Deadline: 10 March 2020 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals for its program entitled "Peruvian society for an economic model and sustainable cities, the defense of the environment and environmental rights". Objectives The overall objective of this call for proposals is: Promote ecological transition, unite environmental protection and mitigation of climate change with sustainable economic and social development, defending and promoting respect and protection of environmental … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Peruvian Society for an Economic Model and Sustainable Cities, the Defense of the Environment and Environmental Rights
Apply for Action Grants to Support Transnational Projects
Deadline: 29 April 2020 European Commission is seeking applications for its Action Grants to support transnational projects on training of justice professionals covering civil law, criminal law or fundamental rights. Priorities and Activities to be co-financed The objective is to contribute to the effective and coherent application of EU law in the areas of civil law, criminal law and fundamental rights, as enshrined in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, judicial ethics and the rule … [Read more...] about Apply for Action Grants to Support Transnational Projects
2020 Right Livelihood Award to honour and support Courageous People Solving Global Problems
Deadline: 4 March 2020 Nominations are now open for the 2020 Right Livelihood Award to honour and support courageous people solving global problems. The Award recognizes that, in striving to meet the human challenges of today’s world, the most inspiring and remarkable work often defies any standard classification. Cash & Honorary Award Typically, the Jury selects recipients for three Cash Awards and one Honorary Award each year. The Honorary Award is for candidates whose … [Read more...] about 2020 Right Livelihood Award to honour and support Courageous People Solving Global Problems
Grants to Prevent and Combat Racism, Xenophobia, Homophobia and other forms of Intolerance
Deadline: 15 April 2020 European Commission has announced a Call for Proposals to prevent and combat racism, xenophobia, homophobia and other forms of intolerance and to monitor, prevent and counter hate speech online. Priorities and Activities to be co-financed To support a comprehensive approach to the prevention and the fight against racism and xenophobia and other forms of intolerance such as Antisemitism, anti-Muslim racism, homophobia, transphobia, antigypsism and Afrophobia, … [Read more...] about Grants to Prevent and Combat Racism, Xenophobia, Homophobia and other forms of Intolerance
European Climate Initiative launches 4th Call for Project Ideas
Deadline: 18 February 2020 The European Climate Initiative (EUKI) has launched the 4th Call for Project Ideas 2020. Objectives EUKI supports projects designed to enhance the implementation of the EU climate and energy framework, to support the transition to low-emission economies and societies in Europe, to conduct trans-national climate education work and to foster a better understanding of Germany’s climate policy in other European countries. The initiative will focus on three … [Read more...] about European Climate Initiative launches 4th Call for Project Ideas
European Commission announces Call for Proposals on Capacity-Building in the Area of Rights of the Child
Deadline: 29 April 2020 European Commission is currently accepting proposals for a program entitled “Capacity-Building in the Area of Rights of the Child”. Priorities This call for proposals will focus on the following priorities: Priority 1. To increase general awareness and knowledge, including among children, of children rights and in particular, but not limited to, the right to be heard and express their voices on issues that matter to them. Priority 2. To design, test, … [Read more...] about European Commission announces Call for Proposals on Capacity-Building in the Area of Rights of the Child
Mama Cash’s Solidarity Fund: Supporting the most Innovative, Courageous and Transformative Feminist Movements
Deadline: 9 February 2020 Mama Cash has announced the Solidarity Fund which is a new participatory grantmaking fund created by women’s funds for women’s funds. Mama Cash knows first-hand that women’s funds are supporting some of the most innovative, courageous and transformative feminist movements around the world. They are a key part of the infrastructure needed for feminist movements to hold the line, advance their agendas, and resist attacks and backlash. In the spirit of radical … [Read more...] about Mama Cash’s Solidarity Fund: Supporting the most Innovative, Courageous and Transformative Feminist Movements
European Commission CFPs to Promote the Effective Implementation of the Principle of Non-Discrimination
Deadline: 1 April 2020 European Commission is seeking proposals to promote the effective implementation of the principle of non-discrimination with an aim to tackle at least one of the following grounds for discrimination: racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. Priorities Priority 1: Promoting diversity management and inclusion at the workplace, both in the public and private sector. This entails the increasing number of Diversity … [Read more...] about European Commission CFPs to Promote the Effective Implementation of the Principle of Non-Discrimination
2020 just IMAGINE if… Competition: A Chance to Turn Your Idea into Reality
Deadline: 2 February 2020 Entries are now open for 2020 just IMAGINE if... Competition which is an annual international social enterprise and innovation competition, hosted by Durham University and Ella's Kitchen founder, Paul Lindley. The competition is open to anyone across the global who has a business idea which tackles at least one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. just IMAGINE if... exists to drive social, economic and environmental change in the world by helping little ideas … [Read more...] about 2020 just IMAGINE if… Competition: A Chance to Turn Your Idea into Reality
2020 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship inviting Women Journalists around the World
Deadline: 27 February 2020 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking applications for Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship 2020 which gives academic and professional opportunities to women journalists committed to human rights and social justice reporting. Benefits Neuffer Fellows receive a fixed monthly stipend to cover their living costs. The IWMF also arranges and covers the cost of housing in Cambridge and New York City for the fellow. The IWMF purchases … [Read more...] about 2020 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship inviting Women Journalists around the World
