Sundance Institute is providing grants of up to US $20,000 to organizations and individuals who have developed or are working on documentaries which address human rights, social justice and civil liberties around the world. The grants divided into two categories are available for both the projects: … [Read more...] about Fund for Documentaries on Human Rights, Social Justice
Barrow Cadbury Trust
NGOs can apply for grants from the UK-based Barrow Cadbury Trust. The Trust ensures that its funding policy is guided with flexibility. It mostly funds in the programme areas of 'Young Adults and Criminal Justice,' 'Inclusive Communities' and 'Global Exchange.' Alleviating poverty and addressing … [Read more...] about Barrow Cadbury Trust
Donor & Development Twitters
Global Health Report-2 raises Questions on Gates Foundation's Funding to Health Projects29 Dec 2008CIDA grants $100,000 to Communications Technologies for the indigenous people of the Americas29 Dec 2008Corporates investing in women empowerment training programs in developing countries25 Dec … [Read more...] about Donor & Development Twitters
Seed Funding to run NGOs from Echoing Green
Echoing Green is offering fellowships to NGO practitioners, who have been running their organizatons in an innovative manner to bring about change in their community and country. Conditions of the grant include: the NGO run by the applicant has to be his original idea; it has to be functioning for … [Read more...] about Seed Funding to run NGOs from Echoing Green
USAID's Development Grants Program for NGOs
The USAID (United States Agency for International Development) has launched the Development Grants Program (DGP) to provide funding support to NGOs in countries where the Agency has its presence (click here for the list of eligible countries). Proposals are specifically invited from small and … [Read more...] about USAID's Development Grants Program for NGOs
NGOs in Africa/South Asia can apply for 2009 Impact Awards
The 2009 Impact Awards recognizes NGOs working on children's health, education and protection in Africa and South Asia. Each of the awards carries an unrestricted funding of US $100,000 along with consultancy support. NGOs from South Asia and Africa can apply for these awards. The last date for … [Read more...] about NGOs in Africa/South Asia can apply for 2009 Impact Awards
Development Marketplace
World Bank in partnership with other organizations introduced the Development Marketplace for building competition and innovation in the NGO sector. NGOs are encouraged to be part of this global, regional and national-level competitions announced annually to select the best ideas for development. … [Read more...] about Development Marketplace
Communities and Small Scale Mining (CASM)
The Communities and Small Scale Mining (CASM) is a small grants scheme of the World Bank that provides a support of US $5,000 to projects which are focused upon reducing poverty and increasing sustainable development in communities through artisanal and small-scale mining. NGOs and community-based … [Read more...] about Communities and Small Scale Mining (CASM)
Post-Conflict Fund
Conflict is a reality that is faced by development agencies in many parts of the world. In fact, repeated experiences around the globe have shown that normal developmental processes face dangers as much as any other group or individual in a conflict situation. The World Bank understands that … [Read more...] about Post-Conflict Fund
Consultative Group to Assist the Poorest (CGAP)
CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poorest) is located at the World Bank, but it operates as an independent institution to increase microfinance services to the world’s poor. CGAP understands that credit is a critical tool to eliminate poverty and hence collaborates with different partners to … [Read more...] about Consultative Group to Assist the Poorest (CGAP)
