Deadline: 30 November 2019 Are you a social activist working to promote and advance human rights, democracy and peace around the world? Then, this opportunity is for you! The May 18 Memorial Foundation has announced the call for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2020. To promote the spirit of the May 18 Democratization Movement, in which the people of Gwangju resisted brutal military forces for the sake of democracy and human rights in 1980, the May 18 Memorial Foundation recognizes the … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the 2020 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights
2020 Dalai Lama Fellows Program for Next Generation Leaders
Deadline: 5 January 2020 Applicants are invited to apply for 2020 Dalai Lama Fellows Program that offers emerging leaders a rigorous, interdisciplinary program on ways to be a different kind of leader, a leader that connects and cares for self, extends genuine compassion to others, and works for their common humanity. Fellows learn practices for increasing self-awareness, self-care and resilience, for connecting with others and working across differences, and in building solutions for … [Read more...] about 2020 Dalai Lama Fellows Program for Next Generation Leaders
Lead 2030 Challenge for SDG 7 – Supported by BP. How do we increase the share of renewable energy by 2030?
Deadline: 5 January 2020 Applications are now for Lead 2030 Challenge for SDG 7 which is supported by BP. The Sustainable Development Goals clearly reflect this need for sustainable and modern energy for all, while the world’s demand for energy continues to increase. At BP they recognise the world is clearly not on a sustainable path and needs a rapid transition to a low carbon energy system. And they need collaboration to do this. In BP, their strategy is aligned with the Paris … [Read more...] about Lead 2030 Challenge for SDG 7 – Supported by BP. How do we increase the share of renewable energy by 2030?
Lead 2030 Challenge SDG 2- Supported by RB. How to end hunger by 2030?
Deadline: 5 January 2020 Applicants are invited to submit their applications for Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 2 which is supported by RB. Delivering their purpose in RB by providing innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes – enables us to support the delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by working to eradicate the burden of preventable disease, improving infant and child nutrition (particularly during the first 1000 days) and helping the world live more … [Read more...] about Lead 2030 Challenge SDG 2- Supported by RB. How to end hunger by 2030?
Lead 2030 Challenge for SDG 3 – Supported by AstraZeneca. How do we fight the growing burden on non-communicable disease worldwide?
Deadline: 5 January 2020 Applicants are invited to submit their applications for Lead2030 Challenge for Goal 3 which is supported by AstraZeneca. They have focused Lead2030 Challenge on SDG 3.4: to reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through prevention and treatment and to promote mental health and well-being. NCDs have emerged to become the number one cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, killing more than 41 million people each … [Read more...] about Lead 2030 Challenge for SDG 3 – Supported by AstraZeneca. How do we fight the growing burden on non-communicable disease worldwide?
Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 4 – Supported by Deloitte. How do we prepare 50 million futures for a world of opportunity?
Deadline: 5 January 2020 Young people from social enterprises, non-profits, or community organizations are invited to submit applications for Lead2030 Challenge for Goal 4 which is supported by Deloitte. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) clearly recognize that the skills gap must be addressed, through the focus of equitable and quality education. But the evolving nature of work means rethinking the skills and opportunities needed for success. At Deloitte, they are … [Read more...] about Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 4 – Supported by Deloitte. How do we prepare 50 million futures for a world of opportunity?
Submit Your Applications for OTF’s Core Infrastructure Fund
Deadline: 1 January 2020 Open Technology Fund (OTF) has announced a Core Infrastructure Fund that supports the ‘building block’ technologies, infrastructures, and communities relied upon by digital security and circumvention tools strengthening Internet freedom, digital security, and the overall health of the Internet. Award information OTF awards are performance-based contracts signed directly with the applicant. Payment is issued on completion of stated objectives, activities, and … [Read more...] about Submit Your Applications for OTF’s Core Infrastructure Fund
2020 Kinship Conservation Fellowship: A Chance to Join a Community of Practitioners
Deadline: 12 January 2020 Applications are now open for 2020 Kinship Conservation Fellowship to provide the opportunity to learn and apply principles and practices to improve how practitioners interpret and respond to complex environmental conservation problems. Kinship Foundation is a private operating foundation established to advance the institutional philanthropy of the Searle Family. The Foundation has three areas of focus: biomedical research, environmental conservation, and … [Read more...] about 2020 Kinship Conservation Fellowship: A Chance to Join a Community of Practitioners
EU announces Call for Proposals on Growth and Pluralism in Mozambique
Deadline: 10 December 2019 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals to promote pluralism and sustainable and inclusive growth. Objective The specific objective (s) of this call for proposals is as follows: Expand citizen participation in the process of good governance and contribute to the empowerment of young people with a view to sustainable and inclusive growth. Priorities The priorities of this call for proposals are as follows: Lot 1 - Promotion of pluralism, … [Read more...] about EU announces Call for Proposals on Growth and Pluralism in Mozambique
EU Call for Proposals to Enhance Participatory Democracy in Namibia – Strengthening Civil Society Organizations
Deadline: 19 December 2019 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals for its program entitled "Enhancing Participatory Democracy in Namibia - Strengthening Civil Society Organizations". The global objective of this call for proposals is to contribute to the achievement of the national development goals for Education and Life skills, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, Management of Natural Resources. The specific objective of this call for proposals are: LOT 1: To improve the … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals to Enhance Participatory Democracy in Namibia – Strengthening Civil Society Organizations
