Deadline: 2 August 2017 The GlobalGiving is now accepting applications from eligible nonprofits for its “GlobalGiving Accelerator” in order to build skills, access tools, and grow their base of supporters to achieve crowdfunding success. The GlobalGiving Accelerator is a virtual training … [Read more...] about GlobalGiving Accelerator: Inviting Non-Profits Worldwide to achieve Crowdfunding Success
Latest Grants and Resources in Japan
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Japan.
Call for Applications: APCC Training on Statistical Downscaling for Agriculture and Water Resources
Deadline: 31 May 2017 The APEC Climate Center (APCC) is currently accepting applications for its training programme on User-oriented Statistical Downscaling of Climate Information in Agriculture and Water Resources on 21–26 August 2017. The one-week training program aims to provide an … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: APCC Training on Statistical Downscaling for Agriculture and Water Resources
Applications Open for Humanitarian Water and Food Awards 2017!
Deadline: 5 June 2017 Applications are open for the Humanitarian Water and Food Awards (WAFA) 2017, to promote outstanding individuals and organisations who are involved in the creation and application of a breakthrough sustainable project in water, air and/or food to apply for the WAF … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Humanitarian Water and Food Awards 2017!
SIANI Call for Applications: Seeking Expert Groups to Promote Sustainable Agriculture
Deadline: 15 July 2017 Have you got an idea about how to make food systems more sustainable and food security better? Do you have in mind people who would make a good team for realizing your idea? Yes?! Then fill in the application as Swedish International Agricultural Network Initiative (SIANI) … [Read more...] about SIANI Call for Applications: Seeking Expert Groups to Promote Sustainable Agriculture
Applications Open for Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers 2017!
Deadline: 26 May 2017 Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) is seeking applications for its Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers 2017 to increase motivation among young researchers contributing to research and development in agriculture, … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers 2017!
LEAP-Agri Call for Proposals: EU-AU Partnership on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA)
Deadline: 15 June 2017 The LEAP-Agri is currently inviting consortia or private and public practitioners from four of the partner countries to submit project proposals for research and innovation in the countries concerned with an added value for the EU-AU partnership on food and nutrition … [Read more...] about LEAP-Agri Call for Proposals: EU-AU Partnership on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA)
The Green Alley Award: Global Start-up Competition focused on the Circular Economy
Deadline: 25 July 2017 Are you a green start-up or eco-entrepreneur with a brilliant idea in the green and circular economy sector? Then apply now for the Green Alley Award 2017 and become one of Europe's leading sustainable start-ups! The Green Alley Award is an annual European prize for … [Read more...] about The Green Alley Award: Global Start-up Competition focused on the Circular Economy
Apply to Participate in Startup Open Global Competition for Entrepreneurs from across the World
Deadline: 30 September 2017 The Global Entrepreneurship Network is currently seeking applications for Startup Open, a global competition that is open to entrepreneurs from any industry with a new business that has yet to raise any outside capital from angel investors, venture capital firms or other … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in Startup Open Global Competition for Entrepreneurs from across the World
Applications Open for 14th UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism!
Deadline: 30 September 2017 The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is currently inviting applicants for the 14th edition of the UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism with an aim to foster innovation in tourism and build a more sustainable and responsible tourism. The UNWTO Awards … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 14th UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism!
Toyota Foundation Research Grant Program 2017: Exploring New Values for Society
Deadline: 8 September 2017 The Toyota Foundation is currently seeking applications for its Research Grant Program in order to contribute towards the realization of a more people oriented society and a resulting increase in human happiness. The Foundation provides grants to projects that are … [Read more...] about Toyota Foundation Research Grant Program 2017: Exploring New Values for Society
Call for Applications: Asian Youth Development and Network Building Program in Okinawa, Japan
Deadline: 26 May 2017 The Local Governments of Nanjo, Ie, and Tokashiki in Okinawa, Japan through the Japan Information and Cultural Center (JICC) of the Japanese Embassy in Manila, and in partnership with the National Youth Commission, are implementing the 2017 Asian Youth Development and Network … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Asian Youth Development and Network Building Program in Okinawa, Japan
GCF’s Bridging Grants 2017: Supporting International SME-Researcher Partnerships in Australia
Deadline: 16 May 2017 The Global Connections Fund (GCF) is seeking proposals for its Bridging Grants 2017 with an aim to support international SME-Researcher partnerships grow beyond an initial level of engagement. Bridging Grants (BG) are a program of assistance that targets early stage proof … [Read more...] about GCF’s Bridging Grants 2017: Supporting International SME-Researcher Partnerships in Australia
Call for Papers: ADBI-World Economy Workshop on Globalization and the Environment
Deadline: 1 August 2017 The Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), in cooperation with World Economy, invites submissions of unpublished papers looking at Globalization and the Environment in Asia. Both theoretical and empirical research papers with policy orientations are welcome provided that … [Read more...] about Call for Papers: ADBI-World Economy Workshop on Globalization and the Environment
Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge: Inviting Students to Submit Solution to help Benefit the Economy, Society or the Environment
Deadline: 30 May 2017 How can your new technology solution or service help benefit the economy, society or the environment? Applications are currently open for Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge inviting students and recent graduates to submit new technology solution or service to help benefit … [Read more...] about Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge: Inviting Students to Submit Solution to help Benefit the Economy, Society or the Environment
Applications Open for Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund!
