Deadline: 14-Jun-2020 The Zero Project team would like to invite leading experts and organizations to nominate Innovative Practices and Policies. The Zero Project is looking for practices and public policies from across the business, civil, technology, academic and public sectors that support … [Read more...] about Zero Project Call for Nominations 2021 on Employment and ICT
Latest Grants and Resources in Lesotho
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Lesotho.
Request for Proposals: Renewable Energy Program for Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 25-Jun-2020 AECID and COFIDES, the two Spanish pillar-assessed entities have jointly presented the Renewable Energy Program for Sub-Saharan Africa to improve energy access in underserved rural and/or peri-urban areas, therefore enhancing productive uses of energy. Objectives The … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Renewable Energy Program for Sub-Saharan Africa
Applications Open for 7th Round of Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund
Deadline: 14-Jul-2020 The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is seeking applications for the 7th round of llegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) Challenge Fund in 2020. Objectives and Themes The objective of the IWT Challenge Fund is to tackle the illegal wildlife trade and in doing … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 7th Round of Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund
Innovate Now Cohort 2.0: Providing Mobile Solutions to assist Persons with Disabilities
Deadline: 8 June 2020 The Innovate Now Cohort 2.0 has been launched with mobile solutions to assist persons with disabilities with access to information and resources in times of emergency such as the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic. Innovate Now is Africa’s 1st Assistive Technology Innovation … [Read more...] about Innovate Now Cohort 2.0: Providing Mobile Solutions to assist Persons with Disabilities
The Waislitz Foundation inviting applications to end Extreme Poverty ($100K or $50K in funding)
Deadline: 21 June 2020 The Waislitz Foundation is offering cash prizes totaling $250,000 to recognize the excellence of individuals in their work to end extreme poverty. The grand prize is $100,000 with three additional prizes at $50,000 each, for a total of four prizes. Waislitz Global … [Read more...] about The Waislitz Foundation inviting applications to end Extreme Poverty ($100K or $50K in funding)
COVID-19 and Transport: Launch of Response and Recovery Research Fund
Deadline: 8 June 2020 The COVID-19 Response & Recovery Transport Research Fund is inviting Project Concept Notes (PCNs) to support research that addresses COVID-19 and its effects and impacts on the transport sector: national, rural and urban. The fund has been established by the Research … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and Transport: Launch of Response and Recovery Research Fund
Entries Open for ESD Okayama Award 2020
Deadline: 31-Jul-2020 Entries are now open for the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Okayama Award 2020 with an aim to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. Resolving various challenges faced such as climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity conservation and poverty … [Read more...] about Entries Open for ESD Okayama Award 2020
ACF Solidarity Fund for African Artists & Cultural Organizations (SOFACO)
Deadline: 30-Jun-20 The African Cultural Fund (ACF) is currently accepting applications for its Solidarity Fund for African Artists & Cultural Organizations (SOFACO) in order to support creation and resilience to African artists facing the COVID-19 crisis. Types of Project For this … [Read more...] about ACF Solidarity Fund for African Artists & Cultural Organizations (SOFACO)
Wellcome announces 2020 Senior Research Fellowships
Deadline: 16-Jul-2020 The Senior Research Fellowships support independent researchers who are emerging as global leaders in their field and want to tackle the most important questions in science. What is a senior (independent) researcher? Independent researchers will have a PhD and … [Read more...] about Wellcome announces 2020 Senior Research Fellowships
Entries Open for 2020 Media Monitoring Africa lsuElihle Awards
Deadline: 30-Jun-20 The Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) invites journalists within the African continent to apply for the lsuElihle Awards. MMA’s awards seek to give children a voice and highlight the status of children in the continent. Journalists are encouraged to submit their story ideas and … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2020 Media Monitoring Africa lsuElihle Awards
Virtual Training Program & Crowdfunding Campaign for Nonprofits anywhere in the World
Deadline: 31 July 2020 The GlobalGiving Accelerator is an opportunity for you and your organization to build skills, access tools, and grow your base of supporters to achieve crowdfunding success. When you graduate, your organization becomes a permanent member of GlobalGiving, and you’ll have … [Read more...] about Virtual Training Program & Crowdfunding Campaign for Nonprofits anywhere in the World
Thomson Reuters Foundation’s 2021 Stop Slavery Award
Deadline: 30 November 2020 The Stop Slavery Award recognises and celebrates those dedicated to the fight against all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. The Thomson Reuters Foundation launched the Stop Slavery Award in 2015 to recognise companies who can be considered … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation’s 2021 Stop Slavery Award
NIHR seeking Research Proposals addressing COVID-19 in LMICs
