Deadline: 16-Nov-20 Apply for the Creating Hope in Conflict: a Humanitarian Grand Challenge program to receive funding of up to $250,000 for new ideas, and up to $3,000,000 for proven solutions ready to scale up, as well as mentorship, resources and ongoing supports. These innovations will involve input from affected communities in order to provide, supply, or locally generate safe drinking water and sanitation, energy, life-saving information, or health supplies and services to help … [Read more...] about Creating Hope in Conflict: A Humanitarian Grand Challenge Program
Pursuit Business Incubator Program for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 06-Mar-21 Because International is currently accepting applications for the Pursuit Business Incubator to help entrepreneurs take their innovative products to the next level. The Pursuit Incubator was created for early-stage entrepreneurs that have product related ideas. Although they have helped entrepreneurs with a range of ideas and at different stages, they are best positioned to work with those who have ideas for physical products and are just getting their idea off the … [Read more...] about Pursuit Business Incubator Program for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs
Up Accelerate Woman Adolescents and Young People Edition Program (Uganda)
Deadline: 15-Nov-20 The Up Accelerate WAY edition is an initiative of UNFPA in partnership with Outbox with support from the Government of Denmark that encourages and supports young people to develop innovative solutions responding to Sexual Reproductive Health (SRHR) and Gender-Based Violence issues in Uganda. The overall outcome of the programme is to enhance the utilization of SRHR and GBV (Gender-Based Violence) services among the women and young people in northern Uganda, including … [Read more...] about Up Accelerate Woman Adolescents and Young People Edition Program (Uganda)
Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation
Deadline: 01-Dec-20 The Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation brings individuals to Harvard University to work on a specific course of research or a specific project relating to journalism innovation. The fellowship is collaboration between the Nieman Foundation for Journalism and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard. Both organizations share a set of common interests around journalism, innovation, and the evolution of the digital space, and … [Read more...] about Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation
Grant for the Protection, Preservation of Cultural Properties outside Japan
Deadline: 30-Nov-20 The Sumitomo Foundation is seeking grant applications for projects for the Protection, Preservation & Restoration of Cultural Properties outside Japan. The Sumitomo Foundation offers this grant program so that cultural properties outside Japan, which are the common heritage of humankind, may be handed down to future generations. Funding Information Total budget for fiscal 2020: ¥35,000,000. Number of projects to be selected: Approximately 15. Duration … [Read more...] about Grant for the Protection, Preservation of Cultural Properties outside Japan
Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity: A funded Fellowship
Deadline: 31-Jan-21 The Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity programme is a funded fellowship based at the International Inequalities Institute at the London School of Economics and Political Science. It is one of seven interconnected Atlantic Fellowships worldwide. The programme is looking for Fellows who are bold and ready to challenge power; who see the bigger picture of how inequalities are playing out; who are imaginative and daring in the way they envision solutions; who … [Read more...] about Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity: A funded Fellowship
IAS welcomes Letters of Intent for CIPHER Research Grant Programme
Deadline: 30-Oct-20 The International AIDS Society (IAS) is accepting LOIs for its Collaborative Initiative for Paediatric HIV Education and Research (CIPHER) Research Grant Programme to fund research projects with the potential to address critical research questions that remain unanswered in the global response in order to inform policy change and ensure better outcomes in infants, children and adolescents living with and affected by HIV in resource-limited settings. The IAS is the … [Read more...] about IAS welcomes Letters of Intent for CIPHER Research Grant Programme
Bureau of DRL announces Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement
Deadline: 09-Nov-20 The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) has announced a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations for programs that support Internet Freedom. In support of the U.S. International Strategy for Cyberspace, DRL’s goal is to protect the open, interoperable, secure, and reliable Internet by promoting fundamental freedoms, human rights, and the free flow of information online through integrated support to civil society for technology, digital … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL announces Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement
EXPO 2020 DUBAI: Special Edition COVID-19 Call for Proposals
Deadline: 31-Dec-20 EXPO 2020 DUBAI's special edition COVID-19 Call for Proposals is now open. This call invites individuals, communities, NGOs, start-ups, health workers, businesses, governments and international organisations from around the world to share solutions that address the global health crisis. Within the spirit of the overall programme, calling for best practices related to COVID-19 for projects and initiatives delivering robust and sustainable solutions to address the … [Read more...] about EXPO 2020 DUBAI: Special Edition COVID-19 Call for Proposals
2020 Dining for Women Grant: Empowering women and girls living in extreme poverty.
Deadline: 24-Oct-20 Do you want to contribute in the empowerment of women and girls? Then, undoubtedly this grant opportunity is for you! Dining for Women is accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs) for its 2020 Grants Program to support grassroots international organizations empowering women and girls living in extreme poverty. Dining for Women funds projects that foster good health, education, and economic self-sufficiency in developing countries. They are devoted to educating and inspiring … [Read more...] about 2020 Dining for Women Grant: Empowering women and girls living in extreme poverty.
Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI): Smart Economy Grants Program
Deadline: 31-Oct-20 The Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group has launched the Smart Economy Grants Program for projects involving the application of emerging technologies to spur knowledge-driven economic transformation. This Program aims at knowledge-driven economic transformation and involves an initial grant that is expected to act as a catalyst, signal new funding opportunities and empower innovation and development. This will … [Read more...] about Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI): Smart Economy Grants Program
Africa’s most prestigious Digital Awards – 2020
Deadline: 24-Oct-20 Africa Digital Awards are the most prestigious digital awards in Africa. They recognize innovation, technology & creativity across multiple areas of an ever-evolving sector. Established in 2019, The Africa Digital Awards is a continental award that honours Africa’s Digital Champions, Innovators and Inventions that are impacting lives, changing cultures and transforming how the continent’s leverage on digital. Award Categories Digital Media Awards: Most … [Read more...] about Africa’s most prestigious Digital Awards – 2020
Paradigm Initiative’s Digital Rights Academy for Human Rights (2020)
Deadline: 24-October Paradigm Initiative has launched 'Digital Rights Academy for Human Rights (2020)' and is inviting aspirants for digital rights and security. This academy will be focused on understanding and navigating the policy and regulatory landscape related to digital rights and security, as well as capacity building in advocacy and engagement strategies for those who work or are interested in promoting and defending human rights online in Africa. Objectives The subject of … [Read more...] about Paradigm Initiative’s Digital Rights Academy for Human Rights (2020)
Proposals for Celebrating Youth Engagement to UNESCO’s Mandate
Deadline: 20-Oct-20 To celebrate the mandate of UNESCO to build peace in the minds of men and women through education, the sciences, culture and communication and information, this Call is launched by the UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa. It bridges both the International Day of Peace (21 September) and its 2020 theme “Shaping Peace Together”, and the United Nations Day (24 October), the 75th Anniversary of which is observed this year. UNESCO’s longstanding commitment for … [Read more...] about Proposals for Celebrating Youth Engagement to UNESCO’s Mandate
Proposals for The Ethics of Public Health Preparedness and Response
Deadline: 26-Oct-20 The World Health Organization (WHO) Health Ethics and Governance Unit is inviting those who are addressing the ethics of COVID19 public health preparedness and response. This call for proposals has been issued to support both the work of the Unit and PHEPREN (the Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Ethics Network), which is currently focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic. WHO is a public international organization, consisting of 194 Member States, and a … [Read more...] about Proposals for The Ethics of Public Health Preparedness and Response
Nestle-Ashoka joint Venture: Apply now and Kickstart your Changemaker Journey!
Deadline: 6-Dec-20 Do you want to get involved in this challenge? Apply now and kickstart your changemaker journey! Nestle has launched Creating Shared Value Prize 2020, in partnership with Ashoka, to identify system-changing projects that will support Nestlé's visions that none of our packaging, including plastics, ends up in landfill or as litter. The Nestlé Creating Shared Value (CSV) Prize is calling all social and commercial enterprises, nonprofits and NGOs with innovative … [Read more...] about Nestle-Ashoka joint Venture: Apply now and Kickstart your Changemaker Journey!
AB InBev and One Young World jointly launch Lead2030 Challenge for SDG5
Deadline: 30-Oct-20 AB InBev and One Young World have jointly launched the first Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 5, to continue to support and promote women in business because that women’s economic empowerment is crucial to realizing women’s rights, gender equality and drives sustainability. In this challenging year, the power of women in leadership was brought into high relief. Female leaders across the world steered their countries with resolve and compassion through the pandemic crisis and … [Read more...] about AB InBev and One Young World jointly launch Lead2030 Challenge for SDG5
OpenIDEO’s Reimagine Charitable Giving Challenge Up to $100K USD
Deadline: 6-Nov-20 The OpenIDEO in partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Better Giving Studio is encouraging for its Reimagine Charitable Giving Challenge that focuses on everyday givers of all races, genders, socio-economic statuses, and perspectives who are key to supporting the essential work of nonprofit organizations. They believe to solve today’s complex problems, there need to be better ways to come together, share ideas, and coordinate action around the … [Read more...] about OpenIDEO’s Reimagine Charitable Giving Challenge Up to $100K USD
“Shelter Initiatives” Programme: Call for Proposals
Deadline: 21-Oct-20 The Shelter Initiatives programme, by ProtectDefenders.eu, is calling for proposals to enhance local and regional Temporary Relocation Programs for HRDs at risk with an integral approach to protection, a gender perspective, and a focus on particularly targeted defenders. The Shelter Initiatives programme aims to support human rights defenders (HRDs) who are carrying out their activities in the most difficult contexts and facing immediate risks, to make sure they have … [Read more...] about “Shelter Initiatives” Programme: Call for Proposals
2020 OFAB Media Awards: Inviting Journalists in Uganda
Deadline: 21-Oct-20 The Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) Uganda Chapter invites applications for the 3rd edition of 2020 OFAB Media Awards (OMAs). Annually, the OMAs recognises the critical roles played by the media in promoting constructive dialogue on modern biotechnology through responsible, professional, ethical and effective reporting. The submitted stories in English can be about Agri-biotech discoveries, developments, technology impacts on livelihoods/economies, … [Read more...] about 2020 OFAB Media Awards: Inviting Journalists in Uganda
