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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  Comments are closed  32716  civil society, civil society organizations, countries, dfid, funding, opportunities, organizations, society, website, world DFID invites applications from organizations to pre-qualify for the Rapid Response Facility (RRF). The pre-qualification ensures that during an emergency, it will have partners that will be committed to provide quality service. . . . → Read More: Application for Pre-qualification for the Rapid Response Facility Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the United Kingdom is currently seeking applications from universities and institutions in developing countries to nominate their mid-career academics . . . → Read More: Nominations sought for DFID funded 2012 Commonwealth Academic Fellowships 2 comments - (Comments are closed) Fellowships allowance, applications, developing, dfid, fellowship provisions, institutions, Nomination Process, UK, united kingdom, university British government is planning to significantly curtail its spending on bilateral aid for HIV and Aids projects in developing countries over the next four years, says a recent data released by the Department for International Development (DFID). . . . → Read More: DFID to curtail Spending by One Third on Bilateral Aid for HIV and AIDS Projects in Developing Countries One comment - (Comments are closed) Donor Updates aid, countries, data, developing, dfid, funding, health, HIV, planning, support UK Government is going to offer its assistance to Ghana aimed at avoiding unintended pregnancies in that country. . . . → Read More: UK shipping £2.7 million assistance to Ghana in the form of contraceptives Comments are closed Donor Updates assistance, children, dfid, family, family planning, form, Ghana, health, planning, UK The British Department for International Development (DFID) has joined hands with Civil Society Organisations (CSO) in Kaduna State to find ways in which the democracy in Nigeria can be strengthened. According to a spokesperson for the CSOs, the DFID was willing to discuss about the issue with CSOs. “DFID . . . → Read More: DFID partners with Civil Society Organisations on democracy in the state of Kadura, Nigeria Comments are closed Donor Updates civil society organisations, CSOs, democracy, dfid, group, Mr Emmanuel, Nigeria, participants, project, state The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) is inviting proposals under a thematic window that evaluate the impact of social protection programs. The focus of this grant program is on generating evidence that is relevant to low-income countries and filling critical gaps in the knowledge about social protection. Applications will be accepted beginning . . . → Read More: 3ie seeks grant proposals under the Social Protection Thematic Window funded by DFID 5 comments - (Comments are closed) Latest Funds for NGOs 3ie, dfid, evidence, Geographic, grant, grant proposals, income, proposals, protection, social The Department for International Development (DFID) in partnership with Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has announced a third call for proposals under Phase 2 of their strategic partnership to provide a joint funding scheme for development research. Purpose The latest call is part of an ongoing drive to fund high . . . → Read More: DFID and ESRC seek funding proposals for research projects on international development (Poverty Alleviation) 2 comments - (Comments are closed) DFID, Grants and Resources for Development Research, Grants and Resources for Health and Nutrition call, development, dfid, ESRC, funding, international, projects, proposals, research The Department for International Development (DFID) and Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) have announced a third call for applications under Phase 2 of their strategic partnership to provide a joint funding scheme for development research. Both sponsors have a strong commitment to commissioning world class research and ensuring that the resulting evidence . . . → Read More: DFID and ESRC seek applications for funding the development research towards achievement of MDGs 4 comments - (Comments are closed) Grants and Resources for Development Research, Latest Funds for NGOs achievement, applications, development, dfid, ESRC, funding, research Launched on 30 June 2011, UK Aid Match is a demand-led fund which will match public donations to appeals for projects focused on poverty reduction and the pursuit of the Millennium Development Goals. Organisations applying to have their appeals match funded will be selected on the basis of the reach of their appeal, . . . → Read More: DFID seeks applications from UK based not-for-profit organizations working in developing countries for UK Aid Match Funding 2 comments - (Comments are closed) Latest Funds for NGOs applications, apply, countries, developing, developing countries, dfid, UK 1.5 What is the likely total cost of the project? In GBP sterling, mention the total budget of the project. Remember that the total budget includes the amount proposed to DFID and also other amount which could be sourced from another donor or it could be your own contribution. In 1.6, . . . → Read More: Understanding Project Costs in the GPAF Impact Window funding Application Form This can be important part of the application because DFID funds only those organizations whose mission and