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”
European Commission announces CFPs for Action Grants to Promote Judicial Cooperation in Civil and Criminal Justice
Deadline: 23 April 2020 European Commission is currently accepting proposals for its action grants to promote judicial cooperation in civil and criminal justice. Priorities Judicial cooperation in civil matters The aim is to promote judicial cooperation in civil matters and to contribute to the effective and coherent application and enforcement of EU instruments. Priority shall be given to projects aiming at better enforcement and practical application of civil justice … [Read more...] about European Commission announces CFPs for Action Grants to Promote Judicial Cooperation in Civil and Criminal Justice
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
2020 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize and Get a Chance to Win 60,000 Euro
Deadline: 30 April 2020 The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), in partnership with the Vaclav Havel Library and the Charta 77 Foundation has announced a call for nominations for the 2020 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize. The Václav Havel Human Rights Prize is awarded each year by the PACE in partnership with the Václav Havel Library and the Charta 77 Foundation to reward outstanding civil society action in the defence of human rights in Europe and beyond. The Prize, … [Read more...] about 2020 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize and Get a Chance to Win 60,000 Euro
Funding Opportunity to Support D/deaf and Disabled LGBTI Activism in Europe and Central Asia
Deadline: 10 February 2020 ILGA-Europe is currently inviting organisations and groups from Europe and Central Asia to apply for this new funding opportunity to support D/deaf and disabled LGBTI activism. D/deaf and disabled LGBTI people face specific barriers and challenges when accessing human rights. Accessibility and inclusiveness have increasingly been part of LGBTI groups and organizations’ conversations and practices. Yet most D/deaf and disabled LGBTI people continue to be … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity to Support D/deaf and Disabled LGBTI Activism in Europe and Central Asia
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
Roma Education Fund announces Call for Innovative Proposals and Advocacy Grants 2020
Deadline: 29 February 2020 The Roma Education Fund (REF) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations to provide funding for: Section 1: Innovative grant proposals between EUR 20,000-50,000 aligned with REF’s Strategic Framework (2021-2030) Section 2: Advocacy grant proposals up to EUR 25,000 aligned with REF’s Strategic Framework (2021-2030). Objective REF’s mission is to contribute to closing the gap in educational outcomes between Roma and non-Roma, including … [Read more...] about Roma Education Fund announces Call for Innovative Proposals and Advocacy Grants 2020
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
Apply for Action Grants to Support Transnational Projects
Deadline: 29 April 2020 European Commission is seeking applications for its Action Grants to support transnational projects on training of justice professionals covering civil law, criminal law or fundamental rights. Priorities and Activities to be co-financed The objective is to contribute to the effective and coherent application of EU law in the areas of civil law, criminal law and fundamental rights, as enshrined in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, judicial ethics and the rule … [Read more...] about Apply for Action Grants to Support Transnational Projects
Call for Proposals: Youth Fund “We have a say” for Local Youth Organizations
Deadline: 28 February 2020 The Youth Fund "We Have a Say" for local youth organisations (hereinafter referred to as: Youth Fund) is an activity within the regional project "Regional Youth Compact for Europe" (RYCE), a three-year project implemented by 14 partners from the Western Balkans, Turkey and the EU. The partners of the RYCE are: Center for Democracy Foundation (Belgrade), European Association for Local Democracy ALDA (France), ALDA Skopje, Local Democracy Agency, Subotica, Local … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Youth Fund “We have a say” for Local Youth Organizations
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
Funding to Implement a Social Entrepreneurship Support Program
Deadline: 21 February 2020 The call for applications for Local Structures is published as part of the project “WB6 Lab”, implemented by Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), GROUPE SOS Pulse, South East European Youth Network (SEEYN), the Franco-German Youth Office and L’Institut Francais. The general objective of WB6 Lab is to open new spaces of reconciliation for the youth of the Western Balkan, through a regional program to support social entrepreneurship. This will enable young … [Read more...] about Funding to Implement a Social Entrepreneurship Support Program
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 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
EC-Action Grants to Enhance Rights of Persons Suspected or Accused of Crime and the Rights of the Victims of Crime
Deadline: 1 April 2020 European Commission is seeking proposals for its action grants to support transnational projects to enhance rights of persons suspected or accused of crime and the rights of the victims of crime. Aims The aims of this call are: to contribute to the effective and coherent application of EU criminal law in the area of the rights of persons suspected or accused of crime (procedural rights priority); to contribute to the effective and coherent application of … [Read more...] about EC-Action Grants to Enhance Rights of Persons Suspected or Accused of Crime and the Rights of the Victims of Crime
Action Grants to support National or Transnational E-Justice Projects
Deadline: 23 April 2020 European Commission is seeking applications for Action Grants to support National or Transnational E-Justice Projects. European e-Justice aims at improving access to justice in a pan-European context and is developing and integrating information and communication technologies into access to legal information and the workings of judicial systems. Procedures carried out in a digitised manner and electronic communication between those involved in judicial proceedings … [Read more...] about Action Grants to support National or Transnational E-Justice Projects
European Commission seeking Applications for Civil Society Projects
Deadline: 1 September 2020 European Commission is seeking applications for Civil Society Projects with an aims to support projects promoted by transnational partnerships and networks directly involving citizens. Those projects gather citizens from different horizons, in activities directly linked to Union policies, with a view to give them an opportunity to actively participate in the Union policy-making process in areas related to the objectives of the Programme. The project should … [Read more...] about European Commission seeking Applications for Civil Society Projects
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
