Deadline: 30-May-21 Nominations are now open for the Martin Ennals Award to nominate human rights defenders. The Martin Ennals Foundation provides support and protection to human rights defenders (HRDs) at risk, who have shown exceptional commitment to the promotion of human rights. Their ambition is to strengthen the legitimacy and recognition of all HRDs who work in hostile and dangerous environments. The Martin Ennals Foundation is guided by the universal principles of human rights. … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Martin Ennals Award
Bureau of DRL’s initiative for Combating Corruption in the Northern Triangle
Deadline: 28-May-21 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that empower civil society to combat corruption and protect human rights in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (the “Northern Triangle”). All programs should aim to have impact that leads to reforms and should have the potential for sustainability beyond DRL resources. DRL's preference is to … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL’s initiative for Combating Corruption in the Northern Triangle
Microsoft accepting Proposals for AI for Accessibility Grants Program
Deadline: 30-Jul-21 Microsoft is currently accepting proposals for the AI for Accessibility Grants Program to empower your work through grants, investments of technology, and expertise. Microsoft AI for Accessibility is currently calling for project proposals that advance AI-based innovations in education to empower people with disabilities. AI for Accessibility grants support projects that use AI to empower people living with disabilities. They are looking for individuals or teams who … [Read more...] about Microsoft accepting Proposals for AI for Accessibility Grants Program
Call for Proposals for The Vegan Society Grant Program
Deadline: 30-Jun-21 The Vegan Society is seeking proposals for its grant program to individuals and grassroots organisations to support projects which will encourage non-vegans to go vegan and stay vegan. The Vegan Society Grant (previously the Engaging New Audiences Grants Programme) originated in 2013. It is aimed at small to medium sized grassroots not-for-profit projects that encourage people to go vegan and stay vegan. They are particularly looking to fund new or innovative … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for The Vegan Society Grant Program
Nominations Open for the State of the Art Partnership Awards
Deadline: 31-Jul-21 Nominations are now open for the State of the Art Partnership Awards to recognize the world’s most innovative and successful multistakeholder partnerships in five Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) areas. The global competition is open to partnerships in any country or combination of countries. P4G is looking for the world's most innovative partnerships delivering measurable sustainable growth and climate action impact. Their State-of-the-Art Partnerships are … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the State of the Art Partnership Awards
UNHCR accepting Applications for Community-led Connectivity Solutions
Deadline: 26-Apr-21 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) through its Digital Access, Inclusion and Participation Programme is accepting applications for its Community-led connectivity solutions. Community networks are decentralized networks which leverage the potential for low-cost communication technology to support affordable, locally owned and managed communication infrastructure. Rather than centered in private enterprise, they are driven by local community members … [Read more...] about UNHCR accepting Applications for Community-led Connectivity Solutions
John Templeton Foundation’s Character through Community Program
Deadline: 11-Jun-21 The Character Virtue Development department at the John Templeton Foundation invites proposals from organizations that seek to strengthen their understanding and practice of character development through communities of practice. Funding Areas Science Character Virtue Development Individual Freedom and Free market Exceptional Cognitive Talent and Genius Genetics Voluntary Family Planning Funding Information There is no “right amount” to … [Read more...] about John Templeton Foundation’s Character through Community Program
Applications Open for Professional Fellows Congress Program 2021
Deadline: 7-Jun-21 The Global Leaders Division (formerly the Professional Fellows Division) in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Office of Citizen Exchanges invites proposal submissions for the FY 2021 Professional Fellows Congress program to conduct two Professional Congress capstone events for the FY 2021 Professional Fellows Programs. The Professional Fellows Program is a two-way global exchange program designed to promote mutual … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Professional Fellows Congress Program 2021
Applications Open for Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation Fund
Deadline: 30-Apr-21 The Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Fund is now open to support scaling up EbA across the world. Led by IUCN and UNEP, the Global EbA Fund is a quickly deployable mechanism for supporting innovative approaches to EbA. The Fund aims to encourage catalytic initiatives to help overcome barriers for upscaling EbA. Through its International Climate Initiative (IKI), the Federal Environment Ministry of Germany has committed 20 million euros to the Fund. The Global … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation Fund
Call for Proposals for AI for Earth Grants Program
Deadline: 5-Jul-21 The Micrsoft is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the AI for Earth Grants Program to support projects that use AI to change the way people and organizations monitor, model, and manage Earth’s natural systems. Focus Areas Climate: The changing climate threatens human health, infrastructure, and natural systems. AI can give people more accurate climate predictions to help reduce the potential impacts. Agriculture: By 2050, farmers must produce more food, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for AI for Earth Grants Program
Applications Open for Merck Research Grants 2021
