Fact Sheet: Promotional Material for NGOs

A fact sheet is quick and concise information about some key elements of the organization and its work. It is mostly presented on a sheet with points mentioned in bulleted form. It can consist of the mission statement, list of activities or projects carried out and the accomplishments made in the recent times, . . . → Read More: Fact Sheet: Promotional Material for NGOs

Grant for Democracy and Human Rights Projects

The May 18 Memorial Foundation has announced the grant opportunity for the democracy and human rights projects for 2012. Through the GDHRPO (Grant for Democracy and Human Rights Projects in Overseas), the Foundation supports work that contributes to promoting democracy and human rights and to building international solidarity. The grant will be awarded . . . → Read More: Grant for Democracy and Human Rights Projects

UC ANR Competetive Grants 2012-Request for proposals

Deadline: Feb. 17, 2012

Countries/Region: California

The institute supports innovation and discovery aimed at solving real-world environmental problems. The institute’s faculty are committed to strengthening the scientific foundation for environmental decision making through collective entrepreneurship, a team-oriented approach that recognizes the complexities of environmental problems and the societal context . . . → Read More: UC ANR Competetive Grants 2012-Request for proposals

Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in South Asia-Call for Proposals

Deadline:29 February 2012

Countries/Region:Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

South Asia is prone to disasters spawned or magnified by extreme climatic events, including floods, droughts, heavy downpours, and heat-waves. The frequency and severity of such events is expected to increase significantly with climate change, manifested both . . . → Read More: Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in South Asia-Call for Proposals

Foundation Ensemble’s Programme Fund for Select Countries

Allocating over 85% of the its funding for Programme Fund, the Foundation Ensemble intends to support water and sanitation and sustainable development activities in developing countries under this Fund.

For 2012, The Fondation has selected 6 priority countries of intervention:

Benin, Mozambique, Cambodia, Laos, Ecuador, Peru.

The minimum amount . . . → Read More: Foundation Ensemble’s Programme Fund for Select Countries

Micro-Grants for Citizen Media Outreach Projects

Rising Voices has issued a call for proposals to to support and nurture underrepresented communities so that they can begin to take full advantage of participatory digital media tools has been our microgrants for citizen media outreach projects.

These small grants provide an opportunity for individuals, grassroots groups, networks, and other . . . → Read More: Micro-Grants for Citizen Media Outreach Projects

Document on how to identify, locate and approach Funders

A document providing tips on how to identify and find funders has been made available by The Resource Alliance. The document aims to help individuals and organizations find funders for their humanitarian projects. It provides comprehensive information and guidelines on how to research and approach donors.

The document presents guidelines for . . . → Read More: Document on how to identify, locate and approach Funders

International Elephant Foundation-Worldwide Elephant Conservation Through 2012 Grants

DEADLINE- August 12, 2011

Countries/Region- Asia, Africa

IEF-supported projects protect elephants from poaching, seek solutions for human-elephant conflict, equip and train community conservationists, increase our knowledge of the treatment and prevention of disease and educate people. In 2012, IEF will provide over $225,000 to support elephant conservation around the . . . → Read More: International Elephant Foundation-Worldwide Elephant Conservation Through 2012 Grants

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

Entries invited from Young People in EU Member States for the European Charlemagne Youth Prize

Entries are being invited for the European Charlemagne Youth Prize that is awarded jointly and annually by the European Parliament and the Foundation of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen. . . . → Read More: Entries invited from Young People in EU Member States for the European Charlemagne Youth Prize

OSF Arab Regional Office Invites Unsolicited Funding Proposals for Small Grants under its Focus Areas

The Open Society Foundations (OSF) Arab Regional Office beginning November 16, 2011 is accepting unsolicited grant proposal outlines, or concept notes, on a rolling basis that will continue throughout the year. . . . → Read More: OSF Arab Regional Office Invites Unsolicited Funding Proposals for Small Grants under its Focus Areas

The Five College Women’s Studies Research Center invites Applications and Nominations for 2012-2013 Research Associateships

