Governing Document for NGOs

The Governing Document consists of information about the structure and governance of the organization, including its aims and objectives. It also details out the powers given to the governing body members and the administrative arrangements that have been put into place.

This kind of document is mostly used for internal purposes, . . . → Read More: Governing Document for NGOs

Together Green Fellowships and Innovation Grants-Applications for 2012 USA

Deadlines-

The deadline to apply for a TogetherGreen Fellowship is 11:59 p.m. PST on March 5, 2012. For Innovation Grant the deadline is 11:59 p.m. PDT on April 2, 2012.

Region/Countries: USA

TOGETHER GREEN was founded in 2007. Audubon and Toyota launched Together Green to build the promise of a greener, . . . → Read More: Together Green Fellowships and Innovation Grants-Applications for 2012 USA

How to identify NGO Funding Opportunities among Bilateral Agencies-8

There are several channels through which the United States Government provides grants to NGOs around the world. The main source of fund distribution is mostly through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) but additionally there are several departments within the US Department of State that also request proposals from international and . . . → Read More: How to identify NGO Funding Opportunities among Bilateral Agencies-8

Open Society Initiative for West Africa 2012- CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Deadline: February 27th, 2012

Countries/Region: Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone.

The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. To achieve this mission, the Foundations seek to shape public policies that assure greater . . . → Read More: Open Society Initiative for West Africa 2012- CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Development Food Aid Programs for Haiti -USAID

Deadline: Apr 19, 2012

Countries/Region: Haiti

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Office of Food for Peace (FFP), is seeking applications (proposals for funding) from private voluntary organizations or cooperatives that are, to the extent practicable, registered with the USAID Administrator, or intergovernmental organizations for Title II . . . → Read More: Development Food Aid Programs for Haiti -USAID

Call for Proposals for Bloomberg Initiative’s Tobacco Control Grants

The Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use Grants Program is seeking proposals on projects to reduce tobacco use . . . → Read More: Call for Proposals for Bloomberg Initiative’s Tobacco Control Grants

AusAid seeks Proposals from Australian and International NGOs for Community-based Climate Change Action Grants

AusAid is currently inviting proposals from Australian and international NGOs for the community-based climate change action grants, a funding scheme for NGOs to develop and implement community-based climate change responses in one or more Pacific Island countries or in a single country in South East Asia. Grant proposals can be submitted under any . . . → Read More: AusAid seeks Proposals from Australian and International NGOs for Community-based Climate Change Action Grants

AusAid seeks Proposals for Community-based Climate Change Action Grants

AusAid is currently inviting proposals from Australian and international NGOs for the community-based climate change action grants . . . → Read More: AusAid seeks Proposals for Community-based Climate Change Action Grants

IASSCS-Ford Foundation seek Applications for Sexualities Research Grant Program

International Association for the Study of Sexuality, Culture and Society (IASSCS), in association with Ford Foundation, is currently inviting applications for Sexualities Research Grant Program. . . . → Read More: IASSCS-Ford Foundation seek Applications for Sexualities Research Grant Program

The Wetland Foundation seeks Applications for 2012 Travel Grants

Wetland Foundation is currently inviting applications for 2012 travel grants and will accept applications from any student currently enrolled full-time at an academic institution in the USA and who meets the specific criteria. . . . → Read More: The Wetland Foundation seeks Applications for 2012 Travel Grants

Commonwealth Bank of Australia celebrates 100 years, awards $1 Million for Child Health and Welfare

Commonwealth Bank of Australia recently celebrated its centennial birthday by awarding community grants of over $1 million for local charities. The grants were given away to various agencies and groups working to improve health care facilities and well-being for children from Australia and other parts of the world. . . . → Read More: Commonwealth Bank of Australia celebrates 100 years, awards $1 Million for Child Health and Welfare

OHCHR Call for Applications to the Special Fund

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is accepting project applications for its call for applications to the Special Fund of the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture 2011-2012. . . . → Read More: OHCHR Call for Applications to the Special Fund

Fundraising from US Foundations: Opportunities and Resources for NGOs to find and apply for Grants

Grantmaking foundations in the United States are known to have been contributing a substantial portion of grants for international causes and development. . . . → Read More: Fundraising from US Foundations: Opportunities and Resources for NGOs to find and apply for Grants

How to find Funders?

This is a critical question that many NGOs ask: “How to find Funders?” Because there are hundreds and thousands of foundations providing grants to NGOs, there are also several dozens of issues and causes for which these foundations provide the grants. . . . → Read More: How to find Funders?