Deadline: 31-Aug-21 Merck is seeking applications to offer a series of research grants to stimulate innovative research in challenging areas of future importance to create new sustainable partnerships with leading global science and technology players to work on breakthrough science and to generate valuable seeds for future business. Research Areas Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany intends to offer research grants in the following research areas: Drug Discovery: 3 grants comprising … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Merck Research Grants 2021
2021 D-Prize for New Entrepreneurs working to end Poverty
Deadline: 16-May-21 The world has already invented products and services to end poverty. Yet millions of people still don’t have access. Can you design a business or NGO that solves one of the Distribution Challenges? If yes, then apply for the 2021 D-Prize. 2021 D-Prize is now open to support new entrepreneurs who can distribute proven poverty interventions. D-Prize Challenges Health Access Self-Injectable Contraceptive Oxygen Challenge Patient Identification … [Read more...] about 2021 D-Prize for New Entrepreneurs working to end Poverty
Submit Nominations for RELX Environmental Challenge 2021
Deadline: 4-Jul-21 Entries are now open for the RELX Environmental Challenge, it is a skill-based competition in which participants are asked to submit proposals outlining innovative ideas that advance access to safe water and/or sanitation where access is presently at risk. The RELX Environmental Challenge is open to individuals or organisations operating in the not-for-profit and for-profit sectors. Projects must advance sustainable access to safe water where it is presently at risk … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for RELX Environmental Challenge 2021
Together Women Rise Grant Program to empower Women and Girls living in Extreme Poverty
Deadline: 24-Apr-21 The Together Women Rise is seeking applications for its Grant Program. Together Women Rise is an educational giving circle: Their members meet monthly, learn about their featured and sustained grantees, and donate to Together Women Rise, allowing them collectively to support grassroots international organizations empowering women and girls living in extreme poverty. They fund projects that foster good health, education, and economic self-sufficiency in developing … [Read more...] about Together Women Rise Grant Program to empower Women and Girls living in Extreme Poverty
Nominations Open for 2021 WIN WIN Youth Award
Deadline: 30-Apr-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 WIN WIN Youth Award to empower and reward young people who play an active role in the creation of a more sustainable future. WIN WIN Youth Network is a national platform which invites you to meet other young change-makers that share the same goal to make this world a better place. Members of the network are people between 13-29 years old, engaged in organisations in Sweden that tackle sustainability issues – either environmental, … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2021 WIN WIN Youth Award
2021 Green Talents: International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development
Deadline: 19-May-21 Are you a promising scientist with innovative ideas and a strong focus on sustainable development? Does your research have the potential to help make the world a more sustainable place? Are you ready to collaborate with German experts and contribute to sustainability research in Germany? If yes, become one of the 25 Green Talents of 2021! Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum … [Read more...] about 2021 Green Talents: International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development
Call for Applications: Fund for Civic Empowerment Organizations
Deadline: 30-Apr-21 The Pulsante has announced a call for applications for the Fund for Civic Empowerment Organizations to contribute to the expansion and strengthening of the civic space, through the consolidation of an active citizenry that can influence power structures, including traditionally excluded voices and, consequently, contribute to improving the quality of democracies in Latin America. Characteristics of the Fund A single call for applications will be opened, which will … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Fund for Civic Empowerment Organizations
FY 2021 Professional Fellows Program
Deadline: 7-Jun-21 The Global Leaders Division (formerly known as the Professional Fellows Division) in the Office of Citizen Exchanges at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposal submissions for the FY 2021 Professional Fellows Program (PFP) in the regions of Africa (AF), East Asia and the Pacific (EAP), Europe and Eurasia (EUR), the Middle East and North Africa (NEA), South and Central Asia (SCA), and the Western Hemisphere … [Read more...] about FY 2021 Professional Fellows Program
Nominations Open for 2021 Thiess International Riverprize
Deadline: 31-May-21 The International River Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2021 Thiess International Riverprize, the Thiess International Riverprize (the Riverprize) is the world’s most prestigious environmental award, bringing recognition to organisations (or groups of organisations) who have achieved remarkable outcomes for rivers, river basins and their communities. The Riverprize is awarded every two years at the Riverprize Gala Dinner, as part of the International … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2021 Thiess International Riverprize
Apply for Broadly Protective Vaccine Against New Emerging Variants and Variants of Concern of SARS-CoV-2 Virus
Deadline: 31-May-21 The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is inviting applications for the Broadly Protective Vaccine Against New Emerging Variants and Variants of Concern of SARS-CoV-2 Virus (BPCoV2) to prevent disease caused by circulating SARSCOV-2 variants of concern and emergent variants of interest (in aggregate referred to as ‘variants’ herein). Objectives The main objective of the first part of this call for applications is to support the research and … [Read more...] about Apply for Broadly Protective Vaccine Against New Emerging Variants and Variants of Concern of SARS-CoV-2 Virus
