Deadline: 19 September 2016 The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is seeking applicants from local, national, sub-regional and regional organizations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. The AWDF is an institutional capacity-building and programme development fund, which aims to … [Read more...] about AWDF: Focusing on Respect for Women’s Human Rights
Latest Grants and Resources in Lesotho
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Lesotho.
Apply for African Women’s Public Service Fellowship
Deadline: 15 December 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for African Women’s Public Service Fellowship, made possible by a donation from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, expand the opportunity for African women to impact for public service in their home countries. Fellowship recipients commit to … [Read more...] about Apply for African Women’s Public Service Fellowship
Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016
Deadline: 25 September 2016 The China-Africa Reporting Project (the Project) and From Africa to China are jointly commissioning a series of Themed Grants aimed at reviewing how women are effecting and affected by China-Africa relations. The Project will publish the resulting articles in a series … [Read more...] about Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016
List of Open Funding Opportunities to address Women and Gender Issues
SVRI: Seeking Proposals for the Prevention of Gender-based Violence in LMICs Deadline: 1 October 2016 The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) in partnership with the World Bank Group (WBG) is seeking proposals for research and interventions or related activities that will contribute to the … [Read more...] about List of Open Funding Opportunities to address Women and Gender Issues
Applications Open for MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The MasterCard Foundation in partnership with the University of Cape Town (UCT) is offering 300 scholarships over 10 years to academically talented yet economically disadvantaged students from Sub-Saharan Africa for study at UCT. The Scholars Program is a $500 million … [Read more...] about Applications Open for MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT
Applications open for Kanthari International Leadership Training Program for Social Change Enthusiasts
Deadline: 31 October 2016 Kanthari, an accredited leadership training institute in Kerala, India, is currently accepting applications from social entrepreneurs for a 7 months' Leadership Training Program, in order to recognize leadership in those individuals who come from the margins of society and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Kanthari International Leadership Training Program for Social Change Enthusiasts
Apply for International Reporting Fellowships and Be a Part of UN Climate Change Conference!
Deadline: 21 September 2016 The International Reporting Project (IRP) is offering up to five international reporting fellowships to cover the 2016 UN Climate Change Conference in Marrakech, Morocco. IRP fellows selected to attend the conference will report on news and developments at COP22, … [Read more...] about Apply for International Reporting Fellowships and Be a Part of UN Climate Change Conference!
NIH/DHHS: “High” or “Medium” Priority AIDS Research on Non-AIDS-defining or AIDS-defining Cancers
Deadline: 7 September 2019 The National Institute of Mental Health, an agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “High or Medium Priority AIDS Research on Non-AIDS-defining or AIDS-defining Cancers”. The purpose … [Read more...] about NIH/DHHS: “High” or “Medium” Priority AIDS Research on Non-AIDS-defining or AIDS-defining Cancers
DFID: Strengthening Trade for Inclusive Development in Southern Africa (STRIDES)
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) is currently seeking applications for its programme titled- Strengthening Trade for Inclusive Development in Southern Africa (STRIDES). The DFID office in Southern Africa, in conjunction with DFID East Kilbride, … [Read more...] about DFID: Strengthening Trade for Inclusive Development in Southern Africa (STRIDES)
Call for Applications: 2016-2017 Indigenous Leaders Conservation Fellowship!
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Conservation International is inviting indigenous peoples to apply for the 2016-2017 Indigenous Leaders Conservation Fellowship. This seven-month fellowship creates opportunities for new leaders from indigenous and traditional people’s communities and organizations from … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: 2016-2017 Indigenous Leaders Conservation Fellowship!
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Supporting Projects to Promote Freedom of Expression
Deadline: 1 November 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for an approximately 24-month regional project to defend and bolster press freedom and freedom of expression in Latin America. The goal of the project is … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Supporting Projects to Promote Freedom of Expression
Call for Applications: Bitch Media Fellowships for Writers Worldwide
Deadline: 15 September 2016 Bitch Media, an independent, nonprofit feminist media organization has announced the Bitch Media Fellowships for Writers, a series of three-month intensive writing fellowships whose goal is to develop, support, and amplify emerging, diverse voices in feminist, activist, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Bitch Media Fellowships for Writers Worldwide
Submit your Entries for GBIF Ebbe Nielsen Challenge 2016: Addressing Gaps and Biases in Primary Biodiversity Data
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), an open-data research infrastructure funded by the world's governments, is currently inviting applications for GBIF Ebbe Nielsen Challenge, seeking to inspire innovative applications of open-access biodiversity … [Read more...] about Submit your Entries for GBIF Ebbe Nielsen Challenge 2016: Addressing Gaps and Biases in Primary Biodiversity Data
Applications Open for Visegrad Small Grants Program!
