Deadline: 15 October 2018 The Aspen Institute is currently inviting applicants for its 2019 New Voices Fellowship that is a year-long media skills, communication and leadership program designed for standout development professionals from the developing world. While the fellowship is non-resident and not full-time, it does require a significant and sustained time commitment as fellows write opinion articles, participate in interviews with local and international media, and speak at … [Read more...]
Applications Open 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 in line with the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism and the principles and Sustainable Development Goals. UNWTO will tentatively announce the awardees of the UNWTO Awards by middle of December 2018 … [Read more...]
Filmmakers Without Borders: Seeking Applications for Filmmaking Grants Programme
Deadline: 1 January 2019 Filmmakers Without Borders is seeking applications for its Filmmaking Grants which support independent filmmakers around the world via grants and other funding initiatives. Supported projects include narrative films, documentary films, and new media projects that align with themes of social justice, empowerment, and cultural exchange. Filmmakers Without Borders (FWB) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that is dedicated to empowering the next generation of digital … [Read more...]
The Kectil Program: Mentoring Youth in Developing Countries
Deadline: 15 November 2018 The Kectil Program is inviting highly talented youth in developing countries who have the potential to make a positive difference in their communities and countries. The title "Kectil" refers to the "Knowles Educational and Charitable Trust for International Leadership". The goal of this program is to nurture, network, and mentor youth in developing countries who have the potential to be leaders and make a positive difference in their communities, countries..... and … [Read more...]
WORLDLABS: Seeking Applications for Elevating Ideas Competition
Deadline: 3 September 2018 The WORLDLABS is seeking applications for its Elevating Ideas Competition. WorldLabs’ mission is to help ideas develop and grow by providing the funding, tools and connections needed to thrive. Too many promising entrepreneurial projects fall by the wayside due to lack of resources, help or funding. This is why they created the Elevating Ideas Competition: to give the ability to showcase their idea, find valuable collaborators and gather the supporters applicant … [Read more...]
2018 Call for Projects: UEFA Foundation for Children
Deadline: 14 September 2018 The UEFA Foundation for Children has launched its 2018 call for projects that seek to promote children’s fundamental rights across the globe. In order to achieve those objectives, the foundation establishes programmes involving football or sport in general, either running its own projects or working in partnership with other entities. The foundation may advise, work with or support any organisation or project that has similar goals or seeks to provide development … [Read more...]
PhotogrVphy Grant: 2018 Edition Call for Entries
Deadline: 31 August 2018 Entries are now open for the 2018 Edition of PhotogrVphy Grant to support all photographers from every corner of the world. PhotogrVphy Grant awards $1000 annually to the applicant with the most inspirational photographic idea to support visual project of the artist. They only accept series of photographs which share a common theme and are built as a one consistent project in the following categories: Body, Climate, Daily Life, Experimental, Urban. The Grand Prize … [Read more...]
Weeden Foundation Grant Programs: Inviting Organisations to Protect Biodiversity
Deadline: 1 February 2019 The Weeden Foundation is accepting letter of Inquiry from organizations for its various funding programs in order to protect biodiversity. The Foundation works to protect old-growth forests, expand habitats for endangered species on public and private lands, and link key wildlife corridors. The Weeden Foundation’s primary mission has been to protect biodiversity. Since its inception, the Weeden Foundation has supported international and domestic population … [Read more...]
Applications Open for ConDev’s Student Media Grants!
Deadline: 30 September 2018 Applications are now open for ConDev’s Student Media Grants to award up to $5,000 to current students interested in capturing conflict-related issues facing fragile and conflict-affected areas of the world through stunning photography. ConDev—part of Texas A&M University’s Department of Agricultural Economics—works to improve the effectiveness of development programs and policies for conflict-affected and fragile countries through international research, … [Read more...]
NextGen in Franchising Global Competition: Inviting Entrepreneurs from around the World
Deadline: 15 September 2018 Applicants are invited to apply for the NextGen in Franchising Global Competition which is a worldwide program that engages millennial entrepreneurs seeking to grow their businesses through the franchise model, and the only business incubator in the world focused on franchising. NextGen is looking to build the next generation of franchise ambassadors. By providing individuals from around the world with networking opportunities, constructive feedback and a closer … [Read more...]
