Deadline: 20 September 2016 Village Capital, The MasterCard Foundation, and the DOEN Foundation are seeking applications to identify and support the next generation of fintech entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa. These entrepreneurs are innovating in financial technology to increase financial … [Read more...] about Village Capital Fintech Africa 2016: Supporting Next Generation Entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa
Latest Grants and Resources in South Sudan
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in South Sudan.
AWDF: Focusing on Respect for Women’s Human Rights
Deadline: 19 September 2016 The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is seeking applicants from local, national, sub-regional and regional organizations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. The AWDF is an institutional capacity-building and programme development fund, which aims to … [Read more...] about AWDF: Focusing on Respect for Women’s Human Rights
Apply for African Women’s Public Service Fellowship
Deadline: 15 December 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for African Women’s Public Service Fellowship, made possible by a donation from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, expand the opportunity for African women to impact for public service in their home countries. Fellowship recipients commit to … [Read more...] about Apply for African Women’s Public Service Fellowship
Nominations Open for Second Annual Paula Kantor Award!
Deadline: 14 October 2016 The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) is currently seeking nominations for the Second Annual Paula Kantor Award for Excellence in Field Research. The Paula Kantor Award for Excellence in Field Research recognizes and honors outstanding achievement in the … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Second Annual Paula Kantor Award!
Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016
Deadline: 25 September 2016 The China-Africa Reporting Project (the Project) and From Africa to China are jointly commissioning a series of Themed Grants aimed at reviewing how women are effecting and affected by China-Africa relations. The Project will publish the resulting articles in a series … [Read more...] about Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016
List of Open Funding Opportunities to address Women and Gender Issues
SVRI: Seeking Proposals for the Prevention of Gender-based Violence in LMICs Deadline: 1 October 2016 The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) in partnership with the World Bank Group (WBG) is seeking proposals for research and interventions or related activities that will contribute to the … [Read more...] about List of Open Funding Opportunities to address Women and Gender Issues
Applications open for Kanthari International Leadership Training Program for Social Change Enthusiasts
Deadline: 31 October 2016 Kanthari, an accredited leadership training institute in Kerala, India, is currently accepting applications from social entrepreneurs for a 7 months' Leadership Training Program, in order to recognize leadership in those individuals who come from the margins of society and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Kanthari International Leadership Training Program for Social Change Enthusiasts
Apply for International Reporting Fellowships and Be a Part of UN Climate Change Conference!
Deadline: 21 September 2016 The International Reporting Project (IRP) is offering up to five international reporting fellowships to cover the 2016 UN Climate Change Conference in Marrakech, Morocco. IRP fellows selected to attend the conference will report on news and developments at COP22, … [Read more...] about Apply for International Reporting Fellowships and Be a Part of UN Climate Change Conference!
Call for Applications: 2016-2017 Indigenous Leaders Conservation Fellowship!
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Conservation International is inviting indigenous peoples to apply for the 2016-2017 Indigenous Leaders Conservation Fellowship. This seven-month fellowship creates opportunities for new leaders from indigenous and traditional people’s communities and organizations from … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: 2016-2017 Indigenous Leaders Conservation Fellowship!
Nominations Open for Second Annual Paula Kantor Award!
Deadline: 14 October 2016 The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) is currently seeking nominations for the Second Annual Paula Kantor Award for Excellence in Field Research. The Paula Kantor Award for Excellence in Field Research recognizes and honors outstanding achievement in the … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Second Annual Paula Kantor Award!
Call for Applications: Bitch Media Fellowships for Writers Worldwide
Deadline: 15 September 2016 Bitch Media, an independent, nonprofit feminist media organization has announced the Bitch Media Fellowships for Writers, a series of three-month intensive writing fellowships whose goal is to develop, support, and amplify emerging, diverse voices in feminist, activist, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Bitch Media Fellowships for Writers Worldwide
Submit your Entries for GBIF Ebbe Nielsen Challenge 2016: Addressing Gaps and Biases in Primary Biodiversity Data
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), an open-data research infrastructure funded by the world's governments, is currently inviting applications for GBIF Ebbe Nielsen Challenge, seeking to inspire innovative applications of open-access biodiversity … [Read more...] about Submit your Entries for GBIF Ebbe Nielsen Challenge 2016: Addressing Gaps and Biases in Primary Biodiversity Data
Call for Applications: Africa London Nagasaki Fund
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Applications are open for Africa London Nagasaki (ALN) Fund, a scholarship fund set up to support African scientists to undertake a Master’s degree in a subject relevant to the control of infectious disease in Africa. The awards will support a candidate to undertake an … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Africa London Nagasaki Fund
Nominations Open for 2016 Societal Award
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Health Systems Global and the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research is currently accepting nominations for the 2016 Societal Award in order to recognize and reward high standards of professional performance and contributions of individuals or organizations to … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2016 Societal Award
Apply for SVN’s Innovation Entrepreneurs Program!
