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The Global Innovation Fund Grant Opportunity

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Deadline: ongoing
Open to: social enterprises, non-profit organizations, for-profit firms, government agencies and researchers around the world
Grant: ranging from £30,000 to £10 million

Description

The Global Innovation Fund is an independent global nonprofit organization which invests in social innovations that aim to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in the developing world.

Through their grant programme they look for innovative solutions to global development challenges with the potential for substantially greater impact than existing approaches, especially for poor and vulnerable groups. GIF is open to funding a wide range of innovative organisations and projects at varying stages in their development, ranging from early start-up stages to larger scale implementation. GIF offers three stages of financing to pilot, test and scale innovations.  It supports innovators who are committed to using and generating rigorous evidence about what works, and invests the largest funding amounts in innovations that can demonstrate evidence of success and that have potential to spread across multiple emerging markets.

Eligibility

GIF supports teams from social enterprises, for-profit firms, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and researchers across all relevant sectors and doing work based in any eligible country in the developing world.

Grant

GIF offers grants, loans (including convertible debt), and equity investments ranging from £30,000 to £10 million. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred capital type and amount on their application.

Application

The GIF’s application process involves three steps:

  • 1.Initial application: applicants must register HERE and submit a summary business plan or project proposal with an explanation of how the innovation creates social impact.
  • 2.Full application: after submitting an Initial Application, the most competitive applicants will be invited to provide additional information through the submission of a Full Application, which requires a more detailed description of the applicant’s innovation plan.
  • 3.Grant agreement: once an application has been conditionally approved through GIF’s review process, GIF will negotiate a funding agreement with the applicant.

There is no deadline for this grant scheme. Applicants are encouraged to apply at any time, and GIF will review applications on a rolling basis.

For further information please visit the official website.

 

Think-Eat-Save Student Challenge

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Deadline: 16 November 2014
Open to: all students at the secondary and university levels from any school worldwide
Award: up to US$ 5,000

Description

Check out your pantry or your fridge and imagine just throwing away one third of all the food that is in there. Imagine throwing away one third of the food in your shopping cart after paying for it. Or picture all those lunch trays at your school and imagine one third of them being wasted. Food waste is a massive global problem that has negative humanitarian, environmental and financial implications and schools are a huge part of this story. For instance, in England, schools throw out some 123,000 tonnes of food a year, costing around £250 million a year. If you are an American student, you are responsible for 67 pounds of discarded lunch waste every school year.

Think-eat-save Student Challenge is calling all food waste warriors in high schools and universities worldwide to fight food waste and compete for thousands of dollars of prizes. Your task is to uncover how much food gets wasted in your schools, organize a team and take action to reduce food waste. Take action by launching a team project that will prevent or reduce food waste. Raise awareness among students and teachers to stop wasting food. Spread the word to all your friends on your social media networks. If they choose your project, your team or school will receive a cash prize to further support your initiative.

Eligibility

This competition is open to all students at the secondary and university levels from any school worldwide. To participate, students must undertake an activity or a project that will address any of the following:

  • Assess the level of food waste that is generated by the school and identify/understand the causes of this;
  • Generate an idea or ideas for eliminating or reducing food waste in their schools (for example, better planning, preparation, storage, consumption of the food in their cafeterias; recycling or redistribution of left-overs; etc.) and undertaking a project to implement at least one of these;
  • Raise awareness in their schools or communities on the issue of food waste and why it should be reduced and eventually eliminated.

Award

Three winning projects will be selected and will receive cash prizes as follow:

  • First place: US$ 5,000;
  • Second place: US$ 3,000;
  • Third place: US$ 2,000;

Application

You can start your application by registering on the official website by clicking the “dig in” option. Once you have undertaken your chosen project or activity, come back to your account and report on the results of your action for evaluation. The deadline to take the challenge is 16 November, 2014.

For more information please visit the official webpage.

 

International Film Festival Rotterdam Trainee Project for Young Film Critics

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Deadline:  1 November 2014
Open to: Journalists ages 30 and younger around the world
Venue: 22 – 29 January 2015 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Description

The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) seeks applicants for its 2015 training program. The IFFR Trainee Project for Young Film Critics offers motivated and talented journalists a chance to cover a major international film festival.

The program includes reporting on the festival for the Daily Tiger, publishing a blog on IFFR’s website, meeting with experienced film critics and reporting for participants’ home media outlets.

