Applications Open for the Innovation Fund – US
Deadline: 12-Jul-21
Do you have an innovative way to solve problems facing workers? Do you have a new approach to an existing idea? Do you have an idea that helps workers in new geographies, underrepresented industries, or demographics that have been historically excluded?
Top Dutch Donors that fund internationally to improve livelihoods in communities
One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
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Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
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Unrestricted Grants for improving Health Equity and reducing Health Disparities among Vulnerable Communities
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This US funding will help NGOs to tackle the Challenges of Coronavirus in 2021
USD 1 million Partnership Fund for SDG Impact Projects
Do you get excited about testing your ideas, sharing them with others, and trying to get them off the ground? If yes, then apply for the Innovation Fund.
The Workers Lab’s purpose is to give new ideas about increasing worker power a chance to succeed and flourish. The Workers Lab envisions a society where workers are powerful drivers of economic, political, and social transformation.
To bring about that vision, they invest in and promote the experimentation and learning’s of public, private, and non-profit leaders who are testing new ideas to improve the lives of workers across a spectrum of worker power.
Top Dutch Donors that fund internationally to improve livelihoods in communities
One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
Fellows will receive Project and Connect Fund to address Water-related Issues
Apply for Project Funding in areas of Art and Culture (Arab Region)
This Call is offering Seed Money to Research Projects in Africa
Global Humanitarian Initiative seeks applications from anywhere in the world
Unrestricted Grants for improving Health Equity and reducing Health Disparities among Vulnerable Communities
New funding for Small NGOs to fight Infectious Diseases
Grants for Innovative Projects to improve Humanitarian Response
Call for empowering Social Entrepreneurs that are working to achieve the SDGs
This US funding will help NGOs to tackle the Challenges of Coronavirus in 2021
USD 1 million Partnership Fund for SDG Impact Projects
Founded by Dr. Carmen Rojas in 2014, The Workers Lab is based in Oakland, California.
Funding Information
Through The Innovation Fund, they invest in new ideas that others are working on. This year, they will award grants of up to $150,000.
Eligibility Criteria
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They’re seeking innovators with new ideas about how to transform systems and structures to make all workers safe, healthy, secure, and free.
Nearly any type of organization or entity is eligible to apply, including:
Non-profit organizations
Public sector entities
Co-operatives or other worker-led entities
For-profit companies
Social enterprises
Projects that have established a relationship with a fiscal sponsor but are not independent organizations themselves
Awards from the Innovation Fund are limited to organizations that have a United States Tax ID.
Selection Criteria
Round one
The project addresses a critical problem facing workers today.
The project proposes a new or innovative solution about how to transform systems or structures to make all workers safe, healthy, secure, or free.
The team has a clear approach to including workers in the design and development of the project.
The team has demonstrated in-depth thinking about the long-term possibilities for the project.
Semi-finals
The team understands potential gaps or barriers for accomplishing their project.
The project outlines clear S.M.A.R.T. goals.
The team has thoughtfully considered how to maximize the Innovation Fund dollars and is actively or creatively raising new funding sources to advance their project.
The project has a strong process for continuous learning and generating real-time insights.
The team can convey a clear and compelling pitch by video. They’re looking for compelling content, not video quality.
Finals
The team participates in preparation sessions with The Workers Lab team.
The team participates in The Workers Lab’s live showcase and provides a pitch by webinar to a variety of TWL stakeholders and the public.
The team participates in a Q&A session with The Workers Lab Board of Directors.
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