Deadline: 10-Nov-21 The Spencer Foundation is seeking applications for its Research-Practice Partnership (RRP) Grants Program to support education research projects that engage in collaborative and participatory partnerships. This grant program is open to partnerships between researchers and a broad array of practitioners. They define practitioners as school districts, county offices of education, state educational organizations, policy-makers, universities, community-based organizations, … [Read more...] about Research-Practice Partnerships Grants: Collaborative research for Educational Change
2022 Advocacy Fellows Program in Eastern and Southern Africa
Deadline: 12-Oct-21 The AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC) is seeking applications for Advocacy Fellows Program to support emerging and mid-career advocates to design and implement advocacy projects focused on HIV prevention in their countries and communities. In addition to this focus on HIV, Fellows’ project goals may also incorporate a focus on broader health equity, structural issues and/or TB or COVID-19 prevention. Advocacy Fellows carry out their projects while based at Host … [Read more...] about 2022 Advocacy Fellows Program in Eastern and Southern Africa
Small Research Grants Program
Deadline: 1-Dec-21 The Spencer Foundation is pleased to announce Small Research Grants Program that aims to support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived, with budgets up to $50,000 for projects ranging from one to five years. This program is “field-initiated” in that proposal submissions are not in response to a specific request for a particular research topic, discipline, design, or method. Their goal for this program is to … [Read more...] about Small Research Grants Program
Africa Regional Journalism Workshops 2021
Deadline: 22-Sep-21 The International Center For Journalists (ICFJ) is pleased to announce Africa Regional Journalism Workshops 2021 that aims to focus on equipping African journalists with relevant resources, tools and knowledge covering existing challenges and new ones, such as COVID-19 and misinformation. The program also aims to build lasting professional bonds between African and American journalists, rooted in a shared understanding and appreciation for the role of responsible … [Read more...] about Africa Regional Journalism Workshops 2021
Thomson Reuters Foundation: Reporting on Illicit Finance in Africa
Deadline: 27-Sep-21 The Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) is seeking applications for Reporting on Illicit Finance in Africa. Wealth of Nations is a long-term engagement, and journalists who take part must commit to all elements of the scheme, signing an agreement to this effect. These elements include: Intensive training on reporting illicit finance taking place online between 25 October – Friday, 12 November 2021 The production of stories on illicit financial flows A mentoring … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation: Reporting on Illicit Finance in Africa
Journalism Stories on Generating Power from Waterways
Deadline: 17-Sep-21 InfoNile invites journalists in the Nile basin to submit applications for investigative multimedia journalism stories on the benefits and pitfalls of generating power from waterways in the Nile basin. Dams promise an increase in energy supply, economic development, employment, flood control and irrigation, they also pose a threat to fragile ecosystems, displace people, increase floods, contribute to climate change and can also lead to loss of employment. Possible … [Read more...] about Journalism Stories on Generating Power from Waterways
African Youth Ambassadors for Peace to enhance Youth Participation
Deadline: 30-Sep-21 The Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda of the African Union (AU), the Peace and Security Department (now the Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department, PAPS), has launch the Youth for Peace (Africa) Program (Y4P) with the primary objective of facilitating the meaningful participation of African youth in all spectrum of peace and security and dissuading their participation in violence. To enhance youth participation in the peace and security agenda on the … [Read more...] about African Youth Ambassadors for Peace to enhance Youth Participation
Global sign Challenge to support Children’s Language and Communication
Deadline: 10-Dec-21 Applications are now open for the Global sign Challenge, an inclusive competition to celebrate and reward people who are using their national sign languages to support children's language and communication needs. The Global sign Challenge is celebrating national sign languages to enhance children's creative participation, communication and inclusive learning. National sign languages are derived from the natural spoken languages, and can be used in bridging the … [Read more...] about Global sign Challenge to support Children’s Language and Communication
Call for Applications for New Voices Fellowship
Deadline: 20-Oct-21 The New Voices Fellowship at the Aspen Institute is a year-long, non-residential program that provides intensive media and advocacy training for frontline development experts. With support from a team of experienced mentors and trainers, New Voices Fellows develop and amplify their ideas to bring about meaningful change. The Fellowship will recruit a total of 15-20 Fellows for 2022. They recruit Fellows who are development experts in fields such as food security, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for New Voices Fellowship
Khyentse Foundation Trisong Grants to promote Mental Health and Well-being
Deadline: 30-Sep-21 Applications are now open for the Khyentse Foundation’s Trisong Grants Program to identify and support organizations and individuals who are working to promote mental health and well-being in the world. Grants are intended to help develop programs that are grounded in the principles of kindness and compassion. Although projects don’t need to be expressly Buddhist, they should share in values that alleviate suffering and strengthen both physical and mental … [Read more...] about Khyentse Foundation Trisong Grants to promote Mental Health and Well-being
