NGOs working towards provision of computer education to disadvantaged communities around the world can apply for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Access to Learning Award to Honor International Libraries. Eligible NGOs have adopted new and innovative ways to grant free public access to … [Read more...] about Gates Foundation awarding NGOs working on computer education programs
Nominations for the 2009 Hilton Humanitarian Prize
Nominations are invited from NGOs for the 2009 Hilton Humanitarian Prize from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. The prize is given to NGOs who have are “doing extraordinary work to alleviate human suffering” in any part of the world. NGOs applying should be registered legally for at least five years … [Read more...] about Nominations for the 2009 Hilton Humanitarian Prize
MacArthur Foundation’s Second Annual Digital Media and Learning Competition
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in collaboration with other universities have announced the Second Annual Digital Media and Learning Competition under which the Innovation in Participatory Learning Awards Category supports projects “that demonstrate new modes of participatory … [Read more...] about MacArthur Foundation’s Second Annual Digital Media and Learning Competition
Human Rights Fellowship from the Oak Institute for the Study of International Human Rights
The 2009 Migration and Human Rights Oak Fellowship provides opportunity to "one frontline human rights practitioner" to visit and stay at The Oak Institute for the Study of International Human Rights, Colby College, United States. The seleted candidate will be able to spend the fall semester … [Read more...] about Human Rights Fellowship from the Oak Institute for the Study of International Human Rights
Grants for NGOs on Health Projects
The Baxter International Foundation (the philanthropic arm of Baxter International Inc.) offers grants to NGOs working to provide accessibility and affordability of healthcare services to disadvantaged communities around the world. NGOs that are recommended by a Baxter employee or its local facility … [Read more...] about Grants for NGOs on Health Projects
Sir Halley Steward Trust
The UK-based grant-giving foundation, Sir Halley Stewart Trust provides funding support to NGOs around the world in religious, social-educational and medical fields. The approaches have to be “innovative,” “pioneering” and “groundbreaking” leading to self-support. For 2009 NGO grants, NGOs have to … [Read more...] about Sir Halley Steward Trust
The John Merck Fund for NGOs
The John Merck Fund provides funds to NGOs for building innovative advocacy and implementing problem solving projects in six program areas: Developmental Disabilities, Environment, Reproductive Health, Human Rights and Job Opportunities. Interested organizations that find common themes with the Fund … [Read more...] about The John Merck Fund for NGOs
Surdna Foundation
The Surdna Foundation makes grants to NGOs around the world in areas of environment, community revitalization, effective citizenry, the arts and the nonprofit sector. NGOs can specifically seek funding from this Foundation under its Nonprofit Sector Support Program and Organizational … [Read more...] about Surdna Foundation
Merill Lynch
Merill Lynch is a US-based grant making organization, focused upon providing education to the “underserved children and youth in the areas of financial literacy, entrepreneurship, career planning and business awareness.” A short proposal based on the prescribed format needs to be submitted. … [Read more...] about Merill Lynch
Funds for Educational Projects for Children
The Japan-based Peace Stone Foundation is open to receive the 2009 grant applications from NGOs seeking support for educational projects for children who cannot afford to go to school. The grant applications should reach the office of the Foundation between 1 September and 31 October 2008. Please … [Read more...] about Funds for Educational Projects for Children
