Deadline: 30 October 2022 FONDATION SUEZ is offering grants for favoring access to essential services – water, sanitation, and waste management – for underprivileged populations in developing countries. In France, they are combating social exclusion whilst respecting the participation and dignity of all. The Foundation gives priority to applicants possessing local divisions or reporting a very close partnership with a local structure, facilitating project follow-up and an ex-post follow-up … [Read more...] about FONDATION SUEZ offering Grants to support Underprivileged Populations
Call for Nominations: 2021 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards
Deadline: 31 May 2020 Nominations are now open for the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards to support eminent women in science throughout the world. Each year, five Laureates are recognized for their contributions to the advancement of science, in Life Sciences or Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science in alternating years. Since the beginning of the programme in 1998, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards have honored 112 laureates, including … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: 2021 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards
BeChangeMaker 2020: Social Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme
Deadline: 15 May 2020 Applications are now open for BeChangeMaker 2020, an online training programme that inspires action on global challenges through social entrepreneurship and the power of skills. The BeChangeMaker (BCM) is a joint project funded, initiated, and implemented by WorldSkills International and the HP Foundation. The BCM is a series of social entrepreneurial skill training projects that enable youth with skills and great ideas to explore their career potential as social … [Read more...] about BeChangeMaker 2020: Social Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme
WTO inviting Candidates for 2021 Young Professionals Programme
Deadline: 29 May 2020 The World Trade Organization (WTO) has issued a call for candidates for the 2021 Young Professionals Programme (YPP). Candidates up to the age of 32, as of 1 January 2021, from eligible developing and least-developed countries are invited to submit their application. The selected candidates will work at the WTO Secretariat for one year, starting in January 2021. The WTO Young Professionals Programme was launched in 2016 as an opportunity for qualified young … [Read more...] about WTO inviting Candidates for 2021 Young Professionals Programme
Applications Open for Media-X Prototype Grant Scheme 2020
Deadline: 15 May 2020 Media-X Prototype Grant Scheme (the “Scheme”) is a pilot funding initiative launched by the Journalism and Media Studies Centre (“JMSC”) of the University of Hong Kong (“HKU). It aims to work with industry innovators to cultivate and promote innovation in the news and media industry. Grantees from the scheme will benefit from different services and resource support including entrepreneurship training, use of work spaces at the JMSC, and funding support for developing … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Media-X Prototype Grant Scheme 2020
Toyota Foundation accepting Applications for 2020 International Grant Program (East and Southeast Asia)
Deadline: 6 June 2020 The Toyota Foundation is currently seeking applications for its 2020 International Grant Program. In 2020, the International Grant Program of the Toyota Foundation continues the sixth year of its program “Cultivating Empathy Through Learning from Our Neighbors: Practitioners’ Exchange on Common Issues in Asia”, focusing on countries in East and Southeast Asia. The grant program focuses on deepening mutual understanding and knowledge-sharing among people on the … [Read more...] about Toyota Foundation accepting Applications for 2020 International Grant Program (East and Southeast Asia)
Call for Partnership for Global Media Defence Fund
Deadline: 10 May 2020 The Global Media Defence Fund is a Multi-Partner Trust Fund/Program at UNESCO developed with the goal of enhancing media protection and improving the access of journalists to specialized legal assistance. It was established at the initiative of the governments of the United Kingdom and Canada in the framework of the Global Campaign for Media Freedom – and under the overall umbrella of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity. This … [Read more...] about Call for Partnership for Global Media Defence Fund
DBS Foundation Social Enterprise Grant Program 2020
Deadline: 15 May 2020 The DBS Foundation is seeking applications to award grants to social enterprises and scale their impact. Funding Information The Foundation offers grants between SGD 50,000 and SGD 250,000 to social enterprises who have a product market fit, demonstrated traction in sales and revenue, clear social impact and are ready to scale up. Grant For Zero Food Waste Solutions In 2020, the Foundation will be introducing a special category of grants for innovative … [Read more...] about DBS Foundation Social Enterprise Grant Program 2020
Submit Applications for 2020 Health Workforce Resilience Prize
Deadline: 3 April 2020 The Human Resources for Health in 2030 (HRH2030) program, implemented by Chemonics International (Prime Organization), is seeking award applications under Health Workforce Resilience Prize Call, a challenge designed to identify innovative strategies to strengthen the resiliency of health workers. Awards will be in accordance with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and U.S. Government regulations governing cooperative … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for 2020 Health Workforce Resilience Prize
Applications Open for 2020 APEC Healthy Women Prize
Deadline: 11 May 2020 The 2020 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Healthy Women, Healthy Economies Research Prize is now accepting applications for outstanding research work that strives to improve women’s health, economic well-being, and chart more inclusive growth. Launched last year, the prize encourages applicants to promote sex-disaggregated data and gender-based research that will help policymakers and businesses determine and close the policy gaps impacting women’s health. The … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2020 APEC Healthy Women Prize
U.S. Department of State/Bureau of ECA seeking Proposals for 2020 Professional Fellows Program
