Deadline: 29 January 2018 The United States Agency for International Development is seeking applications for its grant program entitled “Preventing HIV/AIDS in Vulnerable Populations” to accelerate and sustain HIV epidemic control in South Africa through the delivery of high-impact HIV prevention, … [Read more...] about USAID-Pretoria: Seeking Applications for Preventing HIV/AIDS in Vulnerable Populations
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Applications Open for Thomson Reuters Foundation’s Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development Workshop!
Deadline: 31 December 2017 The Thomson Reuters Foundation is inviting journalists from around the world for its one-week Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development workshop in Rome. In order to ensure the daily issues faced by rural poor people and their communities are acknowledged, it … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Thomson Reuters Foundation’s Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development Workshop!
Call for Participation: The Global Emancipatory Rural Politics Initiative
Deadline: 8 December 2017 The Institure for Poverty, Land and Agrarial Studies (PLAAS) at the University of the Western Caoe, in partnership with Rosa Luxemburg Stiftug (RLS), has announced a call for participation in an innovative new venture. This call is open to scholars and activists with a … [Read more...] about Call for Participation: The Global Emancipatory Rural Politics Initiative
Nominations Open for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2018!
Deadline: 15 February 2018 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is seeking nominations for its UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2018 which is funded by the Cano Foundation (Colombia) and the Helsingin Sanomat Foundation (Finland). This Prize was … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2018!
12th UNDEF Project Grant: Inviting Civil Society Organizations for Funding Projects to Advance & Support Democracy
Deadline: 20 December 2017 The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) is inviting civil society organizations for the twelfth round of its funding projects to advance and support democracy in order to strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all … [Read more...] about 12th UNDEF Project Grant: Inviting Civil Society Organizations for Funding Projects to Advance & Support Democracy
Sign On For Literacy Prize! Seeking Technology-based Innovations for Deaf Children
Deadline: 16 February 2018 Applications are open for "Sign On For Literacy Prize" which is a global prize competition, seeking technology-based innovations to increase sign language and literacy outcomes for deaf children in low resource settings. These innovations will assist parents, educators, … [Read more...] about Sign On For Literacy Prize! Seeking Technology-based Innovations for Deaf Children
Nominations Open for Wellcome Trust’s Collaborative Awards in Humanities and Social Science!
Deadline: 9 January 2018 The Wellcome Trust is currently accepting applications for its Collaborative Awards in Humanities and Social Science to promote the development of new ideas and bring disciplines together to speed the pace of discovery. This scheme funds teams who are tackling major … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Wellcome Trust’s Collaborative Awards in Humanities and Social Science!
Applications Open for Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund!
Deadline: 28 February 2018 Applicants are invited to apply for the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund that has been established to provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund!
Submit Proposals for Souter Charitable Trust’s Grant Program!
Deadline: 15 December 2017 The Souter Charitable Trust (SCT) is seeking applications for its program to support projects engaged in the relief of human suffering in all its aspects in the UK and overseas – especially, but not exclusively, those with a Christian emphasis and ethos. The trust has … [Read more...] about Submit Proposals for Souter Charitable Trust’s Grant Program!
Nominations Open for Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Award 2018!
Deadline: 31 January 2018 Nominations are open for Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Award 2018, Sponsored by Continental Reinsurance. The awards recognize the outstanding work of journalists on re/insurance from across the continent. Successful candidates have to demonstrate how their articles … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Award 2018!
MRC/DFID Call for Proposals: African Research Leader Scheme 2018
Deadline: 27 February 2018 The UK Medical Research Council (MRC) and the UK Department for International Development (DFID) has announced a call for proposals for the prestigious African Research Leader awards with an aim to strengthen research leadership across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) by … [Read more...] about MRC/DFID Call for Proposals: African Research Leader Scheme 2018
Nominations Open for 2018 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards Program!
Deadline: 30 January 2018 Qatar Foundation is currently inviting applicants for its 2018 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards to identify, celebrate, and promote six innovative projects for their positive contribution to education and society. The WISE Awards recognize successful, … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2018 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards Program!
Applications Open for 2018 JAUW International Fellowship Program!
Deadline: 31 March 2018 The Japanese Association of University Women (JAUW) is seeking applications for its 2018 International Fellowship Program to allow promising researchers/graduate students in any field to spend a period of time in residence in a graduate /research institute etc. in … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2018 JAUW International Fellowship Program!
Burning Man: Seeking Applications for Global Art Grant
Deadline: 20 December 2017 Burning Man is seeking applications for Global Art Grant to support projects that reflect participatory cultural opportunities for communities worldwide. Values Cultural Experience: The Mission of Burning Man Project is to facilitate and extend the culture that … [Read more...] about Burning Man: Seeking Applications for Global Art Grant
Nominations Open for 2018 Buffett Award for Leadership in Africa and Latin America Conservation!
