Deadline: 31 August 2017 Nominations are open for The World Summit Awards (WSA) Young Innovators to promote and award innovators under the age of 30, who developed a digital application tackling the UN SDGs. The World Summit Awards are a non-monetary award system with a focus on sustainable … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for World Summit Award! An Open Call for Young Innovators
Latest Grants and Resources in Ecuador
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Ecuador.
Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves: Submit Project Concepts for Humanitarian Clean Cooking Fund (HCCF)
Deadline: 21 July 2017 Applications are open for "The Humanitarian Clean Cooking Fund (HCCF)", which is a new grant fund established by the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves (Alliance) with support from the Norwegian Agency for International Development. The HCCF's primary objective is to … [Read more...] about Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves: Submit Project Concepts for Humanitarian Clean Cooking Fund (HCCF)
Applications Open for Japan Foreign Trade Council (JFTC) Essay Competition 2017!
Deadline: 8 September 2017 The Japan Foreign Trade Council (JFTC) is inviting applicants for its JFTC Essay Competition 2017 to encourage students, young researchers and business people to express their opinions on matters of national and international importance. Essay Topics What … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Japan Foreign Trade Council (JFTC) Essay Competition 2017!
Applications Open for European Commission’s “Birth Day Prize”!
Deadline: 6 September 2017 The European Commission is seeking applications for its initiative "The Birth Day Prize". The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (or the Foundation) and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., subsidiary of Merck & Co. Inc., Kenilworth, NJ USA (or MSD) have committed to award … [Read more...] about Applications Open for European Commission’s “Birth Day Prize”!
Call for Applications: AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science
Deadline: 15 August 2017 The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is currently seeking nominations for its Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science to recognize scientists, journalists, and public servants for significant contributions to science and to the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science
Nominations Open for 2018 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity!
Deadline: 8 September 2017 Nominations are open for the 2018 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, a global humanitarian award granted by the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative on behalf of the survivors of the Armenian Genocide and in gratitude to their saviors. The Aurora Prize is seeking the stories … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2018 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity!
Nominations Open for International Equals in Tech Awards: Recognizing ICT Initiatives Empowering Women and Girls
Deadline: 15 September 2017 Nominations are now being accepted for international ‘Equals in Tech’ Awards recognizing ICT initiatives empowering women and girls. The awards promote and support gender equality in the ICT field. The “Equals in Tech” Awards (formerly the GEM-TECH Awards) is an annual … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for International Equals in Tech Awards: Recognizing ICT Initiatives Empowering Women and Girls
Applications Open for Trust Conference Scholarship Programme!
Deadline: 31 July 2017 The Trust Conference Scholarship, a part of the Trust Conference is now open for applications inviting all applicants working in the areas of human trafficking, slavery and human rights. Priority will be given to applicants from developing countries who demonstrate their … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Trust Conference Scholarship Programme!
RIA’s Call for Papers for Symposium on Human Rights and the Humanities!
Deadline: 1 July 2017 The Royal Irish Academy is calling for papers for Symposium on Human Rights and the Humanities that will be held on 7 December 2017. The keynote lecture will be delivered by Samuel Moyn (Yale). The symposium seeks to consider human rights in a larger perspective, one that the … [Read more...] about RIA’s Call for Papers for Symposium on Human Rights and the Humanities!
2017 LCA Award: Strengthening Capacities for putting Life Cycle Thinking into Effective Practice!
Deadline: 29 June 2017 Applications are open for 2017 LCA Award. The Life Cycle Initiative has the goal to enable users around the world to put life cycle thinking into effective practice, and UN Environment serves as its secretariat. As part of the flagship activities being pursued in 2017, … [Read more...] about 2017 LCA Award: Strengthening Capacities for putting Life Cycle Thinking into Effective Practice!
