Deadline: 30 May 2016 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for its thematic programme “Civil Society Organisations and Local Authorities" to strengthen civil society organisations' and local authorities' contribution to governance and development processes. The programme is divided into two lots: LOT 1 – CSOs (EUR 950 000): To support and strengthen CSOs' capacity to perform their roles as development actors, services providers and agents … [Read more...]
EU-Eritrea: Strengthening the Capacities of Civil Society Organisations & Local Authorities
April 15, 2016 By
Nominations Open for Youth Week Awards 2016!
April 14, 2016 By
Deadline: 18 April 2016 Nominations are open for Youth Week Awards 2016, which recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions that young people make to community and through their significant impact on others. Award Categories Change Maker – LGBTI: For young people who have created positive change in, or for, the LGBTI community. Change Maker – Cultural: For young people who have created positive change to foster cultural understanding in their community. Change Maker - … [Read more...]
U.S. Mission to Niger: Integrated Gender Equality Advancement Program
April 13, 2016 By
Deadline: 23 May 2016 The United States Embassy is seeking applications from qualified Nigerien local organizations for a program entitled "Niger Integrated Gender Equality Advancement: Empowering Adolescent Girls for a more Prosperous and Stable Life" that will contribute to the U.S. Mission’s efforts in promoting gender equality with an aim to address the needs and challenges of adolescent girls, including those with physical disabilities, within a positive, nurturing and supportive … [Read more...]
USAID/Macedonia: Strengthening the Capacity and Services of Disabled People’s Organizations
February 24, 2016 By
Deadline: 1 March 2016 The United States Agency for International Development in Macedonia (USAID/Macedonia) is seeking applications from qualified U.S. and Macedonian organisations to propose innovating and effective approach to increase the participation of people with disabilities (PWD) in USAID programs/activities and to strengthen the capacity and services of Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs). People with disabilities are more likely to experience poverty. Women and girls with … [Read more...]
Three Grant Programs by Disability Rights Fund: Apply for Round One!
February 17, 2016 By
The Disability Rights Fund (DRF) is seeking applications for its three grant programs to strengthen the participation of Disabled Persons’ Organizations (DPOs) in the advancement of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). DRF supports Disabled Persons Organizations in the developing world to take the lead in advocating for the human rights of persons with disabilities at local and national levels, utilizing … [Read more...]
National Coalition Funding Stream: Supporting Advancement of Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities!
February 17, 2016 By
Deadline: 14 March 2016 The National Coalition Funding Stream supports advancement of the CRPD at national levels through lobbying for legislative changes (including but not limited to CRPD ratification), monitoring and reporting on implementation of the CRPD or other international human rights mechanisms, or following up on the recommendations made by UN human rights mechanisms to States in regard to implementation of the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs). In addition, this funding … [Read more...]
Mid-Level Coalition Funding Stream: Supporting Civil Society and Addressing the Rights of PWDs
February 17, 2016 By
Deadline: 14 March 2016 The Mid-Level Coalition Funding Stream supports civil society coalitions at sub-national levels to ensure that national legislation and policy addressing the rights of PWDs is implemented at these levels, including through establishment of budgets. In addition, this funding stream supports sub-national level coalitions to advocate that sub-national development programs, policies and plans are inclusive of persons with disabilities and to ensure that efforts to implement … [Read more...]
Small Grants Funding Stream: Strengthening the Capacity of Persons with Disability
February 17, 2016 By
Deadline: 14 March 2016 The Small Grants Funding Stream helps organizations to build a broader movement to advance the CRPD at state and local levels. Organizations can use funds from DRF to strengthen the capacity of persons with disabilities (PWDs) to participate more actively in decision-making processes in CRPD implementation and monitoring or to advocate for the advancement of rights defined in specific articles of the CRPD. In addition, this funding stream supports DPOs to participate … [Read more...]
USAID/Madagascar: Promoting Inclusive Development by Strengthening the Capacity of Disabled People’s Organization
February 9, 2016 By
Deadline: 1 March 2016 The United States Agency for International Development-Madagascar (USAID/Madagascar) is seeking applications from qualified U.S. and Non U.S. organisations to apply for Disability Funding to increase the participation of people with disability (PWD) in USAID activities and strengthen the capacity and services of Disabled People’s Organization (DPO’s). Projects may be stand-alone, targeted programs to benefit persons with disabilities, or they can be projects/activities … [Read more...]
Apply for 17th Annual Charity Awards 2016! Inviting Charities of all Shapes and Sizes throughout UK
February 5, 2016 By
Deadline: 4 March 2016 Applications are open for 17th Annual Charity Awards 2016 to 'identify and recognize excellence in charity management' with the judges looking for 'great ideas, well executed'. The aim of the award is to share best practices that can be replicated across the country, helping charities to further the positive impact they make on their communities. Regarded as the most prestigious event in the voluntary sector calendar, The Charity Awards is the first and longest running … [Read more...]
