Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)

Deadline: May 31, 2011

Countries/Region:U.S.

With the mission of “Helping People Help the Land,” the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides products and services that enable people to be good stewards of the Nation’s soil, water, and related natural resources on non-Federal lands. With our help, people are better . . . → Read More: Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)

Guide for protecting Minority Rights in Africa

A guide entitled ‘Protecting the rights of minorities in Africa: A guide for human rights activists and civil society organizations’ was published by Minority Rights Group International, in March 2008. The author of the guide is Ibrahima Kane, former Senior Lawyer at INTERIGHTS and AU Advocacy Director at Open Society. The guide was . . . → Read More: Guide for protecting Minority Rights in Africa

Front Line seeks Nominations for Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk

Front Line is currently inviting nominations for the Front Line Defenders Awards for Human Rights Defenders At Risk. This award was started in 2005 to raise people’s awareness about the works of human rights defenders. The award recognizes and honors human rights defender/defenders who, through non-violent work, are courageously making an outstanding contribution . . . → Read More: Front Line seeks Nominations for Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk

EC seeks Grant Proposals for Strengthening the Civil Society for Protection of Human Rights in Mongolia

European Commission has issued a restricted call seeking concept notes for projects. . . . → Read More: EC seeks Grant Proposals for Strengthening the Civil Society for Protection of Human Rights in Mongolia

Guide on Fundraising for Animal Protection

A document on effective fundraising by NGOs working for animal protection is developed by Animal Protection Society Management. . . . → Read More: Guide on Fundraising for Animal Protection

Guide: Fundraising for the Cause of Animals

A guide on fundraising for the cause of animals aims to direct NGOs and individual workers who are engaged in productive work related to protection of animals. . . . → Read More: Guide: Fundraising for the Cause of Animals

European Commission funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia

European Commission has issued a restricted call for grant proposals from eligible organizations under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR). . . . → Read More: European Commission funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia

3ie seeks grant proposals under the Social Protection Thematic Window funded by DFID

The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) is inviting proposals under a thematic window that evaluate the impact of social protection programs. The focus of this grant program is on generating evidence that is relevant to low-income countries and filling critical gaps in the knowledge about social protection. Applications will be accepted beginning . . . → Read More: 3ie seeks grant proposals under the Social Protection Thematic Window funded by DFID

UNDP, India seeks proposals to develop a comprehensive protection package of social, economic and legal protection to the marginalized groups

UNDP is looking for a suitable agency to develop a comprehensive protection package of social, economic and legal protection to the marginalized groups and demonstrate it in its project districts in the states of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh from October 2011 to December 2012.

Project Districts

Bihar: Araria, Lakhisarai, Katihar, . . . → Read More: UNDP, India seeks proposals to develop a comprehensive protection package of social, economic and legal protection to the marginalized groups

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation invites applications for International Climate Protection Fellowships

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is inviting applications for the third round of International Climate Protection Fellowships programme. Each year, the foundation awards up to 20 fellowships to individuals from developing or emerging countries working for climate protection and resource conservation issues. The selected candidates are invited to Germany for a period of one . . . → Read More: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation invites applications for International Climate Protection Fellowships

Margaret Sekaggya, an independent UN expert, launches guide on rights of human rights defenders

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Margaret Sekaggya, an independent expert from United Nations recently launched a guide on the rights of human rights defenders as per the UN declaration. The 100-page guide is titled “Commentary to the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders” and has been created in an effort to strengthen human rights protection movement.

. . . → Read More: Margaret Sekaggya, an independent UN expert, launches guide on rights of human rights defenders

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Photography Competition 2011 launching September 1, 2011

Founded in 1946, the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is one of the main conservation organisations in UK working for the protection of wetlands for wildlife and people on earth. The WWT was created by late Sir Peter Scott, a famous naturalist and artist. This trust is acknowledged as the sole UK charity . . . → Read More: The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Photography Competition 2011 launching September 1, 2011

The Cross-border Cooperation Programme: Call for Proposals for Programme Poland – Belarus – Ukraine 2007-2013

The Cross-border Cooperation Programme Poland-Belarus-Ukraine 2007-2013 is dedicated towards trans-boundary development in Poland, Belarus and Ukraine. The programme supports the projects that have the potential to benefit border areas in terms of tourism development, economic growth, easy transportation, environment protection, security of borders, and cooperation among people.

