Latest Grants and Resources in India

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Global Campus of Human Rights introduces new Course “MOOC – Promoting and Protecting Human Rights” for NGOs and Individuals

Deadline: Rolling The Global Campus of Human Rights is proud to launch a new "MOOC on Promoting and Protecting Human Rights: a Global Overview" course for inter-governmental and non-governmental staff; social workers; researchers; committed citizens around the world, who are actively interested … [Read more...] about Global Campus of Human Rights introduces new Course “MOOC – Promoting and Protecting Human Rights” for NGOs and Individuals

Indo-Australia Fund for Scientific and Technological Cooperation (Indo-AISRF) Round 13

Deadline: 02-Jul-20 The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology. Government of India, New Delhi and the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER), Australian Government are providing financial support for joint research activities … [Read more...] about Indo-Australia Fund for Scientific and Technological Cooperation (Indo-AISRF) Round 13

UNDP inviting Applications for Mentoring Agency Project PROSPER – India

Deadline: 19-Jun-20 UNDP-India is seeking proposals from eligible bidders to “Implement and mentor the field components of the Business Enterprise Leadership and Management Programme”. Objectives The objective of the proposed assignment would be: Implement and mentor the field … [Read more...] about UNDP inviting Applications for Mentoring Agency Project PROSPER – India

UNDP Open Call for Nominations: Growth Stage Impact Venture for SDGs

Deadline: 15-Jul-2020 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), École polytechniquefédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Orange and SAP launch the second edition of the Growth Stage Impact Ventures (GSIV) for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative. The initiative aims to identifying and … [Read more...] about UNDP Open Call for Nominations: Growth Stage Impact Venture for SDGs

NWO announces CFPs for SDG Interactions and Policy Interventions in Developing Countries

Deadline: 15-Sep-2020 The NWO has announced a call for proposals for SDG Interactions and policy interventions in developing countries. This call for proposals invites consortia to propose high-quality and relevant knowledge brokering and synthesis expertise, services, activities and products … [Read more...] about NWO announces CFPs for SDG Interactions and Policy Interventions in Developing Countries

Wellcome Trust inviting Applications for 2020 Collaborative Awards in Science

Deadline: 18 August 2020 Wellcome Trust is currently accepting applications for its Collaborative Awards in Science to promote the development of new ideas and speed the pace of discovery. The Trust, funds teams of researchers, consisting of independent research groups, to work together on the … [Read more...] about Wellcome Trust inviting Applications for 2020 Collaborative Awards in Science

INDIA-EU Co-funding on Rapid Solutions, and Higher Preparedness to COVID 19

Deadline: 11 June 2020 The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has announced a second call for Expressions of Interest (EoI), to develop innovative and rapid health-related approaches and deliver quick results relevant to society and higher preparedness of health systems. Committed to the global … [Read more...] about INDIA-EU Co-funding on Rapid Solutions, and Higher Preparedness to COVID 19

India Foundation for the Arts announces Project 560: Call for Curated Artistic Engagements

Deadline: 03-Jul-20 The India Foundation for the Arts is inviting proposals for Curated Artistic Engagements under Project 560 that reflect upon, ask questions of, and/or offer multiple imaginations of the city. Engagements could include storytelling, music, performances, installations, … [Read more...] about India Foundation for the Arts announces Project 560: Call for Curated Artistic Engagements

UNDP Call for Proposals for ‘Creating Awareness and Access to Social Protection in India’

Deadline: 8 June 2020 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting proposals for ‘Creating awareness and access to social protection in 5 selected districts of Madhya Pradesh’. The project will focus on delivery and access of social protection schemes in the wake of COVID-19 … [Read more...] about UNDP Call for Proposals for ‘Creating Awareness and Access to Social Protection in India’

Applications Open for Dr. Amit Sengupta Fellowship on Health Rights – India

Deadline: 15-Jun-2020 Applications are now open for the Dr. Amit Sengupta Fellowship on Health Rights, it would be awarded to a young health activist who works in the area on health rights, particularly for the vulnerable sections of the society, demonstrating leadership qualities and commitment … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Dr. Amit Sengupta Fellowship on Health Rights – India

The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism: Apply Now!

