Deadline: 13 August 2018 The Robert Carr Fund for civil society networks has announced an open Request for Proposals (RFP) for 2019-2021. Through this RFP, the Robert Carr Fund invites proposals from global and regional civil society networks addressing critical factors protecting the rights of inadequately served populations (ISPs); scaling up access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support; and assuring that resources are mobilized and utilized appropriately to respond to the … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Lottery Environment and Heritage Grant Program!
Deadline: 8 August 2018 Applications are open for Lottery Environment and Heritage Grant Program that will help to protect, conserve or care for our natural, cultural and physical heritage, or allow us to better understand and access these resources. Priority Areas Natural heritage: protect and restore habitats and ecosystems for native plants or animals protect and conserve native plants or animals that are rare, in danger or at risk in their habitats improve public access … [Read more...]
World Photography Organisation: Seeking Nominations for Sony World Photography Awards
World Photography Organisation is seeking nominations for its Sony World Photography Awards which is one of the most celebrated and diverse photography competitions in the world. The objective of the awards is to establish a platform for the continuous development of photographic culture. The Awards do this by recognizing great contributions to photography in the past through the Outstanding Contribution to Photography prize as well as finding new talents of the future and providing them with … [Read more...]
Applications Open for WE Empower Challenge!
Deadline: 1 July 2018 Applications are open for "WE Empower Challenge" which is a global business competition for women entrepreneurs who are advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals and inspiring entire communities to create the world they want by 2030. Benefits Five selected awardees, one from each UN region, will be chosen from those who apply by 1 July 2018. The successful awardees will be notified in early August 2018 and will receive an all-expenses paid trip to New York during … [Read more...]
IWMF: Seeking Applications for Adelante Reporting Initiative Fellowship
Deadline: 9 July 2018 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking applications for its Adelante Reporting Initiative Fellowship. As part of Adelante, IWMF’s Latin America reporting initiative, a group of women journalists will travel to Mexico to report on Economic Development after the Elections from September 20 - October 5, 2018. Reporting fellows will begin their trip in Mexico City, Mexico, where they will complete comprehensive security training and an orientation from … [Read more...]
Apply for World Bank Group’s Young Professionals Program!
Deadline: 31 July 2018 The World Bank is currently seeking applications for its Young Professionals Program (YPP) with an aim to provide opportunity for younger talent who have both a passion for international development and the leadership potential to grow in fascinating top technical and managerial roles in the World Bank Group. The program is designed for highly qualified and motivated individuals skilled in areas relevant to WBG technical/operations such as economics, finance, education, … [Read more...]
Applications Open for U Revolution Media Fellowships!
Deadline: 15 July 2018 U Revolution is seeking applications for its Media Fellowships and offering 4 paid, non-residential global media fellowships to budding journalists or influencers who are passionate about changing the way organisation talk about chronic illness or disability. U Revolution Media Fellowships are meant to support up-and-coming media talent, giving them a launchpad for their future careers. Applicants are encouraged to pitch ideas for raw, authentic stories about any health … [Read more...]
APWLD: Inviting Applicants for Inaugural Media Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 30 June 2018 APWLD is currently inviting five women media professionals across Asia-Pacific region to participate in Inaugural Media Fellowship Programme that aims to strengthen media advocacy on grassroots issues through a feminist lens. Fellowship theme this year is on climate change as APWLD wish to strengthen a feminist analysis on this topic and climate justice, especially in mainstream and alternative media spaces. The duration of the fellowship will be from August 2018 – … [Read more...]
IWMF: Adelante Reporting Initiative Fellowship
Deadline: 9 July 2018 The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking applications for its Adelante Reporting Initiative Fellowship. As part of Adelante, IWMF’s Latin America reporting initiative, a group of women journalists will travel to Guatemala to report on the Environment from September 20 - October 5, 2018. Reporting fellows will begin their trip in Mexico City, Mexico, where they will complete comprehensive security training and an orientation from September 21 - … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards!
Deadline: 31 August 2018 Applications are open for the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards, a unique opportunity for early-phase women entrepreneurs to take their companies to the next level. The Award is looking for committed female entrepreneurs heading initiatives with the potential to grow significantly in the years to come. Competition Highlights One-to-one personalized business coaching prior to the Awards week Series of entrepreneurship workshops, knowledge sessions and … [Read more...]