Deadline: 30 June 2017 Applications are open for Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund that has been established to provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund!
Nominations Open for UN Global Compact’s SDG Pioneers!
Deadline: 26 May 2017 Nominations are open for The United Nations Global Compact's “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Pioneers” programme. The programme seeks the submission of stories by business leaders who are doing an exceptional job of taking action to advance the Global Goals. The SDG … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UN Global Compact’s SDG Pioneers!
Applications Open for 2017 GBIF Young Researchers Award!
Deadline: 15 July 2017 The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) is accepting proposals for its 2017 Young Researchers Awards with an aim to foster innovative research and discovery in biodiversity informatics by graduate students who are working with GBIF-enabled data in master’s and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 GBIF Young Researchers Award!
Applications Open for GLG Social Impact Fellowship Program
Deadline: 17 July 2017 Applications are currently being accepted for GLG Social Impact Fellowship to help top social entrepreneurs answer their organization’s critical strategic and operational questions, at no cost. Through the two-year Fellowship, ambitious and visionary nonprofit and social … [Read more...] about Applications Open for GLG Social Impact Fellowship Program
Apply for 2017 UN-DESA Grant on Energy for Sustainable Development!
Deadline: 15 June 2017 The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) is seeking applications for its 2017 UN-DESA Grant on Energy for Sustainable Development with an aim to promote leadership and innovative practices in meeting the global energy challenge. The Thematic … [Read more...] about Apply for 2017 UN-DESA Grant on Energy for Sustainable Development!
First Global Workshop on Human Rights Strategies for Indigenous Leaders in the Global South!
Deadline: 10 June 2017 The Dejusticia and the Racial Discrimination Watch, are seeking applications for "The First Global Workshop on Human Rights Strategies for Indigenous Leaders in the Global South". Fifteen leaders from Latin America, Africa and Asia will be selected to participate in the … [Read more...] about First Global Workshop on Human Rights Strategies for Indigenous Leaders in the Global South!
Apply for UNESCO-Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science!
Deadline: 27 May 2017 Applications are open for "UNESCO-Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science" to reward the efforts of a person who has had a distinguished career as a writer, editor, lecturer, radio/television programme director or film producer, which has enabled him/her to help … [Read more...] about Apply for UNESCO-Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science!
The Asia-Fellowship: Inviting Journalists from PR China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
Deadline: 30 June 2017 International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) is seeking applications for its "The Asia-Fellowship" to offer a unique opportunity for talented Journalists working in The People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan to come to Germany. In 2017 … [Read more...] about The Asia-Fellowship: Inviting Journalists from PR China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Zambia: Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects
Deadline: 31 July 2017 The Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Zambia is seeking applications for its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects Programme to support various development and human security projects at the grassroots level, proposed by non-governmental Organisations … [Read more...] about Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Zambia: Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects
Open Technology Fund: Internet Freedom Fund to Promote Human Rights and Advance Safe Access to Global Communications Networks
Deadline: 1 July 2017 The Open Technology Fund (OTF) is currently accepting applications for its Internet Freedom Fund, a way to support projects and people working on open and accessible technology-centric projects that promote human rights, internet freedom, open societies, and help advance … [Read more...] about Open Technology Fund: Internet Freedom Fund to Promote Human Rights and Advance Safe Access to Global Communications Networks
Apply for the Foreign Policy Interrupted’s Fellowship Program for Women Worldwide!
Deadline: 15 May 2017 Foreign Policy Interrupted’s Fellowship program is currently accepting applications and is targeted to diversifying voices and opinions in the foreign policy space. The educational module runs for six weeks online, for one-hour each week. While fifth fellowship cycle will … [Read more...] about Apply for the Foreign Policy Interrupted’s Fellowship Program for Women Worldwide!
British Council’s Opportunity for Migrants who are Artists: Celebrating Imaginary Festival in Edinburgh
Deadline: 18 May 2017 The British Council is currently inviting artists who are migrants, living anywhere in the world, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the British Council's Edinburgh Showcase in this new project exploring place and migration. For artists, this is an opportunity to reach … [Read more...] about British Council’s Opportunity for Migrants who are Artists: Celebrating Imaginary Festival in Edinburgh
Patagonia Environmental Grants Program: Supporting Small, Grassroots, Activist Organizations!
