The Global Innovation Fund has three stages of Financing – Pilot, Test & Transition and Scaling Up. Pilot At the Pilot stage, GIF provides seed capital to support the start up and field-testing of innovations. The goal of this stage is to refine the basic concept or business model and establish the viability of an… [Read More]
Eligibility criteria to acquire the Global Innovation Fund
Following are the criteria to acquire the Global Innovation Fund and make your proposed solution to major global problem a success: The innovations should benefit people living on less than the equivalent of $5 per day (PPP) in developing countries, especially the people living on less than $2 per day (PPP). Innovations that benefit vulnerable… [Read More]
Who can apply for USAID Development Innovation Venture?
The DIV model implies an open grant competition supporting the most promising solutions that demonstrate cost-efficiency and the potential to scale up. DIV is supporting teams of young entrepreneurs, world-class development economists, public-private partnerships, international NGOs, and others around the developing world. Teams are implementing scalable and cost-effective development solutions that address problems in maternal… [Read More]
Process of Applying for Additional Support to the Health Partnership Community Grants
Interested applicants must be aware of the key dates and application process. The Grant Overview of HPS deals on application process and on completing the project plan template for the assistance of the applicants. Please get the points below and visit the grant announcement page via the link at the end of this series. Key… [Read More]
Water invites you to become the Fundraiser to Provide Safe Water to those in Need
Deadline: 30 September 2014 One of the most critical problems in developing world (rural and urban area) is lack of access to safe water. Around the world 2.5 billion people have no sanitary facilities and 1 billion people defecate in the open. If you are an NGO supporting Water and Sanitation projects, you can make… [Read More]
How to Apply to the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa
Grant application to the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa can be made via email, regular mail or fax. Applications should be made at least two months prior to the start date of the project/program activities. There will be open call for proposal with deadlines for grant awards above $50,000. In this case, the grant… [Read More]
Types of Grants that the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa Awards
The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa awards grants in four categories. Any organization, group, institution or association with the following types of programs/projects can request grant support to conduct their project in the eligible countries: Anchor Grants: grant support to an institutional partner playing unique role in the region and with strong capacity to… [Read More]
How to Apply for Front Line Defenders’ Security Grants
Human Rights Defenders who are at risk (groups/organizations) can apply for Front Line Defenders Security Grants. Those in need of the grants must send an application form answering some of the crucial questions and providing some clear information about themselves and/or the organization. Information Required Contact details of the applicant – full name, organization, address… [Read More]
How to Prepare Effective Essay/Video Clip for 2014 Africa Agribusiness Competition
Africa has about 60% of the world’s uncultivated land. Annually, the continent spends USD$150 billion on staple food imports and annually 310 million of its citizenry face starvation. African Youth must take the lead in Agriculture to End Starvation. Syngenta-Enactus Kenya call the youth to identify the problem behind food insecurity and provide sustainable solution… [Read More]
How to Make an Effective Video Pitch for Project Inspire
The Project Inspire accepts submissions of projects that show creativity and demonstrate the potential to make a sustainable impact on the empowerment of women. The projects must be based on an existing initiative not propagating any political views or religious doctrines. Also, they should be designed to be implemented with a budget of US$25,000. How… [Read More]
