Deadline: 27-Dec-2024 The U.S. Embassy La Paz/Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Cultural Heritage Center of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a program (or programs) to support the preservation of cultural sites, cultural objects and collections, and forms… [Read More]… [Read More]
U.S. Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation in Sudan
Deadline: 31-Dec-2024 The Cultural Heritage Center (CHC) in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce the start of the grants cycle for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). The AFCP Grants Program supports the preservation of archaeological sites, historic buildings and monuments, museum collections, and forms of traditional… [Read More]… [Read More]
Emerging Philanthropist Program Endowment Fund in the US
Deadline: 01-Mar-2025 The Emerging Philanthropists Program (EPP) goal is to engage Harrisburg’s emerging business and community leaders with philanthropic endeavors by providing resources and educational opportunities. EPP provides emerging leaders opportunities to be actively engaged in giving back to their community through philanthropy. The purpose of the EPP Endowment Grant is to provide support for mental health. Funding Information Grant Amount: Up to… [Read More]… [Read More]
Understanding Hunger: The Complexities of Measuring Food Insecurity
Hunger remains a pressing global issue, with millions affected by food insecurity. The challenge lies not only in addressing hunger but also in accurately measuring it. Various methodologies exist, each with its strengths and weaknesses, leading to ongoing debates about the true scale of hunger worldwide. Key Takeaways Defining hunger is complex and varies by… [Read More]
Gov. Yusuf Appoints Dr. Aminu Magashi as Technical Adviser for Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation in Kano
In a significant move aimed at enhancing the humanitarian and poverty alleviation efforts in Kano State, Governor Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has appointed Dr. Aminu Magashi as the Technical Adviser for the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. This appointment is expected to bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the ministry, which… [Read More]
On Veterans Day, Honoring our Veteran Colleagues and All Service Members
Legendary tennis player and U.S. Army veteran Arthur Ashe once reflected that true heroism is, as he put it, “not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.” Today, on Veterans Day, we honor that spirit of service – celebrating those who have worked so… [Read More]
Small Business Financing for Startups with No Credit History
Navigating the world of small business financing can be particularly daunting for startups that lack a credit history. For many entrepreneurs, the absence of a credit record translates into a significant barrier when seeking funding. Traditional lenders, such as banks and credit unions, often rely heavily on credit scores to assess the risk associated with… [Read More]
RFAs: CIPE Creative Industries Fellowship Program
Applications are open for the CIPE Creative Industries Fellowship within the Civic Charge accelerator program for creative professionals based in Mexico, Nigeria, Kenya, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal, who are using their talents to drive positive change. This year, Accountability Lab is also partnering with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), a business and democracy… [Read More]
NATO announces Societal Resilience Grants 2025
Deadline: 8 January 2025 Do you have a project echoing NATO’s mission and directly contributing to societal resilience? The NATO Public Diplomacy Division (PDD) is looking for impactful proposals from civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), universities, think tanks, youth organisations, media organisations and research bodies from NATO member and partner countries. NATO encourages strong… [Read More]
Submissions open for Queer Screen Completion Fund (Australia)
Deadline: 8 December 2024 The Queer Screen is currently accepting applications for its Completion Fund to provide support to Australian LGBTIQ+ filmmakers and storytellers whose work is consistent with the vision and mission of Queer Screen. Queer Screen strives to support LGBTIQ+ filmmakers through grants, awards and programs. Queer filmmakers reflect the diversity of their… [Read More]
Climate and Environmental Science Fellowship for Local Journalism (US)
The Metcalf Institute is pleased to announce the launch of the Climate and Environmental Science Fellowship for Local Journalism, a new initiative designed to support local newsrooms in their efforts to report on the science of climate and environmental change. This fellowship aims to address the challenges that local newsrooms face when covering these critical… [Read More]
RFAs: Science Journalist-in-Residence Program (Australia)
