In the third-quarter of 2011 grantmaking process, the McKnight Foundation awarded 86 grants amounting to $19,376,000. A total sum of $19.3 was approved, out of which $1 million was awarded to Nonprofit Finance Fund to support ArtPlace. The National Endowment for the Arts and seven federal agencies, … [Read more...] about McKnight approves over $19 million in third quarter of 2011, including $1 million to support creative placemaking
REDD+ potential funds reach up to Rp270 trillion: CIFOR
According to a statement issued by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), in the near future, advanced nations would be awarding funds reaching up to US$30 billion or Rp270 trillion annually, to developing counties, to support them implement the REDD+ program that deals with … [Read more...] about REDD+ potential funds reach up to Rp270 trillion: CIFOR
US Labor Department awards more than $21 million in Disability Employment Initiative funding to 7 states
On September 27, the U.S. Department of Labor announced funds amounting to $21,166,560 for seven states under the Disability Employment Initiative. The funds will not only help improve education and training, but also provide better employment opportunities for youth and adults who are unemployed, … [Read more...] about US Labor Department awards more than $21 million in Disability Employment Initiative funding to 7 states
Presbyterian Church in Canada to Receive over $1.5 million from Canadian Government
The Presbyterian Church in Canada's development and relief agency, Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D), will receive grants worth over $1.5 million to help improve the health of women and children in developing countries. The announcement was made by the Prime Minister of … [Read more...] about Presbyterian Church in Canada to Receive over $1.5 million from Canadian Government
UN Trust Fund Announces USD 17.1 Million for 22 Projects Aimed to Protect Women and Girls
The United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) has announced to offer financial support for 22 projects in 34 countries, including Iraq and South Sudan for the first time. The Fund will offer USD 17.1 million in grants for these projects which aim to protect human rights … [Read more...] about UN Trust Fund Announces USD 17.1 Million for 22 Projects Aimed to Protect Women and Girls
Norwegian microfinance fund leads Rs.250 Million equity investment in Utkarsh
An INR 250 Million Series B investment in Utkarsh Microfinance Pvt. Limited has been led by the Norwegian Microfinance Initiative’s Frontier Fund KS. Utkarsh is a Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC), with operations in 13 districts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. It has a client base of 57, 000, with a … [Read more...] about Norwegian microfinance fund leads Rs.250 Million equity investment in Utkarsh
USAID at 50: Improving Health Services in Ethiopia
The 2011 annual Every One Campaign Race was co-sponsored by USAID, in order to celebrate and commemorate USAID’s 50th anniversary and its efforts to improve health in Ethiopia. The race aimed at making people aware of the maternal and infant mortality rates in Ethiopia. Though Ethiopia has the … [Read more...] about USAID at 50: Improving Health Services in Ethiopia
Almost €6 million available for cross-border projects between Finland and Russia
The South-East Finland-Russia ENPI CBC Program has made a third call for proposals, for cross-border solutions in three major areas, which are economic development, border-crossing and the environment, and social development and civil society. A total fund of €5.8 million is available for these … [Read more...] about Almost €6 million available for cross-border projects between Finland and Russia
EU gives EUR 7,200,000 to Support Rural Electrification in Tanzania
On Sep. 20, the Delegation of the European Union in Tanzania, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (National Authorising Officer of the European Development Fund) and the Rural Energy Agency approved five Grant Contracts, amounting to EUR 7,200,000 (app. 16 billions Tshs.). The grants will … [Read more...] about EU gives EUR 7,200,000 to Support Rural Electrification in Tanzania
U.S. Embassy Presents $100,000 CBSI Grant to The Bahamas National Drug Council
As part of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative’s (CBSI) Drug Demand Reduction Program, Ambassador Nicole A. Avant gave a $100,000 grant to The Bahamas National Drug Council, on September, 26. Ambassador Avant also held a meeting with Ms. Camille Johnson, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Presents $100,000 CBSI Grant to The Bahamas National Drug Council
