Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR), Columbia University, is currently accepting applications for Fall 2017 Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP). Founded in 1989, the Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) is a unique and successful model of human rights … [Read more...] about ISHR Call for Applications: Human Rights Advocates Program
Latest Grants and Resources in Cuba
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Cuba.
Future Agro Challenge: Inviting Entrepreneurs, Startups all Over the World
Deadline: 13 January 2017 The Global Championship is seeking applicants for its Future Agro Challenge (FAC), global competition that support agro visionaries, farmers, manufacturers, and distributors from countries across several continents. Innovators have the opportunity to participate in … [Read more...] about Future Agro Challenge: Inviting Entrepreneurs, Startups all Over the World
Nominations Open for the 2017 Knight International Journalism Awards
Deadline: 17 February 2017 The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is seeking nominations for its "2017 Knight International Journalism Awards" with an aim to foster a global culture of news innovation. The Awards recognize journalists who, through their pioneering work or technological … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the 2017 Knight International Journalism Awards
Nominations Open for 2017 Anja Niedringhaus Courage In Photojournalism Award!
Deadline: 1 March 2017 Nominations are open for 2017 Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Awards. The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) and the World Press Photo Foundation (WPPF) will jointly host the Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Awards in June 2017 in … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 Anja Niedringhaus Courage In Photojournalism Award!
UNESCO Call for Proposals: 2017 Academic Research Conference on Safety of Journalists
Deadline: 9 January 2017 UNESCO, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), is pleased to invite contributions from the international community of scholars to the 2017 Academic Research Conference on Safety of Journalists. The academic conference, from 3 to 4 May 2017, is a … [Read more...] about UNESCO Call for Proposals: 2017 Academic Research Conference on Safety of Journalists
SE 100 Inspiring Social Innovators Programme: Inspiring Social Entrepreneurs around the World
Deadline: 31 January 2017 Applications are open for SE 100 Inspiring Social Innovators Programme with an aim to recognize and appreciate those people and inspire others to work towards social good. Social Enablers, one of the widely read content platforms on social entrepreneurship and social … [Read more...] about SE 100 Inspiring Social Innovators Programme: Inspiring Social Entrepreneurs around the World
Climate Strategies Accelerator Fund: Imaginative Solutions for Ending Oil Dependence
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Climate Strategies Accelerator (CSA) is seeking applications for its funding program "2017 Breakthrough Lab: End Oil" to invest in new climate solutions and an accelerator, staffed with experts who know how to get big, audacious ideas off the ground. The CSA is on the … [Read more...] about Climate Strategies Accelerator Fund: Imaginative Solutions for Ending Oil Dependence
Entries Open for Global Editors Network’s Startups for News International Competition!
Deadline: 1 January 2017 Global Editors Network (GEN) is seeking applications for its Startups for News international competition with an aim to reward the best startups bringing novel solutions to newsroom challenges. Each year, GEN selects early-stage startups providing innovative products … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Global Editors Network’s Startups for News International Competition!
WHO Kobe Centre Call for EOIs: Community-Based Social Innovations to Support Older People in MICs
Deadline: 31 December 2016 The World Health Organization Centre for Health Development (WHO Kobe Centre – WKC), partnering with RAND Europe is seeking Expression of Interest (EOI) for the identification of case-studies on community-based social innovations (CBSIs) that support older people in … [Read more...] about WHO Kobe Centre Call for EOIs: Community-Based Social Innovations to Support Older People in MICs
Call for Nominations: Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water
Deadline: 31 December 2017 Nominations are open for Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW), an international award focusing on water-related scientific innovation and judged by leading scientists from around the world. Five prizes are bestowed every two years. Prize … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water
Apply for the International Citizen Media Award 2017!
Deadline: 28 February 2017 The International Citizen Media Award 2017 intends to honor tremendous international work in the field of citizen media and its products in the categories Video and Audio which have been created by private, non-commercial producers under the topic "Cultural Heritage – … [Read more...] about Apply for the International Citizen Media Award 2017!
