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WWF’s Russell E. Train Education Nature Fellowship Program 2016

Deadline: 1 March 2016

World Wildlife fund (WWF’s) is currently inviting applicants for selected countries to apply for its Russell E.Train Education Nature Fellowship Program 2016.

Education for Nature Program (EFN) is proud to continue to support current and aspiring university faculty that are affiliated with or currently employed at African, Asian and Latin American universities to pursue doctoral degrees in social science, natural science and other conservation related fields.

Grant Size and Duration

Applicants may apply for up to three years of funding and request up to $30,000 per year.

Eligible Countries

Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Fiji, French Guiana, Gabon, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Indonesia ,Kenya, Laos, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Republic of Congo, Solomon Islands, Suriname ,Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia.

Eligibility Criteria

You must be a citizen and legal permanent resident of an eligible country.
You must have at least two years of conservation-related work or research experience.
You must have a demonstrated commitment to working in academia in an eligible country.
You must have an existing affiliation with a college or university in an eligible country. Priority will be given to individuals affiliated with underserved universities.
You must be enrolled in, admitted to, or have applied to a PhD program anywhere in the world.
You must plan to begin your studies no later than January 2017.
You must commit to working at an academic institution for at least two years in your home country after the completion of your degree to enhance, expand, or establish a graduate-level conservation program.
You must not have received a Train Fellowship or Scholarship in the past.
You must contact EFN if you are a WWF employee, consultant, or previous EFN grant recipient.
You must submit all required documents by the application deadline.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply through the website.

For more information, please visit EFN.

The AngloAmerican Group Foundation for Sustainable Livelihoods

The AngloAmerican Group Foundation was founded in 2005 and is funded by Anglo American plc, one of the world’s largest mining companies, which prides itself on being a responsible business partner. Anglo American seeks to ensure that its impacts contribute to sustainable livelihoods in the communities in which it operates.

The Foundation is independent of the Anglo American group of companies, which means that neither Anglo American nor its subsidiaries can benefit from any charitable giving by the Foundation.

The Foundation’s main objective is to promote sustainable livelihoods and its main areas of interest are:

Community development
Education and training
Environment
HIV/AIDS and welfare

Eligible Countries: UK, Chile, Peru, India, Mozambique, Brazil, Colombia, China, Mongolia, Zimbabwe.

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2016 NUFFIC Fellowships Available for 3 New Short Courses on Anti Corruption, Water, Governance & Civil Participation Conducted by the Hague Academy for Local Governance

Applications Open from 1 September 2015

Deadline: 20 October 2015

Applications are open to apply for Nuffic Fellowships to participate in one of the training courses of The Hague Academy for Local Governance.

The Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education (EP-NUFFIC) offers NFP fellowships to participate in training courses in The Netherlands. The aim is to promote capacity building within organisations in eligible countries via training and education for professionals. This is initiated and fully funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the budget for development cooperation.

The Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) for short courses offers scholarships for participants living and working in one of the following 51 countries.

Eligible Countries

To be eligible for an NFP fellowship, applicant must be a national of and working and living in one of the 51 countries listed below. The countries have been classified into two categories. Category I countries are priority countries and will receive more fellowships.

Category I: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burundi, Colombia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nigeria, Palestine Territories, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen.
Category II: Albania, Armenia, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cuba, DR Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Georgia, Guatemala, Jordan, Macedonia, Mongolia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Thailand, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Courses Categories

The training courses concerned are:

Integrity and Anti-corruption (7 – 18 March, 2016): This training programme aims to increase understanding of the international anti- corruption framework and related integrity policies.
Multilevel Water Governance (4 – 15 April, 2016): This course addresses the key challenges for integrated, multilevel water governance.
Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance (23 May – 3 June, 2016): This course discusses basic principles of good governance, accountability and civil participation.

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Open Society Foundations – Disability Rights Scholarship Program

Deadline: 2 November 2015

The Open Society Foundations is calling applications for the Disability Rights Scholarship Program. The Disability Rights Scholarship Program provides awards for master’s degree study to disability rights advocates, lawyers, and educators to develop new legislation, jurisprudence, policy, research, and scholarship to harness the innovations and opportunities offered by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

For 2016–2017, in addition to awards in law, the foundation will offer two awards for master’s degrees in education, focusing on inclusive education. Participants will build a foundation in the principles, values, and practices of inclusive education, and upon completion of the program will be equipped to lead reform of education policy and practice in their home countries.

