Are you passionate about sustainable development and social impact in your community and beyond? Then apply for the Melton Foundation SDG Innovation Grant 2024. Apply Below:
When is the Application Deadline:
The application deadline for the Melton Foundation SDG Innovation Grant 2024 is 31 August 2024 before 11:59 PM GMT.
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Tell Me About The Melton Foundation SDG Innovation Grant:
In collaboration with Global Goals Week (20 -29 September 2024), the SDG INNOVATION CHALLENGE 2024 supports the annual week of action, awareness, and accountability for the Sustainable Development Goals, promising to join hands with local, regional, and global partners to nurture fresh thinking and supercharge sustainable, inclusive solutions for people and the planet.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
The following fields are eligible:
- Energy & Carbon Reduction
- Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
- Health & Wellbeing
- Food & Nutrition (Agriculture)
- Education
Type:
Grant
Who can Apply For The Melton Foundation SDG Innovation Grant?
Also, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Have a connection to the theme Bridging Social Innovation Gaps: Propelling Youth-led Innovations for Sustainable Development
- Connect to one or more Focus Areas (see below)
- Have clarity about how they contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals
- Be in an early stage of project development (0.5 – 2 years)
- Have initial evidence of impact and potential to scale
- Target a specific community or location in Africa
- Be socio-economically viable, entrepreneurial, and/or scalable in their approach
- Contribute to change of mindset and behaviour in their community
- Contribute to creating a more inclusive society
- Should further decent work, digital transformation, partnerships, and collaborations.
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Which Countries Are Eligible?
African countries
Where will the Award be Taken?
Africa
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of the Award?
Additionally, successful applicants will benefit the following:
- Access a dynamic and diverse platform of youth activists, organizations, and legislators to converge on practical SDG solutions.
- Gain a unique opportunity to visualize and implement the SDGs at the grassroots level, jumpstarting your role as an impact-oriented social entrepreneur.
- Enjoy immense networking potential by connecting with a community focused on collaborative, eco-systemic solutions.
- Exercise your global citizenship skills and enhance your abilities in leadership, innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and communication.
- Collaborate with individuals from various fields, including engineering, design, civic policy, social justice, project management, and more.
- Activate resources to advance the SDG impact of your startup or project, including global visibility, prize money, tailored support, and access to high-impact networks.
How to Apply:
To apply, visit the official application page below.
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