Deadline: 17 February 2017 The McCain Institute’s flagship program is the Next Generation Leaders (NGL) program, designed to identify, train, network and empower a diverse group of emerging, character-driven leaders from the United States and around the world. Geared to mid-career professionals, … [Read more...] about Next Generation Leaders (NGL) Program: Inviting Leaders from around the World
Latest Grants and Resources in Kuwait
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Kuwait.
U.S. Department of State: Supporting 2017 Middle East Media Initiative
Deadline: 27 January 2017 The U.S. Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy (NEA/PPD), in consultation with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), announces an open competition for support to the FY-17 Middle East Media … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State: Supporting 2017 Middle East Media Initiative
Nominations Open for Rafto Prize! Awarding People and Organizations Worldwide Struggling for Human Rights and Democracy
Deadline: 1 February 2017 Nominations are open for Rafto Prize with an aim to award a person or an organisation who struggle for human rights and democracy. The Rafto Foundation for Human Rights is a non-profit and non-partisan organization dedicated to the global promotion of human rights. … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Rafto Prize! Awarding People and Organizations Worldwide Struggling for Human Rights and Democracy
Nominations Open for 2017 WWSF Prize! Honoring Women around the World for their Creativity in Rural Life
Deadline: 30 April 2017 The Women’s World Summit Foundation (WWSF) is currently inviting applicants for its annual Prize to honor women and women's groups around the world exhibiting exceptional creativity, courage and commitment for the improvement of the quality of life in rural … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 WWSF Prize! Honoring Women around the World for their Creativity in Rural Life
Nominations Open for IWMF 2017 Courage In Journalism Award! Honoring Women Journalists Worldwide
Deadline: 15 March 2017 International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking nominations for its 2017 Courage In Journalism Award with an aim to honor three women journalists who have demonstrated extraordinary strength of character in pursuing their profession under difficult or dangerous … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for IWMF 2017 Courage In Journalism Award! Honoring Women Journalists Worldwide
Call for Applications: Magnum Foundation Photography and Social Justice Fellowship
Deadline: 19 January 2017 Applications are open for Magnum Foundation's Photography and Social Justice Fellowship program, to support and train early career and emerging photographers, artists, journalists, scholars, and activists who are passionate about challenging injustice, pursuing social … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Magnum Foundation Photography and Social Justice Fellowship
Nominations Open for GEN’s Maria Contreras-Sweet Award for Global Impact!
Deadline: 27 January 2017 The Global Entrepreneurship Network is inviting applicants for its Maria Contreras-Sweet Award for Global Impact that recognizes leaders that empower new communities to innovate and advance social and environmental goals globally via entrepreneurship. The award highlights … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for GEN’s Maria Contreras-Sweet Award for Global Impact!
IWMF Call for Applications: Colombia and El Salvador Reporting Fellowships
Deadline: 17 January 2017 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) has announced reporting trips to El Salvador and Colombia. A group of six journalists will report on Women, Peace, and Security in Colombia. The trip will be base in Quibdó, Department of Chocó. Concurrently, another group … [Read more...] about IWMF Call for Applications: Colombia and El Salvador Reporting Fellowships
Entries Open for “Solution Search: Farming for Biodiversity Contest” Worldwide!
Deadline: 10 March 2017 Do you now someone using innovative agricultural practices to support biodiversity? If yes, then Solution Search contest is open for entries! Rare and IFOAM-Organics are inviting applicants for its “Solution Search: Farming for Biodiversity “contest with an aim to increase … [Read more...] about Entries Open for “Solution Search: Farming for Biodiversity Contest” Worldwide!
Agropolis Foundation: 2017 Louis Malassis International Scientific Prize for Agriculture and Food
Deadline: 25 January 2017 Applications are open for the " Louis Malassis International Scientific Prize for Agriculture and Food" in order to recognize individuals, or a group of individuals, for their exemplary and promising contribution in promoting innovation through research, development and … [Read more...] about Agropolis Foundation: 2017 Louis Malassis International Scientific Prize for Agriculture and Food
Apply for Food-Water-Energy Challenge from Around the World!
Deadline: 31 December 2016 Applications are inviting from children and young people from around the world for the "Food-Water-Energy Challenge" to gather different interpretations and experiences of the nexus in everyday life. This competition is being run as part of the (Re) Connect the Nexus … [Read more...] about Apply for Food-Water-Energy Challenge from Around the World!
Apply for The Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security!
Deadline: 25 January 2017 The Agropolis Foundation has launched the second edition of Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security in partnership with global agri-business Olam International, to recognise an outstanding innovation for its potential impact on the availability, affordability, … [Read more...] about Apply for The Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security!
