Nonprofits working with people who are over 50 years old have an opportunity to participate in the MetLife Foundation/Civic Ventures Encore Opportunity Awards that are given to recognize the efforts done for people over the age of 50 years. The work should demonstrate innovation in terms of … [Read more...] about Encore Opportunity Awards for US-based Nonprofits only
Archives for April 2009
USIP's Senior Fellowship Program on Peace and Conflict Studies
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is accepting applications for 2010-2011 competition under the JR Program for International Peace in which Senior Fellowships would be awarded to NGO practitioners and others working for peace and conflict resolution. The Program awards proposals that … [Read more...] about USIP's Senior Fellowship Program on Peace and Conflict Studies
Civil Society's Capacity Development Fund from DFID
DFID's (Department for International Development's) next deadline for inviting concept notes for its Civil Society Challenge Fund is approaching. The Civil Society Challenge Fund is one of the largest grant support provided to UK-based international organizations to provide capacity development … [Read more...] about Civil Society's Capacity Development Fund from DFID
DFID's Grant Support for Peace & Conflict-related Projects
DFID (Department for International Development) under its Conflict, Humanitarian and Security Department (CHASE) is inviting concept notes from NGOs to work on humanitarian needs in areas which are prone to conflicts and natural disasters. The grant funding addresses the themes of Emergency Response … [Read more...] about DFID's Grant Support for Peace & Conflict-related Projects
BBC's World Challenge: A Competition for Best NGO Projects
BBC World News Service Ltd. is running a global competition to identify the most innovative and enterprising grassroots-projects or small businesses. The projects that have an element of social entrepreneurship, use technology in an innovative manner, increase investment in the local community and … [Read more...] about BBC's World Challenge: A Competition for Best NGO Projects
US Funding Opportunity for Tibetan Refugee Support
This funding opportunity is opened for international NGOs working with the Tibetan refugees in India, Nepal and, to some extent, Bhutan. The funding is available through the US State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration for the duration starting from July 2009 up to December … [Read more...] about US Funding Opportunity for Tibetan Refugee Support
Job Consultancy for UNDP in Africa
UNDP has advertised for the job consultancy of International Development Specialist for Mozambique to undertake the evaluation of the decentralization and local development programme at national-level. The duration of the consultancy is 50 days. A higher degree on public administration, development … [Read more...] about Job Consultancy for UNDP in Africa
AUSAID Vacancy for Climate Change and Energy Policy Officer
AUSAID is seeking a Climate Change and Energy Policy Officer for its Sustainable Development Group under the Urban Development and Infrastructure Section. The vacancy is reserved from Australian citizens only and it will be based in Canberra, Australia. The candidate should have educational … [Read more...] about AUSAID Vacancy for Climate Change and Energy Policy Officer
Grants for Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries
The Elsevier Foundation is inviting proposals under its 2009 Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries. The program provides support to libraries in developing countries for adding scientific, technical and medical information. The program supports projects such as digitization of the library … [Read more...] about Grants for Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries
Global Fellowship Program from the YouthActionNet
The International Youth Foundation's "YouthActionNet" program has launched the Global Fellowship Program. Under this program, applications are requested from young people, between the age group 18-29 years, who are making positive changes in their communities around the world. Eligibility criteria … [Read more...] about Global Fellowship Program from the YouthActionNet