Deadline: 1 December 2016 Applications are currently open for Visegrad Fund’s Small grants! The International Visegrad Fund founded by four countries the Czech Republic, Hungary, the Republic of Poland, and the Slovak Republic (collectively called Visegrad Group [V4] Countries annually provides … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Visegrad Small Grants Program!
Call for Applications: Africa London Nagasaki Fund
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Applications are open for Africa London Nagasaki (ALN) Fund, a scholarship fund set up to support African scientists to undertake a Master’s degree in a subject relevant to the control of infectious disease in Africa. The awards will support a candidate to undertake an … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Africa London Nagasaki Fund
SANBio Call for Mobility Grants under the BIOFISA II Programme
Deadline: Ongoing The Southern Africa Network for Biosciences (SANBio) is currently inviting applications for its BIOFISA II Programme with an aim to address Southern Africa's challenges in health and nutrition. The BioFISA Programme (a Finnish-Southern African Partnership Programme) is aimed at … [Read more...] about SANBio Call for Mobility Grants under the BIOFISA II Programme
Nominations Open for 2016 Societal Award
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Health Systems Global and the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research is currently accepting nominations for the 2016 Societal Award in order to recognize and reward high standards of professional performance and contributions of individuals or organizations to … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2016 Societal Award
Apply for Waitt Foundation’s Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Small Grants Program!
Deadline: Ongoing The Waitt Foundation’s is currently seeking applications for its Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) small grants program to strengthen and expand marine protected areas, and to promote sustainable fisheries. ROC Grants provide small grants with a quick turnaround time for solutions … [Read more...] about Apply for Waitt Foundation’s Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Small Grants Program!
Apply for SVN’s Innovation Entrepreneurs Program!
Deadline: 23 October 2016 The Social Venture Network (SNV) is seeking applications for its Innovation Entrepreneurs Program that will identify and support diverse, innovative, and high-impact leaders of for-profit enterprises and nonprofit organizations. SVN’s Innovation Entrepreneurs Program … [Read more...] about Apply for SVN’s Innovation Entrepreneurs Program!
HRSA Resilient and Responsive Health Organizations (RRHO): Sustainability Communities of Practice Initiative
Deadline: 15 December 2016 The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is currently accepting applications from eligible entities for its program titled- Resilient and Responsive Health Organizations: Sustainability Communities of Practice Initiative (RRHO). The purpose of the RRHO is … [Read more...] about HRSA Resilient and Responsive Health Organizations (RRHO): Sustainability Communities of Practice Initiative
DFID Call for Applications: Climate Resilient Infrastructure Development Facility (CRIDF) Phase 2
Deadline: 9 September 2016 The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) is currently seeking applications for the second phase of the Climate Resilient Infrastructure Development Facility (CRIDF) programme. The contract is anticipated to start around December 2016 and span a period of … [Read more...] about DFID Call for Applications: Climate Resilient Infrastructure Development Facility (CRIDF) Phase 2
Entries Open for Research4Life/INASP Advocacy Competition!
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The Research4Life/INASP Advocacy Competition is now open for entries. The competition highlights the critical role that doctors, researchers, librarians and policymakers play in advocating their leaders to support research in their institutions and countries. Over the … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Research4Life/INASP Advocacy Competition!
Voice First global Call for Proposals: Learn from Innovation
Deadline: 15 October 2016 Her Excellency, Lilianne Ploumen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation for the Netherlands has launched the Voice First call for proposals. The first call for proposals is designed to help Voice and its potential grantees learn from innovation. There … [Read more...] about Voice First global Call for Proposals: Learn from Innovation
TREE Fund’s John Z. Duling Grant Program 2016: Supporting Innovative Research and Technology
Deadline: 1 October 2016 The TREE Fund is currently inviting applicants for its John Z. Duling Grant Program with an aim to provide start up or seed funding to support innovative research and technology transfer projects that have the potential of benefiting the everyday work of arborists. John Z. … [Read more...] about TREE Fund’s John Z. Duling Grant Program 2016: Supporting Innovative Research and Technology
Fish and Wildlife Service: Seeking Proposals for NAWCA U.S. Small Grants
Deadline: 3 November 2016 The Fish and Wildlife Service is currently accepting proposals for North American Wetlands Conservation Act (Act) U.S. Small Grants Program, a competitive, matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that … [Read more...] about Fish and Wildlife Service: Seeking Proposals for NAWCA U.S. Small Grants
Aids Fonds Seeking Applications for Small Grants Program
Deadline: 1 October 2016 The Aids Fonds is seeking applications for its 2016 small grants program. It only assesses proposals primarily concerning HIV/AIDS related issues. Aids Fonds operates both in the Netherlands and internationally. In its home country, Aids Fonds has been involved in … [Read more...] about Aids Fonds Seeking Applications for Small Grants Program
Echoing Green Fellowship: Inviting Promising Social Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 25 October 2016 The Echoing Green fellowship program is open for applications, seeking the world’s most promising Social Entrepreneurs. Echoing Green’s Barclays Brain Trust Series, sponsored in part by Barclays, is a program of roundtable and mentorship opportunities for Fellows with … [Read more...] about Echoing Green Fellowship: Inviting Promising Social Entrepreneurs
Start-Up Chile Seed: Accelerating and Developing a World-Class Startup in Chile
Deadline: 7 September 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for Start-Up Chile Seed program. The program is for those who want to accelerate and develop a world-class startup in Chile, while helping the program shape the local culture to embrace entrepreneurship. Start-Up Chile is a Chilean … [Read more...] about Start-Up Chile Seed: Accelerating and Developing a World-Class Startup in Chile
Apply for Princeton in Africa 2017-18 Fellowship Program!
