Swiss Re Foundation’s Resource Award for Sustainable Watershed Management

Deadline: 30 April 2014
Swiss Re Foundation is inviting NGOs, private, scientific or public institutions and similar bodies to apply for grant award on Sustainable Watershed Management. Projects and initiatives which contribute to raising awareness of the ecological, social and economic significance of water sources and watersheds in developing and emerging countries are highly encouraged to apply for the grant award.
Total grant amount is $150,000 either awarded to only one or more than one projects.
Eligibility Criteria –
    Applicants can be NGOs, private, scientific or public institutions and similar bodies from around the world.
    Projects involving more than one institution (e.g. public-private partnerships) are also eligible for the award.
    Bodies with strong links to the local communities of regions where water sources are located are highly encouraged.
    One applicant can submit only one project per year.
    Applicants must submit a proven track record in sustainability and project planning and/or management in the specific field of water and source management to qualify.
For more information, please visit Resource Award Page.

US Department of State Grant ‘Professional Fellows Program’

Deadline: 8 April 2014
U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational Affairs (ECA) is inviting proposal submissions for the Professional Fellows Program (PFP) in the regions of Africa (AF), East Asia and the Pacific (EAP), Europe and Eurasia (EUR), the Middle East and North Africa (NEA), South and Central Asia (SCA), and the Western Hemisphere (WHA). The fellows Program is a two-way, global exchange program designed to promote mutual understanding, enhance leadership and professional skills, and build lasting and sustainable partnerships between mid-level emerging leaders from foreign countries and the United States.
The foreign fellows will travel to the United States for a professional fellowship of five- to six-weeks long. The fellowship will include an individually tailored working placement, ‘the fellowship placement,’ for a minimum of four weeks. Approximate award amount is $300,000 to $500,000 which covers cost for 30-50 participants in total including foreign and US participants.
Themes –
    Legislative Process and Governance
    Economic Empowerment
    Non-Governmental Organization Development
    Cross-Sector Development
Eligibility Criteria –
    All proposals must be two-way exchange programs.
    Applicants can be from anywhere in the world except five countries of SCA. Please read teh RFGP thoroughly to be clear of the eligible countries and guidelines on applying.
    Foreign fellows must be emerging leaders, 25-40 years of age with demonstrated proficiency in English language. They must be self-directed individuals genuinely interested in developing an individual project of their own selection in their home workplace or community.
    American Fellows must have demonstrated expertise pertaining to the theme of the program and should have had significant engagement with the foreign fellows during the U.S. fellowship component.
For more information, please visit grants.gov and search for funding opportunity number ECA-ECAPEC-14-039.

Netherlands Fellowship on Short Course ‘Local Economic Development’ by The Hague Academy

Deadline: 6 May 2014
Netherlands Fellowship Program (NFP) is accepting fellowship applications from working professionals in government and non-government organizations who are applying for the short training course ‘Local Economic Development’ by The Hague Academy. The training course aims to strengthen the economic capacity of a regional community to make optimal use of the existing and potential characteristics of the area. Participants will be provided with strategies, tools and approaches to improve conditions for job creation and economic growth.
The fellowship is a supplement to salary that fellow receives during her/his training period. It covers living cost, tuition fee, visas, travel, insurance and thesis research. Fellows will receive a certificate of The Hague Aacdemy for Local Governance on successful completion of the course.
Eligibility Criteria –
    Applicants must be nominated by the employer to be eligible for the fellowship. There also has to be a clear need for training within the context of your organization.
    Applicants must be professionals who are nationals of and work and live in an NFP country. Special priority is given to applicants who live and work in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or women.
    Applicants must register in Scholarships online to apply for fellowship and also send application form to The Hague Academy to participate in the training course.
For more information, please visit Local Economic Development page.