International Commission on Missing Persons invites Proposals for Project and Short-Term Grants

The International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) through its Justice and Civil Society Initiatives Department (JCSI) has issued a call for proposals . . . → Read More: International Commission on Missing Persons invites Proposals for Project and Short-Term Grants

Henry Moore Foundation invites Grant Proposals for Projects and Fellowships in the Field of Fine Arts

The Henry Moore Foundation is currently seeking applications for its next round of grants program supporting a wide variety of projects. . . . → Read More: Henry Moore Foundation invites Grant Proposals for Projects and Fellowships in the Field of Fine Arts

Danish Govt. Grants Opportunity for Bilateral Network Activities in R&D with China, India, Israel, Japan, USA, Brazil and the Republic of Korea

Danish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education has issued a third call seeking applications under the International Network Program aimed at boosting collaboration on science and innovation between researchers from Denmark and researchers . . . → Read More: Danish Govt. Grants Opportunity for Bilateral Network Activities in R&D with China, India, Israel, Japan, USA, Brazil and the Republic of Korea

$40,000 awarded in environmental grants by Ford

On Wednesday, the Ford Motor Company granted $40,000 to the ten local NGOs, for funding programs that support community education and environment. The grants are a part of Ford’s Conservation and Environmental Program. . . . → Read More: $40,000 awarded in environmental grants by Ford

WGHF Funding Opportunity for Organizations engaged in Development, Production, Promotion, and Delivery of Global Health Technologies and Products

The Washington Global Health Fund (WGHF) is now accepting proposals for the second round of commercialization grants for global health technologies. The grants seek to support job creation in Washington State. The funding is targeted at nonprofit or for profit organizations working in the state of Washington. . . . → Read More: WGHF Funding Opportunity for Organizations engaged in Development, Production, Promotion, and Delivery of Global Health Technologies and Products

Government offers grants of £100,000 to run social action projects throughout England

The Office for Civil Society has offered grants of £100,000 for charities, business and public sector bodies to execute social action projects. The funds are being given by the Social Investment Business on behalf of Office for Civil Society. This will offer grants of £100,000 and more to projects throughout England which expand volunteering along with time, money, knowledge and assets. . . . → Read More: Government offers grants of £100,000 to run social action projects throughout England

DEP, Pennsylvania seeks Grant Applications for the Environmental Education Program

The Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania (DEP) is currently seeking applications for the environmental education grants that are intended to be released in 2012. . . . → Read More: DEP, Pennsylvania seeks Grant Applications for the Environmental Education Program

Wikimedia receives Grants worth $3.5 million from Stanton Foundation

Stanton Foundation awarded grants amounting to $3.5 million to Wikimedia. The grants will be utilized to provide funds for major investments in the technology infrastructure that provides help to Wikipedia and its sister projects, so as to increase its readership. . . . → Read More: Wikimedia receives Grants worth $3.5 million from Stanton Foundation

UNAIDS, China seeking a Coordinating Agency to manage the Civil Society Small Grants

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

MEASURE PRH Small Grants Opportunity to support Research in Family Planning and Reproductive Health in USAID FP Countries

The MEASURE Evaluation Population & Reproductive Health Associate Award (PRH) has issued a request seeking proposals. . . . → Read More: MEASURE PRH Small Grants Opportunity to support Research in Family Planning and Reproductive Health in USAID FP Countries

MacArthur Foundation Selects Eight Projects for Documentary Film Grants

The MacArthur Foundation has announced the eight documentary film projects that will be awarded grants totalling $1.23 million. . . . → Read More: MacArthur Foundation Selects Eight Projects for Documentary Film Grants

Global Fund Board adopts Panel recommendations calling for urgent reform

The recommendations aim to transform the Global Fund from an organization that only operates during emergency, to a more effective body . . . → Read More: Global Fund Board adopts Panel recommendations calling for urgent reform

McKnight approves over $19 million in third quarter of 2011, including $1 million to support creative placemaking

In the third-quarter of 2011 grantmaking process, the McKnight Foundation awarded 86 grants amounting to $19,376,000. . . . → Read More: McKnight approves over $19 million in third quarter of 2011, including $1 million to support creative placemaking

US Labor Department awards more than $21 million in Disability Employment Initiative funding to 7 states

U.S. Department of Labor announced funds amounting to $21,166,560 for seven states under the Disability Employment Initiative. . . . → Read More: US Labor Department awards more than $21 million in Disability Employment Initiative funding to 7 states

UN Trust Fund Announces USD 17.1 Million for 22 Projects Aimed to Protect Women and Girls

UN Trust Fund has announced to offer financial support for 22 projects in 34 countries. . . . → Read More: UN Trust Fund Announces USD 17.1 Million for 22 Projects Aimed to Protect Women and Girls

USAID grants $1.2million to Iraqi organizations under the first round of Access to Justice Program

In a program recently convened by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Baghdad, attended by program partners, the official aid agency of the US government announced the award of first round of grants under Iraq Access to Justice Program.

