Monthly Archives: July 2017
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNDC): Inviting applications to take into consideration the importance of harnessing all available resources towards the implementation of activities aimed at meeting the objectives of the UNVTF Small Grants Programme- a) To provide essential assistance and protection to victims of trafficking in persons, in particular from the identification phase until their legal status has been resolved; b)To provide direct and effective access to essential services and remedies for victims of trafficking in persons, with an emphasis on assistance delivery by grassroots organizations, including, but not limited to, shelter, food, medical care, legal aid, access to justice, and psychosocial support;
Donor Name: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNDC) Funding name: The UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons Funding brief: This Call for Proposals takes into consideration the importance of harnessing all available resources towards the implementation of activities aimed at meeting the objectives of the UNVTF Small Grants […]
Government of Canada-Global Affairs Canada (Saving Brains): Inviting applications for the funding theme ‘Saving Brains – Round 6’ for award to find bold ideas for products, services and implementation models that protect and nurture early brain development in a sustainable manner.
Donor Name: Government of Canada-Global Affairs Canada (Saving Brains) Funding name: No specific fund name Funding brief: With the ultimate goal of increasing human capital and tackling existing inequalities, Saving Brains seeks bold ideas for products, services and implementation models that protect and nurture early brain development in a sustainable manner. Funding is open to […]
Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Inviting applications for ‘The Geodata for Agriculture and Water facility (G4AW)’ to support programmes in the area of food security.
Donor Name: Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs Funding name: The Geodata for Agriculture and Water facility (G4AW) Funding brief: The Geodata for Agriculture and Water (G4AW) Facility is a grant programme of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It falls under the policy priority of food security, which focuses on increasing and enhancing sustainable food […]
Chicago Zoological Society (CZS): Inviting applications for ‘CZS CBOT Endangered Species Fund’ to supports conservation-oriented research. The grant attracts dozens of innovative research projects each quarter, and the most promising of these are awarded funding.
Donor Name: Chicago Zoological Society (CZS) Funding name: CZS CBOT Endangered Species Fund Funding brief: The Chicago Zoological Society administers the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) Endangered Species Fund, which supports conservation-oriented research. The grant attracts dozens of innovative research projects each quarter, and the most promising of these are awarded funding. Deadline: The deadline […]
Young Water Solutions: Inviting applications for ‘The Young Water Fellowship Program’ to to empower young leaders from low and middle income countries to implement projects to tackle water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH), water pollution and water scarcity issues, by offering them an intensive training program, seed funding grants for their projects, and mentoring support by senior level experts during one year.
Donor Name: Young Water Solutions Funding name: The Young Water Fellowship Program Funding brief: Young Water Solutions is an international non profit organization aiming to develop and support the potential of young people to contribute to universal water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and water resources management. We do so by empowering young leaders, providing them […]
Cargill: Inviting applications to support in food security and nutrition; education; and environmental stewardship.
Donor Name: Cargill Funding name: No specific fund name Funding brief: Cargill supports projects in food security and nutrition; education; and environmental stewardship. Grants are made to national and global nonprofit NGO partners that serve communities in which Cargill has a business presence. Focus Areas: ● Food Security and Nutrition: We support partners working to address […]
The Nippon Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘The Nippon Foundation’s Overseas Grants for Maritime and Ship-Related Projects’.
Donor Name: The Nippon Foundation Funding name: The Nippon Foundation’s Overseas Grants for Maritime and Ship-Related Projects Funding brief: The Nippon Foundation is an independent, non-profit, grant-making organization founded in 1962. It was established by legislation for the purpose of carrying out philanthropic activities using revenue from motorboat racing. The Foundation is providing aid to […]
The Nippon Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘The Nippon Foundation’s overseas grants’
Donor Name: The Nippon Foundation Funding name: The Nippon Foundation’s overseas grants Funding brief: The Nippon Foundation is an independent, non-profit, grant-making organization founded in 1962. It was established by legislation for the purpose of carrying out philanthropic activities using revenue from motorboat racing. The Foundation is providing aid to projects that fall under one […]
King Baudouin Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘The Ernest du Bois Fund’ to encourage young people to study for engineer and especially those who are involved in the academic world to engage with problems surrounding water availability in the world.
Donor Name: King Baudouin Foundation Funding name: The Ernest du Bois Fund Funding brief: The Ernest du Bois Fund aims to encourage young people to study for engineer and especially those who are involved in the academic world to engage with problems surrounding water availability in the world. Since 2012 the Fund awards the Ernest […]
Energy Assistance: Inviting applications for project related to the energy sector or energy services.
