Deadline: 15-Aug-20 Nominations are now open for the Africa Energy Generation Prize with an aim to reward young African talents who have an innovative project or idea in the energy, health, or agribusiness sectors. The proposed projects must promote, in these sectors, access to essential … [Read more...] about Africa Energy Generation Prize 2020: Inviting Innovative Projects in the areas of Energy, Health, or Agribusiness
Latest Grants and Resources in Lesotho
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Lesotho.
SAHR Fellowship for Gender Justice Legal Defenders 2020–21
Deadline: 15-Aug-20 Strategic Advocacy Human Rights (SAHR) has announced the Gender Justice Legal Defenders Fellowship 2020–21 offering aspiring female and gender-nonconforming human rights lawyers and activists a paid opportunity to take on a sexual-based violence or discrimination case with … [Read more...] about SAHR Fellowship for Gender Justice Legal Defenders 2020–21
IFAD launches Call for Nominations for Indigenous Peoples Awards 2020
Deadline: 20-Aug-2020 IFAD has launched the first call for nominations for the Indigenous Peoples Awards to recognize the efforts and the achievements of development projects that successfully engage with indigenous peoples or ethnic minorities living in rural areas. The Awards will be … [Read more...] about IFAD launches Call for Nominations for Indigenous Peoples Awards 2020
Submit Applications for Agri-tech Catalyst Round 10: Agriculture and Food Systems (Mid Stage)
Deadline: 21-Oct-20 UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2.5 million from the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) to work on agri-tech and food chain innovations in Africa. The aim of this competition is to increase the pace of innovation in the development of … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Agri-tech Catalyst Round 10: Agriculture and Food Systems (Mid Stage)
Agri-tech Catalyst Round 10: Agriculture and Food Systems (Early Stage)
Deadline: 21-Oct-20 UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2.5 million from the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) to work on agri-tech and food chain innovations in Africa. The aim of this competition is to increase the pace of innovation in the development of … [Read more...] about Agri-tech Catalyst Round 10: Agriculture and Food Systems (Early Stage)
Call for Proposals: Emergency Relief Response for Artisanal Mining Communities Impacted by COVID-19
Deadline: 7-Aug-20 The Extractives Global Programmatic Support (EGPS) Trust launched an emergency window to respond to on-going impacts from the COVID pandemic on artisanal and small-scale mining communities across the globe. EGPS aims to provide short-term and medium-term assistance to … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Emergency Relief Response for Artisanal Mining Communities Impacted by COVID-19
GC Human Rights Preparedness Initiative addressing persistent challenges of pandemics
Deadline: 31-Jul-21 The Global Campus of Human Rights is proud to present its new open initiative GC Human Rights Preparedness, a space for collaboration on the role that human rights must play in addressing the persistent challenges of pandemics and other emergencies. The title, Human Rights … [Read more...] about GC Human Rights Preparedness Initiative addressing persistent challenges of pandemics
KIWW Applications Open for World Water Challenge 2020
Deadline: 30-Aug-20 The World Water Challenge is an international contest for water solutions. It was created as a special program of the Science and Technology Process in the 7th World Water Forum to identify imminent water problems that the world is facing and to find feasible solutions based … [Read more...] about KIWW Applications Open for World Water Challenge 2020
Apply for Agri-tech Catalyst Round 10: Agriculture and Food Systems (Late Stage)
Deadline: 21-Oct-20 UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2.5 million from the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) to work on agri-tech and food chain innovations in Africa. The aim of this competition is to increase the pace of innovation in the development of … [Read more...] about Apply for Agri-tech Catalyst Round 10: Agriculture and Food Systems (Late Stage)
Call for Nominations for 2022 Sydney Peace Prize
Deadline: 30-Jun-21 The Sydney Peace Foundation is currently seeking nominations for its Sydney Peace Prize 2022, Australia’s only international prize for peace to recognise leading global peacemakers, ensure their voices are heard, and support their vital work for a fairer world. The prize … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for 2022 Sydney Peace Prize
UNCDF: Capacity-Building Coursework on Future of Migrant Remittances and Financial Services
Deadline: 21-Aug-20 UNCDF is seeking an organization to deliver courses (mixed online, offline, offsite) on inclusive digital remittances and financial services for migrants and their families. Participants Two distinct groups of stakeholders in relevant organizations and sectors, such … [Read more...] about UNCDF: Capacity-Building Coursework on Future of Migrant Remittances and Financial Services
UNWTO World’s Largest Call to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
Deadline: 20-Sep-20 Dive into the world’s largest call to reach the most disruptive startups that directly contribute to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched a call for applications for the sustainable … [Read more...] about UNWTO World’s Largest Call to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
Call for Applications: Generating Evidence to Strengthen Intersectionality & Gender Research Efforts in Infectious Disease Prevention & Control
