Deadline: 17 September 2017 Are you a journalist in West Africa who has produced compelling work(s) that has had significant impact on society? If yes, the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) invites you to submit your work(s) for consideration for the first ever West Africa Media Excellence … [Read more...] about Media Foundation for West Africa: Seeking Entries for West Africa Media Excellence Awards
Latest Grants and Resources in Senegal
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Senegal.
Ecologists in Africa Grant Program: Developing Skills & Knowledge for Innovative Ecological Research
Deadline: 11 September 2017 The British Ecological Society (BES) is currently inviting applicants for its Ecologists in Africa Grant Program to carry out innovative ecological research. The grant is designed to develop their skills, experience and knowledge base as well as making connections with … [Read more...] about Ecologists in Africa Grant Program: Developing Skills & Knowledge for Innovative Ecological Research
Apply for Euromena Awards: Celebrating the Richness and Strength of African Innovation!
Deadline: 22 October 2017 Euromena Consulting is currently accepting applications for its Euromena Awards with an aim to discover and show the world the talents and capacity for innovation in Africa. The Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the richness and strength of African innovation. The … [Read more...] about Apply for Euromena Awards: Celebrating the Richness and Strength of African Innovation!
2017 Zambezi Prize: Raising Awareness of Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion
Deadline: 30 September 2017 Applications are open for the 2017 Zambezi Prize in order to raise awareness of entrepreneurship and financial inclusion, encourage the flow of capital to financial inclusion ventures, and advance entrepreneurship and financial inclusion to fuel broad-based … [Read more...] about 2017 Zambezi Prize: Raising Awareness of Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion
OECD: 17th International Economic Forum on Africa 2017
Deadline: 4 September 2017 Are you a young entrepreneur? Do you reside in Africa? Here's your chance to participate in the 2017 International Economic Forum on Africa 2017! The 2017 International African Economic Forum will be held in Paris on October 4th 2017, gathering OECD officials and African … [Read more...] about OECD: 17th International Economic Forum on Africa 2017
Applications Open for 7th Edition of Norbert Zongo Investigative Journalism Award!
Deadline: 30 August 2017 The Norbert Zongo Investigative Prize is an award of excellence to reward the best works of investigative journalism. The Prize is opened to all the professional journalists of Africa regularly employed in press or collaborating with African press. Works must be published … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 7th Edition of Norbert Zongo Investigative Journalism Award!
CODESRIA: Applications Open for Meaning-making Research Initiatives (MRI)
Deadline: 31 August 2017 The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) is currently seeking applications for its Meaning-making Research Initiatives (MRI) to support research that contributes to agendas for imagining, planning and creating African futures. MRI … [Read more...] about CODESRIA: Applications Open for Meaning-making Research Initiatives (MRI)
Applications Open for African Forum on Youth Skills & Enterprise in the Digital Age!
Deadline: 4 September 2017 Applications are open for African Forum on Youth Skills & Enterprise in the Digital Age that will bring together senior policymakers, government administration senior officials, development partners, private sector, representatives of African youth, young … [Read more...] about Applications Open for African Forum on Youth Skills & Enterprise in the Digital Age!
Africa Energy Prize: Tackling the African Continent’s Energy Challenges
Deadline: 1 December 2017 Seedstars & Enel has announced partnership to create the Africa Energy Prize. Partnering with Enel will give Seedstars a unique opportunity to reward tech startups striving to tackle the African continent’s energy challenges. This challenge is surmountable and the … [Read more...] about Africa Energy Prize: Tackling the African Continent’s Energy Challenges
Apply for 2nd Annual Africa Youth in Agribusiness Day Challenge 2017
Deadline: 1 September 2017 Are you a young African between the ages of 18 and 35? Do you have a passion for youth participation in the transformation of agribusiness in Africa? If yes, then apply for the 2nd Annual Africa Youth in Agribusiness Day Challenge. The African Agribusiness Incubators … [Read more...] about Apply for 2nd Annual Africa Youth in Agribusiness Day Challenge 2017
Applications Open for Peace Revolution’s African Youth Amani Fellowship III!
Deadline: 4 September 2017 Are you a young African peace activist looking for the key to self-development to help you in your life and work? Do you feel uncomfortable with the threats to peace and security in Africa? Would you like to learn how to develop your own Inner Peace in order to advocate … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Peace Revolution’s African Youth Amani Fellowship III!