Netherlands Fellowship on Short Course Integrity and Anti-Corruption by The Hague Academy

Deadline: 6 May 2014
The Netherlands organization for international cooperation in higher education (NUFFIC), as part of the Netherlands Fellowship Program (NFP) for short courses, offers the opportunity to apply for a fellowship for the training course ‘Integrity and Anti-Corruption’ by the Hague Academy to be held from 27 October to 7 November 2014. Applications are being accepted from working professionals in governmental and non-governmental organizations. The aim of training course is to increase understanding of the international anti- corruption framework and related integrity policies. The training is designed to broaden the participant’s understanding of the complexities of corruption, its root causes, and impact on society.
The fellowship is a supplement to salary that fellow receives during her/his training period. It covers living cost, tuition fee, visas, travel, insurance and thesis research.
Eligibility Criteria –
    Applicants must be nominated by the employer to be eligible for the fellowship. There also has to be a clear need for training within the context of your organization.
    Applicants must be professionals who are nationals of and work and live in an NFP country. Special priority is given to applicants who live and work in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or women.
    Applicants must register in Scholarships online to apply for fellowship and also send application form to The Hague Academy to participate in the training course.
For more information, please visit Integrity and Anti-Corruption page.

Berghof Foundation’s Grant for Innovation in Conflict Transformation

Deadline- 31 March 2014
Berghof Foundation is seeking proposals from all eligible organizations around the world for Innovation in Conflict Transformation Grant Program. The major purpose of this program is to generate new ideas about how National Dialogues provide a distinct approach and a means of political settlement during and after war or political crisis.
The maximum amount of funding per project is 50,000 EUR. The maximum project duration is limited to 24 months.
Eligibility & Criteria-
    Organisations, as well as individuals, may apply
    There are no geographical restrictions on applicants
    Preference is given to projects that demonstrate a matching contribution of funds
For more information, visit Application Process & Guidelines page.

TUBITAK Research Fellowship for International Researchers

Deadline: 21 April 2014
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) is inviting international highly  qualified PhD students and young post-doctoral researchers for Research Fellowship Program. The major purpose of the program is to offer an opportunity to the researchers to pursue their research in Turkey in the fields of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technological Sciences, Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities. This is an initiative to promote Turkey’s scientific and technological collaboration with countries of the prospective researchers.
The researchers are offered travel cost (up toUSD$1,000 for round trip), health insurance (up to USD 1,200), a monthly stipend of 2.250 Turkish Liras, and a research grant up to 5.000 Turkish Liars for consumable expenses in the proposed research (only if approved necessary).
Eligibility Criteria –
    Applicants should be non-Turkish citizens. Applicants who hold dual citizenship with Turkey are not eligible to apply.
    Applicants should have an invitation from the universities or research institutes in Turkey.
    Applicants should certify that they have sufficient command of language to perform their research.
    Applicants must be 35 years old or younger for post-doctoral researchers.
    Applicants should be enrolled in a program in abroad for PhD students.
    Applicants who hold a PhD degree in Turkey should have a GPA minimum of 3.50/4.00 in PhD program.
For more information, please visit Research Fellowship Announcement page.

Submit applications for Indigenous Fellowship Programme

Deadline- 26 May 2014
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has announced The Indigenous Fellowship Programme (IFP) which focuses to give indigenous peoples the opportunity to gain knowledge on the UN system and mechanisms dealing with human rights in general and indigenous issues in particular so they can assist their organizations and communities in protecting and promoting the rights of their people.
Candidates will have the opportunity to receive training/briefing sessions with other UN and specialized agencies (ILO, WIPO, UNESCO, UNDP, UNITAR) and with other international organizations and Geneva based Human Rights NGOs. Fellows attending the English speaking component of the programme are entitled to the following: a return ticket (economy class) from the country of residence to Geneva; modest accommodation in Geneva for the duration of the Programme; basic health insurance for the duration of the Programme; a monthly grant to cover other living expenses in Geneva.
Eligibility& Criteria-
    The candidate must be indigenous (non-indigenous persons will not be taken into consideration, even if they have close links with indigenous communities and/or organizations).
    Age should not be a limitation to participation in the programme.
    Formal education should not be a limitation to participation in the IFP given the socio-economic barriers confronted by many indigenous peoples that limit access to formal educational institutions.
    Candidates should agree to train other indigenous persons after the return to their respective communities/organizations.
    The candidate should be proposed and his/her candidacy supported by his/her indigenous organization and/or community. It is desirable that the sponsoring organization has a firm constituency or membership and that it is representative.
    The candidate should have a good working knowledge of the language, in which the programme is imparted.
For more information, visit Indigenous Fellowship Programme page.

UN-HABITAT’s Urban Youth Fund 2014 now open!