Deadline: 17-Aug-20 TDR, the UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases, hosted at the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland, is pleased to announce a call for research applications to stimulate intersectional gender research efforts in … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Generating Evidence to Strengthen Intersectionality & Gender Research Efforts in Infectious Disease Prevention & Control
OCDC seeking Nominations for International Cooperative Innovation Award
Deadline: 01-Aug-20 The U.S. Overseas Cooperative Development Council (OCDC) is seeking nominations for the International Cooperative Innovation Award to identify, recognize, and celebrate those international cooperative development innovators who continue to advance co-ops as a grassroots, … [Read more...] about OCDC seeking Nominations for International Cooperative Innovation Award
Lesotho: Call for Bids for COVID-19 Community Fund
Deadline: 05-Aug-20 The British High Commission Maseru is inviting NGOs and established community-based organisations to bid for small grant funding of up to M100,000 for COVID-19 projects. Objectives The projects should meet one of the following objectives: Reduce the spread of … [Read more...] about Lesotho: Call for Bids for COVID-19 Community Fund
Submit Applications for Commonwealth Professional Fellowships
Deadline: 03-Aug-2020 Commonwealth Professional Fellowships are now open for mid-career professionals from low and middle income Commonwealth countries to spend between six weeks and three months at a UK Host organisation working in their sector on a programme of professional … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Commonwealth Professional Fellowships
Call for Proposals: “Climate Resilience and NRM in the SADC Region” (C-NRM)
Deadline: 10-Aug-2020 The German Development Cooperation (GDC) through the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) provides support to Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat and SADC Member States to implement the upcoming joint regional SADC/GIZ programme … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: “Climate Resilience and NRM in the SADC Region” (C-NRM)
Robert Bosch Stiftung announces “Reducing Inequalities Through Intersectional Practice” Program
Deadline: 14-Aug-20 How can systemic inequalities be addressed and reduced? The Robert Bosch Stiftung wants to learn with and from partner organizations that bring hands-on experience with applying intersectional approaches to challenge inequalities. How can systemic inequalities be addressed … [Read more...] about Robert Bosch Stiftung announces “Reducing Inequalities Through Intersectional Practice” Program
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) inviting Applications for International Innovation Grant Program
Deadline: 31-Jul-20 The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is inviting applications for the International Innovation Grant (IIG) program to provide research funding in support of novel and innovative projects that can have a significant impact on cancer control in low- and middle-income … [Read more...] about American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) inviting Applications for International Innovation Grant Program
Bureau of Africa Public Diplomacy (AF/PD) announces Virtual Civic Engagement to Strengthen Democracy in Africa
Deadline: 17-Aug-2020 Africa Regional Services (ARS)/Bureau of Africa Public Diplomacy (AF/PD) of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out virtual and in-person thematic programs in Africa. This program will engage early … [Read more...] about Bureau of Africa Public Diplomacy (AF/PD) announces Virtual Civic Engagement to Strengthen Democracy in Africa
SVRI Research Grant 2020: Action to End Violence Against Women and Violence Against Children
Deadline: 15-Sep-2020 The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) is inviting applications for innovative research that will contribute to the prevention and response of violence against women (VAW), violence against children (VAC) and other forms of violence driven by gender inequality in low … [Read more...] about SVRI Research Grant 2020: Action to End Violence Against Women and Violence Against Children
Submit Applications for Advanced Human Rights Course: Indigenous Peoples’ Rights
Deadline: 14-Aug-20 The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, in collaboration with the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) and the Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities in Africa of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights will host an … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Advanced Human Rights Course: Indigenous Peoples’ Rights
Education Out Loud launches Open Call for Concept Notes for Operational Component 3 (OC3)
Deadline: 10-Sep-20 The Education Out Loud has launched the second and last Open Call for Concept Notes for Operational Component 3 (OC3) to support transnational civil society alliances to carry out innovative multi-country advocacy to influence transnational and national policy … [Read more...] about Education Out Loud launches Open Call for Concept Notes for Operational Component 3 (OC3)
Apply Now for Darwin Initiative: Partnership Projects 2020
Deadline: 19-Jan-21 The Darwin Initiative is seeking applications for the Round 27 of Partnership Projects to help organisations who are new to the Darwin Initiative to develop a robust application. The awards do this by: connecting organisations new to Darwin with partners who have … [Read more...] about Apply Now for Darwin Initiative: Partnership Projects 2020
Lacuna Fund: Labeled Datasets for Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 3-Sep-20 This request for proposals will fund labeled agricultural datasets for machine learning in sub-Saharan Africa, whether referenced to earth observation (EO) data or related to other aspects of the crop and animal agricultural system. Lacuna Fund is the world’s first … [Read more...] about Lacuna Fund: Labeled Datasets for Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa
Call for Proposals: 25th Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors
Deadline: 16-Aug-20 Eco-generation has announce a call for proposals for the 25th Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors Program. Eco-generation Regional Ambassador is an elite position awarded to youth aged between 13 and 24 qualified to represent Tunza Eco-generation, an environmental … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: 25th Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors
Thomson Foundation’s 2020 Young Journalist Award
Deadline: 14-Aug-20 The Thomson Foundation has announced the 2020 Young Journalist Award to cheer new arrivals in the media industry, introducing some of the world’s best journalists. Now in its eighth year, they again invite young reporters from across the world to make their submissions for … [Read more...] about Thomson Foundation’s 2020 Young Journalist Award
Submit Applications for Darwin Initiative: Fellowship Awards 2020
Deadline: 19-Jan-21 Applications are now open for the Darwin Fellowship that is intended to support fellows to draw on UK technical and scientific expertise in the fields of biodiversity and sustainable development to broaden their knowledge and experience. Darwin Fellows will typically be … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Darwin Initiative: Fellowship Awards 2020
Call for Applications: Darwin Initiative- Main Project Funding 2020
Deadline: 01-Sep-20 The Darwin Initiative is seeking applications for the Round 27 of Main Project Funding 2020 to support for projects tackling key threats to biodiversity in developing countries. The Darwin Initiative aims to build local capacity to manage local biodiversity and the natural … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Darwin Initiative- Main Project Funding 2020
RISE offering $5,000 in Seed Funding to improve access to clean Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Deadline: 15-Aug-20 Do you or someone you know have an idea that could make your community healthier, cleaner and safer? RISE is calling all female entrepreneurs working to solve water, sanitation and hygiene problems within their communities. Sundara has launched a call for applications for … [Read more...] about RISE offering $5,000 in Seed Funding to improve access to clean Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Thomson Reuters Foundation seeking Applications for Reporting on Malaria in Africa
Deadline: 28-Jul-20 The Thomson Reuters Foundation is delighted to offer African journalists, who are motivated to report on malaria, the opportunity to take part in a new remote training initiative, Reporting on Malaria in Africa. This remote course will begin on Monday, 10 August and end on … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation seeking Applications for Reporting on Malaria in Africa
Third Call for Proposals: GEF-7 Non-Grant Instrument Program
Deadline: 01-Sep-20 The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has announced a Call for Proposals for GEF-7 Non-Grant Instrument Program. The pilot demonstrated that the use of non-grant instruments as blended finance can provide high leverage to the GEF investment. Project developers and GEF Partner … [Read more...] about Third Call for Proposals: GEF-7 Non-Grant Instrument Program
British Ecological Society inviting Applications for 2020 Ecologists in Africa Grant Program
Deadline: 07-Sep-20 The British Ecological Society (BES) is inviting applications for its 2020 Ecologists in Africa Grant Program to carry out innovative ecological research. BES recognises that ecologists in Africa face unique challenges in carrying out research; the grant is designed to … [Read more...] about British Ecological Society inviting Applications for 2020 Ecologists in Africa Grant Program
Call for Applications: Online Environmental Journalism Training Workshop & African Investigative Journalism Conference
Deadline: 20-Aug-2020 The Africa-China Reporting Project (ACRP) at Wits Journalism in Johannesburg and partner China Dialogue invite all African and Chinese journalists interested and/or experienced in environmental journalism to apply for an Online Environmental Journalism Training … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Online Environmental Journalism Training Workshop & African Investigative Journalism Conference
Maypole Fund seeking Applications to support Feminist Anti-militarism
Deadline: 31-Jan-21 The Maypole Fund is currently seeking applications from women only with an aim to resource imaginative, non-violent activities by feminist anti-militarist women whether individual women or women only groups to proactively challenge patriarchy. The Maypole Fund is seeking … [Read more...] about Maypole Fund seeking Applications to support Feminist Anti-militarism
Apply Now for World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program
Deadline: 23-Aug-20 The Africa Region of the World Bank Group (WBG) has announced the opening of the application for the 2021 WBG-Africa Fellowship Program for PhD. candidates and recent Ph.D. The World Bank Group (WBG) Africa Fellowship Program targets young, talented African nationals who … [Read more...] about Apply Now for World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program
Submit Applications for Global FoodTech Accelerator Program
Deadline: 30-Sep-20 Applications are now open for the Global FoodTech Accelerator Program. FoodTech Accelerator is a global accelerator that brings top Made in Italy corporates and best international innovators together to disrupt agrifood and retail sectors. Every year,they select up to 10 of … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Global FoodTech Accelerator Program
Call for Applications: King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award