objectives fit into DFID’s values and priorities. To check out DFID’s values and priorities, you can visit the DFID website, especially the following links: http://www.dfid.gov.uk/About-DFID/Working-for-DFID1/Diversity-and-equality/ http://www.dfid.gov.uk/about-dfid/finance-and-performance/dfid-business-plan-2011—2015/ Once you are thorough with DFID’s values . . . → Read More: Your Organization’s Mission and DFID’s values and priorities Comments are closed DFID GPAF Impact 2010 application, dfid, extreme poverty, gender equality, goals, household incomes, Millennium Development Goals, organization, website, work The long-awaited call to carry out systematic reviews of evidence addressing key development questions is finally out. The Australian Agency for International Development (AUSAID) and the UK Department for International Development (DFID) in partnership with the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation have launched the joint call for proposals to strengthen the . . . → Read More: AUSAID-DFID’s Joint Call for Proposals for Systematic Reviews (Australian Development Research Awards 2010 systematic reviews) 11 comments - (Comments are closed) Latest Funds for NGOs AUSAID, call, call for proposals, dfid, evidence, way Have your say for DFID-World Bank’s plan to increase microfinance services in the Sub-Saharan AfricaThe UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the World Bank are in the process of setting up a Microfinance Capacity Building Facility for Sub-Saharan Africa, known as MICFAC. It aims to increase the outreach of microfinance services – such as savings, loans, insurance and money transfer services – to more poor people . . . → Read More: Have your say for DFID-World Bank’s plan to increase microfinance services in the Sub-Saharan Africa 9 comments - (Comments are closed) Latest Funds for NGOs Bank, building, dfid, microfinance, Saharan, sub-Saharan Africa Statement from DFID’s Parliamentary Under Secretary for State Stephen O’Brien to mark the Independence Day of Afghanistan DFID News Stories In various proposal formats, we come across a table or a framework required to be filled by us to give more detailed information about our project. This table is referred to as a Logframe or Logical Framework or Logical Framework Analysis (LFA) or Logical Framework Matrix. This framework is the most important part . . . → Read More: How to write Logical Framework Analysis (LFA) in Grant Proposals –A Simple Guide for NGOs -1 Comments are closed Free Resources for NGOs assumptions, AUSAID, call for proposals, CIDA, development, dfid, Framework, globalization, goals, grant proposals, guide, how to write LFA, information, logframe, Logical, logical framework, logical framework analysis, logical framework matrix, objectives, outcomes, outputs, problem tree, proposal formats, proposals, results, risks, tips for developing LFA, USAID An LFA is a management tool for effective planning and implementation of developmental projects. It provides clear, concise and systematic information about a project through a framework. We know about various components of a project such as goal, objectives, activities, results and indicators. The LFA helps in connecting all these components in one . . . → Read More: What is Logical Framework Analysis (LFA) and why is it important? -2 Comments are closed Free Resources for NGOs assumptions, AUSAID, CIDA, dfid, globalization, goals, how to write LFA, logframe, logical framework, logical framework matrix, objectives, outcomes, outputs, problem tree, proposals, results, risks, tips for developing LFA, USAID If we really look at the LFA more closely, we will understand that it is not as complicated as it sounds. In fact, the LFA is nothing but putting together your whole project proposal in one table with brief descriptions of the projects. Different terms are applied for various parts of . . . → Read More: Inside the Logical Framework of a grant proposal -3 Comments are closed Free Resources for NGOs assumptions, AUSAID, CIDA, dfid, globalization, goals, how to write LFA, logframe, logical framework, logical framework matrix, objectives, outcomes, outputs, problem tree, proposals, results, risks, tips for developing LFA, USAID Just as we have formatted our proposals by giving detailed information in various components such as goal, objectives, activities, results etc, we need to put the same titles in a framework or a table and provide brief information about them. In many other formats, LFAs have a narrative summary section, . . . → Read More: Various components of a Logical Framework in a grant proposal -4 Comments are closed Free Resources for NGOs assumptions, AUSAID, CIDA, dfid, globalization, goals, how to write LFA, logframe, logical framework, logical framework matrix, objectives, outcomes, outputs, problem tree, proposals, results, risks, tips for developing LFA, USAID Goal A project goal is a very general, high-level and long-term objective of the project. It is different from project objectives because the latter are very specific and have to be addressed alone by the project. But the goal cannot be achieved by the project on its own since there will be other forces . . . → Read More: Defining the components of the Logical Framework in a grant proposal -5 Comments are closed Free Resources for NGOs assumptions, AUSAID, CIDA, dfid, globalization, goals, how to write LFA, logframe, logical framework, logical framework