Deadline: 15-May-21 Wildlife Acoustics is offering a grant program that provides scientists with resources to help further their research into the study of bats, birds, frogs and other vocal wildlife. The Scientific Product Grant Program is supporting the advancement of animal biology research, habitat monitoring and environmental conservation. Funding Information Wildlife Acoustics will give away up to $5,000 worth of products to grant recipients worldwide. Criteria Grant … [Read more...] about Wildlife Acoustics offers Scientific Product Grant Program
2021 Submit Proposals for Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund (SDCBF)
Deadline: 01-Jun-21 The Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund (SDCBF) is seeking proposals to support conservation programs that protect threatened wildlife and habitats worldwide. Field studies and other projects that demonstrate a multi-disciplinary approach to biodiversity and ecosystem conservation, and projects that involve in-country collaborators receive the highest funding priority. Environmental education programs, development of techniques that can be used in a natural … [Read more...] about 2021 Submit Proposals for Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund (SDCBF)
National Geographic Society announces COVID-19 Science Fund
Deadline: 31-Mar-21 The National Geographic Society has announced the COVID-19 Science Fund to provide solutions to the situations created or magnified by the pandemic, thereby helping us to understand and address the challenges and changes of living in a COVID-19 world. In response to worldwide disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Geographic Society is providing funding for projects focused on how humanity and the natural world have reacted to and are living through the … [Read more...] about National Geographic Society announces COVID-19 Science Fund
Submit Applications for GNI Innovation Challenge in Middle East, Turkey & Africa
Deadline: 12-Apr-21 The Google News Initiative (GNI) is seeking applications for its Innovation Challenge in the Middle East, Turkey & Africa region that focuses on projects which increase reader engagement and/or explore new business models to build a stronger future for journalism. Project Funding Google will fund up to $150,000 for selected projects. Eligible Projects All ideas are welcome but the Challenge requires all projects to have clear indicators showing the … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for GNI Innovation Challenge in Middle East, Turkey & Africa
Volvo Environment Prize of USD160,000: Submit Nominations for 2022
Deadline: 10-Jan-22 Nominations are now open for the 2022 Volvo Environment Prize to reward outstanding scientific discoveries or innovations broadly falling within the environmental sphere. There are many outstanding biologists and environmental scientists among the laureates but the scope of the award is wide. The idea is USD and innovations that in broad terms fall within the environmental and sustainability field. So previous laureates also include economists, urban development … [Read more...] about Volvo Environment Prize of USD160,000: Submit Nominations for 2022
UNESCO Calls for Proposals 2021: Silk Roads Youth Research Grant ($10,000)
Deadline: 18-Apr-21 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), with the support of the National Commission of the People’s Republic of China for UNESCO, has launched the ‘Silk Roads Youth Research Grant’ within the framework of the Social and Human Sciences Sector. This new initiative, which aims to mobilize young researchers for further study of the Silk Roads shared heritage, will award 12 research grants to young women and men under 35 years of … [Read more...] about UNESCO Calls for Proposals 2021: Silk Roads Youth Research Grant ($10,000)
Nominations Open for the Japan Foundation Awards 2021
Deadline: 15-Mar-21 Inaugurated in 1973, the year following the Japan Foundation’s establishment, the Japan Foundation Awards will have the 48th anniversary in 2021. The awards are presented to individuals or organizations that have significantly contributed to the promotion of international mutual understanding and friendship through their academic, artistic, or cultural activities and are expected to continue to do so. They look forward to receiving your nominations. Eligible fields of … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the Japan Foundation Awards 2021
Submit Nominations for Award for Transformative Agroecological Research for Development
Deadline: 15-Mar-21 The Biovision Foundation, in partnership with the Agropolis Foundation, awards the SHIFT Prize to recognize collaborative and transdisciplinary research for development projects and initiatives that have made exemplary contributions to the agroecological transformation of food systems. In light of contemporary challenges such as climate change, malnutrition, depletion of natural resources and consequently biodiversity loss, a profound transformation of global food … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for Award for Transformative Agroecological Research for Development
Call for Project Ideas: IKI Medium Grants 2021
Deadline: 24-May-21 The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) has launched the International Climate Initiative (IKI) Medium Grants 2021 that focuses on resilience of local populations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change adaptation, as well as on strengthening participatory processes for ambitious climate action. IKI Medium Grants are aimed at civil society actors based in Germany that work in concert with local … [Read more...] about Call for Project Ideas: IKI Medium Grants 2021
3rd Biophilia Award for Environmental Communication 2021
Deadline: 31-May-21 The Biophilia Award for Environmental Communication has been announced that recognizes the work of professionals and organizations in any country that have contributed exceptionally to improving public understanding and awareness of ecological issues, through the dissemination of scientific knowledge and by opening up new perspectives on nature from any disciplinary angle. The award recognizes contributions in any aspect of environmental communication, especially in the … [Read more...] about 3rd Biophilia Award for Environmental Communication 2021
Education Changemakers Programme Cohort 2: Call for Applications