Deadline: 8 January 2018 The National Geographic Society (NGS) is currently inviting nominees for its 2018 Buffett Award for Leadership in Africa and Latin America Conservation. The annual National Geographic/Buffett Awards for Leadership in Conservation were established by the Society and The … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2018 Buffett Award for Leadership in Africa and Latin America Conservation!
Nominations Open for 2018 Fulbright Prize for International Understanding!
Deadline: 15 December 2017 Nominations are open for 2018 Fulbright Prize for International Understanding which recognizes and rewards outstanding contributions toward bringing peoples, cultures, or nations to greater understanding of others. The Fulbright Prize was first awarded to Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2018 Fulbright Prize for International Understanding!
Apply for African Youth Energy Innovator Program 2018!
Deadline: 15 January 2018 Africa Energy Indaba is inviting applicants for the second round of its 2018 African Youth Energy Innovator Program 2018. Africa Energy Indaba is committed to empowering talented young Africans by allowing them to be seen by the industry experts and energy decision … [Read more...] about Apply for African Youth Energy Innovator Program 2018!
Apply for 2018 TechWomen Program: Empowering the Next Generation Women Leaders!
Deadline: 17 January 2018 Applications are open for the 2018 TechWomen program to empower, connect, and support the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East by providing them the access and … [Read more...] about Apply for 2018 TechWomen Program: Empowering the Next Generation Women Leaders!
UNOPS/GDF Call for Proposals: TB Diagnostics Market Landscape Analyses Program
Deadline: 4 December 2017 The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) through the Global Drug Facility (GDF) is accepting proposals from qualified organizations to assess and analyze the current TB diagnostics market landscape. The procurement of TB diagnostics and related laboratory … [Read more...] about UNOPS/GDF Call for Proposals: TB Diagnostics Market Landscape Analyses Program
UNOPS/GDF: Call for Proposals for Catalyse the Introduction of Second-Line Drugs in Paediatric Drug Resistant TB
Deadline: 4 December 2017 The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) through the Global Drug Facility (GDF) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to develop and implement a plan that will catalyse the use of paediatric formulations of second-line drugs to treat … [Read more...] about UNOPS/GDF: Call for Proposals for Catalyse the Introduction of Second-Line Drugs in Paediatric Drug Resistant TB
Applications Open for British Academy’s Newton Mobility Grants!
Deadline: 20 December 2017 The British Academy is seeking applications for its Newton Mobility Grants to provide support for international researchers based in a country covered by the Newton Fund to establish and develop collaboration with UK researchers around a specific jointly defined research … [Read more...] about Applications Open for British Academy’s Newton Mobility Grants!
PITCH Call for Proposals: Lobby and Advocacy to Expand HIV Combination Prevention in Southern Africa
Deadline: 8 January 2018 Aidsfonds and the International HIV/AIDS Alliance have announced a Call for Proposals on regional activities for the PITCH program in Southern Africa: To strengthen lobby and advocacy aimed at expanding HIV combination prevention in Southern Africa. With this call, PITCH … [Read more...] about PITCH Call for Proposals: Lobby and Advocacy to Expand HIV Combination Prevention in Southern Africa
Call for Applications: 2018 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling
Deadline: 31 December 2017 The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in collaboration with ONE and the Elliott family seek entries for the 2018 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling. Mike served as a distinguished editor at The Economist, Newsweek and Time before … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: 2018 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling
Nominations Open for Jamnalal Bajaj Awards!
Deadline: Various National Awards: 19 January 2018 International Award: 28 February 2018 Nominations are open for Jamnalal Bajaj Awards with an aim to felicitate the efforts of women and men who have dedicated their life to Gandhian constructive work and the ideals which Jamnalal Bajaj … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Jamnalal Bajaj Awards!
Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust: Grants to Individuals Undertaking Nature Conservation Projects
Deadline: 31 March 2018 The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust is currently inviting applicants for its 2018 grant program for individuals undertaking nature conservation projects. Projects may involve practical habitat or species management, research, training, education, awareness raising or … [Read more...] about Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust: Grants to Individuals Undertaking Nature Conservation Projects
Mastercard Foundation Call for Applications: Youth Ambassador, Secondary Education in Africa Today (SEAT) Initiative
Deadline: 30 November 2017 The Mastercard Foundation, together with a group of strategic partners is seeking applications for its “Youth Ambassador, Secondary Education in Africa Today (SEAT) Initiative”. The primary focus of this effort is the role of secondary education in preparing African youth … [Read more...] about Mastercard Foundation Call for Applications: Youth Ambassador, Secondary Education in Africa Today (SEAT) Initiative
Activating Global Citizenship: Building the Next Generation of Global Citizens for the Global Goals
Deadline: 2 May 2018 The Misk Grand Challenges is seeking innovators to devise and demonstrate ways to positively engage young people (under the age of 30) in Global Citizenship at scale and in depth. The Misk Foundation, the non-profit philanthropic foundation established by Saudi Arabia’s Crown … [Read more...] about Activating Global Citizenship: Building the Next Generation of Global Citizens for the Global Goals
Bridging the Gaps Call for Research Grants: Sex workers know best!
