How to identify NGO Funding Opportunities among Bilateral Agencies

There are several sources of grant opportunities available for NGOs from government to grantmaking foundations to multilaterals and to bilateral. Bilateral agencies are official aid agencies of developed countries providing financial assistance to NGOs and governmental agencies in developing countries. Although a substantial part of this aid is reserved for governments in developing . . . → Read More: How to identify NGO Funding Opportunities among Bilateral Agencies

Non State Actors in Development in Sri Lanka 2011-2012-EuropeAid

Deadline:01.03.2012

Coutries/Region: SRI LANKA

The thematic programme “Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development” is a development policy instrument of the European Consensus on Development.1 It replaced the NGO co financing and decentralised cooperation budget lines and has its legal basis in Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 . . . → Read More: Non State Actors in Development in Sri Lanka 2011-2012-EuropeAid

Generations United

Deadline: January 31st

Generations United is the national membership organization focused solely on improving the lives of children, youth, and older people through intergenerational strategies, programs, and public policies.

It acts as a catalyst for stimulating collaboration among aging, children, and youth organizations, providing a forum to explore areas . . . → Read More: Generations United

FAO Call for Papers and Grant Opportunity

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Cornell International Institute for Food Agriculture and Development (CIIFAD) in collaboration with the International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE) is hosting an international symposium on “Inclusive Agro-Enterprise Development”, as part of the technical program of IAAE’s Triennial Conference of 2012.

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EC seeks Grant Proposals for Strengthening the Civil Society Organizations and Local Authorities in Development in EU Partner Countries

The European Commission has issued a restricted call seeking proposals for projects to support the role of civil society organizations . . . → Read More: EC seeks Grant Proposals for Strengthening the Civil Society Organizations and Local Authorities in Development in EU Partner Countries

Project Activities: United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF)

Example project activities that can be proposed under the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF):

Strengthening of Civil Society: Training and capacity building of civil society organizations such as NGOs, academic institutions, policy research centers, citizen groups, women’s associations, youth bodies and other people’s networks, including those existing at the grassroots level. . . . → Read More: Project Activities: United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF)

$1.5 million granted by US Department of Labor to improve labor relations in Vietnam

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs has announced funds amounting to $1.5 million to Development Alternatives International Inc. of Bethesda, Md. . . . → Read More: $1.5 million granted by US Department of Labor to improve labor relations in Vietnam

Download the “Employee Manual”: Sample Policies for Managing Staff in NGOs

As NGOs employ staff, they are required to maintain administrative policies for their management. Such policies not only contribute towards effective governance but also open up opportunities of support from different funding organizations. However, organizations in developing countries fail to keep such policies either because they think they are not useful or they . . . → Read More: Download the “Employee Manual”: Sample Policies for Managing Staff in NGOs

Research Paper Highlights Women’s Disproportionate Vulnerability to Negative Climate Change Impacts in Developing Countries

Gender Action has recently published a research paper which draws attention to the women’s disproportionate vulnerability to negative climate change impacts in developing countries. The research paper also demonstrates how women and girls in these countries have been largely excluded from climate change finance policies and programs.

The research paper was . . . → Read More: Research Paper Highlights Women’s Disproportionate Vulnerability to Negative Climate Change Impacts in Developing Countries

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 Think Tank Fund and Open Society Roma Initiatives invite applications from Roma graduates in select European countries for the Policy Research Fellowship program

The Think Tank Fund and the Open Society Roma Initiatives are currently accepting applications for the Roma Policy Research Fellowship program from young Roma BA, MA and PhD graduates from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, and Slovakia.

The Roma Policy Research . . . → Read More: The Think Tank Fund and Open Society Roma Initiatives invite applications from Roma graduates in select European countries for the Policy Research Fellowship program

Gender Links seeks inputs and discussions for “Gender and the New Growth Path” draft submission in South Africa

Gender Links (GL) is collaborating with Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and the World Bank in developing a submission on Gender and the New Growth Path. This follows a workshop convened in March, 2011. In this context, GL seeks inputs and discussions that will be compiled into a draft submission which will be . . . → Read More: Gender Links seeks inputs and discussions for “Gender and the New Growth Path” draft submission in South Africa

Pew Leadership Year

Program – The Pew Leadership Year

The Pew Leadership Year offers hands-on experience in public policy advocacy, research and communications to individuals who are dedicated to building a leadership career in the public or nonprofit sectors and have recently completed an undergraduate or advanced degree.  The first Pew Leadership Year will begin in . . . → Read More: Pew Leadership Year

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Application Process.

Applications for the Pew Leadership Year are available online in the Careers @ Pew / Pew Leadership Year section of Pew’s Web site. We suggest you create a login ID and password, allowing for future access to edit your information.

Applications should be submitted no later than May 24, 2010.

A . . . → Read More: Pew Leadership Year -2

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Program Areas Hosting Pew Leadership Fellows.

Pew Center on the States

Pew’s Center on the States (PCS) works to advance state policies that serve the public interest. PCS conducts credible research, brings together diverse perspectives, and analyzes states’ experiences to determine what works and what does not. We work with a wide variety . . . → Read More: Pew Leadership Year -3

IDRC’s Canadian Window on International Development Awards

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is providing an opportunity to citizens of developing countries and Canada to undertake research on issues affected the relationship between Canada and developing countries. “The complexities of national economic and social development in Canada are increasingly evident, and are often related to international issues. Similarly Canadian trade, . . . → Read More: IDRC’s Canadian Window on International Development Awards

Project Funding for Grassroots NGOs working for Secure Land Access for the Poor

Facilitated by UN-HABITAT, the Global Land Tool Network (GLTN) works “to contribute to poverty alleviation and the Millennium Development Goals through land reform, improved land management and security of tenure.” The Network under its Grassroots Mechanism has issued a call for proposals to provide project funding to initiatives working “for the scaling up . . . → Read More: Project Funding for Grassroots NGOs working for Secure Land Access for the Poor

US Project Grant for World Education to Combat Exploitive Child Labor

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The US Department of Labor (DOL) has given a grant of US $4.25 million to World Education for a period of three years to provide education and training in Nepal to achieve the goal of ending child labor. The project is part of the larger grant offered by the . . . → Read More: US Project Grant for World Education to Combat Exploitive Child Labor

EC’s ‘Good Health for All’ has Grants for NGOs for Advocacy and Strengthening of Health Systems and Policies

The European Commission is requesting NGOs to apply for its new funding opportunity made available under the theme of “Good Health for All.” The adoption of ‘Programme for Action on the Crisis in Human Resources for Health (HRH) in Developing Countries 2007-2013’ in 2006 by the EC led to a deeper understanding of . . . → Read More: EC’s ‘Good Health for All’ has Grants for NGOs for Advocacy and Strengthening of Health Systems and Policies

UNIFEM’s Fund for Gender Equality Announced

After a long wait, UNIFEM (United Nations Development Fund for Women) has finally announced that it is seeking proposals from NGOs (and also governmental agencies) in developing countries under its newly established “Fund for Gender Equality” which aims to “accelerate progress toward the goal of gender equality and women’s empowerment.” The Fund will . . . → Read More: UNIFEM’s Fund for Gender Equality Announced

Sample Management & Administrative Policies for NGOs: Personnel, Communications, Procurement and Finance Policies

NGOs are organized institutions that not only deliver services but also manage staff personnel, oversee administration and maintain cash funds. As recipients of grants from various channels and project holders of welfare activities, they are required to uphold principles of accountability and transparency. One of the strong indicators of these principles is keeping . . . → Read More: Sample Management & Administrative Policies for NGOs: Personnel, Communications, Procurement and Finance Policies

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