Deadline: 30 Sept 2020 Food and Agriculture Organizations of the United Nations (FAO) is inviting applications for the King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award to encourage organizers of WSD events at all levels to facilitate challenging and outstanding celebrations around the globe. The 6th GSP … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award
ANDE-IDRC Joint Call for Expressions of Interest: Research on Accelerating Women-Led Ventures in Latin America & Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 28 August 2020 The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) and Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) are seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) to conduct research on the experience of women entrepreneurs participating in venture accelerator programs, with a … [Read more...] about ANDE-IDRC Joint Call for Expressions of Interest: Research on Accelerating Women-Led Ventures in Latin America & Sub-Saharan Africa
Nominations Open for UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award 2020
Deadline: 17-Aug-20 Nominations are now open for the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award on the occasion of the global observance of World Habitat Day on Monday 5 October 2020. The UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour award was launched in 1989 and is one of the most prestigious human settlements award in … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award 2020
DSM Brighter Living Scholarship – Resources & Circularity
Deadline: 10-Aug-20 As a longstanding partner of One Young World, DSM is proud to support DSM Brighter Living Scholarship - Resources & Circularity. The purpose is to create brighter lives for people today and generations to come. DSM connect the unique competencies in Life Sciences and … [Read more...] about DSM Brighter Living Scholarship – Resources & Circularity
Energy Saving Trust announces RFPs for Solar Water Pump Research
Deadline: 23-Jul-20 Energy Saving Trust (EST) has launched a request for proposals for the ‘Environmental sustainability of solar water pumping in Sub-Saharan Africa’, a project commissioned through the Low Energy Inclusive Appliances (LEIA) programme. Objectives The LEIA programme has a … [Read more...] about Energy Saving Trust announces RFPs for Solar Water Pump Research
FIND and Unitaid launch Call for Expressions of Interest to Accelerate Availability and Manufacturing Scale-up of Rapid Diagnostic Tests for COVID-19
Deadline: 24-Jul-20 The Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND) and Unitaid announced today that the organizations have launched a call for expressions of interest (EOI) to accelerate the availability and manufacturing scale-up of rapid diagnostic tests for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 … [Read more...] about FIND and Unitaid launch Call for Expressions of Interest to Accelerate Availability and Manufacturing Scale-up of Rapid Diagnostic Tests for COVID-19
Institut Français announces Visas for Creation
Deadline: 31-Jul-20 Institut Français has announced a call for proposals for Visas for creation. Visas for creation is part of the Africa and Caribbean cultural cooperation mission. This programme supports artistic emergence in Africa and in the Caribbean through residencies in mainland France … [Read more...] about Institut Français announces Visas for Creation
NIH accepting Applications for Tobacco Use and HIV in Low and Middle-Income Countries
Deadline: 24-Sep-2020 The Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking applications to support the development and evaluation of tobacco cessation interventions tailored to HIV-positive populations, including those with comorbidities such as TB, in … [Read more...] about NIH accepting Applications for Tobacco Use and HIV in Low and Middle-Income Countries
Online Seedstars World Competition 2020/21
Deadline: 31-Jul-20 If your startup is looking to learn from industry experts, network with the local ecosystem, achieve product/market fit and accelerate growth in your existing market, apply now to the Local Stage of the Online Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 the largest startup competition … [Read more...] about Online Seedstars World Competition 2020/21
Submit Applications for 2020 Migration Challenge
Deadline: 25-Aug-20 The global call for applications for the 2020 Migration Challenge is now open. In partnership with the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) and the Business Advisory Group of Migration, Seedstars is looking at rewarding innovative early-stage Human Resources, FinTech, … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for 2020 Migration Challenge
OSISA announces Call for Applications for COVID-19 Response
Deadline: 22-Jul-20 The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) has announced a call for applications for COVID-19 Response. The OSISA, like many other agencies has not been spared from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. As the numbers of the pandemic surge and states strive to … [Read more...] about OSISA announces Call for Applications for COVID-19 Response
Call for Papers: AU ECHO 2021 Edition
Deadline: 15-Aug-20 Aspiration 5 of Agenda 2063 envisions an Africa with a strong cultural identity, common heritage, shared values and ethics. This calls for an African cultural renaissance which is pre-eminent and that inculcates the spirit of Pan Africanism; tapping Africa's rich heritage and … [Read more...] about Call for Papers: AU ECHO 2021 Edition
Submit Nominations for Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security
Deadline: 11-Jan-21 Nominations are now open for the Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security to recognise and support transformational research in global agriculture. Awarded in partnership with Agropolis Fondation, the Prize recognises an innovative scientific research project for its … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security
