Funding Friday...
Develop Impact - Issue 148
Good morning friends!
Happy Friday and welcome back to Funding Friday. I hope you have been having a creative and impactful work week.
This week, we are highlighting fifteen global funding opportunities for your #techforgood projects in developing and implementing technological solutions to address challenges and help build a more sustainable and inclusive world.
As always, please let me know if you have anything you’d like to share with this community, I would love to hear from you!
Enjoy reading!
Jesse
What’s funding this week…
Global
Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator Programme
The Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator Programme, powered by the WFP Innovation Accelerator, the Government of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, and the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC), is in search of high-impact innovative solutions that strive to solve emergency and humanitarian challenges faced by vulnerable populations and humanitarian actors.
The UN and partner organizations estimate that around US$51.5 billion will be required to assist 230 million people across 69 countries, which will still fall short of providing assistance to all those in need globally.
Submission deadline: 01 March 2023 at 11:59 pm (CET).
Innovation Challenges to support the work of young people in youth-led or youth-focused organizations: mentoring, advocacy support, peer-to-peer learning, networking, and partnership development.
The solutions are characterized by clear, quantifiable, and monitorable objectives and a commitment to combining different disciplines in an innovative way or finding synergies between existing programs and funds. These solutions may in turn galvanize additional projects at the regional, national, and local scales.
Benefits:
Financial: Up to 20 000 USD/winner
Non-Financial: mentoring, training, knowledge sharing, communication
Submission deadline: 31 March 2023 at 11:59 pm (CET).
In 2015, the UN set the Sustainable Development Goals, ambitious targets for a better and more sustainable future by 2030. To advance these Global Goals, everyone needs to work together. That's why Google is committing to bring the best of Google's research, advanced technology, and $25M in funding to accelerate progress. Google.org is opening a call for applications that meet the following criteria:
Impact
How does the application of AI accelerate progress toward Global Goals, break through barriers, or reduce inefficiencies? Is the application grounded in research and data? Is there a clear plan to deploy an AI model, and what are the expected outcomes?
Scalability and Sustainability
If successful, how can this project scale beyond the initial proposal? How will the project continue beyond Google.org's funding? Is there a clear plan to share learnings and best practices with the global community?
Feasibility
Does the team have a well-developed, realistic plan for execution and the technical expertise needed to apply AI to the problem? Have they identified the right partners and domain experts?
Data and Responsibility
While applications of AI show great promise, these technologies raise important challenges. Is AI the appropriate tool to tackle the issue? Does this proposal apply technology in an innovative and effective way? Does the use of AI align with Google's AI Principles and Responsible AI Practices?
Google.org will work with partners and AI experts to evaluate projects and select organizations to receive support. Based on the type of project, Google.org will provide support through a combination of funding, product donations, and technical expertise.
Submission deadline: 7 March 2023 at 11:59 pm (PST).
Mini-grants to Support Innovative Ideas Focused on the Impact of Data on Development
This call for proposals is aimed to develop and support innovative research and/or data use activities that focus on improving governance, inclusiveness, and the impact of data for development in the Global South based on the work done by, and the data collected, the Global Data Barometer.
We are looking to support innovative ideas in terms of using the GDB data that focus on governance, inclusiveness, and the impact of data for development in the Global South. In that sense, we are looking for projects that use and disseminate the data coming from the GDB first edition.
The support consists of an amount of up to US$5,000 as well as dissemination support by the GDB team. The GDB team will be also available to answer questions related to the data, if necessary. The project can finance:
Required work hours of project staff
Materials or technical infrastructure necessary for the execution of the project
Submission deadline: 15 February 2023.
FY23 Internet Freedom Annual Program (Round 1)
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL)’s goal is to protect the open, interoperable, secure, and reliable Internet by promoting fundamental freedoms, human rights, and the free flow of information online through integrated support to civil society for technology, digital safety, policy, and advocacy, and applied for research programs. DRL invites organizations interested in potential funding to submit SOI applications outlining program concepts that reflect this goal.
