Monthly Archives: August 2019
Daniele Tamagni grant: Inviting applications for ‘photography award’ to promote the dissemination of the African culture, its creativity, the impact of its visual aesthetics in the continent and its diaspora, the in- depth exploration of the photography media.
Funding brief: This an Internationally Photography Grant, designed to sponsor young and emerging Photographers, funding a Scholarship. The spirit of the initiative promotes the dissemination of the African culture, its creativity, the impact of its visual aesthetics in the continent and its diaspora, the in- depth exploration of the photography media. Impact rather than Money, […]
The Takagi Fund for Citizen Science: Inviting applications for -a) ‘Research Grant’ to support research projects by individuals or groups that befit Citizen Science; b) ‘Training Grant’ to support an individual receiving training at educational institutions, NGOs, research institutes, etc. that will enhance their expertise as Citizen Scientists and help them gain hands-on experience.
Funding brief: The Takagi Fund for Citizen Science (the Takagi Fund, Tokyo, Japan) will invite grant applications for the year 2020 from groups and individuals in Asia pursuing “Citizen Science”. Grant Categories ● Research Grant Research grants are to support research projects by individuals or groups that befit Citizen Science described here. The grant may […]
Fledgling Fund: Inviting applications for ‘Call for projects addressing the human impact of climate change’.
Funding brief: Are you working on a media project that can deepen understanding of the effects of climate change on individuals, families and communities? Will this project be complete and ready to launch in the next 6 months? Are you looking for outreach and engagement funding to maximize the impact of your work? If so, […]
The French National Consultative Commission on Human Rights (CNCDH): Inviting applications for ‘the 2019 “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” 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, to promote and protect human rights.
Funding brief: Applications are now open for the 2019 “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” Human Rights Prize of the French Republic, awarded by the Prime Minister of the French Government. This Prize, created in 1988, is awarded in recognition and support for the completion of individual or collective projects carried out in the field, in France or […]
Scientific Exploration Society (SES): Inviting applications for ‘2020 Explorer Awards’ to find rising stars whose passion for environmental sustainability, health and conservation set them out to become major influencers for future generations.
Funding brief: Echoing SES’s long history of worldwide exploration and pioneering leadership, the Society’s quest to encourage Scientific Trailblazers and Pioneers with Purpose is the primary focus of the Explorer Awards, which support inspirational leaders through scientific exploration at the frontiers of human discovery. SES aims to encourage and enhance chosen careers by providing high […]
Wildlife Acoustics, Inc: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to support bioacoustics research efforts from chiropteran, avian, terrestrial, amphibious and marine wildlife, to everything else in between.
Funding brief: Wildlife Acoustics’ mission is to support efforts in conservation and environmental stewardship. They want to enable those involved in animal biology, research and conservation to do their best work easily and quickly. To that end, Wildlife Acoustics has established a grant program to support bioacoustics research efforts from chiropteran, avian, terrestrial, amphibious and […]
International RiverFoundation: Inviting applications for ‘Vera Thiess Fellowship for Women’ to give women from developing countries the opportunity to gain valuable work experience through the IRF and its partners, with the goal of advancing women’s participation in water and river management.
Funding brief: The International RiverFoundation’s Vera Thiess Fellowship for Women gives women from developing countries the opportunity to gain valuable work experience through the IRF and its partners, with the goal of advancing women’s participation in water and river management. This fellowship goes towards bridging the gap in women’s participation in river basin management in developing countries. Awarded in the name of the late Vera Thiess, […]
Wellcome Trust: Inviting applications for ‘International Training Fellowships’ to offer nationals of low- and middle-income countries the opportunity to receive training at postgraduate or postdoctoral level.
Funding brief: The Wellcome Trust invites applications for ‘International Training Fellowships. This scheme offers nationals of low- and middle-income countries the opportunity to receive training at postgraduate or postdoctoral level. Donor Name: Wellcome Trust Funding name: International Training Fellowships Deadline: ● Preliminary application deadline: 21st, November, 2019, 17:00 GMT ● Full application deadline: 4th, February. […]
Stigler centre: Inviting applications for ‘Journalists in Residence Program’ to provide a transformative learning experience for up-and-coming journalists from around the world, working in all forms of media.
Funding brief: The Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program provides a transformative learning experience for up-and-coming journalists from around the world, working in all forms of media. It aims to shape the next generation of leaders in business reporting. The program will take place over approximately 12 weeks at our Hyde Park campus, during which […]
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and National Institutes of Health (NIH): Inviting applications for the Funding Opportunity Title ‘Reducing Stigma to Improve HIV/AIDS Prevention, Treatment and Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries’ to reduce to stimulate new and impactful research towards the development of stigma reduction interventions leading to better outcomes for the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS and on the quality of life of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) in LMICs.
