Deadline: 1-Jul-22 UNESCO is seeking applications for its Global Media Defence Fund to support the undertaking or upscaling of projects that bolster journalists’ legal protection and/or enhance media freedom by advancing. The Global Media Defence Fund (GMDF) is a Multi-Partner Trust Fund established within the framework of the Global Campaign for Media Freedom and under the overall umbrella of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity (“UN Plan of … [Read more...] about UNESCO Call for Partnerships: Global Media Defence Fund
NGOs can Apply for Consultative Status with ECOSOC
Deadline: 1-Jun-22 The Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) is inviting Non-Governmental Organizations to apply for consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), in order to have an opportunity to take part in UN deliberations. The dual objective of this publication is to encourage relevant NGOs to apply for consultative status with the Council, as well as to help organizations already in consultative status to get the most of this relationship while … [Read more...] about NGOs can Apply for Consultative Status with ECOSOC
Creative Flip launches Open Call for Cultural & Creative Organisations and Structures
Deadline: 6-Jun-22 The Creative FLIP is pleased to launch an open call for Cultural and Creative Sector (CCS) organizations and structures interested in establishing cooperation projects with schools, introducing students to creative professions, and building ties with their local community. As part of the initiative, students will explore creative and transversal skills through a co-creation project, while also discussing and learning about related topics such as the importance of … [Read more...] about Creative Flip launches Open Call for Cultural & Creative Organisations and Structures
Call for Proposals — Drivers of Gender Inequality in MENA
Deadline: 27-Jun-22 Applications are now open for the research program on "Drivers of Gender Inequality Program in Middle East and North Africa." The World Bank's Office of the Chief Economist for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has launched a research program on "Drivers of Gender Inequality in Middle East and North Africa." The program aims to produce a series of academic research papers. The main objective of the program is to build a fresh body of empirical studies on the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals — Drivers of Gender Inequality in MENA
Innovative Solutions for Sustainability in the Events Industry Challenge
Deadline: 20-May-22 Enel X is looking for creative solutions that can be applicable to the Events Industry in order to develop a package of sustainable solutions for Event organizers, more specifically in the field of: Logistics – Enel X is looking for sustainable mobility solutions to reduce the carbon footprint related to visitors/ fans, staff and suppliers' logistics and improve events accessibility for people with disabilities and impairments; Energy – Enel X is looking for … [Read more...] about Innovative Solutions for Sustainability in the Events Industry Challenge
UNDP: Tadamon Accelerator Program for CSOs
Deadline: 10-Jun-22 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched the Tadamon Accelerator Program for civil society organizations (CSOs) driving social impact through innovation, funded by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and implemented by UNDP Europe and Central Asia. The Tadamon Accelerator uses the BOOST Accelerator methodology, launched by UNDP in 2020, and brings this innovative accelerator to CSOs that are part of the Tadamon Community. Their goal is to leverage … [Read more...] about UNDP: Tadamon Accelerator Program for CSOs
FINCAD: Women in Finance Scholarship
Deadline: 31-May-22 The FINCAD is currently inviting the Women in Finance Scholarship that aimed at encouraging and supporting talented women in the field of finance, particularly those pursuing careers in financial asset management, market risk management, and derivatives finance within the capital markets. FINCAD, the Capital Markets Group of Zafin, remains committed to supporting talented women in the capital markets through the annual Women in Finance Scholarship … [Read more...] about FINCAD: Women in Finance Scholarship
NOFO: Resettlement Support Center
Deadline: 8-Jul-22 The Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration is accepting applications for its Resettlement Support Center (RSC) to assist the Bureau in preparing the necessary casework for persons in selected locations who will be interviewed by the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in support of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). Objectives Objective 1: RSC completes processing for refugee applicants in accordance … [Read more...] about NOFO: Resettlement Support Center
Call for Proposals for Writer to explore most Salient and Relevant Food Debates
Deadline: 23-May-22 Are you a researcher or a food systems practitioner affiliated with an institution based in Central and South America, Africa, the Middle East or Asia? Do you have a nuanced understanding of some of the debates about what a ‘good future’ for food looks like, and a desire to explore and share the various angles and arguments of a particular debate with a wider audience? If so, TABLE would like to hear from you. TABLE invites proposals for contributions on issues of … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for Writer to explore most Salient and Relevant Food Debates
2022 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security
Deadline: 22-Sep-22 Apply for the 2022 Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) Prize for Innovation in Global Security. The prize is designed to reach across all relevant disciplines and fields. It is intended to encourage and recognise excellence in contributing to new approaches to enhancing sustainable global security. A broad range of projects could qualify for consideration, including, but not limited to, technological and conceptual innovations, original research or grassroots … [Read more...] about 2022 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security
Tie Women Oregon Competition Program
Deadline: 31-May-22 The Indus Entrepreneurs (TIE) is inviting applications for its Women Oregon Competition Program to Embrace, Engage and Empower women entrepreneurs across the globe. Prize The program consists of a series of local and global events and culminates with one women-led business from Oregon competing in a global pitch competition for cash prizes totaling $100,000! Eligibility Criteria Female-founded or co-founded startups ONLY. (The opportunity to pitch will only … [Read more...] about Tie Women Oregon Competition Program
USAID Youth Excel: Our Knowledge Leading Change Program Grant Competition
Deadline: 6-Jun-22 As a USAID New Partnerships Initiative award, Youth Excel conducts grant competitions to offer funding opportunities for local organizations to test and adapt contextualized solutions for a global, cross-sectoral problem through youth-led “research-to-change” (implementation research) approaches. The USAID Youth Excel: Our Knowledge, Leading Change program is conducting a global grant competition for local, youth-led organizations in celebration of the USAID Youth in … [Read more...] about USAID Youth Excel: Our Knowledge Leading Change Program Grant Competition
MENA InsurTech Hackathon – Apply Now!