matrix, objectives, outcomes, outputs, problem tree, proposals, results, risks, tips for developing LFA, USAID One of the basic principles of writing down the LFA is that it should be participatory. Participatory because without the participation of all stakeholders, the LFA can never be complete. A full and final LFA represents the ideas and concerns of all those stakeholders involved in the projects. These stakeholders can . . . → Read More: A way to develop the Logical Framework in a grant proposal -6 Comments are closed Free Resources for NGOs assumptions, AUSAID, CIDA, dfid, globalization, goals, how to write LFA, logframe, logical framework, logical framework matrix, objectives, outcomes, outputs, problem tree, proposals, results, risks, tips for developing LFA, USAID Before thinking of implementing a project, we usually have a reason in mind: a reason as to why a project is required. We may have noticed a problem in a community or its effect and in response to it we may need a project. This cause-and-effect relationship is critical to our understanding in . . . → Read More: The Problem Tree and the Logical Framework -7 Comments are closed Free Resources for NGOs assumptions, AUSAID, CIDA, dfid, globalization, goals, how to write LFA, logframe, logical framework, logical framework matrix, objectives, outcomes, outputs, problem tree, proposals, results, risks, tips for developing LFA, USAID Ensure that the logical framework is in line with other components of your proposal The logframe should show a clear relationship between the various parts of the project. The goal should be aligned to the objectives; the objectives to the activities; the activities to the results; and the results to the indicators. Do not . . . → Read More: Some more tips on writing the LFA -8 Comments are closed Free Resources for NGOs AUSAID, CIDA, dfid, how to write LFA, logframe, logical framework, logical framework matrix, proposals, tips for developing LFA, USAID The Future Agricultures Consortium (FAC) aims to encourage critical debate and policy dialogue on the future of agriculture in Africa. Founded in 2005, the Consortium is a partnership between leading research-based organisations in Africa and the UK, with work focusing on Ethiopia, Kenya and Malawi, as well as Burkina Faso, Ghana, Tanzania, South . . . → Read More: Future Agricultures’ Call for Applications Section 4 of the application form is about building support for development. This may be a bit difficult for an organization to understand and take up this activity. But nevertheless it is a critical part of DIF. NGOs need to demonstrate that they can raise awareness about their work in particular and about . . . → Read More: DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -11 3.6 How will these changes be achieved? What are the project activities? Here the list of activities can be listed. For example, Training needs assessment SHG formation/mobilization Developing training modules Exposure visits to best practices IEC activities Workshops and seminars Credit and thrift-related activities Linkages with government agencies and others 3.7 Who will be carrying . . . → Read More: DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -10 3.3 wants to know whose idea was this project. This can be tricky if not answered properly. Remember that involving all stakeholders including the community or the beneficiaries is key to project success and project sustainability and every donor wants to hear it. If you have conceptualized the project, make sure you have . . . → Read More: DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -9 Under 2.7, describe the type of the organization, whether or not it is one of the following: Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Trade UnionFaith-based Organisation (FBO) Disabled Peoples’ Organisation (DPO) Organisations working with Disabled People Academic Institution Ethnic Minority Group or Organisation Diaspora Group Other… [please specify] 2.8 seeks information about the activities . . . → Read More: DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -7 After sending the application form by email, a confirmation email for receiving the application will be sent to the applicant within two days. Within the next five days, an application tracking number will be given which can be used by the applicant in his/her correspondence with DIF. For example, if you have submitted . . . → Read More: DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -4 Latest info: DFID is no longer accepting applications under the Development Innovation Fund. Small and medium-sized NGOs and CBOs can access funding opportunities from UK Department for Intenational Development’s (DFID) new grant launched this year called the “Development Innovation Fund” (DIF). The Fund has been set up to support only small . . . → Read More: DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified Before we move ahead straight to the grant application form, let us quickly understand the main conditions of the grant. Below is a summary: Any not-for-profit organization located in a developing country can apply for this Fund. The organization’s income during the last 3 years should not have exceeded more than £500,000 (from . . . → Read More: DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -2 Comments are closed Free Resources for NGOs CBOs, developing countries, development innovation fund, dfid, How to Write a Proposal, international development, small