Deadline: 23 October 2016 The Social Venture Network (SNV) is seeking applications for its Innovation Entrepreneurs Program that will identify and support diverse, innovative, and high-impact leaders of for-profit enterprises and nonprofit organizations. SVN’s Innovation Entrepreneurs Program … [Read more...] about Apply for SVN’s Innovation Entrepreneurs Program!
HRSA Resilient and Responsive Health Organizations (RRHO): Sustainability Communities of Practice Initiative
Deadline: 15 December 2016 The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is currently accepting applications from eligible entities for its program titled- Resilient and Responsive Health Organizations: Sustainability Communities of Practice Initiative (RRHO). The purpose of the RRHO is … [Read more...] about HRSA Resilient and Responsive Health Organizations (RRHO): Sustainability Communities of Practice Initiative
Entries Open for Research4Life/INASP Advocacy Competition!
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The Research4Life/INASP Advocacy Competition is now open for entries. The competition highlights the critical role that doctors, researchers, librarians and policymakers play in advocating their leaders to support research in their institutions and countries. Over the … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Research4Life/INASP Advocacy Competition!
Voice First global Call for Proposals: Learn from Innovation
Deadline: 15 October 2016 Her Excellency, Lilianne Ploumen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation for the Netherlands has launched the Voice First call for proposals. The first call for proposals is designed to help Voice and its potential grantees learn from innovation. There … [Read more...] about Voice First global Call for Proposals: Learn from Innovation
DFID Call for Applications: Commercial Agriculture Programme
Deadline: 16 September 2016 DFID is currently seeking applications for its Commercial Agriculture Programme, a multi-million £ programme which will stimulate agricultural transformation (Stepping Up) through improved productivity, increased market access for smallholder farmers and increased … [Read more...] about DFID Call for Applications: Commercial Agriculture Programme
Fish and Wildlife Service: Seeking Proposals for NAWCA U.S. Small Grants
Deadline: 3 November 2016 The Fish and Wildlife Service is currently accepting proposals for North American Wetlands Conservation Act (Act) U.S. Small Grants Program, a competitive, matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that … [Read more...] about Fish and Wildlife Service: Seeking Proposals for NAWCA U.S. Small Grants
Echoing Green Fellowship: Inviting Promising Social Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 25 October 2016 The Echoing Green fellowship program is open for applications, seeking the world’s most promising Social Entrepreneurs. Echoing Green’s Barclays Brain Trust Series, sponsored in part by Barclays, is a program of roundtable and mentorship opportunities for Fellows with … [Read more...] about Echoing Green Fellowship: Inviting Promising Social Entrepreneurs
Start-Up Chile Seed: Accelerating and Developing a World-Class Startup in Chile
Deadline: 7 September 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for Start-Up Chile Seed program. The program is for those who want to accelerate and develop a world-class startup in Chile, while helping the program shape the local culture to embrace entrepreneurship. Start-Up Chile is a Chilean … [Read more...] about Start-Up Chile Seed: Accelerating and Developing a World-Class Startup in Chile
Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016
Deadline: 25 September 2016 The China-Africa Reporting Project (the Project) and From Africa to China are jointly commissioning a series of Themed Grants aimed at reviewing how women are effecting and affected by China-Africa relations. The Project will publish the resulting articles in a series … [Read more...] about Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016
ICFJ’s Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development: Apply and get a Chance to Win prestigious International Study Tour
Deadline: 1 December 2016 International Center for Journalists (ICJF) is currently inviting journalists from journalists in the Asia, Africa and Latin America for its Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development. ICFJ will recognize in-depth, investigative or innovative reporting that has … [Read more...] about ICFJ’s Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development: Apply and get a Chance to Win prestigious International Study Tour
Apply for EJN´s Biodiversity Media Initiative Fellowship Program
Deadline: 10 September 2016 The Earth Journalism Network´s Biodiversity Media Initiative is currently inviting applicants for its Fellowship Program during the 13th Conference of the Parties (COP13) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in Cancun, Mexico, in December, 2016. The workshop will … [Read more...] about Apply for EJN´s Biodiversity Media Initiative Fellowship Program
Applications Open for Zimeo Excellence in Media Awards by African Media Initiative
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The African Media Initiative is inviting applications for the Second Edition of the Zimeo Excellence in Media Awards. AMI is an umbrella organisation that brings media owners together and seeks to find solutions to perennial problems facing the industry such as the lack … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Zimeo Excellence in Media Awards by African Media Initiative
Call for Applications: PIVOT East 2016
Deadline: 8 September 2016 Applications are open for the PIVOT East 2016 that aims to catalyze the growth of startups, so as to amplify and consolidate the gains of East Africa’s digital entrepreneurship ecosystem. The key objective for this year’s event is “to facilitate discovery of the next … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: PIVOT East 2016
Be a Voice of the Global South and Win a Fully-Funded Fellowship for a Speaking Tour in Germany!
