Deadline: 1 December 2016 The Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation is currently open for applications and invites media professionals to work on a specific course of research or a specific project relating to journalism innovation. A Nieman Fellowship is an extraordinary, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism 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 Applications: Next Einstein Forum Fellows Program Recognize Africa’s Best Young Scientists
Deadline: 27 January 2017 African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in partnership with the Robert Bosch Stiftung is seeking applications for its initiative "Next Einstein Forum (NEF)" to connect science, society and policy in Africa and the rest of the world - with the goal to leverage … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Next Einstein Forum Fellows Program Recognize Africa’s Best Young Scientists
Bureau of DRL: Promoting the Human Rights of Women and Girls, Persons with Disabilities and LGBTI Persons
Deadline: 23 January 2017 The United States Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a program entitled “Promoting the Human Rights of Women and Girls, Persons with … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Promoting the Human Rights of Women and Girls, Persons with Disabilities and LGBTI Persons
WSBE17 Hong Kong International Youth Competition: Transforming Environment through Innovation and Integration
Deadline: 21 December 2016 WSBE17 Hong Kong - International Youth Competition invites imaginative ideas, projects and action plans that best demonstrate an innovative interpretation of the Conference theme “Transforming Our Built Environment through Innovation and Integration: Putting Ideas into … [Read more...] about WSBE17 Hong Kong International Youth Competition: Transforming Environment through Innovation and Integration
Applications Open for 2017 Kinship Conservation Fellows Training Program!
Deadline: 16 January 2017 Applications are open for "The Kinship Conservation Fellows Training Program" to explore new ways to apply market-based approaches to environmental issues. Benefits $6,000 stipend and a month of valuable, cutting-edge training are awarded to the best and the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 Kinship Conservation Fellows Training Program!
Submit Innovations for LAUNCH Food Challenge: Inviting Innovators Worldwide
Deadline: 7 December 2016 Are you an innovator with ideas to improve health outcomes through the food system, then this one is for you! The Launch Food Challenge is open for applications and invites innovators, entrepreneurs, or intrapreneurs with big ideas for improving health outcomes by … [Read more...] about Submit Innovations for LAUNCH Food Challenge: Inviting Innovators Worldwide
IWMF Tanzania and Rwanda Reporting Fellowships: Inviting Women Journalists across the World
Deadline: 6 December 2016 International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking applications from women journalists from all over the world for its reporting trip to Tanzania and Rwanda from February 17 – 28, 2017. Both groups of reporting Fellows will begin their trip in Nairobi, Kenya, where … [Read more...] about IWMF Tanzania and Rwanda Reporting Fellowships: Inviting Women Journalists across the World
U.S. Mission to UNESCO: Leveraging UNESCO Networks to Address the STEAM Gender Gap in Africa
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The U.S. Mission to UNESCO (USUNESCO) has announced the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a new program entitled “Leveraging UNESCO Networks to Address the STEAM Gender Gap in Africa” to design and administer a three-year grants program aimed at identifying, … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to UNESCO: Leveraging UNESCO Networks to Address the STEAM Gender Gap in Africa
The D-Prize: Expanding Access to Poverty-alleviation Solutions in the Developing World
Deadline: 15 December 2016 The world has solutions to poverty. Can you distribute them to those in need? If supported, can you solve the problem and provide effective poverty solutions to millions of lives by providing access to proven energy, education, health, and other interventions? Can you … [Read more...] about The D-Prize: Expanding Access to Poverty-alleviation Solutions in the Developing World
Open Society Fellowship: Supporting Individuals Pursuing Innovative Approaches to Fundamental Open Society Challenges
Deadline: 1 March 2017 The Open Society Fellowship is seeking applications to support individuals pursuing innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The fellowship funds work that will enrich public understanding of those challenges and stimulate far-reaching … [Read more...] about Open Society Fellowship: Supporting Individuals Pursuing Innovative Approaches to Fundamental Open Society Challenges
Apply for 2018 African Critical Inquiry Programme Workshop in South Africa!
Deadline: 1 May 2017 The African Critical Inquiry Programme (ACIP) is inviting proposals from scholars and/or practitioners in public cultural institutions in South Africa to organize a workshop to take place in 2018. ACIP Workshops are intended as annual occasions to identify and address critical … [Read more...] about Apply for 2018 African Critical Inquiry Programme Workshop in South Africa!
