Deadline: 5 February 2020 The Youth Action Lab is a one year co-creation lab for grassroots youth activists based in the global south which works to support their movements to become more resilient and sustainable in their pursuit of a more equitable world. The Lab is an innovative, safe, active, inclusive, collective, representative and connected space, online and physical for grassroots activists, which thoughtfully considers diverse contexts and ecosystems to better resource them to … [Read more...] about CIVICUS Youth Action Lab for Grassroots Youth Activists Based in Global South
Nominate an Organization for the UN’s Highest Environmental Honour “2020 Champions of the Earth Award”
Deadline: 20 March 2020 Nominations are now open for the 2020 Champions of the Earth award, the UN’s highest environmental honour, aiming to recognize the contribution of outstanding leaders from government, civil society and the private sector whose actions have had a positive impact on the environment. The UN Environment Programme’s Champions of the Earth award is the world’s flagship environmental honor. Since 2005, they have recognized heroes who inspire, encourage others to join them, … [Read more...] about Nominate an Organization for the UN’s Highest Environmental Honour “2020 Champions of the Earth Award”
Funding for Grassroots Emerging LGBTI Projects and Initiatives
Deadline: 1 April 2020 PlanetRomeo Foundation is seeking applications for its grants program to provide funding up to € 5,000 to grassroots emerging LGBTI projects and initiatives. The Foundation support focuses on achieving societal change in order to improve the position of LGBTI people throughout the world, with an emphasis on the most disadvantaged regions and communities. The Foundation gives high priority to small-scale projects which are initiated and implemented by the LGBTI … [Read more...] about Funding for Grassroots Emerging LGBTI Projects and Initiatives
Apply for Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award and Receive a Cash Prize of $30,000
Deadline: 14 February 2020 Nominations are open for the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award 2020 to identify and honor those who embody Robert F. Kennedy’s belief that the power of individual moral courage can overcome injustice. Each year, they invite the public to nominate outstanding champions of moral courage who stand up to oppression, even at great personal risk, in the nonviolent pursuit of human rights. Award Information The award-winner will receive a one-time total cash … [Read more...] about Apply for Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award and Receive a Cash Prize of $30,000
Submit Applications for 2020 United Nations Journalism Fellowships
Deadline: 6 March 2020 The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists is now accepting applications from professional journalists for its 2020 fellowship program. The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists was established as a not-for-profit organization more than 55 years ago by journalists at the United Nations as a living memorial to the legacy of peace, progress and justice of Dag Hammarskjöld, the second UN Secretary-General who was killed in a plane crash while on a peace mission to the … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for 2020 United Nations Journalism Fellowships
24th Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors Program to Promote and Raise Environmental Awareness
Deadline: 20 February 2020 Eco-generation is seeking applications for the 24th Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors Program to provide exceptional experiences with the opportunities to actively plan, to execute or participate in various environmental awareness programs in each region and country. Eco-generation Regional Ambassador is an elite position awarded to youth aged between 13 and 24 qualified to represent Tunza Eco-generation, an environmental networking platform for children and … [Read more...] about 24th Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors Program to Promote and Raise Environmental Awareness
ALIPH announces 3rd Call for Projects for Protecting Heritage in Conflicted Areas
Deadline: 16 March 2020 The International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas (ALIPH) has announced third Call for Projects for Protecting Heritage to Build Peace. ALIPH supports a wide variety of projects to protect heritage that is endangered, under threat or which has suffered from negligence brought about by conflict. This call aims at identifying projects with a solid scientific ground that will achieve long-term results. Funding Information ALIPH did … [Read more...] about ALIPH announces 3rd Call for Projects for Protecting Heritage in Conflicted Areas
2020 Right Livelihood Award to honour and support Courageous People Solving Global Problems
Deadline: 4 March 2020 Nominations are now open for the 2020 Right Livelihood Award to honour and support courageous people solving global problems. The Award recognizes that, in striving to meet the human challenges of today’s world, the most inspiring and remarkable work often defies any standard classification. Cash & Honorary Award Typically, the Jury selects recipients for three Cash Awards and one Honorary Award each year. The Honorary Award is for candidates whose … [Read more...] about 2020 Right Livelihood Award to honour and support Courageous People Solving Global Problems
Mama Cash’s Solidarity Fund: Supporting the most Innovative, Courageous and Transformative Feminist Movements
Deadline: 9 February 2020 Mama Cash has announced the Solidarity Fund which is a new participatory grantmaking fund created by women’s funds for women’s funds. Mama Cash knows first-hand that women’s funds are supporting some of the most innovative, courageous and transformative feminist movements around the world. They are a key part of the infrastructure needed for feminist movements to hold the line, advance their agendas, and resist attacks and backlash. In the spirit of radical … [Read more...] about Mama Cash’s Solidarity Fund: Supporting the most Innovative, Courageous and Transformative Feminist Movements
2020 Ignite Africa Challenge Boosting Innovative Solutions and Thinking among African Youth
Deadline: 31 January 2020 Applications are now open for 2020 Ignite Africa Challenge working towards shaping the future of Africa. Ignite Africa Challenge is a platform centered on unveiling youth talent across continent for solving the most pressure problems through high impact social entrepreneurship. The aim of Ignite Africa Challenge is to nurture the continent’s youth towards achieving Agenda 2063 and wants to inspire the youth of Africa towards social good and enable continent to … [Read more...] about 2020 Ignite Africa Challenge Boosting Innovative Solutions and Thinking among African Youth
