Application Deadline: 28 April 2023 at 09:00AM BST Applications are now open for the 2023 RSTMH Early Career Grants Programme. Applications for grants of up to £5,000 (GBP) are welcomed from …
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WFP Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator Program 2023 for startups and Innovators (USD $250,000 in equity-free funding)
Application Deadline: 01 March 2023 11:59 pm (CET) The Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator Programme, powered by the WFP Innovation Accelerator, the Government of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, and the Austrian Development Cooperation …
WAN-IFRA Women in News Editorial Leadership Award 2023 ( Fully Funded to WAN-IFRA World News Media Congress 2023 in Taipei, Taiwan.)
Application Deadline: 13 February, 2023. WAN-IFRA Women in News launches the call for nominations for its 2023 edition of News Editorial Leadership Award. This award recognises an exemplary contribution of …
The Australia Awards Africa Scholarship Program 2024 for Masters, Fellowships and Short Courses in Australia (Fully Funded)
Application Deadline: 1 May 2023 (11:59PM AEST). The Australia Awards Africa Scholarship Program combines Masters, Fellowships and Short Course opportunities to build skills and capabilities in key sectors, thereby …
Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders Africa Program for women-led tech startups
Application Deadline: February 20th, 2023 Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders is designed to bring the best of Google’s expertise, products, people and technology to women-led tech startups up to …
King Baudouin African Development Prize 2023 (€ 200.000 Prize for Development Work in Africa)
Application Deadline: 16 March 2023 The King Baudouin African Development (KBF) Africa Prize rewards African organisations which contribute to sustainably improving the lives of people in Africa. The Prize is awarded every …
Arrell Food Innovation Awards 2023 for global excellence in food innovation ( $125,000 CAD prize)
Application Deadline: March 10, 2023. Awarded annually since 2018, the Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards recognize unique approaches and achievements of individuals and organizations around the globe. The two prizes …
bp Net Zero Scholarship 2023 for young changemakers (Fully Funded to attend the 2023 One Young World Summit in Belfast, North Ireland)
Application Deadline: 06 March 2023 The world’s carbon budget is finite and running out fast; the world needs a rapid transition to net zero. Increasingly, we all want and need …
Casa África XIII Photography «Objetivo África» Contest 2023 (1,800 Euros in cash Prizes)
Application Deadline: 28 April 2023 Casa África announces its XIII Photography Contest «Objetivo África», which will reward the photographs that best publicise the positive aspects of the African continent in the field of Public …
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (EJS) Center Amujae Initiative 2023 for emerging African Women Public Leaders
Application Deadline: Monday, 20 February 2023, at 0800hrs GMT. The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) is seeking ambitious women leaders to join its flagship …
Application Deadline: 15 FEBRUARY 2023 Creative Partnerships is a new initiative which replaces the Creative Force programme. It is open to Swedish organisations and their partners in the target countries. …
CSI Energy Group OPEN Equity funding program for African women-led businesses.
Application Deadline: February 19, 2023 CSI Energy Group invests in women-led businesses within the energy sector in Africa, growing their business by providing access to funds and expertise to maximize …
Application Deadline: March 30, 2023 LAGOS BUSINESS SCHOOL (LBS) IN COLLABORATION WITH THE BANK OF INDUSTRY (BOI) ESTABLISHED THE BUSINESS INNOVATION ACCELERATOR (BIA) The EIC has been renamed to Business Innovation …
LEAP Africa Youth Leadership Development Programme 2023 for young change leaders.
Application Deadline: February 10, 2023 The LEAP Africa Youth Leadership Development Programme is designed to empower, equip, and support young change leaders who are Nigerian undergraduates under the age of …
Ethekwini Furniture Cluster Business Accelerator Program 2023 for South African Entrepreneurs
Application Deadline: February 28, 2023 Are you a black – owned SME that has potential to become the next supplier to these leading South African enterprises in the furniture sector? …
The IWMF’s 2023 Courage in Journalism Awards for Journalists & Photojournalists worldwide.
Application Deadline: March 3rd, 2023 The IWMF’s annual Courage in Journalism Awards honor women and nonbinary journalists who set themselves apart by exhibiting extraordinary bravery, persistence and resilience. Doing whatever …
Application Deadline: April 23, 2023 The Jasiri Talent Investor invests in and focuses on individuals first before companies, teams, or ideas. The program guides selected Jasiri Fellows throughout all stages of venture …
Global Fund for Women 2023 Adolescent Girls Advisory Council for young feminist activists.