Funding brief: Reducing Stigma to Improve HIV/AIDS Prevention, Treatment and Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) seeks to stimulate new and impactful research towards the development of stigma reduction interventions leading to better outcomes for the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS and on the quality of life of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) in […]
East-West Center: Inviting applications for ‘East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship’ to provide master’s and doctoral funding for graduate students from Asia, the Pacific, and the United States to participate in educational, cultural, and residential community building, and leadership development programs at the EWC while pursuing graduate study at UHM.
Funding brief: The EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship (GDF) provides master’s and doctoral funding for graduate students from Asia, the Pacific, and the United States to participate in educational, cultural, and residential community building, and leadership development programs at the EWC while pursuing graduate study at UHM. Undertaking degree studies at the UHM through an EWC […]
International WaterCentre: Inviting applications for ‘Master of Catchment Science Scholarships 2019’ to international candidates from any country around the world to study the Master of Catchment Science full-time (2 years).
Funding brief: They are offering up to two full-tuition scholarships annually to international candidates from any country around the world to to study the Master of Catchment Science full-time (2 years). The scholarships will be awarded to high-caliber applicants who best repesent future catchment management leaders. Program of study This scholarship is available for full-time […]
Zis Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘travel grant’ to young people of all nationalities.
Funding brief: zis scholarships are open to young people of all nationalities. It doesn’t mater if you’re still at school, doing an apprenticeship, studying or taking a gap year. The age limit is 21, so you can’t have turned 21 by the time you start your journey. You don’t need to have any specific prior […]
Morris Animal Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘First Award’ on topics relevant to advance the science of canine, feline, equine, llama, alpaca, or wildlife health.
Funding brief: The Foundation is now accepting proposals for Established Investigator, First Award, Fellowship Training and Pilot Study grants on topics relevant to wildlife/exotics health and welfare. Note, the wildlife/exotics call for proposals does not include wild horses. Please apply for projects involving wild horses during the call for large animal proposals. The mission of […]
Sasakawa Peace Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to achieve different priority goals from a mid- to long-term perspective: (1) further strengthening the Japan–U.S. relationship, built around the bilateral security agreement, (2) expanding Japan’s presence in Asia, (3) enhancing understanding of and relationships with Islamic countries in the Middle East, (4) establishing ocean governance, and (5) empowering women to achieve gender equality in society.
Funding brief: In the context of these evolving global challenges, SPF has set five priority goals from a mid- to long-term perspective: (1) further strengthening the Japan–U.S. relationship, built around the bilateral security agreement, (2) expanding Japan’s presence in Asia, (3) enhancing understanding of and relationships with Islamic countries in the Middle East, (4) establishing […]
Peter Stebbings Memorial Charity: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to registered charities in the UK for different areas of interest Medical research and care, Social welfare, Homelessness, Hospices, Mental health/counselling, Drug and alcohol therapeutic support, Offender support, Community regeneration, Vulnerable families, women and children’.
Funding brief: The Peter Stebbings Memorial Charity (“the Charity”) gives grants to registered charities in the UK, usually operating in London, and also in the developing world. Generally grants go to charities where the grant will make a difference and where the Trustees can see how the money is being used. In the U.K. The […]
CLIFF-GRADS: Inviting applications for ‘short-term scientific training and research on the measurement and management of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon storage in agricultural systems’.
Funding brief: The CLIFF-GRADS program invites applications for short-term (4-6 month) scientific training and research on the measurement and management of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon storage in agricultural systems. Students from developing countries who are currently enrolled in PhD research related to agricultural greenhouse gas quantification or mitigation are eligible to apply. Research will be […]
IDRC-CRDI: Inviting applications for ‘Call for proposals: Strengthening education systems with proven innovations in developing contexts’ from individual organizations or groups of organizations for multi-region, multi-country projects that aim to develop, test, and apply ways to scale innovations that address key education issues.
Funding brief: The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and IDRC invite proposals for KIX Global Grants from individual organizations or groups of organizations for multi-region, multi-country projects that aim to develop, test, and apply ways to scale innovations that address key education issues. The projects funded under these grants will: ● Generate knowledge and evidence to support the adaptation of proven innovations to address key […]
Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debate.
Funding brief: The Fund has been established to provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debate. Its focus is global and eligibility for grants will extend to all plant, animal and fungi species conservation efforts, without discrimination on the […]
World Meteorological Organization (WMO): Inviting applications for ‘WCRP/GCOS International Data Prize’ to an early- to mid-career researcher for his or her outstanding contribution to the Earth system science community.