Submit Nominations for International Human Rights Award
Deadline: 25-Oct-21 The Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship is inviting nominations for International Human Rights Award to recognize the work of foreign institutions and/or individuals residing abroad in the promotion and protection of Human Rights. In order to receive the Mignone Award, an invitation will be sent to the winning individual or to a representative of the winning organization to visit the Argentine Republic for a week. This includes … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for International Human Rights Award
Up to $500,000 Funding available for 100 Tree Restoration Enterprises and Project
Deadline: 23-Sep-21 World Resources Institute (WRI), One Tree Planted (OTP), and Realize Impact invite eligible companies and non-profit organizations to submit tree planting and growing project proposals in the 31 African countries that are members of the AFR100 Initiative. Goals The goals of this RFP, which provides information on proposal requirements and project selection procedures, are to: Fund an initial cohort of the top 100 African tree restoration projects and … [Read more...] about Up to $500,000 Funding available for 100 Tree Restoration Enterprises and Project
Grants to Fight Hunger through Impact-Driven Agricultural Projects
Deadline: 1-Oct-21 The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF) is now accepting applications for grant funding in 2021 to Fight Hunger through Impact-Driven Agricultural Projects. The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF), initiated by AGCO Corporation in 2018, is a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger through agricultural development. They launched the Foundation to focus their philanthropy on impactful programs that help feed their steadily growing world sustainably and … [Read more...] about Grants to Fight Hunger through Impact-Driven Agricultural Projects
Up to $50 Million Available for Projects and Businesses
Deadline: 31-Oct-21 PFAN is now accepting applications from projects and businesses in low- and middle-income countries. Sectors & Technologies PFAN works with projects in a variety of sectors and technologies working towards climate change mitigation and adaptation. Agriculture & Agribusiness Biodiversity & Eco-system Services Clean Cooking Clean Technology Climate Change Adaptation Climate Resilience Infrastructure CoolingEnergy Efficiency & … [Read more...] about Up to $50 Million Available for Projects and Businesses
UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
Deadline: 1-Nov-21 Applications are now open for the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities, an international policy-oriented network providing inspiration, know-how and best practice. Members benefit from the sharing of lifelong learning policies and practices, the production and exchange of knowledge on key challenges and solutions, capacity-building and training initiatives, and participation in global events such as the International Conference on Learning Cities. The 229 members … [Read more...] about UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
Fondation Franklinia’s Grant to Support Conservation of Globally Threatened Trees
Deadline: 24-Oct-21 The Fondation Franklinia's Grant to preserve threatened tree species throughout the world, avoid their extinction and improve their conservation status. The foundation has been supporting primarily concrete on-the-ground conservation projects but also the establishment and maintenance of botanical collections, taxonomic studies, production of floras, compilation of lists of threatened species, reintroduction programmes as well as ex-situ conservation actions undertaken by … [Read more...] about Fondation Franklinia’s Grant to Support Conservation of Globally Threatened Trees
Grants for Strengthening Civil Society
Deadline: 1-Oct-21 Applications are now open for Strengthening Civil Society in Developing Countries. Aims The aim of the scheme is: Civil society in developing countries has a better ability and capacity to promote: human rights, democracy, gender equality, environment, climate, agriculture, food security, vulnerable groups and inclusive growth. Priorities Strengthening civil society in line with Norad's principles for support for civil society, including a … [Read more...] about Grants for Strengthening Civil Society
Call for Proposals: House of African Feminisms 2021
Deadline: 19-Sep-21 The Goethe-Institut network is calling proposals for House of African Feminisms 2021 to support artistic projects in the area of African Feminisms with a specific focus on the everyday life of African women of all generations. The Goethe-Institut network in Sub-Saharan Africa is supporting artistic projects in the area of African Feminisms with a specific focus on the everyday life of African women of all generations. They are looking for reportages, photographic … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: House of African Feminisms 2021
Statements of Interest for Internet Freedom Annual Program
Deadline: 15-Nov-21 The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is pleased to announce a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that support the policy objective to support Internet Freedom. DRL’s goal is to protect the open, interoperable, secure, and reliable Internet by promoting fundamental freedoms, human rights, and the free flow of information online through integrated support to civil … [Read more...] about Statements of Interest for Internet Freedom Annual Program
Application Open for the WAAW Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: 12-Nov-21 Applications are now open for the WAAW Foundation Scholarship to expand African engagement in Technology Innovation by increasing the pipeline for African women through STEM training, entrepreneurship & leadership. Courses Accepted Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-related courses at any African university; All fields of Engineering All computer science Science & Mathematics related fields; Industrial chemistry, environmental … [Read more...] about Application Open for the WAAW Foundation Scholarship
