Deadline: 29 August 2016 The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) welcomes applications to the ASEF Journalists’ Workshop on “Asia-Europe Media Connectivity: Collaborating on Digital Journalism” to provide an opportunity for 15 journalists to come together to share their professional media experiences and … [Read more...] about Asia-Europe Foundation: ASEF Journalists’ Workshop on “Asia-Europe Media Connectivity”
Latest Grants and Resources in Japan
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Japan.
Hult Prize @ to Solve the World’s Toughest Challenge!
Deadline: 2 September 2016 Applicants are invited for Hult Prize@ that provides participants to compete around the world, leading to more ideas and ultimately more start-ups. The students will have an opportunity to bypass the traditional Hult Prize application process and fast tracks their team … [Read more...] about Hult Prize @ to Solve the World’s Toughest Challenge!
Scaling up REmittances (SURE): Promoting Innovative Remittance Systems for Migrants in Rural Economies
Deadline: 17 August 2016 The Financing Facility for Remittances of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has announced the 2016 Call for Proposals: Scaling up REmittances (SURE) in order to reduce poverty and promote development by leveraging both transnational and domestic … [Read more...] about Scaling up REmittances (SURE): Promoting Innovative Remittance Systems for Migrants in Rural Economies
Submit Your Entries for Cinema and Human Rights Festival 2016!
Deadline: 15 August 2016 Applicants are invited for Cinema and Human Rights Festival that is organized by volunteers of Amnesty International Paris, with the support of Amnesty International France. It aims to promote films on human rights, including organizing a competition of short films on the … [Read more...] about Submit Your Entries for Cinema and Human Rights Festival 2016!
ICIMOD Asia Pacific Youth Forum 2016: Youth and Mountains in the Sustainable Development Goals
Deadline: 14 August 2016 The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is currently inviting applications for its Asia Pacific Youth Forum 2016 (APYF2016): Youth and Mountains in the Sustainable Development Goals, which will take place in Kathmandu, Nepal from 27-30 … [Read more...] about ICIMOD Asia Pacific Youth Forum 2016: Youth and Mountains in the Sustainable Development Goals
Bakken Invitation Award: Recognising People Contributing in Communities through Medical Technology
Deadline 10 August 2016 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 the … [Read more...] about Bakken Invitation Award: Recognising People Contributing in Communities through Medical Technology
IWMF Emergency Fund for Journalists in Crisis: Inviting Women Journalists Worldwide
Deadline: Ongoing The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) has established an Emergency Fund to provide women journalists with a lifeline of support in times of crisis. The Emergency Fund is sustained with the support of individual donors to address the growing need to provide direct … [Read more...] about IWMF Emergency Fund for Journalists in Crisis: Inviting Women Journalists Worldwide
Asia Pacific Youth Forum 2016: Youth and Mountains in the Sustainable Development Goals
Deadline: 14 August 2016 The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is currently inviting applications for its Asia Pacific Youth Forum 2016 (APYF2016): Youth and Mountains in the Sustainable Development Goals, which will take place in Kathmandu, Nepal from 27-30 … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Youth Forum 2016: Youth and Mountains in the Sustainable Development Goals
Call for Papers: 2016 International Assembly of Youth for UNESCO (Y4U)
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The 2016 International Assembly of Youth for UNESCO (Y4U) is inviting applicants to submit papers that contain the best practices of the organization and must be aligned with any of the themes mention below. Y4U aims to gather at least 300 members of UNESCO Clubs and … [Read more...] about Call for Papers: 2016 International Assembly of Youth for UNESCO (Y4U)
ESRC-NSPCC Call for Proposals: Addressing Children’s Mental Health Issues
Deadline: 7 October 2016 The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) together invite applications to address Children's Mental Health through their research programme: Helping Children Get Back on Track. The aim of this … [Read more...] about ESRC-NSPCC Call for Proposals: Addressing Children’s Mental Health Issues
National Endowment for Democracy: Seeking Applications to Advance and Strengthen Democracy
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) invites civic organizations, associations, independent media, and other similar non-government organizations around the world to apply for its 2016 grant funding. NED yearly funds hundreds of projects of organizations that are … [Read more...] about National Endowment for Democracy: Seeking Applications to Advance and Strengthen Democracy
Apply for Youth Time Global Forum: Inviting Journalists Worldwide
Deadline: 7 August 2016 The Youth Time International Movement is currently inviting journalists to apply for Youth Time Global Forum to be held from November 24-26, 2016, in Jakarta, Indonesia. Youth Time Global Forum is a unique event, which will gather together more than 150 participants from … [Read more...] about Apply for Youth Time Global Forum: Inviting Journalists Worldwide
Bureau of DRL: Online Censorship Measurement to Support Internet Freedom
Deadline: 22 September 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for the program entitled "Online Censorship Measurement to Support Internet Freedom" with an aim to promote fundamental freedoms, … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Online Censorship Measurement to Support Internet Freedom
Apply for 2016 International Assembly of Youth for UNESCO (Y4U)!
