Deadline: 18 January 2017 Are you a budding entrepreneur passionate about launching enterprise that is driven to empower women and provide employment opportunities? Are you in the ideation/early stages of a social venture, or are launching a new subsidiary or offshoot of an existing social … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Shiffon Startup Competition! Supporting Budding Entrepreneurs driven to Empower Women
Latest Grants and Resources in Russia
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Russia.
Pulitzer Center’s Persephone Miel Fellowship: Inviting Journalists from the Developing World
Deadline: 1 March 2017 The Pulitzer Center in collaboration with Internews is seeking applications for its “Persephone Miel Fellowship " to help journalists from the developing world do the kind of reporting they've always wanted to do and enable them to bring their work to a broader international … [Read more...] about Pulitzer Center’s Persephone Miel Fellowship: Inviting Journalists from the Developing World
Applications Open for Erasmus+ Youth Partnership Funding Programme!
Deadline: 2 February 2017 The European Commission is seeking applications for its program "ERASMUS+ Youth Partnership Funding". Priority Areas establishment of new networks of social enterprises, associations, clubs, NGOs development and delivery of courses and training on … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Erasmus+ Youth Partnership Funding Programme!
2018 Rolex Awards: Encouraging a Spirit of Enterprise in Individuals Worldwide
Deadline: 30 June 2017 Applications are open for the 2018 Rolex Awards for Enterprise with an aim to encourage a spirit of enterprise in individuals around the world by supporting outstanding endeavors in areas that advance human knowledge and well-being. Five Rolex Awards will be offered to … [Read more...] about 2018 Rolex Awards: Encouraging a Spirit of Enterprise in Individuals Worldwide
Apply for Habitat Young Leaders Build Advocacy 2017: Inviting Young Leaders from the Asia-Pacific Countries
Deadline: 27 January 2017 The Habitat Young Leaders Build (HYLB) is calling for proposals from participating National Organizations to apply to receive advocacy grants. The specific aim of the grants to support and contribute to young people’s advocacy efforts on engaging on housing policy and … [Read more...] about Apply for Habitat Young Leaders Build Advocacy 2017: Inviting Young Leaders from the Asia-Pacific Countries
USAID Diaspora Partnership: Identifying Diaspora-focused Innovations to Address Development Challenges
Deadline: 20 April 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a call for Diaspora Partnership with an aim to source new ideas and engage a diverse set of partners in identifying and testing diaspora-focused innovations to address development … [Read more...] about USAID Diaspora Partnership: Identifying Diaspora-focused Innovations to Address Development Challenges
Pond’s Fellowship Program: Empowering Women Leaders of Organizations and Businesses Worldwide
Deadline: 31 January 2017 Pond's in partnership with Vital Voices is seeking applications for Pond's Fellowship Program, prestigious network of women leaders who are driving innovative solutions to create a more prosperous and secure world at the community, national and global levels. This … [Read more...] about Pond’s Fellowship Program: Empowering Women Leaders of Organizations and Businesses Worldwide
COE Call for Expressions of Interest: National Training Courses in Human Rights Education
Deadline: 15 January 2017 The Council of Europe's (COE) is now accepting expressions of interest from non-governmental organisations, public institutions and/or networks to organise training courses in 2017. The national training courses in human rights education are an integral part of the … [Read more...] about COE Call for Expressions of Interest: National Training Courses in Human Rights Education
IRTI Call for Proposals 2017: Inviting Applications from Developing, Emerging & Developed Countries
Deadline: 28 February 2017 The Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI), a Member and the knowledge hub of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IDBG), is seeking applications for its research projects which propose policy work on Islamic Economics, Finance and Banking. Given the importance of … [Read more...] about IRTI Call for Proposals 2017: Inviting Applications from Developing, Emerging & Developed Countries
ESED Scholarship Program: Inviting Students from Developing Countries
Deadline: 10 March 2017 Applications are open for Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) Scholarship program to support students from developing countries and economies in transition. The ESED program offers master’s level scholarships to outstanding students for a period of up to two … [Read more...] about ESED Scholarship Program: Inviting Students from Developing Countries