Donor Name: Energy Assistance Funding name: No specific fund name Funding brief: Energy Assistance is seeking project related to the energy sector or energy services. Deadline: Not found Funding details link: http://www.energy-assistance.org/en Funding limit: The required investment must be limited, generally less or equal to the volunteer services provided. Certain exceptions are possible for pilot […]
Millennium Campus Network (MCN): Inviting applications for ‘Millennium Oceans Prize’ to seek celebrates youth activism advancing Marine and Freshwater conservation, and sustainable use of oceans, seas, rivers, lakes and marine resources. Initiatives that champion sustainable fisheries will receive special consideration.
Donor Name: Millennium Campus Network (MCN) Funding name: Millennium Oceans Prize Funding brief: The Millennium Oceans Prize celebrates youth activism advancing Marine and Freshwater conservation, and sustainable use of oceans, seas, rivers, lakes and marine resources. Initiatives that champion sustainable fisheries will receive special consideration. The objectives of this Prize are reflected in the proposed […]
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC): Inviting applications for ‘Global Youth Video Competition 2017’.
Donor Name: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Funding name: Global Youth Video Competition 2017 Funding brief: If you are between the ages of 18 and 30 we want to hear about the inspiring actions you are taking to combat climate change in a compelling and concise maximum three minute video. UNFCCC […]
The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN): Inviting applications to foster partnership in the network, including new members as a priority, and develop research collaborations on the four WUN Global Challenges.
Donor Name: The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) Funding name: The 2017 WUN Research Development Fund (RDF) Funding brief: The RDF offers grants of up to £10,000 to foster partnership in the network, including new members as a priority, and develop research collaborations on the four WUN Global Challenges (see WUN website for full description of […]
Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH): Inviting applications for award from Young people who work or are affiliated with environmental CSO’s in developing countries and emerging economies who have shown potential for and interest in further developing their leadership.
Donor Name: Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH) Award name: No specific fund name Award brief: Young people who work or are affiliated with environmental CSO’s in developing countries and emerging economies who have shown potential for and interest in further developing their leadership. Candidates can come from anywhere except from ‘advanced economies’ (see below for list based […]
The Fund to End Violence Against Children: Inviting applications for the the funding theme- ‘Online Child Sexual Exploitation’.
Donor Name: The Fund to End Violence Against Children Funding name: The Fund to End Violence Against Children Funding brief: The Fund to End Violence Against Children supports activities to achieve the vision of the Global Partnership – A world in which every child grows up free from violence. Specifically, the Fund provides financial support […]
The PCMA Education Foundation: Inviting applications to fund programs that inspire the meetings and business events community through senior level education; ground-breaking research; and individual scholarships which help to create new generations of event strategists throughout the world.
Donor Name: The PCMA Education Foundation Funding name: The PCMA Education Foundation funds Funding brief: The PCMA Education Foundation funds programs that inspire the meetings and business events community through senior level education; ground-breaking research; and individual scholarships which help to create new generations of event strategists throughout the world. The PCMA Education Foundation is […]
CISV International: Inviting applications for CISV International Peace Fund to: a) To advance education in the understanding, internationally, of children throughout the world, without distinction of race, religion or politics, so that they may grow to maturity, conscious of their responsibilities as human beings; b)To develop the individual child’s potential for cooperation with others; c) To further research contributing to this work.
Donor Name: CISV International Funding name: CISV International Peace Fund Funding brief: The CISV International Peace Fund Trust was created in 1988 to globally support CISV objectives, but it is registered independently and has different Trustees and governing instruments. The Peace Fund’s governing instruments are the 23 September 1991 Declaration of Trust and Administrative Regulations […]
The Common Fund for Commodities: Inviting applications to support business activities in the field of commodity development, including agriculture, minerals and metals in Developing Countries.
Donor Name: The Common Fund for Commodities Funding name: The Common Fund for Commodities (11th open call for proposals) Funding brief: The Common Fund for Commodities provides financing to organizations and enterprises engaged in commodity value chains in its member countries. Through a range of financial instruments, the CFC seeks to support business activities […]
ELRHA: Inviting applications to improve health outcomes by strengthening the evidence base for public health interventions in humanitarian crises.
Donor Name: ELRHA Funding name: Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC) Programme Funding brief: R2HC aims to improve health outcomes by strengthening the evidence base for public health interventions in humanitarian crises. This will be an ‘Open Call’, with proposals sought that address specific or multiple public health issues by gathering evidence with the […]
envcontest.uz: Inviting applications for ‘International Photo Contest’ dedicated to climate change and protection of ozone layer.
Donor Name: envcontest.uz Funding name: International Photo Contest Funding brief: Professional and amateur photographers from all over the world are invited to participate in the International Photo Contest, dedicated to climate change and protection of ozone layer, which will be held from July 10 to September 11, 2017. The photo contest is held in two […]
Lottery, Environment and Heritage Committee, New Zealand Govt: Inviting applications to help protect, conserve or care for our natural, cultural and physical heritage, or allow us to better understand and access these resources.
