IDEO.org, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit launched by the IDEO design company is seeking applications for the IDEO.org Design Fellowship Program that enables future global leaders from the design, business, and social sectors to spend one year working with experienced IDEO designers on social impact … [Read more...] about IDEO.org Design Fellowship Program for Global Leaders in Social Sectors…
Microfinance Capacity Building Fund: Second Call for Proposals
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has announced a new funding opportunity through its second call for proposals for the AfDB Microfinance Capacity Building Fund. Grants raning from US $200,000 to US $500,000 per project, depending on the activity, and will be given to approximately 6-8 … [Read more...] about Microfinance Capacity Building Fund: Second Call for Proposals
Common Fund for Commodities Call for Proposals for Funding Innovation
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) has issued a call for proposals to provide funding support to commodity development activities in its member countries. (i) Social: Create employment particularly for youth and women, increase household incomes, reduce poverty, and enhance food security; (ii) … [Read more...] about Common Fund for Commodities Call for Proposals for Funding Innovation
CRS International Development Fellows Program 2013-2014
The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is accepting applications for the 2013-2014 International Development Fellows Program (IDFP). The IDFP gives people who are interested in a career in international relief and development an opportunity to increase their overseas experience and gain exposure to our … [Read more...] about CRS International Development Fellows Program 2013-2014
New Version Mifos 2.5 – Free MIS Software for Microfinance
Mifos is a community of of microfinance institutions, technology professionals, business people, volunteers, and contributors with a vision to create and deploy technology that allows the microfinance industry to scale. It has released Mifos 2.5 - the latest release of our free software for … [Read more...] about New Version Mifos 2.5 – Free MIS Software for Microfinance
$5000 Award Opportunity from World Bank’s JKP
The Job Knowledge Platform seeks to find practical solutions for job creation and job opportunities. It aims to: Share insights and build synergies across different approaches, sectors, and disciplines Create a community to exchange challenges and solutions Inform important policy … [Read more...] about $5000 Award Opportunity from World Bank’s JKP
UNEP Climate Finance Innovation Facility: Third Call for Proposals
The United Nations Environment Programme's (UNEP) Climate Finance Innovation Facility (CFIF) supports finance-industry engagement in the new climate sectors Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. The Facility provides developing country financial institutions with technical assistance and funding … [Read more...] about UNEP Climate Finance Innovation Facility: Third Call for Proposals
WEAmericas Small Grants Program
The United States Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues has announced a new funding opportunity for NGOs in Latin America espeically for countries such as Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, … [Read more...] about WEAmericas Small Grants Program
Ashoka Changemakers’ Competition on Financial Services for the Poor
Ashoka Changemakers has launched a new competition in partnership with G2012 Mexico to identify he world's most innovative solutions that make valuable, affordable, secure, and comprehensive financial services accessible to underserved and excluded communities. This competition seeks innovations … [Read more...] about Ashoka Changemakers’ Competition on Financial Services for the Poor
Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG)
The primary objective of the Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) is to improve the economic conditions of rural areas. Assistance offered to rural areas under this program includes the following: Rural business incubators Technology-based economic development Feasibility studies and … [Read more...] about Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG)
