Deadline: 15 October 2016 Applications are open for University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars (UMAPS) Program to bring early career faculty from African universities to Ann Arbor, Michigan for residencies that begin in late August, generally lasting up to six months. Scholars are paired … [Read more...] about Applications Open for University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars (UMAPS) Program
Latest Grants and Resources in Nigeria
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Nigeria.
KR Foundation Grants to Promote Sustainable Behaviour
Deadline: 12 September 2016 The KR Foundation is currently accepting applications from eligible organisations on its thematic area- Sustainable Behaviour. The mission of KR Foundation is to help provide answers to, stimulate mind shifts about, and encourage action on, the long-term challenges … [Read more...] about KR Foundation Grants to Promote Sustainable Behaviour
Nominations Open for 2016 AidEx Humanitarian Hero of the Year Award!
Deadline: 9 September 2016 Nominations are open for 2016 AidEx Humanitarian Hero of the Year Award. It aims to recognize and celebrate stand-out individuals from the humanitarian and development aid community and showcases the courageous work and dedication that they put into their line of … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2016 AidEx Humanitarian Hero of the Year Award!
Applications Open for Gorchakov Foundation’s Educational Program: Dialogue for the Future 2016
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The Gorchakov Foundation is currently accepting applications for its scientific and educational program "Dialogue for the Future 2016". The "Dialogue for the Future" is key project Gorchakov Fund, which will be held for the sixth time. It consists of 5 days of intense … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Gorchakov Foundation’s Educational Program: Dialogue for the Future 2016
NIH/DHHS: Inviting Applicants for Emerging Epidemic Virus Research Training
Deadline: 22 February 2017 The National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking applications from U.S. or African research institutions for a program entitled "Planning Grant for Emerging Epidemic Virus Research Training for West … [Read more...] about NIH/DHHS: Inviting Applicants for Emerging Epidemic Virus Research Training
USAID/Regional Development Mission for Asia: Countering Human Trafficking in Persons
Deadline: 26 September 2016 The United States Agency for International Development, Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA) is seeking applications from qualified U.S. and Non-U.S. organisations to provide services and support to counter human trafficking in Asia. The goal of Regional … [Read more...] about USAID/Regional Development Mission for Asia: Countering Human Trafficking in Persons
NIH/DHHS: Adherence to HIV Prevention Strategies among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 20 December 2016 The National Institute of Mental Health, an agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Understanding and Addressing the Multi-level Influences on Uptake and Adherence to HIV Prevention … [Read more...] about NIH/DHHS: Adherence to HIV Prevention Strategies among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Sub-Saharan Africa
Applications Open for African Women’s Public Service Fellowship
Deadline: 15 December 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for African Women’s Public Service Fellowship, made possible by a donation from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, expand the opportunity for African women to impact for public service in their home countries. Fellowship recipients commit to … [Read more...] about Applications Open for African Women’s Public Service Fellowship
Securing Water for Food: A Grand Challenge for Development Competition (Round 4)
Deadline: 10 October 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Sweden through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), the South African Department of Science and Technology, and the Foreign Ministry of the Kingdom of the Netherlands are seeking … [Read more...] about Securing Water for Food: A Grand Challenge for Development Competition (Round 4)
Scholarships for Social Change: Catalysing Visionaries through Leadership Training
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The Kanthari, an international institute, is currently accepting applications for Scholarships for Social Change from the social entrepreneurs, seeking to make a difference. It will offer a seven month scholarship based leadership program starting from May … [Read more...] about Scholarships for Social Change: Catalysing Visionaries through Leadership Training
UNAOC Call for Applications: Young Peacebuilders in West Africa
Deadline: 31 August 2016 United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is seeking applicants its Young Peacebuilders in West Africa Programme with an aim to support the growth of networks of young peacebuilders who are equipped with the tools to address stereotypes, prejudice and polarization in … [Read more...] about UNAOC Call for Applications: Young Peacebuilders in West Africa
NSF Call for Proposals: Addressing Environmental Engineering Projects
Deadline: 20 October 2016 The National Science Foundation (NSF) is currently seeking proposals for its Environmental Engineering projects, with an aim to support transformative research which applies scientific and engineering principles to avoid or minimize solid, liquid, and gaseous discharges, … [Read more...] about NSF Call for Proposals: Addressing Environmental Engineering Projects
Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD Studies in the UK
Deadline: 15 November 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD Studies in the UK. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), with the aim of contributing to the UK’s international development aims and wider … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD Studies in the UK
