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  • Call for Nominations: Japan Foundation Awards 2025
    Deadline: Feb 28, 2025 Donor: Japan Foundation Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Arts & Culture, Languages, Architecture and Planning, Education, Research, Sports & Recreation Nominations are now open for the Japan Foundation Awards, which are presented to individuals or organizations that have significantly contributed and are expected to contribute further to the promotion of international mutual understanding and friendship through their academic, artistic, or cultural activities. For more information, visit https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/about/award/apply/index.html Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/call-for-nominations-japan-foundation-awards-2025
    By: Baboki Gaolaolwe-Major
    Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025
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  • CFPs: Kenya-UK PACT Clean Energy Transition Program
    Deadline: Jan 29, 2025 Donor: UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000 Countries/Regions: Kenya Area: Capacity Building, Community Development, Energy, Public Health, Information Technology, Innovation The UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) is seeking proposals for the Clean Energy Transition Program. For more information, visit https://www.ukpact.co.uk/kenya-country-fund-cleanenergytransition-call-for-proposals Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/cfps-kenyauk-pact-clean-energy-transition-program
    By: Baboki Gaolaolwe-Major
    Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025
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  •  Entries open for DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program
    Area: Arts & Culture, Filmmaking and Entertainment, Literature, Music, Visual Arts, Climate Change, Racial Justice, Research The DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program offers artists time and space to focus on their creative practice without production obligations. For more information, visit https://www.berliner-kuenstlerprogramm.de/en/application/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/entries-open-for-daad-artists-in-berlin-program
    By: Baboki Gaolaolwe-Major
    Thursday, Dec 12, 2024
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  • Submit Applications for Commonwealth Peace Prize
    Deadline: Jan 17, 2025 Donor: Commonwealth Secretariat Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brunei, Cameroon, Canada, Cyprus, Dominica, Fiji, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Saint Kitts And Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent And The Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad And Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Kingdom, Vanuatu, Zambia Area: Capacity Building, Community Development, Democracy & Good Governance, Innovation, Peace & Conflict Resolution, Religion, Sustainable Development, Youth & Adolescents Submissions are now open for the Commonwealth Peace Prize to recognize a distinguished peace-builder with a strong track record of faith-based engagement in conflict resolution, promotion of social cohesion, and sustainable peace. For more information, visit https://thecommonwealth.org/commonwealth-peace-prize Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/submit-applications-for-commonwealth-peace-prize
    By: Baboki Gaolaolwe-Major
    Thursday, Dec 12, 2024
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  • Tackling Urban Challenges in Freetown
    With over 1 million residents, Freetown, Sierra Leone’s capital, faces critical challenges in housing, infrastructure, and service provision—issues intensified by climate change. Many residents live in informal settlements; up to 70% of the population works in the informal sector. In response, the Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre (SLURC) was established in 2015 to address these pressing issues through research, capacity building, and advocacy, focusing on health, land, housing, and mobility. SLURC has become a vital platform for dialogue, bringing together urban stakeholders to shape Freetown’s future. Urban Transformations in Sierra Leone captures SLURC’s impactful journey, showcasing key findings from diverse research projects and highlighting the power of transdisciplinary collaboration. Discover how knowledge and partnerships are reshaping Freetown.Download the book for free: https://ow.ly/AivJ50UlstO
    By: Baboki Gaolaolwe-Major
    Saturday, Dec 7, 2024
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  • Conference – Call for Papers: Academic Freedom in Africa: Revisiting the Kampala Declaration
    CODESRIA invites submissions for the conference “Academic Freedom in Africa: Revisiting the Kampala Declaration,” happening April 29–May 2, 2025, at the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Themes: Academic freedom and governance Neoliberalism and higher education Gender, diversity, and inclusion in academia Indigenous knowledge and decoloniality Financing and resources in African universities Key Dates: Submission Deadline: January 10, 2025 Notification: February 28, 2025 Papers (5,000–7,000 words) must align with CODESRIA guidelines. Travel and accommodation will be provided for selected authors. Contact tgf@codesria.org for inquiries. For more information: https://codesria.org/conference-call-for-papers-academic-freedom-in-africa-revisiting-the-kampala-declaration/ 
    By: Baboki Gaolaolwe-Major
    Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024
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  • Call for Papers: African Intellectual History
    Join the conversation marking 25 years since Philip Zachernuk’s Colonial Subjects (2000). Explore the evolution of African intellectual history, from indigenous thought to modern ideas shaping politics, law, culture, and more. 📅 Submission Deadline: January 10, 2025📍 Location: Maryland, USA Key themes include:✅ Indigenous African political thought✅ Identity and nationhood✅ African medical ideas✅ Biographies of unacknowledged thinkers Submit a 200-word abstract and bio to jonathan.roberts@msvu.ca Read more: https://networks.h-net.org/group/announcements/20051259/cfp-african-intellectual-history-25-years-philip-zachurnuks-colonial  Let’s reflect, rethink, and reimagine African ideas shaping history!           
