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

Instructions to Write a Proposal

A document providing instructions on how to write a proposal has been published. The document is an extract from the Worldwide Fundraisers Handbook 2nd edition (2003) by Michael Norton in association with The Resource Alliance. It not only highlights the importance of writing a proposal by the fundraiser, but also provides valuable tips . . . → Read More: Instructions to Write a Proposal

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

Gates Foundation’s New Grant for Biomarkers of Gastrointestinal (Gut) Function and Health

This is a request for proposal from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation under the new grant program as part of the Grand Challenges in Global Health initiative. . . . → Read More: Gates Foundation’s New Grant for Biomarkers of Gastrointestinal (Gut) Function and Health

Before applying: Resources and Links for UNDEF’s Sixth Round of Funding

Before jumping on to start writing the proposal to apply for the United Nations Democracy Fund, it is important to thoroughly study the available resources and links at the UNDEF website. It only facilitates an understanding of proposal submission guidelines, but it can also give you useful ideas for ensuring that you submit a successful . . . → Read More: Before applying: Resources and Links for UNDEF’s Sixth Round of Funding

The UNDEF Application Form: Sixth Round of Funding

The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) Application Form is available through the On-line Project Proposal System (OPPS) at the UNDEF website. This means that only online applications can be submitted (applications via email, fax or post will not be accepted). The OPPS opens on 15 November and closes on 31 December. Make sure . . . → Read More: The UNDEF Application Form: Sixth Round of Funding

Budget: United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF)

The budget part in the proposal format of the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) application system is easy to comprehend. However, you need to submit the budget in two forms: one by activity and one by input.

UNDEF tolerates salary and support costs, buth these need to be very modest and . . . → Read More: Budget: United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF)

Proposal Submission: United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF)

If you have drafted your proposal offline on paper or on your computer, then you can visit this link  to start filling up the online application form. This application system or OPPS opens on 15 November and closes on 31 December.

After completing the application form online, you can take a . . . → Read More: Proposal Submission: United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF)

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

IBM Citizenship invites Grant Proposals under the Smarter Cities Challenge 2012

IBM Citizenship is currently inviting grant proposals from cities around the world under the Smarter Cities Challenge 2012. . . . → Read More: IBM Citizenship invites Grant Proposals under the Smarter Cities Challenge 2012

Can my NGO apply for funding from US Foundations?

This is an important question for many NGOs: “Can my NGO apply for funding from US Foundations?” . . . → Read More: Can my NGO apply for funding from US Foundations?

What is a Budget – for NGOs?

“Budget” is a term that NGOs often come across when they need to plan and implement a project activity. Besides, we also come across this term again and again when we are in the process of developing a proposal. Any donor funding for NGOs is limited and a proper and planned budget is . . . → Read More: What is a Budget – for NGOs?

What should not be done with a Budget – for NGOs?

We have read about what NGOs can do with a budget: manage organizational expenses and income, plan project activities, fulfill donor expectations and also work towards long-term sustainability of the organization.

Now we try to understand the essential things that should not be done with a budget. For example, we tend . . . → Read More: What should not be done with a Budget – for NGOs?

Why budgets are so complicated for NGOs?

Developing budget is always a complicated task for NGOs especially when they need to develop a proposal and satisfy every entry given by the donor agency in the budget format. Sometimes it is easier to write a proposal than developing a budget to request funding.

Budgets will continue to become more . . . → Read More: Why budgets are so complicated for NGOs?

International Academic Forum seeks papers for Inaugural Asian Conference on Ethics, Religion and Philosophy 2012 to be held in Osaka, Japan

The International Academic Forum in partnership with its global partners has announced the Inaugural Asian Conference on Ethics, Religion and Philosophy (ACERP), to be held from March 30-April 1 2012, at the Ramada Osaka Hotel, Osaka, Japan. Theme of the ACERP is Trust

During the conference, the participants will have the . . . → Read More: International Academic Forum seeks papers for Inaugural Asian Conference on Ethics, Religion and Philosophy 2012 to be held in Osaka, Japan

NED Grants Program for the Promotion of Human Rights and Democracy

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) provides direct grants to NGOs working around the world in the field of human rights, an independent media, the rule of law and for the advancement of democratic goals.