Deadline: 8 May 2020 The Professional Fellows Division (ECA/PE/C/PF) of the Office of Citizen Exchanges at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposal submissions for the FY 2020 Professional Fellows Program (PFP). The Professional Fellows Program will bring leaders, ages 25- 40, to the United States from countries in Africa (AF), East Asia and the Pacific (EAP), Europe and Eurasia (EUR), the Middle East and North Africa (NEA), South and … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State/Bureau of ECA seeking Proposals for 2020 Professional Fellows Program
Hong Kong Arts Development Council’s Matching Fund Scheme 2020
Deadline: 15 April 2020 The Hong Kong Arts Development Council Matching Fund Scheme (MFS) aims to provide incentives for small and medium arts organisations to explore diversified funding sources for sustainable development by raising private donation / corporate sponsorship, and to promote a culture of donation in the Hong Kong community. Objectives The Government has set out the following permissible uses of the matching grants provided by the ADMGS as follows: Enhance the … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Arts Development Council’s Matching Fund Scheme 2020
U.S. Department of State: 2020 Sports Visitor and Sports Envoy Programs
Deadline: 1 May 2020 The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Sports Diplomacy Division, of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for implementation of two exchange programs under a single cooperative agreement: the FY 2020 Sports Visitor and Sports Envoy Programs. Sports diplomacy enhances cross-cultural understanding and opens new avenues of dialogue and collaboration between individuals and nations. Sports-based … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State: 2020 Sports Visitor and Sports Envoy Programs
ASPIRE Prize 2020: Biodiversity for a Prosperous Economy
Deadline: 24 April 2020 The APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education (“ASPIRE”) is an annual award which recognizes young scientists who have demonstrated a commitment to both excellence in scientific research, as evidenced by scholarly publication and cooperation with scientists from other APEC member economies. Each year the APEC host economy is asked to provide a theme to guide nominations for the ASPIRE Prize to be awarded in their host year. For its host year of … [Read more...] about ASPIRE Prize 2020: Biodiversity for a Prosperous Economy
Applications Open for Future Skills Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 28 February 2020 Are you helping develop the skills needed for everyone to play an active role in the economy of tomorrow? If yes, then apply for Future Skills Innovation Challenge. Ashoka Changemakers has launching the Future Skills Innovation Challenge, an international competition aimed at recognising, supporting and nurturing the best social entrepreneurs and their innovations. They looking for the innovators building a future where everyone has the skills needed to … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Future Skills Innovation Challenge
Earth Journalism Network: Asia-Pacific Investigative Environmental Story Grants
Deadline: 31 March 2020 The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is inviting applications for its Asia-Pacific Investigative Environmental Story Grants. EJN is seeking stories that go beyond answering the basic who, what, when and where, and investigate how and why governments, businesses and financial institutions are acting in ways that directly or indirectly exploit their land and natural resources, and outline the repercussions. Topics Story proposals should focus on one of the … [Read more...] about Earth Journalism Network: Asia-Pacific Investigative Environmental Story Grants
Submissions Open for the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2021
Deadline: 21 May 2020 The Zayed Sustainability Prize has announced that its submissions process for the 2021 edition is now open. The Prize fund comes from the Abu Dhabi Government as a way to honour and continue the sustainability and humanitarian legacy of the founding father of the United Arab Emirates, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Established in 2008, this annual award recognises and rewards the achievements of those who are driving impactful, innovative and … [Read more...] about Submissions Open for the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2021
APWLD inviting Women’s Rights and Feminist Organizations to Apply for the Women2030 Sub-grant
Deadline: 17 January 2020 Asia Pacific Forum on Women, law and Development (APWLD) is currently inviting women’s rights and feminist organizations to apply for the Women2030 Sub-grant: National Monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals and Development Justice. In this Women2030 programme 2020-2021, APWLD will partner and support eight to ten organisations to do monitoring of the SDGs implementation in their country using the Feminist Development Justice as a framework and to carry out … [Read more...] about APWLD inviting Women’s Rights and Feminist Organizations to Apply for the Women2030 Sub-grant
UNDP’s $10,000 Grant for Local Communities to advance Sustainable Development
Deadline: 9 January 2020 Nominations are now open for 2020 Equator Prize, organised by the Equator Initiative within the United Nations Development Programme. The Equator Prize 2020 will be awarded to outstanding local community and indigenous peoples initiatives that advance innovative nature-based solutions for sustainable development. The winners will join a prestigious network of 245 leading community-based organizations from 81 countries that have been awarded the Equator Prize since … [Read more...] about UNDP’s $10,000 Grant for Local Communities to advance Sustainable Development
Asia-Pacific GNI Innovation Challenge is now open for Applications
Deadline: 7 January 2020 Applications are open for Asia-Pacific Google News Initiative (GNI) Innovation Challenge to support projects that drive digital innovation and develop new business models. The Challenge will focus on creative projects that increase audience engagement for news providers. Funding Information Google will fund selected projects up to USD $250,000 and will finance up to 70% of the total project cost. Eligibility Criteria The Asia-Pacific GNI Innovation … [Read more...] about Asia-Pacific GNI Innovation Challenge is now open for Applications
