Deadline: 31-Jul-20 The Cartier Women's Initiative is an annual international entrepreneurship programme that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs. Founded in 2006, the programme is open to women-run and women-owned businesses from any country and sector that aim to … [Read more...] about Apply Now for Cartier Women’s Initiative 2021 to support Female Entrepreneurs
Latest Grants and Resources in Nigeria
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Nigeria.
Entries Open for Free Press Awards 2020
Deadline: 01-Aug-20 Entries are now open for the Free Press Awards to recognise journalists and media professionals who have a strong commitment with press freedom and independent information. Free Press Unlimited wants to honour journalists who risk everything to bring the news, media … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Free Press Awards 2020
UNCDF launches Covid-19 Financial Health Challenge
Deadline: 26-Jun-20 United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) has launched a call for proposals for Covid-19 Financial Health Challenge. The objective of the challenge is to raise awareness and inspire collective action toward improving the financial health of this new breed of workforce … [Read more...] about UNCDF launches Covid-19 Financial Health Challenge
African Elephant Fund: COVID 19 Call for Project Proposals
Deadline: 06-Jul-20 The African Elephant Fund (AEF) Secretariat has launched the tenth round of call for project proposals to allow African elephant range States to seek emergency funding to address elephant conservation challenges related to COVID 19 for the implementation of the African … [Read more...] about African Elephant Fund: COVID 19 Call for Project Proposals
Applications Open for European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) Grants Program
Deadline: 30-Jun-2020 The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) Grant Program is looking for PLASTIC CLEAN UP projects; on beaches, rivers, lakes, mountains and trails. Areas The TWO MAIN areas that MUST be addressed in your application are: Protect, enhance or restore … [Read more...] about Applications Open for European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) Grants Program
ISTAT Foundation’s 2020 Humanitarian Aid Program
Deadline: 01-Sep-2020 The ISTAT Foundation Humanitarian Program is administered by the humanitarian committee of the ISTAT Foundation Board of Trustees. The Foundation supports humanitarian causes that use the power of aviation to help save lives, promote human welfare and alleviate … [Read more...] about ISTAT Foundation’s 2020 Humanitarian Aid Program
Entries Open for 2020 International Quality Awards
Deadline: 31-Jul-2020 Entries are now open for the 2020 International Quality Awards, it is designed to recognise and reward the contribution of quality professionals, teams and entire organisations across the globe. To ensure the highest level of rigour, a panel of subject matter experts will … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2020 International Quality Awards
Swiss Africa Business Innovation Initiative: Advanced Startup Training & Swiss Business Development Camp
Deadline: 28-Jun-2020 If you are an entrepreneur with academic background or a startup from an African innovation hub in the field of Mobile health, Pharmacometrics, Innovative Financing or Digital Humanities (knowledge transfer) then join the Swiss Africa Business and Innovation … [Read more...] about Swiss Africa Business Innovation Initiative: Advanced Startup Training & Swiss Business Development Camp
WFP launches ‘Innovation Accelerator Programme’ for NGOs and Start-ups – Get Access to Funding, Mentorship, and more
Deadline: 14-Sep-2020 The World Food Programme is accepting applications for its Innovation Accelerator Programme to source, support and scale high-potential solutions to disrupt hunger worldwide. They provide WFP staff, entrepreneurs, start-ups, companies and non-governmental organizations with … [Read more...] about WFP launches ‘Innovation Accelerator Programme’ for NGOs and Start-ups – Get Access to Funding, Mentorship, and more
BIOPAMA Call for Proposals for 2020 Rapid Response Grants Program
