Deadline: 06-Jul-20 Deep Learning Indaba is currently inviting individuals, grassroots organizations, initiatives, academic, and civil society institutions to submit proposals for funding up to USD 8,000 for small research projects with a development focus, which will be completed by the end of … [Read more...] about Deep Learning Indaba announces Call for Proposals for AI4D-Indabax Innovation
Latest Grant Funding Opportunities in Latest Grants and Resources in South Africa
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in South Africa.
Call for Proposals: Agrobiodiversity for Improved Food Security and Nutrition
Deadline: 28-Aug-20 The Global Programme Food Security (GPFS) of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has launched an open call for proposals for Agrobiodiversity for Improved Food Security and Nutrition. The ultimate goal is to improve food security and nutrition of … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Agrobiodiversity for Improved Food Security and Nutrition
Entries Open for 2020 Danone International Prize for Alimentation
Deadline: 16-Oct-2020 Danone Institute International has opened the 2nd Edition of the Danone International Prize for Alimentation (DIPA), jointly awarded by the Danone Institute International (DII) and the French research organization, the Fondation pour la Recherche Médicale (FRM). The … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2020 Danone International Prize for Alimentation
Submit Applications for Energy Catalyst Round 8: Clean Energy Access, Feasibility Projects
Deadline: 16-Sep-2020 Innovate UK is seeking applications for the Energy Catalyst Round 8 for Clean Energy Access, Feasibility Projects with an aim to support highly innovative, market-focused energy solutions in any technology or sector. Your project must encourage the development of products … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Energy Catalyst Round 8: Clean Energy Access, Feasibility Projects
Energy Catalyst Round 8: Clean Energy Access – Industrial Research
Deadline: 16-Sep-2020 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the Energy Catalyst round 8: clean energy access - industrial research competition. The aim of this competition is to support highly innovative, market-focused energy solutions in any technology or sector. Your project … [Read more...] about Energy Catalyst Round 8: Clean Energy Access – Industrial Research
Energy Catalyst Round 8: Clean Energy – Experimental Development Competition
Deadline: 16-Sep-2020 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the Energy Catalyst round 8: clean energy - experimental development competition. The aim of this competition is to support highly innovative, market-focused energy solutions in any technology or sector. Your project … [Read more...] about Energy Catalyst Round 8: Clean Energy – Experimental Development Competition
Submit Nominations for 2020 EDCTP Prizes
Deadline: 30-Oct-20 EDCTP is inviting nominations for its 2020 EDCTP Prize, the Prizes are part of the EDCTP programme which is supported by the European Union under Horizon 2020, it’s Framework Programme for Research & Innovation. The biennial EDCTP Prizes recognise outstanding … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for 2020 EDCTP Prizes
Celebrating the spirit of innovation: MAS FinTech Awards 2020 & MAS Global FinTech Hackcelerator
Deadlines MAS FinTech Awards: 07-Aug-2020 MAS Global FinTech Hackcelerator: 30 June 2020 The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched the MAS Global FinTech Innovation Challenge which seeks to identify and recognise ground-breaking solutions that can enable the financial sector … [Read more...] about Celebrating the spirit of innovation: MAS FinTech Awards 2020 & MAS Global FinTech Hackcelerator
World Bank Program: Building the Evidence on Forced Displacement
Deadline: 30-Jul-2020 The UK Department for International Development (DFID) has invested £13 million over seven years (2016-2023) for the development of new research on protracted forced displacement through a joint partnership between DFID, the World Bank Group and UNHCR. This program will … [Read more...] about World Bank Program: Building the Evidence on Forced Displacement
Nominations Open for 2020 EQUALS in Tech Awards
Deadline: 01-Aug-20 Nominations are now open for the 2020 Equals in Tech Awards aimed at helping girls and women to gain equal internet access, digital skills and opportunities in the tech industry. Equals is looking for innovative initiatives and projects promoting gender equality online and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2020 EQUALS in Tech Awards
AWDF announces Call for Proposals for World Aids Day 2020