Eligibility Criteria

The competition is merit-based and open to those meeting the following criteria:

be a citizen and legal resident of Argentina, China, Colombia, Malawi, Mexico, Mozambique, Peru, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, or Zambia at the time of application
have work experience in the legal profession or advocacy focusing on human/disability rights and/or work in education with a demonstrated interest in advancing inclusive education
have an excellent academic record with a bachelor of laws (LLB; in exceptional circumstances, those without a LLB but with substantial relevant experience may be considered); for inclusive education, a degree in teaching, public administration/policy, anthropology, social work, psychology, or related field
have demonstrated leadership in the field of disability rights or education
be proficient in spoken and written English or French and able to meet university-designated minimum scores on standardized language tests
be able to participate in an intensive academic writing program in summer 2016
be able to begin the graduate program in August or September 2016
be able to receive and maintain visa or study permit required by host country
demonstate a clear commitment to return to home country to advance the inclusion and full participation of persons with disabilities in their communities, or to aid ongoing disability rights work.

Participants need to download the application form send the completed form.

For more information, visit Open Society Foundations.

Small Grants Programme launched in Colombia: Grants of up to $15000 for NGOs

The UNDP Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) has launched the Small Grants Programme (SGP) in Colombia. The programme will finance projects through grants of up to $15,000 for community-based organizations and up to $35,000 for organizations with previous experience in resource management and implementation of projects.

SGP recognizes that environmental degradation such as the destruction of ecosystems and the species that depend upon them, increasing levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in our atmosphere, pollution of international waters, land degradation and the spread of persistent organic pollutants are life-threatening challenges that endanger us all.

However, poor and vulnerable communities –SGP’s primary stakeholders- are most at risk because they depend on access to natural resources for their livelihoods and often live in fragile ecosystems.

For more information about SGP in Colombia, visit this link.

Road Safety Grants Programme for NGOs in Low & Middle Income Countries

Deadline: 3 August 2015

The Global Road Safety Partnership is currently calling for Proposals for Round 8 of its Road Safety Grants Programme. Organizations seeking funding to promote policy change and implementation will be required to submit a short concept note for consideration.

Initiated in early 2012 with funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies, the primary objective of the Road Safety Grants Programme is to support civil society organizations in selected low- and middle-income countries to advocate for policy change to protect road users. It also supports civil society organizations to promote the successful implementation of evidence-based policies.

Since its inception, the programme has awarded 38 grants to 27 civil society organizations in 8 countries. In 2015, with continued funding under the Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety, the programme is expanding to include new cities and countries.

Funding & Project Timelines

Applications may be submitted for up to CHF 120,000 and not exceeding 24 months in duration.

Eligible Countries and Cities

Brazil: Fortaleza, Sao Paulo
China: Shanghai
Colombia: Bogota
Ethiopia: Addis Ababa
Ghana: Accra
India: Mumbai
Indonesia: Bandung
Thailand: Bangkok
Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City

Eligibility Criteria

Concept notes will be accepted from civil society organizations applying to work on policy change or policy implementation, on national, provincial, or municipal levels, in the above mentioned countries.
Civil society organizations applying to work on policy change or policy implementation in the mentioned cities are also eligible.
Applications will also be considered from civil society organizations in Brazil, Cambodia, Kenya, Mexico and Turkey which propose to contribute to on-going advocacy campaigns already supported by the Road Safety Grants Programme.
All applications must be written in English.
Priority will be given to applications focusing on policy change related to the following road safety behavioral risk factors: drinking and driving, helmet wearing, seat belt use, child restraint use and speeding. Campaigns focusing on omnibus legislation or mobility legislation with one or more specific behavioral risk factor policy objectives may also be considered.
Applicant organizations may submit more than one concept note.
The following are not eligible for funding
- School or youth targeted education programmes
- Research projects
- Purchase of equipment
- Funding of road infrastructure
- Purchase of trinkets/campaign merchandise

How to Apply

Applicants can submit their applications online. Access to the grants management system can be accessed through the website. Notice of the outcome of the selection process will be sent to applicants Friday 18 September 2015. Selected applicants will then be invited to submit full applications for funding.

For more information, please visit Road Safety Call for Proposals.

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A New List of Grants for NGOs in Developing Countries

Developing countries need a helping hand to grow and NGOs in developing countries require support to make their project sustainable so that they further provide standard facility of education to children, support women empowerment, eliminate gender inequality and injustice, and many more.

We have created a list of new and open grant opportunities for NGOs in developing countries from different international agencies.

IDB Civil Society for Innovative Solutions Program

Deadline: 27 July 2015

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)’s “Civil Society for Innovative Solutions” program of the Vice Presidency for Countries (VPC); in partnership with the IDB Group’s Multilateral Investment Fund and the NEXSO platform, invite civil society organizations to present innovative solutions for that will reduce the number of people without legal identity and provide them access to services and fundamental rights.

Awards

The three winning organizations will receive support from the IDB’s Vice Presidency for Countries to present their solution to an audience of specialists during the IDB-Civil Society Regional Forum by the end of 2015. The winners will also enjoy visibility and promotion from the organizers and the NEXSO platform.

The cost of participation for one representative from each of the winning organizations, including airfare and accommodations, will be covered, so they can present their innovative solutions at the IDB Group Civil Society Regional Forum that will be held in Honduras by the end of 2015.