Funding brief: The development of high-quality, real-world data sets constitutes an on-going need of the climate research, observations, and modelling communities and their joint activities. Key areas in data collection for climate change research still remain under-sampled today, also affecting efforts in climate model calibration, evaluation, and reanalysis. Recognizing this need for further advancing climate […]
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘the 2020 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize’ to nonprofit organizations judged to have made extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering.
Funding brief: At $2 million, the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize is the world’s largest annual humanitarian award presented to nonprofit organizations judged to have made extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering. The Prize is not only intended to recognize and advance the efforts of the recipient organization, but also to call attention to the […]
U.S Department of State Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific: Inviting applications for the funding theme-’Mapping Illicit Supply Networks to Combat Conservation Crimes at their Convergence’ to advance the initiative to combat conservation crimes by mapping illicit supply networks to combat conservation crimes at their convergence.
Funding brief: The U.S Department of State Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific invites applications for the funding theme-’Mapping Illicit Supply Networks to Combat Conservation Crimes at their Convergence’. Program Goals: To understand the links between the different trafficking networks associated with conservation crimes in the Mekong region, in order to assist developing […]
A.J. Muste Memorial Institute: Inviting applications for ‘Social Justice Fund’ to promote nonviolent action for social justice in the United States and around the world.
Funding brief: The Muste Institute supports several active grantmaking programs promoting nonviolent action for social justice in the United States and around the world: Social Justice Fund Due to administrative challenges, the Muste Institute is suspending its Social Justice Fund grants to international organizations for the remainder of 2019 and until further notice. They will […]
International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas (ALIPH): Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to support a wide variety of projects to protect heritage that is endangered, under threat or which has suffered from negligence brought about by conflict.
Funding brief: ALIPH supports a wide variety of projects to protect heritage that is endangered, under threat or which has suffered from negligence brought about by conflict. To be considered for selection, projects need to fulfil certain criteria, in particular the relevance, effectiveness and sustainability of the solutions being proposed, their scientific quality and their […]
Wilson Cente: Inviting applications for ‘fellowships’ to invite scholars, practitioners, journalists and public intellectuals to take part in its flagship international Fellowship Program.
Funding brief: Through an international competition, the Center offers 9-month residential fellowships. The Wilson Center invites scholars, practitioners, journalists and public intellectuals to take part in its flagship international Fellowship Program. Fellows conduct research and write in their areas of interest, while interacting with policymakers in Washington and Wilson Center staff and other scholars in […]
Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP): Inviting applications for ‘2020 Call for CLP Conservation Award’ to support early-career conservationists to conduct scientific research, encourage and promote pro-conservation attitudes and deliver tangible results to better conserve and manage the natural world.
Funding brief: CLP is excited to announce our call for applications for 2020 conservation awards! They are now accepting applications for our 2020 Conservation Awards. This funding supports early-career conservationists to conduct scientific research, encourage and promote pro-conservation attitudes and deliver tangible results to better conserve and manage the natural They will offer three levels […]
UN-Habitat: Inviting applications for ‘Call for Innovative Solutions to Transform Waste to Wealth’ to collate the best solutions and innovative practices from around the world and present these at World Habitat Day for practitioners to take home and be inspired to replicate them.
Funding brief: The world’s cities produce every year 7 – 10 billion tonnes of solid, liquid, domestic, industrial and commercial waste. Managing waste properly is essential for building sustainable and liveable cities, but it remains a challenge for many developing countries and cities. This year, World Habitat Day is calling attention to the issue of […]
The Nature Conservancy: Inviting applications for ‘2019 Photo Contest’.
Funding brief: The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded at its grassroots in the United States in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than a […]
Polden-Puckham Charitable Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘Peace and Sustainable Security’ to support work that addresses the underlying causes of violent conflict and the development of ways to prevent and resolve conflict and ‘Environmental Sustainability’ to support work that addresses the pressures and conditions that contribute to global environmental breakdown.
Funding brief: The Polden-Puckham Charitable Foundation invites application for the following- ● Peace and Sustainable Security – They support work that addresses the underlying causes of violent conflict and the development of ways to prevent and resolve conflict ● Environmental Sustainability – They support work that addresses the pressures and conditions that contribute to global […]
The Asia Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘fellowship’ for highly talented Asian individuals, under age 40, to enhance their leadership skills, Asian development knowledge, professional networks, and international exposure.
Funding brief: The Asia Foundation Development Fellows program is a dynamic and multifaceted learning program designed for highly talented Asian individuals, under age 40, to enhance their leadership skills, Asian development knowledge, professional networks, and international exposure. The program reflects the Foundation’s six-decade tradition of investing in the region’s most promising future leaders. The 2020 […]
The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to fund communication projects which mitigate anthropogenic climate change.
