Deadline: 1 September 2017 The Swiss Foundation for Solidarity in Tourism (SST) is accepting applications for its grant program. The foundation supports projects or organizations in Switzerland and around the world that: To improve the economic, cultural or social conditions of the population in tourist recipient countries, Contribute to sustainable tourism development in recipient countries, Intercultural understanding between the population of tourist sending and receiving … [Read more...]
Apply for Youth LEAD Technical Assistance Fund 2017!
August 21, 2017 By
Deadline: 30 August 2017 Applications are open for “Youth LEAD Technical Assistance Fund 2017” to provide financial support and technical assistance in order for Young Key Population-led organisations, networks or groups to achieve catalytic role in their critical works in HIV response. The technical assistance has significant role to play for the development of the organization and often small amount of fund can help community-based organizations to continue its critical work towards … [Read more...]
Big Ideas Competition 2017: Combating Climate Change
August 21, 2017 By
Deadline: 7 September 2017 UN Global Pulse and the Government of the Republic of Korea have launched the third edition of the Big Ideas Competition in support of data-driven ideas to combat the effects of climate change. The competition calls for data and climate enthusiasts from ASEAN countries, Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea to put their skills and ideas to use in support of climate action. In line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal #13 (Climate Action – taking action to combat … [Read more...]
Elephant Family Grant 2018: Protecting Asian Elephants and Their Habitat
August 21, 2017 By
Deadline: 2 October 2017 The Elephant Family is currently inviting applications which are directly benefiting wild Asian elephants in any of the range states – Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam. Funding Information There is no maximum or minimum grant but it is unlikely the foundation will make grants above £100,000 per year. The Foundation will consider small grants of £1,000 or more but most of the funds will … [Read more...]
ASEF Cultural Mobility Initiative 2017: Mobility First!
August 21, 2017 By
Deadline: 15 September 2017 The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) has launched Mobility First!, a new fund to support the travel of Asian and European artists and cultural professionals between Asia and Europe. Through this new initiative, ASEF supports the mobility of artists and cultural professionals for cross-border activities that include participation in events, networking, research and collaborative meetings. Mobility support is provided to selected individuals for travel from Asia to … [Read more...]
PEMSEA Youth Grant Competition 2017: Enabling Young Leaders
August 21, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 August 2017 PEMSEA is seeking applications from youth leaders for its program entitled “The Youth Grant Competition” in order to enable young leaders to provide real world solutions. The Youth Program engages and empowers youth leaders across the region to take ownership of the health of coasts and oceans in East Asia. Through Youth Program activities, young leaders can build the skills and professional development to become effective integrated coastal management (ICM) … [Read more...]
APWLD Call for Applications: Labour Rights Participatory Action Research for Change Programme
August 21, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 August 2017 Asia Pacific Forum on Women, law and Development (APWLD) is currently inviting women trade unions, workers’ groups and migrant workers groups to take part in this exciting Labour Rights Feminist Participatory Action Research (Labour FPAR) programme that aims to develop knowledge, tools and resources that support women in labour movements to shape and engage in policies regarding labour rights and strengthen women workers’ power and solidarity. APWLD will provide a … [Read more...]
A List of Open Funding Opportunities for Asian Countries!
August 21, 2017 By
The Prince Claus Fund: First Aid to Documentary Heritage under Threat Deadline: 31 December 2017 The Prince Claus Fund, through its Cultural Emergency Response programme (CER), and the Whiting Foundation, is seeking proposals for projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean to safeguard documentary heritage that is acutely threatened by recent conflict or other disaster, whether natural or man-made. This new funding collaboration aims to continue this work, helping … [Read more...]
Applications Open for ASEAN Impact Challenge 2017!
August 21, 2017 By
Deadline: 9 September 2017 Applicants are invited to apply for ASEAN Impact Challenge 2017 in order to discover innovators from Southeast Asia who are accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals through cross-sector partnerships and disruptive innovations. The theme of the program is ‘Inclusive Innovations for ASEAN’ and hopes to discover innovations from citizens and the private sector that are delivering on the inclusivity agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals in … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Peace Revolution’s African Youth Amani Fellowship III!
August 21, 2017 By
Deadline: 4 September 2017 Are you a young African peace activist looking for the key to self-development to help you in your life and work? Do you feel uncomfortable with the threats to peace and security in Africa? Would you like to learn how to develop your own Inner Peace in order to advocate effectively for Peace? If yes, then apply for the African Youth Amani Fellowship III. Peace Revolution is seeking applications for its African Youth Amani Fellowship III in order to cultivate … [Read more...]