Deadline: 1 March 2018 Applications are open for the Bridging the Gaps sex work project that aims to support sex worker-led, civil society organisations and networks with a track record in human rights and/or health programmes for sex workers. The earliest start-date for research and development … [Read more...] about Bridging the Gaps Call for Research Grants: Sex workers know best!
Misk Grand Challenges: Reinventing Teaching and School Leadership Programme
Deadline: 2 May 2018 The Misk Grand Challenges is seeking new innovative ideas that transform teaching or school leadership to better prepare children with the 21st century skills they need to succeed in the future. Modern 21st century skills, such as problem solving, leadership, creativity, and … [Read more...] about Misk Grand Challenges: Reinventing Teaching and School Leadership Programme
Call for Entries: 2018 Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award
Deadline: 19 January 2018 The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is inviting applicants for its 2018 Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Awards in order to celebrate women photojournalists for work that inspires us to take action and better understand the world. The Anja … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: 2018 Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award
Nominations Open for Commonwealth Youth Awards 2018!
Deadline: 14 December 2017 Nominations are open for the 2018 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work. This special edition of the awards will coincide with the Commonwealth Youth Forum (CYF) preceding the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London in April 2018 … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Commonwealth Youth Awards 2018!
Canon Collins Trust: Seeking Applications for Kader Asmal Fellowship
Deadline: 20 February 2018 The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa in partnership with Canon Collins Trust is inviting applications for its scholarships for postgraduate study in Ireland commencing in September 2018. The fellowship programme has two strands: 13 annual awards for postgraduate … [Read more...] about Canon Collins Trust: Seeking Applications for Kader Asmal Fellowship
Apply for IJP Southern African Journalists’ Bursary Program!
Deadline: 15 February 2018 International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) is offering bursary to up to six young Southern African and up to five young German journalists. The bursary is intended to enable young journalists to gain valuable insights into the political, economical, cultural as well as … [Read more...] about Apply for IJP Southern African Journalists’ Bursary Program!
Japan Fund for Global Environment: Providing Grants to NGOs/NPOs engaged in Environmental Activities in Developing Countries
Deadline: 11 December 2017 Japan Fund for Global Environment (JFGE) is seeking applications to provide grant to Non Governmental Organization (NGO)/Non Profit Organization (NPO) engaged in environmental activities. The Japan Fund for Global Environment (JFGE), a division of the Environmental … [Read more...] about Japan Fund for Global Environment: Providing Grants to NGOs/NPOs engaged in Environmental Activities in Developing Countries
Commonwealth Foundation’s Grants Programme: Strengthening the Ability of Civic Voices
Deadline: 3 January 2018 The Commonwealth Foundation is seeking applications for its Grants program to support civic voices to share their stories, learn and act together and influence the institutions that shape people’s lives. The Foundation works to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Foundation’s Grants Programme: Strengthening the Ability of Civic Voices
Cultural Survival Call for Proposals: 2018 Community Media Grants Project
Deadline: 15 December 2017 Cultural Survival has announced a new call for proposals for Indigenous community radios stations with an aim to strengthen community radio stations at the local and regional levels in their work towards the revitalization of Indigenous cultures, languages, histories, … [Read more...] about Cultural Survival Call for Proposals: 2018 Community Media Grants Project
ELRHA Innovation Fund: Small Grants of up to £50,000
Deadline: 10 December 2017 ELRHA is seeking applications for its Innovation Fund to support innovators across the entire innovation lifecycle. These grants are focused on parts of the innovation lifecycle that are often under-resourced: problem recognition, advancing seed-funded projects, and … [Read more...] about ELRHA Innovation Fund: Small Grants of up to £50,000
Online News Association: Seeking Applications for Women’s Leadership Accelerator Program
Deadline: 30 November 2017 The Online News Association is looking for women who not only have an understanding of the digital journalism landscape but who are helping to advance it in innovative ways for its "2018 Women’s Leadership Accelerator Program." The Accelerator is designed for … [Read more...] about Online News Association: Seeking Applications for Women’s Leadership Accelerator Program
Apply for Hilden Charitable Fund to Address the Needs and Potential of Girls and Women!
