Deadline: 10-Nov-21 The Spencer Foundation is seeking applications for its Research-Practice Partnership (RRP) Grants Program to support education research projects that engage in collaborative and participatory partnerships. This grant program is open to partnerships between researchers and a broad array of practitioners. They define practitioners as school districts, county offices of education, state educational organizations, policy-makers, universities, community-based organizations, … [Read more...] about Research-Practice Partnerships Grants: Collaborative research for Educational Change
Small Research Grants Program
Deadline: 1-Dec-21 The Spencer Foundation is pleased to announce Small Research Grants Program that aims to support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived, with budgets up to $50,000 for projects ranging from one to five years. This program is “field-initiated” in that proposal submissions are not in response to a specific request for a particular research topic, discipline, design, or method. Their goal for this program is to … [Read more...] about Small Research Grants Program
GIST Catalyst Virtual Pitch Competition – Apply Now!
Deadline: 22-Sep-21 The U.S. Department of State is excited to announce the 2021 Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Catalyst pitch competition that will be taking place virtually during Global Entrepreneurship Week (8-14 November, 2021). What does GIST Catalyst Offer? GIST Catalyst offers young STEM entrepreneurs the opportunity to elevate their pitch and showcase their scale-up on a global stage, while receiving valuable mentorship from American entrepreneurs and … [Read more...] about GIST Catalyst Virtual Pitch Competition – Apply Now!
Global sign Challenge to support Children’s Language and Communication
Deadline: 10-Dec-21 Applications are now open for the Global sign Challenge, an inclusive competition to celebrate and reward people who are using their national sign languages to support children's language and communication needs. The Global sign Challenge is celebrating national sign languages to enhance children's creative participation, communication and inclusive learning. National sign languages are derived from the natural spoken languages, and can be used in bridging the … [Read more...] about Global sign Challenge to support Children’s Language and Communication
Khyentse Foundation Trisong Grants to promote Mental Health and Well-being
Deadline: 30-Sep-21 Applications are now open for the Khyentse Foundation’s Trisong Grants Program to identify and support organizations and individuals who are working to promote mental health and well-being in the world. Grants are intended to help develop programs that are grounded in the principles of kindness and compassion. Although projects don’t need to be expressly Buddhist, they should share in values that alleviate suffering and strengthen both physical and mental … [Read more...] about Khyentse Foundation Trisong Grants to promote Mental Health and Well-being
Submit Nominations for International Human Rights Award
Deadline: 25-Oct-21 The Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship is inviting nominations for International Human Rights Award to recognize the work of foreign institutions and/or individuals residing abroad in the promotion and protection of Human Rights. In order to receive the Mignone Award, an invitation will be sent to the winning individual or to a representative of the winning organization to visit the Argentine Republic for a week. This includes … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for International Human Rights Award
Grants to Fight Hunger through Impact-Driven Agricultural Projects
Deadline: 1-Oct-21 The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF) is now accepting applications for grant funding in 2021 to Fight Hunger through Impact-Driven Agricultural Projects. The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF), initiated by AGCO Corporation in 2018, is a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger through agricultural development. They launched the Foundation to focus their philanthropy on impactful programs that help feed their steadily growing world sustainably and … [Read more...] about Grants to Fight Hunger through Impact-Driven Agricultural Projects
Up to $50 Million Available for Projects and Businesses
Deadline: 31-Oct-21 PFAN is now accepting applications from projects and businesses in low- and middle-income countries. Sectors & Technologies PFAN works with projects in a variety of sectors and technologies working towards climate change mitigation and adaptation. Agriculture & Agribusiness Biodiversity & Eco-system Services Clean Cooking Clean Technology Climate Change Adaptation Climate Resilience Infrastructure CoolingEnergy Efficiency & … [Read more...] about Up to $50 Million Available for Projects and Businesses
UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
Deadline: 1-Nov-21 Applications are now open for the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities, an international policy-oriented network providing inspiration, know-how and best practice. Members benefit from the sharing of lifelong learning policies and practices, the production and exchange of knowledge on key challenges and solutions, capacity-building and training initiatives, and participation in global events such as the International Conference on Learning Cities. The 229 members … [Read more...] about UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
Fondation Franklinia’s Grant to Support Conservation of Globally Threatened Trees
Deadline: 24-Oct-21 The Fondation Franklinia's Grant to preserve threatened tree species throughout the world, avoid their extinction and improve their conservation status. The foundation has been supporting primarily concrete on-the-ground conservation projects but also the establishment and maintenance of botanical collections, taxonomic studies, production of floras, compilation of lists of threatened species, reintroduction programmes as well as ex-situ conservation actions undertaken by … [Read more...] about Fondation Franklinia’s Grant to Support Conservation of Globally Threatened Trees
Grants for Strengthening Civil Society
