Deadline: 23 September 2016 United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is seeking applicants for its Global Start-up Business Plan Competition 2016 (GSBPC) with an aim to stimulate and unleash the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation among aspiring and existing entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about UNIDO’s Global Start-up Business Plan Competition 2016
Latest Grants and Resources in Syria
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Syria.
Aswatona Fund for Media Development: Strengthening the Voices of Women, Youth & Rural Communities
Deadline: 9 September 2016 Applications are open for the Aswatona Fund for Media Development funded by European Union with a motive to foster media pluralism, public voice and civil society participation in the media and to strengthen the voices of women, youth, remote and rural communities, and … [Read more...] about Aswatona Fund for Media Development: Strengthening the Voices of Women, Youth & Rural Communities
Nominations Open for 2016 Humanitarian & Development Journalism Award for Reporting & Photojournalism!
Deadline: 2 September 2016 Nominations are open for Humanitarian & Development Journalism Award 2016 by AidEx in partnership with NRS International for journalists who have made an outstanding contribution to the reporting of humanitarian and development issues during the past year. The award … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2016 Humanitarian & Development Journalism Award for Reporting & Photojournalism!
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Seeking Statements of Interest for China Programs
Deadline: 23 September 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that support the policy objective to foster … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Seeking Statements of Interest for China Programs
NIH/DHHS: Adherence to HIV Prevention Strategies among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 20 December 2016 The National Institute of Mental Health, an agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Understanding and Addressing the Multi-level Influences on Uptake and Adherence to HIV Prevention … [Read more...] about NIH/DHHS: Adherence to HIV Prevention Strategies among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Sub-Saharan Africa
Securing Water for Food: A Grand Challenge for Development Competition (Round 4)
Deadline: 10 October 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Sweden through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), the South African Department of Science and Technology, and the Foreign Ministry of the Kingdom of the Netherlands are seeking … [Read more...] about Securing Water for Food: A Grand Challenge for Development Competition (Round 4)
Submit Your Entries for Thomson Foundation’s Young Journalist Award
Deadline: 26 August 2016 The Thomson Foundation invites entries for the 2016 ‘Young Journalist" prize. Part of the Foreign Press Association (FPA) Media Awards, the award enables journalists aged 30 and under from countries with a Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of less than $20,000 to enter … [Read more...] about Submit Your Entries for Thomson Foundation’s Young Journalist Award
WFN Whitley Awards 2017: Inviting Grassroots Conservation NGOs
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is offering Whitley Awards 2017 to support outstanding nature conservationists around the developing world. Aims Find and fund the most effective grassroots conservation leaders in developing countries. Support the scale-up of … [Read more...] about WFN Whitley Awards 2017: Inviting Grassroots Conservation NGOs
Hult Prize @ to Solve the World’s Toughest Challenge!
Deadline: 2 September 2016 Applicants are invited for Hult Prize@ that provides participants to compete around the world, leading to more ideas and ultimately more start-ups. The students will have an opportunity to bypass the traditional Hult Prize application process and fast tracks their team … [Read more...] about Hult Prize @ to Solve the World’s Toughest Challenge!
Arterial Network’s Roberto Cimetta Fund: Promoting Cultural & Artistic Initiatives Lead by Arab Artists
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Arterial Network is seeking applicants from Arab world for its Roberto Cimetta Fund ‘Tamteen’ Grant with an aim to support strengthening and sustainability of organisations and projects. This funding line entitled "Tamteen" aims to promote cultural and artistic … [Read more...] about Arterial Network’s Roberto Cimetta Fund: Promoting Cultural & Artistic Initiatives Lead by Arab Artists
Submit Your Entries for Cinema and Human Rights Festival 2016!
Deadline: 15 August 2016 Applicants are invited for Cinema and Human Rights Festival that is organized by volunteers of Amnesty International Paris, with the support of Amnesty International France. It aims to promote films on human rights, including organizing a competition of short films on the … [Read more...] about Submit Your Entries for Cinema and Human Rights Festival 2016!
