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OPTions Initiative |
Grand Challenges Canada, funded by the Government of Canada and other partners, is currently accepting proposals for Round 2 of its Options for Pregnancy Termination Innovation (OPTions) Initiative to save and improve the lives of women and girls through improved access to safe and legal abortion. |
CAD 2,50,000 |
Tuesday, 11 February, 2020 |
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The Global Fund to End Modern Slavery |
The Global Fund to End Modern Slavery (GFEMS) has announced new funding available to combat modern slavery through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of State, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (J/TIP). |
USD 4,00,000 |
Friday, 17 January, 2020 |
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UNESCO-UNEVOC |
UNESCO Member States adopted a Recommendation on Open Educational Resources (OER) – a key tool for the achievement of SDG4. As a follow-up to this recommendation, UNESCO-UNEVOC has launched its First Global OER Grant Programme for the development of such resources for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). |
USD 5,000 |
Sunday, 12 January, 2020 |
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The Thomson Reuters Foundation |
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking applications for its Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development Programme. |
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Monday, 6 January, 2020 |
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Burning Man |
Burning Man has a long and rich history of granting seed money to new and emerging artists around the world. This program funds highly interactive, community-driven works of art that prioritize community involvement in their development, execution and display. |
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Wednesday, 18 December, 2019 |
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UN Volunteers |
UNV is establishing an opportunity for qualified individuals or institutions to develop and showcase approaches to modelling the economic and/or social contributions of volunteer work that governments and policy-makers may consider and apply in the context of the SDGs. |
USD 15,000 |
Monday, 16 December, 2019 |
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Google News Initiative (GNI) |
Applications are open for Asia-Pacific Google News Initiative (GNI) Innovation Challenge to support projects that drive digital innovation and develop new business models. |
USD 250,000 |
Tuesday, 7 January, 2020 |
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World Wildlife Fund |
Nominations are now open for WWF-India’s Climate Solver 2019 to promote the use of innovative clean technologies and thereby contribute to reducing emissions and enhancing energy access. |
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Wednesday, 15 January, 2020 |
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Truepic |
Applicants are invited to apply for the first round of the Truepic social impact grant program which is designed to help organizations working to positively impact their community or the world. |
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Wednesday, 15 January, 2020 |
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The United States Agency for International Development |
Funding Call: USAID for Global Feed the Future Agricultural Biotechnology Program |
USD 100,000,000 |
Friday, 17 January, 2020 |
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The United States Agency for International Development |
Funding Call: USAID for Water and Energy for Food: A Grand Challenge for Development |
USD 150,00,000 |
Monday, 9 December, 2019 |
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Spencer Foundation |
Spencer Foundation has announced the Small Research Grants Program to support 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. |
USD 50,000 |
Tuesday, 3 March, 2020 |
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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) |
The UNESCO World Heritage Centre has announced 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 and encourage the commitment to World Heritage. |
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Sunday, 19 January, 2020 |
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The British Academy |
Funding Call: Education and Learning in Crises |
Pounds 360,000 |
Wednesday, 4 December, 2019 |
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The Strengthening Accountability in the Global Economy |
The Strengthening Accountability in the Global Economy (SAGE) Fund is currently seeking two-page concept notes from organisations implementing innovative efforts to strengthen women’s economic justice and secure women’s livelihoods. |
USD 100,000 |
Saturday, 14 December, 2019 |
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Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge |
Applicants are invited to apply for 2019 Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge that harnesses the power of capital markets and student creativity to create positive impact in a world of perpetual resource scarcity and continued population growth. |
USD 10,000 |
Friday, 17 January, 2020 |
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The Russell Sage Foundation (RSF) |
The Russell Sage Foundation is seeking investigator-initiated research proposals on the social, economic, and political effects of the changing racial and ethnic composition of the U.S. population, including the transformation of communities and ideas about what it means to be American. |
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Thursday, 21 May, 2020 |
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The Advancing Women’s Empowerment Fund (AWEF) |
The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE), with funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Visa Foundation, are seeking proposals that address this financing gap by testing models that catalyze investment into women-led SGBs through innovative approaches. |