Deadline: 26-Mar-21 The Young African Leaders Initiative Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (YALI RLC-SA) and the Trevor Noah Foundation have partnered to invest in a new generation of young African champions for education quality through its Education Changemakers Programme Cohort 2. The programme will also include site visits and live case studies using highly interactive methodologies. The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is a signature effort to invest in the next … [Read more...] about Education Changemakers Programme Cohort 2: Call for Applications
Applications Open for One World Media Fellowship
Deadline: 07-Apr-21 Applications are now open for the One World Media Fellowship aimed at aspiring journalists and filmmakers who seek to make a career out of reporting on stories from the global south. One World Media seeks to champion diverse emerging talent, and particularly encourage submissions from underrepresented groups (people of colour, ethnic groups, women, LGBTQ+, or people with disabilities) as well as from people from and based in the global south. Benefits £1,000 … [Read more...] about Applications Open for One World Media Fellowship
reach52 seeking Implementation Partners for Rural Digital Health Initiative
Deadline: 26-Mar-21 Social enterprise reach52 is seeking expressions of interest from established community-based organizations, such as NGOs, socially-minded private sector firms, and civil society organisations to partner together to implement reach52’s health services in new rural communities. By partnering with them, you can use their award-winning health tech and services to support the delivery of your impact goals, connecting underserved populations to primary care healthcare … [Read more...] about reach52 seeking Implementation Partners for Rural Digital Health Initiative
Madagascar: Call for Applications for 5th Edition of Small Cultural Projects Competition
Deadline: 15-Mar-21 The Cercle Germano-Malagasy / Goethe-Zentrum Antananarivo is launching a call for applications competition for small projects in different fields of art and culture. The objective covers the following disciplines: Visual acts Cinematographic / video art Performance art literature Photographic Poetry Fashion Theater Deign Music Natural arts Preference will be given to projects which, in their execution (not in the heart of the … [Read more...] about Madagascar: Call for Applications for 5th Edition of Small Cultural Projects Competition
Gender Security Project inviting Nominations for 2021 FemiList
Deadline: 01-Mar-21 The Gender Security Project is inviting nominations for the 2021 FemiList: a list of 100 women from the Global South, working in the fields of foreign policy, peacebuilding, law, activism, and development. Talked a lot about how the future is feminist: but they are very sure the future is HERE and it IS Feminist. If you know of any amazing women from the Global South who should be on FemiList 2021, from across the fields of: International relations and foreign … [Read more...] about Gender Security Project inviting Nominations for 2021 FemiList
Become a 2021 French-African Young Leader !: Apply now
Deadline: 21-Mar-21 The French-African Foundation has launched a call for proposals for its Young Leaders Program 2021 to support the leadership of this new generation evolving on the Franco-African economic, political, social, and cultural scene. This year, as a matter of urgency, the Foundation has expanded the capacity of the Young Leaders program three-fold, from 30 to 100 selectees. The selection process will be progressive, gender-free-based and exhaustive to ensure a fair and equal … [Read more...] about Become a 2021 French-African Young Leader !: Apply now
Call for Applications for Africa Oxford Health Innovation Platform
Deadline: 31-Mar-21 Africa Oxford Health Innovation Platform - a multi-disciplinary programme has been launched to support African innovators develop new solutions to Africa’s health challenges. It does so by connecting research to industry to tackle prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment through impact investment and innovation. AfOx-HIP is a University of Oxford collaborative platform supported by key researchers and led by the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx). AfOx-HIP is an … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Africa Oxford Health Innovation Platform
Duke-UNICEF Innovation Accelerator Program: Equitable Sanitation and Hygiene for All
Deadline: 05-Mar-21 The Duke-UNICEF Innovation Accelerator program has been launched to help social entrepreneurs acquire the knowledge, tools, and networks necessary to improve the lives of children around the world. The goal is to increase the effectiveness, sustainability, and scale of impact of some of the most promising solutions to critical challenges facing the world’s children. Ultimately, the Accelerator supports UNICEF’s goal to give a fair chance in life to every child, … [Read more...] about Duke-UNICEF Innovation Accelerator Program: Equitable Sanitation and Hygiene for All
Netherlands Enterprise Agency: Fund against Child Labour (FBK) Program
Deadline: 1-Apr-21 Do you represent an international company? The entire production chain is not always transparent. You may not be aware of child labour in your production chain. Entrepreneurs that actively want to end child labour in their chain, can get support from the Fund against Child Labour (FBK) programme. Funding Information Applicants may apply for a subsidy of no more than €475,000 for each project, representing a maximum of 70% of the total project costs. FBK will … [Read more...] about Netherlands Enterprise Agency: Fund against Child Labour (FBK) Program
Solarkiosk: Start-Up Facilitator for African Off-Grid Energy Companies
Deadline: 28-Feb-21 The Solarkiosk is calling the most promising African Start-Ups in the off-grid energy sector to make them fit for funding and help them find the right investors. The Challenge African Start-Ups, in particular those addressing issues of the people who live in rural off-grid areas, often have a hard time to become “investable”, e.g. proving international investors that they are suitable for investment, because they don´t (yet) have: A clear understanding about … [Read more...] about Solarkiosk: Start-Up Facilitator for African Off-Grid Energy Companies