Orange Fab France: Women Start Accelerator Program 2018
Deadline: 24 June 2018 Orange Fab France has announced the “Women Start” Program which is dedicated to female entrepreneurs from around the world. The aim is to help female (co) founders of start-up to sign business partnerships with an Orange business unit and encourage them to go international. Like all the Orange Fab France programs, the aim of “Women Start” is to form business partnerships between start-ups and market lines from Orange or Orange partners in France and abroad. The … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for 2018 Equals in Tech Awards: Helping Women & Girls Cross the Digital Divide!
Deadline: 20 July 2018 Nominations are open for the 2018 EQUALS in Tech Awards that will be held on 22 September in New York City. The prestigious international award ceremony is hosted by EQUALS Partners with the valuable support of a growing list of leading corporate and media sponsors. The award will celebrate projects that help women and girls cross the digital divide. Award Categories Prizes are awarded for outstanding achievement and innovative strategies, in four categories: … [Read more...]
Magnum Foundation CFPs: Photography in Collaboration – Migration and Religion
Deadline: 13 July 2018 Magnum Foundation is inviting proposals for Photography in Collaboration: Migration and Religion, an initiative for photographers to expand upon their practice by working with creative partners from other disciplines. The foundation is seeking proposals for projects that are careful interdisciplinary explorations at the intersection of migration and religion, broadly defined, and that explore how forms of social organization transform under the pressures and processes of … [Read more...]
Applications Open for 2019 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity!
Deadline: 7 September 2018 Applications are open for the 2019 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, a global humanitarian award established to recognize modern day heroes and the exceptional impact their actions have made on preserving human life and advancing humanitarian causes in the face of adversity. The Aurora Prize aims to recognize and support those who risk their life, health, freedom, reputation or livelihood in order to save and aid individuals that suffer as a result of today’s … [Read more...]
Pathfinder Award: Recognising Innovative Solutions for Protected and Conserved Areas
Deadline: 15 August 2018 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) and WildArk is seeking nominations for the inaugural Pathfinder Award for innovation in conservation. The Award is supported by the contributions of several partners and funders through projects that are helping to identify and communicate solutions. The Pathfinder Award recognises outstanding and innovative … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge!
Deadline: 14 September 2018 Applications are open for the 5th Edition of the Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge. It is a worldwide renowned startup competition designed specifically to address the needs of deeptech entrepreneurs across several different industries and technologies. The Challenge was created in 2013 by deeptech entrepreneur Xavier Duportet and Arnaud De La Tour, at the time both PhD students, who realised that the resources needed to propel emerging technologies were different … [Read more...]
Call for Nominations: International Quality Awards 2018
Deadline: 31 July 2018 Nominations are open for International Quality Awards 2018 which are designed to recognise and reward the contribution of quality professionals, teams and entire organisations across the globe. Award Categories Emerging Talent: To recognise the quality professional who has contributed most to their organisation in terms of governance, assurance, improvement, leadership and context within the first 8 years of their quality career. Quality Professional in a New … [Read more...]
Apply for UNCTAD Youth Forum 2018!
Deadline: 30 June 2018 The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is organizing a Youth Forum. The 2018 UNCTAD Youth Forum will primarily focus on topics that relate to youth empowerment through entrepreneurship, with particular emphasis on investing in digital youth, involving youth at the negotiation table, outlining the vision of millennials and how youth can think globally and act locally. The Forum will gather around 250 youth from around the world, between the ages … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for King Hamad Youth Empowerment Award!
Deadline: 30 October 2018 Nominations are open for the King Hamad Youth Empowerment Award to recognize young people’s endeavour to be effective and productive citizens, contributing to the welfare of their communities and environment, as well as institutions that improve the enabling environment and infrastructure for youth to make an impact, in all United Nations Member States. As of the 2018 Award Cycle, the King Hamad Award for Youth Empowerment to achieve the SDGs will have two main … [Read more...]
Apply for Filmmakers Without Borders Filmmaking Grants Programme!
Deadline: 1 August 2018 Filmmakers Without Borders is seeking applications for its Filmmaking Grants to 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...]
