The Mama Cash was the first international women’s fund in the world and is still alive and kicking. Mama Cash was conceived around a kitchen table in Amsterdam in 1983. Since then, it has grown from a group of five feminist activists into an international fund that supports women’s, girls’ and trans … [Read more...] about Mama Cash: The First International Women’s Fund in the World
Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early-Career Women Scientists in the Developing World
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The Elsevier Foundation TWAS and OWSD are seeking nominations to reward and encourage women working and living in developing countries in the early stages of their scientific careers. A total of five Awards are given annually to five women scientists at relatively early … [Read more...] about Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early-Career Women Scientists in the Developing World
Urgent Action Fund: Supporting Women & Transgender Human Rights Defenders across the World
Grants requests can be made anytime Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights is a global women’s fund established in 1997 that protects, strengthens and sustains women and transgender human rights defenders at critical moments. The fund intervenes quickly when activists are poised to make great … [Read more...] about Urgent Action Fund: Supporting Women & Transgender Human Rights Defenders across the World
Call for Applications: ACU Early Career Academic Grants 2016
Deadline: 15 April 2016 The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is currently inviting applicants from ACU member universities for its Early Career Academic Grants 2016. Applications will be strengthened by the applicant providing evidence of the submission/acceptance of a paper or … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: ACU Early Career Academic Grants 2016
Inter-American Development Bank: Promoting Regional Public Goods in Latin America & the Caribbean
Deadline: 7 April 2016 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has announced 2016 call for Proposals under the Initiative for the Promotion of Regional Public Goods in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), which supports projects aimed at resolving shared challenges and seizing opportunities for … [Read more...] about Inter-American Development Bank: Promoting Regional Public Goods in Latin America & the Caribbean
UNESCO/ISEDC Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme to Enhance the Capacity-Building and Human Resources Development
Deadline: 15 April 2016 UNESCO in collaboration with the ISEDC are seeking applications for its UNESCO/ISEDC Fellowships Programme. The Programme will offer 20 fellowships for a one-month program of capacity-building in sustainable and renewable energy. The aim of the fellowships programme is to … [Read more...] about UNESCO/ISEDC Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme to Enhance the Capacity-Building and Human Resources Development
2016 FISP-Climat Fund of €500,000: Innovations in the Field of Climate Change
Deadline: 18 March 2016 French Global Environment Facility (FFEM) has announced a fourth call for proposals under its FISP-Climat as an innovation facility to encourage private enterprise to use green technologies for fighting climate change in developing countries. FISP-Climat aims to encourage … [Read more...] about 2016 FISP-Climat Fund of €500,000: Innovations in the Field of Climate Change
Apply for UNICEF Innovation Fund of up to US$100,000: Open Source Technology Solutions for Children!
Deadline: 26 February 2016 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is seeking applications for its open source technology solutions that address the most pressing challenges faced by children and young people. UNICEF works with governments, civil society organizations, and other organizations … [Read more...] about Apply for UNICEF Innovation Fund of up to US$100,000: Open Source Technology Solutions for Children!
Leading Change Journalism Bursary: Opportunity Leading Change through Communication!
Deadline: 28 February 2016 The Leading Change Journalism Bursary program invites young persons from the commonwealth region, who are keen to develop their journalism skills and experience while building a portfolio. Award Information 5 bursaries of up to £900 will be awarded to one young person … [Read more...] about Leading Change Journalism Bursary: Opportunity Leading Change through Communication!
Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships for the Journalists from Developing Countries
Deadline: 18 March 2016 The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists is currently accepting applications from professional journalists belonging to the developing countries for its 2016 fellowship program. The fellows will be visiting New York to report on international affairs during the 71st … [Read more...] about Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships for the Journalists from Developing Countries
