Deadline: 5 February 2017 International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is inviting applicants for its Global Forest and Climate Change Programme (GFCCP) that will contribute new knowledge and innovative solutions for combatting deforestation while accelerating … [Read more...] about IUCN Call for Papers: Global Forest and Climate Change Programme (GFCCP)
Latest Grants and Resources in Western Sahara
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Western Sahara.
Nominations Open for UN Public Service Awards 2017! Recognizing Innovation and Excellence in Public Services Worldwide
Deadline: 28 February 2017 The United Nations has begun accepting nominations for the 2017 UN Public Service Awards (UNPSA), aimed at promoting and recognizing innovation and excellence in public services supporting the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UN Public Service Awards 2017! Recognizing Innovation and Excellence in Public Services Worldwide
2017 NextWorldNow Grant: Improving the Well-Being of Communities Worldwide!
Deadline: 1 July 2017 The NextWorldNow (NWN) Community Investments is accepting applications for its 2017 Grant program. NextWorldNow believes that communities throughout the world can work together in an informed way to improve the well-being of each community. The program is designed for … [Read more...] about 2017 NextWorldNow Grant: Improving the Well-Being of Communities Worldwide!
Applications Open for Peace Revolution’s International Youth Fellowship in Thailand!
Deadline: 25 February 2017 Do you want to give a try to meditation and start a true change from within? If yes, then apply for the International Youth Fellowship in Thailand. The Peace Revolution is currently seeking applications for its International Youth Fellowship in Thailand, a free online … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Peace Revolution’s International Youth Fellowship in Thailand!
Food Sustainability Media Award: Inviting Professional Journalists and Emerging Talent Worldwide
Deadline: 31 May 2017 The Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN) in collaboration with the Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking applicants for its Food Sustainability Media Award with an aim to recognise the work of professional journalists and emerging talent from all over the world for … [Read more...] about Food Sustainability Media Award: Inviting Professional Journalists and Emerging Talent Worldwide
Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration: FY 2017 Request for PRM Humanitarian Research Concept Notes
Deadline: 10 March 2017 The United States Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) is seeking concept notes for PRM Humanitarian Research. Concept notes must respond to one of the following research questions: Financial Inclusion for Refugees: What financial … [Read more...] about Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration: FY 2017 Request for PRM Humanitarian Research Concept Notes
Applications Open for Shiffon Startup Competition! Supporting Budding Entrepreneurs driven to Empower Women
Deadline: 18 January 2017 Are you a budding entrepreneur passionate about launching enterprise that is driven to empower women and provide employment opportunities? Are you in the ideation/early stages of a social venture, or are launching a new subsidiary or offshoot of an existing social … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Shiffon Startup Competition! Supporting Budding Entrepreneurs driven to Empower Women
2018 Rolex Awards: Encouraging a Spirit of Enterprise in Individuals Worldwide
Deadline: 30 June 2017 Applications are open for the 2018 Rolex Awards for Enterprise with an aim to encourage a spirit of enterprise in individuals around the world by supporting outstanding endeavors in areas that advance human knowledge and well-being. Five Rolex Awards will be offered to … [Read more...] about 2018 Rolex Awards: Encouraging a Spirit of Enterprise in Individuals Worldwide
USAID Diaspora Partnership: Identifying Diaspora-focused Innovations to Address Development Challenges
Deadline: 20 April 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a call for Diaspora Partnership with an aim to source new ideas and engage a diverse set of partners in identifying and testing diaspora-focused innovations to address development … [Read more...] about USAID Diaspora Partnership: Identifying Diaspora-focused Innovations to Address Development Challenges
Pond’s Fellowship Program: Empowering Women Leaders of Organizations and Businesses Worldwide
Deadline: 31 January 2017 Pond's in partnership with Vital Voices is seeking applications for Pond's Fellowship Program, prestigious network of women leaders who are driving innovative solutions to create a more prosperous and secure world at the community, national and global levels. This … [Read more...] about Pond’s Fellowship Program: Empowering Women Leaders of Organizations and Businesses Worldwide
Apply for Technovation Challenge 2017: Seeking Young Girls around the World
Deadline: 8 March 2017 Applications are open for 2017 Technovation Challenge in partnership with Google’s Made with Code and UN Women in order to learn and apply the skills needed to solve real-world problems through technology. Technovation offers girls around the world the opportunity to learn … [Read more...] about Apply for Technovation Challenge 2017: Seeking Young Girls around the World
Nominations Open for BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards!
