RFP: Social Impact Business Plan Competition Invites Entries From Nonprofit Organizations
November 9, 2009
Request For Proposal
Deadline: December 18, 2009
Social Impact Business Plan Competition Invites Entries From Nonprofit Organizations
The Social Impact Business Plan Competition identifies social sector scaling initiatives with demonstrated impact and readiness to grow, and supports them with up to $100,000 in financial and consulting support. The competition is a program of the Social Impact Exchange, a recently launched cross-sector initiative designed to support the growth of high-impact social programs.
United States-based nonprofit organizations with a focus in education, youth development, health, poverty alleviation, or community economic development are eligible to enter.
The competition has two tracks. The early-stage growth track is for organizations that have a strategy for scaling their social impact but are in the early stage of growth. The mezzanine-stage growth track is for organizations that have (a) a significant level of successful product/service adoption and demand from the target population, (b) demonstrated positive outcomes, and (c) defined strategies for scaling their social impact.
Competition entrants have access to a Web site of resources, take part in group training and one-on-one consulting, and receive customized written feedback on their plans. Judging is conducted by qualified volunteers from multiple sectors.
The business plan competition takes place from October 2009 through June 2010 and includes three rounds of evaluation. There is no fee to enter.
Visit the competition Web site for complete program information.
Contact:
Link to Complete RFP
New RFPs: From the Foundation Center (San Francisco, USA)
September 5, 2009
Aging
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Accepting Applications for Geriatrics Development Initiative Junior Faculty Award
Grants totaling $112,500 over two years will be awarded to junior academic faculty researching a geriatric aspect of allergy or immunology….
Posted on September 3, 2009
Deadline: October 15, 2009
Applications Invited for 2010 Ellison Medical Foundation/AFAR Postdoctoral Fellows in Aging Research Program
Fifteen grants of up to $59,402 will be awarded to postdoctoral fellows working in the biological and biomedical sciences and researching the aging process as well as age-related diseases and disabilities….
Posted on September 3, 2009
Deadline: December 15, 2009
American Federation for Aging Research Accepting Applications for 2010 Research Grants
Grants of up to $75,000 over a one- to two-year period will be awarded to junior investigators working to pursue careers in the field of aging research….
Posted on September 2, 2009
Deadline: December 15, 2009
Mid-Career Investigators Invited to Apply for 2010 Julie Martin Award in Aging Research
Two four-year awards of $500,000 will be made in 2010 at the level of $125,000 per year to mid-career scientists who propose new directions in biological gerontology; up to $50,000 will be awarded for administrative/indirect costs….
Posted on September 2, 2009
Deadline: December 15, 2009
Arts and Culture
Film Independent Accepting Applications for 2010 Directors Lab
The eight-week program in Los Angeles will provide first-time directors or filmmakers prepping feature-length narrative films with professional development activities and consultation with established film professionals….
Posted on September 3, 2009
Deadline: October 5, 2009
New York Foundation for the Arts Announces Informational Seminars for New York State Artists’ Fellowships
Free informational seminars across New York State have been planned to explain the fellowship application and review process; this year, four enhanced applications seminars will also be held in select locations….
Posted on September 2, 2009
Deadline: Various
MetLife Foundation Invites Art Museums to Apply for Museum and Community Connections Program
Grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded to art museums across the United States working to improve the size and diversity of their audiences through imaginative programs or exhibits….
Posted on September 2, 2009
Deadline: October 9, 2009
Children and Youth
Young People Invited to Submit After-School Projects for Do Something Grants
Ten grants of $500 each and five grand-prize grants of $1,000 each will be awarded to young people who have started afterschool activities in their communities….
Posted on September 3, 2009
Deadline: September 15, 2009
Community Improvement/Development
Nominations Sought for 2010 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards
Awards of $125,000 will be given to individuals working to provide solutions to challenges confronting California; the award will be divided between project support and professional development….
Posted on September 4, 2009
Deadline: October 13, 2009
San Francisco Foundation Seeks Grant Proposals for Census Outreach Efforts
Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to nonprofits working to strengthen community outreach for the census in various California counties; an additional $2,500 will be awarded to an artist who creates a public awareness campaign for the project….