USD 1,50,000 |
Wednesday, 8 January, 2020 |
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Qatar Foundation |
Qatar Foundation is seeking applications for its 2020 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Awards to recognize and promote six successful innovative projects that are addressing global educational challenges. |
USD 20,000 |
Monday, 20 January, 2020 |
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The European Union (EU) |
The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals for its program entitled “European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR)” to support civil society in protection and promotion of democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms worldwide. |
Euro 18,000,000 |
Thursday, 9 January, 2020 |
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International Climate Initiative |
Funding Call – International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) finances climate and biodiversity programmes in ODA eligible states. It supports programmes on policy advice, capacity building, technology cooperation and investment as well as the implementation of policies and strategies. |
Euro 20,00,000 |
Thursday, 19 March, 2020 |
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United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) |
The 14th Round of United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) is inviting applications from CSOs and NGOs to support democracy. |
USD 2,50,000 |
Sunday, 22 December, 2019 |
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Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) |
Funding Call “Promoting the mobilization and use of biodiversity data in Asia”. |
Euros 15,000 |
Sunday, 5 January, 2020 |
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Zurich University of Applied Sciences |
Bridging grants offer the possibility to continue joint research in order to prepare a grant application for a full joint research project e.g. through the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), EU funding or any other national or regional funding body.Bridging grants may also enable the intensification of joint teaching or curriculum development. |
Swiss francs 25,000 |
Wednesday, 15 January, 2020 |
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The Culture and Animals Foundation (CAF) |
Funding Call – The Culture and Animals Foundation (CAF) is accepting applications for its grant program. |
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Friday, 31 January, 2020 |
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Department of Science and Technology, Government of India |
India –European Union Joint Call On Smart And Integrated Local Energy Systems |
EUROS 60,00,000 |
Saturday, 15 February, 2020 |
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Thomson Reuters Foundation |
Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking applications for its Reporting on Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery. |
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Wednesday, 18 December, 2019 |
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InsuResilience Solutions Fund |
3rd Funding call of InsuResilience Solutions Fund (ISF) to promote the development of innovative and financially sustainable climate risk insurance products in developing and emerging countries. |
2.5 Million Euro |
Friday, 7 February, 2020 |
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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) |
Funding Call from The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting participants to co-create, co-design, co-invest, and collaborate on research and development interventions to address the Water and Energy for Food (WE4F): A Grand Challenge for Development Regional Innovation Hubs. |
USD 15,000,000 |
Monday, 9 December, 2019 |
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The Freedom Fund |
Funding call to strengthen the investor case for addressing modern slavery and/or meaningfully expand modern slavery-focused data, tools, measurement and guidance that can be deployed across asset classes. |
USD 100,000 |
Monday, 16 December, 2019 |
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Upaya’s Accelerator Program. |
Funding Call to 2020 Upaya’s Accelerator Program for Aspiring Indian Entrepreneurs |
USD 50,000 |
Friday, 6 December, 2019 |
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The World Bank Group |
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and The 2030 Agenda for Women-led Micro and Small Enterprises |
USD 100,000 |
Friday, 10 January, 2020 |
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The Academy of Change |
Call for Applications – Are you curious and part of an NGO covering sustainability and climate topics? Are you looking for new and insightful approaches to boost the impact of your work and accelerate change in sustainable behaviours that really matter? If yes, then apply for the Second Round of “The Academy of Change”. |
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Friday, 24 January, 2020 |
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The United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund |
United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for NGOs which Provide Tangible Support to Victims of Human Trafficking |
USD 60,000 |
Sunday, 15 December, 2019 |
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The Vijay Amritraj Foundation |
The Vijay Amritraj Foundation is accepting funding applications from smaller charities of India who do not have the ability to raise money or awareness for their causes. |
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Tuesday, 31 December, 2019 |
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Food for Good Challenge |
The FAMAE is seeking applications for the Food for Good Challenge to develop an innovative and concrete solution from field to fork to deliver fair, sustainable & healthy food, for everybody, everywhere. |
Euro 20,000,000 |
Friday, 14 February, 2020 |
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Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Global Prosperity |