The meeting was attended by the representatives from the . . . → Read More: USAID grants $1.2million to Iraqi organizations under the first round of Access to Justice Program

EU to provide €5.55 million grants to support the promotion of human rights and local governance by CSOs in the Philippines

European Union (EU) is planning to provide approximately P338 million (€5.55 million) to support the promotion of human rights and local governance by civil society organizations in the Philippines, says a statement issued by its delegation in Manila recently.

Lubomir Frebort, EU charge d’affaires, said in a statement that the launching . . . → Read More: EU to provide €5.55 million grants to support the promotion of human rights and local governance by CSOs in the Philippines

Swedish government funding given to twelve organizations under the Innovations Against Poverty program

Swedish government, in line with its efforts to fight against poverty, has provided grants to twelve innovative entrepreneurs that implemented innovative ideas within the fields of energy, agriculture, water, sanitation and financial services. These entrepreneurs received the funds up to 20,000 euros under Swedish Innovations Against Poverty program.

The organizations that . . . → Read More: Swedish government funding given to twelve organizations under the Innovations Against Poverty program

Human Rights Watch honours 48 writers with 2011 Hellman/Hammett grants

Human Rights Watch has honoured 48 writers from 24 countries with 2011 Hellman/Hammett grants. According to Human Rights Watch, these writers were selected for their commitment to free expression and the courage they showed in the face of persecution. Among the award winners are journalists, bloggers, novelists, poets, and playwrights, as well as . . . → Read More: Human Rights Watch honours 48 writers with 2011 Hellman/Hammett grants

EU call for proposals from CSO’s to promote and monitor equal opportunities and non-discrimination related policies in Croatia

EU has issued a restricted call for proposals aimed at supporting CSOs’ to promote and monitor equal opportunities and non-discrimination related policies in the Republic of Croatia.

Program Objectives

The global objective of this Call for Proposals is to consolidate the cooperation between public sector and civil society organizations in the . . . → Read More: EU call for proposals from CSO’s to promote and monitor equal opportunities and non-discrimination related policies in Croatia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark to start accepting applications for development research grants

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Denmark beginning mid-October will start accepting applications for grants for development research in developing countries in 2012. These grants aim at generating new knowledge as well as strengthening research capacity to promote Danish development cooperation for poverty reduction and sustainable development in developing countries.

. . . → Read More: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark to start accepting applications for development research grants

IIE Scholar Rescue Fund fellowship grants opportunity for scholars whose lives or careers are threatened in their home countries

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is accepting applications for the Scholar Rescue Fund (SRF) aimed at providing fellowship grants for scholars whose lives or careers are threatened in their home countries.

The fellowships support temporary academic positions at universities, colleges and other higher learning institutions in safe locations anywhere in . . . → Read More: IIE Scholar Rescue Fund fellowship grants opportunity for scholars whose lives or careers are threatened in their home countries

CEPF seeks proposals for funding Polynesia-Micronesia Biodiversity Hotspot under the Pacific Islands Program

CEPF and Conservation International have issued a final call for proposals for the Polynesia-Micronesia hotspot for the five-year investment period, ending in 2013. . . . → Read More: CEPF seeks proposals for funding Polynesia-Micronesia Biodiversity Hotspot under the Pacific Islands Program

American Philosophical Society seeks applications for the Franklin Research Grants program to support cost of research leading to publication

APS is currently seeking applications from eligible candidates for the Franklin Research Grants program aimed at helping meet the costs of travel to libraries and archives for research purposes. . . . → Read More: American Philosophical Society seeks applications for the Franklin Research Grants program to support cost of research leading to publication

Open Society Initiative for Sothern Africa call for proposals for civil society organizations

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

Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy seeks applications for PhD program in Politics, Human Rights and Sustainability from non-EU citizens

Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy is currently seeking applications for the Ph.D. Program in “Politics, Human Rights and Sustainability”, which is a three-year residential fellowship program, from non-EU citizens.

The program is characterized by an interdisciplinary approach to the subject and by the emphasis placed on current problems defining the protection . . . → Read More: Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy seeks applications for PhD program in Politics, Human Rights and Sustainability from non-EU citizens

How to submit your Nomination for the Equator Prize 2012: An opportunity for local NGOs to receive grants of up to $20,000

The Equator Initiative’s Equator Prize 2012 provides an opportunity for local organizations working at the community-level in rural areas to submit their nominations. Twenty five selected organizations will each receive $5,000 with 10 selected for special recognition and a total of $20,000 each. In addition to this, the winners also get the opportunity . . . → Read More: How to submit your Nomination for the Equator Prize 2012: An opportunity for local NGOs to receive grants of up to $20,000

The Tennessee Disability Coalition seeks Letters of Interest for the November 2011 cycle under small grants program

The Tennessee Disability Coalition is currently seeking Letters of Interest for the November 2011 grant cycle.  These announcements are made on a semi-annual basis in the Spring and Fall of each year.

