Deadline: 12 June 2018 Entries are open for Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2018 which are the global awards for local peacebuilding, to recognise the work of those taking a stand for peace. Now in its sixth year, Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders awards offer global recognition for grassroots peace activists in war zones around the world. These are the only global awards for local peacebuilders – inspiring individuals who are building a better tomorrow in the world’s most fragile … [Read more...]
Applications & Nominations Open for 2018 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes!
Deadline: Various Applications For Nominations: 5 June 2018 Entities to Submit their Nominations: 17 June 2018 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is calling for applications and nominations for the 2018 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes, which this year will award outstanding programmes and individuals who promote literacy around the world within the theme of ‘Literacy and Skills Development’. Since 1967, UNESCO International Literacy … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for Skål International Sustainable Awards!
Deadline: 30 June 2018 Skål International is an Affiliated Member of the UNWTO, seeking nominations for Sustainable Awards to promote the development of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. Following the United Nations declaration of 2002 as the Year of Ecotourism and the Mountains, Skål International launched these Awards in the same year, to highlight and acknowledge best practices around the globe. As an international organisation of tourism industry leaders, Skål … [Read more...]
Call for Nominations: Sydney Peace Prize 2019
Deadline: 30 June 2018 The Sydney Peace Foundation is seeking nominations for its Sydney Peace Prize 2019, Australia’s only international prize for peace to recognise leading global peacemakers, ensure their voices are heard, and support their vital work for a fairer world. The prize brings inspiring and exemplary stories of courage and dedication to global justice to the Australian and Sydney stage, educates the community on the work of the world’s most effective peacemakers, and honours the … [Read more...]
EU Call for Proposals: Support to Research and Policy Dialogue in the Domain of Economic and Fiscal Governance in Tanzania
Deadline: 12 June 2018 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals to inform and promote evidence-based dialogue on economic and fiscal governance issues in Tanzania. Objectives The specific objective(s) of this call for proposals are: To provide and disseminate high quality, policy-relevant and evidence-based research on topics related to economic and fiscal governance in Tanzania; To encourage domestic debate in Tanzania on economic and fiscal governance issues, especially with … [Read more...]
DFID: Seeking Applications for Tackling Deadly Diseases in Africa Programme
Deadline: 29 May 2018 The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) is currently seeking applications for Tackling Deadly Diseases in Africa Programme, a 44 month flagship programme for DFID’s Africa Regional Department. Following the Ebola crisis and various outbreaks since then, DFID is using learning from these and its regional preparedness programme to deliver on its commitments on global health security. DFID’s interventions during the Ebola crises and in other public health … [Read more...]
Plural+ 2018: Youth Video Festival on Migration, Diversity & Social Inclusion
Deadline: 3 June 2018 Applications are open for Plural+ 2018 which is an empowering tool for young people to speak out about what they think of migration, diversity and social inclusion, using their own views and voices. The PLURAL+ Video Festival is a joint initiative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) with the support of a wide network of international partners. The PLURAL+ Video Festival gives youth a platform to … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund!
Deadline: 1 June 2018 Applications are open for the Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund (SDCBF) which is established by the Roger Williams Park Zoo and the Rhode Island Zoological Society in 1989 to support conservation programs that protect threatened wildlife and habitats worldwide. Field studies and other projects that demonstrate a multi-disciplinary approach to biodiversity and ecosystem conservation, and projects that involve in-country collaborators receive the highest funding … [Read more...]
Conservation Action Research Network: Seeking Applications for Aspire Grant Program
Deadline: 10 June 2018 Conservation Action Research Network (CARN) is seeking applications for its Aspire Grant Program to provide competitive research grants of up to $5,000 USD for African graduate students and early career professionals working in the areas of biodiversity, conservation and environmental sustainability in the Congo Basin region. CARN established the Aspire Grant Program in 2014 to support and encourage young African scientists to conduct novel conservation research and … [Read more...]
IFAD’s Indigenous Peoples Assistance Facility (IPAF): A Program Focusing on Indigenous Youth!
Deadline: 8 June 2018 The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations for its Indigenous Peoples Assistance Facility (IPAF) program that is focused on indigenous youth. Priority will be given to proposals submitted by indigenous peoples’ organizations led by indigenous youth and projects focusing on indigenous young women and men. Thematic Areas Food Security and Nutrition Access to Markets Land, Territories … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for 2019 the Third Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize!
