadline: 18 April 2017 The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) has announced reporting trips to Mexico and Honduras. Two groups of six journalists will report on Migration from Mexico or Honduras. The Mexico trip will be based in Tijuana, Baja California and the Honduras trip will be … [Read more...] about IWMF Call For Applications: Mexico and Honduras Reporting Fellowships
Best Climate Practices Contest 2017: Building Local Resilience to Climate Disaster Risk
Deadline: 31 May 2017 The International Center for Climate Governance (ICCG) is seeking applications for the fifth edition of its Best Climate Practices (BCP) Contest 2017 with an aim to strengthen the resilience of communities to all hazards, is an essential piece of the sustainable development … [Read more...] about Best Climate Practices Contest 2017: Building Local Resilience to Climate Disaster Risk
EU Call for Proposals: EIDHR Country Based Support Schemes in Jamaica and Belize
Deadline: 10 May 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for its “European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) Country Based Support Schemes in Jamaica and Belize” to strengthen the role played by civil society organizations in … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: EIDHR Country Based Support Schemes in Jamaica and Belize
UNESCO GEM Report Youth Photo Contest 2017: Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship
Deadline: 10 April 2017 Applications are currently open for UNESCO's 2017 GEM Report Youth Photo contest: Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship. The fourth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG4) focuses on education and aims to ‘ensure inclusive and equitable quality education … [Read more...] about UNESCO GEM Report Youth Photo Contest 2017: Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship
MIT Media Lab Disobedience Award: Apply and win Cash Prize of up to $250,000
Deadline: 1 May 2017 Nominations are currently open for the MIT Media Lab Disobedience Award, carrying a $250,000 cash prize. This award will go to a person or group engaged in what we believe is an extraordinary example of disobedience for the benefit of society. This award honors work that … [Read more...] about MIT Media Lab Disobedience Award: Apply and win Cash Prize of up to $250,000
Nominations Open for Human Rights Tulip Award 2017!
Deadline: 10 April 2017 Human Rights Tulip, an award of the Dutch government, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is currently open for nominations recognising courageous human rights defenders who promote and support human rights in innovative ways. Since its establishment in 2008, the … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Human Rights Tulip Award 2017!
Applications Open for CTFS-ForestGEO Research Grants Program 2017!
Deadline: 28 April 2017 The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute is currently accepting applications for its Center for Tropical Forest Science - Forest Global Earth Observatory (CTFS-ForestGEO) Research Grants Program 2017 with an aim to provide opportunities for senior researchers, … [Read more...] about Applications Open for CTFS-ForestGEO Research Grants Program 2017!
Nominations Open for World Smart City Awards!
Deadline: 4 September 2017 The Smart City Expo World Congress is seeking nominations for its prestigious World Smart City Award where pioneering city strategies, projects and ideas are recognised based on innovation, impact and feasibility. Winners will be announced at the World Smart City Awards … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for World Smart City Awards!
XminusY Call for Proposals: Supporting Social Movements for Democracy around the World
Deadline: 30 June 2017 XminusY is currently accepting proposals to support social movements, action groups and changemakers who are fighting for a fair, democratic, sustainable and tolerant world. Projects that are supported by XminusY can take place on a broad variety of topics. But more important … [Read more...] about XminusY Call for Proposals: Supporting Social Movements for Democracy around the World
OpenIDEO BridgeBuilder Challenge: Addressing Global Challenges through Innovations
Deadline: 7 April 2017 The OpenIDEO BridgeBuilder Innovation Challenge, in collaboration with GHR Foundation, is currently seeking applications from organizations working to address urgent global challenges at the intersections of peace, prosperity, and planet in radically new ways. These global … [Read more...] about OpenIDEO BridgeBuilder Challenge: Addressing Global Challenges through Innovations
Apply for IWMF’s Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship Worldwide!
Deadline: 11 April 2017 The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking fellows for its "The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship" which gives academic and professional opportunities to women journalists who focus on covering human rights and social justice. During this fellowship, the … [Read more...] about Apply for IWMF’s Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship Worldwide!
