Opening Date: 25 April 2017 Deadline: 25 July 2017 Are you an eco-entrepreneur or green start-up who wants to tackle the global waste challenge? Apply for the Green Alley Award, an annual European prize for start-ups and entrepreneurs in the circular economy, recognising promising business ideas … [Read more...] about Apply for the Green Ally Award: Europe’s Start-up Competition on Circular Economy
Latest Grants and Resources in Japan
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Japan.
Apply for SSA’s Social Security Programs Throughout the World (SSPTW)!
Deadline: 24 February 2017 The Social Security Administration (SSA) is seeking applications for its "Social Security Programs Throughout the World (SSPTW)", a four-volume series that highlights features of social security programs in 177 countries, by awarding a new cooperative agreement by … [Read more...] about Apply for SSA’s Social Security Programs Throughout the World (SSPTW)!
Apply for Ericsson Innovation Awards Competition 2017: The Future of Food
Deadline: 14 March 2017 Applications are open for The Ericsson Innovation Awards Competition, a global student competition that gives the opportunity to develop innovative ICT ideas in collaboration with Ericsson experts. This year’s competition theme is the FUTURE OF FOOD and is based on The UN … [Read more...] about Apply for Ericsson Innovation Awards Competition 2017: The Future of Food
National Institutes of Health: Formative and Pilot Intervention Research for Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS
Deadline: 7 January 2020 The National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking applications for the program entitled “Formative and Pilot Intervention Research for Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS” to encourage researchers to utilize a … [Read more...] about National Institutes of Health: Formative and Pilot Intervention Research for Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS
The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation: Seeking Applications for Research Grant
Deadline: 1 August 2017 The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation invites Research Grant applications from individual researchers or a few principal investigators on natural and social sciences and the humanities that promise to increase understanding of the causes, manifestations, and control of … [Read more...] about The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation: Seeking Applications for Research Grant
Apply for National Geographic Society’s Standard Grant! Seeking Applications Worldwide
Deadline: 1 April 2017 The National Geographic Society is seeking applications for its Grants program to award grants for research, conservation, education, and storytelling through its Committee for Research and Exploration. The National Geographic Society is a global nonprofit organization … [Read more...] about Apply for National Geographic Society’s Standard Grant! Seeking Applications Worldwide
Apply for P3 Impact Award: Recognizing Collaborative Excellence
Deadline: 3 April 2017 Applications are currently open for P3 Impact Award, created by Concordia, the University of Virginia Darden School Institute for Business in Society, and the U.S. Department of State Secretary's Office of Global Partnerships to recognize and honor best practices of … [Read more...] about Apply for P3 Impact Award: Recognizing Collaborative Excellence
Jacobs Foundation: Global Fellowship Program for Research on Child and Youth Development
Deadline: 31 March 2017 The Jacobs Foundation is seeking applications for its "Global Fellowship Program" for Research on Child and Youth Development. The Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship Program is a globally competitive fellowship program for early and mid-career researchers aiming at … [Read more...] about Jacobs Foundation: Global Fellowship Program for Research on Child and Youth Development
Citi® Tech for Integrity Challenge: Promoting Integrity through Tech Solutions
Deadline: 6 March 2017 Citi Foundation together with its Allies proudly presents the Citi® Tech for Integrity Challenge (T4I), an open innovation challenge to source solutions that promote integrity, accountability and transparency in the public sector. Citi® Tech for Integrity Challenge (T4I) is … [Read more...] about Citi® Tech for Integrity Challenge: Promoting Integrity through Tech Solutions
USAID: Inviting Organisations for Energy Utility Partnership Program (EUPP)
Deadline: 24 February 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from qualified U.S. and non-U.S. organizations for “Energy Utility Partnership Program (EUPP)” with an aim to strengthen the capacity of utility executives and employees in … [Read more...] about USAID: Inviting Organisations for Energy Utility Partnership Program (EUPP)
Nominations Open for Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award! Honoring Courageous Non-governmental Human Rights Defenders Worldwide
Deadline: 31 March 2017 Nominations are open for Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award to honor the courageous and innovative individuals striving for social justice throughout the world. The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award was established in 1984. Robert F. Kennedy believed that each … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award! Honoring Courageous Non-governmental Human Rights Defenders Worldwide
Positive Action Challenges: Combating Stigma & Discrimination In Healthcare Settings
Deadline: 31 March 2017 Positive Action Challenges and the International AIDS Society are inviting concept note for its challenge that seeks to combat stigma and discrimination faced by key populations in healthcare settings by scaling up and fostering best practices by which every person will be … [Read more...] about Positive Action Challenges: Combating Stigma & Discrimination In Healthcare Settings
The Australia-Japan Foundation’s 2017 Grants: Advancing Australia’s Engagement with Japan
Deadline: 6 April 2017 The Australia-Japan Foundation is seeking applications for its 2017 Grants program to promote people-to-people links and a contemporary and positive image of Australia and support for the Australian Government’s international policy goals. The Australia-Japan Foundation … [Read more...] about The Australia-Japan Foundation’s 2017 Grants: Advancing Australia’s Engagement with Japan
Applications Open for Ideas for Action Competition 2017!
