Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy is currently seeking applications through public competition for 6 positions supported by scholarships for the Academic Year 2011-2012 to participate in the three-year International Doctoral Program in Agrobiodiversity from eligible candidates around the world … [Read more...] about Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Italy seeks applications for PhD in Agrobiodiversity International Scholarship Program
MacArthur Foundation Selects Eight Projects for Documentary Film Grants
The MacArthur Foundation has announced the eight documentary film projects that will be awarded grants totaling $1.23 million. The Foundation had issued a call for documentary film proposals in June and about 400 proposals were received in response to this call. After a detailed internal review … [Read more...] about MacArthur Foundation Selects Eight Projects for Documentary Film Grants
The Ford Family Program and University of Notre Dame invite Papers for Human Development Conference 2012
The Ford Family Program in Human Development Studies and Solidarity will organize the Human Development Conference 2012 at University of Notre Dame from February 10-11, 2012. The Conference will be organized in association with Center for Social Concerns at Notre Dame and SIT Study Abroad, a program … [Read more...] about The Ford Family Program and University of Notre Dame invite Papers for Human Development Conference 2012
Girls Not Brides – A New Global Partnership to End Child Marriage
On Sept. 20, 2011, an announcement to initiate a new global effort to end child marriage was made at the 2011 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting. This announcement highlighted the serious issue that directly affects 10 million girls in many countries every year. The program will aim at … [Read more...] about Girls Not Brides – A New Global Partnership to End Child Marriage
McKnight approves over $19 million in third quarter of 2011, including $1 million to support creative placemaking
In the third-quarter of 2011 grantmaking process, the McKnight Foundation awarded 86 grants amounting to $19,376,000. A total sum of $19.3 was approved, out of which $1 million was awarded to Nonprofit Finance Fund to support ArtPlace. The National Endowment for the Arts and seven federal agencies, … [Read more...] about McKnight approves over $19 million in third quarter of 2011, including $1 million to support creative placemaking
Call for Nominations – Opportunity Green OG25 Awards
Opportunity Green has invited proposals from innovative enterprises that are working to herald a bright future in their respective industries. This year, the competition will enter its third year. It is an open business competition where the most promising innovators, who aim to create a sustainable … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations – Opportunity Green OG25 Awards
Sign up now for the Web-based Seminars on How to raise funds
This is an opportunity for NGO managers and fundraisers to identify and learn about opportunities and resources required for mobilizing funding for their organizations. The series of web-based seminars (or webinars) will improve your understanding of different agencies providing grants to NGOs, … [Read more...] about Sign up now for the Web-based Seminars on How to raise funds
Top 10 ‘CNN Heroes’ Announced
CNN, the world news leader, has announced the Top 10 CNN Heroes for 2011. All these ten individuals are the everyday people who tried to bring some positive change in the world. People will now select “CNN Hero of the Year” from these 10 individual through online voting. The voting for selecting the … [Read more...] about Top 10 ‘CNN Heroes’ Announced
eNorth East Seeks Nominations for Award 2011 recognising best practices in ICT in North East India
The eNorth East is a group working to encourage dialogue and consultation about use of information and communication technology for development and governance in North East region of India. The annual event of eNorth East serves as a platform for people to express their ideas and knowledge with … [Read more...] about eNorth East Seeks Nominations for Award 2011 recognising best practices in ICT in North East India
Nominations now open for the 2012 ALBA-Puffin International Award for Human Rights Activism
The Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA) and the Puffin Foundation are currently inviting nominations for the ALBA-Puffin International Award for Human Rights Activism. The Award is granted on an annual basis to individuals or organizations whose work has had an exceptionally positive impact on … [Read more...] about Nominations now open for the 2012 ALBA-Puffin International Award for Human Rights Activism