“Sustainable and Healthy Food for All – How can urban populations increase access to healthy and sustainable foods, despite rapid urbanization?” Challenge with an aim to find and support innovative solutions that will promote urban access to healthy and sustainable food for all. |
USD 1,000,000 |
Friday, 31 January, 2020 |
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Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Global Prosperity |
Applications are now open for “Innovation for Peace and Justice – How can displaced populations access affordable and quality services that are essential to their safety and wellbeing?” Challenge with an aim to find and support innovative solutions that will connect refugees and forcibly displaced populations with enduring and effective legal, healthcare, and education services. |
USD 1,000,000 |
Friday, 31 January, 2020 |
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Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Global Prosperity |
Call for Applications for 2020 Climate Change Challenge |
USD 1,000,000 |
Friday, 31 January, 2020 |
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Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Global Prosperity |
Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Global Prosperity is seeking applications for its “Innovation for Inclusive Trade – How can rural communities increase their access to new supply chains and markets in order to create better livelihoods for themselves?” Challenge with an aim to find and support solutions that will enable inclusive trade in rural communities. |
USD 1,000,000 |
Friday, 31 January, 2020 |
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The UN Refugee Agency "UNHCR" |
Nominations are now open for the 2020 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award to honour individuals, groups and organizations who go above and beyond the call of duty to protect refugees, displaced and stateless people |
USD 150,000 |
Sunday, 9 February, 2020 |
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The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) |
The International Women’s Media Foundation – Kim Wall Memorial Fund offering Grant for Women Journalists |
USD 5,000 |
Monday, 16 December, 2019 |
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The Global Goals for Sustainable Development |
Funding Call – Lead2030 Challenge SDG 2 – How to end hunger by 2030? |
USD 50,000 |
Sunday, 5 January, 2020 |
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The Global Goals for Sustainable Development |
Funding Call for Lead 2030 Challenge: How Do We Fight the Growing Burden on Non-communicable Disease Worldwide? |
USD 50,000 |
Sunday, 5 January, 2020 |
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The Global Goals for Sustainable Development |
Funding Call for Lead2030 Challenge for Goal 4 – How Do We Prepare 50 Million Futures for a World of Opportunity? |
USD 50,000 |
Sunday, 5 January, 2020 |
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The Global Goals for Sustainable Development |
Funding Call for “Lead 2030 Challenge The Sustainable Development Goals 7” |
USD 50,000 |
Sunday, 5 January, 2020 |
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The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) |
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) is inviting applicants for support of commodity development activities in its member countries. |
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Wednesday, 15 April, 2020 |
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The Japan Fund for Global Environment (JFGE) |
Japan Fund for Global Environment (JFGE) is seeking applications to provide grants to Non Governmental Organization (NGO)/Non Profit Organization (NPO) engaged in environmental activities. |
JPY 60,00,000 |
Tuesday, 3 December, 2019 |
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ENEA Consulting |
Funding Call for Supporting Energy Access Projects in Asia – Clean cooking and Small-scale waste-to-energy |
USD 50,000 |
Friday, 13 December, 2019 |
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Earth Journalism Network |
Earth Journalism Network (EJN), funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) is seeking proposals for its Asia-Pacific Investigative Environmental Story Grants. |
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Tuesday, 31 December, 2019 |
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Singapore International Foundation |
Funding Call for Young Social Entrepreneurs Programme |
USD 20,000 |
Sunday, 15 December, 2019 |
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Counterpart International |
Counterpart International, Internet Governance, Freedom is seeking proposals from NGOs based in developing countries to defend against censorship, surveillance, and legal developments that threaten digital rights. |
USD 90,000 |
Tuesday, 31 December, 2019 |
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The Commonwealth Foundation |
Funding Call to Strengthen the Ability of Civic Voices |
Pounds 2,00,000 |
Thursday, 9 January, 2020 |
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The Hilden Charitable Fund |
Funding Call for Projects working on Community Development, Education, and Health |
Pounds 5,000 |
Wednesday, 11 December, 2019 |
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Bloomberg Initiative |
Funding Call from “Bloomberg Initiative To Reduce Tobacco Use” Grants Program |
USD 2,50,000 |
Wednesday, 4 December, 2019 |
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The Food System Vision Prize |
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. |
USD 200,000 |
Thursday, 5 December, 2019 |
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The National Geographic Society |
Request for Proposals from National Geographic Society for “Biodiversity Exploration and Discovery” |
50000 USD |
Wednesday, 15 January, 2020 |
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The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DRL) |
Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications for its “2020 DRL Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement” |
