Ashoka is not a funding agency or foundation. Some Ashoka Fellows may receive a modest, catalytic stipend. Increasingly, Ashoka is emphasized on catalyzing Fellows by introducing them to an entrepreneurial platform of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs who source opportunities for partnership … [Read more...] about Ashoka-Arab Fellowships
Call for Papers invited for Languages of the Mediterranean Basin Mini Conference
Deadline- 30th Sept 2012 Countries/Region- All Countries The Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER) invites papers for conference on the Languages of the Mediterranean Basin as part of its 6th Annual International Conference on Mediterranean Studies, 26-29 March 2013, Athens, … [Read more...] about Call for Papers invited for Languages of the Mediterranean Basin Mini Conference
OSISA Course on Social Exclusion: Sponsorships available
The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) in collaboration with the Centre for African Studies at the University of London is organizing the course on policy-making to challenge social exclusion, inequality and marginalisation in Lusaka, Zambia from September 17-21, 2012. Civil society … [Read more...] about OSISA Course on Social Exclusion: Sponsorships available
Rome Prize for emerging artists and scholars
The Rome Prize is awarded to thirty emerging artists and scholars in the early or middle stages of their careers that represent the highest standard of excellence in the arts and humanities each year. Fellows are chosen from the following disciplines: · Architecture · Design ·: … [Read more...] about Rome Prize for emerging artists and scholars
RGK Foundation awards grants
RGK Foundation awards grants in the extensive areas of Education, Community and Health or Medicine. The major objective of the Foundation is to include Education programs that emphasize on formal K-12 education (particularly mathematics, science and reading), teacher development, literacy, and … [Read more...] about RGK Foundation awards grants
The J. M. Kaplan Fund
The J. M. Kaplan Fund is a New York-based family foundation. The four children and seven grandchildren of Jacob M. Kaplan constitute the Fund’s Board of Trustees. Assets as of March 2009 are approximately $120 million. Three-fifths of the annual grants budget is awarded by the trustees acting in … [Read more...] about The J. M. Kaplan Fund
Do Something Seed Grant
Do Something Seed Grant is offered to young people who want to initiate a community action project or program. These grants offer money to put their ideas into reality. “Do Something Seed Grant” gives $500 every week to help young people. These grants can be used towards project ideas and programs … [Read more...] about Do Something Seed Grant
The Cultural Exchange Fund
The Cultural Exchange Fund is funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support APAP Members engaged in establishing global cultural exchanges. The Cultural Exchange Fund (CEF) is a travel subsidy program supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to assist US based presenting professionals … [Read more...] about The Cultural Exchange Fund
Applications invited for Make GOOD Art Challenge
Deadline- August 23, 2012 Countries/Region- United States, Columbia Seeking applications for contest Make GOOD Art Challenge. Creating opportunities for people to experience art in deep and meaningful ways is key to sustaining vibrant, healthy communities. Eligibility- The Contest is open to … [Read more...] about Applications invited for Make GOOD Art Challenge
Advancing Smarter Policies for Healthier Communities
Advancing Smarter Policies for Healthier Communities, a collaboration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The Pew Charitable Trusts encourages the use of health impact assessments (HIA) to help decision-makers identify the potential health effects of proposed policies, projects, and programs, … [Read more...] about Advancing Smarter Policies for Healthier Communities