Deadline: 28 February 2017 Ideas for Action Competition 2017 is currently open for applications and invites students and young professionals from around the world to participate and submit design ideas for financing and implementing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Winners of the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Ideas for Action Competition 2017!
Nominations Open for Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research! Recognizing Achievement in International Agriculture and Food Production
Deadline: 30 June 2017 Nominations are open for Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research, endowed by the Rockefeller Foundation, presented every October in Des Moines, Iowa, by the World Food Prize Foundation. This award will recognize exceptional, science-based achievement in international … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research! Recognizing Achievement in International Agriculture and Food Production
Nominations Open for 2017 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism!
Deadline: 31 May 2017 The Kurt Schork Memorial Fund (KSMF) is now accepting submissions for its 2017 awards in international journalism. Since its inception in 2002, the Kurt Schork Memorial Fund has sought to support those journalists Kurt most admired, the freelancers and local reporters … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism!
Open Technology Fund: Apply for Internet Freedom Fund to Promote Human Rights and Advance Safe Access to Global Communications Networks
Deadline: 1 March 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: Apply for Internet Freedom Fund to Promote Human Rights and Advance Safe Access to Global Communications Networks
Apply for The Lorenzo Natali Media Prize! Recognising Journalists for Outstanding Reporting on Development and Poverty Eradication
Deadline: 10 March 2017 Applications are open for “The Lorenzo Natali Media Prize”, organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development, that is awarded to amateur and professional journalists for outstanding reporting on development and poverty … [Read more...] about Apply for The Lorenzo Natali Media Prize! Recognising Journalists for Outstanding Reporting on Development and Poverty Eradication
Nominations Open for Japan Foundation Awards 2017: Inviting Individuals or Organizations Worldwide!
Deadline: 3 March 2017 Nominations are open for Japan Foundation Awards 2017 that are presented to individuals or organizations that have significantly contributed to the promotion of international mutual understanding and friendship through their academic, artistic, or cultural activities over the … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Japan Foundation Awards 2017: Inviting Individuals or Organizations Worldwide!
Open Technology Fund Call for Applications: Information Controls Fellowship Focused on Repressive Internet Censorship and Surveillance
Deadline: 19 March 2017 The Open Technology Fund is currently seeking applications for its Information Controls Fellowship Program (ICFP) that cultivates research, outputs, and creative collaboration at different levels and across institutions on the topic of information controls -- specifically … [Read more...] about Open Technology Fund Call for Applications: Information Controls Fellowship Focused on Repressive Internet Censorship and Surveillance
Applications Open for Ashoka Changemakerxchange Summit in Singapore-Malaysia!
Deadline: 28 February 2017 Applications are open for Ashoka Changemakerxchange Summit in Singapore-Malaysia that aims to engage young social entrepreneurs and changemakers who are creating positive social impact within their communities.. The summit will take place from May 17th to May 21st 2017 … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Ashoka Changemakerxchange Summit in Singapore-Malaysia!