Deadline: 31 December 2020 The Biodiversity and Protected Areas Management (BIOPAMA) has launched 2020 Rapid Response Grants Program to respond to risks and difficulties induced by the COVID-19 crisis (reallocation of budget at the national level and reduction of budget for PAs, economic … [Read more...] about BIOPAMA Call for Proposals for 2020 Rapid Response Grants Program
Call for Applications for BayWa Smart Farming Challenge
Deadline: 30-Jun-2020 Applications are now open for the BayWa Smart Farming Challenge, it is looking for innovative solutions that use new technologies, ideas and products to support sustainable agriculture and horticulture. As the global population continues to grow every year, so too does … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for BayWa Smart Farming Challenge
Call for Proposals on 2nd Drug Discovery – Grand Challenges Africa Round 10
Deadline: 07-Jul-2020 The African Academy of Sciences (AAS), through its Grand Challenges Africa programme seeks to form interlinkages within the continent to develop drug discovery teams with successful innovative projects and give an opportunity to connect to mentors and drug discovery networks … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals on 2nd Drug Discovery – Grand Challenges Africa Round 10
COVID-19 Global South Artificial Intelligence and Data Innovation Program
Deadline: 28-Jun-20 The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) are contributing up to CA$10 million towards a COVID-19 Global South Artificial Intelligence and Data Innovation Program. The Program aims to support … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Global South Artificial Intelligence and Data Innovation Program
Request for Expressions of Interest – E-WASH Innovation Grant Fund: State Water Utility Operations
Deadline: 22 June 2020 RTI has launched the Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) for the E-WASH Innovation Grant Fund: State Water Utility Operations in Nigeria. The USAID-EWASH Program is set to create professionally managed and commercially oriented SWBs and improve the financial and … [Read more...] about Request for Expressions of Interest – E-WASH Innovation Grant Fund: State Water Utility Operations
UNIDO launches Global Call for “Innovative Ideas and Technologies vs. COVID-19 and Beyond”
Deadline: 30 June 2020 The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has launched a Global Call for “Innovative Ideas and Technologies vs. COVID-19 and beyond”, to cope with the direct and indirect impact of COVID-19 in developing countries and economies in transition, and their … [Read more...] about UNIDO launches Global Call for “Innovative Ideas and Technologies vs. COVID-19 and Beyond”
E-WASH Innovation Grant Fund: Utility Technical Assistance
Deadline: 22 June 2020 RTI has launched the Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) for the E-WASH Innovation Grant Fund: Utility Technical Assistance in Nigeria. The Effective Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (E-WASH) project, is aimed at improving urban water service delivery by … [Read more...] about E-WASH Innovation Grant Fund: Utility Technical Assistance
E-WASH Innovation Grant Fund: Strengthen Policy, Institutional & Regulatory Frameworks for Improved WASH Services – Nigeria
Deadline: 22 June 2020 RTI has launched the Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) for the E-WASH Innovation Grant Fund to strengthen policy, institutional and regulatory frameworks for improved WASH services (includes establishing accountability mechanisms) in Nigeria. E-WASH is working … [Read more...] about E-WASH Innovation Grant Fund: Strengthen Policy, Institutional & Regulatory Frameworks for Improved WASH Services – Nigeria
E-WASH Innovation Grant Fund: Advocacy, Coordination and Strategic Communications
Deadline: 22 June 2020 USAID has launched various calls under "E-WASH Program" for the purpose of implementing scalable innovative solutions to strengthen urban WASH governance and operations within Nigeria. E-WASH has a strong interest in leveraging the expertise of new and underutilized … [Read more...] about E-WASH Innovation Grant Fund: Advocacy, Coordination and Strategic Communications
Urgent Action Fund-Africa announces Call for Applications “Collective Care and Healing”
Deadline: Ongoing As a Women’s Fund, Urgent Action Fund (UAF) Africa is committed to supporting the resilience and wellbeing of African women’s human rights defenders (AWHRDS) to think through and implement collective care and healing practices. The Fund is prioritizing collective care and … [Read more...] about Urgent Action Fund-Africa announces Call for Applications “Collective Care and Healing”
