Deadline: 10 February 2020 The Bertha Foundation has launched the second Bertha Challenge: an opportunity for activists and investigative journalists to spend a year deep-diving into one pressing social justice challenge. Successful applicants will receive non-residential paid fellowships and … [Read more...] about 2nd Bertha Challenge: An Opportunity for Activists and Investigative Journalists
Latest Grants and Resources in Lesotho
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Lesotho.
2020 Technovation Challenge inviting Teams of Girls from all over the World
Deadline: 16 March 2020 Applications are open for 2020 Technovation Challenge for teams of girls from all over the world to learn and apply the skills needed to solve real-world problems through technology. Girls will change the world through technology. Girls are curious, creative, and … [Read more...] about 2020 Technovation Challenge inviting Teams of Girls from all over the World
SEWA Program: Strengthening Womens’ Access to Economic Freedom Across Africa
Deadline: 31 December 2019 Are you a woman aged 35 – 50 year who is a community-based leader of a primary cooperative or a grass- root Community Based Organization (CBOs)? If yes, then apply for the Self Employed Women’s Assosiation (SEWA) Program. The objective of the program is to … [Read more...] about SEWA Program: Strengthening Womens’ Access to Economic Freedom Across Africa
IKI Small Grants to Promote the Work of Small Organisations on Climate & Biodiversity
Deadline: 5 March 2020 The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) has commissioned the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in the context of the project “Capacity Building and Finance for National and Local Action on … [Read more...] about IKI Small Grants to Promote the Work of Small Organisations on Climate & Biodiversity
Apply for First UNESCO-UNEVOC Open Educational Resources (OER) Grant Programme
Deadline: 12 January 2020 In November 2019, UNESCO Member States adopted a Recommendation on Open Educational Resources (OER) - a key tool for the achievement of SDG4. As a follow-up to this recommendation, UNESCO-UNEVOC has launched its First Global OER Grant Programme for the development of … [Read more...] about Apply for First UNESCO-UNEVOC Open Educational Resources (OER) Grant Programme
UNDP’s $10,000 Grant for Local Communities to advance Sustainable Development
Deadline: 9 January 2020 Nominations are now open for 2020 Equator Prize, organised by the Equator Initiative within the United Nations Development Programme. The Equator Prize 2020 will be awarded to outstanding local community and indigenous peoples initiatives that advance innovative … [Read more...] about UNDP’s $10,000 Grant for Local Communities to advance Sustainable Development
Nominations Open for USIP’s Women Building Peace Award
Deadline: 15 January 2020 The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) is currently accepting nominations for its Women Building Peace Award that represents the Institute’s commitment to highlighting the vital role of individual women who are working every day in fragile or conflict-affected countries or … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for USIP’s Women Building Peace Award
Stop TB Partnership launches Challenge Facility for Civil Society 2019
Deadline: 3 February 2020 Stop TB Partnership has launched the Challenge Facility for Civil Society 2019 funding. This year’s call for proposals, in alignment with the United Nations Political Declaration on TB and the Global Plan to End TB, is to augment and embed community, rights and gender … [Read more...] about Stop TB Partnership launches Challenge Facility for Civil Society 2019
Submit Nominations for WWSF Prize for Women’s Creativity in Rural Life
Deadline: 30 April 2020 Nominations are now open for the 2020 Women’s World Summit Foundation (WWSF) Prize for women’s creativity in rural life. WWSF - an international, non-profit, humanitarian NGO, serving the implementation of women and children's rights and the UN development agenda honors … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for WWSF Prize for Women’s Creativity in Rural Life
Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge inviting Graduate Students from around the World
Deadline: 20 February 2020 Applicants are invited to apply for 2020 Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge that harnesses the power of capital markets and student creativity to create positive impact in a world of perpetual resource scarcity and continued population growth. The … [Read more...] about Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge inviting Graduate Students from around the World
Spencer Foundation announces Small Research Grants Program ($50,000)
