Deadline: 6 January 2020 The Open Society Foundations (OSF) is accepting applications for its Disability Rights Scholarship Program to provide yearlong awards for master’s degree study to disability rights advocates, lawyers, and educators to develop new legislation, jurisprudence, policy, … [Read more...] about Submit Your Applications for Disability Rights Scholarship Program
Latest Grants and Resources in Lesotho
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Lesotho.
TFF Challenge to create Successful, Socially Responsible Food and Agriculture Startups around the world
Deadline: 24 January 2020 Applicants are invited to submit their applications for Thought For Food (TFF) Challenge 2019-2020 which is an annual collaborative prize competition that creates successful, socially responsible food and agriculture startups in all parts of the world. The Challenge … [Read more...] about TFF Challenge to create Successful, Socially Responsible Food and Agriculture Startups around the world
World Bank’s #Blog4Dev Competition: What Will it Take to End Child Marriage in Your Country?
Deadline: 30 November 2019 World Bank is seeking applications for its #Blog4Dev Competition which is an annual writing contest, inviting young people to weigh in on a topic critical to the country’s economic development. The competition is a way to engage Africa’s youth and provide a platform … [Read more...] about World Bank’s #Blog4Dev Competition: What Will it Take to End Child Marriage in Your Country?
National Geographic Society seeking Applications for Uncovering Human Origins in Asia and Africa
Deadline: 15 January 2020 The National Geographic Society is seeking applications for its "Uncovering Human Origins in Asia and Africa" to encourage further investigation of hominid evolution in Africa and Asia, with preference given to projects in relatively unexplored parts of those … [Read more...] about National Geographic Society seeking Applications for Uncovering Human Origins in Asia and Africa
Invitation for Projects delivering Climate Resilience benefits in Low- and Middle-income Countries
Deadlines: Southern Africa: 11 November 2019 Eastern Europe & Central Asia: 30 November 2019 West Africa: 2 December 2019 South & Southeast Asia: 17 December 2019 Pacific Islands: 17 December 2019 Caribbean & Central America: 15 December 2019 Eastern Africa: 25 … [Read more...] about Invitation for Projects delivering Climate Resilience benefits in Low- and Middle-income Countries
SUEZ-Institut de France Award: Calling Innovative Solutions for Access to Water, Sanitation and Waste Management
Deadline: 15 December 2019 Applications are now open for the SUEZ–Institut de France Award to lead the development of water services, sanitation and waste management in developing countries. The SUEZ-Institut de France Award follows the principles and organisation of the “Water for All” … [Read more...] about SUEZ-Institut de France Award: Calling Innovative Solutions for Access to Water, Sanitation and Waste Management
Apply for McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism
Deadline: 10 January 2020 The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism, an initiative of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York, is offering Business Journalism Fellowships to support high-impact, ambitious coverage of critical issues … [Read more...] about Apply for McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism
USAID-RAN Household Solar Workforce Development Challenge awarding Up to $350,000 Grant for Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 15 December 2019 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the ResilientAfrica Network (RAN) have launched a call for proposals under the Household Solar Workforce Development Challenge, as part of the Scaling Off-Grid Energy Grand Challenge for Development … [Read more...] about USAID-RAN Household Solar Workforce Development Challenge awarding Up to $350,000 Grant for Sub-Saharan Africa
2020 Jamnalal Bajaj Awards to Felicitate the Efforts of Women and Men
Deadline: Various National Awards: 20 January 2020 International Award: 28 February 2020 Nominations are now open for 2020 Jamnalal Bajaj Awards with an aim to felicitate the efforts of women and men who have dedicated their life to Gandhian constructive work and the ideals which Jamnalal … [Read more...] about 2020 Jamnalal Bajaj Awards to Felicitate the Efforts of Women and Men
A Chance to Grab Up to £5 Million to Work on Agri-tech and Food Chain Innovations in Africa
Deadline: 8 January 2020 Applicants are invited to submit applications for Agri-tech Catalyst Round 9: agriculture and food systems innovation, late stage. Up to £5 million of funding is available from the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Global Challenges Research Fund … [Read more...] about A Chance to Grab Up to £5 Million to Work on Agri-tech and Food Chain Innovations in Africa