Youth and the Mediterranean: Exploring New Approaches to Dialogue and Cooperation
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF), a part of New-Med Research Network is inviting applicants to submit papers for a program entitled "Youth and the Mediterranean: Exploring New Approaches to Dialogue and Cooperation" that intends to give voice to youth … [Read more...] about Youth and the Mediterranean: Exploring New Approaches to Dialogue and Cooperation
PATHWAYS Leadership for Progress: Inviting Applicants for International Leadership Training Program
Deadline: 31 August 2016 PATHWAYS Leadership for Progress is seeking applications from highly qualified undergraduate students with financial need for its international leadership training program (currently only available in Kenya). PATHWAYS believe that people in developing countries know … [Read more...] about PATHWAYS Leadership for Progress: Inviting Applicants for International Leadership Training Program
EUMEF Call for Applications: Capacity Building Workshop on Socio-Economic Challenges & Opportunities
Deadline: 4 September 2016 DGAP’s EU-Middle East Forum (EUMEF), in cooperation with the German Federal Foreign Office, the Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations (ifa), the Robert Bosch Stiftung, the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, and the Rabat Social Studies Institute (RSSI), is welcoming applications … [Read more...] about EUMEF Call for Applications: Capacity Building Workshop on Socio-Economic Challenges & Opportunities
European Commission: Education and Resilience for Children and Youth
Deadline: 26 September 2016 The European Commission is seeking proposals for its program titled- No Lost Generation in Syria: Education and Resilience for Children and Youth. This call of proposals implements a new action on education and resilience for children and youth inside Syria in … [Read more...] about European Commission: Education and Resilience for Children and Youth
Apply for European Commission’s Erasmus+ Youth Partnership Funding Programme
Deadline: 4 October 2016 The European Commission invites applications for the Erasmus+ Youth Partnership Funding Programme. The programme provides funding to UK organisations/groups of young people active in youth work under Key Action 2 for activities which are part of a Strategic Partnership for … [Read more...] about Apply for European Commission’s Erasmus+ Youth Partnership Funding Programme
Joke Waller-Hunter Initiative: Grants for Developing Countries Professionals in Environmental Sector
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH) Initiative is inviting young people in the environmental sector from developing countries, to stimulate their leadership in environmental Civil Society Organizations in order to secure dedicated, knowledgeable and skillful leaders for the … [Read more...] about Joke Waller-Hunter Initiative: Grants for Developing Countries Professionals in Environmental Sector
British Council’s Institutional Links STREAM Grants 2016
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The British Council is currently inviting applicants for its Institutional Links Science, Technology and Research Exchange Across MENA (STREAM) Grants 2016 with an aim to build UK-Partner country research and innovation collaborations centred on these shared research and … [Read more...] about British Council’s Institutional Links STREAM Grants 2016
Call for Papers: 2016 International Assembly of Youth for UNESCO (Y4U)
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The 2016 International Assembly of Youth for UNESCO (Y4U) is inviting applicants to submit papers that contain the best practices of the organization and must be aligned with any of the themes mention below. Y4U aims to gather at least 300 members of UNESCO Clubs and … [Read more...] about Call for Papers: 2016 International Assembly of Youth for UNESCO (Y4U)
Global Challenges Research Fund for Building Resilience in Developing Countries
Deadline: 6 September 2016 The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), together with the Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC), invites proposals, as part of the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), taking a leadership role in … [Read more...] about Global Challenges Research Fund for Building Resilience in Developing Countries
EU-Middle East Forum: Inviting Young Professionals for the Capacity Building Workshop
Deadline: 4 September 2016 DGAP’s EU-Middle East Forum (EUMEF), in cooperation with the German Federal Foreign Office, the Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations (ifa), the Robert Bosch Stiftung, the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, and the Rabat Social Studies Institute (RSSI), is inviting applications … [Read more...] about EU-Middle East Forum: Inviting Young Professionals for the Capacity Building Workshop
Bureau of DRL: Online Censorship Measurement to Support Internet Freedom
Deadline: 22 September 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for the program entitled "Online Censorship Measurement to Support Internet Freedom" with an aim to promote fundamental freedoms, … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Online Censorship Measurement to Support Internet Freedom
Apply for 2016 International Assembly of Youth for UNESCO (Y4U)!
Deadline: 31 August 2016 Applications are invited for 2016 International Assembly of Youth for UNESCO (Y4U) that aims to gather at least 300 members of UNESCO Clubs and youth organizations working on the ideals of UNESCO and provide an avenue for sharing of best practices, ideas and promote … [Read more...] about Apply for 2016 International Assembly of Youth for UNESCO (Y4U)!