Posted on September 4, 2009
Deadline: September 25, 2009
Education
Applications Invited for 2010 Cohort of Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellows
A $30,000 stipend plus admission to a master’s degree program at an Indiana university will be given to individuals with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics experience who train to become teachers at high-need Indiana secondary schools….
Posted on September 4, 2009
Deadline: October 12, 2009 (Early Decision); January 12, 2010 (Final Deadline)
Lilly Endowment Announces 2010 Indiana Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program
One hundred and twenty grants of $8,000 each will be awarded to K-12 public and private school teachers, guidance counselors, library/media specialists, and administrators in Indiana to pursue six-week, full-time personal renewal projects….
Posted on September 4, 2009
Deadline: November 6, 2009
Environment
Honor the Earth Seeks Funding Proposals for Building Resilience in Indigenous Communities Initiative
Proposals will be accepted from organizations working to increase indigenous communities’ capacity to prevent and adapt to climate change in ways that preserve and restore their culture….
Posted on September 4, 2009
Deadline: September 30, 2009
Health
Healthcare Georgia Foundation Invites Nominations for Community Service Awards
The Joseph D. Greene Community Service Award honors individuals and nonprofits for their work to improve health and healthcare in Georgia communities; a donation of $1,000 will be given to health organizations chosen by the five recipients….
Posted on September 3, 2009
Deadline: October 28, 2009
Human Services
Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize Accepting Nominations for 2010 Award
An award of $1.5 million will be given to a charitable organization anywhere in the world working to end human suffering….
Posted on August 29, 2009
Deadline: November 2, 2009
International Affairs/Development
Mansfield Foundation and Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership Announce Network for the Future Program
Grants will be awarded to American citizens or permanent residents who have a working knowledge of the Japanese language and are working to promote understanding and cooperation among the nations and peoples of Asia and the United States….
Posted on August 30, 2009
Deadline: October 1, 2009
Medical Research
American Gastroenterological Association Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition Offers Research Scholar Awards
Three-year grants of $75,000 will be awarded to researchers working toward independent and productive research careers in gastroenterology, hepatology, or related areas….
Posted on September 1, 2009
Deadline: January 29, 2010
Women
Call for Applications for the Schlumberger Foundation 2010 Faculty for the Future Fellowships
Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded to women from developing and emerging countries who are pursuing advanced graduate study in the physical sciences, engineering, or related disciplines at universities abroad….
Posted on August 31, 2009
Deadline: November 30, 2009
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Aging
Borchard Foundation Center on Law & Aging Invites Proposals for Academic Research Grant Program
Grants of $20,000 will be awarded to legal, health sciences, social sciences, and gerontology scholars and professionals working on research with the potential to improve quality of life for the elderly….
Posted on July 29, 2009
Deadline: September 30, 2009
Nominations Open for the 2010 Purpose Prize Honoring Older Social Innovators
Five awards of $100,000 each will be given to people over the age of 60 working in a leadership capacity to address societal challenges in the United States or abroad….
Posted on July 29, 2009
Deadline: March 5, 2010
Arts and Culture
California Council for the Humanities Invites Entries for California Documentary Project
Grants of up to $7,000 will be awarded to individuals working to produce film and radio projects that enhance understanding of California cultures, peoples, and histories….
Posted on July 30, 2009
Deadline: October 1, 2009
Stage Director and Choreographers Foundation Invites Applications for Observership Program
Twenty-five early career directors and choreographers will gain the opportunity to observe professionals in the field as they create new productions in New York City and at regional theaters….
Posted on July 30, 2009
Deadline: August 17, 2009
Guidelines Announced for American Heritage Preservation Grants
The program funds the preservation of endangered and fragile artistic, literary, scientific, and historical works and provides grants of up to $3,000 to libraries, museums, and archival collections for conservation projects….
Posted on July 29, 2009
Deadline: September 15, 2009
National Museum of the American Indian Offers the Visiting Indigenous Professional Program
The program will provide hands-on training in various disciplines at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., to individuals working in Native museums and cultural centers….
