Funding

Union for International Cancer Control

Union for International Cancer Control is committed to delivering the targets of the World Cancer Declaration through strategic partnerships involving members and other institutions interested in fighting cancer. The organisation is also dedicated to taking the lead in convening, capacity building and advocacy initiatives that unite the cancer community to reduce the global cancer burden, promote greater equity, and integrate cancer control into the world health and development agenda. To apply please follow the link: https://www.uicc.org/what-we-do/capacity-building/fellowships Applications can be submitted between 31 January and 31 December.

Nestlé Foundation

The Nestlé Foundation for the Study of Problems of Nutrition in the World was established in 1966 by a donation by the Nestlé Company on the occasion of its centenary. The Foundation is independent and self-constituting and is managed by a Council consisting of at least 5 internationally well-known scientists as Council Members. The Foundation is and has been financially and operationally independent of the Nestlé Company since its inception. The offices of the Nestlé Foundation are in Lausanne, Switzerland. To apply please follow the link: Final deadlines for submission are January 10 and May 10 for the Spring and Fall Council Meetings respectively. Final deadlines for submission are January 10 and May 10 for the Spring and Fall Council Meetings respectively.

Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship

For 20 years, the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship – the sister organization of the World Economic Forum – has fostered social entrepreneurship worldwide by highlighting leading social innovation models to top decision-makers in business and government. To stay on the cutting edge of the social innovation field, to recognize the diversity of the social innovation models across multiple stake holder groups and to further stimulate public-private impact collaborations, the Schwab Foundation for now awards social innovators across four categories: To apply please follow the link: https://www.schwabfound.org/selection-process

  • Social Entrepreneurs of the Year
  • Corporate Social Intrapreneurs of the Year
  • Public Social Intrapreneurs of the Year
  • Social Innovation Thought Leaders of the Year

The Feminist Review Trust

There is a great shortage of funds to support feminist scholars and activities. This means that the Feminist Review Trust receives a very large number of applications. Unfortunately we have limited funds and can fund only a small proportion of the applications we receive. So, before you apply please note the type of projects we support and please read the guidance on the completion of the application form. Please visit: http://www.feminist-review-trust.com/guidelines/

FFN Awards 2020

Are you a passionate conservationist with unlimited dedication and willpower to protect species of wild animals and plants? Are you under 35 years old? Apply now for the FFN Awards 2020 and perhaps you will win the Future For Nature Award, €50,000, and join the growing FFN Winners community! Please Visit: https://futurefornature.org/apply/

iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE

Applicants are welcome to submit all projects that contribute to solving the most urgent challenges of their time and help to improve conditions applicants CSR projects or applicants active support for a specific aspect of society.  Please visit: https://ifworlddesignguide.com/social-prize/if-social-impact-prize

Innovation Impact Grant Programme

Applicants are invited to apply for the 5th cycle of the Expo Live Innovation Impact Grant Programme that aims to fund novel and innovative solutions that encapsulate the spirit of Expo 2020 Dubai’s overall theme: ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’. Please visit: https://www.expo2020dubai.com/programmes/expo-live/iigp

Sports to Impact Fund 2020

Applicants are invited to apply for the ‘Sports to Impact’ Fund 2020 which has been created by Social Innovation Fund Ireland (SIFI) in partnership with the Department of Rural and Community Development. The Department of Rural and Community Development provides match funding for all philanthropic funds raised by Social Innovation Fund Ireland, via the Dormant Accounts Fund. Please visit: www.socialinnovation.ie/sports-to-impact-fund-202

Alliance for Historical Dialogue and Accountability (AHDA) Fellowship Program

The Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR) at Columbia University is currently seeking applications for the Alliance for Historical Dialogue and Accountability (AHDA) Fellowship Program. Please visit: http://humanrightscolumbia.org/ahda/how-apply

The Global Youth Video Competition

The Global Youth Video Competition is co-organized by the GEF-UNDP Small Grants Programme, and the secretariats of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the UN Convention to Combat Desertification and the Convention on Biological Diversity. Please visit: https://fundsforngospro.com/member-calendar-opportunity-detail.aspx?dedlinepostindex=20972

2019 Social Policy in Africa Conference

UNRISD is inviting proposals for 2019 Social Policy in Africa Conference for abstracts and papers on the theme of the conference, ” Governance of Africa’s Social Policy: Subverting Development and Democracy?” Please visit: http://www.unrisd.org/80256B3C005BE6B5/(httpNews)/81C43A0E8A71AB06C12583F6002E36F6?OpenDocument

#VALUE4HER Innovation Grant

The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), in collaboration with its regional partners in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries, has designed the programme VALUE4HER, to respond to these constraints, in order to increase incomes and employment for women in agribusinesses. Please Visit: https://www.cta.int/en/article/innovation-grant-for-catalysing-women-women-supply-chains-sid0936ad65b-1ce5-428c-9175-0fa97712447d