National Institutes of Health: Human Heredity and Health in Africa
Deadline: 15 November 2016 The National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for a program entitled "Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa): Global Health Bioinformatics Research … [Read more...] about National Institutes of Health: Human Heredity and Health in Africa
NIH Research Projects: Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa)
Deadline: 15 November 2016 The NIH Common Fund (Common Fund) and participating NIH Institute(s) and Center(s), invites applications from foreign Institutions in African countries for the program titled-Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa). An H3Africa Research Project is a discrete, … [Read more...] about NIH Research Projects: Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa)
African World Heritage Fund Conservation Grants: Addressing Conservation Challenges in Africa
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) is currently accepting proposals for its Conservation Grants program, in order to support the effective conservation and protection of cultural and natural heritage of outstanding universal value in Africa. The main objective of the … [Read more...] about African World Heritage Fund Conservation Grants: Addressing Conservation Challenges in Africa
Submit Your Entries for Thomson Foundation’s Young Journalist Award
Deadline: 26 August 2016 The Thomson Foundation invites entries for the 2016 ‘Young Journalist" prize. Part of the Foreign Press Association (FPA) Media Awards, the award enables journalists aged 30 and under from countries with a Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of less than $20,000 to enter … [Read more...] about Submit Your Entries for Thomson Foundation’s Young Journalist Award
Wellcome Trust Research Awards for Health Professionals
Deadline: 20 September 2016 The Wellcome Trust invites applications for the Research Awards for Health Professionals offering them the opportunity to carry out humanities or social science research, in any area of health. Benefits An award will not usually be above £300,000. Support … [Read more...] about Wellcome Trust Research Awards for Health Professionals
WFN Whitley Awards 2017: Inviting Grassroots Conservation NGOs
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is offering Whitley Awards 2017 to support outstanding nature conservationists around the developing world. Aims Find and fund the most effective grassroots conservation leaders in developing countries. Support the scale-up of … [Read more...] about WFN Whitley Awards 2017: Inviting Grassroots Conservation NGOs
PEPFAR/CDC: Delivering Comprehensive Services to Achieve HIV Epidemic Control in Nigeria
Deadline: 4 October 2016 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for a program entitled "Delivering Comprehensive Services to Achieve HIV Epidemic Control in Sub-national … [Read more...] about PEPFAR/CDC: Delivering Comprehensive Services to Achieve HIV Epidemic Control in Nigeria
BMEL Call for proposals: Innovative Approaches to Process Local Food in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia
Deadline: 1 December 2016 The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) has announced a call for proposals on "Innovative approaches to process local food in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia" under the framework of the funding instrument “International Research Cooperation for Global … [Read more...] about BMEL Call for proposals: Innovative Approaches to Process Local Food in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia
Applications Open for Women Scholarship for Peace: Global South
Deadline: 31 August 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for the Women Scholarship for Peace: Global South, an initiative coordinated by the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) at Vienna in partnership with 26 organizations whose work contributes to disarmament, non-proliferation and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Women Scholarship for Peace: Global South
Hult Prize @ to Solve the World’s Toughest Challenge!
Deadline: 2 September 2016 Applicants are invited for Hult Prize@ that provides participants to compete around the world, leading to more ideas and ultimately more start-ups. The students will have an opportunity to bypass the traditional Hult Prize application process and fast tracks their team … [Read more...] about Hult Prize @ to Solve the World’s Toughest Challenge!
Scaling up REmittances (SURE): Promoting Innovative Remittance Systems for Migrants in Rural Economies
Deadline: 17 August 2016 The Financing Facility for Remittances of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has announced the 2016 Call for Proposals: Scaling up REmittances (SURE) in order to reduce poverty and promote development by leveraging both transnational and domestic … [Read more...] about Scaling up REmittances (SURE): Promoting Innovative Remittance Systems for Migrants in Rural Economies
EDCTP Ethics and Regulatory Capacities Programme: Supporting Sub-Saharan African Countries
Deadline: 22 November 2016 The European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) is currently inviting applications for its Ethics and Regulatory Capacities Programme with an aim to provide funding to actions that aim to support sub-Saharan African countries to establish and … [Read more...] about EDCTP Ethics and Regulatory Capacities Programme: Supporting Sub-Saharan African Countries
Submit Your Entries for Cinema and Human Rights Festival 2016!
Deadline: 15 August 2016 Applicants are invited for Cinema and Human Rights Festival that is organized by volunteers of Amnesty International Paris, with the support of Amnesty International France. It aims to promote films on human rights, including organizing a competition of short films on the … [Read more...] about Submit Your Entries for Cinema and Human Rights Festival 2016!
