Deadline: 15-Mar-21 The Biovision Foundation, in partnership with the Agropolis Foundation, awards the SHIFT Prize to recognize collaborative and transdisciplinary research for development projects and initiatives that have made exemplary contributions to the agroecological transformation of food systems. In light of contemporary challenges such as climate change, malnutrition, depletion of natural resources and consequently biodiversity loss, a profound transformation of global food … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for Award for Transformative Agroecological Research for Development
Karibu Foundation announces Grant Program – Global South
Deadline: 15-Mar-21 The Karibu Foundation is seeking applications for its grant program to support alternative voices from the Global South that provide alternatives to the dominant paradigms of power, distribution, and development. The Karibu has grown out of spirituality, a practical, faith-based commitment, and a critical and analytic understanding of power and domination in the world. The aims of Karibu are therefore to bring together and support agencies that use analytical insight, … [Read more...] about Karibu Foundation announces Grant Program – Global South
3rd Biophilia Award for Environmental Communication 2021
Deadline: 31-May-21 The Biophilia Award for Environmental Communication has been announced that recognizes the work of professionals and organizations in any country that have contributed exceptionally to improving public understanding and awareness of ecological issues, through the dissemination of scientific knowledge and by opening up new perspectives on nature from any disciplinary angle. The award recognizes contributions in any aspect of environmental communication, especially in the … [Read more...] about 3rd Biophilia Award for Environmental Communication 2021
Applications Open for One World Media Fellowship
Deadline: 07-Apr-21 Applications are now open for the One World Media Fellowship aimed at aspiring journalists and filmmakers who seek to make a career out of reporting on stories from the global south. One World Media seeks to champion diverse emerging talent, and particularly encourage submissions from underrepresented groups (people of colour, ethnic groups, women, LGBTQ+, or people with disabilities) as well as from people from and based in the global south. Benefits £1,000 … [Read more...] about Applications Open for One World Media Fellowship
Call for Applications for 2021 Knowledge Management Fund
Deadline: 12-Mar-21 The Knowledge Platform Security & Rule of Law (KPSRL) has announced a call for applications for the 2021 Knowledge Management Fund. The small-scale grants awarded by the Fund offer a low barrier to entry for innovative, agile and experimental proposals. The aim of proposals is to diversify thinking and evidence in the Security & Rule of Law (SRoL) field, particularly in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings (FCAS). KMF 2021 Thematic Headline: Asymmetric … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for 2021 Knowledge Management Fund
Gender Security Project inviting Nominations for 2021 FemiList
Deadline: 01-Mar-21 The Gender Security Project is inviting nominations for the 2021 FemiList: a list of 100 women from the Global South, working in the fields of foreign policy, peacebuilding, law, activism, and development. Talked a lot about how the future is feminist: but they are very sure the future is HERE and it IS Feminist. If you know of any amazing women from the Global South who should be on FemiList 2021, from across the fields of: International relations and foreign … [Read more...] about Gender Security Project inviting Nominations for 2021 FemiList
Become a 2021 French-African Young Leader !: Apply now
Deadline: 21-Mar-21 The French-African Foundation has launched a call for proposals for its Young Leaders Program 2021 to support the leadership of this new generation evolving on the Franco-African economic, political, social, and cultural scene. This year, as a matter of urgency, the Foundation has expanded the capacity of the Young Leaders program three-fold, from 30 to 100 selectees. The selection process will be progressive, gender-free-based and exhaustive to ensure a fair and equal … [Read more...] about Become a 2021 French-African Young Leader !: Apply now
Call for Applications for Africa Oxford Health Innovation Platform
Deadline: 31-Mar-21 Africa Oxford Health Innovation Platform - a multi-disciplinary programme has been launched to support African innovators develop new solutions to Africa’s health challenges. It does so by connecting research to industry to tackle prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment through impact investment and innovation. AfOx-HIP is a University of Oxford collaborative platform supported by key researchers and led by the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx). AfOx-HIP is an … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Africa Oxford Health Innovation Platform
Duke-UNICEF Innovation Accelerator Program: Equitable Sanitation and Hygiene for All
Deadline: 05-Mar-21 The Duke-UNICEF Innovation Accelerator program has been launched to help social entrepreneurs acquire the knowledge, tools, and networks necessary to improve the lives of children around the world. The goal is to increase the effectiveness, sustainability, and scale of impact of some of the most promising solutions to critical challenges facing the world’s children. Ultimately, the Accelerator supports UNICEF’s goal to give a fair chance in life to every child, … [Read more...] about Duke-UNICEF Innovation Accelerator Program: Equitable Sanitation and Hygiene for All
Solarkiosk: Start-Up Facilitator for African Off-Grid Energy Companies
Deadline: 28-Feb-21 The Solarkiosk is calling the most promising African Start-Ups in the off-grid energy sector to make them fit for funding and help them find the right investors. The Challenge African Start-Ups, in particular those addressing issues of the people who live in rural off-grid areas, often have a hard time to become “investable”, e.g. proving international investors that they are suitable for investment, because they don´t (yet) have: A clear understanding about … [Read more...] about Solarkiosk: Start-Up Facilitator for African Off-Grid Energy Companies
Conservation, Food and Health Foundation Promoting Public Health in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Middle East