Wilson Center Call for Applications: Fostering Innovation in the Americas
Deadline: 31 March 2017 Fundación Vidanta and the Latin American Program of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars invite scholars, practitioners, journalists, and public intellectuals to apply for a short-term residential fellowship at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. on … [Read more...] about Wilson Center Call for Applications: Fostering Innovation in the Americas
Magraret McNamara Education Grants 2017: Inviting Women from Developing Countries
Deadline: 15 January 2017 Applications are open for Magraret McNamara Education Grants 2017 (formerly known as MMMF) that will reward exceptional women from developing countries, who are at least 25 years old, and enrolled at universities in the US, Canada and select universities in South Africa … [Read more...] about Magraret McNamara Education Grants 2017: Inviting Women from Developing Countries
UNICEF Public Engagement Initiative for Refugee: Activating Public in Support of Refugee Children
Deadline: 3 January 2017 The United Nations Children's Fund is seeking proposals from eligible entities for the program entitled "Public Engagement Initiative for Refugee" with an aim frame a new public narrative around the refugee crisis and to help activate the public in support of refugee … [Read more...] about UNICEF Public Engagement Initiative for Refugee: Activating Public in Support of Refugee Children
Next Generation Leaders (NGL) Program: Inviting Leaders from around the World
Deadline: 17 February 2017 The McCain Institute’s flagship program is the Next Generation Leaders (NGL) program, designed to identify, train, network and empower a diverse group of emerging, character-driven leaders from the United States and around the world. Geared to mid-career professionals, … [Read more...] about Next Generation Leaders (NGL) Program: Inviting Leaders from around the World
Nominations Open for Rafto Prize! Awarding People and Organizations Worldwide Struggling for Human Rights and Democracy
Deadline: 1 February 2017 Nominations are open for Rafto Prize with an aim to award a person or an organisation who struggle for human rights and democracy. The Rafto Foundation for Human Rights is a non-profit and non-partisan organization dedicated to the global promotion of human rights. … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Rafto Prize! Awarding People and Organizations Worldwide Struggling for Human Rights and Democracy
Nominations Open for 2017 Buffett Award for Leadership in Latin America Conservation!
Deadline: 30 January 2017 Do you know someone whose dedication and leadership in conservation deserves to be recognized? If yes, then Nominations are open for 2017 Buffett Award for Leadership in Latin American Conservation. The National Geographic Society (NGS) is currently inviting applicants … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 Buffett Award for Leadership in Latin America Conservation!
Nominations Open for 2017 WWSF Prize! Honoring Women around the World for their Creativity in Rural Life
Deadline: 30 April 2017 The Women’s World Summit Foundation (WWSF) is currently inviting applicants for its annual Prize to honor women and women's groups around the world exhibiting exceptional creativity, courage and commitment for the improvement of the quality of life in rural … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 WWSF Prize! Honoring Women around the World for their Creativity in Rural Life
Nominations Open for IWMF 2017 Courage In Journalism Award! Honoring Women Journalists Worldwide
Deadline: 15 March 2017 International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking nominations for its 2017 Courage In Journalism Award with an aim to honor three women journalists who have demonstrated extraordinary strength of character in pursuing their profession under difficult or dangerous … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for IWMF 2017 Courage In Journalism Award! Honoring Women Journalists Worldwide
COALAR Australia – Latin America Young Entrepreneur Award
Deadline: 23 January 2017 Council on Australia Latin America Relations (COALAR) Board has launched a Young Entrepreneur Award to encourage and create an incentive for young, creative and motivated entrepreneurs to deepen Australia Latin America relations. The Award aims to inspire those with … [Read more...] about COALAR Australia – Latin America Young Entrepreneur Award
Call for Applications: Magnum Foundation Photography and Social Justice Fellowship
Deadline: 19 January 2017 Applications are open for Magnum Foundation's Photography and Social Justice Fellowship program, to support and train early career and emerging photographers, artists, journalists, scholars, and activists who are passionate about challenging injustice, pursuing social … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Magnum Foundation Photography and Social Justice Fellowship
Nominations Open for GEN’s Maria Contreras-Sweet Award for Global Impact!
Deadline: 27 January 2017 The Global Entrepreneurship Network is inviting applicants for its Maria Contreras-Sweet Award for Global Impact that recognizes leaders that empower new communities to innovate and advance social and environmental goals globally via entrepreneurship. The award highlights … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for GEN’s Maria Contreras-Sweet Award for Global Impact!
IWMF Call for Applications: Colombia and El Salvador Reporting Fellowships
Deadline: 17 January 2017 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) has announced reporting trips to El Salvador and Colombia. A group of six journalists will report on Women, Peace, and Security in Colombia. The trip will be base in Quibdó, Department of Chocó. Concurrently, another group … [Read more...] about IWMF Call for Applications: Colombia and El Salvador Reporting Fellowships
Call for Proposals: Bloomberg Initiative To Reduce Tobacco Use Grants Program
Deadline: 1 February 2017 The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids are seeking applications for its "Bloomberg Initiative To Reduce Tobacco Use Grants Program" to support projects to develop and deliver high-impact evidence-based tobacco … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Bloomberg Initiative To Reduce Tobacco Use Grants Program
Entries Open for “Solution Search: Farming for Biodiversity Contest” Worldwide!
