By fundsforngos, on January 30th, 2012% The Jacobs Foundation invites specialists and experts in the field of child and adolescent research worldwide to nominate candidates for the Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize 2012. The prize in honour of the Jacobs Foundation’s late founder Klaus J. Jacobs is awarded annually in the first week of December in Zurich, Switzerland.
. . . → Read More: Call for Nominations Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize 2012
By fundsforngos, on January 12th, 2012% The May 18 Memorial Foundation in Gwangju in the Republic of Korea has issued a call for nominations for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights.
The prize goes to one individual or an organization that has struggled for or contributed to the improvement and advancement of human rights, democracy and peace in their community and . . . → Read More: May 18 Foundation’s Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2012
By fundsforngos3, on January 3rd, 2012% American Jewish World Service (AJWS) is currently inviting submissions for its national design competition, entitled “Where do you Give?” focused on philanthropy and social change. Through this competition, the artists get challenges to create a 21st century icon inspired by the values and imagery of the traditional Jewish tzedakah, or charity, box. For . . . → Read More: AJWS seeks Submissions for Design Competition “Where do you Give?” to Revitalize Philanthropy
By fundsforngos, on January 2nd, 2012% UNCCD (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification) is currently inviting applications for 2012 Land for Life Award with the aim of rewarding and recognizing the leadership for sustainable land management. This award is an initiative to honour sustainable land management efforts that foster gender equality, cultural diversity and social inclusion. The winners of . . . → Read More: UNCCD inviting Applications for Land for Life Award 2012
By fundsforngos, on December 13th, 2011% BergHind Joseph is currently inviting entries for Photographic Competition 2011. . . . → Read More: BergHind Joseph invites Entries for Photographic Competition 2011 focussed on Leadership
By fundsforngos, on October 30th, 2011% Study in Sweden has announced a competition entitled “Challenge Yourself India 2011” offering Indian tech students and professionals (min. BSc) a chance to win scholarships worth Rs 6 million to study at 3 of Sweden’s best technology universities, besides winning many other prizes. . . . → Read More: Challenge Yourself India 2011: Opportunity for Tech Students and Professionals to get Full Fee Waiver in Swedish Universities
By fundsforngos, on October 12th, 2011% This year’s Gruber Justice Prize is awarded to the Association for Civil Rights (ACRI) in Israel. Thw award will be received by Libby Lenkinski Friedlander, director of international relations for the organization, along with the representatives of four other social justice organizations. . . . → Read More: Gruber Prize to Israeli Social Justice Group
By fundsforngos, on October 4th, 2011% Nominations are invited by UNESCO, for next year’s UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. . . . → Read More: UNESCO seeks nominations for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2012
By fundsforngos, on October 2nd, 2011% Eye to Heart is inviting people to send videos or screenplay addressing one of the five themes for Eye to Heart 2011 Contest . . . → Read More: Eye to Heart invites Videos and Screenplays for 2011 Contest
By fundsforngos, on September 22nd, 2011% Grinnell College is inviting nominations for 2012 Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize. This prize is offered by the college to honour individuals who have shown leadership in their fields and have creative ideas for bringing positive changes in the society. This prize also celebrates the historic and future commitment of Grinnell College . . . → Read More: Grinnell College Seeks Nominations for 2012 Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize
By fundsforngos, on August 15th, 2011% Nominations are now open for the World’s Children’s prize that is awarded for outstanding contributions for the rights of the child. It is an annual educational program for young people about the rights of the child, democracy, the environment and global friendship.
Eligibility Criteria
People (children and adults) or organizations can . . . → Read More: Nominations invited for the World’s Children’s Prize for contributions towards the rights of the child
By fundsforngos, on August 11th, 2011% Ashoka’s Youth Venture, in partnership with Staples Foundation, is seeking entries from young people for the 5th annual Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Competition. The competition is organized to recognize the youths with innovative ideas about use of technology for advancing social change and improving the lives of people across the world. Youths with . . . → Read More: Ashoka’s Youth Venture Invites entries for 5th annual Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Competition
By fundsforngos, on June 28th, 2011% The North-South Prize is an annual award of the Council of Europe given since 1995 to two personalities who have excelled in their commitment to the defence and promotion of human rights and pluralistic democracy, the development of intercultural dialogue and the reinforcement of the north-south partnership and solidarity.
Any legal or natural . . . → Read More: Call for Nominations for the Council of Europe’s North-South Prize
By fundsforngos, on June 21st, 2011% The Heineken Prizes are international prizes awarded every other year to five internationally renowned scientists and one highly talented Dutch visual artist for their great merits to science, Dutch art and society.
