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!
Latest Grants and Resources in Ecuador
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Ecuador.
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!
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
ICT for Social Good: Innovation for Development Grant Program for Local Innovators in Low-Income Countries
Deadline: 30 April 2017 The ICT for Social Good is currently accepting applications for its grant program "Innovation for Development" to sustain, as much as possible, local innovators in low-income countries but also to inform the development sector too often still based on traditional … [Read more...] about ICT for Social Good: Innovation for Development Grant Program for Local Innovators in Low-Income Countries
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
TWAS Research Grants Programme: Supporting Applicants from the Developing World in Basic Sciences
Deadline: 11 May 2017 The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) is currently seeking researchers for its Grants Programme in Basic Sciences (Groups). Grants can be awarded for research projects in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics either to individual young researchers or to research units in … [Read more...] about TWAS Research Grants Programme: Supporting Applicants from the Developing World in Basic Sciences
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs: Inviting Applicants for Community Solutions Program 2017
Deadline: 15 May 2017 The Department of State Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is currently seeking applications for "The Community Solutions Program" to enhance the skills of approximately 100 civic and community leaders to more effectively address current economic, environmental, … [Read more...] about Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs: Inviting Applicants for Community Solutions Program 2017
YouthPower Learning Grants Request for Applications: Advancing the Evidence Base for Youth Civic Engagement in Effective Peacebuilding for Mitigating Violent Extremism
Deadline: 13 April 2017 Making Cents International under the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is currently seeking applications for YouthPower Learning Grants for Advancing the Evidence Base for Youth Civic Engagement in Effective Peacebuilding for Mitigating Violent … [Read more...] about YouthPower Learning Grants Request for Applications: Advancing the Evidence Base for Youth Civic Engagement in Effective Peacebuilding for Mitigating Violent Extremism
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
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
MRC-GACD: Prevention and Management of Mental Disorders in LMICs
Deadline: 11 April 2017 The Medical Research Council (MRC), in partnership with the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) is currently seeking applications for its program “Prevention and Management of Mental Disorders” to prevent and/or manage mental health disorders in low- and … [Read more...] about MRC-GACD: Prevention and Management of Mental Disorders in LMICs
IDRC Call for Proposals: Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund (LVIF) Worldwide
Deadline: 21 March 2017 The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is seeking proposals for its Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund (LVIF) with an aim to support novel ideas or pre-existing innovations to respond to the challenges of existing livestock vaccines in sub-Saharan Africa and … [Read more...] about IDRC Call for Proposals: Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund (LVIF) Worldwide
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Grand Challenges Explorations on Ensuring Effective Health Supply Chains
Deadline: 3 May 2017 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is inviting proposals for the latest round of Grand Challenges Exploration on the topic “Health Systems Strengthening: Ensuring Effective Health Supply Chains”. In 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) were adopted by countries … [Read more...] about Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Grand Challenges Explorations on Ensuring Effective Health Supply Chains
Positive Action Challenges: Combating Stigma & Discrimination In Healthcare Settings
Deadline: 31 March 2017 Positive Action Challenges and the International AIDS Society are inviting concept note for its challenge that seeks to combat stigma and discrimination faced by key populations in healthcare settings by scaling up and fostering best practices by which every person will be … [Read more...] about Positive Action Challenges: Combating Stigma & Discrimination In Healthcare Settings
A List of Open Funding Opportunities for Community Healthcare
CHF’s Innovative Small Grants Program: Improving Health of Infants, Children and Pregnant Women Deadline: 31 August 2017 The Child Health Foundation (CHF) is currently accepting proposals from interested health workers, investigators, or community organizations for its Innovative Small Grants … [Read more...] about A List of Open Funding Opportunities for Community Healthcare
DFID Call for Applications: Civil Society Support Programme Phase II
Deadline: 30 April 2017 The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) is currently seeking applications for its Civil Society Support Programme Phase II. Programme Components Component A: It will establish partnerships with global and British businesses to improve economic … [Read more...] about DFID Call for Applications: Civil Society Support Programme Phase II
European Union: Seeking Proposals for Women and Sustainable Energy Program
Deadline: 25 April 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for “Women and Sustainable Energy” program with an aim to promote women's entrepreneurship and economic empowerment in the sustainable energy sector/value chain. Objectives To create … [Read more...] about European Union: Seeking Proposals for Women and Sustainable Energy Program
Nominations Open for 2017 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education!
Deadline: 5 May 2017 Nominations are open for the 2017 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education with a motive to improve and promote the educational prospects of girls and women and in turn, the quality of their lives. The … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education!
UNESCO Call for Applications: International Training Course on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage 2017
Deadline: 5 April 2017 The Institute of Disaster Mitigation for Urban Cultural Heritage, Ritsumeikan University Kyoto, Japan, is organizing the 12th International Training Course on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage in Japan, from 28 August to 16 September, under the UNESCO Chair … [Read more...] about UNESCO Call for Applications: International Training Course on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage 2017
