Deadline: 24-Apr-21 The Together Women Rise is seeking applications for its Grant Program. Together Women Rise is an educational giving circle: Their members meet monthly, learn about their featured and sustained grantees, and donate to Together Women Rise, allowing them collectively to support grassroots international organizations empowering women and girls living in extreme poverty. They fund projects that foster good health, education, and economic self-sufficiency in developing … [Read more...] about Together Women Rise Grant Program to empower Women and Girls living in Extreme Poverty
Nominations Open for 2021 WIN WIN Youth Award
Deadline: 30-Apr-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 WIN WIN Youth Award to empower and reward young people who play an active role in the creation of a more sustainable future. WIN WIN Youth Network is a national platform which invites you to meet other young change-makers that share the same goal to make this world a better place. Members of the network are people between 13-29 years old, engaged in organisations in Sweden that tackle sustainability issues – either environmental, … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2021 WIN WIN Youth Award
2021 Green Talents: International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development
Deadline: 19-May-21 Are you a promising scientist with innovative ideas and a strong focus on sustainable development? Does your research have the potential to help make the world a more sustainable place? Are you ready to collaborate with German experts and contribute to sustainability research in Germany? If yes, become one of the 25 Green Talents of 2021! Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum … [Read more...] about 2021 Green Talents: International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development
Nominations Open for 2021 Thiess International Riverprize
Deadline: 31-May-21 The International River Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2021 Thiess International Riverprize, the Thiess International Riverprize (the Riverprize) is the world’s most prestigious environmental award, bringing recognition to organisations (or groups of organisations) who have achieved remarkable outcomes for rivers, river basins and their communities. The Riverprize is awarded every two years at the Riverprize Gala Dinner, as part of the International … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2021 Thiess International Riverprize
2021 HGHI LEAD Fellowship for Promoting Women in Global Health
Deadline: 22-Apr-21 The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) and the Women and Health Initiative is inviting applications for the 2021 HGHI LEAD Fellowship for Promoting Women in Global Health to promote leadership skills in individuals from low- and middle-income countries who will, in turn, mentor future female leaders in global health. Harvard Global Health Institute LEAD Fellows have access to world-class faculty, are provided with senior mentors and the opportunity to build a custom … [Read more...] about 2021 HGHI LEAD Fellowship for Promoting Women in Global Health
Submit Nominations for Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize
Deadline: 24-May-21 Do you know an outstanding leader that promotes positive global change? If yes, then nominate them for the Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize. The Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize invites you to nominate an innovative, risk-taking, ethical candidate for a chance to win the leadership prize. Prize winners may be nominated by anyone, anywhere. They believe that a new kind of leadership is badly needed for societies to prosper: leadership that is … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize
Auckland Zoo announces Conservation Fund Small Grants Programme
Deadline: 20-Apr-21 Applications are now open for the Conservation Fund Small Grants Programme to support conservation efforts in the wild. The Programme exists to help provide relatively small levels of funding for ongoing projects or pilot programmes with clear conservation value. Types of Project Project applications will score more highly during the selection process if they: Are likely to have a direct conservation impact Are collaborative and involve a local … [Read more...] about Auckland Zoo announces Conservation Fund Small Grants Programme
Call for Leaders creating Sustainable Change in Communities: Nominations now Open!
Deadline: 05-May-21 The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) has opened the search to find 30 game-changing leaders under 30 years of age who are using environmental education to build a sustainable future for all. The EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2021 will receive global recognition for their work and join a growing alumni community of inspiring EE leaders, with ongoing opportunities for professional development and networking. To address today’s complex … [Read more...] about Call for Leaders creating Sustainable Change in Communities: Nominations now Open!