UNESCO’s International Fund for Cultural Diversity: Seeking Applications from NGOs in Developing Countries
Deadline: 14 April 2017 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is seeking applications for the 8th edition of its International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD). The IFCD is providing more than 6 million USD in funding for 90 projects in 51 developing … [Read more...] about UNESCO’s International Fund for Cultural Diversity: Seeking Applications from NGOs in Developing Countries
IDB Call for Proposals 2017: Initiative for the Promotion of Regional Public Goods in LAC
Deadline: 26 April 2017 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is currently seeking proposals for its Initiative for the Promotion of Regional Public Goods based on the premise that the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) share numerous development challenges and opportunities … [Read more...] about IDB Call for Proposals 2017: Initiative for the Promotion of Regional Public Goods in LAC
Apply for 3rd Youth Leadership Workshop on Global Citizenship Education!
Deadline: 7 April 2017 The Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU) is seeking applications for its "3rd Youth Leadership Workshop on Global Citizenship Education (GCED)" from the 28th May to 3rd June 2017, in Jeju, Republic of Korea. The five-day workshop aims to … [Read more...] about Apply for 3rd Youth Leadership Workshop on Global Citizenship Education!
Open Society Foundations’ Exhibition & Grant: Moving Walls 24
Deadline: 14 April 2017 The Open Society Documentary Photography Project is soliciting submissions for a new joint exhibition and grant opportunity "Moving Walls 24" that engages with ideas of resistance and embraces the role and agency of artists themselves in shaping our societies. Selected … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations’ Exhibition & Grant: Moving Walls 24
Apply for Mama Cash’s 2017 Grant: Supporting Ambitious Feminist and Women’s Rights Organisations!
Deadline: 15 May 2017 Applications are open for the Mama Cash’s 2017 Grant with an aim to support ambitious feminist and women's rights organisations and initiatives led by and for women, girls and trans people. Mama Cash makes grants in most countries of the world. Even though contexts are … [Read more...] about Apply for Mama Cash’s 2017 Grant: Supporting Ambitious Feminist and Women’s Rights Organisations!
U.S. Department of PRM Global Innovation Programs: Addressing Gender-based Violence in Conflict-Affected Humanitarian Emergencies
Deadline: 18 May 2017 The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration (PRM) is currently seeking applications for its "Global Innovation Programs to Address Gender-based Violence (GBV) in Conflict-Affected Humanitarian Emergencies. PRM’s mission is to provide protection, … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of PRM Global Innovation Programs: Addressing Gender-based Violence in Conflict-Affected Humanitarian Emergencies
Shuttleworth Foundation Fellowship: Inviting Innovative Ideas for Social Change
Deadline: 14 May 2017 Applications are currently open for Shuttleworth Foundation's Fellowship program offering individuals to implement their innovative idea for social change. Program seeks exceptional ideas at the intersection between technology, knowledge and learning, with openness being the … [Read more...] about Shuttleworth Foundation Fellowship: Inviting Innovative Ideas for Social Change
UNESCO Call for Proposals: Photographs on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity
Deadline: 15 April 2017 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is inviting professional photographers from all over the world to send a sample of their best photographs illustrating journalists while doing their job and in particular on the issues of the … [Read more...] about UNESCO Call for Proposals: Photographs on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity
Niwano Peace Foundation’s Grant Program 2017: Building a World of Peace and Coexistence
Deadline: 30 April 2017 The Niwano Peace Foundation is seeking applications for its Grant Program 2017 to build a world of peace and coexistence. The Foundation makes grants in order to provide active encouragement for activities undertaken in a religious spirit and conducted in such a way as to … [Read more...] about Niwano Peace Foundation’s Grant Program 2017: Building a World of Peace and Coexistence
Equitas Call for Proposals: 8th International Conference on Human Rights Education in Canada