Deadline: 15 April 2014
The UN-HABITAT’s Urban Youth Fund provides funding support to young people from developing countries to work towards advancing the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals and the Habitat agenda.
The Urban Youth Fund aims to assist youth-led organizations to develop and implement projects that will contribute to sustainable urbanization in the developing world. The fund further aims to document best practices from successful youth-led projects, and create greater awareness of the need for youth mainstreaming in development policies and strategies. Its aims are to:
    Mobilize young people for better youth-related policy formulation;
    Help governments, non-governmental, civil society and private sector organizations better understand and respond to youth concerns;
    Support youth information networks;
    Pilot and demonstrate new ideas on employment, governance, adequate shelter and secure tenure;
    Share and exchange best practices;
    Promote vocational training and credit mechanisms for entrepreneurship and employment;
    Promote gender mainstreaming in all urban youth matters.
    Promote gender mainstreaming in all urban youth matters.
The Urban Youth Fund has an annual budget of USD 1 million allocated for grants to youth-led projects in the developing world. Grassroots initiatives and projects are eligible for grants up USD 25,000.
Applicant organizations must be led by young people aged 15-32 years. However, adults above the age of 32 years may still take part in the organization and youth-adult partnerships are highly encouraged.
Support is given to youth-led development projects involving young people actively creating a better future for themselves and their communities. These projects often take place at the grassroots level and are largely carried out by youth volunteers. Initiatives address a broad range of community needs such as employment, access to affordable housing and secure land tenure, safer cities and participation in decision-making. Youth-led Development gives young people valuable skills such as project management and teamwork, thus boosting their ability to acquire jobs and participate actively in society.
To apply for this funding opportunity, visit this link.

International Post Doc Fellowship Program in Plant Sciences

Deadline: 31 March 2014
Applications are being accepted from candidates of doctorate or those who have completed the doctorate level for Post-Doc Fellowship Program in Plant Sciences. The international fellowship program is open to individuals from around the world and from all fields of research in plant sciences.
Eligibility Criteria –
    Individuals from any nationality can apply to become the fellow.
    All fields of research in plant sciences are eligible to apply.
    Applicants must be in possession of a doctoral degree or have at least four years of full-time equivalent research experience at the time of recruitment.
    Applicant must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (e.g. work, studies) in the country of the host organization for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the application submission.
For more information, please visit How to Apply page.

Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship by International Women’s Media Foundation

Deadline: 11 April 2014
International Women’s Media Foundation is inviting woman journalists around the world whose work in print, broadcast, or digital media has focused on human rights and social justice reporting to apply for Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship program.
The Fellowship runs from September 2014 to March 2015. The fellow will be based at the Center for International Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts as a research associate during the research component of the fellowship, allowing the fellow to pursue academic research while improving her ability to cover human rights and social justice for The Boston Globe, The New York Times, and other media outlets during the journalism portion of the fellowship.
Eligibility Criteria –
    Any women journalists whose work in print, broadcast, or digital media has focused on human rights and social justice reporting are eligible to apply for the fellowship program.
    There is no geographical or national restrictions.
For more information, please visit Call for Applications page.

Funding opportunity announced for Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Near East and South Asia

Deadline- 18 March 2014
Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration has announced funding opportunity for NGO programs benefiting Afghan Returnees and IDPs in Afghanistan and Afghan Refugees in Pakistan. The purpose of this program is to strongly encourage organizations which focuses on problems regarding Afghan Returnees and IDPs in Afghanistan and Afghan Refugees in Pakistan.
Proposals must focus on the following sectors-
    Programs in Afghanistan-
    Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
    Livelihoods
    Protection
    Programs in Pakistan-
    Health
    Livelihoods
    Education
    Protection
Eligibility & Criteria-
    Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with IRS, other than institutions of higher education
    Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with IRS, other than institutions of higher education
    International Organizations
For more information, visit Funding Opportunity Announcement page.

