Deadline for applications is 13th August 2012 (16:00 GMT) WISIONS is currently accepting applications for the 8th round of its Sustainable Energy Project Support (SEPS). The main emphasis of the 8th SEPS call for applications is on projects which aim to implement innovative and sustainable energy … [Read more...] about WISIONS accept applications for the 8th round of its Sustainable Energy Project Support (SEPS)
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Essay Competition is being organised to celebrate International Youth Day- USAID/Nepal
Deadline- August 12, 2012 Countries/Region- Nepal An Essay Competition is announced to celebrate International Youth Day in August, USAID/Nepal in partnership with Youth Initiative for which the topic is "Fostering Nepali Youth as Champions of Reform: Designing a Better Future for the … [Read more...] about Essay Competition is being organised to celebrate International Youth Day- USAID/Nepal
National Center on Leadership for Employment and Advancement of People with Disabilities (LEAD)
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL or the Department), Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) announces the availability of approximately $1.1 million to fund one cooperative agreement to establish the Leadership for the Employment and Advancement of People with Disabilities (LEAD) national … [Read more...] about National Center on Leadership for Employment and Advancement of People with Disabilities (LEAD)
How can NGOs successfully raise funds from foundations in United States
In 2011, grantmaking foundations provided $47 billion dollars as grants. In 2009, out of the $46 billion dollars given as grants, 24% of it was given to organizations around the world. What this means? In simpler terms, this clearly means that there is lot of money available for NGOs from … [Read more...] about How can NGOs successfully raise funds from foundations in United States
How can NGOs raise more funds from corporate and local businesses
Corporates and local businesses have been a potential source of funding for NGOs. In United States, they have contributed around $16 billion as grants for philanthropic work around the world. There is also much more in terms of gifts in kind, corporate sponsorships, and through the personal … [Read more...] about How can NGOs raise more funds from corporate and local businesses
How to improve the fundraising skills of your Organization’s Board
The Board of Directors or the Board of Members in your organization plays a critical role in planning and management of the organization. But often, the Board may not be ready for adopted new ideas or work on new innovations for raising funds for the organization. It often happens that the Board of … [Read more...] about How to improve the fundraising skills of your Organization’s Board
How to raise Funds from the European Commission
The European Commission (EC) is a highly potential source of funding for NGOs worldwide. Its regular call for proposals and other grant opportunities offer a substantial amount of funding resources for NGOs. These calls and opportunities seek to support projects and programmes aimed at reducing … [Read more...] about How to raise Funds from the European Commission
How to use the Social Media for raising funds for your NGO
Everywhere the social media has created a change - a change in people's minds, in how they behave, interact and connect with each other. No doubt, it is an important element of the progress happening all around us. In such a context, how can NGOs benefit from this kind of digital revolution where … [Read more...] about How to use the Social Media for raising funds for your NGO
Whitley Fund accepting applications for 2013 funding round
The Whitley Fund for Nature provides £35,000 of project funding every year. It is now open to accepting new applications for the 2013 round of grants. The Whitley Fund for Nature, a UK-based charity offers grants to outstanding conservationists around the world. It recognizes some of the world’s … [Read more...] about Whitley Fund accepting applications for 2013 funding round
Biodiversity International’s 2013 Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship Call is now open
Biodiversity International has announced the availability of two fellowships, fo up to US $20,000 each, to carry out research, from 3 to 12 months, on a wide range of biophysical, economic and social themes related to the conservation and use of plant genetic resources in developing countries. This … [Read more...] about Biodiversity International’s 2013 Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship Call is now open