Deadline: 17 July 2020 The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism has been launched to support high-impact, ambitious coverage of critical issues related to the global economy, finance and business. The Fellowships enable experienced journalists to do the deep reporting needed to produce a … [Read more...] about The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism: Apply Now!

GSIC and Sport Singapore launch Asia Startup Competition

Deadline: 20-Jul-2020 Sport Singapore (SportSG), in partnership with Global Sport Innovation Centre (GSIC) are launching a Startup Competition to locate the best sport-tech projects and/or startups across the Asia-Pacific territory. The GSIC and Sport Singapore want to bring together startups … [Read more...] about GSIC and Sport Singapore launch Asia Startup Competition

Zero Project Call for Nominations 2021 on Employment and ICT

Deadline: 14-Jun-2020 The Zero Project team would like to invite leading experts and organizations to nominate Innovative Practices and Policies. The Zero Project is looking for practices and public policies from across the business, civil, technology, academic and public sectors that support … [Read more...] about Zero Project Call for Nominations 2021 on Employment and ICT

Applications Open for 7th Round of Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund

Deadline: 14-Jul-2020 The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is seeking applications for the 7th round of llegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) Challenge Fund in 2020. Objectives and Themes The objective of the IWT Challenge Fund is to tackle the illegal wildlife trade and in doing … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 7th Round of Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund

Call for Proposals for Business Ideas for Development – India

Deadline: 12-Jul-20 Are you originally from India and currently living in Germany? Do you have an innovative business idea that can help solve social or environmental problems in India and that, directly or indirectly, will help improve the lives of marginalised and poor people? If yes, then … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for Business Ideas for Development – India

COVID-19 and Transport: Launch of Response and Recovery Research Fund

Deadline: 8 June 2020 The COVID-19 Response & Recovery Transport Research Fund is inviting Project Concept Notes (PCNs) to support research that addresses COVID-19 and its effects and impacts on the transport sector: national, rural and urban. The fund has been established by the Research … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and Transport: Launch of Response and Recovery Research Fund

Entries Open for ESD Okayama Award 2020

Deadline: 31-Jul-2020 Entries are now open for the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Okayama Award 2020 with an aim to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. Resolving various challenges faced such as climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity conservation and poverty … [Read more...] about Entries Open for ESD Okayama Award 2020

Solar Irrigation for Agricultural Resilience (SoLAR) Innovation Fund (IF) – Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Pakistan

Deadline: 30-Jun-20 The SoLAR Innovation Fund (IF) aims to support the development and testing of technological, financial and institutional innovations to address the constraints and challenges of upscaling solar irrigation, with a special focus on the problems faced by small-scale, marginal, … [Read more...] about Solar Irrigation for Agricultural Resilience (SoLAR) Innovation Fund (IF) – Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Pakistan

Wellcome announces 2020 Senior Research Fellowships

Deadline: 16-Jul-2020 The Senior Research Fellowships support independent researchers who are emerging as global leaders in their field and want to tackle the most important questions in science. What is a senior (independent) researcher? Independent researchers will have a PhD and … [Read more...] about Wellcome announces 2020 Senior Research Fellowships

UNDP accepting Applications for Empanelment of Agencies for Identification & Promotion of Renewable Energy based Livelihood Opportunities in Manipur

Deadline: 03-Jun-20 UNDP in partnership with MoEFCC and with support from Global Environment Facility (GEF) is implementing a project on “Market Transformation and Removal of Barriers for Effective Implementation of the State-Level Climate Change Action Plans” with an overall goal to reduce GHG … [Read more...] about UNDP accepting Applications for Empanelment of Agencies for Identification & Promotion of Renewable Energy based Livelihood Opportunities in Manipur