Deadline: 5 January 2018 The Hilden Charitable Fund is currently accepting applications to award grants to projects both in the UK and in developing countries with an aim to address disadvantages, notably by supporting causes which are less likely to raise funds from public subscriptions. Hilden’s … [Read more...] about Apply for Hilden Charitable Fund to Address the Needs and Potential of Girls and Women!
U.S. Mission to South Africa: Call for Proposals for AFCP 2018 Small Grants Competition
Deadline: 8 December 2017 The U.S. Mission to South Africa is seeking proposals for projects to preserve cultural heritage. The AFCP competition for South Africa aims to preserve cultural sites, objects and museum collections of historical or cultural significance to South Africa. This award is … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to South Africa: Call for Proposals for AFCP 2018 Small Grants Competition
U.S. Mission to South Africa: Call for Project Abstracts for AFCP 2018 Large Grants Competition
Deadline: 19 January 2018 The U.S. Mission to South Africa is seeking project abstracts for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2018 Large Grants Program. The AFCP Large Grants Program supports the preservation of major ancient archaeological sites, historic buildings and … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to South Africa: Call for Project Abstracts for AFCP 2018 Large Grants Competition
Apply for USAID’s World Aids Day Photo Contest!
Deadline: 21 November 2017 The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for its World Aids Day Photo Contest. The theme for World AIDS Day 2017 is "Increasing Impact through Transparency, Accountability, and Partnerships". There is no better time than World … [Read more...] about Apply for USAID’s World Aids Day Photo Contest!
Southern Africa Trust: Inviting Proposals from South Africa
Deadline: 30 November 2017 The Southern Africa Trust (the Trust) is currently inviting proposals from South African civil society, NGOs, academic institutions/think tanks and private sector organizations able to make a high impact contribution in addressing the challenges of migration, peace and … [Read more...] about Southern Africa Trust: Inviting Proposals from South Africa
HCI Foundation’s Grant: Bringing about Change in Underdeveloped and Underprivileged Communities
Deadline: 15 December 2017 HCI Foundation is seeking applications for its grant program with an aim to bring about change in underdeveloped and underprivileged communities through working with partners and pooling resources. HCI Foundation is the corporate social investment arm of HCI, a black … [Read more...] about HCI Foundation’s Grant: Bringing about Change in Underdeveloped and Underprivileged Communities
IWMF Call for Applications: Team Reporting Fellowship to South Sudan and Uganda
Deadline: 5 December 2017 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting applications for its Team Reporting Fellowship to South Sudan and Uganda in March 2018. The IWMF will select teams of women journalists to travel to Juba and Gulu for a cross-border reporting trip focused on … [Read more...] about IWMF Call for Applications: Team Reporting Fellowship to South Sudan and Uganda
Nominations Open for WSIS Prizes!
Deadline: 2 January 2018 Nominations are open for WSIS Prizes that is a unique international contest developed in response to requests from the WSIS stakeholders to create an effective mechanism to evaluate and recognize individuals, governments, civil society, local, regional and international … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for WSIS Prizes!
Health Systems Research Initiative: Providing Evidence to Strengthen Health Systems in LMICs
Deadline: 30 January 2018 The Department for International Development (DFID), the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Wellcome Trust (WT) jointly fund the Health Systems Research Initiative. Aims The funders aim for a significant majority of … [Read more...] about Health Systems Research Initiative: Providing Evidence to Strengthen Health Systems in LMICs
Submit Applications for the Atlantic Fellowships!
Deadline: 19 December 2017 Are you a social change leader committed to advancing justice and equity? Do you want to understand the processes that are causing and deepening inequalities? Are you willing to join forces with a global network of peers to mount a collective challenge to inequality? If … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for the Atlantic Fellowships!
Submit Your Entries for TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting 2018!
Deadline: 31 January 2018 Applicants are invited to apply for the TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting 2018 to promote, support and fund research, investigative journalism and related projects that encourage greater commercial transparency and the advancement of anti-bribery education. The … [Read more...] about Submit Your Entries for TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting 2018!
Applications Open for Poynter’s 2018 Leadership Academy for Women in Digital Media!
Deadline: 30 November 2017 The Poynter is inviting applications for "2018 Leadership Academy for Women in Digital Media" that is focused on the skills and knowledge needed to rise to the highest levels of digital media leadership. Now in its fourth year, the Leadership Academy for Women in Digital … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Poynter’s 2018 Leadership Academy for Women in Digital Media!