Darwin Fellowship Awards: Seeking Applicants from Developing Countries
Deadline: 7 November 2016 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Department for International Development are seeking applications for Fellowship Awards with an aim to provide funding to a UK host organization to enable promising individuals from developing countries to come to … [Read more...] about Darwin Fellowship Awards: Seeking Applicants from Developing Countries
Positive Action Community Challenges: Empowering Girls in Emergency Settings Prize
Deadline: 5 September 2016 The Positive Action for Woman & Girls, in partnership with Every Woman, Every Child is pleased to announce the launch of an Empowering Girls In Emergency Settings (EmGEmS) Prize to address the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs of adolescents girls in … [Read more...] about Positive Action Community Challenges: Empowering Girls in Emergency Settings Prize
Open Society Foundation: Providing Grants for the Mental Health Initiatives
Deadline: Ongoing Open Society Foundation is seeking applications for the Mental Health Initiative, part of the Open Society Public Health Program, provides grants to projects that stimulate the reform of national health, social welfare, and employment policies. The initiative also provides … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundation: Providing Grants for the Mental Health Initiatives
E.W. “Al” Thrasher Awards: Improving Children’s Health through Medical Research
Deadline: Ongoing The Thrasher Research Fund is seeking applicants for its E.W. “Al” Thrasher Awards with an aim to improve children’s health through medical research, with an emphasis on projects that have the potential to translate into clinically meaningful results within a few years. The … [Read more...] about E.W. “Al” Thrasher Awards: Improving Children’s Health through Medical Research
NWO-WOTRO Call for Proposals: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Research Programme
Deadline: 13 October 2016 NWO-WOTRO is currently inviting proposals for its Sexual and Reproductive Health Research (SRHR) Programme with an aim to generate insights in and a better understanding of processes that determine and strengthen the sexual and reproductive health of people, as well as … [Read more...] about NWO-WOTRO Call for Proposals: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Research Programme
Conquer Cancer Foundation: Inviting Applicants for Young Investigator Award Program
Deadline: 22 September 2016 The Conquer Cancer Foundation is currently seeking applications for its Young Investigator Award (YIA) with an aim to provide funding to promising investigators to encourage and promote quality research in clinical oncology. The purpose of this grant is to fund … [Read more...] about Conquer Cancer Foundation: Inviting Applicants for Young Investigator Award Program
Apply for Open Education Global 2017 Conference!
Deadline: 17 October 2016 The Open Education Consortium and the University of Cape Town, is inviting proposals for its Open Education Global 2017 Conference that will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 8-10 March 2017. The theme of the Open Education Global 2017 Conference is ‘Open for … [Read more...] about Apply for Open Education Global 2017 Conference!
Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors Program: Promoting Environmental Awareness
Deadline: 21 August 2016 Eco-generation is seeking applicants for the 17th Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors Program with an aim to provide exceptional experiences with the opportunities to actively plan, to execute or participate in various environmental awareness programs in each region and … [Read more...] about Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors Program: Promoting Environmental Awareness
IPRA Peace Research Grants Program: Enhancing the Processes of Peace
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The International Peace Research Association Foundation (IPRAF) is seeking applicants for its Peace Research Grants Program in order to enhance the processes of peace. The IPRA Foundation began as a depository of funds brought in by people with specific projects. The main … [Read more...] about IPRA Peace Research Grants Program: Enhancing the Processes of Peace
IDB Prizes for Science and Technology: Promoting Comprehensive Human Development
Deadline: 30 November 2016 Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is currently inviting applicants for the 15th Edition for its IDB Prizes for Science and Technology with an aim to promote comprehensive human development, with a focus on the priority areas of alleviating poverty, improving health, … [Read more...] about IDB Prizes for Science and Technology: Promoting Comprehensive Human Development
CROP: Seeking Applications for Social Inclusion and Poverty Eradication Workshop
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The Comparative Research Programme on Poverty (CROP) is currently seeking applications for its Social Inclusion and Poverty Eradication 2016 workshop with an aim to explore the ways in which social exclusion contributes to poverty, and how social inclusion in various … [Read more...] about CROP: Seeking Applications for Social Inclusion and Poverty Eradication Workshop
Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards: Inviting Grassroots & Women-led Organizations Worldwide
Deadline: 4 September 2016 The Women and Gender Constituency is currently inviting applicants for its Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards with an aim to ensure a just outcome, one which works for people and the planet, and which responds to injustice among and within countries in relation to … [Read more...] about Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards: Inviting Grassroots & Women-led Organizations Worldwide
E.W. “Al” Thrasher Awards: Improving Children’s Health through Medical Research
Deadline: Ongoing The Thrasher Research Fund is seeking applicants for its E.W. "Al" Thrasher Awards with an aim to improve children's health through medical research, with an emphasis on projects that have the potential to translate into clinically meaningful results within a few years. The … [Read more...] about E.W. “Al” Thrasher Awards: Improving Children’s Health through Medical Research
Charles Steward Mott Foundation: Supporting Efforts that Promote a Just, Equitable and Sustainable Society
Deadline: Rolling The Charles Steward Mott Foundation is currently seeking applications for its various grant programs that seeks to fulfill its mission of supporting efforts that promote a just, equitable and sustainable society. The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation affirms its founder’s vision of … [Read more...] about Charles Steward Mott Foundation: Supporting Efforts that Promote a Just, Equitable and Sustainable Society
UNA Germany: Establishing a UN Youth Delegate Programme in Countries of the Global South
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The United Nations Association of Germany (UNA Germany) has announced the call for applications for a workshop on Establishing a United Nations Youth Delegate Programme in Countries of the Global South. The workshop will support 6 to 8 young people from countries of the … [Read more...] about UNA Germany: Establishing a UN Youth Delegate Programme in Countries of the Global South
Leakey Foundation’s Research Grants Program: Increasing Scientific Knowledge & Education
Deadline: 10 January 2017 The Leakey Foundation’s is currently inviting applications for its Research Grants Program with an aim to increase scientific knowledge, education, and public understanding of human origins, evolution, behavior and survival. The Leakey Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit … [Read more...] about Leakey Foundation’s Research Grants Program: Increasing Scientific Knowledge & Education
Call for Applications: TWAS Grants for Scientific Meetings in Developing Country
Deadline: 31 July 2016 The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) invites applications for its grants program, offering financial assistance to the organizers of international and regional scientific conferences, workshops, symposia and special meetings in the developing world, with funds provided by the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: TWAS Grants for Scientific Meetings in Developing Country
Nominations Open for UNESCO/Emir Jaber al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah Prize 2016!
