The Women’s Rights Prize from the The Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation is for individuals and NGOs “who have made significant contributions to human rights that advance the rights of women and girls around the world.” The prize includes a gold medal and a cash prize of US $500,000 to be awarded at . . . → Read More: Women's Rights Prize
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The Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation invites NGOs (and also individuals) to fill nominations for the Justice Prize. The Justice Prize includes a gold medal and a cash award of US $500,000, presented at the international level. NGOs or individuals who have contributed to the cause of justice “as delivered through the legal . . . → Read More: Justice Prize for NGOs and Individuals The 2009 Gene White Lifetime Achievement Award for Child Nutrition is awarded by the Global Child Nutrition Foundation (GCNF) to “an individual who has contributed in an exemplary way through their lifetime achievements toward helping the world’s poorest children to receive adequate nutrition, to thrive, and to reach their full potential.” The last . . . → Read More: Award for Lifetime work on Child Nutrition First Hand Foundation supports children with health problems around the world, especially where insurance and other forms of financial assistance are absent. NGOs who wish to address the needs of such a child, suffering from a critical health problem, can request help from the First Hand Foundation. Applicants need to submit the prescribed . . . → Read More: First Hand Foundation The Nomination for the 2009 Ginetta Sagan Fund Award for Women’s and Children’s Rights of Amnesty International USA has extended its deadline to 1 October 2008. Interested NGOs can apply or nominate individuals who have been championing the cause of human rights for women and children. The prize includes an award of US . . . → Read More: Amnesty's Award for Women and Children Rights Champion: Deadline Extended NGOs in India can apply for the India NGO awards, initiated by the Resource Alliance in partnership with other organizations. The award felicitates NGOs that demonstrate best practices in resource mobilization, accountability and transparency. The entry is opened to all types of NGOs under three different small, medium and large categories with annual . . . → Read More: Indian NGO Awards for Fundraising, Accountability and Transparency Organizations/ Individuals making outstanding contributions for the cause of human rights through education, research or awareness-raising can apply/nominate for the UNESCO/ Bilbao Prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human Rights 2008. The award includes a diploma, a trophy and a monetary award. The deadline for submission of nomination forms is 15 . . . → Read More: UNESCO/Bilbao Prize for Human Rights The COHRE (Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions) 2008 Housing Rights Awards are for NGOs working against housing rights violations around the world. Housing right is part of human rights promotion and NGOs working in this area can apply for this award opportunity. Nominations are also invited. The deadline for submitting applications/nominations is . . . → Read More: COHRE Award NGOs working on Housing Rights NGOs that are implementing measurable results-based health projects in resource poor settings in any part of the world are eligible for the Gates Award for Global Health. The Bill Gates Foundation is inviting nominations for such NGOs; however, NGOs cannot nominate themselves, but require an external nominator who has direct knowledge about the work of . . . → Read More: Gates Foundation award for Global Health to NGOs NGOs working towards provision of computer education to disadvantaged communities around the world can apply for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Access to Learning Award to Honor International Libraries. Eligible NGOs have adopted new and innovative ways to grant free public access to computers/internet, provide training users to access online information and arranged outreach . . . → Read More: Gates Foundation awarding NGOs working on computer education programs Nominations are invited from NGOs for the 2009 Hilton Humanitarian Prize from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. The prize is given to NGOs who have are “doing extraordinary work to alleviate human suffering” in any part of the world. NGOs applying should be registered legally for at least five years and have an operating budget . . . → Read More: Nominations for the 2009 Hilton Humanitarian Prize The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in collaboration with other universities have announced the Second Annual Digital Media and Learning Competition under which the Innovation in Participatory Learning Awards Category supports projects “that demonstrate new modes of participatory learning, in which people take part in virtual communities, share ideas, comment on one another’s . . . → Read More: MacArthur Foundation’s Second Annual Digital Media and Learning Competition The 2009 Migration and Human Rights Oak Fellowship provides opportunity to “one frontline human rights practitioner” to visit and stay at The Oak Institute for the Study of International Human Rights, Colby College, United States. The seleted candidate will be able to spend the fall semester (September-December) to reflect, research and write on the issues, . . . → Read More: Human Rights Fellowship from the Oak Institute for the Study of International Human