Embracing Our Differences: Inviting Artists to submit their Arts and win up to $3,000
Deadline: 10 January 2017 Art is a powerful tool to evoke social change. Without uttering a single word, artists can enlighten, educate and affect change around the world. Embracing Our Differences invites such artists to participate in creating a world where differences are embraced and … [Read more...] about Embracing Our Differences: Inviting Artists to submit their Arts and win up to $3,000
Apply for the World Press Institute’s Fellowship: Inviting Journalists across the World
Deadline: 15 February 2017 The World Press Institute (WPI) is seeking Applications from the journalists from across the world for its fellowship program. The WPI fellowship is offered to 10 journalists from countries around the world. It provides immersion into the governance, politics, business, … [Read more...] about Apply for the World Press Institute’s Fellowship: Inviting Journalists across the World
IIE Victor J. Goldberg Prize for Peace in the Middle East
Deadline: 1 February 2017 Institute of Institutional Education (IIE) is accepting nominations for its Victor J. Goldberg Prize for Peace in the Middle East, awarded annually, to recognize outstanding work being conducted jointly by two individuals, one Israeli Jew and one Arab Muslim, whether or … [Read more...] about IIE Victor J. Goldberg Prize for Peace in the Middle East
Nominations Open for 2017 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk!
Deadline: 3 February 2017 Front Line Defenders is currently accepting nominations for 2017 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk. The annual Front Line Defenders Award was established in 2005 to honour the work of a human rights defender who, through non-violent work, is … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk!
Health and Human Rights Call for Papers: Human Rights Remain Critical to HIV Responses
Deadline: 28 February 2017 Health and Human Rights Journal is calling for papers on “Human Rights Remain Critical to HIV Responses”. Human rights have been the guiding light of the response to HIV. They remain critical to challenging vulnerability to the epidemic and to unlocking the barriers to … [Read more...] about Health and Human Rights Call for Papers: Human Rights Remain Critical to HIV Responses
Applications Open for Human Rights Essay Award 2017!
Deadline: 1 February 2017 Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is currently inviting applicants for its Human Rights Essay Award 2017. The Human Rights Essay Award is an annual competition sponsored by the Academy and seeks to stimulate the production of scholarly work in international … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Human Rights Essay Award 2017!
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Supporting Justice Sector Reform
Deadline: 22 December 2016 The US Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is inviting organizations interested for projects that increase transparency of and accountability within the judicial process in Tunisia. DRL seeks to support projects that will enhance … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Supporting Justice Sector Reform
Research Grants Program: Environmentalism, Impoverishment and Social Justice Movements in Arab
Deadline: 14 December 2016 Arab Council for the Social Sciences has announced its fourth session of the research grants on the subject of “environmentalism, impoverishment and social justice movements: multidisciplinary approaches” program. The Arab Council for the Social Sciences program provides … [Read more...] about Research Grants Program: Environmentalism, Impoverishment and Social Justice Movements in Arab
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Protecting and Supporting Marginalized Roma in Europe
Deadline: 16 January 2017 The US Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a program entitled “Protecting and Supporting Marginalized Roma in Europe”. DRL requests proposals … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Protecting and Supporting Marginalized Roma in Europe
Apply for the 3rd Asian Conference on Education for Sustainability!
Deadline: 27 January 2017 Proposals are open for the 3rd Asian Conference on Education for Sustainability (ACES 2017) to be held at the Tokyo REI Hotel Nagoya, Japan Saturday and Sunday, March 4-5, 2017. By creating and implementing coherent policies that are holistic and humanistic in nature, … [Read more...] about Apply for the 3rd Asian Conference on Education for Sustainability!
UArctic Call for Papers: Indigeneity in the Arctic to Promote Indigenous and Human Rights
Deadline: 18 December 2016 What do the concepts "indigenous people" and “indigeneity” mean? Are they terms that promote indigenous and human rights, or are they tied to changing power relations in discursive ways? What is the role of these terms in the Finnish context? What are the past and current … [Read more...] about UArctic Call for Papers: Indigeneity in the Arctic to Promote Indigenous and Human Rights
IAUP Young Scientists Conference 2017: Inviting Investigators from Around the Globe
Deadline: 15 December 2016 The IAUP Programme Committee is currently inviting applicants to participate in the new IAUP Young Scientists Conference 2017 and to submit their abstracts. An innovative scientific conference format was created to be able to discuss a variety of complex global challenges … [Read more...] about IAUP Young Scientists Conference 2017: Inviting Investigators from Around the Globe
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Supporting Human Rights Defenders in Eurasia
Deadline: 22 December 2016 The Department of States Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations for programs that support the policy objective to provide critical support to human rights defenders in Eurasia. DRL’s … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Supporting Human Rights Defenders in Eurasia
UNDEF Project Grant: Inviting Civil Society Organizations for Projects to Promote Human Rights
Deadline: 18 December 2016 The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) is inviting civil society organizations to apply for 11th round of funding for projects to advance and support democracy in order to strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of … [Read more...] about UNDEF Project Grant: Inviting Civil Society Organizations for Projects to Promote Human Rights
Applications Open for 2017 Conference “TransCon”!