EC-Action Grants to Enhance Rights of Persons Suspected or Accused of Crime and the Rights of the Victims of Crime
Deadline: 1 April 2020 European Commission is seeking proposals for its action grants to support transnational projects to enhance rights of persons suspected or accused of crime and the rights of the victims of crime. Aims The aims of this call are: to contribute to the effective and coherent application of EU criminal law in the area of the rights of persons suspected or accused of crime (procedural rights priority); to contribute to the effective and coherent application of … [Read more...] about EC-Action Grants to Enhance Rights of Persons Suspected or Accused of Crime and the Rights of the Victims of Crime
Action Grants to support National or Transnational E-Justice Projects
Deadline: 23 April 2020 European Commission is seeking applications for Action Grants to support National or Transnational E-Justice Projects. European e-Justice aims at improving access to justice in a pan-European context and is developing and integrating information and communication technologies into access to legal information and the workings of judicial systems. Procedures carried out in a digitised manner and electronic communication between those involved in judicial proceedings … [Read more...] about Action Grants to support National or Transnational E-Justice Projects
Funding Call to Prevent and Combat all forms of Violence against Children, Young People and Women
Deadline: 1 April 2020 European Commission is currently accepting proposals to prevent and combat all forms of violence against children, young people and women. Priorities For the purpose of this call, gender-based violence is defined as violence directed against a person because of that person's gender (including gender identity/expression) or as violence that affects persons of a particular gender disproportionately. Priority 1. Preventing gender-based violence The focus is … [Read more...] about Funding Call to Prevent and Combat all forms of Violence against Children, Young People and Women
European Commission seeking Applications for Civil Society Projects
Deadline: 1 September 2020 European Commission is seeking applications for Civil Society Projects with an aims to support projects promoted by transnational partnerships and networks directly involving citizens. Those projects gather citizens from different horizons, in activities directly linked to Union policies, with a view to give them an opportunity to actively participate in the Union policy-making process in areas related to the objectives of the Programme. The project should … [Read more...] about European Commission seeking Applications for Civil Society Projects
European Union: Improving The Quality of Vocational Education and Training (VET) Through Establishment of Sectoral Centres of Excellence (Turkey)
Deadline: 14 April 2020 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals for its program entitled "Improving The Quality of Vocational Education and Training (VET) Through Establishment of Sectoral Centers of Excellence". Objectives The global objective of this call for proposals is: to establish a flexible, transparent, innovative and quality based education system which supports social and economic development and prepares for employment, where all segments of society find the possibility … [Read more...] about European Union: Improving The Quality of Vocational Education and Training (VET) Through Establishment of Sectoral Centres of Excellence (Turkey)
2020 iF Social Impact Prize: A Great Opportunity to Win EUR 50,000
Deadline: 27 May 2020 Nominations are now open for 2020 iF Social Impact Prize to support projects that contribute to society. Applicants are welcome to submit all projects that contribute to solving the most urgent challenges of their time and help to improve conditions applicants CSR projects or active support for a specific aspect of society. Categories End poverty End hunger Healthy lives Quality Education Gender equality Water and sanitation Clean energy … [Read more...] about 2020 iF Social Impact Prize: A Great Opportunity to Win EUR 50,000
2020 Adelante Reporting Initiative Fellowship inviting Journalists to travel Colombia
Deadline: 23 February 2020 As part of the International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) Latin America reporting initiative, Adelante, five journalists will travel to Florencia, Colombia from May 16 - 26, 2020. All reporting fellows will begin their trip in Mexico City on May 11 where they will complete a four-day Hostile Environment and First Aid Training (HEFAT) course from May 12-15. Fellows will then depart for ten days of reporting in Florencia and the surrounding area. The focus of … [Read more...] about 2020 Adelante Reporting Initiative Fellowship inviting Journalists to travel Colombia
2020 Adelante Reporting Initiative Fellowship inviting Journalists to Mexico
Deadline: 23 February 2020 As part of the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) Latin America reporting initiative, Adelante, six journalists will travel to Nogales, Mexico from May 16 - 26, 2020. All reporting fellows will begin their trip in Mexico City on May 11 where they will complete a four-day Hostile Environment and First Aid Training (HEFAT) course from May 12-15. Fellows will then depart for ten days of reporting in Nogales and the surrounding area. The focus of this … [Read more...] about 2020 Adelante Reporting Initiative Fellowship inviting Journalists to Mexico
Submit Nominations for Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards 2020
Deadline: 28 February 2020 Nominations are now open for the Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards to recognize global excellence in food innovation and community impact. In 2020, two awards will be given: One award will recognize a researcher, or group of researchers, who has advanced understanding of food production, processing, distribution, consumption, safety and/or human nutrition, with a significant positive impact on society. Likely themes include: food science, the … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards 2020
Elrha’s Journey to Scale: Funding for Scaling Humanitarian Innovation
Deadline: 14 February 2020 Elrha’s Humanitarian Innovation Fund (HIF) has launched the second round of Journey to Scale (J2S) program to provide initial support for ten shortlisted teams to develop scaling strategies for their innovations. The fund will award five teams with the strongest proposals flexible funding of up to 580,000 GBP each to explore different scale pathways and refine their approach. Journey to Scale (J2S) is aimed at humanitarian innovators who have successfully piloted … [Read more...] about Elrha’s Journey to Scale: Funding for Scaling Humanitarian Innovation