Five College Women’s Studies Research Center invites proposals for projects that may include, but are not limited to, exploring the impact of new media. . . . → Read More: The Five College Women’s Studies Research Center invites Applications and Nominations for 2012-2013 Research Associateships

North-South Centre of the Council of Europe seeks Grant Applications for Africa Europe Youth Cooperation Program

North-South Centre of the Council of Europe is currently inviting grant applications for Africa Europe Youth Cooperation Program. . . . → Read More: North-South Centre of the Council of Europe seeks Grant Applications for Africa Europe Youth Cooperation Program

King Baudouin Foundation Funding Opportunity for Projects to improve the Quality of Life for Coffee and/or Cocoa Producers in Developing Countries

The Efico Fund, managed by the King Baudouin Foundation, was setup with the purpose of improving the living conditions of poor communities producing coffee and/or cocoa in developing countries. . . . → Read More: King Baudouin Foundation Funding Opportunity for Projects to improve the Quality of Life for Coffee and/or Cocoa Producers in Developing Countries

Video Documentary Competition on Transnational Organized Crime and Corruption

The Associazione Ilaria Alpi, FLARE Network, and Novaja Gazeta are currently inviting applications for the competition. . . . → Read More: Video Documentary Competition on Transnational Organized Crime and Corruption

The Center for Spirituality & Healing, University of Minnesota seeks Applications for Dalai Lama Fellows Program

The Center for Spirituality & Healing is currently inviting applications for Dalai Lama Fellows Program. The Dalai Lama Fellows, a new global educational and social impact program . . . → Read More: The Center for Spirituality & Healing, University of Minnesota seeks Applications for Dalai Lama Fellows Program

The Road Safety Fund seeks Grant Applications for Improving Road Safety Condition in Middle-Income and Low-Income Countries

The Road Safety Fund is currently inviting applications under small grant program for projects with potential to improve road safety condition in middle-income and low-income countries. . . . → Read More: The Road Safety Fund seeks Grant Applications for Improving Road Safety Condition in Middle-Income and Low-Income Countries

AmfAR’s MSM Initiative Launches New Fundraising Toolkit for HIV-Related Projects Serving MSM

MSM Initiative, a program of amfAR, has launched a new fundraising toolkit for HIV-Related Community-Based programs . . . → Read More: AmfAR’s MSM Initiative Launches New Fundraising Toolkit for HIV-Related Projects Serving MSM

GOOD WorldWide invites Entries for GOOD FWD Contest to Raise Awareness about Humanitarian Crisis in the Horn of Africa

GOOD WorldWide is inviting new innovative ideas from people for projects with a potential to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa. . . . → Read More: GOOD WorldWide invites Entries for GOOD FWD Contest to Raise Awareness about Humanitarian Crisis in the Horn of Africa

IFAS Research seeks Grant Applications from Masters, Doctoral, Post-Doctoral students and Senior Researchers

IFAS-Research (French Institute of South Africa) is inviting applications from Masters, Doctoral, Post-Doctoral students and researchers as well as research teams for grants available for the year 2012. . . . → Read More: IFAS Research seeks Grant Applications from Masters, Doctoral, Post-Doctoral students and Senior Researchers

WomenChangeMakers Picks its First Two Fellows from Brazil

The WomenChangeMakers, an initiative of the Smiling Children Foundation, has selected its first two fellows from Brazil . . . → Read More: WomenChangeMakers Picks its First Two Fellows from Brazil

The Open Society Foundations Arab Regional Office seeks Grant Proposal for Projects

The Open Society Foundations Arab Regional Office is accepting unsolicited grant proposal outlines, or concept notes, for the projects falling within the focus areas . . . → Read More: The Open Society Foundations Arab Regional Office seeks Grant Proposal for Projects

The United Nations Democracy Fund: Sixth Round of Funding for NGOs

The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) is now open to accepting project proposals for its Sixth Round of Funding from NGOs. . . . → Read More: The United Nations Democracy Fund: Sixth Round of Funding for NGOs

Project Information: United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF)

The second section of the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) application form seeks basic information about the project such as its title, its location, summary and other details.

