Deadline: Ongoing The Journalism and Media Lab (jamlab) is inviting journalists to submit proposals for grants of up to ZAR20,000 for in-depth reporting on subjects surrounding journalism and media innovations and innovators in Africa. Jamlab Africa is a project by the Journalism Department of … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Journalism and Media Innovation Reporting Grants 2020
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2020 Global Good Fund Fellowship for Innovators, Entrepreneurs, and Leaders of positive social impact Organizations
Deadline: 30 June 2020 The 2020 Global Good Fund Fellowship has been launched for innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders of positive social impact organizations. If you want to expand your Leadership and Network, Apply Now! The Global Good Fund creates a better world by investing in society's … [Read more...] about 2020 Global Good Fund Fellowship for Innovators, Entrepreneurs, and Leaders of positive social impact Organizations
AFSA seeking Applications for Human Rights Programme – South Africa
Deadline: 19 June 2020 The AIDS Foundation of South Africa (AFSA) is currently inviting all interested entities, including South African registered companies, non-profit organisations and government departments – representative and working with People Living with HIV (PLHIV) – to submit … [Read more...] about AFSA seeking Applications for Human Rights Programme – South Africa
2020 Alongside Wildlife Foundation’s Grant Program
Deadline: 07-Aug-2020 The Alongside Wildlife Foundation can help fund projects that generate this basic but vital information about the species alongside. Are you working on implementing science-based strategies that allow people to share landscapes with wildlife? Consider applying. Finally, many … [Read more...] about 2020 Alongside Wildlife Foundation’s Grant Program
Save our Species inviting Proposals for Rapid Action Grants
Deadline: 31 August 2020 As a part of Save our Species (SOS) African Wildlife initiative, they are inviting proposals for Rapid Action Grants targeting terrestrial or freshwater threatened species in continental Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. They are designed to enable immediate responses … [Read more...] about Save our Species inviting Proposals for Rapid Action Grants
Group on Earth Observations Sustainable Development Goals (GEO SDG) Awards 2020
Deadline: 30-Jun-20 The Group on Earth Observations Sustainable Development Goals (GEO SDG) Awards 2020 recognizes the productivity, innovation, novelty, and exemplary efforts in the use of Earth observations to support sustainable development. Launched last year, this annual award is … [Read more...] about Group on Earth Observations Sustainable Development Goals (GEO SDG) Awards 2020
Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant Program
Deadline: 15-Aug-2020 The Wildlife Acoustics is proud to offer a grant program that provides scientists with resources to help further their research into the study of bats, birds, frogs and other vocal wildlife to support the advancement of animal biology research, habitat monitoring and … [Read more...] about Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grant Program
Applications Open for 2020 Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2020 The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP) has been launched that will recruit and develop future leaders to collaborate effectively across institutions on joint WBG solutions to development challenges. The new program is now accepting applications on behalf … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2020 Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP)
Jana Robeyst Trust Fund announces 2020 Small Conservation Grants Program (Sub-Saharan Africa)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2020 The Jana Robeyst Trust Fund (JRTF) is seeking applications for its Small Conservation Grants program to provide financial resources to early career scientists/conservationists and non-profit organizations to carry out vital field conservation and research work in … [Read more...] about Jana Robeyst Trust Fund announces 2020 Small Conservation Grants Program (Sub-Saharan Africa)
Global Campus of Human Rights introduces new Course “MOOC – Promoting and Protecting Human Rights” for NGOs and Individuals
Deadline: Rolling The Global Campus of Human Rights is proud to launch a new "MOOC on Promoting and Protecting Human Rights: a Global Overview" course for inter-governmental and non-governmental staff; social workers; researchers; committed citizens around the world, who are actively interested … [Read more...] about Global Campus of Human Rights introduces new Course “MOOC – Promoting and Protecting Human Rights” for NGOs and Individuals
UNDP Open Call for Nominations: Growth Stage Impact Venture for SDGs
Deadline: 15-Jul-2020 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), École polytechniquefédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Orange and SAP launch the second edition of the Growth Stage Impact Ventures (GSIV) for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative. The initiative aims to identifying and … [Read more...] about UNDP Open Call for Nominations: Growth Stage Impact Venture for SDGs
NWO announces CFPs for SDG Interactions and Policy Interventions in Developing Countries
Deadline: 15-Sep-2020 The NWO has announced a call for proposals for SDG Interactions and policy interventions in developing countries. This call for proposals invites consortia to propose high-quality and relevant knowledge brokering and synthesis expertise, services, activities and products … [Read more...] about NWO announces CFPs for SDG Interactions and Policy Interventions in Developing Countries
Wellcome Trust inviting Applications for 2020 Collaborative Awards in Science
Deadline: 18 August 2020 Wellcome Trust is currently accepting applications for its Collaborative Awards in Science to promote the development of new ideas and speed the pace of discovery. The Trust, funds teams of researchers, consisting of independent research groups, to work together on the … [Read more...] about Wellcome Trust inviting Applications for 2020 Collaborative Awards in Science
Entries Open for 7th Annual African Fact-Checking Awards
Deadline: 22 July 2020 Entries are now open for the seventh annual African Fact-Checking Awards, the only awards programme that honours journalism by Africa-based media in the expanding field of fact-checking. Each year they are seeing growing interest in fact-checking as evidenced by the … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 7th Annual African Fact-Checking Awards
Nominations Open for 2020 African Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards
Deadline: 30-Jun-2020 Nominations are now open for the 2020 African Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards. Each year the AWIEF Awards recognise, honour and celebrate Women Entrepreneurs and Business Owners in Africa and across industry sectors, for their economic … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2020 African Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards
The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism: Apply Now!