Eligible member countries of the IDB group – Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China People’s Republic of, Colombia Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea Republic of, Portugal, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Slovenia, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela.

Other Eligibility Information

Eligible applicants include: associations, academia, not-for profit professional and corporate social responsibility groups, non-governmental and not-for profit organizations, youth and student groups, trade unions, foundations, faith-based institutions, youth groups, organizations for indigenous and/or Afro-descendant people, and formal and informal organizations that belong to and/or represent interests based on community, philanthropic, ethical, cultural, ethnic, religious, or scientific perspectives and considerations.
Those organizations eligible to apply must belong to the Civil Society of one or more of themember countries of the IDB Group and its projects must respond with innovative solutions to the challenges that will be proposed.
The solutions have to be applied in Latin America and the Caribbean.

For more information, visit this link.

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CSOs in Selected Low & Middle Income Countries Invited to Submit Proposals for Road Safety Grants Programme

Deadline: 3 August 2015

Funding & Project Timelines

Applications may be submitted for up to CHF 120,000 and not exceeding 24 months in duration.

Eligible Countries and Cities

Brazil: Fortaleza, Sao Paulo
China: Shanghai
Colombia: Bogota
Ethiopia: Addis Ababa
Ghana: Accra
India: Mumbai
Indonesia: Bandung
Thailand: Bangkok
Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City

Eligibility Criteria

Concept notes will be accepted from civil society organizations applying to work on policy change or policy implementation, on national, provincial, or municipal levels, in the above mentioned countries.
Civil society organizations applying to work on policy change or policy implementation in the mentioned cities are also eligible.
Applications will also be considered from civil society organizations in Brazil, Cambodia, Kenya, Mexico and Turkey which propose to contribute to on-going advocacy campaigns already supported by the Road Safety Grants Programme.
All applications must be written in English.
Priority will be given to applications focusing on policy change related to the following road safety behavioral risk factors: drinking and driving, helmet wearing, seat belt use, child restraint use and speeding. Campaigns focusing on omnibus legislation or mobility legislation with one or more specific behavioral risk factor policy objectives may also be considered.
Applicant organizations may submit more than one concept note.
The following are not eligible for funding
- School or youth targeted education programmes
- Research projects
- Purchase of equipment
- Funding of road infrastructure
- Purchase of trinkets/campaign merchandise

How to Apply

For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.

Newton Fund Promotes Economic Development

The Newton Fund aims to promote the economic development and welfare of either the 15 partner countries or, through working with the partner country, to address the problems of poor people around the world.

The Fund consists of £75 million each year from 2014 for 5 years and covers three broad areas:

People: increasing capacity in science and innovation, individually and institutionally in partner countries.
Research: research collaborations on development topics.
Translation: creating collaborative solutions to development challenges and strengthening innovation systems.

List of UK’s official development assistance (ODA) eligible countries – Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, South Africa, Turkey, Vietnam

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USAID Reintegration and Prevention of Recruitment Program

Deadline: 19 May 2015

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID/Colombia) is seeking applications for an agreement to provide funding in support of a program to support the Reintegration and Prevention of Recruitment program. The goal is to support Colombia to be more capable of successfully implementing a sustainable and inclusive peace.

Subject to the availability of funds, USAID intends to provide funding between $20,000,000 and $24,000,000 to be allocated over a 3 years period. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted in response to this RFA.

Objectives

The Program will have four objectives:

Provide strategic technical assistance to support the early reintegration efforts of the GOC during the demobilization roll-out phase — including support to national and/or international verification initiatives.
Support the GOC implementation of strategies for prevention of recruitment of children and re-recruitment of adults and children in conflict affected areas, including linking services of the
National Family Welfare System (ICBF) and the Colombian Agency for Reintegration (ACR) (and/or any equivalent GOC entity) to private sector initiatives in rural and urban areas.
In alliance with the public and private sector, support GOC efforts to advance legal processing and service delivery to ex-combatants and disengaged children in rural and urban conflict areas in a participatory, tailored and community-focused manner.
Support GOC knowledge management, information systems and communication efforts to support the clarification of judicial status of ex-combatants, with special emphasis on reintegration processes.

Eligibility Information

Organizations,(large or small, commercial (for profit) firms, faith-based, and nonprofit organizations, Public International Organizations (PIOs)) are eligible to apply.
USAID encourages applications from potential new partners.
USAID will accept a maximum of one (1) application per organization for consideration under this RFA.
USAID will not accept applications from individuals. All applicants must be legally recognized organizational entities under applicable law.
All applicants must be registered in Dun and Bradstreet Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number and System for Award Management (SAM).
The cost share must be verifiable from the recipient’s records.

Application Process

Electronic submission of applications is required. The applicant must submit the application in two separate parts: technical and cost/business application. Applications must be sent via email.

For more information, visit grants.gov and search for funding opportunity number: CDC-RFA-PS16-1602.