Purpose

In keeping with the mission of the Coalition to help build a society that includes and values people . . . → Read More: The Tennessee Disability Coalition seeks Letters of Interest for the November 2011 cycle under small grants program

Children and Violence Evaluation Challenge Fund’s First Call for Proposals

The Children and Violence Evaluation Challenge Fund is an initiative aimed at reducing the prevalence of violence against children by funding quality EVALUATIONS of violence prevention and child protection interventions in low- and middle-income countries. It has issued its first call for proposals aimed at funding quality evaluations of violence prevention programmes in . . . → Read More: Children and Violence Evaluation Challenge Fund’s First Call for Proposals

EC grant opportunity to build technology transfer and commercialization capacities of Higher Education Institutions and Public Research Organizations in Croatia

Successful integration of the Republic Croatia to the EU requires a shift towards knowledge economy where relationship between science, technology and economy is interrelated more than ever before, producing growing demand for knowledge transfer.

Research activity in Higher Education Institutions (HEI) and Public Research Organizations (PRO) generates knowledge and technologies that . . . → Read More: EC grant opportunity to build technology transfer and commercialization capacities of Higher Education Institutions and Public Research Organizations in Croatia

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation seeks grants proposals to transform health and agricultural development in the world’s poorest countries

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is seeking proposals for Round 8 of its Grand Challenges Explorations. The initiative is the part of a $100 million in grants aimed at encouraging innovation in the fields of global health and development research.

The initiative invites scientists, inventors, and entrepreneurs from around the . . . → Read More: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation seeks grants proposals to transform health and agricultural development in the world’s poorest countries

UNDP and AusAID funded ‘Support to Civil Society Development’ project selects 13 more NGOs and CSOs in Maldives for grants

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

EUROCLIO invites applications for grants to attend the Annual History Conference 2012 in Antalya, Turkey

The European Association of History Educators (EUROCLIO) is an International NGO that actively functions as a European wide facilitator for innovation and progress in History Education. The organisation contributes not only to the development, but also on the actual implementation of regional, national and European long-term projects, which focus on establishing knowledge, experience . . . → Read More: EUROCLIO invites applications for grants to attend the Annual History Conference 2012 in Antalya, Turkey

Thomson Reuters Foundation invites applications for participation in Good Governance Reporting course and grants

Thomson Reuters is a leader in providing intelligent information for businesses and professionals. Thomson Reuters boasts of a vast industry expertise which it combines with technology to deliver important information to some of the leading decision makers of different industries. The Thomson Reuters will conduct a course on Good Governance Reporting in London . . . → Read More: Thomson Reuters Foundation invites applications for participation in Good Governance Reporting course and grants

Urban Youth Fund awards grants to urban youth-led projects in 43 countries

Source: http://www.unhabitat.org/

UN-HABITAT’s Urban Youth Fund has announced the winners of 59 small grants to projects being implemented in 43 countries.

Founded by UN-HABITAT, the Urban Youth Fund is now in its third year. The financial support for the fund is offered by the Government of Norway. Thousands of young people . . . → Read More: Urban Youth Fund awards grants to urban youth-led projects in 43 countries

AARP Foundation invites proposals for Sustainable Solutions to Hunger Innovation grants

AARP Foundation is a charitable organization in the US working to support the people above 50 to meet their basic needs. The foundation is dedicated to find solutions for the needs related to food, housing, income and personal connection for the vulnerable people.

The foundation is currently inviting grant proposals for . . . → Read More: AARP Foundation invites proposals for Sustainable Solutions to Hunger Innovation grants

Four Jamaican NGOs receive World Bank 2011 Civil Society Fund Grants

Source: http://web.worldbank.org/

Four Jamaican NGOs have been awarded the World Bank 2011 Civil Society Fund Grants. Representatives of the NGOs received grants for the projects with a focus on keeping boys and young men out of risk. The NGOs that received the grants for 2011 include Northern Caribbean University, Project Hope, . . . → Read More: Four Jamaican NGOs receive World Bank 2011 Civil Society Fund Grants

The SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund invites applications for award of grants

The SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is working for the past 40 years to support wildlife conservation, research, and education in different parts of the world. The SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund was created in 2003 to provide an easy way to guests to involve themselves with the wildlife conservation projects and support . . . → Read More: The SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund invites applications for award of grants

Global Agriculture and Food Security Program seeks proposals for award of grants from private sector firms and financial institutions

