Latest Grants and Resources in India

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SkillEd: Enabling Tomorrow’s Workforce for India

Deadline: 20-Sep-20 Apply now to be a part of SkillEd, an initiative by CIIE.CO supported by MUFG and implemented by Startup Oasis. Selected Startups get Incubation and Funding support. SkillEd supports early stage edtech and skilltech startups, with impactful and innovative tech based … [Read more...] about SkillEd: Enabling Tomorrow’s Workforce for India

UNDP: Strengthening Resilience of MSMEs and Facilitate Employment Linkages to Migrants, Women, and other Vulnerable Communities – India

Deadline: 11-Sep-20 UNDP is seeking applications for Strengthening resilience of MSMEs and facilitate employment linkages to migrants, women, and other vulnerable communities in Uttar Pradesh. UNDP is seeking to engage a technical support agency to support MSMEs in business continuity plan … [Read more...] about UNDP: Strengthening Resilience of MSMEs and Facilitate Employment Linkages to Migrants, Women, and other Vulnerable Communities – India

Amrita TBI NIDHI-PRAYAS Programme – India

Deadline: 15-Sep-20 Applications are now open for Amrita TBI NIDHI-PRAYAS Programme in India. Amrita Technology Business Incubator is one of the approved NIDHI-PRAYAS centers by National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), Govt of India. The NIDHI-PRAYAS … [Read more...] about Amrita TBI NIDHI-PRAYAS Programme – India

Request for Applications: IFA-PARI Creative Grant | Archives and Museums Programme

Deadline: 30-Sep-20 The India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) in collaboration with People’s Archive of Rural India (PARI) invites applications for an IFA-PARI Creative Grant, under its Archives and Museums programme. The Archives and Museums programme of IFA has been initiated with a two-fold … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: IFA-PARI Creative Grant | Archives and Museums Programme

Prosus Social Impact Challenge for Accessibility – India

Deadline: 12-Oct-20 Prosus, in collaboration with Invest India, Startup India, and Social Alpha, is launching the Prosus Social Impact Challenge for Accessibility. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than one billion people around the world live with some form of … [Read more...] about Prosus Social Impact Challenge for Accessibility – India

Applications Open for 2021 Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship

Deadline: 20-Sep-20 Applications are now open for the 2021 Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship in the Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs. Thematic Questions International Law How are new alliances within and across societies responding to a … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2021 Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship

Disney Conservation Fund launches Inspiring Action: Annual Conservation Grants Program

Deadline: 16-Oct-20 The Walt Disney Company has launched the Disney Conservation Fund Inspiring Action: Annual Conservation Grants Program. The Disney Conservation Fund awards grants to nonprofit organizations leading comprehensive community conservation efforts and initiatives that protect … [Read more...] about Disney Conservation Fund launches Inspiring Action: Annual Conservation Grants Program

UNESCO launches Wenhui Award 2020

Deadline: 27-Sep-20 UNESCO has launched the 2020 Wenhui Award with the theme of “Educational Innovation in Response to Pandemic and Other Emergencies”. The Wenhui Award was jointly created by the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Programme of Educational Innovation for Development (APEID) and the National … [Read more...] about UNESCO launches Wenhui Award 2020

UNDP: Livelihoods Restoration & Facilitation of Alternative Livelihood Opportunities for 2000 women from Vulnerable Communities in Bangalore

Deadline: 8-Sep-20 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking the services of a technical service provider to support restoration of Livelihoods restoration and facilitation of alternative livelihood opportunities for 2000 women from vulnerable communities in Bangalore Rural … [Read more...] about UNDP: Livelihoods Restoration & Facilitation of Alternative Livelihood Opportunities for 2000 women from Vulnerable Communities in Bangalore

Apply Now for Global Sankalp Awards 2020

Deadline: 08-Sep-20 Applications are now open for 2020 Global Sankalp Awards 2020 to recognise the work of those entrepreneurs who have been building a new system, an enabling ecosystem, which provides the right resources and environment for entrepreneurs to thrive and design the new world, a new … [Read more...] about Apply Now for Global Sankalp Awards 2020

