Deadline: 15 October 2018 Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Africa is inviting applicants for its Greengrants Global Fund (GGF) in order to provide small grants to small organizations of civil society in the South to carry out activities in the field of Environment and Sustainable … [Read more...] about PAN Africa Greengrants Global Fund: Mini Grant to Small Organizations of Civil Society in Africa
Latest Grants and Resources in Lesotho
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Lesotho.
Japan Foundation: 2018 Grant Program for Intellectual Exchange Conferences
Deadline: 3 December 2018 The Japan Foundation is seeking applications for its Grant Program for Intellectual Exchange Conferences to encourage the deepening of mutual understanding and establishment of closer relations between Japan and other countries through global intellectual exchange. This … [Read more...] about Japan Foundation: 2018 Grant Program for Intellectual Exchange Conferences
Submit Applications for Palliative Care Development in Africa’s Small Grants Programme!
Deadline: 1 March 2019 The Trustees of the True Colours Trust have set aside funds towards a small grants programme for hospices and palliative care providers across Africa to support the development of palliative care. Applications and approved grants are administered by the African Palliative … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Palliative Care Development in Africa’s Small Grants Programme!
CIVICUS: GoalKeepers Youth Action Accelerator Program 2019
Deadline: 31 October 2018 Do you want to increase youth representation and influence in development decisions in your community? Do you want to generate and use data to improve accountability for local development? Do you have a great idea, but need a little extra support to realise its full … [Read more...] about CIVICUS: GoalKeepers Youth Action Accelerator Program 2019
Entries Open for Artists to Submit their Arts and Win up to $3,000!
Deadline: 15 October 2018 Embracing Our Differences is inviting applicants to participate in creating a world where differences are embraced and individuality is celebrated. Art is a powerful tool to evoke social change. Without uttering a single word, artists can enlighten, educate and affect … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Artists to Submit their Arts and Win up to $3,000!
CTA Call for Proposals: Blockchain Use Cases in Agriculture
Deadline: 12 November 2018 The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) is seeking proposals to support the implementation of blockchain use cases addressing the agri-food sector in Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific countries, in order to contribute to its transformation. The … [Read more...] about CTA Call for Proposals: Blockchain Use Cases in Agriculture
Applications Open for 2019 Ideas for Action Competition!
Deadline: 28 February 2019 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the 2019 Ideas for Action Competition which is a youth competition centered around financing sustainable development and sponsored by the World Bank Group and the Zicklin Center for Business Ethics Research at the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2019 Ideas for Action Competition!
Call for Applications: 2019 UNWTO Ethics Award
Deadline: 31 October 2018 Applications are now open for the 2019 UNWTO Ethics Award which is a category that has been incorporated into the UNWTO Awards in 2016 and is conferred by the World Committee on Tourism Ethics to tourism companies and trade associations that have signed the Private Sector … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: 2019 UNWTO Ethics Award
Consultative Group to Assist the Poor: 13th Annual Photos and Videos Contest 2018
Deadline: 14 December 2018 Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) is seeking applications for its 13th Annual Photos and Videos Contest 2018 which is looking for striking photographs and short videos that tell the story of how financial services empower poor people and communities in … [Read more...] about Consultative Group to Assist the Poor: 13th Annual Photos and Videos Contest 2018
Request for Proposals: Advancing Industry Transformation – Smoke-Free Index©
Deadline: 15 October 2018 The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World is seeking proposals to develop and implement the means to (1) critically evaluate industry progress, and (2) assess actions taken to undermine progress toward a smoke-free world. Findings and analyses will be reported in an annually … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Advancing Industry Transformation – Smoke-Free Index©
2020 Martin Ennals Award: Inviting Human Rights Defenders around the World
Deadline: 26 March 2019 Nominations are open for 2020 Martin Ennals Award that is an annual prize for human rights defenders. The Martin Ennals Award is intended for human rights defenders (HRD) who are defending the rights of others, while at risk. This could include physical danger, repressive … [Read more...] about 2020 Martin Ennals Award: Inviting Human Rights Defenders around the World
Open Innovation Challenge: Youth for Africa and SDGs Ecosystem Challengetive Solutions
Deadline: 14 October 2018 Are you an ecosystem player in Africa passionate about the continent with an innovative solution to development challenges facing the youth? If yes, then apply for the Open Innovation Challenge and Call for Youth for Africa and SDGs Ecosystem Challengetive Solutions … [Read more...] about Open Innovation Challenge: Youth for Africa and SDGs Ecosystem Challengetive Solutions
Applications Open for WAAW Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Program!
