A SET OF PROJECT PROPOSAL (PP) PREPARED BY ‘FUND FOR DESH’!

A Set Of Project Proposal (PP) Prepared By ‘Fund For Desh’! 1. Project Proposal Theme: Improving the living condition of people living with Corona (Korona) virus!Link: https://fundforbangladesh.wordpress.com/2021/07/05/a-project-proposal-on-improving-the-living-condition-of-people-living-with-corona-korona-virus/ 2. Project Proposal Theme: Improving the living condition of Rohingya people living with Corona (Korona) virus!Link: https://fundforbangladesh.wordpress.com/2021/07/05/a-project-proposal-on-improving-the-living-condition-of-rohingya-people-living-with-corona-korona-virus/ 3. Project Proposal Theme: Strengthening infrastructure for pandemic (Ongoing and Future) in isolated place and combating… Read More A SET OF PROJECT PROPOSAL (PP) PREPARED BY ‘FUND FOR DESH’!

THE FACEBOOK PAGE OF ‘FUND FOR DESH’, ONE OF THE LARGEST FACEBOOK PAGE CONTAINING NOT ONLY FUNDING INFORMATION, BUT ALSO INTERACTIVE CONTENTS AND RESOURCES OF THE ENTIRE WORLD!

The Facebook Page Of ‘Fund For Desh’, One Of The Largest Facebook Page Containing Not Only Funding Information, But Also Interactive Contents And Resources of The Entire World! Probably, The Facebook Page of ‘Fund For Desh’ (https://m.facebook.com/FundForDesh) is the largest and Facebook page containing not only funding information, but also interactive Contents And Resources of the entire world! Yes! This what… Read More THE FACEBOOK PAGE OF ‘FUND FOR DESH’, ONE OF THE LARGEST FACEBOOK PAGE CONTAINING NOT ONLY FUNDING INFORMATION, BUT ALSO INTERACTIVE CONTENTS AND RESOURCES OF THE ENTIRE WORLD!

THE FACEBOOK PAGE OF ‘FUND FOR BANGLADESH’, ONE OF THE LARGEST FACEBOOK PAGE CONTAINING NOT ONLY FUNDING INFORMATION, BUT ALSO INTERACTIVE CONTENTS AND RESOURCES OF THE ENTIRE WORLD!

The Facebook Page Of ‘Fund For Bangladesh’, One Of The Largest Facebook Page Containing Not Only Funding Information, But Also Interactive Contents And Resources of The Entire World! Probably, The Facebook Page of ‘Fund For Bangladesh’ (https://m.facebook.com/FundForBangladesh) is the largest and Facebook page containing not only funding information, but also interactive Contents And Resources of the entire world! Yes! This what… Read More THE FACEBOOK PAGE OF ‘FUND FOR BANGLADESH’, ONE OF THE LARGEST FACEBOOK PAGE CONTAINING NOT ONLY FUNDING INFORMATION, BUT ALSO INTERACTIVE CONTENTS AND RESOURCES OF THE ENTIRE WORLD!

THINK!

Progress, Development and Opportunities!Progress, Development and Opportunities Further! The above are the Titles how we are explaining the work we are associated with over the years. Yes, this is Progress, Development and Opportunities we have been working for! One is not sufficient without another. The following diagram is self-explanatory! Needless to Explaining, except, reminding that Cooperation brings Success, Non-Cooperation Not! Here… Read More THINK!

WELCOME!

Welcome Everyone 1. From The Heart of Bangladesh Facebook Page: M:https://m.facebook.com/FromTheHeartOfBangladesh W:https://web.facebook.com/FromTheHeartOfBangladesh 2. Fund For Bangladesh For The Welfare Of The People Of Bangladesh And The World (All Countries). Facebook Page: M:https://m.facebook.com/FundForBangladesh W:https://web.facebook.com/FundForBangladesh 3. Ke Bole Chobi! Ke-Boli Chobi! কে বলে ছবি! কে-বলি ছবি! Photography For Non-Photographer, Photography For Known Photographer! This Is A Photographic… Read More WELCOME!

COPYRIGHT!

Copyright! Copyright @ Mahfuj Alam, KeBoleChobi, 2018-2021+ Copyright @ Mahfuj Alam, FundForDesh, 2019-2021+ Copyright @ Mahfuj Alam, FundForBangladeesh, 2017-2021+ Copyright @ Mahfuj Alam, From The Heart Of Bangladesh, 2011-2021+

FUND FOR DESH-WHO WE ARE! WHAT WE DO!

FundForDesh is an online initiative since 2019! This site gives information about latest funding calls which includes Award, Competition, Fellowship, Investment, Material Support, Partnership, Prize, Seed Grant, Start-Up Grant, Scholarship, Small Grant, Loan (and many more) applicable for any country worldwide and required by Development organizations) working in any country worldwide for the welfare of… Read More FUND FOR DESH-WHO WE ARE! WHAT WE DO!

FUND FOR BANGLADESH-WHO WE ARE! WHAT WE DO!

Fund For Bangladesh FundForBangladesh is an online initiative since 2017! This site gives information about funding, donors, latest funding calls applicable for Bangladesh and information required by Development organizations (Profit and Non-Profit, GO and NGO) working in Bangladesh for the welfare of the people of Bangladesh. FundForBangladesh gives information about latest funding calls which includes… Read More FUND FOR BANGLADESH-WHO WE ARE! WHAT WE DO!

Ke Bole Chobi! Ke-Boli Chobi! কে বলে ছবি! কে-বলি ছবি!, An Offspring Of The Family of FundForDesh!

Ke Bole Chobi! Ke-Boli Chobi! কে বলে ছবি! কে-বলি ছবি!, An Offspring Of The Family of FundForDesh! Websites:● Ke Bole Chobi! Ke-Boli Chobi! কে বলে ছবি! কে-বলি ছবি!: Click To View● Fund For Desh: Click To View● Fund For Bangladesh: Click To View● From The Heart of Bangladesh: Click To View Facebook Pages:● Ke Bole… Read More Ke Bole Chobi! Ke-Boli Chobi! কে বলে ছবি! কে-বলি ছবি!, An Offspring Of The Family of FundForDesh!

Ke Bole Chobi! Ke-Boli Chobi! কে বলে ছবি! কে-বলি ছবি!

Ke Bole Chobi! Ke-Boli Chobi!কে বলে ছবি! কে-বলি ছবি! তুমি কি কেবলই ছবি, শুধু পটে লিখা.(Bengali Font) তুমি কি কেবলই ছবি, শুধু পটে লিখাওই-যে সুদূর নীহারিকাযারা করে আছে ভিড় আকাশের নীড়,ওই যারা দিনরাত্রি আলো হাতে চলিয়াছে আঁধারের যাত্রী গ্রহ তারা রবি,তুমি কি তাদের মতো সত্য নওহায় ছবি, তুমি শুধু ছবিনয়ন সমুখে তুমি নাই,নয়নের মাঝখানে নিয়েছ… Read More Ke Bole Chobi! Ke-Boli Chobi! কে বলে ছবি! কে-বলি ছবি!

Fund for Bangladesh and Fund for Desh-Extending Facebook Friendship to the visitors further!

Quite often we get friend requests from different facebook id of differrent person, organizations. As a sign of transparency and positive mind-set, we are sharing the following Facebook id. You may add me (us) here. This will be opened until further notice. Only person/organizations liking or following ‘Fund for Bangladesh‘ and ‘Fund for Desh‘ are… Read More Fund for Bangladesh and Fund for Desh-Extending Facebook Friendship to the visitors further!

Council of Europe: Inviting applications for ‘Call for applications: World Forum for Democracy 2020 – Youth Delegation’ from all candidates who fulfil the specific profile of the activities, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

Funding brief: The Council of Europe welcomes applications from all candidates who fulfil the specific profile of the activities, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief or sexual orientation. The World Forum for Democracy is a unique platform for political decision-makers and activists to debate solutions… Read More Council of Europe: Inviting applications for ‘Call for applications: World Forum for Democracy 2020 – Youth Delegation’ from all candidates who fulfil the specific profile of the activities, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

The Bloomberg Initiative: Inviting applications for ‘Reduce Tobacco Use Grants Program- STRATEGIC Grant Round’ to support projects to develop and deliver high-impact evidence-based tobacco control interventions.

Funding brief: The Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use Grants Program is an important component of the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use. With funds from Michael R. Bloomberg, through his charitable foundation Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Grants Program is competitive and supports projects to develop and deliver high-impact evidence-based tobacco control interventions. In 2008, WHO… Read More The Bloomberg Initiative: Inviting applications for ‘Reduce Tobacco Use Grants Program- STRATEGIC Grant Round’ to support projects to develop and deliver high-impact evidence-based tobacco control interventions.

National Geographic Society: Inviting applications for ‘Requests for Proposals (RFP): Recovery of Species on the Brink of Extinction’ to stimulate, promote and support conservation actions for halting biodiversity decline, preventing species’ extinctions, and restoring and conserving intact habitats and ecosystems, both on the ground and in the water”.

Funding brief: The mandate of the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) is to “stimulate, promote and support conservation actions for halting biodiversity decline, preventing species’ extinctions, and restoring and conserving intact habitats and ecosystems, both on the ground and in the water”. In partnership with the IUCN SSC and Fondation Segré, the goal of this… Read More National Geographic Society: Inviting applications for ‘Requests for Proposals (RFP): Recovery of Species on the Brink of Extinction’ to stimulate, promote and support conservation actions for halting biodiversity decline, preventing species’ extinctions, and restoring and conserving intact habitats and ecosystems, both on the ground and in the water”.

The Gratitude Network: Inviting applications for ‘The Gratitude Network Fellowship’, a 12-month virtual leadership development program designed to help social entrepreneurs hone their leadership skills, work with their teams more effectively, and increase their organization’s impact.

Funding brief: The Gratitude Network Fellowship is a 12-month virtual leadership development program designed to help social entrepreneurs hone their leadership skills, work with their teams more effectively, and increase their organization’s impact. All gratitude fellows:● Coaching Are matched and meet at least monthly with a highly-skilled Leadership Coach● Learning Regularly scheduled topic based Webinars●… Read More The Gratitude Network: Inviting applications for ‘The Gratitude Network Fellowship’, a 12-month virtual leadership development program designed to help social entrepreneurs hone their leadership skills, work with their teams more effectively, and increase their organization’s impact.

Children’s Climate Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘Children’s Climate Prize’ to children age 12-17 who have made extraordinary efforts for the climate and environment.

Funding brief: Children’s Climate Prize is an international prize annually awarded to children age 12-17 who have made extraordinary efforts for the climate and environment. The award was instituted in 2016. Based on the understanding that it is the children’s future that is at stake, the prize aims to highlight the youth perspective on the… Read More Children’s Climate Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘Children’s Climate Prize’ to children age 12-17 who have made extraordinary efforts for the climate and environment.

