Deadline: 15 September 2017 The Internet for Development Grant will support the scaling-up of an innovative Internet-based solution to development issues. Innovation and a development focus must be an integral part of the project proposal. Applications areas such as women and girls in IT, … [Read more...] about Internet for Development Grant: Scaling-Up an Innovative Internet-Based Solution to Development Issues
Latest Grants and Resources in Japan
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Japan.
ISIF Asia’s Cybersecurity Grants: Supporting Project Focusing on Practical Solutions
Deadline: 15 September 2017 The cybersecurity grants will support projects focusing on practical solutions around network resiliency and security. Project proposals must include an implementation component. Focus Areas The grant is open to all relevant topics of interest around network resiliency … [Read more...] about ISIF Asia’s Cybersecurity Grants: Supporting Project Focusing on Practical Solutions
Internet Operations Research Grants: Supporting Development of Independent Internet Research
Deadline: 15 September 2017 The Internet Operations Research Grants support the development of an independent Internet research community whose work can improve the availability, reliability, and security of the Internet in the Asia Pacific region, and widen its coverage, applications and benefit … [Read more...] about Internet Operations Research Grants: Supporting Development of Independent Internet Research
Apply for ISIF Asia’s Three Grants Programs! Empowering Communities in the Asia Pacific Region
Deadline: 15 September 2017 The Information Society Innovation Fund (ISIF Asia) has announced its three grants programs to empower community in the Asia pacific region to research, design and implement Internet-based solutions for their own needs, placing particular emphasis on the positive role … [Read more...] about Apply for ISIF Asia’s Three Grants Programs! Empowering Communities in the Asia Pacific Region
Future for Nature Award 2018: Stimulating a New Generation of Nature Conservation Leaders
Deadline: 15 September 2017 The Future for Nature Foundation is seeking nominations for Future for Nature Award 2018 with aims to stimulate a new generation of nature conservation leaders by providing support to young, talented and ambitious conservationists committed to protecting species of wild … [Read more...] about Future for Nature Award 2018: Stimulating a New Generation of Nature Conservation Leaders
China Residencies Open Call: Inviting Applicants for 4th Crystal Ruth Bell Residency Program
Deadline: 17 July 2017 China Residencies and Red Gate are inviting applicants to apply for its fourth edition of the Crystal Ruth Bell Residency program in Beijing for the months of November and December 2017. This is a wide open call, with no restrictions based on age, medium, educational … [Read more...] about China Residencies Open Call: Inviting Applicants for 4th Crystal Ruth Bell Residency Program
Nominations Open for GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security 2017!
Deadline: 27 September 2017 The Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and its Geopolitics and Global Futures Programme, under the umbrella of its Creativity and Innovation Initiative, invites applications from across the globe for Prize for Innovation in Global Security 2017, established to … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security 2017!
Nominations Open for World Summit Award! An Open Call for Young Innovators
Deadline: 31 August 2017 Nominations are open for The World Summit Awards (WSA) Young Innovators to promote and award innovators under the age of 30, who developed a digital application tackling the UN SDGs. The World Summit Awards are a non-monetary award system with a focus on sustainable … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for World Summit Award! An Open Call for Young Innovators
Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves: Submit Project Concepts for Humanitarian Clean Cooking Fund (HCCF)
Deadline: 21 July 2017 Applications are open for "The Humanitarian Clean Cooking Fund (HCCF)", which is a new grant fund established by the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves (Alliance) with support from the Norwegian Agency for International Development. The HCCF's primary objective is to … [Read more...] about Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves: Submit Project Concepts for Humanitarian Clean Cooking Fund (HCCF)
Applications Open for ChangemakerXchange Summit 2017 in Philippines!
Deadline: 9 July 2017 Applications are open for the ChangemakerXchange Summit in Philippines that will take place from September 4 to 8, 2017. The ChangemakerXchange is a global collaboration platform for young social innovators. It gathers some of the world’s most exciting changemakers at impact … [Read more...] about Applications Open for ChangemakerXchange Summit 2017 in Philippines!