Posted on July 29, 2009
Deadline: September 15 and March 15, annually
Johnson & Johnson/Society for the Arts in Healthcare Grant Funds Available for Arts in Healthcare Programs
A total of $60,000 will be awarded to nonprofits and government agencies that are members of the Society for the Arts in Healthcare and whose arts in healthcare programs show evidence of initial impact….
Posted on July 25, 2009
Deadline: October 15, 2009 (Letter of Inquiry)
Athletics/Sports
Bikes Belong Offers Funding for Bicycle Advocacy and Facilities Programs
Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to organizations and government agencies across the United States working to improve bike paths and facilities or whose primary mission is bicycle advocacy….
Posted on July 27, 2009
Deadline: Quarterly
Civil and Human Rights
Partnership for Equity of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Issues Request for Proposals
Grants totaling $20,000 will be awarded to nonprofits working in the field of social justice and racial equity in the District of Columbia and nearby counties of Maryland and Virginia….
Posted on July 30, 2009
Deadline: September 9, 2009
Community Improvement/Development
Entries Sought for 14th Annual MetLife Foundation Awards for Excellence in Affordable Housing
Grants of $50,000 will be awarded to nonprofits and tribes/tribally-designated entities working to increase affordable independent housing for seniors and environmentally responsive housing in their communities….
Posted on July 30, 2009
Deadline: August 14, 2009
Environment
Proposals Sought for National Wildlife Refuge Friends Group Grant Program
Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to nonprofits working to increase wildlife refuge co-stewardship, especially if their programs reach new audiences or provide wildlife-dependent recreational activities….
Posted on July 31, 2009
Deadline: September 4, 2009
Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation Invites School Nurses to Apply for Healthy Habits for Life Grant Program
Grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded to school nurses working to create programs that help kids reduce their risk of heart problems, increase their physical activity, and learn healthy eating habits….
Posted on July 31, 2009
Deadline: September 18, 2009
Human Services
Weinberg Foundation Announces Program Revisions to Maryland Small Grants Program
The program will continue to accept applications for the remainder of 2009 and for 2010, and will focus on Maryland nonprofits that address basic needs such as food security and workforce development; grants will provide up to $100,000 over two years….
Posted on July 28, 2009
Deadline: Open
International Affairs/Development
Social Equity Venture Fund Announces Second Annual Open Enterprise Solutions to Poverty Request for Proposals
Two grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded for research in economics, government policy, or business strategy that bears directly on the potential of enterprise-based solutions to poverty….
Posted on July 31, 2009
Deadline: October 15, 2009 (Initial Proposals)
Science/Technology
Nominations Open for Inaugural Award Recognizing Scientific Entrepreneurs
An award of $10,000 will be given to a scientific researcher who has successfully commercialized his or her discoveries through entrepreneurship; an award of $25,000 will be given to a promising postdoctoral entrepreneur….
Posted on July 26, 2009
Deadline: November 2, 2009
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Summary of RFP
The School of Environmental Design and Rural Development is looking for research projects which focus on HIV/AIDS-related rural agricultural development to include in a knowledge base for research on HIV/AIDS, agriculture and rural development.
This knowledge base will be accessible as databases and a web portal. It will compile past and current research projects, literature and publications, multimedia, and organizational case studies, as they relate specifically to HIV/AIDS and its intersection with food security, agricultural and rural development issues. The goal of this project is to create a knowledge base which can be used by undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and research, and development organizations.
Submission Instructions
To share information about any pertinent research project(s) with which you may currently be, or have in the past been involved, please contact: agaidsnet@gmail.com
New RFPs–June 29, 2009
June 29, 2009
Arts and Culture
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Announces New Guest Artist Initiative Program
The program will award up to $5,000 in matching funds to a college or university for the hiring of professional stage directors and choreographers as guest artists; a second grant of $1,000 will be awarded to the runner-up school….
Posted on June 17, 2009
Deadline: October 15, 2009
Children and Youth
Ruddie Memorial Youth Foundation Accepting Applications From First-Time Applicants
Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to nonprofits across the country working to provide youth from birth to age 25 with resources for obtaining improved health, personal growth, and success….
