Deadline: 10-Dec-21 The Global Communications Partner for Safe and Sound City Program (S²City) is an initiative proudly led by Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation (GIB) hosted by Swiss Philanthropy Foundation, and with the support of Fondation Botnar. This global program aims to improve safety and wellbeing of young people in urban environments in secondary cities in the Global South. What makes this program unique is that they are tackling urban safety and security issues with and for … [Read more...] about Global Communications Partner for Safe and Sound City Program (S²City)
CISCO Global Problem Solver Challenge 2022 + Tips on How to Participate
Applications for CISCO Global Problem Solver Challenge 2022 are now open to recognize new business ideas that leverage technology for social impact from early-stage entrepreneurs around the world. $1,000,000 USD in prize money will help accelerate the adoption of breakthrough technology, products, and services that drive economic development and/or solve social or environmental problems. Prize Details $250,000 USD Grand Prize: A single team will be designated the grand prize winner. … [Read more...] about CISCO Global Problem Solver Challenge 2022 + Tips on How to Participate
Blossom Hill Fellowship Program for Social Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 17-Jan-22 The Blossom Hill Foundation is offering fellowships to social entrepreneurs who have developed an innovative approach, program, or product that positively impacts war-affected Middle Eastern communities, either in-country or displaced due to conflict. Blossom Hill believes in the importance of engaging and empowering war-affected children from the Middle East. They introduced their Social Entrepreneur Fellowship Program for this singular purpose: to encourage … [Read more...] about Blossom Hill Fellowship Program for Social Entrepreneurs
BIND 4.0 SME Connection Initiative
Deadline: 22-Dec-21 The Basque Open Innovation Platform is accepting proposals for the BIND 4.0 SME Connection Initiative. What is the BIND 4.0 SME Connection Initiative? Through the BIND 4.0 SME Connection, innovative Startups will discover current industry challenges and get immersed in the cooperative Basque Entrepreneurial and Innovation Ecosystem through Open Innovation. Participating Startup teams have the chance to earn reputable reference customers while working on paid … [Read more...] about BIND 4.0 SME Connection Initiative
Smart City Connections – A Global Initiative for Individuals and Groups
Deadline: 15-Dec-21 The Goethe-Institut is opening call for Smart City Connections, a global invite to all public enthusiasts from all walks of life, backgrounds and practices, to (re)imagine the smart city as a cultural system. It seeks to harness vernacular creativity to inspire new possibilities and negotiations of the urban environments in which they live. They want to hear about the future city you want to live in. Join in this conversation to co-create the vision of the future smart … [Read more...] about Smart City Connections – A Global Initiative for Individuals and Groups
2022 Awareness 360 Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 20-Dec-21 If you want to join the Awareness 360 global family as a Fellow and serve your community, then you are eligible for the 2022 Awareness 360 Fellowship Programme. This fellowship is offered free of charge. As a Fellow you will be expected to do at least 3 projects in the span of 6 months (September 2022-February 2023). Please apply only if you are genuinely committed to be a changemaker and actively participate in Awareness 360 activities throughout 2022. Awareness 360 … [Read more...] about 2022 Awareness 360 Fellowship Programme
2022 Children Fellowship Programme for Young Changemakers aged 7-14!
Deadline: 20-Dec-21 Are you an aspiring young changemaker aged 7-14? If so, this Children Fellowship Programme is for you! You are never too young to be a changemaker, a petition starter, a young leader, and/or a visionary and you're also never too young to become a certified fellow at Awareness 360! They welcome anyone who has the vision to make a change and to be a part of making a better tomorrow. This programme will run for 5 weeks consisting of 5 one hour long Zoom Live Sessions with … [Read more...] about 2022 Children Fellowship Programme for Young Changemakers aged 7-14!
Minor Foundation for Major Challenges Small and Large Grant supporting Communication Projects
Deadline: 4-Feb-22 UNIFOR is pleased to launch a call for applications for the Minor Foundation for Major Challenges (MFMC) Small and Large Grant Program to support communication projects which advance the transition to a low carbon economy. MFMC supports projects that support urgent, large-scale transformation, with a focus on changing policies and practices in public or private institutions. Priorities The foundation’s priorities for the 2019-2023 period are to: encourage and … [Read more...] about Minor Foundation for Major Challenges Small and Large Grant supporting Communication Projects
Island Fellowship Program Now Open
Deadline: 7-Dec-21 The Al Jazeera Media Institute (AJMI) is accepting applications for its Island Fellowship Program that aims to encourage academic research and provide an opportunity for journalists and researchers to learn about practical experiences and study them in depth. This would contribute, along with the efforts of many Arab and international institutions, to improving the profession of journalism and crossing into the future. The Al Jazeera Fellowship Program is designed to … [Read more...] about Island Fellowship Program Now Open
Gender Lens Investment Pay for Results Fund
Deadline: 23-Dec-21 The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) has announced Gender Lens Investment Pay for Results Fund (PFRF) to use grant capital to test models for increasing investment into women-led Small and growing businesses (SGBs) in emerging markets. These grants are intended to cover costs associated with developing the systems and processes necessary to take a “gender lens” approach to investment. The grants will go directly to investors and will use a “pay for … [Read more...] about Gender Lens Investment Pay for Results Fund
Jacobs Research Fellowship Program focusing on Development of Children and Youth Worldwide
Deadline: 16-Jan-22 The Jacobs Foundation is now calling for applications for the Jacobs Research Fellowship Program. The Program is a globally competitive fellowship for early and mid-career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the learning and development of children and youth worldwide. Fellowships are awarded to highly talented and innovative early and mid-career researchers who have received their PhD within the past 10 years from a range of disciplines. The relevant … [Read more...] about Jacobs Research Fellowship Program focusing on Development of Children and Youth Worldwide
WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities – Apply Now!
