Deadline: 30-Apr-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 WIN WIN Youth Award to empower and reward young people who play an active role in the creation of a more sustainable future. WIN WIN Youth Network is a national platform which invites you to meet other young change-makers that share the same goal to make this world a better place. Members of the network are people between 13-29 years old, engaged in organisations in Sweden that tackle sustainability issues – either environmental, … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2021 WIN WIN Youth Award
Call for Applications: Clean Energy Transition Support for EU Islands
Deadline: 4-May-21 The European Commission is accepting applications for its Clean Energy Transition to support for EU Islands. The Clean energy for EU islands secretariat was set up in 2018 by the European Commission in cooperation with the European Parliament. Between 2018 and 2020, the Secretariat acted as a pilot project supporting the EU-wide community of islands in their efforts to transition to sustainable energy and reduce energy consumption. The core of the initiative was the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Clean Energy Transition Support for EU Islands
Apply Now for European City Facility Grant Program
Deadline: 31-May-21 Applications are now open for the European City Facility Grant Program. Municipalities, local authorities and local public entities aggregating municipalities/local authorities play a key role in Europe’s transition towards sustainable energy. They have tremendous potential to build comprehensive sustainable energy investment programmes (i.e. investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy). Moreover, they can encourage the pooling of smaller projects into larger … [Read more...] about Apply Now for European City Facility Grant Program
2021 Green Talents: International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development
Deadline: 19-May-21 Are you a promising scientist with innovative ideas and a strong focus on sustainable development? Does your research have the potential to help make the world a more sustainable place? Are you ready to collaborate with German experts and contribute to sustainability research in Germany? If yes, become one of the 25 Green Talents of 2021! Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum … [Read more...] about 2021 Green Talents: International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development
5th Call for Proposals: Europeana Research Grants Programme
Deadline: 31-May-21 Europeana is seeking proposals for its Research Grants Programme to explore how the cultural heritage sector can make the best use of this participatory method with the collaboration of researchers and for the benefit of them. They welcome proposals for conferences, workshops, seminar series, summer/autumn/winter/spring schools or training activities. The Europeana Research Grants programme awards funding for events that can bring together cultural heritage … [Read more...] about 5th Call for Proposals: Europeana Research Grants Programme
Nominations Open for 2021 Thiess International Riverprize
Deadline: 31-May-21 The International River Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2021 Thiess International Riverprize, the Thiess International Riverprize (the Riverprize) is the world’s most prestigious environmental award, bringing recognition to organisations (or groups of organisations) who have achieved remarkable outcomes for rivers, river basins and their communities. The Riverprize is awarded every two years at the Riverprize Gala Dinner, as part of the International … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2021 Thiess International Riverprize
All-Island Community Fund: Ireland
Deadline: 14-May-21 The Community Foundation for Ireland and the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland are delighted to embark on a new partnership to launch the All-Island Community Fund to provide flexible philanthropic support for civil society engagement on a north-south basis, leading to better understanding, strong relationships and progression towards a fairer, more equitable society on the island of Ireland. It also represents an exciting opportunity for both Community … [Read more...] about All-Island Community Fund: Ireland
Submit Nominations for Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize
Deadline: 24-May-21 Do you know an outstanding leader that promotes positive global change? If yes, then nominate them for the Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize. The Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize invites you to nominate an innovative, risk-taking, ethical candidate for a chance to win the leadership prize. Prize winners may be nominated by anyone, anywhere. They believe that a new kind of leadership is badly needed for societies to prosper: leadership that is … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize
Call for Leaders creating Sustainable Change in Communities: Nominations now Open!
Deadline: 05-May-21 The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) has opened the search to find 30 game-changing leaders under 30 years of age who are using environmental education to build a sustainable future for all. The EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2021 will receive global recognition for their work and join a growing alumni community of inspiring EE leaders, with ongoing opportunities for professional development and networking. To address today’s complex … [Read more...] about Call for Leaders creating Sustainable Change in Communities: Nominations now Open!