Submit Your Applications for OTF’s Internet Freedom Fund
Deadline: 1 January 2020 Open Technology Fund (OTF) is seeking applications for its Internet Freedom Fund to support projects and people working on open and accessible technology-centric projects that promote human rights, Internet freedom, open societies, and help advance inclusive and safe access to global communications networks for at-risk users including journalists, human rights defenders, civil society activists, and every-day people living within repressive environments who wish to … [Read more...] about Submit Your Applications for OTF’s Internet Freedom Fund
2020 Hult Prize Challenge: A Chance to Win US$1,000,000
Deadline: 30 November 2019 Nominations are now open for 2020 Hult Prize to transform how young people envision their own possibilities as leaders of change in the world around them. The Hult Prize is one of the world’s most acclaimed entrepreneurship programs operating on more than 1500 university campuses in 121 countries and has become a benchmark startup challenge for social entrepreneurship. The top 50 companies from around the world advance here, a step before the UN Finals. From … [Read more...] about 2020 Hult Prize Challenge: A Chance to Win US$1,000,000
EOCA inviting Proposals on Plastic Clean Up and Conservation Projects
Deadline: 30 November 2019 The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is inviting proposals on the plastic clean up projects; on beaches, rivers, lakes, mountains and trails - alongside and other conservation projects. EOCA defines an outdoor enthusiast as anyone who visits non-urban 'wild' environments, be it to walk, hike, explore, climb, canoe, swim, scuba dive, bird watch etc. Focus Areas The two main areas that must be addressed in application are: Protect, … [Read more...] about EOCA inviting Proposals on Plastic Clean Up and Conservation Projects
Calling Innovative Solutions to Reduce or Eliminate Single-Use Plastic and Plastic Waste
Deadline: 14 January 2020 The Inter-American Development Bank Group together with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve has launched an Open Innovation Challenge that seeks to find the most innovative solutions that substantially reduce or eliminate single-use plastic and plastic waste in Latin America and the Caribbean. To reduce or eliminate the production of single-use plastic and plastic waste in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Inter-American Development Bank is … [Read more...] about Calling Innovative Solutions to Reduce or Eliminate Single-Use Plastic and Plastic Waste
2020 DRL Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement is now open for Applications
Deadline: 6 March 2020 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications for its “2020 DRL Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement” to protect the open, interoperable, secure, and reliable Internet by promoting fundamental freedoms, human rights, and the free flow of information online through integrated support to civil society for technology, digital safety, policy and advocacy, and applied research programs. Funding … [Read more...] about 2020 DRL Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement is now open for Applications
NGOs invited to apply for the Rockefeller Foundation’s $2 Million Grant Opportunity
View other Latest Grants by signing into your Premium Membership account. Not a Premium Member? Sign up here! New Grant for Individuals and NGOs for advancing Human Rights and Democracy Foundation Grant maximum of £50,000 to support Innovative Project Ideas Call for Creative Solutions to address Local and Global Challenges £5,000 Grant for Projects working on Community Development, Education, and Health Organizations, including NGOs, universities, … [Read more...] about NGOs invited to apply for the Rockefeller Foundation’s $2 Million Grant Opportunity
Spencer Foundation announces Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) Grants Program
Deadline: 8 January 2020 Spencer Foundation is seeking applications for its Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) Grants Program to support education research projects that engage in collaborative and participatory partnerships. This grant program is specifically intended to build the capacity of partnerships to make educational change. Effective governance is a key aspect of successful partnerships, and as such all proposals should specify their governance structures and how the work is … [Read more...] about Spencer Foundation announces Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) Grants Program
European Union announces CFPs for Kosovo Justice Sector Programme
Deadline: 18 February 2020 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations for its Kosovo Justice Sector Programme. Objectives The global objective of this call for proposals is to reform the justice system in line with European and international standards. The specific objectives of this call for proposals are: Specific Objective 1: To strengthen the independence and impartiality, accountability, professionalism, quality, efficiency and … [Read more...] about European Union announces CFPs for Kosovo Justice Sector Programme
SDSN Youth launches 2020 Local Pathways Fellowship for Young Urban Leaders
Deadline: 15 December 2019 The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network – Youth Initiative (SDSN Youth) has launched the call for applications of its 2020 Local Pathways Fellowship program. The Fellowship is one of the world's leading training and research programs on SDG11 for young urban leaders. It offers the knowledge, resources, and platform needed to empower young urban innovators to take local actions for the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda in their localities by: … [Read more...] about SDSN Youth launches 2020 Local Pathways Fellowship for Young Urban Leaders
International Trans Fund seeking Applications from Trans-Led Organizations across the Globe
Deadline: 2 December 2019 The International Trans Fund (ITF) is currently accepting applications for the fourth grant cycle. The ITF was created to mobilize sustainable resources to help build strong, trans-led movements and support collective action, and to address and eliminate funding gaps impacting trans groups across the globe. The ITF is a participatory grantmaking fund and they take an activist-led approach that engages trans people in the grantmaking process. This means that trans … [Read more...] about International Trans Fund seeking Applications from Trans-Led Organizations across the Globe