Funding brief: The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges is a Norwegian trust that funds communication projects which mitigate anthropogenic climate change. The foundation welcomes applications from all over the world. The board grants support to the projects they believe have the greatest impact on influencing public opinion and increasing political support for cutting green house […]
Jean Sainsbury Trust: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to favour applications from smaller animal welfare charities registered in the UK and working in the UK or abroad.
Funding brief: The Trust favours applications from smaller animal welfare charities registered in the UK and working in the UK or abroad Donor Name: Jean Sainsbury Trust Funding name: No specific fund name Deadline: The deadlines for receipt of applications are: 15th, January (for Spring meeting) 1st, May (for our Summer meeting) 1st, September (for […]
Bond: Inviting applications for ‘Bond International Development Awards 2020’ to showcase the life-changing achievements and devoted people in global development and humanitarian assistance.
Funding brief: Bond’s International Development Awards showcase the life-changing achievements and devoted people in global development and humanitarian assistance. Much of the outstanding work of the international development sector goes unrecognised. At Bond, they want to provide a platform to the innovative projects and passionate people driving positive change in our sector. Our awards celebrate […]
Athens Photo World (APW): Inviting applications for ‘“Yannis Behrakis” International Award’ to a completed project of reportage or documentary photography, created within the last 3 years.
Funding brief: Athens Photo World 2019, with the donation of Stavros Niarchos Foundation, organizes the annual Yannis Behrakis International Photojournalism Award for professional photojournalists. At its inaugural event, Athens Photo World will award a 15,000 € cash prize to a completed project of reportage or documentary photography, created within the last 3 years. Those wishing […]
Nordic Climate Facility (NCF): Inviting applications for the funding theme-‘Testing the viability of innovative climate solutions’ to finance innovative climate change projects.
Funding brief: The Nordic Climate Facility (NCF) invites application for the following funding theme- Theme: Testing the viability of innovative climate solutions The application process in a nutshell ● Do you have a great climate solution? ● Prepare an application for NCF and tell us about your project idea. ● The strongest project ideas will […]
Asia New Zealand Foundation: Inviting applications to find top 25 young people who are contributing to New Zealand-Asia relations.
Funding brief: The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year. To mark this special milestone, they are looking for the top 25 young people who are contributing to New Zealand-Asia relations. 25 to Watch is our way of recognising and celebrating impressive young people (aged 16-25) who not […]
Global Environment Facility (GEF): Inviting applications for ‘$10 million Challenge Program for Adaptation’ to harness the potential of the private sector actor.
Funding brief: The GEF seeks proposals for a $10 million Challenge Program for Adaptation Innovation to harness the potential of the private sector actors. The Challenge Program aims to contribute to the global goal on adaptation for the Paris Agreement, by supporting initiatives to increase resilience to the adverse impacts of climate change and variability […]
Thomson Reuters Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘One-week Reporting on Migration Course’ to gain practical skills and knowledge and work on your story ideas with guidance from experienced Thomson Reuters journalists.
Funding brief: This is an opportunity provided by the Reporting on Trafficking and Slavery programme:Find out more Migration and the global trade in human beings is bigger today than at any time in history. Estimates of the numbers of people caught in modern slavery vary from 21 million to 36 million in an industry worth […]
Zoos Victoria: Inviting applications for ‘International Conservation Grant’ to focus on alleviating community-driven threats to wildlife.
Funding brief: The International Conservation Grants target projects that focus on alleviating community-driven threats to wildlife. The project must result in measurable outcomes for wildlife, as a result of specific community action(s). The target audience (people) can be an in situ community or a community not located in the immediate locale of the wildlife. Zoos […]
Rise Against Hunger: Inviting applications for ‘Nourishing lives (meal distribution) partnership opportunities’ for partner organizations worldwide who operate ongoing education, health and empowerment programs.
Funding brief: Rise Against Hunger partners with nonprofits around the world to provide food and other life-changing aid to those in need. These partners support a variety of development programs that work with members of the community to meet their basic needs and create long-term, sustainable change. Potential partnerships are evaluated by the level of […]
UK Aid Match: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to collectively change the lives of some of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people.
Funding brief: UK Aid Match brings charities, the British public and the UK government together to collectively change the lives of some of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. It is designed to provide opportunities for the UK public to engage with international development issues and to allow you to have a say in […]
The Waterloo Foundation (TWF): Inviting applications for ‘environment fund’ to support projects which can help mitigate the damaging effects that humans are having on the environment and contribute to a positive change both now and in the future.
