Funding Opportunities for Visual Arts, Sustainability, and Development
Isaac Agya Koomson (KIA)
ForbesBLK Member | Redefining Africa's Growth Story | Sustainable Development | Startup Ecosystems | Impact Investing | Digital Growth Marketer | Africa Innovation Catalyst | Artificial Intelligence(AI) | YALI Member
This week, we're featuring grant and fellowship opportunities across diverse fields, including visual arts, sustainability, and development. If your work aims to promote environmental awareness, support marginalized communities, or advance artistic practices, these funding sources could be a perfect fit.
1. CFAs: Reimagining African Narratives Photography Fellowship
Deadline:?Dec 15, 2024
Donor:?Nature Environment & Wildlife Filmmakers
Grant Type:?Fellowship
Grant Size:?Not Available
Countries/Regions:
Area:?Visual Arts, Community Development, Environment, Social Justice
This fellowship program supports photographers and visual artists in Africa who seek to expand their storytelling practices through lens-based projects.
For more information, visit:?https://www.newf.co.za/reimagining-african-narratives-photography-fellowship
2. Aspire Coronation Trust Foundation’s Grant Program – Africa
Deadline:?Nov 03, 2024
Donor:?Aspire Coronation Trust Foundation (ACT)
Grant Type:?Grant
Grant Size:?Not Available
Countries/Regions:
Area:?Financial Assistance, Entrepreneurship, Children, Democracy & Good Governance, Vocational Education, Employment & Labor, Climate Change, Environment, Recycling, Diseases, Health, Information Technology, Innovation, Leadership, Sustainable Development, Water, Water & Sanitation, Youth Development
The Aspire Coronation Trust Foundation launches the Grant Program to promote broad-based participation and partnership with other institutions and/or donor organizations aimed at building sustainable communities that provide innovative solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges.
For more information, visit:?https://www.actrustfoundation.org/grant_application
3. Call for Proposals: Pathways Communication Grants
Deadline:?Dec 22, 2024
Donor:?Future Earth
Grant Type:?Grant
Grant Size:?$10,000 to $100,000
Countries/Regions:?Worldwide
Area:?Innovation, Research, Scientific Research, Science, Sustainable Development
This program seeks to support innovative communication strategies that share the outcomes of sustainability research with non-academic audiences.
For more information, visit:?https://pathways.futureearth.org/communication-grants/
4. Call for Collaborators: Pfizer Migraine Research Competitive Grant Program
Deadline:?Nov 13, 2024
Donor:?Pfizer
Grant Type:?Grant
Grant Size:?$100,000 to $500,000
Countries/Regions:?Worldwide
Area:?Diseases, Health, Medical Research, Innovation, Medical Research
Pfizer is seeking research collaborators to co-develop innovative studies on migraine.
For more information, visit:?https://cdn.pfizer.com/pfizercom/2024-10/Global%20CFC%20%E2%80%93%20Pfizer%20Migraine%20Research%20-%20October%202024.pdf?VersionId=P2Ud8mbnCVpjKF6N3UjAsR3lHubWh89r
5. Submissions open for Art of Building Photography Competition
Deadline:?Nov 25, 2024
Donor:?Chartered Institute of Building
Grant Type:?Events
Grant Size:?$1000 to $10,000
Countries/Regions:?Worldwide
Area:?Visual Arts, Environment
This competition invites photographers to showcase their work that highlights the built environment.
For more information, visit:?https://artofbuilding.org/
6. Call For Proposals: CDRI Fellowship Programme
Deadline:?Nov 30, 2024
Donor:?Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
Grant Type:?Fellowship
Grant Size:?$10,000 to $100,000
Countries/Regions:
Area:?Marine, Capacity Building, Infrastructure, Climate Change, Disaster Preparedness, Innovation, Research
This program supports cutting-edge research and innovative solutions for building disaster and climate-resilient infrastructure.
For more information, visit:?https://cdri.world/fellowship/call-for-proposal
7. Entries open for IREX Community Solutions Program
Deadline:?Nov 13, 2024
Donor:?IREX
Grant Type:?Events
Grant Size:?Not Available
Countries/Regions:
Area:?Community Betterment, Community Development, Democracy & Good Governance, Environment, Human Rights, Leadership, Peace & Conflict Resolution, Women & Gender
This program is a year-long leadership development program for community leaders addressing various issues.
