Deadline: 8 June 2019 In 2019, the International Grant Program of the Toyota Foundation continues the fifth 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 ground in target countries who are finding solutions to shared issues. Through promoting direct … [Read more...]
Applications for Media-X Prototype Grant Scheme is now Open
Deadline: 13 May 2019 Applications are now open for Media-X Prototype Grant Scheme (the “Scheme”): a prototype fund to promote media innovation and the development of new media and social enterprises which 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 … [Read more...]
One World Media Fellowship: Inviting Applications from all around the World
Deadline: 10 April 2019 Applicants can apply One World Media Fellowship which is aimed at aspiring journalists and filmmakers, who seek to make a career out of reporting the global south, raising awareness about the developing world and breaking down prejudices. The fellowship guides filmmakers and journalists on a single project, and provide a supportive network of mentors and peers through the production and completion of their project. It seeks to champion diverse emerging talent, … [Read more...]
Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists: Accepting Applications for 2019 Fellowship Program
Deadline: 1 March 2019 The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists is currently accepting applications from journalists from the mainly developing nations of Africa, Asia (including Pacific Island nations), Latin America and the Caribbean to cover the United Nations General Assembly for approximately 10 weeks beginning in September each year. The fellowships offer a unique opportunity for promising young journalists from developing countries to observe United Nations deliberations and to … [Read more...]
Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme: Promoting Arts and Cultural Development in Hong Kong
Deadline: 4 January 2019 Applicants are invited to apply for Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme (ACDFS) ─ 8th Round which seeks to cultivate a supportive culture for the arts in the community and to foster a tripartite partnership involving the Government, arts groups and the private sector to promote arts and cultural development in Hong Kong. The ACDFS provides funding support for large-scale and cross-year arts and cultural initiatives and activities of various art forms including … [Read more...]
HER Fund 2019/20 Grant Cycle: Supporting Women’s Rights Work in Hong Kong
Deadline: 3 January 2019 HER Fund is currently inviting applicants for its 2019/20 Grant Cycle with an aim to support women’s rights work in Hong Kong through fundraising, grant-making, capacity building and public education. The small grants support is a seed grant, and a unique source that allow new initiatives for marginalized women to realize and to grow. Priority Areas Freedom from Violence: Violence against women is both a brutal consequence of gender inequalities and a key … [Read more...]
U.S. Mission to China: Seeking Applications for Hong Kong Small Grant Program
Deadline: 15 September 2019 The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State has announced that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. PAS awards a limited number of grants to individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, academic institutions, and other organizations to enhance mutual understanding between the U.S. and Hong Kong and/or Macau. PAS will only consider grants that have a … [Read more...]
Habitat for Humanity Young Leaders Build 2019 Advocacy Grants
Deadline: 5 December 2018 The Habitat for Humanity Young Leaders Build 2019 campaign brings together young people from across the Asia-Pacific region to support families in need of decent housing. Young people volunteer, fundraise and speak out for the need for decent and affordable housing as a way out of poverty and toward self-reliance. As part of the 2019 campaign, Habitat for Humanity is currently inviting eligible youth organizations and individuals to submit Project proposals for the … [Read more...]
Submit Nominations for World Summit Awards (WSA) 2018!
Deadline: 31 August 2018 Nominations are open for the World Summit Awards (WSA) 2018, a non-monetary award system with a focus on sustainable knowledge transfer through a worldwide network. The World Summit Award is a unique awards system, selecting and promoting local digital innovation with high social impact. Combining an ongoing series of international events and activities with a global network of start-ups, social entrepreneurs, mentors, jurors, speakers, experts, government leaders, … [Read more...]
APWLD: Inviting Applicants for Inaugural Media Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 30 June 2018 APWLD is currently inviting five women media professionals across Asia-Pacific region to participate in Inaugural Media Fellowship Programme that aims to strengthen media advocacy on grassroots issues through a feminist lens. Fellowship theme this year is on climate change as APWLD wish to strengthen a feminist analysis on this topic and climate justice, especially in mainstream and alternative media spaces. The duration of the fellowship will be from August 2018 – … [Read more...]
Submit Nominations for SIWI’s 2019 Stockholm Water Prize!
Deadline: 30 September 2018 The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) is currently seeking applications for its 2019 Stockholm Water Prize to recognize women, men and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the sustainable use and protection of the world’s water resources. Categories Policy and Practices: This category covers achievements that has improved the governance and management of water, as a natural and economic resource and/or as a human right and … [Read more...]
