Development projects in developing countries and countries in transition can apply for the grant program under the Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP). MIDP is part of the Global Development Network’s Global Development Awards and Medals 2010 and this is specifically awarded to projects and/or organizations that are carrying out original and innovative work in the field. Grants worth US $30,000 for the first prize and US $5,000 for the second prize will be awarded to selected projects and/or organizations. These grants will help grantees to scale up their work. Additionally, the winners will also be eligible to compete under Japan Social Development Fund for a grant of up to US $200,000 for their work.
The eligibility criteria to apply for the grant awards are:
- The Award is open to all development projects in Africa, Asia, Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, Pacific Islands, and the transition economies of Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
- The project must be managed by a non-governmental organization with its headquarters in a country in one of the above regions.
- The project must have been implemented before 30th June 2009.
- Applicants from previous years (except finalists) may reapply, but they must update the application to include new aspects of the project.
- Finalists from previous years cannot submit an application for the subsequent three years.
The deadline to submit applications for this grant program is 9 September 2010. For more information, visit this link.
More about GDN Global Development Awards and Medals 2010
- Health Policy Action Fund Call for Proposals
- 2012 Tourism Cares Worldwide
- Ploughshares Fund Grant
- Call for Proposal 2012-Young Researchers Award-Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
- SWITCH Asia Information Session – 4th Call for Proposal (01/ 02/2012)
- Grant for Democracy and Human Rights Projects
- Applications being accepted for Spring 2012 Emily Grants
- Call for Proposals are invited at Central Eurasia Project
- £20m grant fund to encourage social action
- UNESCAP 7th Round of Funding: Deadline: 25 January 2012
NGO Tools & Guides:
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How to write a Proposal: A basic guide for NGOs on proposal writing & project development…[more]
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Free Fundraising Guides: A compilation of fundraising guides that can be downloaded freely…[more]
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HRM for NGOs: A comprehensive guide on how NGOs can manage their staff & personnel effectively…[more]
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LFA in Proposals: A basic guide for NGOs on how to write Logical Framework Analysis in grant proposals…[more]
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Fundraising Staff: How to train NGO staff in fundraising for your organization…[more]
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Travel Grants: Where can NGOs find travel grants to attend conferences and trainings around the world…[more]
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Protection from Online Scams: How NGOs can protect themselves from online scams…[more]
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Funding for Women: Resources on availability of funding to address women’s & girls’ issues…[more]
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NGO Policies: Sample policies & systems for NGO management…[more]
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Livelihood Proposal: How to write a proposal for a Community Livelihoods Development Project…[more]
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Climate Change Proposal: How to write Proposals on Projects addressing Climate Change…[more]
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Human Rights Proposal: How to write a human rights project proposal…[more]
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Job Description: How NGOs can write job descriptions for thier staff easily…[more]
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NGO Promotion: How to develop different types of promotional material for NGOs…[more]
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Bilateral Funding: How to identify NGO Funding Opportunities among Bilateral Agencies…[more]
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