#DigitalAgainstCOVID-19: ADB’s Digital Approach to Shaping the New Normal
Deadline: 15-Jun-20 Applications are now open for ADB's #DigitalAgainstCOVID-19 Hackathon. This 2020 ADB-AIM Hackathon provides a platform where you can become part of shaping the new normal. ADB is crowdsourcing innovation from global problem solvers: startups, companies, universities, … [Read more...] about #DigitalAgainstCOVID-19: ADB’s Digital Approach to Shaping the New Normal
Call for Applications: Journalism and Media Innovation Reporting Grants 2020
Deadline: Ongoing The Journalism and Media Lab (jamlab) is inviting journalists to submit proposals for grants of up to ZAR20,000 for in-depth reporting on subjects surrounding journalism and media innovations and innovators in Africa. Jamlab Africa is a project by the Journalism Department of … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Journalism and Media Innovation Reporting Grants 2020
2020 Global Good Fund Fellowship for Innovators, Entrepreneurs, and Leaders of positive social impact Organizations
Deadline: 30 June 2020 The 2020 Global Good Fund Fellowship has been launched for innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders of positive social impact organizations. If you want to expand your Leadership and Network, Apply Now! The Global Good Fund creates a better world by investing in society's … [Read more...] about 2020 Global Good Fund Fellowship for Innovators, Entrepreneurs, and Leaders of positive social impact Organizations
2020 Alongside Wildlife Foundation’s Grant Program
Deadline: 07-Aug-2020 The Alongside Wildlife Foundation can help fund projects that generate this basic but vital information about the species alongside. Are you working on implementing science-based strategies that allow people to share landscapes with wildlife? Consider applying. Finally, many … [Read more...] about 2020 Alongside Wildlife Foundation’s Grant Program
Save our Species inviting Proposals for Rapid Action Grants
Deadline: 31 August 2020 As a part of Save our Species (SOS) African Wildlife initiative, they are inviting proposals for Rapid Action Grants targeting terrestrial or freshwater threatened species in continental Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. They are designed to enable immediate responses … [Read more...] about Save our Species inviting Proposals for Rapid Action Grants
Group on Earth Observations Sustainable Development Goals (GEO SDG) Awards 2020
Deadline: 30-Jun-20 The Group on Earth Observations Sustainable Development Goals (GEO SDG) Awards 2020 recognizes the productivity, innovation, novelty, and exemplary efforts in the use of Earth observations to support sustainable development. Launched last year, this annual award is … [Read more...] about Group on Earth Observations Sustainable Development Goals (GEO SDG) Awards 2020
Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant Program
Deadline: 15-Aug-2020 The Wildlife Acoustics is proud to offer a grant program that provides scientists with resources to help further their research into the study of bats, birds, frogs and other vocal wildlife to support the advancement of animal biology research, habitat monitoring and … [Read more...] about Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant Program
Applications Open for 2020 Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2020 The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP) has been launched that will recruit and develop future leaders to collaborate effectively across institutions on joint WBG solutions to development challenges. The new program is now accepting applications on behalf … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2020 Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP)
Jana Robeyst Trust Fund announces 2020 Small Conservation Grants Program (Sub-Saharan Africa)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2020 The Jana Robeyst Trust Fund (JRTF) is seeking applications for its Small Conservation Grants program to provide financial resources to early career scientists/conservationists and non-profit organizations to carry out vital field conservation and research work in … [Read more...] about Jana Robeyst Trust Fund announces 2020 Small Conservation Grants Program (Sub-Saharan Africa)