USAID: Expanding Participation of People with Disability by Supporting and Strengthening Disabled People’s Organizations
February 5, 2016 By
Deadline: 19 February 2016 The United States Agency for International Development - Dominican Republic (USAID/DR) is seeking applications from qualified U.S. or non-U.S. organizations to apply for Disability Funding to increase the participation of people with disabilities in USAID programs/activities and to strengthen the capacity and leadership of civil society organizations run by and for people with disabilities herein referred to as Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs). Projects may be … [Read more...]
Expanding Participation of People with Disability Program: Strengthening and Supporting Disabled Persons Organizations
February 4, 2016 By
Deadline: 8 March 2016 The United States Agency for International Development in Kosovo (USAID/Kosovo) is seeking concept papers from eligible prospective Kosovar or U.S. organizations and from its implementing partners of ongoing projects to propose innovative and effective approaches that increase participation of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Kosovo and strengthen the capacity and services of Disabled Persons Organizations – DPOs. USAID is committed to disability inclusive … [Read more...]
Disability Grant Program: Training and Services to End Violence against Women with Disabilities
February 2, 2016 By
Deadline: 10 March 2016 Office of Violence against Women (OVW) component of United States Department of Justice is seeking applications for its Training and Services to End Violence against Women with Disabilities grant program (Disability Grant Program). The program will recognize the pressing need to focus on sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking against individuals with disabilities and Deaf individuals due to the proliferation of such crimes. The Disability … [Read more...]
USAID: Supporting People with Disability and Strengthening the Capacity of Disabled People’s Organization!
February 1, 2016 By
Deadline: 2 March 2016 The United States Agency for International Development-Uganda (USAID/Uganda) is seeking applications from qualified U.S. and Non U.S. organisations to propose innovative and effective approaches that increase the participation of people with disability (PWD) in USAID activities and strengthen the capacity of Disabled People’s Organization (DPO’s). Areas of Interest USAID seeks applications for projects that integrate people with disabilities in USAID Mission programs … [Read more...]
Third Wave’s Grow Power Fund for Emerging Gender Justice Organizations in US
January 21, 2016 By
Deadline: 9 February 2016 Third Wave's Grow Power Fund 2016 is accepting proposals to support youth-led Gender Justice Activism to advance the political power, well-being, and self determination of communities of color and low-income communities in the United States. The Grow Power Fund is: A long-term investment in youth-led gender justice organizations providing grants of up to $40,000 a year for general support, capacity building and coaching An opportunity for emerging feminist, … [Read more...]
USAID: Strengthening the Capacity and Leadership of Disabled People’s Organizations
January 19, 2016 By
Deadline: 1 February 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Ukraine is seeking applications for projects from qualified U.S and non-U.S. organizations to propose innovative and effective approaches that increase the participation of people with disabilities (PWD) in USAID programs/activities, and strengthen the capacity and leadership of local Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs). It integrates people with disabilities in USAID mission programs and strengthens … [Read more...]
USAID/Southern Africa invites NGOs to apply for Funding: Promoting Inclusive Development
December 29, 2015 By
Deadline: 11 January 2016 USAID (United States Agency for International Development) is inviting NGOs across South Africa, Swaziland, Namibia and Botswana to apply for the FY15 Disability Funding to: Increase the participation of people with disabilities in USAID programs/activities; Strengthen the capacity and services of civil society organizations run by and for people with disabilities; herein referred to as Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs). Projects may be stand-alone, … [Read more...]
The Australian Government: National Disability Insurance Scheme
December 7, 2015 By
Deadline: 11 February 2016 The Australian Government is inviting organisations to apply for an open competitive process to deliver services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for the period April 2016 to 30 June 2017. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), of which the Sector Development Fund (SDF) is a Sub Activity, intends to ensure people with a disability are supported to participate in and contribute to social and economic life to the extent of their … [Read more...]
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Latest Funding Opportunities for NGOs working for Differently-abled People
December 2, 2015 By
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD) is a United Nations sanctioned day celebrated each year on 3 December. The day aims to promote an understanding of people with disability and encourage support for their dignity, rights and well-being. The theme for 2015 is: Inclusion matters: access and empowerment for people of all abilities. The estimated one billion people living with disabilities worldwide face many barriers to inclusion in many key aspects of society. As a result, … [Read more...]
Paul Hamlyn Foundation Grants to India: NGOs working in fields of Disability, Poverty, Health and more can Apply!
December 2, 2015 By
Deadline: Ongoing The Paul Hamlyn Foundation is an UK-based grant making organization supporting overseas NGOs, especially in India and the UK, and provides funding to local NGOs working with disadvantaged communities, helping them access basic services. Grants are generally given to NGOs who find difficult to raise funds from other sources. This Fund seeks to meet our strategic aim to enable vulnerable communities living in priority geographical areas to improve their lives. The foundation … [Read more...]