Early Career Grants: An Opportunity for Individuals to Lead a Project
Deadline: 22 April 2020 Applications are now open for the National Geographic Society’s Early Career Grants which are designed to offer less experienced individuals an opportunity to lead a project. Focus Area National Geographic Society–funded projects should be bold, innovative, and … [Read more...] about Early Career Grants: An Opportunity for Individuals to Lead a Project
The Security and Human Rights Grant: An Opportunity for CSOs to Grab CHF 60’000
Deadline: 15 November 2019 Are you a national or local civil society organisation based in the Global South and working in fragile contexts, where extractive industries have an impact on Security and Human Rights? Are you striving to promote human rights, while acknowledging that security is a … [Read more...] about The Security and Human Rights Grant: An Opportunity for CSOs to Grab CHF 60’000
Thomson Reuters Foundation inviting Journalists for Reporting on Illicit Financing in Africa
Deadline: 27 October 2019 The Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking applications for its program entitled "Report on Illicit Financing in Africa". The Thomson Reuters Foundation seeks journalists based anywhere in Africa who are motivated to understand how their country may be losing money … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation inviting Journalists for Reporting on Illicit Financing in Africa
CIPHER Research Grant Programme to support the Development of Early-Stage Investigators
Deadline: 31 October 2019 The International AIDS Society (IAS) has announced the 2019/2020 Collaborative Initiative for Paediatric HIV Education and Research (CIPHER) Research Grant Programme to fund research projects with the potential to address critical research questions that remain … [Read more...] about CIPHER Research Grant Programme to support the Development of Early-Stage Investigators
EU-ACP Innovation Fund to unlock the Inclusive Innovation Potential of ACP Countries
Deadline: 29 January 2020 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations for its African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Innovation Fund. The global objective of this call for proposals is to unlock the inclusive innovation potential of ACP countries and … [Read more...] about EU-ACP Innovation Fund to unlock the Inclusive Innovation Potential of ACP Countries
Apply for “Country-level Stories of Change on Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR)” Project
Deadline: 12 November 2019 Applications are now open for “Country-level Stories of Change on Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR)” project. Objectives and approach The overall goal of this project is to understand in 11 countries where they have had the most number of projects between … [Read more...] about Apply for “Country-level Stories of Change on Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR)” Project
Wild Planet Trust offering Grants to Individuals undertaking Nature Conservation Projects
Deadline: 31 October 2019 Wild Planet Trust is currently seeking applications to award a number of grants to individuals undertaking nature conservation projects. Projects may involve practical habitat or species management, research, training, education, awareness raising or … [Read more...] about Wild Planet Trust offering Grants to Individuals undertaking Nature Conservation Projects
Sumitomo Foundation seeking Grant Proposals for Protection, Preservation & Restoration of Cultural Properties outside Japan
Deadline: 30 November 2019 The Sumitomo Foundation is seeking grant proposals for Protection, Preservation & Restoration of Cultural Properties outside Japan. The program is offered so that cultural properties outside Japan, the common heritage of human, be handed down to future … [Read more...] about Sumitomo Foundation seeking Grant Proposals for Protection, Preservation & Restoration of Cultural Properties outside Japan
Join the 2nd UNWTO Tourism Startup Competition and Lead the Transformation of the Tourism Sector
Deadline: 15 November 2019 Applications are now open for 2nd UNWTO Tourism Startup Competition which is a global initiative with an aim to find and foster the development of startups looking to lead the transformation of the tourism sector. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is The United … [Read more...] about Join the 2nd UNWTO Tourism Startup Competition and Lead the Transformation of the Tourism Sector
British Council’s Global Innovation Challenge- #IdeasChangeLives (Receive £20,000)
Deadline: 10 January 2020 Do you have a great digital idea that has the potential to create a better world? If yes, this challenge gives you a genuine chance to change the world and improve the lives of some of the world’s most disadvantaged people - what’s your idea? #Ideas ChangeLives is … [Read more...] about British Council’s Global Innovation Challenge- #IdeasChangeLives (Receive £20,000)