Deadline: 30 June 2017 Nominations are open for the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards in order to recognize basic research and creative work of excellence, as embedded in theoretical advances, models and fundamental perspectives for an improved understanding of the natural, social and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards!
USAID Breakthrough-RESEARCH: Increasing Practice of Priority Health Behaviors and Enabling Social Norms
Deadline: 3 March 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from eligible U.S. and non-U.S. organisations for a program entitled “Breakthrough-RESEARCH” with an aim to increase the practice of priority health behaviors and enabling social norms, … [Read more...] about USAID Breakthrough-RESEARCH: Increasing Practice of Priority Health Behaviors and Enabling Social Norms
USAID Breakthrough-ACTION: Supporting Countries in Achieving Desired Improvements in Health and Development Outcomes
Deadline: 3 March 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from eligible U.S. and non-U.S. organisations for a program entitled “Breakthrough-ACTION” with an aim to support countries in achieving desired improvements in health and development … [Read more...] about USAID Breakthrough-ACTION: Supporting Countries in Achieving Desired Improvements in Health and Development Outcomes
The Baxter International Foundation: Seeking Applications for Community Grants Program
Deadline: 11 February 2017 The Baxter International Foundation is seeking applications for its Community Grants Program with an aim to address healthcare needs worldwide, particularly in areas where employees live and work. Baxter International Foundation supports initiatives and … [Read more...] about The Baxter International Foundation: Seeking Applications for Community Grants Program
Entries Open for 2017 YHRI International Youth Forum on Human Rights and UN SDG’s in Nepal!
Deadline: 28 February 2017 (Application Closed for International Delegates) Deadline: 21 February 2017 (Application for Local delegates (only for Nepal)) Entries are open for International Youth Forum on Human Rights and UN SDG's with an aim to bring young leaders from around the world to the … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2017 YHRI International Youth Forum on Human Rights and UN SDG’s in Nepal!
2017 Global Duty of Care Awards: Recognizing Organisations and Individuals to Travel Risk Mitigation
Deadline: 10 March 2017 The International SOS Foundation is seeking applications for its 2017 Global Duty of Care Awards in order to recognise organisations and individuals with a proactive approach to travel risk mitigation. The awards honour those who design, implement and improve systems to … [Read more...] about 2017 Global Duty of Care Awards: Recognizing Organisations and Individuals to Travel Risk Mitigation
Apply for The Louis Dreyfus-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme!
Deadline: 20 January 2017 Applications are open for "The Louis Dreyfus-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme" to support outstanding postgraduate students from developing and emerging economies throughout Africa, Asia and South America. The Louis Dreyfus Foundation aims to … [Read more...] about Apply for The Louis Dreyfus-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme!
Nominations Open for 2017 International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Awards!
Deadline: 21 February 2017 Nominations are open for International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Awards 2017 with an aim to honour a deserving professional or colleague for one of their awards. The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) represents a broad range of members … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Awards!
Shell Ideas360 Global Competition: Developing Ideas to Tackle the Challenges on Energy, Water and Food Resources
Deadline: 20 January 2017 The Shell International Limited is seeking applications for its Shell Ideas360, global competition in order to learn & develop innovative ideas to tackle the challenges on energy, water and food resources. The theme of Shell Ideas360 is "People & Planet - the … [Read more...] about Shell Ideas360 Global Competition: Developing Ideas to Tackle the Challenges on Energy, Water and Food Resources
Nominations Open for International Bremen Peace Award 2017!