The Africa Art Box Award: Supporting System for Digital Creation
Deadline: 30 September 2017 Applications are open for “The Africa Art Box Award” which is a support system for digital creation and offers award-winning artists the opportunity to realize their creative project in an international, collaborative space and surrounded by an experienced and … [Read more...] about The Africa Art Box Award: Supporting System for Digital Creation
RECP Finance Catalyst: Targeting Small and Medium Scale Renewable Energy Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 30 August 2017 The Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Programme (RECP) is seeking proposals for its program entailed “Finance Catalyst” to finance opportunities and vice versa, targeting small- and medium-scale renewable energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Finance Catalyst … [Read more...] about RECP Finance Catalyst: Targeting Small and Medium Scale Renewable Energy Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
EDCTP Call for Proposals: Career Development Fellowships
Deadline: 21 November 2017 The European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) is currently inviting applicants for its Career Development Fellowships to provide funding to actions that aim to support junior to mid-career researchers (‘fellows’) to train and develop their … [Read more...] about EDCTP Call for Proposals: Career Development Fellowships
Australian High Commission in Ghana: Seeking Applications for Direct Aid Program 2017-18
Deadline: 31 August 2017 The Australian High Commission in Ghana is seeking applications for Direct Aid Program for 2017-18, small grants program to help fund development projects in its countries of accreditation including Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra … [Read more...] about Australian High Commission in Ghana: Seeking Applications for Direct Aid Program 2017-18
The Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation: Seeking Applications for the Literacy Fund
Deadline: 21 September 2017 The Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation is currently inviting proposals from organisations working or based in Sub-Saharan Africa for the Literacy Fund to undertake projects to increase literacy levels in young people. The Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation is a charitable … [Read more...] about The Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation: Seeking Applications for the Literacy Fund
A List of Open Opportunities for African Countries
WARC Travel Grant Program: Inviting West African National Deadline: 15 September 2017 The West African Research Association (WARC) is currently inviting West African nationals for its Travel Grant program to promote intra-African cooperation and exchange among researchers and institutions by … [Read more...] about A List of Open Opportunities for African Countries
Reimagine Education Conference & Awards: Enhancing Student Learning Outcomes & Employability
Deadline: 10 September 2017 Applications are open for Reimagine Education Conference & Awards that is a prestigious international competition rewarding innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing student learning outcomes & employability. The awards culminates in a global conference for … [Read more...] about Reimagine Education Conference & Awards: Enhancing Student Learning Outcomes & Employability
AWDF Call for Applications: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence Program
Deadline: 12 September 2017 The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is currently accepting proposals for a programme entitled “16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence in 2017” with an aim to support the global campaign to end violence against women. AWDF will fund small sized women’s … [Read more...] about AWDF Call for Applications: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence Program
UEFA Foundation for Children: Promoting Fundamental Rights Of Children throughout the World
Deadline: 15 September 2017 The UEFA Foundation for Children has launched a call for projects with an aim to promote the fundamental rights of children throughout the world. In order to achieve the program’s objectives, the foundation establishes programmes involving football or sport in general, … [Read more...] about UEFA Foundation for Children: Promoting Fundamental Rights Of Children throughout the World
National Geographic Society: Requests for Proposals for Changing Polar Systems
Deadline: 1 October 2017 The National Geographic Society is seeking proposals for its "Changing Polar Systems". As global temperatures rise and polar ice melts, polar environments have become some of the most rapidly changing on Earth. Yet, public understanding of these changes largely amounts to … [Read more...] about National Geographic Society: Requests for Proposals for Changing Polar Systems
National Geographic Society: Requests for Proposals for Big Cats Conservation
Deadline: 1 October 2017 The National Geographic Society is seeking proposals for its Initiative entitled "Big Cats Conservation" to advance conservation efforts benefitting big cat populations, protecting and restoring them and their habitats via field-based, action-oriented, direct, and … [Read more...] about National Geographic Society: Requests for Proposals for Big Cats Conservation
National Geographic Society: Requests for Proposals for Long-Distance Animal Migration
Deadline: 1 October 2017 The National Geographic Society is seeking proposals for its "Long-Distance Animal Migration". The world's large-scale animal migrations provide aesthetic, economic, ecological, and recreational value. However, migratory species are on the decline globally. Long-distance … [Read more...] about National Geographic Society: Requests for Proposals for Long-Distance Animal Migration
National Geographic Society: Requests for Proposals for Sustainable Cities Programme
Deadline: 1 October 2017 The National Geographic Society is seeking proposals for its "Sustainable Cities Programme". As the global population heads toward nine billion people by 2020, urban areas are facing increased pressure to provide services for ever-growing numbers of inhabitants. Cities … [Read more...] about National Geographic Society: Requests for Proposals for Sustainable Cities Programme
National Geographic Society: Seeking Applications for Early Career Grant
Deadline: 24 September 2017 The National Geographic Society is seeking applications for its Early Career Grant to offer less experienced individuals an opportunity to lead a project. The National Geographic Society awards grants for conservation, education, research, storytelling, and technology … [Read more...] about National Geographic Society: Seeking Applications for Early Career Grant
IDRC Call for Proposals: Strengthening Engineering Research and Training in Africa
Deadline: 24 September 2017 International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is seeking proposals for its “Strengthening Engineering Research and Training in Africa" that challenges universities as well as public and private stakeholders to develop and implement novel ways of delivering quality and … [Read more...] about IDRC Call for Proposals: Strengthening Engineering Research and Training in Africa
Women Deliver: Inviting Applicants for Young Leaders Program
Deadline: 13 October 2017 The Women Deliver is inviting applicants for its Young Leaders Program that provides youth advocates with the training and resources necessary to extend their influence and actively shape the programs and policies that affect their lives. The Women Deliver Young Leaders … [Read more...] about Women Deliver: Inviting Applicants for Young Leaders Program
Applications Open for ICT for Mountain Development Award 2017!