Astraea Intersex Human Rights Fund: Honoring Resilience, Creativity and Growth of Intersex Activism & Ensuring Human Rights of Intersex People
Deadline: 15 March 2017 The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice is seeking proposals for its Intersex Human Rights Fund to honor the resilience, creativity and growth of intersex activism and to ensure the human rights of intersex people. The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice works for … [Read more...] about Astraea Intersex Human Rights Fund: Honoring Resilience, Creativity and Growth of Intersex Activism & Ensuring Human Rights of Intersex People
Social Innovation Fund Ireland: Seeking Projects for Education Fund to Improve Educational Outcomes
Deadline: 24 February 2017 Social Innovation Fund Ireland’s Education Fund is open to projects that are focused on improving educational outcomes (at QQI Level 6 or higher from the National Framework of Qualifications) for those experiencing educational disadvantage. Projects are likely to focus on … [Read more...] about Social Innovation Fund Ireland: Seeking Projects for Education Fund to Improve Educational Outcomes
Elrha Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Call for Research and Evaluation Partner
Deadline: 10 March 2017 The Humanitarian Innovation Fund is seeking applications for "Research and Evaluation Partner” to create good practice guidance for designing user-centred emergency sanitation provision using rapid community engagement approaches. The guidance should include information on … [Read more...] about Elrha Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Call for Research and Evaluation Partner
IDRC Call for Proposals: Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund (LVIF) Worldwide
Deadline: 21 March 2017 The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is seeking proposals for its Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund (LVIF) with an aim to support novel ideas or pre-existing innovations to respond to the challenges of existing livestock vaccines in sub-Saharan Africa and … [Read more...] about IDRC Call for Proposals: Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund (LVIF) Worldwide
GCF’s Priming Grants 2017: Supporting Australian Small to Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Researchers
Deadline: 23 February 2017 The Global Connections Fund (GCF) is seeking proposals for its Priming Grants 2017 in order to enhance collaboration specifically between Australian small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and researchers with SMEs and researchers in 17 priority economies. The grants … [Read more...] about GCF’s Priming Grants 2017: Supporting Australian Small to Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Researchers
Applications Open for UNFCCC’s 2017 Momentum for Change Awards! Opportunity to Attend UN Conference in Germany
Deadline: 9 April 2017 The United Nations Climate Change secretariat has announced the call for applications for the 2017 Momentum for Change Awards to showcase action and ambition as national governments work toward implementing the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals. Winners … [Read more...] about Applications Open for UNFCCC’s 2017 Momentum for Change Awards! Opportunity to Attend UN Conference in Germany
Apply for 2017 Andrew E. Rice Award for Leadership and Innovation by a Young Professional in International Development
Deadline: 31 March 2017 Applications are open for 2017 Andrew E. Rice Award for Leadership and Innovation by a Young Professional in International Development (Rice Award) in order to recognize the achievements of an exceptional young professional working in the field of international … [Read more...] about Apply for 2017 Andrew E. Rice Award for Leadership and Innovation by a Young Professional in International Development
Apply for Asian Youth Leadership Forum for Democracy (AYLD) 2017 – Renewing Asian Youth Power for Democracy!
Deadline: 1 March 2017 Applications are open for "Asian Youth Leadership Forum for Democracy (AYLD) 2017 – Renewing Asian Youth Power for Democracy" to be held in Seoul and Gwangju from 13 to 20 May 2017. Under the theme “Renewing Asian Youth Power for Democracy”, participants are expected to … [Read more...] about Apply for Asian Youth Leadership Forum for Democracy (AYLD) 2017 – Renewing Asian Youth Power for Democracy!
Apply for 2017 Worldwide UNESCO Center for Peace Youth Multimedia Competition!
Deadline: 1 March 2017 UNESCO Center for Peace, the U.N. organization that brings grass roots initiatives in Education, Science, and Culture, is inviting youth around the world to take part in this year’s “Multimedia Competition”. UNESCO’s mission is to mobilize the optimism of youth to respond to … [Read more...] about Apply for 2017 Worldwide UNESCO Center for Peace Youth Multimedia Competition!