Deadline: 10 March 2017 Do you now someone using innovative agricultural practices to support biodiversity? If yes, then Solution Search contest is open for entries! Rare and IFOAM-Organics are inviting applicants for its “Solution Search: Farming for Biodiversity “contest with an aim to increase … [Read more...] about Entries Open for “Solution Search: Farming for Biodiversity Contest” Worldwide!
IMMANA Fellowships: Innovative Methods and Metrics for Agriculture and Nutrition Actions in LMICs Countries
Deadline: 1 February 2017 The Friedman School of Nutrition at Tufts University and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine are pleased to announce the third of four planned rounds of Post-Doctoral Fellowships for Emerging Leaders in Agriculture, Nutrition, and Health Research “IMMANA … [Read more...] about IMMANA Fellowships: Innovative Methods and Metrics for Agriculture and Nutrition Actions in LMICs Countries
European Commission Call for Proposals: Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Food Packaging
Deadline: 14 February 2017 The European Commission is seeking proposals for its program "Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Food Packaging" with an aim to produce plans and arrangements or designs for new, modified or improved products, processes or services. Proposals should clearly address the … [Read more...] about European Commission Call for Proposals: Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Food Packaging
Agropolis Foundation: 2017 Louis Malassis International Scientific Prize for Agriculture and Food
Deadline: 25 January 2017 Applications are open for the " Louis Malassis International Scientific Prize for Agriculture and Food" in order to recognize individuals, or a group of individuals, for their exemplary and promising contribution in promoting innovation through research, development and … [Read more...] about Agropolis Foundation: 2017 Louis Malassis International Scientific Prize for Agriculture and Food
EU’s Permanent Grassland Program: Seeking Proposals to Develop Farming Systems and Policies
Deadline: 14 February 2017 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals for its program entitled "Permanent Grassland Program" to develop Farming Systems and Policies. Projects will develop farm-level decision support tools for the management of permanent grassland so as to enhance biomass … [Read more...] about EU’s Permanent Grassland Program: Seeking Proposals to Develop Farming Systems and Policies
Apply for Food-Water-Energy Challenge from Around the World!
Deadline: 31 December 2016 Applications are inviting from children and young people from around the world for the "Food-Water-Energy Challenge" to gather different interpretations and experiences of the nexus in everyday life. This competition is being run as part of the (Re) Connect the Nexus … [Read more...] about Apply for Food-Water-Energy Challenge from Around the World!
EU Innovative Agri-Food Chains: Unlocking the Potential for Competitiveness and Sustainability
Deadline: 14 February 2017 The European Commission is seeking applications for its program "Innovative Agri-Food Chains: Unlocking the Potential for Competitiveness and Sustainability" to provide in-depth insight into linkages and interactions between agri-food chain stakeholders, including … [Read more...] about EU Innovative Agri-Food Chains: Unlocking the Potential for Competitiveness and Sustainability
Apply for The Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security!
Deadline: 25 January 2017 The Agropolis Foundation has launched the second edition of Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security in partnership with global agri-business Olam International, to recognise an outstanding innovation for its potential impact on the availability, affordability, … [Read more...] about Apply for The Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security!
EU Call for Proposals: Contentious Inputs in Organic Farming
Deadline: 14 February 2017 The European Union (EU) is seeking applications for its program "Organic inputs – contentious inputs in organic farming" to provide a comprehensive overview of the current use of and need for external inputs in various types of organic plant and animal farming … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Contentious Inputs in Organic Farming
Embracing Our Differences: Inviting Artists to submit their Arts and win up to $3,000
Deadline: 10 January 2017 Art is a powerful tool to evoke social change. Without uttering a single word, artists can enlighten, educate and affect change around the world. Embracing Our Differences invites such artists to participate in creating a world where differences are embraced and … [Read more...] about Embracing Our Differences: Inviting Artists to submit their Arts and win up to $3,000
Apply for the World Press Institute’s Fellowship: Inviting Journalists across the World
Deadline: 15 February 2017 The World Press Institute (WPI) is seeking Applications from the journalists from across the world for its fellowship program. The WPI fellowship is offered to 10 journalists from countries around the world. It provides immersion into the governance, politics, business, … [Read more...] about Apply for the World Press Institute’s Fellowship: Inviting Journalists across the World
Nominations Open for 2017 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk!
Deadline: 3 February 2017 Front Line Defenders is currently accepting nominations for 2017 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 a human rights defender who, through non-violent work, is … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk!
