By fundsforngos, on February 7th, 2012% There are several sources of grant opportunities available for NGOs from government to grantmaking foundations to multilaterals and to bilateral. Bilateral agencies are official aid agencies of developed countries providing financial assistance to NGOs and governmental agencies in developing countries. Although a substantial part of this aid is reserved for governments in developing . . . → Read More: How to identify NGO Funding Opportunities among Bilateral Agencies
By fundsforngos, on February 7th, 2012% The Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) of the Government of Denmark has an overarching objective of Danish support for civil society is to contribute to the development of a strong, independent and diversified civil society in the developing countries.
The website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, which hosts . . . → Read More: How to identify NGO Funding Opportunities among Bilateral Agencies-4
By fundsforngos, on February 7th, 2012% The Department for International Development (DFID) rebranded in 2009 as UKaid is the official bilateral development assistance agency of the UK Government. It has a range of funding opportunities for international as well as local NGOs in developing countries.
DFID announces several global opportunities to provide grants to civil society organizations . . . → Read More: How to identify NGO Funding Opportunities among Bilateral Agencies-7
By fundsforngos3, on January 24th, 2012% DEADLINE: 13 April 2012
Countries/Region: Western Balkans,Turkey
This programme focuses on Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), i.e. all not-for-profit, non-market and non-state organisations and structures in which people organise to pursue shared objectives and ideals. It is part of the Civil Society Facility (CSF) which was set up by DG . . . → Read More: Civil Society Facility Partnership Programmes for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)-European Commission
By fundsforngos, on January 11th, 2012% Deadline: 27 January 2012
Countries: Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The Prince Claus Fund and the Commonwealth Foundation are calling for high quality, multidisciplinary and innovative project proposals from cultural and civil society organisations dealing with the issue of culture and conflict, within the framework of its Culture and Conflict Programme.
Objectives . . . → Read More: Commonwealth Foundation’s Culture and Conflict Grants Initiative
By fundsforngos3, on January 11th, 2012% DEADLINE- January 9, 2012.
Countries/Region- Egypt, Morocco, Kuwait, Oman and the US
Legacy is pleased to announce that our highly successful Legislative Fellows Program (LFP-MENA)will again take place in 2012-2014. This two-way citizen exchange program is a capacity building and professional development initiative that develops organizational and leadership skills, . . . → Read More: Legacy Internationals- Legislative Fellows Program
By fundsforngos3, on January 10th, 2012% DEADLINE- March 30, 2012
Countries/Region- Canada
Call for applications for the 2012 Alan Thomas Fellowship to Promote Civil Society and Voluntary Action. First awarded in 2008, there are now six Fellowship recipients. The 2012 Fellowship will again be awarded to a leader in the NGO/not-for-profit sector, who would not . . . → Read More: The Carold Institute-Call for applications for the 2012 Alan Thomas Fellowship
By fundsforngos3, on January 3rd, 2012% The Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria has issued an open call seeking proposals for projects that would help in strengthening the civil society to promote human rights and democratic reforms in Nigeria. This call for proposals also aims to encourage building consensus on disputed or controversial areas of policy in Nigeria . . . → Read More: EC seeks Grant Proposals for Strengthening the Civil Society to Promote Human Rights and Democratic Reforms in Nigeria
By fundsforngos, on December 20th, 2011% European Commission has issued a restricted call seeking concept notes at first stage from eligible candidates for projects to promote human rights and democratic reforms in Afghanistan. . . . → Read More: EC seeks Grant Proposals for Promoting Human Rights and Democratic Reforms in Afghanistan
By fundsforngos, on November 16th, 2011% The Delegation of the European Union to Bosnia and Herzegovina has issued a restricted call seeking concept notes . . . → Read More: EC seeks Grant Proposals for Strengthening the Civil Society to promote Human Rights and Democratic Reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina
By fundsforngos, on November 3rd, 2011% The 29th Programme Coordinating Board meeting will be held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland from 13-15 December 2011. Members of civil society can register to participate in the meeting as Observers. . . . → Read More: Registration open to attend as Civil Society Observers at UNAIDS Board Meeting
