Latvian National Agency and SALTO EuroMed seek Applications for Participation in Contact Making Seminar

In association with SALTO EuroMed (SALTO), the Latvian National Agency will organize a contact making seminar from 2-7 April, 2012 at Latvia. The seminar is meant for youth workers, youth leaders, and project managers and is designed to encourage partnership building and new projects among promoters from Programme Countries and Meda Countries in . . . → Read More: Latvian National Agency and SALTO EuroMed seek Applications for Participation in Contact Making Seminar

Gates Foundation’s Request for Proposal: Preventing Preterm Birth

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s new grant program for Grand Challenges in Global Health in partnership with the Global Alliance to Prevent Prematurity and Stillbirth (GAPPS), is seeking letters of inquiry for the new grant program Preventing Preterm Birth. . . . → Read More: Gates Foundation’s Request for Proposal: Preventing Preterm Birth

MOST and Gates Foundation Partner to meet the Global development needs

Pursuing its goal of using technology for a better society, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has entered into a partnership with the Chinese Government’s Ministry of Science and Technology . . . → Read More: MOST and Gates Foundation Partner to meet the Global development needs

Call for Hilla Ginwala Scholarships

Applications are invited from Indian residents for Hilla Ginwala Scholarships that are being awarded in partnership with the Clarendon Fund, this year. . . . → Read More: Call for Hilla Ginwala Scholarships

Gerd Bucerius Press Prizes: Nominations invited from Journalists and Newspapers

The Fritt Ord Foundation, Oslo, in partnership with the ZEIT Foundation, Hamburg is seeking nominations from the newspapers and journalists for the prestigious Gerd Bucerius Press Prizes for Russia and Eastern Europe. The prizes will be awarded on 23 May 2012 in Hamburg. . . . → Read More: Gerd Bucerius Press Prizes: Nominations invited from Journalists and Newspapers

Institute of International Education seeks nominations for the 2012 Andrew Heiskell Awards from initiatives promoting internationalization of education

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is currently seeking nominations from IIE Network members for the 2012 Andrew Heiskell Awards. . . . → Read More: Institute of International Education seeks nominations for the 2012 Andrew Heiskell Awards from initiatives promoting internationalization of education

The Coca-Cola Company and UN Women Form Global Partnership to Accelerate Women’s Economic Empowerment

The Coca-Cola Company and UN Women announced a partnership to support and aid economic empowerment of women. . . . → Read More: The Coca-Cola Company and UN Women Form Global Partnership to Accelerate Women’s Economic Empowerment

CLPP and PopDev seeking proposals for 2012 Conference

The Civil Liberties and Public Policy (CLPP) in partnership with Population and Development (PopDev) programs is organizing the annual activist conference. . . . → Read More: CLPP and PopDev seeking proposals for 2012 Conference

Association of Local Democracy Agencies invites grant or partnership proposals from groups or NGOs interested in implementation of TANDEM project in Belarus

The main aim of this project is to encourage local people to participate and cooperate with authorities in Belarus. . . . → Read More: Association of Local Democracy Agencies invites grant or partnership proposals from groups or NGOs interested in implementation of TANDEM project in Belarus

The Water Futures Partnership Invites Businesses and NGOs to Join the Initiative

The Water Futures Partnership is inviting businesses, NGOs and other organisations to join the initiative to address issues related to water resource management across the world and find solutions for some of the most serious water risks in cities and watersheds around the world.

The Water Futures Partnership is an initiative . . . → Read More: The Water Futures Partnership Invites Businesses and NGOs to Join the Initiative

The MasterCard Foundation and UNCDF Launch MicroLead Expansion Program

The MasterCard Foundation and UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) have started the expansion plan for the MicroLead program that has already proved its success in the recent past. The launching of the new expansion plan came at the 5th Annual African Microfinance Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This new project will run for . . . → Read More: The MasterCard Foundation and UNCDF Launch MicroLead Expansion Program

UNDP invites nominations for Solutions to Climate Change/Environment, Food Security, Global Health, HIV/AIDS, Social Protection & Decent Work, Education

A call for nominations has been issued by the Special United for South-South Cooperation in UNDP to nominate a project or program that has provided a successful solution to the following areas: climate change/environment, food security and global health through effective leadership, innovation, and partnership.