Posted on June 17, 2009
Deadline: July 31, 2009
Education
Puget Sound Energy Foundation Accepting Grant Applications
Grants will be awarded to nonprofits in Washington State working to support community programs within PSE’s service territory; especially those that focus on energy, the environment, and workforce development at institutions of higher learning….
Posted on June 17, 2009
Deadline: October 1, 2009
Environment
Southwest Florida Water Management District Offers Community Education Grants
Grants of up to $5,000 each will be awarded to groups or individuals working to educate adults about water quality, water conservation, flood protection, natural water systems, and watersheds….
Posted on June 18, 2009
Deadline: August 21, 2009
Health
Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Accepting Applications for Breast Health Grants
Grants will be awarded for projects that promote breast health, breast cancer screening, treatment, and education; all applicants will be required to attend a webinar on July 7, 2009….
Posted on June 18, 2009
Deadline: July 7, 2009 (mandatory applicant webinar)
National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund Accepting Applications for Advocacy in Action Grants
Up to twenty grants of $5,000 each will be given to nonprofit NBCC member groups working on breast cancer public policy and advocacy in local communities….
Posted on June 18, 2009
Deadline: July 10, 2009
Human Services
Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont Nonprofits Invited to Apply for Grants to Help Survivors of Domestic Violence
Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to nonprofits in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont working to improve domestic violence prevention and awareness programs through technology and community resources….
Posted on June 19, 2009
Deadline: July 10, 2009
Jewel-Osco Announces 2009 Hunger Relief Grant Program in Illinois and Indiana
Capacity-building grants of up to $2,500 will be awarded to food pantry programs and community soup kitchens serving Jewel-Osco customer service areas in Illinois and Indiana….
Posted on June 18, 2009
Deadline: August 14, 2009
Verizon Foundation Offers Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits Addressing Issue of Domestic Violence
Ten grants of $10,000 each will be awarded to nonprofits utilizing technology to improve domestic violence prevention and awareness programs….
Posted on June 13, 2009
Deadline: July 10, 2009
International Affairs/Development
United States Agency for International Development and Western Union Launch African Diaspora Business Program
Grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded to U.S.-based entrepreneurs from eighteen African countries working to improve economic opportunity and job creation through their small or medium-sized businesses….
Posted on June 19, 2009
Deadline: July 21, 2009
Journalism/Media
Metcalf Institute, Yale Forum Offering Fellowships for Business Journalists
All expenses will be provided to eight experienced business writers and editors attending the Society of Environmental Journalists’ annual conference in Madison, Wisconsin, in October….
Posted on June 14, 2009
Deadline: July 10, 2009
Medical Research
Ivy Foundation Announces New Funding Opportunity for Brain Cancer Research
Grants of up to $3 million will be awarded to academic researchers working to improve the survival and quality of life of people diagnosed with brain tumors….
Posted on June 19, 2009
Deadline: July 20, 2009
CSL Behring Foundation Offers Support for Bleeding Disorders Research and Programs
Grants will be awarded to U.S.-based hemophilia treatment centers, nonprofits, chapters, associations, and healthcare professionals working to increase resources for the treatment and needs of those in the bleeding disorders community….
Posted on June 16, 2009
Deadline: July 31, 2009
Philanthropy and Voluntarism
Tom’s of Maine’s ‘50 States for Good’ Initiative Offers Program Funding for Nonprofits
Five awards of $20,000 each will be given to nonprofit organizations working to make lasting, positive changes in their communities….
Posted on June 15, 2009
Deadline: August 30, 2009
New RFPs
June 13, 2009
Arts and Culture
National Association of Latino Arts and Culture Fund for the Arts Accepting Applications From Artists and Arts Organizations
Grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to support the development and work of individual Latino artists and small and mid-sized Latino arts organizations in communities across the United States….
Posted on June 10, 2009
Deadline: July 13, 2009
National Association of Latino Arts and Culture Introduces New Transnational Cultural Remittances Grant Program
In its first year, the new program will provide grants of up to $20,000 to individuals, collectives, and community-based organizations working to strengthen social networks and economic justice across national boundaries in Central America….
