Deadline: 10 December 2017 ELRHA is seeking applications for its Innovation Fund to support innovators across the entire innovation lifecycle. These grants are focused on parts of the innovation lifecycle that are often under-resourced: problem recognition, advancing seed-funded projects, and … [Read more...] about ELRHA Innovation Fund: Small Grants of up to £50,000
Latest Grants and Resources in Western Sahara
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Western Sahara.
IWMF Call for Applications: Team Reporting Fellowship to South Sudan and Uganda
Deadline: 5 December 2017 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting applications for its Team Reporting Fellowship to South Sudan and Uganda in March 2018. The IWMF will select teams of women journalists to travel to Juba and Gulu for a cross-border reporting trip focused on … [Read more...] about IWMF Call for Applications: Team Reporting Fellowship to South Sudan and Uganda
Submit Your Entries for TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting 2018!
Deadline: 31 January 2018 Applicants are invited to apply for the TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting 2018 to promote, support and fund research, investigative journalism and related projects that encourage greater commercial transparency and the advancement of anti-bribery education. The … [Read more...] about Submit Your Entries for TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting 2018!
UNICEF’s Learning Think Pieces: Promoting Fresh and Cutting-Edge Thinking
Deadline: 26 November 2017 The UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) Regional Office is currently seeking applications for its Learning Think Pieces that aims to promote fresh and cutting-edge thinking on how to improve the quality of education in the ESA region. These Think Pieces aim to … [Read more...] about UNICEF’s Learning Think Pieces: Promoting Fresh and Cutting-Edge Thinking
EJN’s Biodiversity Media Grant 2018: Supporting Journalism Networks and Media Organizations
Deadline: 20 November 2017 The Internews Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is seeking applications for its Biodiversity Media Grants 2018 to support journalism networks and media organizations throughout the world in increasing the capacity of media to cover critical issues of conservation and … [Read more...] about EJN’s Biodiversity Media Grant 2018: Supporting Journalism Networks and Media Organizations
Nominations Open for Right Livelihood Awards!
Deadline: 1 March 2018 Nominations are open for the Right Livelihood Award to honour and support courageous people and organisations offering visionary and exemplary solutions to the root causes of global problems. The Right Livelihood Award recognizes that, in striving to meet the human … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Right Livelihood Awards!
Applications Open for Biennial Grassroots Justice Prize!
Deadline: 24 November 2017 Applicants are invited to apply for the biennial Grassroots Justice Prize competition to recognize grassroots organizations and institutions, large and small, across the globe, that are working to put the power of law into people's hands. All three of this year’s awards … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Biennial Grassroots Justice Prize!
Applications Open for Action for Nature’s Eco-Hero Awards 2018!
Deadline: 28 February 2018 Action For Nature (AFN), a non-profit organization, is currently inviting young people ages 8 to 16 for its International Young Eco-Hero Awards to recognize and reward the successful individual environmental initiatives. AFN encourages young people around the world to … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Action for Nature’s Eco-Hero Awards 2018!
Applications Open for McCain Institute’s Next Generation Leaders (NGL) Program!
Deadline: 8 February 2018 The McCain Institute is seeking applications for its Next Generation Leaders (NGL) program, designed to identify, train, network and empower a diverse group of emerging, character-driven leaders from the United States and around the world. Geared to mid-career … [Read more...] about Applications Open for McCain Institute’s Next Generation Leaders (NGL) Program!
GlobalGiving Accelerator: Inviting Non-Profits Worldwide to achieve Crowdfunding Success
Deadline: 1 February 2018 GlobalGiving is accepting applications from eligible nonprofits for its GlobalGiving Accelerator program in order to build skills, access tools, and grow their base of supporters to achieve crowdfunding success. GlobalGiving Accelerator is a virtual training program and … [Read more...] about GlobalGiving Accelerator: Inviting Non-Profits Worldwide to achieve Crowdfunding Success
2017 RSSAF Grant Program: Supporting Economic, Political and Social Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 27 October 2017 The Rhodes Scholars Southern Africa Forum (RSSAF) is currently inviting applicants from Sub-Saharan Africa for its 2017 Michaelmas Term Grant program with an aim to promote and support programs of economic, political and social development in sub-Saharan Africa. RSSAF … [Read more...] about 2017 RSSAF Grant Program: Supporting Economic, Political and Social Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
Apply for D-Prize: Recognizing Aspiring Entrepreneurs from Across the World!