Submit Entries for 2017 Campus Technology Impact Awards
Deadline: 10 April 2017 Have you made your mark on the practice of technology in higher education? If yes, apply for 2017 Campus Technology Impact Awards. The new Campus Technology Impact Awards will honor exemplary colleges and universities that are making an extraordinary impact with technology … [Read more...] about Submit Entries for 2017 Campus Technology Impact Awards
Applications Open for Daiwa Foundation Awards!
Deadline: 31 March 2017 The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation is seeking applications for its Awards program to stimulate and foster relationships between institutions and organisations in a number of fields. The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation is a UK charity, established in 1988 with a generous … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Daiwa Foundation Awards!
Apply for East West Center’s Changing Faces Women’s Leadership Seminar 2017 for Women Entrepreneurs in Asia Pacific!
Deadline: 21 February 2017 The East West Center is currently seeking applications for its 2017 Changing Faces Women’s Leadership Seminar that will focus on the important role that innovation and entrepreneurship play in contributing to economic growth, job creation, and strengthening … [Read more...] about Apply for East West Center’s Changing Faces Women’s Leadership Seminar 2017 for Women Entrepreneurs in Asia Pacific!
European Commission’s Young Leaders Programme 2017: Calling Young People from around the World
Deadline: 9 March 2017 Applications are open for Young Leaders Programme 2017 hosted by the European Commission inviting young people around the world, with proven commitment and community engagement, to represent the work and impact on development achieved by youth. Youth are a driving force … [Read more...] about European Commission’s Young Leaders Programme 2017: Calling Young People from around the World
Apply for East West Center’s POSCO Visiting Fellowship Program: Promoting Research Activities on Korean Topics
Deadline: 31 December 2017 The POSCO Visiting Fellowship Program, endowed by POSCO, is intended to promote research activities on Korean topics at the East-West Center. POSCO visiting fellows are in residence at the East-West Center for one to two months and undertake research and writing on an … [Read more...] about Apply for East West Center’s POSCO Visiting Fellowship Program: Promoting Research Activities on Korean Topics
Nominations Open for WISE Prize for Education 2017! Raising Global Awareness of Crucial Role of Education in all Societies
Deadline: 31 March 2017 The Qatar Foundation is inviting nominations for its 2017 WISE Prize for Education to raise global awareness of the crucial role of education in all societies, and create a platform for innovative and practical solutions that might help alleviate some of the challenges which … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for WISE Prize for Education 2017! Raising Global Awareness of Crucial Role of Education in all Societies
UNFPA Asia and the Pacific: Seeking Expression of Interest for Measurement of Violence against Women in Asia and the Pacific
Deadline: 11 February 2017 The UNFPA Asia and the Pacific Regional Office (APRO) is seeking expression of interest in the process of identifying potential implementing partners for the implementation of a project to strengthen regional and national capacities to measure violence against women in … [Read more...] about UNFPA Asia and the Pacific: Seeking Expression of Interest for Measurement of Violence against Women in Asia and the Pacific
DRL Evaluation Innovation Fund: Democratizing Learning and Evaluation—Building Evaluation Skills and Documenting Local M&E Solutions
Deadline: 3 April 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 "DRL Evaluation Innovation Fund: Democratizing Learning and Evaluation-Building evaluation skills and … [Read more...] about DRL Evaluation Innovation Fund: Democratizing Learning and Evaluation—Building Evaluation Skills and Documenting Local M&E Solutions
Nominations Open for UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development!
Deadline: 2 May 2017 Nominations are open for the third edition of the UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). UNESCO is now inviting the Governments of all Member States as well as non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in official partnership with UNESCO to nominate up … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development!
Apply for 18th Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors Program! Promoting and Raising Environmental Awareness
Deadline: 19 February 2017 Eco-generation is seeking applicants for its 18th Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors Program with an aim to provide exceptional experiences with the opportunities to actively plan, to execute or participate in various environmental awareness programs in each region and … [Read more...] about Apply for 18th Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors Program! Promoting and Raising Environmental Awareness
Applications Open for 2017 JAUW International Fellowship Program for Women Researchers!