Deadline: 31 January 2017 Nominations are open for 2017 International Bremen Peace Award with an aim to honour people and organizations that set an example through their work contributing to reconciliation, human rights, overcoming of racism, social justice, sustainable handling of nature and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for International Bremen Peace Award 2017!
Apply for AFS Asia-Pacific International Global Citizenship Education Forum!
Deadline: 7 February 2017 Applications are open for the 3rd Annual AFS Asia-Pacific International Global Citizenship Education Forum that will connect educators, intercultural learning practitioners and researchers with employers and corporations plus governments, institutions, policy-makers and … [Read more...] about Apply for AFS Asia-Pacific International Global Citizenship Education Forum!
HumanityX Cross-Over Fund: Seeking Innovators for Peace and Justice around the World
Deadline: 17 February 2017 The Hub, a collaboration between The City of The Hague and HumanityX are accepting applications for its Cross-Over Fund to give digital innovators the opportunity to improve a process, product or service within the peace, justice or humanitarian sector. The Hague … [Read more...] about HumanityX Cross-Over Fund: Seeking Innovators for Peace and Justice around the World
Entries Open for Masdar 2017 Engage Global Social Media Competition!
Deadline: 3 January 2017 Entries are open for the 2017 Masdar Engage Global Social Media Competition. This year’s Engage competition is about how participants want to see changes in the world and their local communities by 2026; and Masdar wants to hear citizens’ perspectives on how society … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Masdar 2017 Engage Global Social Media Competition!
FAO Conference Awards: Recognizing Individuals and Organizations for their Outstanding Achievements in Fighting Hunger
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations is seeking nominations for its conference awards with an aim to recognize individuals, institutions and organizations who have made outstanding achievements in fighting hunger. Today they are the champions of … [Read more...] about FAO Conference Awards: Recognizing Individuals and Organizations for their Outstanding Achievements in Fighting Hunger
Nominations Open for Anu & Naveen Jain Women’s Safety XPRIZE Challenges! Empowering Safety for All
Deadline: 31 March 2017 Applications are open for Anu & Naveen Jain Women’s Safety XPRIZE, a $1 million global competition that challenges teams to leverage technology to empower communities with a transformative solution that ensures women’s safety. Armed with innovative safety nets, … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Anu & Naveen Jain Women’s Safety XPRIZE Challenges! Empowering Safety for All
Fondation Ensemble: Inviting Organisations for its 2017 Call for Proposals
Deadline: 1 February 2017 The Fondation Ensemble has launched two call for proposals from eligible organisations for its 2017 grant programs. On all sector projects (Sustainable agriculture, Sustainable fishing, Biodiversity conservation, Sustainable Technologies) and Threatened Animal … [Read more...] about Fondation Ensemble: Inviting Organisations for its 2017 Call for Proposals
Future Agro Challenge: Inviting Entrepreneurs, Startups all Over the World
Deadline: 13 January 2017 The Global Championship is seeking applicants for its Future Agro Challenge (FAC), global competition that support agro visionaries, farmers, manufacturers, and distributors from countries across several continents. Innovators have the opportunity to participate in … [Read more...] about Future Agro Challenge: Inviting Entrepreneurs, Startups all Over the World
UNESCO Call for Proposals: 2017 Academic Research Conference on Safety of Journalists
Deadline: 9 January 2017 UNESCO, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), is pleased to invite contributions from the international community of scholars to the 2017 Academic Research Conference on Safety of Journalists. The academic conference, from 3 to 4 May 2017, is a … [Read more...] about UNESCO Call for Proposals: 2017 Academic Research Conference on Safety of Journalists
SE 100 Inspiring Social Innovators Programme: Inspiring Social Entrepreneurs around the World
Deadline: 31 January 2017 Applications are open for SE 100 Inspiring Social Innovators Programme with an aim to recognize and appreciate those people and inspire others to work towards social good. Social Enablers, one of the widely read content platforms on social entrepreneurship and social … [Read more...] about SE 100 Inspiring Social Innovators Programme: Inspiring Social Entrepreneurs around the World
Entries Open for Global Editors Network’s Startups for News International Competition!