Deadline: 2 April 2018 Can you design a business or NGO that solves one of the Distribution Challenges? If yes, then apply for the D-Prize! Applicants are invited to apply for the D-Prize, recognizing new entrepreneurs who increase access to proven poverty interventions. The world has already … [Read more...] about Apply for D-Prize: Recognizing Aspiring Entrepreneurs from Across the World!
Applications Open for World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2018!
Deadline: 19 November 2017 The World Bank Group (WBG) is seeking applicants for its Africa Fellowship Program 2018 for Ph.D. students and recent graduates who are Sub-Saharan nationals. The program intends to attract young African talent to the World Bank Group workplace. The fellows will work on … [Read more...] about Applications Open for World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2018!
Feminist Review Trust Fund: Supporting Projects to Represent the Diversity of Women’s Lives
Deadline: 31 January 2018 The Feminist Review Trust is currently accepting applications from eligible entities for its grants program, representing the diversity of women’s lives globally and supporting the creativity with which women fight the inequalities they face. Set up in 2001, the Trust was … [Read more...] about Feminist Review Trust Fund: Supporting Projects to Represent the Diversity of Women’s Lives
Apply for Africaid’s Zvandiri Challenge: Supporting HIV+ Adolescents through Community Level Outreach Programmes
Deadline: 24 November 2017 The Positive Action Challenges in collaboration with Africaid is seeking applications for its Zvandiri Challenge. The challenge seeks an innovative digital solution that will engage, recruit, train and support Peer Supporters so they may continue to help HIV positive … [Read more...] about Apply for Africaid’s Zvandiri Challenge: Supporting HIV+ Adolescents through Community Level Outreach Programmes
MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program for Sub-saharan African
Deadline: 1 February 2018 The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Michigan State University for master’s students is open to students who have already completed a bachelor's degree at an African university and are residents or citizens of an African country. This program targets academically … [Read more...] about MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program for Sub-saharan African
Applications Open for SIF’s Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Program 2018!
Deadline: 10 December 2017 Singapore International Foundation (SIF) is seeking applications for its Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Program 2018 to inspire, equip and enable the youth of different nationalities to embark on social enterprises (SEs) in Singapore and beyond. Through the YSE … [Read more...] about Applications Open for SIF’s Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Program 2018!
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of DRL: Promoting & Protecting the Human Rights of Marginalized Individuals
Deadline: 27 October 2017 The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from civil society organizations for a program entitled “Promote and Protect the Human Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Women and Girls, LGBTI persons and … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State, Bureau of DRL: Promoting & Protecting the Human Rights of Marginalized Individuals
Lesbian Health Fund (LHF): Improving the Health of Lesbians and other Sexual Minority Women
Deadline extended till 15 December 2017 The Lesbian Health Fund (LHF), a program of GLMA is seeking applications for its Fall LHF Grant program to improve the health of lesbians and other sexual minority women (SMW) and their families through research. In honor of the victims of the Orlando … [Read more...] about Lesbian Health Fund (LHF): Improving the Health of Lesbians and other Sexual Minority Women
EU Global Call for Proposals: European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) Program 2017
Deadline: 9 November 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for its European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) program 2017 to support civil society in its actions to support the protection and the promotion of human rights and … [Read more...] about EU Global Call for Proposals: European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) Program 2017
CEPI Call for Proposals: Enabling Rapid Vaccine Development for Epidemic Prone Infections
Deadline: 17 October 2017 Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has announced a second funding opportunity for the development of vaccines against epidemic infectious diseases. The objective of this Call for Proposals is to identify and fund proposals for vaccine platform … [Read more...] about CEPI Call for Proposals: Enabling Rapid Vaccine Development for Epidemic Prone Infections
Nominations Open for Hilton Humanitarian Prize 2018!
