Month: February 2024

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 ITU Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme. This program, in collaboration with Huawei, aims to engage, empower, and inspire young digital leaders and changemakers. Each year, 30 young fellows will have the opportunity to receive guidance, training, and financial support to implement their own digital development projects in diverse communities worldwide. ITU, in partnership with Huawei, is offering guidance, training, and financial support to 30 young fellows annually, enabling them to practically implement digital development projects in their diverse communities across the globe. This program provides young leaders with a unique chance to turn their digital development ideas into reality or expand the

As part of its capacity-building initiative for African professionals in the water-sanitation-hygiene sector (Africap), the African Water and Sanitation Association, funded by USAID, is establishing research grants for Young Water and Sanitation Professionals. These grants, the USAID/AFWASA RESEARCH GRANTS FOR YOUNG WATER AND SANITATION PROFESSIONALS valuer at a maximum of 1,000 USD each, will support research projects leading to scientific reports on various themes within the Water, Hygiene, and Sanitation sector. In the academic years 2016-2017, 2017-2018, and 2018-2019, the AAEA granted sixty scholarships to students from eleven countries in West and Central Africa. Additional scholarships will be distributed across Africa over a three-year period (2021-2024). For the 2021-2022 academic

VivaTech is hosting the third edition of the Vivatech AfricaTech Awards, a pan-African initiative that celebrates and empowers startups making a positive impact in key sectors such as Climate Tech, Health Tech, E-commerce, and FinTech. Startups play a crucial role in addressing global challenges and driving sustainable development. Despite growing interest from investors, many startups in Africa face challenges in securing the necessary funding to grow. The AfricaTech Awards by VivaTech aim to open doors for emerging startups on the continent, offering networking opportunities and mentorship with tech leaders, investors, policymakers, and institutions to support the brightest African innovators shaping the future. Key Sectors Vivatech AfricaTech Awards Climate Tech Challenge

The BGV | TikTok Innovate Together Grant Program represents a joint venture between Black Girl Ventures and TikTok, serving as a transformative initiative with the primary aim of empowering small business owners/entrepreneurs and content creators on their path to success. The initiative will offer financial assistance to enable businesses to collaborate with creators who have the ability to produce engaging content that resonates with their target audience. The program seeks to redefine success by promoting innovative partnerships, expanding brand reach, and establishing enduring legacies. Applications open: January 30, 2024 Application close: February 29, 2024, 11:59pm Who should participate: Entrepreneurs/Founders/Small Business Owners looking for funding for creative services to grow their

The Abdul-Lateef & Sanni Foundation empowerment program aims to assist financially independent Muslim women through the Womenpreneur 2024 initiative. This year, we are focusing on supporting women with small businesses who require financial assistance to grow their ventures. Criteria for Eligibility To qualify for this opportunity, candidates must fulfill the following criteria: 1. Be a female small-scale business owner 2. Aged between 27 and 40 years 3. Possess a minimum of O’ level education 4. Have a registered business Benefits Successful applicants will be granted up to five hundred thousand Naira to enhance their businesses. Deadline for Submission To apply visit the website The deadline for applications is March 20,

In partnership with UNDP and NORCAP, the Global Platform for Action (GPA) at UNITAR has developed a Multi-partner Trust Fund (MPTF) on Decarbonising Humanitarian Energy (DHE), with initial funding of approx. $22 million by the German Federal Foreign Office, the program will focus on transitioning from diesel-powered generators to renewable energy systems in humanitarian settings in the countries of the Sahel Region. Decarbonising Humanitarian Energy Objectives To support stakeholders across the clean cooking ecosystem, the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) provides information about grants, investments, and other funding. The implementation will start in Niger and Nigeria in the first phase. Any organizations working in these regions are welcome to join this initiative and be part of

Sustainable and locally driven ideas are sourced from organizations worldwide, regardless of their type or size. In order to ensure these ideas are given due consideration, Unsolicited Solutions for Locally Led Development (US4LLD) allocates a portion of its annual budget to provide USAID Missions with the necessary funding to support unsolicited applications that promote locally led development. USAID Unsolicited Solutions for Locally Led Development How to Submit a Proposal: Eligible organizations and entities can submit concepts at any time. Please keep in mind: – Individual awards cannot exceed $2,000,000. – Final award amounts will be determined through negotiation, subject to fund availability, and aligned with USAID’s interests. – Organizations that

The USAID Climate Finance for Development Accelerator (CFDA), also referred to as “the Accelerator,” is a $250 million initiative aimed at generating $2.5 billion in public and private climate investments by 2030. These investments will support various activities related to climate change mitigation and adaptation, with a focus on promoting the transition to an equitable and resilient net-zero economy. The Accelerator serves as a platform that assists countries in fulfilling their national commitments in line with the Paris Agreement. It achieves this by offering evidence-based solutions tailored to each country’s specific circumstances and addressing gaps in global, regional, and national climate finance systems. The Accelerator revolves around three key objectives,

Request for Proposals: Regulatory Guidelines for the Use of Carbon Credits as CollateralRegulatory Guidelines for the Use of Carbon Credits as Collateral Background  The Clean Cooking Alliance, established in 2010, is committed to making clean cooking accessible globally. It works towards empowering consumers, improving health, and protecting the environment. The CCA aims for universal clean cooking access by 2030, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. The Catalytic Finance Accelerator, a crucial initiative of CCA, targets mobilizing significant investment to bridge the current funding gap in the clean cooking sector.  The Catalytic Finance Accelerator CCA’s Clean Cooking Systems Strategy highlighted that at least US $10 billion per year is required

The UNDP Equator Prize Initiative is extending the deadline for its Global Call for Nominations by 24 hours. You have one extra day to nominate a community-led organization for this prestigious award. Nominate by February 27th, 11:59pm EDT at this link. For further information, please visit prize.equatorinitiative.org/about-the-prize. You will find all relevant information on eligibility requirements, selection criteria and how to nominate. Nominations can be submitted in four different languages (English, Spanish, French and Portuguese) in our new online nomination system at prize.equatorinitiative.org. Thematic priorities this year include: Nature for Climate Mitigation Nature for Climate Adaptation and Resilience Nature for a Just Transition Special consideration will be given to nominees championing youth and women-led climate action. Equatorequato