- Duration: A short finalist program including events and training sessions before the awards ceremony
- Location: Rome, Italy (for finalists)
- Funding: Fully funded for finalists (travel tickets + accommodation)
- Fees: No application fees
- Application Process: Online via the official platform (SurveyMonkey Apply)
- Award Categories:
- Changemaker Award
- Creativity Award
- Resilience Award
- Applications are evaluated by a high-level international jury
Publish Date
5/3/2026
Application Deadline
5/17/2026
Opportunity Type
Competitions
Publisher
Foras Khadra
Available Countries
All World
Description
The UN SDG Action Awards is one of the leading global programs launched by the United Nations SDG Action Campaign. It aims to recognize individuals and initiatives that create real impact through creativity and innovation in addressing global challenges. The award targets changemakers, activists, and community initiatives contributing to the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Top initiatives from around the world are selected to showcase their stories and inspire others, highlighting efforts that contribute to building a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world.
Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants can be individuals or initiatives/organizations working toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
- The initiative must have demonstrated tangible results within the past 3 years
- The initiative must align with one of the award categories
- Projects still in the idea or planning stage are not eligible
- Previous finalists or winners are not eligible to apply again
- Applications can be submitted in languages other than English (translation is used during evaluation)
Opportunity Benefits
- Fully funded travel and accommodation to attend the final event in Italy
- Participation in training programs, workshops, and capacity-building sessions
- Networking opportunities with global leaders and decision-makers
- Global exposure and media promotion for the initiative
- Official award and certificate of recognition
- Opportunity to showcase the initiative on an international platform and reach a global audience