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Applications are now open for the 2025 RISK Award on Disaster Risk Reduction. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the Opekete Foundation 2024 Florence Bamidele Makanjuola Undergraduate Scholarship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the ERIM Grants for Digitalization & Digital Security 2024. Grants are now available for independent media and journalists in Moldova through a new funding opportunity launched by ERIM, in collaboration with the Cu Sens Media Project and funded by the European Union.
Date Posted: 11 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the Baobab Network 2024 Accelerator Program. This opportunity is open to African entrepreneurs. Apply now!
Date Posted: 10 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship 2025. The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship brings together remarkable individuals from various disciplines and backgrounds with a shared interest in making Canada and the world a better place into a life-changing community.
Date Posted: 10 Sep, 2024
After their joint program in 2023 with Women in Film: Introduction to the Creative Process, AFAC and Netflix have renewed their partnership with a new initiative aimed at supporting emerging Arab women filmmakers. The program will support the full production of short films (maximum length of 10 minutes) carried by women heads of department: director, writer, producer, cinematographer, and editors.
Date Posted: 09 Sep, 2024
Applications for the AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism 2025 are now open. The AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism was established by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) in 2015 to raise awareness of the critical role that the media play in educating the public about cancer and cancer research.
Date Posted: 09 Sep, 2024
Are you an innovator with a groundbreaking idea for a sustainable future? Apply for the Naturally Free Foundation Green Future Scholarship 2024.
Date Posted: 09 Sep, 2024
Applications are open DataCite Global Access Fund (GAF) 2024. The Global Access Fund (GAF) was established to enable communities worldwide to make their research outputs discoverable.
Date Posted: 09 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Kone Foundation Grant Program 2024. Kone Foundation funds academic research in humanities, social sciences, and environmental sciences, artistic research, and professional artistic work.
Date Posted: 09 Sep, 2024
Densu Associates, a purpose-driven organization with operations in Africa and North America, has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation assessed the needs and priorities for creating an enabling environment for social entrepreneurs in Ghana and implemented the Social Enterprise Accelerator (SEA) Program, which focuses on supporting women-led social enterprises. Apply now for this programme!
Date Posted: 07 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the Abdul Samad Rabiu 2024 Africa Initiative Scholarship Grant Scheme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the MOPGA Young Researchers Grant Program 2025. France, as a major player in the fight against climate change and guarantor of the spirit of the Paris Agreement, is launching a new MOPGA research grant program for young researchers with a view to working to strengthen scientific contributions to the climate change issues raised by the COPs.
Date Posted: 07 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA) Emerging Investigator Research Grants 2024. Grants are intended to support a focused research experience that equips awardees with valuable skills and relationships, fosters interest in pediatric dermatology from a diverse cohort of applicants, and contributes meaningful research outcomes to the field of pediatric dermatology.
Date Posted: 07 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 Google News Initiative JournalismAI Innovation Challenge. The JournalismAI Innovation Challenge, supported by the Google News Initiative, aims to fund projects from these news publishers to help fight misinformation and disinformation, experiment with new formats across mobile, video and audio and identify ways to grow subscription and support diverse forms of revenue.
Date Posted: 06 Sep, 2024
Submissions of concept notes for the OMT New Frontiers Research Award 2024 are now open. The award is intended to provide leading researchers with the freedom and flexibility to pursue their research, without bureaucratic constraints. Helping them produce significant work and gain international recognition.
Date Posted: 06 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Melbourne Social Equity Institute's Community Fellows Program 2025. This program aims to support research that will lead to positive outcomes such as improved service delivery, the development of new services, improved ability to advocate effectively or the improved capacity to undertake future research projects.
Date Posted: 06 Sep, 2024
Are you a recent doctorate holder with a passion for environmental research? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with some of the world’s leading academics at one of the most prestigious universities? The Harvard University Environmental Fellows Program offers a unique chance to address critical environmental issues while collaborating with Harvard faculty members across various disciplines.
Date Posted: 05 Sep, 2024
The Tarbell Fellowship is a one-year fellowship program for young journalists from around the globe. It is a golden chance for early-career journalists to improve their skills by covering emerging technologies, especially AI (artificial intelligence). Apply today!
Date Posted: 05 Sep, 2024
Applications are invited for the Documentary Africa (DOcA) Grants 2024 for African Filmmakers. This opportunity provides financial support for the development, production, post-production and impact-production of documentary films to filmmakers and producers from the African continent.
Date Posted: 05 Sep, 2024
1. What is a Grant?
A grant is a financial award given by an institution, government, or organization to fund a project, research, or study. Unlike loans, grants do not need to be repaid as long as the recipient fulfills the terms and conditions of the grant.
2. Who is Eligible to Apply for a Grant?
Eligibility for grants varies depending on the type of grant and the organization offering it. Generally, students, researchers, non-profits, and small businesses may apply for grants. Specific eligibility criteria often depend on factors such as the field of study, research goals, financial need, or project objectives.
3. What Types of Grants are Available for Students?
Students can apply for several types of grants, including:
Need-based grants: Awarded based on financial need.
Merit-based grants: Given to students with high academic or extracurricular achievements.
Field-specific grants: Provided to students pursuing degrees in particular fields (e.g., STEM, arts, humanities).
Research grants: For students involved in academic research projects.
4. What is the Difference Between a Grant and a Scholarship?
While both grants and scholarships provide financial support, scholarships are typically merit-based (awarded for academic or extracurricular achievements), while grants are often need-based (awarded based on financial circumstances) or project-based (funding specific research or initiatives).
5. Do I Have to Repay a Grant?
No, grants generally do not have to be repaid, provided the grant recipient complies with the terms and conditions set by the awarding body. However, if the recipient fails to fulfill the grant's obligations (e.g., using the funds for the stated purpose), they may be required to return the money.
6. What can Grant Money be Used for?
Grant money can be used for various purposes, depending on the type of grant. For students, grants may cover tuition, books, and living expenses. For researchers or organizations, grants can fund specific projects, research, equipment, or operational costs.
7. What is a Research Grant?
A research grant is a financial award given to individuals or institutions to support a specific research project. These grants typically cover the costs associated with the research, such as equipment, travel, and personnel. Research grants are commonly awarded by universities, research organizations, government agencies, and private foundations.
8. Can I Get a Grant for my Business?
Yes, many grants are available for small businesses, particularly in specific industries such as technology, agriculture, or sustainable development. Business grants may be offered by government agencies, private organizations, or non-profits to support start-ups, expansion, or innovation.
9. What is the Difference Between a Grant and a Loan?
The main difference between a grant and a loan is that a grant does not need to be repaid, while a loan must be repaid with interest.
10. What Happens if I Don't Use the Grant Money as Intended?
If you misuse grant money or fail to meet the terms and conditions of the grant, you may be required to repay the funds, or the grant may be revoked.