Deadline: 3 March 2020 Spencer Foundation has announced the Small Research Grants Program to support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived, with budgets up to $50,000 for projects ranging from one to five years. This program is … [Read more...] about Spencer Foundation announces Small Research Grants Program ($50,000)
2020 International Sports Programming Initiative is now open for Applications
Deadline: 27 February 2020 The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Sports Diplomacy Division, of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has announced an open competition for the 2020 International Sports Programming Initiative (ISPI). The International Sports … [Read more...] about 2020 International Sports Programming Initiative is now open for Applications
World Press Freedom Conference 2020: Join the Largest International Celebration of Press Freedom in the Netherlands
Deadline: 10 January 2020 UNESCO and the Kingdom of the Netherlands are jointly organizing the World Press Freedom Conference (WPFC) in The Hague on 22-24 April to celebrate the 27th edition of World Press Freedom Day. The conference is taking place within the context of the 75th anniversary … [Read more...] about World Press Freedom Conference 2020: Join the Largest International Celebration of Press Freedom in the Netherlands
Grand Challenges Africa-Innovation Seed Grants: Maternal Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH Call – Round 8)
Deadline: 14 January 2020 The African Academy of Sciences (AAS), the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, BMBF) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have come together in a transformative partnership to support African … [Read more...] about Grand Challenges Africa-Innovation Seed Grants: Maternal Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH Call – Round 8)
UNESCO WHV Call for Projects from Youth NGOs
Deadline: 19 January 2020 The UNESCO World Heritage Centre has announced the Call for Projects for the World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) Campaign 2020. This Call welcomes the participation of all interested organisations and institutions. In addition, it offers a new opportunity to apply for not … [Read more...] about UNESCO WHV Call for Projects from Youth NGOs
OPTions Initiative Round 2 seeking Innovative Ideas to Improve the Lives of Women and Girls in LMICs
Deadline: 14 April 2020 Grand Challenges Canada, funded by the Government of Canada and other partners, is currently accepting proposals for Round 2 of its Options for Pregnancy Termination Innovation (OPTions) Initiative to save and improve the lives of women and girls through improved access to … [Read more...] about OPTions Initiative Round 2 seeking Innovative Ideas to Improve the Lives of Women and Girls in LMICs
Nominations Open for the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2020 (International Prize)
Deadline: 30 March 2020 Nominations are open for the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2020, an international biennial prize which is co-organised by the AEON Environment Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity. The prize aims to raise public awareness about the … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2020 (International Prize)
Applications Open for 2020 Wells Mountain Initiative Scholars Program
Deadline: 31 March 2020 Applicants are invited to submit applications for “2020 Wells Mountain Initiative Scholars Program”. Wells Mountain Initiative works to create social change through education and community building by providing bright young people in the developing world with student … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2020 Wells Mountain Initiative Scholars Program
Submit Nominations for 2020 Global Water Awards
Deadline: 31 January 2020 Nominations are now open for the 2020 Global Water Awards to enhance the credibility of water based industries. The 2020 Global Water Awards will be presented at the La Quinta De Jarama, Madrid on 30th March 2020, as part of the 2020 Global Water Summit. Each … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for 2020 Global Water Awards
Truepic Social Impact Grant Program for Organizations
Deadline: 15 January 2020 Applicants are invited to apply for the first round of the Truepic social impact grant program which is designed to help organizations working to positively impact their community or the world. In this program, Truepic's offers its flagship Vision platform to capture … [Read more...] about Truepic Social Impact Grant Program for Organizations
2020 WISE Awards to address Global Educational Challenges
