Top Grants to look forward to in the month of May 2022

NGOBOX, India’s largest development sector platform, provides you with a list of upcoming grants for development professionals, in the month of May 2022. 

Title- Applications Invited for 2022 International Cooperation Social Call

Organization-  "la Caixa" Foundation

Deadline- 05 May 2022 

About the Organization- 

La Caixa, also known as the "La Caixa" Foundation, is a not-for-profit banking foundation based in eastern Spain.This call is aimed at generating opportunities to tackle poverty and contribute towards the fight against inequalities in countries with lower rates of development in Africa, Asia and Latin America, through projects implemented by Spanish NGOs in collaboration with local partners in the recipient countries.

Eligibility Criteria- 

• The following types of organisations can apply for the call:
• Non-profit organisations.
• Social economy organisation that specifically state in their Articles of 
• Association that their goal is to promote international development aid.
• The public authorities cannot apply for this call.
• These organisations must be legal incorporated and recorded in the corresponding register, domiciled in Spain and have the institutional goal of carrying out activities connected with international development aid.
• The organisations must have a local partner in the country where the project is to take place.

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Title- Applications Invited for Open Data Day 2022 Small Grants

Organization- Open Knowledge Foundation

Deadline- 13 May 2022 

Grant Amount- 1000 USD

About the Organization- 

An open future means knowledge is shared by all – freely available to everyone, a world where people are able to fulfil their potential and live happy and healthy lives.Open Data Day is the annual global celebration of open data. Each year, groups from around the world organise local events to celebrate, promote and spread the use of open data in their communities.

Eligibility Criteria- 

• The small grant application is open to all registered organisations across the world, who are interested in hosting in-person open data events and activities in their country.
• An individual cannot apply for this year’s small grant application, and the events cannot be virtual or online.
• The application of special grants for the “Ocean data for a thriving planet” category is restricted to organisations and communities living in coastal nations.

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Title- Applications Invited for Gastrodiplomacy – Exploring the U.S.-India Partnership Fusion Food

Organization- Department of State U.S. Mission to India

Deadline- 31 May 2022 

Grant Amount- 60000 USD 

About the Organization- 

The Embassy of the United States of America in New Delhi is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in the Republic of India. The Embassy is headed by the U.S. Ambassador to India. Using Mission India’s broad social media reach, this activity proposes to engage in a two-way conversation with the Indian consumer, focusing on the significance of the U.S.-India relationship, and the importance of food for both country’s multicultural national identity, to promote growth, prosperity, and trade.

Eligibility Criteria- 

• Not-for-profit organizations, Civil society/non-governmental organizations, Think Tanks, Public and private educational institutions, Individuals and Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

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Title- Applications Invited for SME Grant Programme

Organization- DBS Foundation

Deadline- 31 May 2022

About the Organization- 

DBS Foundation is Singapore’s first foundation dedicated to growing innovative social enterprises / businesses for impact. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of many economies in Asia, providing crucial employment and contributing significantly to the region’s GDP. DBS Foundation recognises this opportunity and has launched a new category under our flagship grant programme to empower and enable SMEs to become businesses that create social and environmental impact. 

Eligibility Criteria- 

SMEs must have:

• Been registered in Singapore, Indonesia, India, Hong Kong or Taiwan
• An established business model and proven track record in sales and profitability
• Innovative solutions they want to embark on to tackle environmental and/or social issues
• Focus and clarity on plans to integrate sustainability into business operations
• Strong leadership and team experience with clear commitment towards building a sustainable business

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Title- Applications Invited for THE HORIZON PRIZE 2022

Organization- MIT Solve 

Deadline- 29 June 2022 

Grant Amount - 150000 USD 

About the Organization- 

Solve is an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a mission to drive innovation to solve world challenges. Solve is a marketplace for social impact innovation.The Horizon Prize, powered by MIT Solve, seeks technology-based solutions that improve the quality of life of people who have been diagnosed with a rare disease. 

Eligibility Criteria- 

• Finalists will be invited to pitch their solutions to a panel of distinguished judges in September 2022.
• The Horizon Prize encourages and actively seeks solutions led by people with rare diseases and underrepresented groups and identities

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