Deadline: 31 August 2016 Applications are invited for 2016 International Assembly of Youth for UNESCO (Y4U) that aims to gather at least 300 members of UNESCO Clubs and youth organizations working on the ideals of UNESCO and provide an avenue for sharing of best practices, ideas and promote … [Read more...] about Apply for 2016 International Assembly of Youth for UNESCO (Y4U)!
Open Society Foundations: Human Rights and Drug Policy Workshop in East Asia
Deadline: 7 August 2016 The Open Society Foundations is seeking applicants for its Human Rights and Drug Policy Workshop with an aim to focus on the identification and understanding of human rights, including those that have their basis in international agreements and laws and on an evaluation and … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations: Human Rights and Drug Policy Workshop in East Asia
Positive Action Community Challenges: Empowering Girls in Emergency Settings Prize
Deadline: 5 September 2016 The Positive Action for Woman & Girls, in partnership with Every Woman, Every Child is pleased to announce the launch of an Empowering Girls In Emergency Settings (EmGEmS) Prize to address the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs of adolescents girls in … [Read more...] about Positive Action Community Challenges: Empowering Girls in Emergency Settings Prize
Open Society Foundation: Providing Grants for the Mental Health Initiatives
Deadline: Ongoing Open Society Foundation is seeking applications for the Mental Health Initiative, part of the Open Society Public Health Program, provides grants to projects that stimulate the reform of national health, social welfare, and employment policies. The initiative also provides … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundation: Providing Grants for the Mental Health Initiatives
Applications Open for WHO/TDR International Postgraduate Scholarship for Master of Public Health
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The James P. Grant School of Public Health (JPGSPH) at BRAC University in Dhaka, Bangladesh is accepting applications for WHO TDR International Post Graduate Training Scheme (TIPS) for its 13th batch of Master of Public Health (MPH) Programme beginning in January 2017. It … [Read more...] about Applications Open for WHO/TDR International Postgraduate Scholarship for Master of Public Health
E.W. “Al” Thrasher Awards: Improving Children’s Health through Medical Research
Deadline: Ongoing The Thrasher Research Fund is seeking applicants for its E.W. “Al” Thrasher Awards with an aim to improve children’s health through medical research, with an emphasis on projects that have the potential to translate into clinically meaningful results within a few years. The … [Read more...] about E.W. “Al” Thrasher Awards: Improving Children’s Health through Medical Research
NWO-WOTRO Call for Proposals: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Research Programme
Deadline: 13 October 2016 NWO-WOTRO is currently inviting proposals for its Sexual and Reproductive Health Research (SRHR) Programme with an aim to generate insights in and a better understanding of processes that determine and strengthen the sexual and reproductive health of people, as well as … [Read more...] about NWO-WOTRO Call for Proposals: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Research Programme
Conquer Cancer Foundation: Inviting Applicants for Young Investigator Award Program
Deadline: 22 September 2016 The Conquer Cancer Foundation is currently seeking applications for its Young Investigator Award (YIA) with an aim to provide funding to promising investigators to encourage and promote quality research in clinical oncology. The purpose of this grant is to fund … [Read more...] about Conquer Cancer Foundation: Inviting Applicants for Young Investigator Award Program
Nokia Open Innovation Challenge 2016: Making Lives Better through Technology
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The Nokia Open Innovation Challenge 2016 invites innovative ideas, technologies, or business models addressing opportunities in Internet of Things (IoT) scope. The Challenge is arranged in partnership with venture firm Nokia growth partners, looks for futuristic … [Read more...] about Nokia Open Innovation Challenge 2016: Making Lives Better through Technology
Apply for Open Education Global 2017 Conference!
Deadline: 17 October 2016 The Open Education Consortium and the University of Cape Town, is inviting proposals for its Open Education Global 2017 Conference that will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 8-10 March 2017. The theme of the Open Education Global 2017 Conference is ‘Open for … [Read more...] about Apply for Open Education Global 2017 Conference!
Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors Program: Promoting Environmental Awareness
Deadline: 21 August 2016 Eco-generation is seeking applicants for the 17th 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 Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors Program: Promoting Environmental Awareness
CROP: Seeking Applications for Social Inclusion and Poverty Eradication Workshop
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The Comparative Research Programme on Poverty (CROP) is currently seeking applications for its Social Inclusion and Poverty Eradication 2016 workshop with an aim to explore the ways in which social exclusion contributes to poverty, and how social inclusion in various … [Read more...] about CROP: Seeking Applications for Social Inclusion and Poverty Eradication Workshop
Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards: Inviting Grassroots & Women-led Organizations Worldwide
Deadline: 4 September 2016 The Women and Gender Constituency is currently inviting applicants for its Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards with an aim to ensure a just outcome, one which works for people and the planet, and which responds to injustice among and within countries in relation to … [Read more...] about Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards: Inviting Grassroots & Women-led Organizations Worldwide
E.W. “Al” Thrasher Awards: Improving Children’s Health through Medical Research
Deadline: Ongoing The Thrasher Research Fund is seeking applicants for its E.W. "Al" Thrasher Awards with an aim to improve children's health through medical research, with an emphasis on projects that have the potential to translate into clinically meaningful results within a few years. The … [Read more...] about E.W. “Al” Thrasher Awards: Improving Children’s Health through Medical Research
Charles Steward Mott Foundation: Supporting Efforts that Promote a Just, Equitable and Sustainable Society
Deadline: Rolling The Charles Steward Mott Foundation is currently seeking applications for its various grant programs that seeks to fulfill its mission of supporting efforts that promote a just, equitable and sustainable society. The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation affirms its founder’s vision of … [Read more...] about Charles Steward Mott Foundation: Supporting Efforts that Promote a Just, Equitable and Sustainable Society
Leakey Foundation’s Research Grants Program: Increasing Scientific Knowledge & Education
Deadline: 10 January 2017 The Leakey Foundation’s is currently inviting applications for its Research Grants Program with an aim to increase scientific knowledge, education, and public understanding of human origins, evolution, behavior and survival. The Leakey Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit … [Read more...] about Leakey Foundation’s Research Grants Program: Increasing Scientific Knowledge & Education
Nominations Open for UNESCO/Emir Jaber al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah Prize 2016!
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is seeking nominations for Emir Jaber al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah Prize for Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities with an aim to recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UNESCO/Emir Jaber al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah Prize 2016!
Apply for CROP International Studies in Poverty Prize 2016!
Deadline: 31 July 2016 The Comparative Research Programme on Poverty (CROP) is currently seeking applications for its International Studies in Poverty Prize 2016 with an aim to recognise works challenging the dominant thinking and knowledge about poverty and providing sound contributions to the … [Read more...] about Apply for CROP International Studies in Poverty Prize 2016!
Prince Bernhard Nature Fund: Accepting Proposals to help save Critically Endangered Flora and Fauna
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The Prince Bernhard Nature Fund (PBNF) is currently accepting grant proposals from organizations with an aim to help save critically endangered flora and fauna in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and Latin America. Organizations from other regions can … [Read more...] about Prince Bernhard Nature Fund: Accepting Proposals to help save Critically Endangered Flora and Fauna
Weeden Foundation Grant Programs: Seeking Applications to Protect Biodiversity
Deadline: 5 August 2016 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 Weeden Foundation Grant Programs: Seeking Applications to Protect Biodiversity
Submit your Entries for National Geographic Foundation ‘s World Legacy Award 2016
Deadline: 20 August 2016 The National Geographic Foundation is currently inviting applications for its World Legacy Award 2016 with an aim to support sustainable tourism, including environmental friendly operations, protection of natural and cultural heritage, and support for the well-being of … [Read more...] about Submit your Entries for National Geographic Foundation ‘s World Legacy Award 2016
MTV Staying Alive Grant: Preventing HIV Among Young People
Deadline: 28 August 2016 MTV Staying Alive Grant program invites young people, passionate about HIV awareness, to contribute towards fighting HIV globally. Since 2005, the program has been granting sums of money to young inspiring people, the people fighting to beat HIV in their local communities … [Read more...] about MTV Staying Alive Grant: Preventing HIV Among Young People
Global Entrepreneurship Network: Accepting Applications for Startup Open 2016
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Network is currently accepting applications for its Startup Open 2016 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 … [Read more...] about Global Entrepreneurship Network: Accepting Applications for Startup Open 2016
NWO-WOTRO Call for Proposals: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Research Programme
Deadline: 13 October 2016 NWO-WOTRO is currently inviting proposals for its Sexual and Reproductive Health Research (SRHR) Programme with an aim to generate insights in and a better understanding of processes that determine and strengthen the sexual and reproductive health of people, as well as … [Read more...] about NWO-WOTRO Call for Proposals: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Research Programme