Deadline: 30 November 2017 International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is currently inviting applications for its ICT for Mountain Development Award 2017 in order to recognize innovations in information and communications technology for Development (ICTD) that can help promote … [Read more...] about Applications Open for ICT for Mountain Development Award 2017!
MGAEF Foundation: Inviting Applicants for Environmental Curricula Grants
Deadline: 15 September 2017 The Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation (MGAEF) is currently seeking proposals from organizations and schools across the globe for its Environmental Curricula grants in order to contribute the development, implementation and/or field testing of environmental … [Read more...] about MGAEF Foundation: Inviting Applicants for Environmental Curricula Grants
Apply for ConDev’s Student Media Grants: A Chance to Win up to $5,000!
Deadline: 30 September 2017 The Center on Conflict and Development (ConDev, condev.org) is inviting applicants for its Student Media Grant, a photojournalism grant funded by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation Chair on Conflict and Development. ConDev—part of Texas A&M University’s Department of … [Read more...] about Apply for ConDev’s Student Media Grants: A Chance to Win up to $5,000!
IDEX: Accepting Applications for the January 2018 Global Fellows Program in India!
Deadline: 30 September 2017 IDEX is developing the next wave of “social intrapreneurs” who will support, lead and advance the work of socially-focused enterprises around the world! IDEX Fellows undergo six months of leadership and business development training by working full-time for social … [Read more...] about IDEX: Accepting Applications for the January 2018 Global Fellows Program in India!
Thomson Foundation: Inviting Applicants for Young Journalist Award 2017
Deadline: 18 August 2017 Thomson Foundation, in partnership with the UK Foreign Press Association (FPA), is inviting young journalists from around the world for its Young Journalist Award 2017. The Young Journalist Award is Thomson Foundation’s annual journalism competition, dedicated to finding … [Read more...] about Thomson Foundation: Inviting Applicants for Young Journalist Award 2017
JWH Initiative: Stimulating the Leadership of Young People in Environmental CSOs
Deadline: 1 September 2017 The Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH) Initiative is currently inviting young people for its Grant program with an aim to stimulate leadership of young people in environmental Civil Society Organizations in order to secure dedicated, knowledgeable and skillful leaders for the … [Read more...] about JWH Initiative: Stimulating the Leadership of Young People in Environmental CSOs
Peace Revolution: Seeking Applications for African Youth Amani Fellowship III!
Deadline: 4 September 2017 Are you a young African peace activist looking for the key to self-development to help you in your life and work? Do you feel uncomfortable with the threats to peace and security in Africa? Would you like to learn how to develop your own Inner Peace in order to advocate … [Read more...] about Peace Revolution: Seeking Applications for African Youth Amani Fellowship III!
The Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation: Seeking Applications for the Literacy Fund
Deadline: 21 September 2017 The Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation is currently inviting proposals from organisations working or based in Sub-Saharan Africa for the Literacy Fund to undertake projects to increase literacy levels in young people. The Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation is a charitable … [Read more...] about The Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation: Seeking Applications for the Literacy Fund
Applications Open for 2nd Annual Africa Youth in Agribusiness Day Challenge 2017
Deadline: 1 September 2017 Are you a young African between the ages of 18 and 35? Do you have a passion for youth participation in the transformation of agribusiness in Africa? If yes, then apply for the 2nd Annual Africa Youth in Agribusiness Day Challenge. The African Agribusiness Incubators … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2nd Annual Africa Youth in Agribusiness Day Challenge 2017
A List of New Funding Opportunities for Youth Development
FM 2020’s Rapid Response Mechanism Youth Outreach: Small Grants for Youth-Led & Youth-Focused Organizations Deadline: 30 August 2017 Are you a youth-led or youth-focused national organization with a big idea to promote young people’s right to access and use family planning services and … [Read more...] about A List of New Funding Opportunities for Youth Development
UNESCO MAB Young Scientists Awards: Helping Young People Help the Planet
Deadline: 15 December 2017 Applications are open for MAB Young Scientists Awards to target young researchers carrying out interdisciplinary research in line with UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme. Priority is given to projects carried out in biosphere reserves. MAB Young … [Read more...] about UNESCO MAB Young Scientists Awards: Helping Young People Help the Planet
Georg Arnhold Program 2018/2019: Promoting Education for Sustainable Peace
Deadline: 1 October 2017 The Georg Eckert Institute for International Textbook Research is seeking applications for its Georg Arnhold program on Education for Sustainable Peace 2018/2019 with an aim to promote education for sustainable peace with a particular focus on educational media and … [Read more...] about Georg Arnhold Program 2018/2019: Promoting Education for Sustainable Peace
Applications Open for Humanitarian Accelerators Program!