US Department of State Grant for Research Projects to Strengthen Evidence-Based Humanitarian Decision Making

Deadline: 16 April 2014
United States Department of State is inviting grant proposals from non-profit organizations, private institutions of higher education, public and state controlled institutions of higher education and international organizations for Research Projects to Strengthen Evidence-Based Humanitarian Decision Making by PRM and its Partners Worldwide.
Funding Priorities –
    Understanding refugee return to urban areas
    Promoting coordination in non-camp settings
    Adapting humanitarian response to local contexts
    Understanding the relationship between statelessness and gender-based violence (GBV)
    Health impacts of statelessness
    Assessing the impact of international community advocacy on gender discrimination in nationality laws
Eligibility Criteria –
    Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; and International Organizations are eligible.
    International multilateral organizations, such as United Nations agencies are not eligible to submit proposal.
    Multilateral organizations that are seeking funding for programs relevant to this announcement should contact the relevant PRM Program Officer on or before the closing date of this funding announcement so that PRM can evaluate all IO and NGO programs for funding consideration.
    Proposed projects must be within the budget size $200.000 for a period of one year.
    Proposal must be submitted via grants.gov or the proposal will be disqualified.
For more information, please visit the Funding Opportunity Announcement page.

Atlas Corps Fellowship for NGO Leaders in the United States

Deadline: 22 March 2014
Atlas Corps is accepting fellowship applications from individuals around the world to serve in the United States as Atlas Corps fellow. The major aim of the fellowship program is to address critical social issues by developing leaders, strengthening organizations, and promoting innovation through an overseas fellowship of skilled nonprofit professionals.
The fellowship is awarded three times a year. Applicants can apply any time during the year, if one deadline is missed, the application is considered for another deadline.
Benefits to the fellows –
    Visa Expenses (reimbursement)
    Participation in One week orientation and Atlas Corps Nonprofit Management Series Training Program
    Placed for 50-week volunteer position at a U.S. nonprofit organization
    Health Insurance
    Travel Expenses (economy class round trip from and to fellow’s home country and fellowship host city)
    Living stipend
    End of Service Award of $1,000.
Timeline –
    January Fellowship – Deadline is 15 July of former year
    May Fellowship – Deadline is 8 November of the former year
    September Fellowship – Deadline is 22 March of the same year
Eligibility Criteria –
    Applicants must have 2 or more years of relevant experience in the nonprofit/NGO/social sector.
    Applicants must hold Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
    Applicants must have English language proficiency and must be 35 years or younger.
    U.S. citizens are not eligible for the U.S. Fellowship.
    Applicants must be committed to return to her/his home country after the 6-18 month fellowship.
    Applications must be submitted via online application system.
Application materials are – completed online application form, letters of recommendation (two to three).
For more information, please visit Apply to Serve in US page.

Anzisha Prize for Youth with Business or Social Project

Deadline: 1 April 2014
Young individuals or group of people venturing their own business or social projects with demonstrated, measurable and positive social and economic impact are invited to apply for Anzisha Prize 2014. The prize is given to young individuals who have taken a new or better approach to a pressing problem or business opportunity within her/his community, and whose business or social project has the potential to grow or be replicated with support and investment.
Eligibility Criteria –
    Applicant must be between the ages of 15 and 22 years old.
    Applicant’s business or project must be up and running. The Anzisha Prize is not for great ideas or business plans – applicant must have already started, and be able to prove it!
    The business, invention or social project can be in any field or industry (science and technology, civil society, arts and culture, sports, etc.). Any kind of venture is welcome to apply.
    Groups or teams can apply (for example, maybe you have 2 or 3 co-founders who started your business or project together), however applicants must choose one person to apply for the prize, on behalf of the group. This individual must be one of the founding members.
For more information, please visit Apply for Anzisha Prize  page.

Apply for African Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowships

Deadline: 20 March 2014
African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) in partnership with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is calling applications for the African Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowships (ADDRF) from doctoral students who are within two years of completing their thesis at an African university. The main purpose of the program is to support the training and retention of highly-skilled, locally-trained scholars in research and academic positions across the region.
Priority is given to the dissertation/research topics that show great promise of contributing significantly to efforts to strengthen health systems (governance, equity, health or population-related issues) in the region.
Eligibility Criteria –
    The fellowship will primarily support research (including data collection and/or analysis). Funds will not be used to support coursework.
    Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of a sub-Saharan African country undertaking doctoral training at a recognized African university.
    Applicants must have completed all pre-dissertation requirements.
    Applicants must provide a detailed time-frame for completing their dissertation which should  be endorsed by the head of department or the chair of the dissertation committee.
    Applicants must have a research topic that has been approved by their doctoral dissertation committee, as well as the official body overseeing ethical review of the research protocol, and be able to complete their dissertation within 24 months of the start of the fellowship.
Application materials are – completed application form, proof of citizenship or permanent residence in a sub-Saharan African country, two letters of reference, and evidence that the research protocol has undergone review and received approval from an approved ethical review board and the dissertation committee or is under review for the same.
For more information, please visit Research Fellowships Announcement page.

