Deadline: 4 November 2016 The Oak Institute is seeking applications for its 2017 Oak Fellowship. The program will go to a front-line artist-activist from outside of the United States whose creative work has highlighted a human rights concern. That individual will reside at Colby during autumn … [Read more...] about 2017 Oak Fellowship: Film/Photography and Human Rights
Latest Grants and Resources in Ghana
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Ghana.
Apply to Participate in Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Global Grand Challenges Explorations
Deadline: 9 November 2016 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and its funding partners in the Grand Challenges family of grant programs are inviting innovators to apply for its Grand Challenges Explorations, in order to foster early-stage discovery research to expand the pipeline of ideas for … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Global Grand Challenges Explorations
Nominations Open for AU-TWAS Young Scientist National Awards!
Deadline: 21 November 2016 Nominations are open for AU-TWAS Young Scientist National Awards, inviting young African scientists in order to recognize scientific excellence in their countries. Award Categories Life and earth sciences Basic sciences, technology and innovation Award … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for AU-TWAS Young Scientist National Awards!
Nominations Open for 5th International One World Award!
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Nominations are open for the 5th International One World Award (OWA) with an aim to honor people and their projects that make the world a better place; dedicated people who give positive and innovative examples of globalization - people who make the future worth … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 5th International One World Award!
Nominations Open for UNESCO’s Global Media & Information Literacy Awards!
Deadline: 19 September 2016 Nominations are open for UNESCO's Global Media & Information Literacy (MIL) Awards to recognize information/library, media and technology specialists, educators, artists, activists, researchers, policy makers, NGOs, associations and other groups integrating MIL in an … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UNESCO’s Global Media & Information Literacy Awards!
Thomson Reuters Foundation: Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking applications from journalists from around the world for its one-week Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development workshop in Rome. In order to ensure the daily issues faced by rural poor people and their communities are … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation: Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development
Applications Open for 2017 Ashden International Award: A Chance to Win £20,000
Deadline: 8 November 2016 Applications are open for 2017 Ashden International Award that rewards innovative enterprises and programmes that deliver, or play a key part in enabling the delivery of, renewable energy and energy efficiency at the local level, and through this bring social, economic and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 Ashden International Award: A Chance to Win £20,000
NIH: Strategic Alliances for Medications Development to Treat Substance Use Disorders
Deadline: 25 July 2019 The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is currently seeking proposals from eligible entities for its program titled- Strategic Alliances for Medications Development to Treat Substance Use Disorders. The purpose of this program is to support research that advances … [Read more...] about NIH: Strategic Alliances for Medications Development to Treat Substance Use Disorders
NIH: Grand Opportunity in Medications Development for Substance-Use Disorders
Deadline: 25 July 2019 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is currently seeking proposals from eligible entities for its program titled- Grand Opportunity in Medications Development for Substance-Use Disorders. The purpose of this program is to accelerate the development of medication for the … [Read more...] about NIH: Grand Opportunity in Medications Development for Substance-Use Disorders
International Anti-Corruption Conference: Young Journalists Initiative
Deadline: 20 September 2016 The International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) is currently inviting young journalists working all around the world to be part of the next edition of the IACC. Successful Young Journalists will be selected from South America and the rest of the world* to form the … [Read more...] about International Anti-Corruption Conference: Young Journalists Initiative
Watson U: Applications Open for Young Social Entrepreneurs!
Deadline: 1 November 2016 Watson U is seeking applications from young social entrepreneurs in order to create a new university model that accelerates the solutions brought forth by the next generation through world-class training, networks, and mentorship from the global leaders, entrepreneurs, and … [Read more...] about Watson U: Applications Open for Young Social Entrepreneurs!
