The World Food Day celebrated on 16 October 2009 was also the occasion to understand the efforts made by governments and other agencies to reduce the number of hungry people around the world. Interestingly, ActionAid International released the scorecard report to point out the progress made by … [Read more...] about Who are Hungry on the World Food Day…
Ten Organizations receive Funding under the 2009 Toyota Motor Corporation Environmental Grant
The “Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program” had announced grant opportunities for NGOs this year by the Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) under the themes of “Biodiversity Conservation” and “Global Warming Countermeasures.” The General Grants under this are offered to NGOs which have received … [Read more...] about Ten Organizations receive Funding under the 2009 Toyota Motor Corporation Environmental Grant
United States MEPI Program Funds Programs in Rich Countries Too in the Middle East
United States Government launched the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) program this year through the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs at the Department of State. The program has been established “to expand political participation, strengthen civil society and the rule of law, empower women … [Read more...] about United States MEPI Program Funds Programs in Rich Countries Too in the Middle East
Toolkit for World Bank’s Development Marketplace Grantees
The World Bank-administered Development Marketplace (DM) is a space for organizations to experiment and find innovative solutions for creating high development impact. The DM is organized as an open competition where the call for proposals is issued globally as well as regionally and NGOs and civil … [Read more...] about Toolkit for World Bank’s Development Marketplace Grantees
OSI & New World Foundation Grants for NGOs to Increase Organizational Sustainability
A joint request for proposals launched by the Open Society Institute and the New World Foundation aims to provide grants for US-based NGOs so that they can increase their organizational sustainability. The “Call for Proposals: Developing Small Donor or Membership Bases” will provide grant support to … [Read more...] about OSI & New World Foundation Grants for NGOs to Increase Organizational Sustainability
UN-HABITAT’s New Opportunities Fund grants 67 Youth Groups
Nearly 1,116 applicants from more than 80 countries applied for the UN-HABITAT’s Opportunities Fund for Urban Youth-Led Development. Out of these, 67 projects were finally selected to receive grants from the UN-HABITAT for engaging youths for development. These projects are from 33 countries across … [Read more...] about UN-HABITAT’s New Opportunities Fund grants 67 Youth Groups
US Grants to Seven Organizations in Africa to Prevent Malaria
USAID is providing $10.5 million as a grant to seven organizations across six countries in Africa for prevention and control of Malaria among communities most affected by it, especially children below five years and pregnant women. The grant has been provided through the the US President’s Malaria … [Read more...] about US Grants to Seven Organizations in Africa to Prevent Malaria
Asia Foundation’s Counter-Trafficking Program Launched in Vietnam with USAID Grant Support
A new grant of US $500,000 from the USAID will support an anti-trafficking project managed by The Asia Foundation for a period of two years in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. This multi-sectoral and victim-centered project “seeks to reduce the vulnerability of communities in the Mekong Delta to human … [Read more...] about Asia Foundation’s Counter-Trafficking Program Launched in Vietnam with USAID Grant Support
Six Journalists from Developing Countries have won the Oscar van Leer Fellowships
The Oscar van Leer Fellowships from Bernard van Leer Foundation were announced in April this year for young journalists from developing countries interested in covering social issues, especially those dealing with disadvantaged children. The opportunity was available in the countries of Colombia, … [Read more...] about Six Journalists from Developing Countries have won the Oscar van Leer Fellowships
Writing Proposals to seek Funds from the Global Fund
The Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) is one the largest international financial mechanisms providing substantial funding worldwide to eradicate the three of the most burdensome diseases on the planet. Millions of dollars are allocated every year for NGOs, governments and other … [Read more...] about Writing Proposals to seek Funds from the Global Fund