MissionBox Philanthropic Fund: Awarding $2,500 to Honor Animal Activists and Animal Rescues
Deadline: 31 August 2018 The MissionBox Philanthropic Fund is offering one $2,500 (USD or equivalent) grant award for August 2018 to a nonprofit or charity, from anywhere in the world, that provides services in the following areas: animal welfare, activism, rescue or public education about the rights and plight of animals. Qualify for a $2,500 grant for applicant's organization by setting up a MissionBox nonprofit profile with a brief description of their mission and (IMPORTANT!) a photo that … [Read more...]
Apply for The Techfugees Global Challenges 2018!
Deadline: 2 September 2018 Are you developing a tech project aimed at displaced people? Techfugees has defined five main area of focus where tech can have a significant impact: the T5. The Techfugees Global Challenges encompasses all of them. Applications are open for The Techfugees Global Challenges 2018. Focus Areas Access to rights and information Health; Education; Employment; Social inclusion Benefits The 25 selected projects for the grand finale in Paris … [Read more...]
Movies that Matter: Seeking Applications for Start-up & Impact Grants Programme
Deadline: 15 April 2019 Movies that Matter is offering grants to human rights film events in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Eastern Europe, especially in countries with limited resources and freedom of press. These events can take various forms, such as human rights film festivals, LGBT film festivals and mobile cinema projects. Please note that Movies that Matter does not support film production. Types of Grant Start-Up Grant Movies that Matter supports film … [Read more...]
Safari Club International Foundation: Seeking Applications for Large Grants Program
Deadline: 31 October 2018 Safari Club International Foundation is seeking applications for its large grants to contribute to the sustainable management of natural resources or the advancement of constructive wildlife research. Conservation projects are evaluated for their relationship to sustainable use of wildlife, and their ability to work toward maintaining healthy ecosystems and providing quality habitat for all wildlife species. The mission of SCI Foundation is to fund and direct wildlife … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for Young Global Leader Program 2020!
Deadline: 31 May 2019 The World Economic Forum is seeking nominations for its programme “Young Global Leader” 2020. The Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. It was established in 1971 as a not-for-profit foundation and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It is independent, impartial and not tied to any special interests. The Forum strives in all its efforts to demonstrate entrepreneurship in the global … [Read more...]
2018 GlobalGiving Accelerator Program: Inviting Non-Profits Worldwide to achieve Crowdfunding Success
Deadline: 15 October 2018 GlobalGiving is currently accepting applications from nonprofits for its Giving Season 2018 Accelerator program in order to build skills, access tools, and grow their base of supporters to achieve crowdfunding success. The GlobalGiving Accelerator is a virtual training program and crowdfunding campaign that will help to take fundraising to the next level. Following an optional two-week training curriculum, participating organizations must raise at least $5,000 total … [Read more...]
Nieman Foundation: Seeking Applications for Knight Visiting Nieman Fellowships
Deadline: 28 September 2018 The Nieman Foundation is seeking applications for its Knight Visiting Nieman Fellowships Program. These Fellowships at Harvard offer short-term research opportunities to individuals interested in working on special projects designed to advance journalism. Candidates need not be practicing journalists, but must demonstrate the ways in which their work at Harvard and the Nieman Foundation may improve the prospects for journalism’s future. Benefits For fellows … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Swiss Foundation for Solidarity in Tourism’s Grant Program!
Deadline: 31 October 2018 The Swiss Foundation for Solidarity in Tourism (SST) is seeking applications for its grant program. The foundation supports projects or organizations in Switzerland and around the world. In accordance with its statutes, the Foundation supports projects and organisations that: are suited to improve the economic, cultural and social conditions of the population in tourist destinations, contribute to sustainable tourism development in the destinations, … [Read more...]
Call for Applications: 2018 APEC Climate Center Downscaling Training Program
Deadline: 31 August 2018 The APEC Climate Center has announced the hosting of training program with the subject of User-oriented Statistical Downscaling of Climate Change Scenario for Agriculture and Water Resources from October 15th to 20th to be held in Busan, Korea. The 1-week training program aims to provide an introduction to statistical downscaling for climate change scenarios, and to guide participants in applying the produced data to the fields of agriculture and water … [Read more...]
Applications Open for “Start and Scale-Up for SDGs” at Global Entrepreneurship Week 2018!
Deadline: 1 September 2018 IOM, the UN Migration Agency, joins the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and partners have announced a call for applications to participate in the prestigious youth entrepreneurship pitching event entitled Start and Scale-up for SDGs. Young entrepreneurs from around the world are invited to pitch business ideas that contribute to at least one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). … [Read more...]