Deadline: 17 July 2020 The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism has been launched to support high-impact, ambitious coverage of critical issues related to the global economy, finance and business. The Fellowships enable experienced journalists to do the deep reporting needed to produce a … [Read more...] about The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism: Apply Now!
Applications Open for 2020 International Climate Initiative (South Africa)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2020 The International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) finances climate and biodiversity projects for the Republic of South Africa. Thematic Funding Priorities With the country call for South … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2020 International Climate Initiative (South Africa)
Zero Project Call for Nominations 2021 on Employment and ICT
Deadline: 14-Jun-2020 The Zero Project team would like to invite leading experts and organizations to nominate Innovative Practices and Policies. The Zero Project is looking for practices and public policies from across the business, civil, technology, academic and public sectors that support … [Read more...] about Zero Project Call for Nominations 2021 on Employment and ICT
Request for Proposals: Renewable Energy Program for Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 25-Jun-2020 AECID and COFIDES, the two Spanish pillar-assessed entities have jointly presented the Renewable Energy Program for Sub-Saharan Africa to improve energy access in underserved rural and/or peri-urban areas, therefore enhancing productive uses of energy. Objectives The … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Renewable Energy Program for Sub-Saharan Africa
Innovate Now Cohort 2.0: Providing Mobile Solutions to assist Persons with Disabilities
Deadline: 8 June 2020 The Innovate Now Cohort 2.0 has been launched with mobile solutions to assist persons with disabilities with access to information and resources in times of emergency such as the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic. Innovate Now is Africa’s 1st Assistive Technology Innovation … [Read more...] about Innovate Now Cohort 2.0: Providing Mobile Solutions to assist Persons with Disabilities
Entries Open for ESD Okayama Award 2020
Deadline: 31-Jul-2020 Entries are now open for the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Okayama Award 2020 with an aim to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. Resolving various challenges faced such as climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity conservation and poverty … [Read more...] about Entries Open for ESD Okayama Award 2020
ACF Solidarity Fund for African Artists & Cultural Organizations (SOFACO)
Deadline: 30-Jun-20 The African Cultural Fund (ACF) is currently accepting applications for its Solidarity Fund for African Artists & Cultural Organizations (SOFACO) in order to support creation and resilience to African artists facing the COVID-19 crisis. Types of Project For this … [Read more...] about ACF Solidarity Fund for African Artists & Cultural Organizations (SOFACO)
Wellcome announces 2020 Senior Research Fellowships
Deadline: 16-Jul-2020 The Senior Research Fellowships support independent researchers who are emerging as global leaders in their field and want to tackle the most important questions in science. What is a senior (independent) researcher? Independent researchers will have a PhD and … [Read more...] about Wellcome announces 2020 Senior Research Fellowships
Entries Open for 2020 Media Monitoring Africa lsuElihle Awards
Deadline: 30-Jun-20 The Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) invites journalists within the African continent to apply for the lsuElihle Awards. MMA’s awards seek to give children a voice and highlight the status of children in the continent. Journalists are encouraged to submit their story ideas and … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2020 Media Monitoring Africa lsuElihle Awards
Leading House Region Africa launches Seed Funding 2020 to accelerate Sustainable Development
Deadline: 5 June 2020 The Leading House (LH) Africa has launched a fast track call for applications from Swiss academic institutions that can support the partners’ efforts in Limpopo province to accelerate the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, especially SDGs 3, 5, 6 and 13, in the Limpopo … [Read more...] about Leading House Region Africa launches Seed Funding 2020 to accelerate Sustainable Development
Digital Future Society: Technological Solutions to Measure and Reduce Environmental Footprint
Deadline: 05-Jun-20 The Digital Future Society (DFS) Lab seeks technological solutions to measure and reduce the environmental footprint of companies in the technology sector, to implement a pilot project in the city of Barcelona. This challenge seeks technological solutions to measure and … [Read more...] about Digital Future Society: Technological Solutions to Measure and Reduce Environmental Footprint
Grand Challenges Africa Round 11 Transition to Scale Innovation Call 2