Deadline: 1 January 2017 Global Editors Network (GEN) is seeking applications for its Startups for News international competition with an aim to reward the best startups bringing novel solutions to newsroom challenges. Each year, GEN selects early-stage startups providing innovative products … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Global Editors Network’s Startups for News International Competition!
UNICEF Public Engagement Initiative for Refugee: Activating Public in Support of Refugee Children
Deadline: 3 January 2017 The United Nations Children's Fund is seeking proposals from eligible entities for the program entitled "Public Engagement Initiative for Refugee" with an aim frame a new public narrative around the refugee crisis and to help activate the public in support of refugee … [Read more...] about UNICEF Public Engagement Initiative for Refugee: Activating Public in Support of Refugee Children
Nominations Open for Rafto Prize! Awarding People and Organizations Worldwide Struggling for Human Rights and Democracy
Deadline: 1 February 2017 Nominations are open for Rafto Prize with an aim to award a person or an organisation who struggle for human rights and democracy. The Rafto Foundation for Human Rights is a non-profit and non-partisan organization dedicated to the global promotion of human rights. … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Rafto Prize! Awarding People and Organizations Worldwide Struggling for Human Rights and Democracy
Nominations Open for 2017 WWSF Prize! Honoring Women around the World for their Creativity in Rural Life
Deadline: 30 April 2017 The Women’s World Summit Foundation (WWSF) is currently inviting applicants for its annual Prize to honor women and women's groups around the world exhibiting exceptional creativity, courage and commitment for the improvement of the quality of life in rural … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 WWSF Prize! Honoring Women around the World for their Creativity in Rural Life
Nominations Open for IWMF 2017 Courage In Journalism Award! Honoring Women Journalists Worldwide
Deadline: 15 March 2017 International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking nominations for its 2017 Courage In Journalism Award with an aim to honor three women journalists who have demonstrated extraordinary strength of character in pursuing their profession under difficult or dangerous … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for IWMF 2017 Courage In Journalism Award! Honoring Women Journalists Worldwide
Nominations Open for GEN’s Maria Contreras-Sweet Award for Global Impact!
Deadline: 27 January 2017 The Global Entrepreneurship Network is inviting applicants for its Maria Contreras-Sweet Award for Global Impact that recognizes leaders that empower new communities to innovate and advance social and environmental goals globally via entrepreneurship. The award highlights … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for GEN’s Maria Contreras-Sweet Award for Global Impact!
Entries Open for “Solution Search: Farming for Biodiversity Contest” Worldwide!
Deadline: 10 March 2017 Do you now someone using innovative agricultural practices to support biodiversity? If yes, then Solution Search contest is open for entries! Rare and IFOAM-Organics are inviting applicants for its “Solution Search: Farming for Biodiversity “contest with an aim to increase … [Read more...] about Entries Open for “Solution Search: Farming for Biodiversity Contest” Worldwide!
Nominations Open for 2017 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk!
Deadline: 3 February 2017 Front Line Defenders is currently accepting nominations for 2017 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk. The annual Front Line Defenders Award was established in 2005 to honour the work of a human rights defender who, through non-violent work, is … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk!
Apply for the 3rd Asian Conference on Education for Sustainability!
Deadline: 27 January 2017 Proposals are open for the 3rd Asian Conference on Education for Sustainability (ACES 2017) to be held at the Tokyo REI Hotel Nagoya, Japan Saturday and Sunday, March 4-5, 2017. By creating and implementing coherent policies that are holistic and humanistic in nature, … [Read more...] about Apply for the 3rd Asian Conference on Education for Sustainability!