UK Research and Innovation: Inviting applications for ‘Energy Catalyst round 8: clean energy access – industrial research’ to support highly innovative, market-focused energy solutions in any technology or sector.

Funding brief: The aim of this competition is to support highly innovative, market-focused energy solutions in any technology or sector. Your project must encourage the development of products and services that help countries in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, South East Asia or multiple regions access secure, low cost and low carbon energy. They must be… Read More UK Research and Innovation: Inviting applications for ‘Energy Catalyst round 8: clean energy access – industrial research’ to support highly innovative, market-focused energy solutions in any technology or sector.

Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting: Inviting applications for ‘Data Journalism Grants’ from all newsrooms and independent journalists in the United States and abroad to find applications for innovative data-driven journalism projects that spotlight under reported issues.

Funding brief: The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, a non-profit organization that supports independent global journalism, is seeking applications for innovative data-driven journalism projects that spotlight under reported issues. This opportunity is open to all newsrooms and independent journalists in the United States and abroad. They are eager for proposals that will employ cutting-edge data… Read More Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting: Inviting applications for ‘Data Journalism Grants’ from all newsrooms and independent journalists in the United States and abroad to find applications for innovative data-driven journalism projects that spotlight under reported issues.

ETH Zurich: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to support education and research at ETH Zurich in fields relevant to the world food system, primarily in topics related to agriculture and food sciences.

Funding brief: The purpose of the Fonds Welternährungssystem(WFS Fund) is to support education and research at ETH Zurich in fields relevant to the world food system, primarily in topics related to agriculture and food sciences TopicsProject submissions to this call of the Fonds Welternährungssystemare welcomed under any topic relevant to sustainable food and nutrition security,… Read More ETH Zurich: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to support education and research at ETH Zurich in fields relevant to the world food system, primarily in topics related to agriculture and food sciences.

The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC): Inviting applications for ‘finance’ to provide a range of financial and technical instruments to support projects proposed by enterprises, cooperatives and institutions along the entire commodity value chain in its member countries.

Funding brief: The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) provides a range of financial and technical instruments to support projects proposed by enterprises, cooperatives and institutions along the entire commodity value chain in its member countries. These activities cover all segments of the value chain (including production, processing, financing, marketing etc.). This includes services and support… Read More The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC): Inviting applications for ‘finance’ to provide a range of financial and technical instruments to support projects proposed by enterprises, cooperatives and institutions along the entire commodity value chain in its member countries.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations: Inviting applications for ‘World Food Day Poster contest’.

Funding brief: Calling out to all children and teens around the world! If you’re between ages 5 to 19, we want you to use your imagination and create a poster of your favourite food hero at work. The world is full of food heroes – from farmers to drivers, shop assistants, food bank or government… Read More The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations: Inviting applications for ‘World Food Day Poster contest’.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP): Inviting applications for ‘WFP Innovation Accelerator’ to accelerate high-potential solutions to disrupt hunger.

Funding brief: They accelerate high-potential solutions to disrupt hunger. Apply for funding, mentorship and access to WFP operations, partners & technical experts. How they Select InnovationsApplications submitted to the WFP Innovation Accelerator are assessed according to a standard set of criteria, and are reviewed by both WFP and external experts. Please note that we prioritize… Read More The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP): Inviting applications for ‘WFP Innovation Accelerator’ to accelerate high-potential solutions to disrupt hunger.

The Prince Claus Fund: Inviting applications for ‘Open Call Cultural and Artistic Responses to Environmental Change’ to support cultural and artistic initiatives tackling pressing environmental issues around the world.

Funding brief: The Prince Claus Fund and the Goethe-Institut are issuing a new Call for Proposals to support cultural and artistic initiatives tackling pressing environmental issues around the world. The Call for Proposals: Cultural and Artistic Responses to Environmental Change is the third of this cycle and builds on the 2018 & 2019 editions, through which… Read More The Prince Claus Fund: Inviting applications for ‘Open Call Cultural and Artistic Responses to Environmental Change’ to support cultural and artistic initiatives tackling pressing environmental issues around the world.

UNESCO: Inviting applications for ‘UNESCO/Emir Jaber Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Prize for Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities’ to recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations in promoting the inclusion; and enhancing the lives of persons with disabilities through the application of digital solutions, resources and technologies.

Funding brief: Worldwide there are more than one billion persons with disabilities. Their existence is impeded by inadequate legal frameworks to protect their rights and a lack of financial and human resources to carry out their activities related to basic needs. Moreover, they also have a lack of opportunities to access information and knowledge, as… Read More UNESCO: Inviting applications for ‘UNESCO/Emir Jaber Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Prize for Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities’ to recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations in promoting the inclusion; and enhancing the lives of persons with disabilities through the application of digital solutions, resources and technologies.

Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation: Inviting applications for ‘Call for Proposals: Innovative initiatives for food security and nutrition’ to contribute to food systems’ improvements and transformative and sustainable impacts on poor people.

Funding brief: The Global Programme Food Security of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is looking for innovative initiatives to contribute to food systems’ improvements and transformative and sustainable impacts on poor people. In order to do so the SDC launches four Calls for Proposals. Today’s global food system is unsustainable and fails… Read More Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation: Inviting applications for ‘Call for Proposals: Innovative initiatives for food security and nutrition’ to contribute to food systems’ improvements and transformative and sustainable impacts on poor people.

Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP): Inviting applications for ‘The 2020 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security’ to encourage and recognise excellence in contributing to new approaches to enhancing sustainable global security.

Funding brief: In 2015, under the umbrella of its Creativity and Innovation Initiative, the GCSP and its Geopolitics and Global Futures Programme established a prize in order to recognise deserving individuals or organisations that have an innovative approach to addressing international security challenges. Prize for Innovation in Global SecurityThe prize is designed to reach across… Read More Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP): Inviting applications for ‘The 2020 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security’ to encourage and recognise excellence in contributing to new approaches to enhancing sustainable global security.

The Future For Nature Foundation (FFN): Inviting applications for ‘2021 Future For Nature (FFN) Awards’ for protecting species of wild animals and plant and for creating concrete results in nature conservation.

Funding brief: Are you a young (35 years or younger), talented, and energetic nature conservationist committed to protecting species of wild animals and plants? Do you combine passion with action to create concrete results in nature conservation? Don’t hesitate to apply for the 2021 FFN Awards! Donor Name: The Future For Nature Foundation (FFN)Funding name:… Read More The Future For Nature Foundation (FFN): Inviting applications for ‘2021 Future For Nature (FFN) Awards’ for protecting species of wild animals and plant and for creating concrete results in nature conservation.

Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW): Inviting applications for ‘Award’ to focus on water-related scientific innovation and judged by leading scientists from around the world.

Funding brief: The Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW) is an international award focusing on water-related scientific innovation and judged by leading scientists from around the world. Five prizes are bestowed every two years. ● Specialized PrizesEach of the four specialized prizes is worth US$ 133,000. Researchers and research teams nominate themselves… Read More Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW): Inviting applications for ‘Award’ to focus on water-related scientific innovation and judged by leading scientists from around the world.

International Quality Awards: Inviting applications for ‘Awards’ to recognize and reward the contribution of quality professionals, teams and entire organizations across the globe.

Funding brief: Spanning nine major categories, the International Quality Awards are designed to recognize and reward the contribution of quality professionals, teams and entire organizations across the globe. To ensure the highest level of rigour, a panel of subject matter experts will judge all the entries. The 2020 categories Categories● Emerging Talent AwardA quality professional… Read More International Quality Awards: Inviting applications for ‘Awards’ to recognize and reward the contribution of quality professionals, teams and entire organizations across the globe.

The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Youth (SDSN Youth): Inviting applications for ‘The Youth Solutions Report’ which identifies, showcases, and celebrates transformative, youth-led projects that are contributing to achieving the SDG.

Funding brief: On June 17, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Youth (SDSN Youth) launches the call for submissions for the Youth Solutions Report 2020, which offers young innovators the recognition, training, and resources needed to scale their projects that are advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For the fourth year in a row,… Read More The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Youth (SDSN Youth): Inviting applications for ‘The Youth Solutions Report’ which identifies, showcases, and celebrates transformative, youth-led projects that are contributing to achieving the SDG.

The World Bank: Inviting applications for ‘Call for Research Proposals (Papers)’.

Funding brief:  In 2016, the UK government’s Department for International Development, the World Bank, and the UNHCR established a joint research program, Building the Evidence on Protracted Forced Displacement: A Multi-Stakeholder Partnership, with the objective of improving global knowledge on forced displacement. The program has been instrumental in expanding the knowledge base on forced displacement… Read More The World Bank: Inviting applications for ‘Call for Research Proposals (Papers)’.

Cartier Women’s Initiative: Inviting applications for ‘grant’, an annual international entrepreneurship programme that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs.

Funding brief: The Cartier Women’s Initiative is an annual international entrepreneurship programme that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs. Founded in 2006 by Cartier, the programme is open to women-run and women-owned businesses from any country and sector that aim to have a strong and sustainable social and/or environmental impact. Donor Name:… Read More Cartier Women’s Initiative: Inviting applications for ‘grant’, an annual international entrepreneurship programme that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs.

The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs: Inviting applications for ‘Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund’ to tackle the illegal wildlife trade and in doing so, to contribute to sustainable development in developing countries, through projects.

Funding brief: The objective of the IWT Challenge Fund is to tackle the illegal wildlife trade and in doing so, to contribute to sustainable development in developing countries, through projects which address one, or more, of the following themes:● Developing sustainable livelihoods to benefit people directly affected by IWT● Strengthening law enforcement● Ensuring effective legal… Read More The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs: Inviting applications for ‘Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund’ to tackle the illegal wildlife trade and in doing so, to contribute to sustainable development in developing countries, through projects.

The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI): Inviting applications for ‘The 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.

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. Since its inception in 1991, the prize has been selected by the Stockholm Water Prize Nominating Committee from a pool of professionals nominated by their peers. They welcome… Read More The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI): Inviting applications for ‘The 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.

UNICEF: Inviting applications for ‘The UNICEF Innovation Fund’ to provide early stage (seed) financing and mentoring to for-profit technology startups that have the potential to benefit humanity.

Funding brief: The UNICEF InnovationFundis looking to makeup to$100K equity-free investments (in USD and/or cryptocurrency) to provide early stage (seed) financing and mentoring to for-profit technology startups that have the potential to benefit humanity.  Applicants have the opportunity to receive a portion of funding in cryptocurrency (bitcoin or ether) through our recently launched CryptoFund. Given the current… Read More UNICEF: Inviting applications for ‘The UNICEF Innovation Fund’ to provide early stage (seed) financing and mentoring to for-profit technology startups that have the potential to benefit humanity.

UNDP: Inviting applications for ‘Open call: Growth Stage Impact Venture for the SDGs’ to identify and showcase mature impact ventures in emerging countries with the catalytic potential to drive both large impact and yield sustainable profit.

