Deadline: 31 May 2017 Are you driven by a meaningful vision ? Are you brimming with bright ideas ? Do you want to make a real difference, perhaps with a business that benefits the community, or a project in the cultural sector, or with a technology that addresses a specific problem in your home country. What are you waiting for? Let’s turn your ideas into action. The DO School of Innovation is seeking applications for its Entrepreneurship for good program that is a one year funded … [Read more...]
EU Call for Proposals: Apply for ERC Advanced Grants 2017
May 24, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 August 2017 The European Commission is currently seeking proposals for European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grants designed to support excellent Principal Investigators at the career stage at which they are already established research leaders with a recognised track record of research achievements. Applicant Principal Investigators must demonstrate the ground breaking nature, ambition and feasibility of their scientific proposal. This action is open to researchers of any … [Read more...]
Apply to Participate in Super Happiness Challenge under the Project HeHa!
May 24, 2017 By
Deadline: 17 August 2017 How can we help people achieve super happiness, and co-create a happier world? Join the Super Happiness challenge if your idea or startup can make the world a happier place. The Super Happiness Challenge is one of the first initiatives of Project HeHa - a worldwide movement to help people achieve super happiness, and co-create a happier world. At Project HeHa (Super Happiness comes from a Chinese word “爽” shuǎng meaning a state of deep and fundamental happiness), it … [Read more...]
National Geographic Society: Seeking Applications for Standard Grant Program
May 24, 2017 By
Deadline: 1 July 2017 The National Geographic Society is seeking applications for its Standard Grant Program to award grants for research, conservation, education, and storytelling through its Committee for Research and Exploration. National Geographic Society grant-funded projects should be bold, innovative, and transformative. The National Geographic Society is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to exploring our planet, protecting wildlife and habitats, and … [Read more...]
European Union: Call for Proposals to Modernize the Education System in Azerbaijan
May 24, 2017 By
Deadline: 14 July 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a programme entitled “Modernizing the Education System in Azerbaijan through the involvement of civil society and the introduction of inclusive education” with an aim to strengthen civic participation, governance and inclusiveness of the education system. Lots & Objectives Lot 1: Inclusive Education To review and optimise the policy for and management of an inclusive … [Read more...]
WISIONS Call for Applications: Sustainable Energy Project Support (SEPS) Knowledge Exchange Program 2017
May 24, 2017 By
Deadline: 23 June 2017 WISIONS is currently inviting applicants for its Sustainable Energy Project Support (SEPS) Knowledge Exchange program 2017 with an aim to mobilize knowledge and expertise among energy practitioners and other stakeholders in the field of sustainable energy technologies in the "Global South", with a focus on decentralised energy solutions. This call for proposals is aimed at both focus regions of WISIONS – Latin America and the Caribbean, and South/South East Asia. The … [Read more...]
EU Health Award for NGOs 2017: Rewarding initiatives in the field of Vaccination
May 23, 2017 By
Deadline: 30 June 2017 The European Commission is seeking applications for its Health Award for NGOs that will highlight and reward outstanding initiatives of international, European, national or regional non-governmental bodies which have significantly contributed to higher levels of vaccination within the EU population. Immunising people against diseases caused by viruses or bacteria is one of the most cost-effective public health measures available today. The growing scepticism about the … [Read more...]
EU Call for Proposals: EIDHR Country-Based Support Schemes (CBSS) for Malaysia
May 23, 2017 By
Deadline: 15 August 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) - Country-Based Support Schemes (CBSS) Malaysia” in order to contribute to the respect for fundamental rights and the consolidation of the rule of law in Malaysia. Priorities Enhance and promote equality and non-discrimination in the enjoyment of all human rights by decriminalising and abolish … [Read more...]
New Plastics Economy Innovation Prize: Apply for Circular Materials Challenge!
May 23, 2017 By
Deadline: 20 October 2017 As part of the New Plastics Economy Innovation Prize, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation is asking the question how can we make all plastic packaging recyclable? The Circular Materials Challenge is currently inviting innovators to find alternative materials that could be recycled or industrially composted. The aim of the Challenge is to stimulate the development of materials that could be captured and recycled or composted effectively rather than being incinerated or … [Read more...]
New Plastics Economy Innovation Prize: Apply for $1 million Circular Design Challenge!
May 23, 2017 By
Deadline: 11 June 2017 The New Plastics Economy Innovation Prize is currently inviting designers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and academics to create a plastics system that works. The New Plastics Economy Innovation Prize is led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and was launched in collaboration with HRH The Prince of Wales’s International Sustainability Unit. The Prize is funded by Wendy Schmidt, Lead Philanthropic Partner of the New Plastics Economy Initiative. Participants may apply for any … [Read more...]