Deadline: 15-Feb-22 Nominations are now open for the World Resource Institute (WRI) Ross Center Prize for Cities to recognize trailblazing projects and initiatives for their contribution to inclusive and sustainable urban transformation. It seeks to inspire urban changemakers across the globe by amplifying lessons and telling impactful stories of transformative change. Every Prize cycle, an independent jury selects the grand prize winner from five finalists, which are shortlisted by an … [Read more...] about WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities – Apply Now!
Story Grants on Green Recovery from the Covid-19 Pandemic
Deadline: 3-Jan-22 The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering reporting grants to support the production of in-depth or investigative stories that will highlight progress toward a post-pandemic "green recovery". EJN is seeking to increase reporting on this emerging topic in order to improve public understanding of these actions and ensure that governments are held accountable for implementing recovery plans that work towards a sustainable future. This is a critically timed opportunity … [Read more...] about Story Grants on Green Recovery from the Covid-19 Pandemic
2nd Round Open for ONSIDE Gaming Fund
Deadline: 17 December 2021 Applications are now open for the 2nd round of ONSIDE Gaming Fund to support girl/women/non-binary people-led initiatives that promote and advocate for gender justice in esports and gaming. The ONSIDE Fund is part of the broader ONSIDE Initiative which envisions a world where all girls, women and non-binary people exercise their right to play. This includes activities related but not limited to game development, playing and organizing, competing in … [Read more...] about 2nd Round Open for ONSIDE Gaming Fund
2022 Schneider Go Green International Business Case Challenge (Middle East & Africa)
Deadline: 15-Dec-21 Applications are now open for the 2022 Schneider Go Green International Business Case Challenge (Middle East & Africa) to empower all to make the most of the energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. The Schneider Go Green International Business Case Challenge (the “Contest”) aims at supporting the emergence of innovative solutions to meet future challenges in intelligent energy. Through the Contest, Schneider seeks to identify ideas, … [Read more...] about 2022 Schneider Go Green International Business Case Challenge (Middle East & Africa)
Call for Proposals: Development of Guide on Managing Transparency of Just Transitions
Deadline: 14-Dec-21 The Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT) has announced a call for proposals under "Development of Guide on Managing Transparency of Just Transitions" to support the management of transparency of Just Transitions and equitable climate action, and enable integration of such data in countries’ MRV / Transparency frameworks. Objectives The guide will enable developing countries to better integrate Just Transitions in climate policies and actions, so that they … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Development of Guide on Managing Transparency of Just Transitions
Entries Open for World Wildlife Day 2022 Film Showcase
Deadline: 7-Jan-22 CITES, Jackson Wild and UNDP have announced the 2022 World Wildlife Day film showcase on the theme of 'Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration' in an effort to conserve endangered species and ecosystems. The Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Jackson Wild, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) announced today that they will organize an international film showcase on the occasion … [Read more...] about Entries Open for World Wildlife Day 2022 Film Showcase
WHO: Inviting Applications to strengthen Youth contributions to Public Health Systems
Deadline: 2-Dec-21 The World Health Organization (WHO) wants to collaborate with representatives of health and non-health youth organizations on key health and development issues affecting young people to co-create a comprehensive and inclusive WHO Youth Engagement Strategy. WHO is setting up the Youth Council as a dynamic network for stakeholders to amplify the voices and experiences of young people, and to harness and expand their expertise, energy and ideas to promote public health. … [Read more...] about WHO: Inviting Applications to strengthen Youth contributions to Public Health Systems
Call for Applications: Youth4South Entrepreneurship Competition
Deadline: 31-Dec-21 Applications are now open for the Youth4South Entrepreneurship Competition, this entrepreneurship competition is being organized under the Global South-South Development Expo 2022 to select entrepreneurs globally. The Government of Thailand, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) have jointly announced the hosting of the eleventh Global South-South Development … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Youth4South Entrepreneurship Competition
Pepsico Greenhouse Accelerator: MENA Sustainability Edition
Deadline: 10-Jan-22 The call for applications is now open for Pepsico Greenhouse Accelerator to accelerate environmental sustainability in the food and beverage industry. PepsiCo’s vision is a world where packaging never becomes waste. This vision is driven by PepsiCo’s global sustainability strategy. PepsiCo aims to use their reach and influence to help change the way society makes, uses, and disposes of packaging. This vision is driven by o achieve this vision, PepsiCo’s global … [Read more...] about Pepsico Greenhouse Accelerator: MENA Sustainability Edition
