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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Gratitude Network Fellowship: Inviting Social Entrepreneurs Serving Children and Youth
Deadline: 31 August 2018 Applications are open for Gratitude Network Fellowship which is a 12-month leadership development program for social entrepreneurs serving children and youth. The Fellowship is designed to help the social entrepreneur scale their organization to the next level and therefore positively impact even more children. All Gratitude Fellows Are matched and meet monthly with a highly-skilled Strategic Coach Receive support from Expert Advisors to help tackle … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Global Youth Video Competition on Climate Change 2018!
Deadline: 31 August 2018 Applications are open for "Global Youth Video Competition on Climate Change 2018" that is co-organized by the UNFCCC secretariat and the UNDP-GEF Small Grants Programme. Categories Category 1- Responsible production & consumption: Submit videos that showcase applicants’ activities that contribute to responsible production and consumption Examples of submissions: Carrying out climate friendly solutions/ideas on how to promote sustainable production … [Read more...]
Submit Nominations for Energy Globe Award 2019 for Sustainability!
Deadline: 21 November 2018 Nominations are open for the world’s most prestigious award for sustainability- the Energy Globe Award 2019. The objective of the Energy Globe Award is to present successful sustainable projects to a global audience and to demonstrate that for many environmental problems feasible solutions already exist. Projects submitted from over 170 countries take part each year in the awards. Award Categories Earth Fire Water Air Youth Sustainable … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Youth Carnegie Peace Prize!
Deadline: 20 August 2018 Are you a peace builder and between 18 and 29 years old? Then don’t hesitate, grab your mobile or camera and make a video of your work as a peacebuilder! Best practices from young peacebuilders all over the world will be highlighted through a video contest. The best videos compete for the Youth Carnegie Peace Prize. The winner of the Youth Carnegie Peace Prize will be awarded the title ‘Youth Ambassador of the Peace Palace’ during the Carnegie Peace Building … [Read more...]