The Ministry of Regional . . . → Read More: The Cross-border Cooperation Programme: Call for Proposals for Programme Poland – Belarus – Ukraine 2007-2013

Call for Proposals: EU-UNDP funding under Equal Opportunities and Women’s Rights in Ukraine Programme

EU-UNDP Equal Opportunities and Women’s Rights in Ukraine Programme have announced the call for proposals aimed at “Supporting regional initiatives of the Civil Society Organizations and State Social Services Centres in the area of Domestic Violence Prevention and Response”.

The Call for Proposals is aimed at providing civil society organizations (CSOs) . . . → Read More: Call for Proposals: EU-UNDP funding under Equal Opportunities and Women’s Rights in Ukraine Programme

Call for Proposals: EU Funding Opportunity for Sundarbans Environmental And Livelihoods Security (SEALS) project in Bangladesh

European Union, represented by the European Commission, on behalf of the Government of Bangladesh, has issued a call for proposals for funding the Sundarbans Environmental And Livelihoods Security (SEALS) project aimed at maintaining or improving ecosystem productivity and the environmental and social integrity of the north coastal lands of the Bay of Bengal.

. . . → Read More: Call for Proposals: EU Funding Opportunity for Sundarbans Environmental And Livelihoods Security (SEALS) project in Bangladesh

Call for Proposals: PRM Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs aimed at helping Colombian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

Bureau of Population, Refugees, And Migration (PRM) is seeking proposals from International Organizations and NGO’s for its 2011 funding project aimed at filling gaps in the provision of emergency humanitarian assistance for particularly vulnerable internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees, including Afro-Colombian and indigenous populations; improving the response capacity of the government of . . . → Read More: Call for Proposals: PRM Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs aimed at helping Colombian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

FY 2011 Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs aimed at IDPs, Stateless Persons and Refugees in the Russian Federation/ North Caucasus, Armenia, and Azerbaijan

The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) under the United States Department of State, looks after the formulation of policies on population, refugees, and migration. Moreover, it also administers the U.S. refugee assistance and admissions programs.

In FY2011, PRM expects to provide approximately $1.9 million to fund NGO programs in . . . → Read More: FY 2011 Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs aimed at IDPs, Stateless Persons and Refugees in the Russian Federation/ North Caucasus, Armenia, and Azerbaijan

Request for Funding as of Human Rights and Good Governance (HR/GG)

Palestinian and Israeli Human Rights and Good Governance NGOs operating in the Zero Point in support of assignments for the availability for the funding announced by The Human Rights and Good Governance (HR/GG) Secretariat managed by the NGO Development Center (NDC). The funding has been made available by a group of donors as . . . → Read More: Request for Funding as of Human Rights and Good Governance (HR/GG)

US Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in Chad, Cameroon and the Central African Republic

The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) at the US Department of State has announced a funding opportunity for NGO programs The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) at the US Department of State has announced a funding opportunity for NGO programs.

Country Specific Instructions:

(1) Chad

Proposals should . . . → Read More: US Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in Chad, Cameroon and the Central African Republic

KIOS accepting applications on human rights projects from selected countries of South Asia and Eastern Africa

The Finnish NGO Foundation for Human Rights KIOS promotes human rights in developing countries by providing financial support to local civil society organizations that work for the promotion and protection of human rights in their own countries and regions.

In its funding policy, KIOS prioritizes Democratic Rights, Gender Equality and the . . . → Read More: KIOS accepting applications on human rights projects from selected countries of South Asia and Eastern Africa

Nominations open for the Front Line Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk

Front Line, the International Foundation for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders founded in Dublin in 2011 aims to protect human rights at risk. It is currently accepting nominations for its Front Line Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk.

The Front Line Award is presented annually to one human rights . . . → Read More: Nominations open for the Front Line Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk

Martin Ennals Award to recognize and protect Human Rights Defenders

The Martin Ennals Award for Human rights Defenders (MEA) is given annually to someone who has demonstrated an exceptional record of combating human rights violations by courageous and innovative means. The award was created in 1993 and it is run by the Martin Ennals Foundation, which is a unique collaboration among ten of . . . → Read More: Martin Ennals Award to recognize and protect Human Rights Defenders

Which organizations can apply for the STARS Impact Awards 2011?