YouthLead Ambassadors Program: Submit Applications Now

Deadline: 25-Sep-20 YouthLead invites you to apply to serve as a YouthLead Ambassador. YouthLead seeks self-directed and motivated young changemakers with a proven track record in supporting and mobilizing other young people in their communities, and at the local, regional, or national level as … [Read more...] about YouthLead Ambassadors Program: Submit Applications Now

2021 Ockenden International Prizes: Win GBP100,000 Prize Money

Deadline: 30-Nov-20 Entries are now open for the 2021 Ockenden International Prizes for successful self-reliance refugee projects on identifying solutions to the challenges faced by displaced people, raising awareness of their needs, and rewarding outstanding projects. For Ockenden … [Read more...] about 2021 Ockenden International Prizes: Win GBP100,000 Prize Money

UNDP Call for Proposals: Livelihood Promotion through Landscape Conservation in Bhairabkunda under Udalguri district, Assam

Deadline: 4-Sep-20 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is kindly request to submit your proposal for “Livelihood promotion through Landscape Conservation in Bhairabkunda under Udalguri district, Assam”. In this context, UNDP is seeking to engage an expert agency to - roll out … [Read more...] about UNDP Call for Proposals: Livelihood Promotion through Landscape Conservation in Bhairabkunda under Udalguri district, Assam

Applications Open for Islamic Finance Changemakers Competition

Deadline: 30-Sep-20 The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in partnership with the Saudi-Spanish Center for Islamic Economic and Finance have launched an Islamic Finance Changemakers Competition to support social entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders seeking to create a better … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Islamic Finance Changemakers Competition

UNDP announces CFPs for Preparation of Eighteen Ward Level Disaster Management Plan in Visakhapatnam City (India)

Deadline: 08-Sep-20 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced a call for proposals for 2020 Preparation of Eighteen Ward Level Disaster Management Plan in Visakhapatnam City. Objectives The purpose of this study is to develop twenty-four Ward Level Disaster Management … [Read more...] about UNDP announces CFPs for Preparation of Eighteen Ward Level Disaster Management Plan in Visakhapatnam City (India)

INSHU launches the Connecting with Care Competition

Deadline: 17-Sep-20 INHSU is excited to launch the Connecting with Care Competition; a global award to identify innovative models of hepatitis C care in order to highlight emerging ways of working and to inspire others in the sector. Connecting with Care inspires and educates the global … [Read more...] about INSHU launches the Connecting with Care Competition

Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art: ILA Dalmia Fica Research Grant 2020

Deadline: 10-Oct-20 Ila Dalmia FICA Research Grant 2020, instituted by FICA with the support of art historian and curator Yashodhara Dalmia in the memory of her sister Ila Dalmia, aims to provide an annual grant to support research on Indian modern and contemporary art. The application is open … [Read more...] about Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art: ILA Dalmia Fica Research Grant 2020

COVID-19 Global South Health and Livelihoods Challenge

Deadline: 10-Sep-20 Let’s design scalable solutions to support low- and middle-income families in the urban Global South, so they can adapt and thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic. OpenIDEO is seeking innovative ideas for its COVID-19 Global South Health and Livelihoods Challenge that … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Global South Health and Livelihoods Challenge

Applications Open for Getty Scholar Grants Program

Deadline: 1-Oct-20 The Getty Foundation is seeking applications for its Getty Scholar Grants Program for established scholars, or individuals who have attained distinction in their fields. Recipients are in residence at the Getty Research Institute or Getty Villa, where they pursue their own … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Getty Scholar Grants Program

Submit Applications for Global Sign Challenge

Deadline: 30-Oct-20 Applications are now open for the Global Sign Challenge, it is an inclusive competition to celebrate the amazing stories of how people around the world are using their national sign languages to support children’s learning in the early years. Goals to further the … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Global Sign Challenge

