AI Trust and Safety Re-imagination Programme & other updates
Isaac Agya Koomson (KIA)
ForbesBLK Member | 10% unemployment reduction in Africa ?? by 2030| Sustainable Development | Startup Ecosystems | Impact Investing | Digital Growth Marketer | Artificial Intelligence(AI) | YALI Member
Today's newsletter features a range of grants, awards, challenges, and fellowships designed to support impactful projects in various fields, from artificial intelligence and healthcare to environmental conservation and community development.
1. Apply Now: AI Trust and Safety Re-imagination Programme
Deadline: Feb 20, 2025
Donor: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Grant Type: Events
Grant Size: Not Available
Countries/Regions: Worldwide
Area: Business & Industry, Startups, Community Development, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Research
This program invites innovators to reimagine trust and safety in AI.
For more information, visit: https://www.undp.org/digital/ai-trust-and-safety
2. Apply Now: Massage Therapy Foundation Case Report Contest
Deadline: Jun 01, 2025
Donor: Massage Therapy Foundation
Grant Type: Events
Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000
Countries/Regions: Worldwide
Area: Individuals, Students, Youth, Publications, Research
This contest provides an opportunity to develop research skills by writing a case report.
For more information, visit: https://massagetherapyfoundation.org/grants-and-contests/case-report-contest/
3. Applications open for Sandoz Scholarship Program 2025
Deadline: Mar 28, 2025
Donor: One Young World
Grant Type: Scholarship
Grant Size: Not Available
Countries/Regions: Worldwide
Area: Education, Health care, Individuals, Youth, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Leadership, Youth & Adolescents
This scholarship supports young leaders working on healthcare access and innovative solutions.
For more information, visit: https://www.oneyoungworld.com/scholarships/sandoz-foundation/2025
4. Doc Society launches Climate Story Fund Program 2025
Deadline: Mar 10, 2025
Donor: Doc Society
Grant Type: Grant
Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000
Countries/Regions: Worldwide
Area: Climate Change, Media, Storytelling
This program supports media storytelling and impact strategies related to climate change.
For more information, visit: https://climatestoryunit.org/apply/
5. New England Biolabs Foundation’s Grant Program 2025
Deadline: Mar 10, 2025
Donor: New England Biolabs Foundation
Grant Type: Grant
Grant Size: Not Available
Countries/Regions: Belize, Bolivia, Cameroon, Ecuador, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, United States
Area: Agriculture Food & Nutrition, Fisheries, Marine, Community Development, Environment, Water
This program offers grants related to conservation and sustainable development.
For more information, visit: https://www.nebf.org/gettingstarted
6. Call for Entries: UN Tourism - Best Tourism Villages Initiative
Deadline: May 19, 2025
Donor: UNWTO
Grant Type: Events
Grant Size: Not Available
Countries/Regions: Worldwide (with some exceptions, see the application link for details)
Area: Art History and Preservation, Arts & Culture, Community Development, Rural Development, Infrastructure, Economic Development, Environment, Natural Resources, Health, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Tourism & Travel
This initiative promotes sustainable tourism and celebrates the unique heritage of rural villages.
For more information, visit: https://www.unwto.org/news/un-tourism-opens-call-for-best-tourism-villages-2025
7. Zendesk Foundation’s Tech for Good Impact Awards 2025
Deadline: Aug 15, 2025
Donor: Zendesk Foundation
Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges
Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000
Countries/Regions: Worldwide
Area: Community Development, Career Development, Employment & Labor, Disaster Preparedness, Humanitarian Relief, Information Technology
These awards recognize nonprofits using technology for social good.
For more information, visit: https://techforgood.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/24123851274765-2025-Zendesk-Impact-Awards-Application-Window-is-Now-Open
8. "Reinvent Corporate Business Models" Challenge
Deadline: Mar 30, 2025
Donor: PwC France & Maghreb
Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges
Grant Size: Not Available
Countries/Regions: Europe, Middle East, and North Africa, with some other countries also eligible. (Specific countries listed in the link)
Area: Business & Industry, Startups, Climate Change, Energy, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Innovation
This challenge invites startups to reinvent corporate business models.
For more information, visit: https://vivatechnology.com/challenges/pwc-startup-2025
Conclusion
This week's newsletter offers a diverse set of opportunities for innovators, researchers, and organizations seeking to make a positive impact. Be sure to explore the links provided for more detailed information on eligibility and application procedures. Good luck with your funding endeavors!