Make sure your project title is short and self-explanatory. Avoid using acronyms which do clearly give a message about the project. Some example titles . . . → Read More: Project Information: United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF)

Kleiwerks International invites Participation Proposals for Women of the Americas Sustainability Initiative Training Program

Kleiwerks International Initiative aims at supporting women and creating a socially and ecologically resilient world. . . . → Read More: Kleiwerks International invites Participation Proposals for Women of the Americas Sustainability Initiative Training Program

A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs to Raise Funds

The guide is beneficial for the NGOs as it provides them with practical guidance that helps them become more professional, create new projects, and gain access to funding for these projects. . . . → Read More: A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs to Raise Funds

Manual for Raising Funds by Small NGOs

The manual focuses on the problems faced by small NGOs/ charities, while raising funds for their development projects. . . . → Read More: Manual for Raising Funds by Small NGOs

Fundraising Guide for Indian NGOs

A fundraising guide, written by Jane Bradshaw, a VSO volunteer, directs the NGOs to raise funds for their developmental projects. . . . → Read More: Fundraising Guide for Indian NGOs

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

Australia-India Council seeks Grant Applications from Projects Promoting Cooperation between the Two Countries

The Australia-India Council (AIC) is currently grant applications from individuals and organizations in Australia for projects that are aimed at promoting long-term contact and cooperation between Australia and India. . . . → Read More: Australia-India Council seeks Grant Applications from Projects Promoting Cooperation between the Two Countries

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

Proposals invited for the 2012 Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation Program in Sri Lanka

The Embassy of the United States in Colombo, Sri Lanka has issued a call for proposals for the 2012 Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) program. . . . → Read More: Proposals invited for the 2012 Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation Program in Sri Lanka

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

Earth Journalism Network seeks Applications under the Small Grants Program aimed at Media Coverage of Environmental Issues

The Earth Journalism Network is currently seeking applications for the small grants fund from eligible projects all over the world (preferably from the developing world) aimed at building network and media capacity to cover environmental issues. . . . → Read More: Earth Journalism Network seeks Applications under the Small Grants Program aimed at Media Coverage of Environmental Issues

The Fund for Investigative Journalism invites Grant Proposals for Investigative Projects and Books

The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) is currently accepting grant proposals from eligible applicants for investigative projects and books. . . . → Read More: The Fund for Investigative Journalism invites Grant Proposals for Investigative Projects and Books

WWF launches new grant program in Turkey

According to Anatolia news agency, the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) has initiated a new grant program to protect the various endangered animal species like sea turtles and fallow deer from extinction. . . . → Read More: WWF launches new grant program in Turkey

Manual: Utility of Conservation Project Plan

A manual has been created created with an aim to help people involved in planning and managing conservation projects. Many people throughout the world associated with these conservation projects are not able to receive specialized training in the respective field. . . . → Read More: Manual: Utility of Conservation Project Plan

Blue Earth seeks Proposals for sponsoring the Photographic Projects on Social Issues, Environment, and Nature

Blue Earth is inviting proposals for sponsoring the photographic projects that are aimed at educating the public about endangered cultures, threatened environments, or current topics of social concern. . . . → Read More: Blue Earth seeks Proposals for sponsoring the Photographic Projects on Social Issues, Environment, and Nature

US Department of State Funding Opportunity to combat trafficking in persons

US Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons has announced an open competition for fiscal year 2012 funding of projects to combat trafficking in persons outside the United States. . . . → Read More: US Department of State Funding Opportunity to combat trafficking in persons

YCI invites Young Volunteers to Participate in Environmental and Community Development Projects

Youth Challenge International (YCI) in partnership with Reto Juvenil Internacional (RJI) has announced the launch of the Youth Discovery Program in Costa Rica this winter. This one to four week volunteer program is aimed at addressing environmental and community development projects in Costa Rica. . . . → Read More: YCI invites Young Volunteers to Participate in Environmental and Community Development Projects

