Deadline: 14 June 2019 Vital Voices, in partnership with Freeport-McMoRan is seeking applications for its 2019 VVEngage fellowship, a signature fellowship to support outstanding women political leaders making and influencing policy across the globe. Through this fellowship, Vital Voices aims to increase the capacity, decision-making power and effectiveness of women leaders in public life, shifting culture around women’s public leadership and moving towards equality in public representation … [Read more...]
Fondation Franklinia accepting Proposals to Support the Conservation of Globally Threatened Trees
Deadline: 30 June 2019 The Fondation Franklinia has launched its first call for proposals focused on in-situ conservation of globally threatened trees. Fondation Franklinia is a private foundation established in 2005 under Swiss law. It provides grants to support nature conservation projects. Its objective is to preserve threatened tree species throughout the world and improve their conservation status. Species Only projects aiming at improving the conservation status of globally … [Read more...]
Wellcome Trust seeking Applications for International Intermediate Fellowships
Deadline: 21 November 2019 The Wellcome Trust is seeking Applications for its International Intermediate Fellowships that offers nationals of low- and middle-income countries the opportunity to lead their own research programmes. The aim of this scheme is to enable applicants to establish thereselves as an independent researcher leading a unique and innovative programme of research within the Science remit. Benefits An International Intermediate Fellowship is for five years, unless … [Read more...]
Youth Forum and Sustainable Development 2019! Apply Now
Deadline: 15 June 2019 The Forum on Action for Sustainable Development and the Role of Youth has been launched to inform young people about the SDGs, to enlighten them on the evolution of their implementation and finally commit them to action in their respective communities. This year the Forum will look at SDG 8 "Promoting sustained, shared and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all". This SDG is one of the 5 SDGs selected for discussion at the … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Arab British Centre Award for Culture 2019
Deadline: 19 May 2019 Applications are open for The Arab British Centre Award for Culture 2019 which is a biennial prize that celebrates those who have significantly contributed to the dissemination of Arab arts and culture and furthered dialogue and understanding of the Arab world in the United Kingdom. The prize was established in 2008 for the purpose of raising awareness of contemporary Arab culture in the UK and to give financial support to individuals and organisations at a crucial … [Read more...]
2019 RELX Environmental Challenge is Open for Entries
Deadline: 31 May 2019 Applicants are invited to submit entries for 2019 RELX Environmental Challenge. Each year the RELX Environmental Challenge is awarded to projects that best demonstrate how they can provide sustainable access to safe water or sanitation. Projects must have clear practical applicability, address identified need and advance related issues such as health, education, or human rights. Prize Information There is a $50,000 prize for the first place entry and a … [Read more...]
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of INL: Strengthening Civil Society to Expose Corruption and Support Law Enforcement Action against Corruption
Deadline: 15 July 2019 The United States Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is seeking applications from qualified U.S. and non-U.S. based non-governmental (NGOs)/non-profit organizations or Educational Institutions for a Grant/Cooperative Agreement to implement a program entitled “Strengthening Civil Society to Expose Corruption and Support Law Enforcement Action against Corruption”. This award will support efforts globally to improve … [Read more...]
Call for Applications: Reporting on Refugees and Migration Through the Eyes of Children
Deadline: 7 June 2019 To prepare news professionals worldwide to cover refugee and migrant children and families with greater knowledge, depth, and skills, the Dart Center is now accepting applications for a journalism training workshop focused on children and the international refugee crisis. This workshop, to be held September 19-22, 2019 at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, is designed for local, regional and international reporters across diverse beats touching … [Read more...]
AWDF Call for Proposals: Leading from the South 4 (Africa and the Middle East)
Deadline: 17 June 2019 African Women's Development Fund (AWDF) is seeking proposals for grants from all eligible women-led and women’s rights groups and organisations in Africa and the Middle East under Leading From the South. LFS (Leading from the South) is a funding initiative designed and managed by AWDF and three other women’s rights organisations: Women’s Fund Asia, Fondo de Mujeres del Sur and Indigenous Women’s Fund (FIMI). Under this initiative, AWDF aims to scale up its … [Read more...]
Singapore International Foundation announces Arts for Good Fellowship 2019
Deadline: 16 June 2019 The Arts for Good (A4G) Fellowship which is organised annually by the Singapore International Foundation (SIF) to grow the Arts for Good ecosystem, by fostering a community of practice that harnesses the power of arts and culture to create positive social change. The Fellowship brings together cross-sector professionals such as artists, art administrators and programmers from the social sector on a programme comprising webinars and two exchange programmes. Upon … [Read more...]