Donor Name: Lottery, Environment and Heritage Committee, New Zealand Govt Fund name: No specific fund name Award brief: Lottery Environment and Heritage grants are available for projects that will help protect, conserve or care for our natural, cultural and physical heritage, or allow us to better understand and access these resources.Lottery Environment and Heritage provides […]
Thomson Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘Young Journalist Award 2017’ to find and inspiring ambitious and emerging journalistic talent from across the globe.
Donor Name: Thomson Foundation Award name: Young Journalist Award 2017 Award brief: Thomson Foundation, in partnership with the UK Foreign Press Association (FPA), is inviting young journalists from around the world to submit their most compelling stories. Now leading into its fifth year, the Young Journalist Award is Thomson Foundation’s annual journalism competition, dedicated to […]
Wolfgang Neumann: Inviting applications for ENERGY GLOBE Award to present successful sustainable projects to a global audience and to demonstrate that for many environmental problems feasible solutions already exist.
Donor Name: Wolfgang Neumann Award name: ENERGY GLOBE Award Funding brief: The objective of the ENERGY GLOBE Award is to present successful sustainable projects to a global audience and to demonstrate that for many environmental problems feasible solutions already exist. Projects submitted from over 170 countries take part each year in the awards. For 2017 […]
Prime Minister of the French Government: Inviting applications for 2017 Human Rights Prize of The French Republic to recognize and support for the completion of individual or collective projects carried out in the field, in France or abroad, regardless of nationality or borders, and linked to one of two possible themes.
Donor Name: Prime Minister of the French Government Award name: 2017 Human Rights Prize of The French Republic Award brief: Applications are now open for the 2017 “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” Human Rights Prize of the French Republic, awarded by the Prime Minister of the French Government. This Prize, which was set up in 1988, is […]
Climate CoLab: Inviting applications on sustainable land use and waste management practices that can be effectively implemented and brought to scale, in order to address the challenges of global climate change.
Donor Name: Climate CoLab Funding name: No specific funding name Funding brief: This contest seeks proposals on sustainable land use and waste management practices that can be effectively implemented and brought to scale, in order to address the challenges of global climate change. The primary goals of Climate CoLab are to: ● Study collective intelligence: Climate CoLab […]
British Council: Inviting applications for The Study UK Alumni Awards (The “Alumni Awards”) to recognize and honor the outstanding achievements made by alumni who have studied at, or for a qualification awarded by, a UK Higher Education Institution.
Donor Name: British Council Award name: The Study UK Alumni Awards (The “Alumni Awards”) Award brief: The Study UK Alumni Awards (The “Alumni Awards”) are operated by or on behalf of the British Council to recognize and honor the outstanding achievements made by alumni who have studied at, or for a qualification awarded by, a […]
International Visegrad Fund: Inviting applications that seeks projects that display active cooperation with the following accents: sustainability, youth, innovativeness and regional relevance.
Donor Name: International Visegrad Fund Funding name: International Visegrad Fund Funding brief: In general, they seek projects that display active cooperation with the following accents: sustainability, youth, innovativeness and regional relevance. Each project proposal shall also fall within one or two thematic categories and clearly address fund‘s objectives/desired outcomes related to the theme: ● Culture and […]
The Ramsar Convention Secretariat: Inviting applications for The Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards to recognize and honor the achievements of individuals, organizations and governments around the world for the conservation and wise use of wetlands.
Donor Name: The Ramsar Convention Secretariat Award name: The Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards Award brief: The Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards were established in 1996 to recognize and honor the achievements of individuals, organizations and governments around the world for the conservation and wise use of wetlands. They will be awarded for the seventh time at […]
Department for International Development (DFID): Inviting applications to support consortia to create innovative solutions to complex development challenges that deliver real change to poor people’s lives.
Donor Name: Department for International Development (DFID) Funding name: No specific fund name Funding brief: UK Aid Connect will support consortia to create innovative solutions to complex development challenges that deliver real change to poor people’s lives. The world has seen substantial success on poverty reduction. However, 1.2 billion people remain in extreme poverty. There […]
The Hilden Charitable Fund: Inviting applications for the funding priority in a) UK: Hilden’s grant making priorities are: Homelessness, Penal Affairs, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, and Community Based initiatives for Disadvantaged Young People Aged 16 to 25; b) Overseas: priorities overseas are for projects in developing countries working on community development, education, and health.
