Deadline: 31 January 2019 The European Commission is currently seeking proposals from eligible organisations for its grant program entitled 'Blue Careers' to promote innovative approaches to strengthen the cooperation between industry and education in order to bridge the gap between skills' offer and demand. Themes & Priorities For this topic, we seek to fund projects that will develop innovative solutions relating to at least one of the following themes. Projects may cover more … [Read more...]
European Commission: Call for Proposals for Projects Combating Environmental Crime
Deadline: 14 February 2019 The European Commission is currently seeking proposals from eligible organisations for its grant program with an aim at funding projects combating environmental crime. The overall objective of the Call for Proposals is to boost the operational activities of the law enforcement authorities, including via training and capacity building activities of competent authorities. Priority Areas Fight against wildlife trafficking, forest crime and other forms of … [Read more...]
UIA Initiative: Providing Resources to Urban Areas throughout Europe
Deadline: 31 January 2019 The Urban Innovative Actions (UIA) Initiative has launched its fourth Call for Proposals aimed at providing urban areas throughout Europe with resources to test new and unproven solutions to address urban challenges. The UIA Initiative is an instrument of the European Union and is managed by the European Commission’s (EC) Directorate General for Regional and Urban Policy under indirect management. Topics Digital transition Sustainable use of land and … [Read more...]
Applications Open for EU Prize for Women Innovators 2019!
Deadline: 16 January 2019 Carlos Moedas, Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, and Věra Jourová, Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, have launched the 2019 EU Prize for Women Innovators at the Web Summit in Lisbon. This prize recognises women entrepreneurs who have developed and brought to market an outstanding innovation. The prize will be awarded to up to 4 women innovators in total, who have had the largest impact on the innovation ecosystem by … [Read more...]
Applications Open for TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting 2019!
Deadline: 31 January 2019 Applications are open for TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting 2019 to recognize journalism that uncovers business bribery or related financial crime with the goal of increasing commercial transparency. The TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting recognizes journalism that uncovers business bribery or related financial crime with the goal of increasing commercial transparency. Prize Information A panel of independent judges will review the submissions … [Read more...]
National Geographic Society: Seeking Proposals for AI for Earth Program
Deadline: 9 January 2019 The National Geographic Society (NGS) and Microsoft’s AI for Earth program are seeking proposals to support the exploration of how AI can help us understand, engage, and protect the planet. The grants will support the creation and deployment of open source trained models and algorithms that are available to other environmental researchers and innovators and thereby have the potential to provide exponential impact. Core Areas To qualify, applications should … [Read more...]
EU-India: Enhancing CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Processes
Deadline: 7 February 2019 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals for its grant program entitled "India - Civil Society Organisations: Enhancing CSOs' Contribution to Governance and Development Processes" to strengthen the ability of Indian civil society and its organisations to perform their role as independent agents of change, implementing actions that bring transformative change into the lives of women and girls. The specific objective(s) of this call will focus on … [Read more...]
Call for Applications: 2019 European Press Prize
Deadline: 14 December 2018 Applicants are invited to apply for 2019 European Press Prize with an aim to be the brand for quality journalism in Europe. The key missions are aligning journalists and creating a community that recognises and strives for quality – one that helps each other fight foes too big for one person or organisation, as well as playing a defining role in emphasising the vital importance of fine reporting, shrewd analysis and outspoken comment. Each award is for 10,000 … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Right Livelihood Award!
Deadline: 1 March 2019 Applications are open for the Right Livelihood Award to honour and support courageous people and organisations offering visionary and exemplary solutions to the root causes of global problems. The Award recognizes that, in striving to meet the human challenges of today’s world, the most inspiring and remarkable work often defies any standard classification. The Right Livelihood Award is not an award for the world’s political, scientific or economic elite, but an … [Read more...]
Online News Association: Inviting Applications for 2019 Women’s Leadership Accelerator Program
Deadline: 30 November 2018 Online News Association is inviting Applications for Women’s Leadership Accelerator Program which is a yearlong intensive program that supercharges the leadership and management skills of women who are pushing digital innovation. The Women’s Leadership Accelerator kicks off with a week of tailored, immersive programming for 26 promising women leaders at UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center, Feb. 10-15, 2019. ONA provides support and coaching to … [Read more...]