Application Deadline: February 20, 2023. Global Fund for Women is looking for young feminist activists to join the Adolescent Girls Advisory Council (AGAC)! Global Fund for Women is a global …
Fate Foundation/Google.org Business Resilience Programme (BRP) for Women Entrepreneurs
Application Deadline: 21st July 2023 FATE Foundation in partnership with Google.org has launched the Business Resilience Programme (BRP) for Women Entrepreneurs for 2023. This program is funded under the Google.org “SSA Women …
Ashden International Awards 2023 for Green Entrepreneurs from Developing Nations (£25,000 Prize)
Application Deadline: 8 March 2023 For over 20 years, the Ashden Awards have been uncovering and spotlighting the world’s next climate champions. Through grant prizes of up to £25,000, as well as ongoing …
Forecast’s Mentorship Program 2023/2024 for young Creative thinkers (Fully Funded to Berlin, Germany)
Application Deadline: February 26, 2023. Forecast offers artists and creative thinkers from anywhere in the world the chance to work with accomplished mentors toward bringing their projects to fruition. For …
BBC World News Komla Dumor Award 2023 for African Journalists (Fully Funded to work at BBC UK plus Month Stipend)
Application Deadline: 14 February 2023 The BBC is seeking a rising star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award, now in its eighth year. Journalists from across …
Application Deadline: January 29, 2023 The SME Growth Lab Africa (SGLAfrica) is a Digital Accelerator Program designed to empower business owners with digital skills, knowledge, mentorship and community events with …
Swedish Institute (SI) She Entrepreneurs Leadership Programme 2023 for women Entrepreneurs (Fully Funded to Stockholm, Sweden)
Application Deadline: February 14, 2023 Are you an entrepreneur with a vision of making an impact on society through your business? Do you want to take the next steps to …
Call for Proposals: Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety Grant Programme 2023 – Round 22
Application Deadline: 13 February 2023 The Road Safety Grants Programme has supported organizations advocating for the adoption and implementation of evidence-based policies to protect road users since 2012 and improve vehicle safety …
VC4A Mentor-Driven Capital Program Women-Edition for aspiring business mentors
Application Deadline: January 31st, 2023 Are you an established business professional, entrepreneur, or investor with some time on your hands? Do you want to play a bigger role in the exciting …
Westerwelle Young Founders Programme – Spring 2023 for young Entrepreneurs from emerging and developing countries (Fully Funded to Berlin, Germany)
Application Deadline: February 15, 2023 23:59 CET The Westerwelle Young Founders Programme (YFP) is a six-month fellowship for 25 leaders uplifting emerging and developing markets towards a sustainable future. THe …
Application Deadline: 20 January 2023 The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and its partners are pleased to invite youths from all walks of life to the fourth Bootcamp of …
IIE Victor J. Goldberg Prize 2023 for Peace in the Middle East ($20,000 Prize)
Application Deadline: February 23, 2023, IIE is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the annual Victor J. Goldberg IIE Prize for Peace in the Middle East. 2023 represents …
The YY Ventures East Africa Social Business Ecosystem Builders Program 2023 for young East African professionals (25,000 EURO in matching fund)
Application Deadline: March 10, 2023. The East Africa Social Business Ecosystem Builders Program, initiated by YY Ventures and Yunus Centre, aims to increase the capacity of the existing ecosystem builders …
The African United Nations (UN) Youth Delegates Programme 2023 for young Africans (Fully Funded to the UN General Assembly in New York)
Application Deadline: January 24, 2023 The project « African UN Youth Delegates » aims to increase representation of the youth of the Global South at the United Nations. Therefore, The project is …
UNESCO-Japan Prize 2023 for outstanding projects in Education for Sustainable Development (US$ 50,000 prize)
Application Deadline: April 21, 2023 The UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for sustainable development, funded by the Government of Japan, consists of three annual awards of USD 50,000 for each recipient. It …
International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) 2023 Knight International Journalism Award.
Application Deadline: February 05, 2023. Each year, the International Center for Journalists honors outstanding colleagues with the ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award at the Tribute to Journalists. The International Center for Journalists …
YALI Southern Africa Regional Leadership Program 2023 Cohort 22 & Online Programme Cohort 16
Application Deadline: 3rd February 2023 (23:59 South Africa Standard Time). The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The …
African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) Programme 2023 for African Female Business Owners (Cohort 6)
Application Deadline: January 29, 2023 African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) is the accelerant behind hundreds of African female entrepreneurs who have transformed and grown their businesses. AWEC is seeking the …
ACU Commonwealth Climate Resilience Challenge Grants 2022/2023 (GBP 10,0 00 Grant)
Application Deadline: 13 March 2023 ACU Commonwealth Climate Resilience Challenge Grants are awarded to member universities to support initiatives addressing climate resilience. Open to academic and professional staff, the grants …
Multichoice Earthshot Prize calls for climate change activists and innovators (US$1.2 million Prize)
Application Deadline: January 27, 2023 MultiChoice calls on climate change activists and innovators across Africa to submit nominations for the prestigious Earthshot Prize with a chance of winning US$1.2 million/ …
BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards 2023 for Scientific Research and Cultural Creation (400,000 euros prize)
Application Deadline: June 30, 2023 The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards recognize fundamental contributions in a broad array of areas of scientific knowledge, technology, humanities and artistic creation. Categories The disciplines and …
Application Deadline: 10 February 2023. The GSMA AgriTech Accelerator (‘the Accelerator’) commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is part of the Fund for the Promotion of Innovation …
The African Girls’ Code Initiative (AGCCI) Coding Camp 2023 for young Tanzanians women.
Application Deadline: 20th January 2023 The African Girls’ Code Initiative (AGCCI) was commissioned by UN Women, the African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The AUC, through …
