Deadline- May 4, 2012 Prior to his death in 1984, Frank Weeden, the Foundation's founder and chief benefactor, asked that the resources of the Weeden Foundation be used to address the adverse impact of growing human populations and over use of natural resources on the biological fabric of the … [Read more...] about Weeden Foundation-Funds
call for abstracts-Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation for Agricultural and Rural Development
Deadline- May 14th, 2012 This competition seeks to promote excellence and recognize and reward outstanding young professionals who are undertaking scientific and innovative research, technology to improve agricultural performance and socio-economic development in Africa. Who can … [Read more...] about call for abstracts-Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation for Agricultural and Rural Development
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation: Call for Concept Notes
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation's (SDC) Global Programme Food Security (GPFS) is identifying new innovative projects and initiatives that fit into the theme “Reducing food losses through post-harvest management” in Sub-Saharan Africa and are within its strategic framework … [Read more...] about Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation: Call for Concept Notes
The Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards
The Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards honour individuals with extraordinary caliber having made innovative, personal and financial contributions to social development as well as those demonstrating initiative and leadership in building philanthropy in South Africa. “Individual philanthropy” is … [Read more...] about The Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards
Vodafone ‘Mobiles for Good’ Prize 2012-Vodafone Foundation & DEF award
Deadline- April 30, 2012 Countries/Region- India Vodafone ‘Mobiles for Good’ Prize 2012 is a fund grant instituted by Vodafone India Foundation in association with Digital Empowerment Foundation to motivate and encourage innovations in mobile content and services delivery benefiting communities. … [Read more...] about Vodafone ‘Mobiles for Good’ Prize 2012-Vodafone Foundation & DEF award
African Union Research Grant-OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSAL 2012
Deadline- 20 APRIL 2012 Countries/Region- AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN and PACIFIC Group of States The Africa’s Science and Technology Consolidated Plan of Action (CPA) implementation strategy, endorsed by AMCOST III Mombasa 2007, calls upon the African Union commission (AUC) to identify innovative ways … [Read more...] about African Union Research Grant-OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSAL 2012
USAID Development Innovation Ventures 2012-2013: Call for Applications
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a new funding opportunity under the new Annual Program Statement (APS) called "Development Innovation Ventures" (DIV) FY2012 and FY2013. Through the DIV, USAID is seeking innovative solutions which are linked to solving a … [Read more...] about USAID Development Innovation Ventures 2012-2013: Call for Applications
The Argidius Foundation and the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs announce finance challenge to stimulate small businesses in emerging markets Competition
Deadline- June 15, 2012 Countries/Region - Burkina Faso, Guatemala, Honduras, Mali, Moldova or Nicaragua—although additional countries in the region can be incorporated.. The Argidius Foundation and the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs announce finance challenge to stimulate small … [Read more...] about The Argidius Foundation and the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs announce finance challenge to stimulate small businesses in emerging markets Competition
IDB’s IDEAS Energy Innovation Contest
The Inter-American Development Bank has launched the 2012 IDEAS Energy Innovation Contest seeking innovative proposals aimed at increasing energy efficiency and access to renewable energies in the Caribbean. A high proportion of the sponsorship for this contest is UKAID from the Department for … [Read more...] about IDB’s IDEAS Energy Innovation Contest
CITIZEN SECURITY PROGRAMME – TT-L1003
The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (GORTT) has embarked upon a Citizen Security Programme partially financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to reduce levels of crime and violence in Trinidad and Tobago. Specifically, the programme has been designed to address the … [Read more...] about CITIZEN SECURITY PROGRAMME – TT-L1003
