About: HF mobilises resources to support projects written to enhance women’s rights in Hong Kong. The Fund was born in 2004 thanks to a group of local activists. The core goal of HF is to protect women from discrimination and violence while promoting a culture of gender equality. The Fund gives … [Read more...] about Her Fund (HF)
The Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund (VGIF)
About: VGIF was funded in 1969 by members of the International Federation of University Women. The initial aim of the Fund was to enable women from poor background to access university education. Within a decade, the Fund broadened its scope and started sponsoring a wider range of women’s … [Read more...] about The Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund (VGIF)
Mediterranean Women’s Fund (MWF)
About: MWF was created in 2008 to financially support initiatives for women living in the Mediterranean region. In general, MWF’s goal is to strengthen women’s movements and also to build transnational networks, which could further enhance the political, social and economic positions of women in the … [Read more...] about Mediterranean Women’s Fund (MWF)
Common Fund Call for Proposals: Funding Innovation to Make a Difference
Deadline: 4 October 2013 The Netherlands-based Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) has issued a call for proposals to support commodity development activities that benefit the poor in more than hundred countries around the world. CFC is a membership-based organization comprising of 105 countries and … [Read more...] about Common Fund Call for Proposals: Funding Innovation to Make a Difference
Max Weber Fellowships Program
Deadline- 25 October 2013 All eligible applicants are invited to submit applications for Max Weber Fellowship Programme (MWP) offered by European Commission. Fellowship is offered in the field of social sciences and humanities. The purpose of this program is to combine research and training … [Read more...] about Max Weber Fellowships Program
MINERVA EU-Japan Fellowship Programme
Deadline- 15 January 2014 The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is accepting applications for MINERVA EU-Japan Fellowship Programme designed to support its research and policy analysis of EU-Japan economic and industrial issues. Topics covered- Current situation and perspectives … [Read more...] about MINERVA EU-Japan Fellowship Programme
UNDP Call for Proposals: Small Grants Programme in India
Deadline- 31 July 2013 Global Environment Facility (GEF) under UNDP has announced Small Grants Programme (SGP) to assist developing countries in fulfilling their commitment of protecting the environment through local actions. The purpose of this program is to Develop community-level strategies and … [Read more...] about UNDP Call for Proposals: Small Grants Programme in India
Young Leaders Exchange Programme
Deadline- 22 July 2013 The British Council and NCVO are pleased to accept applications for 2013 Young Leaders Exchange programme. The goal of this program is to strengthen the capability of emerging leaders in these regions and build new, mutually beneficial relationships with them. During the two … [Read more...] about Young Leaders Exchange Programme
UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowships Programme
Deadline- 30 August 2013 Japanese Funds-in-Trust and UNESCO are pleased to offer funding opportunity for Japan Young Researchers' Fellowships Programme (UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Research Fellowships Programme). The purpose of this program is to to impact on capacity-building and research activities in … [Read more...] about UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowships Programme
A List of International Corporate Foundations and Grants Programs for NGOs in Developing Countries
Corporate agencies have welfare programs to provide financial support for various community development projects as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). But many of these programs are limited to those areas where these corporates are active and those where they think there is high … [Read more...] about A List of International Corporate Foundations and Grants Programs for NGOs in Developing Countries
