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The Direct Aid Program 

The Australian High Commission Republic of Kenya is seeking applications for the Direct Aid Program (DAP) to support eligible groups or organisations undertaking suitable small-scale development projects. The Australian High Commission will fund projects in the following focus areas: Eligibility Grant size: $25,000 – $60,000 Deadline: December 22nd, 2022
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2023/2024 Call for Applications: Social Relevance of the Humanities

The ‘Social Relevance of the Humanities’ (RevHum) fellowship program, proposed jointly by the Centre for Advanced Study Sofia and the New Europe College Bucharest and developed with the financial support of the Porticus Foundation, aims to underscore the cognitive functions of the humanities and their potential as critical disciplines by opening them up to issues […]
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Moving Past Grantmaking: 4 Trends of Private Philanthropy for Education

This blog shines a light on emerging characteristics and trends of philanthropy for education based on the second edition of OECD’s report on Private Philanthropy for Development. Foundations are moving beyond narrowly defined charitable missions to advocate for broad social and policy change. Data from OECD’s first report in 2018 on Private Philanthropy for Development revealed that […]
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Learning Circles, a Promising Innovation for Improving Literacy and Numeracy in Sierra Leone post-COVID-19

In Sierra Leone, “Learning circles” are helping the ministry of Education and development partners to deliver learning opportunities to the most vulnerable children and mitigate learning losses due to the pandemic. Isatu Foffanah, an eleven-year-old from Bo District, proudly announces she now knows “how to read, pronounce and write letters very well.” She continues: “Now I know how […]
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5 key takeaways from COP27 for the education movement

With clear and multidirectional links between education and climate protection, the potential for education to ensure sustainability and mitigate the impacts of climate change is undeniable. Here are 5 key takeaways for the education community from COP27. As the sun sets on Sharm El Sheikh’s first African UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP) on Climate Change, […]
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The Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship Program 

Jacobs Research Fellowship 2024-2026 cohort applications are open! Scholars working to understand and embrace variability in learning, human learning, or scaling up effective education policies and practices are encouraged to apply. The Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship Program is a globally competitive program for early and mid-career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the learning […]
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Global Audience Rainforest Journalism Fund

The Pulitzer Center is inviting proposals for grants to journalists reporting for wide-reaching major news media outlets on tropical rainforests in any part of the world (applications must be in English). If you are a journalist reporting for media outlets based WITHIN the countries of the Amazon, Congo Basin, or Southeast Asia regions, please visit […]
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The 2023 East Africa Leadership Journey

The fully funded, 12-month East Africa Leadership Journey is designed to provide talented mid-career women leaders in health with the safe space to explore their authentic leadership through vulnerability and reflection; an inclusive and diverse network which fosters a strong sense of belonging; tools and strategies for enhancing their voice, presence, and influence – all the while being supported by a powerful group of […]
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