U.S. Mission to China: U.S. Consulate General HK, 175th Anniversary Programs
Deadline: 31 July 2018 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for projects or programs celebrating 175 years of U.S.-Hong Kong relations which aims to solicit projects to showcase: the diverse and broad range of people-to-people connections the United States and Hong Kong have built over the last 175 years; the shared values; and the longstanding presence of the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong. This funding … [Read more...]
Toyota Foundation’s International Grant Program 2018: Practitioners Exchange on Common Issues in Asia
Deadline: 15 June 2018 The Toyota Foundation is currently accepting applications for its International Grant Program 2018 that aims to survey and analyze situations in target countries, obtain new perspectives, and expand the potential of future generations. The grant program focuses on deepening mutual understanding and knowledge-sharing among people on the ground in East Asia and Southeast Asia who are finding solutions to shared issues. The title of the program is “Cultivating Empathy … [Read more...]
UNESCO Call for Applications: International Youth Forum on Creativity and Heritage along the Silk Roads 2
Deadline: 1 April 2018 If you're aged 18-30 years, and come from a country in Africa, Arab States, Asia and the Pacific, or Europe, then apply for International Youth Forum on Creativity and Heritage along the Silk Roads 2! UNESCO, in collaboration with the National Commission of People’s Republic of China for UNESCO, is currently inviting young women and men from countries along the maritime and terrestrial Silk Roads to participate in the International Youth Forum on Creativity and Heritage … [Read more...]
The Power Paradox- Connecting Future Leaders to contribute to the Sustainable Development of the World
Deadline: 30 April 2018 The South American Business Forum is inviting applications for The Power Paradox- Connecting future leaders to contribute to the sustainable development of the world. Each year the forum receives 100 outstanding university students from around the world together with 40 leaders of business, political and academic areas. SABF mission is to bring together current and future leaders, regardless of generation and nationality, through the development of a platform for … [Read more...]
Nokia Bell Labs: Seeking Applications for its 2018 Bell Labs Prize
Deadline: 25 April 2018 Nokia Bell Labs is seeking applications for its 2018 Bell Labs Prize that seeks to recognize proposals that ‘change the game’ in the field of information and communications technologies by a factor of 10, and provides selected innovators the unique opportunity to collaborate with Bell Labs researchers to help realize their vision. The Bell Labs Prize (the “Contest”) is offered by the Bell Labs Organization of Nokia of America Corporation, a subsidiary of Nokia … [Read more...]
Apply for Go Green in the City Challenge!
Deadline: 1 June 2018 Applications are open for the Go Green in the City Challenge. For 180 years Schneider Electric has been committed to changing the way they access energy. As a global specialist in energy management, with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including utilities & infrastructures, machine manufacturers, non-residential buildings, data centres & networks, and in residential … [Read more...]
Apply for Mama Cash’s 2018 Grant Program: Supporting Ambitious Feminist and Women’s Rights Organisations!
Deadline: 17 April 2018 Applications are open for the Mama Cash’s 2018 Grant program with an aim to support ambitious feminist and women’s rights organisations and initiatives led by and for women, girls and trans people. Mama Cash supports women, girls and trans people who fight for their rights. Activists who tirelessly and fearlessly make their voices heard. Who criticise oppressive or restrictive norms and practices, and lobby for fair laws. Who demand their political and economic rights, … [Read more...]
SA Innovavation Summit’s Pitching Den Competition: Promoting and Developing Entrepreneurial Creativity of Startups
Deadline: 1 June 2018 Do you have a start-up or a business solution characterized by high growth potential, proprietary innovation, sustainable competitive advantage? If yes, then apply for Pitching Den Competition. Set against the backdrop of SA Innovation Summit, the Pitching Den competition aims to promote and develop the entrepreneurial creativity of startups, able and willing to disrupt the status-quo, to showcase their ground-breaking products or services, to gain visibility across … [Read more...]
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada: Seeking Applications for its Media Fellowship Program
Deadline: 16 April 2018 The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is seeking applications for its Media Fellowship Program which offers up-and-coming and established journalists the opportunity to spend time in Asia researching and preparing stories. The program is supported by Cathay Pacific Airways. The fellowship accepts creative proposals that examine important and emerging stories on issues impacting Asia and relevant to Canada. It aims to help Canadian journalists become better informed … [Read more...]
