Ashden International Awards Applications are invited for the Ashden International Awards from organizations that showcase how access to local sustainable energy improves people’s lives and cuts greenhouse gas emissions. The Ashden Awards reward organisations that deliver, or play a key part in … [Read more...] about Ashden International Awards 2012: Applications invited from local initiatives working towards improving people’s lives through sustainable and renewable energy
IPN seeks applications for 2011 Bastiat Prize in Journalism from writers promoting and defending the principles and institutions of the free society
The Bastiat Prize for Journalism was established by International Policy Network (IPN) in 2002 to encourage, recognize and reward writers around the world whose published works elucidate the institutions of the free society. In the enduring spirit of the Prize’s namesake Frédéric Bastiat, the Prize … [Read more...] about IPN seeks applications for 2011 Bastiat Prize in Journalism from writers promoting and defending the principles and institutions of the free society
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota gets $135,000 as Rural Community Development Initiative grant
Sourced from: http://www.echopress.com U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded a grant of $135,000 to the Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota (HFH-MN) under the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI), announced HFH-MN recently. The funds are intended to be used over the next three … [Read more...] about Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota gets $135,000 as Rural Community Development Initiative grant
SOS seeks proposals for Threatened Species Grants and for Rapid Action Grants
Save Our Species (SOS) has issued a call for proposals for Threatened Species Grants and for Rapid Action Grants. Threatened Species Grants Threatened Species Grants will be awarded to projects of 12 to 24 months in length addressing threats to threatened species listed in the current SOS … [Read more...] about SOS seeks proposals for Threatened Species Grants and for Rapid Action Grants
Free the Slaves: 2011 Freedom Awards
The Freedom Awards (from Free the Slaves) celebrate heroes of the anti-slavery movement from around the world. These awards are open to organizations and individuals working to eradicate human trafficking and modern-day slavery. The awards will be given out during late 2011. Awardees will be flown … [Read more...] about Free the Slaves: 2011 Freedom Awards
Free the Slaves: 2011 Freedom Awards -2
Award Categories Award to an individual survivor of slavery living outside of the United States: One award will be given to an individual who has survived a form of slavery and is now using his or her life in freedom to help others exercise the purpose of their lives. The award is named the … [Read more...] about Free the Slaves: 2011 Freedom Awards -2
Google has launched the $50,000 Map Maker Competition
The Google Map Maker Competition is for individuals above 18 years from any country (except the few ineligible countries identified here) to add universities, schools, hospitals and medical clinics with high quality into the Google Map Maker. These efforts from individuals can help in getting a … [Read more...] about Google has launched the $50,000 Map Maker Competition