Posted on June 10, 2009
Deadline: July 24, 2009
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Offers 2010 Individual Artist Fellowships
Grants of up to $10,000 each will be awarded to Pennsylvania artists working in traditional arts, visual arts, theater scriptwriting, classical music, media arts, or new technologies….
Posted on June 10, 2009
Deadline: August 3, 2009
New York Foundation for the Arts Offers Discounted Office Space to Artists and Arts Organizations
The new program offers affordable workspace to NYFA-affiliated artists and organizations working in various genres; once accepted into the program, participants can rent at $200 a month or $550 for three months on a renewable cycle….
Posted on June 10, 2009
Deadline: Rolling
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Extends Deadline for Creative Curricula Grant Program
Matching grants of up to $5,000 each will be awarded to K-12 schools partnering with artists or cultural organizations in Manhattan to integrate teaching with the arts….
Posted on June 10, 2009
Deadline: July 2, 2009 (Extended)
National Endowment for the Humanities Announces Picturing America School Collaboration Projects Grant Opportunity
Grants of up to $75,000 will be awarded to collaborative projects between humanities scholars and educators to develop K-12 coursework related to American art….
Posted on June 8, 2009
Deadline: October 7, 2009
Civil and Human Rights
Herb Block Foundation Accepting Applications for Defending Basic Freedoms Program
Grants of up to $25,000 each will be awarded to U.S.-based nonprofits working to safeguard the freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights, eliminate prejudice and discrimination, and help government agencies be more accountable to the public….
Posted on June 11, 2009
Deadline: October 10, 2009 (Letters of Inquiry)
Education
KIDS Consortium Offers Green Mini-Grants for New England K-12 Schools
Grants of up to $750 each will be awarded to K-12 schools, educators, students, and community organizations providing service projects for youth to help make their schools and community healthier and more environmentally sound….
Posted on June 11, 2009
Deadline: August 31, 2009
CHS Foundation Offers Mini-Grants to College Agriculture Clubs
Grants of up to $1,000 each will be awarded to agriculture-related college clubs or organizations providing leadership and professional development programs….
Posted on June 9, 2009
Deadline: Open
Environment
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Seeks Applications for Coral Reef Management Fellows
Participants in the two-year program will work to help preserve, sustain, and restore coral reef ecosystems in Florida, Hawaii, the Pacific Islands, or the Caribbean….
Posted on June 12, 2009
Deadline: July 31, 2009
Shell Marine Habitat Program Offers Support for Alaska Conservation Projects
Matching grants of at least $30,000 each will be awarded to government agencies, nonprofits, private companies, and educational institutions working to conserve and restore marine and coastal habitats in Alaska….
Posted on June 12, 2009
Deadline: September 1, 2009 (Pre-proposals)
Chesapeake Bay Trust Accepting Applications for Urban Greening Grant Program
Grants of up to $35,000 each will be awarded to local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and neighborhood associations working to improve air quality, reduce stormwater runoff, and enhance quality of life in Maryland communities….
Posted on June 11, 2009
Deadline: July 17, 2009
Human Services
Ameriprise Financial Accepting Grant Applications for Community Giving Program
Grants will be awarded to nonprofits working to provide resources to at-risk populations, support community development, and conduct volunteer projects with Ameriprise employees, advisors, and retirees….
Posted on June 7, 2009
Deadline: September 1, 2009
Journalism/Media
Bernard van Leer Foundation Announces Fellowship Program for Journalists Covering Children’s Issues
The new program will provide print, radio, television, and Web journalists from Central and South America, Africa, and Asia with a free four-week training course to improve their skills in covering issues related to disadvantaged young children….
Posted on June 6, 2009
Deadline: August 18, 2009
21 Recent Awards and Funding Opportunities from Health Literature in Latin America to Photography to RFPs
April 7, 2009
1. The Communication and Social Change (CSC) Award
Awarding an individual or organisation for contributions to the theory and/or practice of communication for social change (CSC). In selecting the award winner/s, the CSC jury will consider both significant contributions to the theory of CSC, and notable achievements in applied communication practice. The theoretical and practical work of Award nominees should reflect and/or be directly relevant to contemporary international work being done at the ‘grassroots’ in the field of CSC. The jury will also consider the pioneering contributions made by theorists and practitioners to CSC. Nominations that demonstrate an innovative approach and a strong commitment to long-term sustainable development are also sought.