Deadline: 13-Jul-2020 The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is seeking proposals for its World Aids Day 2020 to offer grants to African women’s rights organisations and groups to support activities that support mental health and emotional wellbeing for women living with HIV and … [Read more...] about AWDF announces Call for Proposals for World Aids Day 2020
AWDF announces Call for Proposals for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence Program
Deadline: 13-Jul-2020 The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is accepting proposals for a programme entitled “16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence in 2020” to support women’s rights organisations and groups employing innovative approaches, methodologies, tools and resources that … [Read more...] about AWDF announces Call for Proposals for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence Program
U.S. Mission to South Africa seeking Applications for Empowering Girls in STEM
Deadline: 15-Jul-2020 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General Durban, South Africa of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to develop and implement a program that will encourage young women in South Africa to … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to South Africa seeking Applications for Empowering Girls in STEM
Entries Open for MTN Awards for Social Change 2020 (South Africa)
Deadline: 03-Jul-20 The MTN Foundation, in partnership with Trialogue, has launched the MTN Awards for Social Change 2020 to encourage and reward good monitoring and evaluation (M&E) practice in the non-profit sector in 2019. The objective of The MTN Awards for Social Change is to reward … [Read more...] about Entries Open for MTN Awards for Social Change 2020 (South Africa)
C. Moore Media (CMM) launches The Future is Female Mentorship Program
Deadline: 29-Jun-2020 C. Moore Media (CMM) is excited to launch The Future is Female Mentorship Program. The program is a Public Relations (PR) and communications mentorship program dedicated exclusively to the business development needs of African Tech female founders. C. Moore Media (CMM) … [Read more...] about C. Moore Media (CMM) launches The Future is Female Mentorship Program
MRC/DFID announce African Research Leader Scheme 2020
Deadline: 08-Sep-20 The UK Medical Research Council and the UK Department for International Development has announced a further call for proposals for the prestigious African Research Leader awards. This MRC/ DFID jointly funded scheme aims to strengthen research leadership across sub-Saharan … [Read more...] about MRC/DFID announce African Research Leader Scheme 2020
Central European Initiative (CEI) seeking Applications for COME-IN Label promoting Museum Accessibility and Inclusion for All
Deadline: 15-Sep-2020 Central European Initiative (CEI) is seeking applications for the COME-IN! Label to promote accessibility and inclusion aiming at a museum experience for all. It aims at being a worldwide label for museums engaged in accessibility, promoting democracy, non-discrimination and … [Read more...] about Central European Initiative (CEI) seeking Applications for COME-IN Label promoting Museum Accessibility and Inclusion for All
2020 African ChangeMakers Online Mentorship Program: Cohort 2
Deadline: 29-Jul-2020 African ChangeMakers Initiative has launched 2020 African ChangeMakers Online Mentorship Program: Cohort 2 to support youth, women, men, teen boys and girls through investing in education, leadership development and life-skills that’s critical in strengthening the vital … [Read more...] about 2020 African ChangeMakers Online Mentorship Program: Cohort 2
2020 Innovating Justice Challenge for advancing Sustainable Development Goals
Deadline: 05-Aug-2020 Are you a startup addressing justice problems and want to grow into an impactful business? Do you want to be part of the unique ecosystem of justice innovators? If yes, then HiiL is looking for YOU! The Innovating Justice Challenge invites all startups that are … [Read more...] about 2020 Innovating Justice Challenge for advancing Sustainable Development Goals
Call for Applications: Women in Energy Storage Mentoring Programme of Energy Storage Partnership
Deadline: 28-Jun-2020 In order to advance the role of women as agents of change in society and promote best practices within the sector, the Secretariat of the Energy Storage Partnership, hosted by ESMAP, is teaming up with the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET) to launch a … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Women in Energy Storage Mentoring Programme of Energy Storage Partnership
Submit Applications for African Climate Change and Environmental Reporting (ACCER) Award & Gala Night 2020
