Funding Friday
Happy Friday everyone,
Here are this week's opportunities for innovation, inclusion, and development from across the globe. From the WSA Young Innovators Award recognizing digital entrepreneurs, to youth-led solutions and action for disability inclusion in Cambodia, and STEM education for women and girls of color, there's something for everyone. Happy reading, and see you next week!
Jesse Orndorff
Global
🚀 WSA Young Innovators Award
📝 The WSA Young Innovators Award recognizes and promotes young digital entrepreneurs who address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) through innovative digital solutions. This global competition invites applications from young innovators under 26 years old, providing them with a platform to showcase their projects, receive mentorship, and gain international recognition.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Digital Innovation: How can digital solutions address the UN SDGs effectively?
Youth Empowerment: What role do young innovators play in driving sustainable development?
Global Impact: How can international recognition boost the impact of young entrepreneurs?
🤖 Artificial Intelligence to Accelerate Inclusion Challenge
📝 The Artificial Intelligence to Accelerate Inclusion Challenge by Data.org seeks innovative AI solutions to enhance inclusion across various sectors. The challenge invites proposals that leverage AI to address issues like financial inclusion, healthcare access, and education. Selected projects will receive funding, mentorship, and resources to implement and scale their solutions, aiming to create significant social impact.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
AI for Inclusion: How can AI be used to promote inclusion in different sectors?
Social Impact: What are the key areas where AI can create significant social impact?
Scalability: How can innovative AI solutions be scaled to maximize their benefits?
🔗 Artificial Intelligence to Accelerate Inclusion Challenge
🌐 Global ICT and CET Standards Funding
📝 The Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, US Department of State, offers a grant to support the development and adoption of global ICT and CET standards. This initiative aims to promote international cooperation, enhance security, and foster innovation. Funding will be provided through a cooperative agreement, with an estimated total program funding of $2,250,000.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Global Standards: How can global ICT and CET standards enhance international cooperation and security?
Innovation: What role do standards play in fostering technological innovation?
Policy Development: How can policy initiatives support the development of ICT and CET standards?
🔗 Global ICT and CET Standards Funding
🔬 F5 STEM Education Grants for Women and Girls of Color
📝 F5 Networks announces STEM Education Grants to support women and girls of color in pursuing education and careers in STEM fields. The program aims to address the underrepresentation of these groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by providing financial support and resources to educational initiatives that empower and encourage their participation.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
STEM Diversity: How can targeted grants improve diversity in STEM fields?
Educational Support: What types of resources and support are most effective for encouraging women and girls of color in STEM?
Career Pathways: How can early educational initiatives shape career pathways in STEM?
🔗 F5 STEM Education Grants for Women and Girls of Color
Asia Pacific
♿ Rising Together: Youth-Led Solutions and Action for Disability Inclusion in Civic Engagement
📝 The "Rising Together: Youth-Led Solutions and Action for Disability Inclusion in Civic Engagement" project, funded by USAID under the Advancing Youth Leadership Project, aims to empower youth with disabilities in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The initiative focuses on enhancing leadership skills and fostering an inclusive environment through project implementation. It will recruit 25 youth with disabilities across five districts, targeting physical, visual, and hearing impairments.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Inclusive Leadership: How can youth with disabilities lead and implement community projects?
Civic Engagement: What strategies can enhance civic engagement among youth with disabilities?
Support Systems: How can communities support the inclusion of youth with disabilities in leadership roles?
🔗 Youth-Led Solutions and Action for Disability Inclusion in Civic Engagement
🌡️ Gender and Heat Innovation Challenge - Asian Development Bank
📝 The Gender and Heat Innovation Challenge by the Asian Development Bank seeks innovative solutions to mitigate the impacts of heat on women and vulnerable groups in urban areas. The challenge invites proposals that address gender-specific health risks and improve resilience to heatwaves. Selected projects will receive funding, support, and opportunities to implement their solutions.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Heat Resilience: How can innovative solutions improve resilience to heatwaves for vulnerable populations?
Gender-Specific Risks: What strategies can mitigate the gender-specific health risks associated with heat?
Urban Impact: How can urban areas be better equipped to handle extreme heat conditions?
🔗 Gender and Heat Innovation Challenge - Asian Development Bank (ADB)
🌿 Wildlife Conservation Trust- India
📝 The Wildlife Conservation Trust offers small grants ranging from ₹350,000 to ₹400,000 per grantee to support wildlife conservation projects in India. The grants aim to fund initiatives that enhance biodiversity, protect endangered species, and promote sustainable conservation practices. Eligible projects can receive financial support to implement impactful conservation strategies.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Biodiversity: How can small grants drive significant improvements in biodiversity conservation?
Endangered Species: What innovative approaches can protect endangered species?
Sustainable Practices: How can conservation projects promote sustainability?
🔗 Wildlife Conservation Trust Small Grants for India
🚀 India's Deep Tech Innovators Program
📝 The Deep Tech Innovators Program in India is designed to support tech start-ups focusing on advanced technologies. The program provides funding, mentorship, and resources to help early-stage startups develop and scale their innovations. It aims to foster innovation in fields like AI, blockchain, and other cutting-edge technologies by offering comprehensive support to selected participants.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Advanced Technologies: How can startups leverage advanced technologies like AI and blockchain?
Startup Growth: What support mechanisms are most effective for early-stage startups?
Innovation Ecosystem: How can such programs contribute to a thriving innovation ecosystem?
🔗 India's Deep Tech Innovators Program
Africa
🧠 APHRC Mental Health Data Prize - Africa
📝 The APHRC Mental Health Data Prize aims to enhance the collection and use of mental health data across Africa. This initiative seeks proposals that leverage innovative data solutions to address mental health challenges. The program supports projects that improve data quality, accessibility, and utilization to inform policies and interventions for better mental health outcomes.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Data Utilization: How can innovative data solutions improve mental health outcomes in Africa?
Policy Development: What role does quality mental health data play in shaping effective policies?
Accessibility: How can data accessibility be enhanced for better mental health interventions?
🔗 APHRC Mental Health Data Prize - Africa
🎓 Kader Asmal Fellowship for Early Career Professionals - South Africa
📝 The Kader Asmal Fellowship provides early career professionals from South Africa the opportunity to pursue a Master's degree in Ireland. This fellowship supports individuals committed to social justice, human rights, and good governance. The program includes full tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and travel costs, aiming to develop future leaders who can contribute to South Africa's development.
🤔 Thought-Provoking Questions and Insights
Leadership Development: How can international education foster leadership in social justice and human rights?
Community Impact: What impact can returning fellows have on their communities?
Good Governance: How can education in governance enhance public sector reforms?
🔗 Kader Asmal Fellowship for Early Career Professionals - South Africa