Partnership for Clean Competition: Apply for Anti-Doping Research Grant
Deadline: 1 July 2017 The Partnership for Clean Competition (PCC) is currently accepting applications for its Anti-Doping Research Grant program, to contribute to a movement in addressing doping’s root causes and ultimately decreasing the use of performance-enhancing drugs by all participants in … [Read more...] about Partnership for Clean Competition: Apply for Anti-Doping Research Grant
Prince Claus Fund: Seeking Applications for Network Partnership Grant
Deadline: 5 July 2017 The Prince Claus Fund is seeking applications for the Network Partnership Grant from cultural organisations operating in countries listed below. The Fund and its Partners work together from the conceptualisation of the partnership to the execution and implementation of its … [Read more...] about Prince Claus Fund: Seeking Applications for Network Partnership Grant
International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies: Inviting Applicants for 8th World Summit on Arts and Culture!
Deadline: 6 July 2017 International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) is inviting applicants for its World Summit on Arts and Culture that will be held in Kuala Lumpur on 11-14 March 2019. It is co-hosted by IFACCA and the National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN) of … [Read more...] about International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies: Inviting Applicants for 8th World Summit on Arts and Culture!
Nordic Innovation Challenge 2017: Design and Manufacturing for a Circular Economy
Deadline: 1 September 2017 The LAUNCH Nordic Innovation Challenge 2017 is accepting applications to address this year’s challenge: Design and Manufacturing for a Circular Economy. LAUNCH Nordic seeks to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable society through open innovation, industry … [Read more...] about Nordic Innovation Challenge 2017: Design and Manufacturing for a Circular Economy
IWMF’s Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists: Supporting Production of Ambitious Projects Globally
Deadline: 25 July 2017 The International Women Media Foundation (IWMF) is currently inviting women journalists from around the world for its Howard G. Buffett Fund to support the production of ambitious projects and underreported, globally important stories. The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women … [Read more...] about IWMF’s Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists: Supporting Production of Ambitious Projects Globally
Nominations Open for D-Prize: Recognizing Aspiring Entrepreneurs from Across the Globe
Deadline: 30 July 2017 Can you design a business or NGO that solves one of the Distribution Challenges? Nominations are now open for the D-Prize, recognizing new entrepreneurs who increase access to proven poverty interventions. D-Prize Challenges Girl's Education Agriculture … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for D-Prize: Recognizing Aspiring Entrepreneurs from Across the Globe
Opportunities Knock Your Door: Seeking Applications for City Ambassadors “1 Million Impacts Campaign”
Deadline: 25 June 2017 Opportunities Knock Your Door is seeking applications for City Ambassadors as a part of the 1 Million Impacts Campaign. City Ambassadors are passionate individuals from all over the world who volunteer to promote United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) in … [Read more...] about Opportunities Knock Your Door: Seeking Applications for City Ambassadors “1 Million Impacts Campaign”
Call for Proposals: 10th UNESCO Youth Forum for Young Change-makers
Deadline: 25 June 2017 UNESCO has launched a call for proposals for young change-makers to attend the 10th UNESCO Youth Forum, entitled “Rethinking Youth Engagement with UNESCO” (25-26 October 2017, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France). The primary aim of the Forum is to build sustainable … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: 10th UNESCO Youth Forum for Young Change-makers
Apply to Participate in OpenIDEO Education in Emergencies Challenge!
Deadline 25 June 2017 Applications are currently open for OpenIDEO Education in Emergencies Challenge, A MIKTA initiative delivered with Australian Aid, inviting individuals and organizations of diverse expertise and perspectives, those who work in the education in emergencies sector, those who … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in OpenIDEO Education in Emergencies Challenge!
Apply for Africa 2017 Photo Competition: Changing the Perception of Africa
Deadline: 1 September 2017 Applications are open for Africa 2017 Photo Competition that is sponsored by Agility. The story of today’s Africa – young, growing, urbanizing, and tech-savvy – needs to be told. As a company committed to supporting local capacity in Africa, Agility wants to capture the … [Read more...] about Apply for Africa 2017 Photo Competition: Changing the Perception of Africa
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of DRL: Business and Human Rights in the ICT Sector to Advance Internet Freedom
Deadline: 25 September 2017 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for collaborative policy advocacy initiatives to coordinate and amplify existing business and human … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State, Bureau of DRL: Business and Human Rights in the ICT Sector to Advance Internet Freedom
Applications Open for World Bank Group’s Young Professionals Program (YPP)!