The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) Program was initiated in 2010 after willingness and determination shown by the leaders from G8 and G20 members. There are two windows in this program; a public sector window and a private sector window. The first one is managed by a Coordination Unit housed in . . . → Read More: Global Agriculture and Food Security Program seeks proposals for award of grants from private sector firms and financial institutions

Toronto Public Health Youth Grants invites applications from youth agencies and organizations for award of grants

The Toronto Public Health Youth Grants (TPHYG) were created to support youth engagement work for tobacco use prevention as well as physical activity, healthy eating and injury prevention. Youth Engagement is an approach which involves implementing programs that are led by the youths and endorsed by the adults. The result of this approach . . . → Read More: Toronto Public Health Youth Grants invites applications from youth agencies and organizations for award of grants

The Futures Group invites proposals from individuals/ agencies for financial grants to implement SHIPP project in South Africa

The Futures Group is the contracting agency for implementing the Sexual HIV Prevention Program (SHIPP) in South Africa. The SHIPP is one of the most important projects of USAID that focuses on improving all the efforts for HIV prevention. The projects aims to build the national, provincial, and district leadership capacity of different . . . → Read More: The Futures Group invites proposals from individuals/ agencies for financial grants to implement SHIPP project in South Africa

Three Palestinian organisations awarded grants by the IYF’s Youth Entrepreneurship Development Program

Source: http://english.wafa.ps/index.php?action=detail&id=16693

Three Palestinian organizations have been awarded grants by the Youth Entrepreneurship Development Program to provide training to hone business and employment skills to more than one thousand Palestinian youths this summer.

The International Youth Foundation (IYF) implements the Youth Entrepreneurship Development program in partnership with the . . . → Read More: Three Palestinian organisations awarded grants by the IYF’s Youth Entrepreneurship Development Program

Social Fund for Development (SFD): Call for proposals 2011 Tanzania

Founded in 1993 by French Government, the Social Fund for Development (SFD) is aimed towards providing financial support to local communities in all the countries that come under Priority Solidarity Zone. SFD’s mission is to fight against poverty and support communities for their own development. When SFD was first launched in Tanzania, it . . . → Read More: Social Fund for Development (SFD): Call for proposals 2011 Tanzania

The Norwegian Embassy in Pristina invites applications for grants for Strengthening Civil Society Programme in Kosovo

The Strengthening Civil Society Programme (SCP) has been started by Norway Embassy in Pristina to support the involvement of civil society in social and political expansion and growth in Kosovo. One of the main objectives of SCS programme is endorsing the rights and inclusion of marginalized groups. SCS also works to strengthen the . . . → Read More: The Norwegian Embassy in Pristina invites applications for grants for Strengthening Civil Society Programme in Kosovo

The Open Society Initiative for West Africa: Call for Proposals

The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) is a grant making and advocacy foundation that is part of the global Open Society Foundations Network. OSIWA works to support the creation of open societies in West Africa marked by functioning democracy, good governance, the rule of law, basic freedoms, and widespread civic participation. . . . → Read More: The Open Society Initiative for West Africa: Call for Proposals

Innovation Fund for Knowledge Sharing in Africa

AfricaAdapt has launched the second round of the Knowledge Sharing Innovation Fund to promote sharing of knowledge and experiences among poor and vulnerable communities in Africa.

AfricaAdapt is an independent bilingual network (French/English) working to facilitate the flow of climate change adaptation knowledge for sustainable livelihoods between researchers, policy makers, civil . . . → Read More: Innovation Fund for Knowledge Sharing in Africa

Manufacturers of Certain Worsted Wool Fabrics Grants

Funding Opportunity Number: ITA-IA-OTEXA-2010-2002736 Opportunity Category: Discretionary Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementGrant Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce CFDA Number: 11.113 Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Agency Name DOC

Grants New Opportunity List by Agency

mottfoundation: Mott grants Heartefact Fund $70,000 for Planning and Administrative Support http://bit.ly/ckInF6

mottfoundation: Mott grants Heartefact Fund $ 70,000 for Planning and Administrative Support http://bit.ly/ckInF6 Twitter / mottfoundation

IFADnews: Job opportunity at #IFAD: Grants Portfolio Adviser http://bit.ly/aDIdRF #jobs

IFADnews: Job opportunity at #IFAD: Grants Portfolio Adviser http://bit.ly/aDIdRF #jobs Twitter / IFADnews

Elsevier Foundation Grant for Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries

The Elsevier Foundation is now accepting applications to support the efforts of libraries and their partner organizations in developing countries.

The Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries Program supports the following kinds of programs with one, two and three year grants to libraries and supporting organizations in developing countries:

Programs to enhance . . . → Read More: Elsevier Foundation Grant for Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries

McKnight grantees offer feedback to improve grants management and communications

August 2010 McKnight Foundation news

mottfoundation: Mott grants Midwest Community Foundations’ Ventures $230,000 for General Purposes http://bit.ly/aM9QK7

mottfoundation: Mott grants Midwest Community Foundations’ Ventures $ 230,000 for General Purposes http://bit.ly/aM9QK7 Twitter / mottfoundation

mottfoundation: Mott grants Kosova Women’s Network $50,000 for General Purposes http://bit.ly/aOvdVk

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation has awarded a grant of $50,000 to the Kosova Women’s Network for General Purposes.

With this grant, the Network will work to “to strengthen women’s participation in community development initiatives and in local- and national-level decision making…With 88 member organizations from all of Kosovo’s ethnic communities, . . . → Read More: mottfoundation: Mott grants Kosova Women’s Network $50,000 for General Purposes http://bit.ly/aOvdVk

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation grants $120,000 to CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation

The Mott Foundation has made available grants of $120,000 to CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation.

The grant will support the strengthening of the national associations of civil society organizations around the world. This will be accomplished through “through convening, coordinating, information-sharing, skills building, and networking activities.

Over the . . . → Read More: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation grants $120,000 to CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation

How to apply for Commonwealth Foundation’s Civil Society Responsive Grants…

If your organization is planning a regional or international workshop or an exchange visit to another NGO or project, but you are in need of grant support, then one of the best possible options is applying for the Commonwealth Foundation’s Civil Society Responsive Grants.

The Commonwealth Foundation is an inter-governmental organization . . . → Read More: How to apply for Commonwealth Foundation’s Civil Society Responsive Grants…

How to apply for Commonwealth Foundation’s Civil Society Responsive Grants…-2

The Civil Society Responsive Grants supports activities in four main areas:

Culture Governance and Democracy Human Development Communities and Livelihoods.

Applicant organizations should justify that their activities fall in any one of these areas in addition to its significance to an international or intercultural exchange. Gender and youth are cross-cutting themes of the . . . → Read More: How to apply for Commonwealth Foundation’s Civil Society Responsive Grants…-2

How to apply for Commonwealth Foundation’s Civil Society Responsive Grants…-3

Proposals can be submitted to the Foundation during any part of the year. However, there are four grant application deadlines for making decisions. These are quarterly-based deadlines:

Grants for activities in

Application must be received by

Applicants hear from the Foundation in

October, November, December

. . . → Read More: How to apply for Commonwealth Foundation’s Civil Society Responsive Grants…-3

Call for Proposals: 2010 Democracy/Civil Society Grants Announcement

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

Free the Slaves: 2011 Freedom Awards

The Freedom Awards (from Free the Slaves) celebrate heroes of the anti-slavery movement from around the world. These awards are open to organizations and individuals working to eradicate human trafficking and modern-day slavery.

The awards will be given out during late 2011.  Awardees will be flown to the USA for an . . . → Read More: Free the Slaves: 2011 Freedom Awards

Free the Slaves: 2011 Freedom Awards -2

Award Categories

Award to an individual survivor of slavery living outside of the United States:

One award will be given to an individual who has survived a form of slavery and is now using his or her life in freedom to help others exercise the purpose of their lives. . . . → Read More: Free the Slaves: 2011 Freedom Awards -2

“If you had $1 million to change Healthcare for the underserved, what would you do?” Alliance Healthcare Foundation’s new international competition

The US-based Alliance Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is the greater San Diego region’s community partner for improving access to healthcare for the region’s poor, working poor and vulnerable populations. Since 1989, AHF has invested more than $45 million in grants into the San Diego community. Committed to the principle that everyone should be able . . . → Read More: “If you had $1 million to change Healthcare for the underserved, what would you do?” Alliance Healthcare Foundation’s new international competition

International Reading Association’s Grants for Literacy Projects in Countries with Developing Economies

Only for members of the International Reading Association (IRA)

International Reading Association provides funding support to literacy projects in developing countries for its members. Individuals can become members of the Association and access many other benefits from its resource database. Information about membership is available at this link.

“The . . . → Read More: International Reading Association’s Grants for Literacy Projects in Countries with Developing Economies

NHC Grants Program on Human Rights and Democracy

The Norwegian Helsinki Committee has announced the availability of small grants fund for the promotion of human rights and democracy in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. NGOs in these countries can submit proposals to seek funding support for projects based on democratic development and human rights.