2017 Young Leaders Conference: Addressing Youth from Europe and the Middle East
Deadline: 20 February 2017 Applications are open for "2017 Young Leaders Conference" with an aim to bring together youth from Europe and the Middle East, united by the goal of creating positive change in their communities. The 3-day conference will focus on creating a unique action plan to address … [Read more...] about 2017 Young Leaders Conference: Addressing Youth from Europe and the Middle East
Apply for Technovation Challenge 2017: Seeking Young Girls around the World
Deadline: 8 March 2017 Applications are open for 2017 Technovation Challenge in partnership with Google’s Made with Code and UN Women in order to learn and apply the skills needed to solve real-world problems through technology. Technovation offers girls around the world the opportunity to learn … [Read more...] about Apply for Technovation Challenge 2017: Seeking Young Girls around the World
Call for Proposals: Democracy and Media Foundation Grant Program
Deadline: 12 February 2017 Do you have an initiative that stimulates independent and critical media, or one that sustains or promotes a strong, and just democratic state? If yes, then you are welcome to submit a project proposal for Democracy and Media Foundation’s grants. The Democracy and Media … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Democracy and Media Foundation Grant Program
Nominations Open for BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards!
Deadline: 30 June 2017 Nominations are open for the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards in order to recognize basic research and creative work of excellence, as embedded in theoretical advances, models and fundamental perspectives for an improved understanding of the natural, social and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards!
USAID Breakthrough-RESEARCH: Increasing Practice of Priority Health Behaviors and Enabling Social Norms
Deadline: 3 March 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from eligible U.S. and non-U.S. organisations for a program entitled “Breakthrough-RESEARCH” with an aim to increase the practice of priority health behaviors and enabling social norms, … [Read more...] about USAID Breakthrough-RESEARCH: Increasing Practice of Priority Health Behaviors and Enabling Social Norms
USAID Breakthrough-ACTION: Supporting Countries in Achieving Desired Improvements in Health and Development Outcomes
Deadline: 3 March 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from eligible U.S. and non-U.S. organisations for a program entitled “Breakthrough-ACTION” with an aim to support countries in achieving desired improvements in health and development … [Read more...] about USAID Breakthrough-ACTION: Supporting Countries in Achieving Desired Improvements in Health and Development Outcomes
The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation: Seeking NGOs to promote Conservation, Food & Health in Developing World
Deadline: 1 July 2017 The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation is currently seeking entities for its Grant Program round 2 to promote the conservation of natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and improve health in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle … [Read more...] about The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation: Seeking NGOs to promote Conservation, Food & Health in Developing World
The Baxter International Foundation: Seeking Applications for Community Grants Program
Deadline: 11 February 2017 The Baxter International Foundation is seeking applications for its Community Grants Program with an aim to address healthcare needs worldwide, particularly in areas where employees live and work. Baxter International Foundation supports initiatives and … [Read more...] about The Baxter International Foundation: Seeking Applications for Community Grants Program
TaiwanICDF: International Higher Education Scholarship Program
Deadline: 17 March 2017 International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) is currently inviting applicants for its International Higher Education Scholarship Program. International education and training has long been one of the TaiwanICDF’s core operations, among many others. Human … [Read more...] about TaiwanICDF: International Higher Education Scholarship Program
Entries Open for 2017 YHRI International Youth Forum on Human Rights and UN SDG’s in Nepal!
Deadline: 28 February 2017 (Application Closed for International Delegates) Deadline: 21 February 2017 (Application for Local delegates (only for Nepal)) Entries are open for International Youth Forum on Human Rights and UN SDG's with an aim to bring young leaders from around the world to the … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2017 YHRI International Youth Forum on Human Rights and UN SDG’s in Nepal!