Deadline: 20 January 2020 Qatar Foundation is seeking applications for its 2020 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards to recognize and promote six successful innovative projects that are addressing global educational challenges. The selected projects are models of excellence that … [Read more...] about 2020 WISE Awards to address Global Educational Challenges
Russell Sage Foundation seeking Proposals on “Race, Ethnicity & Immigration”
Deadline: 21 May 2020 The Russell Sage Foundation is seeking investigator-initiated research proposals on the social, economic, and political effects of the changing racial and ethnic composition of the U.S. population, including the transformation of communities and ideas about what it means to … [Read more...] about Russell Sage Foundation seeking Proposals on “Race, Ethnicity & Immigration”
FAMAE: Food for Good Challenge to Develop Innovative and Concrete Solution
Deadline: 14 February 2020 The FAMAE is seeking applications for the Food for Good Challenge to develop an innovative and concrete solution from field to fork to deliver fair, sustainable & healthy food, for everybody, everywhere. The goal of the FAMAE endowment fund is to seek pragmatic, … [Read more...] about FAMAE: Food for Good Challenge to Develop Innovative and Concrete Solution
REPP issues RFPs to Create Equal Opportunities for Women in Africa’s Renewable Energy Sector
Deadline: 15 January 2020 The Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP) has issued a gender-themed request for proposals (RFPs) targeting women-led renewable energy projects in Africa. By focusing on women in particular, UK-government funded REPP is aiming to channel sources of funding to … [Read more...] about REPP issues RFPs to Create Equal Opportunities for Women in Africa’s Renewable Energy Sector
2020 Global Art Grant is now open for Applications
Deadline: 18 December 2019 Burning Man is accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs) for its 2020 Global Art Grant. Burning Man has a long and rich history of granting seed money to new and emerging artists around the world. This program funds highly interactive, community-driven works of art that … [Read more...] about 2020 Global Art Grant is now open for Applications
Front Line Defenders seeking Nominations for 2020 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk
Deadline: 6 January 2020 Nominations are now open for 2020 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk. The annual Front Line Defenders Award was established in 2005 to honour the work of HRDs who are courageously making outstanding contributions to the promotion and … [Read more...] about Front Line Defenders seeking Nominations for 2020 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk
UNV Innovation Challenge Fund – Modelling the Economic and Social Contributions of Volunteers to the SDGs
Deadline: 16 December 2019 UNV is establishing an opportunity for qualified individuals or institutions to develop and showcase approaches to modelling the economic and/or social contributions of volunteer work that governments and policy-makers may consider and apply in the context of the … [Read more...] about UNV Innovation Challenge Fund – Modelling the Economic and Social Contributions of Volunteers to the SDGs
Applications Open for 2020 Machel-Mandela Fellowship Programme – Africa
Deadline: 31 December 2019 The Brenthurst Foundation is seeking applications from young graduates for the Machel-Mandela Fellowship Programme, named in honour of former South African President Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel. The Machel-Mandela Fellowship programme aims to be the most … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2020 Machel-Mandela Fellowship Programme – Africa
Apply for African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative Program
Deadline: 17 December 2019 Applications are now open for 3rd Cohort of African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative Program which is a one-of-a-kind, high-touch leadership and business management capacity building program. AWEC focuses on applied learning and collaborative experiences to ensure … [Read more...] about Apply for African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative Program
2019 ONE Africa Award: A Chance for CSOs and NGOs to Win US$100,000
Deadline: 31 January 2020 Applications are now open for the 2019 ONE Africa Award to recognise the exceptional work of organisations that are founded by Africans, based in Africa and working to help Africa achieve the SDGs. The 2019 ONE Africa Award will recognise Africa-driven and Africa-led … [Read more...] about 2019 ONE Africa Award: A Chance for CSOs and NGOs to Win US$100,000
SDGs & Her Competition for Women-led Micro and Small Enterprises