The scientific Heineken Prizes recognise and reward unique achievement in the fields of biochemistry and biophysics, medicine, environmental sciences, . . . → Read More: Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences seeks nominations for the prestigious 2012 Heineken Prizes
By fundsforngos, on June 12th, 2011% Kochon Foundation, a non-profit foundation registered in the Republic of Korea is seeking nominations for The Stop TB Partnership-Kochon Prize aimed at supporting the global fight against tuberculosis. The Stop TB Partnership-Kochon Prize is awarded once a year to persons, institutions, or organizations that have made a highly significant contribution to combating tuberculosis.
. . . → Read More: Stop TB Partnership seeks nominations for the 2011 Kochon Prize
By fundsforngos, on June 12th, 2011% Source Link: http://www.kbs-frb.org/pressitem.aspx?id=280888&LangType=1033
Esteemed Congolese gynaecologist, Dr. Denis Mukwege, has been awarded the 2010/2011 King Baudouin International Development Prize for his work in treating and advocating for the victims of sexual violence and war crimes in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Dr. Mukwege for the last more than ten years has . . . → Read More: Dr. Denis Mukwege of Panzi Hospital awarded the coveted King Baudouin International Development Prize for his work in treating and advocating for the victims of sexual violence and war crimes in Congo
By fundsforngos, on June 8th, 2011% Source Information http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org
Nominations are invited for the 2011 El-Hibri Peace Education Prize aimed at recognizing individuals or organizations for their contributions to the field of Peace Education, and for increasing the awareness for the positive impact peace education work has on people.
Goals of the Prize
- . . . → Read More: Nomination sought for the 2011 El-Hibri Peace Education Prize
By fundsforngos, on June 1st, 2011% The Global Development Network’s (GDN) innovative scheme, the Global Development Awards and Medals Competition supported by the Ministry of Finance, Government of Japan and other donors has awarded roughly US $2.2 million in research and travel grants to finalists and winners. It is currently accepting applications for the Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project . . . → Read More: Global Development Network accepting applications for the Japanese Award for the Most Innovative Development Project
By fundsforngos, on May 23rd, 2011% European Commission in association with Reporters Without Borders seeks entries for the 2011 Lorenzo Natali Prize from journalists that are engaged in outstanding reporting on Human Rights, Democracy and Development issues.
Prize Components
Three print and online press winners from each of the five geographic areas – Africa, The Arab World . . . → Read More: 2011 Lorenzo Natali Prize: Entries sought from journalists reporting on Human Rights, Democracy and Development issues
By fundsforngos, on May 21st, 2011% Sourced From: http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org/
Nominations are invited for The Emprender Paz Prize: the business bet, an initiative lead by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and Fundación Social from Colombia, with the support of the Colombian Ministry of Commerce, SENA, the Ideas for Peace Foundation (FIP), El Tiempo, Revista RS, . . . → Read More: Call for Nominations: 2011 Emprender Paz Price for Businesses that have peace-building initiatives in Colombia
By fundsforngos, on May 16th, 2011% Nominations are invited for the 2012 Templeton Award that is aimed at rewarding the living individuals that are not only creative and innovative but leave an impact by means for their achievement record. Their achievement must highlight or exemplify one of the various ways in which human beings express their yearning for spiritual . . . → Read More: 2012 Templeton Award: Nominations sought from innovative and impeccable public society members
By fundsforngos, on May 12th, 2011% Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, NY is inviting the nominations for The Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize 2012. Initiated in 2008, it is a biannual award carrying a cash award of $50,000. The award was established with the aim of enhancing the awareness of the critical role of religious dialogue in the . . . → Read More: Hofstra College invites nominations for The Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize 2012 from individuals and organizations promoting the inter-religious dialogue
By fundsforngos, on May 8th, 2011% The Hunger Project (THP), a global, non-profit, and strategic organization, through its multi-pronged initiatives is committed to the sustainable end of hunger across the planet. THP is engaged in empowering people across Africa, South Asia and Latin America, with the mission to end the hunger and poverty through training people in meeting their . . . → Read More: The Hunger Project’s 2011 Africa Prize for Leadership for the Sustainable End of Hunger
By fundsforngos, on April 26th, 2011% The Sitaram Jindal Foundation is inviting nomination for the Jindal Prize in India. The Jindal prize is awarded to individuals and organizations for their outstanding contribution for the welfare of people in the country. The purpose of this prize is inspired and supports people or organizations those engage in the service of community . . . → Read More: The Jindal Prize
By fundsforngos, on April 3rd, 2011% The Freedom to Create Prize seeks to recognize the creativity of artists who use their talents to build social foundations and inspire the human spirit. The 2011 Prize is now open for nominations for two categories: Main Prize and Imprisoned Artist Prize.