By fundsforngos, on November 2nd, 2011% The European Commission has issued a call for proposals for for “Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development (Development Cooperation Instrument) and Neighbourhood Civil Society Facility (European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument). . . . → Read More: Call for Proposals: Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development
By fundsforngos, on October 24th, 2011% EC has issued an open call for grant proposals under the country-based support scheme (CBSS) aimed at strengthening the role of civil society of common agendas for human rights and democratic reform and enhancing political representation and participation in Moldova. . . . → Read More: EC Call for Proposals to strengthen the Role of Civil Society in Human Rights and Democratic Reform in Moldova
By fundsforngos, on October 17th, 2011% The Community Action Initiative Program (CAIP) is currently seeking application from civil society organizations registered in Kosovo aimed at improving the lives of communities. . . . → Read More: CAIP funded by USAID invites CSO’s in Kosovo for Grants to improve the Lives of Non-Majority Communities
By fundsforngos, on October 12th, 2011% UNAIDS, China is seeking proposals from organizations to manage and coordinate the civil society small grants project for World AIDS Day 2011. On the eve of World AIDS Day 2011, UNAIDS will be making funding available for small grants to support projects implemented by Chinese civil society and community groups. . . . → Read More: UNAIDS, China seeking a Coordinating Agency to manage the Civil Society Small Grants
By fundsforngos, on October 11th, 2011% The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) of the U.S. Department of State on October 1, 2011 has issued an annual program statement for funding . . . . → Read More: MEPI Funding Opportunity under U.S. Govt’s Local Grants Program
By fundsforngos, on October 6th, 2011% European Commission has issued a restricted call for grant proposals from eligible organizations under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR). . . . → Read More: European Commission funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia
By fundsforngos, on September 26th, 2011% The Swedish International Development Agency’s (Sida) is supporting the Interntional Training Programme on UN Resolution 1325: Women, Peace and Security to be held in May and November 2012 in Sweden and another country (yet to be decided).
The International Training Programmes are specially designed for persons qualified to participate in reform . . . → Read More: Sida’s Advanced International Training Programme on UN Resolution 1325: Women, Peace and Security
By fundsforngos, on September 13th, 2011% In its latest call for proposals, OSISA is seeking inviting civil society organizations from Southern Africa. . . . → Read More: Open Society Initiative for Sothern Africa call for proposals for civil society organizations
By fundsforngos, on September 13th, 2011% Source: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=39455&Cr=sustainable+development%20&Cr1
Recently concluded annual joint conference of the United Nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Bonn, Germany has called the civil society to encourage people that they must realize that their local concerns were connected to the larger global issues.
This year’s conference was on the theme “Sustainable Societies Responsive . . . → Read More: Annual joint conference of the UN and NGO’s concludes in Germany with calls for sustainable development with public engagement
By fundsforngos, on September 12th, 2011% The South African government is establishing a Participation Fund with the purpose of contributing substantially to the costs incurred by civil society and NGOs in their preparations for the 17th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 17) . . . → Read More: South African Government establishes Participation Fund to boost preparations for the upcoming COP17 event in Durban
By fundsforngos, on September 5th, 2011% The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through Regional Service Center, Regional Contracting Office in Budapest is seeking applications from eligible Macedonian organizations registered as civil society organization or foundation for a cooperative agreement to fund a project in Macedonia entitled “Civic Advocacy and Partnership Activity (CAPA)” to 1) stimulate civic activism . . . → Read More: USAID Request for Applications to implement the “Civic Advocacy and Partnership Activity” project in Macedonia
By fundsforngos, on August 29th, 2011% The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria recently resolved its disputes with China over corruption in this “authoritarian” country and has decided to resume funding for programs aimed at fighting AIDS and other diseases. The move has is seen as a relief for this source of embarrassment for Beijing.