Donor Name: The Hilden Charitable Fund Funding name:The Hilden Charitable Fund Funding brief: In the UK: Hilden’s grant making priorities are: Homelessness, Penal Affairs, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, and Community Based initiatives for Disadvantaged Young People Aged 16 to 25. Hilden’s grant making priorities overseas are for projects in developing countries working on community development, […]
The Fund to End Violence Against Children: Inviting applications to provide financial support to programs which aim to further the Partnership’s second strategic goal of accelerating action to prevent and respond to the violence children face.
Donor Name: The Fund to End Violence Against Children Funding name: The Fund to End Violence Against Children Funding brief: The Fund to End Violence Against Children (“the Fund”) launched together with the Global Partnership in July 2016. It will initially provide financial support to programs which aim to further the Partnership’s second strategic goal […]
Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR): Inviting applications for Roger Conant Grants in Herpetology to provide financial support for deserving individuals (with a primary emphasis on student researchers) or organizations involved in herpetological research, education, or conservation.
Donor Name: Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR) Funding name: Roger Conant Grants in Herpetology Funding brief: This program is intended to provide financial support for deserving individuals (with a primary emphasis on student researchers) or organizations involved in herpetological research, education, or conservation. Categories: Grant proposals will be considered in the […]
Primate Conservation, Incorporated (PCI): Inviting applications to fund field research that supports conservation programs for wild populations of primates.
Donor Name: Primate Conservation, Incorporated (PCI) Funding name: No specific fund name Funding brief: Primate Conservation, Incorporated (PCI) is a not-for-profit foundation founded to fund field research that supports conservation programs for wild populations of primates. Priority will be given to projects that study, in their natural habitat, the least known and most endangered species. […]
World Land Trust: Inviting applications to seek potential opportunities to support projects focused on protecting threatened biodiversity worldwide.
Donor Name: World Land Trust Funding name: No specific fund name Funding brief: World Land Trust (WLT) actively seeks potential opportunities to support projects focused on protecting threatened biodiversity worldwide. Organizations wishing to submit a project proposal to World Land Trust should be aware that we DO NOT usually accept unsolicited applications. On occasion they […]
SavingSpecies: Inviting applications to help local conservation groups purchase land for conservation and habitat restoration, and may consider projects for restoration of habitat on land that is within an existing protected area.
Donor Name: SavingSpecies Funding name: No specific fund name Funding brief: SavingSpecies helps local conservation groups purchase land for conservation and habitat restoration, and may consider projects for restoration of habitat on land that is within an existing protected area. They maximize our effectiveness by providing grants for the purchase and restoration of land that […]
The Phoenix Zoo: Inviting applications to provide ex situ support for in situ conservation.
Donor Name: The Phoenix Zoo Funding name: No specific fund name Funding brief: The Phoenix Zoo’s Conservation Department mission is to provide ex situ support for in situ conservation. This is accomplished through participation and leadership in conservation efforts locally and throughout our region, and by supporting conservation and science programs worldwide. Funding Priorities:Priority is […]
The Zebra Foundation: Inviting applications to help veterinary surgeons and students extend their knowledge of zoological medicine.
Donor Name: The Zebra Foundation Funding name: ZEBRA Foundation award Funding brief: The Zebra Foundation wants to help veterinary surgeons and students extend their knowledge of zoological medicine. This may be by attending relevant organizations at home or abroad, undertaking elective study projects or zoological research. Deadline: Applications are considered twice a year in December […]
International Marine Animal Trainers Association (IMATA): Inviting applications to provide financial support for investigations which address IMATA’s mission to advance the humane care and handling of marine animals by fostering communication between professionals that serve marine animal science through training, public display, research, husbandry, conservation, and education.
Donor Name: International Marine Animal Trainers Association (IMATA) Funding name: The International Marine Animal Trainers Association Research Grant 2017 Funding brief: The International Marine Animal Trainers Association Research Grant was founded in 2011 to provide financial support for investigations which address IMATA’s mission to advance the humane care and handling of marine animals by fostering […]
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Ebbe Nielsen Challenge: Inviting applications from developers and data scientists who create tools capable of liberating species records from open data repositories for scientific discovery and reuse.
Donor Name: Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Ebbe Nielsen Challenge Funding name: Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Ebbe Nielsen Challenge Fund Funding brief: The 2017 GBIF Ebbe Nielsen Challenge will award a total of €14,000 to developers and data scientists who create tools capable of liberating species records from open data repositories for scientific discovery […]
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES): Inviting applications to contribute to the retention and enhancement of biodiversity in socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS) for achieving the Aichi Biodiversity Targets.
Donor Name: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) Funding name: Satoyama Development Mechanism (SDM) 2017 Funding brief: The Secretariat for the Satoyama Development Mechanism (SDM) is pleased to announce that the call is now open for proposals for SDM 2017 sub-grant projects. SDM is one of the collaborative activities of the International Partnership for Satoyama […]
Loro Parque Fundación: Inviting applications to support projects that mainly focus on parrots and marine species.