Deadline: 9 September 2016 Oxfam Germany in cooperation with Climate Tracker offers a unique opportunity: A two week speaker’s tour through Germany for two climate activists from the Global South. This is a great opportunity to bring applicant's voice to Germany and tell the people about the … [Read more...] about Be a Voice of the Global South and Win a Fully-Funded Fellowship for a Speaking Tour in Germany!
Call for Proposals: Research Partnership to Strengthen South Africa’s Evaluation System
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The South African Monitoring and Evaluation Association, the Centre for Learning, Evaluation and Results and the Centre for Research on Evaluation Science and Technology, has launched a call for proposals for its Research Partnership process. The purpose of the process … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Research Partnership to Strengthen South Africa’s Evaluation System
Nominations Open for Fourth Annual $1 Million Healthcare Innovation Award 2016!
Deadline: 7 September 2016 GSK and Save the Children are currently inviting applicants for its fourth annual $1 million Healthcare Innovation Award 2016, that rewards innovations in healthcare that have helped to reduce child deaths in developing countries. The Healthcare Innovation Award is … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Fourth Annual $1 Million Healthcare Innovation Award 2016!
Nominations Open for 2016 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship!
Deadline: Ongoing The African Leadership Network (ALN) is currently accepting nominations for the 2016 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship. This prestigious awards program identifies 11 of the leading entrepreneurs in Africa. ALN has been hosting the Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship (AAE), dubbed … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2016 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship!
Apply for AACR NextGen Grants for Transformative Cancer Research
Deadline: 12 September 2016 The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) NextGen Grants for Transformative Cancer Research initiative seeks applications from eligible applicants to promote and support creative, paradigm-shifting cancer research that may not be funded through conventional … [Read more...] about Apply for AACR NextGen Grants for Transformative Cancer Research
CDC/CGH: Program for Testing, Care, Treatment, and Prevention of HIV/AIDS (PROTECT) among Key Populations
Deadline: 25 October 2016 The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)- CGH is currently seeking proposals from eligible entities for its program entitled- Program for Testing, Care, Treatment, and Prevention of HIV/AIDS (PROTECT) among Key Populations: Men who have Sex with Men and Commercial Sex Workers … [Read more...] about CDC/CGH: Program for Testing, Care, Treatment, and Prevention of HIV/AIDS (PROTECT) among Key Populations
Applications Open for YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa
Deadline: 12 September 2016 The Young African Leaders Center is currently inviting applicants for its YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa with an aim to promote three models designed to identify and empower young leaders: the YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship, YALI Network, and now the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa
impactAFRICA: Grants Available for Investigative Data-Driven Journalism in Six African Countries
Deadline: 11 November 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for impactAFRICA for the third round to support fund for data-driven storytelling. Run by Code for Africa, it offers $500,000 in grants and technical support for pioneering digital journalism that tackles development issues, such as public … [Read more...] about impactAFRICA: Grants Available for Investigative Data-Driven Journalism in Six African Countries
NIH Call for Applications: NCI Small Grants Program for Cancer Research
Deadline: 7 January 2020 The National Institute of Health (NIH) is currently inviting applications from eligible organisations for its small grants program for Cancer Research. This program supports discrete, well-defined projects in any area of cancer research using the NIH R03 small grant … [Read more...] about NIH Call for Applications: NCI Small Grants Program for Cancer Research
Kailan Foundation Essay Contest: Inviting Enthusiasts worldwide to share Ideas through Writing
Deadline: 26 June 2017 The Kailan Foundation has announced its maiden edition of an annual essay contest. The competition is open to all nationalities and to anyone interested in community development and willing to share ideas and experiences through writing. In addition to the handsome prizes, … [Read more...] about Kailan Foundation Essay Contest: Inviting Enthusiasts worldwide to share Ideas through Writing
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Religious Freedom and Rule of Law Program
Deadline: 1 November 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications from eligible organisations interested in forming a consortium for a program entitled "Religious Freedom and Rule of Law" with an aim to provide expert analysis … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Religious Freedom and Rule of Law Program
Break Dengue €10,000 Community Action Prize for Best Ideas and Initiatives!