Deadline: 13 January 2017 Applications are open for the 2017 conference “TransCon” to learn, educate and empower the transgender and gender non-conforming community and their allies. TransCon is a conference by Aqua Foundation for Women for the transgender community. It serves as a space to … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 Conference “TransCon”!
Bureau of DRL: Promoting the Human Rights of Women and Girls, Persons with Disabilities and LGBTI Persons
Deadline: 23 January 2017 The US Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a program entitled “Promoting the Human Rights of Women and Girls, Persons with Disabilities, and … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Promoting the Human Rights of Women and Girls, Persons with Disabilities and LGBTI Persons
National Endowment for Democracy: Providing Grants to NGOs Worldwide to Promote Human Rights
Deadline: 20 January 2017 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 grant funding. NED yearly funds hundreds of projects of organizations that are working … [Read more...] about National Endowment for Democracy: Providing Grants to NGOs Worldwide to Promote Human Rights
Applications Open for 2017 Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition!
Deadline: 12 June 2017 The Centre for Human Rights, based at the University of Pretoria, with the support of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, is seeking applicants for its 9th Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition, will be held at … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition!
Nominations Open for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2017!
Deadline: 15 February 2017 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is inviting applicants for its UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2017, funded by the Cano Foundation (Colombia) and the Helsingin Sanomat Foundation (Finland). This Prize was … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2017!
Applications Open for Institute for the Study of Human Rights’ AHDA Fellowship Program!
Deadline: 31 January 2017 Applications are now open for Institute for the Study of Human Rights’ (ISHR) Alliance for Historical Dialogue and Accountability (AHDA) Fellowship Program, a unique opportunity for practitioners who are interested and engaged in historical dialogue work to participate in … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Institute for the Study of Human Rights’ AHDA Fellowship Program!
Open Society Fellowship Programme: Supporting Open Society Challenges Worldwide
Deadline: 1 March 2017 The Open Society Foundation is seeking applications for its Open Society Fellowship Programme with an aim to support individuals pursuing innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The Open Society Fellowship invites proposals relevant … [Read more...] about Open Society Fellowship Programme: Supporting Open Society Challenges Worldwide
Allard Prize for International Integrity: Protection of Human Rights and Fight against Corruption
Deadline: 15 January 2017 The Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, has currently launched nominations for the 2017 Allard Prize for International Integrity, awarded biennially to an individual, movement or organization that has demonstrated exceptional courage and … [Read more...] about Allard Prize for International Integrity: Protection of Human Rights and Fight against Corruption
Open Society Foundation: Accepting Applications for Graduate Scholarships at Central European University
Deadline: 1 February 2017 Applications are now being accepted for master’s and doctoral scholarships at Central European University. Graduate students and faculty from around the world come together in Budapest to engage in interdisciplinary education, pursue advanced scholarship, and address some … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundation: Accepting Applications for Graduate Scholarships at Central European University
Visegrad Fund’s Small Grants Program: Inviting NGOs/CSOs World-Wide
Deadline: 1 March 2017 The International Visegrad Fund is currently inviting non-governmental, civil society organizations (NGOs/CSOs), municipalities and local governments for its Visegrad Small Grants Program. The International Visegrad Fund founded by four countries the Czech Republic, Hungary, … [Read more...] about Visegrad Fund’s Small Grants Program: Inviting NGOs/CSOs World-Wide
Visegrad Standard Grant Program: Inviting NGOs, CSOs and Other Public Institutions Worldwide
Deadline: 1 March 2017 The International Visegrad Fund is inviting non-governmental, civil society organizations (NGOs and CSOs), municipalities, schools and other public institutions for its Standard Grants for its Standard Grant. Project Categories Culture and Common Identity Education … [Read more...] about Visegrad Standard Grant Program: Inviting NGOs, CSOs and Other Public Institutions Worldwide
Nominations Open for Allard Prize for International Integrity: Apply to Win CAD $100,000 as an Anti-Corruption Prize
Deadline: 15 January 2017 The Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, has currently launched nominations for the 2017 Allard Prize for International Integrity, awarded biennially to an individual, movement or organization that has demonstrated exceptional courage and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Allard Prize for International Integrity: Apply to Win CAD $100,000 as an Anti-Corruption Prize
SSRC Call for Applications: Seeking Applicants for Global Media and Communication
Deadline: 10 January 2017 The University of Michigan in partnership with the Social Science Research Council’s Transregional Virtual Research Institute is pleased to announce the inaugural Doctoral Institute on "Global Media and Communication" to facilitate and advance rigorous inter-disciplinary … [Read more...] about SSRC Call for Applications: Seeking Applicants for Global Media and Communication
Applications Open for IAUP Young Scientists Conference 2017!