. . . → Read More: Global Fund ends its dispute with China over corruption, to resume funding for programs to fight AIDS and other diseases
By fundsforngos, on August 29th, 2011% Source: http://www.miadhu.com/
UNDP and the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) funded Small Grants Facility in Maldives recently awarded a total of US$79,862.95 to 13 local civil society organizations aimed for supporting the civil society development in that country. A total of 54 proposals were submitted for grant from NGO’s and CSOs across . . . → Read More: UNDP and AusAID funded ‘Support to Civil Society Development’ project selects 13 more NGOs and CSOs in Maldives for grants
By fundsforngos, on August 7th, 2011% First crafted and implemented in 2007, the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) is the approach adopted by European Union for promotion of democracy and human rights in the whole world. The main aim of this program is to work for sustainable development and resolution of conflicts in the world. The . . . → Read More: EC seeks grant proposals for strengthening the role played in Jamaica by civil society in promoting human rights
By fundsforngos, on August 7th, 2011% EU has issued a restricted call for proposals from eligible organizations aimed at supporting civil society in developing greater cohesion in working on human rights in Sri Lanka under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) program.
Global Objectives of the program
To contribute to the development and consolidation . . . → Read More: EU restricted call for proposals for award of grants to support civil society in developing greater cohesion in working on human rights in Sri Lanka
By fundsforngos, on August 3rd, 2011% The UK Department for International Development (DFID) is now accepting proposals for the Impact Window funding under the Global Poverty Action Fund (GPAF) from locally registered civil society organizations for poverty reduction projects linked to the Millennium Development Goals (MDG).
The GPAF focuses on supporting projects on poverty reduction and MDGs. . . . → Read More: DFID’s Global Poverty Action Fund: Impact Window funding opportunity for NGOs
By fundsforngos, on July 28th, 2011% The Office for Civil Society (OCS) with the purpose of providing better support for front line civil society organization by transforming local infrastructure services intends to make £30 million available for them in short-term funding.
Transforming Local Infrastructure will fund partnerships of local infrastructure organizations to rationalize and transform the support . . . → Read More: The Office for Civil Society seeks interests from infrastructure and civil society organisations for support to transforming local infrastructure services
By fundsforngos, on July 10th, 2011% The Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP) is seeking contributions from the civil society in the form of inputs to prepare an annual World We Want Report which will be launched on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This way GCAP is trying to provide a lobbying tool for civil . . . → Read More: GCAP seeks input contributions from civil society for the annual World We Want Report
By fundsforngos, on July 10th, 2011% BTC seeks proposals for the BE FAIR Awards 2011 from organizations based in developing countries Deadline: 19 August 2011 Developing Countries The Belgian development Cooperation (BTC) on the occasion of the 10th Fair Trade Week through its Trade for Development Centre, is organising the 6th edition of the “Be Fair” contest and has . . . → Read More: fundsforngos.org Online Newsletter – July 11, 2011
By fundsforngos, on July 7th, 2011% Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development: Cooperation, synergies and structured dialogue in the area of development between civil society platforms, their organisations and EU institutions.
EC has issued a restricted call for proposals for supporting the actions aimed at achieving more efficient cooperation, foster synergies and facilitating a structured dialogue . . . → Read More: EC issues Restricted Call for Proposals to support actions aimed at facilitating cooperation between civil society networks and local authorities associations
By fundsforngos, on August 9th, 2010% The International Land Coalition has issued a call for membership for any organization that shares its vision and mission to apply and become a member to its global alliance of civil society organizations working to secure equitable access and control over land for poor women and men.