Deadline: 10 January 2020 The World Bank Group in partnership with Wharton School's Zicklin Center for Business Ethics Research, UN Development Programme (UNDP) and UN Women has announced SDGs & Her Competition which is an online competition for women entrepreneurs to showcase how they are … [Read more...] about SDGs & Her Competition for Women-led Micro and Small Enterprises
Submit Your Applications for Culture and Animals Foundation’s Grant Program
Deadline: 31 January 2020 The Culture and Animals Foundation (CAF) is accepting applications for its grant program. CAF is an all-volunteer-run, non-profit organization whose mission is to support artists and scholars in advancing their understanding of and commitment to animals. The … [Read more...] about Submit Your Applications for Culture and Animals Foundation’s Grant Program
The SAGE Fund for NGOs to Strengthen Women’s Economic Justice
Deadline: 14 December 2019 The Strengthening Accountability in the Global Economy (SAGE) Fund is currently seeking two-page concept notes from organisations implementing innovative efforts to strengthen women’s economic justice and secure women’s livelihoods. The Fund will design a learning … [Read more...] about The SAGE Fund for NGOs to Strengthen Women’s Economic Justice
An Opportunity for Leaders working on Climate Change and Sustainability Engagement in NGOs
Deadline 24 January 2020 Are you curious and part of an NGO covering sustainability and climate topics? Are you looking for new and insightful approaches to boost the impact of your work and accelerate change in sustainable behaviours that really matter? If yes, then apply for the Second Round of … [Read more...] about An Opportunity for Leaders working on Climate Change and Sustainability Engagement in NGOs
Call for Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders: 2020 Tusk Conservation Awards (Africa)
Deadline: 20 March 2020 Do you know someone who deserves recognition for the amazing conservation work they do in Africa? Have the lives of the people and wildlife of Africa been improved through their leadership? Have they had a significant impact on wildlife population numbers? Do they provide … [Read more...] about Call for Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders: 2020 Tusk Conservation Awards (Africa)
European Commission’s 2019 Global Call for Proposals for Democracy and Human Rights
Deadline: 9 January 2020 The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals for its program entitled "European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR)" to support NGOs in the protection and promotion of democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms worldwide. Lots This call for … [Read more...] about European Commission’s 2019 Global Call for Proposals for Democracy and Human Rights
Submit Your Applications for 2020 Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program
Deadline: 20 January 2020 Applications are now open for 2020 Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program. The Fellowship program will provide leadership training through seminars with Third-sector practitioners, research based on best practices, and the application of a comparative … [Read more...] about Submit Your Applications for 2020 Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program
Scientific Product Grants Program to support Efforts in Conservation and Environmental Stewardship
Deadline: 15 February 2020 Wildlife Acoustics is accepting applications for its Scientific Product Grants Program to support efforts in conservation and environmental stewardship. The program enables those involved in animal biology, research and conservation to do their best work easily and … [Read more...] about Scientific Product Grants Program to support Efforts in Conservation and Environmental Stewardship
GlobalGiving Accelerator: A Crowdfunding Campaign for Registered Nonprofit Organizations
Deadline: 24 January 2020 GlobalGiving is seeking applications from nonprofit organizations for its 2020 Giving Season Accelerator in order to build skills, access tools, and grow their base of supporters to achieve crowdfunding success. GlobalGiving is the largest global crowdfunding … [Read more...] about GlobalGiving Accelerator: A Crowdfunding Campaign for Registered Nonprofit Organizations
InsuResilience Solutions Fund to Promote the Development of Climate Risk Insurance Products
Deadline: 7 February 2020 Applicants are invited to submit their concept notes for the 3rd call of InsuResilience Solutions Fund (ISF) to promote the development of innovative and financially sustainable climate risk insurance products in developing and emerging countries. ISF is sponsored by … [Read more...] about InsuResilience Solutions Fund to Promote the Development of Climate Risk Insurance Products
UN Voluntary Trust Fund for NGOs which Provide Tangible Support to Victims of Human Trafficking