Funding Information:
SOIs that request less than $500,000 or more than $3,000,000 may be deemed technically ineligible.
Submission deadline: 25 May 2023.
Asia-Pacific
Public Diplomacy Grants Program in New Zealand
The U.S. Mission New Zealand Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.
Priority Program Areas:
Building Understanding: Tuakana Teina “Respectful Relationship”
A Greener Future
Partners in a Safer World
Pacific Development Connections
Connecting the Blue Continent
Funding Information
Length of performance period: Up to 24 months.
The number of awards anticipated: The number of awards issued will be dependent on the requested amounts for funding.
Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $500.00 to a maximum of $100,000.00.
Total available funding: $350,000 (subject to availability).
Submission deadline: 1 May 2023.
UN Women Pakistan | Call for Projects for Women Empowerment
UN Women Pakistan aims to seek services of Civil Society organizations to work directly with Women Workers and Women-Owned Businesses to mobilize them, form them into functioning groups, and connect them with a range of services and resources (access to finance, markets, skills development, and enterprise development, etc).
UN Women Pakistan is implementing a project aiming to empower women and girls economically and socially to ensure that they are able to thrive in private and public spaces. By providing women workers in Pakistan with equal opportunities, access to services and benefits, and a work environment free from harassment, the project will fuel inclusive and sustainable economic growth, create a more prosperous society, and spur progress on the SDGs.
Funding Information
The budget range for this proposal should be USD 90,000 to 110,000.
Submission deadline: 15 February 2023.
FY23 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Public Diplomacy Programs in Thailand
The U.S. Embassy Bangkok Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations and individuals to submit applications to carry out programs that strengthen cultural, economic, and public health partnerships between the United States and Thailand, and promote democratic values, rule of law, human rights, and environmental protection through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation.
Priority Program Areas:
1. Environment and Global Health
2. Economic Partnership
3. Rule of Law, Democratic Values, and Human Rights
4. Special Areas of Interest
Programs that provide Thai students with increased access to education and understanding of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEM/STEAM) to promote economic growth.
Funding Information:
Length of performance period: Up to 12 months
Number of awards anticipated: Multiple
Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $2,500 to a maximum of $25,000 (Larger awards may be considered for specific circumstances)
Submission deadline: 31 July 2023.
Europe
ATI Programme Strategic Batch: Expression of Interest February 2023 (UK)
The Innovate UK is inviting applications for ATI Programme Funds for industrial research and investment aid for research infrastructures to make the UK civil aerospace sector more competitive.
The ATI Programme supports industrial research and investments in research infrastructure to enhance the competitiveness of the UK civil aerospace industry.
Focus Areas
Zero-Carbon Emission Aircraft Technologies
Ultra-Efficient Aircraft Technologies
Cross-cutting Enabling Technologies
Funding Information
The ATI Programme has been allocated £685 million from the government for the financial years 2022 to 2023 through 2024 to 2025 to fund innovation projects.
Submission deadline: 22 February 2023 at 11:00 am.
Call for Proposals: Digital Acceleration Programme for SMEs
The present Call for Proposals (CfP) is launched in the framework of the Tourbit Digital Acceleration Programme that aims to support, for 10 months, more than 60 tourism SMEs in their digital transformation process and build their capacity to uptake digital and innovative solutions.
By presenting their project of digital transformation, tourism SMEs will have the chance to get funding and to implement it with the support of a mentor/expert/service provider and get access to an international network.
If selected, you will receive a grant of EUR 8,000-9,000 to implement your digitalization project in your company. The grant must be used to fund the support of service providers, such as mentors, consultants, and/or technology/ innovation providers. Participation in the program is completely free.
Submission deadline: 5 April 2023.
Middle East and Africa
Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders in Africa
Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders is designed to bring the best of Google’s expertise, products, people, and technology to women-led tech startups up to the Series A stage, based in Africa, or building Africa-centered solutions with technology.
The program includes content and mentorship tailored to the unique needs of women founders and opportunities to network with our global women founders community.