Deadline: 31-Jul-2020 In partnership with several stakeholders, PACJA initiated an innovative fellowship as a capacity building programme for ACCER Awards finalists to ensure continuous, enhanced, in-depth reporting and media coverage of environmental and climate change issues with a key focus on … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for African Climate Change and Environmental Reporting (ACCER) Award & Gala Night 2020
BID Call for Proposals: Sub-Saharan Africa 2020
Deadline: 27-Aug-20 GBIF is inviting the submission of concept notes for project funding from sub-Saharan Africa through Biodiversity Information for Development (BID), a programme funded by the Directorate-General for International Partnerships of the European Union. The BID programme aims to … [Read more...] about BID Call for Proposals: Sub-Saharan Africa 2020
Apply Now for ESA Digital Twin Earth (DTE) Challenge
Deadline: 30-Jun-20 The ESA Digital Twin Earth (DTE) Challenge seeks to stimulate applications which combine Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data from Copernicus Sentinels and other Earth observation (EO) data to provide forecasting on the impact of climate change and responding to societal … [Read more...] about Apply Now for ESA Digital Twin Earth (DTE) Challenge
Call for Applications: BMVI Digital Transport Challenge
Deadline: 30-Jun-20 The German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) is looking for solutions that use Copernicus data to solve major challenges faced by transport systems today. Solutions can solve challenges on the local, national or international level and can … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: BMVI Digital Transport Challenge
WHO/PMNCH seeking Proposals to support High-Quality & Impactful Knowledge Products on Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health
Deadline: 25-Jun-2020 The Partnership for Maternal, NewBorn & Child Health (PMNCH) is seeking proposals for the services of an institution to support high-quality knowledge products on women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health (WCAH), including vetting knowledge resources for advocacy and … [Read more...] about WHO/PMNCH seeking Proposals to support High-Quality & Impactful Knowledge Products on Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health
DLR Environment, Energy & Health Challenge: Support sustainable management of Natural Resources
Deadline: 30-Jun-2020 DLR is looking for innovative solutions that use Earth observation (EO) data to support sustainable management of our limited natural resources and foster human well-being. In the light of global change, pandemics as well as climate change a sustainable management of our … [Read more...] about DLR Environment, Energy & Health Challenge: Support sustainable management of Natural Resources
Call for Proposals: Planet “See Change, Change the World” Challenge
Deadline: 30-Jun-2020 Planet is looking for new ways to help solve climate and environmental challenges through the use of daily satellite imagery, tools and analytics. Planet’s mission to make global change visible, accessible and actionable aligns with the European Green Deal and the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Planet “See Change, Change the World” Challenge
Copernicus Masters- “Blue Economy” Challenge: Looking for Solutions towards Environmental Protection
Deadline: 30-Jun-2020 The EU Space data for “Blue Economy” Challenge is looking for solutions that have the potential to stimulate new markets and to contribute to environmental protection related to the so-called “Blue Economy”. The EU Space for “Blue Economy” Challenge aims at increasing … [Read more...] about Copernicus Masters- “Blue Economy” Challenge: Looking for Solutions towards Environmental Protection
2020 TFF Ambassador Program: Join the league of Young Changemakers shaping the future of Food & Agriculture through Innovation
Deadline: 01-Aug-2020 Are you passionate about advocating for food system justice, global nutrition, agricultural innovation, farmers and food security, biotechnology, or entrepreneurship? You’ve come to the right place! Apply for the 2020 TFF Ambassador Program to become a TFF Ambassador and … [Read more...] about 2020 TFF Ambassador Program: Join the league of Young Changemakers shaping the future of Food & Agriculture through Innovation
USAID-South Africa seeking Applications for promoting Social Cohesion and Preventing Collective Violence
Deadline: 08-Jul-2020 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Promoting Social Cohesion and Preventing Collective Violence (PSCPCV) program. The purpose of the Promoting Social … [Read more...] about USAID-South Africa seeking Applications for promoting Social Cohesion and Preventing Collective Violence
YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (RLC SA) Programme: Apply now for Cohort 10
Deadline: 26-Jun-2020 Applications are now open for the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (RLC SA) Program cohort 10 to develop the young African leaders in Business and Entrepreneurship Development; Civic Leadership; and Public Management and … [Read more...] about YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (RLC SA) Programme: Apply now for Cohort 10
UNWTO Inspiring Africa – Branding Challenge: Inviting Proposals for positioning Africa in the International Tourism Market
Deadline: 08-Aug-2020 UNWTO Inspiring Africa - Branding Challenge is inviting key actors from the marketing and branding sector to present their proposals for a campaign that positions Africa as a destination in the minds of travelers. Beyond COVID-19, the campaign aims to create a positive … [Read more...] about UNWTO Inspiring Africa – Branding Challenge: Inviting Proposals for positioning Africa in the International Tourism Market
Entries Open for 2021 Commonwealth Education Awards for Good Practice
Deadline: 30-Jun-20 Education institutions, teachers and school leaders can now submit entries for the 2021 Commonwealth education awards for good practice. The Commonwealth Education Awards highlight and recognise the quality and diversity of learning systems, resources and spaces in 54 … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2021 Commonwealth Education Awards for Good Practice
Apply Now for Cartier Women’s Initiative 2021 to support Female Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 31-Jul-20 The Cartier Women's Initiative is an annual international entrepreneurship programme that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs. Founded in 2006, the programme is open to women-run and women-owned businesses from any country and sector that aim to … [Read more...] about Apply Now for Cartier Women’s Initiative 2021 to support Female Entrepreneurs
Entries Open for Free Press Awards 2020
Deadline: 01-Aug-20 Entries are now open for the Free Press Awards to recognise journalists and media professionals who have a strong commitment with press freedom and independent information. Free Press Unlimited wants to honour journalists who risk everything to bring the news, media … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Free Press Awards 2020
UNCDF launches Covid-19 Financial Health Challenge
Deadline: 26-Jun-20 United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) has launched a call for proposals for Covid-19 Financial Health Challenge. The objective of the challenge is to raise awareness and inspire collective action toward improving the financial health of this new breed of workforce … [Read more...] about UNCDF launches Covid-19 Financial Health Challenge
African Elephant Fund: COVID 19 Call for Project Proposals
Deadline: 06-Jul-20 The African Elephant Fund (AEF) Secretariat has launched the tenth round of call for project proposals to allow African elephant range States to seek emergency funding to address elephant conservation challenges related to COVID 19 for the implementation of the African … [Read more...] about African Elephant Fund: COVID 19 Call for Project Proposals
Applications Open for European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) Grants Program
Deadline: 30-Jun-2020 The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) Grant Program is looking for PLASTIC CLEAN UP projects; on beaches, rivers, lakes, mountains and trails. Areas The TWO MAIN areas that MUST be addressed in your application are: Protect, enhance or restore … [Read more...] about Applications Open for European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) Grants Program
ISTAT Foundation’s 2020 Humanitarian Aid Program
Deadline: 01-Sep-2020 The ISTAT Foundation Humanitarian Program is administered by the humanitarian committee of the ISTAT Foundation Board of Trustees. The Foundation supports humanitarian causes that use the power of aviation to help save lives, promote human welfare and alleviate … [Read more...] about ISTAT Foundation’s 2020 Humanitarian Aid Program
Entries Open for 2020 International Quality Awards
Deadline: 31-Jul-2020 Entries are now open for the 2020 International Quality Awards, it is designed to recognise and reward the contribution of quality professionals, teams and entire organisations across the globe. To ensure the highest level of rigour, a panel of subject matter experts will … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2020 International Quality Awards