Save Our Seas Emergency Grants: Applications Open Round the Year
Deadline: Ongoing The Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF) invites applications for its Emergency Grants for projects or situations that require logistical, expertise and/or financial support outside the normal funding cycles can be allocated on special occasions when these require unique, urgent and … [Read more...] about Save Our Seas Emergency Grants: Applications Open Round the Year
13th AWID International Forum: Applications Open for Seed Grants
Deadline: 20 October 2016 The Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID) has announced its 13th International Forum on the theme “Feminist Futures: Building Collective Power for Rights and Justice”. AWID is inviting applicants to get inspiration to develop a creative and bold idea to … [Read more...] about 13th AWID International Forum: Applications Open for Seed Grants
The NextGen Global Competition: Engaging Young Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Applications are open for the NextGen Global Competition to engage young entrepreneurs who are seeking careers and business opportunities in the franchising industry. The NextGen Global Competition is looking for 20 outstanding young entrepreneurs who are poised to take … [Read more...] about The NextGen Global Competition: Engaging Young Entrepreneurs
AFP Call for Proposals: Effective Inter-religious Action in Peacebuilding (EIAP)
Deadline: 5 October 2016 The Alliance for Peacebuilding (AFP), in partnership with CDA Collaborative Learning Projects (CDA) and Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is seeking proposals for its Effective Inter-religious Action in Peacebuilding (EIAP) Program with an aim to improve the evaluation … [Read more...] about AFP Call for Proposals: Effective Inter-religious Action in Peacebuilding (EIAP)
Africa London Nagasaki Fund: Call for Applications to Support African Scientists
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Applications are open for Africa London Nagasaki (ALN) Fund, a scholarship fund set up to support African scientists to undertake a Master’s degree in a subject relevant to the control of infectious disease in Africa. The awards will support a candidate to undertake an … [Read more...] about Africa London Nagasaki Fund: Call for Applications to Support African Scientists
Apply for Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016!
Deadline: 25 September 2016 The China-Africa Reporting Project (the Project) and From Africa to China are jointly commissioning a series of Themed Grants aimed at reviewing how women are effecting and affected by China-Africa relations. The Project will publish the resulting articles in a series … [Read more...] about Apply for Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016!
AWDF’s 2016 WAD Grants Programme: Supporting Activities by African Women’s Organizations
Deadline: 12 September 2016 The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is currently inviting applicants for its World AIDS Day (WAD) Grants Programme 2016 with an aim to support activities by African women’s organizations focused on young women’s bodily rights, HIV prevention, and intersections … [Read more...] about AWDF’s 2016 WAD Grants Programme: Supporting Activities by African Women’s Organizations
Urgent Action Fund Africa: Inviting Applicants for Rapid Response Grant
Deadline: Ongoing Urgent Action Fund-Africa is currently seeking applicants for its Rapid Response Grant with an aim to support women’s groups within Africa responding to an urgent situation and working towards the overall goal of promoting, advancing and protecting women’s human rights. Rapid … [Read more...] about Urgent Action Fund Africa: Inviting Applicants for Rapid Response Grant
NWO Food & Business Applied Research Fund: Enhancing Sustainable Food Security
Deadline: 6 December 2016 The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) is seeking applications for its Food & Business Applied Research Fund (ARF) with an aim to promote research supported innovations that are readily applicable and contribute to the enhancement of sustainable … [Read more...] about NWO Food & Business Applied Research Fund: Enhancing Sustainable Food Security
National Institutes of Health: Human Heredity and Health in Africa
Deadline: 15 November 2016 The National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for a program entitled "Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa): Global Health Bioinformatics Research … [Read more...] about National Institutes of Health: Human Heredity and Health in Africa
AWDF: Focusing on Respect for Women’s Human Rights
Deadline: 19 September 2016 The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is seeking applicants from local, national, sub-regional and regional organizations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. The AWDF is an institutional capacity-building and programme development fund, which aims to … [Read more...] about AWDF: Focusing on Respect for Women’s Human Rights
Apply for African Women’s Public Service Fellowship
Deadline: 15 December 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for African Women’s Public Service Fellowship, made possible by a donation from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, expand the opportunity for African women to impact for public service in their home countries. Fellowship recipients commit to … [Read more...] about Apply for African Women’s Public Service Fellowship
Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016
Deadline: 25 September 2016 The China-Africa Reporting Project (the Project) and From Africa to China are jointly commissioning a series of Themed Grants aimed at reviewing how women are effecting and affected by China-Africa relations. The Project will publish the resulting articles in a series … [Read more...] about Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016
List of Open Funding Opportunities to address Women and Gender Issues
SVRI: Seeking Proposals for the Prevention of Gender-based Violence in LMICs Deadline: 1 October 2016 The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) in partnership with the World Bank Group (WBG) is seeking proposals for research and interventions or related activities that will contribute to the … [Read more...] about List of Open Funding Opportunities to address Women and Gender Issues
Applications Open for MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The MasterCard Foundation in partnership with the University of Cape Town (UCT) is offering 300 scholarships over 10 years to academically talented yet economically disadvantaged students from Sub-Saharan Africa for study at UCT. The Scholars Program is a $500 million … [Read more...] about Applications Open for MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT
Applications open for Kanthari International Leadership Training Program for Social Change Enthusiasts
Deadline: 31 October 2016 Kanthari, an accredited leadership training institute in Kerala, India, is currently accepting applications from social entrepreneurs for a 7 months' Leadership Training Program, in order to recognize leadership in those individuals who come from the margins of society and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Kanthari International Leadership Training Program for Social Change Enthusiasts
Apply for International Reporting Fellowships and Be a Part of UN Climate Change Conference!