2020 just IMAGINE if… Competition: A Chance to Turn Your Idea into Reality
Deadline: 2 February 2020 Entries are now open for 2020 just IMAGINE if... Competition which is an annual international social enterprise and innovation competition, hosted by Durham University and Ella's Kitchen founder, Paul Lindley. The competition is open to anyone across the global who has a business idea which tackles at least one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. just IMAGINE if... exists to drive social, economic and environmental change in the world by helping little ideas … [Read more...] about 2020 just IMAGINE if… Competition: A Chance to Turn Your Idea into Reality
2020 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship inviting Women Journalists around the World
Deadline: 27 February 2020 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking applications for Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship 2020 which gives academic and professional opportunities to women journalists committed to human rights and social justice reporting. Benefits Neuffer Fellows receive a fixed monthly stipend to cover their living costs. The IWMF also arranges and covers the cost of housing in Cambridge and New York City for the fellow. The IWMF purchases … [Read more...] about 2020 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship inviting Women Journalists around the World
Apply for 2020 Al-Sumait Prize “Education” and Win 1 Million US Dollars
Deadline: 30 June 2020 The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) is seeking applications for its 2020 Al-Sumait Prize "Education" to advance economic and social development, human resources development and infrastructure on the African continent. Focus Areas Improving people’s access to basic education, vocational & training programs and/or higher education. Improving literacy among all members of society. Decreasing the dependence of children’s education … [Read more...] about Apply for 2020 Al-Sumait Prize “Education” and Win 1 Million US Dollars
IUCN NL Small Grants Programme for the Purchase of Nature (SPN)
Deadline: 1 May 2020 The International Union for Conservation of Nature Netherlands (IUCN NL) is inviting applicants for its Small Grants Programme for the Purchase of Nature (SPN). The IUCN NL provides funds for local NGOs to acquire (through purchase or lease) threatened nature, create safe reserves and connect wildlife habitats for endangered species. Since its foundation in 2001, SPN has enabled the purchase of over 39.000 hectares. Objective The general objective of a proposed … [Read more...] about IUCN NL Small Grants Programme for the Purchase of Nature (SPN)
Jana Robeyst Trust Fund announces Small Conservation Grants (Sub-Saharan Africa)
Deadline: 30 April 2020 The Jana Robeyst Trust Fund (JRTF) is seeking applications for its Small Conservation Grants to provide financial resources to early career scientists/conservationists and non-profit organizations to carry out vital field conservation and research work in Africa. The JRTF aims to provide relatively small levels of funding for ongoing projects or pilot programmes with a clear conservation value. Funding Information Small grants will be awarded up to a maximum … [Read more...] about Jana Robeyst Trust Fund announces Small Conservation Grants (Sub-Saharan Africa)
2020 iF Social Impact Prize: A Great Opportunity to Win EUR 50,000
Deadline: 27 May 2020 Nominations are now open for 2020 iF Social Impact Prize to support projects that contribute to society. Applicants are welcome to submit all projects that contribute to solving the most urgent challenges of their time and help to improve conditions applicants CSR projects or active support for a specific aspect of society. Categories End poverty End hunger Healthy lives Quality Education Gender equality Water and sanitation Clean energy … [Read more...] about 2020 iF Social Impact Prize: A Great Opportunity to Win EUR 50,000
Apply Now for Ocean Innovation Challenge and Win Up to 250,000 USD
Deadline: 5 March 2020 Do you want to save ocean from marine debris and nutrient pollution? Are you ready with innovative solutions and creative approaches to counter the scourge of ocean pollution? The Ocean Innovation Challenge (OIC) gives you this chance to accelerate progress on SDG14 by the identifying, financing, advising and mentoring of truly innovative, entrepreneurial and creative approaches to ocean and coastal restoration and protection that sustains livelihoods and advances the … [Read more...] about Apply Now for Ocean Innovation Challenge and Win Up to 250,000 USD
JRS Biodiversity Foundation announces 2020 Request for Proposals for Multi-Year Projects
Deadline: 10 March 2020 The JRS Biodiversity Foundation has announced a 2020 Request for Proposals (RFP) for multi-year projects focused upon biodiversity data, knowledge and information services related to freshwater biodiversity, pollinator biodiversity, and biodiversity informatics capacity development. The JRS Biodiversity Foundation focuses pollinators and freshwater-related grantmaking in Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. JRS may make exceptions … [Read more...] about JRS Biodiversity Foundation announces 2020 Request for Proposals for Multi-Year Projects
2020 Adelante Reporting Initiative Fellowship inviting Journalists to travel Colombia
Deadline: 23 February 2020 As part of the International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) Latin America reporting initiative, Adelante, five journalists will travel to Florencia, Colombia from May 16 - 26, 2020. All reporting fellows will begin their trip in Mexico City on May 11 where they will complete a four-day Hostile Environment and First Aid Training (HEFAT) course from May 12-15. Fellows will then depart for ten days of reporting in Florencia and the surrounding area. The focus of … [Read more...] about 2020 Adelante Reporting Initiative Fellowship inviting Journalists to travel Colombia
2020 Adelante Reporting Initiative Fellowship inviting Journalists to Mexico
Deadline: 23 February 2020 As part of the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) Latin America reporting initiative, Adelante, six journalists will travel to Nogales, Mexico from May 16 - 26, 2020. All reporting fellows will begin their trip in Mexico City on May 11 where they will complete a four-day Hostile Environment and First Aid Training (HEFAT) course from May 12-15. Fellows will then depart for ten days of reporting in Nogales and the surrounding area. The focus of this … [Read more...] about 2020 Adelante Reporting Initiative Fellowship inviting Journalists to Mexico