Sub-Grants for Joint Advocacy Campaigns by National Networks

Deadline: 31-May-20 The Minority Rights Group (MRG) has launched a sub-grant scheme to support short-term joint projects of civil society organizations which examine and address the specific issues that minorities are facing in the MENA, South Asia and Southeast Asia regions in the context of the … [Read more...] about Sub-Grants for Joint Advocacy Campaigns by National Networks

Digital Future Society: Technological Solutions to Measure and Reduce Environmental Footprint

Deadline: 05-Jun-20 The Digital Future Society (DFS) Lab seeks technological solutions to measure and reduce the environmental footprint of companies in the technology sector, to implement a pilot project in the city of Barcelona. This challenge seeks technological solutions to measure and … [Read more...] about Digital Future Society: Technological Solutions to Measure and Reduce Environmental Footprint

Call for Proposals: 2020 Plastic Recycling Challenge (India)

Deadline: 15-Jun-20 Procter & Gamble presents the Plastics Recycling Challenge 2020 looking out for ideas that can help achieve P&G’s Sustainability Ambition 2030 goals and be compliant with Government of India’s Plastic Waste Management rules. Procter & Gamble’s pledge for … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: 2020 Plastic Recycling Challenge (India)

UNDP announces COVID-19 Rapid Response Facility Programme – India

Deadline: 29 May 2020 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently seeking proposals for COVID-19 Rapid Response Facility Programme to facilitate social protection and crisis response in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. The project aims to strengthen the delivery of and … [Read more...] about UNDP announces COVID-19 Rapid Response Facility Programme – India

BIRAC India Innovation Challenge 2020-21

Deadline: 15-Jun-2020 MyGov is seeking applications for the BIRAC Innovation Challenge 2020-21. BIRAC-SoCH is an Innovation Challenge Award envisioned to offer a unique platform to Start-ups/Entrepreneurs working in the community health sector. The focus of the Challenge is to facilitate a … [Read more...] about BIRAC India Innovation Challenge 2020-21

The Futures Project announces Call for Innovators for the Future

Deadline: 03-Jul-2020 As the world lives through a crisis unprecedented in recent history, IFP launch their first Global Open Call to Action for Innovators for the Future. They solicit your help to turn this severe global challenge into an opportunity – an opportunity to address the urgencies … [Read more...] about The Futures Project announces Call for Innovators for the Future

Applications Open for Options for Pregnancy Termination Innovation (OPTions) Initiative Hackathon improving Lives of Women and Girls

Deadline: 11-Jun-2020 The Options for Pregnancy Termination Innovation (OPTions) Initiative supports Bold Ideas with Big Impact® that put women and girls in control of where, when, and how they terminate their pregnancy. The Challenge The OPTions Initiative is awarding $250,000 grants for … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Options for Pregnancy Termination Innovation (OPTions) Initiative Hackathon improving Lives of Women and Girls

COVID-19 Young Leaders Fund 2020: Applications are open now!

Deadline: 31 August 2020 One Young World has launched the first global fund for young leaders working on the front lines of COVID-19. The fund is the first of its kind for young leaders who are addressing the impacts of COVID-19 and is supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Young Leaders Fund 2020: Applications are open now!

2020 ForestGEO Research Grants Program

Deadline: 29-May-2020 Applications are now open for the 2020 ForestGEO Research Grants Program. The Research Grants Program of the Smithsonian Forest Global Earth Observatory (ForestGEO) funds research projects associated with the ForestGEO network of Forest Dynamics Sites. The program is … [Read more...] about 2020 ForestGEO Research Grants Program

Global Fund announces COVID-19 Response Mechanism

Deadline: 31-May-2020 The COVID-19 Response Mechanism supports countries in responding to COVID-19, mitigating the impact on programs to fight HIV, TB and malaria, and initiating urgent improvements in health and community systems. COVID-19 poses a serious threat to health systems worldwide, … [Read more...] about Global Fund announces COVID-19 Response Mechanism