2016/2017 Access to Energy Journalism Fellowship: A Global Collaborative Journalism Project
Deadline: 7 December 2016 Fellows are invited for "The Access to Energy Journalism Fellowship (AEJF)" with an aim to select fellows from around the world to share stories of energy poverty and innovation. The goals of the AEJF are twofold: First, it is intended to support journalism on … [Read more...] about 2016/2017 Access to Energy Journalism Fellowship: A Global Collaborative Journalism Project
Apply to Participate in Kectil Youth Leadership Program for Developing Countries
Deadline: 30 November 2016 The Kectil Program is open for applications and invites highly talented youth in developing countries who have the potential to make a positive difference in their communities and countries. Program Principles KECTIL that refers to the Knowles Educational and Charitable … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in Kectil Youth Leadership Program for Developing Countries
SEED Replicator Program: Supporting Diffusion of Proven Eco-Inclusive Business Models
Deadline: 2 December 2016 Are you interested in replicating your eco-inclusive business model and are you therefore looking for partners to collaborate for a common purpose? If yes, then the SEED Replicator is perfect for you! SEED is accepting applications for its Replicator support program with … [Read more...] about SEED Replicator Program: Supporting Diffusion of Proven Eco-Inclusive Business Models
Humanity in Science Award 2017: Recognizing Altruism and Innovation Worldwide
Deadline: 18 December 2016 Applications are open for 2017 Humanity in Science Award which is an international research prize established to recognize an innovative and altruistic scientific breakthrough (by an individual, team or company) that can have a positive impact on people’s health and … [Read more...] about Humanity in Science Award 2017: Recognizing Altruism and Innovation Worldwide
2017 TechWomen Program: Empowering the Next Generation of Women Leaders
Deadline: 17 January 2017 Applications are open for the 2017 TechWomen program that empowers, connects, and supports 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 2017 TechWomen Program: Empowering the Next Generation of Women Leaders
Nominations Open for 2017 Brown Democracy Medal! Recognizing Best Innovations to Advance Democracy
Deadline: 3 January 2017 The McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State University is accepting nominations for the 2017 Brown Democracy Medal to bring attention to the best new work being done by individuals or organizations to advance democracy in the United States and around the … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 Brown Democracy Medal! Recognizing Best Innovations to Advance Democracy
IJP Southern African Journalists’ Bursary Program: Inviting Young Journalists to gain Valuable Insight
Deadline: 15 February 2017 International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) is offering bursary 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 the … [Read more...] about IJP Southern African Journalists’ Bursary Program: Inviting Young Journalists to gain Valuable Insight
APN Individual Research Grants: Seeking Applications from African Researchers
Deadline: 20 January 2017 The African Peacebuilding Network (APN) of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is currently seeking applications from African researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners working on conflict and peacebuilding issues at universities and research institutions or … [Read more...] about APN Individual Research Grants: Seeking Applications from African Researchers
Action for Nature’s Eco-Hero Awards 2017: Rewarding Environmental Initiative around the World
Deadline: 28 February 2017 Action For Nature (AFN), a non-profit organization, is currently inviting young people ages 8 to 16 for its International Young Eco-Hero Awards to recognize and reward the successful individual environmental initiatives. AFN encourages young people around the world … [Read more...] about Action for Nature’s Eco-Hero Awards 2017: Rewarding Environmental Initiative around the World
Mogambri Moodliar Human Rights Award 2016: Awarding CSOs based in South Africa
Deadline: 18 November 2016 The Foundation for Human Rights (FHR) invites grantees to submit projects for the Mogambri Moodliar Human Rights Award 2016. FHR is a grant making institution supporting civil society organisations in South Africa, and the region, to implement programmes which promote … [Read more...] about Mogambri Moodliar Human Rights Award 2016: Awarding CSOs based in South Africa
Applications Open for McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism Worldwide!
Deadline: 15 December 2016 The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism, an initiative of the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism is currently accepting applications for its McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism with an aim to support in-depth, ambitious … [Read more...] about Applications Open for McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism Worldwide!
Applications Open for Scholarships at Hawassa University, Ethopia!
Deadline: 19 November 2016 The Hawassa University is inviting applicants for its 10 Scholarships to the African Union Commission, through the Department of Human Resources, Science and Technology, to enable African students to undertake Masters Programmes in Natural Sciences, Agriculture, Forestry, … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Scholarships at Hawassa University, Ethopia!
Global Innovation through Science and Technology Program: Empowering Young Innovators in LMICs
Deadline: 15 December 2016 The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs’ (OES) Office of Science and Technology Cooperation at the Department of State is pleased to announce the Notice of Funding Opportunity for Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) … [Read more...] about Global Innovation through Science and Technology Program: Empowering Young Innovators in LMICs
European Outdoor Conservation Association Grants: Implementing Projects based on Conservation
Deadline: 30 November 2016 The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is seeking applications from eligible non-profit organizations to implement projects based on conservation. The EOCA’s mission is to support valuable conservation work by raising funds from within the European Outdoor … [Read more...] about European Outdoor Conservation Association Grants: Implementing Projects based on Conservation
Nominations Open for UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Award 2017!