Funding brief: Through our environment fund they want to support projects which can help mitigate the damaging effects that humans are having on the environment and contribute to a positive change both now and in the future. The fund has two main themes: ● Marine – support for projects working to halt declining fish stocks ● […]
Palm Beach Poetry Festival: Inviting applications for ‘2020 Palm Beach Poetry Festival Kundiman Fellowship’ to applaud Kundiman and their dedication to the creation and cultivation of Asian American literature, by offering a comprehensive spectrum of arts programming that gives writers opportunities to inscribe their own stories, transforming and enriching the American literary landscape.
Funding brief: The festival applauds Kundiman and their dedication to the creation and cultivation of Asian American literature, by offering a comprehensive spectrum of arts programming that gives writers opportunities to inscribe their own stories, transforming and enriching the American literary landscape. The recipient will be an outstanding poet who will benefit from and contribute […]
Gray Matters Capital: Inviting applications for ‘IDEX Accelerator — IDEX Fellowship 2020’ to find The Next Wave Of “Social Intrapreneurs” Who Will Support, Lead And Advance The Work Of Socially-Focused Enterprises Around The World.
Funding brief: IDEX Is Developing The Next Wave Of “Social Intrapreneurs” Who Will Support, Lead And Advance The Work Of Socially-Focused Enterprises Around The World! This Fellowship is for young professionals (21 – 35 years old) from across the globe who want to deep dive into the social impact sector and get first hand experience […]
Worldwide Universities Network (WUN): Inviting applications for ‘Research Development Fund’ to bring together researchers to undertake innovative, high quality, sustainable research that addresses global challenges.
Funding brief: WUN re-invests a significant proportion of its membership subscriptions to foster international collaborative research. The Research Development Fund (RDF) is an annual competitive fund aimed at bringing together researchers to undertake innovative, high quality, sustainable research that addresses global challenges. To date, the RDF has invested over £1.9 million into fostering international, interdisciplinary […]
American Association for the Advancement of University Women (AAAUW): Inviting applications for ‘International Fellowship program’ to provide support for women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the U.S. who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Funding brief: AAUW’s International Fellowship program has been in existence since 1917. The program provides support for women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the U.S. who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. A limited number of awards are available for study outside of the U.S. (excluding the applicant’s home country) to women who are […]
International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF): Inviting applications for ‘Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists 2019 – Round 2’ to promote the work and advancing the role of women in the news media across the globe is critical to transparency and a diversity of voices.
Funding brief: Promoting the work and advancing the role of women in the news media across the globe is critical to transparency and a diversity of voices. The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists, the first funding initiative of its kind, enables the IWMF to dramatically expand its support of women journalists. Established with […]
The World Academy of Science (TWAS): Inviting applications for ‘IsDB-TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme’ to support research related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, providing recipients with high-level training in areas relevant to sustainability science.
Funding brief: Early-career researchers from 21 Least Developed Member Countries of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) are eligible for an ambitious new postdoctoral programme offered by IsDB and TWAS. The fellowships will support research related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, providing recipients with high-level training in areas relevant to sustainability science. IsDB-TWAS Postdoctoral […]
Wishing a very happy, prosperous and peaceful Eid Mubarok to all the people of the world!
Wishing a very happy, prosperous and peaceful Eid Mubarok to all the people of the world! পবিত্র ঈদ-উল-আজহা উপলক্ষ্যে পৃথিবীর প্রতিটি ধর্মপ্রাণ মানুষকে আন্তরিক শুভেচ্ছা ও ভালোবাসা। ঈদ মুবারক। Visit all Funding opportunities: Click to view Visit all funding categories: Click to view Facebook page-Fund for Bangladesh
U.S Department of State Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific: Inviting applications for the funding theme-‘2019 Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST)’ to highlight American leadership in innovation, promotes S&T innovation and entrepreneurship among young innovators in low and middle income countries through networking, skills building, mentoring, and access to financing, and connects foreign entrepreneurs to American businesses in support of U.S. economic and security priorities.
Funding brief: GIST is a program that highlights American leadership in innovation, promotes S&T innovation and entrepreneurship among young innovators in low and middle income countries through networking, skills building, mentoring, and access to financing, and connects foreign entrepreneurs to American businesses in support of U.S. economic and security priorities. Program Goals GIST strengthens the […]
American Philosophical Society: Inviting applications for ‘Research Grant Programs-Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research’ to encourage exploratory field studies for the collection of specimens and data and to provide the imaginative stimulus that accompanies direct observation.
