The Onaway Trust was established in 1974 with the overall objective to relieve poverty and suffering. Spanning four decades, Onaway has supported a diverse and extensive number of projects worldwide, many of which have grown to become successful, sustainable organisations in their own … [Read more...] about The Onaway Trust: Assistance to Indigenous Cultures
Grassroots International Strengthening the World of Indigenous People
Grassroots International works in partnership with social movements to create a just and sustainable world by advancing the human rights to land, water, and food through global grantmaking, building solidarity across organizations and movements, and advocacy in the US. Grassroots International … [Read more...] about Grassroots International Strengthening the World of Indigenous People
Indigenous Fellowship Programme Supporting Human Rights
The Indigenous Fellowship Programme (IFP) is a comprehensive human rights training programme that was established by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in the context of the first International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples (1995-2004). The programme contributes … [Read more...] about Indigenous Fellowship Programme Supporting Human Rights
Indigenous Peoples Assistance Facility for Development of Indigenous Communities
The Indigenous Peoples Assistance Facility supports indigenous peoples to determine and develop priorities and strategies to fulfill development needs of their communities. Through small grants ranging from USD 20,000 to USD 50,000 and lasting up to two years, the IPAF supports the demand-driven … [Read more...] about Indigenous Peoples Assistance Facility for Development of Indigenous Communities
Keepers of the Earth Fund Supporting Projects and Rights of Indigenous People
The First People World Wide Keepers of the Earth grants supports projects that empower Indigenous communities. It supports grassroots/local organization or group representing an Indigenous-led project. The fund provides grant award of up to US$20,000. The purpose of the fund is to empower … [Read more...] about Keepers of the Earth Fund Supporting Projects and Rights of Indigenous People
Keepers of the Earth Grants for Indigenous Communities
Deadline: 31 October 2015 First People Worldwide is seeking applications for the Keepers of the Earth grants to projects that empower Indigenous communities. First Peoples Worldwide was first developed in 1997 by Cherokee social entrepreneur Rebecca Adamson, as a program of her non-profit First … [Read more...] about Keepers of the Earth Grants for Indigenous Communities
World Environment Day Today! 10 Open Opportunities (2015) for NGOs/Individuals Working on Environment Sector
Today is World Environment Day! The theme for this year's World Environment Day (WED)is "Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care." The well-being of humanity, the environment, and the functioning of the economy, ultimately depend upon the responsible management of the planet’s natural … [Read more...] about World Environment Day Today! 10 Open Opportunities (2015) for NGOs/Individuals Working on Environment Sector
United Nations OHCHR Indigenous Fellowships for Human Rights Training Programme 2015
Deadline: 25 May 2015 The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is currently accepting applications from indigenous persons for its Indigenous Fellowships Programme (IFP) 2015. IFP is a comprehensive human rights training programme contributes to build the capacity … [Read more...] about United Nations OHCHR Indigenous Fellowships for Human Rights Training Programme 2015
Check Your Eligibility for Keepers of the Earth Grants
Eligibility Criteria for Keepers of the Earth grants Keepers of the Earth grants are open to Indigenous-led grassroots organizations, groups, societies, associations, consortiums, Tribes, or First Nations. Applicant must have an organizational bank account or access to a fiscal … [Read more...] about Check Your Eligibility for Keepers of the Earth Grants
Global Environment Facility Small Grants Program for NGOs/CBOs Working in Papua New Guinea
Deadline: 29 May 2015 The United Nations Development Programme is currently accepting concept notes from eligible organizations in Papua New Guinea for its Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (UNDP GEF SGP) under 5th Operational Phase. The United Nations Development Program Global … [Read more...] about Global Environment Facility Small Grants Program for NGOs/CBOs Working in Papua New Guinea