Deadline: 18 October 2017 The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is currently inviting applicants for its Hilton Humanitarian Prize 2018 in order to recognize and advance the efforts of the recipient organization, but also to call attention to the worldwide need for humanitarian aid and to encourage … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Hilton Humanitarian Prize 2018!
Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund (VGIF): Seeking LOIs for Single-year Grants
Deadline: 2 October 2017 The Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund (VGIF) is seeking letter of intents (LOIs) for its Single-year Grants program to support Community Based Organizatons (CBOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that are: Governed and directed primarily by women … [Read more...] about Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund (VGIF): Seeking LOIs for Single-year Grants
Call for Applications: Kwame Nkrumah Regional Scientific Awards for Women 2017 Edition
Deadline: 31 October 2017 The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) in partnership with the African Union is implementing the 2017 Edition of the “Kwame Nkrumah Regional Scientific Awards for Women” to promote the participation of women in science and technology across the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Kwame Nkrumah Regional Scientific Awards for Women 2017 Edition
Miss.Africa 2018 Seed Funding Round III: Tech Initiatives for Women in Africa
Deadline: 2 February 2018 Miss.Africa Initiative led by DCA Academy is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for its Seed Fund in Africa that will give small grants to support women and girls in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields to launch or expand their own … [Read more...] about Miss.Africa 2018 Seed Funding Round III: Tech Initiatives for Women in Africa
AUC/NEPAD Call for Proposals: Good Practices in Skills Development for Africa
Deadline: 2 October 2017 Are you passionate about reducing unemployment levels among the African youth? Are you part of a project that seeks to generate employment through the development of skills? Does your project aim to change the perception of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) … [Read more...] about AUC/NEPAD Call for Proposals: Good Practices in Skills Development for Africa
Call for Applications: GSMA Disaster Response Innovation Fund
Deadline: 13 October 2017 Do you have an innovative idea that supports responses to natural disasters or humanitarian emergencies? If yes then apply for GSMA Disaster Response Innovation Fund! The GSMA Disaster Response Innovation Fund can provide funding to help applicants to test or scale it. … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: GSMA Disaster Response Innovation Fund
Jana Robeyst Trust Fund: Inviting Applications for Small Conservation Grants
Deadline: 31 December 2017 The Jana Robeyst Trust Fund (JRTF) is inviting applications for its “Small Conservation Grants” to provide financial resources for non-profit organisations and individuals to carry out vital field conservation work in Africa. The JRTF aims to provide relatively small … [Read more...] about Jana Robeyst Trust Fund: Inviting Applications for Small Conservation Grants
Miss.Africa 2018 Seed Funding Round III: Seeking EOIs for Tech Initiatives for Women in Africa
Deadline: 2 February 2018 Miss.Africa Initiative led by DCA Academy is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for its Seed Fund in Africa that will give small grants to support women and girls in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields to launch or expand their own … [Read more...] about Miss.Africa 2018 Seed Funding Round III: Seeking EOIs for Tech Initiatives for Women in Africa
Nominations Open for 2018 King Hassan II Great World Water Prize!
Deadline: 30 November 2017 The World Water Council (WWC) is currently inviting applicants for its 2018 King Hassan II Great World Water Prize. Working towards creating global awareness and taking concrete measures to promote the cause of water is the underlying rationale behind the awarding of the … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2018 King Hassan II Great World Water Prize!
Apply for African Leaders of Tomorrow (ALT) Scholarship Program!
Deadline: 13 October 2017 Applications are open for African Leaders of Tomorrow (ALT) Scholarship Program that supports young African professionals to become leaders in public policy and administration. This Program commemorates the late Nelson Mandela’s commitment to social justice and … [Read more...] about Apply for African Leaders of Tomorrow (ALT) Scholarship Program!