Deadline: 30 November 2018 The WAAW Foundation is seeking applications for its STEM Scholarship with an aim to support need based African female STEM-focused college education. Courses Agriculture Aircraft engineering Architecture Bio Medical Biochemistry Biology Botany … [Read more...] about Applications Open for WAAW Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Program!
Thomson Reuters Foundation: Reporting on Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery Programme
Deadline: 8 October 2018 Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking applications for its Reporting on Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery Programme. Thomson Reuters Foundation’s one-week Reporting Trafficking and Slavery course is a unique chance to gain practical skills and knowledge along with … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation: Reporting on Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery Programme
Commonwealth Secretary-General: Seeking Nominations for Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards
Deadline: 31 December 2018 The Commonwealth Secretary-General is seeking nominations for “2019 Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards” which will celebrate outstanding innovators and innovations that are helping Commonwealth countries and their people achieve the Sustainable Development … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Secretary-General: Seeking Nominations for Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards
Nominations Open for International UNESCO/José Martí Prize 2019!
Deadline: 26 October 2018 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is currently inviting Members States in consultation with their National Commissions, and non-governmental organizations in official partnership with UNESCO and active in a field covered by the … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for International UNESCO/José Martí Prize 2019!
International Labour Organization: 2018 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration and Fair Recruitment
Deadline: 31 October 2018 The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched fourth global media competition to recognize exemplary media coverage on labour migration. The objective is to encourage quality reporting on labour migration and recruitment-related issues. Such reporting is all … [Read more...] about International Labour Organization: 2018 Global Media Competition on Labour Migration and Fair Recruitment
Muste Institute: Seeking Applications for Social Justice Fund
Deadline: 15 October 2018 The A.J. Muste Memorial Institute is accepting applications for its Social Justice Fund to support grassroots activist projects in the US and around the world, giving priority to those with small budgets and little access to more mainstream funding sources. Priority … [Read more...] about Muste Institute: Seeking Applications for Social Justice Fund
IWMF’s Adelante Reporting Initiative Fellowship – U.S./Mexico Border
Deadline: 28 October 2018 Applications are now open for IWMF's Adelante Reporting Initiative Fellowship - U.S./Mexico Border. As part of the IWMF’s Latin America reporting initiative, Adelante, six pairs of journalists will travel to the U.S./Mexico border from February 22 to March 14, … [Read more...] about IWMF’s Adelante Reporting Initiative Fellowship – U.S./Mexico Border
Call for Applications: Travel & Accommodation Grant Scheme for Journalists
Deadline: 30 September 2018 Applications are open for Travel & Accommodation Grant Scheme to support pan-African science journalism. Created by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) of the government of South Africa, the annual Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) meeting is the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Travel & Accommodation Grant Scheme for Journalists
The Prince Claus Fund Open Call: First Aid to Documentary Heritage under Threat
Deadline: 1 December 2018 The Prince Claus Fund, through its Cultural Emergency Response (CER) programme and the Whiting Foundation are accepting proposals for projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean to safeguard documentary heritage that is acutely threatened by recent conflict … [Read more...] about The Prince Claus Fund Open Call: First Aid to Documentary Heritage under Threat
Nominations Open for Education Research in Africa Award!
Deadline: 15 October 2018 Nominations are open for "Education Research in Africa Award" to promote high quality education research, produced by African universities, research centers and research networks. The Award is organized by the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Education Research in Africa Award!
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Innovations Driving Programmatic Performance in Immunization
Deadline: 14 November 2018 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is seeking proposals for the 22nd round of the Grand Challenges Exploration on the topic of “Innovations Driving Programmatic Performance in Immunization: Service Experience and Data Use + Measurement”. Within this call to … [Read more...] about Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Innovations Driving Programmatic Performance in Immunization
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Innovation for WASH in Urban Settings (Round 22)
Deadline: 14 November 2018 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is seeking proposals for the 22nd Round of the Grand Challenges Exploration on the topic of “Innovation for WASH in Urban Settings”. GCE seeks digital technology-based solutions that promote access to essential resources and … [Read more...] about Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Innovation for WASH in Urban Settings (Round 22)
France Libertés – Danielle Mitterrand Foundation: Call for Proposals on Water and Climate
Deadline: 26 October 2018 France Libertés –Danielle Mitterrand Foundation has launched a call for proposals to support projects, led by non-profit organizations, promoting the link between water and climate. In this call, they focus on the interrelations between water and climate and taking into … [Read more...] about France Libertés – Danielle Mitterrand Foundation: Call for Proposals on Water and Climate
World Bank Group: Seeking Applications for Africa Fellowship Program 2019
Deadline: 5 October 2018 The World Bank Group is seeking applications for its Africa Fellowship Program 2019 to target young talented African nationals who are completing or recently completed a Ph.D. in an area relevant to the World Bank’s work. The fellowship program has been very successful … [Read more...] about World Bank Group: Seeking Applications for Africa Fellowship Program 2019
YWC Call for Proposals: Be Bold. Be Creative. Get Support.
