The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) is an excellent opportunity for local NGOs to apply for funding support in areas of democracy, civil society empowerment, including empowerment of women, civic education and voter registration, citizen's access to information, participation rights and the … [Read more...] about A Guide for NGOs to apply for the United Nations Democracy Fund
EC Call for Proposals to support NSAs in China to tackle the Challenges posed to Rural and Urban Communities by the Rapid Urbanization Process
European Commission under its Non-State Actors and Local Authorities NSA/LA in Development Program has issued a restricted call for proposals seeking concept notes for funding that is aimed at supporting the progressive empowerment and the engagement of Chinese NSA and LAs at the local level. More … [Read more...] about EC Call for Proposals to support NSAs in China to tackle the Challenges posed to Rural and Urban Communities by the Rapid Urbanization Process
Call for Proposals: Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development
The European Commission has issued a call for proposals for for "Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development (Development Cooperation Instrument) and Neighbourhood Civil Society Facility (European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument). The global objective and the priorities of the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development
EC Call for Proposals to strengthen the Role of Civil Society in Human Rights and Democratic Reform in Moldova
EC has issued an open call for grant proposals under the country-based support scheme (CBSS) aimed at strengthening the role of civil society of common agendas for human rights and democratic reform and enhancing political representation and participation in Moldova. Priority Issues Priority … [Read more...] about EC Call for Proposals to strengthen the Role of Civil Society in Human Rights and Democratic Reform in Moldova
IREX invites Community Leaders from Select Countries to attend the Community Solutions Program in the U.S.
IREX is currently inviting community leaders from select countries around the world to participate in the Community Solutions Program to be hosted by US based organizations. Community Solutions Program is targeted at community leaders working in Transparency & Accountability, Tolerance/Conflict … [Read more...] about IREX invites Community Leaders from Select Countries to attend the Community Solutions Program in the U.S.
Government offers grants of £100,000 to run social action projects throughout England
The Office for Civil Society has offered grants of £100,000 for charities, business and public sector bodies to execute social action projects. The funds are being given by the Social Investment Business on behalf of Office for Civil Society. This will offer grants of £100,000 and more to projects … [Read more...] about Government offers grants of £100,000 to run social action projects throughout England
MEPI Funding Opportunity under U.S. Govt’s Local Grants Program
The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) of the U.S. Department of State on October 1, 2011 has issued an annual program statement for funding that is available through MEPI’s Local Grants program aimed at promoting reform and civic activism at the local and national levels in countries of the … [Read more...] about MEPI Funding Opportunity under U.S. Govt’s Local Grants Program
European Commission funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia
European Commission has issued a restricted call for grant proposals from eligible organizations under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) to strengthen the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia. A limited number of activities may … [Read more...] about European Commission funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia
Association of Local Democracy Agencies invites grant or partnership proposals from groups or NGOs interested in implementation of TANDEM project in Belarus
Association of Local Democracy Agencies (ALDA), in association with its Belarusian partners Lev Sapieha Foundation and the Belarusian Organisation Working Women (BOWW), has started the TANDEM project in Belarus. The main aim of this project is to encourage local people to participate and cooperate … [Read more...] about Association of Local Democracy Agencies invites grant or partnership proposals from groups or NGOs interested in implementation of TANDEM project in Belarus
Download the “Employee Manual”: Sample Policies for Managing Staff in NGOs
As NGOs employ staff, they are required to maintain administrative policies for their management. Such policies not only contribute towards effective governance but also open up opportunities of support from different funding organizations. However, organizations in developing countries fail to keep … [Read more...] about Download the “Employee Manual”: Sample Policies for Managing Staff in NGOs