The coalition is “a . . . → Read More: International Land Coalition calling for new members
By fundsforngos, on July 15th, 2010% The 26th UNAIDS Programme Coordination Board (PCB) Meeting was held from 22 to 24 June 2010 at the ILO headquarters in Geneva. The meeting was unique because it had a formal representation of the civil society at the governing board level. The NGO Delegation at PCB contributed to the meeting in many ways . . . → Read More: NGO Delegation Recruitment 2010 for the UNAIDS Programme Coordination Board
By fundsforngos, on June 3rd, 2010% The NGO Delegation at the UNAIDS Program Coordination Board (PCB) is first of its kind in an UN programme to represent the civil society formally at its governing board. The NGO delegation participates “objectively and independently in the workings and decision-making of the PCB,” undertakes “various forms of proactive and informed advocacy within . . . → Read More: Information Sharing for NGOs from the UNAIDS PCB
By fundsforngos, on June 3rd, 2010% The European Commission (EC) has issued a call for proposals for NGOs in India “to promote integrated water management as a vital element for poverty reduction and sustainable economic development” in line with the National Water Policy which envisages that the water resources of the country should be developed and managed in an . . . → Read More: European Grant on water, health and sustainable livelihoods in India
By fundsforngos, on June 3rd, 2010% Some of the strategies which have the potential to be supported and implemented have been listed below:
Promote eco-friendly low cost technologies to conserve water such as green technologies for drinking water, eco-friendly sanitation system, use of solar energy, rain water harvesting mechanisms etc; Promote skills training in repair and maintenance of water . . . → Read More: European Grant on water, health and sustainable livelihoods in India -2
By fundsforngos, on June 3rd, 2010% Poor, vulnerable, marginalised and/or socially excluded population groups are relevant to this call. Within these populations those suffering the highest levels of poverty and socio-economic exclusion are priority targets.
In terms of geographical focus, this call for proposals proposes to use the 2009-2010 list of Backward Districts of the Backward Regions . . . → Read More: European Grant on water, health and sustainable livelihoods in India -3
By fundsforngos, on June 3rd, 2010% The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals from the 2010 budget is EUR 4,000,000 (subject to the decision of the Budgetary Authority and the subsequent approval of the 2010 action plan by the European Commission) plus an additional amount of EUR 348,905 from the 2009 budget.
The . . . → Read More: European Grant on water, health and sustainable livelihoods in India -4
By fundsforngos, on May 31st, 2010% Sourced from: http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org
The Senior International Fellows Program is an opportunity from the Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society for the professional development of Third-Sector practitioners from outside the United States who are decision-makers in their professions. Practitioners from the United States can also participate in the program but on tuition basis with . . . → Read More: Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society’s Senior International Fellows Program: Opportunity for Professional Development of Third-Sector Practitioners
By fundsforngos, on May 25th, 2010% The Drivers of Change award recognizes individuals or organizations from across the southern Africa Region that are making a real impact, especially in developing effective public policies and strategies, to overcome poverty. It is awarded in four categories: civil society, government, individual and business. The award has been established to hold up living . . . → Read More: Nominations for the Southern Africa Drivers of Change Award 2010 are now open
By fundsforngos, on May 21st, 2010% The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the launch of the 2010 Grants Program. This competitive program offers grants of up to $20,000 to indigenous non-government organizations to strengthen democracy, increase respect for civil society and the rule of law, advance human rights and women’s rights, and combat extremism.