USIEF Fellowships for Indian Citizens 2015-16

Deadline: 1 July 2014
United States India Educational Foundation (USIEF) is inviting Indian students to apply for various fellowship opportunities it offers. There are different deadlines for different fellowship awards.
Categories of Fellowship Awards –
    Student Awards to pursue a master’s degree or attend a US university as a visiting student researcher
    Scholars and Teacher Awards for academics, teachers and professionals to teach or conduct research in the US
    Professional Development Programs for leadership and skill development.
Fellowship Opportunities –
    Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships
        Master’s Fellowships
        Doctoral Research Fellowships
        Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships
        Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
        CII Fellowships for Leadership in Management
        International Education Administrators Seminar
    Other Fulbright Fellowships
        Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowships
        Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program
        Fulbright Scholar-in Residence Program
        Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program
    Non Fulbright Fellowships
        International Leaders in Education Program
        Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program
    Institutional Awards
        Fulbright Specialist Program
Eligibility Criteria –
    Each individual program has its own eligibility criteria and requirements. Interested applicants must visit Fellowships for Indian Citizens page and look for the opportunity s/he is interested to apply.
While selecting the fellows, evaluation is made on the following reference –
    Academic credentials and professional ability
    Merit of the proposed Fulbright project
    Motivation, maturity, leadership and adaptability
    Ability to contribute as a cultural ambassador beyond the specific field of study
    Communication skills
    Commitment to community or national service
    Relevant professional/work experience
    Commitment to return to India after completion of the program
For more information, please visit Fellowships for Indian Citizens page.

Nominate Journalists for Cabot Prize by Columbia Journalism School

Deadline: 16 March 2014

Columbia Journalism School is seeking nominations of journalists for Maria Moors Cabot Prizes. The major purpose of the prize is to recognize the journalists who has done exceptional and courageous reporting that impacts society, and evidence of commitment to important stories over the course of a long and distinguished career has greater chance to be recognized.

Journalists and news organizations that have made a sustained contribution to Inter-American understanding through their coverage of the Americas; and journalists who have taken active roles in upholding freedom of the press in the Americas are the potential winners of Cabot Prize.

Eligibility Criteria –

•Any journalist and/or news executive who works for any news organization based in the Western Hemisphere or any press association, news service or syndicate that serves such an organization; other individuals, including freelance journalists, with a long record of reporting on the region; all media, including Internet publications can be the nominee.
•All materials should be formatted and uploaded as PDFs. Supporting multimedia presentations can be sent on CD or DVD.

Nominations must be signed by the person submitting it. Materials required are – nominee’s biography and/or curriculum vitae,  statement describing how the nominee has contributed towards international understanding in the Western Hemisphere, at least five but no more than ten (without prior authorization) newspaper or magazine articles, television or radio programs or Internet stories that are representative of the nominee’s work, two copies of each book submitted for consideration (if applicable), and two copies of each CD or DVD for multimedia presentation. Along with this, two to three letters from third parties that explain why the nominee is especially deserving of the prize will be supportive.
For more information, please visit Cabot Prize page.

OFID Scholarship for Graduate Students

Deadline: 1 May 2014
OPEC Foundation for International Development (OFID) is accepting applications from graduate students from developing countries for scholarship awards 2014/15. The main purpose of the scholarship program is to sponsor the outstanding young students to complete Master’s degree.
Eligibility Criteria –
    Applicant must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
    Applicant must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
    Applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
    Applicant must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting August/September 2013, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Master’s Degree.
    Applicant must be a national of a developing country (except OFID Member Countries)
    Applicant must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.
For more information, please visit OFID Scholarship Award page.