Activist organizations in diverse situations, such as transitional countries where the goal is democratic consolidation, authoritarian . . . → Read More: NED Grants Program for the Promotion of Human Rights and Democracy

SANEI invites research proposals for 13thRound Regional Research Competition

Founded in 1998, the South Asia Network of Economic Research Institutes (SANEI) is a nonprofit organization and the regional partner of the Global Development Network (GDN). SANEI was established to promote cooperation and increase communication amongst economic research institutions in the South Asia as well as to foster cooperation, understanding and development in . . . → Read More: SANEI invites research proposals for 13thRound Regional Research Competition

The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics invites research concept notes on “Understanding the Social and Economic Impacts of Environmental Policies”

The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) is a regional network launched in 1999 and dedicated towards finding solutions for South Asia’s environmental challenges. It makes use of economic tools and analyses to address these challenges. The network also works to connect researchers and institutes in South Asia, working for . . . → Read More: The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics invites research concept notes on “Understanding the Social and Economic Impacts of Environmental Policies”

The UBS Optimus Foundation invites pre-proposals for Optimus Study on protecting children: Africa 2011–2015

Optimus Study on protecting children is the project started by the UBS Optimus Foundation with the aim to encourage research on child sexual abuse prevalence and service provision. This project will last from October 2011 through 2015 and try to implement the best social science research methods in order to generate an evidence-base . . . → Read More: The UBS Optimus Foundation invites pre-proposals for Optimus Study on protecting children: Africa 2011–2015

Absa KKNK invites proposals from artists, producers and other cultural practitioners for the compilation of the annual Absa KKNK 2012 Programme

The Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (Absa KKNK) is a South African festival for performing and visual arts, which is presented annually during the March/April school holidays in the town of Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo semi-desert region, about 400km North-East of Cape Town

The Absa KKNK invites artists, producers and other . . . → Read More: Absa KKNK invites proposals from artists, producers and other cultural practitioners for the compilation of the annual Absa KKNK 2012 Programme

UNOSDP selects proposal for a Young Football Volunteers project in Ukraine

Source:  http://www.unv.org/

In August 2010, Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) gave the prestigious 2010 Monaco Charity Award to the United Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace (UNOSDP). Each year, this award is given to a deserving organization working to bring positive changes in the world and society by mobilizing the . . . → Read More: UNOSDP selects proposal for a Young Football Volunteers project in Ukraine

DRL seeks proposals to fund projects aimed at promoting democracy, human rights and the rule of law in the MENA countries

The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Proposals from organizations interested in submitting proposals for projects that promote democracy, human rights and the rule of law in the following regions and countries (unless otherwise noted):  Algeria, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, West Bank/Gaza, . . . → Read More: DRL seeks proposals to fund projects aimed at promoting democracy, human rights and the rule of law in the MENA countries

Application Form for the Urban Youth Fund

After downloading and confirming the option that you have read the application guidelines, you will now have access to the application form. A new link called “Application Form” will appear on the left-hand side above the “Application Guidelines” button. As you click on it, the different parts (From Part A to F) of . . . → Read More: Application Form for the Urban Youth Fund

AUSAID Human Rights Grant Scheme 2010-11

The Human Rights Grant Scheme (HRGS) -  managed by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) in consultation with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australian human rights experts and Australia’s network of Overseas diplomatic posts – involved in building the capacity of organisations in developing countries to promote and protect . . . → Read More: AUSAID Human Rights Grant Scheme 2010-11

Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11 Eligibility Criteria

The AUSAID Human Rights Grant Scheme (2010-11) has set down the following criteria for NGOs to apply for the funding support:

Organisations must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for funding:

Involved in promoting and defending human rights in an eligible developing country*

*An ‘eligible developing country’ means . . . → Read More: Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11 Eligibility Criteria

What project activities are funded under the Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11?

