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 … [Read more...] about Concept Paper Format and Submission for USAID’s Development Grants Program
Development Grants Program for NGOs which have not received funding from USAID before
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Office of Development Partners (ODP), Division of Private and Voluntary Cooperation (PVC) is seeking applications from indigenous, local NGOs or US-based private and voluntary organizations under its Development Grants … [Read more...] about Development Grants Program for NGOs which have not received funding from USAID before
Changemakers Competition seeking Solutions for Maternal Health
The Young Champions of Maternal Health Program is the new competition offered by the Maternal Health Task Force at Engender Health and Ashoka at the Changemakers website. The competition invites all types of organizations (citizen sector or charitable organizations or private companies or public … [Read more...] about Changemakers Competition seeking Solutions for Maternal Health
Global Social Benefit Incubator Program to assist Social Entrepreneurs in developing Business Plans for their Organizations
The Center for Science, Technology and Society (CSTS) at the Santa Clara University will be accepting applications from 4 January 2010 for the Eight Annual Global Social Benefit Incubator (GSBITM). GSBITM “works with social entrepreneurs to empower them and their organizations to overcome barriers … [Read more...] about Global Social Benefit Incubator Program to assist Social Entrepreneurs in developing Business Plans for their Organizations
Google has launched the $50,000 Map Maker Competition
The Google Map Maker Competition is for individuals above 18 years from any country (except the few ineligible countries identified here) to add universities, schools, hospitals and medical clinics with high quality into the Google Map Maker. These efforts from individuals can help in getting a … [Read more...] about Google has launched the $50,000 Map Maker Competition
Participation in the Youth Sexuality Institute
Fully-Funded Participation for the Youth Sexuality Institute The Youth Sexuality Institute is going to be held from 7-8 February 2010 in Addis Ababa, Ethopia preceding the main 4th Africa Conference on Sexual Health and Rights. The goal of the Institute is “to contribute to the creation of a … [Read more...] about Participation in the Youth Sexuality Institute
King Baudouin Foundation providing Grants to fight HIV and AIDS through Football-based Programs
The King Baudouin Foundation has launched a call for proposals for organizations in Africa “to support football-based programs that deliver education on HIV/AIDS with the aim of preventing more young people from contracting the disease and reducing the stigma which surrounds it. Grants will be open … [Read more...] about King Baudouin Foundation providing Grants to fight HIV and AIDS through Football-based Programs
HIV and AIDS and NGOs
NGOs have been playing a critical role in addressing the HIV and AIDS issue in developing countries. Their role was widely acknowledged even before governments in many countries hardly began doing anything against HIV and AIDS. They have been working as key partners for governments and international … [Read more...] about HIV and AIDS and NGOs
Civil Society
Civil Society comprises of all those civic and social organizations working for the betterment of the society but is completely independent from the state and commercial institutions in the market. Although the definition of term, “civil society” can be complex, it usually refers to those groups … [Read more...] about Civil Society
ICT and Sustainable Development
Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) has been increasingly recognized as a significant tool for poverty reduction in poor and low-income developing countries. Currently, there is high level of interest and commitment from various quarters, including governmental agencies, private … [Read more...] about ICT and Sustainable Development