Deadline: 22 June 2020 NIHR is seeking proposals to support applied health research that will address COVID-19 knowledge gaps with the focus on understanding the pandemic and mitigating its health impacts in low and middle-income countries (LMIC) contexts. The call priorities epidemiology, … [Read more...] about NIHR seeking Research Proposals addressing COVID-19 in LMICs
Digital Future Society: Technological Solutions to Measure and Reduce Environmental Footprint
Deadline: 05-Jun-20 The Digital Future Society (DFS) Lab seeks technological solutions to measure and reduce the environmental footprint of companies in the technology sector, to implement a pilot project in the city of Barcelona. This challenge seeks technological solutions to measure and … [Read more...] about Digital Future Society: Technological Solutions to Measure and Reduce Environmental Footprint
Grand Challenges Africa Round 11 Transition to Scale Innovation Call 2
Deadline: 30-Jun-20 Grand Challenges Africa (GC Africa) is a scheme of the African Academy of Sciences’ (AAS). The scheme seeks to promote Africa-led scientific innovations to help countries better achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by awarding seed and full grants to the … [Read more...] about Grand Challenges Africa Round 11 Transition to Scale Innovation Call 2
UK Aid Direct New Funding Rounds in 2020: Community Partnership Grants and Impact Grants
Deadline: 30 June 2020 UK Aid Direct is pleased to announce its new funding rounds 'Community Partnership Grants' and 'Impact Grants' to support small to medium-sized organisations who can demonstrate how they will help achieve the Global Goals whilst also addressing the longer term impact of … [Read more...] about UK Aid Direct New Funding Rounds in 2020: Community Partnership Grants and Impact Grants
Call for Submissions: African Young Feminist Blog “Sauti”
Deadline: 31 May 2020 Sauti is the Africa Young Feminist Blog launched by the African Union Office of the Youth Envoy (OYE) in collaboration with the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) to publish the SAUTI Publication of 25 young women contributions. SAUTI blog aims at amplifying … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: African Young Feminist Blog “Sauti”
Children’s Prize Foundation inviting Individuals & Organizations for $150,000 Grant Opportunity
Deadline: 28 June 2020 Do you have an effective intervention that aims to save the lives of children under five? then, apply for 2020 Children's Prize. The Children’s Prize is an open online competition with a mission to advance child health and survival by insisting on impact and data-driven … [Read more...] about Children’s Prize Foundation inviting Individuals & Organizations for $150,000 Grant Opportunity
The Futures Project announces Call for Innovators for the Future
Deadline: 03-Jul-2020 As the world lives through a crisis unprecedented in recent history, IFP launch their first Global Open Call to Action for Innovators for the Future. They solicit your help to turn this severe global challenge into an opportunity – an opportunity to address the urgencies … [Read more...] about The Futures Project announces Call for Innovators for the Future
Applications Open for Options for Pregnancy Termination Innovation (OPTions) Initiative Hackathon improving Lives of Women and Girls
Deadline: 11-Jun-2020 The Options for Pregnancy Termination Innovation (OPTions) Initiative supports Bold Ideas with Big Impact® that put women and girls in control of where, when, and how they terminate their pregnancy. The Challenge The OPTions Initiative is awarding $250,000 grants for … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Options for Pregnancy Termination Innovation (OPTions) Initiative Hackathon improving Lives of Women and Girls
COVID-19 Young Leaders Fund 2020: Applications are open now!
Deadline: 31 August 2020 One Young World has launched the first global fund for young leaders working on the front lines of COVID-19. The fund is the first of its kind for young leaders who are addressing the impacts of COVID-19 and is supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Young Leaders Fund 2020: Applications are open now!
2020 ForestGEO Research Grants Program
Deadline: 29-May-2020 Applications are now open for the 2020 ForestGEO Research Grants Program. The Research Grants Program of the Smithsonian Forest Global Earth Observatory (ForestGEO) funds research projects associated with the ForestGEO network of Forest Dynamics Sites. The program is … [Read more...] about 2020 ForestGEO Research Grants Program
Global Fund announces COVID-19 Response Mechanism
Deadline: 31-May-2020 The COVID-19 Response Mechanism supports countries in responding to COVID-19, mitigating the impact on programs to fight HIV, TB and malaria, and initiating urgent improvements in health and community systems. COVID-19 poses a serious threat to health systems worldwide, … [Read more...] about Global Fund announces COVID-19 Response Mechanism
2020 Global Media Competition to Expose Tobacco Industry Manipulation
Deadline: 31-May-2020 The Global Center for Good Governance in Tobacco Control (GGTC), a partner in STOP (Stopping Tobacco Organizations and Products), is organizing its first Global Media Competition to seek compelling visual designs that portray tobacco industry manipulation. The competition … [Read more...] about 2020 Global Media Competition to Expose Tobacco Industry Manipulation
Africa Innovation and Investment Forum 2020 – COVID-19 Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 05-Jun-2020 The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and its partners are inviting researchers, firms, public and private development agencies, government leaders, innovators, youths and development partners to showcase their innovations at the first Africa Innovation and … [Read more...] about Africa Innovation and Investment Forum 2020 – COVID-19 Innovation Challenge
Call for Projects: Global youth take action! (Step up. Innovate. Act.)
