Deadline: 21 May 2018 The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), with the support of the African Development Bank (AfDB), in collaboration with the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRA), Women in Tech Africa, Wennovation Hub (Nigeria) and Suguba (regional), has launched a program entitled “Pitch AgriHack 2018” to contribute to the transformation of the agricultural sector and promotion of youth employment. The theme for this year’s edition is “Women entrepreneurs … [Read more...]
National Geographic Society: Inviting Applicants for Conservation Technologies Programme
Deadline: 10 July 2018 National Geographic Society is currently inviting applicants for its Conservation Technologies programme in order to create novel tools and technologies to monitor ecosystem health. In the same way that human health is monitored in real time (e.g., thermometer, MRI, blood pressure), environmental diagnostic monitoring techniques are needed to provide practical measurements correlated with ecosystem health. Because of the complexity and interconnectedness of global … [Read more...]
National Geographic Society: Supporting Participatory Science through Development!
Deadline: 10 July 2018 National Geographic Society is seeking proposals to support Participatory Science through the development or innovative use of data-driven, technology-powered tools that will increase the understanding, preservation, and protection of our planet. Applicants should design and/or implement tools that support citizen science work, particularly data collection or data analysis, in ways that create learning experiences for citizen scientists, including … [Read more...]
Big Cats Conservation Initiative: Identifying Projects to Help Halt the Decline of Big Cats Worldwide
Deadline: 10 July 2018 The National Geographic Society has announced a request for proposals for its Big Cats Conservation Initiative to identify projects that will help halt the decline of big cats worldwide. The National Geographic Big Cats Initiative seeks to advance conservation efforts benefitting big cat populations, protecting and restoring them and their habitats via field-based, action-oriented, direct, and quantifiable strategic programs. Projects may be based in any of a … [Read more...]
National Geographic Society: Inviting Applicants for Recovery of Species on the Brink of Extinction
Deadline: 10 July 2018 Applicants are invited to apply for the National Geographic Society’s ‘Recovery of Species on the Brink of Extinction’ program to halt further biodiversity decline by implementing species conservation plans. National Geographic Society will support on the ground priorities of IUCN SSC Species Conservation Plans (e.g. Action Plans, Conservation Strategies, Population and Habitat Viability Assessments) as well as conservation actions that are endorsed by the relevant IUCN … [Read more...]
National Geographic Society: Requests for Proposals for ‘Documenting Human Migrations’ Program
Deadline: 10 July 2018 The National Geographic Society is seeking proposals for a program entitled “Documenting Human Migrations”. These migrations are challenging social bonds and resource allocations across the world, motivating political agendas and potential backlash, but also creating new and dynamic multicultural communities. The goal of this RFP is to support impactful projects that – through education or storytelling – seek to increase understanding of and acceptance of migrants and … [Read more...]
National Geographic Society: Seeking Proposals for Early Career Grant Program
Deadline: 10 July 2018 The National Geographic Society is seeking proposals for its Early Career Grant program to offer less experienced individuals an opportunity to lead a project. All proposed projects should be bold, innovative, and potentially transformative and have a primary focus in conservation, education, research, storytelling, or technology. Funding Information Grants are typically funded for less than US $5,000. Eligibility Criteria Project Leadership Applicants may … [Read more...]
National Geographic Society: Making the Case for Nature Programme
Deadline: 10 July 2018 One of the greatest challenges in addressing wildlife issues is that simply communicating the science is often insufficient to inspire action. How might visual artists, photographers, and videographers more effectively create and use images or video to overcome apathy towards species? National Geographic Society is currently inviting applicants for its programme entitled “Making the Case for Nature” to determine effective ways to market wildlife to inspire positive … [Read more...]
National Geographic Society: Reducing Marine Plastic Pollution Program
Deadline: 10 July 2018 The National Geographic Society is currently inviting applicants for its program entitled “Reducing Marine Plastic Pollution” with an aim to reduce plastic pollution before it reaches the ocean. National Geographic Society supports scientists working to fill key knowledge gaps around the flow of plastic from their sources into the ocean. National Geographic Society seeks innovators, including conservationists, educators, and storytellers, who can develop solutions to … [Read more...]
AmplifyChange Opportunity Grants: Inviting CSOs to Implement Projects addressing Menstrual Health Management
Deadline: 10 May 2018 AmplifyChange is currently seeking applications from eligible organizations for its Opportunity grants to nurture and encourage innovative ideas and approaches on SRHR advocacy in new contexts. For this Opportunity grant call, AmplifyChange seeks to fund civil society organisations that aim to implement projects addressing Menstrual Health Management (MHM) within a sexual and reproductive health rights framework. Grant Information Opportunity grants will fund up to EUR … [Read more...]
