Deadline: 30 August 2017 Applications are open for "Youth LEAD Technical Assistance Fund 2017" to provide financial support and technical assistance in order for Young Key Population-led organisations, networks or groups to achieve catalytic role in their critical works in HIV response. The technical assistance has significant role to play for the development of the organization and often small amount of fund can help community-based organizations to continue its critical work towards … [Read more...]
Bel Foundation: Supporting Projects from Nonprofit Organizations and Charities to Improve Children’s Well-Being
August 17, 2017 By
Deadline: 30 September 2017 Do you represent an association or an NGO working to improve children’s well-being? Are you undertaking a project aimed at promoting a balanced diet? If yes, then apply for the Bel Foundation’s Project. The Bel Foundation, created by the Bel Group and its reference shareholder Unibel is seeking applications for its funding project to support initiatives on behalf of children and teens, with a particular emphasis on food and dietary issues. The Bel Foundation’s … [Read more...]
APWLD Call for Applications: Labour Rights Participatory Action Research for Change Programme
August 9, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 August 2017 Asia Pacific Forum on Women, law and Development (APWLD) is currently inviting women trade unions, workers’ groups and migrant workers groups to take part in this exciting Labour Rights Feminist Participatory Action Research (Labour FPAR) programme that aims to develop knowledge, tools and resources that support women in labour movements to shape and engage in policies regarding labour rights and strengthen women workers’ power and solidarity. APWLD will provide a … [Read more...]
ICRI/UN Environment Grants Programme: Promoting Resilience of Ecosystems
August 2, 2017 By
Deadline: 15 September 2017 The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) and UN Environment are seeking concept notes for its grant programme 2017 to encourage projects that demonstrate and catalyze enhanced protection and management of coral reefs and related ecosystems, in particular by promoting resilience of ecosystems, dependent people and economic sectors. Innovative and replicable projects will be favourably considered. Priority areas Climate change resilience Adaptation … [Read more...]
Entries Open for 2017 CGAP Photo Contest: A Chance to Win up to US$2000!
July 31, 2017 By
Deadline: 29 September 2017 The Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) is seeking entries for its 2017 CGAP Photo Contest that will show how people in both rural and urban areas are using digital finance in innovative ways to build greater resiliency through financial tools, and conduct their financial lives. The CGAP Photo Contest is looking for original, striking images that capture the importance of financial inclusion efforts around the world. Themes Innovations in Digital … [Read more...]
Apply for Alumni Awards 2017-18: Celebrating the Outstanding Achievements of Alumni!
July 25, 2017 By
Deadline: 2 October 2017 British Council is seeking applications for its Alumni Awards 2017-18 in order to celebrate the outstanding achievements of alumni and showcase the impact and value of a UK higher education. Award winners and finalists are leaders in their fields who have used their experience of studying at a UK university to make a positive contribution to their communities, professions and countries. Benefits Finalists and winners at all levels (national, regional and … [Read more...]
Applications Open for 2017 Human Rights Prize of the French Republic!
July 25, 2017 By
Deadline: 15 October 2017 Applications are open for the 2017 “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” Human Rights Prize of the French Republic, awarded by the Prime Minister of the French Government. The prize was set up in 1998 to recognize and support the completion of individual or collective projects carried out in the field, in France or abroad, regardless of nationality or borders. Themes Freedom of information, freedom of the press and journalism: Article 19 of the Universal Declaration … [Read more...]
Nominate Social Justice Innovators for the $100,000 Grinnell Prize!
July 21, 2017 By
Deadline: 9 October 2017 The Grinnell College is currently inviting applicants for its 2018 Grinnell Prize with a mission to educate men and women “who are prepared in life and work to use their knowledge and their abilities to serve the common good.” Focus Areas Agriculture, Food Animal Related Arts, Culture, and Media Business Civil and Human Rights Crime, Legal Services Education Environmental Sustainability, Protection, and Conservation Government Health … [Read more...]
EU Action Grants: Supporting Transnational Projects on Judicial Training
July 18, 2017 By
Deadline: 25 October 2017 The European Union (EU) is seeking applications for its action grants to support transnational projects on judicial training covering civil law, criminal law or fundamental rights. The objective is to contribute to the effective and coherent application of EU law in the areas of civil law (including consumer law), criminal law and fundamental rights, to judicial ethics and the rule of law, by covering training needs' gaps in these fields. Priorities Tackle … [Read more...]
Applications Open for CCF’s Young Investigator Award (YIA)!
July 17, 2017 By
Deadline: 21 September 2017 The Conquer Cancer Foundation (CCF) is currently seeking proposals for its Young Investigator Award (YIA) with an aim to provide funding to promising investigators to encourage and promote quality research in clinical oncology. The purpose of this grant is to fund physicians during the transition from a fellowship program to a faculty appointment. Award Information The Young Investigator Award is a one-year grant totaling $50,000 to pay for personnel and/or … [Read more...]