UNESCO MGIEP Conference: TAGe on Prevention of Violent Extremism through Education
Deadline: 5 August 2016 Are you between ages 25 to 35? Are you engaged in PVE/E or related domain as an educator, trainer, practitioner, member of a non-Governmental organization, media professional, documentary filmmaker, private sector professional, policy maker, researcher, academic, or in any … [Read more...] about UNESCO MGIEP Conference: TAGe on Prevention of Violent Extremism through Education
Open Society Foundation’s Independent Journalism and Innovation Grant Program
Deadline: 30 July 2016 The Open Society Foundation is seeking applicants for its Independent Journalism and Innovation Grant program with an aim to support promising initiatives led by individuals or collectives that strive to improve their journalism under difficult circumstances, such as … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundation’s Independent Journalism and Innovation Grant Program
Bureau of DRL: Seeking Applications for Global Anti-Corruption Consortium Projects
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for the program entitled "Global Anti-Corruption Consortium" with an aim to support civil society-led investigations and efforts … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Seeking Applications for Global Anti-Corruption Consortium Projects
Horowitz Foundation’s 2016 Awards: Understanding the Major Fields of Social Sciences
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy is seeking applicants for its 2016 Awards in order to support the advancement of research and understanding in the major fields of the social sciences. Aim to support emerging scholars through small grants to promote … [Read more...] about Horowitz Foundation’s 2016 Awards: Understanding the Major Fields of Social Sciences
British Council: Global Cultural Leadership Programme for Young Cultural Practitioners
Deadline: 1 August 2016 The British Council is inviting young cultural practitioners looking to develop and strengthen their cultural leadership skills, for its Global Cultural Leadership Programme. The Programme specifically aims to improve skills of cultural managers, enhance collaborative … [Read more...] about British Council: Global Cultural Leadership Programme for Young Cultural Practitioners
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program: Inviting Practitioners, Scholars & Journalists Worldwide
Deadline Extended till 1 November 2016 The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is seeking applicants for its Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program, which offers five-month fellowships to practitioners to focus on strategies and best practices for developing democracy in their country of … [Read more...] about Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program: Inviting Practitioners, Scholars & Journalists Worldwide
LAUNCH Nordic Innovation Challenge 2016: Inviting Innovators from Around the World
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The LAUNCH Nordic Innovation Challenge 2016 is accepting applications to address this year's challenge: Closed Loop Solutions for a future of sustainable materials and manufacturing. LAUNCH Nordic is a partnership between pioneering companies and public organizations … [Read more...] about LAUNCH Nordic Innovation Challenge 2016: Inviting Innovators from Around the World
India/Japan Cooperative Science Programme: Promoting Bilateral Scientific Collaboration
Deadline: 8 September, 2016 The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, New Delhi and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) are seeking applicants for its India-Japan Cooperative Science Programme (IJCSP) in order to … [Read more...] about India/Japan Cooperative Science Programme: Promoting Bilateral Scientific Collaboration
2016 ICTD Award: Promoting Mountain Development & Environmental Conservation
Deadline: 30 November 2016 The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is seeking applicants for its 2016 ICT for Mountain Development Award with an aim to promote mountain development and environmental conservation. ICIMOD‘s mission is to enable sustainable and resilient … [Read more...] about 2016 ICTD Award: Promoting Mountain Development & Environmental Conservation
IWMF Call for Applications: Inviting International Women Journalists for Mexico and Mexico-U.S. Border Reporting Trips
Deadline: 7 August 2016 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is currently inviting applications from women journalists for its Mexico and Mexico-U.S. Border Reporting Trips with an aim to reduce the gender gap in international media and to support women journalists interested in … [Read more...] about IWMF Call for Applications: Inviting International Women Journalists for Mexico and Mexico-U.S. Border Reporting Trips
Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies: Inviting Applicants for Bank of Montreal Visiting Scholar in Women’s Studies
Deadline: 31 December 2016 The Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies at the University of Ottawa is inviting applications for its Bank of Montreal Visiting Scholar in Women’s Studies for 2017-2018. The purpose of this fund is to attract highly qualified researchers working on feminist, women’s … [Read more...] about Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies: Inviting Applicants for Bank of Montreal Visiting Scholar in Women’s Studies
Apply for Humphrey Fellowship Program! Strengthening Leadership Skills through Mutual Exchange of Knowledge
Deadline: 1 October 2016 Applicants are invited for the Humphrey Fellowship Program, is for experienced professionals interested in strengthening their leadership skills through a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the U.S. and Fellows’ home … [Read more...] about Apply for Humphrey Fellowship Program! Strengthening Leadership Skills through Mutual Exchange of Knowledge
SEI Sida Conference Strategic Fund for Gender Equality, Sustainable Development & Poverty Reduction
Deadline: 30 September 2016 With support from the Government of Sweden, Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) is inviting organizations across Asia to submit concept notes for SEIA Sida Conference Strategic Fund, to promote informed dialogue where different groups and stakeholders can share … [Read more...] about SEI Sida Conference Strategic Fund for Gender Equality, Sustainable Development & Poverty Reduction
