GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security 2021

In 2015, under the umbrella of its Creativity and Innovation Initiative, the GCSP and its Geopolitics and Global Futures Programme established a prize in order to recognise deserving individuals or organisations that have an innovative approach to addressing international security challenges. The prize is designed to reach across all relevant disciplines and fields. It is intended to […]
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The Global Water Foundation Fund

The Global Water Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Water and Sanitation Grants Program. Grant Foci Strictly water and sanitation-related programmes and projects. Strictly water and sanitation-related education issues. Strictly water and sanitation-related technology issues. Grant Parameters Grant amounts are determined by the scope of the project. Matching funding is encouraged. Grant size: Subject […]
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The Waislitz Global Citizen Awards

The Waislitz Foundation is seeking nominations for the Global Citizens Awards that recognizes the excellence of individuals in their work to end extreme poverty. The Waislitz Global Citizen Awards are annual cash prizes totaling $250,000 that recognize the excellence of individuals in their work to end extreme poverty. The grand prize is $100,000 with three additional […]
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Call for Nominations: Zero Project 2022 – Accessibility

The Zero Project 2022 Call for Nominations seeks to identify innovative practices and policies from around the world–centered around enabling accessibility­–which helps us implement Article 9 of the UN CRPD and realize a world with zero barriers. The Zero Project is looking for nominations (everyone can submit a nomination, including self-nominations) from Civil Society, the […]
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OPEC Fund Annual Award for Development

The OPEC Fund Annual Award for Development (AAD) celebrates outstanding contributions to sustainable development. Each year, it recognizes a different theme of particular relevance to the global development agenda. The OPEC Fund is dedicating its 2021 Annual Award for Development to an organization that demonstrates excellence in innovating and implementing clean cooking solutions for communities […]
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The Elevate Prize 2021

The Elevate Prize is seeking 10 leaders of nonprofits who are:Purpose-Driven, Problem Solvers, Radically Diverse, Resilient + Creative, At a Tipping Point Whether you’re focused on change in your community or change on a global scale, this prize is for you. Tell us what you want to do next. Know someone who could change the […]
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The Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize 2021

Experts in research on learning, children, and youth worldwide are now invited to nominate candidates for the 2021 Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize. The prize will be awarded to a well-respected, outstanding researcher conducting groundbreaking research on learning and development of children and youth. It addresses scholars from all countries who have achieved major breakthroughs […]
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The Africa Food Prize 2021

Nominations are open for The Africa Food Prize, the preeminent award recognizing an outstanding individual or institution that is leading the effort to change the reality of farming in Africa—from a struggle to survive to a business that thrives. The prize celebrates Africans who are taking control of Africa’s agriculture agenda. It puts a spotlight […]
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Call for Nominations: UNEP Champions of the Earth Award

The 2021 Cycle for the Champions of the Earth Award (the United Nation’s highest environmental honour) is now open. Every year, individuals, groups and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the protection and restoration of the environment are recognized in four categories: Policy leadershipInspiration and actionEntrepreneurial visionScience and innovation The nominations are open to […]
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UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Award 2021

Each year, UNHCR searches for extraordinary persons who go beyond the call of duty in supporting refugees, internally displaced and stateless people. Nominate now if you know of an inspirational individual or group making a difference. Any individual, group of people, or organization that has displayed extraordinary humanitarian work on behalf of refugees, displaced or […]
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