Deadline: June . . . → Read More: Call for Proposals: 2010 Democracy/Civil Society Grants Announcement
By fundsforngos, on April 8th, 2010% The Civil Society Health Policy Action Fund (HPAF), launched by the International Health Partnership and related initiatives (IHP+), is a funding opportunity for national health organizations and health networks (comprising of service providers, health worker organizations, patient groups, non governmental organizations, community-based organizations, academic institutions, media, research and advocacy networks). The Fund invites . . . → Read More: Proposals invited for the Civil Society Health Policy Action fund
By fundsforngos, on April 8th, 2010% Project proposals will be selected by a technical committee represented by individuals with expertise in relevant areas. The committee will use the following criteria to select the grantees:
“1. Strategic objectives: Does your organization/network or coalition have clear and realistic strategic objectives for the coming years, which focus on . . . → Read More: Proposals invited for the Civil Society Health Policy Action fund -2
By fundsforngos, on April 8th, 2010% As the focus of this call for proposals is to improve the national health sector policy processes, the Fund will support all activities “concerning the constructive engagement of CSOs in national health policy and sector processes can be supported by the grant with the exception of the direct delivery of health services.” Some . . . → Read More: Proposals invited for the Civil Society Health Policy Action fund -3
By fundsforngos, on April 6th, 2010% The Information Program is an initiative of the Open Society Institute (OSI) established “to increase public access to knowledge, facilitate civil society communication and protect civil liberties and the freedom to communicate in the digital environment.” It is focused upon enhancing the information access of the disadvantaged people in less developed countries and . . . → Read More: OSI’s Information Program supporting NGOs and Civil Society Groups
By fundsforngos, on April 6th, 2010% Access to Knowledge
Under the Access to Knowledge, the focus areas are Intellectual Property Reform, Open Access Initiative, Open Educational Resources, Open Access to Law and eIFL.net. The Intellectual Property Reform area works to reduce barriers to access, production and exchange of knowledge and knowledge-based goods. The Open Access Initiative is for . . . → Read More: OSI’s Information Program supporting NGOs and Civil Society Groups -2
By fundsforngos, on April 6th, 2010% Civil Society Communication
The civil society communication area under the Information Program of the OSI focuses upon the vitality of information for NGOs and civil society organizations. Information is very critical for such groups to manage their operations. However, as these organizations are sometimes ill-equipped and under-resourced to manage and . . . → Read More: OSI’s Information Program supporting NGOs and Civil Society Groups -3
By fundsforngos, on April 6th, 2010% Open Information Policy
Under the Open Information Policy component, OSI aims to “to broaden communications access in the most disadvantaged countries and to protect the freedom to communicate in the digital environment.” Under the component, the focus areas and grants include Free Expression and Privacy Online and Affordable Communications Access. The . . . → Read More: OSI’s Information Program supporting NGOs and Civil Society Groups -4
By fundsforngos, on March 30th, 2010% The DFID’s Civil Society Challenge Fund (CSCF), one of the major funding opportunities for UK-based nonprofit organizations and their partner NGOs in developing countries is now open to accepting grant applications. DFID offers a funding of up to £500,000 to grantees to implement projects and programs in developing countries in partnership with local . . . → Read More: DFID’s Civil Society Challenge Fund
By fundsforngos, on March 18th, 2010% The World Bank in Colombo, Sri Lanka is accepting applications for funding projects for local NGOs in the country under its Civil Society Fund (CSF). The Fund supports activities which are related to civic engagement by providing small grants that empower and enable the citizens to make their own initiatives to enhance and . . . → Read More: World Bank’s Civil Society Fund for Sri Lankan NGOs
By fundsforngos, on March 18th, 2010% “The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Bangladesh is issuing this Request for Application (RFA) for a five-year Cooperative Agreement titled Strengthening Electoral Governance (SEG) to help consolidate and enhance electoral democracy in Bangladesh. The purpose of this program is to foster political competition and legitimacy in Bangladesh by enhancing the autonomy . . . → Read More: USAID Request for Proposals for Strengthening Electoral Governance in Bangladesh
By fundsforngos, on March 10th, 2010% The Scottish Government’s International Development Fund is seeking applications for funding under its new South Asia Development Programme covering international development work in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The main objective of the programme is to address poverty and contribute towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals through sustainable . . . → Read More: Scottish Government International Development Fund inviting Applications for Funding in South Asia
By fundsforngos, on March 9th, 2010% The European Commission’s thematic programme, “Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development aims at strengthening the capacities of civil society organizations and local authorities as a pre-condition for a more equitable, open and democratic society through support to their “own initiatives.”
“The global objective of this call for proposals is strengthening . . . → Read More: European Commission’s Open Call for Proposals in Sierra Leone
By fundsforngos, on March 9th, 2010% USAID in Tanzania has announced a Request for Application (RFA) for a funding program under the “Building Organizational Capacity for Results.”