Apply for Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2019!
Deadline: 11 January 2019 Applicants are invited to apply for Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2019 with an aim to recognize new business ideas that leverage technology for social impact from student entrepreneurs around the world. Prizes $100,000 USD Grand Prize: A single team will be designated the grand prize winner. $75,000 USD First Runner Up: A single team will be designated first runner up. $25,000 USD Second Runners Up: Three teams will be designated the Second … [Read more...]
National Geographic Society: Supporting Participatory Science through Development
Deadline: 9 January 2019 National Geographic Society is accepting proposals to support Participatory Science through the development or innovative use of data-driven, technology-powered tools that will increase the understanding, preservation, and protection of their planet. Applicants should design and/or implement tools that support citizen science work, particularly data collection or data analysis, in ways that create learning experiences for citizen scientists, including … [Read more...]
Submit Applications for Core Infrastructure Fund!
Deadline: 1 January 2019 Applicants are invited to apply for Core Infrastructure Fund that supports the ‘building block’ technologies, infrastructures, and communities relied upon by digital security and circumvention tools strengthening internet freedom, digital security, and the overall health of the internet. Award information OTF awards are performance-based contracts signed directly with the applicant. Payment is issued on completion of stated objectives, activities, and … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Sport and Active Society Development Grants Program!
Deadline: 14 December 2018 The International Olympic Committee is seeking applications for its Sport and Active Society Commission Development Grant program which was created by the IOC Sport and Active Society Commission to acknowledge and further encourage the implementation of relevant programmes in the field of Sport for All. Themes To be eligible for 2018 Grants, the projects must focus on at least one of the following themes: Social inclusion of refugees through sport and … [Read more...]
EU-Mongolia: Enhancing CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Processes
Deadline: 29 January 2019 The European Union (EU) is currently inviting proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled "Mongolia - Civil Society Organisations: Enhancing CSOs' Contribution to Governance and Development Processes" to enhance CSO's capacities to contribute to governance and development process in Mongolia through capacity building, networking, advocacy and research. Objectives To increase NGO capacities to strengthen women's participation in … [Read more...]
Open Call for Research: The Feminist Open Government Initiative
Deadline: 30 November 2018 Applications are open for 'The Feminist Open Government Initiative' to enhance women’s participation and gender throughout OGP’s work. It is a collaboration between Results for Development, the International Development Research Centre, and the Open Government Partnership. Aims Build and deepen evidence around the impact that gender equality can have on improving governance on public services, addressing corruption, and opening up civic space and … [Read more...]
EU-China Call for Proposals: Enhancing CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Processes
Deadline: 29 January 2019 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “China - Civil Society Organisations: Enhancing CSOs' Contribution to Governance and Development Processes". Objectives The specific objectives of this call for proposals are: To increase NGO capacities to strengthen women's participation in decision-making. To increase NGO capacities to empower People with disabilities and to better integrate them in … [Read more...]
Submit Applications for FineReads 2018 $15K Grant Program!
Deadline: 31 March 2019 FineReads is currently seeking applications from organizations for its 2018 $15K Grant Program. FineReads is incredibly passionate about increasing literacy rates for children around the world. To demonstrate the commitment to this cause, they are awarding one $5K grant and ten $1K grants to select nonprofits and organizations, who have made impactful efforts towards increasing world literacy. Through this initiative, FineReads hope to raise awareness for this … [Read more...]
2019 WISE Awards: Recognizing Innovative Practices that Transform Education & Society
Deadline: 15 January 2019 Qatar Foundation is currently inviting applicants for its 2019 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards to recognize and promote six innovative projects that address global education challenges and transforming communities. The selected projects are models of excellence that serve as an inspiration for others to improve education through innovation and creative action. Types of Project The WISE Awards recognize innovative educational projects that … [Read more...]
DISCO Call for Proposals 2: Micro-Grants to Support Small-scale Activities
Deadline: 31 December 2018 The EU/Council of Europe Joint Programme “Democratic and Inclusive School Culture in Operation” (DISCO) is currently accepting applications for project proposals for the next cycle of the Programme. This call for proposals will support projects designed to contribute to building democratic and inclusive societies through helping develop a culture of democracy by promoting education for democratic citizenship and human rights education in States party to the … [Read more...]