Deadline: 7 June 2020 This call for proposal has been designed to identify, encourage, and support youth engagement related to water management and climate change adaptation in the current global pandemic context. More specifically this call for proposals aims to support initiatives regarding … [Read more...] about Call for Projects: Global youth take action! (Step up. Innovate. Act.)
Apply Now for African Women Leadership Fund initiative (AWLF)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2020 The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and Standard Bank Group are calling on women fund managers across Africa to apply to join the African Women Leadership Fund initiative (AWLF), an innovative impact fund that will provide capital and expertise to … [Read more...] about Apply Now for African Women Leadership Fund initiative (AWLF)
Goethe-Institut Call for Expressions of Interest: MuseumFutures – Africa
Deadline: 15-Jun-2020 The MuseumFutures-project is a pan-African project for the conceptual development of museums on the African continent supported by the Goethe-Institut and developed collaboratively with a team of practitioners from the art and museum fields. It aims at enabling … [Read more...] about Goethe-Institut Call for Expressions of Interest: MuseumFutures – Africa
Call for Applications: Development of Smart Phone Application for IOS/Android for Know Disaster in Africa
Deadline: 22-May-2020 UNESCO has announced the call for applications: Development of Smart Phone Application for IOS/Android for Know Disaster in Africa – Awareness among Youth / Children and common Public. Promote DRR in teaching and learning Teaching and learning about DRR is key to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Development of Smart Phone Application for IOS/Android for Know Disaster in Africa
Submit Applications for Start-Up Chile’s Seed Program 2020
Deadline: 2 June 2020 Start-Up Chile’s Seed program is seeking Applications to promote the environment of female entrepreneurship and strengthen skills for the development of new businesses. Start-Up Chile’s Seed program, previously called “Start-Up Chile” is the acceleration program born in … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Start-Up Chile’s Seed Program 2020
Bureau of DRL seeking Application for Countering Corruption amid COVID-19
Deadline: 12 June 2020 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications in support of the goal of combatting corruption arising in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL seeking Application for Countering Corruption amid COVID-19
ISID and Pfizer announce Grant Program for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Africa and the Middle East
Deadline: 4 August 2020 The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) and Pfizer Global Medical Grants has announced a new competitive grant challenge to support programs working on antimicrobial stewardship campaigns throughout Africa and the Middle East. Pfizer Global Medical … [Read more...] about ISID and Pfizer announce Grant Program for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Africa and the Middle East
UNICEF/Cartedo announce COVID-19 Challenge to Empower Youth across Africa
Deadline: 13 June 2020 UNICEF has partnered with Cartedo to empower youth across Africa to solve a series of global grand challenges and positively impact communities while developing employability skills. They believe that youth have unique perspectives on these challenges and should be given … [Read more...] about UNICEF/Cartedo announce COVID-19 Challenge to Empower Youth across Africa
OTF accepting Applications for Internet Freedom Fund 2020
Deadline: 1 July 2020 Open Technology Fund has announced the Internet Freedom Fund to support projects and people working on open and accessible technology-centric projects that promote human rights, Internet freedom, open societies, and help advance inclusive and safe access to global … [Read more...] about OTF accepting Applications for Internet Freedom Fund 2020
Open Technology Fund’s Core Infrastructure Fund 2020
Deadline: 1 July 2020 The Open Technology Fund’s Core Infrastructure Fund 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 … [Read more...] about Open Technology Fund’s Core Infrastructure Fund 2020
Call for Applications for the 2020 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes
Deadline: 28 June 2020 UNESCO has announced the call for applications for the 2020 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes. This year UNESCO will reward five individuals or organizations around the world for their outstanding projects that promote literacy within the theme ‘Teaching and learning … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for the 2020 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes
Call for Nominations: Solidarity and Pride Champion Award 2020
Deadline: 9 June 2020 The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is seeking nominations from affiliates, local unions and labour councils for the Solidarity & Pride Champion Award. This annual award is to acknowledge and celebrate individuals or groups who have made a significant or ongoing … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Solidarity and Pride Champion Award 2020
Entries Open for 2020 Science Journalism Awards
Deadline: 1 August 2020 The AAAS Science Journalism Awards have honored professional journalists for distinguished reporting on the sciences, engineering, and mathematics. In recognition of a generous endowment by The Kavli Foundation, the awards now are called the AAAS Kavli Science Journalism … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2020 Science Journalism Awards
