Funding Friday
Happy Friday everyone,
This week we highlight a range of global funding opportunities aimed at fostering impactful solutions across various sectors. From leadership development through the Mountaintop International Fellowship to innovative environmental and tech-driven initiatives, there are programs designed to support changemakers in scaling their efforts. Whether you're focused on social impact, AI advancements, or sustainability, these opportunities offer the resources and support needed to turn your vision into reality.
Thanks for reading!
Jesse Orndorff
Global
🌟 Mountaintop International Fellowship
📝 The Mountaintop International Fellowship 2024 invites visionary leaders from across the globe to apply for its prestigious fellowship program. The fellowship is designed to support individuals who are dedicated to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic impact in their communities. Fellows will receive mentorship, access to global networks, and resources to help them implement and scale their initiatives, with a focus on leadership development and long-term sustainability.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Leadership for Global Impact: How can leadership programs like the Mountaintop International Fellowship empower individuals to create lasting social and environmental change?
Scaling Impactful Initiatives: What strategies can be employed by fellows to scale their community-based projects and make a wider impact?
Supporting Visionary Leaders: How does access to global networks and mentorship accelerate the success of impactful initiatives driven by visionary leaders?
🔗 Mountaintop International Fellowship 2024 - Call for Applications
🔬 National Geographic Society: SoINGS RFP
📝 The National Geographic Society’s SoINGS Request for Proposals (RFP) 2024 invites applications for projects that aim to address global challenges related to environmental sustainability, wildlife conservation, and scientific exploration. This grant seeks innovative solutions to pressing issues such as biodiversity loss, climate change, and environmental degradation, offering financial support to projects that are grounded in science and have a significant conservation or environmental impact.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Innovative Solutions for Conservation: How can scientific exploration and innovation help address global environmental challenges such as biodiversity loss and climate change?
lobal Impact of Research: What are the most effective strategies for combining scientific research and practical conservation efforts to protect the planet?
Supporting Environmental Science: How can programs like SoINGS foster the development of impactful solutions for sustainable environmental management and wildlife conservation?
🔗 National Geographic Society: SoINGS Request for Proposals (RFP) 2024 - Call for Applications
💻 HMGCC Co-Creation Challenge
📝 The HMGCC Co-Creation Challenge: Novel AI Pen Testing 2024 is open for innovators, researchers, and tech enthusiasts to develop and submit AI-driven solutions for penetration testing. This challenge focuses on utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance cybersecurity by identifying vulnerabilities in systems more effectively and efficiently. Participants will collaborate with HMGCC experts, gain access to resources, and have the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of secure AI-based penetration testing techniques.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
AI in Cybersecurity: How can AI improve penetration testing and help organizations stay ahead of emerging cybersecurity threats?
Innovation in Pen Testing: What are the potential advantages of using AI for penetration testing compared to traditional methods?
Collaboration for Cybersecurity Solutions: How can collaboration between researchers, innovators, and industry experts drive advancements in cybersecurity technologies?
🔗 HMGCC Co-Creation Challenge: Novel AI Pen Testing 2024 - Call for Applications
💡 The Innovation Game
📝 The Innovation Game 2024-25 is now accepting applications from startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators working on groundbreaking solutions in fields such as technology, sustainability, and social impact. This global competition provides participants with a platform to showcase their innovative ideas and solutions, offering mentorship, access to investors, and funding opportunities to bring their projects to life. The program aims to foster innovation and collaboration to tackle pressing global challenges.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Driving Innovation for Global Challenges: How can competitions like The Innovation Game inspire innovators to develop solutions for global problems in areas like sustainability and technology?
Collaboration for Impact: What role does collaboration between startups, investors, and mentors play in driving successful innovations?
Opportunities for Startups: How can participating in global innovation competitions help startups gain visibility, resources, and the support needed to scale their projects?
🔗 Open Call for The Innovation Game 2024-25 - Call for Applications
♻️ GreenTech and Circular Economy Innovation
📝 The GreenTech and Circular Economy Innovation 2024 is now open for applications from startups, innovators, and organizations focused on developing solutions in green technology and the circular economy. The program supports projects that promote sustainability, reduce waste, and foster a more sustainable economic model. Selected participants will gain access to mentorship, networking opportunities, and potential funding to help scale their innovative solutions in the field of green technology and the circular economy.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Green Technology for a Sustainable Future: How can innovative green technologies help reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable business practices?
