The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) of the U.S. Department of State on October 1, 2011 has issued an annual program statement for funding that is available through MEPI’s Local Grants program aimed at promoting reform and civic activism at the local and national levels in countries of the … [Read more...] about MEPI Funding Opportunity under U.S. Govt’s Local Grants Program
European Commission funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia
European Commission has issued a restricted call for grant proposals from eligible organizations under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) to strengthen the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia. A limited number of activities may … [Read more...] about European Commission funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia
Sida’s Advanced International Training Programme on UN Resolution 1325: Women, Peace and Security
The Swedish International Development Agency's (Sida) is supporting the Interntional Training Programme on UN Resolution 1325: Women, Peace and Security to be held in May and November 2012 in Sweden and another country (yet to be decided). The International Training Programmes are specially … [Read more...] about Sida’s Advanced International Training Programme on UN Resolution 1325: Women, Peace and Security
Open Society Initiative for Sothern Africa call for proposals for civil society organizations
Open Society Initiative for Sothern Africa (OSISA) has been engaged in building vibrant and tolerant democracies in southern Africa by means of different thematic and country focused programs, which provide grants to civil society organizations. Grants are approved by the OSISA board on a … [Read more...] about Open Society Initiative for Sothern Africa call for proposals for civil society organizations
Annual joint conference of the UN and NGO’s concludes in Germany with calls for sustainable development with public engagement
Source: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=39455&Cr=sustainable+development%20&Cr1 Recently concluded annual joint conference of the United Nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Bonn, Germany has called the civil society to encourage people that they must realize … [Read more...] about Annual joint conference of the UN and NGO’s concludes in Germany with calls for sustainable development with public engagement
South African Government establishes Participation Fund to boost preparations for the upcoming COP17 event in Durban
Source: http://www.buanews.gov.za/news/11/11090710051001 The South African government is establishing a Participation Fund with the purpose of contributing substantially to the costs incurred by civil society and NGOs in their preparations for the 17th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate … [Read more...] about South African Government establishes Participation Fund to boost preparations for the upcoming COP17 event in Durban
USAID Request for Applications to implement the “Civic Advocacy and Partnership Activity” project in Macedonia
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through Regional Service Center, Regional Contracting Office in Budapest is seeking applications from eligible Macedonian organizations registered as civil society organization or foundation for a cooperative agreement to fund a project … [Read more...] about USAID Request for Applications to implement the “Civic Advocacy and Partnership Activity” project in Macedonia
Global Fund ends its dispute with China over corruption, to resume funding for programs to fight AIDS and other diseases
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria recently resolved its disputes with China over corruption in this “authoritarian” country and has decided to resume funding for programs aimed at fighting AIDS and other diseases. The move has is seen as a relief for this source of … [Read more...] about Global Fund ends its dispute with China over corruption, to resume funding for programs to fight AIDS and other diseases
UNDP and AusAID funded ‘Support to Civil Society Development’ project selects 13 more NGOs and CSOs in Maldives for grants
Source: http://www.miadhu.com/ UNDP and the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) funded Small Grants Facility in Maldives recently awarded a total of US$79,862.95 to 13 local civil society organizations aimed for supporting the civil society development in that country. A total … [Read more...] about UNDP and AusAID funded ‘Support to Civil Society Development’ project selects 13 more NGOs and CSOs in Maldives for grants
EC seeks grant proposals for strengthening the role played in Jamaica by civil society in promoting human rights
First crafted and implemented in 2007, the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) is the approach adopted by European Union for promotion of democracy and human rights in the whole world. The main aim of this program is to work for sustainable development and resolution of … [Read more...] about EC seeks grant proposals for strengthening the role played in Jamaica by civil society in promoting human rights
