Sourced from: http://www.usaid.gov The National Science Foundation (NSF) and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on July 7 are launching the Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) initiative. This initiative is aimed at addressing the challenges that not only affect … [Read more...] about USAID and NSF enter into partnership for promoting international science and engineering collaborations with the developing world
The Netherlands pledges contribution to Lifeline Fund for three years supporting NGOs in authoritarian countries
Sourced from: http://www.minbuza.nl The Netherlands has committed to contribute to the Lifeline Fund for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) for the next three years in authoritarian countries with a condition that the initial results have to be satisfactory. This was announced by the country’s … [Read more...] about The Netherlands pledges contribution to Lifeline Fund for three years supporting NGOs in authoritarian countries
Sabin Vaccine Institute receives $12 Million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for continuing the development of Human Hookworm Vaccine
Sourced from: http://www.sabin.org Sabin Vaccine Institute (Sabin) in a recent press release announced that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is providing it with a grant for two years amounting to $12 million aimed at continuing the development of a vaccine to prevent human hookworm … [Read more...] about Sabin Vaccine Institute receives $12 Million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for continuing the development of Human Hookworm Vaccine
Two former presidents announced winners of World Food Prize 2011 for their efforts to alleviate hunger and poverty in their countries
Sourced from: http://www.worldfoodprize.org World Food Prize for 2011 has been announced and this year’s winners are two former presidents, who led the drastic reduction of hunger and poverty in their countries. In a ceremony held recently at the U.S. State Department John Agyekum Kufuor, former … [Read more...] about Two former presidents announced winners of World Food Prize 2011 for their efforts to alleviate hunger and poverty in their countries
fundsforngos.org Online Newsletter – July 11, 2011
BTC seeks proposals for the BE FAIR Awards 2011 from organizations based in developing countries Deadline: 19 August 2011 Developing Countries The Belgian development Cooperation (BTC) on the occasion of the 10th Fair Trade Week through its Trade for Development Centre, is organising the 6th … [Read more...] about fundsforngos.org Online Newsletter – July 11, 2011
UNFPA, Youth Dividend & Youth Action for Change invites application for free online short course on “Youth and the MDGs”
UNFPA, Youth Dividend & Youth Action for Change is inviting applications from interested candidates in the age group of 18- 30 for free online short course on “Youth and the MDGs.” The course is intended for people who are actively participating for welfare of their communities. The course … [Read more...] about UNFPA, Youth Dividend & Youth Action for Change invites application for free online short course on “Youth and the MDGs”
The Open Society Initiative for West Africa: Call for Proposals
The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) is a grant making and advocacy foundation that is part of the global Open Society Foundations Network. OSIWA works to support the creation of open societies in West Africa marked by functioning democracy, good governance, the rule of law, basic … [Read more...] about The Open Society Initiative for West Africa: Call for Proposals
SOS seeks proposals for Threatened Species Grants and for Rapid Action Grants
Save Our Species (SOS) has issued a call for proposals for Threatened Species Grants and for Rapid Action Grants. Threatened Species Grants Threatened Species Grants will be awarded to projects of 12 to 24 months in length addressing threats to threatened species listed in the current SOS … [Read more...] about SOS seeks proposals for Threatened Species Grants and for Rapid Action Grants
World Water Council seeks nominations for the King Hassan II Great World Water Prize
The World Water Council with the help of the Government of Morocco invites nominations for the 4th edition of the King Hassan II Great World Water Prize in memory of his Majesty King Hassan II of Morocco's distinguished leadership and encouragement of cooperation and sound management of water … [Read more...] about World Water Council seeks nominations for the King Hassan II Great World Water Prize
USIP seeks applications for the 2011 Annual Grant Competition
United States Institute of Peace’s (USIP) Grant Program is aimed at increasing the breadth and depth of the Institute's work by supporting peacebuilding projects managed by non-profit organizations including educational institutions, research institutions, and civil society organizations. In over … [Read more...] about USIP seeks applications for the 2011 Annual Grant Competition
