Nominations Open for 2018 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education! Deadline: 11 May 2018 Nominations are open for the 2018 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education. The UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s … [Read more...] about International Women’s Day: A List of Open Opportunities on Women’s Empowerment
Latest Grants and Resources in Gambia
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Gambia.
UNESCO U40 Empowered: Women Entrepreneurs Powering the Digital Creative Industries
Deadline: 16 April 2018 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has launched a new initiative with Sabrina Ho “U40 Empowered: Women entrepreneurs powering the digital creative industries”. This initiative expands the actions of the International Fund for Cultural … [Read more...] about UNESCO U40 Empowered: Women Entrepreneurs Powering the Digital Creative Industries
Wellcome Foundation: Seeking Applications for Public Engagement Fund
Deadline: 3 May 2018 The Wellcome Foundation is seeking applications for its Public Engagement Fund that enable individuals and organisations to use creative approaches in engaging the public with health research. Benefits salaries fees for other people who are essential to the proposal, … [Read more...] about Wellcome Foundation: Seeking Applications for Public Engagement Fund
Applications Open for Obama Foundation’s Scholarship Program!
Deadline: 10 April 2018 The Obama Foundation is inviting applicants for its Scholarship program to to support dynamic, collaborative, rising leaders from around the world in an innovative one-year academic experience. The Obama Foundation Scholars Program will give rising young leaders around the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Obama Foundation’s Scholarship Program!
Call for Nominations: Global Inclusion Awards 2018
Deadline: 1 April 2018 The Child & Youth Finance International (CYFI) is seeking nominations for its Global Inclusion Awards 2018 to recognize and honor those who achieve greatness in furthering the Economic Citizenship of children and youth at the national, regional and international … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Global Inclusion Awards 2018
PlanetRomeo Foundation: Funding for Grassroots Emerging LGBTI Projects and Initiatives
Deadline: 1 April 2018 PlanetRomeo Foundation is seeking applications to provide funding up to € 5,000 to grassroots emerging LGBTI projects and initiatives, with a focus on achieving societal change in order to improve the position of LGBTI people throughout the world, with an emphasis on the most … [Read more...] about PlanetRomeo Foundation: Funding for Grassroots Emerging LGBTI Projects and Initiatives
2018 Call for Applications: Investigative Journalism Grants
Deadline: 27 April 2018 The Africa-China Reporting Project (the Project) at Wits Journalism is inviting all journalists to submit proposals for a series of Africa-China investigative journalism grants intended for larger and more expansive investigations. This series of grants will be supervised … [Read more...] about 2018 Call for Applications: Investigative Journalism Grants
Applications Open for Stephen Lloyd Awards!
Deadline: 6 April 2018 Applications are open for the Stephen Lloyd Awards to help create success by finding and nurturing innovative ideas and projects that can lead to practical, sustainable social change. The awards committee is particularly interested in supporting ideas that address social … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Stephen Lloyd Awards!
Call for pre-proposals: Pathways towards Sustainable African Urban Development
Deadline: 14 May 2018 The International Council for Science (ICSU), in partnership with the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC) and the International Social Science Council (ISSC) is seeking proposals to support up to 11 collaborative research projects across Africa (to the value of up to … [Read more...] about Call for pre-proposals: Pathways towards Sustainable African Urban Development
Wellcome Trust: Seeking Application for Investigator Awards in Science
Deadline: 12 March 2018 The Wellcome Trust is currently accepting applications for its Investigator Awards in Science enabling independent researchers with a compelling research vision to tackle the most important questions in science. Benefits The support includes: Research … [Read more...] about Wellcome Trust: Seeking Application for Investigator Awards in Science
National Geographic Society: Seeking Proposals for Democratizing Science
Deadline: 4 April 2018 National Geographic Society is seeking proposals for its program entitled "Democratizing Science" to create and execute new and unique digital applications as tools to create community building crowd-sourced experiential learning that delivers scientific outputs and impacts … [Read more...] about National Geographic Society: Seeking Proposals for Democratizing Science
Wellcome Trust: Seeking Applications for Collaborative Awards in Science
Deadline: 24 April 2018 The Wellcome Trust is seeking applications for its Collaborative Awards in Science to promote the development of new ideas and speed the pace of discovery. The scheme fund teams of researchers, consisting of independent research groups, to work together on the most … [Read more...] about Wellcome Trust: Seeking Applications for Collaborative Awards in Science
Apply for 2018 Global Youth Empowerment Fund: Empowering Young People around the World!
Deadline: 31 May 2018 Applications are open for the 2018 Global Youth Empowerment Fund to empower young people around the world to impact their communities by investing in grassroots, community projects. A partnership of JCI and the SDG Action Campaign (formerly the UN Millennium Campaign), the … [Read more...] about Apply for 2018 Global Youth Empowerment Fund: Empowering Young People around the World!