Applications Open for Japan Foreign Trade Council (JFTC) Essay Competition 2017!
Deadline: 8 September 2017 The Japan Foreign Trade Council (JFTC) is inviting applicants for its JFTC Essay Competition 2017 to encourage students, young researchers and business people to express their opinions on matters of national and international importance. Essay Topics What … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Japan Foreign Trade Council (JFTC) Essay Competition 2017!
Applications Open for European Commission’s “Birth Day Prize”!
Deadline: 6 September 2017 The European Commission is seeking applications for its initiative "The Birth Day Prize". The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (or the Foundation) and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., subsidiary of Merck & Co. Inc., Kenilworth, NJ USA (or MSD) have committed to award … [Read more...] about Applications Open for European Commission’s “Birth Day Prize”!
Call for Applications: AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science
Deadline: 15 August 2017 The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is currently seeking nominations for its Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science to recognize scientists, journalists, and public servants for significant contributions to science and to the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science
Nominations Open for 2018 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity!
Deadline: 8 September 2017 Nominations are open for the 2018 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, a global humanitarian award granted by the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative on behalf of the survivors of the Armenian Genocide and in gratitude to their saviors. The Aurora Prize is seeking the stories … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2018 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity!
Nominations Open for International Equals in Tech Awards: Recognizing ICT Initiatives Empowering Women and Girls
Deadline: 15 September 2017 Nominations are now being accepted for international ‘Equals in Tech’ Awards recognizing ICT initiatives empowering women and girls. The awards promote and support gender equality in the ICT field. The “Equals in Tech” Awards (formerly the GEM-TECH Awards) is an annual … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for International Equals in Tech Awards: Recognizing ICT Initiatives Empowering Women and Girls
Applications Open for Trust Conference Scholarship Programme!
Deadline: 31 July 2017 The Trust Conference Scholarship, a part of the Trust Conference is now open for applications inviting all applicants working in the areas of human trafficking, slavery and human rights. Priority will be given to applicants from developing countries who demonstrate their … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Trust Conference Scholarship Programme!
RIA’s Call for Papers for Symposium on Human Rights and the Humanities!
Deadline: 1 July 2017 The Royal Irish Academy is calling for papers for Symposium on Human Rights and the Humanities that will be held on 7 December 2017. The keynote lecture will be delivered by Samuel Moyn (Yale). The symposium seeks to consider human rights in a larger perspective, one that the … [Read more...] about RIA’s Call for Papers for Symposium on Human Rights and the Humanities!
ASEF Call for Proposals: 17th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights
Deadline: 19 July 2017 The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) is seeking applications for its Informal Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Seminar on Human Rights that promotes mutual understanding and co-operation between Europe and Asia in the area of political dialogue, particularly on human rights issues, … [Read more...] about ASEF Call for Proposals: 17th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights
DFID: Women’s Integrated Sexual Health Programme for Africa & Asia
Deadline: 12 July 2017 The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID), as a signatory to the global Family Planning (FP) 2020 agreement, is currently seeking applications for its Women’s Integrated Sexual Health (WISH) programme across Africa and Asia with the commitment to doubling its … [Read more...] about DFID: Women’s Integrated Sexual Health Programme for Africa & Asia
2017 LCA Award: Strengthening Capacities for putting Life Cycle Thinking into Effective Practice!
Deadline: 29 June 2017 Applications are open for 2017 LCA Award. The Life Cycle Initiative has the goal to enable users around the world to put life cycle thinking into effective practice, and UN Environment serves as its secretariat. As part of the flagship activities being pursued in 2017, … [Read more...] about 2017 LCA Award: Strengthening Capacities for putting Life Cycle Thinking into Effective Practice!
Partnership for Clean Competition: Apply for Anti-Doping Research Grant
Deadline: 1 July 2017 The Partnership for Clean Competition (PCC) is currently accepting applications for its Anti-Doping Research Grant program, to contribute to a movement in addressing doping’s root causes and ultimately decreasing the use of performance-enhancing drugs by all participants in … [Read more...] about Partnership for Clean Competition: Apply for Anti-Doping Research Grant
International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies: Inviting Applicants for 8th World Summit on Arts and Culture!