WHO-TDR-SIHI: Research Collaborations to Advance Social Innovation in Health in Low-and Middle-Income Countries
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The World Health Organisation (WHO), in partnership with Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) and Social Innovation in Health Initiative (SIHI), currently invites applications for the research collaborations to advance social innovation … [Read more...] about WHO-TDR-SIHI: Research Collaborations to Advance Social Innovation in Health in Low-and Middle-Income Countries
Peer-to-Peer Grants Program 2016: Enhancing the Capacities of Voluntary Organizations for Professional Evaluation
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The Government of Finland, EvalPartners are seeking applications from Voluntary Organizations for Professional Evaluation (VOPEs) for its Peer-to-Peer Grants Program 2016 with an aim to enhance the capacities of VOPEs to engage in a strategic and meaningful manner in … [Read more...] about Peer-to-Peer Grants Program 2016: Enhancing the Capacities of Voluntary Organizations for Professional Evaluation
PATHWAYS Leadership for Progress: Inviting Applicants for International Leadership Training Program
Deadline: 31 August 2016 PATHWAYS Leadership for Progress is seeking applications from highly qualified undergraduate students with financial need for its international leadership training program (currently only available in Kenya). PATHWAYS believe that people in developing countries know … [Read more...] about PATHWAYS Leadership for Progress: Inviting Applicants for International Leadership Training Program
Nominations Open for Commonwealth Youth Work Week 2016!
Deadline: 31 August 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for Commonwealth Youth Work Week 2016, an annual initiative by the Commonwealth Secretariat that highlights the contribution and achievements of youth work, youth workers, and youth organizations throughout the 53 Commonwealth member … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Commonwealth Youth Work Week 2016!
Joke Waller-Hunter Initiative: Grants for Developing Countries Professionals in Environmental Sector
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH) Initiative is inviting young people in the environmental sector from developing countries, to stimulate their leadership in environmental Civil Society Organizations in order to secure dedicated, knowledgeable and skillful leaders for the … [Read more...] about Joke Waller-Hunter Initiative: Grants for Developing Countries Professionals in Environmental Sector
Nominations Open for Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards 2016!
Deadline: 31 August 2016 Nominations open for the Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards 2016, which will recognise youth workers who utilise sport and arts programmes to engage and empower young people across the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards celebrate the positive impact of youth … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards 2016!
Queen’s Young Leader Programme 2017: Supporting Young People from Commonwealth Nations
Deadline: 4 September 2016 The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, in partnership with Comic Relief and The Royal Commonwealth Society are currently inviting applicants for its 2017 Queen’s Young Leader Programme in order to discover, celebrate and support young people from every Commonwealth … [Read more...] about Queen’s Young Leader Programme 2017: Supporting Young People from Commonwealth Nations
Commonwealth Youth Council: Inviting Organisations Dedicated towards Young People with Disabilities
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The Commonwealth Youth Council is inviting applications from organizations, recognizing their endeavour towards working with young people with disabilities. The CYC facilitates and supports the work of all youth- led initiatives and partner with suitable stakeholders, … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Youth Council: Inviting Organisations Dedicated towards Young People with Disabilities
Bakken Invitation Award: Recognising People Contributing in Communities through Medical Technology
Deadline 10 August 2016 The Medtronic Foundation invites eligible applicants for the Bakken Invitation Award, celebrating and connecting people, who with the help of medical technology, are contributing in communities all around the world through charitable service and volunteerism. It embraces the … [Read more...] about Bakken Invitation Award: Recognising People Contributing in Communities through Medical Technology
IWMF Emergency Fund for Journalists in Crisis: Inviting Women Journalists Worldwide
Deadline: Ongoing The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) has established an Emergency Fund to provide women journalists with a lifeline of support in times of crisis. The Emergency Fund is sustained with the support of individual donors to address the growing need to provide direct … [Read more...] about IWMF Emergency Fund for Journalists in Crisis: Inviting Women Journalists Worldwide
African Union Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Award 2016: Awarding Excellent African Scientists
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The African Union Commission invites African Scientists for its prestigious African Union Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Award. The aim is to recognize, award and honor outstanding excelling African Scientists women, men alike and younger researchers for their scientific … [Read more...] about African Union Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Award 2016: Awarding Excellent African Scientists
Elisabeth & Amelie Fund: Supporting Sustainable Water Management in Developing Countries
Deadline: 17 October 2016 The King Baudouin Foundation is currently inviting applicants for its Elisabeth & Amelie Fund with an aim to instigate a new form of support for sustainable water management in developing countries by financing on-the-spot internships for students from developing … [Read more...] about Elisabeth & Amelie Fund: Supporting Sustainable Water Management in Developing Countries
Nominations Open for Commonwealth Youth Work Week 2016!
