UK Aid Match initiated on 30 June, 2011. It is a demand-led fund which match public donations to appeal for development activities focused on poverty reduction in developing countries. UK Aid Match is a mechanism which allows the UK public to have a direct say in how an element of the aid budget … [Read more...] about UK Aid Match
Civil Society Challenge Fund
DFID recognizes the significant role that the CSCF (Civil Society Challenge Fund) has played in giving poor people a voice in decisions which will affect their lives. The Global Poverty Action Fund programme has extended its objectives to incorporate some of the initiatives previously covered by the … [Read more...] about Civil Society Challenge Fund
Global Poverty Action Fund
The Global Poverty Action Fund (GPAF) is a demand-led fund supporting projects emphasizing on poverty reduction as well as pursuit of the Millennium Development Goals. This is being done through concrete changes to poor people’s lives through service delivery, empowerment and accountability, work on … [Read more...] about Global Poverty Action Fund
Humanitarian Response funding
Humanitarian Response funding is allocated in response to specific emergencies to alleviate the adverse humanitarian effects of natural disasters. These disasters include drought, epidemics, floods, storms, earthquakes, volcanoes along with man-made disasters including wars, conflict, famine, … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Response funding
Governance and Transparency Fund (GTF)
DFID created a £130 million Governance and Transparency Fund (GTF) to address some of the pressing issues of the society. The fund has been designed to help citizens hold their government to account through strengthening the wide range of groups which can empower and support them. The ability of … [Read more...] about Governance and Transparency Fund (GTF)
The Common Ground initiative
The Common Ground initiative is a £20 million fund supporting African development through UK based small and Diaspora organizations. This initiative is managed by Comic Relief and co-funded by the Department for International Development. The initiative aims to enhance access to grants for small … [Read more...] about The Common Ground initiative
Call for Proposals invited at Fund for Gender Equality for Second Phase 2011–2012
The Fund for Gender Equality (FGE) announces the second phase of its 2011–2012 Call for Proposals for innovative programmes to help women achieve political and economic empowerment. Women make up majority of the world’s population, but still many of them live in poverty. They need access to and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals invited at Fund for Gender Equality for Second Phase 2011–2012
Humanitarian Innovation Fund’s Large Grant Facility is now open
The Humanitarian Innovation Fund (HIF) supports organizations and individuals to identify, nurture and share innovative and scalable solutions to the challenges facing effective humanitarian assistance. It is currently accepting proposals for its Large Grant Facility. The Large Grant Facility … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Innovation Fund’s Large Grant Facility is now open
FAO’s New Free Online Course on Climate Change and Food Security
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has launched a new online course on Climate Change and Food Security. The course is available online for free access as well as free download. Users will be required to register and log in order to use this information. You can also … [Read more...] about FAO’s New Free Online Course on Climate Change and Food Security
GE Foundation working towards Humanity
GE Foundation is one of the eminent philanthropic organizations which initiated the grant making process in 1953 to non-profit organizations for literacy, charitable, scientific and educational purposes. GE Foundation offer grants and invest in initiatives which work to solve some of the world’s … [Read more...] about GE Foundation working towards Humanity
