How to engage Corporate Volunteers with your NGO under CSR Projects
With the Section 135 of Companies Act 2013 in place now, more and more companies are looking for NGOs that are reliable, credible, trustworthy, and transparent and accountable, apart from having the documentation and certifications with them. These companies are not only willing to give funds, but also support in terms of management consulting, technical support, linkages, and the most popular one- volunteer support, which is also called ‘employee engagement’ in CSR projects…[more]
Asia Foundation’s Civil Society Fund: The South Asia Water Governance Program
Deadline: 22 March 2016
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal and Pakistan
The Asia Foundation is seeking proposals from eligible non-government (NGO) and civil society organisations (CSOs) for Civil Society Fund (CSF) of the South Asia Water Governance Program (SAWGP) that will support civil society and community engagement…[more]
Live Webinar: How to Raise Funds from US State Department Bureaus. Date:Thursday, March 3, 2016. Time: 2.30 PM – 4.00 PM GMT. Navigating the US Department of State can be tricky, so this webinar is aimed at understanding where and how the Department and its Bureaus give to NGOs. Learn about the State Department’s priorities and hear expert advice…[more]
Citi Foundation’s Pathways to Progress Global Youth Initiative: India Innovation Grant Program 2016
Deadline: 25 March 2016
India
The Citi Foundation has announced its third edition of India Innovation Grant Program (IIGP) 2016, aimed at identifying leading programs that will help young people, aged between 16-25 years old, build an entrepreneurial mindset, acquire leadership, financial and workplace skills, and begin to engage in the formal economy through a first job…[more]
Germany Missions in India: Small Scale Projects to Support the Underprivileged
Deadline: 15 March 2016
India
The German Diplomatic and Consular Missions in India has announced a Small Scale Projects to provide direct financial assistance to Indian NGOs and religious institutions for the implementation of small-scale projects for the benefit of disadvantaged groups of society…[more]
How Indian NGOs can mobilize funds through CSR: A guide
The CSR mandate under the Companies Act 2013 has opened new doors for Indian NGOs, and has provided a huge opportunity to be tapped. But not many NGOs have been able to take advantage of this, and thus many still do not have access to CSR funds, because of a number of reasons like lack of initiative, little understanding of the scenario, no network, etc. So, here is a step-by-step guide for NGOs on how they may mobilize CSR funds…[more]
A List of Grant Opportunities for Indian NGOs
While grant support from abroad is declining at a faster rate, there is also a strong trend of new funding opportunities emerging locally in India. Many NGOs in India are working with their full potential in order to bring development and long lasting changes in India. Download this new guide about list of foundations funding NGOs in India…[more]
Live Webinar on ‘How to Raise Funds from Gulf Foundations’ Date: Tuesday, 23 February 2016 Time: 2.30 PM – 4.00 PM GMT. How much is there? – Understand the Gulf States funding landscape (including an overview of the top 10 Gulf States foundations); Where to find them – Identifying Gulf funders (including research strategies and online resources); How to succeed – Dealing with complexities and challenges of fundraising from Gulf States Foundations (including issues of transparency and networking). Click here to learn more