Rights The Baxter International Foundation (the philanthropic arm of Baxter International Inc.) offers grants to NGOs working to provide accessibility and affordability of healthcare services to disadvantaged communities around the world. NGOs that are recommended by a Baxter employee or its local facility will be given strong preference. NGOs need to understand Foundation priorities, . . . → Read More: Grants for NGOs on Health Projects  Comments are closed  Uncategorized The UK-based grant-giving foundation, Sir Halley Stewart Trust provides funding support to NGOs around the world in religious, social-educational and medical fields. The approaches have to be “innovative,” “pioneering” and “groundbreaking” leading to self-support. For 2009 NGO grants, NGOs have to submit proposals before 22 August 2008. However, proposals can also be submitted . . . → Read More: Sir Halley Steward Trust Comments are closed Foundation Funds for NGOs  funding, innovative, ngo, proposals, round, support, trust, united kingdom The John Merck Fund provides funds to NGOs for building innovative advocacy and implementing problem solving projects in six program areas: Developmental Disabilities, Environment, Reproductive Health, Human Rights and Job Opportunities. Interested organizations that find common themes with the Fund can send a letter of enquiry. If the initial query is found eligible, . . . → Read More: The John Merck Fund for NGOs The Surdna Foundation makes grants to NGOs around the world in areas of environment, community revitalization, effective citizenry, the arts and the nonprofit sector. NGOs can specifically seek funding from this Foundation under its Nonprofit Sector Support Program and Organizational Capacity-building Grant. The latter grant program offers grants up to US $ 15,000 . . . → Read More: Surdna Foundation Merill Lynch is a US-based grant making organization, focused upon providing education to the “underserved children and youth in the areas of financial literacy, entrepreneurship, career planning and business awareness.” A short proposal based on the prescribed format needs to be submitted. International grants are coordinated through Merill Lynch’s local centers located in . . . → Read More: Merill Lynch Comments are closed Foundation Funds for NGOs financial literacy, grant, international grants, link, literacy, US-based The Japan-based Peace Stone Foundation is open to receive the 2009 grant applications from NGOs seeking support for educational projects for children who cannot afford to go to school. The grant applications should reach the office of the Foundation between 1 September and 31 October 2008. Please note that proposals have to be sent by . . . → Read More: Funds for Educational Projects for Children Comments are closed Uncategorized The Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program of the Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society is seeking applications from NGO practitioners . This fellowship provides opportunity to selected applicants for participating in a three-month seminar (March-May 2009) in the US and also visit foundations and meet NGO counterparts abroad. The topic selected for research during this . . . → Read More: Fellowships for NGO Leaders Mama Cash is the oldest international women’s fund established in the Netherlands in 1983 to support pioneering and innovative women’s initiatives around the world. The Fund has been providing funding to advance women and girls’ human rights in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Commonwealth of Independent . . . → Read More: Mama Cash Comments are closed Foundation Funds for NGOs AIDS, change, commonwealth of independent states, funding, leadership, leadership organizations, office, organizations, sex, support, women International Labour Organization (ILO) has announced its second round of grants for NGOs (and others) for working and testing on ideas that provide innovative insurance products to low-income households. The areas of focus can be anywhere in Asia, the Pacific, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and the Middle East. Interested NGOs need to submit applications . . . → Read More: ILO's Micro-insurance Grant Comments are closed Uncategorized The European Commission under the EU-ACP Support Programme to Cultural Industries in ACP (i.e. African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States) countries invites NGOs (and the private sector) to apply for grants (€100,000-400,000). “The overall objective of the EU-ACP Support programme to cultural industries in ACP countries is to contribute to poverty reduction and sustainable . . . → Read More: EC Funds to reduce poverty through Cultural Exchange: ACP Countries only Comments are closed Uncategorized African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) provides funding to NGOs throughout Africa working on women’s empowerment. The fund addresses six thematic areas: women’s human rights, political participation, peace building, health (and reproductive rights), economic empowerment and HIV/AIDS. Grants are given to NGOs within the range of US $1000-40,000. NGOs can apply during any part of the . . . → Read More: Funds for Africa-based NGOs working on Women's Empowerment Comments are closed Uncategorized The Peacock Foundation supports projects related to youth at risk; health, including prevention and medical research; religion; ethnic, religious, and political minorities; and sports, covering social and environmental sustainability around the world. The Foundation usually supports under-resourced