International Film Festival Rotterdam welcomes applications for the 17th Trainee Project for Young Film Critics taking place during its 44th festival edition (21 January – 1 February 2015).

International Film Festival Rotterdam supports film making, film producing and journalistic talent on several levels: the main festival section Bright Future (including competitions for both features and shorts) presents recent works by first and second time filmmakers; Rotterdam’s Hubert Bals Fund contributes to film projects in developing countries and co-production market CineMart organizes a trainee project for young film producers (Rotterdam Lab) in close collaboration with its partner organizations. Recognizing the important role of film criticism to the perception of independent cinema, IFFR organizes a trainee project for young film critics.

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

  • Age under 30 years
  • Fluent command of the English language (written and spoken)
  • Demonstrable experience in film criticism (print or online media)
  • Not yet established enough to profit from facilities as attending international film festivals outside your country
  • Have agreement(s) with relevant print and/or online media to publish reports on International Film Festival Rotterdam 2015

Costs

The organizers will cover hotel accommodations from Jan. 22 to 29 and partial refunds of travel costs when participants are traveling from outside Europe.

Application

Your application should include digital versions (Word, jpg or pdf) of the following documents and information:

  • A motivation letter to support your application: explain why this project and the Rotterdam festival appeals to you and what you can offer the festival
  • Your resume (CV) including your contact details and date of birth.
  • Up to three proofs of recent work you published on (independent) film or film festivals. If not in English, provide the original articles with English translations to demonstrate your command of this language
  • Information about your affiliation(s): title, name of chief editor, postal address, phone number, email account, periodicity, circulation, web address, estimated unique page views per month.
  • A recommendation letter (on company letterhead) of your principal affiliation’s chief editor assigning you to cover IFFR 2015 and confirming that your report will be published.

Please send in your application by e-mail to press@filmfestivalrotterdam.com or by land mail to IFFR Press Office, PO Box 21696, 3001 AR Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

The deadline is Friday 1 November 2014.

 

Enter the London Int’l Creative Competition, Deadline is Oct 20!

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ENTER
THE 8TH ANNUAL
LONDON INT’L
CREATIVE COMPETITION

Deadline: October 20, 2014

Submit your work to the world’s most prestigious creative competition: The London International Creative Competition.

15 FINALISTS & 50 SHORTLIST

Two prize-winner will be chosen each year by the jury to receive the £2,000 cash prize for professional and £1,000 for students. 15 Finalists will receive the LICC trophy. The jury-selected Finalists and Shortlist will be published in the LICC Annual Awards Book, on the website and will be announced to the creative arts and media outlets worldwide.
Enter today to receive global recognition by receiving a coveted LICC trophy and be published in the annual book.
Architectural, Audio/Music, Design (Environmental/Fashion/Graphic/Interior), Drawing/Illustration, Installation, Mixed Media, NetArt/Web Design, Painting, Performance art, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Textile,Video and Film, Writing, …

ENTER YOUR WORK

2013 WINNERS
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2012 WINNERS
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creative competition
London Creative Awards Was held 2 November 2013 at Mews 42 gallery in London.
LICC Artist of the Year 2013 is Georges Pacheco for “Amalthée”, the New Talent of the Year 2013 is Lais Pontes, for “Born Now Here”.

LICC Artist of the Year 2012 was presented to Emrah Yucel, for “Turkish Airlines: Turkey Be Our Guest”, Pat Swai was voted the New Talent of the Year for “Lost Flamingos in the Cloud Forest”.

SUBMIT YOUR WORK TODAY

 

Archisle: International Photographer in Residence Programme 2015

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Deadline: 15 October 2014
Open to: professional photographers worldwide
Fellowship: £10,000 for the production of an exhibition plus living allowance, travel costs and studio

Description

Archisle, hosted by the Jersey Society in the British Channel Island of Jersey, promotes contemporary photography through an ongoing programme of exhibitions, education and commissions. The Archisle project connects photographic archives, contemporary practice and experiences of island cultures and geographies through the development of a space for creative discourse between Jersey and international practitioners. Archisle is currently inviting applications for the International Photographer in Residence Program, which will be held from April-September 2015.