AUSAID has provided the following list of project activities that can receive funding support under the Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11:

Projects eligible for funding must:

(a)    Aim to achieve one or more of the following objectives:

prevent or end gross human rights violations such as (but not restricted to) extra-judicial and arbitrary killings; . . . → Read More: What project activities are funded under the Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11?

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Where relevant, projects should also:

(a)    involve the active participation of marginalised groups such as people with disability, women, children, youth, the elderly, people living with HIV/AIDS, prisoners, homeless people, refugees, internally displaced persons, indigenous peoples, ethnic and religious minorities, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual and intersex persons (b)    strengthen the applicant . . . → Read More: What project activities are funded under the Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11? -2

Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11: Application Process

Funding will not be provided for:

projects reasonably determined to be contrary to Australia’s interests projects that support independence movements evangelism or missionary outreach activities political party campaign activities emergency relief activities recurrent costs, unless the organisation demonstrates in its application how it will take over these costs retrospective activities activities that already . . . → Read More: Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11: Application Process

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Step One (for all interested applicant organisations)

Applicant organisations must submit a completed Expression of Interest Form (Attachment A) to the relevant Australian diplomatic post to be received by 4 pm (local time) on Tuesday 15 June 2010.  Late Expressions of Interest will not be accepted. Expressions of Interest must be . . . → Read More: Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11: Application Process -2

Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11: List of Eligible Countries and Australian Diplomat Posts – Pacific

Pacific

Pacific – Country Australian diplomatic post Cook Islands Australian High Commission, New Zealand (Postal address)

PO Box 4036

Wellington

New Zealand

Australian High Commission, New Zealand (Physical address)

72-76 Hobson Street

Thorndon

Wellington

New Zealand Fiji Australian High Commission, Fiji (Postal address)

PO Box 214

Suva

Fiji

Australian High Commission, Fiji (Physical address)

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Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11: List of Eligible Countries and Australian Diplomat Posts – Asia

Asia

Asia – Country Australian diplomatic post Afghanistan See Pakistan Bangladesh Australian High Commission, Bangladesh

184 Gulshan Avenue

Gulshan

Dhaka

Bangladesh Bhutan See India Burma Australian Embassy, Burma

88 Strand Road

Rangoon

Burma Cambodia Australian Embassy, Cambodia

16B National Assembly St

Sangkat Tonle Bassac

Khan Chamkamon

Phnom Penh

Cambodia China (People’s Republic of) Australian Embassy, . . . → Read More: Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11: List of Eligible Countries and Australian Diplomat Posts – Asia

Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11: List of Eligible Countries and Australian Diplomat Posts – Middle East

Middle East

Middle East – Country Australian diplomatic post Iran Australian Embassy, Tehran (Postal Address)

PO Box 15875-4334, Abbasabad

Tehran 15138

Iran

Australian Embassy, Tehran (Physical Address)

No. 2, 23rd Street

Khalid Islambuli Ave

Tehran 15138

Iran Iraq Australian Embassy, Iraq

International Zone

Baghdad

Iraq Jordan Australian Embassy, Jordan (Postal Address)

PO Box 35201

Amman . . . → Read More: Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11: List of Eligible Countries and Australian Diplomat Posts – Middle East

Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11: List of Eligible Countries and Australian Diplomat Posts – Africa

Africa

Africa – Country Australian diplomatic post Algeria Australian Embassy, France

4 Rue Jean Rey

Paris 75724 Cedex 15

France Angola See South Africa Benin See Nigeria Botswana See South Africa Burkina Faso See Ghana Burundi See Kenya Cameroon See Nigeria Cape Verde Australian Embassy, Lisbon

Avenida da Liberdade, 200, 2nd Floor

Lisbon 1250-147

Portugal . . . → Read More: Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11: List of Eligible Countries and Australian Diplomat Posts – Africa

Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11: List of Eligible Countries and Australian Diplomat Posts – Caribbean