Criteria for Nomination

Nominated . . . → Read More: UNDP invites nominations for Solutions to Climate Change/Environment, Food Security, Global Health, HIV/AIDS, Social Protection & Decent Work, Education

International Partnership for Advancing Transgender Health seminar taking place in Salzburg from October 2-8, 2011

The Open Society Public Health Program in partnership with the Center of Excellence for Transgender Health at the University of California, San Francisco, is convening a seminar . . . → Read More: International Partnership for Advancing Transgender Health seminar taking place in Salzburg from October 2-8, 2011

Partnerships: Equator Prize 2012

11.”If the initiative works with partner organizations, briefly describe the nature of the partnership, its origins, and how the partnership has contributed to the success of the initiative.”

Partnership is critical for any project success and local initiatives need to collaborate with other stakeholders for efficiency, community ownership and long-term sustainability. . . . → Read More: Partnerships: Equator Prize 2012

IAJ, SA in partnership with GIZ, Germany invites young journalists from SADC region to attend an all-paid two-week course in Johannesburg

The Institute for the Advancement of Journalism (IAJ), South Africa in partnership with International Institute for Journalism (IIJ) of GIZ  – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit – based in Berlin, Germany invite young journalists  to apply for a two-week training course on “Freedom and responsibility in the media: towards sustainable quality journalism in . . . → Read More: IAJ, SA in partnership with GIZ, Germany invites young journalists from SADC region to attend an all-paid two-week course in Johannesburg

USAID and Rotary International hand over water facilities to three communities in the Ho municipality of Ghana

Source: http://edition.myjoyonline.com/pages/news/201108/71510.php

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with Rotary International have implemented a project to provide safe drinking water that will benefit over 10,000 people in three communities viz. Abutia Teti, Takla Gborgame and Nyive in the Ho municipality of Ghana.

These organizations are running this mechanized water . . . → Read More: USAID and Rotary International hand over water facilities to three communities in the Ho municipality of Ghana

Teammates of FC Barcelona attend UN-organized event in Texas to encourage children

Sourced From: http://www.un.org/

Striker David Villa and midfielder Thiago Alcántara, teammates of FC Barcelona, were recently present in the United States city of Dallas to tell children that they too can get success in the sports with passion and love of the game. FC Barcelona is the Spanish soccer club that gives full . . . → Read More: Teammates of FC Barcelona attend UN-organized event in Texas to encourage children

USAID invites applications from institutions of higher education for supporting Indonesia’s development strategy through partnership activities

The United States Agency for International Development Mission to Indonesia (USAID/Indonesia) invites applications from Indonesian and U.S. institutions of higher education for supporting partnership between higher education institutions of two countries. There are two components of this APS. The Component I focuses on partnerships which support fields of applied science. Component II focuses . . . → Read More: USAID invites applications from institutions of higher education for supporting Indonesia’s development strategy through partnership activities

USAID Grant Opportunity for strengthening Kazakhstan’s Judicial Independence Program in partnership with the Supreme Court of the Country

The United States Government, as represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Central Asian Republics is seeking applications from prospective partners that are either Private Voluntary Organizations based in the United States (U.S. PVOs) or indigenous, local NGOs (LNGOs), Public International Organizations (PIO) and International Organizations (10), U.S. and . . . → Read More: USAID Grant Opportunity for strengthening Kazakhstan’s Judicial Independence Program in partnership with the Supreme Court of the Country

What’s up Youth (WupY): Call for Partners for Culture of Peace Campaign/ International Day of Peace 2011

What’s up Youth “WupY” invites applications from interested parties willing to serve as international and local partners and sponsors for Culture of Peace Campaign / International Day of Peace 2011 being launched by ‘WupY’. All the partners will be able to celebrate these events with other people from different parts of the world . . . → Read More: What’s up Youth (WupY): Call for Partners for Culture of Peace Campaign/ International Day of Peace 2011

The “Images to Stop Tuberculosis” Photo Award: Photograph entries invited from all above the age of 18 years

In 2011, The Stop TB Partnership was established following a call at the Amsterdam Ministerial Conference in 2000 building upon the Stop TB Initiative, launched by WHO in 1998. The purpose of this partnership is to realize the goal of eliminating TB as a public health problem and, ultimately, to obtain a world . . . → Read More: The “Images to Stop Tuberculosis” Photo Award: Photograph entries invited from all above the age of 18 years

World Bank Georgia Office announces 10 winners of the CSF grants competition

Sourced From: http://www.finchannel.com/Main_News/Press_Releases/89012_World_Bank_Georgia_Announces_2011_CSF_Winners/

Winners of the 2011 Civil Society Fund (CSF) competition for Georgia were recently announced by the World Bank Country Office.