Deadline: 16 October 2018 The Youth for Water and Climate #YWC Platform is looking for youth-led projects for its call for proposals "Be Bold. Be Creative. Get Support." which has been designed to identify, encourage and support youth engagement related to water management and climate change … [Read more...] about YWC Call for Proposals: Be Bold. Be Creative. Get Support.
Macquarie 50th Anniversary Award: Inviting Non-profit Organisations around the World
Deadline: 16 November 2018 Nominations are open for “Macquarie 50th Anniversary Award”, a new global award which seeks to initiate or build on bold ideas that address an area of social need. Macquarie encourages non-profits to be imaginative in their thinking about the enduring outcomes they can … [Read more...] about Macquarie 50th Anniversary Award: Inviting Non-profit Organisations around the World
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: Seeking Applications for International Climate Protection Fellowships
Deadline: 1 March 2019 The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is seeking applications for its International Climate Protection Fellowships for young climate experts from developing countries. The fellowships enables prospective leaders in academia and industry to implement a research-based proposal … [Read more...] about Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: Seeking Applications for International Climate Protection Fellowships
Why applying for Awards and Prizes can be a Great Opportunity
Many international agencies announce calls for applications for awards and prizes regularly to recognize, honor and even provide financial support to NGOs, activists, social scientists and development practitioners for their exemplary work. However, many deserving organizations and individuals miss … [Read more...] about Why applying for Awards and Prizes can be a Great Opportunity
Submit Applications for 15 UNWTO Awards!
Deadline: 31 October 2018 Applications are now open for the 15 UNWTO Awards to acknowledge the contribution of institutions – public, private or NGOs – to competitive and sustainable tourism development at the local, national, regional and international levels. The contribution of the awardees is … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for 15 UNWTO Awards!
Apply for International Prize “Women, Entrepreneurship and Digital”!
Deadline: 26 September 2018 Fondation la France has launched an International Prize “Women, Entrepreneurship and Digital” to support entrepreneurial projects run by women or women in the digital sector. It is intended for project developers in Africa, the Near and Middle East, Asia, Latin America … [Read more...] about Apply for International Prize “Women, Entrepreneurship and Digital”!
2018 UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize! Innovative Use of ICT in Education
Deadline: 31 October 2018 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have launched a call for nominations for the 2018 edition of the UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Education. Funded by … [Read more...] about 2018 UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize! Innovative Use of ICT in Education
Submit Nominations for 2019 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year Award!
Deadline: 31 October 2018 Nominations are open for 2019 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year Award which is offering exceptional young people who are making a difference in their communities a chance to win a Commonwealth Youth Award. The 2019 edition of the awards, which includes a cash grant … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for 2019 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year Award!
Nominations Open for Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize 2019!
Deadline: 25 October 2018 The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is currently seeking nominations for its 2019 Hilton Humanitarian Prize which is the world’s largest annual humanitarian award presented to nonprofit organizations judged to have made extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize 2019!
Nominations Open for Jeanne Marchig Animal Welfare Award!
Deadline: 30 September 2018 The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust is currently seeking applications from organisations or individual for its Jeanne Marchig Animal Welfare Award 2018, with an aim to promote and encourage practical work in preventing animal cruelty and the relief of animal … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Jeanne Marchig Animal Welfare Award!
Apply for Volvo Environment Prize 2019: Promoting Scientific Research & Innovations!
Deadline: 10 January 2019 Nominations are open for the Volvo Environment Prize 2019 that is awarded for: “Outstanding innovations or scientific discoveries, which in broad terms fall within the environmental field.” The Volvo Environment Prize is awarded by an independent foundation. A Scientific … [Read more...] about Apply for Volvo Environment Prize 2019: Promoting Scientific Research & Innovations!
2018 AGFUND International Prize: Encouraging Innovation & Creativity in Human Development Work
Deadline: 30 November 2018 Nominations are open for the 2018 Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) International Prize with the aim of inciting and encouraging innovation and creativity in human development work. The Subject of the 2018 AGFUND Prize is “End of poverty in all its forms … [Read more...] about 2018 AGFUND International Prize: Encouraging Innovation & Creativity in Human Development Work
Nominations Open for Tusk Conservation Awards 2019!