    By: Baboki Gaolaolwe-Major
    Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024
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  • Entries open for Wellcome Photography Prize
    Deadline: Jan 14, 2025 Donor: Wellcome Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Arts & Culture, Visual Arts, Climate Change, Environment, Diseases, Health, Mental Health & Crisis Support, Media, Science The Wellcome is inviting photographers and biomedical image makers from all disciplines and levels to enter its Photography Prize. For more information, visit https://wellcome.org/our-work/wellcome-photography-prize Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/entries-open-for-wellcome-photography-prize
    By: Baboki Gaolaolwe-Major
    Sunday, Nov 24, 2024
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  • Grants to celebrate the contribution of African Food to American Cuisine (Uganda)
    The U.S. Embassy in Uganda is inviting applications for its culinary diplomacy program, “Celebrating the Contribution of African Food to American Cuisine,” in honor of Black History Month 2025. 💰 Grant Size: $10,000 - $100,000📍 Eligible Country: Uganda This program seeks innovative projects that celebrate the rich influence of African cuisine on American food culture. Grants will be awarded to projects in: 🌱 Agriculture, Food & Nutrition 🎨 Arts & Culture 🍽 Hotels, Restaurants, and Hospitality 📈 Economic Development 🛠 Career Development 💡 Innovation For more information, visit https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356842 Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/celebrating-the-contribution-of-african-food-to-american-cuisine-uganda
    By: Baboki Gaolaolwe-Major
    Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024
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  • Call for Applications: Cartoonist Residency Program
    Are you a talented young cartoonist passionate about cultural advocacy and artistic collaboration? Apply now for the Cartoonist Residency Program — an empowering opportunity to support young African cartoonists through virtual and in-person learning, creative exchange, and cultural advocacy.Click here for more information and to apply: https://cfcafrica.org/call-for-applications-cartoonist-residency-program/ 
    By: Baboki Gaolaolwe-Major
    Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024
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  • Making, Unmaking, and Remaking Africa!
    This is your chance to contribute to vital discussions on Africa's future and showcase your research.Read more and apply here: https://conference.caas-acea.org/ 
    By: Baboki Gaolaolwe-Major
    Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024
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  • IRELAND: SFI Sustainable Development Challenge (Over €1,000,000 Grant) 2025
    Grant size: 1 million Euros Donor: The Science Foundation Ireland The SDG Challenge seeks to support diverse, transdisciplinary teams to develop transformative, sustainable solutions that will contribute to addressing development challenges under the UN SDGs in countries where Irish Aid works.    SFI and Irish Aid are seeking solutions that contribute to SDG 2: Zero Hunger, “End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture”. The SDG Challenge supports highly motivated, transdisciplinary teams developing transformative, sustainable solutions for UN SDGs in Irish Aid’s partner countries. Furthermore, interested applicants should take note of the following criteria: Teams must be transdisciplinary and focused on developing sustainable solutions for UN SDGs in Irish Aid’s partner countries. Teams should combine technical and non-technical skills and represent collaborative partnerships between researchers in Ireland and the partner country. Expertise in a STEM research area is necessary ,along with knowledge or experience in complementary fields like international development, economics, or behavioral science. Two academic researchers must be in the core team, with at least one from a relevant STEM discipline. Funding should reflect the contributions of all team members. https://www.afterschoolafrica.com/87048/science-foundation-ireland-sfi-2024-sustainable-development-challenge-over-e1000000-grant/
    By: Tony Milanzi
    Tuesday, Aug 27, 2024
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