UBS Optimus Foundation seeks Funding Proposals

UBS Optimus Foundation (UBSOF) has issued a call for proposals from eligible NGOs and their partnerships with universities or research institutions in Asia, Latin America and Africa to fund the projects aimed at linking health and education. . . . → Read More: UBS Optimus Foundation seeks Funding Proposals

Russia government grants €10 million to prevent pollution in Arctic

The Russian government agrees to grant funds for implementation of the Arctic Council’s environmental friendly projects. These funds are required to prevent pollution in the arctic. . . . → Read More: Russia government grants €10 million to prevent pollution in Arctic

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

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

Future of Civil Society Challenge Fund

Civil Society Challenge Fund (CSCF) will be closed down in 2015, after it has concluded all its present projects. The decision was taken by The Secretary of State, following a ten year evaluation of the fund undertaken by the ministers. . . . → Read More: Future of Civil Society Challenge Fund

Call for Proposals: The French Embassy in Zimbabwe

NGOs in Zimbabwe that have been involved in humanitarian work, are requested to submit their proposals to the French Embassy. The projects submitted by the organizations should be related to good governance, protection of human rights and vulnerable populations. Projects concerned with providing better access to health are also welcome. . . . → Read More: Call for Proposals: The French Embassy in Zimbabwe

DRL seeks grant proposals from projects promoting democracy, human rights, rule of law, and freedom of expression/press in Europe and Eurasia

The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) has issued a request for proposals from eligible organizations interested in submitting proposals. . . . → Read More: DRL seeks grant proposals from projects promoting democracy, human rights, rule of law, and freedom of expression/press in Europe and Eurasia

USAID grants $65 m to Nepal for development projects

The United States has provided funds worth USD 65 million to the government of Nepal. . . . → Read More: USAID grants $65 m to Nepal for development projects

amfAR invites grant Proposals for Targeted Biomedical Research on HIV persistence and potential for its eradication

This Request for Proposals seeks proposals relevant to exploring the mechanisms for HIV persistence and the potential for HIV eradication. . . . → Read More: amfAR invites grant Proposals for Targeted Biomedical Research on HIV persistence and potential for its eradication

ITVS International Fund invites Co-Production Investment Proposals for non-US Documentary Films

ITVS International Fund beginning November 1 will be accepting investment proposals from non-US producers and filmmakers. . . . → Read More: ITVS International Fund invites Co-Production Investment Proposals for non-US Documentary Films

LIN Center for Community Development seeks Grant Proposals for Empowerment Projects in Vietnam

LIN Center for Community Development, on behalf of Charity Cabaret Committee, is inviting grant proposals for the empowerment projects . . . → Read More: LIN Center for Community Development seeks Grant Proposals for Empowerment Projects in Vietnam

World Habitat Awards accepting submissions

The Awards are given annually to projects that provide practical and innovative solutions to current housing needs and problems. . . . → Read More: World Habitat Awards accepting submissions

Human Rights Small Grants Call for Proposals in Armenia

The goal of this program is to support Armenian civil society organizations in conducting projects aimed at protecting and promoting human rights. . . . → Read More: Human Rights Small Grants Call for Proposals in Armenia

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

Facts about Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

The Fund was established with an aim to offer financial support to countries to fight with diseases like AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. . . . → Read More: Facts about Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

AusAID and IDB’s MIF Join Hands to Establish Partnership Trust Fund for Poverty Reduction in Latin America

Partnership Trust Fund to support innovative projects for poverty reduction in Latin America. . . . → Read More: AusAID and IDB’s MIF Join Hands to Establish Partnership Trust Fund for Poverty Reduction in Latin America

Slavery Fund Exhausted — U.N. Calls for Donations

An appeal to donate to the U.N. Voluntary Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery has been made by the U.N. . . . → Read More: Slavery Fund Exhausted — U.N. Calls for Donations