Funding brief: The Lewis and Clark Fund encourages exploratory field studies for the collection of specimens and data and to provide the imaginative stimulus that accompanies direct observation. Applications are invited from disciplines with a large dependence on field studies, such as archaeology, anthropology, biology, ecology, geography, geology, linguistics, paleontology, and population genetics, but grants […]
Tree Fund: Inviting applications for ‘Jack Kimmel International Grant Program’ to provide much needed funding to arboriculture and urban forestry researchers all over the world.
Funding brief: The Jack Kimmel International Grant Program, championed by the Canadian TREE Fund, honors the late Jack Kimmel who was the former Director of Parks for the City of Toronto. He is remembered for his contribution of 46 years of leadership to the ISA and its Ontario chapter. Jack Kimmel grants provide much needed […]
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.
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 program is to provide start-up or seed funding to support innovative […]
Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) and DFID: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to building a significant new body of evidence on gender, growth, and labour markets to help shape gender and labour market policies in low-income countries.
Funding brief: The IZA/DFID Programme on Gender, Growth and Labour Markets in Low-Income Countries (G²LM|LIC) marks the extension of the successful IZA/DFID cooperation, which started as the Growth and Labour Markets in Low-Income Countries (GLM|LIC) programme in 2011. The extension aims at building a significant new body of evidence on gender, growth, and labour markets […]
Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF): Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to ensure research funded reflects EREF’s long-term strategic plan to address all areas of integrated solid waste management, with a strong focus towards research that increased sustainable solid waste management practices.
Funding brief: The sustainability movement has reached the business models of nearly every industry in the United States, and many companies, municipalities and states have set aggressive sustainability goals that include how waste streams are being managed. The EREF Board of Directors has set an initiative to ensure research funded reflects EREF’s long-term strategic plan […]
Rising Tide Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘Call for Proposals: “Empowering for Freedom”’ to find projects that show entrepreneurial approaches to social issues that advance the freedom of individuals and society.
Funding brief: To further strengthen the impact of our funding, they are exploring the concept of “Empowering for Freedom” and are looking to support the best projects in this space. They are seeking projects that show entrepreneurial approaches to social issues that advance the freedom of individuals and society. Theory of Change: They believe that […]
Bridge Builder: Inviting applications for ‘grants’ to invests in building and repairing unique bridges between people, organizations, issues, and beliefs to promote meaningful engagement and sustainable, community-led change.
Funding brief: How might we as people on the move and neighbors build bridges to a shared future of stability and promise? BridgeBuilder invests in building and repairing unique bridges between people, organizations, issues, and beliefs to promote meaningful engagement and sustainable, community-led change. Over the past two years, the Challenge has sourced hundreds of […]
UK Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC): Inviting applications for ‘The Follow-on Funding (FoF)’ to support the translation of research into practical application, including commercialisation.
Funding brief: The Follow-on Funding (FoF) supports the translation of research into practical application, including commercialisation. The aim of the programme is to help researchers maximise the societal and economic benefits of their research. The FoF is a proof-of-concept programme to support bioscience innovation and provide funding where further work on an idea will take […]
Thomson Reuters Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘free legal service’ for NGOs and social enterprises.
Funding brief: TrustLaw is the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s global pro bono legal programme. They connect high-impact NGOs and social enterprises working to create social and environmental change with the best law firms and corporate legal teams to provide them with free legal assistance. They produce groundbreaking legal research and offer innovative training courses worldwide. TrustLaw […]
UN Women: Inviting applications for ‘Call for Proposals: Responsible Party to implement “Empowering Rohingya refugee and host community women through leadership and livelihoods” Project’.
Funding brief: UN Women in Bangladesh is supporting the Government of Bangladesh with the Rohingya humanitarian crisis response. UN Women has developed a humanitarian response programme in partnership with the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs to meet the specific needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized Rohingya Refugee Women and Girls and the women […]
Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI): Inviting applications for ‘Visiting International Fellows (VIFs)’ to increase the participation of water resources and environmental professionals from developing countries in EWRI conferences, and to promote sustained professional and cultural exchange.
Funding brief: The Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI) annually invites applications for Visiting International Fellows (VIFs). The fellowships provide support for faculty, professionals, or student researchers from developing countries to participate in the annual World Water and Environmental Resources Congresses (typically in May of each year) and in several days of supplementary activities during […]
Swiss Re Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘2020 Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award’ to recognise entrepreneurial initiatives that take innovative approaches to building resilient societies and realising the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Funding brief: The Swiss Re Foundation Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award recognises entrepreneurial initiatives that take innovative approaches to building resilient societies and realising the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. While resilience is the core theme of this annual programme, its specific focus changes from year to year. Our 2020 award will focus on innovative solutions […]
Brevard Zoo: Inviting applications for ‘Conservation Fund’ to conservation organizations through its Quarters for Conservation and Wildlife Emergency Fund programs.