PAC/IAS: Stamp out Stigma and Discrimination Faced by Key Populations in Healthcare Settings
Deadline: 12 April 2018 Positive Action Challenges (PAC) and International AIDS Society (IAS) are seeking concept notes for its challenge that seeks to stamp out stigma and discrimination faced by key populations in healthcare settings across the HIV cascade by scaling up and fostering best … [Read more...] about PAC/IAS: Stamp out Stigma and Discrimination Faced by Key Populations in Healthcare Settings
National Geographic Society: Recovery of Species on the Brink of Extinction
Deadline: 4 April 2018 National Geographic Society is seeking proposals for its Recovery of Species on the Brink of Extinction to halt further biodiversity decline by implementing species conservation plans. National Geographic Society will support on the ground priorities of IUCN SSC Species … [Read more...] about National Geographic Society: Recovery of Species on the Brink of Extinction
National Geographic Society: Inviting Applicants for Documenting Human Migration
Deadline: 4 April 2018 National Geographic Society is currently inviting applicants for its programme entitled "Documenting Human Migration" to support impactful projects that – through education or storytelling – seek to increase understanding of and acceptance of migrants and migrant … [Read more...] about National Geographic Society: Inviting Applicants for Documenting Human Migration
National Geographic Big Cats Initiative: Identifying Projects to Help Halt the Decline of Big Cats Worldwide
Deadline: 4 April 2018 National Geographic Society has announced a request for proposals for its Big Cats Initiative to identify projects that will help halt the decline of big cats worldwide. Projects may be based in any of a broad spectrum of conservation, education, development, and scientific … [Read more...] about National Geographic Big Cats Initiative: Identifying Projects to Help Halt the Decline of Big Cats Worldwide
Call for Applications: AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant 2018
Deadline: 6 April 2018 The African-German Network of Excellence in Science (AGNES) is pleased to announce the call for applications for its programme “AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant”. The AGNES Mobility Grant for Junior Researchers aims to strengthen the scientific capacity and networking in … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant 2018
Valeo Innovation Challenge 2018: Seeking Applications to Innovate and Develop Entrepreneurial Spirit of Students
Deadline: 30 March 2018 Applications are now open for Valeo Innovation Challenge 2018 to encourage students from all over the world to innovate and to develop their entrepreneurial spirit, offering the winners the opportunity to create their own start-ups. The aim is to reward an innovative … [Read more...] about Valeo Innovation Challenge 2018: Seeking Applications to Innovate and Develop Entrepreneurial Spirit of Students
Applications Open for BBC World News Komla Dumor Award!
Deadline: 22 March 2018 Applications are open for BBC World News Komla Dumor Award that is given to an outstanding individual living and working in Africa, who combines strong journalism skills, on air flair, and an exceptional talent in telling African stories with the ambition and potential to … [Read more...] about Applications Open for BBC World News Komla Dumor Award!
Applications Open for African Entrepreneurship Award 2018!
Deadline: 30 April 2018 Are you looking for mentoring to launch or grow your business or idea in Africa? Join the journey to receive free, online mentoring from over 400 entrepreneurs, investors and business owners. African Entrepreneurship Award 2018 is now accepting applications. Throughout … [Read more...] about Applications Open for African Entrepreneurship Award 2018!
UNESCO: Call for Proposals on School-wide Mobile Learning
Deadline: 16 March 2018 The recently launched Call for proposals on School-wide Mobile Learning Models under the UNESCO-Fazheng project encourages schools, groups of schools and other school education providers and stakeholders to submit proposals on school-wide mobile learning models that have … [Read more...] about UNESCO: Call for Proposals on School-wide Mobile Learning
African Union Commission: Call for Proposals for 2018 African Union Research Grants Programme
Deadline: 22 May 2018 The African Union Commission has launched its Second Open Call for Research Proposals under Phase II of the African Union Research Grants programme. The objective of this Call for Proposals is to award grants to finance research projects that aim to Eradicate Hunger and … [Read more...] about African Union Commission: Call for Proposals for 2018 African Union Research Grants Programme
9th Call for Applications: International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD)
Deadline: 16 April 2018 The International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) has launched its 9th call for funding requests. IFCD is a multi-donor fund established under Article 18 of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. Its purpose is to … [Read more...] about 9th Call for Applications: International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD)
UNESCO U40 Empowered: Women Entrepreneurs Powering the Digital Creative Industries
Deadline: 16 April 2018 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has launched a new initiative with Sabrina Ho “U40 Empowered: Women entrepreneurs powering the digital creative industries”. This initiative expands the actions of the International Fund for Cultural … [Read more...] about UNESCO U40 Empowered: Women Entrepreneurs Powering the Digital Creative Industries
African Development Bank: Inviting Applicants for Africa of my Dreams Writing Contest
Deadline: 26 March 2018 What does the Africa of your dreams look like? What hopes and dreams do you have? How do you envision the future? African Development Bank is inviting applicants for its Africa of my Dreams Writing Contest. Their goal is to unlock the potential of Africa’s youth. They … [Read more...] about African Development Bank: Inviting Applicants for Africa of my Dreams Writing Contest
Applications Open for The Democratic Pavilion for the Venice Biennale 2019!