organzations, but work directly with the people in a participatory manner. There is no deadline as applications are . . . → Read More: Peacock Foundation supports under-resourced organizations The Ananda Foundation offers grants to worldwide to NGOs working with the poorest communities and providing them sustainable solutions through local empowerment, healthcare services, education opportunities based on an approach that ensures basic human rights, compassion and service to humanity. Grant guidelines and application form can be downloaded from this link. For more information, visit . . . → Read More: Ananda Foundation Comments are closed Foundation Funds for NGOs application, education, empowerment, form, foundation, funding, health, humanity, India, link, project AUSAID has a highly competitive International Seminars Support Scheme (ISSS) that provides financial support to participants to attend development-oriented seminars. However, participants cannot directly apply for this support, but seminar organizers need to submit the prescribed application forms, which can be downloaded from this link. Applicants need to demonstrate a strong outcome-based approach while applying . . . → Read More: NGOs organizing Seminars can seek funding support from AUSAID Comments are closed Uncategorized The UK-based Onaway Trust was established to combat poverty. It funds projects on indigenous communities, environment, education, animal welfare and also others that directly contribute towards relieving poverty. NGOs from any part of the world can apply for these funds throughout the year. Applications form can be downloaded from this link. Contact information: Onaway Trust . . . → Read More: Onaway Trust welcomes NGOs anywhere to apply for funds Comments are closed Foundation Funds for NGOs Contact, education, indigenous communities, information, link, welfare Small grants are available for NGOs active in promoting and protecting human rights, mostly in the Asia Pacific Region from AUSAID (Applications from other countries can be considered as well). The Human Rights Small Grants Scheme can fund training workshops on human rights promotion, anti-trafficking and legal education programs for communities. There is no deadline . . . → Read More: AUSAID funds on Promoting Human Rights in Asia Pacific Comments are closed Uncategorized Film making is one of the strongest mediums of raising funds. However, few NGOs think of visually documenting their work and make short documentaries to raise awareness and mobilize more funds to support it. Although many other NGOs are seriously thinking about filming their work, the NGOs in collaboration with film makers who have already . . . → Read More: Grants for Social Entrepreneurship Documentaries Is your NGO implementing a sustainable energy project that works with communities on fuel-efficient stoves, micro-hydel plants, biogas plants, solar energy systems and water pumps? The approaches could be income generation to the local people, provision of employment, extending electricity to a school or ensuring women’s empowerment through ownership and control over local resources. The . . . → Read More: Energy Sustainability Awards for NGOs Citibank and Ashoka’s Changemakers Competition is a global competition seeking nominations from NGOs around the world, which have implemented innovative financial services for communities and have brought about significant impact, demonstrated through economic and social change. The deadline for submitting nominations is 1 October 2008, but earlier submissions are eligible for prizes. More . . . → Read More: Global Competition for "Changemaking" NGOs Women-led NGOs working “to protect the liberty and lives of women and children in areas where human rights violations are widespread” can apply for the Ginetta Sagan Fund 2009 of the Amnesty International-USA, which is given out every year with the purpose of assisting such women. The last date for submitting applications is . . . → Read More: Amnesty International Award for working on Woman and Child Rights NGOs can apply for the United Methodist Global AIDS Fund, as part of their efforts to “provide tangible response to the HIV/AIDS crisis. The proposed programs need to fit the mission of the Global AIDS fund. Application available at this link. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; Comments are closed Uncategorized Grassroots-based NGOs can apply for funds at the Japan Water Forum under the Japan Water Forum Fund 2008 to implement water-related activities in their areas of intervention. The last date for submitting the proposal is 31 July 2008 and can be applied through email. More information, guidelines and the application form available at . . . → Read More: Funds for Grassroots-based NGOs for water-related activities Comments are closed Uncategorized NGOs with considerable experience in women’s empowerment can apply for the Women Leaders Program of the Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (NEA/PI) of the United States Government with projects based on women’s empowerment, political leadership and social participation. This open competition covers countries of the Gulf and also Algeria, Libya and Tunisia in . . . → Read More: Funds for NGOs in Middle East and Africa Comments are closed Uncategorized The World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program has 15 scholarships for carrying out the Master’s Program in Economic and Public Policy Management at the University of Tsukuba, Japan. The last date for applying for this is 31 August 2008. More information can be accessed at this website. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; The University of Aarhus, Denmark is offering scholarships to highly qualified students from overseas, aspiring for postdoctoral studies in Social Sciences. This is an excellent opportunity for postgraduate NGO professionals to seek financial support in building their career in Social Sciences. The deadline for submitting applications is 15 November 2008. More information on this is . . . → Read More: Scholarships to study PhD in Social Sciences Abroad Endeavour Awards given by the Australian Government provide financial opportunities to students, researchers and professionals for carrying out higher studies in Australia. NGO professionals can explore this opportunity for further studies/research in Australia for their professional growth. International applicants can apply for this. More information is available from this link. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; CACIM (Critical Action – Centre in Movement), based in New Delhi (India) is offering fellowships to activists, researchers and students to critically study the World Social Forum process, as part of “an initiative towards promoting criticality in socio-political action and movement by promoting a culture of critical engagement and reflection.” The fellowships will be offered . . . → Read More: CACIM Fellowships – India Skoll Foundation awards the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship (SASE), which support programs or social entrepreneurs working on issues such as environment sustainability, health, tolerance and human rights, institutional responsibility, economic and social equity, and peace and security. Sub-issue areas include climate change, nuclear proliferation, global pandemics, conflict in the Middle East, and . . . → Read More: Funding Awards for NGOs Comments are closed Uncategorized The US-based Lemelson Foundation solicits proposals from NGOs for providing funds to projects and programs that strengthen social and economic life around the world. The guiding principles of the Foundation are “the Power of Invention, Inspiring to Invent, Starting Early, Bottom-up, Sustainability and Idea to Impact” There are no specific themes prioritized by the Foundation, . . . → Read More: Lemelson Foundation Partnership for Transparency Fund is a US-based international non-profit organization. It accepts proposals from NGOs for projects related to preventing or reducing corruption through interaction at the public authority-level. Proposals accepted round the year and grants do not exceed more than US $25,000. For information on proposal format and other details, visit this . . . → Read More: Partnership for Transparency Fund Tourism Cares is accepting Letters of Inquiry under its Worldwide Grant Program to provide grants to NGOs working on tourism projects. The grants are meant to provide support towards capacity building of local communities for enhancing livelihoods and also ensuring conservation of “exceptional cultural, historic or natural” sites. Grants are usually limited to . . . → Read More: Funding for Community Tourism Projects Comments are closed Uncategorized The WINGS Global Fund for Community Foundation provides funds to philanthropy-based community foundations and NGOs for institutional growth and organizational development that can lead to sustainability of their interventions. Preliminary letters of inquiry, containing a 3-page concept note, is to be submitted before submitting the actual proposal. The specific reasons for seeking . . . → Read More: Funds for Building the Organization Comments are closed Uncategorized brussels belgium, community, community foundations, concept, development, information, institutional growth, organization The European Cultural Foundation provides funding to culture-based NGOs through its Grants Scheme for artistic and cultural projects. But the funding is mostly provided to selected countries in and around Europe, but NGOs from other countries can also apply for these grants through a European partner organization. More information on this grant is . . . → Read More: Cultural Funds – Europe Comments are closed Uncategorized The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation provides funding to NGOs working outside the United States in citizens participation, community education, NGO/philanthropy development, and transitional justice (grants range between US $15,000 to 250,000). Applicant NGOs must support work in Central and Eastern Europe, Russia or South Africa. Submit enquiry before sending full proposal. The four core areas . . . → Read More: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Comments are closed Foundation Funds for NGOs central and eastern europe, development, funding, justice, ngo, work The European Commission has extended the deadline for submitting Concept Notes under its European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) Call for Proposal on “Enhancing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in countries and regions where they are most at risk.” The general objectives of the grant are to contribute to . . . → Read More: EC Funds for Human Rights: Deadline extended Comments are closed Uncategorized How to write a Proposal How to write a proposal for a Community Livelihoods Development Project Sample Grant Proposal for NGOs on Sustainable Livelihood Development How to write a Concept Note Systems and Policies for NGOs NGOConnect.Net is a dynamic and interactive Web portal dedicated to connecting and strengthening NGOs, networks and NGO support . . . → Read More: Free Resources Page copy Comments are closed Uncategorized guide, livelihood development, logical framework analysis, management, ngo, ngo support, Sample, sample grant proposal, use Every year, the Presbyterian Hunger Program provides grants to NGOs that implement projects/programs addressing hunger in any part of the world. Assistance includes long-term development grants addressing the hunger issue through a multi-faceted approach leading to the empowerment of the people. There is also Direct Relief grant for emergency support. Proposals are accepted round the . . . → Read More: Presbyterian Hunger Program Security is an important issue for NGOs, especially those working in conflict-prone areas. United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is offering grant support to NGOs to work out effective strategies for security management. Proposals have been requested on this theme under “USAID/DCHA/OFDA FY 2008 Annual Program Statement (APS) for NGO Security Management Initiatives.” More . . . → Read More: Funds for NGO Security Management Comments are closed Uncategorized NGOs can apply for funding “to implement activities in support of creative and timely responses to the USAID-related components of the Presidential Women’s Justice and Empowerment Initiative (WJEI)” Applications seeking funding have to be submitted by 23 July 2008. More information on this is here. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; Comments are closed Uncategorized NGOs can seek funding for their Gender-based Violence action programs from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), especially targeted for the “internally displaced persons, returnees, host communities, and other communities affected by disasters in a manner that respects the dignity of the individual and the culture in which s/he lives.” The last date . . . → Read More: Funding for Projects against Gender-based Violence Comments are closed Uncategorized NGOs working with vulnerable communities in disaster-prone areas of India and Indonesia can seek funding support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under its current call for proposals titled “Public Private Partnerships for Disaster Management in India and Indonesia.” The last date for submitting proposals is 10 October 2008. The application form . . . → Read More: Disaster Management Fund for NGOs in India and Indonesia Comments are closed Uncategorized Highly qualified NGOs the world can apply for USAID‘s “Global Civil Society Strengthening” that provides tremendous opportunity to globally extend technical assistance, research and services to organizations in different countries.The last date for submitting proposals is 25 July 2008. More information on this funding opportunity is available here. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; Comments are closed Uncategorized Under the Strengthening the Civil Society Program, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking proposals from eligible NGOs in Ukraine for building capacities of organizations. The last date for submitting proposals is 4 August 2008. More information on this grant availability is here. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; Comments are closed Uncategorized The United States Agency for International Development is seeking proposals from NGOs, both local as well as international, for supporting the Strengthening of Health Systems in Cambodia. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 31 December 2008. More information on this grant opportunity is available here. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; Comments are closed Uncategorized The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced request for proposals from NGOs/Networks in Nigeria for submitting funding applications for projects related to HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment. The project also includes support for building capacities of organizations in preventing HIV. The deadline for submission of proposals is 31 January 2009. More information . . . → Read More: NGOs/Networks in Nigeria can seek USAID funding on HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Treatment Comments are closed Uncategorized The European Commission has call for proposals from NGOs around the world for provision of funding for purpose of “strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform, in supporting the peaceful conciliation of group interests and in consolidating political participation and representation.” The funding contributes to the achievement of the . . . → Read More: EC Funds for NGOs on Human Rights Comments are closed Uncategorized The European Commission is seeking proposals from NGOs to fund projects on food security to the poorest and vulnerable populations in Bangladesh. Both individual as well as joint proposals can be submitted. The last date for submitting proposals is 24 July 2008. More information on this funding opportunity is available at this link. Application form . . . → Read More: EC seeking Proposals on Food Security in Bangladesh Comments are closed Uncategorized Wetlands International, the Netherlands-based international organization has a Seed Funding Facility for NGOs from Africa and Asia for the purpose of supporting conservation and development sectoral organisations to work collaboratively together and engage with local and regional actors in the development of project proposals that address wetlands-poverty issues. It is an interesting fund as it . . . → Read More: Seed Funding Facility for NGOs from Wetlands International Comments are closed Uncategorized Wateraid is an international organization working to fight poverty and disease caused due to unsafe water and poor sanitation. The organization’s head office is based in London, UK and works in nearly 17 countries in Asia and Africa. More information is available at this link. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; Winrock International is an international nonprofit organization working to empower the poor through sustainable management of resources. Its focus areas include Empowerment & Civic Engagement, Enterprise & Agriculture, Forestry, Energy & Ecosystem Services. Its website linke is here. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; World Education works worldwide to improve the lives of the poor through education, economic and social development programs. It works mostly in areas of environmental education, community development, maternal and child health, school governance, integrated literacy, small enterprise development, HIV and AIDS education and prevention and care, and refugee training. It fosters partnerships with local . . . → Read More: World Education Partnerships with NGOs World Vision is an international humanitarian organization working for children, families and communities. Its primary area of focus is eradicating poverty and ensuring justice. It has sponsorship programs for children. It works with local NGOs in empowering the community and provides substantial support to meet its objectives. More information about this organization is available at . . . → Read More: World Vision works with Local NGOs for Children The UK Government, on the occassion of the visit of its International Development Minister, Shahid Mallik to Kathmandu, has announced to provide $55 million for rural areas in Nepal. Agencies like ADB, WB, GTZ, JICA, SDC and UN World Food Programme are already involved in building road infrastructure in rural Nepal and this grant support . . . → Read More: UK to grant $55 million for Nepal Rural Support The challenges posed by climate change are so enormous that the World Bank has started seeking global consultations from various agencies including NGOs on its Strategic Framework on Climate Change and Development. NGOs can give their comments on the framework by visiting this link. All comments to be submitted by July 7, 2008. (function(d, s, . . . → Read More: World Bank needs NGO Advice The Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship Program provides scholarship support to the applicants applying for the Program in Economic and Public Policy Management at the University of Tsukuba in Japan. The objective of the Program is to train and provide necessary skills for the conception, design and implementation of development policies. Fifteen scholarships are available. Details . . . → Read More: Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship for Education The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is seeking nominations under its 2008 Bill McWhinney Award of Excellence in International Development, which acknowledges an exceptional volunteer project or program, improving the prospects of a community from the developing world. The award will be presented during International Cooperation Days held between November 17-19, 2008. The deadline for . . . → Read More: CIDA Calls for Nomination for Excellence in International Development FundsforNGOs.org is a popular blog with more than 10,000 page views per month. The website is dedicated to provide latest funding information, request for proposals and other nonprofit support programs to NGOs, charities and nonprofits around the world. It also strives to provide assistance to organizations in achieving sustainability through innovation, planning and grant management. . . . → Read More: Advertise with us Comments are closed Uncategorized Previous Page Collection Boxes Collection Boxes can be used at various points to receive small donations, giving clear and positive messages on welfare and development. The boxes need to be designed well and must be placed at potential spots. Consultancy Services NGOs can begin offering expert services in social development such as conducting research surveys, . . . → Read More: NGO Fundraising Plan for Sustainability (continued) Previous Page Methodology The methodology proposed here involves working simultaneously at various levels for raising funds for the organizations, including seeking foreign donor support, tapping local fundraising avenues and integrating community-based marketing approaches. The tasks have been outlined, as follows: Donor Tracking Team An essential task of each organization should be to build a team . . . → Read More: NGO Fundraising Plan for Sustainability (continued) Previous Page However, it is not easy to plan and implement. The continued dependency on donors has led to a mindset where NGOs tend to act only on the basis of the funding received. If there are no funds, there is no need to act on that front. Any fundraising plan has to be accompanied . . . → Read More: NGO Fundraising Plan for Sustainability (continued) The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations works towards ensuring food security and the people around the world have access to food. The organization implements programmes in collaboration with the country governments and, to some extent, NGOs on nutrition, agriculture productivity and economic growth. There is no clear indication that . . . → Read More: The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that works in developing countries