International Visegrad Fund: Seeking Applications for Visegrad+ Grant Program
Deadline: 1 October 2017 The International Visegrad Fund is currently inviting applicants for its “Visegrad+ Grant” program to support projects which contribute to the democratization and transformation processes in selected countries and regions, especially non-EU member states in the Western … [Read more...] about International Visegrad Fund: Seeking Applications for Visegrad+ Grant Program
The International Visegrad Fund: Inviting NGOs/CSOs for Visegrad Grants Program Worldwide
Deadline: 1 October 2017 The International Visegrad Fund is currently inviting eligible organizations from the Visegrad countries (V4) and worldwide for its “Visegrad Grants” program to foster regional cooperation between the V4 countries and projects advancing innovativeness and sustainability … [Read more...] about The International Visegrad Fund: Inviting NGOs/CSOs for Visegrad Grants Program Worldwide
Entries Open for St Andrews Prize for the Environment 2018!
Deadline: 29 September 2017 The University of St Andrews and independent exploration and production company ConocoPhillips are seeking entries for St Andrews Prize for the Environment 2018 with a motive to find innovative solutions to environmental challenges across the world. The solutions should … [Read more...] about Entries Open for St Andrews Prize for the Environment 2018!
Apply for 2018 Ockenden International Prize!
Deadline: 30 November 2017 Entries are open for the 2018 Ockenden International Prize to recognize and reward innovative work that fosters self-reliance for refugees and/or internally displaced people (IDPs) anywhere in the world. The Ockenden International Prizes remain focused on identifying … [Read more...] about Apply for 2018 Ockenden International Prize!
5th Kyoto World Water Grand Prize: Developing Grass-Roots Activities Related to Water Issues around the World
Deadline: 29 September 2017 The Japan Water Forum (JWF) is currently seeking applications for the 5th round of its Kyoto World Water Grand Prize with an aim to find and develop outstanding grass-roots activities related to water issues around the world. 5th Kyoto World Water Grand Prize honors a … [Read more...] about 5th Kyoto World Water Grand Prize: Developing Grass-Roots Activities Related to Water Issues around the World
Applications Open for 2018 Nestlé’s Creating Shared Value (CSV) Prize!
Deadline: 30 October 2017 Nestlé, in partnership with Ashoka is seeking applications for its 2018 Creating Shared Value (CSV) Prize with an aim to source, recognize and support leading innovations or programs in the areas of Water, Nutrition and Rural Development, that: Is beyond ‘proof of … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2018 Nestlé’s Creating Shared Value (CSV) Prize!
Applications Open for Humanitarian Water Air Food Awards (WAFA) 2017!
Deadline: 30 September 2017 Applications are open for the Humanitarian Water Air Food Awards (WAFA) 2017 to promote outstanding individuals and organisations who are involved in the creation and application of a breakthrough sustainable project in water, air and/or food. WAF Award seeks and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Humanitarian Water Air Food Awards (WAFA) 2017!
GlobalGiving Accelerator: Inviting Non-Profits Worldwide to achieve Crowdfunding Success
Deadline: 20 October 2017 GlobalGiving is accepting applications from eligible nonprofits for its “GlobalGiving Accelerator” program in order to build skills, access tools, and grow their base of supporters to achieve crowdfunding success. GlobalGiving Accelerator is a virtual training program and … [Read more...] about GlobalGiving Accelerator: Inviting Non-Profits Worldwide to achieve Crowdfunding Success
Apply for Under 30 Impact Challenge: A Chance to win up to $500,000!
Deadline: 6 September 2017 Applications are open for the Under 30 Impact Challenge, a $500,000 competition for entrepreneurs who are building successful for-profit enterprises that drive positive social and environmental impact. The Rise Fund is partnering with Forbes and Echoing Green to host the … [Read more...] about Apply for Under 30 Impact Challenge: A Chance to win up to $500,000!