Circular Economy Innovations: What role do startups and innovators play in fostering a circular economy that reduces waste and maximizes resource efficiency?
Scaling Sustainable Solutions: How can access to mentorship and funding help startups in the green tech space scale their solutions and create a broader impact?
🔗 Open Call: GreenTech and Circular Economy Innovation 2024 - Call for Applications
Asia Pacific
🤖 AI Opportunity Fund Program- SE Asia
📝 The AI Opportunity Fund: Asia-Pacific is focused on helping workers in the region adapt to changes driven by AI. It provides grants to nonprofits, civic organizations, and trade unions that develop programs to equip vulnerable workers with essential AI skills. Beyond funding, selected projects receive tailored AI training and resources to support workers impacted by automation and technological shifts, ensuring a smoother transition in the evolving job market.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
AI for Social Good: How can AI be harnessed to address critical challenges in healthcare, education, and sustainability across the Asia-Pacific region?
Driving Innovation with AI: What are some innovative AI solutions that could transform key sectors like agriculture and healthcare?
Scaling AI Solutions: How can programs like the AI Opportunity Fund help innovators scale their AI solutions to create a broader societal impact?
🔗 AI Opportunity Fund Program (Asia-Pacific) 2024 - Call for Applications
🌧️ Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation Thematic Grants- Philippines
📝 The Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation Thematic Grants Program 2024 invites applications from organizations in the Philippines working on climate adaptation through nature-based solutions (NbS). The program seeks innovative projects that use ecosystems to address climate challenges, protect biodiversity, and enhance community resilience. The grants aim to support initiatives that foster sustainable, nature-driven approaches to climate adaptation.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation: How can leveraging ecosystems and natural processes help communities in the Philippines adapt to climate change?
Promoting Climate Resilience: What role do nature-based solutions play in enhancing the resilience of communities facing climate-related challenges?
Innovative Approaches to Climate Action: How can organizations create scalable projects that use nature-based solutions to address biodiversity loss and climate adaptation?
Africa
👩💼 Anzisha Prize
📝 The Anzisha Prize 2024 is open for applications, inviting young African entrepreneurs between the ages of 15 and 22 to apply. The Anzisha Prize seeks to support and celebrate young innovators who are creating jobs and driving positive change in their communities through entrepreneurship. The selected finalists will receive mentorship, business training, and funding to grow their ventures, with a strong focus on job creation and sustainability.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Youth Entrepreneurship for Change: How can young entrepreneurs drive economic growth and create job opportunities in Africa through innovative ventures?
Supporting Young Innovators: What role does mentorship and business training play in helping young entrepreneurs scale their businesses and make a greater impact?
Entrepreneurship as a Solution: How can programs like the Anzisha Prize help tackle youth unemployment and build resilient communities across Africa?
🔗 Anzisha Prize 2024 - Call for Applications
📚 APN Individual Research Fellowships
📝 The African Peacebuilding Network (APN) Individual Research Fellowships 2024 program, organized by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), invites African researchers to apply for funding to support innovative research on peacebuilding in Africa. The fellowship provides financial support for up to one year, allowing researchers to conduct fieldwork, write up findings, and contribute to scholarly and policy-relevant debates on conflict and peacebuilding in the African context.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Research for Peacebuilding: How can research on peacebuilding in Africa contribute to the resolution of conflicts and the promotion of long-term peace?
Academic Contributions to Policy: What role can scholarly research play in shaping policy and practice in peacebuilding efforts across Africa?
Supporting African Researchers: How can programs like the APN Fellowship foster academic and policy-relevant research that addresses Africa’s peace and security challenges?
🔗 APN Individual Research Fellowships 2024 - Call for Applications
🌱 German Foreign Office’s Climate Fund- South Africa
📝 The German Foreign Office’s Climate Fund Program invites applications from organizations in South Africa working on projects aimed at addressing climate change and promoting sustainability. This program supports initiatives that contribute to environmental protection, climate resilience, and sustainable development in South Africa. The goal is to foster innovative solutions that mitigate the impacts of climate change and promote ecological sustainability.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Climate Resilience in South Africa: How can innovative projects help communities in South Africa adapt to climate change and build climate resilience?
Promoting Sustainability: What role do local organizations play in driving sustainable practices and environmental protection in the context of climate change?
International Support for Climate Action: How can international climate funds, like the German Foreign Office’s Climate Fund, bolster local efforts in South Africa to combat climate change?
🔗 German Foreign Office’s Climate Fund Program (South Africa) 2024 - Call for Applications