Ecologists in Africa Grant Program

The British Ecological Society (BES) is seeking applications for its Ecologists in Africa Grant Program to carry out innovative ecological research. Please Visit: https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/funding/ecologists-in-africa/

The World Hunger Fighters Foundation (WHFF) Borlaug-Adesina Fellowship

The World Hunger Fighters Foundation, in partnership with the World Food Prize Foundation, USA, is establishing this year-long Fellowship Program, presenting an unparalleled opportunity to outstanding African youths between the ages of 21 and 30 years old to attend the WHFF Africa Youth Institute at the World Food Prize Foundation in Iowa, United States of America. Please Visit: https://www.worldhungerfighters.org/borlaug-adesina-fellowship

Knowledge Frontiers – International Interdisciplinary Research 2020

The British Academy has announced a Knowledge Frontiers – International Interdisciplinary Research 2020 to support projects which engage with questions concerning the relationship between expertise, public understanding and policy delivery, and highlight the importance of collaboration between communities of practice, disciplines, capacities and borders. Please visit: https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/programmes/knowledge-frontiers-international-interdisciplinary-2020

The British Academy Announced a Global Professorships 2020

The British Academy has announced a Global Professorships 2020 with an aim to demonstrate and further enhance the UK’s commitment to international research partnerships and collaboration as well as strengthen the UK’s research capacity and capability in the humanities and the social sciences. Please visit: https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/programmes/global-professorships-2020

The Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD) “Open Call 2019” under its program “Grand Solutions”.

 IFD’s objective within the “open call” is to invest in projects with the brilliant idea with great potential for value creation and to strengthen unusual and value-creating research and innovation projects – regardless professional disciplines, themes and not limited by past or present theme specific Grand Solutions calls. Please visit: https://innovationsfonden.dk/en/programmes/grand-solutions/open-call

The United States Agency for International Development announced the New Partnerships Initiative (NPI) Global Health

Through this APS, USAID announces its desire to engage locally-based new and underutilized partners to expand and amplify the Agency’s work in the health sector. The overall Agency NPI seeks to support partner countries’ progress on the Journey to Self-Reliance, achieve sustainable and resilient results, and catalyze more effective partnering for impact. Please visit: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=318376

The National Geographic Society’s Exploration Grant Program

The National Geographic Society is inviting proposals from an experienced project leader in the areas of conservation, education, research, storytelling, and technology for its Exploration Grant Program. Please visit: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/funding-opportunities/grants/what-we-fund/

The National Geographic Society’s Early Career Grants

The National Geographic Society’s Early Career Grants which are designed to offer less experienced individuals an opportunity to lead a project. Please visit: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/funding-opportunities/grants/what-we-fund/

Marine Biodiversity Conservation
 in Sustainable Blue Economy Approaches in Africa calls open

With the partnership projects funded from this 2nd Call for Concepts MeerWissen seeks to contribute to discussions and ongoing policy developments aimed at building sustainable blue economies in African partner countries. Please visit: https://meerwissen.org/news/detail/2nd-meerwissen-call-for-concepts-now-open

Funding Call for ‘The Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program’ 2019 for Young Leaders

The Policy Center for the New South has currently announced the application for The Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program for young leaders to engage them in policy making and shaping narrative from the Atlantic basin and Africa. Please visit: https://www.policycenter.ma/programs/young-professionals-network/call-applications-atlantic-dialogues-emerging-leaders-program-2019

An Opportunity for Grassroots Conservationists from Locally Incorporated NGOs to Win £40,000 GBP

Whitley Awards are for dynamic mid-career conservationists who are leading wildlife conservation projects in developing countries. Winners tend to be nationals of the country in which they are working, and are looking to scale up work that is proven to be effective and would benefit from further funding and profile boost. To be eligible, projects must involve local communities at the grassroots level and deliver practical action that is founded on science. Please visit: https://whitleyaward.org/apply-for-conservation-funding/how-to-apply/

Eco-generation announces a call for applications for the 23rd 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 experiences with the opportunities to actively plan, to execute or participate in various environmental awareness programs in each region and country. Please visit: https://tunza.eco-generation.org/ambassadorInfoView.jsp

Open Call for Non-Governmental Organizations to protect Wildlife and Habitats around the World

The Taronga Conservation Society Australia is pleased to announce its Field Conservation Grants to fund and support conservation projects that help wildlife, habitats and communities all over the world. Every two years, Taronga Conservation Society Australia awards funding to projects and programs that demonstrate measurable conservation outcomes in the field — anywhere in the world. Please visit: https://taronga.org.au/conservation-and-science/our-actions/field-conservation-grants/applications