Reimagine Education Conference & Awards: Enhancing Student Learning Outcomes & Employability
August 21, 2017 By
Deadline: 10 September 2017 Applications are open for Reimagine Education Conference & Awards that is a prestigious international competition rewarding innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing student learning outcomes & employability. The awards culminates in a global conference for those seeking to shape the future of education. The overall winner will receive US$ 100,000 in total funding. This will take the form of $50,000 in cash and $50,000 in Amazon Web Services (AWS) … [Read more...]
Call for Proposals: Elevating the Role of Women in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in Southeast Asia
August 21, 2017 By
Deadline: 7 September 2017 The Global Center on Cooperative Security (Global Center) is seeking proposals from civil society organizations (CSOs) in Southeast Asia to undertake initiatives focused on elevating the role of women in preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE). This small grants funding opportunity is one element of a broader program, coordinated by the Global Center and funded by the Government of the Netherlands, aimed at strengthening the networks, capacity, and … [Read more...]
Apply for Youth LEAD Technical Assistance Fund 2017!
August 18, 2017 By
Deadline: 30 August 2017 Applications are open for "Youth LEAD Technical Assistance Fund 2017" to provide financial support and technical assistance in order for Young Key Population-led organisations, networks or groups to achieve catalytic role in their critical works in HIV response. The technical assistance has significant role to play for the development of the organization and often small amount of fund can help community-based organizations to continue its critical work towards … [Read more...]
EU Call for Proposals: Preventing Sexual and Gender Based Violence against Women and Girls in Developing Countries
August 18, 2017 By
Deadline: 25 October 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Preventing Sexual and Gender Based Violence against Women and Girls in Developing Countries" to promote gender equality and women's and girls' empowerment. The objective of this call for proposals is to reinforce the technical and financial capacity of local civil society organisations (CSOs) to foster rights of women and girls living in developing countries … [Read more...]
Health Systems Global: Seeking Applications for Media Fellowships Programme
August 17, 2017 By
Deadline: 30 September 2017 Health Systems Global (HSG) has launched a call for its first Media Fellowships Programme offering six fellowships to journalists undertaking cutting edge news and reporting on health systems and health policy topics across the world. This is an opportunity for journalists to engage and build relationships within the community and report on some of the biggest issues and challenges facing the global community in a rapidly changing world. The fellowships will include … [Read more...]
Global Change Leaders Program 2018: Strengthening the Leadership Capacities of Women in Developing Countries
August 17, 2017 By
Deadline: 7 September 2017 The Coady International Institute is seeking applications from women in developing countries for its program entitled “Global Change Leaders”, to enable women from developing countries to strengthen their leadership capacities in order to contribute to innovation and change in their organizations and communities. Program participants engage in learning grounded in real world experiences and focused on Coady’s core thematic areas. Benefits The Global Change … [Read more...]
UEFA Foundation for Children: Promoting Fundamental Rights Of Children throughout the World
August 17, 2017 By
Deadline: 15 September 2017 The UEFA Foundation for Children has launched a call for projects with an aim to promote the fundamental rights of children throughout the world. In order to achieve the program’s objectives, the foundation establishes programmes involving football or sport in general, either running its own projects or working in partnership with other entities. The foundation may advise, work with or support any organisation or project that has similar goals or seeks to provide … [Read more...]
UNICEF Innovation Fund: VR/AR Technologies to Solve Real Human Problems
August 17, 2017 By
Deadline: 17 September 2017 Do you have a Virtual or Augmented reality solution that can help improve children's lives? Is yes, then apply for UNICEF Innovation Fund. Applications open for "UNICEF Innovation Fund" which is looking for start-ups that are developing and piloting new open source VR/AR solutions. VR (Virtual Reality) and AR (Augmented Reality) technologies can be used to solve real human problems. By providing new, immersive ways of accessing data they can enhance our learning … [Read more...]
Big Ideas Competition 2017: Combating Climate Change
August 17, 2017 By
Deadline: 7 September 2017 UN Global Pulse and the Government of the Republic of Korea have launched the third edition of the Big Ideas Competition in support of data-driven ideas to combat the effects of climate change. The competition calls for data and climate enthusiasts from ASEAN countries, Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea to put their skills and ideas to use in support of climate action. In line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal #13 (Climate Action – taking action to combat … [Read more...]
National Geographic Society: Requests for Proposals for Changing Polar Systems
August 17, 2017 By
Deadline: 1 October 2017 The National Geographic Society is seeking proposals for its "Changing Polar Systems". As global temperatures rise and polar ice melts, polar environments have become some of the most rapidly changing on Earth. Yet, public understanding of these changes largely amounts to “ice is melting,” which trivializes and often masks the complex interactions between terrestrial and marine life in these areas. Projects may be focused around conservation, education, research, … [Read more...]