Individuals from any group, gender, religion or nationality above . . . → Read More: Freedom to Create Prize for Creativity in Conveying Messages for Social Justice
By fundsforngos, on March 14th, 2011% The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Hilton Humanitarian Prize, which is the world’s largest humanitarian award.
The Prize is to an organization, anywhere in the world, judged to have made extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering—often operating at great risk, hardship or personal sacrifice. The . . . → Read More: Nominations invited for the 2012 Hilton Humanitarian Prize
By fundsforngos, on February 20th, 2011% Nestlé, the world’s leading food and nutrition company is offering the Nestlé Prize in Creating Shared Value 2012 to an NGO, individual or a small business for an outstanding innovation or project in the area of water, nutrition or rural development. The Prize gives an opportunity for the project to become financially sustainable . . . → Read More: Nestlé Prize for outstanding project in the area of water, nutrition or rural development
By fundsforngos, on February 20th, 2011% Nestlé Prize in Creating Shared Value recognizes a project or innovation in the area of water, nutrition or rural development implemented by an NGO, individual or a small business. The Prize was first awarded in 2010 to International Development Enterprises (IDEC) in Cambodia for its innovative, market-based approach to increasing agricultural productivity and . . . → Read More: How Cambodia’s IDE won the 2010 Nestlé Prize in Creating Shared Value
By fundsforngos, on February 20th, 2011% In August 2010, Community Toolbox, a global resource of free information on essential skills for building healthy communities had announced the Out of the Box Prize 2010 to honor innovative approaches to promoting community health and development worldwide. NGOs and other groups working in the areas of community health, education, urban or rural . . . → Read More: NGOs who won the Out of Box Prize 2010
By fundsforngos, on February 16th, 2011% The Qatar Foundation is inviting nominations from NGOs, international organizations, universities, schools, colleges, teachers’ organizations, research facilities, governments and private corporations for the 2011 WISE Prize for Education.
The WISE Prize for Education will reward individuals – or teams of individuals – who have made an outstanding contribution to any field . . . → Read More: Nominations invited for the WISE Prize for Education
By fundsforngos, on February 14th, 2011% Nominations are welcomed for the XVIth 2011 Stein Rokkan Prize in Comparative Social Science Research organized by the International Social Science Council (ISSC), the University of Bergen and the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR). The award carries a cash amount of €5000.
The prize is open to all social science . . . → Read More: Call for Nominations for the 2011 Stein Rokkan Prize
By fundsforngos, on February 13th, 2011% The Arab Gulf Program for Development (AGFUND) based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is regional developmental funding organization that works with UN agencies, international organizations and local NGOs around the world for the sustainability of human development and poverty alleviation. It annually offers the AGFUND International Prize with the aim of inciting and encouraging . . . → Read More: AGFUND International Prize for Pioneering Human Development Projects: NGOs, INGOs, Government & Individuals can be nominated
By fundsforngos, on January 27th, 2011% The international Civil Courage Prize is sponsored by the Train Foundation to honor “extraordinary individuals whose acts, undertaken deliberately, over time, have demonstrated ‘steadfast resistance to evil at great personal risk.’” The Prize does not attempt to establish a ranking or give the impression of a competition. Rather, it works to draw the . . . → Read More: Civil Courage Prize accepting NGO nominations worldwide
By fundsforngos, on January 18th, 2011% The Sidney Hillman Foundation is accepting submissions and nominations for the Hillman Prizes, which are given annually to honor investigative journalism that fosters social and economic justice.
Prize winners will be awarded with travel to New York City to receive $5,000 and a certificate designed by New Yorker Cartoonist, Edward Sorel . . . → Read More: Hillman Prizes honoring Journalism dedicated to Social and Economic Justice
By fundsforngos, on December 22nd, 2010% The May 18 Memorial Foundation in Gwangju, Korea has announced the call for nominations for its annual Gwanju Prize for Human Rights 2011. The $50,000 Prize is offered to an individual or an organization contributed or struggled for the improvement and advancement of human rights, democracy and peace.