Funding brief: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Orange and SAP launch the second edition of the Growth Stage Impact Ventures (GSIV) for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative; aimed at identifying and showcasing mature impact ventures in emerging countries with the catalytic potential to drive both large impact and… Read More UNDP: Inviting applications for ‘Open call: Growth Stage Impact Venture for the SDGs’ to identify and showcase mature impact ventures in emerging countries with the catalytic potential to drive both large impact and yield sustainable profit.

The McGraw Center for Business Journalism: Inviting applications for ‘The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism’ to support high-impact, ambitious coverage of critical issues related to the global economy, finance and business.

Funding brief: The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism, an initiative of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York, began offering Fellowships to accomplished journalists in the summer of 2014. Nearly three dozen veteran journalists have since been awarded grants of up to $15,000. The aim… Read More The McGraw Center for Business Journalism: Inviting applications for ‘The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism’ to support high-impact, ambitious coverage of critical issues related to the global economy, finance and business.

One Young World: Inviting applications for ‘Zurich – One Young World Scholarship’ which will enable outstanding young leaders.

Funding brief: At Zurich Insurance, they aspire to become one of the most sustainable companies in the world. They strive to create positive and sustainable change as an insurer, an investor and as an employer. Through their Z Zurich Foundation, they also look to empower vulnerable people within our communities to better protect themselves from… Read More One Young World: Inviting applications for ‘Zurich – One Young World Scholarship’ which will enable outstanding young leaders.

Japan Water Forum (JWF): Inviting applications for ‘JWF Fund 2020’ to provide grants for organizations in developing countries which aim at solving water-related issues at grassroots level.

Funding brief: The JWF Fund was founded in 2005 and is operated solely by the Japan Water Forum (JWF), which aims to support selected grass-roots organizations in developing countries that have been addressing local water-related issues. Every year, the JWF publicly seeks out projects to support. Those adopted after due assessment are eligible for funding… Read More Japan Water Forum (JWF): Inviting applications for ‘JWF Fund 2020’ to provide grants for organizations in developing countries which aim at solving water-related issues at grassroots level.

UNOPS: Inviting applications for ‘Global Innovation Challenge’ to bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, programmers and developers to provide the creative ideas and solutions needed to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Funding brief: UNOPS Global Innovation Challenge brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, programmers and developers to provide the creative ideas and solutions needed to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They are calling on innovators and entrepreneurs to develop new technology solutions for creating infrastructure, networks and systems that can withstand shocks and stresses. The… Read More UNOPS: Inviting applications for ‘Global Innovation Challenge’ to bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, programmers and developers to provide the creative ideas and solutions needed to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID): Inviting applications for ‘YouthPower 2 (YP2) Annual Program Statement (APS).’ to provide a vehicle to engage with, among others, youth-led and youth-serving organizations and systems broadly and creatively, to support cross-sectoral, positive youth development outcomes.

Funding brief: YP2 APS Funding Priorities and Programmatic FocusWhen USAID intends to support a variety of creative approaches for developing methodologies to assess and implement activities, the Agency may use an Annual Program Statement (APS) to generate competition for these awards. When used, USAID will publish an APS at least once a year, either with… Read More The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID): Inviting applications for ‘YouthPower 2 (YP2) Annual Program Statement (APS).’ to provide a vehicle to engage with, among others, youth-led and youth-serving organizations and systems broadly and creatively, to support cross-sectoral, positive youth development outcomes.

The World Summit Awards (WSA): Inviting applications for ‘World Summit Awards 2020’, a unique awards system, selecting and promoting local digital innovation with high impact on improving society.

Funding brief: The World Summit Awards are a unique awards system, selecting and promoting local digital innovation with high impact on improving society. Is a non-monetary award system with a focus on sustainable knowledge transfer through a worldwide network. Winners benefit not from a one-time financial reward, but a lifelong partnership and integration. The World… Read More The World Summit Awards (WSA): Inviting applications for ‘World Summit Awards 2020’, a unique awards system, selecting and promoting local digital innovation with high impact on improving society.

The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI): Inviting applications for ‘The 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.

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.  Since its inception in 1991, the prize has been selected by the Stockholm Water Prize Nominating Committee from a pool of professionals nominated by their peers. They welcome… Read More The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI): Inviting applications for ‘The 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.

Elrha: Inviting applications for ‘Journey to Scale (J2S)’ for humanitarian innovators who have successfully piloted their solution in at least one humanitarian setting and are now looking to scale up its impact.

Funding brief: Scaling humanitarian innovation remains a critical challenge for the global humanitarian community. Too often promising innovations fail to gain traction and wider uptake. This means work and resources are wasted, and great ideas don’t reach their full potential. In a resource-constrained sector, there is a need to generate greater impact from investments in… Read More Elrha: Inviting applications for ‘Journey to Scale (J2S)’ for humanitarian innovators who have successfully piloted their solution in at least one humanitarian setting and are now looking to scale up its impact.

Regional Studies Association (RSA): Inviting applications for ‘RSA Research Grant’ to reward excellence and support outstanding individual researchers on a topic related to regional studies and regional science.

Funding brief: This grant aims to reward excellence and support outstanding individual researchers on a topic related to regional studies and regional science.  It is intended primarily to provide opportunities for scholars who have already published in the field of regional studies and/or regional science and who are currently individual members of the RSA.  The value of the award… Read More Regional Studies Association (RSA): Inviting applications for ‘RSA Research Grant’ to reward excellence and support outstanding individual researchers on a topic related to regional studies and regional science.

Tunza Eco-generation: Inviting applications for ‘the 24th Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors Program’, an elite position awarded to youth aged between 13 and 24 qualified to represent Tunza Eco-generation, an environmental networking platform for children and youth around the world.

Funding brief: Eco-generation would like to announce a call for applications for the 24th Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors Program. Eco-generation Regional Ambassador is an elite position awarded to youth aged between 13 and 24 qualified to represent Tunza Eco-generation, an environmental networking platform for children and youth around the world. Eco-generation Regional Ambassador Program provides exceptional… Read More Tunza Eco-generation: Inviting applications for ‘the 24th Eco-generation Regional Ambassadors Program’, an elite position awarded to youth aged between 13 and 24 qualified to represent Tunza Eco-generation, an environmental networking platform for children and youth around the world.

World Bank Group and the Zicklin Center: Inviting applications for ‘Ideas for Action’, a competition to engage young people (18-35 years old) to provide students and young professionals from around the world with a unique opportunity to help shape the international development agenda and to take an active role in changing the world.

Funding brief: In 2015, all 193 United Nations member countries signed on to 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to “create the future we want in 2030.” Ideas for Action provides students and young professionals from around the world with a unique opportunity to help shape the international development agenda and to take an active role… Read More World Bank Group and the Zicklin Center: Inviting applications for ‘Ideas for Action’, a competition to engage young people (18-35 years old) to provide students and young professionals from around the world with a unique opportunity to help shape the international development agenda and to take an active role in changing the world.

United Nations Human Rights: Inviting applications for ‘Minorities Fellowship Programme’, comprehensive training programme for human rights and minority rights defenders belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities.

Funding brief: Launched in 2005, the Minorities Fellowship Programme (MFP) is OHCHR’s most comprehensive training programme for human rights and minority rights defenders belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities. At the end of the MFP, the fellows should have a general knowledge of the United Nations system, international human rights instruments and… Read More United Nations Human Rights: Inviting applications for ‘Minorities Fellowship Programme’, comprehensive training programme for human rights and minority rights defenders belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities.

Ocean Innovation Challenge: Inviting applications for ‘grant’, a unique new mechanism that has been designed to accelerate progress on SDG14 by the identifying, financing, advising and mentoring of truly innovative, entrepreneurial and creative approaches to ocean and coastal restoration and protection that sustains livelihoods and advances the ’blue economy’.

Funding brief: The Ocean Innovation Challenge (OIC) is a unique new mechanism that has been designed to accelerate progress on SDG14 by the identifying, financing, advising and mentoring of truly innovative, entrepreneurial and creative approaches to ocean and coastal restoration and protection that sustains livelihoods and advances the ’blue economy’. The OIC seeks innovations that… Read More Ocean Innovation Challenge: Inviting applications for ‘grant’, a unique new mechanism that has been designed to accelerate progress on SDG14 by the identifying, financing, advising and mentoring of truly innovative, entrepreneurial and creative approaches to ocean and coastal restoration and protection that sustains livelihoods and advances the ’blue economy’.

The Graduate Institute: Inviting applications for ‘The 2020 Advancing Development Goals International Contest for Graduate Students’ to present innovative and pragmatic solutions to address the challenges of social inclusion.

Funding brief: Beyond rigorous analysis of a relevant problem area, submissions should bring forward innovative proposals to affect change. They welcome contributions by groups of 3 to 5 master students involving at least two different disciplinary backgrounds or an interdisciplinary perspective. Contributions must be both theoretically grounded and offer pragmatic solutions to an important relevant… Read More The Graduate Institute: Inviting applications for ‘The 2020 Advancing Development Goals International Contest for Graduate Students’ to present innovative and pragmatic solutions to address the challenges of social inclusion.

UK Research and Innovation: Inviting applications for the funding theme-‘Reducing the Impacts of Plastic Waste in Developing Countries’ to support the interdisciplinary research needed to understand the risks plastic pollution poses in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) and to explore which interventions, policies and regulations can mitigate these risks.

Funding brief: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), invites proposals for international, interdisciplinary, collaborative research projects under the Reducing the Impacts of Plastic Waste in Developing Countries call. This programme is funded through the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). GCRF forms part of the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitment, and funding under this call will… Read More UK Research and Innovation: Inviting applications for the funding theme-‘Reducing the Impacts of Plastic Waste in Developing Countries’ to support the interdisciplinary research needed to understand the risks plastic pollution poses in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) and to explore which interventions, policies and regulations can mitigate these risks.

European Commission: Inviting applications for the funding theme-‘Polar climate: understanding the polar processes in a global context in the Arctic and Antarctic Regions’.

Funding brief: Many of the natural physical processes occurring in the polar atmosphere and oceans are potentially of profound significance in controlling conditions across the globe and affecting lives and livelihoods across the world, in the Polar, sub-Polar, temperate, and tropical regions. Understanding the interacting nature and feedback of polar processes and addressing their consequences… Read More European Commission: Inviting applications for the funding theme-‘Polar climate: understanding the polar processes in a global context in the Arctic and Antarctic Regions’.

Sight and Life: Inviting applications for ‘The Innovation Challenge | Climate Smart Innovations For Better Nutrition’, a contest, to identify and support such projects that can be implemented and produce a meaningful impact in the short term.