Swiss Africa Business Innovation Initiative: Advanced Startup Training & Swiss Business Development Camp
Deadline: 28-Jun-2020 If you are an entrepreneur with academic background or a startup from an African innovation hub in the field of Mobile health, Pharmacometrics, Innovative Financing or Digital Humanities (knowledge transfer) then join the Swiss Africa Business and Innovation … [Read more...] about Swiss Africa Business Innovation Initiative: Advanced Startup Training & Swiss Business Development Camp
WFP launches ‘Innovation Accelerator Programme’ for NGOs and Start-ups – Get Access to Funding, Mentorship, and more
Deadline: 14-Sep-2020 The World Food Programme is accepting applications for its Innovation Accelerator Programme to source, support and scale high-potential solutions to disrupt hunger worldwide. They provide WFP staff, entrepreneurs, start-ups, companies and non-governmental organizations with … [Read more...] about WFP launches ‘Innovation Accelerator Programme’ for NGOs and Start-ups – Get Access to Funding, Mentorship, and more
BIOPAMA Call for Proposals for 2020 Rapid Response Grants Program
Deadline: 31 December 2020 The Biodiversity and Protected Areas Management (BIOPAMA) has launched 2020 Rapid Response Grants Program to respond to risks and difficulties induced by the COVID-19 crisis (reallocation of budget at the national level and reduction of budget for PAs, economic … [Read more...] about BIOPAMA Call for Proposals for 2020 Rapid Response Grants Program
Call for Applications for BayWa Smart Farming Challenge
Deadline: 30-Jun-2020 Applications are now open for the BayWa Smart Farming Challenge, it is looking for innovative solutions that use new technologies, ideas and products to support sustainable agriculture and horticulture. As the global population continues to grow every year, so too does … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for BayWa Smart Farming Challenge
Goethe-Institut Project Space (GPS) Grant Program – South Africa
Deadline: 17-Aug-2020 The Goethe-Institut in Johannesburg has announced a call for proposals for the 2021 edition of the Goethe-Institut Project Space (GPS), a multi-disciplinary roving project space support programme for South Africa. The programme supports work realised in any part of South … [Read more...] about Goethe-Institut Project Space (GPS) Grant Program – South Africa
Egypt-South Africa Joint Call for Proposals in Disruptive Technologies
Deadline: 30-Jul-2020 Egypt’s Academy of Scientific Research & Technology (ASRT) and South Africa’s Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) are inviting applications from interested participants to submit applied research and innovation project proposals in the domain of Disruptive Technologies … [Read more...] about Egypt-South Africa Joint Call for Proposals in Disruptive Technologies
Call for Proposals on 2nd Drug Discovery – Grand Challenges Africa Round 10
Deadline: 07-Jul-2020 The African Academy of Sciences (AAS), through its Grand Challenges Africa programme seeks to form interlinkages within the continent to develop drug discovery teams with successful innovative projects and give an opportunity to connect to mentors and drug discovery networks … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals on 2nd Drug Discovery – Grand Challenges Africa Round 10
UNIDO launches Global Call for “Innovative Ideas and Technologies vs. COVID-19 and Beyond”
Deadline: 30 June 2020 The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has launched a Global Call for “Innovative Ideas and Technologies vs. COVID-19 and beyond”, to cope with the direct and indirect impact of COVID-19 in developing countries and economies in transition, and their … [Read more...] about UNIDO launches Global Call for “Innovative Ideas and Technologies vs. COVID-19 and Beyond”
Urgent Action Fund-Africa announces Call for Applications “Collective Care and Healing”
Deadline: Ongoing As a Women’s Fund, Urgent Action Fund (UAF) Africa is committed to supporting the resilience and wellbeing of African women’s human rights defenders (AWHRDS) to think through and implement collective care and healing practices. The Fund is prioritizing collective care and … [Read more...] about Urgent Action Fund-Africa announces Call for Applications “Collective Care and Healing”
#DigitalAgainstCOVID-19: ADB’s Digital Approach to Shaping the New Normal
Deadline: 15-Jun-20 Applications are now open for ADB's #DigitalAgainstCOVID-19 Hackathon. This 2020 ADB-AIM Hackathon provides a platform where you can become part of shaping the new normal. ADB is crowdsourcing innovation from global problem solvers: startups, companies, universities, … [Read more...] about #DigitalAgainstCOVID-19: ADB’s Digital Approach to Shaping the New Normal