Deadline: 8 March 2019 The Tusk Conservation Awards have partnered with Investec Asset Management to give nominees a chance to celebrate extraordinary people, whose work and lives might otherwise go unnoticed outside their fields. The Tusk Conservation Awards were developed in 2013, in partnership … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Tusk Conservation Awards 2019!
Apply for Energy Globe Award 2019 for Sustainability!
Deadline: 21 November 2018 Nominations are open for the world’s most prestigious award for sustainability- the Energy Globe Award 2019. The objective of the Energy Globe Award is to present successful sustainable projects to a global audience and to demonstrate that for many environmental problems … [Read more...] about Apply for Energy Globe Award 2019 for Sustainability!
Applications Open for ICT for Mountain Development Award 2018!
Deadline: 30 November 2018 International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is currently seeking applications for its ICT for Mountain Development Award 2018 in order to recognize innovations in information and communications technology for Development (ICTD) that can help promote … [Read more...] about Applications Open for ICT for Mountain Development Award 2018!
2018 World of Difference Awards: Advancing Economic Empowerment of Women Worldwide
Deadline: 1 November 2018 The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) is seeking nominations for 2018 World of Difference Awards to recognize women, and men, whose efforts have advanced the economic empowerment of women locally, regionally or worldwide. Whether the candidate is working on a small … [Read more...] about 2018 World of Difference Awards: Advancing Economic Empowerment of Women Worldwide
Wellcome Trust: Climate Change and Health Awards
Deadline: 11 October 2018 The Wellcome Trust is seeking applications for its Climate Change and Health Awards to support researchers who want to explore the links between people’s health and a changing climate. Benefits staff materials and consumables equipment research management … [Read more...] about Wellcome Trust: Climate Change and Health Awards
Apply for 2019 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity!
Deadline: 30 September 2018 Applications are open for the 2019 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, a global humanitarian award established to recognize modern day heroes and the exceptional impact their actions have made on preserving human life and advancing humanitarian causes in the face of … [Read more...] about Apply for 2019 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity!
SIWI’s 2019 Stockholm Water Prize: Recognizing Women, Men and Organizations!
Deadline: 30 September 2018 The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) is currently seeking applications for its 2019 Stockholm Water Prize to recognize women, men and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the sustainable use and protection of the world’s water … [Read more...] about SIWI’s 2019 Stockholm Water Prize: Recognizing Women, Men and Organizations!
Apply for African Union Kwame Nkrumah Awards for Scientific Excellence: Continental & Regional Awards 2018!
Deadline: 10 November 2018 The African Union Commission is currently inviting applicants for its African Union Kwame Nkrumah Awards for Scientific Excellence (AUKNASE) Continental & Regional Awards 2018. Objectives The objectives of AUKNASE are to: To award and honour outstanding … [Read more...] about Apply for African Union Kwame Nkrumah Awards for Scientific Excellence: Continental & Regional Awards 2018!
Apply for Her Abilities Award: Honoring the Achievements of Women with Disabilities!
Deadline: 30 September 2018 Nominations are now open for the Her Abilities Award which is the first global award honoring the achievements of women with disabilities. Her Abilities was launched by Light for the World to honor women with disabilities who achieved greatness in their life or field of … [Read more...] about Apply for Her Abilities Award: Honoring the Achievements of Women with Disabilities!
Wellcome Trust: Inviting Applicants for Seed Awards in Science!
Deadline: 2 October 2018 The Wellcome Trust is seeking applications for its Seed Awards in Science to help researchers develop novel ideas that will go on to form part of larger grant applications to Wellcome Trust or elsewhere. Funding Information A Seed Award in Science is worth up to £100,000 … [Read more...] about Wellcome Trust: Inviting Applicants for Seed Awards in Science!
Applications Open for GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security!
Deadline: 27 September 2018 The Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and its Geopolitics and Global Futures Programme, under the umbrella of its Creativity and Innovation Initiative, is seeking applications for its Prize for Innovation in Global Security in order to recognize deserving … [Read more...] about Applications Open for GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security!
Submit Nominations for King Hamad Youth Empowerment Award!
Deadline: 30 October 2018 Nominations are open for the King Hamad Youth Empowerment Award to recognize young people’s endeavour to be effective and productive citizens, contributing to the welfare of their communities and environment, as well as institutions that improve the enabling environment … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for King Hamad Youth Empowerment Award!