ACIAR/IDRC seeking Concept Ideas for Reducing Food Loss in Developing Country Value Chains

Deadline: 31-Aug-20 ACIAR, in partnership with Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC), is looking for new concept ideas to address the challenge of reducing food loss in developing country value chains. The Food Futures Research program is an initiative funded by the … [Read more...] about ACIAR/IDRC seeking Concept Ideas for Reducing Food Loss in Developing Country Value Chains

Entries Open for Agropolis Louis Malassis International Scientific Prize for Agriculture and Food

Deadline: 11-Jan-21 Entries are now open for the Agropolis Louis Malassis International Scientific Prize for Agriculture and Food. The Prize, given once every two years, aims to recognize individuals, or a group of individuals, for their exemplary and promising contribution in promoting … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Agropolis Louis Malassis International Scientific Prize for Agriculture and Food

SHIFT Prize: Award for Transformative Agroecological Research for Development

Deadline: 11-Jan-21 Biovision Foundation in partnership with the Agropolis Foundation is seeking applications for SHIFT Prize: Award for transformative agroecological research for development. Agroecology is emerging as a viable alternative pathway to enhance the resilience and sustainability … [Read more...] about SHIFT Prize: Award for Transformative Agroecological Research for Development

Call for Proposals 2020: Indo-German Cooperation in Health Research

Deadline: 31-Oct-20 The Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Federal Republic of Germany are inviting proposals for Indo-German Cooperation in Health Research programme. The purpose of the programme is to stimulate new … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals 2020: Indo-German Cooperation in Health Research

RFAs for USAID Child Safeguarding Capacity Strengthening and Implementation Research Efforts

Deadline: 02-Sep-20 The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Health Evaluation and Applied Research Development (HEARD) Project is seeking a partner institution to support strengthening USAID’s and its partners’ policies, procedures, and practices related to child … [Read more...] about RFAs for USAID Child Safeguarding Capacity Strengthening and Implementation Research Efforts

Impact Collective announces Call for Exceptional Startups for Asia

Deadline: 05-Sep-20 Are you a team that is creating a change? Impact Collective accepts early-stage startups who have working prototypes or products. They invite startups who are solving global challenges ranging from food security and sustainable livelihoods to dynamic workforce, circular … [Read more...] about Impact Collective announces Call for Exceptional Startups for Asia

UNDP announces CFPs for Awareness and Increasing Access to MGNREGA (India)

Deadline: 31-Aug-20 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is requested to submit your proposal for “Creating awareness and increasing access to MGNREGA in Bagalkot and Kalaburgi districts of Karnataka”. For the immediate support for better preparedness for COVID 19, the partnership … [Read more...] about UNDP announces CFPs for Awareness and Increasing Access to MGNREGA (India)

Azim Premji University announces Covid-19 Research Funding Programme 2020 – India

Deadline: 5-Sep-20 The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented challenges for India, with wide ranging consequences for health and wellbeing. They seek proposals that will provide focused, concrete results and insights to directly inform the design of actions, and responses in the … [Read more...] about Azim Premji University announces Covid-19 Research Funding Programme 2020 – India

Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF): Reporting on LGBT+ Rights in India

Deadline: 6-Sep-20 Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) is offering an online training course on Reporting LGBT+ Rights for Indian journalists working for local and regional media in India. Today, 70 countries around the world criminalize consensual same-sex activity or use laws to marginalize and … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF): Reporting on LGBT+ Rights in India

Research Innovation Grant: Sparking Innovation in Land and Housing through Research – India

Deadline: 6-Sep-20 The/Nudge Centre for Social Innovation and Omidyar Network India is inviting research proposals that will shed light on issues of land and housing and lead to breakthrough innovation. They believe that high-quality research that uncovers bottlenecks and opportunities in the … [Read more...] about Research Innovation Grant: Sparking Innovation in Land and Housing through Research – India