2020 Global Media Competition to Expose Tobacco Industry Manipulation

Deadline: 31-May-2020 The Global Center for Good Governance in Tobacco Control (GGTC), a partner in STOP (Stopping Tobacco Organizations and Products), is organizing its first Global Media Competition to seek compelling visual designs that portray tobacco industry manipulation. The competition … [Read more...] about 2020 Global Media Competition to Expose Tobacco Industry Manipulation

Call for Research Proposals: Household Finance Research Initiative in India

Deadline: 31-May-2020 The initiative invites research institutions/think-tanks, institutional and independent academicians, and scholars to submit research proposals that thematically cut across various dimensions of financial inclusion and household finance research. The initiative aims to … [Read more...] about Call for Research Proposals: Household Finance Research Initiative in India

Call for Nominations for Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) young Entrepreneur Award

Deadline: 30-Jun-2020 The Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) young Entrepreneur Award is instituted to encourage and recognize innovation and entrepreneurship among Young Engineers. The engineering innovations/inventions/concepts that have been actually realized and implemented in … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) young Entrepreneur Award

U.S. Mission to India inviting Applications for Tibet Community Grants for Tibetan Scholarship Program Alumni

Deadline: 22-Jun-2020 This funding opportunity seeks to establish the Tibet Community Grants Fund (TCGF) for TSP alumni as a pilot initiative which represents a new avenue for outreach to the TSP alumni community in India. TCGF will provide funding to TSP alumni through sub-awards for social … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to India inviting Applications for Tibet Community Grants for Tibetan Scholarship Program Alumni

Applications Open for 2020 Persephone Miel Fellowships

Deadline: 10 April 2020 The Persephone Miel Fellowship, overseen by the Pulitzer Center and launched in partnership with Internews, is designed to help journalists from the developing world do the kind of reporting they've always wanted to do and enable them to bring their work to a broader … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2020 Persephone Miel Fellowships

2020 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation

Deadline: 30 June 2020 Entries are now open for the 2020 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation recognizes exemplary efforts by individuals and organizations to restore or conserve structures, places and … [Read more...] about 2020 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation

GoodPlanet Foundation announces Call for Projects “Improving Access to Energy”

Deadline: 31 March 2020 The GoodPlanet Foundation's Action Carbone Solidaire program, created in 2006, aims to combat global warming by offering sustainable and economically viable alternatives for the benefit of the most disadvantaged populations. Partnering with NGOs and local and … [Read more...] about GoodPlanet Foundation announces Call for Projects “Improving Access to Energy”

World Bank Group – CES Global Tech Challenge: Solutions for Women

Deadline: 15 April 2020 Are you ready to expand into new markets and help tackle gender inequality through access to digital technology? If yes, then apply for the Solutions for Women Challenge. The World Bank Group, one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, … [Read more...] about World Bank Group – CES Global Tech Challenge: Solutions for Women

Apply Now for SEED BDS+Training of Trainers on Eco-Inclusive Enterprise Incubation – India

Deadline: 5 March 2020 Are you a Business Development Service provider, consultant, incubator, trainer or mentor in India? Would you like to provide services to eco-inclusive enterprises in the field of business model ideation and development, impact monitoring, and market testing? If yes, then … [Read more...] about Apply Now for SEED BDS+Training of Trainers on Eco-Inclusive Enterprise Incubation – India

Call for Innovative Proposals to create Rapid Impact for and with Young People in LMICs

Deadline: 27 March 2020 Fondation Botnar has launched a call for innovative proposals that aim to leverage data and frontier technologies to create rapid impact for and with young people in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Fondation Botnar is inviting for truly pioneering … [Read more...] about Call for Innovative Proposals to create Rapid Impact for and with Young People in LMICs