Deadline: 24 November 2024 The Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB), in collaboration with the Science Journalists Association of Australia (SJAA), is offering a paid stay for a practising journalist with at least 3 years’ experience who focuses on science, health, technology, and environment reporting. The ‘Science Journalist-in-Residence’ (SJiR) can stay for three months (or up… [Read More]
Nominations open for C6 Journalism Award (Brazil)
Deadline: 20 December 2024 The 6th edition is here with something new! Now, the C6 Journalism Award to recognize journalistic work in three areas: Financial Education and Personal Finance; Macroeconomics; and Technology and Innovation. Categories Financial Education and Personal Finance: Encourage financial citizenship, a concept used by the Central Bank of Brazil to encompass financial… [Read More]
Call for Applications: Film & TV Funding Award
Deadline: 31 January 2025 The Film & TV Funding Award is awarded annually to an emerging filmmaker from anywhere in the world with the most promising pitch for a director-led documentary which fulfils the core criteria. The Whickers Film & TV Funding Award is one of the most significant documentary awards in the world. Funding… [Read More]
Apply for CatchLight Global Fellowship
The CatchLight is now accepting applications for its Global Fellowship to support individuals who want to cultivate significant audience engagement through inventive distribution methods that will increase the impact of their work. A CatchLight Global Fellowship is awarded for life. Fellows are encouraged to share expertise beyond their Fellowship cohort year, and CatchLight hopes that… [Read More]
Open Call for International Video Art Festival
Deadline: 31 March 2025 The international call for the 14th edition of the international video art festival Magmart is open! Eligibility Criteria The Festival is open to all international videoartists. Participation is free. Between all submitted video, will be done a final selection based on vote of a Jury composed by experts. The 30 selected… [Read More]
Entries open for Documentary Film Production Grants
The JustFilms Open Call is a funding opportunity for documentary filmmakers who are passionate about addressing critical social issues through formally innovative filmmaking. Through its open call, JustFilms supports artist-driven, feature-length documentary films that creatively intersect with the social justice issues that are central to the Ford Foundation’s mission. All projects submitted for JustFilms grants… [Read More]
Mentorship Programme for Newsrooms: Supporting AI Adoption
Deadline: 18 November 2024 The Thomson Reuters Foundation is offering a mentoring programme to guide selected newsrooms in their journey to better understand, experiment and integrate technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions to support key editorial and operational functions and be better equipped to counteract disinformation. This innovative six-month programme will support newsrooms in Kenya,… [Read More]
Up to £2 Million in Funding for AI Upskilling Solutions in Key UK Sector
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2 million for Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions to support AI upskilling in BridgeAI key sectors. Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £2 million in innovation projects as part of the BridgeAI programme. Aim The aim of this competition… [Read More]
Open Call: Purple Innovations Challenge (India)
Deadline: 30 November 2024 Applications are open for the Purple Innovations Challenge, where EnAble India and SELCO Foundation jointly aim to foster inclusive entrepreneurship by building innovative, sustainable, and accessible solutions for and by persons with disabilities (PWDs). This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enable equitable access to self-owned livelihoods and address… [Read More]
Call for Applications: Japan Visit for Pet-Industry Leaders (New Zealand)
The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is offering five fully funded spots for emerging leaders in New Zealand’s pet industry to join a business delegation to Japan in April 2025. The week-long programme will give participants a better understanding of the pet industry in Japan and allow participants to attend Interpets, one of… [Read More]
R&D Call: Piloting High-Impact Solutions on the E-Mobility Transition in Kenya
Siemens Stiftung and GIZ are looking for 3-5 Kenyan enterprises to conduct research and development (R&D) projects for up to 12 months. The aim is to develop effective market-based solutions and increase the social and ecological impact of e-mobility. They are seeking pilot projects driving the transition towards a sustainable, low-carbon transport sector in underserviced… [Read More]
SCALE Business Accelerator Program (US)
The City of Boston is accepting applications for the Supplying Capital and Leveraging Education (SCALE) program, a technical assistance initiative designed for small businesses in specific industries. The purpose of the SCALE program is to build businesses’ capacity to more effectively pursue government contracts. The program focuses on industry categories that represent a large share… [Read More]