Deadline: 28 July 2017 The World Bank is currently inviting applicants for its Young Professionals Program (YPP) with an aim to provide opportunity for younger talent who have both a passion for international development and the leadership potential to grow in fascinating top technical and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for World Bank Group’s Young Professionals Program (YPP)!
Human Rights INGO Call for Proposals 2017: Preventing Discrimination in Development and Promoting the Right to Health of Women and Girls
Deadline: 14 July 2017 The Unit for Human Rights Policy at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland has announced a Call for Proposals directed to international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) that focus on promoting human rights and preventing discrimination in development or promote the … [Read more...] about Human Rights INGO Call for Proposals 2017: Preventing Discrimination in Development and Promoting the Right to Health of Women and Girls
Thrasher Research Fund: Inviting Applicants for Early Career Awards
Deadline: 19 September 2017 The Thrasher Research Fund is currently inviting applications for its Early Career Awards with an aim to encourage the development of medical research in child health by awarding small grants to new researchers, helping them gain a foothold in this important … [Read more...] about Thrasher Research Fund: Inviting Applicants for Early Career Awards
NBC Conservation Fund: Awarding Grants for Conservation Projects based in Middle & South America and the Caribbean
Deadline: 1 July 2017 Applications are currently being accepted for Neotropical Birds Club, NBC Conservation Fund to support conservation work or research that has an intended conservation benefit in Middle & South America and the Caribbean. Award Categories The NBC Conservation Awards … [Read more...] about NBC Conservation Fund: Awarding Grants for Conservation Projects based in Middle & South America and the Caribbean
Nokia Open Innovation Challenge 2017: Enabling a Smart, Safe and Sustainable World
Deadline: 20 September 2017 If your product or technology is targeting markets in transportation, smart cities, safety and security, and connected industries, or if your solution enables a smart, safe and sustainable world, then apply for Nokia Open Innovation Challenge! The Nokia Open … [Read more...] about Nokia Open Innovation Challenge 2017: Enabling a Smart, Safe and Sustainable World
Applications Open for INK Fellows Program: Bringing together a Community of Game Changers
Deadline: 31 July 2017 Applications are open for INK Fellows Program with a mission to bring together a community of game changers who have the courage to redefine the world through their imaginative ideas and creative thinking. Being an INK Fellow provides the peer-support necessary to take … [Read more...] about Applications Open for INK Fellows Program: Bringing together a Community of Game Changers
DHHS/National Institutes of Health: HIV/HCV Co-Infections in Substance Abusers
Deadline: 7 January 2018 The Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health is seeking applications for its program entitled "HIV/HCV Co-Infections in Substance Abusers" to to fill gaps in understanding of: the impact of substance abuse on HIV, HIV/HCV co-infection … [Read more...] about DHHS/National Institutes of Health: HIV/HCV Co-Infections in Substance Abusers
OutRight Action International: Inviting LGBTIQ Activists for Advocacy Week 2017 in New York
Deadline: 7 July 2017 OutRight Action International is seeking applications from international activists for their annual week of advocacy, which runs from December 1-10, 2017 in New York City. Every December, OutRight hosts LGBTIQ activists from around the world in New York for a week of high … [Read more...] about OutRight Action International: Inviting LGBTIQ Activists for Advocacy Week 2017 in New York
Singularity University: Apply for N Square Impact Scholars Program
Deadline: 5 July 2017 Can Your Moonshot Idea Solve Our World’s Nuclear Threat? Apply if you're inspired by N Square's vision, welcome collaboration, and can propose innovative, scalable solutions that leverage exponential technologies. The Singularity University is currently seeking applications … [Read more...] about Singularity University: Apply for N Square Impact Scholars Program
4th REACH Trust Fund: Seeking Proposals for Knowledge, Learning and Innovation (KLI) Grant Program
Deadline: 6 July 2017 The Results in Education for All Children (REACH) Trust Fund is seeking proposals for the 4th edition of its Knowledge, Learning and Innovation (KLI) Grant program with an aim to support efforts toward more and better education services, especially to those most excluded, by … [Read more...] about 4th REACH Trust Fund: Seeking Proposals for Knowledge, Learning and Innovation (KLI) Grant Program