Health and Human Rights Call for Papers: Human Rights Remain Critical to HIV Responses
Deadline: 28 February 2017 Health and Human Rights Journal is calling for papers on “Human Rights Remain Critical to HIV Responses”. Human rights have been the guiding light of the response to HIV. They remain critical to challenging vulnerability to the epidemic and to unlocking the barriers to … [Read more...] about Health and Human Rights Call for Papers: Human Rights Remain Critical to HIV Responses
Applications Open for Human Rights Essay Award 2017!
Deadline: 1 February 2017 Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is currently inviting applicants for its Human Rights Essay Award 2017. The Human Rights Essay Award is an annual competition sponsored by the Academy and seeks to stimulate the production of scholarly work in international … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Human Rights Essay Award 2017!
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Supporting Justice Sector Reform
Deadline: 22 December 2016 The US Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is inviting organizations interested for projects that increase transparency of and accountability within the judicial process in Tunisia. DRL seeks to support projects that will enhance … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Supporting Justice Sector Reform
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Protecting and Supporting Marginalized Roma in Europe
Deadline: 16 January 2017 The US 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 “Protecting and Supporting Marginalized Roma in Europe”. DRL requests proposals … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Protecting and Supporting Marginalized Roma in Europe
Apply for the 3rd Asian Conference on Education for Sustainability!
Deadline: 27 January 2017 Proposals are open for the 3rd Asian Conference on Education for Sustainability (ACES 2017) to be held at the Tokyo REI Hotel Nagoya, Japan Saturday and Sunday, March 4-5, 2017. By creating and implementing coherent policies that are holistic and humanistic in nature, … [Read more...] about Apply for the 3rd Asian Conference on Education for Sustainability!
UArctic Call for Papers: Indigeneity in the Arctic to Promote Indigenous and Human Rights
Deadline: 18 December 2016 What do the concepts "indigenous people" and “indigeneity” mean? Are they terms that promote indigenous and human rights, or are they tied to changing power relations in discursive ways? What is the role of these terms in the Finnish context? What are the past and current … [Read more...] about UArctic Call for Papers: Indigeneity in the Arctic to Promote Indigenous and Human Rights
IAUP Young Scientists Conference 2017: Inviting Investigators from Around the Globe
Deadline: 15 December 2016 The IAUP Programme Committee is currently inviting applicants to participate in the new IAUP Young Scientists Conference 2017 and to submit their abstracts. An innovative scientific conference format was created to be able to discuss a variety of complex global challenges … [Read more...] about IAUP Young Scientists Conference 2017: Inviting Investigators from Around the Globe
Entries Open for 2017 IAPA Excellence in Journalism Awards!
Deadline: 15 January 2017 Entries are open for 2017 IAPA Excellence in Journalism Awards to highlight the most relevant issues and express the renewal of the technologies and language that are inherent of the best of journalism in the hemisphere. The Inter American Press Association is a … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2017 IAPA Excellence in Journalism Awards!
UNDEF Project Grant: Inviting Civil Society Organizations for Projects to Promote Human Rights
Deadline: 18 December 2016 The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) is inviting civil society organizations to apply for 11th round of funding for projects to advance and support democracy in order to strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of … [Read more...] about UNDEF Project Grant: Inviting Civil Society Organizations for Projects to Promote Human Rights
Applications Open for 2017 Conference “TransCon”!
Deadline: 13 January 2017 Applications are open for the 2017 conference “TransCon” to learn, educate and empower the transgender and gender non-conforming community and their allies. TransCon is a conference by Aqua Foundation for Women for the transgender community. It serves as a space to … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 Conference “TransCon”!
Bureau of DRL: Promoting the Human Rights of Women and Girls, Persons with Disabilities and LGBTI Persons
Deadline: 23 January 2017 The US 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 Disabilities, and … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Promoting the Human Rights of Women and Girls, Persons with Disabilities and LGBTI Persons
National Endowment for Democracy: Providing Grants to NGOs Worldwide to Promote Human Rights
Deadline: 20 January 2017 The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) invites civic organizations, associations, independent media, and other similar non-government organizations around the world to apply for its grant funding. NED yearly funds hundreds of projects of organizations that are working … [Read more...] about National Endowment for Democracy: Providing Grants to NGOs Worldwide to Promote Human Rights
Applications Open for 2017 Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition!
Deadline: 12 June 2017 The Centre for Human Rights, based at the University of Pretoria, with the support of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, is seeking applicants for its 9th Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition, will be held at … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition!
Nominations Open for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2017!
Deadline: 15 February 2017 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is inviting applicants for its UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2017, funded by the Cano Foundation (Colombia) and the Helsingin Sanomat Foundation (Finland). This Prize was … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2017!
