AARP Foundation is a charitable organization in the US working to support the people above 50 to meet their basic needs. The foundation is dedicated to find solutions for the needs related to food, housing, income and personal connection for the vulnerable people. The foundation is currently … [Read more...] about AARP Foundation invites proposals for Sustainable Solutions to Hunger Innovation grants
Applications invited for the 2012 Innovation Prize for Africa from initiatives contributing towards developing new products, increasing efficiency or saving cost
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in partnership with African Innovation Foundation (AIF) are now accepting applications for the first 2012 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) aimed at honouring and encouraging innovative achievements of innovators and entrepreneurs in their … [Read more...] about Applications invited for the 2012 Innovation Prize for Africa from initiatives contributing towards developing new products, increasing efficiency or saving cost
GraVITas invites students with innovative ideas to participate in Social Transformers’ 11 competition India
Social Transformers is the initiative towards advancing the culture of social entrepreneurship in India. This social entrepreneurship event at GraVITas, Vellore Institute of Technology’s annual fest, was conceptualised in the spring of 2009 to encourage young minds to find solutions for critical … [Read more...] about GraVITas invites students with innovative ideas to participate in Social Transformers’ 11 competition India
Open Society Foundations seeks proposals from innovative initiatives for Promoting Youth Participation in Response to Xenophobia and Racism in Europe
The Open Society Foundations place a high priority on protecting and improving the lives of people across societies, especially marginalized and excluded communities. In continuation to achieving these specific goals, the Open Society Youth Initiative has issued a call for proposals from new and … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations seeks proposals from innovative initiatives for Promoting Youth Participation in Response to Xenophobia and Racism in Europe
The Humanitarian Innovation Fund large grant facility opportunity for innovative solutions to the challenges facing operational agencies in the delivery of effective humanitarian aid
The Humanitarian Innovation Fund has announced the second call for expressions of interests followed by full proposals from shortlisted applicants for the Humanitarian Innovation Fund (HIF) Large Grant facility for projects up to £150,000 aimed at supporting organizations and individuals to … [Read more...] about The Humanitarian Innovation Fund large grant facility opportunity for innovative solutions to the challenges facing operational agencies in the delivery of effective humanitarian aid
Volvo Buses invites nominations for “Sustainable Mobility” award from innovative solutions in India
The Volvo Sustainable Mobility award sponsored by Volvo Buses was established to help and support all groups, organizations, institutes and individuals with innovative ideas for supporting sustainable transport in cities. The main objective for presenting the award is to stress the growing need for … [Read more...] about Volvo Buses invites nominations for “Sustainable Mobility” award from innovative solutions in India
Government of Canada seeks nominations for the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards
The Government of Canada believes that the best solutions to the challenges facing the communities of the country are often found locally. In this context, in January 2011, the Prime Minister announced the creation of the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards to recognize the enormous contribution … [Read more...] about Government of Canada seeks nominations for the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards
UN Foundation invites all to attend in person or online the 2nd Annual Social Good Summit to be held during UN Week in New York
On the sidelines of UN Week this September, Mashable, a leading online news source, 92Y, a world-class nonprofit community and cultural center, and the UN Foundation will be organizing the second annual Social Good Summit to be held during September 19 – 22, 2011 in New York. The Summit is aimed at … [Read more...] about UN Foundation invites all to attend in person or online the 2nd Annual Social Good Summit to be held during UN Week in New York
Development Bank of Southern Africa: Call for proposals from entrepreneurs and organizations to implement innovative projects
In South Africa, there are a number of government agencies such as the Development Bank of South Africa job fund, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), Industrial Development Cooperation (IDC), Growth Fund, Enablis Khula Loan Fund, etc., which are providing funds to young bioenterpreneurs for … [Read more...] about Development Bank of Southern Africa: Call for proposals from entrepreneurs and organizations to implement innovative projects
SEED Awards for Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Development: Applications invited from innovative ideas in developing countries.
The SEED Initiative is a global partnership for action on sustainable development and the green economy. Founded by UNEP, UNDP and IUCN at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, SEED supports innovative small-scale and locally driven entrepreneurships around the globe … [Read more...] about SEED Awards for Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Development: Applications invited from innovative ideas in developing countries.
