APPLY: Humanitarian Aid Grants for Aviation-Based Relief Efforts - Prime Progress NG The ISTAT Foundation has officially opened its call for applications for the 2026 Humanitarian Aid Grants, seeking to empower organizations that utilize

The ISTAT Foundation is offering grants to non-profit organizations that use aviation as a primary tool for delivering life-saving global relief. These funds help bridge the gap in emergency supply chains to reach underserved regions. Click the link for details: 👇
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APPLY: INMA's “30 Under 30” Awards - Prime Progress NG The International News Media Association (INMA) is officially hunting for the next generation of industry leaders to join its prestigious "30 Under 30" class.

The International News Media Association is searching for 30 young professionals to join its “30 Under 30” class of global industry leaders. The initiative honors rising stars transforming news brands and workplace cultures via digital innovation. Click the link👇
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APPLY: Contracts for Innovation in Drug and Alcohol Addiction Healthcare Funding Opportunity - Prime Progress NG Run on behalf of the Office for Life Sciences, the program aims to fast-track pharmaceutical, digital, and MedTech innovations that can improve recovery rates

Innovate UK is offering a share of £20 million to developers creating cutting-edge tools to combat drug and alcohol addiction. This initiative funds pharmaceutical and MedTech projects designed to improve recovery rates and prevent overdose deaths. Click: 👇

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APPLY: International Project Grants with Austrian Contemporary Art - Prime Progress NG Phileas – The Austrian Office for Contemporary Art has officially launched its call for grant applications, seeking to bring Austrian talent to the global

Phileas, the Austrian Office for Contemporary Art is offering grants to non-profit organizations to fund international projects featuring Austrian talent in 2027. It supports the production of new artworks & fosters creative exchange on the global stage. Click:
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APPLY: Arctic Academic Action Award 2026 - Prime Progress NG UArctic and the Arctic Circle have officially launched the search for the next breakthrough in climate preservation with the opening of nominations for the

UArctic and the Arctic Circle are seeking nominations for the 2026 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award to fund breakthrough climate preservation projects. Researchers and Indigenous leaders can submit ideas to reverse environmental problems. Click:

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APPLY: World Food Prize. - Prime Progress NG The World Food Prize Foundation is launching its global search for individuals who have fundamentally changed how the world eats.

The World Food Prize Foundation is searching for individuals who have significantly increased the quantity and quality of global food. This award honors those who have reduced hunger through breakthroughs in agriculture, science, or policy. Click: 👇
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APPLY: Spaces of Culture 2026 - Prime Progress NG European National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) has officially launched its second "Spaces of Culture" call for proposals, targeting innovative cultural

EUNIC is inviting creators to apply for the "Spaces of Culture" program to fund innovative cultural projects across Sub-Saharan Africa. Selected partnerships can receive up to EUR 50,000 to bridge the gap between African and European artists. Click the link:

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APPLY: Research Grants for Health, Food, and Natural Medicine - Prime Progress NG Ekhagastiftelsen has officially opened its annual call for research applications, inviting scientists and researchers to seek financial support for projects

Call for research applications for innovative projects in natural medicine and sustainable living. Scientists and researchers worldwide are encouraged to submit groundbreaking work that enhances human self-healing and promotes organic systems. Click: 👇

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APPLY: Youth Ambassador Program - Prime Progress NG The World Literacy Foundation is seeking 1,000 passionate young leaders from 60 different countries to join its 2026 Youth Ambassador Program.

The World Literacy Foundation is seeking 1,000 young leaders aged 16-25 to join its 2026 Youth Ambassador Program as global literacy advocates. Participants get specialized leadership training to spark change within their own neighborhoods. click: 👇
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APPLY:: Sandoz Scholarship for Young Leaders - Prime Progress NG One Young World has joined forces with Sandoz, a leader in off-patent medicines, to launch the 2026 Sandoz Scholarship.

Sandoz and One Young World are seeking five young leaders for the 2026 Sandoz Scholarship to drive innovation in global health and access to medicine. Selected scholars will receive a fully funded trip to the One Young World Summit in Cape Town. Click: 👇
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APPLY:: Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent - Prime Progress NG The United Nations Human Rights Office has officially opened the call for applications for its 2026 Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent.

The UN Human Rights Office is inviting African diaspora to apply for its 2026 intensive human rights training fellowship in Geneva. Selected advocates get funding to deepen their expertise in int'l frameworks used to combat racial discrimination. Click👇
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APPLY: MIT Solve 10th Anniversary Global Challenge. - Prime Progress NG MIT Solve is marking its decade-long journey by launching the 10th Anniversary Global Challenge, searching for 10 revolutionary solutions to the world’s most

MIT Solve is seeking scale-ready innovations that prioritize equity and social impact in areas like economic opportunity and inclusive learning. Selected finalists will gain $100,000 in prize funding. Click the link for details: 👇

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APPY: Zayed Sustainability Prize Supporting Global Sustainable Solutions - Prime Progress NG The Zayed Sustainability Prize has officially launched its global call for submissions for the 2027 cycle, marking its 18th year of empowering innovators.