2021 World Summit Awards: Promoting Local Digital Innovation with High Impact on Improving Society
Deadline: 30-Sep-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 World Summit Awards to promote local digital innovation with high impact on improving society. It is a non-monetary award system with a focus on sustainable knowledge transfer through a worldwide network. Winners benefit not from a one-time financial reward, but a lifelong partnership and integration. The WSA is also a nomination based award system. To participate you need to be nominated by a WSA National Expert as the best … [Read more...] about 2021 World Summit Awards: Promoting Local Digital Innovation with High Impact on Improving Society
Echoing Green’s Fellowship Program
Deadline: 20-Apr-21 Echoing Green invites applications for its fellowship program to provide seed funding to social entrepreneurs launching bold new organizations to create positive systemic change. It operates where intersectional justice and social innovation meet. The Fellowship funds and supports proximate leaders who are advancing racial justice and upending structural oppression globally and prioritize the leadership of Black, Indigenous; and other leaders of color. Echoing … [Read more...] about Echoing Green’s Fellowship Program
UNWTO’s Global Rural Tourism Startup Competition
Deadline: 1-Jul-21 UNWTO invites applications for the Global Rural Tourism Startup Competition to accelerate Rural Development through Tourism. The competition aims to bring together all entrepreneurs who are deploying models that positively contribute to the planet, people and prosperity or technology that can be applied to the sustainable development of tourism in rural areas in its three pillars - economic, social and environmental. It seeks the most disruptive ideas that will enable … [Read more...] about UNWTO’s Global Rural Tourism Startup Competition
Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition for empowering Entrepreneurs Worldwide
Deadline: 30-Sep-21 The Entrepreneurship Campus is inviting applications for its Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition (CEC) that empowers entrepreneurs all around the world to create innovative answers to global and/or community challenges and to engage in a more peaceful and sustainable world. You are invited to submit your innovative ideas and projects with a societal impact, which champion and implement one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs and 169 related … [Read more...] about Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition for empowering Entrepreneurs Worldwide
Submit Proposals for 4th Human Rights Youth Challenge
Deadline: 31-May-21 The 4th Human Rights Youth Challenge is organized by the Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, it is an opportunity for youth to show knowledge, understanding and passion about the human rights to water and sanitation. The Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation– together with the Permanent Mission of Spain, the Permanent Mission of Germany, UNESCO-IHP, UNEP, UN-Water and the Special Rapporteur … [Read more...] about Submit Proposals for 4th Human Rights Youth Challenge
UN SDG Global Festival of Action inviting Immersive Stories to Inspire people for Positive Actions
Deadline: 5-Aug-21 The United Nations SDG Action Campaign, and Oculus is inviting applications from emerging creators worldwide to create media as a way to share their perspectives and advance positive action toward the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2021, MY World 360º is calling for immersive experiences that take viewers – decision makers, individuals, business leaders, students across the world – on a journey across the two sides of this Turning Point. Organizations … [Read more...] about UN SDG Global Festival of Action inviting Immersive Stories to Inspire people for Positive Actions
Call for Proposals to Highlight Blind Spots in AI Development
Deadline: 2-May-21 UNESCO in cooperation with Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, is launching a Call for Proposals to identify blind spots in AI Policy and Programme Development. The collective work will explore creative, novel and far-reaching approaches to tackling blind spots in the AI lifecycle. The publication will provide world leaders, policy-makers, and civil society members with perspectives that will be critical to face the immense task they’re presented: to ensure … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to Highlight Blind Spots in AI Development
Journalismfund.eu. Call for Proposals for Modern Slavery Unveiled Grant Programme
Deadline: 16-Sep-21 Journalismfund.eu. has announced a call for proposals for the Modern Slavery Unveiled Grant Programme to enable independent journalistic investigations into the exploitation of Asian victims of human trafficking and forced labour in Europe. Cross-border teams of professional journalists can apply for a grant to cover working time and/or expenses to investigate, document and expose aspects and cases of forced labour, cross-continental trafficking and other issues related … [Read more...] about Journalismfund.eu. Call for Proposals for Modern Slavery Unveiled Grant Programme
Second Call: EL*C Emergency Grants for Lesbian Groups
Deadline: Ongoing EuroCentralAsian Lesbian* Community is pleased to announce the 2nd call for EL*C Emergency Grants for Lesbian Groups that are in urgent need of financial support due to the Covid-19 crisis. Small grants are intended only for lesbian led and lesbian focused groups in Europe and Central Asia, that are working primarily on supporting and advancing the position of lesbian communities. Lesbian groups can be registered and not-registered. These grants are not intended to support … [Read more...] about Second Call: EL*C Emergency Grants for Lesbian Groups
Hubs of Interdisciplinary Research and Training in GEOHealth Research Training
Deadline: 8-Jun-21 The National Institutes of Health is soliciting applications for research training activities in linked Hubs of Interdisciplinary Research and Training in Global Environmental and Occupational Health (GEOHealth). The goals of the GEOHealth program are to strengthen environmental and occupational health-related research collaborations, enhance research training, create relevant advanced educational curricula and outreach material; support research needed to identify and … [Read more...] about Hubs of Interdisciplinary Research and Training in GEOHealth Research Training
European Commission’s Call for Proposals for Individuals and Organizations
Deadline: 11-May-21 The European Commission is calling proposals from Individuals and Organizations to support, through lifelong learning, the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth and sport, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to sustainable growth, quality jobs and social cohesion, to driving innovation, and to strengthening European identity and active citizenship. As such, the Programme shall be a key instrument for building a … [Read more...] about European Commission’s Call for Proposals for Individuals and Organizations