Deadline: 21 September 2016 The International Reporting Project (IRP) is offering up to five international reporting fellowships to cover the 2016 UN Climate Change Conference in Marrakech, Morocco. IRP fellows selected to attend the conference will report on news and developments at COP22, … [Read more...] about Apply for International Reporting Fellowships and Be a Part of UN Climate Change Conference!
NIH/DHHS: “High” or “Medium” Priority AIDS Research on Non-AIDS-defining or AIDS-defining Cancers
Deadline: 7 September 2019 The National Institute of Mental Health, an agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “High or Medium Priority AIDS Research on Non-AIDS-defining or AIDS-defining Cancers”. The purpose … [Read more...] about NIH/DHHS: “High” or “Medium” Priority AIDS Research on Non-AIDS-defining or AIDS-defining Cancers
Call for Applications: 2016-2017 Indigenous Leaders Conservation Fellowship!
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Conservation International is inviting indigenous peoples to apply for the 2016-2017 Indigenous Leaders Conservation Fellowship. This seven-month fellowship creates opportunities for new leaders from indigenous and traditional people’s communities and organizations from … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: 2016-2017 Indigenous Leaders Conservation Fellowship!
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Supporting Projects to Promote Freedom of Expression
Deadline: 1 November 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for an approximately 24-month regional project to defend and bolster press freedom and freedom of expression in Latin America. The goal of the project is … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Supporting Projects to Promote Freedom of Expression
Call for Applications: Bitch Media Fellowships for Writers Worldwide
Deadline: 15 September 2016 Bitch Media, an independent, nonprofit feminist media organization has announced the Bitch Media Fellowships for Writers, a series of three-month intensive writing fellowships whose goal is to develop, support, and amplify emerging, diverse voices in feminist, activist, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Bitch Media Fellowships for Writers Worldwide
Submit your Entries for GBIF Ebbe Nielsen Challenge 2016: Addressing Gaps and Biases in Primary Biodiversity Data
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), an open-data research infrastructure funded by the world's governments, is currently inviting applications for GBIF Ebbe Nielsen Challenge, seeking to inspire innovative applications of open-access biodiversity … [Read more...] about Submit your Entries for GBIF Ebbe Nielsen Challenge 2016: Addressing Gaps and Biases in Primary Biodiversity Data
Applications Open for Visegrad Small Grants Program!
Deadline: 1 December 2016 Applications are currently open for Visegrad Fund’s Small grants! The International Visegrad Fund founded by four countries the Czech Republic, Hungary, the Republic of Poland, and the Slovak Republic (collectively called Visegrad Group [V4] Countries annually provides … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Visegrad Small Grants Program!
Nominations Open for 2016 Societal Award
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Health Systems Global and the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research is currently accepting nominations for the 2016 Societal Award in order to recognize and reward high standards of professional performance and contributions of individuals or organizations to … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2016 Societal Award
Apply for Waitt Foundation’s Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Small Grants Program!
Deadline: Ongoing The Waitt Foundation’s is currently seeking applications for its Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) small grants program to strengthen and expand marine protected areas, and to promote sustainable fisheries. ROC Grants provide small grants with a quick turnaround time for solutions … [Read more...] about Apply for Waitt Foundation’s Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Small Grants Program!
Apply for SVN’s Innovation Entrepreneurs Program!
Deadline: 23 October 2016 The Social Venture Network (SNV) is seeking applications for its Innovation Entrepreneurs Program that will identify and support diverse, innovative, and high-impact leaders of for-profit enterprises and nonprofit organizations. SVN’s Innovation Entrepreneurs Program … [Read more...] about Apply for SVN’s Innovation Entrepreneurs Program!