Call for Applications for JUMPSTARTER 2021 Global Pitch Competition

Deadline: 31-Aug-20 JUMPSTARTER is a not-for-profit initiative curated by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund that provides a platform for all entrepreneurs and young people to jump start their dreams in Hong Kong. It is also a first-of-its-kind startup event focused exclusively on showcasing quality … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for JUMPSTARTER 2021 Global Pitch Competition

UNDP: Restoring of Livelihoods Amongst Rural Micro-Entrepreneurs to Combat COVID-19 (India)

Deadline: 28-Aug-20 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) kindly request to submit your proposal for “Building resilience and facilitate restoring of livelihoods amongst rural micro-entrepreneurs to combat COVID 19 through sensitization, capacity building, training on … [Read more...] about UNDP: Restoring of Livelihoods Amongst Rural Micro-Entrepreneurs to Combat COVID-19 (India)

Global Startup Ecosystem launches Digital Startup Accelerator 5th Annual Edition 2020

Deadline: 28-Aug-20 The Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE) is inviting applications for its 5th annual Digital Startup Accelerator Program with a focus on career development, personal development, and business development tracks to prepare participants for a digital future. Global Startup … [Read more...] about Global Startup Ecosystem launches Digital Startup Accelerator 5th Annual Edition 2020

UNWTO launches Smart Solutions for Smart Destinations Challenge to promote entrepreneurship in tourism

Deadline: 15-Oct-20 The World Tourism Organization together with Athletic Club of Bilbao and the Provincial Council of Bizkaia have launched the Smart Solutions for Smart Destinations Challenge to drive innovation and promote entrepreneurship in tourism. This new challenge is designed for … [Read more...] about UNWTO launches Smart Solutions for Smart Destinations Challenge to promote entrepreneurship in tourism

Gupta Family Foundation Grant: Submit Applications Now

Deadline: 30-Sep-20 The Gupta Family Foundation is inviting applications from NGOs to uplifting and empowering individuals disadvantaged by poverty or disability, or by discrimination based on race, class or religion; providing social services to the elderly, disabled, children and those who are … [Read more...] about Gupta Family Foundation Grant: Submit Applications Now

Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize 2021: Submit Nominations Now

Deadline: 01-Oct-20 At $2.5 million, the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize is the world’s largest annual humanitarian award presented to nonprofit organizations judged to have made extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering. Every year, the Foundation receives hundreds of … [Read more...] about Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize 2021: Submit Nominations Now

Request for Applications: IDEAL Applied Research Award

Deadline: 23-Oct-20 The Implementer-Led Design, Evidence, Analysis and Learning (IDEAL) is excited to release this Request for Applications (RFA) for Applied Research Award (ARA) under IDEAL’s Small Grants Program to improve the design, implementation, and effectiveness of emergency and … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: IDEAL Applied Research Award

Submit Applications for IFREE Small Grants Program

Deadline: 1-Feb-21 International Foundation for Research in Experimental Economics (IFREE) is seeking applications for its Small Grants Program. The International Foundation for Research in Experimental Economics (IFREE) was founded in 1997 to support research and education in experimental … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for IFREE Small Grants Program

One Young World’s Novartis Reimagining Healthcare Scholarship

Deadline: 25-Sep-20 One Young World is seeking applications for Novartis Reimagining Healthcare Scholarship to extend their culture of curiosity and ‘unbossed’ mentality to create an opportunity for young leaders outside of their company who have a passion for healthcare and are initiating change … [Read more...] about One Young World’s Novartis Reimagining Healthcare Scholarship

CHUNAUTI – NextGen Startup Challenge Contest – India

Deadline: 07-Sep-20 STPI Next Initiatives has launched a call for applications for the CHUNAUTI - NextGen Startup Challenge Contest to address solutions for the emerging sectors and application domains post COVID. NextGen Startup Challenge Contest (CHUNAUTI - Challenge Hunt Under NGIS for … [Read more...] about CHUNAUTI – NextGen Startup Challenge Contest – India