Funding brief: The Innovation Challenge | Climate Smart Innovations For Better Nutrition An elevator pitch is a critical part of the entrepreneurial process. As competition for research and investment funds increases, young scientists need to effectively articulate their idea and do so in a manner that is persuasive and precise. Sight and Life developed a… Read More Sight and Life: Inviting applications for ‘The Innovation Challenge | Climate Smart Innovations For Better Nutrition’, a contest, to identify and support such projects that can be implemented and produce a meaningful impact in the short term.

World Habitat: Inviting applications for ‘World Habitat Awards’.

Funding brief: Entries to the 2020 competition can be made from Wednesday, 1, January, 2020 until Monday, 23, March, 2020. Entries to the Awards are encouraged from housing projects and programmes that:● Demonstrate practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to current housing challenges;● Can be transferred or adapted in other countries across the world;● Are already… Read More World Habitat: Inviting applications for ‘World Habitat Awards’.

Swiss Network for International Studies: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to support pluri-disciplinary projects in the social sciences and pluri-disciplinary projects that combine natural and social sciences.

Funding brief: The Call offers project grants for pluri-disciplinary teams working on international studies. The SNIS supports pluri-disciplinary projects in the social sciences and pluri-disciplinary projects that combine natural and social sciences. The SNIS does not support pluri-disciplinary projects that only consist of natural sciences. The SNIS does not fund individual grants, i.e., career grants.… Read More Swiss Network for International Studies: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to support pluri-disciplinary projects in the social sciences and pluri-disciplinary projects that combine natural and social sciences.

Charity Entrepreneurship: Inviting applications for ‘Incubation Program’.

Funding brief: The Charity Entrepreneurship invites applications for ‘Incubation Program 2020’. The two-month, fully cost-covered boot camp will take you from a basic familiarity with starting charities to being fully prepared to create and operate an effective organization. Management, fundraising, impact analysis – everything you need to know will be taught by mentors who have… Read More Charity Entrepreneurship: Inviting applications for ‘Incubation Program’.

Harvard Graduate School of Design: Inviting applications for ‘The Wheelwright Prize’ to a talented early-career architect to support expansive, intensive design research.

Funding brief: The Harvard Graduate School of Design (Harvard GSD) is pleased to announce the 2020 cycle of the Wheelwright Prize, an open international competition that awards $100,000 to a talented early-career architect to support expansive, intensive design research. The 2020 Wheelwright Prize is now accepting applications; the deadline for submissions is Sunday, January 26,… Read More Harvard Graduate School of Design: Inviting applications for ‘The Wheelwright Prize’ to a talented early-career architect to support expansive, intensive design research.

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School of Transnational Governance and European University Institute: Inviting applications for ‘Policy Leader Fellowship’ to provide a unique opportunity for policy professionals from around the world to further develop their policy work and professional skills whilst participating in workshops, training and skills development sessions, conferences and other events, in addition to interacting with the other fellows, policy makers and the academic community.

Funding brief: The School of Transnational Governance (STG) at the European University Institute (EUI) is offering fellowships to early- and mid- career policy professionals for the academic year 2020-2021. The Policy Leader Fellowship of the School of Transnational Governance provides a unique opportunity for policy professionals from around the world to further develop their policy… Read More School of Transnational Governance and European University Institute: Inviting applications for ‘Policy Leader Fellowship’ to provide a unique opportunity for policy professionals from around the world to further develop their policy work and professional skills whilst participating in workshops, training and skills development sessions, conferences and other events, in addition to interacting with the other fellows, policy makers and the academic community.

The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS): Inviting applications for ‘awards’ to individual scientists who have been working and living in a developing country.

Funding brief: The Academy provides nine awards to individual scientists who have been working and living in a developing country for at least 10 years. The TWAS Awards (previouly called ‘TWAS Prizes’) are awarded to individual scientists from developing countries in recognition of an outstanding contribution to scientific knowledge in nine fields of sciences and/or… Read More The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS): Inviting applications for ‘awards’ to individual scientists who have been working and living in a developing country.

European Marine Board: Inviting applications for becoming ‘young ambassadors’ to play an important role in advocating for European Marine Board and promoting the role and relevance of marine science and the ocean in general.

Funding brief: The European Marine Board (EMB) is looking for two new enthusiastic, engaged and creative young ambassadors that are willing to play an important role in advocating for EMB and promoting the role and relevance of marine science and the ocean in general. The will reinforce and liaise with our two current Ambassadors to… Read More European Marine Board: Inviting applications for becoming ‘young ambassadors’ to play an important role in advocating for European Marine Board and promoting the role and relevance of marine science and the ocean in general.

Awesome Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ for projects include initiatives in a wide range of areas including arts, technology, community development, and more.

Funding brief: Need Some Funding? Have a crazy brilliant idea that needs funding? We award $1,000 grants every month. It couldn’t be simpler! Your idea is yours alone. They don’t want a stake in it. They just want to help you make it happen! The Awesome Foundation is an ever-growing worldwide community devoted to forwarding… Read More Awesome Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ for projects include initiatives in a wide range of areas including arts, technology, community development, and more.

The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) and the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE), REPIC: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to support projects of renewable energies, and  projects in the areas of energy efficiency and resource efficiency.

Funding brief: In addition to renewable energies, REPIC also supports projects in the areas of energy efficiency and resource efficiency. Depending on the needs, the project idea can be discussed with the REPIC Secretariat, which allows for a first evaluation without any commitment. This makes it possible to determine whether the request meets the requirements… Read More The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) and the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE), REPIC: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to support projects of renewable energies, and  projects in the areas of energy efficiency and resource efficiency.

American Society of International Law: Inviting applications for ‘Helton Fellowship Program’ to provide financial assistance in the form of “micro-grants” for law students and young professionals to pursue field work and research on significant issues involving international law, human rights, humanitarian affairs, and related areas.

Funding brief: Since its founding the Helton Fellowship Program has supported more than 80 young lawyers pursue projects on four continents, expanding the capacity of dozens of international and non-governmental organizations. Fellows undertake their projects in association with an established educational institution, international organization, governmental agency, or non-governmental organization working in areas related to international… Read More American Society of International Law: Inviting applications for ‘Helton Fellowship Program’ to provide financial assistance in the form of “micro-grants” for law students and young professionals to pursue field work and research on significant issues involving international law, human rights, humanitarian affairs, and related areas.

Academy of Change: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to learn more about sustainable behaviour change while working and exchanging with peers from all over the world.

Funding brief: This is your opportunity to learn more about sustainable behaviour change while working and exchanging with peers from all over the world. Building on, and motivated by, an inspiring first round of our capacity building programme on sustainable behaviour change, they are happy to announce that the call for applications for the second… Read More Academy of Change: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to learn more about sustainable behaviour change while working and exchanging with peers from all over the world.

USAID: Inviting applications for the funding theme-‘Global Feed the Future Agricultural Biotechnology Program’.

Funding brief: This Addendum (#1) to the Feed the Future Agricultural Biotechnology for Food Security Annual Program Statement (“Agricultural Biotechnology APS”) describes a funding opportunity and associated co-creation process supported by the USAID Bureau for Food Security, Office of Agriculture Research and Policy (USAID/BFS/ARP). The purpose of this Addendum is to allow USAID/BFS/ARP to develop… Read More USAID: Inviting applications for the funding theme-‘Global Feed the Future Agricultural Biotechnology Program’.

Culture & Animals Foundation (CAF): Inviting applications for ‘grant’ for academic and artistic projects that raise public awareness about concern for animals, awarding grants in three categories: Research (scholarly projects about animal advocacy and its cultural roots and impact); Creativity (original work by artists and thinkers that expresses positive concern for animals); and Performance (public performances and exhibitions to raise awareness of animal advocacy).

Funding brief: The Foundation funds academic and artistic projects that raise public awareness about concern for animals, awarding grants in three categories: Research (scholarly projects about animal advocacy and its cultural roots and impact); Creativity (original work by artists and thinkers that expresses positive concern for animals); and Performance (public performances and exhibitions to raise… Read More Culture & Animals Foundation (CAF): Inviting applications for ‘grant’ for academic and artistic projects that raise public awareness about concern for animals, awarding grants in three categories: Research (scholarly projects about animal advocacy and its cultural roots and impact); Creativity (original work by artists and thinkers that expresses positive concern for animals); and Performance (public performances and exhibitions to raise awareness of animal advocacy).

Women4Climate: Inviting applications for ‘Tech Challenge’ to select women-led innovative tech solution for climate with a measurable impact to experiment them.

Funding brief: The 2nd C40 Women4Climate Tech Challenge will select women-led innovative tech solution for climate with a measurable impact to experiment them in C40 cities. C40 cities joining the Tech Challenge commit to pilot the winning solution and contribute to the selection by participating in the expert jury panel, which will select the finalists,… Read More Women4Climate: Inviting applications for ‘Tech Challenge’ to select women-led innovative tech solution for climate with a measurable impact to experiment them.

European Commission: Inviting applications for ‘ZUKOnnect Fellowships’ to support early career researchers from Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Funding brief: The Zukunftskolleg Konnect Fellowships support early career researchers from Africa, Asia and Latin America related to one of the thirteen departments of the University of Konstanz. As ZUKOnnect Fellow, you can use this time to extend your research networks and to get to know the research environment at the University of Konstanz, without… Read More European Commission: Inviting applications for ‘ZUKOnnect Fellowships’ to support early career researchers from Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Options for Pregnancy Termination (OPTions): Inviting applications for ‘The Round 2 Options for Pregnancy Termination Innovation (OPTions) Initiative’ to support Bold Ideas for women’s and girls’ access to safe abortion in low- and middle-income countries.

Funding brief: The goal of the OPTions Initiative is to support Bold Ideas with Big Impact® for women’s and girls’ access to safe abortion in low- and middle-income countries. They seek innovative and transformative approaches that put women and girls in control of where, when and how they terminate their pregnancy. The focus of this… Read More Options for Pregnancy Termination (OPTions): Inviting applications for ‘The Round 2 Options for Pregnancy Termination Innovation (OPTions) Initiative’ to support Bold Ideas for women’s and girls’ access to safe abortion in low- and middle-income countries.

UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Inviting applications for ‘World Heritage Volunteers Campaign 2020’ to mobilize national and international volunteers through hands-on and awareness-raising activities for the conservation of our common cultural and natural heritage.

Funding brief: The UNESCO World Heritage Centre is pleased to announce the Call for Projects for the World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) Campaign 2020. This Call welcomes the participation of all interested organisations and institutions. In addition, it offers a new opportunity to apply for not only one-year cycle, but also two-year cycle process, with the aim to foster… Read More UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Inviting applications for ‘World Heritage Volunteers Campaign 2020’ to mobilize national and international volunteers through hands-on and awareness-raising activities for the conservation of our common cultural and natural heritage.

UNESCO: Inviting applications for ‘Call for proposals for sessions at World Press Freedom Conference 2020’.

