The biennial Dubai International Award for Best Practices (DIABP), organized by the Dubai Government and UN-HABITAT, has a total grant amount of US $480,000 for NGOs, CBOs, research organizations, bilateral, multilaterals, foundations and even individuals working on best practices that “demonstrate … [Read more...] about Award for Best Practices in Sustainable Development of Human Settlements
UNESCO Scholarship for Research in ICT, Peace and Environment for Developing Countries
There are 20 fellowships available under UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi (Japan) Co-Sponsored Research Fellowships Programme, which aims “to support innovative and imaginative post-graduate research in the areas of development to which former Prime Minister Obuchi was committed and which coincide with areas of … [Read more...] about UNESCO Scholarship for Research in ICT, Peace and Environment for Developing Countries
Carbon 14 $50,000 Environment Award
NGOs working for the environment have an opportunity to participate in the $50,000 Carbon 14 Award. Specifically, organizations that are “helping to clean up the oceans, trying to conserve the world's energy, eliminating carbon emissions, getting involved in with environmental causes or doing … [Read more...] about Carbon 14 $50,000 Environment Award
Nominations Open for Human Rights Heroes for Peace, Green Alternatives and Economic Justice
Global Exchange will honor one human rights hero from each category (Peace, Economic Justice, Green Alternatives), who will receive $1,000 toward their work, and join the esteemed legacy of our Human Rights Awardees, including Harry Belafonte, Alice Walker, Dr. Paul Farmer and others. Peace … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Human Rights Heroes for Peace, Green Alternatives and Economic Justice
Ramsar seeking Contributions for its Small Grants Fund
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, which is an intergovernmental treaty providing working with its member countries for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands, had announced the Ramsar Small Grants Fund this year. The Fund provides support to small projects in developing countries for … [Read more...] about Ramsar seeking Contributions for its Small Grants Fund
IDRC’s Internship Awards open to receive applications
IDRC’s Internship Awards open to receive applications The International Development Research Center (IDRC) is accepting applications from individuals for the Internship Awards where individuals get an opportunity to undertake research on international development in Canada. Individuals from … [Read more...] about IDRC’s Internship Awards open to receive applications
The $1 Million Zayed Prize for Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development
The Zayed Prize established in 1999 honours individuals who have made outstanding contributions for protecting and preserving the environment in any part of the world. It is a biennial Prize given out in the field of environment and sustainable development and it is considered to be the most … [Read more...] about The $1 Million Zayed Prize for Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development
Envirofit International requesting Proposals from African NGOs
NGOs in Africa working on promoting sustainable enterprises can apply for the “Request for Proposals” launched by the Envirofit International “for projects centered on setting up innovative distribution and sales channels for disseminating Envirofit clean technology cookstoves into the African … [Read more...] about Envirofit International requesting Proposals from African NGOs
SAARC Award for Peace, Friendship and Development
Organizations and individuals from the SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) member countries can apply for the SAARC Award 2009 which honours individuals and organizations working for the promotion of peace, understanding, friendship and development in the region. The award … [Read more...] about SAARC Award for Peace, Friendship and Development