A key focus of the Archisle project is to engage the residency programme with Jersey culture and community through audience and participatory involvement. In addition to the production and solo exhibition of new work responding to the cultural context of theisland of Jersey, the resident will be contracted to teach photography one day per week over the six month duration of the project. This teaching will be delivered in a workshop format to a range of educational and community groups.

Eligibility

The residence program is open to professional photographers possessing the desire, enthusiasm and a proven ability to impart technical skills and develop critical understanding of contemporary photography across a diverse range of participants.

The residency provides the following benefits:

  • £10,000 bursary for the commission/production of a body of work and solo exhibition;
  • Studio space with access to inkjet printing and office/internet resources;
  • Living Accommodation and stipend;
  • Travel costs.

Application

Interested applicants must submit the following documents:

  • A current CV including details of past exhibitions/publications;
  • Examples of recent work (min 10/max 20 images);
  • Statement describing current practice;
  • Statement of objectives for the residency including an outline commission/exhibition proposal;
  • An estimate of travel costs.

Applications must be submitted by email to: narchisle@societe-jersiaise.org or by post to:

Archisle Photographer in Residence Programme 2015
Société Jersiaise
7 Pier Road
St Helier
Jersey-Channel Islands
UK
JE2 4XW

The deadline to apply is 15 October 2014.

For any enquiries please contact: narchisle@societe-jersiaise.org.

The official call

 

International Film Festival Rotterdam Trainee Project for Young Film Critics

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Deadline:  1 November 2014
Open to: Journalists ages 30 and younger around the world
Venue: 22 – 29 January 2015 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Description

The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) seeks applicants for its 2015 training program. The IFFR Trainee Project for Young Film Critics offers motivated and talented journalists a chance to cover a major international film festival.

The program includes reporting on the festival for the Daily Tiger, publishing a blog on IFFR’s website, meeting with experienced film critics and reporting for participants’ home media outlets.

International Film Festival Rotterdam welcomes applications for the 17th Trainee Project for Young Film Critics taking place during its 44th festival edition (21 January – 1 February 2015).

International Film Festival Rotterdam supports film making, film producing and journalistic talent on several levels: the main festival section Bright Future (including competitions for both features and shorts) presents recent works by first and second time filmmakers; Rotterdam’s Hubert Bals Fund contributes to film projects in developing countries and co-production market CineMart organizes a trainee project for young film producers (Rotterdam Lab) in close collaboration with its partner organizations. Recognizing the important role of film criticism to the perception of independent cinema, IFFR organizes a trainee project for young film critics.

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

  • Age under 30 years
  • Fluent command of the English language (written and spoken)
  • Demonstrable experience in film criticism (print or online media)
  • Not yet established enough to profit from facilities as attending international film festivals outside your country
  • Have agreement(s) with relevant print and/or online media to publish reports on International Film Festival Rotterdam 2015

Costs

The organizers will cover hotel accommodations from Jan. 22 to 29 and partial refunds of travel costs when participants are traveling from outside Europe.

Application

Your application should include digital versions (Word, jpg or pdf) of the following documents and information:

  • A motivation letter to support your application: explain why this project and the Rotterdam festival appeals to you and what you can offer the festival
  • Your resume (CV) including your contact details and date of birth.
  • Up to three proofs of recent work you published on (independent) film or film festivals. If not in English, provide the original articles with English translations to demonstrate your command of this language
  • Information about your affiliation(s): title, name of chief editor, postal address, phone number, email account, periodicity, circulation, web address, estimated unique page views per month.
  • A recommendation letter (on company letterhead) of your principal affiliation’s chief editor assigning you to cover IFFR 2015 and confirming that your report will be published.

Please send in your application by e-mail to press@filmfestivalrotterdam.com or by land mail to IFFR Press Office, PO Box 21696, 3001 AR Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

The deadline is Friday 1 November 2014.

The official web-page.

 

Médicos del Mundo Photography Contest

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Deadline: 31 October 2014
Open to: adult amateur and professional photographers worldwide
Award: €6,000 to develop a photo project related to the work of Médicos del Mundo

Description

Médicos del Mundo have recently announced the call for the 18th Luis Valtueña International Humanitarian Photography Award, to denounce the situation of millions of people in the World. This award comes as a tribute to and in recognition of Luis Valtueña, Flors Sirera, Manuel Madrazo, and Mercedes Navarro, Médicos del Mundo aid workers killed in Rwanda in 1997 and in Bosnia in 1995 while performing their duties as international humanitarian aid workers. Their memory serves to ensure that each year victims of injustice are brought to light.