Deadline: 30 June 2017 Patagonia is currently inviting applications for its Environmental Grants Program to support small, grassroots, activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas, working on multi-pronged campaigns to preserve and protect environment. Patagonia helps local groups … [Read more...] about Patagonia Environmental Grants Program: Supporting Small, Grassroots, Activist Organizations!
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of DRL: Engaging Youth in Promoting Tolerance, Pluralism, and the Human Rights of Marginalized Populations
Deadline: 16 June 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 projects to Promote Tolerance, Pluralism, and the Human Rights of Marginalized Populations through … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State, Bureau of DRL: Engaging Youth in Promoting Tolerance, Pluralism, and the Human Rights of Marginalized Populations
Applications Open for Pacific Prime Singapore Scholarship Program!
Deadline: 30 September 2017 The Pacific Prime Singapore is inviting applicants for its Pacific Prime Singapore Scholarship Program. Pacific Prime Singapore is strongly dedicated to investing in education and giving back to the community. As firm believes in the importance of higher education, the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Pacific Prime Singapore Scholarship Program!
Entries Open for COAL Prize 2017! Inviting Artists from all over the World
Deadline: 20 July 2017 Applications are open for "COAL Prize 2017", supported by the French Ministry of Culture and Communication, the European Union and the Imagine2020 network in partnership with the French Ministry of Environment, Energy and Sea. The Coal Prize will be awarded in October … [Read more...] about Entries Open for COAL Prize 2017! Inviting Artists from all over the World
Apply for Clements Worldwide Expat Youth Scholarship Program!
Deadline: 25 May 2017 Clements Worldwide is currently seeking applications for its Expat Youth Scholarship (EYS) program, that is designed exclusively for students aged 13 to 21 experiencing life in foreign countries amidst unfamiliar cultures. The EYS contest is a testament to Clements’ ongoing … [Read more...] about Apply for Clements Worldwide Expat Youth Scholarship Program!
Apply for the Falling Walls Fellowship for Journalists Worldwide!
Deadline: 25 June 2017 The Falling Walls Fellowship for Journalists is currently open for applications, in an effort to keep the public informed on life-changing scientific breakthroughs. It is aimed at journalists and bloggers with at least three years of experience, and who hope to advance their … [Read more...] about Apply for the Falling Walls Fellowship for Journalists Worldwide!
Nominations Open for Millennium Technology Prize 2018!
Deadline: 31 July 2017 The Technology Academy Finland (TAF) is currently seeking nominations for its Millennium Technology Prize 2018. The Prize is Finland's tribute to innovations for a better life. The Prize is worth one million euros and it is awarded every second year. The Prize highlights … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Millennium Technology Prize 2018!
Apply for ESD Okayama Award 2017: A Chance to Win Up to US $3,000!
Deadline: 30 June 2017 Applications are open for the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Okayama Award 2017 with an aim to showcase good practices worldwide and to further advance ESD. Project integrates environmental, social, and economic dimensions of ESD. The award conducted by Okayama … [Read more...] about Apply for ESD Okayama Award 2017: A Chance to Win Up to US $3,000!
Call for Applications: Inviting Researchers for IRDR Young Scientists Programme
Deadline: 30 June 2017 Applications are open for "Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) Young Scientists Programme" to promote capacity building of young professionals, and encourage them to undertake innovative and needs based research which makes science-policy and science-practice linkages … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Inviting Researchers for IRDR Young Scientists Programme
European University Institute: Seeking Applications for Young Policy Leaders Fellowships Program
Deadline: 8 May 2017 The European University Institute is seeking applications for its Young Policy Leaders Fellowships Program that is offering 3 to 12 months fellowships for the academic year 2017-18 to policy makers, civic leaders, civil servants, journalists or young scholars with a key … [Read more...] about European University Institute: Seeking Applications for Young Policy Leaders Fellowships Program
Applications Open for Daiwa Foundation’s Awards Program!
Deadline: 30 September 2017 The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation is seeking applications for its Awards program in order to encourage the development and sustainability of UK-Japan partnerships between such as museums and art galleries, theatres and performing arts groups, schools and universities, … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Daiwa Foundation’s Awards Program!