Deadline: 19 August 2017 Applications are open for Humanitarian Accelerators program which is a first of its kind initiative in the Arab World connecting start-ups and established companies from around the world with the UAE’s humanitarian sector to tackle social, cultural and environmental … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Humanitarian Accelerators Program!
Applications Open for Clean Energy Wire Grants Program!
Deadline: 15 September 2017 The Clean Energy Wire (CLEW) is offering three grants for the most promising international collaborative projects from at least two different countries on the topics of clean energy, climate policy and the shift to a low-carbon economy. Funding Information Clean Energy … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Clean Energy Wire Grants Program!
Harry Ransom Center: Seeking Applications for Research Fellowships
Deadline: 15 November 2017 The Harry Ransom Center is seeking applications for Research Fellowships that support research in all areas of the humanities, including literature, photography, film, art, the performing arts, music, and cultural history. The Harry Ransom Center will award 10 … [Read more...] about Harry Ransom Center: Seeking Applications for Research Fellowships
Call for Applications: Advocacy Fellows Program 2018
Deadline: 8 September 2017 Applications are open for Advocacy Fellows Program 2018 to expand and strengthen the capacity of civil society advocates and organisations to monitor, support and help shape biomedical HIV prevention research and rapid rollout of new effective interventions in low- and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Advocacy Fellows Program 2018
Nominations Open for Waislitz Global Citizen Award 2017!
Deadline: 15 August 2017 Nominations are open for Waislitz Global Citizen Award 2017 that is presented by the Waislitz Foundation and Global Citizen to recognize the excellence of one individual in their work to end extreme poverty. Key Areas Global Citizenship: How does the nominee … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Waislitz Global Citizen Award 2017!
IBM: Inviting Applicants to Support their Climate Change or Environmental Projects
Deadline: 15 September 2017 The IBM is currently inviting applicants to apply for free crowdsourced supercomputing power, weather data and cloud storage to support their climate or environmental research project. They welcome scientists around the world. Through World Community Grid, Applicants … [Read more...] about IBM: Inviting Applicants to Support their Climate Change or Environmental Projects
Spencer Foundation: Seeking Applications for Small Research Grants
Deadline: 1 November 2017 The Spencer Foundation is seeking applications for its Small Research Grants Program that supports education research projects. The program's aim is to fund academic work that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived. The Spencer Foundation was … [Read more...] about Spencer Foundation: Seeking Applications for Small Research Grants
Apply for European Commission’s ERC Synergy Grant Programme 2018!
Deadline: 14 November 2017 The European Commission is seeking applications for its "ERC Synergy Grant" with an aim to promote substantial advances at the frontiers of knowledge, to cross-fertilize scientific fields, and to encourage new productive lines of enquiry and new methods and techniques, … [Read more...] about Apply for European Commission’s ERC Synergy Grant Programme 2018!
Darwin Initiative: Seeking Applications for Main Project Funding
Deadline: 12 September 2017 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Department for International Development are seeking stage 1 applications for 24th round of Darwin Initiative's Main Project Funding. The Darwin Initiative is a UK government grants scheme that helps to protect … [Read more...] about Darwin Initiative: Seeking Applications for Main Project Funding
Netherlands Enterprise Agency: Sustainable Water Fund to Improve Water Security in Developing Countries
Deadline: 8 December 2017 The Netherlands Enterprise Agency is seeking concept notes for the 2nd round of its Sustainable Water Fund programme (FDW) with an aim to support Public Private Partnerships (PPP) that contribute to inclusive green growth by improving water security and water safety in … [Read more...] about Netherlands Enterprise Agency: Sustainable Water Fund to Improve Water Security in Developing Countries
Stigler Center: Inviting Applicants for Journalists in Residence Program
Deadline: 23 October 2017 The Stigler Center is seeking applications for its Journalists in Residence Program that provides a transformative learning experience for up-and-coming journalists from around the world, working in all forms of media. It aims to shape the next generation of leaders in … [Read more...] about Stigler Center: Inviting Applicants for Journalists in Residence Program