Deadline: 30 April 2018 Applications are now open for The Democratic Pavilion for the Venice Biennale 2019 which is a project proposal for the curatorial and organizational team of the Venice Biennale 2019, including for all countrie’s Pavilion participants of this event. The Democratic … [Read more...] about Applications Open for The Democratic Pavilion for the Venice Biennale 2019!
CTG(R): Zimbabwe- Applications Open for Art Residency Programme
Deadline: 15 April 2018 The CTG Collective has announced the first open call for CTG(R): Zimbabwe, a month-long art residency program taking place in Zimbabwe during August 2018. The two selected artist will work collaboratively for 4 weeks in Zimbabwe and, if necessary, will be responsible to … [Read more...] about CTG(R): Zimbabwe- Applications Open for Art Residency Programme
Apply for Project Anywhere- Global Blind Peer Reviewed Exhibition Programme!
Deadline: 1 September 2018 Applications are invited for Project Anywhere which is a global blind peer reviewed exhibition program dedicated to promoting artistic research at the outermost limits of location-specificity. Project Anywhere’s focus is instead directed toward evaluation at the … [Read more...] about Apply for Project Anywhere- Global Blind Peer Reviewed Exhibition Programme!
Apply for Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program!
Deadline: 12 April 2018 The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is open to women and men from developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries development efforts who are applying to a master degree program in a … [Read more...] about Apply for Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program!
Cities For our Future Challenge! Share Your Transformative Ideas on Rapid Urbanisation, Climate Change and Resource Scarcity
Deadline: 31 May 2018 Are you an imaginative, problem solving young professional, start up or student involved in surveying, urban design, architecture,or engineering? Then share your transformative ideas for projects and policies in Cities for our Future Challenge that solve some of the defining … [Read more...] about Cities For our Future Challenge! Share Your Transformative Ideas on Rapid Urbanisation, Climate Change and Resource Scarcity
Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant: Supporting Efforts in Conservation and Environmental Stewardship
Deadline: 15 May 2018 Wildlife Acoustics is currently inviting applicants for its Scientific Product Grant to support efforts in conservation and environmental stewardship. The programme enables those involved in animal biology, research and conservation to do their best work easily and … [Read more...] about Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant: Supporting Efforts in Conservation and Environmental Stewardship
Leakey Foundation’s Research Grants Program: Increasing Scientific Knowledge & Education
Deadline: 15 July 2018 The Leakey Foundation is currently inviting applications for its research grants with an aim to promote the sharing of data in an appropriate manner consistent with the needs of grantees, but with the recognition that different fields of study require different approaches to … [Read more...] about Leakey Foundation’s Research Grants Program: Increasing Scientific Knowledge & Education
Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund: Supporting Conservation of Threatened Species
Deadline: 30 June 2018 Applicants are invited to apply for the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund that has been established to provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader … [Read more...] about Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund: Supporting Conservation of Threatened Species
For Creative Girls: One-on-One Virtual Mentorship Guidance Programme!
Deadline: 21 March 2018 Are you a female Creative or Professional uncomfortable with the stage your art/career is? Do you want to receive tips, guidance, resources and get your work evaluated by one of these amazing women? This mentorship program is tailored for you. Applications are now open … [Read more...] about For Creative Girls: One-on-One Virtual Mentorship Guidance Programme!
Applications Open for TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize!
Deadline: 16 April 2018 TWAS and Lenovo are offering the TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize, which is intended to give international recognition and visibility to outstanding scientific achievements made by individual scientists in developing countries. For the 2018 edition of the prize, TWAS will … [Read more...] about Applications Open for TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize!
Applications Open for STAARS Fellowship!
Deadline: 15 March 2018 The Structural Transformation of African Agriculture and Rural Spaces (STAARS) fellowship program announces a call for concept proposals from early-career African researchers seeking to become STAARS fellows in 2018. The fellowship will cover travel and training. STAARS … [Read more...] about Applications Open for STAARS Fellowship!