Nominations Open for Sony World Photography Awards! Inviting Photographers Worldwide
Deadline: Various The World Photography Organisation in partnership with Sony is seeking nominations for its Sony World Photography Awards that seek to bring all the photographers at one of the world’s leading photography competitions. The aim of these awards is to showcase the best photography … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Sony World Photography Awards! Inviting Photographers Worldwide
Accenture’s HealthTech Innovation Challenge: Tackling World’s Biggest Health Issues
Deadline: 1 September 2017 Applications are open for HealthTech Innovation Challenge, a part of Accenture’s broader HealthTech Innovation program—which will also include acceleration and venture opportunities, innovation labs and more. The program supports innovative technologies and drive … [Read more...] about Accenture’s HealthTech Innovation Challenge: Tackling World’s Biggest Health Issues
Grand Challenges Canada: Requesting Proposals for Stars in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn & Child Health
Deadline: 3 August 2017 The Grand Challenges Canada, funded by the Government of Canada, is seeking bold ideas with big impact from the best and brightest talent, for products, services and implementation models that could transform how persistent challenges in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and … [Read more...] about Grand Challenges Canada: Requesting Proposals for Stars in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn & Child Health
Applications Open for Pro Natura Fund Overseas Grant Programme 2017!
Deadline: 14 July 2017 The Pro Natura Foundation Japan (PNFJ) is currently inviting applications for the 28th edition of its Pro Natura Fund Overseas Grant Programme 2017 to support investigation and research aiming at conservation of ecosystem, and education and enlightenment activities aiming at … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Pro Natura Fund Overseas Grant Programme 2017!
MGIEP Call for Proposals: Transforming Education Conference for Humanity (TECH) 2017
Deadline: 15 August 2017 The UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) is seeking proposals for its international conference entitled ‘Transforming Education Conference for Humanity’ (TECH) in partnership with the State Government of Andhra Pradesh … [Read more...] about MGIEP Call for Proposals: Transforming Education Conference for Humanity (TECH) 2017
ICCS Call for Applications 2017: The Biodiversity Fellows Programme for Developing Countries
Deadline: 2 July 2017 The Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science (ICCS) is seeking applications for its "Biodiversity Fellows Programme" to improve engagement between researchers, conservation practitioners in the international and local NGO sectors, and businesses developing and … [Read more...] about ICCS Call for Applications 2017: The Biodiversity Fellows Programme for Developing Countries
Apply to Participate in the MozFest 2017! Inviting Participants Worldwide
Deadline: 1 August 2017 The MozFest 2017 is currently seeking session proposals from interested applicants from around the world. MozFest sessions cover a wide range of topics, but share two important qualities: they are interactive and inclusive. The MozFest is the annual celebration of the … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in the MozFest 2017! Inviting Participants Worldwide
Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant: Supporting Efforts in Conservation and Environmental Stewardship
Deadline: 15 August 2017 Wildlife Acoustics is currently inviting applicants for its Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant to support efforts in conservation and environmental stewardship. The programme enables those involved in animal biology, research and conservation to do their best work … [Read more...] about Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant: Supporting Efforts in Conservation and Environmental Stewardship
Wellcome Trust’s Seed Awards in Science: Supporting Researchers based in the UK, Ireland and LMICs
Deadline: 3 July 2017 Wellcome Trust is currently seeking applications for its Seed Awards in Science to help researchers develop novel ideas that will go on to form part of larger grant applications to the Wellcome Trust or elsewhere. Scopes and Methodologies The awards give scope for innovative … [Read more...] about Wellcome Trust’s Seed Awards in Science: Supporting Researchers based in the UK, Ireland and LMICs
Applications Open for Weeden Foundation Grant Programs to protect Biodiversity!