HRSA Resilient and Responsive Health Organizations (RRHO): Sustainability Communities of Practice Initiative
Deadline: 15 December 2016 The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is currently accepting applications from eligible entities for its program titled- Resilient and Responsive Health Organizations: Sustainability Communities of Practice Initiative (RRHO). The purpose of the RRHO is … [Read more...] about HRSA Resilient and Responsive Health Organizations (RRHO): Sustainability Communities of Practice Initiative
Voice First global Call for Proposals: Learn from Innovation
Deadline: 15 October 2016 Her Excellency, Lilianne Ploumen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation for the Netherlands has launched the Voice First call for proposals. The first call for proposals is designed to help Voice and its potential grantees learn from innovation. There … [Read more...] about Voice First global Call for Proposals: Learn from Innovation
TREE Fund’s John Z. Duling Grant Program 2016: Supporting Innovative Research and Technology
Deadline: 1 October 2016 The TREE Fund is currently inviting applicants for its John Z. Duling Grant Program with an aim to provide start up or seed funding to support innovative research and technology transfer projects that have the potential of benefiting the everyday work of arborists. John Z. … [Read more...] about TREE Fund’s John Z. Duling Grant Program 2016: Supporting Innovative Research and Technology
Fish and Wildlife Service: Seeking Proposals for NAWCA U.S. Small Grants
Deadline: 3 November 2016 The Fish and Wildlife Service is currently accepting proposals for North American Wetlands Conservation Act (Act) U.S. Small Grants Program, a competitive, matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that … [Read more...] about Fish and Wildlife Service: Seeking Proposals for NAWCA U.S. Small Grants
Aids Fonds Seeking Applications for Small Grants Program
Deadline: 1 October 2016 The Aids Fonds is seeking applications for its 2016 small grants program. It only assesses proposals primarily concerning HIV/AIDS related issues. Aids Fonds operates both in the Netherlands and internationally. In its home country, Aids Fonds has been involved in … [Read more...] about Aids Fonds Seeking Applications for Small Grants Program
Echoing Green Fellowship: Inviting Promising Social Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 25 October 2016 The Echoing Green fellowship program is open for applications, seeking the world’s most promising Social Entrepreneurs. Echoing Green’s Barclays Brain Trust Series, sponsored in part by Barclays, is a program of roundtable and mentorship opportunities for Fellows with … [Read more...] about Echoing Green Fellowship: Inviting Promising Social Entrepreneurs
Start-Up Chile Seed: Accelerating and Developing a World-Class Startup in Chile
Deadline: 7 September 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for Start-Up Chile Seed program. The program is for those who want to accelerate and develop a world-class startup in Chile, while helping the program shape the local culture to embrace entrepreneurship. Start-Up Chile is a Chilean … [Read more...] about Start-Up Chile Seed: Accelerating and Developing a World-Class Startup in Chile
Apply for Princeton in Africa 2017-18 Fellowship Program!
Deadline: 30 October 2016 Princeton in Africa is seeking applications for its 2017-18 fellowship program with an aim to develop young leaders committed to Africa’s advancement by offering yearlong fellowship opportunities with a variety of organizations that work across the African … [Read more...] about Apply for Princeton in Africa 2017-18 Fellowship Program!
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Global Religious Freedom Programs
Deadline: 28 October 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for a program entitled "DRL Global Religious Freedom Programs" with an aim to promote and protect religious freedom … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Global Religious Freedom Programs
Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2016: Inviting Grassroots Peace Activists in Conflict-Affected Countries Worldwide
Deadline: 10 October 2016 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 2016. Applications are open for Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2016 that offer international … [Read more...] about Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2016: Inviting Grassroots Peace Activists in Conflict-Affected Countries Worldwide
Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016
Deadline: 25 September 2016 The China-Africa Reporting Project (the Project) and From Africa to China are jointly commissioning a series of Themed Grants aimed at reviewing how women are effecting and affected by China-Africa relations. The Project will publish the resulting articles in a series … [Read more...] about Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016
ICFJ’s Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development: Apply and get a Chance to Win prestigious International Study Tour
Deadline: 1 December 2016 International Center for Journalists (ICJF) is currently inviting journalists from journalists in the Asia, Africa and Latin America for its Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development. ICFJ will recognize in-depth, investigative or innovative reporting that has … [Read more...] about ICFJ’s Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development: Apply and get a Chance to Win prestigious International Study Tour
Apply for EJN´s Biodiversity Media Initiative Fellowship Program
Deadline: 10 September 2016 The Earth Journalism Network´s Biodiversity Media Initiative is currently inviting applicants for its Fellowship Program during the 13th Conference of the Parties (COP13) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in Cancun, Mexico, in December, 2016. The workshop will … [Read more...] about Apply for EJN´s Biodiversity Media Initiative Fellowship Program