Asia Exchange Scholarships: A Chance to Win Up to 500 EUR
Deadline: 31 May 2017 The Asia Exchange is seeking applications for its scholarship program to encourage students to study abroad in Asia and award scholarships twice a year in value of up to 500 EUR for students from target countries. Asia is by far the most populous continent in the world. Its … [Read more...] about Asia Exchange Scholarships: A Chance to Win Up to 500 EUR
Kahane Foundation: Helping People to Create Dignified and Peaceful Living Environment for Themselves and their Neighbours
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Karl Kahane Foundation is seeking applications from organisations for its grant program with an aim to help people to create a dignified and peaceful living environment for themselves and their neighbours. The Karl Kahane Foundation was established in 1991 by the … [Read more...] about Kahane Foundation: Helping People to Create Dignified and Peaceful Living Environment for Themselves and their Neighbours
Applications Open for Milena Jesenská Fellowships 2017 for Journalists in European Countries!
Deadline: 6 February 2017 The Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) is seeking applications for its program entitled "Milena Jesenská Fellowships for Journalists", which offers European journalists time off from their professional duties in order to pursue in-depth research on a topic of their … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Milena Jesenská Fellowships 2017 for Journalists in European Countries!
2017 Global Duty of Care Awards: Recognizing Organisations and Individuals to Travel Risk Mitigation
Deadline: 10 March 2017 The International SOS Foundation is seeking applications for its 2017 Global Duty of Care Awards in order to recognise organisations and individuals with a proactive approach to travel risk mitigation. The awards honour those who design, implement and improve systems to … [Read more...] about 2017 Global Duty of Care Awards: Recognizing Organisations and Individuals to Travel Risk Mitigation
BEARR Trust Small Grants Scheme 2017: Supporting NGOs to Share Experience and Learning
Deadline: 1 February 2017 The British Emergency Aid to Russia and the Republics (BEARR) Trust is accepting applications from NGOs and other organizations for its Small Grants Scheme 2017 with an aim to support and encourage NGOs to: share experience and learning among NGOs with relevant … [Read more...] about BEARR Trust Small Grants Scheme 2017: Supporting NGOs to Share Experience and Learning
Applications Open for Next Generation Women Leaders Award 2017!
Deadline: 6 March 2017 McKinsey & Company is currently inviting female students and experienced professionals across Europe, the Middle East and Africa to apply for the Next Generation Women Leaders Award 2017. McKinsey passionately believes in developing outstanding female leaders. They do so … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Next Generation Women Leaders Award 2017!
Nominations Open for 2017 International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Awards!
Deadline: 21 February 2017 Nominations are open for International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Awards 2017 with an aim to honour a deserving professional or colleague for one of their awards. The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) represents a broad range of members … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Awards!
Entries Open for Google #Hash Code Challenge 2017!
Deadline: 20 February 2017 Google is seeking applications for its #Hash Code Challenge 2017 that is a team-based programming competition organized by Google for students and industry professionals across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The competition takes place over two rounds: … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Google #Hash Code Challenge 2017!
Shell Ideas360 Global Competition: Developing Ideas to Tackle the Challenges on Energy, Water and Food Resources
Deadline: 20 January 2017 The Shell International Limited is seeking applications for its Shell Ideas360, global competition in order to learn & develop innovative ideas to tackle the challenges on energy, water and food resources. The theme of Shell Ideas360 is "People & Planet - the … [Read more...] about Shell Ideas360 Global Competition: Developing Ideas to Tackle the Challenges on Energy, Water and Food Resources
Nominations Open for International Bremen Peace Award 2017!
Deadline: 31 January 2017 Nominations are open for 2017 International Bremen Peace Award with an aim to honour people and organizations that set an example through their work contributing to reconciliation, human rights, overcoming of racism, social justice, sustainable handling of nature and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for International Bremen Peace Award 2017!