Deadline: 31 August 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for Commonwealth Youth Work Week 2016, an annual initiative by the Commonwealth Secretariat that highlights the contribution and achievements of youth work, youth workers, and youth organizations throughout the 53 Commonwealth member … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Commonwealth Youth Work Week 2016!
Common Fund for Commodities: Ninth Call for Proposals to Support Business Activities
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The Common Fund for Commodities is seeking applications to support organizations and enterprises engaged in commodity value chains in its member countries. CFC seeks to support business activities in the field of commodity development, including agriculture, minerals and … [Read more...] about Common Fund for Commodities: Ninth Call for Proposals to Support Business Activities
Call for Papers: 2016 International Assembly of Youth for UNESCO (Y4U)
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The 2016 International Assembly of Youth for UNESCO (Y4U) is inviting applicants to submit papers that contain the best practices of the organization and must be aligned with any of the themes mention below. Y4U aims to gather at least 300 members of UNESCO Clubs and … [Read more...] about Call for Papers: 2016 International Assembly of Youth for UNESCO (Y4U)
Rothamsted International Fellowship Scheme: Supporting Scientists from Developing Countries
Deadline: 7 November 2016 Rothamsted International (RI) is currently inviting applications for its Fellowship Scheme with an aim to support the exchange of skills and technologies between scientists from developing countries and Rothamsted Research. It is expected that RI Fellowships will benefit … [Read more...] about Rothamsted International Fellowship Scheme: Supporting Scientists from Developing Countries
ESRC-NSPCC Call for Proposals: Addressing Children’s Mental Health Issues
Deadline: 7 October 2016 The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) together invite applications to address Children's Mental Health through their research programme: Helping Children Get Back on Track. The aim of this … [Read more...] about ESRC-NSPCC Call for Proposals: Addressing Children’s Mental Health Issues
Global Challenges Research Fund for Building Resilience in Developing Countries
Deadline: 6 September 2016 The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), together with the Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC), invites proposals, as part of the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), taking a leadership role in … [Read more...] about Global Challenges Research Fund for Building Resilience in Developing Countries
The Brenthurst Foundation: Machel-Mandela Fellows Programme
Deadline: 15 October 2016 The Brenthurst Foundation is currently inviting applications from young graduates for its Machel-Mandela Fellows Programme, named in honour of former South African President Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel. The Machel-Mandela Fellows programme aims to be the most … [Read more...] about The Brenthurst Foundation: Machel-Mandela Fellows Programme
National Endowment for Democracy: Seeking Applications to Advance and Strengthen Democracy
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) invites civic organizations, associations, independent media, and other similar non-government organizations around the world to apply for its 2016 grant funding. NED yearly funds hundreds of projects of organizations that are … [Read more...] about National Endowment for Democracy: Seeking Applications to Advance and Strengthen Democracy
Venture Capital For Africa: Africa Tech Now Village for African Startups
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The Venture Capital For Africa (VC4A) is seeking proposals for Africa Tech Now Village that offers promising African Startups the ability to demonstrate their innovations during the show. It aims at identifying and promoting the (10) ten best Start-ups of the African … [Read more...] about Venture Capital For Africa: Africa Tech Now Village for African Startups
Apply for Youth Time Global Forum: Inviting Journalists Worldwide
Deadline: 7 August 2016 The Youth Time International Movement is currently inviting journalists to apply for Youth Time Global Forum to be held from November 24-26, 2016, in Jakarta, Indonesia. Youth Time Global Forum is a unique event, which will gather together more than 150 participants from … [Read more...] about Apply for Youth Time Global Forum: Inviting Journalists Worldwide
Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards 2016: Nominations Open for Youth Workers across the Commonwealth
Deadline: 31 August 2016 Nominations open for the Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards 2016, which will recognise youth workers who utilise sport and arts programmes to engage and empower young people across the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards celebrate the positive impact of youth … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards 2016: Nominations Open for Youth Workers across the Commonwealth
Applications Open for Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program!
Deadline: 12 September 2016 The German Marshall Fund of the United States and the OCP Policy Center are seeking applications for its fifth edition of the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program. Held under the theme “Changing Mental Maps: Strategies for an Atlantic in Transition,” this unique … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program!