Deadline: 2-Jun-22 Are you ready to upgrade the digital insurance DNA for the MENA region’s entire mobility and health sectors? Be part of the first InsurTech Hackathon (InsurHacK) in the MENA region! The largest insurer in the MENA region, Qatar Insurance Company and the leading global professional services firm, Deloitte and the global cloud provider, Google Cloud are excited to invite start-ups from MENA, SEA and Europe (across pre-seed, seed and Series-A stage) who are keen to explore … [Read more...] about MENA InsurTech Hackathon – Apply Now!
EMPHASIS offers FREE Innovation Support Services towards Sustainability to 24 Mediterranean SMEs!
Deadline: 15-Jun-22 The EMPHASIS is offering all SMEs, startups and spin-offs located in one of the eligible regions (Greece, Jordan, Spain, Lebanon, Egypt and Italy) to apply for a solution addressing one of the Sustainability Priorities set in the project. Twenty-Four (24) beneficiaries (4 per country) will be selected to receive free-of charge innovation support services to develop new business ideas and open innovation collaborations. The EU funded ENI CBC MED EMPHASIS project aims … [Read more...] about EMPHASIS offers FREE Innovation Support Services towards Sustainability to 24 Mediterranean SMEs!
AFAC’s Music Grant Program
Deadline: 1-Jul-22 Applications are now open for the Arab Fund for Arts And Culture (AFAC) Music Grant Program to support production, performances, collaborations, album recordings and festivals. Funding Information The program provides annual grants ranging from a few thousand U.S. dollars up to a maximum of 25,000 U.S. dollars for individuals and teams, and 35,000 for institutions and collectives. Place and Duration AFAC will not provide support retroactively, i.e. to projects … [Read more...] about AFAC’s Music Grant Program
Fetisov Journalism Awards 2022
Deadline: 1-Oct-22 The Fetisov Journalism Awards (FJA) is now open for outstanding journalists from all over the world who change the world for the better with their groundbreaker stories. The mission of Fetisov Journalism Awards is to promote universal human values such as honesty, justice, courage and nobility through the example of outstanding journalists from all over the world as their dedicated service and commitment contribute to changing the world for the better. The winners of … [Read more...] about Fetisov Journalism Awards 2022
Ocean Changemakers Challenge: Next Wave of Innovators
Deadline: 19-Aug-22 Are you working on game-changing solutions for a sustainable blue economy? Apply to be an Ocean Changemaker and showcase your ideas on a global stage - supported by Destination Canada. They need innovative, passionate leaders to foster a sustainable blue economy and ensure a healthy future for the seas. Economist Impact’s World Ocean Initiative—with support from Destination Canada—is excited to host the third annual Ocean Changemakers Challenge, a competition showcasing … [Read more...] about Ocean Changemakers Challenge: Next Wave of Innovators
Migration Entrepreneurship Prize 2022 in the Middle East and Africa
Deadline: 28-May-22 Seedstars has launched the Migration Entrepreneurship Prize - a program focused on the identification and technical support to socially-driven businesses on a mission to enhance the economic inclusion of migrants in the Middle East and Africa Supporting startups that harness the positive benefits of migration and reduce the vulnerability of migrants by improving their livelihoods, contributing to their social and economic rights, and thereby reducing the pressure for … [Read more...] about Migration Entrepreneurship Prize 2022 in the Middle East and Africa
Entries are now open for ESD Okayama Award 2022
Deadline: 15-Jul-22 The Okayama City and the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Okayama Award Steering Committee have launched ESD Okayama Award to reward outstanding ESD practices in local communities around the world. The aims of the award are to support the organizations carrying out ESD activities and promote ESD to local communities globally through showcasing their initiatives. To build a momentum, Okayama city launched the ESD Okayama Award in 2015. The ESD Okayama Award … [Read more...] about Entries are now open for ESD Okayama Award 2022
Research Program on Margins of Adjustments to Labor Market Shocks in MENA
Deadline: 27-Jun-22 The World Bank’s Office of the Chief Economist for the Middle East and North Africa region has launched a research program on "Margins of Adjustments to Labor Market Shocks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)." The program aims to produce a series of academic research papers. The main objective is to build a new body of empirical work describing how MENA labor markets adjust to short- and long-term shocks in the region. This accompanies another research program … [Read more...] about Research Program on Margins of Adjustments to Labor Market Shocks in MENA