Deadline: 6 July 2017 International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) is inviting applicants for its World Summit on Arts and Culture that will be held in Kuala Lumpur on 11-14 March 2019. It is co-hosted by IFACCA and the National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN) of … [Read more...] about International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies: Inviting Applicants for 8th World Summit on Arts and Culture!
Nordic Innovation Challenge 2017: Design and Manufacturing for a Circular Economy
Deadline: 1 September 2017 The LAUNCH Nordic Innovation Challenge 2017 is accepting applications to address this year’s challenge: Design and Manufacturing for a Circular Economy. LAUNCH Nordic seeks to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable society through open innovation, industry … [Read more...] about Nordic Innovation Challenge 2017: Design and Manufacturing for a Circular Economy
IWMF’s Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists: Supporting Production of Ambitious Projects Globally
Deadline: 25 July 2017 The International Women Media Foundation (IWMF) is currently inviting women journalists from around the world for its Howard G. Buffett Fund to support the production of ambitious projects and underreported, globally important stories. The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women … [Read more...] about IWMF’s Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists: Supporting Production of Ambitious Projects Globally
Nominations Open for D-Prize: Recognizing Aspiring Entrepreneurs from Across the Globe
Deadline: 30 July 2017 Can you design a business or NGO that solves one of the Distribution Challenges? Nominations are now open for the D-Prize, recognizing new entrepreneurs who increase access to proven poverty interventions. D-Prize Challenges Girl's Education Agriculture … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for D-Prize: Recognizing Aspiring Entrepreneurs from Across the Globe
Opportunities Knock Your Door: Seeking Applications for City Ambassadors “1 Million Impacts Campaign”
Deadline: 25 June 2017 Opportunities Knock Your Door is seeking applications for City Ambassadors as a part of the 1 Million Impacts Campaign. City Ambassadors are passionate individuals from all over the world who volunteer to promote United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) in … [Read more...] about Opportunities Knock Your Door: Seeking Applications for City Ambassadors “1 Million Impacts Campaign”
JGIC Call for Proposals: Gaza Entrepreneur Challenge Contest 2017
Deadline: 7 July 2017 The Japan Gaza Innovation Challenge is seeking proposals for its "2017 Gaza Entrepreneur Challenge (GEC) Contest" with an aim to nurture leaders for the next generation and foster reconstruction and self-reliance in Gaza through the projects to cultivate and support … [Read more...] about JGIC Call for Proposals: Gaza Entrepreneur Challenge Contest 2017
Call for Participants: 6th Asia Pacific Youth Parliament for Water
Deadline: 4 July 2017 Applicants are invited for the 6th Asia Pacific Youth Parliament for Water (APYPW) which is a gathering of youth delegates representing different countries within the Asia Pacific region. The APYPW is to bring a diversity of young voices together toward global water issues … [Read more...] about Call for Participants: 6th Asia Pacific Youth Parliament for Water
Call for Proposals: 10th UNESCO Youth Forum for Young Change-makers
Deadline: 25 June 2017 UNESCO has launched a call for proposals for young change-makers to attend the 10th UNESCO Youth Forum, entitled “Rethinking Youth Engagement with UNESCO” (25-26 October 2017, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France). The primary aim of the Forum is to build sustainable … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: 10th UNESCO Youth Forum for Young Change-makers
International Elephant Foundation: Seeking Proposals for Conservation Project Grant 2018
Deadline: 11 August 2017 The International Elephant Foundation (IEF) is currently seeking proposals for 2018 Elephant Conservation and Research Funding Support. Target Areas Asian Elephant: Human-elephant conflict mitigation and coexistence Reducing habitat fragmentation and loss … [Read more...] about International Elephant Foundation: Seeking Proposals for Conservation Project Grant 2018
Apply to Participate in OpenIDEO Education in Emergencies Challenge!
