Deadline: 31-Jan-21 Apply to the WFP Innovation Accelerator to receive up to US $100,000 in equity-free funding, mentorship from industry experts, and access to the world’s largest humanitarian organization. The WFP Innovation Accelerator sources support and scales high-potential solutions to end hunger worldwide. They provide WFP staff, entrepreneurs, start-ups, companies and non-governmental organizations with access to funding, mentorship, hands-on support and WFP … [Read more...] about WFP Innovation Accelerator Programme: US $100,000 in Equity-free Funding for New NGOs
UNCDF Call for Applications for Impact Evaluation on Migrant Remittances and Financial Services
Deadline: 21-Feb-21 The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) has launched a call for applications for the Impact Evaluation on Migrant Remittances and Financial Services. UNCDF aims to improve the functioning of the remittance market to increase the financial resilience of migrant families, while strengthening the economic development efforts of the origin and host countries. UNCDF is seeking an organization to deliver one or two client-level impact evaluation on inclusive … [Read more...] about UNCDF Call for Applications for Impact Evaluation on Migrant Remittances and Financial Services
EKOenergy: Solar and Wind Energy Projects in Developing Countries
Deadline: 7-Mar-21 EKOenergy is seeking project proposals to provide funding for solar and wind energy projects in developing countries. In order to bring additionally to renewable energy purchases and help realize SDG 7 (affordable, clean energy for all), the EKOenergy Eco label raises funds for new renewable energy projects in developing countries and regions. For each MWh of EKOenergy-labelled energy sold, their licensed sellers pay 0.10 € to EKOenergy’s Climate Fund. These … [Read more...] about EKOenergy: Solar and Wind Energy Projects in Developing Countries
DHHS/CDC: Enhancing Sustainable and Integrated Health, Strategic Information and Laboratory Systems for Quality Comprehensive HIV Services through Technical Assistance to the Republic of Rwanda under PEPFAR
Deadline: 12-Mar-21 The Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking applications for Enhancing Sustainable and Integrated Health, Strategic Information and Laboratory Systems for Quality Comprehensive HIV Services through Technical Assistance to the Republic of Rwanda under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The goal of this notice of funding opportunity is to enhance sustainable health, laboratory and strategic … [Read more...] about DHHS/CDC: Enhancing Sustainable and Integrated Health, Strategic Information and Laboratory Systems for Quality Comprehensive HIV Services through Technical Assistance to the Republic of Rwanda under PEPFAR
2021 Science, Technology and Arts (STARTS) Prize: Call for Nominations
Deadline: 3-Mar-21 The STARTS Prize of the European Commission is launched by Ars Electronica and the consortium partners BOZAR, Waag, INOVA+, T6 Ecosystems, French Tech Grande Provence and Frankfurter Buchmesse. STARTS is an initiative of the European Commission to foster alliances of technology and artistic practice. As part of this initiative, the STARTS Prize awards the most pioneering collaborations and results in the field of creativity and innovation at the crossings of science and … [Read more...] about 2021 Science, Technology and Arts (STARTS) Prize: Call for Nominations
Call for Proposals for 2021 WISE Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program
Deadline: 28-Feb-21 WISE Emerging Leaders is a nine-month fellowship program that aims to cultivate the next generation of systems leaders in education with the tools, skills, community, and mindset required to transform their communities and change systems. WISE is seeking to collaborate with high impact organizations to nominate young education professionals from within their organizations or network to support their professional and personal development. In addition to completing a … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for 2021 WISE Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program
Africa Green Grant Award: Nominations now Open
Deadline: 28-Feb-21 Eleven Eleven Twelve Foundation is pleased to announce the Africa Green Grant Award. This award was created within the framework of the sustainability of the environment through the empowerment and support for entrepreneurs and small businesses who have innovative, creative and sustainable ideas, products and services which seeks to reverse and stop the adverse effects been inflicted on the environment and in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development … [Read more...] about Africa Green Grant Award: Nominations now Open
GRP-UNDP: Invitation for NGOs to building resilience and achieving SDGs in Fragile and Conflict-Prone Regions
Deadline: 27-Jan-21 The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) is announcing a call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to identify and nurture a pipeline of novel, viable and fundable financial mechanisms in Fragile and Conflict-Prone Regions. GRP is requesting EOIs from organisations managing or supporting innovative finance mechanisms operating in Fragile and Conflict-Prone Regions that wish to increase the scale and effectiveness of their financial mechanisms. Despite investment … [Read more...] about GRP-UNDP: Invitation for NGOs to building resilience and achieving SDGs in Fragile and Conflict-Prone Regions
Regional Training of Trainers (TOT) on Health Financing
Deadline: 27-Jan-21 WACI Health and GFAN Africa in partnership with the Global Fund, the Global Financing Facility, Gavi, PMNCH and UHC2030 invite applications for a virtual regional Training of Trainers (ToT) focused on health budget advocacy and UHC in Africa. This regional ToT, focused on Anglophone Africa, is part of the Joint Learning Agenda for CSO engagement in Health Financing and is a multi-partner initiative that will align the partners efforts to provide CSOs with the right … [Read more...] about Regional Training of Trainers (TOT) on Health Financing
The Africa Young Innovators for Health Award 2021
Deadline: 31-Mar-21 The Africa Young Innovators for Health Award is launching its first competition designed to highlight and support the work of pioneering young entrepreneurs developing health innovations. The award wants to encourage business entrepreneurship and help advance promising health care solutions. The Award is searching for solutions aimed at supporting, equipping, protecting and training healthcare workers, who are on the frontline of delivering healthcare to communities. … [Read more...] about The Africa Young Innovators for Health Award 2021