“Under the small grants program, applications . . . → Read More: NHC Grants Program on Human Rights and Democracy

FGEF Grants for Biodiversity Protection and Climate Change Projects in Africa

The French Global Environment Facility (FGEF) has announced the availability of grant support for projects related to biodiversity protection and climate change in Africa. Under its second phase of Small-Scale Initiatives Program (SSIP) for 2009-2010, it is aiming to strengthen civil society contribution for the conservation of the environment in Central and Western . . . → Read More: FGEF Grants for Biodiversity Protection and Climate Change Projects in Africa

FGEF Grants for Biodiversity Protection and Climate Change Projects in Africa -2

“The eligible themes concern biodiversity protection and the fight against climate change, along with the improvement of local populations living standards.

1) Biodiversity is the main area of intervention of the PPI

Priority will be given to the following themes: Ecosystems and habitats protection and restoration ; Rare or endangered endemic . . . → Read More: FGEF Grants for Biodiversity Protection and Climate Change Projects in Africa -2

FGEF Grants for Biodiversity Protection and Climate Change Projects in Africa -3

The criteria to select the project proposals under the Small-Scale Initiatives Program (SSIP) are:

“Country and recipient eligibility ; Themes and activities eligibility according to paragraph 2 “Program objectives”; The recipient’s background on the topics and in the geographical area concerned by the project; Contribution to local economic and social development ; Co-financing . . . → Read More: FGEF Grants for Biodiversity Protection and Climate Change Projects in Africa -3

Third Annual Open Enterprise Solutions to Poverty Request for Proposals

The SEVEN Fund’s Request for Proposals under the Third Annual Solutions to Poverty” will award “two (2) research grants of no more than $100,000 each.”

“The aim of SEVEN Fund sponsored research is to challenge the prevailing state of mind in this field. We want to answer the question of whether . . . → Read More: Third Annual Open Enterprise Solutions to Poverty Request for Proposals

Toyota Foundation’s Grantmaking Programs

The Toyata Foundation, established as a grantmaking agency of the Toyata Motor Corporation is currently accepting applications for two of its grant programs:

1. Asian Neighbors Network: The Asian Neighbors Program, embracing the perspectives of relationships with nature and relationships with people, solicits proposals for practical projects aimed at resolving challenges . . . → Read More: Toyota Foundation’s Grantmaking Programs

Toyota Foundation’s Asian Neighbors Network Program

The Asian Neighbors Network Program is only for applicants and projects based in Asia. “The Asian Neighbors Program, embracing the perspectives of relationships with nature and relationships with people, solicits proposals for practical projects aimed at resolving challenges that face communities in Asia. Three project areas have been established: (1) relationships with nature, . . . → Read More: Toyota Foundation’s Asian Neighbors Network Program

Toyota Foundation’s Research Grant Program

Under the Research Grant Program, both individuals and organizations can apply for the funding support. There are no restrictions in terms of eligibility as any person with any nationality can apply. The basic theme for this fiscal year is “The Search for the Richness of Human Life and Activity.” The program is soliciting . . . → Read More: Toyota Foundation’s Research Grant Program

Disability Rights Fund for Disabled Persons’ Organizations

IMPORTANT: Only disabled persons’ organizations can apply for this funding

“The Disability Rights Fund (DRF) seeks to strengthen the participation of Disabled Persons’ Organizations (DPOs) in the advancement of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) at country level in the Global South and Eastern Europe/former Soviet Union.

. . . → Read More: Disability Rights Fund for Disabled Persons’ Organizations

SDU Grants openEyA Recording System, including Software/Hardware for NGOs in Developing Countries

“The Science Dissemination Unit (SDU) at the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste, Italy, facilitates the transfer of knowledge and the exchange of scientific information via information and communication technologies.

Starting in 2010, the SDU is offering an academic webcasting grant to have an “off-the-shelf” solution for . . . → Read More: SDU Grants openEyA Recording System, including Software/Hardware for NGOs in Developing Countries

Third Round of Stop TB Partnership’s Challenge Facility for Civil Society

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

Bill Gates Foundation has announced the $38 million new grants for microfinance development

13 January 2010

Source

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is making a contribution of $38 million in new grants to support microfinance institutions (MFIs). These MFIs spread across 12 countries will use these grants to promote thrift activities among the poor. There are some highly innovative approaches adopted by the grant recipients to . . . → Read More: Bill Gates Foundation has announced the $38 million new grants for microfinance development

NGOs invited to apply for Tobacco Control Grants

As part of its global initiative to reduce tobacco in low- and middle-income countries, the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use has launched a grants program to support “projects to develop and deliver high-impact evidence-based tobacco control interventions.” Managed by the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) and the Campaign . . . → Read More: NGOs invited to apply for Tobacco Control Grants

Mini-Grants & Scholarships from Youth for Change

“The “Youth for Change” Program aims at inspiring, informing and involving Arab Youth to be Agents of Change in their communities. The phase II of this program focuses on the theme:  Global Youth Culture and Participation and is implemented through a partnership between Bibliotheca Alexandrina and TakingITGlobal as well as other organizations in . . . → Read More: Mini-Grants & Scholarships from Youth for Change

Climate Change Adaptation Sector under USAID’s Development Grants Program

Types of activities and categories suggested under USAID’s Development Grants Program under the Climate Change Adaptation Sector.