Deadline: 31 March 2017 The Japanese Association of University Women (JAUW) is seeking applications from women students or researchers for its 2017 International Fellowship Program to allow promising researchers/graduate students in any field to spend a period of time in residence in a graduate … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 JAUW International Fellowship Program for Women Researchers!
IUCN NL Small Grants for the Purchase of Nature: Enabling Strong Local Conservation NGOs to Protect Habitat
Deadline: 1 May 2017 The International Union for Conservation of Nature Netherlands (IUCN NL) is currently accepting applications for its Small Grants for the Purchase of Nature (SPN) with an aim to enable strong local conservation NGOs to secure, connect and efficiently protect habitat of Red … [Read more...] about IUCN NL Small Grants for the Purchase of Nature: Enabling Strong Local Conservation NGOs to Protect Habitat
Nominations Open for Right Livelihood Awards 2017!
Deadline: 1 March 2017 Nominations are open for the 2017 Right Livelihood Award to honour and support courageous people and organisations offering visionary and exemplary solutions to the root causes of global problems. The Right Livelihood Award recognizes that, in striving to meet the human … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Right Livelihood Awards 2017!
UNESCO-Pearson Initiative for Literacy: Improving Livelihoods in a Digital World in 2017
Deadline: 19 February 2017 The UNESCO, in partnership with Pearson, is seeking innovative and existing digital solutions to help include low-skilled, low-literate youth and adults in the information society and improve their livelihoods. If selected, applicant's live digital solution will be … [Read more...] about UNESCO-Pearson Initiative for Literacy: Improving Livelihoods in a Digital World in 2017
Apply for IDEX Accelerator and Global Fellows Program
Deadline: 31 March 2017 IDEX is accepting applications for the July 2017 Global Fellows Program in India. IDEX is developing the next wave of "social intrapreneurs" who will support, lead and advance the work of socially-focused enterprises around the world! IDEX Fellows undergo six months of … [Read more...] about Apply for IDEX Accelerator and Global Fellows Program
Singularity University’s Global Impact Challenge: Crowd sourcing the End of Hunger
Deadline: 10 March 2017 Do you think you have a solution eliminate hunger during emergencies? A clever concept that allows people living in the most difficult conditions to produce nutritious food? A technology you’ve dreamt up that will quickly restore livelihoods and dignity in the midst of … [Read more...] about Singularity University’s Global Impact Challenge: Crowd sourcing the End of Hunger
UNOPS Call for Proposals: Human Rights Initiative for access to quality TB services Worldwide
Deadline: 6 February 2017 The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is seeking proposals from eligible entities for “Human Rights Initiative for access to quality TB services” to identify an organization that can map governments’ human rights obligations, document human rights linkages … [Read more...] about UNOPS Call for Proposals: Human Rights Initiative for access to quality TB services Worldwide
The Zis Foundation’s Travel Grants: Inviting Young People across the World
Deadline: 15 February 2017 The Zis Foundation is seeking applications from young people of all nations between 16 and 20 for its Travel Grants, a self-organised study trip to Germany, Austria or Switzerland. Funding Information A grant of 600 Euro for a very unique study trip to a … [Read more...] about The Zis Foundation’s Travel Grants: Inviting Young People across the World
DFID Call for Applications: Women’s Integrated Sexual Health Programme for Africa & Asia
Deadline: 31 March 2017 The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) is currently seeking applications for its Women’s Integrated Sexual Health (WISH) programme across Africa and Asia to provide a comprehensive package of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), with a primary … [Read more...] about DFID Call for Applications: Women’s Integrated Sexual Health Programme for Africa & Asia
Applications Open for Global Startup Challenge! Connecting Next Generation Entrepreneurs with Mentors Worldwide
Deadline: 28 February 2017 Applications are open for Global Startup Challenge, an online competition for aspiring entrepreneurs from all over the world. The aim is to empower people from as many backgrounds as possible, keeping in view the boarder vision of The Startup Festival, i.e. to connect … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Global Startup Challenge! Connecting Next Generation Entrepreneurs with Mentors Worldwide