UN Women and UNV launch Young Women Leaders Initiative
Deadline: 25-Jan-21 UN Women and United Nations Volunteers (UNV) have launched the new Young Women Leaders Initiative to create professional opportunities for leaders of tomorrow and further enhance diversity in UN Women. The Young Women Leaders Programme is an opportunity for 10 young women from the global South to bring their voices, passion and commitment to Gender Equality by learning and contributing across UN Women’s operations in New York City for one year. UN Women, in … [Read more...] about UN Women and UNV launch Young Women Leaders Initiative
COVID-19 Vaccine Counter-Misinformation Open Fund
Deadline: 31-Jan-21 The COVID-19 Vaccine Counter-Misinformation Open Fund has been announced which is intended to support journalistic efforts to effectively fact-check misinformation about the COVID-19 immunization process, with a concentration on projects that aim to reach audiences underserved by fact-checking or targeted by misinformation. The uncertainty and developing nature of the health crisis provoked by the novel coronavirus has made providing accurate, evidence-based journalism … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Vaccine Counter-Misinformation Open Fund
Africa Blockchain Incubation Program – Rwanda
Deadline: 29-Jan-21 This is a structured Incubator Program focused on grooming the African Blockchain StartUps. This time, the theme will be focused on: “Made in Rwanda,” to spark creativity and ideas implementation around Distributed Ledger Technologies, currently missing or insufficiently present in the Local Innovation and Entrepreneurship Landscape. The Incubation Program will support and develop these solutions-turn-to-StartUps in growing their business, strengthening their commercial … [Read more...] about Africa Blockchain Incubation Program – Rwanda
Bureau of International Labor Affairs: Enhancing Labor Compliance in Key Export Sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 11-May-21 The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $11,711,500 total costs (subject to the availability of federal funds) to fund one technical assistance project in the Republic of Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and one other African trade partner country to enhance labor compliance in key export sectors in sub-Saharan Africa. The project objective is to … [Read more...] about Bureau of International Labor Affairs: Enhancing Labor Compliance in Key Export Sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa
Ocean Changemakers Challenge: The Next Wave of Innovators
Deadline: 5-Feb-21 The Economist Group’s World Ocean Initiative has launched the Ocean Changemakers Challenge, a competition open to men and women that aims to showcase leading changemakers working to develop business solutions to ocean-related sustainability challenges. It is aimed at early-career researchers or professionals. Three finalists will be invited to present their business idea and vision for a blue economy during a special ocean changemakers session at the World Ocean Summit … [Read more...] about Ocean Changemakers Challenge: The Next Wave of Innovators
UN Women: Grant to Implement Project Activities for Spotlight Initiative Regional Program Stream 1
Deadline: 30-Jan-21 The Spotlight Initiative Regional Programme Stream 1 is seeking expressions of interest from civil society women’s rights organizations in Africa including those representing Regional and country networks. This regional level partnership will particularly involve CSOs and research/training institutes already working in the target regions: West, Central, East and South Africa regions with the expertise, programming experience and activities in SGBV, SRHR, HP, and … [Read more...] about UN Women: Grant to Implement Project Activities for Spotlight Initiative Regional Program Stream 1
4th Call for Proposals: GEF-7 Non-Grant Instrument Program
Deadline: 25-Feb-21 GEF is inviting Partner Agencies for the 4th time to submit proposals and investment opportunities under the GEF-7 NGI Program The Seventh Replenishment of the GEF Trust Fund includes a Non-Grant Instrument Program (the GEF-7 “NGI Program”) which builds on the lessons learned in GEF-6 and expands the envelope of blended finance to USD 136 million. Under GEF-7, the GEF will accelerate the use of non-grant instruments in support of delivering global environmental benefits … [Read more...] about 4th Call for Proposals: GEF-7 Non-Grant Instrument Program
Pro Helvetia Call for Applications for 2022 Residencies
Deadline: 10-Mar-21 Pro Helvetia has launched a call for applications for residencies aimed at cultural practitioners from Switzerland (e.g. artists, curators, cultural intermediaries) and cultural practitioners from Southern, East or West/Central Africa. The residencies last for three months at most. Pro Helvetia provides accommodation, daily allowances, professional supervision, travel expenses, a contribution towards production and material costs (on request) and a workplace (on … [Read more...] about Pro Helvetia Call for Applications for 2022 Residencies
International Visegrad Fund announces 2021 Visegrad Grants Program
Deadline: 1-Feb-21 The International Visegrad Fund has announced its 2021 Visegrad Grants Program to support regional partnerships among NGOs and civil society organizations, public institutions and municipalities, private companies and nonprofit organizations as well as education and research centers that contribute to cooperation in the Visegrad region. Objectives To apply for Visegrad Grants, your project must address one of the objectives of the grant program from one of seven focus … [Read more...] about International Visegrad Fund announces 2021 Visegrad Grants Program
International Visegrad Fund accepting Proposals for 2021 Visegrad+ Grants Program
Deadline: 1-Feb-21 The International Visegrad Fund is currently accepting proposals for its 2021 Visegrad+ Grants Program to support projects which contribute to the democratization and transformation processes in selected countries and regions, especially non-EU member states in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership countries. Objectives To apply for Visegrad+ Grants, your project must address one of the objectives of the grant program from one of seven focus areas eligible … [Read more...] about International Visegrad Fund accepting Proposals for 2021 Visegrad+ Grants Program