Apply for WFP Innovation Accelerator Programme! A Chance to Win up to 100,000 USD
Deadline: 1 April 2018 Does your company have the potential to solve hunger? If yes, then apply for the World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator Programme! Apply to the WFP Innovation Accelerator and get a chance to participate in a week-long bootcamp and 3-6 month sprint programme. … [Read more...] about Apply for WFP Innovation Accelerator Programme! A Chance to Win up to 100,000 USD
Submit Proposals for World Conference of Science Journalists 2019!
Deadline: 31 May 2018 Applications are open for World Conference of Science Journalists 2019 that is an important opportunity for journalists covering science to come together as a community of professionals sharing many values and goals, despite the great diversity of their profession – and of … [Read more...] about Submit Proposals for World Conference of Science Journalists 2019!
9 Open Funding Opportunities for NGOs in Africa
Here is a list of 9 open funding opportunities for NGOs and other agencies in Africa. Africa Matters: Seeking Applications for Emerging African Leaders Programme Deadline: 5 March 2018 The Africa Matters Initiative is seeking applications for its Emerging African Leaders Programme. The Africa … [Read more...] about 9 Open Funding Opportunities for NGOs in Africa
IUCN NL Small Grants for the Purchase of Nature (SPN): Enabling Strong Local Conservation NGOs to Protect Habitat
Deadline: 1 May 2018 The International Union for Conservation of Nature Netherlands (IUCN NL) is currently accepting applications for its Small grants for the Purchase of Nature (SPN) to enable strong local conservation NGOs to secure, connect and efficiently protect habitat of Red List … [Read more...] about IUCN NL Small Grants for the Purchase of Nature (SPN): Enabling Strong Local Conservation NGOs to Protect Habitat
Applications Open for 2018 Momentum for Change Lighthouse Activities!
Deadline: 30 April 2018 Applications are open for 2018 Momentum for Change Lighthouse Activities which is spearheaded by the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat, Momentum for Change shines a light on the most innovative, scalable and replicable examples of what people around the world are … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2018 Momentum for Change Lighthouse Activities!
Youth IV Call for Projects: Supporting Decentralized Cooperation for Young People
Deadline: 30 March 2018 The Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs has launched a "Youth IV" call for projects to support decentralized cooperation partnerships involving young people from their territories in their territories. This call for projects supports the mobilization of French local and … [Read more...] about Youth IV Call for Projects: Supporting Decentralized Cooperation for Young People
Apply for 4th Youth Leadership Workshop on Global Citizenship Education!
Deadline: 25 March 2018 The Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU) is seeking applications for its “4th Youth Leadership Workshop on Global Citizenship Education (GCED)” from 20 to 26 May 2018 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The one-week Workshop aims to build … [Read more...] about Apply for 4th Youth Leadership Workshop on Global Citizenship Education!
Apply for “Creating Hope in Conflict: A Humanitarian Grand Challenge”!
Deadline: 9 April 2018 The United States Agency for International Development Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA), the UK Department for International Development (DFID), and Grand Challenges Canada has launched a Creating Hope in Conflict: A Humanitarian Grand Challenge. This … [Read more...] about Apply for “Creating Hope in Conflict: A Humanitarian Grand Challenge”!
EVAWI: Seeking Proposals for International Conference on Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence and Increasing Access
Deadline: 1 May 2018 End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI) is seeking proposals for its International Conference on Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence and Increasing Access which promotes innovative techniques and promising practices for responding to sexual assault, intimate … [Read more...] about EVAWI: Seeking Proposals for International Conference on Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence and Increasing Access
AREF: EXCELL Researcher and Leadership Development Programme
Deadline: 15 March 2018 Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) is seeking applications for "EXCELL Researcher and Leadership Development Programme" to enhance research capacity in global health – by African scientists in Africa for Africa. Through this 2-year programme, AREF will work closely with … [Read more...] about AREF: EXCELL Researcher and Leadership Development Programme
Call for Papers- Workshops at InterAsian Connections VI: Hanoi
Deadline: 28 February 2018 International Institute for Asian Studies has announced call for papers from researchers in any world region who wish to participate in one of the eight thematic workshops at InterAsian Connections VI: Hanoi, the sixth in this international conference series. This … [Read more...] about Call for Papers- Workshops at InterAsian Connections VI: Hanoi
Applications Open for EU Aid Volunteers Initiative!
Deadline: 6 April 2018 Applications are now open for EU Aid Volunteers Initiative which will provide funding to deploy EU Aid volunteers in support of actions that support and complement the provision of humanitarian aid in third countries. It also supports actions aimed at strengthening the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for EU Aid Volunteers Initiative!
Nominations Open for MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2018!
Deadline: 15 June 2018 Nominations are open for MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2018 that is a unique international prize dedicated to biodiversity. It honors people who have made outstanding contributions to the objective of the Convention on Biological Diversity and aims to inspires others. The … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2018!