to eradicate poverty through livelihood development programmes. It does not fund NGOs directly, but collaborates with country governments to bring in a wide range of stakeholder organizations to work long-term programmes. The website . . . → Read More: The International Labour Organization works to promote rights and working conditions for employees around the world. It has a focus on social protection and provides funding opportunities for NGOs to implement projects for informal workers on microinsurance programmes and also on other issues. It keeps announcing limited funding opportunities for NGOs, but also . . . → Read More: UNICEF works on children’s rights and collaborates with governmental agencies and NGOs to implement projects in this regard. It is focused on HIV/AIDS and children, child survival and development, education, policy advocacy and partnerships. Funding opportunities are operated at local-level. More information is here. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in more than 150 countries around world on building and sharing knowledge, experience and resources. It has a primary focus on themes of democratic governance poverty reduction, crisis prevention and recovery, environment and energy and HIV/AIDS. It works in collaboration with local NGOs and governments, but funding . . . → Read More: The World Bank’s Partnership for Capacity Building Program in Africa (PACT) provides funds to NGOs in Africa to strengthen capacities of orgaizations and the public sector and enhance sustainable development. NGOs can apply for this funding using this weblink. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; Comments are closed Multilateral Funds for NGOs capacity-building, funding, ngos, partnership, public sector, sector, world bank Consultative Group to Assist the Poorest (CGAP) of the World Bank provides funding support to NGOs on projects that provide innovative and sustainable microfinance solutions to the poor. NGOs need to register at the Microfinance Information Exchange website. More information can be accessed here. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; Post-Conflict Fund (PCF) of the World Bank provides funds to NGOs to implement projects for supporting conflict-affected communities. Countries that are affected by conflict or are emerging from a recent conflict are eligible areas of implementation. NGOs need to apply for this funding through the application form at this link. . . . → Read More: Post-Conflict Funds for NGOs Communities and Small Scale Mining (CASM) is a Small Grants Scheme under the Energy and Infrastructure theme of the World Bank that provides funding support to NGOs for undertaking projects on sustainable development. Project funding is limited to US $5000 and has to be applied through this website. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; Comments are closed Multilateral Funds for NGOs CASM, Community-based, funding, grants scheme, Scheme, support, theme, world bank Academy for Educational Development (AED) is an US-based INGO working on education, environment and energy, health, HIV/AIDS, leadership and democracy and youth. It works in partnership with local NGOs and sometimes, announces call for proposals/expression of interest at the country-level. More information about this organization is available here. ActionAid is the reknown INGO working in many parts of the developing world for reducing poverty and increasing health and education services to the poor and disadvantaged communities. It organizes partnership with local NGOs and funds them for implementing projects on variety of issues. It has independent offices in different regions and countries . . . → Read More: CARE is one of biggest humanitarian organizations working against poverty with a special focus upon women. It secures partnerships with local organizations and also has a wide range of country-based organizations, as part of its network. More information about this organization is available here. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; Oxfam International is a confederation of 13 organizations working in more than 100 countries in partnership with local organizations. It is involved in implementing development projects, undertaking research, carrying out campaigns and promoting basic rights of disadvantaged communities. More information about this organization can be gathered from its website. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; Plan International works in partnership with local NGOs in nearly 50 countries around the world and deals mostly with child sponsorships, besides working on child rights, education and livelihood. More information about the organization is available at their website. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has announced the Round 8 Call for Proposals. Proposals under this fund are required to be submitted through the national or regional Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM). The fund has to be used to support scale-up of existing programs and/or introduce innovative approaches to fight . . . → Read More: The Global Funds' Round 8 Call for Proposals Comments are closed Uncategorized Indigenous Peoples Assistance Facility has issued the 2008 Call for Proposals to NGOs working with indigenous or tribal people in the IFAD developing member countries. The projects have to be based upon empowering the target groups in decision-making, participation and collaboration in public and private spheres. Grants are approved up to US $30,000 . . . → Read More: Funding to work on Indigenous Tribal