This publication “Rights and Resources 2011–2012” has been published by 2012 Rights and Resources Initiative Reproduction permitted with attribution and prepared by Fred Pearce and staff of the Rights and Resources. RRI is coordinated by the Rights and Resources Group, a non-profit organization … [Read more...] about Rights and Resources 2011–2012
USAID launches New Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance
The US Agency for International Development launches its Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance. The Center will serve as a model for the entire Agency emphasizing on advancing best practices in the democracy, rights and governance field. It will be housed in DCHA, replacing … [Read more...] about USAID launches New Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance
Climate Adaptation Fund USA
The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation is managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). This WCS Climate Adaptation Fund will offer around $3.1 million in competitive grants in 2012. Awards will be offered to non-profit conservation organizations for applied, on-the-ground projects emphasized on … [Read more...] about Climate Adaptation Fund USA
OFRF invites proposals for Education and Outreach
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) announces that funding is available to fund development of educational opportunities or materials on any agricultural production, social, economic, or policy-related topic of concern to organic and transitioning farmers or ranchers. Special funding is … [Read more...] about OFRF invites proposals for Education and Outreach
IRP Fellowships in International Journalism
The IRP Fellowships invites US journalists to carry out original, in-depth reporting projects overseas. Since the program was incorporated in 1998, nearly 200 U.S. journalists have been awarded IRP Fellowships and have reported from more than 100 countries around the world. The program invites U.S. … [Read more...] about IRP Fellowships in International Journalism
Fund to support partnerships between French and American Civil Society Organizations – Call for Proposals 2012
Deadline- May 15th 2012 Countries/Region- USA, France It is now time for Fund to support partnerships between French and American Civil Society Organizations - Call for Proposals 2012. The main aim of this call for proposal is promote the coactions between French solidarity organizations and … [Read more...] about Fund to support partnerships between French and American Civil Society Organizations – Call for Proposals 2012
The Ashoka U Exchange 60 Day Contest
Deadline- 11th April 2012 The Ashoka U Exchange has come up with a network of leaders for social innovation in higher education. These leaders are committed to fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs and changemakers who will be well equipped to leverage their talents and skills to help … [Read more...] about The Ashoka U Exchange 60 Day Contest
Campaign for Disability Employment “What can YOU do? Video Contest Call for Applications 2012/2013
Deadline- March 30, 2012. Countries/Region- U.S The Campaign for Disability Employment was founded in 2008. CDE is a combined result of various disability and business organizations. CDE’s mission is to promote positive employment outcomes for people with disabilities. They do this by encouraging … [Read more...] about Campaign for Disability Employment “What can YOU do? Video Contest Call for Applications 2012/2013
The NGO Aid Map Fellowship
The NGO Aid Map fellowship is an Inter-Action initiative emphasized on collecting information on NGOs’ work at the project level and making it accessible to donors, businesses, NGOs, governments and the public through an online as well as interactive mapping tool. The Fellow will have a background … [Read more...] about The NGO Aid Map Fellowship
Scholarship offered for Agriculture students
Deadline- March 1, 2012 Minnesota Soybean is a membership-based organization that conducts legislative work on behalf of nearly 3,500 soybean farmer members. Minnesota is the third largest soybean producing state in U.S. The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council has come up with a … [Read more...] about Scholarship offered for Agriculture students