Deadline: 6 February 2017 Do you know an individual or group who are selflessly devoting their time to support people forced to flee their homes? If yes, then nominate someone today for UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Award 2017. UN Refugee Agency is looking for the next unsung hero who supports displaced … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Award 2017!
Rotary Global Grants: Supporting Large International Activities with Sustainable, Measurable Outcomes
Deadline: Ongoing The Rotary Foundation is seeking applications for its Global grants with an aim to support large international activities with sustainable, measurable outcomes. The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through … [Read more...] about Rotary Global Grants: Supporting Large International Activities with Sustainable, Measurable Outcomes
TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting: Uncovering Commercial Bribery Worldwide
Deadline: 31 January 2017 TRACE is currently accepting submissions for the 2017 Prize for Investigative Reporting. The award recognizes reporting that uncovers business bribery with the goal of increasing commercial transparency. TRACE International is a non-profit business association that pools … [Read more...] about TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting: Uncovering Commercial Bribery Worldwide
Apply for Global Health Corps Fellowship 2017-2018!
Deadline: 18 January 2017 Global Health Corps is inviting applicants for its fellowship program. The Global Health Corps is a community of leaders united by the belief that health is a human right. Its fellows are highly effective and empathetic systems thinkers with diverse backgrounds, expertise … [Read more...] about Apply for Global Health Corps Fellowship 2017-2018!
Applications Open for 2017 OSISA Scholarships for African Women Media Leaders!
Deadline: 18 November 2016 The Sol Plaatje Institute (SPI) for Media Leadership at Rhodes University in South Africa, in collaboration with the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) invites applications for 10 postgraduate scholarships from Southern African women media leaders who … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 OSISA Scholarships for African Women Media Leaders!
Gates Cambridge Scholarship Program: Building Global Network of Future Leaders Improving the Life of Others
Deadline: 7 December 2016 Applications are open for The Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme that was established in October 2000 by a donation of US$210m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge, this is the largest ever single donation to a UK … [Read more...] about Gates Cambridge Scholarship Program: Building Global Network of Future Leaders Improving the Life of Others
Nominations Open for 2017 WISE Awards Program! Promoting Innovative Projects addressing Global Education Challenges
Deadline: 17 January 2017 Qatar Foundation is currently inviting applications for the 2017 WISE Awards to recognize and promote six successful innovative projects that are addressing global education challenges and that have demonstrated a transformative impact on communities and societies. The … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 WISE Awards Program! Promoting Innovative Projects addressing Global Education Challenges
Visegrad Standard Grant Program for NGOs, CSOs and Other Public Institutions
Deadline: 1 December 2016 The Visegrad Standard Grant invites non-governmental civil-society and civil society organizations (NGOs and CSOs), municipalities, schools and other public institutions to submit grant proposals for its Standard Grant worth €6,001 and above. The grants can be requested … [Read more...] about Visegrad Standard Grant Program for NGOs, CSOs and Other Public Institutions
National Youth Development Agency: Inviting Applicants for Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship Fund
Deadline: 15 January 2017 The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) is seeking applicants for its Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship Fund that is designed to create an environment for affording youth with excellent academic background, an opportunity to further their studies. Objectives To … [Read more...] about National Youth Development Agency: Inviting Applicants for Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship Fund
U.S. Mission to South Africa: AFCP to Protect Cultural Sites in South Africa
Deadline: 18 November 2016 The U.S. Mission to South Africa and the Cultural Heritage Center (“the Center”) of the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs are seeking applicants for its 2017 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Small Grants Competition with … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to South Africa: AFCP to Protect Cultural Sites in South Africa
Resonate Awards 2017: Honoring Outstanding Achievements in Renewble Energy and Sustainable Science
Deadline: 15 January 2017 Applications are now open for The Resonate Awards with the goal to shine a light on upcoming innovators under the age of 40 with new contributions to the field of sustainability science. Drawing on Caltech’s legacy of innovation, the Resnick Sustainability Institute seeks … [Read more...] about Resonate Awards 2017: Honoring Outstanding Achievements in Renewble Energy and Sustainable Science
Entries Open for Global Social Venture Competition 2017!
Deadline: 5 December 2016 Entries are open for Global Social Venture Competition 2017 to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with mentoring, exposure, and funding to transform their ideas into businesses that will have positive real world impact. The Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC) empowers … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Global Social Venture Competition 2017!
Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Implementation Grants for Innovation
Deadline: 2 December 2016 The Humanitarian Innovation Fund is seeking applications for the Implementation phase, the fourth phase of implementing a tested innovation in a humanitarian setting in the innovation process. This means the implementation of an innovation to produce tangible real … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Implementation Grants for Innovation
Submit EOIs for UNICEF’s Strengthening Child Protection Systems Programme Worldwide
Deadline: 19 November 2016 UNICEF’s Evaluation Office (EO) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified institutions (consultancy firms, universities, etc.) for the provision of services to complete an independent global thematic evaluation of UNICEF’s strategies and programme … [Read more...] about Submit EOIs for UNICEF’s Strengthening Child Protection Systems Programme Worldwide
Apply for Humanitarian Innovation Fund’s Development Grants
Deadline: 2 December 2016 The Humanitarian Innovation Fund is seeking applications for the Development phase, the third phase of developing potential solutions in the innovation process. This means the development of an innovation by creating practical, actionable plans and guidelines. Turning … [Read more...] about Apply for Humanitarian Innovation Fund’s Development Grants
SSRC’s Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowship: Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa
Deadline: 18 November 2016 The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is currently seeking applications for its Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowship program, offering fellowships to support the completion of doctoral degrees and to promote next generation social science research in Ghana, … [Read more...] about SSRC’s Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowship: Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa
Applications Open for the Ashinaga Africa Initiative 2017
Deadline: 28 February 2017 Ashinaga Africa Initiative has announced its Scholarship program, for students who have completed/are completing high school in the eligible countries. Its mission is to contribute to Sub-Saharan Africa’s expanding role in global development through increasing access to … [Read more...] about Applications Open for the Ashinaga Africa Initiative 2017
Applications Open for 2017-2018 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD)
Deadline: 31 December 2016 Applications are open for 2017-2018 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) to provide a diverse group of emerging leaders with a scholarship for one semester of non-degree academic study at a U.S. college or university. The program is sponsored by the U.S … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017-2018 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD)
Commonwealth Education Good Practice Awards 2018: Celebrating Innovations in Education and Learning
Deadline: 15 February 2017 The Commonwealth Secretariat is inviting nominations and submissions for its "Good Practice Awards 2018" to recognise the outstanding contribution and achievements of education professionals and bodies that have made a difference to learners’ lives through innovative … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Education Good Practice Awards 2018: Celebrating Innovations in Education and Learning
Applications Open for Eco-Logic Awards 2017 for South Africa!
Deadline extended till 31 January 2017 The Enviropaedia is inviting applicants for its Eco-Logic Awards 2017 in order to identify individuals, organisations and communities that positively contribute towards a sustainable world. Award Categories The Biodiversity Award The Climate Change … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Eco-Logic Awards 2017 for South Africa!
Nominations Open for WRC’s Voices of Courage Awards 2017! Honoring Refugee Youth Leaders
Deadline: 29 November 2016 Do you have a story to tell about the challenges and triumphs experienced by the tens of millions of people who have been displaced by conflict and violence worldwide? Do you know someone who is refugee youth, aged 15-24 and had demonstrated leadership and a strong voice … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for WRC’s Voices of Courage Awards 2017! Honoring Refugee Youth Leaders
Artist Protection Fund: Providing Fellowship Grants to Threatened Artists from around the World
Deadline: 1 December 2016 The Institute of International Education (IIE) together with Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is currently inviting artists and arts organizations, for its Artist Protection Fund (APF), a three-year pilot program, making life-saving fellowship grants to threatened artists from … [Read more...] about Artist Protection Fund: Providing Fellowship Grants to Threatened Artists from around the World
Gro Brundtland Award: Inviting Female Scientists from Taiwan and Developing Countries
Deadline: 4 December 2016 Applications are open for the Gro Brundtland Award that provides an opportunity to young female scientists to meet and discuss with other female researchers in the same field and establish the international connection. It’s a great chance to introduce your own research to … [Read more...] about Gro Brundtland Award: Inviting Female Scientists from Taiwan and Developing Countries
Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy: Seeking Applicants for Bassem Sabry Democracy Fellowship Program
Deadline: 19 December 2016 The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP) is currently accepting applications for Bassem Sabry Democracy Fellowship program to work on an independent research paper or project of their own design. The fellowship will last for a period of six months, and fellows … [Read more...] about Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy: Seeking Applicants for Bassem Sabry Democracy Fellowship Program
Ford Foundation’s JustFilms Grants: Supporting Artist-Driven Films and New Media Projects
Deadline: Ongoing Ford Foundation's Just Films grants program supports artist-driven film and new media projects, and other forms of creative visual storytelling, that explore the rich diversity of the human experience. These stories inspire imaginations, disrupt stereotypes, and help transform … [Read more...] about Ford Foundation’s JustFilms Grants: Supporting Artist-Driven Films and New Media Projects