Global Campus of Human Rights introduces new Course “MOOC – Promoting and Protecting Human Rights” for NGOs and Individuals
Deadline: Rolling The Global Campus of Human Rights is proud to launch a new "MOOC on Promoting and Protecting Human Rights: a Global Overview" course for inter-governmental and non-governmental staff; social workers; researchers; committed citizens around the world, who are actively interested … [Read more...] about Global Campus of Human Rights introduces new Course “MOOC – Promoting and Protecting Human Rights” for NGOs and Individuals
UNDP Open Call for Nominations: Growth Stage Impact Venture for SDGs
Deadline: 15-Jul-2020 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), École polytechniquefédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Orange and SAP launch the second edition of the Growth Stage Impact Ventures (GSIV) for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative. The initiative aims to identifying and … [Read more...] about UNDP Open Call for Nominations: Growth Stage Impact Venture for SDGs
World Bank launches 2020 Mission Billion Challenge WURI West Africa Prize
Deadline: 14-Aug-2020 Through its West Africa Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion (WURI) program and funded by the Identification for Development (ID4D) initiative, Rapid Social Response program, and the Disruptive Technologies for Development (DT4D) initiative, the World … [Read more...] about World Bank launches 2020 Mission Billion Challenge WURI West Africa Prize
NWO announces CFPs for SDG Interactions and Policy Interventions in Developing Countries
Deadline: 15-Sep-2020 The NWO has announced a call for proposals for SDG Interactions and policy interventions in developing countries. This call for proposals invites consortia to propose high-quality and relevant knowledge brokering and synthesis expertise, services, activities and products … [Read more...] about NWO announces CFPs for SDG Interactions and Policy Interventions in Developing Countries
Wellcome Trust inviting Applications for 2020 Collaborative Awards in Science
Deadline: 18 August 2020 Wellcome Trust is currently accepting applications for its Collaborative Awards in Science to promote the development of new ideas and speed the pace of discovery. The Trust, funds teams of researchers, consisting of independent research groups, to work together on the … [Read more...] about Wellcome Trust inviting Applications for 2020 Collaborative Awards in Science
Entries Open for 7th Annual African Fact-Checking Awards
Deadline: 22 July 2020 Entries are now open for the seventh annual African Fact-Checking Awards, the only awards programme that honours journalism by Africa-based media in the expanding field of fact-checking. Each year they are seeing growing interest in fact-checking as evidenced by the … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 7th Annual African Fact-Checking Awards
KAICIID Call for Grant Proposals – Nigeria
Deadline: 20-Jun-20 The International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) funds small scale short-term initiatives in Nigeria that focus on building bridges between diverse religious, ethnic, political and regional communities. Grants must address one of the following three areas of activity … [Read more...] about KAICIID Call for Grant Proposals – Nigeria
Nominations Open for 2020 African Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards
Deadline: 30-Jun-2020 Nominations are now open for the 2020 African Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards. Each year the AWIEF Awards recognise, honour and celebrate Women Entrepreneurs and Business Owners in Africa and across industry sectors, for their economic … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2020 African Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards
The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism: Apply Now!
Deadline: 17 July 2020 The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism has been launched to support high-impact, ambitious coverage of critical issues related to the global economy, finance and business. The Fellowships enable experienced journalists to do the deep reporting needed to produce a … [Read more...] about The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism: Apply Now!