UArctic Call for Papers: Indigeneity in the Arctic to Promote Indigenous and Human Rights
Deadline: 18 December 2016 What do the concepts "indigenous people" and “indigeneity” mean? Are they terms that promote indigenous and human rights, or are they tied to changing power relations in discursive ways? What is the role of these terms in the Finnish context? What are the past and current … [Read more...] about UArctic Call for Papers: Indigeneity in the Arctic to Promote Indigenous and Human Rights
IAUP Young Scientists Conference 2017: Inviting Investigators from Around the Globe
Deadline: 15 December 2016 The IAUP Programme Committee is currently inviting applicants to participate in the new IAUP Young Scientists Conference 2017 and to submit their abstracts. An innovative scientific conference format was created to be able to discuss a variety of complex global challenges … [Read more...] about IAUP Young Scientists Conference 2017: Inviting Investigators from Around the Globe
Applications Open for 2017 Conference “TransCon”!
Deadline: 13 January 2017 Applications are open for the 2017 conference “TransCon” to learn, educate and empower the transgender and gender non-conforming community and their allies. TransCon is a conference by Aqua Foundation for Women for the transgender community. It serves as a space to … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 Conference “TransCon”!
Applications Open for 2017 Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition!
Deadline: 12 June 2017 The Centre for Human Rights, based at the University of Pretoria, with the support of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, is seeking applicants for its 9th Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition, will be held at … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition!
Nominations Open for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2017!
Deadline: 15 February 2017 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is inviting applicants for its UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2017, funded by the Cano Foundation (Colombia) and the Helsingin Sanomat Foundation (Finland). This Prize was … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2017!
Applications Open for Institute for the Study of Human Rights’ AHDA Fellowship Program!
Deadline: 31 January 2017 Applications are now open for Institute for the Study of Human Rights’ (ISHR) Alliance for Historical Dialogue and Accountability (AHDA) Fellowship Program, a unique opportunity for practitioners who are interested and engaged in historical dialogue work to participate in … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Institute for the Study of Human Rights’ AHDA Fellowship Program!
Open Society Fellowship Programme: Supporting Open Society Challenges Worldwide
Deadline: 1 March 2017 The Open Society Foundation is seeking applications for its Open Society Fellowship Programme with an aim to support individuals pursuing innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The Open Society Fellowship invites proposals relevant … [Read more...] about Open Society Fellowship Programme: Supporting Open Society Challenges Worldwide
Allard Prize for International Integrity: Protection of Human Rights and Fight against Corruption
Deadline: 15 January 2017 The Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, has currently launched nominations for the 2017 Allard Prize for International Integrity, awarded biennially to an individual, movement or organization that has demonstrated exceptional courage and … [Read more...] about Allard Prize for International Integrity: Protection of Human Rights and Fight against Corruption
Open Society Foundation: Accepting Applications for Graduate Scholarships at Central European University
Deadline: 1 February 2017 Applications are now being accepted for master’s and doctoral scholarships at Central European University. Graduate students and faculty from around the world come together in Budapest to engage in interdisciplinary education, pursue advanced scholarship, and address some … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundation: Accepting Applications for Graduate Scholarships at Central European University
Visegrad Standard Grant Program: Inviting NGOs, CSOs and Other Public Institutions Worldwide
Deadline: 1 March 2017 The International Visegrad Fund is inviting non-governmental, civil society organizations (NGOs and CSOs), municipalities, schools and other public institutions for its Standard Grants for its Standard Grant. Project Categories Culture and Common Identity Education … [Read more...] about Visegrad Standard Grant Program: Inviting NGOs, CSOs and Other Public Institutions Worldwide
CES AsiaTM 2017 Call for Proposals: Inviting Professionals around the Globe
Deadline: 16 January 2017 The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM is accepting proposals for its CES AsiaTM 2017 that will take place in Shanghai, China June 7-9, 2017 at the Kerry Hotel . The CES Asia conference program features over 40 hours of programming and more than 100 highly sought … [Read more...] about CES AsiaTM 2017 Call for Proposals: Inviting Professionals around the Globe