Deadline: 31 July 2018 Nominations are open for 2019 the Third Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize with an aim to honour individuals with outstanding achievements in the fields of medical research and medical services to combat infectious and other diseases in Africa, thus contributing to the health and welfare of the African people and of all humankind. The Laureates will be announced in 2019 and the award ceremony will be held during the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development … [Read more...]
EU Call for Proposals: European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights Bosnia and Herzegovina – Country Based Support Scheme 2017
Deadline: 7 June 2018 The European Union (EU) has announced a call for proposals for its "European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights Bosnia and Herzegovina - Country Based Support Scheme 2017" to support civil society and human rights defenders in third countries in working on human rights (political, civil, economic, social and cultural), and democratisation. Objectives supports human rights and human rights defenders in situations where they are most at risk supports other EU … [Read more...]
Apply for 2018 Zambezi Prize! Solving Africa’s Biggest Financial Inclusion Challenges
Deadline: 1 June 2018 The Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation is seeking applications for its 2018 Zambezi Prize for Innovation in Financial Inclusion that aims to unearth and celebrate the startups that are solving Africa’s biggest financial inclusion challenges. The MIT Zambezi Prize for Innovation in Financial Inclusion is a global platform that supports Africa’s leading … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for International Workshop Awards!
Deadline: 31 May 2018 The Antipode Foundation is seeking nominations for International Workshop Awards to support radical geographers holding events (including conferences, workshops, seminar series, summer schools and action research meetings) that further radical analyses of geographical issues and engender the development of a new and better society. The Antipode Foundation will explicitly privilege applicants and initiatives from historically under-represented groups, regions, countries … [Read more...]
Submissions Open for Zayed Sustainability Prize!
Deadline: 9 August 2018 The Zayed Sustainability Prize is a tribute to the legacy of the late founding father of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan – a visionary champion of environmental stewardship and global sustainability. Submit your entry today and join a growing community of innovators who are expanding the possibilities for a sustainable future. Winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize will be announced at the awards ceremony during the opening of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability … [Read more...]
Apply for Free Press Awards 2018!
Deadline: 1 July 2018 The Free Press Unlimited has announced the Fourth edition of the Free Press Awards with an aim to celebrate the work of the best journalists and media professionals. Free Press Unlimited wants people to have access to reliable information they need to develop and prosper. The Awards will be conferred at Free Press Live on 2 November 2018 and will recognise exceptional work in the categories Newcomer of the Year and Most Resilient Journalist. Award Categories … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Thomson Reuters Foundation‘s Investigative Sports Reporting Programme!
Deadline: 11 June 2018 The Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking applications for its Investigative Sports Reporting programme for journalists in Africa who want to report on how sport is run in their own country or wider region. This is an opportunity provided by the Sport and Society programme. Participating journalists will work on a specific story idea and develop this during an intensive workshop in Lagos. The workshop will also cover investigative techniques, storytelling approaches, and … [Read more...]
IWA’s Women in Water Award: Celebrating Female Leadership in the Field of Water
Deadline: 30 April 2018 Nominations are open for the IWA's Women in Water Award to acknowledge and celebrate female leadership in the field of water. Through this award, the IWA recognises those women working in the field of water who, through their demonstrated leadership, have had a significant positive impact on the development of the industry. The award showcases an individual’s excellence in leadership as demonstrated by outstanding initiatives, impact of work and inspiration to others. … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for IWA’s Global Water Award!
Deadline: 5 May 2018 Nominations are open for IWA’s Global Water Award to recognise those individuals who, through innovative leadership and practice, have made a significant contribution to a world in which water is wisely managed. Showcasing exceptional individuals who have changed industry norms to create lasting progress, IWAs Global Water Award aims to recognise and reward those water innovators that are driving change. The IWA Awards Committee seeks to find true influencers, leaders, … [Read more...]
Facebook: Seeking Proposals for Global Literacy & Accessibility Challenge Grants
Deadline: 25 July 2018 In order to better understand and address global literacy and accessibility issues, Facebook is currently inviting the academic community to respond to a call for research proposals in the field of literacy and accessibility. Grants will be awarded for both qualitative and quantitative research proposals including, but not limited to: Novel, scalable methods on accessing individual or population literacy levels. Understanding the experiences and challenges … [Read more...]