“The purpose of this award is to strengthen the ability of civil society organizations (CSOs) and CSO networks to produce and report on measurable results in combating HIV and AIDS. . . . → Read More: Grant for Building Organizational Capacity of NGOs in Tanzania
By fundsforngos, on March 9th, 2010% The European Commission (EC) has this call for proposals, “Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development: Actions in Pakistan, 2009-2010” with the overarching objective of reducing poverty in the context of sustainable development including the pursuit of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and aims at strengthening the capacity of civil society organizations and local . . . → Read More: European Funding for building capacities of Civil Society and Local Authorities in Pakistan
By fundsforngos, on February 9th, 2010% The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Zambia has announced a Call for Grant Proposals for “Enhancing the role of women’s decision-making and participation in the Electoral Process.” The grants will be awarded to civil society organizations in the country to foster women’s empowerment in electoral processes and it will also attempt to . . . → Read More: UNDP Call for Proposals for NGOs in Zambia
By fundsforngos, on January 29th, 2010% Source
We have heard about the famous “first-make-people-laugh-and-then-make-them-think” IgNobel Prizes awarded to so-called scientific achievements that should have not been achieved. How about organizing such an award in the civil society sector? The Just Awards in the United States have been set up for just this purpose. They “will highlight the irrational, the . . . → Read More: Just Awards: The IgNobel Prizes for Civil Society are not just for Fun, but also for Change
By fundsforngos, on January 26th, 2010% Under the Central African Regional Program for the Environment, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is offering grants to local NGOs, CBOs, non-governmental research centres, independent researchers, university students, women and minor groups for implementing projects on sustainable conservation of forests in Central Africa. The objective of this Small Grant Program . . . → Read More: IUCN Small Grant Program for Strengthening Civil Society for Sustainable Forest Conservation
By fundsforngos, on January 20th, 2010% The Stop TB Partnership in Switzerland has announced the availability of $400,000 budget in total for its third round of Challenge Facility for Civil Society (CFCS). The CFCS works “to provide support to community-based organizations engaged in advocacy and social mobilization activities seeking to raise awareness and empower communities to become part of . . . → Read More: Third Round of Stop TB Partnership’s Challenge Facility for Civil Society
By fundsforngos, on January 12th, 2010% Partnership for Transparency Fund (PTF) works towards “helping civil society play an effective role in the design, implementation and monitoring of national anti-corruption programs.” It believes in enhancing the role of NGOs in curbing corruption and improving governance. It offers funding partnerships to organizations in different parts of the world. PTF recently updated . . . → Read More: Partnership for Transparency Fund for NGOs to curb Corruption
By fundsforngos, on January 12th, 2010% If you are seeking for ideas on anti-corruption activities or writing a grant proposal for funding a project that could effectively address corruption in your country or area, the Transparency International’s (TI) tookit can aid with some highly resourceful information. Although the print version of this toolkit is available for sale, users can . . . → Read More: Toolkit for NGOs to implement Anti-Corruption Projects
By fundsforngos, on December 27th, 2009% “The Congo Basin Forest Fund (CBFF) is a multi donor fund set up to take early action to protect the forests in the Congo Basin region. The Fund invites proposals for transformative and innovative initiatives from the governments and civil society and private sector of the Congo Basin to slow the rate of . . . → Read More: Congo Basin Forest Fund’s Call for Proposals
By fundsforngos, on December 15th, 2009% Civil Society comprises of all those civic and social organizations working for the betterment of the society but is completely independent from the state and commercial institutions in the market. Although the definition of term, “civil society” can be complex, it usually refers to those groups which are working collectively for improving the . . . → Read More: Civil Society
By fundsforngos, on November 25th, 2009% The European Commission (EC) through its European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) regulation has issued a call for proposals to provide funding for NGOs in India under its Country Based Support Schemes. These schemes are specifically developed to provide financial assistance to NGOs for implementing small and innovative projects in the . . . → Read More: European Grants on Human Rights for NGOs & International Organizations in India