Donor Name: Loro Parque Fundación Funding name: Conservation and research project support Funding brief: Loro Parque Fundación supports projects that mainly focus on parrots and marine species. Our main aim is to improve the conservation status of the endangered species as well as to promote conservation of the land and marine biodiversity. Deadline: 15th, September, […]
Grinnell College: Inviting applications for The Grinnell College Innovator for Social Justice Prize, or the Grinnell Prize to honor individuals who have demonstrated leadership in their fields and who show creativity, commitment, and extraordinary accomplishment in effecting positive social change.
Donor Name: Grinnell College Award name: The Grinnell College Innovator for Social Justice Prize, or the Grinnell Prize Award brief: The Grinnell College Innovator for Social Justice Prize, or the Grinnell Prize, directly reflects Grinnell’s historic mission to educate men and women “who are prepared in life and work to use their knowledge and their […]
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.: Inviting applications for Ocean Fund to support efforts to restore and maintain a healthy marine environment, minimize the impact of human activity on this environment, and promote awareness of ocean and coastal issues and respect for marine life.
Donor Name: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Funding name: Ocean Fund Funding brief: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which operates Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises, established the Ocean Fund in 1996 to support marine conservation organizations in conserving the world’s oceans. The mission of the Ocean Fund is to support efforts to restore and maintain […]
American Museum of Natural History: Inviting applications for Research Grants Application for FRANK M. CHAPMAN MEMORIAL Fund to investigate fundamental questions in evolutionary ornithological science.
Donor Name: American Museum of Natural History Funding name: Research Grants Application for FRANK M. CHAPMAN MEMORIAL Fund Funding brief: The Frank M. Chapman Memorial Fund supports ornithological research anywhere in the world. Priority for funding is given to grants investigating fundamental questions in evolutionary ornithological science. Chapman Grants: Modest short-term awards for research in […]
Rainforest Action Network: Inviting Applications for Protect-an-Acre Grant Application to protect the world’s forests and support the rights of their inhabitants through small grants to traditionally under-funded organizations and communities in forest regions.
Donor Name: Rainforest Action Network Funding name: Protect-an-Acre Grant Application Funding brief: RAN established Protect-an-Acre (PAA) in 1993 to protect the world’s forests and support the rights of their inhabitants through small grants to traditionally under-funded organizations and communities in forest regions. PAA is a grassroots alternative to “buy-an-acre” programs that seek to provide rainforest […]
Eric Hosking Charitable Trust: Inviting applications to pursue projects on Birds and other Natural History subjects, which are of scientific and conservation value, through the media of writing, photography, painting or illustration.
Donor Name: Eric Hosking Charitable Trust Funding name: No specific fund name Funding brief: The Trust bursaries are to be awarded annually to applicants requiring financial assistance, in order to pursue projects on Birds and other Natural History subjects, which are of scientific and conservation value, through the media of writing, photography, painting or illustration. […]
The World Cancer Research Fund International: Inviting applications for Research grant for the funding theme- a) cancer prevention; and b) cancer survivors;
Donor Name: The World Cancer Research Fund International Funding name: Research grant Funding brief: The grant programme groups research into two themes – cancer prevention and cancer survivors. Each of these areas may be addressed either from the perspective of identifying the mechanisms that underpin the effect of diet, nutrition and physical activity on cancer, […]
Brevard Zoo: Inviting applications for Wildlife Emergency Fund to address severe and time-sensitive threats to wildlife.
Donor Name: Brevard Zoo Funding name: Wildlife Emergency Fund Funding brief: The Brevard Zoo Wildlife Emergency Fund is a small grant program that provides emergency funding of up to $2,500 to address severe and time-sensitive threats to wildlife. Emergency funding is focused on saving wildlife impacted by natural or man-made catastrophes such as earthquakes, flooding, […]
Whitley Fund for Nature: Inviting applications for outstanding nature conservationists around the developing world.
Donor Name: Whitley Fund for Nature Funding name: Whitley Awards 2018 Funding brief: WFN is a UK registered charity offering Whitley Awards and ongoing support to outstanding nature conservationists around the developing world. They locate and recognize dynamic conservation leaders and support projects founded on science, community involvement and pragmatism. The charity offers funding, training […]
The Disability Rights Fund (DRF): Inviting applications for different funding streams: 1) Small Grants; 2) Mid-Level Coalition Grants; and 3) National Coalition Grants;
Donor Name: The Disability Rights Fund (DRF) Funding name: The Disability Rights Fund (DRF) Funding brief: The Disability Rights Fund is a grant making collaborative that supports persons with disabilities around the world to build diverse movements, ensure inclusive development agendas, and achieve equal rights and opportunity for all. Through grant making, advocacy, and technical […]
John Ball Zoo: Inviting applications for The John Ball Zoo Wildlife Conservation Fund to promote understanding and enjoyment of rare, threatened and endangered animals and their habitats and to support zoological research that will directly benefit captive animal management.