Source: DGP – RFA – Request for Applications No. M/OAA/GRO/EGAS-DGP-10-001

Under the climate change adaptation sector, clean productive environment will be covered. There are specific USAID missions that cover climate change adaptation . . . → Read More: Climate Change Adaptation Sector under USAID’s Development Grants Program

Eligibility Requirements for NGOs to apply for USAID’s Development Grants Program

Following is the eligibility criteria for NGOs and US PVOs to apply for the USAID’s Development Grants Program.

Source: DGP – RFA – Request for Applications No. M/OAA/GRO/EGAS-DGP-10-001

1. U.S. PVOs

U.S. PVOs must be registered with USAID to compete for the DGP. Only PVOs registered at . . . → Read More: Eligibility Requirements for NGOs to apply for USAID’s Development Grants Program

Concept Paper Format and Submission for USAID’s Development Grants Program

NGOs submitting concept papers under USAID’s Development Grants Program should follow these guidelines:

Source: DGP – RFA – Request for Applications No. M/OAA/GRO/EGAS-DGP-10-001. www.grants.gov

“Concept Papers must include the following three (3) components. Please organize the concept paper according to the outline below.

a. Cover Page

USAID . . . → Read More: Concept Paper Format and Submission for USAID’s Development Grants Program

King Baudouin Foundation providing Grants to fight HIV and AIDS through Football-based Programs

The King Baudouin Foundation has launched a call for proposals for organizations in Africa “to support football-based programs that deliver education on HIV/AIDS with the aim of preventing more young people from contracting the disease and reducing the stigma which surrounds it. Grants will be open to all African based initiatives.” Projects . . . → Read More: King Baudouin Foundation providing Grants to fight HIV and AIDS through Football-based Programs

Google Earth Outreach Support for Nonprofits

Google Earth Outreach is a program introduced by Google for specially assisting nonprofit organizations and NGOs in developing countries to spread knowledge using the most recent online technology. Besides providing training to organizations on using online tools like Google Earth and Google Maps for raising awareness on development issues, it also offers grants . . . → Read More: Google Earth Outreach Support for Nonprofits

OSI Call for Proposals for NGO Advocacy Projects

The Open Society Institute (OSI) has announced the “Call for Proposals: Prison as a Last Resort – Advocacy Projects” for NGOs in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union under the Human Rights and Governance Grants Program (HRGGP). Proposals can be submitted on projects related to the following areas:

Promoting Respect . . . → Read More: OSI Call for Proposals for NGO Advocacy Projects

AUSAID Call for Applications under the Community-based Adaptation Activity Grants

The Australian Agency for International Development (AUSAID) is call for applications from Australian and international NGOs “”to work with local organisations to scale up current successful community-based adaptation activities or to build an adaptation component onto existing community-based activities in the Pacific region, including East Timor.” This is part of the Australian Government’s . . . → Read More: AUSAID Call for Applications under the Community-based Adaptation Activity Grants

GCST Grant Call for Civil Society Professionals and Researchers

The 2nd Small Grants Call (January-November 2010) from Global Consortium on Security Transformation (GCST) has been issued for researchers, professionals, activists or practitioners under the age of 35 years from civil society organizations in developing countries. Academic research, policy briefs or working papers can be developed by selected candidates on subjects related to . . . → Read More: GCST Grant Call for Civil Society Professionals and Researchers

Funding from STARS Foundation, UK’s IHLEFS, LEVE, WSF…20 Oct 2009 Newsletter: Fundsforngos.org

The STARS Foundation’s STARS Impact Awards for NGOs working with Children Deadline: 19 January 2010 Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, South East and East Asia The STARS Impact Awards has awards in three categories of health, education and protection for NGOs which are working in these areas for the benefit of disadvantaged . . . → Read More: Funding from STARS Foundation, UK’s IHLEFS, LEVE, WSF…20 Oct 2009 Newsletter: Fundsforngos.org

Ten Organizations receive Funding under the 2009 Toyota Motor Corporation Environmental Grant

The “Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program” had announced grant opportunities for NGOs this year by the Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) under the themes of “Biodiversity Conservation” and “Global Warming Countermeasures.” The General Grants under this are offered to NGOs which have received grants previously and the small-scale grants are offered to organizations in . . . → Read More: Ten Organizations receive Funding under the 2009 Toyota Motor Corporation Environmental Grant

NGO Opportunities in Your Country