Deadline: May 1 2009
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/15965
2. WACC Photo Competition 2009 – Portraying Gender
Inviting photographers to submit photos on the theme “portraying gender” that challenge conventional understandings of ‘femininity’ and ‘masculinity’: photos that portray women or men in ways that offer new perceptions about their roles and responsibilities, as well as photos that break the mould of the male-female ‘divide’. The competition is open to men, women, and children, of all ages and from all countries. Amateurs and professionals are welcome to submit photos that: show women taking leadership and working in roles in public that were previously thought to be the sole domain of men; show men taking on nurturing or caring roles in private that were previously thought to be the sole domain of women; show women or men in a way that challenges cultural understandings of their “place” in society; or show women and men on an equal footing.
Deadline: May 1 2009
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/267603
3. Fred L. Soper Award for Excellence in Health Literature
Recognising significant contributions to the health literature in Latin America and the Caribbean and promoting the highest standards of research (specifically, research that emphasises regional impact). Only articles published in scientific journals listed in the Index Medicus or in official Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) journals are eligible for consideration. Preference is given to studies involving more than one discipline and to papers related to infectious disease, a lifelong concern of Dr. Soper. Review papers are eligible if their conclusions deal directly with policy primarily affecting Latin America or the Caribbean. The Award is limited to contributions by authors whose principal affiliation is with teaching, research, or service institutions located in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Deadline: May 1 2009
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/267192
4. Young Voices in Research for Health: Essay Competition
Inviting young professionals under 30 years old, working in or interested in the broad spectrum of health research for development, to enter an essay competition. The competition is seeking entries of 1,500 words or less, written in English, French, or Spanish, on the theme “Innovating for the health of all”. It is being held in conjunction with Forum 2009, the annual meeting of the Global Forum that takes place in Havana, Cuba, from November 16 to 20 2009. The winning essays will be published in The Lancet, and their authors will be invited to attend.
Deadline: May 3 2009
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/268738
5. Drawing Competition for Children on Gender Equality
Calling on children aged 8 – 10 in developing countries to express their vision of gender equality. This call was extended on International Women’s Day 2009 by the European Commission (EC), who will convene a jury composed of children from the 27 European Union member states. They will select 2 drawings per region, and award a prize totalling €1,000 for each region. An exhibition will be inaugurated during the autumn of 2009. In addition, the winning drawings will be included in a booklet which will be distributed in the schools of the participating countries and in the European schools that have participated in the competition.
Deadline: May 15 2009
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/287324
6. Raw Deal or Truth Told? Young People in the Media Competition
Inviting young people in the United Kingdom to express their feelings about the way they are portrayed by the media. The Hansard Society and the House of Lords have opened the competition for 11- to 16-year-olds to enter through youth groups, schools, and other official organisations. Young people are asked to look at issues such as media portrayal of youth culture, negative press coverage, and the importance of celebrity and sporting role models. Students can choose how they respond to this issue; possibilities include an essay on the subject, newspaper-style article, presentation, short film, audio clip, or interview with a local politicians and classmates.
Deadline: May 15 2009
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/287865
7. Geotourism Challenge 2009: Power of Place – Sustaining the Future of Destinations
Launching an online competition to identify and showcase innovators – individuals and organisations – that directly or indirectly support good destination stewardship and the approach known as geotourism: “tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place – its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents.” The intention is to search for global innovative ideas in tourism that celebrate the distinct destinations of the world by honouring culture, cherishing history, and enhancing the environment.
Deadline: May 20 2009
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/287909
8. Enlarge Your Vision – European Young Journalist Award 09
Inviting aspiring journalists aged 17 – 35 from all over Europe to reflect and express their views on Europe and the European Union (EU)’s enlargement. National jury members are looking for a touch of journalistic flair and analytical treatment in the written print and online articles that are submitted, The 2009 Award welcomes a second category, “radio”. Aspiring young radio journalists will also now be offered the chance to demonstrate their technical and journalistic skills on a European level. National competitions will be offered in the 27 EU member states, EU candidate countries, and EU potential candidates.
