Deadline: 25-May-21 Applications are now open for the GET.invest Finance Catalyst that links renewable energy projects and companies with finance opportunities and vice versa, targeting small- and medium-scale renewable energy opportunities, currently in sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific region. It provides advisory support on investment strategy, business case structuring, as well as accessing finance through a team of dedicated experts with extensive experience in renewable … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for GET.invest Finance Catalyst Renewable Energy Projects
Nominations Open for Children’s Climate Prize 2021
Deadline: 4-Jun-21 Nominations are now open for the Children's Climate Prize 2021 to support young people's actions for the environment and the climate. It is an international prize awarded annually to young people taking actions to bring sustainable solutions to our planet. The prize celebrates and sheds light on young innovators, entrepreneurs, changemakers and conservators in order to spread hope and inspire others. The Children's Climate Foundation awards the prize annually, works … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Children’s Climate Prize 2021
2021 Visegrad+ Grants Program to aid Democratization and Transformation Processes
Deadline: 1-Jun-21 The 2021 Visegrad+ Grants Program is now open to support projects that contribute to the democratization and transformation processes in selected countries and regions, especially non-EU member states in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership countries. Objectives To apply for Visegrad+ Grants, your project must address one of the objectives of the grant program from one of seven focus areas eligible for funding. Culture and Common Identity … [Read more...] about 2021 Visegrad+ Grants Program to aid Democratization and Transformation Processes
Request for Proposals: Robert Carr Fund for Civil Society Networks 2021
Deadline: 11-Jul-21 The Robert Carr Fund is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals 2021 to award grants for funding cycle 2022-2024. Through this RFP, the Robert Carr Fund aims to further the aims and objectives of the Fund’s Strategic Plan 2020-2024 and to amplify the mission and vision of the Fund, while responding to the unique challenges and opportunities of this time. The Robert Carr Fund recognizes that programming to strengthen social enablers, human rights and gender … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Robert Carr Fund for Civil Society Networks 2021
Applications Open for Climate Action Challenge
Deadline: 31-May-21 100+ Accelerator is currently inviting applications for the Climate Action Challenge. The companies that create the products and goods that they use every day can be more proactive in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. The 100+ Partners are working to reduce the carbon footprint and leading the way on the production and use of renewable energy throughout the supply chains. The future is dependent on finding affordable, renewable forms of energy that can … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Climate Action Challenge
100+ Accelerator invites Proposals for Upcycling Challenge
Deadline: 31-May-21 100+ Accelerator is seeking proposals for the Upcycling Challenge. Using the millions of tons of co-product they produce each year, help them create nutritious foods, beverages and other products for all. The current food supply and how we eat globally is not sustainable. There is a lot of research and development being done to explore alternative protein and food supply options. At 100+, they also believe they have a way to contribute to supplying nutritious, … [Read more...] about 100+ Accelerator invites Proposals for Upcycling Challenge
100+ Accelerator’s Corona Plastic Free Challenge- Apply Now!
Deadline: 31-May-21 100+ Accelerator is currently inviting applications for the Corona Plastic Free Challenge. Corona is a brand born at the beach, deeply connected with nature and appreciative of all that it has to offer. As a brand that aspires to eliminate plastic from the Oceans, they are looking for passionate entrepreneurs from across the globe to help them find new ideas or technologies that can become new standards for reducing or eliminating plastic from the consumer goods … [Read more...] about 100+ Accelerator’s Corona Plastic Free Challenge- Apply Now!
100+ Accelerator’s Circular Packaging Challenge
Deadline: 31-May-21 100+ Accelerator is accepting applications for its Circular Packaging Challenge from startups that have solutions to these challenges and can help in innovating exciting ways to close the loop on packaging. The future will depend on a circular economy in order to create long-term, sustainable value for everyone. They are constantly on the lookout for new ways to increase the amount of recycled content in the packaging and eliminate weight and other components. They … [Read more...] about 100+ Accelerator’s Circular Packaging Challenge
Call for Applications for Smart Agriculture Challenge
Deadline: 31-May-21 100+ Accelerator has launched a call for applications for the Smart Agriculture Challenge. As some of the world’s leading companies, 100+ Partners purchase millions of tons of crops each year. They seek collaborative partnerships with the farmers who produce the ingredients that distinguish the Partner’s brands. By 2050 global agriculture production will need to increase by 60 percent to meet the demands of more than 9 billion people. They know that transforming … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Smart Agriculture Challenge
Call for Proposals for Water Stewardship Challenge
Deadline: 31-May-21 100+ Accelerator is pleased to launch a call for proposals for the Water Stewardship Challenge with the aim to create and implement sustainable and energy-efficient practices to build a more water-secure world. The UN describes water scarcity as one of the “main problems to be faced by many societies and the world in the 21st century.” Advancing global water pressure and insecurity is the result of climate change, population growth and increasing levels of industrial … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for Water Stewardship Challenge
International Women’s Forum launches 2021-2022 Fellows Program