Deadline: 30 October 2016 Princeton in Africa is seeking applications for its 2017-18 fellowship program with an aim to develop young leaders committed to Africa’s advancement by offering yearlong fellowship opportunities with a variety of organizations that work across the African … [Read more...] about Apply for Princeton in Africa 2017-18 Fellowship Program!
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Global Religious Freedom Programs
Deadline: 28 October 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for a program entitled "DRL Global Religious Freedom Programs" with an aim to promote and protect religious freedom … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Global Religious Freedom Programs
Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2016: Inviting Grassroots Peace Activists in Conflict-Affected Countries Worldwide
Deadline: 10 October 2016 Are you a peacebuilder? Would international recognition and a $10,000 prize help your organisation make a bigger impact? If yes, then apply for Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2016. Applications are open for Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2016 that offer international … [Read more...] about Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2016: Inviting Grassroots Peace Activists in Conflict-Affected Countries Worldwide
Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016
Deadline: 25 September 2016 The China-Africa Reporting Project (the Project) and From Africa to China are jointly commissioning a series of Themed Grants aimed at reviewing how women are effecting and affected by China-Africa relations. The Project will publish the resulting articles in a series … [Read more...] about Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016
ICFJ’s Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development: Apply and get a Chance to Win prestigious International Study Tour
Deadline: 1 December 2016 International Center for Journalists (ICJF) is currently inviting journalists from journalists in the Asia, Africa and Latin America for its Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development. ICFJ will recognize in-depth, investigative or innovative reporting that has … [Read more...] about ICFJ’s Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development: Apply and get a Chance to Win prestigious International Study Tour
Apply for EJN´s Biodiversity Media Initiative Fellowship Program
Deadline: 10 September 2016 The Earth Journalism Network´s Biodiversity Media Initiative is currently inviting applicants for its Fellowship Program during the 13th Conference of the Parties (COP13) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in Cancun, Mexico, in December, 2016. The workshop will … [Read more...] about Apply for EJN´s Biodiversity Media Initiative Fellowship Program
Applications Open for Zimeo Excellence in Media Awards by African Media Initiative
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The African Media Initiative is inviting applications for the Second Edition of the Zimeo Excellence in Media Awards. AMI is an umbrella organisation that brings media owners together and seeks to find solutions to perennial problems facing the industry such as the lack … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Zimeo Excellence in Media Awards by African Media Initiative
Applications Open for World Food Day Poster Contest!
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is currently inviting applicants for its World Food Day Poster Contest. The World Food Day Poster Contest calls on children and teens from 5-19 to use their imaginations and express their ideas on the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for World Food Day Poster Contest!
Be a Voice of the Global South and Win a Fully-Funded Fellowship for a Speaking Tour in Germany!
Deadline: 9 September 2016 Oxfam Germany in cooperation with Climate Tracker offers a unique opportunity: A two week speaker’s tour through Germany for two climate activists from the Global South. This is a great opportunity to bring applicant's voice to Germany and tell the people about the … [Read more...] about Be a Voice of the Global South and Win a Fully-Funded Fellowship for a Speaking Tour in Germany!