An event was held at the World Bank’s Office in Tbilisi for this announcement.  A total of 65 applications competing for the $45,000 in grants were . . . → Read More: World Bank Georgia Office announces 10 winners of the CSF grants competition

PAEPARD seeks proposals from innovative partnerships to apply for support aimed at making impact on livelihoods of small farmers in Africa

The Platform for African-European Partnership on Agricultural Research for Development (PAEPARD) has been actively supporting the establishment of innovative partnerships of African and European stakeholders that engage in agricultural innovation and collaborative research to address shared challenges and opportunities of the partners involved.

Aspiring partnerships are invited to apply for support . . . → Read More: PAEPARD seeks proposals from innovative partnerships to apply for support aimed at making impact on livelihoods of small farmers in Africa

CCMP offers Fellowships besides attending UN Climate Change Conference in Durban to journalists from developing countries, and US and Russia

The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) is accepting applications for a Fellowship programme that will send journalists including freelancers to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Durban (COP17) in to be held from Nov 28-Dec 9, 2011. The Fellowships are open predominantly to journalists from developing countries, but journalists from the US . . . → Read More: CCMP offers Fellowships besides attending UN Climate Change Conference in Durban to journalists from developing countries, and US and Russia

EPF 2011 Small Grants Competition for Empowering Grassroots CSO’s in the regions of Georgia

Eurasia Partnership Foundation (EPF) seeks proposals for a small grant competition that aims to support the grassroots Civil Society Organizations (CSO) in various regions of Georgia. The grant competition is designed to strengthen the organizational capacity of newly-established CSOs and to increase their effective and sustained engagement in decision-making processes at a local . . . → Read More: EPF 2011 Small Grants Competition for Empowering Grassroots CSO’s in the regions of Georgia

Stop TB Partnership seeks nominations for the 2011 Kochon Prize

Kochon Foundation, a non-profit foundation registered in the Republic of Korea is seeking nominations for The Stop TB Partnership-Kochon Prize aimed at supporting the global fight against tuberculosis. The Stop TB Partnership-Kochon Prize is awarded once a year to persons, institutions, or organizations that have made a highly significant contribution to combating tuberculosis.

. . . → Read More: Stop TB Partnership seeks nominations for the 2011 Kochon Prize

WHA seeks proposals to advance the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas

Department of State, Western Hemisphere Affairs Bureau (WHA), invites organizations to submit proposals outlining program concepts and capacity to advance the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA), which promotes cooperation on renewable energy, energy efficiency, cleaner fossil fuels, infrastructure, energy poverty, sustainable land use and forests, and adaptation issues in Canada, . . . → Read More: WHA seeks proposals to advance the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas

Fulbright Fellowship grants program now open for American Scholars and professionals to visit Indonesian Universities during the academic year 2012-2013

Applications are invited from American scholars and professionals under the Fulbright Fellowship program offering them an opportunity for three- to 10-month grant in Indonesia and visit that country’s Universities during the academic year 2012-13.

U.S. scholars and professionals in all academic fields are encouraged to apply.

Up to 13 awards for teaching or . . . → Read More: Fulbright Fellowship grants program now open for American Scholars and professionals to visit Indonesian Universities during the academic year 2012-2013

USAID invites RFA for Optimizing Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Services in Tanzania Program

In 2010, the USG and United Republic of Tanzania (URT) signed a Partnership Framework (PF) outlining the two nations’ joint commitment (2009-2013) to a durable and effective response to the HIV and AIDS crisis in Tanzania.  The Partnership Framework in Tanzania is representative of the core principles of PEPFAR II and focuses on . . . → Read More: USAID invites RFA for Optimizing Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Services in Tanzania Program

Second Call for Proposals for Judicial Reform in Vietnam

The second call for proposals has launched by the third component of the Justice Partnership Program (JPP) and the Justice Initiatives Facilitation Fund (JIFF). The interested NGOs are invited for the contribution of an increased awareness of rights, improved access to justice, and enhanced judicial reforms to submit their proposals.

Eligibility Criteria:

. . . → Read More: Second Call for Proposals for Judicial Reform in Vietnam

Partnership Initiative for Cultural Development in Conflict

The Commonwealth Foundation and Prince Claus Fund for Culture and Development jointly initiate a programmed that addresses the cultural needs during and after conflict; the programme initiate with grant award to Pakistan, Rwanda, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe

This initiative will see a series of culture-based interventions rolled-out in partnership with local . . . → Read More: Partnership Initiative for Cultural Development in Conflict

Nominations invited for the Global Water Partnership (GWP) Steering Committee Members -2011

Global Water Partnership looking for non-water professional from top educational or applied research establishment, international organization, international NGO and private sector have global experience for development to become a member of the Global Water Partnership Steering Committee (SC) -2011.

