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TRUST FUND TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (UN TRUST FUND)

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Application Deadline: 1 February 2024 (2.00 pm New York time (EST))

LOCATION: United Nation

The 27th grant cycle the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) is now open! The UN Trust Fund is inviting civil society organizations with proven expertise in ending violence against women and girls to submit project concepts to end violence against marginalized women and girls.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applications from women’s rights, women-led, constituent-led and small organizations are strongly encouraged and will be prioritized. Partnerships with smaller, local and grassroot women’s and girls’ rights organizations are also encouraged, with up to 4 implementing partners.  

A General Window: Addressing violence against marginalized women and girls and those experiencing intersecting forms of discrimination; and 

A Special Window: Addressing violence against women and girls affected by crisis. 

Multi-country proposals will also be considered, up to 10 countries, with a proposed impact beyond national level. 

The annual Call for Proposals document is available in the six UN official languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish). Applications can only be submitted in English, French or Spanish.  

BENEFIT:

Civil society organizations can apply for grants between USD 150,000 to USD 1,000,000 for four year-year grants.

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RICE ALLIANCE FOR TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION FOR GLOBAL STUDENTS STARTUPS

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Application Deadline: 31 January, 2024

LOCATION: USA

With access to mentors, real-world experience and investment opportunities, the Rice Business Plan Competition helps graduate student founders from any university stay on target and realize their potential. Save the date for the next competition taking place from April 4-6, 2024 at Rice University, Houston, Texas.

ELIGIBILITY:

is student-driven, student-created and/or student-managed

has at least two current student founders or management team members, and at least one of those students is a current graduate degree-seeking student

are from a college or university anywhere in the world

has not raised more than $250,000 in equity capital prior to July 1, 2023

has not generated revenue of more than $100,000 in any 12-month period prior to July 1, 2023

is seeking funding or capital (or will be in the next 12 months)

is a potentially viable investment opportunity

BENEFIT:

In total, more than $1 million in investment and cash prizes are expected to be awarded at the 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition. While prizes are still being confirmed, we anticipate many of the same 2023 prizes, plus a few new opportunities. 

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