Caribbean

Caribbean – Country Australian diplomatic post Antigua & Barbuda See Trinidad and Tobago Barbados See Trinidad and Tobago Belize See Trinidad and Tobago Cuba See Mexico Dominica See Trinidad and Tobago Dominican Republic See Mexico Grenada See Trinidad and Tobago Guyana See Trinidad and Tobago Haiti See Trinidad and Tobago Jamaica See Trinidad and . . . → Read More: Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11: List of Eligible Countries and Australian Diplomat Posts – Caribbean

Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11: List of Eligible Countries and Australian Diplomat Posts – Latin America

Latin America

Latin America – Country Australian diplomatic post Argentina Australian Embassy, Argentina

Villanueva 1400

Buenos Aires C1426BMJ

Argentina Bolivia See Chile Brazil Australian Embassy, Brazil

SES Quadra 801

Coniunto K, Lote 7

Brasilia DF 70200-010

Brazil Chile Australian Embassy, Chile (Postal Address)

Casilla 33, Correo 10, Las Condes

Santiago de Chile

Chile

Australian Embassy, . . . → Read More: Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11: List of Eligible Countries and Australian Diplomat Posts – Latin America

Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11: List of Eligible Countries and Australian Diplomat Posts

Click on your region to see a list of countries from which you can apply for the AUSAID Human Rights Grant Scheme (2010-11). AUSAID will only accept applications in hard copy and they have to be submitted to the office of the Australian High Commission or the Australian embassy in your country (address . . . → Read More: Human Rights Grant Scheme-2010-11: List of Eligible Countries and Australian Diplomat Posts

AUSAID-supported Projects under the Human Rights Grant Scheme (2009-10)

Afghanistan Children in Crisis Promoting the rights of women and children in Afghanistan The project will train teachers and police and hold community activities to raise awareness about violence against women and children in order to promote the rights of children, particularly girls, to enjoy an education free from violence. $99,750 over one . . . → Read More: AUSAID-supported Projects under the Human Rights Grant Scheme (2009-10)

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Cambodia Community Legal Education Centre Public interest litigation and advocacy project The project will promote the rule of law and democratic institutions in Cambodia by using the legal system to assert and protect citizens’ rights, particularly focusing upon land rights and ownership. $147,400 over two years

Cameroon InterFaith Vision Foundation Cameroon . . . → Read More: AUSAID-supported Projects under the Human Rights Grant Scheme (2009-10) -2

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East Timor Judicial System Monitoring Program Strengthening the capacity of police, health professionals and lawyers to understand and apply the new Penal Code and Domestic Violence Law The project will promote the rights of women and children by building the capacity of policy, health professionals and lawyers to understand their responsibilities under the . . . → Read More: AUSAID-supported Projects under the Human Rights Grant Scheme (2009-10) -3

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Guyana Society against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD) Human Rights Education for the Protection of Sexual and Gender Minorities in Guyana This project will provide human rights education to sexual and gender minorities in Guyana, and to providers of social and health services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and transsexual persons. SASOD will produce . . . → Read More: AUSAID-supported Projects under the Human Rights Grant Scheme (2009-10) -4

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Iraq Handicap International Strengthening self advocacy capacities for rights and equal opportunities of Persons with disabilities in Iraq The project will work with Iraqi people living with disabilities to become active disability stakeholders. By providing training and micro-grant support, the project will enable these groups to advocate and lobby for their rights and . . . → Read More: AUSAID-supported Projects under the Human Rights Grant Scheme (2009-10) -5

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Maldives Hoadedhdhoo Association for Development Empowering youth human rights organisations: mainstreaming human rights into development plans of NGOs based in the Southern Atolls This project will raise awareness of, and empower youth about, their human rights, particularly their civil and political rights, their economic, social and cultural rights and also the relationship between . . . → Read More: AUSAID-supported Projects under the Human Rights Grant Scheme (2009-10) -6