Donor Name: John Ball Zoo Funding name: The John Ball Zoo Wildlife Conservation Fund Funding brief: The John Ball Zoo Wildlife Conservation Fund was established in 1985 to promote understanding and enjoyment of rare, threatened and endangered animals and their habitats and to support zoological research that will directly benefit captive animal management. Deadline: The […]
International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI): Inviting applications for The IPNI Science Award to recognize and promote distinguished contributions by scientists involved with global ecological intensification as related to crop production.
Donor Name: International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) Award name: The IPNI Science Award Award brief: The IPNI Science Award was established by the IPNI Board of Directors in 2006. Its purpose is to recognize and promote distinguished contributions by scientists involved with global ecological intensification as related to crop production. Ecological intensification is defined as […]
Borlaug Global Rust Initiative: Inviting applications for Borlaug Global Rust Initiative to provide professional development opportunities for women working in wheat during the early stages of their career.
Donor Name: Borlaug Global Rust Initiative Award name: Jeanie Borlaug Laube Women in Triticum (WIT) Early Career Award Award brief: This award, established in 2010, provides professional development opportunities for women working in wheat during the early stages of their career. Up to five awards may be granted in a given year. However, the number […]
ETH Zurich-The World Food System Center: Inviting applications for the funding theme: a) Sustainability in Food Value Chains (Coop Research Program, Call 5); and b) Organic Production Systems for Food Security (Mercator Research Program, Call 7);
Donor Name: ETH Zurich-The World Food System Center Funding name: “World Food System” Grants Funding brief: The World Food System Center administers a competitive grants platform in coordination with the Research Commission of the ETH Zurich. Please see below and related pages for important information about the World Food System (WFS) Grants, including eligibility and […]
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council: Inviting applications for the funding theme-Resilient and sustainable energy networks for developing countries.
Donor Name: The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Funding name: EPSRC’s Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Funding brief: This call is supported through EPSRC’s Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) allocation. The aim of this activity is to support an internationally leading programme of research to tackle the energy distribution challenges faced by developing countries. […]
The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI): Inviting applications for Stockholm Water Prize to recognize women, men and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the sustainable use and protection of the world’s water resources.
Donor Name: The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) Award name: 2018 Stockholm Water Prize Funding brief: The Stockholm Water Prize recognizes women, men and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the sustainable use and protection of the world’s water resources. A candidate for the Stockholm Water Prize shall have attained outstanding achievements of lasting […]
The Weeden Foundation: Inviting applications for grant to protect Biodiversity.
Donor Name: The Weeden Foundation Funding name: No specific fund name Funding brief: The Foundation requires that new applicants (not current grantees) submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) via email. They will respond to such emails within a few weeks of receipt. LOIs should be no more than two pages long, and reflect a basic […]
The Academy of Medical Sciences: Inviting applications for Global Challenges Research Fund Networking Grants to allow researchers from developing countries and the UK to forge new links and hold networking events to generate innovative and interdisciplinary research ideas to address global challenges.
Donor Name: The Academy of Medical Sciences Funding name: Global Challenges Research Fund Networking Grants Funding brief: The Academy of Medical Sciences in partnership with the British Academy, the Royal Academy of Engineering, and the Royal Society, is delighted to announce the inaugural call for applications to a new scheme to allow researchers from developing […]
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD): Inviting applications for the funding theme- Call for Proposals South-South and Triangular Cooperation to support rural transformation: Promoting Innovations in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Agriculture and Rural Development.
Donor Name: The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Funding name: Call for Proposals South-South and Triangular Cooperation to support rural transformation: Promoting Innovations in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Agriculture and Rural Development. Funding brief: This Call for proposals is intended to select a recipient or consortium of recipients to receive IFAD grant […]
Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Inviting applications for Solving Global Challenges on different themes.
Donor Name: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Funding name: Solving Global Challenges 2017 Funding theme: Youth, skills, & the workforce of the future Funding brief: The Solve community aims to unearth and support innovative solutions to guarantee disadvantaged young people under 24 from low socio-economic (income, wealth, and education) backgrounds are equipped with 21st century skills […]
European Partnership for Responsible Minerals: Inviting applications to create better social and economic conditions for mine workers and local mining communities, by increasing the number of mines that adopt responsible mining practices in Conflict and High Risk Areas (CAHRAs).
