Deadline: 31 May 2016 The European Commission is currently accepting applications from eligible organizations for the thematic programme "Civil Society Organisations and Local Authorities 2014-2020” to strengthen service delivery by CSOs and to contribute to the democratic process in Liberia. Objectives To support initiatives aimed at improving legal certainty and enforcement of land rights To support initiatives aimed at empowering vulnerable – women and youth To support initiatives … [Read more...] about European Commission: Strengthening the Capacities of Civil Society Organisations & Local Authorities in Liberia
PeaceNexus Foundation’s 2016 Organizational Development Grant
Deadline: 25 April 2016 The PeaceNexus Foundation has announced a call for applications for its 2016 Organizational Development Grant. NGOs in the Western Balkans, West Africa, Myanmar and Kyrgyzstan as well as international NGOs can apply for this opportunity. Eligibility criteria Only registered non-profit organisations with a peacebuilding relevant mandate and activities are eligible; Think-tanks, academic institutions and policy makers without operational peace-building activities in … [Read more...] about PeaceNexus Foundation’s 2016 Organizational Development Grant
Global Reconciliation Fund: 2016 Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities
Deadline: 25 April 2016 The United States Government (USG), as represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian assistance (DCHA), Office of Conflict management and Mitigation (CMM) invites applications from qualified entities for funding a program entitled "2016 Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities (Global Reconciliation Fund)". The program carry out the activities that mitigate conflict and promote … [Read more...] about Global Reconciliation Fund: 2016 Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities
Making All Voices Count: Joint Initiative to Support Civil Society Groups
Applications to be submitted before April 2016 Making All Voices Count (MAVC) is currently inviting applications for its Joint Initiative to Support Civil Society Groups. MAVC is a global initiative that supports innovative and tech-focused approaches to addressing governance issues. Objectives With this call, MAVC is seeking innovative civil society-led projects that can contribute to: the shaping of OGP National Action Plans and their commitments. the implementation of OGP National … [Read more...] about Making All Voices Count: Joint Initiative to Support Civil Society Groups
UNESCO/ Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2016
Deadline: 30 April 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for UNESCO/POLAND Co-Sponsored Research Fellowships Programme whose aim is to promote human resource capacities in the developing countries and to enhance international understanding and friendship among nations and the people of Poland. The fellowship will be an opportunity to undertake an individual research programme in the field of Science, Technology and Engineering. Eligible Countries Africa: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina … [Read more...] about UNESCO/ Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2016
MINDS North and West Africa Civic Education Workshop in Elections & Governance
Deadline: 19 February 2016 The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) is currently seeking applications for its North and West Africa Regional Civic Education workshop in Elections and Governance. The aim of the workshops is to create awareness, enhance knowledge and develop relevant skills in electoral and governance processes and leadership among participants, in order for them to effectively communicate and apply them in influencing and mobilizing other youth to actively … [Read more...] about MINDS North and West Africa Civic Education Workshop in Elections & Governance
Landesa Rural Development Institute: 2016 Women’s Land Rights Visiting Professionals Program
Deadline: 28 February 2016 Landesa Rural Development Institute (LRDI) is currently seeking applications for six weeks long Women's Land Rights Visiting Professionals program, to support motivated professionals to enhance their ability to improve women’s land rights in the developing world. The Program seeks to cultivate a network of qualified professionals from around the world who are strongly committed to securing women’s land rights at local, national, and international levels. The … [Read more...] about Landesa Rural Development Institute: 2016 Women’s Land Rights Visiting Professionals Program
Apply for UNICEF Innovation Fund of up to US$100,000: Open Source Technology Solutions for Children!
Deadline: 26 February 2016 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is seeking applications for its open source technology solutions that address the most pressing challenges faced by children and young people. UNICEF works with governments, civil society organizations, and other organizations around the world to advance children’s rights to survival, protection, health, development and participation and is guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Eligible … [Read more...] about Apply for UNICEF Innovation Fund of up to US$100,000: Open Source Technology Solutions for Children!
The MasterCard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity: Seeking Proposals for the 2016 Innovation Competition
Deadline: 28 March 2016 The MasterCard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity (FRP) is seeking proposals for its 2016 Innovation Competition. The competitions are destined for financial service providers such as banks, microfinance institutions, insurance companies and agribusinesses who may wish to apply for support. The three principles guiding The MasterCard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity are: Impact: Projects should have a positive effect on the lives of rural poor people through … [Read more...] about The MasterCard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity: Seeking Proposals for the 2016 Innovation Competition
Call for Proposals 2016: EDCTP Grants of up to € 3 million to Clinical Research in Sub Saharan Africa
Deadline: 18 February 2016 The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) is currently accepting proposals from Sub Saharan Africa for EDCTP Regional Networks Program. The purpose of this Call is to provide funding for actions that aim to support regional networking in sub-Saharan Africa and with Europe in order to build and strengthen regional, national, institutional and individual capacities to conduct clinical trials in line with the International Conference on … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals 2016: EDCTP Grants of up to € 3 million to Clinical Research in Sub Saharan Africa