Deadline: 30 April 2017 Applications are open for 8th International Conference on Human Rights Education on the theme Bridging our diversities, in Canada. The Organizing Committee is seeking workshop submissions and paper proposals for the Conference, in English or French. This conference will … [Read more...] about Equitas Call for Proposals: 8th International Conference on Human Rights Education in Canada
DFC Competitive Grants Program: Improving Food and Nutrition Security in LMICs
Deadline: 1 April 2017 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and UK aid from the UK government through the Department for International Development (DFID) are seeking proposals for its 2nd Drivers of Food Choice (DFC) Competitive Grants Program with an aim to improve food and nutrition security … [Read more...] about DFC Competitive Grants Program: Improving Food and Nutrition Security in LMICs
Peace Direct Call for Applications: Identifying Peacebuilding Approaches to Countering Violent Extremism
Deadline: 27 March 2017 Peace Direct has launched a collaborative research project for experts and practitioners in Countering Violent Extremism (CVE). The project will bring together people with knowledge and experiences from a diverse range of contexts to share best practices and develop new … [Read more...] about Peace Direct Call for Applications: Identifying Peacebuilding Approaches to Countering Violent Extremism
Apply for Knight Foundation’s Journalism 360˚ Challenge!
Deadline: 10 April 2017 The Knight Foundation, Google News Lab and the Online News Association are seeking applications for its "Journalism 360˚ Challenge" to discover new ways to engage audiences and advance the field of jounalism. Virtual, augmented, mixed reality and 360 video are opening new … [Read more...] about Apply for Knight Foundation’s Journalism 360˚ Challenge!
Pulitzer Center Call for Proposals: Data Journalism and Property Rights Grants
Deadline: 1 May 2017 The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, a grant-giving non-profit organization that supports independent global journalism, is currently seeking proposals for its Data Journalism and Property Rights Grants. The anticipated proposals must use open data to reveal new … [Read more...] about Pulitzer Center Call for Proposals: Data Journalism and Property Rights Grants
Call for Applications: UNESCO/ISEDC Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2017
Deadline: 17 April 2017 Applications are being accepted for UNESCO/ISEDC Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2017 with an aim to enhance the capacity-building and human resources development in the area of sustainable and renewable energy sources in developing countries and countries in … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: UNESCO/ISEDC Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2017
Call for Projects: British Embassy in Cuba Programme Fund 2017/2018
Deadline: 27 March 2017 The British Embassy Havana is accepting concept notes for the financial year 2017/2018 of its Cuba Programme Fund. The British Embassy in Cuba has been provisionally allocated programme funds for UK financial year 2017/2018 (April 2017 to March 2018) by the Foreign and … [Read more...] about Call for Projects: British Embassy in Cuba Programme Fund 2017/2018
Lesbian Health Fund: Improving the Health of Lesbians and other Sexual Minority Women (SMW)
Deadline: 1 May 2017 The Lesbian Health Fund (LHF), a program of GLMA, is seeking applications for its Spring LHF Grant Cycle to improve the health of lesbians and other sexual minority women (SMW) and their families through research. In honor of the victims of the Orlando shooting, the Spring … [Read more...] about Lesbian Health Fund: Improving the Health of Lesbians and other Sexual Minority Women (SMW)
USAID-Colombo: Media Empowerment for a Democratic Sri Lanka (MEND) Activity
Deadline: 28 April 2017 The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Mission in Sri Lanka is currently inviting qualified U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for funding of an activity entitled “Media Empowerment for a Democratic Sri Lanka” (MEND). The … [Read more...] about USAID-Colombo: Media Empowerment for a Democratic Sri Lanka (MEND) Activity
Wellcome Foundation: Intermediate Fellowships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine in LMICs
Deadline: 8 May 2017 The Wellcome Foundation is seeking applications for its “Intermediate Fellowships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine” to support research that will improve public health and tropical medicine at a local, national and global level. This scheme helps mid-career researchers … [Read more...] about Wellcome Foundation: Intermediate Fellowships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine in LMICs