The Prize was . . . → Read More: The May 18 Memorial Foundation accepting nominations for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights
By fundsforngos, on October 27th, 2010% The WWSF (Women’s World Summit Foundation) Prize honors women and women’s groups around the world exhibiting exceptional creativity, courage and commitment for the improvement of the quality of life in rural communities.
The Prize aims to draw international attention to laureates’ contributions to sustainable development, household food security and peace, thus . . . → Read More: WWSF Prize 2011: Women’s Creativity in Rural Life
By fundsforngos, on October 25th, 2010% UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2011 honours 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 this involved risk.
UNESCO invites Member States, regional and international organizations, professional and non-governmental organizations working in the . . . → Read More: UNESCO invites nominations for the World Press Freedom Prize 2011
By fundsforngos, on October 11th, 2010% The Breakthrough Innovation Grant (BIG) is a competition organized by the SEVEN Fund in partnership with the Fisherman Foundation and MicroVentures Inc.’s Hapinoy Program in the Philippines.
This business concept competition is open to all who aspire to create prosperity and alleviate poverty in the Philippines through new and viable business . . . → Read More: SEVEN Fund’s Breakthrough Innovation Grant Competition in the Philippines
By fundsforngos, on September 28th, 2010% The University of Connecticut biennially awards the Thomas J. Dodd Prize in International Justice and Human rights. The award is given to an individual or group who has made a significant effort to advance the cause of international justice and global human rights.
Eligibility: The Dodd Prize shall be awarded to . . . → Read More: Dodd Prize in International Justice and Human Rights
By fundsforngos, on September 7th, 2010% The Peter & Patricia Gruber Foundation is accepting nominations for the Women’s Rights Prize. Nominations can be submitted by both individuals and organizations.
The Women’s Rights Prize is part of the Foundation’s International Prize Program which recognizes excellence in different relevant fields of scientific achievement and social justice around the world.
. . . → Read More: Gruber Foundation’s Women’s Rights Prize
By fundsforngos, on August 17th, 2010% The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is now accepting nominations of sustainable environmental initiatives in emerging and developing countries for the 2011 UNEP Sasakawa Prize.
The UNEP Sasakawa Prize awards a cash prize of $200,000 and the 2011 prize will be given out at the ceremony and reception held in Nairobi, . . . → Read More: Nominations invited for the UNEP Sasakawa Prize 2011
By fundsforngos, on August 2nd, 2010% Community Toolbox, a global resource of free information on essential skills for building healthy communities is offering applications for its Out of the Box Prize 2010. The Prize has been established to honor innovative approaches to promoting community health and development worldwide. NGOs and other groups working in the areas of community health, . . . → Read More: Out of the Box Prize 2010 for Community Health and Development
By fundsforngos, on July 26th, 2010% The UNESCO/Bilbao Prize was established in 2008 with the generous endowment from the City of Bilbao in Spain. It is awarded annually by the Director-General of UNESCO to innovative institutions, organizations and individuals serving to promote a culture of human rights at regional and international levels. The Prize comprises of a monetary award, . . . → Read More: UNESCO inviting nominations for the UNESCO/Bilbao Prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human Rights
By fundsforngos, on July 22nd, 2010% Sourced from http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org
Individuals of any age with a concrete working project in any area of work such as science and health, applied technology, exploration and discovery, the environment and cultural heritage can apply for the Rolex Awards for Enterprise. The awards will be presented in 2012 and five new Laureates will be . . . → Read More: Rolex Awards Call for Applications
By fundsforngos, on July 7th, 2010% Established in 1988, the French Republic’s Human Rights Prize, “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” for 2010 is now open to applications. Individuals or NGOs from any country can submit nominations for this prestigious French prize, which is endowed by the Prime Minister of France and awarded annually by the National Consultative Commission of Human Rights. . . . → Read More: Call for Applications for the French Republic’s Human Rights Prize, “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” for 2010
By fundsforngos, on July 7th, 2010% Sourced from: http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org
The El-Hibri Prize was establshed in 2007 by Fuad and Nancy El-Hibri to recognize individuals or organizations for their contributions to the field of Peace Education, and to increase awareness for the positive impact peace education work has on people. The goals of the Prize are “to promote . . . → Read More: El-Hibri Prize to recognize efforts of individuals in peace education
By fundsforngos, on May 25th, 2010% Nominations are being accepted for the Human Rights Defenders 2010. Anyone can submit a nomination.
The Human Rights Defenders Tulip is the human rights award presented by the Dutch government to an individual who has shown exceptional courage in protecting and promoting the rights of fellow citizens.
