Grinnell College is inviting nominations for 2012 Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize. This prize is offered by the college to honour individuals who have shown leadership in their fields and have creative ideas for bringing positive changes in the society. This prize also celebrates the … [Read more...] about Grinnell College Seeks Nominations for 2012 Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize
Mail & Guardian and the Eugene Saldahna Memorial Fund Invite Applications for the Second Annual Fellowship in Social Justice Reporting
The Mail & Guardian and the Eugene Saldahna Memorial Fund invite applications for the second annual fellowship in social justice reporting. Eugene Saldahna Memorial Fund is an initiative of CAF Southern Africa, and the proposed fellowship is intended to provide a journalist an opportunity to … [Read more...] about Mail & Guardian and the Eugene Saldahna Memorial Fund Invite Applications for the Second Annual Fellowship in Social Justice Reporting
Responsive Forest Governance Initiative Program invites applications from social-science researchers
The Responsive Forest Governance Initiative (RFGI) is a program of the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). It is being implemented with support … [Read more...] about Responsive Forest Governance Initiative Program invites applications from social-science researchers
3ie seeks grant proposals under the Social Protection Thematic Window funded by DFID
The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) is inviting proposals under a thematic window that evaluate the impact of social protection programs. The focus of this grant program is on generating evidence that is relevant to low-income countries and filling critical gaps in the knowledge … [Read more...] about 3ie seeks grant proposals under the Social Protection Thematic Window funded by DFID
Skoll Centre at Oxford University seeks applications for scholarships to pursue MBA in Social Entrepreneurship
Skoll Centre of Social Entrepreneurship at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School is currently seeking applications for the Scholarship program aimed at providing scholarship to incoming MBA students who pursue entrepreneurial solutions for urgent social and environmental challenges. The … [Read more...] about Skoll Centre at Oxford University seeks applications for scholarships to pursue MBA in Social Entrepreneurship
Schwab Foundation’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year Competitions
The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship identifies leading social entrepreneurs in their respective countries and promotes them through the "Social Entrepreneur of the Year Awards." The Foundation, headquartered in Cologny-Geneva, Switzerland works to to advance social entrepreneurship and … [Read more...] about Schwab Foundation’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year Competitions
European University Institute, Florence seeks applications for the Max Weber Fellowship Program in social sciences and humanities
European University Institute in Florence is currently seeking applications for the Max Weber fellowship Program 2012 from eligible candidates all over the world. The Max Weber Program is Europe’s largest postdoctoral program in the social sciences and humanities. It is funded by the European … [Read more...] about European University Institute, Florence seeks applications for the Max Weber Fellowship Program in social sciences and humanities
IntraHealth International named in the top 20 USAID partner organizations
In a recently released list of top nonprofit partners of United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID), IntraHealth International has been named in the top 20, reports Devex, a social enterprise engaged in providing business intelligence and recruitment services to the development … [Read more...] about IntraHealth International named in the top 20 USAID partner organizations
Social Finance, Inc. gets $500,000 grant from the Rockefeller Foundation for developing Social Impact Bond Market
Source: http://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/news/press-releases/rockefeller-foundation-grants-social The Rockefeller Foundation in a recent announcement said that it is providing a $500,000, two-year grant aimed at supporting Social Finance Inc.’s innovative work in developing the Social Impact … [Read more...] about Social Finance, Inc. gets $500,000 grant from the Rockefeller Foundation for developing Social Impact Bond Market
Initiative Description and Innovations: Equator Prize 2012
4. “Initiative Description and Innovations” in the nomination form of the Equator Prize seeks “a description of the origin of the initiative and its purpose, activities, and achievements. Identify the main social and environmental issues and challenges addressed by the initiative and describe what … [Read more...] about Initiative Description and Innovations: Equator Prize 2012
