“Climate change is a global challenge that concerns young people as much as it concerns the older generation. Climate change already has an impact on the daily lives of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide, destroying livelihoods, exacerbating conflict and claiming lives. Nowadays, we can no … [Read more...] about Youth Forum 2010: Join the Entry Competition
IUCN’s Small Grants Programme for Purchase of Nature
The IUCN-NL (International Union of Conservation of Nature – National Committee of the Netherlands) is administrating the Small Grants for the Purchase of Nature (SPN) Programme with the support of the National Postal Code Lottery. The Programme will fund local NGOs in tropical countries. The aim of … [Read more...] about IUCN’s Small Grants Programme for Purchase of Nature
Yara Prize 2010: Food Systems, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture
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 … [Read more...] about Yara Prize 2010: Food Systems, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture
InnoCentive Challenges to find Innovative Solutions for World’s Water Problems
In order to find innovative solutions to water-related problems faced by local communities around the world, GlobalGiving, InnoCentive and the Rockefeller Foundation have come together to sponsor challenges in this area. While the challenges will help find solutions for the water problems, the … [Read more...] about InnoCentive Challenges to find Innovative Solutions for World’s Water Problems
Rotary Peace Fellowships for Peace, Conflict Resolution and Sustainable Development
There are 100 Rotary Peace Fellowships offered by Rotary International to undertake master’s degree or professional development certificate fellowships. The master’s degree can be in the field of international relations, public administration, sustainable development, peace studies, conflict … [Read more...] about Rotary Peace Fellowships for Peace, Conflict Resolution and Sustainable Development
Searching for the Outstanding Rural Women 2010 in the Philippines: Nominations Requested
The Interagency Committee on Rural Women invites women’s organizations and networks to submit nominations for the Search for Outstanding Rural Women 2010. The search gives due recognition to rural women who have shown excellence in their fields of endeavor, have contributed outstanding … [Read more...] about Searching for the Outstanding Rural Women 2010 in the Philippines: Nominations Requested
Funding Applications invited by the Australia-India Council Grants Program
The Australia-India Council (AIC) under its Grant Program is seeking applications from organizations and individuals for projects to be implemented in India in the areas of the Arts, Education, Social Initiatives (including public health and sport), Science/Technology/Environment and Public Policy … [Read more...] about Funding Applications invited by the Australia-India Council Grants Program
Changemakers’ Competition for the Most Innovative Ideas Inspiring Community Action in Northeastern US
Green Mountain Coffee and Ashoka’s Changemakers have launched the new competition called Relevance to Action: Your Place. Your Idea. Your Change. for organizations and individuals in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island or New York. The competition is looking for … [Read more...] about Changemakers’ Competition for the Most Innovative Ideas Inspiring Community Action in Northeastern US
Ramsar Small Grants Fund
"The Ramsar Small Grants Fund (SGF) was established in 1990 as a mechanism to assist developing countries and those with economies in transition in implementing the Convention and to support the conservation and wise use of wetland resources, with a strong human and social dimension. From 1991 to … [Read more...] about Ramsar Small Grants Fund
SEVEN Fund’s Global Competition on the Morality of Profit
The SEVEN Fund’s global competition on the morality of profit is inviting essays of up to 3000 words. There is a grand prize of US $20,000, a second prize of US $10,000 and a third prize of US $5000. Besides, the best essays will be collected into a manuscript and it is intended to be published. … [Read more...] about SEVEN Fund’s Global Competition on the Morality of Profit
