Deadline: 1-Aug-22 The Harry Frank Guggenheim (HFG) Foundation is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Scholar Awards to recognize leading researchers proposing to make a significant contribution to illuminating an issue of violence. The Foundation welcomes proposals from any of the natural and social sciences and aligned disciplines that promise to increase understanding of the causes, manifestations, and control of violence and aggression. Highest priority is given to research that … [Read more...] about Harry Frank Guggenheim Distinguished Scholar Awards
Meet Africa Program 2 – Supporting Diaspora Entrepreneurship
Deadline: 15-Jun-22 The Expertise France is pleased to launch the MEET Africa (Mobilisation Européenne pour l'Entrepreneuriat en Afrique) to support and accompany inspiring projects led by actors from the African diaspora. The mobilisation of support networks in Europe and Africa is one of the conditions for the success of the projects that will be developed. Objectives The objective of MEET Africa 2 is to renew, strengthen and expand the mobilization of the talents and financial resources … [Read more...] about Meet Africa Program 2 – Supporting Diaspora Entrepreneurship
Energy Catalyst Round 9 – Early Stage
Deadline: 10-Aug-22 The Innovate UK is seeking applications for its Energy Catalyst Round 9 – Early Stage. The aim of this competition is to accelerate the innovations needed to create new or improved clean energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia or Indo-Pacific regions. This will create a just and inclusive energy transition and extend the benefits of clean energy to all to meet sustainable development goals (SDGs) 7 'Affordable and clean energy' and 13 'Climate … [Read more...] about Energy Catalyst Round 9 – Early Stage
UN Women inviting CSOs to end Violence Against Women and Girls
Deadline: 10-Jun-22 UN Women East and Southern Africa is seeking proposals to be partner with a civil society organization, institution, or network to conduct research on the extent to and ways that ending violence against women and girls (VAWG) investments in the region have influenced national commitments and financing for ending VAWG. The overall focus will explore how investments in dedicated ending VAWG interventions contribute to evidence generation and partnerships with … [Read more...] about UN Women inviting CSOs to end Violence Against Women and Girls
Apply Now for Accès Culture Program
Deadline: 30-Jun-22 The French Development Agency and the French Institute are accepting applications for the Accès culture programme to support and finance cultural projects in Africa with the aim of promoting social ties and strengthening collaborations between African and French cultural actors. The program is aimed at civil society organizations and cultural establishments of local authorities who will jointly carry out a project proposing to meet a local need in a dynamic of cultural … [Read more...] about Apply Now for Accès Culture Program
The Mohamed bin Zayed (MBZ) Species Conservation Fund is now accepting applications
Deadline: 30-Jun-22 The Mohamed bin Zayed (MBZ) Species Conservation Fund is now accepting applications to provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debate. Its focus is global and eligibility for grants will extend to all plant, animal and fungi species conservation efforts, without discrimination on the basis of region or selected species. Funding … [Read more...] about The Mohamed bin Zayed (MBZ) Species Conservation Fund is now accepting applications
AFF inviting Proposals to Support Four Pilot Projects in Africa
Deadline: 7-Jun-22 The African Forest Forum (AFF) is inviting proposals to support a total of four pilot projects on different forest types in Africa for community-based organisations or national non-governmental organisations who are actively involved in activities related to forestry and climate change. For its annual plan of work for 2022, AFF plans to facilitate the implementation of four pilot projects that will promote adoption of: Land use management policies and practices that … [Read more...] about AFF inviting Proposals to Support Four Pilot Projects in Africa
G-STIC Climate Action Programme: €15,88 Million Subsidies
Deadline: 2-Jun-22 Is implementing and upscaling climate solutions in developing countries something you’ve been working on? Do you have a project that aims to strengthen the implementation of climate policies, strategies, regulations and action plans in developing countries? You can submit your concept proposal for the G-STIC Climate Action Programme. The Government of Flanders provides 15,88 million euros for the second project call of the G-STIC Climate Action Programme. These subsidies … [Read more...] about G-STIC Climate Action Programme: €15,88 Million Subsidies
Generation Connect Global Youth Summit 2022
Deadline: 29-May-22 Are you a young person aged 18-29? Are you interested in being a change maker in the power of technology? Be part of the Youth Summit and do not miss this opportunity. The Summit will bring together young leaders, entrepreneurs, social change-makers, engineers, policy specialists, students, and others. Business leaders, influential decision makers, and community advocates will also join the event. The Summit will address the digital divide and related topics, … [Read more...] about Generation Connect Global Youth Summit 2022
BMGF Funding Opportunity: Global HPV Burden Study – Open Call for LOI
Deadline: 30-May-22 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has launched an open call to solicit Letters of Intents (LOIs) from organizations that could coordinate a multi-site study inclusive of approximately 6-8 countries in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa to gain a better understanding of HPV burden among girls and women in these regions. The primary aim of the study is to determine the burden of HPV infection among girls and women in LIC/LMICs to inform intervention implementation … [Read more...] about BMGF Funding Opportunity: Global HPV Burden Study – Open Call for LOI
Join “Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads” International Photo Contest 2022