Deadline: 4 August 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 to protect Biodiversity!
Astraea’s International Fund: Supporting Groups led by LGBTQI Communities
Deadline: 1 July 2017 The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice is seeking applications for its International Fund to support groups led by LGBTQI communities working for progressive social change, addressing oppression based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity and expression, and … [Read more...] about Astraea’s International Fund: Supporting Groups led by LGBTQI Communities
UNCCD Youth Forum: Empowering Young People to Protect & Restore Degraded Ecosystems
Deadline: 26 June 2017 The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is seeking applications for its “Youth Forum” to empower young people to protect and restore degraded ecosystems that will lead to green innovations contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals … [Read more...] about UNCCD Youth Forum: Empowering Young People to Protect & Restore Degraded Ecosystems
PlanetRomeo Foundation Call for Proposals: Supporting Grassroots Emerging LGBTI Projects
Deadline: 1 July 2017 PlanetRomeo Foundation is currently seeking proposals for its grant program to support grassroots emerging LGBTI projects and initiatives, with the focus on achieving societal change in order to improve the position of LGBTI people throughout the world, with an emphasis on the … [Read more...] about PlanetRomeo Foundation Call for Proposals: Supporting Grassroots Emerging LGBTI Projects
World Social Science Forum 2018: Focusing on Contemporary Global Challenges
Deadline: 1 September 2017 Applications are open for World Social Science Forum 2018 that is the fourth in a series of international, interdisciplinary social science conferences focusing on contemporary global challenges. The Forum will address the issue of security for all people in an equitable … [Read more...] about World Social Science Forum 2018: Focusing on Contemporary Global Challenges
Applications Open for 2018 UNWTO Ethics Award!
Deadline: 30 September 2017 Applications are currently open for 2018 UNWTO Ethics Award a category that has been incorporated into the UNWTO Awards in 2016 and is conferred by the World Committee on Tourism Ethics to tourism companies and trade associations that have signed the Private Sector … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2018 UNWTO Ethics Award!
Wave Foundation’s Aquatic Conservation Fund: Promoting the Welfare of Aquatic Life
Deadline: 21 October 2017 The WAVE Foundation at the Newport Aquarium is currently accepting applications for its Aquatic Conservation Fund with the goal to maximize projects, events and initiatives which support aquatic life, natural resources and wildlife on a local, regional, national and global … [Read more...] about Wave Foundation’s Aquatic Conservation Fund: Promoting the Welfare of Aquatic Life
The Sur International Journal on Human Rights Call for Papers on “Reclaiming civic space: Insights and Learnings from and for Activists”
Deadline: 15 September 2017 Conectas Human Rights and the Fund for Global Human Rights invites contributions in the form of articles, case studies and institutional reflections – with preference given to activist voices from the Global South – for the 26th edition of the Sur International Journal … [Read more...] about The Sur International Journal on Human Rights Call for Papers on “Reclaiming civic space: Insights and Learnings from and for Activists”
EU Call for Proposals: European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights for CSOs in Guyana and Suriname
Deadline: 20 July 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) 2016/2017” with an aim to support civil society working in Guyana and Suriname on human rights (political, … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights for CSOs in Guyana and Suriname
IWMF Call for Applications: Team Reporting Fellowship to El Salvador & Guatemala
Deadline: 4 July 2017 The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is inviting fellows for its program "Team Reporting Fellowship to El Salvador & Guatemala". The program is part of the Adelante Latin America Reporting Initiative. The IWMF will select five pairs of women journalists that … [Read more...] about IWMF Call for Applications: Team Reporting Fellowship to El Salvador & Guatemala