14,000,000 USD |
Friday, 6 March, 2020 |
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Spencer Foundation |
Funding Call from Spencer Foundation – Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) Grants Program |
4,00,000 USD |
Wednesday, 8 January, 2020 |
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SUEZ-Institut de France Award |
Applications are now open for the SUEZ–Institut de France Award to lead the development of water services, sanitation and waste management in developing countries. |
50000 EUROS |
Sunday, 15 December, 2019 |
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The Prince Claus Fund |
Funding Call to safeguard documentary heritage that is acutely threatened by recent conflict or other disaster, whether natural or man-made. |
15000 EUROS |
Friday, 10 January, 2020 |
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Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2020 |
Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2020 (Incorporate Internet of Things (IoT) or digital technologies as part of the solution, economic impact (e.g. health, education, accessibility, critical human needs (food, water, disaster response/recovery, safety, etc.) |
350000 USD |
Friday, 17 January, 2020 |
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The Melinda Gray Ardia Envrionmental Foundation |
Promote Educators in Implementing Holistic Environment Curricula |
1500 USD |
Wednesday, 15 January, 2020 |
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The National Geographic Society |
RFPs for Recovery of Species on the Brink of Extinction |
50000 USD |
Friday, 10 April, 2020 |
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The National Geographic Society |
Funding Call: The National Geographic Society is seeking proposals from an experienced project leader in the areas of conservation, education, research, storytelling, and technology for its Exploration Grant Program. |
30000 USD |
Wednesday, 15 January, 2020 |
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The International Trans Fund (ITF) |
Funding Call from for Trans-Led Organizations across the India |
50000 USD |
Monday, 2 December, 2019 |
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National Geographic Society |
Early Career Grants which are designed to offer less experienced individuals an opportunity to lead a project |
10000 USD |
Wednesday, 22 April, 2020 |
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Asia Art Archive in India and Inlaks India Foundation |
Funding Call from “AAA–Inlaks Art Grant 2020” : Supporting Innovative Approaches to Practicing Art Today in India |
200,000 INR |
Sunday, 15 December, 2019 |
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The National Geographic Society |
Funding Call for Uncovering Human Origins in Asia and Africa |
50,000 USD |
Wednesday, 15 January, 2020 |
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The Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) |
Funding call for Projects delivering Climate Resilience benefits in Low- and Middle-income Countries (clean cook stoves, solar home systems, mini grids) |
1 million USD |
Tuesday, 17 December, 2019 |
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The Wellcome Trust |
Funding Call for Wellcome Trust’s Collaborative Awards in Humanities and Social Science |
1.5 million Pounds |
Tuesday, 7 January, 2020 |
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The British Council |
British Council’s Global Innovation Challenge – # IdeasChangeLives |
20,000 Pounds |
Friday, 10 January, 2020 |
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The Prince Bernhard Nature Fund |
Funding Call to Save Endangered Flora and Fauna |
20,000 USD |
Saturday, 1 February, 2020 |
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Wellcome |
International Exchange Programmes in Humanities, Social Science and Bioethics |
1.5 million Pounds |
Tuesday, 3 March, 2020 |
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The Japan Foundation |
Grant Program for Intellectual Exchange Conferences |
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Monday, 2 December, 2019 |
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The Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR) |
Human Rights Advocates Program for Activists working with NGOs on Social Issues |
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Monday, 16 December, 2019 |
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Wildlife Acoustics |
Wildlife Acoustics is seeking applications for its Scientific Product Grants Program to support efforts in conservation and environmental stewardship. |
5000 USD |
Saturday, 15 February, 2020 |
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Roddenberry Foundation |
Catalyst Fund awards that address serious global challenges |
15000 USD |
Friday, 31 January, 2020 |
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The Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research |
Funding Call – “Country-level Stories of Change on Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR)” project. |
1,85,000 USD |
Thursday, 12 December, 2019 |
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The India-Europe Foundation for New Dialogues (FIND) |
2020 FIND Grant Programme is now open “Arts & Culture” |
6,000 euros |
Sunday, 1 December, 2019 |
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StartupXs |
ChangeMakers Seed Grant Opportunity 2020 |
1000 USD |
Tuesday, 31 December, 2019 |
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The Department of Health and Human Services |
Global Infectious Disease Research Administration Development Award for Low-and Middle-Income Country Institutions |
$100,000 |
Friday, 31 July, 2020 |
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The National Institute of Mental Health |
Health Promotion Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Males |
$275,000 |
Tuesday, 7 January, 2020 |
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The Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund |
Funding assistance for nature conservation in Developing Countries, particularly in Asia- Pacific region |
