The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and BMW Group are pleased to announce the launch of the fifth edition of the Intercultural Innovation Award. The award aims to select and support the most innovative grassroots projects that encourage intercultural dialogue around the world.

Ten organizations with potential for expansion and replication will be awarded funding and strategic support by the BMW Group and UNAOC. Awardees will share in a total funding pool of USD 100,500. To be considered, organizations must apply online by Wednesday, 31 May 2017 at 5:00 p.m. New York City time.

 

Eligible to apply for the Intercultural Innovation Award are not-for-profit organizations managing projects focused on promoting intercultural dialogue and understanding, and who are willing to expand their range of action. Examples include projects in the fields of combating xenophobia, education for global citizenship, interfaith dialogue, migration and integration, prevention of violent extremism, as well as initiatives addressing the needs of specific groups in promoting intercultural understanding (e.g. faith-based, youth, women, media, etc.) 

 

Criteria 

Financial & Grants Management

Budget Preparation	Steps to be taken while Applying for Grants
Bank Reconciliation	Letter of Intent
AdvancesÂ	Capacity Building
Cost Effective Analysis	Concept Note
How to choosea Bank	Bank Accounts
Cash and Fund flowÂ	Asset RegisterÂ
Financial Statements	Cash and Acrual based AccountingÂ