Importance of Youth Projects and Why NGOs should focus on implementing Projects on Youth Development In 1985, the United Nations General Assembly defined “youth” as those in between the ages of 14 and 24 and set the goal to assist organisations willing to facilitate the entrance of youth in civil … [Read more...] about International Funding for Youth and Youth-led Organizations
Current Trends in International Funding for Youth-based Projects
Evidence shows that international agencies, private foundations, and governments are more and more willing to finance projects focusing on the youth or to sponsor initiatives that involve youth participation. It is often seen in calls for proposals for projects that provide livelihood opportunities … [Read more...] about Current Trends in International Funding for Youth-based Projects
Major International Funding for Youth-based Projects
All major international agencies and private foundations have long established specific schemes to support youth initiatives in the civil society. Since 1981, the United Nations provide grants of seed money to organisations working with youth through the Youth Fund. More recently, in 2011, UN … [Read more...] about Major International Funding for Youth-based Projects
How to Write Successful Proposals for Youth-based Projects
General guidelines for writing project proposals apply for youth project proposals, although, in this case, the strength of your proposal will be assessed against your ability to make a case for the importance of investing in youth in your community. Whether you are applying for an award that is … [Read more...] about How to Write Successful Proposals for Youth-based Projects
Training and Conference Opportunities for Youths
Apart from monitoring calls for proposals advertised by the main international agencies, you might find it useful to look up specific training programmes targeting young people to work in the NGO sector, relevant conferences, and awards given by private foundations. Training, conferences, and … [Read more...] about Training and Conference Opportunities for Youths
fundsforngos Small Grant Prize: Opportunity for NGOs in Developing Countries
fundsforngos is once again announcing a new opportunity for NGOs to apply for a small grant of US $500 which is awarded to one organization selected by lucky draw. The objective of this grant is to raise awareness of the work that fundsforngos has been doing and help NGOs learn about various funding … [Read more...] about fundsforngos Small Grant Prize: Opportunity for NGOs in Developing Countries
Alternative Sources of Funding for South African NGOs
Introduction The UK Department for International Development (DFID) recently announced its withdrawal as a development donor to South Africa. Other bilateral donors are also decreasing their funding, with the US planning to decrease its South Africa aid by 18% in 2014. The reduction in bilateral … [Read more...] about Alternative Sources of Funding for South African NGOs
Government of Azerbaijan invites International NGOs to apply for Grants
The Council on State Support to NGOs under the Auspices of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan has issued a call to provide funding to international NGOs in Europe and USA. The aim of this grants program is to establish a strong cooperation between the NGO Council and European and US based … [Read more...] about Government of Azerbaijan invites International NGOs to apply for Grants
Keepers of the Earth Fund: How to Apply
First Peoples Worldwide, an international donor organization has a "focus on funding local development projects in Indigenous communities all over the world while creating bridges between our communities and corporations, governments, academics, NGOs and investors in their regions." It was founded … [Read more...] about Keepers of the Earth Fund: How to Apply
Keepers of the Earth Fund: Grant Approach
The First Peoples Worldwide's Keepers of the Earth Fund provides grants to projects "to control, utilize, leverage, retain, create, and increase the assets of Indigenous communities. Among these assets are land, culture, language, kinship networks, subsistence activities and personal efficacy. … [Read more...] about Keepers of the Earth Fund: Grant Approach