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Monday, 2 December, 2019 |
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) |
Formative and Pilot Intervention Research for Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS |
$450,000 |
Tuesday, 7 January, 2020 |
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The United States Agency for International Development |
USAID announces Funding Rounds under New Partnerships Initiative (NPI) – Global Health |
$75,000,000 |
Friday, 31 January, 2020 |
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The Primate Conservation, Incorporated (PCI) |
Funding call to Support Conservation Programs for Wild Populations of Primates |
USD 5,000 |
Saturday, 1 February, 2020 |
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The National Institute of Health |
Funding Call from “National Institute of Health” – Zika Virus (ZIKV) Complications |
USD 2,00,000 |
Tuesday, 7 January, 2020 |
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The National Institute of Health |
Funding call from “The National Institute of Health” – Small Grants Program for Cancer Research |
USD 50,000 per year |
Tuesday, 7 January, 2020 |
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The Minor Foundation |
Funding call to “Protect the Natural Environment from all over the World” |
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Tuesday, 31 December, 2019 |
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D-Prize |
Aspiring Entrepreneurs accessing Poverty-alleviation Interventions |
USD 20,000 |
Sunday, 01 December, 2019 |
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The Spencer Foundation |
Funding Call from Spencer Foundation for Small Research Grants Program on Education |
USD 50,000 |
Tuesday, 3 March, 2020 |
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The Spencer Foundation |
Spencer Foundation’s Conference Grant to Advance Education Research Worldwide |
USD 50,000 |
Wednesday, 4 December, 2019 |
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The Spencer Foundation |
Funding Call from Spencer Foundation announces for Large Research Grants on Education Program |
USD 500,000 |
Tuesday, 14 January, 2020 |
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Right Sharing of World Resources |
Applications Invited for RSWR grant for Women Empowerment |
5500 USD |
Tuesday, 31 December, 2019 |
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National Geographic |
Applications invited for Biodiversity Exploration and Discovery |
50000 USD |
Wednesday, 1 January, 2020 |
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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo |
Funding Call for Wildlife Seed Grants to support Field Conservation Projects in Africa & Asia |
USD 3500 |
Monday, 27 January, 2020 |
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The End Violence Fund |
Funding Call to Prevent and Combat Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse |
$12 million |
Friday, 6 December, 2019 |
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The U.S. Embassy New Delhi Public Affairs Section (PAS) |
U.S. Embassy New Delhi PAS: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property rights, and women’s empowerment including English language teaching and learning programming on these themes) |
$50,000 |
Tuesday, 31 December, 2019 |
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The Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health |
DHHS/NIH: Tobacco Use and HIV in Low and Middle Income Countries |
$200,000 |
Tuesday, 7 January, 2020 |
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) |
National Institutes of Health: HIV/AIDS High Priority Drug Abuse Research |
$2,000,000 |
Tuesday, 7 September, 2021 |
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Open Technology Fund (OTF) |
Internet Freedom Fund is now open for Applications (open source internet freedom technologies) |
$900,000 |
Wednesday, 1 January, 2020 |
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Open Technology Fund (OTF) |
Core Infrastructure Fund inviting Applicants from across the World (Promoting digital security and civil society needs, Improving security standards, quality assurance, and best practices) |
$300,000 |
Wednesday, 1 January, 2020 |
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The Russell Sage Foundation (RSF) |
Funding Call for Behavioral Economics to support Poverty, Inequality and Mobility |
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Thursday, 21 May, 2020 |
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Wildlife Acoustics |
Wildlife Acoustics Scientific Product Grants Program |
$5,000 Every quarter |
Saturday, 15 February, 2020 |
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Wellcome |
Applications invited for Research Development Awards in Humanities, Social Science and Bioethics |
1000000 Pound |
Tuesday, 3 March, 2020 |
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The Right Sharing of World Resources (RSWR) |
Seed Grants to Newer, Smaller Organizations in India to Implement Women-led, Income-generating Projects |
US $5,500 per year, for a maximum of five years |
Tuesday, 31 December, 2019 |
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USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
USAID: MOMENTUM (Moving Integrated, Quality Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health and Family Planning and Reproductive Health Services to Scale) |
$500,000,000 |
Friday, 31 January, 2020 |
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The Waterloo Foundation (TWF) |
Applications Invited for WLF’s Marine Programme Grant 2019 |
£50,000 - £100,000 |
Sunday, 1 December, 2019 |
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U.S Agency For International Development |
Applications Invited for Medicines Quality Assurance Systems Strengthening Program Grant |
180000000 USD |
Thursday, 19 March, 2020 |
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The U.S. Embassy New Delhi Public Affairs Section (PAS) |
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program |
USD 5000 to USD 50000 |
Tuesday, 31 December, 2019 |