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is seeking nominations for Emir Jaber al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah Prize for Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities with an aim to recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UNESCO/Emir Jaber al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah Prize 2016!
Apply for CROP International Studies in Poverty Prize 2016!
Deadline: 31 July 2016 The Comparative Research Programme on Poverty (CROP) is currently seeking applications for its International Studies in Poverty Prize 2016 with an aim to recognise works challenging the dominant thinking and knowledge about poverty and providing sound contributions to the … [Read more...] about Apply for CROP International Studies in Poverty Prize 2016!
EU Call for Proposals: Education and Resilience for Children and Youth in Syria
Deadline: 26 September 2016 The European Commission is seeking proposals for its program titled- No Lost Generation in Syria: Education and Resilience for Children and Youth. This call of proposals implements a new action on education and resilience for children and youth inside Syria in … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Education and Resilience for Children and Youth in Syria
Prince Bernhard Nature Fund: Accepting Proposals to help save Critically Endangered Flora and Fauna
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The Prince Bernhard Nature Fund (PBNF) is currently accepting grant proposals from organizations with an aim to help save critically endangered flora and fauna in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and Latin America. Organizations from other regions can … [Read more...] about Prince Bernhard Nature Fund: Accepting Proposals to help save Critically Endangered Flora and Fauna
Weeden Foundation Grant Programs: Seeking Applications to Protect Biodiversity
Deadline: 5 August 2016 The Weeden Foundation is accepting letter of intents from organizations for its various funding programs in order to protect biodiversity. The Foundation works to protect old-growth forests, expand habitats for endangered species on public and private lands, and link key … [Read more...] about Weeden Foundation Grant Programs: Seeking Applications to Protect Biodiversity
Submit your Entries for National Geographic Foundation ‘s World Legacy Award 2016
Deadline: 20 August 2016 The National Geographic Foundation is currently inviting applications for its World Legacy Award 2016 with an aim to support sustainable tourism, including environmental friendly operations, protection of natural and cultural heritage, and support for the well-being of … [Read more...] about Submit your Entries for National Geographic Foundation ‘s World Legacy Award 2016
2016 Asfari Fellowship: Developing Academic Understanding of the Media Industry
Deadline: 5 September 2016 The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is currently accepting applications for its 2016 Asfari Fellowship with an aim to develop their academic understanding of the media industry, improve their knowledge and focus on an in-depth piece of research. The … [Read more...] about 2016 Asfari Fellowship: Developing Academic Understanding of the Media Industry
Global Entrepreneurship Network: Accepting Applications for Startup Open 2016
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Network is currently accepting applications for its Startup Open 2016 global competition that is open to entrepreneurs from any industry with a new business that has yet to raise any outside capital from angel investors, venture capital firms or … [Read more...] about Global Entrepreneurship Network: Accepting Applications for Startup Open 2016
NWO-WOTRO Call for Proposals: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Research Programme
Deadline: 13 October 2016 NWO-WOTRO is currently inviting proposals for its Sexual and Reproductive Health Research (SRHR) Programme with an aim to generate insights in and a better understanding of processes that determine and strengthen the sexual and reproductive health of people, as well as … [Read more...] about NWO-WOTRO Call for Proposals: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Research Programme
Applications Open for European Cultural Foundation’s Third Idea Camp 2017!
Deadline: 20 September 2016 The European Cultural Foundation (ECF) is currently inviting applicants for its third Idea Camp 2017 entitled "Moving Communities" that will focus on the current positive, radical resistance movements that are daring to counteract anti-democratic practices. ECF’s Idea … [Read more...] about Applications Open for European Cultural Foundation’s Third Idea Camp 2017!