Wipro’s Seeding Programme for Educational Civil Society Organizations – India

Deadline: 28 February 2020 Wipro’s Seeding Programme for Educational CSOs supports the creation and development of new educational organizations that can contribute meaningfully to Indian school education; by supporting committed and capable teams and individuals who share vision of good quality … [Read more...] about Wipro’s Seeding Programme for Educational Civil Society Organizations – India

Australian Alumni Grant Scheme (AAGS) Pilot Program in India 2020

Deadline: 12 April 2020 If you’re an Australian alumnus who dreams of making a difference in your professional field, workplace, or community, then apply for Australian Alumni Grant Scheme (AAGS) 2020 – India pilot. The AAGS offers seed funding on a competitive basis for initiatives that … [Read more...] about Australian Alumni Grant Scheme (AAGS) Pilot Program in India 2020

2020 Investigative Journalism Fellowship focused on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues (stipend of $2,100)

Deadline: 16 February 2020 openDemocracy’s Tracking the Backlash project is excited to announce a six-month, full-time investigative journalism fellowship focused on sexual and reproductive health issues, starting in March 2020. The fellow will focus on investigating the health impacts of … [Read more...] about 2020 Investigative Journalism Fellowship focused on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues (stipend of $2,100)

Entries Open for 2020 STARTS Prize

Deadline: 2 March 2020 The STARTS is an initiative of the European Commission to foster alliances of technology and artistic practice. As part of this initiative, the STARTS Prize awards the most pioneering collaborations and results in the field of creativity and innovation at the crossings of … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2020 STARTS Prize

IFAD Call for Proposals: Disability Inclusive Rural Transformation Project

Deadline: 2 March 2020 The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is financing the grant project titled “Disability inclusive rural transformation Project”. The project aims for PwD, particularly women and youth with disabilities, to become active participants in and benefit … [Read more...] about IFAD Call for Proposals: Disability Inclusive Rural Transformation Project

Call for Applications – United Nations Youth Champions for Disarmament

Deadline: 18 March 2020 The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs is looking for young persons (ages 18 – 24) motivated to use their talents to help raise awareness and promote change for a more peaceful and secure world. United Nations ODA was established in January 1998 as the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications – United Nations Youth Champions for Disarmament

Internews’ Earth Journalism Network announces Reporting on Climate Change Adaptation in the Bay of Bengal

Deadline: 21 February 2020 Internews' Earth Journalism Network is offering grants to at least 10 journalists based in eastern India and coastal Bangladesh to report on critical issues related to climate change that are driving notable responses. The grants will support the production of in-depth … [Read more...] about Internews’ Earth Journalism Network announces Reporting on Climate Change Adaptation in the Bay of Bengal

Nominate an Organization for the UN’s Highest Environmental Honour “2020 Champions of the Earth Award”

Deadline: 20 March 2020 Nominations are now open for the 2020 Champions of the Earth award, the UN’s highest environmental honour, aiming to recognize the contribution of outstanding leaders from government, civil society and the private sector whose actions have had a positive impact on the … [Read more...] about Nominate an Organization for the UN’s Highest Environmental Honour “2020 Champions of the Earth Award”

IWSEN Program to build Leadership Skills of Indian Women Social Entrepreneurs

Deadline: 15 February 2020 Indian Women Social Entrepreneurs Network (IWSEN) is an amazing opportunity to become part of a fully-funded program for women social entrepreneurs in India. This Fully funded program seeks to provide an inaugural class of 40 women social entrepreneurs across India … [Read more...] about IWSEN Program to build Leadership Skills of Indian Women Social Entrepreneurs

2020 Visegrad+ Grants inviting NGOs/CSOs and Other Public Institutes

Deadline: 1 February 2020 The International Visegrad Fund is inviting applications for its Visegrad+ Grants Program to support projects which contribute to the democratization and transformation processes in selected countries and regions, especially non-EU member states in the Western Balkans … [Read more...] about 2020 Visegrad+ Grants inviting NGOs/CSOs and Other Public Institutes

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