The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges, a Norwegian nonprofit organizations has launched a competition called "Communicating the Future - Explaining Climate Change through Graphics." The competition aims to select an extraordinarily good way of communicating the issue of man-made climate … [Read more...] about Minor Foundation for Major Challenges announces Competition for Communicating the Future – Explaining Climate Change through Graphics
Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with the Government of Norway, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Grand Challenges Canada and the World Bank has launched the "Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development," which is calling for … [Read more...] about Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development
Lindbergh Foundation Grants for individuals working to balance technology and preservation of natural/human environment
The Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindberg Foundation is offering grants of up to $10,580 (which is a symbolic amount representing the cost of the Spirit of St. Louis) to men and women whose individual initiative and work in a wide spectrum of disciplines furthers the Lindberghs' vision of a balance … [Read more...] about Lindbergh Foundation Grants for individuals working to balance technology and preservation of natural/human environment
2011 Innovation Awards for Health Organizations
Health-related organizations around the world working on a solution independently or in partnership with a technology solution partner (based on the latest Microsoft technologies) can apply for the Microsoft Health Users Group 2011 Innovation Awards The awards are presented annually to the health … [Read more...] about 2011 Innovation Awards for Health Organizations
William T. Grant Foundation accepting applications for its Scholars Program
The William T. Grant Foundation is accepting applications for the William T. Grant Scholars Program which is a professional development program for early-career researchers in the social, behavioral, or health sciences. The program differs from traditional research grants in that it supports career … [Read more...] about William T. Grant Foundation accepting applications for its Scholars Program
Ford Foundation’s JustFilms to support filmmakers advancing social justice worldwide
The Ford Foundation has launched a new initiative called "JustFilms" which seeks to support courageous filmmakers to complete their important works and to help them reach a growing audience of engaged and socially conscious viewers. The Foundation is investing $10 million a year over five years in … [Read more...] about Ford Foundation’s JustFilms to support filmmakers advancing social justice worldwide
UNODC Small Grants Facility to support victims of trafficking
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has launched the 2011 Small Grants Facility under the United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for victims of human trafficking. The Facility aims to provide tangible support through established channels to victims of trafficking in persons. NGOs are invited … [Read more...] about UNODC Small Grants Facility to support victims of trafficking
Nominations invited for the 2012 Hilton Humanitarian Prize
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 … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for the 2012 Hilton Humanitarian Prize
ICIMOD call for proposals for the Small Grants Programme under the Abu Dhabi Dialogue Knowledge Forum
The International Centre for Integrated Mountan Development (ICIMOD) has announced a call for proposals to provide funding under the Abu Dhabi Dialogue Knowledge Forum Small Grants Programme (ADDKF-SGP). The objectives of SGP are to (i) to facilitate the quest to increase knowledge about water … [Read more...] about ICIMOD call for proposals for the Small Grants Programme under the Abu Dhabi Dialogue Knowledge Forum
IDEO.ORG Fellowship Program: Human-centered Design to improve lives of the low-income communities
IDEO, the global design firm in the USA has launched the IDEO.org Fellowship, which brings people with design, business, and social sector backgrounds into IDEO.org for 11-month residency. Individuals with proven leadership experience in the social sector, business world, or design industry with a … [Read more...] about IDEO.ORG Fellowship Program: Human-centered Design to improve lives of the low-income communities