People – 2008 Comments are closed Uncategorized Organizational sustainability has been both a tough challenge and a long-standing issue for NGOs around the world. Although NGOs have witnessed a substantial flow of aid, both at governmental and non-governmental level, and a large presence of bilateral, multilateral and private donor agencies continues to exist, everyone knows that the future of foreign funding is . . . → Read More: NGO Fundraising Plan for Sustainability The Open Society Institute is a grantmaking organization, working in the areas of promote democratic governance, human rights, and economic, legal, and social reform. As one of the largest private foundations, it provides innumerable opportunites for individuals and organizations to apply from grants, scholarships and awards, which are announced regularly on its website. It supports . . . → Read More: Open Society Institute Comments are closed Foundation Funds for NGOs children, democratic governance, development, education governance, grantmaking organization, health, Open, society, south eastern europe, website The Rockfeller Foundation believes in promoting the positive effects of globalization. It uses the term, ‘smart globalization’ so that development of technology and other aspects are accessible to communities worldwide, including the ‘have-nots’ and reduce the divide between the North and South. To address this broader goal, it focuses its work on the following areas: . . . → Read More: Rockfeller Foundation Comments are closed Foundation Funds for NGOs development, environmental degradation, globalization, Rockefeller Foundation, technology, work The Western Union Foundation established as the charitable arm of the Western Union company aims to provide assistance to individuals, families and communities around the world by supporting them in education, humanitarian and relief projects. It supports NGOs in implementing the projects based on these themes. The Foundation’s funding programs include the following: Creating pathways . . . → Read More: Western Union Foundation Comments are closed Foundation Funds for NGOs assistance, community, Creating, CSR, development, financial literacy, funding The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is one of the largest private grantmaking Foundation in the United States. It has a worldwide presence and has been actively supporting NGOs in implementing projects on different issues and services in developing countries. The Foundation provides funding to NGOs i following areas: Conservation . . . → Read More: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation The Paul Hamlyn Foundation is an UK-based grantmaking organization supporting overseas NGOs, especially in India and the UK, and provides funding to local NGOs working with disadvataged communities, helping them access basic services. It is also one of the larger foundations in the UK. Grants are generally given to NGOs who find . . . → Read More: Paul Hamlyn Foundation Comments are closed Foundation Funds for NGOs development, funding, grantmaking organization, Indian ngos, justice, support The Energy Foundation provides grants to organizations working on energy efficiency and renewable resources, mostly in China (the other country being United States. The grants are made in areas of power, building, transportation and climate. The Foundation accepts proposals round the year, but these need to reach at least 12 weeks prior to the . . . → Read More: Energy Foundation Comments are closed Foundation Funds for NGOs board meetings, building, June, proposals, transportation, website AUSAID (Australian Agency for International Development) is the Australian Government’s overseas aid programme providing grant assistance to NGOs (and the government and other institutions) for purposes of reducing poverty and achieving sustainable development, in line with Australia’s national interest. The themes addressed by the aid programme include: Economic growth Education Environment Gender . . . → Read More: Australian Agency for International Development (AUSAID) The Canada Government’s development assistance agency, Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) supports sustainable development around the world to reduce poverty and ensure Canada’s contribution to a secure and prosperous world. Specifically, CIDA has the mandate to “advance Canadian values of global citizenship, equity, and environmental sustainability, as well as Canadian interests regarding security, prosperity, and . . . → Read More: Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) The European Commission’s Development and Cooperation – EuropeAid is the Directorate-General (DG) responsible for developing development policies and providing aid internationally to civil society organizations and governments around the world. The establishment of the EuropeAid gives one voice to the European Commission on issues of development and cooperation. The EuropeAid mission . . . → Read More: EuropeAid Comments are closed Bilateral Funds for NGOs agency, development, donor agency, european, funding, local country Finland’s Development Policy through FINNIDA works to improve the conditions in developing countries. NGOs play a critical role in implementing this policy in different countries. It allocates funds for projects and programmes to be implemented in regions across the world. Part of these funds are also channelized through the European Union and supports interventions in . . . → Read More: Finland's Development Policy |
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