Deadline: May 31 2009
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/287869
9. The World Young Reader Prizes
Awarding newspapers that have devised innovative projects or activities for young readers (under age 25). Projects submitted to the Young World Leader Prize may be in one of 6 categories: Editorial; Making the News; Newspapers in Education (NIE); Public Service; Brand; and Special Prize – Press Freedom.
Deadline: June 5 2009 (with an April 15 deadline for the Press Freedom prize)
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/271905
10. International Children’s Day of Broadcasting (ICDB) Award
Encouraging youth participation in media throughout the year, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will award the annual International Children’s Day of Broadcasting (ICDB) Awards. The competition is open to radio and television broadcasters who participated in the 2008 ICDB with programmes on the theme “The World We Want”. To be eligible for the ICDB Award, broadcasts must have taken place on or around March 1 2009, and should be for young people and created with some aspect of youth participation. The 2009 theme is “Unite for Children – Tune in to Kids”.
Deadline: June 15 2009
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/268191
11. Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism
Recognising independent and professional reporting that sheds new light on controversial issues. Established in 2002, the contest awards 2 US$5,000 prizes each year, one to a local reporter in a developing country or nation in transition, and the other to a freelance journalist covering international news. The stories can focus on conflict, human rights concerns, cross-border issues, or any other issue of controversy in a particular country or region.
Deadline: June 22 2009
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/268740
12. International Essay Contest
Inviting young people throughout the world up to 25 years of age to submit essays for the 2009 International Essay Contest for Young People. Entries are divided into 2 age categories for the awarding of prizes: up to 14 years and 15 – 25 years. The competition’s theme is “The role of science in building a better world: What kind of science and technology do you think is needed for realizing a more equitable, prosperous and sustainable world for all? Please express your vision for the future of science, including examples of studies or researches you wish to engage in.”
Deadline: June 30 2009
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/269692
13. International Peace Pals Art Competition and Exhibition
Encouraging children throughout the world between the ages of 5 and 15 to participate in The 11th Annual International Peace Pals Art Competition and Exhibition. Entries are divided into 4 age categories for the awarding of prizes: 5-8 years, 9-12 years, 13-15 years, and 16-19 years of age. The competition’s theme is ‘Peace in My Community’. Pictures should include the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth”. Awards will be decided by a panel of international judges. First, second, and third place entries in each of the categories will be made into greeting cards, which will be awarded to all winners.
Deadline: July 30 2009
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/267243
14. FAIR Investigative Journalism Awards
Inviting entries for a continental African award for the investigative journalism article or programme that stands out in investigative quality and newsworthiness, relevance, and importance of the subject. The award, called ‘The FAIR IJ Award’, is, according to FAIR, the first African continental prize for investigative journalism. The IJ Award will also include an Editors’ Courage award, extended to an African editor who has courageously, in the face of pressures, threats, and obstacles, moved to publish a good quality and important investigative piece. The related and peer reviewed international Global Shining Light Award is awarded by the Global Investigative Journalism Network, of which FAIR is a founding member. Winners and short-listed candidates for the IJ Award will be forwarded by FAIR to compete for the Global Shining Light Award.
Deadline: July 31 2009
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/288829
15. AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards
Honouring outstanding reporting for a general audience by individuals (rather than institutions, publishers, or employers) for their coverage of the sciences, engineering, and mathematics. United States (U.S.) Categories: large newspapers; small newspapers; magazines; television (2 awards: spot news/feature reporting and an in-depth reporting); radio; and online. International Category: Children’s Science News award is for work distributed via any medium – print, broadcast, or online. The prize recognises excellence in reporting science news for children, including young teens up to age 14. Note: Provide English translations of international entries whenever possible.
Deadline: August 1 2009
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/269120
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Please VOTE in our NEW Early Childhood Development POLL:
What is the most persistent problem facing marginalised female children?
Problem:
* Lack of access to education.
* Lack of inheritance and ownership rights.
* Societal acceptance of sexual teasing and harassment.
* Forced customs related to sexuality: e.g., FGM, arranged marriage, involuntary prostitution.