Deadline 25 June 2017 Applications are currently open for OpenIDEO Education in Emergencies Challenge, A MIKTA initiative delivered with Australian Aid, inviting individuals and organizations of diverse expertise and perspectives, those who work in the education in emergencies sector, those who … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in OpenIDEO Education in Emergencies Challenge!
Apply for Africa 2017 Photo Competition: Changing the Perception of Africa
Deadline: 1 September 2017 Applications are open for Africa 2017 Photo Competition that is sponsored by Agility. The story of today’s Africa – young, growing, urbanizing, and tech-savvy – needs to be told. As a company committed to supporting local capacity in Africa, Agility wants to capture the … [Read more...] about Apply for Africa 2017 Photo Competition: Changing the Perception of Africa
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of DRL: Business and Human Rights in the ICT Sector to Advance Internet Freedom
Deadline: 25 September 2017 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for collaborative policy advocacy initiatives to coordinate and amplify existing business and human … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State, Bureau of DRL: Business and Human Rights in the ICT Sector to Advance Internet Freedom
Japan Foundation Asia Center: Call for Applications for HANDs! Project 2017 – 2018
Deadline: 18 July 2017 If you are young professionals concerned about disaster and environmental education, then please apply for HANDs! Project 2017 – 2018!! Applications are open for HANDs! Project 2017 – 2018 which is a human resource development program sponsored by the Japan Foundation Asia … [Read more...] about Japan Foundation Asia Center: Call for Applications for HANDs! Project 2017 – 2018
Applications Open for World Bank Group’s Young Professionals Program (YPP)!
Deadline: 28 July 2017 The World Bank is currently inviting applicants for its Young Professionals Program (YPP) with an aim to provide opportunity for younger talent who have both a passion for international development and the leadership potential to grow in fascinating top technical and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for World Bank Group’s Young Professionals Program (YPP)!
Thrasher Research Fund: Inviting Applicants for Early Career Awards
Deadline: 19 September 2017 The Thrasher Research Fund is currently inviting applications for its Early Career Awards with an aim to encourage the development of medical research in child health by awarding small grants to new researchers, helping them gain a foothold in this important … [Read more...] about Thrasher Research Fund: Inviting Applicants for Early Career Awards
Applications Open for Canon Foundation’s Co-sponsored Research Fellowships!
Deadline: 15 September 2017 The Canon Foundation in Europe, in co-operation with the European University Institute in Florence is currently seeking applications for its Co-sponsored Research Fellowships. In this programme, one Japanese national or permanent resident of Japan will go to Florence, … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Canon Foundation’s Co-sponsored Research Fellowships!
Nokia Open Innovation Challenge 2017: Enabling a Smart, Safe and Sustainable World
Deadline: 20 September 2017 If your product or technology is targeting markets in transportation, smart cities, safety and security, and connected industries, or if your solution enables a smart, safe and sustainable world, then apply for Nokia Open Innovation Challenge! The Nokia Open … [Read more...] about Nokia Open Innovation Challenge 2017: Enabling a Smart, Safe and Sustainable World
Applications Open for INK Fellows Program: Bringing together a Community of Game Changers
Deadline: 31 July 2017 Applications are open for INK Fellows Program with a mission to bring together a community of game changers who have the courage to redefine the world through their imaginative ideas and creative thinking. Being an INK Fellow provides the peer-support necessary to take … [Read more...] about Applications Open for INK Fellows Program: Bringing together a Community of Game Changers
DHHS/National Institutes of Health: HIV/HCV Co-Infections in Substance Abusers
Deadline: 7 January 2018 The Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health is seeking applications for its program entitled "HIV/HCV Co-Infections in Substance Abusers" to to fill gaps in understanding of: the impact of substance abuse on HIV, HIV/HCV co-infection … [Read more...] about DHHS/National Institutes of Health: HIV/HCV Co-Infections in Substance Abusers
OutRight Action International: Inviting LGBTIQ Activists for Advocacy Week 2017 in New York
