Expressions of interest for research on scaling the impact of educational innovations The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and IDRC invite expressions of interest from individual organizations or consortia of up to four organizations to build knowledge and capacity on scaling the impact of educational innovations in GPE member countries...
The application process for the 2020 Ashden Awards is now open. In June 2020, we will be highlighting projects and organisations from around the world that are increasing access to sustainable energy and improving lives through sustainable energy, in response to the climate emergency. ..
Deadline Date – 26-Nov-2019 The GET.invest Finance Catalyst links renewable energy projects to finance opportunities and vice versa, targeting small- and medium-scale renewable energy (RE) projects, currently in sub-Saharan Africa. It provides advisory support on project development, project structuring and accessing finance through a team of dedicated experts with extensive experience in renewable energy project development and finance...
Deadline Date – 20-Nov-2019 DFID’s IMPACT Programme announces First Call for Concept Notes The UK’s Department for International Development IMPACT Programme is pleased to announce that its first call for concept notes is now open. The first round of funding will channel up to £5,000,000 in grants to design and test innovative investment products, tools, and services that aim to increase the flow and distribution of capital aligned to the Global Goals to Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The deadline for submitting a concept note is Wednesday 20th November 2019, 12 pm GMT/ 2 pm EST/ 4.30 pm IST. Please submit your application to applications@theimpactprogramme.org.uk before the deadline. The submission of a concept note is the first step of a two-stage application process; funding will not be provided on the basis of a concept note. At the second stage, we will invite a limited number of organizations to submit a full proposal...
Deadline Date – 30-Nov-2019 Vodacom Digital Accelerator is a program that seeks start-ups that have innovative solutions and provides facilitation to take these businesses to the next level. The startups will have access to mentorship, co-working space, hosting assistance, Vodacom and Smart Codes staff advisors and business development trainings. Vodacom Tanzania is looking for startups that have innovative solutions for Fintech, E- commerce, Telecom, Health, Mobile, Education, Agriculture and Media...
Grants for Projects working on Community Development, Education, and Health Deadline Date – 11-Dec-2019 The Hilden Charitable Fund is accepting applications to award grants to projects both in the UK and in developing countries with an aim to address disadvantages, notably by supporting causes which are less likely to raise funds from public subscriptions. Both the UK and overseas fund policy is directed largely at supporting work at community level...
Research-Practice Partnerships: Collaborative research for educational change Letter of Intent Deadline: January 08, 2020 at 12:00pm CT Full Proposal Deadline: January 31, 2020 at 12:00pm CT The Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) Grants Program is intended to support education research projects that engage in collaborative and participatory partnerships with project budgets up to $400,000 and durations of up to three years. We accept Intent to Apply forms once a year in this program. We view partnerships as an important approach to knowledge generation and the improvement of education, broadly construed. Over the long term, we anticipate that research conducted by RPPs will result in new insights into the processes, practices, and policies that improve education for students, educators, schools, universities, families, and communities...
Solar E-Waste Challenge Deadline Date – 15-Dec-2019 A program to support innovations in off-grid solar e-waste management. Off-grid solar technologies provide life-changing access to modern energy services for people and communities currently living without electricity. The global market for these products is nascent but growing quickly. In 2017, the off-grid solar sector provided new or enhanced access to energy for an estimated 73 million households – over 360 million people – with significant year-over-year growth expected into the future. E-waste generated by the off-grid solar sector represents less than 0.1% of global e- waste streams, but investment now will ensure the industry’s growth is sustainable over the long term and further enhance the sector’s reputation as a leader in environmental responsibility. Off-grid industry leaders are exploring potential e-waste management solutions, such as product repair initiatives and preventative maintenance, but these efforts remain nascent and under-resourced. The Global LEAP Awards recognizes the role of waste reduction in the initial product design stage, and seeks to support more sustainable product design as part of broader efforts to promote sustainable solar e-waste management across the off-grid sector...
SMALL AND GROWING BUSINESS FUND Our success is measured by your success Deadline Date – 31-Dec-2021 About GroFin: GroFin is a pioneering development financier specializing in financing and supporting small and growing businesses (SGBs) across Africa and the Middle East. GroFin combines patient capital and specialized business support to grow emerging market enterprises. SGB Fund: First of its kind, uncapped and unlimited-life fund to support growth of small and growing businesses in Africa. Officially launched by GroFin on September 23rd, 2015. Fund Size: US $100+ Million Focus: Focus on Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) that are grossly underserved by other funds or financiers. Delivers a unique integrated solution for patient risk capital and end-to-end business support to start-up and growing businesses at the SME base. Locations: Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia, Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda Investors: Shell Foundation, KfW, Dutch Good Growth Fund, Norfund, GroFin...
UN-Habitat launches Call for Proposals on Public Space Implementation Projects Deadline Date – 03-Nov-2019 UN-Habitat’s Global Public Space Programme is launching a call for proposals (CFP) to seek partnership in the implementation of innovative public space projects in Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Mexico, Mongolia, Mozambique, Palestine, Peru, Senegal, South Africa, Syria and Vietnam. Local authorities and non-profit organisations are invited to submit proposals...