IDRC Global Call for Proposals: Inviting Organisations for Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund
Deadline: 12 September 2016 The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is seeking applicants from research-focused organisations from academia, private sector and research institutes from around the world for its "Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund" with an aim to support the use of the … [Read more...] about IDRC Global Call for Proposals: Inviting Organisations for Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund
Call for Proposals: Research Partnership to Strengthen South Africa’s Evaluation System
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The South African Monitoring and Evaluation Association, the Centre for Learning, Evaluation and Results and the Centre for Research on Evaluation Science and Technology, has launched a call for proposals for its Research Partnership process. The purpose of the process … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Research Partnership to Strengthen South Africa’s Evaluation System
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Global CVE and Religious Freedom Consortium
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications from eligible organisations interested in forming "Global CVE and Religious Freedom Consortium" with an aim to prevent/counter violent extremism with specific … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Global CVE and Religious Freedom Consortium
Nominations Open for Fourth Annual $1 Million Healthcare Innovation Award 2016!
Deadline: 7 September 2016 GSK and Save the Children are currently inviting applicants for its fourth annual $1 million Healthcare Innovation Award 2016, that rewards innovations in healthcare that have helped to reduce child deaths in developing countries. The Healthcare Innovation Award is … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Fourth Annual $1 Million Healthcare Innovation Award 2016!
Nominations Open for 2016 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship!
Deadline: Ongoing The African Leadership Network (ALN) is currently accepting nominations for the 2016 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship. This prestigious awards program identifies 11 of the leading entrepreneurs in Africa. ALN has been hosting the Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship (AAE), dubbed … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2016 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship!
Apply for AACR NextGen Grants for Transformative Cancer Research
Deadline: 12 September 2016 The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) NextGen Grants for Transformative Cancer Research initiative seeks applications from eligible applicants to promote and support creative, paradigm-shifting cancer research that may not be funded through conventional … [Read more...] about Apply for AACR NextGen Grants for Transformative Cancer Research
CDC/CGH: Program for Testing, Care, Treatment, and Prevention of HIV/AIDS (PROTECT) among Key Populations
Deadline: 25 October 2016 The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)- CGH is currently seeking proposals from eligible entities for its program entitled- Program for Testing, Care, Treatment, and Prevention of HIV/AIDS (PROTECT) among Key Populations: Men who have Sex with Men and Commercial Sex Workers … [Read more...] about CDC/CGH: Program for Testing, Care, Treatment, and Prevention of HIV/AIDS (PROTECT) among Key Populations
USAID/ESC Broad Mission Announcement: Science, Technology, Innovations and Partnerships
Deadline: 30 September 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from organizations and companies for USAID/Eastern and Southern Caribbean Science, Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships Broad Mission Announcement to seek opportunities to … [Read more...] about USAID/ESC Broad Mission Announcement: Science, Technology, Innovations and Partnerships
USAID/Bangladesh Broad Agency Announcement: Climate Resilient Enterprise and Innovation Design
Deadline: 5 October 2016 The United States Agency for International Development in Bangladesh (USAID/Bangladesh) is seeking Expression of Interest (EoI) for a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from qualified U.S. and non U.S. organisations to fund an activity entitled “Climate Resilient Enterprise … [Read more...] about USAID/Bangladesh Broad Agency Announcement: Climate Resilient Enterprise and Innovation Design
impactAFRICA: Grants Available for Investigative Data-Driven Journalism in Six African Countries
Deadline: 11 November 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for impactAFRICA for the third round to support fund for data-driven storytelling. Run by Code for Africa, it offers $500,000 in grants and technical support for pioneering digital journalism that tackles development issues, such as public … [Read more...] about impactAFRICA: Grants Available for Investigative Data-Driven Journalism in Six African Countries
NIH Call for Applications: NCI Small Grants Program for Cancer Research
Deadline: 7 January 2020 The National Institute of Health (NIH) is currently inviting applications from eligible organisations for its small grants program for Cancer Research. This program supports discrete, well-defined projects in any area of cancer research using the NIH R03 small grant … [Read more...] about NIH Call for Applications: NCI Small Grants Program for Cancer Research
Kailan Foundation Essay Contest: Inviting Enthusiasts worldwide to share Ideas through Writing
Deadline: 26 June 2017 The Kailan Foundation has announced its maiden edition of an annual essay contest. The competition is open to all nationalities and to anyone interested in community development and willing to share ideas and experiences through writing. In addition to the handsome prizes, … [Read more...] about Kailan Foundation Essay Contest: Inviting Enthusiasts worldwide to share Ideas through Writing
Applications Open for Global Inclusion Awards 2016!
Deadline: 18 September 2016 The Child & Youth Finance International (CYFI) is seeking applications for its Global Inclusion Awards 2016, with an aim to achieve greatness and demonstrate innovation in financial, social and livelihoods education, financial inclusion, and entrepreneurial support … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Global Inclusion Awards 2016!