2021 World Summit Awards: Promoting Local Digital Innovation with High Impact on Improving Society
Deadline: 30-Sep-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 World Summit Awards to promote local digital innovation with high impact on improving society. It is a non-monetary award system with a focus on sustainable knowledge transfer through a worldwide network. Winners benefit not from a one-time financial reward, but a lifelong partnership and integration. The WSA is also a nomination based award system. To participate you need to be nominated by a WSA National Expert as the best … [Read more...] about 2021 World Summit Awards: Promoting Local Digital Innovation with High Impact on Improving Society
Applications Open for Asian Elephant Conservation Fund 2021
Deadline: 6-May-21 The Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking applications for Asian Elephant Conservation Fund. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (Service) mission is to work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The Asian Elephant Conservation Fund recognizes the common goals and priorities of the 13 Asian elephant range state governments as stated in the Jakarta Declaration for … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Asian Elephant Conservation Fund 2021
NOFO: J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative
Deadline: 3-Jun-21 The J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative (Stevens Initiative), developed in partnership with the Stevens Family Foundation is a multilateral public-private partnership that will strengthen engagement between young people in the Middle East and North Africa (NEA) and in the United States. The Stevens Initiative will use technology and online tools to facilitate structured online engagements between youth at various education levels. The Initiative will … [Read more...] about NOFO: J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative
Echoing Green’s Fellowship Program
Deadline: 20-Apr-21 Echoing Green invites applications for its fellowship program to provide seed funding to social entrepreneurs launching bold new organizations to create positive systemic change. It operates where intersectional justice and social innovation meet. The Fellowship funds and supports proximate leaders who are advancing racial justice and upending structural oppression globally and prioritize the leadership of Black, Indigenous; and other leaders of color. Echoing … [Read more...] about Echoing Green’s Fellowship Program
UNWTO’s Global Rural Tourism Startup Competition
Deadline: 1-Jul-21 UNWTO invites applications for the Global Rural Tourism Startup Competition to accelerate Rural Development through Tourism. The competition aims to bring together all entrepreneurs who are deploying models that positively contribute to the planet, people and prosperity or technology that can be applied to the sustainable development of tourism in rural areas in its three pillars - economic, social and environmental. It seeks the most disruptive ideas that will enable … [Read more...] about UNWTO’s Global Rural Tourism Startup Competition
Applications Open for Bridges for Enterprise Incubation Programme
Deadline: 1-May-21 Applications are now open for the Bridges for Enterprise (BfE) Incubation Programme to scale your business, completely free-of-charge. The goal is to support social enterprises on the path to financial sustainability and creating impact in their communities. They consider all applications to the BfE Incubation Programme carefully and holistically over several stages to determine the startups that best fit the mission and vision. What types of startups do you work … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Bridges for Enterprise Incubation Programme
Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition for empowering Entrepreneurs Worldwide
Deadline: 30-Sep-21 The Entrepreneurship Campus is inviting applications for its Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition (CEC) that empowers entrepreneurs all around the world to create innovative answers to global and/or community challenges and to engage in a more peaceful and sustainable world. You are invited to submit your innovative ideas and projects with a societal impact, which champion and implement one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs and 169 related … [Read more...] about Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition for empowering Entrepreneurs Worldwide
Kurita Overseas Research Grant Program to support Water-related Projects in Asia
Deadline: 22-Apr-21 Kurita Water and Environment Foundation is seeking applications for Overseas Research Grant Program to support scientists of Asian nationality who are conducting research in their own countries. The focal research area is water-related Environmental Science and Technology. Notes KWEF is intended to support academic research. Research programs aimed primarily at generating business profit will not be adopted. Scientists who are conducting research in Japan … [Read more...] about Kurita Overseas Research Grant Program to support Water-related Projects in Asia
Submit Proposals for 4th Human Rights Youth Challenge
Deadline: 31-May-21 The 4th Human Rights Youth Challenge is organized by the Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, it is an opportunity for youth to show knowledge, understanding and passion about the human rights to water and sanitation. The Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation– together with the Permanent Mission of Spain, the Permanent Mission of Germany, UNESCO-IHP, UNEP, UN-Water and the Special Rapporteur … [Read more...] about Submit Proposals for 4th Human Rights Youth Challenge
UN SDG Global Festival of Action inviting Immersive Stories to Inspire people for Positive Actions
Deadline: 5-Aug-21 The United Nations SDG Action Campaign, and Oculus is inviting applications from emerging creators worldwide to create media as a way to share their perspectives and advance positive action toward the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2021, MY World 360º is calling for immersive experiences that take viewers – decision makers, individuals, business leaders, students across the world – on a journey across the two sides of this Turning Point. Organizations … [Read more...] about UN SDG Global Festival of Action inviting Immersive Stories to Inspire people for Positive Actions
Call for Proposals to Highlight Blind Spots in AI Development
Deadline: 2-May-21 UNESCO in cooperation with Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, is launching a Call for Proposals to identify blind spots in AI Policy and Programme Development. The collective work will explore creative, novel and far-reaching approaches to tackling blind spots in the AI lifecycle. The publication will provide world leaders, policy-makers, and civil society members with perspectives that will be critical to face the immense task they’re presented: to ensure … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to Highlight Blind Spots in AI Development
Journalismfund.eu. Call for Proposals for Modern Slavery Unveiled Grant Programme
Deadline: 16-Sep-21 Journalismfund.eu. has announced a call for proposals for the Modern Slavery Unveiled Grant Programme to enable independent journalistic investigations into the exploitation of Asian victims of human trafficking and forced labour in Europe. Cross-border teams of professional journalists can apply for a grant to cover working time and/or expenses to investigate, document and expose aspects and cases of forced labour, cross-continental trafficking and other issues related … [Read more...] about Journalismfund.eu. Call for Proposals for Modern Slavery Unveiled Grant Programme