The Intercultural Innovation Award by United Nations Alliance of Civilizations

Deadline: 30 April 2014
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), in partnership with BMW Group, is inviting not-for-profit organizations  for the Intercultural Innovation Award 2014. The major aim of the award is to strengthen their commitment to encouraging cultural diversity and coexistence among communities.
Innovative and sustainable projects around the world that are promoting dialogue and cooperation among people from different cultural backgrounds using novel and creative methods are expected as entries.
Award –
    Ten organizations receive the award every year. Winners become members of the World Intercultural Facility for Innovation (WIFI).
    Awardees get one-year support and consulting from the UNAOC and the BMW Group.
Eligibility Criteria –
    Entry must be projects implemented by non-for-profit organization such as a non-governmental organization, charitable organization, research and educational institution, labor union, indigenous group, faith-based organization, professional association, foundation and local or municipal branches of government.
    Applying organizations must have been operational for a minimum of 2 year before August 28, 2014; with funding base and project implementation.
    Applying organization’s field of action must fall within at least one of the following themes – migration and integration; intercultural awareness; education for intercultural citizenship; the role of specific groups (faith-based; women; youth; media) in promoting intercultural understanding.
    The applying organization must have the willingness to expand the range of action of the project with the UNAOC, the BMW Group and other partners.
    Organizations that have previously received any UNAOC recognition are not eligible.
    Projects that have been submitted to previous editions are eligible and encouraged to apply again.

For more information, please visit The Award page.

Global Challenge ‘Adobe Youth Voices Awards’ on Media

Deadline: 18 April 2014
Young Media makers are invited to enter their media for the global challenge ‘Adobe Youth Voices Awards’. The award aims to encourage youth who creatively express their vision for driving change in local communities. The entries that present potential solutions through visual storytelling will be the winners. Award winners will be announced in 18 June 2014.
Categories –
    Documentary
    Narrative
    Animation
    Music Video
    Poetry
    Poster Campaign
    Photo Essay
Prizes –
    Adobe Software
    Hardware
    Cash Grants
    A charitable donation to a cause of winner’s choice
Be aware of the Timing please -
    All media created between 2010 to 2013 should be submitted no later than midnight Pacific Time on February 14, 2014.
    All media created after January 2014 should be submitted no later than midnight Pacific Time on April 18, 2014.
Eligibility Criteria –
    Youth ages 13-19 are eligible to participate by teaming up with adult educators who are from any school or youth organization worldwide. But participation is not open to any resident of the following countries: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.
    Media must be original, high-quality youth produced content that creatively express the vision for driving positive change in local communities.
    All submissions must be submitted by an educator who has worked directly with the youth producers of the project. The educator must be participating in Adobe Youth Voices, either through Adobe Youth Voices partnerships or as a registered member of the Adobe Youth Voices Community.
    Entered media must be able to present potential solutions through visual storytelling
For more information, please visit Call for Entries page.

International Institute for Asian Studies Fellowship

Deadline: 1 October 2014
International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) is inviting fellowship applications from outstanding researchers around the globe who want to apply as ‘Affiliated Fellow’ to work on an important piece of Asian Studies research in the social sciences and humanities.
The recipient will be offered a monthly grant of €1,100, housing, and one-time grant of maximum €1,000 towards the costs of international travel.
Eligibility Criteria –
    Applicants must have fulfilled all requirements of the PhD. Applicants can be PhD candidate at the time of application provided that s/he graduate within 6 months after the application deadline. Candidate must submit letter of confirmation from the university.
    Applicants must be outstanding researchers from anywhere in the world with desire to work on an important piece of Asian Studies research in the social sciences and humanities. Researchers who would like to work on a collaborative grant proposal or develop their PhD thesis into book publication are also eligible.
    Complete application includes – completed application form, curriculum vitae, two letters of reference, list of publications.
For more information, please visit the Fellowship Application page.

Youth Action Net Laureate Global Fellowship 2014 for Young Leaders

Deadline: 16 March 2014
Youth Action Net is seeking applications from young leaders who have pioneered solutions to urgent challenges in their communities and beyond for Laureate Global Fellowships 2014. The major purpose of the fellowship program is to develop leadership expertise in young leaders and deepen their impact through a dynamic, year-long learning experience. Fellows also get an opportunity to join a network of over 900 change-makers like them who continue to benefit from learning opportunities and connections throughout their social change careers.
Eligibility Criteria –
    Applicants must be 18 – 29 years old as of 1 October 2014
    Applicants must be the founders or co-founders of existing ventures with at least one year of impact.
    Applicants must be fluent in English and must be committed to  attend a week-long leadership retreat in October 2014.
Complete application includes – video explaining applicant’s personal relationship with her/his work; narrative application thoroughly explaining the applicant’s work; two references who can discuss the applicant’s eligibility for the fellowship; and up to three supporting documents.
For more information, please visit Apply page.