Funding brief: UNESCO and the Kingdom of the Netherlands are jointly organizing the World Press Freedom Conference in The Hague on 22-24 April to celebrate the 27th edition of World Press Freedom Day. The hosts call on organizations to submit session proposals before 10 January 2020 and on individuals to pre-register attendance before 06 March… Read More UNESCO: Inviting applications for ‘Call for proposals for sessions at World Press Freedom Conference 2020’.

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change: Inviting applications for ‘Adaptation Fund’ to finance projects and programmes that help vulnerable communities in developing countries adapt to climate change.

Funding brief: The Adaptation Fund finances projects and programmes that help vulnerable communities in developing countries adapt to climate change. Initiatives are based on country needs, views and priorities. The Adaptation Fund was established under the Kyoto Protocol of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, and since 2010 has committed US$ 720 million to climate adaptation… Read More United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change: Inviting applications for ‘Adaptation Fund’ to finance projects and programmes that help vulnerable communities in developing countries adapt to climate change.

Thomson Reuters Foundation: Inviting applications for the theme-‘Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development’.

Funding brief: In order to ensure the daily issues faced by rural poor people and their communities are acknowledged, it is important that their stories are heard and their voices are amplified.  With funding from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the specialised UN agency, they will bring together journalists from around the world… Read More Thomson Reuters Foundation: Inviting applications for the theme-‘Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development’.

Fondation Ensemble: Inviting applications for ‘Endangered Animal Species Small Grant Fund’ to contribute to protecting one or more threatened animal species.

Funding brief: The Fondation Ensemble invites applications for ‘Endangered Animal Species Small Grant Fund’. For ‘Endangered Animal Species’ small grants projects, there are no country restrictions. ‘Endangered Animal Species’ small grants projects are open to any organization, irrespective of annual budget, that has been in existence for at least two years. Your project contributes to… Read More Fondation Ensemble: Inviting applications for ‘Endangered Animal Species Small Grant Fund’ to contribute to protecting one or more threatened animal species.

Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History: Inviting applications for ‘Botany Travel Awards’ to support the study of specimens housed in the U.S. National Herbarium and preference is given to students or researchers who work on tropical plants.

Funding brief: Travel Awards sponsored by the Department of Botany are awarded through an annual competition. Typically, about four awards of up to US$3000 are made. The intent of these awards is to support the study of specimens housed in the U.S. National Herbarium and preference is given to students or researchers who work on… Read More Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History: Inviting applications for ‘Botany Travel Awards’ to support the study of specimens housed in the U.S. National Herbarium and preference is given to students or researchers who work on tropical plants.

MIT Water Club: Inviting applications for ‘MIT Water Innovation Prize’, a startup competition focused on water innovation that awards up to $35K in innovation grants annually to student-led teams from across the country and internationally.

Funding brief: The MIT Water Innovation Prize is a startup competition focused on water innovation that awards up to $35K in innovation grants annually to student-led teams from across the country and internationally. The Prize started in 2015 and has since awarded $100K to 12 teams. As the main innovation-focused event of MIT Water Club,… Read More MIT Water Club: Inviting applications for ‘MIT Water Innovation Prize’, a startup competition focused on water innovation that awards up to $35K in innovation grants annually to student-led teams from across the country and internationally.

American Association of Zoo Veterinarians: Inviting applications for ‘AAZV Wild Animal Health Fund’ to improve the care and conservation of captive and free-ranging wildlife.

Funding brief: In 2012, The American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV) established the Zoological Medicine and Wildlife Health Research Grant program which is funded by The Wild Animal Health Fund.  The intent of the research grants is to improve the care and conservation of captive and free-ranging wildlife. Donor Name: American Association of Zoo VeterinariansFunding… Read More American Association of Zoo Veterinarians: Inviting applications for ‘AAZV Wild Animal Health Fund’ to improve the care and conservation of captive and free-ranging wildlife.

Olympus Corporation: Inviting applications for ‘’ The Olympus Image of the Year – Life Science Microscopy Award to recognize the very best in life science imaging worldwide.

Funding brief: Inspired by the beauty and breadth of images submitted for the 2018 Image of the Year Award held in Europe, Olympus is continuing to search for the best light microscopy images in 2019—this time on a global scale. Olympus’ first Image of the Year Global Life Science Light Microscopy Award recognizes the very… Read More Olympus Corporation: Inviting applications for ‘’ The Olympus Image of the Year – Life Science Microscopy Award to recognize the very best in life science imaging worldwide.

World Press Photo Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘2020 World Press Photo Contest’ to reward photographers for the best single exposure pictures contributing to the past year of visual journalism.

Funding brief: The annual World Press Photo Contest rewards photographers for the best single exposure pictures contributing to the past year of visual journalism. Whether entered as singles or stories, these pictures are judged in terms of their accurate, fair, and visually compelling insights about our world. CategoriesThe World Press Photo Contest recognizes the best… Read More World Press Photo Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘2020 World Press Photo Contest’ to reward photographers for the best single exposure pictures contributing to the past year of visual journalism.

World Food Prize Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘The World Food Prize’ to be awarded for a specific, exceptionally significant, individual achievement that advances human development with a demonstrable increase in the quantity, quality, availability of, or access to food through creative interventions at any point within the full scope of the food system.

Funding brief: The World Food Prize is awarded for a specific, exceptionally significant, individual achievement that advances human development with a demonstrable increase in the quantity, quality, availability of, or access to food through creative interventions at any point within the full scope of the food system. Fields of achievement include, but are not limited… Read More World Food Prize Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘The World Food Prize’ to be awarded for a specific, exceptionally significant, individual achievement that advances human development with a demonstrable increase in the quantity, quality, availability of, or access to food through creative interventions at any point within the full scope of the food system.

British Council: Inviting applications for ‘IdeasChangeLives’, the global innovation challenge to find digital solutions to some of the world’s greatest problems.

Funding brief: #IdeasChangeLives is the global innovation challenge to find digital solutions to some of the world’s greatest problems. They’re looking for people with a fresh, entrepreneurial spirit and a big idea that has the potential to make a positive impact for communities across the globe. The winning pitch will get £20,000 to invest in their… Read More British Council: Inviting applications for ‘IdeasChangeLives’, the global innovation challenge to find digital solutions to some of the world’s greatest problems.

Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘International Award for Promoting Gandhian Values’ to recognise outstanding contribution, made outside India, to any of the -(a) Promotion of peace and harmony among people and friendliness among nations through the application of Gandhian philosophy of truth and non-violence; (b) Ending exploitation in any form and seeking solution of social, cultural, religious; in view of the western upheaval in the name of the religion, economic and political problems through Gandhian principles and Constructive Programme; (c) Innovative work in social organisations with a view to promoting Gandhian values by awakening moral conscience, fostering community self-reliance and bringing about harmony of human life with nature;

Funding brief: This Award was instituted in 1988 to commemorate the Birth Centenary of Shri Jamnalal Bajaj. The Award carries cash Prize of Rs. 10,00,000 (its equivalent in foreign currency), a trophy and a citation. The objective of the Award is to recognise outstanding contribution, made outside India, to any of the following:(a) Promotion of… Read More Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘International Award for Promoting Gandhian Values’ to recognise outstanding contribution, made outside India, to any of the -(a) Promotion of peace and harmony among people and friendliness among nations through the application of Gandhian philosophy of truth and non-violence; (b) Ending exploitation in any form and seeking solution of social, cultural, religious; in view of the western upheaval in the name of the religion, economic and political problems through Gandhian principles and Constructive Programme; (c) Innovative work in social organisations with a view to promoting Gandhian values by awakening moral conscience, fostering community self-reliance and bringing about harmony of human life with nature;

British Council and BBC World Service: Inviting applications for ‘International Radio Playwriting Competition 2020’ to get the unique opportunity for playwrights to have their radio play heard across the world by the BBC World Service’s millions of listeners.

Funding brief: Are you a promising writer living outside the UK? Would you like to have your story heard by the world? You’re invited to submit your scripts for the 27th International Radio Playwriting Competition The International Radio Playwriting Competition, hosted by BBC World Service and the British Council, offers the unique opportunity for playwrights… Read More British Council and BBC World Service: Inviting applications for ‘International Radio Playwriting Competition 2020’ to get the unique opportunity for playwrights to have their radio play heard across the world by the BBC World Service’s millions of listeners.

Wild Planet Trust: Inviting applications for ‘grants’ to individuals undertaking nature conservation projects.

Funding brief: Each year, Wild Planet Trust awards a number of grants to individuals undertaking nature conservation projects. Projects may involve practical habitat or species management, research, training, education, awareness raising or campaigning. They have a rolling programme of areas of interest for funding, which will change for each round of applications. Please ensure that… Read More Wild Planet Trust: Inviting applications for ‘grants’ to individuals undertaking nature conservation projects.

Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism: Inviting applications for ‘the McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism’ to provide editorial and financial support to journalists who need the time and resources to produce a significant investigative or enterprise story that provides fresh insight into an important business, financial or economic topic.

Funding brief: The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism, an initiative of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York, began offering Fellowships to accomplished journalists in the summer of 2014. Nearly three dozen veteran journalists have since been awarded grants of up to $15,000. The aim of the McGraw… Read More Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism: Inviting applications for ‘the McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism’ to provide editorial and financial support to journalists who need the time and resources to produce a significant investigative or enterprise story that provides fresh insight into an important business, financial or economic topic.

Global Campus of Human Rights: Inviting applications for an online course on ‘Children Deprived of Liberty: Learning from the UN Global Study’, which stems from the UN Global Study and provides insights, learning and recommendations in this important area at the crossroad of children, violence, and human rights studies.

Funding brief: Despite the fact that the Convention of the Rights of the Child affirms that, in principle, children should not be detained and deprivation of liberty should be a measure of last resort, millions of children in the world are locked away. This MOOC stems from the UN Global Study and provides insights, learning… Read More Global Campus of Human Rights: Inviting applications for an online course on ‘Children Deprived of Liberty: Learning from the UN Global Study’, which stems from the UN Global Study and provides insights, learning and recommendations in this important area at the crossroad of children, violence, and human rights studies.

German Energy Agency (dena), World Energy Council (WEC), Start Up Energy Transition (SET): Inviting applications for ‘SET Award 2020: Call for applications for top innovators in the energy transition’ for start-ups around the world to present their business ideas.

Funding brief: The SET initiative invites start-ups around the world to present their business ideas. The international ‘Start Up Energy Transition’ (SET) initiative invites young and innovative companies around the world to apply for the SET Award 2020. The fourth round of the award for business ideas in the energy transition and climate protection was… Read More German Energy Agency (dena), World Energy Council (WEC), Start Up Energy Transition (SET): Inviting applications for ‘SET Award 2020: Call for applications for top innovators in the energy transition’ for start-ups around the world to present their business ideas.

Spencer Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘Research Grants on Education: Small’ to support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived.

