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 … [Read more...] about Three Grant Programs by Disability Rights Fund: Apply for Round One!
National Coalition Funding Stream: Supporting Advancement of Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities!
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 … [Read more...] about National Coalition Funding Stream: Supporting Advancement of Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities!
Mid-Level Coalition Funding Stream: Supporting Civil Society and Addressing the Rights of PWDs
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 … [Read more...] about Mid-Level Coalition Funding Stream: Supporting Civil Society and Addressing the Rights of PWDs
Small Grants Funding Stream: Strengthening the Capacity of Persons with Disability
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 … [Read more...] about Small Grants Funding Stream: Strengthening the Capacity of Persons with Disability
New England Biolabs Foundation: Submit LOIs for Small Grants Program!
Deadline: 1 March 2016 The New England Biolabs Foundation is seeking letters of inquiry (LOIs) from community-based nonprofit organizations. The Program encourages proposal for community-based projects in settings where small grants can make a big impact. The Program’s mission is to foster … [Read more...] about New England Biolabs Foundation: Submit LOIs for Small Grants Program!
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 … [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 … [Read more...] about Landesa Rural Development Institute: 2016 Women’s Land Rights Visiting Professionals Program
The SEED Awards: Promoting Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development!
Deadline: 21 March 2016 Extended up to 31 March 2016 Is your enterprise in a start-up phase and does it integrate social and environmental benefits, solving pressing local issues? Do you need support to help to establish and grow your enterprise? If yes, then apply for SEED Awards for … [Read more...] about The SEED Awards: Promoting Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development!
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 … [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 … [Read more...] about The MasterCard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity: Seeking Proposals for the 2016 Innovation Competition