Deadline: 17-Jul-22 The annual Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads International Photo Contest offers an exciting opportunity for young people from all over the world to capture their understanding of the shared heritage of the Silk Roads through the lens of their camera. The Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads Photo Contest is an opportunity for young people who live or have traveled within these regions to share their perceptions and further their understanding of the common cultural heritage and … [Read more...] about Join “Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads” International Photo Contest 2022
Open Now: Young Political Leadership School Africa Program Cohort 9 ( Africa)
Deadline: 15-Jul-22 Applications are now open for the Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS-Africa) program, a program that contributes to the formation of a new generation of character-driven political and socially active leaders that would be accountable, responsive, and accessible to the needs and interests of their citizens and help to shape the future of their respective countries in the positive direction. Over the course of one year, fellows engage in a series of … [Read more...] about Open Now: Young Political Leadership School Africa Program Cohort 9 ( Africa)
Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards
Deadline: 30-Jun-22 Nominations are now open for the Cartier Women's Initiative annual international entrepreneurship program that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs. The program is open to women-run and women-owned businesses from any country and sector that aim to have a strong and sustainable social and/or environmental impact. Their regional and thematic awards recognize and fund talented impact entrepreneurs from around the world who are leveraging … [Read more...] about Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards
The Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program 2022
Deadline: 15-Jul-22 The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) is inviting young leaders from around the Atlantic basin and Africa, who have demonstrated leadership and initiative in their fields; who want to contribute to shaping the regional and global agenda in politics, finance, business, civil society, and many other areas; who are eager to network with their peers and older; and who seek to foster and strengthen ties across the Atlantic. The ADEL program is PCNS’s flagship young … [Read more...] about The Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program 2022
Ocean Decade launches new Call for Decade Actions No. 03/2022
Deadline: 30-May-22 The United Nations Deacade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (Ocean Decade) has launched a new Call for Decade Actions No. 03/2022 for programmes that contribute to Ocean Decade Challenge 3 – Sustainable Blue Food and/or Challenge 4 – Sustainable Ocean Economy. Coinciding with the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture, the scope of the new Call for Decade Actions No. 03/2022 for Decade Programs is Challenge 3 – Sustainable Blue Food and … [Read more...] about Ocean Decade launches new Call for Decade Actions No. 03/2022
Online Course: Advocacy for Access to Safe Abortion
Deadline: 27-May-22 Would you like to learn more about access to safe abortion care? Do you work with Civil Society Organisation based in Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, DRC Congo, Mozambique, Malawi, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Namibia, Lesotho, South Africa, Mauritius, Comoros, Madagascar Seychelles, Zimbabwe and Zambia? Then consider this course on Advocacy for Access to Safe Abortion. This online short course will be facilitated by ARASA in collaboration with Health Economics and HIV/AIDS … [Read more...] about Online Course: Advocacy for Access to Safe Abortion
2022 ACAMH Awards – Call for Nominations
Deadline: 30-May-22 Nominations are now open for the 2022 ACAMH Awards to recognise high quality work in evidence-based science, both in publication and practice, in the field of child and adolescent mental health. The awards will be presented at an online ceremony on Friday 4 November 2022. Categories for the 2022 ACAMH Awards David Cottrell' Education of CAMH Professionals' Award Digital Innovation Award for Best Research on Digital Impact Eric Taylor 'Translational Research … [Read more...] about 2022 ACAMH Awards – Call for Nominations
Apply for Clean Energy Accelerator Programme
Deadline: 31-May-22 Applications are now open for the Clean Energy Accelerator Programme to help startups from around the world developing clean energy solutions achieve technical and commercial milestones that accelerate development, establish market adoption, and expand their reach by: Growing your business and sparking investment opportunities Expanding your network (Access to mentors, resources, talent, potential customers, industry leaders, potential pilots, field trials, … [Read more...] about Apply for Clean Energy Accelerator Programme
Lasting Impact Through Systems Change Grant Program
Deadline: 17-Jun-22 The Sorenson Impact Foundation (SIF) has launched the Lasting Impact Through Systems Change grant program that will continue the theme for systems change by focusing on fundamental socio-economic gaps, barriers, and challenges in our society and supporting solutions that are addressed or catalyzed by impact investing. The goal is to support the development of an impact investing ecosystem that harmonizes financial returns, social impact returns, and equitable capital … [Read more...] about Lasting Impact Through Systems Change Grant Program
Nominations are Open for Walkabout Prizes
Deadline: 30-Jun-22 Nominations are now open for the Walkabout Prizes to celebrate the curiosity and sense of exploration of younger future practitioners. There are two Walkabout Prizes available for individuals or small teams who are advocating for futures thinking and change in their community. Launched in 2020 and returning for a third year to showcase the work of 18-25-year-olds, the Walkabout Prizes highlight the curiosity and sense of exploration in younger futures practitioners and … [Read more...] about Nominations are Open for Walkabout Prizes