For more information, visit:?https://www.irex.org/program/community-solutions-program-application-information
8. Shaping Futures: African-European Network on Development and Sustainability
Deadline:?Nov 10, 2024
Donor:?German Institute of Development and Sustainability
Grant Type:?Events
Grant Size:?Not Available
Countries/Regions:
Area:?Business & Industry, Civil Society Development, Leadership, Media, Sustainable Development
This program brings together professionals from various sectors to promote transdisciplinary approaches to sustainable development.
For more information, visit:?https://www.idos-research.de/en/training/shaping-futures-academy/
9. Women at the Forefront of Democratic Change Program
Deadline:?Nov 18, 2024
Donor:?Global Campus of Human Rights
Grant Type:?Events
Grant Size:?Not Available
Countries/Regions:?Worldwide
Area:?Democracy & Good Governance, Human Rights, Women & Gender
This online program explores women's roles and impact on democratic processes.
For more information, visit:?https://gchumanrights.org/education/e-learning/moocs/women-at-the-forefront-of-democratic-change/about.html
10. Open Call: Global Health Research Professorship (Round 8)
Deadline:?Dec 11, 2024
Donor:?National Institute for Health and Care Research
Grant Type:?Events
Grant Size:?More than $1 million
Countries/Regions:
Area:?Career Development, Health, Research
This program supports the development of research leaders in global health.
For more information, visit:?https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/global-health-research-professorship-round-8/97012?utm_source=twitter-global&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ghrp-8
11. Open Call for CSOs to expand Women's Leadership and Political Participation
Deadline:?Nov 11, 2024
Donor:?UN Women
Grant Type:?Grant
Grant Size:?$10,000 to $100,000
Countries/Regions:
Area:?Capacity Building, Politics, Disability, Indigenous Communities, Leadership, LGBTQ, Women & Gender, Youth & Adolescents
This program supports civil society organizations that work to expand women's leadership and political participation.
For more information, visit:?https://www.unwomen.org/en/programme-implementation/2024/10/unw-hq-wpp-cfp-2024-001-wyde-women-leadership
12. Training Programme for Young Women in Sub Saharan Africa
Deadline:?Nov 03, 2024
Donor:?Goethe-Institut
Grant Type:?Training
Grant Size:?$10,000 to $100,000
Countries/Regions:
Area:?Capacity Building, Politics, Education, Human Rights, Information Technology, Leadership, Women & Gender, Youth & Adolescents
This program supports the development of training programs for young women in Sub-Saharan Africa.
For more information, visit:?https://houseofafricanfeminisms.org/Invitation-to-Bid
13. CFAs: Strengthening the Ecosystem-based Management Approach
Deadline:?Apr 11, 2025
Donor:?Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund
Grant Type:?Grant
Grant Size:?$10,000 to $100,000
Countries/Regions:
Area:?Fisheries, Habitat, Marine, Biodiversity, Environment, Technology
This fund supports research and monitoring projects aimed at improving the management of the krill fishery in Antarctica.
For more information, visit:?https://www.antarcticfund.org/call-for-proposals-2025
14. Call for Entries: Holohil Grant Program
Deadline:?Jan 15, 2025
Donor:?Holohil
Grant Type:?Grant
Grant Size:?$1000 to $10,000
Countries/Regions:?Worldwide
Area:?Conservation, Research, Science
This grant program supports research projects that contribute to the conservation of wildlife.
For more information, visit:?https://www.holohil.com/grant-program/
15. Farmer Contest: Soil Health Guardians
Deadline:?Nov 17, 2024
Donor:?Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Grant Type:?Events
Grant Size:?Not Available
Countries/Regions:?Worldwide
Area:?Conservation, Environment, Land Conservation
This contest recognizes farmers who are implementing innovative practices to improve soil health.
For more information, visit:?https://www.fao.org/world-soil-day/contests/soilhealthguardians2024
Conclusion
This roundup highlights a wide range of funding opportunities for organizations and individuals working in various fields. Review these options carefully, and if your work aligns with their missions, don't hesitate to apply. Be sure to check eligibility requirements
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2 周Excellent work Isaac Agya