National Geographic Society: Seeking Proposals for Exploration Grant
Deadline: 10 July 2018 National Geographic Society is seeking proposals for its Exploration Grant which is a request for funding by an experienced project leader in the areas of conservation, education, research, storytelling, and technology. Funding Information Grants are typically funded for between US $10,000 and US $30,000. Eligibility Criteria Project Leadership Applicants may submit a proposal as the project leader for only one project at a time. However, applicants may be … [Read more...]
Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition 2018: Submit Your Ideas and Projects!
Deadline: 31 July 2018 The Youth Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition is a global programme and an online platform to mobilize youth-led innovations for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Register now and be a part of a global community of creative youth entrepreneurs! Co-organized by the Goi Peace Foundation (GAP Key Partner), Stiftung Entrepreneurship and Digital Experts United, the Competition is currently inviting young entrepreneurs (age 15-35) from around the world to submit … [Read more...]
Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust: Grants to Individuals Undertaking Nature Conservation Projects
Deadline: 31 October 2018 The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust is currently inviting applicants for the December round of its 2018 grant program for individuals undertaking nature conservation projects. Projects may involve practical habitat or species management, research, training, education, awareness raising or campaigning. The Trust will be accepting applications for work benefitting reptile & amphibian conservation. The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust is a registered … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for 2018 Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards!
Deadline: 2 July 2018 Nominations are open for the 2018 Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards to recognise honour and celebrate Women Entrepreneurs and Business Owners in Africa and across industry sectors, for their economic performance and contribution to Africa’s growth and social development. AWIEF salutes these women for their passion and determination in making a difference in their countries and on the continent. The AWIEF Awards cover emerging and … [Read more...]
Call for Nominations: Waislitz Global Citizen Award
Deadline: 30 April 2018 Nominations are open for Waislitz Global Citizen Award that is an annual cash prize of $100,000 presented by Alex Waislitz, Drew Schaefer, and Global Citizen to recognize the excellence of one individual in their work to end extreme poverty. Global Citizens around the world will vote on the top 4 finalists on the Global Citizen site. One winner is then chosen from the 4 finalists judges - Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans, and Alex Waislitz from the Waislitz … [Read more...]
Innovate for Life Fund 2018: Creating Home-Grown Health Solutions for the African Market
Deadline: 15 June 2018 Applicants are invited to apply for the Innovate for Life Fund 2018 that aims to invest in African health entrepreneurs to create home-grown health solutions for the African market. The Innovate for Life Fund offers African health sector-specific support: knowledge, network and access to funding. This is combined with business coaching by an experienced fund management organisation. In 2018, the fund will offer a health specific 4 month accelerator embedding a maximum … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for Henley & Partners’ Global Citizen Award 2018!
Deadline: 15 June 2018 Henley & Partners is seeking nominations for the Global Citizen Award 2018. Once a year, Henley & Partners honors an inspirational global citizen. The award is a tribute to remarkable individuals who work towards improving the global community, and whose actions contribute to a more just, peaceful, and tolerant world. The committee looks for an inspirational individual who demonstrates extraordinary vision, courage, and commitment in contributing to the … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for Tusk Conservation Awards!
Deadline: 8 March 2019 The Tusk Conservation Awards have partnered with Investec Asset Management to give nominees a chance to celebrate extraordinary people, whose work and lives might otherwise go unnoticed outside their fields. The Tusk Conservation Awards were developed in 2013, in partnership with Investec Asset Management. The awards aim to shine a light on the incredible work of individual conservationists; to inspire, encourage and support their work, and the efforts of others across … [Read more...]
Applications Open for L’Atelier 2018 Art Competition!
Deadline: 27 April 2018 Applications are now open for the L'Atelier 2018 Art Competition which rewards young visual artists aged 21 to 35 with the opportunity to develop their talents abroad. Building on the platform created over the past two years, the competition is continuing to expand across Africa. The L’Atelier art competition is run in conjunction with our partner, the South African National Association for the Visual Arts (SANAVA). The top 10 finalists will all be placed on a … [Read more...]
Participate in 2018 International Essay Contest for Young People!
Deadline: 15 June 2018 Young people from around the world are invited to apply for the 2018 International Essay Contest for Young People organized by the Goi Peace Foundation, a Key Partner of the Global Action Programme on ESD (GAP). The annual contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world's youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how … [Read more...]