Deadline: 7 July 2017 OutRight Action International is seeking applications from international activists for their annual week of advocacy, which runs from December 1-10, 2017 in New York City. Every December, OutRight hosts LGBTIQ activists from around the world in New York for a week of high … [Read more...] about OutRight Action International: Inviting LGBTIQ Activists for Advocacy Week 2017 in New York
Singularity University: Apply for N Square Impact Scholars Program
Deadline: 5 July 2017 Can Your Moonshot Idea Solve Our World’s Nuclear Threat? Apply if you're inspired by N Square's vision, welcome collaboration, and can propose innovative, scalable solutions that leverage exponential technologies. The Singularity University is currently seeking applications … [Read more...] about Singularity University: Apply for N Square Impact Scholars Program
4th REACH Trust Fund: Seeking Proposals for Knowledge, Learning and Innovation (KLI) Grant Program
Deadline: 6 July 2017 The Results in Education for All Children (REACH) Trust Fund is seeking proposals for the 4th edition of its Knowledge, Learning and Innovation (KLI) Grant program with an aim to support efforts toward more and better education services, especially to those most excluded, by … [Read more...] about 4th REACH Trust Fund: Seeking Proposals for Knowledge, Learning and Innovation (KLI) Grant Program
Nominations Open for Sony World Photography Awards! Inviting Photographers Worldwide
Deadline: Various The World Photography Organisation in partnership with Sony is seeking nominations for its Sony World Photography Awards that seek to bring all the photographers at one of the world’s leading photography competitions. The aim of these awards is to showcase the best photography … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Sony World Photography Awards! Inviting Photographers Worldwide
Accenture’s HealthTech Innovation Challenge: Tackling World’s Biggest Health Issues
Deadline: 1 September 2017 Applications are open for HealthTech Innovation Challenge, a part of Accenture’s broader HealthTech Innovation program—which will also include acceleration and venture opportunities, innovation labs and more. The program supports innovative technologies and drive … [Read more...] about Accenture’s HealthTech Innovation Challenge: Tackling World’s Biggest Health Issues
Applications Open for Pro Natura Fund Overseas Grant Programme 2017!
Deadline: 14 July 2017 The Pro Natura Foundation Japan (PNFJ) is currently inviting applications for the 28th edition of its Pro Natura Fund Overseas Grant Programme 2017 to support investigation and research aiming at conservation of ecosystem, and education and enlightenment activities aiming at … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Pro Natura Fund Overseas Grant Programme 2017!
MGIEP Call for Proposals: Transforming Education Conference for Humanity (TECH) 2017
Deadline: 15 August 2017 The UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) is seeking proposals for its international conference entitled ‘Transforming Education Conference for Humanity’ (TECH) in partnership with the State Government of Andhra Pradesh … [Read more...] about MGIEP Call for Proposals: Transforming Education Conference for Humanity (TECH) 2017
Apply to Participate in the MozFest 2017! Inviting Participants Worldwide
Deadline: 1 August 2017 The MozFest 2017 is currently seeking session proposals from interested applicants from around the world. MozFest sessions cover a wide range of topics, but share two important qualities: they are interactive and inclusive. The MozFest is the annual celebration of the … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in the MozFest 2017! Inviting Participants Worldwide
Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant: Supporting Efforts in Conservation and Environmental Stewardship
Deadline: 15 August 2017 Wildlife Acoustics is currently inviting applicants for its Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant to support efforts in conservation and environmental stewardship. The programme enables those involved in animal biology, research and conservation to do their best work … [Read more...] about Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant: Supporting Efforts in Conservation and Environmental Stewardship
Applications Open for Weeden Foundation Grant Programs to protect Biodiversity!
Deadline: 4 August 2017 The Weeden Foundation is accepting letter of intents from organizations for its various funding programs in order to protect biodiversity. The Foundation works to protect old-growth forests, expand habitats for endangered species on public and private lands, and link key … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Weeden Foundation Grant Programs to protect Biodiversity!