Deadline: 15 December 2016 The IAUP Programme Committee is currently inviting applicants to participate in the new IAUP Young Scientists Conference 2017 and to submit their abstracts. An innovative scientific conference format was created to be able to discuss a variety of complex global challenges … [Read more...] about Applications Open for IAUP Young Scientists Conference 2017!
IFA CrossCulture Programme 2017: Strengthening Networks between Germany and the Islamic Countries
Deadline: 8 January 2017 The Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations is seeking applications from young professionals and committed volunteers for its "CrossCulture Programme 2017", funded by the German Federal Foreign Office to strengthen the networks between Germany and The Islamic … [Read more...] about IFA CrossCulture Programme 2017: Strengthening Networks between Germany and the Islamic Countries
The Lazurite Initiative Grants: Cultural Exchanges and Collaborative Projects between West Asia and South Asia with Taiwan
Deadline: 20 January 2017 The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of China (Taiwan) is currently seeking applications for its "The Lazurite Initiative - Cultural Exchanges and Collaborative Projects between West Asia and South Asia with Taiwan" To foster deeper and more diverse collaboration in the … [Read more...] about The Lazurite Initiative Grants: Cultural Exchanges and Collaborative Projects between West Asia and South Asia with Taiwan
Apply for Oriental Bird Club’s Small Conservation Awards of up to £1500!
Deadline: 15 December 2016 The Oriental Bird Club (OBC) is seeking applications for its conservation work and conservation awareness projects with an aim to promote bird conservation in the Oriental Bird Club region. Focus Areas Projects benefiting Globally Threatened bird species. … [Read more...] about Apply for Oriental Bird Club’s Small Conservation Awards of up to £1500!
CES AsiaTM 2017 Call for Proposals: Inviting Professionals around the Globe
Deadline: 16 January 2017 The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM is accepting proposals for its CES AsiaTM 2017 that will take place in Shanghai, China June 7-9, 2017 at the Kerry Hotel . The CES Asia conference program features over 40 hours of programming and more than 100 highly sought … [Read more...] about CES AsiaTM 2017 Call for Proposals: Inviting Professionals around the Globe
TransCon Call for Proposals: Empowering Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Community
Deadline: 13 January 2017 Applications are open for the 2017 conference "TransCon" to learn, educate and empower the transgender and gender non-conforming community and their allies. TransCon is a conference by Aqua Foundation for Women for the transgender community. It serves as a space to … [Read more...] about TransCon Call for Proposals: Empowering Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Community
Apply for the UNESCO Week for Peace and Sustainable Development: the Role of Education!
Deadline: 23 December 2016 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO are jointly organizing the “UNESCO Week for Peace and Sustainable Development: the Role of Education” will take place from 6 to 10 March 2017 at the Shaw … [Read more...] about Apply for the UNESCO Week for Peace and Sustainable Development: the Role of Education!
The Mona Megalli Fellowship: Inviting Mid-career Journalists from the Middle East Region
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Reuters Institute is seeking applications for its six months fellowship program named “The Mona Megalli Fellowship”. The fellowship is open to a practicing mid-career journalist from the Middle East region interested in researching and publishing material about … [Read more...] about The Mona Megalli Fellowship: Inviting Mid-career Journalists from the Middle East Region
MEPI: Encouraging Marginalized Voices and Supporting Organizations focused on Gender in Lebanon
Deadline: 1 February 2017 The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) program in the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to bolster and support existing organizations focused on … [Read more...] about MEPI: Encouraging Marginalized Voices and Supporting Organizations focused on Gender in Lebanon
Submit Proposals for Western States Center’s AMP Workshop Programme
Deadline: 23 January 2017 Western States Center is currently inviting applicants to submit a workshop proposal for AMP – Activist’s Mobilizing for Power. AMP is a three-day activist training, networking, and leadership development conference for leaders, staff and volunteers of community-based … [Read more...] about Submit Proposals for Western States Center’s AMP Workshop Programme
UNHCR Request for Proposals: Development and Execution of Public Engagement Campaigns
Deadline: 8 January 2017 The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is seeking proposals from eligible entities for the Development and Execution of Public Engagement Campaigns. The purpose of engaging the public is to encourage participation in advocacy campaigns … [Read more...] about UNHCR Request for Proposals: Development and Execution of Public Engagement Campaigns