ngos, UK We move ahead to the application form now for applying to the DFID’s Development Innovation Fund (DIF). There are two forms under the Fund which can be downloaded from the following links: Application Form Budget Form Before we start writing down the proposal in the given application form, there are again . . . → Read More: DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -3 Comments are closed Free Resources for NGOs CBOs, developing countries, development innovation fund, dfid, How to Write a Proposal, international development, small ngos, UK 1.1 main objective of the project should specify the goal or the overall objective of the project (in not more than 25 words). The goal is usually broad and long-term, but if you project is specific and focused on achieving only one objective, it can be written down here. More information about the . . . → Read More: DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -5 Comments are closed Free Resources for NGOs CBOs, developing countries, development innovation fund, dfid, How to Write a Proposal, international development, small ngos, UK 1.5 The total cost of the project: You can fill this later once you have listed the activities. But make sure that you give your total cost in British Pounds (GBP) only. Use online currency converters such as http://www.google.com/finance/converter or http://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html to convert your local currency into pounds. Remember that the maximum amount . . . → Read More: DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -6 Comments are closed Free Resources for NGOs CBOs, developing countries, development innovation fund, dfid, How to Write a Proposal, international development, small ngos, UK 2.9 If your organization has been funded by DFID directly or indirectly, it can be mentioned here briefly. Any previous experience with DFID or any of its programmes will be an added advantage for the organization as references can work as strong recommendations to fund the organization. If there is no such previous . . . → Read More: DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -8 Comments are closed Free Resources for NGOs CBOs, developing countries, development innovation fund, dfid, How to Write a Proposal, international development, small ngos, UK 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 The UK Department for International Development has launched the Community Link Programme for UK-based community groups which have a linkage with a community group in developing countries working to understand more about global development issues. The aim of the programme is “increase understanding of global development issues, and offers funding and support to . . . → Read More: DFID’s Community Linking Programme for Community Groups in UK and Developing Countries For those small NGOs who think that it is impossible to access funding from international bilateral agencies, here is something that can change their mind. The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) has launched the Development Innovation Fund (DIF) specially “aimed at community based organisations involved in providing specific small scale, one-off support . . . → Read More: DFID’s Development Innovation Fund: An Opportunity for Small NGOs Comments are closed Latest Funds for NGOs applicants, development innovation fund, dfid, poverty, proposal, small ngos, UKAID This new funding opportunity is available for UK-based organizations and those civil society organizations previously funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), regardless of their location. So, if your NGO has implemented projects previously with the support of DFID or is currently its partner, then you can apply to this new funding . . . → Read More: DFID providing Additional Funding Support to NGOs for Eradication of Poverty The British Council and the Tropical Health and Education Trust (THET) have jointly launched the International Health Links Funding Scheme (IHLFS) with the funding support of the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the Department of Health. The scheme will be implemented through a partnership, referred to as Health Link, between health . . . → Read More: Small, Medium and Large Grants under the UK’s International Health Links Funding Scheme Comments are closed Latest Funds for NGOs British Council, developing countries, dfid, health, healthcare, THET, UKAID The year 2009 has witnessed some drastic changes at the Department for International Development (DFID) including re-branding itself to UKAID. The presentation of the 2009 white paper, “Building Our Common Future” outlines the measures that are being slowly adopted by the agency to bring about better transparency, effectiveness and accountability in its funding. . . . → Read More: Get DFID-funded Projects online The UK-based newspaper, Guardian in partnership with the Department for International Development (DFID) and Marie Stopes International has launched the Guardian Achievements in International Development Award. The award is meant to recognize the achievements of those unsung heroes who have made “a profound contribution to the alleviation of poverty.” Individuals who have worked . . . → Read More: Award for the Unsung Heroes of International Development Comments are closed Latest Funds for NGOs award, dfid, international development, marie stopes international |
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