Environmental Fellowship supporting Documentary Filmmakers around the World
Deadline: 5 June 2019 The SFFILM Vulcan Productions Environmental Fellowship is supporting documentary filmmakers telling powerful stories about the environment and/or conservation. The SFFILM Vulcan Productions Environmental Fellowship is geared towards filmmakers from anywhere in the world with a proven track record of creating compelling, wide-reaching stories through documentary film, photography, journalism, or related fields. This fellowship will support a feature documentary … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Collaborative Awards in Science 2019
Deadline: 20 August 2019 The Wellcome Trust is seeking applications for its Collaborative Awards in Science 2019 to promote the development of new ideas and speed the pace of discovery. The Wellcome Trust Fund's team of researchers, consisting of independent research groups, to work together on the most important scientific problems that can only be solved through collaborative efforts. Benefits The support includes: Research expenses directly related to their proposal … [Read more...]
Movies that Matter offers grants to Human Rights Film Events
Deadline: 1 September 2019 Movies that Matter is offering grants to human rights film events in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Eastern Europe, especially in countries with limited resources and freedom of press. These events can take various forms, such as human rights film festivals, LGBT film festivals and mobile cinema projects. Types of Grant Start-Up Grant Movies that Matter supports film events in their initial phase. Only the 1st and 2nd edition can be … [Read more...]
Slingshot 2019 Startup Competition inviting Innovative Tech and Business Ideas Worldwide
Deadline: 28 June 2019 Startups from around the world of all profiles and backgrounds are invited to participate in SLINGSHOT 2019 to submit their most innovative tech and business ideas. Applicants submission will be reviewed by > 160 industry professionals and decision-makers including major investors and corporates. The Top 100 Global Startups will be selected and invited to the SLINGSHOT 2019 in November 2019. This will be a unique opportunity to pitch applicants startup in front … [Read more...]
Foundation for the Third Millennium seeking Applications from Organisation based in Switzerland and in neighboring European Countries
Deadline: 26 July 2019 Foundation for the Third Millennium is seeking applications for its funding program in order to promote environmental protection and health, social justice and economic independence in balanced proportions. In order to assure reliable project oversight and adequate support, they must be able to maintain a constructive relationship with the project managers and their organization. Thus they give preference to organizations based in Switzerland and in neighboring … [Read more...]
Core Infrastructure Fund is now open for Applications
Deadline: 1 July 2019 Open Technology Fund is seeking applications for its Core Infrastructure Fund that supports the ‘building block’ technologies, infrastructures, and communities relied upon by digital security and circumvention tools strengthening internet freedom, digital security, and the overall health of the internet. Award information OTF awards are performance-based contracts signed directly with the applicant. Payment is issued on completion of stated objectives, … [Read more...]
5th Edition of the Free Press Awards to recognise Journalists Worldwide
Deadline: 15 July 2019 Free Press Unlimited is pleased to announce its fifth edition of the Free Press Awards 2019 with an aim to celebrate the work of the best journalists and media professionals. Free Press Unlimited wants people to have access to reliable information they need to develop and prosper. They support journalists worldwide to make stories be told. The Free Press Awards will be conferred at Free Press Live in November 2019 and will recognise exceptional work in the … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for 2019 CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year
Deadline: 30 June 2019 Nominations are open for Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) Environmental Photographer of the Year 2019 to promote and reward excellence in international environmental photography, and to enhance the understanding of the causes, consequences of and solutions to climate change and social inequality. The competition encourages entries that are contemporary, creative, resonant, challenging, original and beautiful, but most of all, images … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for Alfred Fried Photography Award from across the World
Deadline: 2 June 2019 Nominations are open for Alfred Fried Photography Award that promote photographers from all over the world whose pictures capture human efforts towards a peaceful world and the quest for beauty and goodness in their lives. The Alfred Fried Photography Award, launched in 2013.It shows the various facets of peacefulness. It completes the image of humans by adding their good sides. It honours the pictures which tell about successes rather than failures, of empathy rather … [Read more...]
Funding Call: EU 4 Youth Empowerment and Better Employment
Deadline: 19 June 2019 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations for a program entitled “EU 4 Youth Empowerment" to enable Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to effectively contribute to eradicating poverty and promoting sustainable development. The specific objective of this call for proposals is to increase participation of CSOs in fostering youth employment through promoting a conducive business environment for more inclusive growth and … [Read more...]