Deadline: 30 November 2016 Do you have an initiative or campaign that could help to combat dengue fever in your community through behavioral change? Share your project and be in with a chance to win €10,000 to expand the impact of your campaign. The Break Dengue Community Action Prize offers … [Read more...] about Break Dengue €10,000 Community Action Prize for Best Ideas and Initiatives!
Apply for Climate Tracker COP22 Fellowship and Win a Chance to become a Negotiator Tracker
Deadline: 7 October 2016 Climate Tracker has launched its new and exciting COP22 campaign, a fully funded fellowship offering participants, the opportunity to win a Fully Funded trip to COP22 to become a Negotiator Tracker. Program Structure Every two weeks applicant will be given a topic to … [Read more...] about Apply for Climate Tracker COP22 Fellowship and Win a Chance to become a Negotiator Tracker
NWO’s Security & Rule of Law Applied Research Fund: Developing Evidence-Based Insights
Deadline: 25 October 2016 The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) is currently seeking applications for its Security & Rule of Law (SRoL) Applied Research Fund with an aim to strengthen the evidence-base on how donor-supported Security & Rule of Law (SRoL) policies and/or … [Read more...] about NWO’s Security & Rule of Law Applied Research Fund: Developing Evidence-Based Insights
AWDF Call for Proposals: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
Deadline: 5 September 2016 The African Women’s Development Fund is currently accepting proposals for a programme entitled “16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence” to support African women’s rights organisations to organise initiatives that focus on women, communication technologies and … [Read more...] about AWDF Call for Proposals: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
Nominations Open for 2016 World Peace Initiative Foundation Awards!
Deadline: 31 August 2016 Are you an organization or individual, who believes that world peace is possible? Have you organized any event to promote the idea of Peace In Peace Out? Do you believe peace coaching is the most rewarding opportunity to share your light with others? If yes, than nominate … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2016 World Peace Initiative Foundation Awards!
The Hague Academy for Local Governance: Apply for the Three Training Courses via Nuffic Fellowships
Deadline: 4 October 2016 The Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education (EP-NUFFIC) is offering Nuffic Fellowships to participate in three training courses of The Hague Academy for Local Governance with an aim to promote capacity building within organisations in … [Read more...] about The Hague Academy for Local Governance: Apply for the Three Training Courses via Nuffic Fellowships
Pitch Your Product in the AidEx Aid Innovation Challenge!
Deadline: 9 September 2016 The Aidex is seeking applications for its Aid Innovation Challenge that aims to find the next big invention to impact the delivery of aid. It is a unique chance to pitch life-changing inventions to a panel of experts from the sector live at AidEx on Wednesday 16th … [Read more...] about Pitch Your Product in the AidEx Aid Innovation Challenge!
NIH: Limited Competition for the Continuation of the Hepatitis B Research Network Clinical Centers
Deadline: 19 December 2016 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is currently inviting applications on the topic- Limited Competition for the Continuation of the Hepatitis B Research Network Clinical Centers. The purpose of this call is to continue the Hepatitis B Research Network Clinical … [Read more...] about NIH: Limited Competition for the Continuation of the Hepatitis B Research Network Clinical Centers
Fish and Wildlife Service: Seeking Project Proposals for Asian Elephant Conservation Fund
Deadline: 1 November 2016 The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking proposals from eligible organizations for a program entitled "Asian Elephant Conservation Fund" with an aim to support projects that promote conservation of Asian elephants and their habitats. In 1997, … [Read more...] about Fish and Wildlife Service: Seeking Project Proposals for Asian Elephant Conservation Fund
GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security 2016: Addressing International Security Challenges
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and its Geopolitics and Global Futures Programme, under the umbrella of its Creativity and Innovation Initiative, invites applications from across the globe for Prize for Innovation in Global Security 2016, established to … [Read more...] about GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security 2016: Addressing International Security Challenges
Nominations Open for Thomson Reuters Foundation’s Stop Slavery Award!
Deadline: 26 August 2016 The Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking nominations for its "Stop Slavery Award" which is a high-profile award as part of a drive aimed at engaging the world’s biggest companies in the fight against forced labour. The goal will be to recognize those corporations who … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Thomson Reuters Foundation’s Stop Slavery Award!
CDC/PEPFAR: Strengthening National Capacity for Integrated HIV/AIDS Health in South Sudan
Deadline: 17 October 2016 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking applications from eligible organizations for a program entitled “Strengthening National Capacity for Integrated HIV/AIDS Health Data Collection, … [Read more...] about CDC/PEPFAR: Strengthening National Capacity for Integrated HIV/AIDS Health in South Sudan
