Applications are accepted each year Each year, the UNESCO invites nominations from its Member States and International non governmental organizations for its prestigious International Literacy Prizes. The UNESCO International Literacy Prizes are the oldest UNESCO prizes in education. Since 1967, … [Read more...] about The UNESCO International Literacy Prizes Announces Nominations Each Year
IEEE Foundation Grants for Literacy and Educational Programmes
The IEEE Foundation accepts grant applications for projects that address IEEE’s mission to “enable IEEE programs that enhance technology access, literacy, and education”. Every year, the IEEE Foundation Grants Program will invest approximately $400,000 to increase the understanding of technology … [Read more...] about IEEE Foundation Grants for Literacy and Educational Programmes
The 2015 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement: Nominate Now!
Deadline: 11 September 2015 Nominations are accepted for 2015 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement! The John and Alice Tyler Prize is awarded for environmental science, health and energy conferring great benefit upon humanity. This is an annual prize of US$200 thousand to recognize … [Read more...] about The 2015 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement: Nominate Now!
Apply/Nominate for the 2015 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship: Acknowledging Africa’s New Generation Leaders
Deadline: Ongoing African Leadership Network is currently accepting nominations for the 2015 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship. The award program identifies 13 of the leading entrepreneurs in Africa each year who demonstrate innovation, profitability and business excellence. ALN creates and … [Read more...] about Apply/Nominate for the 2015 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship: Acknowledging Africa’s New Generation Leaders
Nominations Open for Conservation Alliance Grants for Protecting Wild Spaces
Deadline: 1 November 2015 Nominations are Open for Conservation Alliance Grants for protecting wild spaces. The Conservation Alliance seeks to protect threatened wild places throughout North America for their habitat and recreational values. As a group of outdoor industry companies, it recognizes … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Conservation Alliance Grants for Protecting Wild Spaces
The Queen’s Young Leader Programme Call for Applications
Deadline: 7 September 2015 The Queen’s Young Leader Award recognises and celebrates exceptional people aged 18-29 from across the Commonwealth, who are taking the lead in their communities and using their skills to transform lives. Winners of this prestigious Award will receive a unique package of … [Read more...] about The Queen’s Young Leader Programme Call for Applications
Action Grants Supporting Projects to Combat Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls
Deadline: 13 October 2015 The European Commission is seeking proposals for its Action Grants to fund transnational projects to combat sexual harassment and sexual violence against women and girls in order to prevent and combat all forms of violence against children, young people and women, as well … [Read more...] about Action Grants Supporting Projects to Combat Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls
Stockholm Water Prize: Sustainable Use of Water Resources
Deadline: 25 September 2015 Nominations are open for the Stockholm Water Prize. To nominate, the candidate should have attained outstanding achievements of lasting significance for sustainable use and protection of the world’s water resources. The results achieved by the candidate should have … [Read more...] about Stockholm Water Prize: Sustainable Use of Water Resources
Nominations Open for Ross Merrill Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Preservation and Care of Collections
Deadline: 15 December 2015 The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) and Heritage Preservation are seeking nominations for their joint AIC/Heritage Preservation Ross Merrill Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Preservation and Care of Collections. The award … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Ross Merrill Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Preservation and Care of Collections
The United Nations Sasakawa Award: Recognizing Excellence in reducing Disaster Risk for a Safer World
2016 Award Nominations are yet to be announced Nominations of individuals or organizations that are visionary and able to anticipate future needs are being accepted for the United Nations Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction, under the theme ‘Shaping the Future.’ Awards $50,000 to … [Read more...] about The United Nations Sasakawa Award: Recognizing Excellence in reducing Disaster Risk for a Safer World
