The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) in partnership with HIVOS is inviting applications from humanist organizations for funding as part of the IHEU-HIVOS Humanist Network and Development programme 2010. IHEU “is the world union of humanist, rationalist, secularist and atheist organizations with over 100 member organizations in more than 40 countries. IHEU promotes and defends freedom of conscience and expression, and advocates the separation of religion and state.” Since 1988, IHEU and HIVOS have worked together to promote a Humanist-oriented developmetn through human rights and Humanist networking oriented projects.
Who can apply for funding?
This grants programme is for Humanist organizations only. The following organizations can apply:
1. IHEU Member Organizations in developing countries (according to the DAC list),
2. organizations that have received grants under the IHEU/HIVOS program in one of the last 10 years, and
3. organizations pre-qualified by application (by 1 August 2010).
Organizations that are not members of IHEU can apply for pre-qualification by sending in the pre-qualification application form. See more information on the criteria in the form.
Grant criteria
The project should achieve specified goals in one or more of the following areas:
- promoting Humanism,
- promoting secularism,
- promoting human rights,
- promoting scientific method, or
- building competence and capacity of the organization itself.
The maximum funding available for a single project is 10,000 Euros per year. Projects should preferably be completed within the year of 2011, but projects lasting up to two years can apply for funding for both years from the start.
The application deadline is 1 September 2010. For more information, visit this link.