Donor Name: European Partnership for Responsible Minerals Funding name: European Partnership for Responsible Minerals Fund Funding brief: The European Partnership for Responsible Minerals is a multi-stakeholder partnership established to create better social and economic conditions for mine workers and local mining communities, by increasing the number of mines that adopt responsible mining practices in Conflict […]
National Geographic Society: Inviting applications for Standard Grant for conservation, education, research, storytelling, and technology through its Committee for Research and Exploration.
Donor Name: National Geographic Society Fund name: Standard Grant Funding brief: The National Geographic Society awards grants for conservation, education, research, storytelling, and technology through its Committee for Research and Exploration. All proposed projects must be novel and exploratory, and be of broad interest. National Geographic Society grant-funded projects should be bold, innovative, and transformative. […]
Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF): Inviting applications for ASEF Cultural Mobility Initiative 2017 Mobility First to support the travel of Asian and European artists and cultural professionals between Asia and Europe.
Donor Name: Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) Funding name: ASEF Cultural Mobility Initiative 2017 Mobility First Funding brief: Cultural mobility, whether for work, co-production or participation in a seminar or residency, is integral to the practice and career of artists and cultural professionals in Asia and Europe. However, securing funding to finance international travel (for touring shows, […]
Geneva Centre for Security Policy: Inviting applications for innovation in global security to recognize deserving individuals or organizations that propose an innovative approach to addressing international security challenges.
Donor Name: Geneva Centre for Security Policy Award name: 2017 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security Award brief: Through its Creativity and Innovation Initiative, the GCSP and its Geopolitics and Global Futures Programme established in 2015 an annual prize to recognize deserving individuals or organizations that propose an innovative approach to addressing international security […]
The Jephcott Charitable Trust: Inviting applications to make grants which will make a difference, preference will be given to charities or projects which are having difficulty getting started, or raising funds from other sources.
Donor Name: The Jephcott Charitable Trust Funding name: The Jephcott Charitable Trust Fund Funding brief: They like to make grants which will make a difference, preference will be given to charities or projects which are having difficulty getting started, or raising funds from other sources. This often means that the Trust is funding capital projects, […]
DigitalGlobe Foundation: Inviting applications Satellite imagery grants to support research projects at the university level within military and civilian academic institutions.
Donor Name: DigitalGlobe Foundation Funding name: Satellite imagery grants Funding brief: The DigitalGlobe Foundation provides satellite imagery grants to support research projects at the university level within military and civilian academic institutions. Imagery grants are used to advance research in environmental studies, humanitarian support and disaster relief, as well as geographic information systems (GIS) and […]
The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE): Inviting Applications for Research on the Economics of Natural Resource Use and Environmental Change.
Donor Name: The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) Funding name: Research on the Economics of Natural Resource Use and Environmental Change Funding brief: The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) is a research network within the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) that provides research support to […]
Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Inviting applications for Danida Market Development Partnerships 2017.
Donor Name: Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Funding name: Danida Market Development Partnerships 2017 Funding brief: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched the 2017 call for proposals for Danida Market Development Partnerships. Danida Market Development Partnerships contributes to sustainable market development that promotes the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Focusing on SDG 8 […]
USAID: Inviting applications for the funding theme- Integrated Workforce Development and Sexual and Reproductive Health Activity.
Donor Name: The United States Agency for International Development in Bangladesh (USAID) Funding name: YouthPower Action: Integrated Workforce Development and Sexual and Reproductive Health Activity Fund RFA No. 102074 RFA_003 Funding brief: The goal of this Request for Applications (RFA) is to build evidence on what works in youth integrated, cross-sectoral programming to achieve better Workforce Development (WfD) […]
Tree Fund: Inviting applications for John z. Duling grant program to provide start-up or seed funding to support innovative research and technology transfer projects that have the potential of benefiting the everyday work of arborists.
Donor Name: Tree Fund Funding name: John z. Duling grant program Funding brief: The John Z. Duling Grant Program was established and funded by a bequest from the estate of John Z. Duling of Indiana, a strong advocate of research who in 1972 proposed the establishment of the ISA Research Trust. The goal of this […]
The Taronga Conservation Society: Inviting applications for Taronga Field Conservation Grants to help to protect and regenerate habitats, stop poaching and trafficking of wildlife and reduce conflict between communities and wildlife living side by side.
Donor Name: The Taronga Conservation Society Funding name: Taronga Field Conservation Grants 2017-2018 Funding brief: Every two years, Taronga Conservation Society Australia awards funding to projects and programs that demonstrate measurable conservation outcomes in the field — anywhere in the world. Since launching its Field Conservation Grants in 2008, Taronga has given over $500,000 to […]
Panthera: Inviting applications for The Kaplan Graduate Awards Program (KAP) to help develop the next generation of wild cat biologists.