Submit Applications for 2020 Start Up Energy Transition Award
Deadline: 15 January 2020 The International ‘Start Up Energy Transition’ (SET) initiative is inviting young and innovative companies around the world. The award is an initiative of the German Energy Agency (dena) in cooperation with the World Energy Council. The event in Stockholm was … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for 2020 Start Up Energy Transition Award
2020 Women’s Leadership Accelerator to advance Women in Digital Journalism
Deadline: 31 October 2019 Online News Association has launched the Women’s Leadership Accelerator Program which is a yearlong intensive program that supercharges the leadership and management skills of women who are pushing digital innovation. The Accelerator is designed for practitioners … [Read more...] about 2020 Women’s Leadership Accelerator to advance Women in Digital Journalism
Apply for Agri-tech Catalyst Round 9: Agriculture and Food Systems Innovation (early stage)
Deadline: 8 January 2020 UK organisations are inviting to apply for a share of up to £5 million from the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) for projects with partners in eligible African countries. The aim of this competition is to … [Read more...] about Apply for Agri-tech Catalyst Round 9: Agriculture and Food Systems Innovation (early stage)
Submit Applications for Agri-tech Catalyst Round 9: Agriculture and Food Systems Innovation (mid stage)
Deadline: 8 January 2020 This is a great chance for applicants to apply for a share of up to £5 million from the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) to work on agri-tech and food chain innovations in Africa. The aim of this competition … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Agri-tech Catalyst Round 9: Agriculture and Food Systems Innovation (mid stage)
The Fine and Country Foundation offering Grants to Fight Homelessness
Deadline: 31 October 2019 The Fine and Country Foundation is seeking applications for its Autumn Grant Program. Grants are open to homeless charities, poverty prevention schemes and housing associations. Grants must be used for prevention of homelessness, care of the homeless or constructive … [Read more...] about The Fine and Country Foundation offering Grants to Fight Homelessness
Investigative Sports Reporting Programme for Journalists in Africa
Deadline: 28 October 2019 The Thomson Reuters Foundation is accepting applications for its Investigative Sports Reporting programme for journalists in Africa who want to report on how sport is run in their own country or wider region. This is an opportunity provided by the Sport and Society … [Read more...] about Investigative Sports Reporting Programme for Journalists in Africa
Massive Open Online Course on Children Deprived of Liberty: Learning from the UN Global Study
Deadline: 31 December 2019 Global Campus of Human Rights is inviting applicants for its Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Children Deprived of Liberty: Learning from the UN Global Study. Children deprived of liberty are often invisible and forgotten group who suffer from clear violations of … [Read more...] about Massive Open Online Course on Children Deprived of Liberty: Learning from the UN Global Study
Innovative Solutions for access to Sustainable Energy Outside Networks
Deadline: 16 December 2019 The ADEME and the French Development Agency (AFD) have launched a second call for projects to strengthen the existing momentum, that support the development of new innovations in view of their wider deployment scale, this time exclusively in Africa. This call for … [Read more...] about Innovative Solutions for access to Sustainable Energy Outside Networks
Enel Foundation launches Open Africa Power 2020
Deadline: 31 October 2019 Enel Foundation has launched the Open Africa Power (OAP) 2020. Open Africa Power is an education venture initiated by Enel Foundation in 2018 in partnership with top Academic institutions in Italy and Africa, aiming to forge a new generation of African leaders deeply … [Read more...] about Enel Foundation launches Open Africa Power 2020
Applications Open for Africave Fellowship 2020
Deadline: 15 November 2019 Applicants are invited to submit their applications for Africave Fellowship 2020. Africave provides world-class professional personal mentoring. The mentoring process prioritizes feedback, accountability, self-motivation, and ambition. Africave Fellows benefit from … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Africave Fellowship 2020
Submit Your Applications for Adelante Initiative: Chance for Journalists to travel to El Salvador