Nominations Open for ICIP Peace in Progress Award 2020
Deadline: 1 July 2020 The International Catalan Institute for Peace (ICIP) has announced the call for nominations for the tenth edition of the ICIP Peace in Progress Award. This Award aims to reward and publicly recognize individuals, organizations or institutions that have made a significant … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for ICIP Peace in Progress Award 2020
Zurich – One Young World Scholarship
Deadline: 15 July 2020 As a longstanding partner of One Young World, Zurich Insurance is proud to support the Zurich One Young World Scholarship 2020 which will enable 12 outstanding young leaders to attend the One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany on 23 – 26 April 2021. This is your chance … [Read more...] about Zurich – One Young World Scholarship
Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation accepting Applications for Research Grants
Deadline: 1 August 2020 The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation has announced the Research Grants. The foundation welcomes proposals from any of the natural and social sciences and the humanities that promise to increase understanding of the causes, manifestations, and control of violence and … [Read more...] about Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation accepting Applications for Research Grants
EU announces Call for Proposals to support Civil Society in Lesotho
Deadline: 29 June 2020 The European Union (EU) has announced a Call for Proposals to contribute to the EU's support of the governance sector in Lesotho, and more specifically related to the capacity building of CSO's and their ability to influence policy, public participation and democratic … [Read more...] about EU announces Call for Proposals to support Civil Society in Lesotho
Applications Open for 2020 Visegrad Strategic Grants Program
Deadline: 1 June 2020 The International Visegrad Fund is accepting applications for its Strategic Grants Program to support project addressing annual strategic priorities of the Visegrad Group. Strategic Priorities Returning to the roots Projects focusing on emphasizing cooperation … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2020 Visegrad Strategic Grants Program
International Visegrad Fund inviting Applications from NGOs/CSOs for 2020 Visegrad+ Grants Program
Deadline: 1 June 2020 The International Visegrad Fund is inviting applications for its Visegrad+ Grants Program to support projects which contribute to the democratization and transformation processes in selected countries and regions, especially non-EU member states in the Western Balkans and … [Read more...] about International Visegrad Fund inviting Applications from NGOs/CSOs for 2020 Visegrad+ Grants Program
International Visegrad Fund seeking Applications from NGOs/CSOs for 2020 Visegrad Grants Program
Deadline: 1 June 2020 The International Visegrad Fund is seeking applications for its Visegrad Grants Program to support regional partnerships among NGOs and civil society organizations, public institutions and municipalities, private companies and nonprofit organizations as well as education and … [Read more...] about International Visegrad Fund seeking Applications from NGOs/CSOs for 2020 Visegrad Grants Program
COVID-19 & Beyond – Innovation for Social Good Challenge
Deadline: 5 June 2020 To support the community in co-creating impactful and lasting solutions in these troubled times, IMDA, The National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre, Golden Energy and Resources, GlobalSign.In and ABM Media are coming together to bring you the COVID-19 & Beyond – … [Read more...] about COVID-19 & Beyond – Innovation for Social Good Challenge
Nominations Open for UN Inter-Agency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases Awards 2020
Deadline: 5 June 2020 The United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases is calling for nominations for the 2020 Award to recognize achievements during 2019 on multisectoral action in the prevention and control of NCDs, mental health and the wider … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UN Inter-Agency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases Awards 2020
Microsoft AI for Health COVID-19 Grant
Deadline: 15 June 2020 Given the urgency of the COVID-19 crisis, Microsoft is accepting requests in the AI for Health program for COVID-19 grant proposals from nonprofits, academia, and governments. This is a focused effort for COVID-19 grant requests only. This grant program provides Azure … [Read more...] about Microsoft AI for Health COVID-19 Grant
Submit Applications for 2020 GET.invest Finance Catalyst Fund
Deadline: 27 May 2020 The GET.invest Finance Catalyst links renewable energy projects and companies with finance opportunities and vice versa, targeting small- and medium-scale renewable energy (RE) opportunities, currently in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean. It provides advisory support … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for 2020 GET.invest Finance Catalyst Fund
FinTech Innovation Challenge 2020: Providing Unbanked and Underserved Women with Access Financial Services
Deadline: 15 June 2020 1 billion women around the world do not have access to financial services, and there is a 9% gender gap in financial access across emerging markets. Furthermore, women are particularly vulnerable to global health and economic shocks, increasing the need to support their … [Read more...] about FinTech Innovation Challenge 2020: Providing Unbanked and Underserved Women with Access Financial Services