Key Benefits:
Equity-free support: Three months of equity-free support
Mentoring: Mentoring from 20+ Google teams
Training: Training on design, marketing, and leadership
Strategic support: Support on company and product strategy
Product credits: Google product credits for your tech stack
Early access: Early access to new Google products and tools
Access to experts: Access to Google’s network of industry experts
Technical project partnership: Partnership on advanced technology project
Submission deadline: 20 February 2023.
AFRISE Challenge for African Youth & Student Entrepreneurs
The AFRISE Challenge provides an opportunity for high-potential African youth and student entrepreneurs to rise up in their entrepreneurial journey, and contribute to local and regional economic development by becoming job creators.
Concordia University, Montreal, QC has partnered with Hindsight Ventures and AfriLabs for this program, with a central theme focusing on how youth entrepreneurs can help “African” economies to “Rise”.
The program is aimed at 18 - 30-year-old African youth. We are looking for applications from Nigeria, Uganda, Morocco, Kenya, and Senegal. AFRISE seeks to identify young innovators and entrepreneurs who have scalable ideas to solve a mass challenge.
Benefits:
Accelerator Program: 30 high-potential founders will be selected for a mentorship and leadership development accelerator.
International Demo Day: The top-15 Entrepreneurs present at a Virtual Demo Day to a group of early-stage venture investors and Entrepreneurship Support Organizations for accessing funding support.
Technology Credits and other Support: Each startup gets in excess of $600,000 in technology credits from partners such as AWS, Zoho, IBM, Microsoft, Canva, DigitalOcean, FreshWorks, and more.
Market Exposure Tour to Concordia University, Montreal, QC: 5 Youth Entrepreneurs get selected for a 1-Week International Exposure in Montreal with Concordia University.
Submission deadline: 26 February 2023.
Seeds for Sustainable Energy Program 2023: Supporting Agribusiness Innovation in Kenya
BeEntrepreneurs and Joule, Eni School of Entrepreneurship have launched a joint initiative dedicated to the agricultural innovation ecosystem in Kenya.
The goal is to scout and select startup founders, innovators, makers, and young talents who intend to develop products or services with a high potential impact for local agribusinesses. They want to give brilliant African innovators the opportunity to build cooperative relationships with local stakeholders for a win-win business approach.
The selected startups will take part in a week of training and co-planning in Nairobi with BeEntrepreneurs and Eni teams and have the chance to win prizes (for a total of € 30.000 in services).
Submission deadline: 28 February 2023.
Americas
Brazil: Google for Startups Accelerator (Equity-free Support, Training, and more)
Applicants are invited to apply for Google for Startups Accelerator Program, a program designed to help growth-stage startups innovate and scale up by sharing knowledge of building successful companies, adopting an AI-first methodology, and embracing leadership best practices. In addition, Google matches startups with mentors across the globe to support product and technical problems.
Key Benefits:
Equity-free support: Three months of equity-free support
Mentoring: Mentoring from 20+ Google teams
Training: Training on design, marketing, and leadership
Strategic support: Support on company and product strategy
Product credits: Google product credits for your tech stack
Early access: Early access to new Google products and tools
Access to experts: Access to Google’s network of industry experts
Technical project partnership: Partnership on advanced technology project
Submission deadline: 7 March 2023.
2023 Indigenous Communities Fellowship
The 2023 Indigenous Communities Fellowship is open to all innovators supporting community-based solutions by and for Indigenous communities across the United States and Canada. To that end, Solve seeks solutions that:
Strengthen sustainable energy sovereignty and support climate resilience initiatives by and for Indigenous peoples.
Support the creation, growth, and success of Indigenous-owned businesses and promote economic opportunity in Indigenous communities.
Drive positive outcomes for Indigenous learners of any age and context through culturally grounded educational opportunities.
Promote culturally informed mental and physical health and wellness services for Indigenous community members.
Prize detail:
Selected solutions will receive a minimum of $10,000 in funding, and much more.
Submission deadline: 9 May 2023.