Deadline: 7 June 2019 The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges (MFMC) is inviting applicants from all over the world to fund communication projects which mitigate anthropogenic climate change. The board grants support to the projects they believe have the greatest impact on influencing public opinion and increasing political support for cutting green house gas emissions. Goals The Foundation’s objective is to promote efforts to protect the natural environment, primarily through … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for European Cultural Tourism Network Award 2019
Deadline: 1 July 2019 Nominations are open for European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN) Award to enhance the visibility of European cultural tourism destinations, create a platform for sharing experience and knowledge and promotes networking between destinations. The 2019 overall theme is based mainly on the Interreg Europe CHRISTA Project (Culture and Heritage for Responsible, Innovative and Sustainable Tourism Actions), initiated by ECTN with 9 partner destinations and ECTN as advisory … [Read more...]
2019 Erasmus+ Youth Mobility Funding Round 2 is now open
Deadline: 30 April 2019 The European Commission is seeking applications for its program entitled “ERASMUS+ Youth Mobility Funding”. Erasmus+ is open to organisations across all sectors of education, training, youth and sport. Any public or private organisation actively involved in these areas may apply for funding. The overall programme objectives are to: boost skills and employability modernise education, training and youth work focus on young people Program Activities … [Read more...]
Money Trail offers Working Grants for African, Asian and European Journalists
Deadline: 25 June 2019 In Money Trail, Journalismfund.eu offers working grants for African, Asian and European journalists to investigate cross-border illicit financial flows, tax abuse and corruption in Africa, Asia and Europe. Grants are awarded to journalists solely by Journalismfund.eu, with no input or oversight at any stage from the consortium as a whole. Money Trail exists because countries throughout the world lose billions of dollars through tax abuse, money laundering and … [Read more...]
One Young World seeking Applications for Audi Environmental Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: 3 May 2019 Are you eager to join an international discussion of issues like sustainability and the environment? Would you like to build an international network and gain insight into how other people think? If yes, then apply for the Audi Environmental Foundation Scholarship 2019. The Audi Environmental Foundation actively supports research into new technologies and scientific methods for a liveable future. Its stated goal is to make a contribution to environmental protection and … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Swedish Institute’s BALTICLEAD Program
Deadline: 29 April 2019 Do you see opportunities, even in large complex challenges? Are you a change maker that wants to grow even stronger in your leadership? Do you also want to learn from some of the most impactful people and solutions in sustainability science, leadership, technology and impact investment? If yes, then apply for the BALTICLEAD program! BALTICLEAD is a leadership program that aims to increase applicants capacity to work for humans and the planet as an individual leader … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for 2019 Takeda Young Entrepreneurship Award
Deadline: 28 June 2019 Nominations are open for 2019 Takeda Young Entrepreneurship Award that will be given to the individuals who are pursuing the most creative and promising projects with a high potential for enhancing the well being of people at the site. The Award targets young entrepreneurs or entrepreneurial individuals who challenge technological or social needs in the real world. The Takeda Foundation believes that the challenging activities of young individuals trying to address … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for UNESCO-Hamdan bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Prize
Deadline: 31 October 2019 The sixth edition of the UNESCO-Hamdan bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Prize for Outstanding Practice and Performance in Enhancing the Effectiveness of Teachers has opened the call for nominations. The prize is awarded every two years and it recognizes initiatives that contribute to improving educational practices around the world, with priority given to developing countries and to marginalized and disadvantaged communities. The winners are selected by an International … [Read more...]
Dining for Women Grant to Foster Good Health, Education and Economic Self-Sufficiency in Developing Countries
Deadline: 24 April 2019 Dining for Women is accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs) for its grant program to support grassroots international organizations empowering women and girls living in extreme poverty. The foundation funds projects that foster good health, education, and economic self-sufficiency in developing countries. They are devoted to educating and inspiring individuals to make a difference and fight global poverty through the power of collective giving. Priority … [Read more...]
Spencer Foundation inviting Lyle Spencer Research Awards to Transform Education
Deadline: 22 May 2019 Spencer Foundation is inviting applicants for its Lyle Spencer Research Awards to support to intellectually ambitious research projects oriented to improving the practice of education. Funding Information The Budgets between $525,000 and $1 million and project durations of up to five years. Eligibility Criteria Proposals to the Lyle Spencer Research Awards must be for academic research projects that aim to study education. Proposals for activities other … [Read more...]
UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2019 is now open for Submissions
Deadline: 30 June 2019 The 2019 Call for Applications of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network is now open to foster international cooperation within and across cities of the world that have invested in culture and creativity as a strategic lever for sustainable urban development. The UNESCO Creative Cities bring a concrete contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda through policy-making and grass-root projects promoting the … [Read more...]
The Konosuke Matsushita Memorial Foundation accepting Applications for Research Grant in the Areas of Humanities and Social Science
Deadline: 9 May 2019 The Konosuke Matsushita Memorial Foundation is accepting applications for its research grant that provide funds to excellent research activities in the areas of humanities and social science. Targeted Research Areas of Research Research activities in the areas of humanities and social science which are expected to contribute to achieving the goal of the Foundation, by promoting "international understanding" by solving various issues which exist between … [Read more...]
Expo 2020 Dubai: An International Call For ‘Best Practices for a Better 2030’
Deadline: 30 May 2019 Expo 2020 Dubai’s platform to showcase projects that have provided tangible solutions to the world’s biggest challenges. It will highlight simple but effective initiatives, which localise the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and can be adapted, replicated, and scaled to achieve an enhanced global impact. The international call for projects aims to recognise and enhance the visibility of impactful and integrated development practices at Expo 2020, a global … [Read more...]
Submit Applications for Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
Deadline: 30 June 2019 Applicants are invited to submit applications for the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund which is a significant philanthropic endowment established to provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field of species conservation and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debate. The Fund’s reach is truly global, and its species interest is non-discriminatory. It is open to applications … [Read more...]
GIJN presents ‘Global Shining Light Award’ to recognize Courageous Investigative Journalists and their Work
Deadline: 19 May 2019 The Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) presents the Global Shining Light Award, a unique award which honors investigative journalism in a developing or transitioning country, done under threat, duress, or in the direst of conditions. On behalf of the global investigative journalism community, GIJN is pleased to recognize and celebrate these courageous investigative journalists and their work. Each year dozens of journalists and media workers are killed … [Read more...]
Apply for UNDP’s ‘16 x 16’ Initiative Program 2019
Deadline: 19 April 2019 Applications are open for UNDP's ‘16 x 16’ initiative Program 2019 which is a new global initiative, supported by the Government of Italy, as part of UNDP’s Youth Global Programme for Sustainable Development and Peace (Youth-GPS), to recognize and support 16 youth-led organisations, movements or networks that promote Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG16). It is also a contribution to the implementation of the United Nations Youth Strategy, Youth 2030. Aims … [Read more...]
Call for Nominations: 2020 Millennium Technology Prize
Deadline: 31 July 2019 The Technology Academy Finland (TAF) is currently seeking nominations for its Millennium Technology Prize 2019. The Prize is Finland’s tribute to innovations for a better life. The Millennium Technology Prize highlights the extensive impact of science and innovations on the well-being of society. The Prize is one million euros, and it is awarded every two years by Technology Academy Finland (TAF). The Millennium Technology Prize, first awarded in 2004, was … [Read more...]
Apply for ICERI2019 (12th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation)
Deadline: 11 July 2019 Applicants are invited to participate in ICERI2019 (12th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation) that will be held on the 11th, 12th and 13th of November 2019 in Seville (Spain). This conference will be the best opportunity to present and share experiences in the fields of Education, Research and Innovation in a multicultural and enriching atmosphere. Every year, ICERI brings together over 700 delegates from 80 different … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for Green Alley Award 2019
Deadline: 25 June 2019 Nominations are open for Green Alley Award 2019 for startups and entrepreneurs in the circular economy. The Awards mission is to turn the linear into a circular economy and transform the waste and recycling industry as they know it today. A committee of experts will then analyse their pitch deck and the six finalists will be announced in September. Prizes An all-day event in Berlin provides great networking and learning opportunities, and the big pitch … [Read more...]
Spencer Foundation’s Large Research Grants on Education Program
Deadline: 20 June 2019 The Spencer Foundation is seeking applications for its Large Research Grants on Education Program to support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived. Funding Information The budgets ranging from $125,000 up through $500,000 and for projects durations of one to five years. Eligibility Criteria Principal Investigators (PIs) and Co-PIs applying for a Large Research Grant on Education must have an … [Read more...]