Deadline: 1-Oct-21 Applications are now open for Strengthening Civil Society in Developing Countries. Aims The aim of the scheme is: Civil society in developing countries has a better ability and capacity to promote: human rights, democracy, gender equality, environment, climate, agriculture, food security, vulnerable groups and inclusive growth. Priorities Strengthening civil society in line with Norad's principles for support for civil society, including a … [Read more...] about Grants for Strengthening Civil Society
Statements of Interest for Internet Freedom Annual Program
Deadline: 15-Nov-21 The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is pleased to announce a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that support the policy objective to support Internet Freedom. DRL’s goal is to protect the open, interoperable, secure, and reliable Internet by promoting fundamental freedoms, human rights, and the free flow of information online through integrated support to civil … [Read more...] about Statements of Interest for Internet Freedom Annual Program
$20,000 Grant to design new NGO to delivery proven poverty intervention
Deadline: 17-Oct-21 The D-Prize offers an opportunity for you to design a new NGO or a business that delivers a proven poverty intervention at scale. Apply for the D-Prize to build a new organization and solve one of the Distribution Challenges. Many solutions to poverty already exist. The challenge is distributing to the people who need them most. The work identifies effective interventions, then activates entrepreneurs to scale delivery where distribution gaps exist. Challenges … [Read more...] about $20,000 Grant to design new NGO to delivery proven poverty intervention
Grants for the Promotion of Democracy through Political Parties
Deadline: 1-Nov-21 Applications are now open for the Promotion of Democracy through Political Parties. The scheme is aimed at Norwegian political parties and youth parties. Democracy measures through political organizations represent a limited but important contribution to the development of democracy in developing countries. Norwegian political parties can play a role through their international networks, involvement and expertise in democracy development and the building of party … [Read more...] about Grants for the Promotion of Democracy through Political Parties
2021 Human Rights Prize of the French Republic
Deadline: 17-Oct-21 Applications are now open for the 2021 Human Rights Prize of the French Republic to support for the completion of individual or collective projects carried out in the field, in France or abroad, regardless of nationality or borders, to promote and protect human rights. Themes COVID-19 and defending human rights: The global public health crisis has shed harsh light on the particular difficulties faced by vulnerable or disadvantaged populations when it comes to real … [Read more...] about 2021 Human Rights Prize of the French Republic
Unrestricted Grants of £25,000 for NGOs working with displaced people and refugees
Deadline: 30-Nov-21 Entries are now open for the 2022 Ockenden International Prizes to improve self-reliance for refugees and forced migrants – anywhere. The Ockenden Prizes Ockenden seeks to support locally-based and/or refugee-led organisations that work directly with refugees and displaced people to advance self-reliance. Small-scale local organisations have the ability to be agile, well-targeted and highly cost-efficient. However, external funding can be hard to access, and is often … [Read more...] about Unrestricted Grants of £25,000 for NGOs working with displaced people and refugees
The Whitley Fund for Nature: £40,000 in Project Funding for one year
Deadline: 31-Oct-21 The Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is currently inviting nominations for the 2022 Whitley Awards to fund grassroots conservation leaders in the Global South and put an international spotlight on winners’ work. Whitley Award winners join a growing network of more than 200 conservationists in 80 countries who share knowledge and ideas – working together to protect the planet – with opportunities to apply for WFN Continuation Funding in the future. Funding … [Read more...] about The Whitley Fund for Nature: £40,000 in Project Funding for one year
Award to Celebrate Women Reducing Disaster Risk in their Communities
Deadline: 17-Sep-21 The Women’s International Network on Disasters Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) will award two cash prizes to highlight the work of women who are changing the field of disaster risk reduction by using inclusive approaches and demonstrating leadership in a previously male-dominated field. WIN DRR is supported by Australian Aid and the Excellence Award is proudly sponsored by SM Prime Holdings Inc. The WIN DRR Leadership Awards will be presented during a virtual ceremony on … [Read more...] about Award to Celebrate Women Reducing Disaster Risk in their Communities
U.S. Embassy in New Zealand: Dis/Misinformation Awareness in Samoa, Cook, and Niue
Deadline: 29-Sep-21 The U.S. Embassy New Zealand Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce an open competition for organization interested in submitting proposals to conduct a survey resulting in a messaging campaign strategy for raising awareness of mis and disinformation in Samoa, Cook, and Niue. As a Pacific nation, the United States has long been committed to working with partners in the region to ensure the dissemination of factual information … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in New Zealand: Dis/Misinformation Awareness in Samoa, Cook, and Niue
Grants for Research Project on Human Rights Impacts of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Policies/Measures
Deadline: 12 September 2021 The German Institute for Human Rights (DIMR) invites proposals from individual researchers, groups of individuals or institutions working in consortium for conducting a research project on human rights impacts of climate mitigation and adaptation policies / measures. This research project represents the beginning stages of DIMR's engagement with human rights impacts / risks in the context of climate change mitigation and adaptation. It is distinct from the … [Read more...] about Grants for Research Project on Human Rights Impacts of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Policies/Measures