Deadline: 12 November 2019 Under the Adelante initiative, six journalists will travel to El Salvador from March 2 to 17, 2019. The scholars will begin their trip in Mexico City on March 2, where they will participate in a training to work in hostile and emergency first aid environments (HEFAT) … [Read more...] about Submit Your Applications for Adelante Initiative: Chance for Journalists to travel to El Salvador
Grants of Up to £30,000 to Solve Social Problems by Advancing Collective Intelligence
Deadline: 25 October 2019 Nesta, Wellcome Trust, the Cloudera Foundation, and Omidyar Network are accepting applications for its Collective Intelligence Grants Program to offer grants of up to £30,000 for experiments that generate new knowledge on how to advance collective intelligence to solve … [Read more...] about Grants of Up to £30,000 to Solve Social Problems by Advancing Collective Intelligence
IWMF announces Adelante Reporting Initiative Fellowship
Deadline: 12 November 2019 As part of the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) Latin America reporting initiative, Adelante, six journalists will travel to San Salvador, El Salvador from March 2 - 17, 2020. All reporting fellows will begin their trip in Mexico City on March 2 where they … [Read more...] about IWMF announces Adelante Reporting Initiative Fellowship
#ZeroHunger: WFP Innovation Challenge 2019 for New Startup NGOs (get USD 100,000 in funding)
Deadline: 31 October 2019 Do you have a project with the potential to solve hunger? If yes, then apply to the WFP Innovation Accelerator and receive up to 100,000 USD in equity-free funding, mentorship from industry experts and access to the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. Now in … [Read more...] about #ZeroHunger: WFP Innovation Challenge 2019 for New Startup NGOs (get USD 100,000 in funding)
AfDB’s USD 5 Million to broaden Economic Opportunities for African Youth in Business Development
Deadline: 25 October 2019 The Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Multi Donor Trust Fund (YEI MDTF) is a key grantmaking vehicle of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB). The YEI MDTF is seeking project proposals from eligible grant recipients to provide business development services to … [Read more...] about AfDB’s USD 5 Million to broaden Economic Opportunities for African Youth in Business Development
Submit Your Applications for Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation
Deadlines: International journalists: 1 December 2019 U.S. journalists (U.S. citizens): 31 January 2020 Applications are open for Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation that is a collaboration between the Nieman Foundation for Journalism and the Berkman Klein Center for … [Read more...] about Submit Your Applications for Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation
Apply Now for Adelante Reporting Initiative Fellowship – Mexico-Guatemala Cross-Border
Deadline: 12 November 2019 As part of the International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) Latin America reporting initiative, Adelante, five pairs of journalists will travel to Tapachula, Mexico and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala from March 2 - 17, 2020. All reporting fellows will begin their trip in … [Read more...] about Apply Now for Adelante Reporting Initiative Fellowship – Mexico-Guatemala Cross-Border
Dining for Women Grant to support Grassroots International Organizations Empowering Women and Girls of Developing Countries
Deadline: 24 October 2019 Dining for Women is inviting Letters of Intent (LOIs) for its grant program to support grassroots international organizations empowering women and girls living in extreme poverty. The foundation funds projects that foster good health, education, and economic … [Read more...] about Dining for Women Grant to support Grassroots International Organizations Empowering Women and Girls of Developing Countries
ACT Foundation inviting Non-Profits Organizations and Social Enterprises for 2020 Grant Cycle
Deadline: 31 October 2019 Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation is currently accepting applications from non-profits organizations and social enterprises for its 2020 Grant Cycle. ACT Foundation supports sustainable high impact initiatives that provide innovative solutions to social, … [Read more...] about ACT Foundation inviting Non-Profits Organizations and Social Enterprises for 2020 Grant Cycle
An Opportunity for Journalists to Travel Mexico and Guatemala
Deadline: 12 November 2019 Under the Adelante initiative, five teams of two journalists will travel to Tapachula, Mexico and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala from March 2 to 17, 2019 . The scholars will begin their trip in Mexico City on March 2 , where they will participate in a training to work in … [Read more...] about An Opportunity for Journalists to Travel Mexico and Guatemala