Embassy of Japan in Timor-Leste: Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects
Deadline: 30 June 2017 The Embassy of Japan in Timor-Leste is seeking applications for its Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects to provide assistance for social development projects designed to meet diverse needs at grass-roots level especially in rural areas. The Government of … [Read more...] about Embassy of Japan in Timor-Leste: Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects
Prince Bernhard Nature Fund: Seeking Proposals to help Critically Endangered Flora and Fauna
Deadline: 1 August 2017 The Prince Bernhard Nature Fund (PBNF) is currently accepting grant proposals with an aim to help save critically endangered flora and fauna in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and Latin America. The Fund’s mission is to support small, preferably local … [Read more...] about Prince Bernhard Nature Fund: Seeking Proposals to help Critically Endangered Flora and Fauna
Daiwa Foundation’s Small Grants Programme: Promoting Interaction between UK and Japan
Deadline: 30 September 2017 The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation is seeking applications from individuals, societies, associations or other bodies in the UK or Japan for its Small Grants programme with an aim to promote and support interaction between the two countries. The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese … [Read more...] about Daiwa Foundation’s Small Grants Programme: Promoting Interaction between UK and Japan
Bakken Invitation Award: Rewarding People Contributing in Communities through Medical Technology
Deadline: 31 July 2017 The Medtronic Foundation invites eligible applicants for the Bakken Invitation Award, celebrating and connecting people, who with the help of medical technology, are contributing in communities all around the world through charitable service and volunteerism. It embraces … [Read more...] about Bakken Invitation Award: Rewarding People Contributing in Communities through Medical Technology
Ekhagastiftelsen Foundation Grant Program: Promoting Human Health around the World
Deadline: 20 May 2017 Ekhagastiftelsen Foundation is seeking applications for its Grant program to promote human health by supporting the development of better food, natural medicines and healing practices, and to support research for a healthier way of life, which in itself may have a disease … [Read more...] about Ekhagastiftelsen Foundation Grant Program: Promoting Human Health around the World
USAID/Nepal: Seeking Concept Papers for Health System Strengthening (HSS) Activity
Deadline: 26 May 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking concept papers for a cooperative agreement from qualified U.S. and Non-U.S. organizations to fund a program entitled “Health System Strengthening.” USAID/Nepal anticipates awarding a 5-year Cooperative … [Read more...] about USAID/Nepal: Seeking Concept Papers for Health System Strengthening (HSS) Activity
UN-OHCHR Call for Applications: Indigenous Fellowship Programme 2018
Deadline: 30 June 2017 The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is seeking applications for its Indigenous Fellowship Programme (IFP) 2018, a comprehensive human rights training programme that was established by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights … [Read more...] about UN-OHCHR Call for Applications: Indigenous Fellowship Programme 2018
Apply for IWMF’s 2017 Reporting Fellowship To Zanzibar, Tanzania!
Deadline: 19 May 2017 The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting applications for its “Reporting Fellowship to Tanzania". As part of the African Great Lakes Reporting Initiative, a group of six journalists will report from Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous island off the east coast of … [Read more...] about Apply for IWMF’s 2017 Reporting Fellowship To Zanzibar, Tanzania!
The Konosuke Matsushita Memorial Foundation: Seeking Applications for Research Grants
Deadline: 11 May 2017 The Konosuke Matsushita Memorial Foundation is currently seeking applications for its research grant that is provided to assist original and challenging international research which meets social as well as academic demands in the fields of humanities and social … [Read more...] about The Konosuke Matsushita Memorial Foundation: Seeking Applications for Research Grants
Apply to Participate in Young Champions of the Earth Prize!
Deadline: 18 June 2017 If you have a powerful idea to protect or restore the environment; if you have a strong track record of instigating change; if you are unafraid of failure; and if you believe in a bright future for our planet, then you just might have what it takes to become a Young Champion … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in Young Champions of the Earth Prize!
Mosquito Talk: Building and Expanding International Network of Public Health Communicators to Engage on Zika and Vector Borne Diseases
Deadline: 2 June 2017 The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs’ (OES) Office of International Health and Biodefense (IHB) at the Department of State, is seeking applications for its "Mosquito Talk: Building and Expanding International Network of Public Health … [Read more...] about Mosquito Talk: Building and Expanding International Network of Public Health Communicators to Engage on Zika and Vector Borne Diseases
Apply for Free Press Awards 2017: Rewarding Media Professionals for Excellence
Deadline: 1 August 2017 The Free Press Unlimited has announced the third edition of the Free Press Awards with an aim to celebrate the work of the best journalists and media professionals. Free Press Unlimited wants people to have access to reliable information they need to develop and … [Read more...] about Apply for Free Press Awards 2017: Rewarding Media Professionals for Excellence
Future Earth Request for Proposals: Pegasus Programme for Biodiversity and Natural Assets
Deadline: 5 June 2017 The Future Earth is currently accepting proposals for biodiversity research for global sustainability, the "Program for Early-stage Grants Advancing Sustainability Science or Pegasus – Biodiversity and Natural Assets". This program is the first in a series of grants … [Read more...] about Future Earth Request for Proposals: Pegasus Programme for Biodiversity and Natural Assets