Deadline: 30-Jun-20 Grand Challenges Africa (GC Africa) is a scheme of the African Academy of Sciences’ (AAS). The scheme seeks to promote Africa-led scientific innovations to help countries better achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by awarding seed and full grants to the … [Read more...] about Grand Challenges Africa Round 11 Transition to Scale Innovation Call 2
Call for Submissions: African Young Feminist Blog “Sauti”
Deadline: 31 May 2020 Sauti is the Africa Young Feminist Blog launched by the African Union Office of the Youth Envoy (OYE) in collaboration with the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) to publish the SAUTI Publication of 25 young women contributions. SAUTI blog aims at amplifying … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: African Young Feminist Blog “Sauti”
The Futures Project announces Call for Innovators for the Future
Deadline: 03-Jul-2020 As the world lives through a crisis unprecedented in recent history, IFP launch their first Global Open Call to Action for Innovators for the Future. They solicit your help to turn this severe global challenge into an opportunity – an opportunity to address the urgencies … [Read more...] about The Futures Project announces Call for Innovators for the Future
Applications Open for Options for Pregnancy Termination Innovation (OPTions) Initiative Hackathon improving Lives of Women and Girls
Deadline: 11-Jun-2020 The Options for Pregnancy Termination Innovation (OPTions) Initiative supports Bold Ideas with Big Impact® that put women and girls in control of where, when, and how they terminate their pregnancy. The Challenge The OPTions Initiative is awarding $250,000 grants for … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Options for Pregnancy Termination Innovation (OPTions) Initiative Hackathon improving Lives of Women and Girls
COVID-19 Young Leaders Fund 2020: Applications are open now!
Deadline: 31 August 2020 One Young World has launched the first global fund for young leaders working on the front lines of COVID-19. The fund is the first of its kind for young leaders who are addressing the impacts of COVID-19 and is supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Young Leaders Fund 2020: Applications are open now!
2020 ForestGEO Research Grants Program
Deadline: 29-May-2020 Applications are now open for the 2020 ForestGEO Research Grants Program. The Research Grants Program of the Smithsonian Forest Global Earth Observatory (ForestGEO) funds research projects associated with the ForestGEO network of Forest Dynamics Sites. The program is … [Read more...] about 2020 ForestGEO Research Grants Program
Global Fund announces COVID-19 Response Mechanism
Deadline: 31-May-2020 The COVID-19 Response Mechanism supports countries in responding to COVID-19, mitigating the impact on programs to fight HIV, TB and malaria, and initiating urgent improvements in health and community systems. COVID-19 poses a serious threat to health systems worldwide, … [Read more...] about Global Fund announces COVID-19 Response Mechanism
2020 Global Media Competition to Expose Tobacco Industry Manipulation
Deadline: 31-May-2020 The Global Center for Good Governance in Tobacco Control (GGTC), a partner in STOP (Stopping Tobacco Organizations and Products), is organizing its first Global Media Competition to seek compelling visual designs that portray tobacco industry manipulation. The competition … [Read more...] about 2020 Global Media Competition to Expose Tobacco Industry Manipulation
Africa Innovation and Investment Forum 2020 – COVID-19 Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 05-Jun-2020 The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and its partners are inviting researchers, firms, public and private development agencies, government leaders, innovators, youths and development partners to showcase their innovations at the first Africa Innovation and … [Read more...] about Africa Innovation and Investment Forum 2020 – COVID-19 Innovation Challenge
Apply Now for African Women Leadership Fund initiative (AWLF)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2020 The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and Standard Bank Group are calling on women fund managers across Africa to apply to join the African Women Leadership Fund initiative (AWLF), an innovative impact fund that will provide capital and expertise to … [Read more...] about Apply Now for African Women Leadership Fund initiative (AWLF)
Goethe-Institut Call for Expressions of Interest: MuseumFutures – Africa
Deadline: 15-Jun-2020 The MuseumFutures-project is a pan-African project for the conceptual development of museums on the African continent supported by the Goethe-Institut and developed collaboratively with a team of practitioners from the art and museum fields. It aims at enabling … [Read more...] about Goethe-Institut Call for Expressions of Interest: MuseumFutures – Africa
Call for Applications: Development of Smart Phone Application for IOS/Android for Know Disaster in Africa
Deadline: 22-May-2020 UNESCO has announced the call for applications: Development of Smart Phone Application for IOS/Android for Know Disaster in Africa – Awareness among Youth / Children and common Public. Promote DRR in teaching and learning Teaching and learning about DRR is key to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Development of Smart Phone Application for IOS/Android for Know Disaster in Africa