By fundsforngos, on November 25th, 2009% The Small Initiatives by Local Innovative NGOs (SMILING) is a funding programme of the European Commission in Bangladesh. The programme aims to strengthen the institutional capacity of local NGOs in the country so that they are better able to address poverty-related issues and problems amongst disadvantaged groups and communities. The specific objectives . . . → Read More: SMILING Grants from the European Commission to NGOs in Bangladesh
By fundsforngos, on November 25th, 2009% The International House of Japan and the Japan Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2010 Asia Leadership Fellow Program (ALFP). The ALFP is an opportunity for individuals working in the civil society/NGO sector in Asia to gain increased professional understanding about related issues through workshops, seminars, the retreat meeting, field trips and . . . → Read More: Applications invited from Asian Civil Society Professionals for the Asia Leadership Fellow Program 2010
By fundsforngos, on November 25th, 2009% Supported by the Ford Foundation and coordinated by the Association of African Universities Association (AAU) in collaboration with Pathfinder International in Nigeria and the West African Research Center (WARC) in Senegal, the International Fellowships Program (IFP) provides “for advanced study to exceptional individuals who will use their education to further development in . . . → Read More: West Africa International Fellowships Program
By fundsforngos, on November 15th, 2009% The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) is open to accepting applications from NGOs around the world under its fourth round of funding. UNDEF provides grant support primarily for strengthening NGOs and increase the participation of all groups in democratic practices. “The Fund complements current UN efforts to strengthen and expand democracy worldwide and . . . → Read More: UNDEF accepting Applications from NGOs from 16 November 2009 onwards
By fundsforngos, on November 10th, 2009% The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) has announced the availability of funding support to NGOs under the Norwegian Climate and Forest Initiative – Civil Society Support. Applications for this grant opportunity can be made by “Norwegian, international and national coalitions, institutions and non-governmental organizations are eligible to apply. Priority will be given . . . → Read More: NORAD’s Civil Society Funding on Climate Change
By fundsforngos, on November 6th, 2009% Vacancy: Team Leader, Economic Growth, DFID Nigeria Country and Location: Nigeria, Abuja
Last Date to Apply: 8 November 2009
A1 Team Leader, Economic Growth, DFID Nigeria
The Growth Team Leader will lead DFIDN’s engagement on economic growth in Nigeria and share leadership with the Management Team for delivery of . . . → Read More: DFID in Nigeria has job for A1 Team Leader, Economic Growth
By fundsforngos, on November 4th, 2009% Foreign and US-based NGOs can apply for a new funding opportunity from the Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (NEA/PI), Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs at the US Department of State. Proposals are being invited from organizations through an open competition “ to strengthen women’s participation in all aspects of society and . . . → Read More: US Funding for Strengthening Women’s Organizations
By fundsforngos, on October 12th, 2009% The Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) is one the largest international financial mechanisms providing substantial funding worldwide to eradicate the three of the most burdensome diseases on the planet. Millions of dollars are allocated every year for NGOs, governments and other agencies to tackle them through interventions based upon strengthening . . . → Read More: Writing Proposals to seek Funds from the Global Fund
By fundsforngos, on September 27th, 2009% The Commonwealth Foundation, as part of its mission to strengthen civil society organizations, provides grants for NGOs in developing Commonwealth countries to “enable people from the Commonwealth to participate in activities that involve intercultural exchange: such as short training courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, cultural festivals, exchanges and study visits in other Commonwealth countries.” . . . → Read More: Commonwealth Foundation’s Civil Society Responsive Grants
By fundsforngos, on July 25th, 2009% International Fellowships for NGO Leaders/Professionals from Developing Countries NGO leaders and professionals can avail the fellowship opportunity to participate in the three-month seminar in the United States, starting from 1 March to 28 May 2010 to understand the international voluntary sector, build contacts with foundations and international nonprofits, participate in fruitful workshops and explore partnerships . . . → Read More: International Fellowships for NGO Leaders/Professionals from Developing Countries
By fundsforngos, on June 28th, 2009% The Abe Fellowship is an annual competition organized jointly by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) and the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). The fellowship aims to develop a new generation of researchers to carry out research on policy-related topicson global concerns. Individuals with . . . → Read More: Abe Fellowship in Social Sciences
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