Prince Talal International Prize 2020 for Human Development

Deadline: 15-Dec-20 Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development carries a financial reward of US$ 1,000,000, awarded annually by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) with the aim of inciting and encouraging innovation and creativity in human development. The idea of the … [Read more...] about Prince Talal International Prize 2020 for Human Development

Aspen Institute announces New Voice Fellowship

Deadline: 01-Oct-20 The Aspen Institute has announced the New Voice Fellowship, Aspen Institute is also recruiting for Fellows who are experts on the front lines of sexual and reproductive health and rights. The Fellowship is recruiting a total of 20-25 Fellows for 2021. They are recruiting … [Read more...] about Aspen Institute announces New Voice Fellowship

Taiwan Foundation for Democracy: International Visiting Fellowship

Deadline: 15-Oct-20 The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) aims to have International Visiting Fellows establish contact and network with Taiwan’s related non-governmental organizations, to encourage the development of cooperative international projects, and to support research and writing of … [Read more...] about Taiwan Foundation for Democracy: International Visiting Fellowship

Call for Applications: Social Impact Incentives for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

Deadline: 27-Sep-20 Does your impact enterprise provide water, sanitation and hygiene solutions? It might be eligible for receiving Social Impact Incentives (SIINC). This application form is aimed at impact enterprises within the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) space. It is part of the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Social Impact Incentives for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

2020 Innovation Challenge Fund: Future Mobility in Maharashtra – Combatting COVID-19 and Climate Change

Deadline: 31-Aug-20 The UK Government is delighted to announce a £1.5 million fund that is now open for applications for innovative projects in Future Mobility that address the challenges of COVID 19 and/or climate change. Innovation Challenge Fund 2020 will fund innovative research and … [Read more...] about 2020 Innovation Challenge Fund: Future Mobility in Maharashtra – Combatting COVID-19 and Climate Change

2020 Ploughshares Fund for Safe and Nuclear Weapons-Free World

Deadline: 03-Sep-20 Does your project address one of the following goals: promote the elimination of nuclear weapons; prevent the emergence of new nuclear states; or, build regional peace and security in South Asia or the Middle East? If yes, then apply now for Ploughshares Fund! Ploughshares … [Read more...] about 2020 Ploughshares Fund for Safe and Nuclear Weapons-Free World

IWA announces Call for Nominations for the Global Water Award

Deadline: 28-Sep-20 The International Water Association (IWA) has announced a call for nominations for the Global Water Award. The IWA Global Water Award recognizes those individuals who, through innovative leadership and practice, have made a significant contribution to a world in which water … [Read more...] about IWA announces Call for Nominations for the Global Water Award

Entries open for My Story – Girl Rising 2020 Storytelling Challenge

Deadline: 01-Sep-20 Entries are now open for the My Story - Girl Rising 2020 Storytelling Challenge (the “Contest”). Girl Rising is looking for diverse stories of how individuals, groups, and organizations are working to support racial justice, gender justice, access to education or simply … [Read more...] about Entries open for My Story – Girl Rising 2020 Storytelling Challenge

Call for Proposals: Politics of Health Policy & Systems Research Funding

Deadline: 05-Sep-20 The Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research invites proposals for research studies towards an improved understanding of how and why multilaterals, bilaterals and major foundations choose to (or not to) fund HPSR with particular attention to the political factors and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Politics of Health Policy & Systems Research Funding

Taiwan Foundation for Democracy: Democracy and Human Rights Service Fellowship

Deadline: 15-Oct-20 The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy is seeking applications for its Democracy and Human Rights Service Fellowship. Unlike the Dissertation Fellowship and the Postdoctoral Fellowship, which are designed for academic research, the Democracy and Human Rights Service Fellowship … [Read more...] about Taiwan Foundation for Democracy: Democracy and Human Rights Service Fellowship

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