Zero Project Call for Nominations 2021 on Employment and ICT
Deadline: 14-Jun-2020 The Zero Project team would like to invite leading experts and organizations to nominate Innovative Practices and Policies. The Zero Project is looking for practices and public policies from across the business, civil, technology, academic and public sectors that support … [Read more...] about Zero Project Call for Nominations 2021 on Employment and ICT
Request for Proposals: Renewable Energy Program for Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 25-Jun-2020 AECID and COFIDES, the two Spanish pillar-assessed entities have jointly presented the Renewable Energy Program for Sub-Saharan Africa to improve energy access in underserved rural and/or peri-urban areas, therefore enhancing productive uses of energy. Objectives The … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Renewable Energy Program for Sub-Saharan Africa
UNCDF Request for Applications: Inclusive Digital Solutions to Support Migrants and Remittances
Deadline: 8 June 2020 United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is seeking partners to respond to the increased challenges faced by migrants and their families to send and receive remittances. The goal of this initiative is to ensure that migrants and their families are supported, through … [Read more...] about UNCDF Request for Applications: Inclusive Digital Solutions to Support Migrants and Remittances
Applications Open for 7th Round of Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund
Deadline: 14-Jul-2020 The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is seeking applications for the 7th round of llegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) Challenge Fund in 2020. Objectives and Themes The objective of the IWT Challenge Fund is to tackle the illegal wildlife trade and in doing … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 7th Round of Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund
Call for Proposals for Business Ideas for Development
Deadline: 12-Jul-2020 Are you originally from Colombia, Serbia, Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco or Tunisia? Do you have an innovative business idea which you want to realise in your country of origin? If yes, then you can apply for ‘Business Ideas for Development’(in German: … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for Business Ideas for Development
Innovate Now Cohort 2.0: Providing Mobile Solutions to assist Persons with Disabilities
Deadline: 8 June 2020 The Innovate Now Cohort 2.0 has been launched with mobile solutions to assist persons with disabilities with access to information and resources in times of emergency such as the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic. Innovate Now is Africa’s 1st Assistive Technology Innovation … [Read more...] about Innovate Now Cohort 2.0: Providing Mobile Solutions to assist Persons with Disabilities
COVID-19 and Transport: Launch of Response and Recovery Research Fund
Deadline: 8 June 2020 The COVID-19 Response & Recovery Transport Research Fund is inviting Project Concept Notes (PCNs) to support research that addresses COVID-19 and its effects and impacts on the transport sector: national, rural and urban. The fund has been established by the Research … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and Transport: Launch of Response and Recovery Research Fund
Entries Open for ESD Okayama Award 2020
Deadline: 31-Jul-2020 Entries are now open for the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Okayama Award 2020 with an aim to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. Resolving various challenges faced such as climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity conservation and poverty … [Read more...] about Entries Open for ESD Okayama Award 2020
Call for Bids to support Women, Peace and Security in Nigeria, South Sudan and Somalia
Deadline: 08-Jun-2020 The Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) is seeking bids for research projects that explore how best to support Civil Society and Women’s Rights Organisations delivering Women, Peace & Security objectives in Fragile and Conflict Affected States in Africa … [Read more...] about Call for Bids to support Women, Peace and Security in Nigeria, South Sudan and Somalia
ACF Solidarity Fund for African Artists & Cultural Organizations (SOFACO)
Deadline: 30-Jun-20 The African Cultural Fund (ACF) is currently accepting applications for its Solidarity Fund for African Artists & Cultural Organizations (SOFACO) in order to support creation and resilience to African artists facing the COVID-19 crisis. Types of Project For this … [Read more...] about ACF Solidarity Fund for African Artists & Cultural Organizations (SOFACO)
Wellcome announces 2020 Senior Research Fellowships
Deadline: 16-Jul-2020 The Senior Research Fellowships support independent researchers who are emerging as global leaders in their field and want to tackle the most important questions in science. What is a senior (independent) researcher? Independent researchers will have a PhD and … [Read more...] about Wellcome announces 2020 Senior Research Fellowships
Entries Open for 2020 Media Monitoring Africa lsuElihle Awards
Deadline: 30-Jun-20 The Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) invites journalists within the African continent to apply for the lsuElihle Awards. MMA’s awards seek to give children a voice and highlight the status of children in the continent. Journalists are encouraged to submit their story ideas and … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2020 Media Monitoring Africa lsuElihle Awards
Digital Future Society: Technological Solutions to Measure and Reduce Environmental Footprint
Deadline: 05-Jun-20 The Digital Future Society (DFS) Lab seeks technological solutions to measure and reduce the environmental footprint of companies in the technology sector, to implement a pilot project in the city of Barcelona. This challenge seeks technological solutions to measure and … [Read more...] about Digital Future Society: Technological Solutions to Measure and Reduce Environmental Footprint