Apply for the AFD Digital Challenge and Boost Your Digital Projects
Deadline: 18 November 2019 Applications are now open for "Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Digital Challenge - African Cities for a sustainable future". Categories CREATION OF QUALITY URBAN SERVICES The development of digital tools that focus on creating or improving sustainable … [Read more...] about Apply for the AFD Digital Challenge and Boost Your Digital Projects
2020 Emerging Voices for Global Health is now open for Applications
Deadline: 6 February 2020 Applications are now open for "2020 Emerging Voices for Global Health (EV4GH)" which is an innovative multi-partner blended training program for young, promising and emerging health policy & systems researchers, decision makers and other health system actors with an … [Read more...] about 2020 Emerging Voices for Global Health is now open for Applications
GIZ-SAIS Investment Readiness Programme for Agritech and Food Start Ups entering the Growth Phase in Africa
Deadline: 28 October 2019 Applications are open for GIZ-SAIS Investment Readiness Programme for African agritech and food start ups entering the growth stage. The GIZ-SAIS Investment Readiness Programme provides tailor-made company development measures aimed at improving investment readiness … [Read more...] about GIZ-SAIS Investment Readiness Programme for Agritech and Food Start Ups entering the Growth Phase in Africa
Humanitarian Innovation Challenge to Solve Problems through Digital Innovation in Africa
Deadline: 11 October 2019 The African Union, Humanitarian Affairs, Refugees and Displaced Persons Division of the Department of Political Affairs, is organizing an “Humanitarian Innovation Challenge" to identify five promising digital technology-based ideas which tackle forced displacement or … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Innovation Challenge to Solve Problems through Digital Innovation in Africa
Lesotho: SGP seeking Proposals from Civil Society Organizations
Deadline: 10 October 2019 The Small Grants Programme (SGP) is inviting proposals from qualified civil society organizations to carryout capacity development activities for the SGP Operational Phase Six and Seven (OP 6 and OP 7) grantees, in the priority landscape. The GEF SGP interventions in … [Read more...] about Lesotho: SGP seeking Proposals from Civil Society Organizations
USAID’s RISE: A Challenge to Address Gender-Based Violence in the Environment
Deadline: 8 October 2019 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking to fund the innovative application of promising or proven interventions that prevent and respond to gender-based violence across programs that address the access, use, control, and management of … [Read more...] about USAID’s RISE: A Challenge to Address Gender-Based Violence in the Environment
Obama Foundation’s Fully Funded Scholars Programme for Emerging Leaders
Deadline: 13 December 2019 The Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University brings together rising leaders from around the world who have demonstrated a commitment to finding solutions to challenges in their communities, countries and regions. The Obama Foundation Scholars will … [Read more...] about Obama Foundation’s Fully Funded Scholars Programme for Emerging Leaders
3rd Youth Capacity Building Workshop on Girl’s Education in Africa
Deadline: 7 October 2019 The African Union/International Centre for Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa (AU/CIEFFA) is seeking applications for its Youth Capacity Building Workshop on Girl's Education in Africa. This year, the 3rd batch of the Workshop will take place in Accra, Ghana from … [Read more...] about 3rd Youth Capacity Building Workshop on Girl’s Education in Africa
Waaw Foundation announces 2019-2020 STEM Scholarship for African Womens
Deadline: 15 November 2019 WAAW (Working to Advance Science and Technology Education for African Women) Foundation is seeking applications for its STEM Scholarship in order to support need based African female STEM-focused college education. WAAW (Working to Advance Science and Technology … [Read more...] about Waaw Foundation announces 2019-2020 STEM Scholarship for African Womens
2020 United Nations Public Service Awards to recognize Excellence in Public Service at the Local, Regional and National Levels
Deadline: 27 November 2019 Nominations are now open for 2020 United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA) that recognizes excellence in public service at the local, regional and national levels. The UNPSA is the most prestigious international recognition of excellence in public service. It … [Read more...] about 2020 United Nations Public Service Awards to recognize Excellence in Public Service at the Local, Regional and National Levels