Deadline: 1-Jun-21 The International Women's Forum (IWF) has launched the 2021-2022 Fellows Program, a year-long, intensive leadership development experience. The Fellows Program offers customized leadership training for women executives on their path to the C-suite that is academic, behavioral, and technical. Launched with seed-funding from the U.S. Labor Department as a direct result of the Glass Ceiling Commission, the Fellows Program annually convenes approximately 35 Fellows from … [Read more...] about International Women’s Forum launches 2021-2022 Fellows Program
Proposals invited for Community-led Online Misinformation and Rumour Management
Deadline: 12-Jul-21 UNHCR is seeking applications for its Community-led Online Misinformation and Rumour Management Programme to support their engagement with communities and to strengthen their Accountability to Affected People. The Innovation Service has received many requests from operations seeking support with regards to online misinformation and rumour management. To address this, they are launching a Call for proposals to test the creation and management of a rumors tracking – … [Read more...] about Proposals invited for Community-led Online Misinformation and Rumour Management
UNHCR: Apply now for Community-led Connectivity Solutions
Deadline: 12-Jul-21 Can local community owned or managed connectivity infrastructure be a solution for sustainable provision of connectivity services to Persons of Concern? If you think so, then explore 'Community-led connectivity solutions' challenge launched by UNHCR. They usually provide small-scale public networks based on WiFi, or sometimes cellular mobile services or fiber connections. The number of fully fledged Community Networks in the world is still relatively small, mainly due … [Read more...] about UNHCR: Apply now for Community-led Connectivity Solutions
Internet Freedom Fund 2021: Providing support to Organizations and Individuals
Deadline: 01-Jul-21 The Open Technology Fund(OTF) is pleased to announce the ‘Internet Freedom Fund’ Program to support projects and people working on open and accessible technology-focused projects that promote human rights, Internet freedom, open societies. OTF aims to support technologists and activists bring to life ideas that advance inclusive and safe access to global communications networks, counteract censorship and surveillance, and mitigate digital security threats to Internet … [Read more...] about Internet Freedom Fund 2021: Providing support to Organizations and Individuals
Submit Proposals for Community-Based Social Media Influencers
Deadline: 12-Jul-21 UNHCR Innovation Service has announced the continuation of its Digital Inclusion Call for Proposals that provides targeted financial support to country operations interested in tackling specific challenges relating to Digital Inclusion in 2021. Working with community-based social media influencers has the potential to strengthen UNHCR’s ability to build trust in a community by working to support community-led content creation, sharing and response to community … [Read more...] about Submit Proposals for Community-Based Social Media Influencers
Call for Proposals: Digital Inclusion of People with Disabilities
Deadline: 12-Jul-21 UNHCR is calling for proposals for Digital Inclusion of People with Disabilities to understand and address barriers in the access and use of mobile technologies for persons with disabilities and maximize opportunities for social and economic inclusion. The Innovation Service, through its Digital Inclusion Programme, is committed to ensure a meaningful, safe and inclusive online engagement of particular vulnerable groups at heightened risk of exclusion. As such, we are … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Digital Inclusion of People with Disabilities
UNHCR’s Enabling Safe Access to Digital Spaces Programme
Deadline: 12-Jul-21 How can digital risks be minimized where forcibly displaced persons are accessing connectivity services or engaging in online activities? If you have a solution, participate in this 'Enabling safe access to digital spaces' challenge launched by UNHCR. UNHCR’s Digital Inclusion Programme recognizes the right that refugees and other forcibly displaced populations have to actively participate in the current digital revolution. Humanitarian contexts further deteriorated by … [Read more...] about UNHCR’s Enabling Safe Access to Digital Spaces Programme
Submit Nominations for Harry Frank Guggenheim Distinguished Scholar Awards
Deadline: 01-Aug-21 The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation is seeking nominations for the Harry Frank Guggenheim Distinguished Scholar Awards to recognize leading researchers proposing to make a significant contribution to illuminating an issue of violence. The Foundation welcomes proposals from any of the natural and social sciences and aligned disciplines that promise to increase understanding of the causes, manifestations, and control of violence and aggression. Highest priority is given … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for Harry Frank Guggenheim Distinguished Scholar Awards
Submit Nominations for AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards
Deadline: 01-Aug-21 The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is seeking nominations for the AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards. Categories Science Reporting – Large Outlet: Text pieces in print or online from large newspapers with a circulation of more than 150,000 (largest single day, including digital subscriptions) and digital-only publications with a regional or national audience. Online-only news outlets with 50 or more staff employees are included in this … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards
Request for Research Proposals: Addressing Ethnic Inequality
Deadline: 31-May-21 The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) is now requesting research proposals on a core theme of the Addressing group-based inequalities project: ‘Experiences of Reform’. UNU-WIDER invites qualified researchers for papers examining the politics and experiences of reform to address ethnic inequality that include focused analysis of one or more government policies, programmes, or other reform efforts to address ethnic … [Read more...] about Request for Research Proposals: Addressing Ethnic Inequality