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Nigeria Centre for the Right to Health Building the capacities of civil society groups and media organisations on issues relating to sexual and reproductive rights in Nigeria Capacity building of civil society groups and media organizations through a series of workshops on issues relating to sexual and reproductive rights in Nigeria. $104,690 over . . . → Read More: AUSAID-supported Projects under the Human Rights Grant Scheme (2009-10) -7

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Solomon Islands Save the Children Australia Our Views in News The rights of children will be encouraged by participation of children in media initiatives using print, radio and television. This project will also establish children’s clubs to conduct community activities on children’s issues and train media personnel on the Convention on the Rights . . . → Read More: AUSAID-supported Projects under the Human Rights Grant Scheme (2009-10) -8

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Sudan Sudanese Human Rights Monitor Supporting Rights and Democracy for Effective Participation in Elections Promoting democratisation in Sudan through awareness raising of human rights including the rights of citizenship and building the capacity of civil society to play a role in election monitoring. $42,292 over 18 months

Togo Handicap International The . . . → Read More: AUSAID-supported Projects under the Human Rights Grant Scheme (2009-10) -9

DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -7

Under 2.7, describe the type of the organization, whether or not it is one of the following:

Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Trade UnionFaith-based Organisation (FBO) Disabled Peoples’ Organisation (DPO) Organisations working with Disabled People Academic Institution Ethnic Minority Group or Organisation Diaspora Group Other… [please specify]

2.8 seeks information about the activities . . . → Read More: DFID Development Innovation Fund’s Grant Application Form simplified -7

How to write Proposals on Projects addressing Climate Change

As issues related to climate change and global warming start to occupying large spaces on our tables, it is high time that we also made preparations to address them in a holistic manner. Many NGOs are not yet ready to equip themselves with information on climate change either because they still believe it . . . → Read More: How to write Proposals on Projects addressing Climate Change

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Writing a Project Rationale

We should also make sure that we provide evidence to what we write. While community interviews can be quoted, it would also help if we use some relevant research-based data on the issue we write. There may be forest research reports that carry statistical data . . . → Read More: How to write Proposals on Projects addressing Climate Change -2

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Cause and Effect Relationship

In defining the problem, it is important that we are clear about the cause we are trying to address. Sometimes, causes and effects can become very confusing and we may just end up addressing the effects while the cause continues to remain the same. For example, deforestation can lead . . . → Read More: How to write Proposals on Projects addressing Climate Change -3

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Defining the Project Goal and Objectives

Once we have the project goal and objectives at hand, next we need to define our project goal and objectives. What are we trying to achieve? The goal can be reducing the impact of climate change since any goal is just a contribution of the implementing agency . . . → Read More: How to write Proposals on Projects addressing Climate Change -4

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Strategies and Actions

We have the problem, we have the goal, we have the objectives and we also know the solution. But what about the approach to merge all of these? A strategy will build up a plan for the activities that need to be done to achieve the objectives. It can be . . . → Read More: How to write Proposals on Projects addressing Climate Change -5

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Gender and Climate Change

As climate change gains more and more importance, we cannot forget to integrate gender into our approaches to address it. Earlier, it was believed that climate impact impacts equally on women and men. However, there have been some studies which have pointed out that this is not true. Women . . . → Read More: How to write Proposals on Projects addressing Climate Change -6

DFID’s Development Innovation Fund: An Opportunity for Small NGOs

For those small NGOs who think that it is impossible to access funding from international bilateral agencies, here is something that can change their mind. The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) has launched the Development Innovation Fund (DIF) specially “aimed at community based organisations involved in providing specific small scale, one-off support . . . → Read More: DFID’s Development Innovation Fund: An Opportunity for Small NGOs

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

AUSAID Grants for NGOs for Promoting Human Rights

The Australian Agency for International Development (AUSAID) is accepting proposals from NGOs in developing countries under its Human Rights Small Grants Scheme – 2009/10. The purpose of the Grants Scheme is to promote and protect human rights in different countries around the world. From this year onwards, AUSAID is extending funding support to . . . → Read More: AUSAID Grants for NGOs for Promoting Human Rights

NGO Opportunities in Your Country