Funding brief: The Small Research Grants Program supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived, with budgets up to $50,000 for projects ranging from one to five years. They accept applications three times per year. This program is “field-initiated” in that proposal submissions are not in response to a… Read More Spencer Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘Research Grants on Education: Small’ to support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived.

Cisco: Inviting applications for ‘Cisco – Global Problem Solver Challenge 2020’ to recognize new business ideas that leverage technology for social impact from student entrepreneurs around the world.

Funding brief: Cisco is committed to positively impacting 1 billion people by 2025. As part of our work, they seek to inspire and empower a generation of global problem solvers who will not only survive – but drive and thrive – in our increasingly digital economy. With the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital technologies… Read More Cisco: Inviting applications for ‘Cisco – Global Problem Solver Challenge 2020’ to recognize new business ideas that leverage technology for social impact from student entrepreneurs around the world.

National Geographic Society: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ for Uncovering Human Origins in Asia and Africa.

Funding brief: For more than 50 years, the National Geographic Society has supported exploration into the evolution of humankind. The grants have led to hundreds of new discoveries in paleoanthropology, paleolithic archaeology, molecular anthropology, and paleoecology that have fundamentally changed the understanding of our own species. As they consider that legacy, they look to those… Read More National Geographic Society: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ for Uncovering Human Origins in Asia and Africa.

Spencer Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘Research Grants on Education: Small’ to support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived.

Funding brief: The Small Research Grants Program supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived, with budgets up to $50,000 for projects ranging from one to five years. They accept applications three times per year. This program is “field-initiated” in that proposal submissions are not in response to a… Read More Spencer Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘Research Grants on Education: Small’ to support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived.

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American Ornithological Society: Inviting applications for ‘Fellowships’ for ornithological research.

Funding brief: American Ornithological Society (AOS) is pleased to announce up to three new fellowships of $15,000 each for ornithological research. These fellowships have been made possible through a generous bequest by Dr. Brina Kessel and are directed to early career scientists. The full range of ornithological research currently published in peer-reviewed journals, such as… Read More American Ornithological Society: Inviting applications for ‘Fellowships’ for ornithological research.

Reuters: Inviting applications for ‘Yannis Behrakis Photojournalism Grants’, Reuters Photojournalism Grants program.

Funding brief: Reuters today announced the third edition of the Reuters Photojournalism Grants program, renamed the Yannis Behrakis Photojournalism Grants, at the Visa pour l’Image international festival of photojournalism, taking place in Perpignan, France. The Reuters photography grant program, launched in 2017, has been expanded and renamed here for long-time Reuters photojournalist and Pulitzer Prize… Read More Reuters: Inviting applications for ‘Yannis Behrakis Photojournalism Grants’, Reuters Photojournalism Grants program.

Rockefeller Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘The Food System Vision Prize’, an invitation for organizations across the globe to develop a Vision of the regenerative and nourishing food system that they aspire to create by the year 2050.

Funding brief: The Food System Vision Prize is an invitation for organizations across the globe to develop a Vision of the regenerative and nourishing food system that they aspire to create by the year 2050. By “organizations” we mean legally registered and organized entities, including companies, governments, cooperatives, communities, partnerships, NGOs, and universities. The challenges… Read More Rockefeller Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘The Food System Vision Prize’, an invitation for organizations across the globe to develop a Vision of the regenerative and nourishing food system that they aspire to create by the year 2050.

Global Water Intelligence: Inviting applications for ‘Global Water Awards’ to recognize a company, project, plant, technology, deal or initiative to be recognised.

Funding brief: Anyone (as an individual or on behalf of a company) can nominate a company, project, plant, technology, deal or initiative to be recognised by the Global Water Awards. Individuals can submit nominations for themselves or others. Individuals can nominate in as many categories as they want, and nominate multiple times in each category.… Read More Global Water Intelligence: Inviting applications for ‘Global Water Awards’ to recognize a company, project, plant, technology, deal or initiative to be recognised.

Qatar Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘WISE Awards’ to recognize and promote six successful innovative projects that are addressing global educational challenge.

Funding brief: Each year, the WISE Awards recognize and promote six successful innovative projects that are addressing global educational challenges. Since 2009, WISE has received more than 3,000 applications from over 150 countries. Today, 60 projects have been awarded, from a wide variety of sectors and locations for their innovation, positive contribution and ability to… Read More Qatar Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘WISE Awards’ to recognize and promote six successful innovative projects that are addressing global educational challenge.

International Peace Research Association Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship for Women from Countries in the Global South in Peace and Development Studies’.

Funding brief: The International Peace Research Association Foundation invites applications for the Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship in Peace and Development Studies for Women from countries in the Global South. Dorothy Senesh was a long-time activist for international peace and justice. Her husband, Lawrence, established this fellowship following her death in 1989. The first award was… Read More International Peace Research Association Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship for Women from Countries in the Global South in Peace and Development Studies’.

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DRL): Inviting applications for ‘grant’ from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that support Internet Freedom to protect the open, interoperable, secure, and reliable Internet by promoting fundamental freedoms, human rights, and the free flow of information online through integrated support to civil society for technology, digital safety, policy and advocacy, and applied research programs.

Funding brief: The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that support Internet Freedom.  In support of the U.S. International Strategy for Cyberspace, DRL’s goal is to protect the open, interoperable, secure, and reliable Internet… Read More U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DRL): Inviting applications for ‘grant’ from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that support Internet Freedom to protect the open, interoperable, secure, and reliable Internet by promoting fundamental freedoms, human rights, and the free flow of information online through integrated support to civil society for technology, digital safety, policy and advocacy, and applied research programs.

Front Line Defenders: Inviting applications for ‘The annual Front Line Defenders Award’ to honour the work of HRDs who are courageously making outstanding contributions to the promotion and protection of the human rights of others, at great personal risk to themselves.

Funding brief: The annual Front Line Defenders Award was established in 2005 to honour the work of HRDs who are courageously making outstanding contributions to the promotion and protection of the human rights of others, at great personal risk to themselves. The Award focuses national and international attention on the HRDs work, providing them with… Read More Front Line Defenders: Inviting applications for ‘The annual Front Line Defenders Award’ to honour the work of HRDs who are courageously making outstanding contributions to the promotion and protection of the human rights of others, at great personal risk to themselves.

Stop TB Partnership: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to augment and embed community, rights and gender (CRG) in the TB response for an equitable TB response.

Funding brief: In Jakarta on the 10th of December 2019, the Stop TB Partnership launched the Challenge Facility for Civil Society 2019 funding. This year’s call for proposals, in alignment with the United Nations Political Declaration on TB and the Global Plan to End TB, is to augment and embed community, rights and gender (CRG)… Read More Stop TB Partnership: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to augment and embed community, rights and gender (CRG) in the TB response for an equitable TB response.

United States Institute of Peace (USIP): Inviting applications for ‘Women Building Peace Award’ to reflect the Institute’s comprehensive commitment to gender and peacebuilding and demonstrates the important role women play in peacebuilding efforts.

Funding brief: Over the past two decades, international organizations and the U.S. government have increasingly recognized the importance of gender equality in creating enduring, peaceful societies. Women’s involvement in peace processes is vital to the overall success and longevity of peace agreements. It has been shown that when women are included in peace processes, the… Read More United States Institute of Peace (USIP): Inviting applications for ‘Women Building Peace Award’ to reflect the Institute’s comprehensive commitment to gender and peacebuilding and demonstrates the important role women play in peacebuilding efforts.

Equator Initiative: Inviting applications for ‘Equator Prize 2020’ for the theme- ‘Nature for Life’ to be awarded to outstanding local community and indigenous peoples initiatives that advance innovative nature-based solutions for sustainable development.

Funding brief: The Equator Initiative is a United Nations-led partnership that brings together governments, civil society, grassroots organizations, and businesses to foster resilient communities by recognizing and advancing local nature-based solutions for sustainable development. The Equator Initiative creates opportunities and platforms to share knowledge and good practices, develops capacities of local communities and indigenous peoples,… Read More Equator Initiative: Inviting applications for ‘Equator Prize 2020’ for the theme- ‘Nature for Life’ to be awarded to outstanding local community and indigenous peoples initiatives that advance innovative nature-based solutions for sustainable development.

Asia Pacific Forum on Women, law and Development (APWLD): Inviting applications for ‘Call for Applications: Women2030 Sub-grant for National Monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals and Development Justice 2020-2021’.

Funding brief: APWLD is inviting women’s rights and feminist organizations in the region to apply for the Women2030 Sub-grant: National Monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals and Development Justice. In this Women2030 programme 2020-2021, APWLD will partner and support eight to ten organisations to do monitoring of the SDGs implementation in their country using the… Read More Asia Pacific Forum on Women, law and Development (APWLD): Inviting applications for ‘Call for Applications: Women2030 Sub-grant for National Monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals and Development Justice 2020-2021’.

Department for International Development fund (DFID): Inviting applications for ‘IMPACT Programme’ to design and test innovative investment products, tools, and services that aim to increase the flow and distribution of capital aligned to the Global Goals to Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

Funding brief: The UK’s Department for International Development IMPACT Programme is pleased to announce that its first call for concept notes is now open. The first round of funding will channel up to £5,000,000 in grants to design and test innovative investment products, tools, and services that aim to increase the flow and distribution of… Read More Department for International Development fund (DFID): Inviting applications for ‘IMPACT Programme’ to design and test innovative investment products, tools, and services that aim to increase the flow and distribution of capital aligned to the Global Goals to Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

Prince Claus Fund: Inviting applications for ‘Open Call for First Aid to Documentary Heritage under Threat’.

Funding brief: The previous calls for proposals in 2017 and 2018 drew a resounding response. Now the Prince Claus Fund, through its Cultural Emergency Response (CER) programme and the Whiting Foundation announce a third round of the Open Call for First Aid to Documentary Heritage under Threat. They invite proposals for projects in Africa, Asia,… Read More Prince Claus Fund: Inviting applications for ‘Open Call for First Aid to Documentary Heritage under Threat’.

King Baudouin Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘Business Partnership Facility – Enterprises for SDGs’ to support and develop private sector involvement in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries.

Funding brief: On the initiative of, and with financing from the Directorate-General for Development Cooperation (DGD), the Business Partnership Facility awards subsidies to support and develop private sector involvement in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries. The projects targeted by this call must contribute to achieving at least one clearly- identified SDG. The Facility… Read More King Baudouin Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘Business Partnership Facility – Enterprises for SDGs’ to support and develop private sector involvement in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries.

Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF): Inviting applications for ‘promoting the mobilization and use of biodiversity data in Asia’.

Funding brief: GBIF invites the submission of concept notes for projects that enhance knowledge of Asian biodiversity through access to data from biological collections and monitoring programmes in the region. The call is issued under the fifth phase of the Biodiversity Information Fund for Asia (BIFA) programme, funded by the Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan.… Read More Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF): Inviting applications for ‘promoting the mobilization and use of biodiversity data in Asia’.