ISID and Pfizer announce Grant Program for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Africa and the Middle East
Deadline: 4 August 2020 The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) and Pfizer Global Medical Grants has announced a new competitive grant challenge to support programs working on antimicrobial stewardship campaigns throughout Africa and the Middle East. Pfizer Global Medical … [Read more...] about ISID and Pfizer announce Grant Program for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Africa and the Middle East
UNICEF/Cartedo announce COVID-19 Challenge to Empower Youth across Africa
Deadline: 13 June 2020 UNICEF has partnered with Cartedo to empower youth across Africa to solve a series of global grand challenges and positively impact communities while developing employability skills. They believe that youth have unique perspectives on these challenges and should be given … [Read more...] about UNICEF/Cartedo announce COVID-19 Challenge to Empower Youth across Africa
Submit Applications for 2020 Public Health Reporting Grants (Africa)
Deadline: 30 April 2020 The Africa-China Reporting Project (the Project) at Wits Journalism is inviting journalists to submit proposals for reporting grants of up to US $1,500 for investigations focused on public health and related issues. The Project provides capacity building and … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for 2020 Public Health Reporting Grants (Africa)
Applications Open for 2020 Persephone Miel Fellowships
Deadline: 10 April 2020 The Persephone Miel Fellowship, overseen by the Pulitzer Center and launched in partnership with Internews, is designed 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 … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2020 Persephone Miel Fellowships
#BuildforSDG Challenge 2020: Grow Your Developer Skills while Solving Real-life Problems
Deadline: 30 March 2020 Facebook and Andela have partnered to up-skill developers across Sub-Saharan Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria and South-Africa) through the BuildforSDG program, a six-week immersive program where selected developers will work in agile remote teams to … [Read more...] about #BuildforSDG Challenge 2020: Grow Your Developer Skills while Solving Real-life Problems
World Bank Group – CES Global Tech Challenge: Solutions for Women
Deadline: 15 April 2020 Are you ready to expand into new markets and help tackle gender inequality through access to digital technology? If yes, then apply for the Solutions for Women Challenge. The World Bank Group, one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, … [Read more...] about World Bank Group – CES Global Tech Challenge: Solutions for Women
2020 Call for Proposals: Teacher Education to Support Girls’ Empowerment
Deadline: 3 July 2020 CODE has announced the third annual Call for Proposals on "Teacher Education to Support Girls’ Empowerment" under its Context Matters Research Grants. CODE, through its Context Matters program funds research initiated, designed and undertaken by African researchers. To … [Read more...] about 2020 Call for Proposals: Teacher Education to Support Girls’ Empowerment
2020 Anzisha Prize: A Chance to Win $100,000 to Grow Your Business
Deadline: 1 April 2020 If you are a young African Entrepreneur trying to grow a small business or you’ve created something that makes your community better and provides you and your friends an income, then apply for 2020 Anzisha Prize! The Anzisha Prize is Africa’s biggest award for her … [Read more...] about 2020 Anzisha Prize: A Chance to Win $100,000 to Grow Your Business
2020 Investigative Journalism Fellowship focused on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues (stipend of $2,100)
Deadline: 16 February 2020 openDemocracy’s Tracking the Backlash project is excited to announce a six-month, full-time investigative journalism fellowship focused on sexual and reproductive health issues, starting in March 2020. The fellow will focus on investigating the health impacts of … [Read more...] about 2020 Investigative Journalism Fellowship focused on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues (stipend of $2,100)
Entries Open for 2020 STARTS Prize
Deadline: 2 March 2020 The 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 … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2020 STARTS Prize
Call for Applications – United Nations Youth Champions for Disarmament
Deadline: 18 March 2020 The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs is looking for young persons (ages 18 – 24) motivated to use their talents to help raise awareness and promote change for a more peaceful and secure world. United Nations ODA was established in January 1998 as the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications – United Nations Youth Champions for Disarmament
Hivos and Climate Tracker launch Energy Journalism Competition in Africa
Deadline: 8 March 2020 Together with Climate Tracker, Hivos will be training and sending six journalists to cover the Sustainable Energy for All Forum in Rwanda, this May (26th-28th). The Sustainable Energy for All Forum will convene experts and decision makers to take progress on what is … [Read more...] about Hivos and Climate Tracker launch Energy Journalism Competition in Africa