Donor Name: Panthera Funding name: The Kaplan Graduate Awards Program (KAP) Funding brief: The Kaplan Graduate Awards Program (KAP) was created to help develop the next generation of wild cat biologists. The program supports the conservation efforts of outstanding young biology graduate students working on wild felids in situ. They welcome applications for projects on […]
FRIDA: Inviting applications for Environmental justice special grants for young feminist and young women-led groups focused on Climate and Environmental Justice in targeted regions and countries to play an active role in the global transition towards justice and sustainability.
Donor Name: FRIDA Funding name: Environmental justice special grants Funding brief: With the aim of ensuring that young feminists and young women are supported in continuing to play an active role in the global transition towards justice and sustainability; FRIDA is launching a special grant round for young feminist and young women-led groups focused on […]
Teach A Man To Fish: Inviting applications for a global business start-up Awards Programme for schools around the world with up to $50,000 in prizes available for the most entrepreneurial schools, teachers and students.
Donor Name: Teach A Man To Fish Funding name: The School Enterprise Challenge, 2017 Funding brief: The School Enterprise Challenge, run by Teach A Man To Fish, is a global business start-up Awards Programme for schools around the world with up to $50,000 in prizes available for the most entrepreneurial schools, teachers and students. This […]
Department for International Development (DFID): Inviting applications for DFID-funded Small Charities Challenge Fund (SCCF) to support and strengthen the work of small UK registered not-for-profit organizations working in priority countries, to help enhance their capacity and efforts to tackle poverty, and towards achieving the Global Goals.
Donor Name: Department for International Development (DFID) Funding name: DFID-funded Small Charities Challenge Fund (SCCF) Funding brief: Making grants available to support and strengthen the work of small UK registered not-for-profit organizations working in priority countries, to help enhance their capacity and efforts to tackle poverty, and towards achieving the Global Goals. The Small Charities […]
Conquer Cancer Foundation (CCF): Inviting applications for International Innovation Grant to reduce the cancer burden in local communities, while also being potentially transferable to other low- or middle-income settings.
Donor Name: Conquer Cancer Foundation (CCF) Funding name: International Innovation Grant Funding brief: The International Innovation Grant provides research funding in support of novel and innovative projects that can have a significant impact on cancer control in low- and middle-income countries (LMCs). It is intended to support proposals that have the potential to reduce the […]
AmplifyChange: Inviting applications for Strategic Grant to support organizations that work globally and regionally to advocate and help shape policy and strategy on the priority themes of AmplifyChange.
Donor Name: AmplifyChange Funding name: Strategic Grant Funding brief: The purpose of a Strategic grant is to support organizations that work globally and regionally to advocate and help shape policy and strategy on the priority themes of AmplifyChange. Strategic grant applicants must therefore be able to demonstrate achievement in at least one of the five […]
American Psychological Foundation: Inviting applications for graduate student grants for empirical or applied research that encourages the study of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) family psychology and LGBT family therapy.
Donor Name: American Psychological Foundation Funding name: Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grants Funding brief: The Roy Scrivner Research Grants provide graduate student grants (preference given to dissertation candidates) for empirical or applied research that encourages the study of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) family psychology and LGBT family therapy. Researchers from all fields of […]
Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF): Inviting applications to support to developing countries through project preparation grants (PPGs) to prepare technically sound and sustainable projects.
Donor Name: Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) Funding name: Project Preparation Grants (PPGs) Funding brief: STDF provides support to developing countries through project preparation grants (PPGs) to prepare technically sound and sustainable projects. Deadline: 04th, August, 2017 Funding details link: http://www.standardsfacility.org/project-preparation-grants Funding limit: ● An amount of up to US$50,000 may be requested under a […]
The Department for International Development (DFID): Inviting applications for the funding title-Strengthening Humanitarian Preparedness and Response (SHPR).
Donor Name: The Department for International Development (DFID) Funding name: Strengthening Humanitarian Preparedness and Response (SHPR) programme Funding brief: The Department for International Development (DFID) of the UK Government is supporting a humanitarian preparedness and response programme in Bangladesh. The aim of the Strengthening Humanitarian Preparedness and Response (SHPR) programme is to provide more effective, timely […]
The Information Society Innovation Fund (ISIF Asia): Inviting applications for the funding categories of: a) Internet Operations Research Grants; b) Internet for Development Grant; c) Cybersecurity grants.
Donor Name: The Information Society Innovation Fund (ISIF Asia) Funding name: The Information Society Innovation Fund (ISIF Asia) Funding brief: During 2017, ISIF Asia is allocating AUD 145,000 to support grants across three categories and AUD 10,000 for one award. ● Internet Operations Research Grants: The Internet Operations Research Grants support the development of an independent […]
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