The 9th World Bamboo Congress invites Papers

The 9th World Bamboo Congress will be organized from April 10-13, 2012 at Antwerp, Belgium. The theme for this congress is “Bamboo Biosciences, Bioengineering and Agroforestry Potentials” . . . → Read More: The 9th World Bamboo Congress invites Papers

The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting invites Proposals for Projects on Under-reported Population Issues

The Pulitzer Center is currently inviting proposals for projects on under-reported population issues. . . . → Read More: The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting invites Proposals for Projects on Under-reported Population Issues

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

EU gives EUR 7,200,000 to Support Rural Electrification in Tanzania

The grants will be utilized to provide modern energy services in rural areas. . . . → Read More: EU gives EUR 7,200,000 to Support Rural Electrification in Tanzania

Coca-Cola Announces $9.6 million in Charity Grants

Coca Cola Foundation will be conferring the major portion of these awards to water stewardship projects. . . . → Read More: Coca-Cola Announces $9.6 million in Charity Grants

Orskov Foundation Invites Applications for Individual Student/ Community Project Grants

Orskov Foundation is currently seeking grant applications for individual student and community project categories. . . . → Read More: Orskov Foundation Invites Applications for Individual Student/ Community Project Grants

ITDP Invites Nominations for 2012 Sustainable Transport Award from cities and regions implementing innovative solutions to reduce traffic pollution

The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy  (ITDP) is dedicated towards finding transport solutions that can result in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reduce poverty, and advance the quality of urban life.

ITDP is currently inviting nominations for 2012 Sustainable Transport Award that is offered every year to a city that demonstrated . . . → Read More: ITDP Invites Nominations for 2012 Sustainable Transport Award from cities and regions implementing innovative solutions to reduce traffic pollution

eNorth East Seeks Nominations for Award 2011 recognising best practices in ICT in North East India

The eNorth East is a group working to encourage dialogue and consultation about use of information and communication technology for development and governance in North East region of India. The annual event of eNorth East serves as a platform for people to express their ideas and knowledge with other people. The eNorth East . . . → Read More: eNorth East Seeks Nominations for Award 2011 recognising best practices in ICT in North East India

AusAID’s Human Rights Grants Scheme now open

The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) is now open to accepting applications for the Human Rights Grants Scheme (HRGS). The Scheme provides funding opportunity to organizations involved in building the capacity of organizations in developing countries to promote and protect human rights in direct and tangible ways.

However, unlike before, when the . . . → Read More: AusAID’s Human Rights Grants Scheme now open

IVF invites proposals for projects within the Visegrad+ Program

The International Visegrad Fund (IVF) is seeking proposals for projects within the Visegrad+ program. The Visegrad+ program was started with the aim to develop the cooperation between the Visegrad Group (V4) countries and Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.

The International Visegrad Fund is an international organization based in Bratislava founded by the . . . → Read More: IVF invites proposals for projects within the Visegrad+ Program

The Norwegian Embassy in Belgrade Invites Applications for Grants for Strengthening Civil Society Program in Serbia

The Norwegian Embassy in Belgrade is seeking applications for grants aimed at Strengthening Civil Society Program in Serbia (SCS-Serbia). The SCS-Serbia program aims for social and political development in Serbia by strengthening participation of the people of Serbia. The program intends to achieve this goal through advocacy work and monitoring of political and . . . → Read More: The Norwegian Embassy in Belgrade Invites Applications for Grants for Strengthening Civil Society Program in Serbia

Defining certain terms in a budget

Here we discuss some commonly used terms in a budget and try to define them:

Contingency Amount: Contingency amount refers to the money set aside to cover any unforeseen expenses of the organization or the project. Contingency expenses are required because any organization or a project can face an uncertainty because . . . → Read More: Defining certain terms in a budget

IEN and WMAN 2011- 2012 Grassroots Communities Mining Mini-Grant Program for community-based organizations, and Tribes or Tribal programs in the US and Canada

Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) and Western Mining Action Network (WMAN) supported Mining Mini-grants Program aims at supporting and enhancing the capacity building efforts of mining-impacted communities in the U.S. and Canada . . . → Read More: IEN and WMAN 2011- 2012 Grassroots Communities Mining Mini-Grant Program for community-based organizations, and Tribes or Tribal programs in the US and Canada

USAID and NSF seek proposals under the Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research program

USAID and NSF seek proposals from scientists in developing countries for funding under Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research program. . . . → Read More: USAID and NSF seek proposals under the Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research program

Asia- Pacific Regional Skills Building Workshop on Primary Prevention, Colombo focussed on GBV

Partners for Prevention is holding the Asia- Pacific Regional Skills Building Workshop on Primary Prevention from November 3-5, 2011 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. . . . → Read More: Asia- Pacific Regional Skills Building Workshop on Primary Prevention, Colombo focussed on GBV

Chicken & Egg Pictures invite letters of invites from women filmmakers for the Mother WIT Human Rights Film Fund

Chicken & Egg Pictures have announced the launch of The Mother WIT Human Rights Film Fund aimed at supporting the human rights movement in the most compelling way to help a story driven documentary.  In this context, letters of intent are invited from women filmmakers for funding the projects commensurate with the fund’s . . . → Read More: Chicken & Egg Pictures invite letters of invites from women filmmakers for the Mother WIT Human Rights Film Fund

UNAOC-BMW Group Award for Intercultural Innovation: Grassroots projects invited to apply for this $50,000 award

The BMW Group in partnership with UNAOC in support of the Alliance of Civilizations has announced the launch of Award for Intercultural Innovation aimed at identifying the most innovative grassroots projects that encourage intercultural exchange around the world.

In this context, applications are invited from brave initiatives that dare to think . . . → Read More: UNAOC-BMW Group Award for Intercultural Innovation: Grassroots projects invited to apply for this $50,000 award

First Peoples Worldwide’s Keepers of the Earth Fund

First Peoples Worldwide’s Keepers of the Earth Fund aims at supporting Indigenous-led projects and increasing access to funding for Indigenous communities and supporting Indigenous-led projects that create greater Indigenous control of Indigenous assets.

It supports strategies that address Indigenous development (e.g., land use and conservation, traditional decision-making, climate change, food security, . . . → Read More: First Peoples Worldwide’s Keepers of the Earth Fund

Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund seeks applications from eligible Indian organizations for funding of bilateral collaborative research projects and workshops

The Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund (IABF) is a platform for bilateral collaboration in science jointly managed and funded by the governments of India and Australia.

Since its establishment in 2006, the IABF has supported collaborative, leading-edge research between scientists in Australia and India across a range of agreed priority areas. It has . . . → Read More: Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund seeks applications from eligible Indian organizations for funding of bilateral collaborative research projects and workshops

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

Centre for Advanced Study, Sofia seeks applications from International Social Sciences and Humanities Scholars for Advanced Academia Fellowships

The Centre for Advanced Study (CAS) Sofia, Bulgaria is an independent institution promoting excellent scholarship and academic cooperation for research in the Social Sciences and the Humanities. It aims to attract young talents as well as outstanding senior scholars by offering institutional conditions conducive to innovative research, intellectual creativity and dialogue, thereby supporting . . . → Read More: Centre for Advanced Study, Sofia seeks applications from International Social Sciences and Humanities Scholars for Advanced Academia Fellowships

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

Prime Minister of Canada announces support for food security in Honduras

Source: http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/

Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, has announced complete support to make food security condition in Honduras better, especially for children and those in the poorest regions of the country.

Many new projects and programs have been announced that include support for the World Food Program in Honduras focusing . . . → Read More: Prime Minister of Canada announces support for food security in Honduras

International HIV/AIDS Alliance seeks proposals from Ukrainian registered organizations to implement prevention projects for vulnerable groups in that country

International Charitable Foundation “International HIV/AIDS Alliance in Ukraine” has announced an open call seeking proposals (HIV prevention) from officially registered Ukrainian organizations, which have a status of non-profit organizations and a relevant expertise in the area of HIV/AIDS. The applicant organizations must also be aware of contemporary methods and approaches to HIV/AIDS prevention.