The eligibility criteria have been listed out in detail at this link.

Briefly speaking, organizations (charity, non-governmental organization, voluntary organization or similar) working directly or indirectly with children in any one or more areas of health, education and protection services can apply for these Awards. They should be legally registered and working in . . . → Read More: Which organizations can apply for the STARS Impact Awards 2011?

Simple Guide to apply for STARS Impact Awards 2011: Funding opportunity for local NGOs working in health, education and protection services

The STARS Foundation has launched the 2011 STARS Impact Awards to provide grant support and technical assistance for local organizations engaged in providing services to disadvantaged children in the areas of health, education and protection services.

The benefits of the Awards, as we can understand, are:

There is a grant support of US . . . → Read More: Simple Guide to apply for STARS Impact Awards 2011: Funding opportunity for local NGOs working in health, education and protection services

A simple guide to assist NGOs in applying for the STARS Impact Awards 2011

The STARS Impact Awards 2011 launched by the STARS Foundation provides unrestricted funding of up to $100,000 in addition to tailor-made consultancy support and media training to grant recipient organizations working for the disadvantaged children in areas of health, education and protection services in countries across Africa, the Middle-East, Asia and the Pacific.

. . . → Read More: A simple guide to assist NGOs in applying for the STARS Impact Awards 2011

Second round of selection for International Climate Protection Fellowships

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is accepting applications for the second round of selection for the International Climate Protection Fellowships.

Prospective leaders from emerging or developing countries who have been working on questions of climate protection and resource conservation in academia, business, governmental-level or among NGOs can apply for these fellowships. . . . → Read More: Second round of selection for International Climate Protection Fellowships

UNIFEM calling for proposals in the Philippines

The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) has issued a call for proposals for the strengthening participation of women in the advocacy for promotion and protection of women’s human rights in the Philippines.

“The aim of UNIFEM is to build greater awareness among gender advocates and organizations of ASEAN bodies . . . → Read More: UNIFEM calling for proposals in the Philippines

Conclusion of negotiations between the EU and Georgia on the protection of Geographical Indications

IP/10/1015 Brussels, 29 July 2010 The European Union and Georgia concluded negotiations on a bilateral agreement for the protection of their respective “Geographical Indications”. The text of the agreement was initialled today….

Press releases (EuropeAid)

More information for the EIDHR “Support to Human Rights Defenders” call for proposals 2010

The main beneficiaries of the EIDHR “Support to Human Rights Defenders” call for proposals 2010 should be human rights defenders and their families. Expected results can include “increased financial, material and other forms of support available to human rights defenders, both to respond to situations of urgent need and to contribute to their . . . → Read More: More information for the EIDHR “Support to Human Rights Defenders” call for proposals 2010

Proposed Activities relevant for Projects under the G/TIP 2010 Grant Competition

Under the G/TIP’s 2010 Grant Competition, a list of examples has been provided for activities that can be funded or considered in proposals from NGOs in prioritized countries where cases of trafficking are high. Although applicants are free to submit new ideas and propose innovative ways to tackle trafficking, these examples can serve . . . → Read More: Proposed Activities relevant for Projects under the G/TIP 2010 Grant Competition

The STARS Foundation’s STARS Impact Awards for NGOs working with Children

NGOs working for children in the areas of health, education and protection located in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, South East and East Asia are eligible to participate in the STARS Impact Awards from the STARS Foundation. These awards “support organisations committed to achieving excellence in the provision of services to disadvantaged . . . → Read More: The STARS Foundation’s STARS Impact Awards for NGOs working with Children

KIOS – A Human Rights Foundation in Finland

KIOS is the Finnish NGO Foundation for Human Rights that promotes human rights in developing countries based upon the treaties and other instruments established by the United Nations. KIOS provides grant support to NGOs in developing countries working for the promotion and protection of human rights. It also works in promoting awareness about the human . . . → Read More: KIOS – A Human Rights Foundation in Finland

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