The Association of Commonwealth Universities: Inviting applications for ‘Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship’, a unique opportunity to study for a two-years Master’s degree in low or middle-income country of the Commonwealth.

Funding brief: A Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship is a unique opportunity to study for a two-years Master’s degree in low or middle-income country of the Commonwealth. Aimed at students who are committed to creating change in their communities, the scholarships are a life-changing opportunity to experience a new country and culture, to broaden horizons, and… Read More The Association of Commonwealth Universities: Inviting applications for ‘Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship’, a unique opportunity to study for a two-years Master’s degree in low or middle-income country of the Commonwealth.

Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs: Inviting applications for ‘Advancing Women’s Empowerment Fund’ to provide grant capital to test models for increasing investment into women-led SGBs in emerging markets.

Funding brief: ANDE has run Catalyst and Challenge Funds since 2009 with the purpose of fueling initiatives poised to improve the capacity of organizations within the small and growing business (SGB) sector. These funds have taken many forms and addressed various sector challenges since then, but their core function remains constant – the fund awards… Read More Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs: Inviting applications for ‘Advancing Women’s Empowerment Fund’ to provide grant capital to test models for increasing investment into women-led SGBs in emerging markets.

Marine Mammal Commission: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ for consideration on any subject in support of marine mammal conservation, protection, research, and management.

Funding brief: The Marine Mammal Commission will be accepting proposals between November 4, 2019 and April 21, 2020 for consideration on any subject in support of marine mammal conservation, protection, research, and management.  Preference will be given to proposals requesting $35,000 or less; however, exceptional proposals requesting larger amounts (not to exceed $70,000) will be… Read More Marine Mammal Commission: Inviting applications for ‘grant’ for consideration on any subject in support of marine mammal conservation, protection, research, and management.

Ocean Park Conservation Foundation (OPCFHK): Inviting applications for ‘OPCFHK 2020/21 conservation funding’ to find projects on threatened wildlife in Asia, particularly on the Foundation’s focal species, the giant panda and the Chinese white dolphin, as well as other threatened wildlife (e.g. amphibians, reptiles, birds, fishes, invertebrates and other aquatic and terrestrial mammals) and their habitats throughout Asia.

Funding brief: OPCFHK envisions a world where Asian wildlife remains biologically diverse under the stewardship of humans, corporations and governments. They are committed to advocating, facilitating and participating in effective conservation efforts of Asian wildlife, with an emphasis on Chinese white dolphins and giant pandas, as well as their habitats. This will be achieved through… Read More Ocean Park Conservation Foundation (OPCFHK): Inviting applications for ‘OPCFHK 2020/21 conservation funding’ to find projects on threatened wildlife in Asia, particularly on the Foundation’s focal species, the giant panda and the Chinese white dolphin, as well as other threatened wildlife (e.g. amphibians, reptiles, birds, fishes, invertebrates and other aquatic and terrestrial mammals) and their habitats throughout Asia.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (MFA): Inviting applications for ‘Research Grants’ to provide grants for development research activities as part of Denmark’s international development cooperation.

Funding brief: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (MFA) provides grants for development research activities as part of Denmark’s international development cooperation. While the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 constitute an overall thematic framework for development cooperation and research, the overall objective of the Danish support to research… Read More The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (MFA): Inviting applications for ‘Research Grants’ to provide grants for development research activities as part of Denmark’s international development cooperation.

Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences (RAOS): Inviting applications for ‘Yearly Competitions’ to stimulate high-quality scientific research regarding problems inherent to overseas regions.

Funding brief: In order to stimulate high-quality scientific research regarding problems inherent to overseas regions, the Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences (RAOS) organizes yearly competitions. Every year, each Section of the Academy puts one question forward on specific subjects. In its February meeting, each Section sets the theme on which the question will be focused… Read More Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences (RAOS): Inviting applications for ‘Yearly Competitions’ to stimulate high-quality scientific research regarding problems inherent to overseas regions.

Royal Society of Biology: Inviting applications for ‘Travel Grants’ to give the opportunity of overseas travel in connection with biological study, teaching or research.

Funding brief: The aim of these grants is to give the opportunity of overseas travel in connection with biological study, teaching or research to those who would otherwise be unlikely to have it. The Royal Society of Biology offers two types of travel grant of £500 every year to members worldwide:● Travel Grants (Student Affiliate/AMRSB)●… Read More Royal Society of Biology: Inviting applications for ‘Travel Grants’ to give the opportunity of overseas travel in connection with biological study, teaching or research.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: Inviting applications for ‘The Botany in Action (BIA) Fellowship program’ to foster the development of the next generation of plant-based scientists who are committed, first, to excellent research, and second, to educational outreach.

Funding brief: The Botany in Action (BIA) Fellowship program at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens fosters the development of the next generation of plant-based scientists who are committed, first, to excellent research, and second, to educational outreach. Research Priority Areas (listed in no particular order):*● Ethnobotany, with special interest in plant use for physical and/or… Read More Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: Inviting applications for ‘The Botany in Action (BIA) Fellowship program’ to foster the development of the next generation of plant-based scientists who are committed, first, to excellent research, and second, to educational outreach.

University of Zurich (UZH): Inviting applications for ‘Mobility Grant’ to study one or two semesters at UZH during the academic year 2020-21.

Funding brief: In collaboration with the Oeuvre St.-Justin Fribourg and the Solidarity Fund for Foreign Students, the North-South Cooperation of the University of Zurich (UZH) is awarding up to three grants per semester for mobility students from universities in the Global South (see country list). The grants can be used to study one or two… Read More University of Zurich (UZH): Inviting applications for ‘Mobility Grant’ to study one or two semesters at UZH during the academic year 2020-21.

Open Technology Fund (OTF): Inviting applications for ‘The Core Infrastructure Fund’ to support the ‘building block’ technologies, infrastructures, and communities relied upon by digital security and circumvention tools strengthening Internet freedom, digital security, and the overall health of the Internet.

Funding brief: The Core Infrastructure Fund supports the ‘building block’ technologies, infrastructures, and communities relied upon by digital security and circumvention tools strengthening Internet freedom, digital security, and the overall health of the Internet. The Core Infrastructure Fund (CIF) strives to uphold and increase capacity for individuals, organizations, and companies working to fortify the foundational… Read More Open Technology Fund (OTF): Inviting applications for ‘The Core Infrastructure Fund’ to support the ‘building block’ technologies, infrastructures, and communities relied upon by digital security and circumvention tools strengthening Internet freedom, digital security, and the overall health of the Internet.

The Graduate Center of The City University of New York: Inviting applications for ‘The 2020 Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program’ to provide leadership training through seminars with Third-sector practitioners, research based on best practices, and the application of a comparative framework.

Funding brief: The 2020 Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program will provide leadership training through seminars with Third-sector practitioners, research based on best practices, and the application of a comparative framework. Fellows are based at The Graduate Center of The City University of New York (CUNY), where they will attend weekly seminars, explore work of key… Read More The Graduate Center of The City University of New York: Inviting applications for ‘The 2020 Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program’ to provide leadership training through seminars with Third-sector practitioners, research based on best practices, and the application of a comparative framework.

The Association of Commonwealth Universities: Inviting applications for ‘Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship’, a unique opportunity to study for a two-years Master’s degree in low or middle-income country of the Commonwealth.

Funding brief: A Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship is a unique opportunity to study for a two-years Master’s degree in low or middle-income country of the Commonwealth. Aimed at students who are committed to creating change in their communities, the scholarships are a life-changing opportunity to experience a new country and culture, to broaden horizons, and… Read More The Association of Commonwealth Universities: Inviting applications for ‘Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship’, a unique opportunity to study for a two-years Master’s degree in low or middle-income country of the Commonwealth.

National Geographic Society: Inviting applications for ‘Requests For Proposals:Recovery Of Species On The Brink Of Extinction’.

Funding brief: The mandate of the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) is to “stimulate, promote and support conservation actions for halting biodiversity decline, preventing species’ extinctions, and restoring and conserving intact habitats and ecosystems, both on the ground and in the water”. In partnership with the IUCN SSC and Fondation Segré, the goal of this… Read More National Geographic Society: Inviting applications for ‘Requests For Proposals:Recovery Of Species On The Brink Of Extinction’.

Wildlife Acoustics: Inviting applications for ‘Scientific Product Grants’ to support efforts in conservation and environmental stewardship.

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… Read More Wildlife Acoustics: Inviting applications for ‘Scientific Product Grants’ to support efforts in conservation and environmental stewardship.

American Society of Primatologists (ASP): Inviting applications for –a) ‘ASP Conservationist Award’ to provide recognition and financial support for students and early career investigators from habitat countries who demonstrate potential for making significant and continuing contributions to primate conservation; b) ‘Conservation Small Grants’ for conservation research or related projects, including conservation education.

Funding brief: The American Society of Primatologists (ASP) invites applications for –a) ‘ASP Conservationist Award’ and b) ‘Conservation Small Grants’. ASP Conservationist Award: This award provides recognition and financial support for students and early career investigators from habitat countries who demonstrate potential for making significant and continuing contributions to primate conservation. Past awards have been… Read More American Society of Primatologists (ASP): Inviting applications for –a) ‘ASP Conservationist Award’ to provide recognition and financial support for students and early career investigators from habitat countries who demonstrate potential for making significant and continuing contributions to primate conservation; b) ‘Conservation Small Grants’ for conservation research or related projects, including conservation education.

UNHCR: Inviting applications for ‘Nansen Refugee Award’ to find heroes that go beyond the call of duty in supporting refugees, internally displaced and stateless people.

Funding brief: Nominations for 2020 UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Award are now open, until February 9, 2020. Each year, UNHCR searches for heroes that go beyond the call of duty in supporting refugees, internally displaced and stateless people. If you know an inspirational individual or group making a difference nominate now. Donor Name: UNHCRFunding name: Nansen… Read More UNHCR: Inviting applications for ‘Nansen Refugee Award’ to find heroes that go beyond the call of duty in supporting refugees, internally displaced and stateless people.

Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI): Inviting applications for ‘The Global Maker Challenge’, a collaborative competition for start-ups and entrepreneurs to solve real-world problems through innovation.

Funding brief: The Global Maker Challenge is an online open-innovation platform that offers an opportunity for ‘makers’ and innovators to connect and collaborate, wherever they are in the world, to solve real-world problems affecting people’s lives. Leveraging manufacturing innovation to provide viable and deployable solutions for the world’s most pressing issues, it invites world-leading manufacturers… Read More Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI): Inviting applications for ‘The Global Maker Challenge’, a collaborative competition for start-ups and entrepreneurs to solve real-world problems through innovation.