African Union Commission: Intercontinental Youth Forum for African and European Youths
Deadline: 15 January 2017 The African Union Commission is seeking applicants for its Intercontinental Youth Forum that will provide a platform to discuss different means of preventing/countering violent extremism by drawing on the soft power of religion and dialogue and, accordingly making policies … [Read more...] about African Union Commission: Intercontinental Youth Forum for African and European Youths
The Lazurite Initiative 2017 Open Call: Cultural Exchanges and Collaborative Projects between West Asia and South Asia with Taiwan
Deadline: 20 January 2017 The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of China (Taiwan) is seeking applications for its "The Lazurite Initiative-Cultural Exchanges and Collaborative Projects between West Asia and South Asia with Taiwan" to increase Taiwan’s understanding of Western and Southern Asian … [Read more...] about The Lazurite Initiative 2017 Open Call: Cultural Exchanges and Collaborative Projects between West Asia and South Asia with Taiwan
Swedish Institute Grants: Inviting Organizations for Creative Force Programme in Targeted Countries
Deadline: 25 January 2017 The Swedish Institute is currently seeking applications from eligible entities for its "The Creative Force Programme" with an aim to strengthen democracy, human rights and freedom of expression in the programme’s target countries. Creative Force finances collaborative … [Read more...] about Swedish Institute Grants: Inviting Organizations for Creative Force Programme in Targeted Countries
Apply for AFS Asia-Pacific International Global Citizenship Education Forum!
Deadline: 7 February 2017 Applications are open for the 3rd Annual AFS Asia-Pacific International Global Citizenship Education Forum that will connect educators, intercultural learning practitioners and researchers with employers and corporations plus governments, institutions, policy-makers and … [Read more...] about Apply for AFS Asia-Pacific International Global Citizenship Education Forum!
Ben Franklin Transatlantic Fellows: Summer Institute for Youth Program
Deadline: 28 February 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria is now accepting applications for its 2017 Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute for young Americans and Europeans. The program will take place in June and July 2017. The institute will be hosted by Wake Forest … [Read more...] about Ben Franklin Transatlantic Fellows: Summer Institute for Youth Program
HumanityX Cross-Over Fund: Seeking Innovators for Peace and Justice around the World
Deadline: 17 February 2017 The Hub, a collaboration between The City of The Hague and HumanityX are accepting applications for its Cross-Over Fund to give digital innovators the opportunity to improve a process, product or service within the peace, justice or humanitarian sector. The Hague … [Read more...] about HumanityX Cross-Over Fund: Seeking Innovators for Peace and Justice around the World
Entries Open for Masdar 2017 Engage Global Social Media Competition!
Deadline: 3 January 2017 Entries are open for the 2017 Masdar Engage Global Social Media Competition. This year’s Engage competition is about how participants want to see changes in the world and their local communities by 2026; and Masdar wants to hear citizens’ perspectives on how society … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Masdar 2017 Engage Global Social Media Competition!
FAO Conference Awards: Recognizing Individuals and Organizations for their Outstanding Achievements in Fighting Hunger
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations is seeking nominations for its conference awards with an aim to recognize individuals, institutions and organizations who have made outstanding achievements in fighting hunger. Today they are the champions of … [Read more...] about FAO Conference Awards: Recognizing Individuals and Organizations for their Outstanding Achievements in Fighting Hunger
Nominations Open for Anu & Naveen Jain Women’s Safety XPRIZE Challenges! Empowering Safety for All
Deadline: 31 March 2017 Applications are open for Anu & Naveen Jain Women’s Safety XPRIZE, a $1 million global competition that challenges teams to leverage technology to empower communities with a transformative solution that ensures women’s safety. Armed with innovative safety nets, … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Anu & Naveen Jain Women’s Safety XPRIZE Challenges! Empowering Safety for All
Fondation Ensemble: Inviting Organisations for its 2017 Call for Proposals
Deadline: 1 February 2017 The Fondation Ensemble has launched two call for proposals from eligible organisations for its 2017 grant programs. On all sector projects (Sustainable agriculture, Sustainable fishing, Biodiversity conservation, Sustainable Technologies) and Threatened Animal … [Read more...] about Fondation Ensemble: Inviting Organisations for its 2017 Call for Proposals