VOTE and COMMENT at http://www.comminit.com/en/node/288613/303
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
http://www.comminit.com/en/funding.html
16. Visiting Scholar in Feminist Perspectives on Globalisation
Inviting applications for a research programme on feminist perspectives on globalisation. This 6-month (2009-2010) programme offers highly qualified researchers working on issues of globalisation from a feminist perspective, from developing countries in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific, the opportunity to spend a research term in Ottawa based at one of the two Canadian universities. The universities are seeking either a Francophone Visiting Scholar or a Visiting Scholar fluent in French. The focus of the Feminist Perspectives on Globalization programme is on the broad area of “rights”.
Deadline: May 1 2009
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/146900
17. Global Competition on Climate Adaptation
Seeking innovative solutions addressing climate adaptation. The 2009 competition plans to identify 20-25 early-stage projects to receive a US$200,000 grant for implementation over 2 years. The competition focuses on 3 sub-themes: Resilience of Indigenous Peoples Communities to Climate Risks; Climate Risk Management with Multiple Benefits; and Climate Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management. Individuals may not apply, and special eligibility criteria apply to the first sub-theme.
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/289503
Deadline: May 18 2009
18. PAHEF Grants Program
Supporting innovative, results-oriented projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. This Pan American Health and Education Foundation (PAHEF) programme focuses on two priority areas: 1) promoting healthy ageing; and 2) combating childhood obesity and improving nutrition. PAHEF invites PAHO technical units and country offices/centres, recognised non-governmental organisations (NGOs), universities, semi-autonomous government laboratories, research centres, and other nonprofit organisations in Latin America and the Caribbean to apply for one- or two-year project grants in the US$5,000 to US$25,000 range.
Deadline: June 1 2009
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/267467
19. Documentary Photography Distribution Grant: A Grant to Encourage New Ways of Presenting Documentary Photography to the Public
Offering a grant to documentary photographers who have already completed a significant body of work on issues of social justice, to collaborate with a partner organisation and propose new ways of using photography as a tool for positive social change. All photographers must have another entity (such as a nonprofit, NGO, or community-based organisation) that will work with the photographer to design an innovative distribution strategy that focuses on specific communities and advocates for social change. Grants of US$5,000 to US$30,000 will be awarded.
Deadline: June 19 2009
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/281538
20. KPC Mentorship Program
Seeking new grantees preparing to embark on their first Knowledge Practice Coverage (KPC) Survey or a veteran in need of an extra hand conducting a KPC survey and host participant organisations. This KPC Mentorship Program is designed to match new trainees with a CORE member’s KPC survey teams to learn by going through the entire process. Trainees must be an employee or consultant for a CORE member organisation or a new Child Survival and Health Grants Program (CSHGP) grantee, and must be sponsored by a CORE member organisation.
Deadline: July 14 2009
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/287926
21. Alter-Ciné Foundation Documentary Film Grants
Offers a yearly grant to young film and video makers born and living in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to direct a documentary film on the theme of rights and freedoms, including social and economic rights, women’s rights, the right to culture, and artistic creation. The Foundation will award a grant of CDN$10,000 to a video or filmmaker to assist in the production of a documentary project
Deadline: August 15 2009
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/282407
ESA Foundation Offers Funding for US Youth Programs
February 21, 2009
Deadline: April 15, 2009
The ESA (Entertainment Software Association) Foundation ( http://www.theesa.com/foundation ) is dedicated to supporting positive programs and opportunities that make a difference in the quality of life, health, and welfare of America’s youth. The foundation seeks to harness the collective power of the interactive entertainment industry to create positive social impact in our communities. The foundation supports geographi- cally diverse projects and programs that benefit American youth of all races and denominations and both genders.
Applicant organizations must have tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status and must be seeking funding for a specific project or program that is or will be conducted in two or more states in the U.S. and serves youths between the ages of 7 and 18. Applicant organizations must provide youth programs in one or more of the following areas: skills and personal development, general health and welfare, risk behavior prevention, education, or multimedia arts/technology. For further information, visit the ESAF Web site. RFP Link: http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/15016984/theesa