Funding brief: Brevard Zoo is proud to offer grants to conservation organizations through its Quarters for Conservation and Wildlife Emergency Fund programs. Please review the below criteria carefully to determine which grant best suits your project. Quarters for conservation (q4c) Quarters for Conservation has been restructured! In order to create the greatest impact for wildlife, […]
Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Garden: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to support the conservation of imperiled species, habitats and their surrounding communities through species preservation, research and education.
Funding brief: The Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Garden is committed to supporting the conservation of imperiled species, habitats and their surrounding communities through species preservation, research and education. Grants will be awarded based on proposal merit and in accordance with one or more of the following purposes: ● Conservation Education – building an awareness […]
National Arts Festival (Authorities): Inviting applications for ‘call for proposal 2020’ where Local and international artists and presenters interested in having their work considered for the Main Programme of the 2020 National Arts Festival.
Funding brief: The 2020 National Arts Festival will take place in Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) from 25 June to 5 July. Local and international artists and presenters interested in having their work considered for the Main Programme of the 2020 National Arts Festival are invited to register expressions of interest online by filling in the form. […]
Photography 4 Humanity: Inviting applications for ‘prize’ to call on photographers around the world to bring to life the power of human rights through their images.
Funding brief: Photography 4 Humanity is an international initiative that calls on photographers around the world to bring to life the power of human rights through their images. Highlighting the most compelling imagery – illustrating courage, despair, hope, injustice, hate, compassion, human rights failures or victories in ways small and large – the images will […]
Eisenhower Fellowships Youth Leadership Network: Inviting applications for ‘Fellowships’ from youth aged 18 to 25 years to complement the existing Fellow network of dynamic, mid-career change agents to engage with the global EF network, including a commitment to mentoring as part of post-fellowship service to their communities.
Funding brief: Eisenhower Fellowships Youth Leadership Network is aimed at youth aged 18 to 25 years to complement the existing Fellow network of dynamic, mid-career change agents. All Eisenhower Fellows are currently expected to engage with the global EF network, including a commitment to mentoring as part of post-fellowship service to their communities. The Eisenhower […]
Minority Rights Group International: Inviting applications for ‘Call for local advocacy projects: promoting accountability and inclusive citizenship of religious minorities across South Asia’ to support projects focused on religious minorities in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Funding brief: The South Asia Collective, a regional network of researchers, activists, and organisations from across South Asia is looking to support projects focused on religious minorities in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. This call seeks to support local civil society initiatives to design and implement their own advocacy initiatives with the […]
Teach For Bangladesh: Inviting applications for ‘the 2020 Fellowship’ for outstanding university graduates and young professionals who are looking for a personal and professional challenge while working to end educational inequity in Bangladesh.
Funding brief: The Fellowship is a leadership development program for outstanding university graduates and young professionals who are looking for a personal and professional challenge while working to end educational inequity in Bangladesh. Fellows work full-time for two years as teachers in low-income primary schools across Dhaka and Chattogram city. They also take weekly courses […]
British Ecological Society (BES): Inviting applications for ‘Training & Travel Grants’ to help PhD students and postgraduate research assistants to meet the costs of specialist field training courses and to network and publicise their research by presenting their work at workshops and conferences.
Funding brief: This grant supports the training and development of students and postgraduate research assistants. Grants of up to £1,000 are available. Objectives These grants help PhD students and postgraduate research assistants to meet the costs of specialist field training courses and to network and publicise their research by presenting their work at workshops and […]
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE): Inviting applications for ‘KIX Global Grants’ to invite proposals from individual organizations or consortia of multiple organizations, for projects that will (1) generate knowledge and evidence to support the adaptation of proven innovations to address key education priorities in GPE member countries; and (2) mobilize research and knowledge to support the scaling of these proven innovations.
Funding brief: The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) invite proposals from individual organizations or consortia of multiple organizations, for projects that will (1) generate knowledge and evidence to support the adaptation of proven innovations to address key education priorities in GPE member countries; and (2) mobilize research and […]
Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF): Inviting applications for ‘Women’s Voice and Leadership- Bangladesh’ to address the constraints and challenges towards women’s empowerment.
Funding brief: Women’s Voice and Leadership Bangladesh (WVLB) Project is part of global initiative of Global Affairs, Canada to support Canada’s new Feminist International Assistance Policy. This program has been launched to respond to the needs of local women’s organizations working to advance the empowerment of women and girls, promote gender equality, and protect the […]
WildlifePhoto.com: Inviting applications for ‘2019 Photo Contest Series’ for contest themes- a) Contest 1: Wildlife Portraits; b) Contest 2: Habitats & Landscapes; c) Contest 3: Animal Behaviour.