Submit Project Proposals for SEED Awards 2014

Deadline: 8 April 2014
SEED Initiative, a global partnership for action on sustainable development and the green economy, is accepting applications for SEED Awards 2014. The award is open for innovative ideas from any enterprise in a developing country or country in transition, which is working in partnership with others to generate economic, environmental and social benefits.
Categories –
    SEED Africa Awards – 30
    SEED South Africa Awards – 12
    SEED Low Carbon Awards – 10
    SEED Gender Equality Awards – 3
What is the Prize?
The recipients are awarded the access to knowledge, expertise and networks. They receive a package of individually tailored support for their enterprises.
Eligibility Criteria –
    Proposals must demonstrate entrepreneurship and innovation; and deliver economic, social and environmental benefits.
    Proposed projects must have intention and potential to become financially sustainable.
    Proposed project must be a partnership between different stakeholder groups.
    Proposed project must be locally driven or locally led.
    Project must have potential for scale up or significant replication.
    The project must be in the early stages of implementation.
    Project must be in a country with a developing or emerging economy.
For SEED Low Carbon Awards, the project must make significant contributions to mitigating and/or adapting to climate change.
For SEED Gender Equality Award, the project must be run or owned by a woman or women and prioritize gender equality and/or women’s empowerment as a core objective.
Deadline: 8 April 2014
SEED Initiative, a global partnership for action on sustainable development and the green economy, is accepting applications for SEED Awards 2014. The award is open for innovative ideas from any enterprise in a developing country or country in transition, which is working in partnership with others to generate economic, environmental and social benefits.
Categories –
    SEED Africa Awards – 30
    SEED South Africa Awards – 12
    SEED Low Carbon Awards – 10
    SEED Gender Equality Awards – 3
What is the Prize?
The recipients are awarded the access to knowledge, expertise and networks. They receive a package of individually tailored support for their enterprises.
Eligibility Criteria –
    Proposals must demonstrate entrepreneurship and innovation; and deliver economic, social and environmental benefits.
    Proposed projects must have intention and potential to become financially sustainable.
    Proposed project must be a partnership between different stakeholder groups.
    Proposed project must be locally driven or locally led.
    Project must have potential for scale up or significant replication.
    The project must be in the early stages of implementation.
    Project must be in a country with a developing or emerging economy.
For SEED Low Carbon Awards, the project must make significant contributions to mitigating and/or adapting to climate change.
For SEED Gender Equality Award, the project must be run or owned by a woman or women and prioritize gender equality and/or women’s empowerment as a core objective.
For more information, please visit About the Awards page.

International Union for Conservation of Nature Small Grants for Purchase of Nature

Deadline: 31 May 2014
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) National Committee of the Netherlands is inviting small grants pre-proposals from local NGOs for the purchase of nature. The main purpose of the project is to contribute to conservation of biodiversity by supporting the strategic acquisition through purchase or lease – of threatened nature, and placing the ownership or management rights in the hands of local nature conservation NGOs.
Priority is given to the use of available local expertise and legal advisors. Maximum grant size is Euro 85,000.
Eligibility Criteria –
    Applicants must be local NGOs anywhere in the world.
    Applicants must have proven capacity to implement land acquisition projects.
    Applicants must have experience and capacity concerning the management of a conservation area.
    Applicants must have experience and sufficient capacity in the field of project management, and financial management and control.
    Applicants must have local expertise.
    Proposed projects must take place in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific.
For more information, please visit Call for Pre-Proposals page.