UNOV/UNODC Call for Proposals: Drug Abuse Prevention Centre (DAPC) Grants 2017
May 23, 2017 By
Deadline: 9 June 2017 The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is seeking proposals for its Drug Abuse Prevention Centre (DAPC) Grants 2017 in order to provide funding support to not-for-profit organisations working in low- and middle-income countries whose projects are aimed at preventing substance use among the youth. The objective of this Grants programme is to strengthen the capacity of civil society to prevent drug abuse globally. Thematic Areas Are focused on prevention of … [Read more...]
EaSI Call for Proposals: Transaction Cost Support for Social Enterprise Finance
May 22, 2017 By
Deadline: 15 July 2017 The European Union is currently seeking proposals under its Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) programme for Transaction cost support for social enterprise finance. The European Programme for Employment and Social Innovation "EaSI" 2014-20202 is a European-level financing instrument managed directly by the European Commission to contribute to the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy, by providing financial support for the Union's objectives in terms of … [Read more...]
Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program: Preparing Leaders to Address Global Challenges in the 21st Century and Beyond
May 22, 2017 By
Deadline: 27 September 2017 The Stanford University is accepting applications for its Knight-Hennessy Scholars program that is designed to build a multidisciplinary community of Stanford graduate students dedicated to finding creative solutions to the world's greatest challenges. Program Structure Leadership Development: Building on departmental programs, scholars will learn to communicate, collaborate, and innovate with their fellow Knight-Hennessy Scholars from other disciplines. … [Read more...]
#youforG20 – Project for an Interconnected World: Apply & Win upto 15,000 euros!
May 22, 2017 By
Deadline: 2 July 2017 On the occasion of the G20 Summit, Deutschland is seeking applications for its world-wide competition "#youforG20 – your project for an interconnected world". The G20 summit in Hamburg in July will revolve around the big issues facing global society. The competition #youforG20 is looking for good ideas with which each and every one of us can make a difference for the environment, the climate, and society. Benefits The best project wins 15,000 euros. Eligibility … [Read more...]
2017 AGFUND International Prize: Inviting Non-Governmental Organizations and Individuals Worldwide
May 22, 2017 By
Deadline: 30 September 2017 The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) invites the United Nations, international and regional organizations, ministries and public institutions, national Non-governmental organizations and individuals worldwide to submit nominations as deemed eligible for the 2017 AGFUND International Prize for Pioneering Human Development Projects. The Subject of the 2017 AGFUND Prize is “Ensure inclusive and quality education and promote lifelong learning for … [Read more...]
European Union: Recovery of Affected Marine Ecosystems and Development of Marine and Coastal Biodiversity in Lebanon
May 22, 2017 By
Deadline: 5 July 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Recovery of affected marine ecosystems and development of marine and coastal biodiversity" to enhance the protection and sustainable development of maritime resources in Lebanon. Size of Grants Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between EUR 250,000 and EUR 300,000. Location Actions must take place in Lebanon. Duration The initial … [Read more...]
Call for Applications: Fourth International “Kazakhstan through the Eyes of Foreign Media” Contest
May 22, 2017 By
Deadline: 25 June 2017 Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce the call for applications to the 2017 “Kazakhstan through the Eyes of Foreign Media” Competition, seeking to reward original articles about Kazakhstan that have been published in a foreign (non-Kazakhstani) media outlet. This contest aims to recognize and reward the authors of the best and most objective journalistic reports, stories and analytical pieces about Kazakhstan, which are published in foreign … [Read more...]
The Everyday Heroine Photography Award 2017: Celebrating the Lives of Ordinary Women
May 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 16 June 2017 Policies and laws, working hours and conditions - set to bring equality to our everyday lives. Many feel that gender discrimination has been addressed. But still much of the work of the everyday women is taken for granted, passing unnoticed, unrecognized and unsung. YOUMANITY is inviting applications from the creative photographer for its Everyday Heroine Photography Award 2017 that aims to celebrate the lives of ordinary women who perform extraordinary jobs. It is … [Read more...]
Unilever Young Entrepreneurs Awards: Recognizing Inspirational Young People from all over the World
May 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 30 June 2017 Applications are open for "The Unilever Young Entrepreneurs Awards" to support and celebrate inspirational young people from all over the world with existing initiatives, products or services that are tackling some of the planet’s biggest sustainability challenges. The Unilever Young Entrepreneurs Awards will recognise up to eight winners in 2017. Two finalists in each of the four priority areas will be selected from a video interview process and invited to an … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Build Peace Fellows Programme 2017-2018!
May 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 30 June 2017 Applications are open for Build Peace Fellows Programme 2017-2018 for exceptional individuals who want to work at the intersection of peacebuilding, arts, research and technology. The program builds local innovative potential for individuals and organisations embedded in peacebuilding processes. Fellowship Components Training Fellows come together for a joint, week-long training course on participatory methodologies, user-centered design and conflict … [Read more...]