Funding brief: The wildlife photography contest series for 2019 is now running. They have over $20,000 worth of prizes up for grabs and a winners’ exhibition in New York City! This contest series is made up of three separate photo contests each with a different theme: Contest 1: Wildlife Portraits Contest 2: Habitats & Landscapes […]
European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA): Inviting applications for ‘grant’ for plastic clean up projects; on beaches, rivers, lakes, mountains and trails – alongside other conservation projects as well.
Funding brief: EOCA will next be accepting funding applications from 1 – 30 June 2019, for funding in autumn 2019. They will still be looking for plastic clean up projects; on beaches, rivers, lakes, mountains and trails – alongside other conservation projects as well. Projects must also meet all EOCA’s other criteria for a conservation […]
Alongside Wildlife Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ for projects that are led by or will increase involvement of minorities and members of marginalized groups in wildlife conservation.
Funding brief: In 2018, The Alongside Wildlife Foundation awarded over $10,000 to wildlife conservation projects around the world. They are now pleased to announce a 2019 Request for Proposals specifically for projects that are led by or will increase involvement of minorities and members of marginalized groups in wildlife conservation. Beyond this overarching goal, The […]
Médicos del Mundo: Inviting applications for ‘the Luis Valtueña International Humanitarian Photography Award’ to recognize the work of professional photographers who, through their images, denounce inequities, injustices and abuses, or testify to the situations that propitiate them or that fight.
Funding brief: The Luis Valtueña International Humanitarian Photography Award, granted by Médicos del Mundo Spain recognizes the work of professional photographers who, through their images, denounce inequities, injustices and abuses, or testify to the situations that propitiate them or that fight. By giving this prize the proper name of the photographer and cooperator Luis Valtueña, […]
National Institutes of Health (NIH): Inviting applications for the funding theme-‘Planning Grant for Fogarty HIV Research Training Program for Low- and Middle-Income Country Institutions’ to support research training that strengthens HIV research capacity of institutions in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Funding brief: The Fogarty HIV Research Training Program supports research training that strengthens HIV research capacity of institutions in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). This FOA offers an opportunity for LMIC institutions to submit a planning grant application to prepare to participate in the Fogarty HIV Research Training Program. These applications must propose a plan to […]
FoodTech Accelerator: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to select up to 10 best-of-breed startups to supercharge food innovation.
Funding brief: FoodTech Accelerator is a global accelerator that brings top Made in Italy corporates and best international innovators together to disrupt agrifood and retail sectors. Every year, they select up to 10 best-of-breed startups to supercharge food innovation. They match them with our Corporate Partners business needs and together accelerate concrete industrial pilot projects […]
Implementer-led Design, Evidence, Analysis and Learning (IDEAL): Inviting applications for ‘Small Grants Program’ to address knowledge and capacity gaps expressed by the food and nutrition security implementing community.
Funding brief: IDEAL is a five-year USAID FFP funded activity that aims to address knowledge and capacity gaps expressed by the food and nutrition security implementing community. The goal of IDEAL is to strengthen food and nutrition security among FFP-target populations through promotion of systems-level approaches to improve the design, implementation and overall effectiveness of […]
Global Fund to End Modern Slavery (GFEMS): Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to catalyse a coherent global strategy to end modern slavery by making it economically unprofitable.
Funding brief: The Global Fund to End Modern Slavery (GFEMS) is pleased to announce new funding available to combat modern slavery through an agreement with the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID). GFEMS will distribute approximately USD 15M across 14 opportunities in support of its overall Theory of Change. These opportunities fall into the […]
Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP): Inviting applications for ‘the 2019 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security’ to recognise deserving individuals or organisations that propose an innovative approach to addressing international security challenges.
Funding brief: Do you have an innovative idea that could revolutionise the field of Global Security? Through its Creativity and Innovation Initiative, the GCSP and its Geopolitics and Global Futures Programme established in 2015 an annual prize to recognise deserving individuals or organisations that propose an innovative approach to addressing international security challenges. The prize […]
AidEx: Inviting applications for ‘AID Innovation Challenge’, a competition in which innovators reveal their newest inventions for the aid and humanitarian sector.
Funding brief: In tough economic times, agencies are increasingly relying on new innovations that will save them time and money to counterbalance their shrinking budgets and resource pools. Every year one of the highlights at AidEx is the Dragons’-Den style pitching session and ultimate unveiling of the winner of the coveted Aid Innovation Challenge, a […]
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