The Global Water Partnership is an organization which supports a non-profit global . . . → Read More: Nominations invited for the Global Water Partnership (GWP) Steering Committee Members -2011

Project Outputs, Risks, Sustainability, Partnership…Urban Youth Fund Application

D5. Outputs will list out the results achieved after implementing the activities. Please note that this section is different from D3. Outcomes and it could include the training manuals produced, reports documented, constructive activities undertaken by youths such as businesses set up by youths in a livelihood-oriented project, youth networks established in a . . . → Read More: Project Outputs, Risks, Sustainability, Partnership…Urban Youth Fund Application

CSRP Fellowships in African Climate Science: Call for Applications

African climate researchers and applied scientists are invited to apply for fellowships in African climate science. The fellowships are offered as part of the Climate Science Research Partnership (CSRP) between the Met Office Hadley Centre (MOHC) and the Department for International Development (DFID) of the UK government. The CSRP aims are to improve . . . → Read More: CSRP Fellowships in African Climate Science: Call for Applications

PAEPARD Call for Applications in Africa

The Platform for African-European Partnership on Agricultural Research for Development (PAEPARD) has a call for applications for support to the development of multi-stakeholder partnerships that promote demand-driven agricultural innovation and research in Africa.

PAEPARD supports the establishment of innovative partnerships of African and European stakeholders that engage in agricultural innovation and . . . → Read More: PAEPARD Call for Applications in Africa

Human Rights Research Partnership Opportunity for Developing Country Researchers

The Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) is organizing the Research Partnership Programme on human rights with the funding support of the Danish International Development Assistance (DANIDA) for a small number (4-6) of researchers from developing and transitional countries.

The Programme offers a unique opportunity for selected researchers of becoming guest . . . → Read More: Human Rights Research Partnership Opportunity for Developing Country Researchers

Appear Call for Submissions for researchers, professionals and academic institutions in select countries

Financed by the Austrian Development Cooperation, the Austrian Partnership Programme in Higher Education & Research for Development (APPEAR) works to strengthen institutional capacities in higher education, research and management in the key regions of the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC) through academic partnerships with Austrian academic institutions and Master’s and PhD Programmes as a . . . → Read More: Appear Call for Submissions for researchers, professionals and academic institutions in select countries

Call for applications for the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI)

The establishment and strengthening of an International Partnership, with links to national/sub-national and regional partnerships, to carry out and facilitate the activities identified by the Satoyama Initiative was endorsed at the Global Workshop on the Satoyama Initiative held in Paris on 29-30 January 2010. This Partnership is expected to help foster synergies between . . . → Read More: Call for applications for the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI)

Partners in the Proposed Project (GPAF Impact Window funding)

In 1.8, list out all the acronyms and their full forms to be used in the concept note here. This also includes the name of your organization, which you refer in short most of the time. This part acts as an important reference for the person reviewing your application.

1.9 . . . → Read More: Partners in the Proposed Project (GPAF Impact Window funding)

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

The fourth round of Stop TB Partnership’s Challenge Facility for Civil Society provides support to community-based organizations engaged in advocacy and social mobilization activities seeking to raise awareness and empower communities to become part of the solution in the fight against TB.

This round will provide funds (between USD 5,000 – . . . → Read More: Fourth Round of Stop TB Partnership’s Challenge Facility for Civil Society

Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund: Call for Letters of Inquiry

This is the call for letters of inquiry made by the Wildlands Conservation Trust under the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) in the Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany Hotspot. NGOs, community groups and other CSOs can apply for this opportunity.

“CEPF is designed to safeguard Earth’s biologically richest and most threatened regions, known as biodiversity . . . → Read More: Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund: Call for Letters of Inquiry

EEP call for proposals to combat climate change in Mekong region

The grant offering program of the Energy and Environment Partnership (EEP) with Mekong region countries has issued a new call for proposals.

The EEP provides grants to promote the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency and clean technologies. The program is financed by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and . . . → Read More: EEP call for proposals to combat climate change in Mekong region

NGOs invited to apply for funding to conserve the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot

The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is providing grants to NGOs, academic institutions, community groups and other civil society organizations to implement projects leader to the conservation of Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot.

The Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot is the world’s biologically richest ecosystem but it also one of the most threatened areas. Civil . . . → Read More: NGOs invited to apply for funding to conserve the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot

Climate Change Media Partnership to support reporting on Climate Change in Developing Countries

PANOS, Internews and the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) are organizing the Climate Change Media Partnership to support “developing-country journalists to report on climate change, and creates an exciting opportunity for editors to gain coverage of an international summit through their reporters.” The programme has supported more than 100 journalists from . . . → Read More: Climate Change Media Partnership to support reporting on Climate Change in Developing Countries

Partnership for Transparency Fund for NGOs to curb Corruption

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

Funding and Partnership Opportunities for NGOs in USAID’s Global Development Alliances – 6

Full Application Instructions

under USAID’s FY2010 Annual Program Statement

“Missions/WOUs have the authority and ability to invite applicants to submit a full application based upon favorable reviews of concept papers.  These instructions are illustrative. Contracting Officer at the Mission or WOU will provide specific requirement and instructions for the full . . . → Read More: Funding and Partnership Opportunities for NGOs in USAID’s Global Development Alliances – 6

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Application Process

under USAID’s FY2010 Annual Program Statement

“USAID Missions and WOUs will be responsible for the application review process and management of the award process.  Applicants are required to submit short concept papers (see below for instructions) to Missions or operating units, and may receive instructions on whether . . . → Read More: Funding and Partnership Opportunities for NGOs in USAID’s Global Development Alliances – 5

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Program Eligibility Criteria

under USAID’s FY2010 Annual Program Statement

“The purpose of this APS is to foster innovation and involvement of new actors in development solutions.  It seeks to leverage market forces, new technologies, and new approaches to development.  It seeks to encourage applicants to re-define the development challenge . . . → Read More: Funding and Partnership Opportunities for NGOs in USAID’s Global Development Alliances – 4

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Partner Eligibility Criteria

under USAID’s FY2010 Annual Program Statement

This Annual Program Statement focuses on establishing public-private alliances to define a need and its solution, and to combine resources to achieve far-reaching, mutually agreed upon results.  The following list of potential partners is for illustrative purposes because our eligibility . . . → Read More: Funding and Partnership Opportunities for NGOs in USAID’s Global Development Alliances – 3

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Priorities to address under FY2010 Annual Program Statement

under USAID’s FY2010 Annual Program Statement

“This APS supports the foreign assistance priorities of USAID and the U.S. Government. By pursuing opportunities to partner with USAID, development alliances can make important contributions to development and humanitarian objectives in vulnerable countries. This . . . → Read More: Funding and Partnership Opportunities for NGOs in USAID’s Global Development Alliances – 2

Funding and Partnership Opportunities for NGOs in USAID’s Global Development Alliances

“USAID continues its commitment to more strategic alliances with the private sector in order to further increase sustainable development impact to advance global , peace, and prosperity . Our objective is not aimed necessarily at increasing the number of alliances.  Rather we seek to increase the overall strategic value of our alliances for . . . → Read More: Funding and Partnership Opportunities for NGOs in USAID’s Global Development Alliances

More information about USAID’s Development Grants Program

More information about USAID’s Development Grants Program

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

“USAID’s past investment and partnership with U.S. PVOs and LNGOs has produced many substantial development achievements and has resulted in organizations with strengthened capacity to achieve critical development outcomes. The DGP will . . . → Read More: More information about USAID’s Development Grants Program

HIV and AIDS and NGOs

NGOs have been playing a critical role in addressing the HIV and AIDS issue in developing countries. Their role was widely acknowledged even before governments in many countries hardly began doing anything against HIV and AIDS. They have been working as key partners for governments and international agencies in not only in the . . . → Read More: HIV and AIDS and NGOs

Restoration of African Culture Healing Organisation(RACHO)

Restoration of African Culture Healing Organization (RACHO) is an indigenous, fully registered (Reg No. S.5914/8087 by NGO board) Ugandan Non – Government Organization with historical focus on restoring African Culture with a vision “To restore traditional sanity by working with the community and forming different partnership with stake holders”

RACHO’s main . . . → Read More: Restoration of African Culture Healing Organisation(RACHO)

World Bank’s Partnership for Capacity Building Program in Africa

The World Bank’s Partnership for Capacity Building Program in Africa (PACT) provides funds to NGOs in Africa to strengthen capacities of orgaizations and the public sector and enhance sustainable development. NGOs can apply for this funding using this weblink.

NGO Opportunities in Your Country