. . . → Read More: International HIV/AIDS Alliance seeks proposals from Ukrainian registered organizations to implement prevention projects for vulnerable groups in that country

DFID and ESRC seek funding proposals for research projects on international development (Poverty Alleviation)

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)

WAN-IFRA seeks applications for the Mobile News Grants and Training Scheme from partnerships led by newspapers in Sub-Saharan Africa

The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), based in Paris, France, and Darmstadt, Germany, with subsidiaries in Singapore, India, Spain, France and Sweden, is the global organization of the world’s newspapers and news publishers. It represents more than 18,000 publications, 15,000 online sites and over 3,000 companies in more than 120 . . . → Read More: WAN-IFRA seeks applications for the Mobile News Grants and Training Scheme from partnerships led by newspapers in Sub-Saharan Africa

Whitley Fund for Nature is seeking applications for 2012 Awards from individuals from non high-income countries working with effective teams having strong nature conservation experience

The Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is a UK registered charity offering awards and grants to outstanding nature conservationists around the world.  They locate and recognize some of the world’s most dynamic conservation leaders and support projects founded on good science, community involvement and pragmatism. Above all, we champion passionate individuals who are . . . → Read More: Whitley Fund for Nature is seeking applications for 2012 Awards from individuals from non high-income countries working with effective teams having strong nature conservation experience

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

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) in Argentina

Title: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) in Argentina

Canadian International Development Agency through The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) in Argentina aims to support small projects proposed and implemented by local organizations in that country.

CIDA Contribution:

The current CFLI proposes to contribute $120, 000 in the year 2011-2012

CIDA’s . . . → Read More: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) in Argentina

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Albania 2011-2012

Title:     Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Albania 2011-2012

CIDA Contribution:

The current CFLI proposes to contribute $50,000 in the year 2011-2012

CIDA’s 2008-2009 disbursements for projects and initiatives in Albania: $370,000.

Canada Embassy:

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Albania is managed by the Embassy of Canada to Italy

Description:

The Canadian . . . → Read More: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Albania 2011-2012

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Angola – 2011-2012

Title:     Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Angola – 2011-2012

CIDA Contribution:

CIDA’s 2008-2009 disbursements for projects and initiatives in Angola: $2.56 million.

Maximum CIDA Contribution for 2011-12 is $ 167,500

Executing Agency: Embassy of Canada to Zimbabwe, Angola and Botswana

Description:

CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency) through The Canada Fund for . . . → Read More: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Angola – 2011-2012

Canada Funds for Local Initiatives (CFIL) – Algeria – 2010-2011

Title:     Canada Funds for Local Initiatives (CFIL) – Algeria – 2010-2011

Maximum CIDA Contribution:   $ 100,000

Executing Agency:  Information not available

Description:

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is designed to support small projects proposed and implemented by local organizations in Mauritania. In providing funding for small projects that offer direct social, . . . → Read More: Canada Funds for Local Initiatives (CFIL) – Algeria – 2010-2011

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Lebanon – 2010-2011

Title:     Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Lebanon – 2010-2011

CIDA Contribution:

CIDA’s 2008-2009 disbursements for projects and initiatives in Lebanon: $11.69 million.

Maximum CIDA Contribution for 2010-11 is $ 175,000

Executing Agency: Embassy of Canada to Lebanon

Description:

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is designed to support small projects . . . → Read More: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Lebanon – 2010-2011

United States Institute of Peace seeks proposals for The Jennings Randolph (JR) Senior Fellowship Program from a variety of professionals

United State Institute of Peace (USIP) invites applications for The Jennings Randolph (JR) Senior Fellowship Program that offers scholars, policy analysts, policy makers, journalists, and other experts an opportunity to spend time in residence at the Institute, reflecting and writing on pressing international peace and security challenges. The Institute awards between 8 and . . . → Read More: United States Institute of Peace seeks proposals for The Jennings Randolph (JR) Senior Fellowship Program from a variety of professionals

Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI) Association seeks applications for Small Grants Program 2011-12 from projects mainly in developing nations and countries with economies in transition

The Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI) Association has announced its Small Grants Program for the year 2011-12 for spatial data infrastructure or Earth Observations Systems (EOS)-related activities in economically disadvantaged nations.