Deadline: 01-Jul-21 The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation via its grant program seeks to protect natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and promote public health in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. The foundation helps build the capacity of organizations and coalitions with grants that support research or improve the learning and generation of local solutions to complex problems. The foundation supports projects that demonstrate local … [Read more...] about Conservation, Food and Health Foundation Promoting Public Health in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Middle East
Submit Applications for ISTAT Foundation Humanitarian Aid Program 2021
Deadline: 01-Sep-21 The International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Foundation is accepting applications for its 2021 Humanitarian Aid Program that provides grant funding for humanitarian organizations across the globe that use the power of aviation to help save lives, promote human welfare and alleviate suffering. Funding Information Through the Humanitarian Aid Program, the ISTAT Foundation seeks to provide up to US$10,000 grant funding for humanitarian … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for ISTAT Foundation Humanitarian Aid Program 2021
Women Empowerment Award for Outstanding Female Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 28-Feb-21 The Bayer Foundation has launched a Women Empowerment Award. With this award, Bayer Foundation wants to empower women as key change makers and help female entrepreneurs generate social impact in Sub-Saharan Africa. By supporting female entrepreneurs with groundbreaking ideas, Bayer Foundation specifically recognizes and celebrates their role as game changers driving sustainability and social impact through entrepreneurial innovation. By supporting social enterprises … [Read more...] about Women Empowerment Award for Outstanding Female Entrepreneurs
5th Call for Proposals for Innovative Climate Risk Insurance
Deadline: 16-Apr-21 InsuResilience Solutions Fund (ISF) is pleased to launch the 5th call for proposals for the Innovative Climate Risk Insurance. The ISF especially welcomes project concepts targeting the sectors most vulnerable to effects of the pandemic, such as critical infrastructure, emergency relief and financial support of (M)SMEs, with products focusing on providing coverage against climate change related perils such as flood, wind/storm, excess rain, drought/heat wave, cold … [Read more...] about 5th Call for Proposals for Innovative Climate Risk Insurance
Global Support for Women’s Economic Empowerment – Access and Reform Implementation by Civil Society
Deadline: 18-Apr-21 Office of Global Womens Issues (S/GWI) has announced a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) outlining concepts and capacity to manage a program that will partner equitably with a range of local, women’s civil society organizations in no fewer than two countries and regions to advance women’s economic empowerment (WEE) by reducing barriers to women’s participation in the economy. Goals To grow and sustain the leadership of women’s civil society organizations in … [Read more...] about Global Support for Women’s Economic Empowerment – Access and Reform Implementation by Civil Society
MOOC on Children’s Rights and Technology in Digital Age
Deadline: 14-Mar-21 The Global Campus of Human Rights is pleased to announce the MOOC on Children’s Rights and Technology in the Digital Age. This MOOC will take a deep dive into just how often children are exposed to these futuristic, and sometimes problematic, technological developments and investigate what that means for a vulnerable group that may not fully understand the implications – be they positive or negative – or meaning of consent. The course encompasses a 5-week period. … [Read more...] about MOOC on Children’s Rights and Technology in Digital Age
Open Call for Research on Access to Energy, Water, WASH, and Food Security
Deadline: 25-Feb-21 The Impact-Driven and Action-Based Research (Impact-R) project is pleased to invite microfinance institutions, rural or commercial banks, cooperatives, NGOs, and basic service providers operating in Africa, Southeast Asia, or Latin America to participate in the call for funding for research on access to energy, water, sanitation and hygiene, and food security in rural areas. The project aims to contribute to the interdisciplinary field of impact assessment in the sector … [Read more...] about Open Call for Research on Access to Energy, Water, WASH, and Food Security
Climate Story Fund to support Stories and Impact Campaigns
Deadline: 4-Mar-21 The Doc Society is seeking applications for Climate Story Fund to support stories and impact campaigns from around the world that move us closer to a climate just and biodiverse future. Doc Society is a global non-profit committed to enabling great documentary films and connecting them to audiences globally. They bring people together to unleash the transformational power of independent documentary film. They serve individual filmmakers and the growing network of … [Read more...] about Climate Story Fund to support Stories and Impact Campaigns
Thomson Reuters Foundation: Reporting on Illicit financing in Africa
Deadline: 28-Feb-21 The Thomson Reuters Foundation is inviting applications for its program entitled "Report on Illicit Financing in Africa". Journalists are only considered to have completed the program when they have completed all the elements, including, those who participate in the guidance and support plan, as well as the production of at least one article on illicit financial flows, and they only receive their certified at this point. Program Elements The Wealth of Nations … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation: Reporting on Illicit financing in Africa
Earth Journalism Network: Reporting Grants to Indigenous Journalists
Deadline: 12-Mar-21 The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering reporting grants to Indigenous journalists to support the production of in-depth stories that will call attention to climate justice, biodiversity, sustainable ecosystems and other issues related to the rights and well-being of Indigenous peoples and communities. But their perspectives are often missing from global conversations about biodiversity, climate change and other critical environmental issues. Although their … [Read more...] about Earth Journalism Network: Reporting Grants to Indigenous Journalists