Nominate Candidate for CNN Heroes 2014

Deadline: 31 August 2014
Cable News Network (CNN) is inviting nominations from people around the globe for CNN Heroes award 2014. The award aims to offer the everyday people changing the world gain recognition.
Categories –
    Championing Children – Commitment to the welfare of young people
    Community Crusader – Creating solutions to a local problem or social issue
    Defending the Planet – Innovative efforts to preserve and protect the environment
    Medical Marvel – Dedication to the enhancement of Human Health
    Protecting the Powerless – Advancing the cause of Human or Equal Rights
    Young Wonder – Outstanding achievement by a person 25 years old or under
    Other – If the hero’s (nominee’s) does not fit to any other categories.
Eligibility Criteria –
    Nominations must be in the name of a single individual, at least 13 years of age.
    Accomplishment of the nominees must have occurred (or continued) after 1 November 2013.
    Nominations submitted in prior years of the awards program which meet all requirements are also be considered eligible nominees.
    Groups and organizations are not eligible. Self-nominations are also not accepted.
For more information, please visit Nominate 2014 Hero page.

USAID Comprehensive Care for Children Affected by HIV and AIDS Project

Deadline: 21 March 2014
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for Comprehensive Care for Children Affected by HIV and AIDS project. The main purpose of the program is to improve health and well-being outcomes for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) affected by HIV and AIDS and other adversities.
Comprehensive Care for Children Affected by HIV and AIDS project highlights priority interventions to improve the health and well-being of orphans and vulnerable children in different strategic technical areas –
    Child and family strengthening
    Community strengthening
    Government child welfare and protection system strengthening
    Linking community-based and HIV and AIDS clinical services to promote comprehensive care of children
Eligibility Criteria –
    For-profit businesses must waive profits and/or fees to be eligible to submit an application.
    Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply.
    Two separate applications – technical and cost or business must be submitted.
For more information, please visit grants.gov and search for funding opportunity RFA-OAA-14-000005.

Nominate candidate for The World Food Prize

Deadline: 1 May 2014
Nomination are invited from academic institution, private or public organization or governmental unit for World Food Prize. Nominee must be an individual whose achievement at any point along the full range of the food production and distribution chain.
Fields of achievement include (but not limited to) -
    Soil and Land
    Plant and Animal Science
    Food Science and Technology
    Nutrition
    Rural Development
    Marketing
    Food Processing and Packaging
    Water and Environment
    Natural Resource Conservation
    Physical Infrastructure
    Transportation and Distribution
    Special or Extraordinary Feeding Programs
    Social Organization and Poverty Elimination
    Economics and Finance
    Policy Analysis
    Public Advocacy
Eligibility Criteria –
    Any academic or research institution, private or public organization, corporate entity, or governmental unit may submit a nomination.
    Individuals may generate nominations, but the nomination must be endorsed by, and submitted through, an academic institution, private or public organization, or governmental unit.
    Nominee must be an individual whose achievement at any point along the full range of the food production and distribution chain.
Required details/documents – Full contact detail of nominating organization; detailed information and contact address of nominee; biographical information of the nominee; photo of nominee; synopsis of the nominee’s achievement; statement of achievement of the nominee, statement of impact made by the nominee; seconding nominations from at least two individuals who are familiar with the nominee’s work, but who are not directly associated with the nominating organization; and supporting documents that can be used to prepare press material if the nominee becomes prize winner.
Each nomination is eligible for three consecutive years.
For more information, please visit the Nomination Procedure page.

People’s Trust for Endangered Species ‘Worldwide Small Grants Program’ 2014

Deadline: 12 February 2014

People’s Trust for Endangered Species is accepting proposals from scientific researchers and workers in the field of conservation for Worldwide Small Grants Program 2014. The major purpose of the grant program is to support the works that aim the conservation of individual endangered species and their habitats.

The program offers grants between £2,000 and £8,000 for projects of up to two years duration.

Categories –

    PTES Worldwide – suitable for research or conservation projects that focus on one or more endangered species, or their habitat.
    PTES Mammal – especially for projects on mammal species in the British Isles and Republic of Ireland.

Eligibility Criteria –

    For PTES Worldwide grants, applicants must be already working and established in either the UK, UK overseas territories or any county not classified by the World Bank as high-income.
    For PTES Mammal grants, proposed projects must be based in the British Isles or Republic of Ireland.

PTES also provides Worldwide Continuation Grants. The grants are for projects that are being held from time ahead, the grants amount are larger (between £10,000 and £25,000) for projects of between two and five years duration annually awarded in July with April as deadline to submit proposals.
For more information and guidelines, please visit PTES Grants Guidelines for Applications page.