Eligibility

The competition is open to adult amateur and professional photographers of any nationality.

Awards

The winner will receive a project grant worth € 6,000 to develop a photo project related to the work of Médicos del Mundo. The grant will cover all project expenses and will be paid in three installments: 50% at the announcement of the winner; 25% at the beginning of the project; and the remaining 25% at the end.

Application 

In order to enter the competition each participant should submit a maximum of ten photographs, which can be part of a series or standalone, and a personal data questionnaire. Please consider that only photos taken between January 2012 and October 2014, and which have not been previously entered, will be accepted. Photos must be sent in digital format by one of the following procedures:

  • Mailed on a properly protected CD or DVD, with the entrant’s name clearly identified, to the following address: Médicos del Mundo, C/ Conde de Vilches, 15, 28028 Madrid, España. Attention: PARTICIPANTE EN EL XVIII PREMIO INTERNACIONAL DE FOTOGRAFÍA HUMANITARIA LUIS VALTUEÑA.
  • E-mailed to: premioluisvaltuena@medicosdelmundo.org.
  • Delivered in an envelope duly protected, to the attention above indicated with the name of the author clearly identified, to Médicos del Mundo’s reception desk.

The deadline to submit your photos is 31 October 2014. The awards will be presented publicly in January 2014.

For enquiries please contact: premioluisvaltuena@medicosdelmundo.org.

The official call 

 

Tales of Transition Writing Contest

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Tales of Transition Writing Contest

The official call 

Description

Do you enjoy writing? Are you interested in post-communist transition? What are your thoughts on a free trip to Prague?

Transitions (TOL) is inviting students from across the globe to choose a topic relating to the social, political, economic, and cultural transition that has taken place in the last 25 years across the formerly communist countries of Europe and Eurasia.

You are free to choose your topic, your angle, your hook, your hypothesis, your research question, your style; as long as your content addresses post-communist transition in Central Europe, Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Caucasus, or Central Asia, we will process your submission.

A panel of judges, led by Transitions’ editor in chief will choose the top three undergraduate and top three graduate entries. All of the winning entries will be rolled out in our online magazine, which has an international audience of more than 25,000 monthly readers.

The first place undergraduate and first place graduate writers will win a FREE trip to Prague to attend our fall conference, 25 Years After: The Challenges of Building the Post-Communist Media and Communication Industries, from 20-22 November 2014.*

Submissions are due by 10 October 2014. Submit your entry here!

* Winner’s package includes the flight to Prague, accommodation in Prague, local transportation, breakfast, daily refreshments, and lunch. Airport transfers and dinners are not included. Prize packages are generously provided by the International Visegrad Fund, which is funding the contest as part of a series of activities and events centered around the 25-year, post-communist anniversary.

The official call 

 

PEACEapp Competition 2014

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Deadline: 15 October 2014
Open to: developers, technologists and peacebuilders around the world older than 13 years old
Awards: USD$5,000, mentorship, participation in Build Peace conference in Cyprus

Description

The United Nations Alliance of Civilisations, the United Nations Development Programme and Build Up have launched PEACEapp, a global competition to promote digital games and gamified apps as venues for cultural dialogue and conflict management.

The competition is open to three kinds of entries at all stages of development – from prototypes to fully developed:

  1. digital games & gamified apps developed purposefully for this competition;
  2. already existing digital games;
  3. creative re-purposing of existing digital games to meet the aim of PEACEapp.

Eligibility

The competition is open for all developers, technologists and peace-builders around the world who are older than 13 years old.

Awards

PEACEapp’s international jury will select five winning entries: three that are fully functioning and two that are in development. The three fully functioning games or apps will receive an award of USD$5,000 each. The two in development will receive mentorship from expert partners. In addition, one member of each award-winning team (completed or in development) will be invited to the Build Peace conference in April 2015 in Cyprus to share their product with conference participants.

Application

To submit a digital game or gamified app, entrants must complete the entry form  in English and submit a video walkthrough or presentation of a working game / app, game / app alpha, beta prototype or implementation plan for using an existing game / app by 15 October 2014. Winners will be announced by November 30, 2014.

For further information, please visit the official website.