The Zayed Sustainability Prize has officially opened submissions for its 2027 cycle to honor innovators solving critical environmental and social issues. Small businesses, nonprofits, and high schools can apply for a share of the $7.2 million. Click the link:

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APPLY: Africa Climate and Environment Microgrants - Prime Progress NG The Pulitzer Center is officially opening its doors to African local movements, seeking innovative proposals for its latest Africa Climate and Environment

African-based organizations can now apply for the ACE Microgrants to bridge the gap between investigative reporting and public engagement. The program supports creative projects that hold corporations accountable. Click the link for details: 👇

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Google has launched the 2026 PhD Fellowship Program to identify and support doctoral students conducting innovative research in fields like AI and sustainability. Fellows receive stipends and join an elite network of researchers & academics in the world. 👇

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Rhythms and revenues: The rise of Nigeria's spoken word economy - Prime Progress NG After a few moments, she emerges, not as Hafsat, but as Havfy, a virtuoso spoken word performer (which can also be referred to as a slam poet) who is making

Nigerian slam poets like Havfy are transforming the country's creative economy by turning spoken word into a profitable & socially conscious industry. These artists leverage digital platforms to amplify soft power & secure major global recognition. Click👇
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International Women’s Day is failing us. Here is one thing you can do - Prime Progress NG If you believe that International Women’s Day should be more than a momentary spotlight, do one useful thing: nominate one woman+ expert for the Quote This

Kath Magrobi is urging the public to move beyond token visibility by nominating women+ experts to their global database (@quotethiswoman). This helps journalists find & quote female voices throughout the year rather than just on International Women's Day.👇
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APPLY: Fellowship for health research development in Africa, £47,000 per fellow - Prime Progress NG The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) has opened applications for its 2026/27 Research Development Fellowship (RDF).

The Africa Research Excellence Fund is inviting early-career researchers to apply for its 2026/27 Research Development Fellowship. Fellows can receive up to £47,000 for international placements to advance critical human health research. Click the link: 👇
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What is Turkey looking for in Africa with new trade moves? - Prime Progress NG By Bonface Orucho: Through trade, defense, and infrastructure, Turkey is building an enduring influence across Africa. From ports to schools, Ankara is

Turkey is expanding its footprint across Africa via a unique combination of defense contracts, energy projects & infrastructure investments. The approach embeds Turkish systems into the continent's economy to create geopolitical influence. Click the link👇
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The Pulitzer Center is offering $15,000 in grants for journalists to report on the intersection of climate change & labor rights. Applicants from around the world are invited to submit ambitious proposals for transformative storytelling. Click the link: 👇
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New activism to preserve Nigeria's cultural heritage - Prime Progress NG By Sam-Eze Chidera Ifeakanwa: Preserving cultural relics goes beyond stuffy museums and dusty books for Ijeoma Onyejekwe. The archivist, researcher and urban

An urban planner and monuments officer is on a mission to preserve Nigerian cultural heritage by integrating history into the modern economy. Her work in Enugu monetizes archives to ensure ancestral stories and sites survive. Click the link for details: 👇
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Global call: Norad 2026 grants for renewable energy applications - Prime Progress NG The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) has officially announced its 2026 call for proposals to boost renewable energy development across the

Norad is accepting 2026 grant proposals to boost renewable energy development in low- and middle-income countries. It offers international companies up to 50% funding to reduce the financial risk of high-impact green energy projects. Click the link: 👇
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APPLY: 2026 KPMG Female Founders in Africa Competition - Prime Progress NG KPMG has officially launched a call for the 2026 Female Founders in Africa Competition, inviting dynamic women entrepreneurs to scale their ventures.

KPMG is searching for resilient female entrepreneurs across Africa to join its 2026 tech-led business competition. Selected founders will receive expert mentorship and direct access to investor deals to scale their impact. Click the link for details: 👇
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FOR AFRICANS: Responsible Business & Leadership Excellence Awards calls for entries - Prime Progress NG Accra, Ghana is set to host the 2026 Responsible Business & Leadership Excellence Awards (RBLEA), a premier event honoring businesses and professionals

The Responsible Business & Leadership Excellence Awards (RBLEA) 2026 is seeking nominations for businesses and leaders in Accra committed to ethical and sustainable excellence. Click the link for details: 👇
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Redefining the voice of women in Senegal media - Prime Progress NG By Penda Thiam: The boutique media agency known as InfoElles is challenging norms in Senegal's male-dominated media landscape. Launched by Senegalese

A boutique media agency InfoElles is transforming Senegal’s media landscape by placing women in editorial leadership roles & centering their voices. This initiative focuses on gender-sensitive journalism to improve women's representation. Click the link👇
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The new frontier of intra-African mining cooperation - Prime Progress NG Bonface Orucho: Across Africa, mining companies and governmental agencies regulating the sector are increasingly turning to each other for technical

African nations are launching strategic mining partnerships to build domestic expertise and increase regional value. This initiative invites collaboration to modernize mineral mapping & local gold refining across the continent. Click the link for details👇
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Akinola Davies' film, My Father’s Shadow, explores the bond between a father & his sons during Nigeria’s 1993 election crisis. The story follows actor Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù as he navigates the domestic impact of national unrest while traveling across Lagos. 👇
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APPLY: Nigerian government launches NextGen Hackathon for tech Innovators - Prime Progress NG Ericsson, in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria and Tech Revolution Africa, has officially launched the Connect NextGen Hackathon.

Ericsson and Nigeria's government are seeking early-stage startups for the Connect NextGen Hackathon to solve regional challenges. Selected innovators receive 8 weeks of intensive acceleration and a chance to pitch to global investors. Click the link: 👇
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APPLY: Daylight Research Grants - Prime Progress NG The Velux Stiftung has launched its 2026 call for proposals, inviting researchers to unlock the full potential of daylight or natural light to solve complex

Velux Stiftung is inviting proposals to fund research that places natural daylight at the core of global health and urban planning. Winners can secure up to CHF 300,000 for projects that drive systemic change in solar-powered societies. Click the link: 👇
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APPLY: Funding to save the world’s orchids - Prime Progress NG The American Orchid Society (AOS) has launched a global search for projects dedicated to the survival of orchids, one of the world's most diverse plant

The American Orchid Society is inviting global applications for grants to support practical orchid conservation and habitat restoration projects. Click the link for details: 👇

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