Common Fund For Commodity (CFC): Inviting applications for ‘investment’ to provide a range of financial and technical instruments to support projects proposed by enterprises, cooperatives and institutions along the entire commodity value chain in its member countries.

Funding brief: The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) provides a range of financial and technical instruments to support projects proposed by enterprises, cooperatives and institutions along the entire commodity value chain in its member countries. These activities cover all segments of the value chain (including production, processing, financing, marketing etc.). This includes services and support… Read More Common Fund For Commodity (CFC): Inviting applications for ‘investment’ to provide a range of financial and technical instruments to support projects proposed by enterprises, cooperatives and institutions along the entire commodity value chain in its member countries.

Commonwealth Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘grants’ in support of innovative project ideas and approaches that seek to strengthen the ability of civic voices to engage with governments and that have the potential to improve governance and development outcomes through their active participation.

Funding brief: With more than 2.3 billion citizens, the Commonwealth provides a potentially huge pool of ideas for advancing societies. The Foundation offers grants of up to £200,000 over four years in support of innovative project ideas and approaches that seek to strengthen the ability of civic voices to engage with governments and that have… Read More Commonwealth Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘grants’ in support of innovative project ideas and approaches that seek to strengthen the ability of civic voices to engage with governments and that have the potential to improve governance and development outcomes through their active participation.

UNESCO: Inviting applications for ‘World Press Freedom Prize 2020’ to reward each year a person, organization or institution that has made a notable contribution to the defence and/or promotion of press freedom anywhere in the world, especially if risks have been involved.

Funding brief: UNESCO invites the governments of Member States, in consultation with their National Commissions, as well as international and regional professional non-governmental organizations, active in the field of press freedom, to nominate candidates for next year’s UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. This Prize was established by UNESCO’s Executive Board, in 1997, in honour… Read More UNESCO: Inviting applications for ‘World Press Freedom Prize 2020’ to reward each year a person, organization or institution that has made a notable contribution to the defence and/or promotion of press freedom anywhere in the world, especially if risks have been involved.

Wellcome Trust: Inviting applications for ‘Collaborative Awards in Humanities and Social Science’ to fund teams who are tackling major health-related questions in the humanities and social sciences that require a collaborative approach.

Funding brief: Collaborative Awards in Humanities and Social ScienceThis scheme funds teams who are tackling major health-related questions in the humanities and social sciences that require a collaborative approach. Donor Name: Wellcome TrustFunding name: Collaborative Awards in Humanities and Social Science Deadline: In 2020, they’re going to pause Collaborative Awards for one year to focus… Read More Wellcome Trust: Inviting applications for ‘Collaborative Awards in Humanities and Social Science’ to fund teams who are tackling major health-related questions in the humanities and social sciences that require a collaborative approach.

Technovation: Inviting applications for ‘Technovation Girls Programme’, a free technology-based program for girls to build a mobile app, how to market it, and can submit it to their global competition.

Funding brief: Girls will change the world through technology. Girls are curious, creative, and determined. Technovation Girls gives them the courage and tools to explore their ideas. Girls will learn to build a mobile app, how to market it, and can submit it to our global competition. Technovation Girls is a free technology-based program for girls… Read More Technovation: Inviting applications for ‘Technovation Girls Programme’, a free technology-based program for girls to build a mobile app, how to market it, and can submit it to their global competition.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH): Inviting applications for the funding theme-‘Tobacco Use and HIV in Low and Middle Income Countries’.

Funding brief: The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to encourage exploratory/developmental research focused on tobacco use and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in low and middle income countries (LMICs). In particular, applications are encouraged that focus on the development and evaluation of tobacco cessation interventions tailored to HIV positive populations, including those… Read More The National Institutes of Health (NIH): Inviting applications for the funding theme-‘Tobacco Use and HIV in Low and Middle Income Countries’.

The U. S. Department of State’s National Institute of Health (NIH): Inviting Applications for the project theme of Targeted basic behavioral and social science and intervention development for HIV prevention and care.

Donor Name: The U. S. Department of State’s National Institute of Health (NIH)Fund name: The U. S. Department of State’s National Institute of Health (NIH) FundFunding Opportunity Number: PA-17-105 Funding brief: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages innovative, targeted basic behavioral and social science and intervention development research to reduce incident HIV infections and improve… Read More The U. S. Department of State’s National Institute of Health (NIH): Inviting Applications for the project theme of Targeted basic behavioral and social science and intervention development for HIV prevention and care.

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev: Inviting applications for ‘Postdoctoral Fellowships’ for scholars performing research in topics related to drylands, including: desert ecology, solar energy, environmental physics, architecture and urban planning, rainfed and irrigated agriculture, hydrology, aquaculture, environmental microbiology, desalination and water treatment, and biotechnology.

Funding brief: The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev invites applications for ‘Postdoctoral Fellowships’. Candidates interested in conducting postdoctoral research at the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research (BIDR) are invited to apply for postdoctoral fellowships from the Jacob Blaustein Center for Scientific Cooperation. These fellowships are for the 2020-2021 academic year and are eligible to… Read More Ben-Gurion University of the Negev: Inviting applications for ‘Postdoctoral Fellowships’ for scholars performing research in topics related to drylands, including: desert ecology, solar energy, environmental physics, architecture and urban planning, rainfed and irrigated agriculture, hydrology, aquaculture, environmental microbiology, desalination and water treatment, and biotechnology.

World Bank Group: Inviting applications for ‘SDGs & Her Competition’ to showcase how they are supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through their business operations.

Funding brief: SDGs&Her is an online competition for women entrepreneurs to showcase how they are supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through their business operations. The objectives of the initiative are to:● Recognize women implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including women business owners of microenterprises;● Increase knowledge about the SDGs and their potential impacts on women… Read More World Bank Group: Inviting applications for ‘SDGs & Her Competition’ to showcase how they are supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through their business operations.

Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation (MGAEF): Inviting applications for ‘Environment Curricula Grants’ to support educators in developing and implementing holistic environmental curricula that- a) Integrate field activities and classroom teaching, and b) Incorporate basic ecological principles and problem solving.

Funding brief: The Foundation seeks to contribute to the development, implementation and/or field testing of environmental curricula that meet the mission, goals and requirements below. The mission of our grant program is to support educators in developing and implementing holistic environmental curricula that:● Integrate field activities and classroom teaching, and● Incorporate basic ecological principles and problem solving.… Read More Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation (MGAEF): Inviting applications for ‘Environment Curricula Grants’ to support educators in developing and implementing holistic environmental curricula that- a) Integrate field activities and classroom teaching, and b) Incorporate basic ecological principles and problem solving.

Prince Bernhard Nature Fund (PBNF): Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to help the conservation of endangered species.

Funding brief: The PBNF helps the conservation of endangered species. If your project proposal is directed towards one or several endangered species, please make sure that you mention the scientific species name in your proposal, and please verify the IUCN Red List status of the species to make sure it is indeed vulnerable, endangered or… Read More Prince Bernhard Nature Fund (PBNF): Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to help the conservation of endangered species.

Alexander von Humboldt-StiftungFoundation: Inviting applications for ‘International Climate Protection Fellowship’ for young climate experts from developing countries’ to enable prospective leaders in academia and industry to implement a research-based proposal in the field of climate protection or climate-related resource conservation during a one-year stay in Germany.

Funding brief: With the International Climate Protection Fellowships, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables prospective leaders in academia and industry to implement a research-based proposal in the field of climate protection or climate-related resource conservation during a one-year stay in Germany. Up to 20 International Climate Protection Fellowships are granted annually, funded under the German… Read More Alexander von Humboldt-StiftungFoundation: Inviting applications for ‘International Climate Protection Fellowship’ for young climate experts from developing countries’ to enable prospective leaders in academia and industry to implement a research-based proposal in the field of climate protection or climate-related resource conservation during a one-year stay in Germany.

National Endowment for Democracy (NED): Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to hundreds of nongovernmental organizations worldwide working to advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions.

Funding brief:  Each year the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) makes direct grants to hundreds of nongovernmental organizations worldwide working to advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions. NED is interested in proposals from local, independent organizations for nonpartisan programs that seek to:● Promote and defend human rights and the rule of law● Support freedom… Read More National Endowment for Democracy (NED): Inviting applications for ‘grant’ to hundreds of nongovernmental organizations worldwide working to advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions.

Amphibian Ark: Inviting applications for ‘Conservation Grants’.

Funding brief: AArk has offered grants since 2009 and in the past these have been predominantly seed grants, for newly created ex situ programs, for species that have been assessed as in need of urgent ex situ rescue. In 2018 our grants program was expanded, to include a wider range of programs types that are… Read More Amphibian Ark: Inviting applications for ‘Conservation Grants’.

Golden Turtle Contest (Authorities): Inviting applications for ‘Photography competition’.

Funding brief: The organizer and the right holder of the Golden Turtle Contest, exhibitions and all facilities and events related thereto is the MY EQUATOR Charity Social Support Fund. Anyone may submit his/her works to participate in the competition, except for the competition organizers and the professional jury members. Authors from any countries can participate… Read More Golden Turtle Contest (Authorities): Inviting applications for ‘Photography competition’.

International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB): Inviting applications for ‘ICGEB Arturo Falaschi Fellowship Programmes’ which include five types of long and short-term PhD and Postdoctoral awards available to scientists who are nationals of ICGEB Member States to perform research.

Funding brief: ICGEB Arturo Falaschi Fellowship Programmes, named in memory of Prof. Arturo Falaschi, the mind and driving force of the Centre at its inception, include five types of long and short-term PhD and Postdoctoral awards available to scientists who are nationals of ICGEB Member States to perform research in Trieste, New Delhi or Cape… Read More International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB): Inviting applications for ‘ICGEB Arturo Falaschi Fellowship Programmes’ which include five types of long and short-term PhD and Postdoctoral awards available to scientists who are nationals of ICGEB Member States to perform research.

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC): Inviting applications for ‘AHRC Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Urgency Grants pilot’ to support low or middle income countries meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Funding brief: Recognising the fast-moving nature of many of the challenges facing low or middle income countries (LMICs), the AHRC has launched this scheme to provide an accelerated funding outlet for urgent research priorities. Funded as a part of the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), it is an open, responsive mechanism through which arts and… Read More Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC): Inviting applications for ‘AHRC Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Urgency Grants pilot’ to support low or middle income countries meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘The Science Without Borders Challenge’, an international art contest that engages students to promote the need to preserve, protect, and restore the world’s oceans and aquatic resources.

Funding brief: The Science Without Borders® Challenge is an international art contest that engages students to promote the need to preserve, protect, and restore the world’s oceans and aquatic resources. The Science Without Borders® Challenge was created to get students and teachers interested in ocean conservation through various forms of art. This annual contest inspires… Read More Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation: Inviting applications for ‘The Science Without Borders Challenge’, an international art contest that engages students to promote the need to preserve, protect, and restore the world’s oceans and aquatic resources.