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Don't Miss Out: Global Grants Await Your Application

It’s time to fuel your passion and bring your ideas to life! This week, we highlight various global grants and fellowship opportunities spanning multiple sectors—from youth leadership and environmental sustainability to cutting-edge research and artistic innovation.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a passionate advocate, or a dedicated researcher, there’s likely a funding source waiting for you!

1. Call for Applications: DEPP Youth Advisory Council

Deadline: Nov 15, 2024

Donor: Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening

Grant Type: Events

Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000

Countries/Regions:

  • Worldwide, with a focus on emerging democracies

Area: Democracy & Good Governance, Politics, Leadership, Sustainable Development, Youth & Adolescents

Calling all young change-makers! This program offers a chance to shape the future of democracy by joining the DEPP Youth Advisory Council.

For more information, visit: https://cepps.org/story/call-for-applications-depp-youth-advisory-council/

2. Entries open for Map Design Competition

Deadline: Jan 31, 2025

Donor: Cartography and Geographic Information Society

Grant Type: Events

Grant Size: Less than $1000

Countries/Regions: Worldwide

Area: Arts & Culture, Children, Education

Calling all map enthusiasts! This competition is an opportunity to showcase your creativity in map design.

For more information, visit: https://cartogis.org/awards/map-competition/

3. Open Call for Strengthening Innovation and Technology Across West Africa

Deadline: Nov 04, 2024

Donor: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Grant Type: Events

Grant Size: More than $1 million

Countries/Regions: Ghana, Nigeria

Area: Innovation, Technology

This program seeks proposals from non-profit organizations to strengthen innovation and technology in West Africa.

For more information, visit: https://www.gov.uk/international-development-funding/sankore-accountable-grant-early-market-engagement-event

4. Apply for Summer Student Fellowships Program

Deadline: Feb 03, 2025

Donor: Parkinson’s Foundation

Grant Type: Fellowship

Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000

Countries/Regions: Worldwide

Area: Community Development, Leadership, Research

This fellowship program supports undergraduate and medical students in pursuing Parkinson’s-related research projects.

For more information, visit: https://www.parkinson.org/advancing-research/for-researchers/award-deadlines

5. YALI RLC Accra announces 52nd Cohort (On-Site Training)

Deadline: Nov 16, 2024

Donor: YALI Regional Leadership Center

Grant Type: Training

Grant Size: Not Available

Countries/Regions:

  • Burkina Faso
  • Cameroon
  • Cote DIvoire (Ivory Coast)
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Liberia
  • Nigeria
  • Sierra Leone
  • Togo

Area: Business & Industry, Entrepreneurship, Capacity Building, Rural Development, Minorities, Leadership, Women & Gender, Youth Development

The YALI Regional Leadership Center offers training for young African leaders to enhance their leadership skills and impact.

For more information, visit: https://yaliwestafrica.net/rlc/index.php/apply-now/

6. Nominations open for Visiting Scholar Award

Deadline: Feb 03, 2025

Donor: Parkinson’s Foundation

Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges

Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000

Countries/Regions: Worldwide

Area: Innovation, Research

This award provides graduate students and postdocs with opportunities to expand their Parkinson’s research skillsets.

For more information, visit: https://www.parkinson.org/advancing-research/for-researchers/award-deadlines

7. Nominations open for Global Change Award

Deadline: Nov 15, 2024

Donor: H&M Foundation

Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges

Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000

Countries/Regions: Worldwide

Area: Business & Industry, Climate Change, Environment

This award recognizes innovative solutions for decarbonizing the fashion industry.

For more information, visit: https://hmfoundation.com/gca/about-global-change-award/

8. Apply for Riddergade AIR Residency Program

Deadline: Nov 24, 2024

Donor: Viborg Art Gallery

Grant Type: Events

Grant Size: Less than $1000

Countries/Regions: Worldwide

Area: Arts & Culture, Visual Arts, Research

This three-month residency program offers visual artists from around the world the chance to develop their practice and connect with others.

For more information, visit: https://viborgkunsthal.viborg.dk/riddergade-air/

9. Submit Applications for the Diamond Challenge

Deadline: Jan 16, 2025

Donor: University of Delaware

Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges

Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000

Countries/Regions: Worldwide

Area: Business & Industry, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Youth Education

This global competition invites young entrepreneurs to develop business or social venture ideas.

For more information, visit: https://diamondchallenge.org/competition/?utm_content=313484901&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-927755484

10. Call for Entries: Expense Support Grant Program

Deadline: Dec 31, 2024

Donor: Institute for Humane Studies

Grant Type: Grant

Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000

Countries/Regions: Worldwide

Area: Education, Research, Youth & Adolescents

This grant program supports faculty members and graduate students in funding their academic research.

For more information, visit: https://www.theihs.org/funding-opportunities/expense-support/

11. Submit Applications for Event Support Grant Program

Deadline: Dec 31, 2024

Donor: Institute for Humane Studies

Grant Type: Grant

Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000

Countries/Regions: Worldwide

Area: Arts & Culture, Research, Youth & Adolescents

This program supports graduate students and faculty in funding academic events such as conferences and workshops.

For more information, visit: https://www.theihs.org/funding-opportunities/event-support/

12. Open Call for Knight-Wallace Fellowship Program

Deadline: Feb 01, 2025

Donor: Wallace House Center for Journalists

Grant Type: Fellowship

Grant Size: Not Available

Countries/Regions: Worldwide

Area: Education, Environment, Health, Innovation, Journalism, Media, Technology, Sports & Recreation, Transportation

This fellowship program supports journalists seeking to explore important issues in their fields.

For more information, visit: https://wallacehouse.umich.edu/knight-wallace/how-to-apply/

13. Open Call: G & A Mamidakis Foundation Art Prize

Deadline: Dec 22, 2024

Donor: George & Aristea Mamidakis Foundation

Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges

Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000

Countries/Regions: Worldwide

Area: Arts & Culture, Exhibition, Sculpture, Visual Arts, Innovation

This prize seeks to promote and support contemporary artists.

For more information, visit: https://gnamamidakisfoundation.org/en/vraveio-technis/

14. Call for Applications: Sustainable Food Solutions Challenge 2025

Deadline: Nov 18, 2024

Donor: MassChallenge

Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges

Grant Size: Not Available

Countries/Regions: Worldwide

Area: Farming, Food Safety, Nutrition, Business & Industry, Sustainable Development

This challenge seeks innovative solutions to advance sustainable food systems.

For more information, visit: https://apply.masschallenge.org/en-us/mcch-sustainable-food-solutions-challenge-2025

15. Nominations open for Win Win Gothenburg Sustainability Award

Deadline: Jan 12, 2025

Donor: WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award

Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges

Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000

Countries/Regions: Worldwide

Area: Leadership, Sustainable Development

This award recognizes outstanding solutions for addressing global sustainability challenges.

For more information, visit: https://www.winwinaward.org/home

Conclusion

From supporting youth leadership to promoting sustainable food systems, there are a plethora of funding opportunities waiting to be tapped. Don’t miss out on the chance to secure support for your impactful project! Be sure to review eligibility requirements and deadlines carefully before submitting your application.

Happy funding!

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