The Small Grants Program is aimed at supporting national or sub-national activities that foster partnerships, develop in-country technical capacity, improve . . . → Read More: Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI) Association seeks applications for Small Grants Program 2011-12 from projects mainly in developing nations and countries with economies in transition

CTI PFAN seeks environmentally beneficial business proposals for Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing Business Plan Competition

CTI Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) is now accepting proposals from African Region for participating in the second Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing (AFRICEF-2) Business Plan Competition.

Following the success of AFRICEF, AFRICEF-2 seeks to nurture entrepreneurs, start-up and existing companies, project teams and consortia with environmentally beneficial business proposals . . . → Read More: CTI PFAN seeks environmentally beneficial business proposals for Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing Business Plan Competition

The International Youth Foundation conducts skills development program for finalists of the King Abdullah II Award for Youth Innovation and Achievement

Sourced From: http://www.iyfnet.org/news/1765

The International Youth Foundation (IYF) recently conducted a three-day capacity and skills development training program titled “Youth Leadership, Civil Involvement and the Future of the Middle East” for the second cycle of finalists of the King Abdullah II Award for Youth Innovation and Achievement (KAAYIA). The program was organized from . . . → Read More: The International Youth Foundation conducts skills development program for finalists of the King Abdullah II Award for Youth Innovation and Achievement

The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft invites draft proposals for German-African Cooperation Projects in Infectology

The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) wishes to support the cooperation between German and African scientists and to encourage research in Infectology. In this regard, the DFG seeks draft proposals for joint research projects that will focus on infectious diseases and their social implications. The implementation of these projects would need association . . . → Read More: The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft invites draft proposals for German-African Cooperation Projects in Infectology

Taqeem Fund for Evaluation in Youth Employment invites youth employment projects to submit evaluation proposals

The Fund for Evaluation in Youth Employment was founded by the Youth Employment Network (YEN) with financial support of Jacobs Foundation, Silatech and the Danish sponsored Africa Commission. The fund offers financial support to organizations working for the welfare of youth and providing them opportunities for employment. Every year, the fund invites proposals . . . → Read More: Taqeem Fund for Evaluation in Youth Employment invites youth employment projects to submit evaluation proposals

Nominations invited for Make a Difference Award 2012 to be presented in Hong Kong

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

Make a Difference (MaD) Award was first introduced in 2010 to honour the creators of high potential ventures/projects that are able to produce economic, social and environmental benefits for the common people in a sustainable manner and make a positive difference to the world. The award process is started in . . . → Read More: Nominations invited for Make a Difference Award 2012 to be presented in Hong Kong

THET invites applications for Medium Paired Institutional Partnership grants

THET is inviting applications for Medium Paired Institutional Partnership (PIP) grants under Health Partnership Scheme (HPS). The HPS is four-year programme that gets funds from UK Department for International Development and supports development of health services as well as training and capacity-building projects in poor countries. HPS is managed by THET in a . . . → Read More: THET invites applications for Medium Paired Institutional Partnership grants

HIF seeks proposals for small grants facility from projects aimed at recognition, invention and dissemination of an innovation towards making humanitarian aid more effective and cost-efficient

The Humanitarian Innovation Fund (HIF), created through a partnership between ELRHA (Enhancing Learning and Research for Humanitarian Assistance) and ALNAP (The Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action), represents a collective effort to enhance the contribution of innovation to improving operational humanitarian performance at the field level.

The . . . → Read More: HIF seeks proposals for small grants facility from projects aimed at recognition, invention and dissemination of an innovation towards making humanitarian aid more effective and cost-efficient

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

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