Deadline: Various For Sub-programme 1: 15 December 2019 For Sub-programme 2: 20 January 2020 The UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons has launched the fourth Call for Proposals to provide funding under two sub-programmes: Sub-programme 1 (SB1): Immediate and … [Read more...] about UN Voluntary Trust Fund for NGOs which Provide Tangible Support to Victims of Human Trafficking
Injini accepting Applications for EdTech Changemakers in Africa (Cohort 4)
Deadline: 10 December 2019 Do you have a technology-driven or technology-enabled innovation that could improve educational outcomes in Africa? Are you looking to take your early-stage startup to the next level? If yes, then apply for the Injini's Incubation Programme Cohort 4. Injini is now … [Read more...] about Injini accepting Applications for EdTech Changemakers in Africa (Cohort 4)
2020 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award to Protect Refugees and Stateless People
Deadline: 9 February 2020 Nominations are now open for the 2020 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award to honour individuals, groups and organizations who go above and beyond the call of duty to protect refugees, displaced and stateless people. Award Information The winner receives USD 150,000 to … [Read more...] about 2020 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award to Protect Refugees and Stateless People
Schneider Go Green 2020: A Chance to Win A Trip to Las Vegas
Deadlines: 24 January 2020: Greater China 30 January 2020: Middle East & Africa 31 January 2020: Europe 10 February 2020: Greater India 14 February 2020: North America 21 February 2020: South America 20 March 2020: Asia Pacific Entering the 10th anniversary of one of … [Read more...] about Schneider Go Green 2020: A Chance to Win A Trip to Las Vegas
Common Fund for Commodities: Funding Innovation to Support Commodity Development Activities
Deadline: 15 April 2020 The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) is inviting applicants for support of commodity development activities in its member countries. The CFC provides a range of financial and technical instruments in support or business activities contributing to commodity sector … [Read more...] about Common Fund for Commodities: Funding Innovation to Support Commodity Development Activities
UAE based Foundation’s $1 million Grant Initiatives for Global Prosperity (Sustainable Development, Trade Innovation, Peacebuilding, Climate Change)
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), a philanthropic foundation based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched "The Global Maker Challenge", for leading manufacturers, start-ups and entrepreneurs, governments, UN agencies and philanthropists, academia and researchers, … [Read more...] about UAE based Foundation’s $1 million Grant Initiatives for Global Prosperity (Sustainable Development, Trade Innovation, Peacebuilding, Climate Change)
CIPESA announces 2nd Round of Africa Digital Rights Fund (ADRF)
Deadline: 6 December 2019 The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) has announced the 2nd round of Africa Digital Rights Fund (ADRF). The ADRF offers flexible and rapid response grants to select initiatives in Africa to implement activities that … [Read more...] about CIPESA announces 2nd Round of Africa Digital Rights Fund (ADRF)
IWMF’s Kim Wall Memorial Fund offering Grant of $5,000 for Women Journalists
Deadline: 16 December 2019 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is currently accepting applications for its 2020 Kim Wall Memorial Fund to provide a $5,000 grant to a journalist whose work embodies the spirit of Kim’s reporting. The grant will fund a woman reporter covering … [Read more...] about IWMF’s Kim Wall Memorial Fund offering Grant of $5,000 for Women Journalists
Embassy of Japan in South Africa seeking Applications for 2020 Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects
Deadline: 21 February 2020 The Embassy of Japan in South Africa is accepting applications for its 2020 Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects (GGP) that aims to assist Non-Profit Organisations by supporting relatively small development projects which have a direct and immediate … [Read more...] about Embassy of Japan in South Africa seeking Applications for 2020 Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects
2020 Innovation for Peace and Justice Challenge is now open for Applications
Deadline: 31 January 2020 Applications are now open for "Innovation for Peace and Justice - How can displaced populations access affordable and quality services that are essential to their safety and wellbeing?" Challenge with an aim to find and support innovative solutions that will connect … [Read more...] about 2020 Innovation for Peace and Justice Challenge is now open for Applications