The winner . . . → Read More: Human Rights Defenders Tulip 2010
By fundsforngos, on May 7th, 2010% We people in developing countries have always received tremendous support, resources and ideas for our sustainable development from developed countries. Now, how about we provide some support to them as a payback? Although the aid we receive from the developed world has its own issues and contentions, yet an important question is whether . . . → Read More: Design for the First World: Now, people from developing countries can contribute ideas for the betterment of the developed countries
By fundsforngos, on April 21st, 2010% The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is requesting nominations for the Nansen Refugee Award 2010. The Award was previously known as the Nansen Medal. It is named after Fridtjof Nansen, the late Norwegian polar explorer, the first League of the Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the 1922 . . . → Read More: UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Award
By fundsforngos, on March 6th, 2010% The Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize is the world’s largest humanitarian award established by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation in 1996. It carries an award of $1.5 million annually and it is considered to be “one of the largest monetary prizes in any category – equal to the Nobel Prize. The award honors . . . → Read More: Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize for NGOs and Charities around the world
By fundsforngos, on February 17th, 2010% The mission of the Yara Prize is to contribute to the transformation of African agriculture and food availability within a sustainable context, thereby helping to reduce hunger and poverty.
The Yara Prize can be awarded to any individual or identifiable group of individuals, as well as to established institutions, associations, organizations . . . → Read More: Yara Prize 2010: Food Systems, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture
By fundsforngos, on January 19th, 2010% The international Civil Courage Prize is sponsored by the Train Foundation to honor “extraordinary individuals whose acts, undertaken deliberately, over time, have demonstrated ‘steadfast resistance to evil at great personal risk.’” The Prize does not attempt to establish a ranking or give the impression of a competition. Rather, it works to draw the . . . → Read More: NGO Nominations can be sent for the Civil Courage Prize
By fundsforngos, on November 13th, 2009% Supported by Guillermo Cano Foundation, the Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation and JP/Politiken Newspapers LTD, the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize honours “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 this involved risk.” In this regard, . . . → Read More: NGOs invited to Nominate for the World Press Freedom Prize 2010
By fundsforngos, on October 20th, 2009% King Baudouin International Development Prize for Organizations and Individuals in Developing Countries Deadline: 1 February 2010 Developing Countries This prestigious prize from the King Baudouin Foundation gives international recognition to organizations or individuals with an award of €150,000 for contribution towards sustainable development in developing countries around the world…[more] http://www.fundsforngos.org/latest-funds-for-ngos/king-baudouin-international-development-prize-for-organizations-and-individuals-in-developing-countries/
3ie’s . . . → Read More: 17 October 2009 – Newsletter: Fundsforngos.org
By fundsforngos, on October 19th, 2009% NGOs working for the environment have an opportunity to participate in the $50,000 Carbon 14 Award. Specifically, organizations that are “helping to clean up the oceans, trying to conserve the world’s energy, eliminating carbon emissions, getting involved in with environmental causes or doing anything at all to help or preserve the environment!” have . . . → Read More: Carbon 14 $50,000 Environment Award
By fundsforngos, on October 17th, 2009% The 15th of October, 2009 has been marked as the launching of the call for the King Baudouin International Development Prize offered by the King Baudouin Foundation to organizations or individuals once in two years in recognition of their efforts made towards “sustainable improvement of living conditions in developing countries.” “True to the . . . → Read More: King Baudouin International Development Prize for Organizations and Individuals in Developing Countries
By fundsforngos, on September 27th, 2009% The Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water is given to organizations (and scientists and inventors) making exceptional and innovative contributions towards the “the sustainable availability of potable water and the alleviation of water scarcity, particularly in arid regions.” There are five branches of the Prize:
1- Creativity Prize 2- Specialized Branch . . . → Read More: Nominations are invited for the International Prize for Water
By fundsforngos, on August 2nd, 2009% While the voting for the 2009 World’s Children’s Prize for the Rights of the Child (WCPRC) is going on, the nominations for the 2010 Prize have also been sought for organizations or individuals making outstanding contributions in the field of child rights in any part of the world. Interestingly, the prize is offered . . . → Read More: Seeking nominations for the World’s Children’s Prize for the Rights of the Child
By fundsforngos, on July 12th, 2009% NGOs or individuals working on promoting communication in rural areas in developing countries are invited to be nominated for the UNESCO-IPDC Prize for Rural Communication. Community radio programs, distribution of newspapers, broadcasting television programs and films targeted at rural communities are examples of such activities that can be proposed as part of the . . . → Read More: Rural Communication Prize from UNESCO
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