Visegrad Scholarship Program: Supporting Students from the Western Balkan and Eastern Partnership Countries
Deadline: 31 January 2017 Applications are invited for the Visegrad Scholarship Program to support Masters and post-Masters (PhD/postdoc) studies/research stays at higher-education institutions in the V4 region, as well as in the Western Balkan and Eastern Partnership countries. Program … [Read more...] about Visegrad Scholarship Program: Supporting Students from the Western Balkan and Eastern Partnership Countries
Future Agro Challenge: Inviting Entrepreneurs, Startups all Over the World
Deadline: 13 January 2017 The Global Championship is seeking applicants for its Future Agro Challenge (FAC), global competition that support agro visionaries, farmers, manufacturers, and distributors from countries across several continents. Innovators have the opportunity to participate in … [Read more...] about Future Agro Challenge: Inviting Entrepreneurs, Startups all Over the World
Nominations Open for the 2017 Knight International Journalism Awards
Deadline: 17 February 2017 The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is seeking nominations for its "2017 Knight International Journalism Awards" with an aim to foster a global culture of news innovation. The Awards recognize journalists who, through their pioneering work or technological … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the 2017 Knight International Journalism Awards
UNESCO Call for Proposals: 2017 Academic Research Conference on Safety of Journalists
Deadline: 9 January 2017 UNESCO, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), is pleased to invite contributions from the international community of scholars to the 2017 Academic Research Conference on Safety of Journalists. The academic conference, from 3 to 4 May 2017, is a … [Read more...] about UNESCO Call for Proposals: 2017 Academic Research Conference on Safety of Journalists
SE 100 Inspiring Social Innovators Programme: Inspiring Social Entrepreneurs around the World
Deadline: 31 January 2017 Applications are open for SE 100 Inspiring Social Innovators Programme with an aim to recognize and appreciate those people and inspire others to work towards social good. Social Enablers, one of the widely read content platforms on social entrepreneurship and social … [Read more...] about SE 100 Inspiring Social Innovators Programme: Inspiring Social Entrepreneurs around the World
Entries Open for Global Editors Network’s Startups for News International Competition!
Deadline: 1 January 2017 Global Editors Network (GEN) is seeking applications for its Startups for News international competition with an aim to reward the best startups bringing novel solutions to newsroom challenges. Each year, GEN selects early-stage startups providing innovative products … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Global Editors Network’s Startups for News International Competition!
The Kubota Fund for the Development of Social and Economic Infrastructure in Developing Countries
Deadline: 20 January 2017 The Kubota Fund is seeking applications for its grant from trainees and students from developing countries that belong to study or training program(s) provided by private enterprises or research/educational institutes located in Japan. The Kubota Fund is based upon … [Read more...] about The Kubota Fund for the Development of Social and Economic Infrastructure in Developing Countries
UNICEF Public Engagement Initiative for Refugee: Activating Public in Support of Refugee Children
Deadline: 3 January 2017 The United Nations Children's Fund is seeking proposals from eligible entities for the program entitled "Public Engagement Initiative for Refugee" with an aim frame a new public narrative around the refugee crisis and to help activate the public in support of refugee … [Read more...] about UNICEF Public Engagement Initiative for Refugee: Activating Public in Support of Refugee Children
Applications Open for Milena Jesenská Fellowships for European Journalists!
Deadline: 6 February 2017 Applications are Open for Milena Jesenská Fellowship Program for Journalists in Europe in order to pursue in-depth research on a topic of their choice. Objectives The Milena Jesenská Fellowship Program offers European journalists time off from their professional … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Milena Jesenská Fellowships for European Journalists!
Nominations Open for Rafto Prize! Awarding People and Organizations Worldwide Struggling for Human Rights and Democracy
Deadline: 1 February 2017 Nominations are open for Rafto Prize with an aim to award a person or an organisation who struggle for human rights and democracy. The Rafto Foundation for Human Rights is a non-profit and non-partisan organization dedicated to the global promotion of human rights. … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Rafto Prize! Awarding People and Organizations Worldwide Struggling for Human Rights and Democracy