2nd KATANA Projects: Promising Entrepreneurs to Co-Create the Future of Business in Agrifood
July 17, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 August 2017 Applications are open for the 2nd edition of its KATANA Projects that aims to identify products and services with high market potential. The EU-funded business accelerator KATANA is searching for promising entrepreneurs who want to co-create the future of business in agrifood. Project Categories Precision Agriculture Services Mobile services Functional Foods Funding Information Winners will receive 100,000 EUR per consortium (20,000-50,000 EUR … [Read more...]
Apply for Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2017: Recognizing Grassroots Peace Activists Worldwide!
July 17, 2017 By
Deadline: 6 September 2017 Are you a peacebuilder? Would international recognition and a $10,000 prize help your organisation make a bigger impact? If yes, then apply for Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2017. Peace Direct is currently accepting applications for the 5th edition of its Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2017 to reward innovative peacebuilding organisations with the potential to build sustainable peace in their communities. Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders awards offer global recognition … [Read more...]
EPRM Call for Proposals: Improving Conditions in Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas all over the World
July 14, 2017 By
Deadline: 19 September 2017 The European Partnership for Responsible Minerals (EPRM) is seeking proposals for its grant program in order to improve conditions in and around mines and for the miners concerned in conflict-affected and high-risk areas. The European Partnership for Responsible Minerals is a multi-stakeholder partnership established to create better social and economic conditions for mine workers and local mining communities, by increasing the number of mines that adopt responsible … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for SIWI’s Stockholm Water Prize 2018!
July 14, 2017 By
Deadline: 18 September 2017 The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) is currently inviting applicants for its Stockholm Water Prize 2018 to recognize women, men and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the sustainable use and protection of the world’s water resources. Prize Categories Policy and Practices human rights, conflict resolution, influence on policies, and international cooperation with application in the water sector sustainable and safe … [Read more...]
Department of State, Bureau of ECA: Global Undergraduate Exchange Program
July 7, 2017 By
Deadline: 5 September 2017 The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the administration of the FY 2018 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) that is designed to promote mutual understanding by awarding outstanding, underserved undergraduate students from East Asia and the Pacific, Europe and Eurasia, the Near East, South and Central Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Western Hemisphere full … [Read more...]
Applications Open for 3rd Asia Pacific Feminist Forum 2017!
July 7, 2017 By
Deadline: 17 July 2017 Applications are open for 3rd Asia Pacific Feminist Forum 2017 which is a participatory event bringing together activists, women human rights defenders, academics, lawyers, and global allies. The forum will facilitate the sharing of tools and resources, provide space for advocacy, strengthen capacities and invite people to collectively strategise to build power in the era of authoritarian, patriarchal, late capitalism. Feminists from Asia Pacific join APWLD members and … [Read more...]
Next Generation of Science Journalists Award 2017: Inviting Young Journalists Worldwide!
July 6, 2017 By
Deadline: 16 July 2017 The World Health Summit is currently inviting young professionals for its Next Generation of Science Journalists Award 2017 with an aim to support the recognition of emerging young medical science journalists and their contribution towards public understanding of science. Award Information The prize money of 500 Euro to recompense travel expenses. A certificate will also be presented by the World Health Summit Presidents. Five outstanding young candidates … [Read more...]
EU-EIDHR Programme: Protection of Human Dignity and Respect for Fundamental Human Rights & Freedoms in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
July 5, 2017 By
Deadline: 6 October 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations for “European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR): Protection of Human Dignity and Respect for Fundamental Human Rights & Freedoms in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean”. The objective of this call for proposals is to contribute to the respect for fundamental human rights and freedoms in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean by protecting human dignity and promoting an … [Read more...]
European Outdoor Conservation Association Grants: Inviting Non-Profit Organizations to Implement Conservation Projects
July 4, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 July 2017 The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is seeking applications from eligible non-profit organizations for its 2017 funding program to implement conservation projects in any country around the world except North America. The European Outdoor sector and the millions of people who enjoy the great outdoors are active champions for the conservation of nature and wild places. Priority Areas Protect, enhance or restore threatened key species, habitats or … [Read more...]
EU Call for Proposals: Preventing and Combating Gender-Based Violence & Violence against Children
July 4, 2017 By
Deadline: 14 November 2017 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals for its programme entitled "Prevent and combat gender-based violence and violence against children". Programme Priorities Prevention of gender-based violence (GBV): The focus is on primary prevention, i.e. changing social attitudes and behaviour, in order to end tolerance of all forms of violence. This involves tackling prejudices and gender stereotypes and norms that encourage or condone violence, as well as … [Read more...]