FP 2020’s Rapid Response Mechanism Youth Outreach: Small Grants for Youth-Led & Youth-Focused Organizations
Deadline: 30 August 2017 Are you a youth-led or youth-focused national organization with a big idea to promote young people’s right to access and use family planning services and information? Do you see a timely opportunity to support the rights of adolescents and youth to decide, freely and for … [Read more...] about FP 2020’s Rapid Response Mechanism Youth Outreach: Small Grants for Youth-Led & Youth-Focused Organizations
2017 Zambezi Prize: Raising Awareness of Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion
Deadline: 30 September 2017 Applications are open for the 2017 Zambezi Prize in order to raise awareness of entrepreneurship and financial inclusion, encourage the flow of capital to financial inclusion ventures, and advance entrepreneurship and financial inclusion to fuel broad-based … [Read more...] about 2017 Zambezi Prize: Raising Awareness of Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion
RECP Finance Catalyst: Targeting Small and Medium Scale Renewable Energy Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 30 August 2017 The Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Programme (RECP) is seeking proposals for its program entailed “Finance Catalyst” to finance opportunities and vice versa, targeting small- and medium-scale renewable energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Finance Catalyst … [Read more...] about RECP Finance Catalyst: Targeting Small and Medium Scale Renewable Energy Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation: Seeking Applications for the Literacy Fund
Deadline: 21 September 2017 The Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation is currently inviting proposals from organisations working or based in Sub-Saharan Africa for the Literacy Fund to undertake projects to increase literacy levels in young people. The Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation is a charitable … [Read more...] about The Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation: Seeking Applications for the Literacy Fund
IDRC Call for Proposals: Strengthening Engineering Research and Training in Africa
Deadline: 24 September 2017 International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is seeking proposals for its “Strengthening Engineering Research and Training in Africa" that challenges universities as well as public and private stakeholders to develop and implement novel ways of delivering quality and … [Read more...] about IDRC Call for Proposals: Strengthening Engineering Research and Training in Africa
Applications Open for 2017 Zambezi Prize!
Deadline: 30 September 2017 Applications are open for the 2017 Zambezi Prize in order to raise awareness of entrepreneurship and financial inclusion, encourage the flow of capital to financial inclusion ventures, and advance entrepreneurship and financial inclusion to fuel broad-based … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 Zambezi Prize!
The Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation: Seeking Applications for the Literacy Fund
Deadline: 21 September 2017 The Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation is currently inviting proposals from organisations working or based in Sub-Saharan Africa for the Literacy Fund to undertake projects to increase literacy levels in young people. The Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation is a charitable … [Read more...] about The Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation: Seeking Applications for the Literacy Fund
A List of New Funding Opportunities for Youth Development
FM 2020’s Rapid Response Mechanism Youth Outreach: Small Grants for Youth-Led & Youth-Focused Organizations Deadline: 30 August 2017 Are you a youth-led or youth-focused national organization with a big idea to promote young people’s right to access and use family planning services and … [Read more...] about A List of New Funding Opportunities for Youth Development
FP 2020’s Rapid Response Mechanism Youth Outreach: Small Grants for Youth-Led & Youth-Focused Organizations
Deadline: 30 August 2017 Are you a youth-led or youth-focused national organization with a big idea to promote young people’s right to access and use family planning services and information? Do you see a timely opportunity to support the rights of adolescents and youth to decide, freely and for … [Read more...] about FP 2020’s Rapid Response Mechanism Youth Outreach: Small Grants for Youth-Led & Youth-Focused Organizations
RECP Finance Catalyst: Targeting Small and Medium Scale Renewable Energy Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 30 August 2017 The Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Programme (RECP) is seeking proposals for its program entailed "Finance Catalyst” to finance opportunities and vice versa, targeting small- and medium-scale renewable energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Finance Catalyst … [Read more...] about RECP Finance Catalyst: Targeting Small and Medium Scale Renewable Energy Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
