Access to Knowledge Under the Access to Knowledge, the focus areas are Intellectual Property Reform, Open Access Initiative, Open Educational Resources, Open Access to Law and eIFL.net. The Intellectual Property Reform area works to reduce barriers to access, production and exchange of knowledge … [Read more...] about OSI’s Information Program supporting NGOs and Civil Society Groups -2
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Civil Society Communication The civil society communication area under the Information Program of the OSI focuses upon the vitality of information for NGOs and civil society organizations. Information is very critical for such groups to manage their operations. However, as these organizations are … [Read more...] about OSI’s Information Program supporting NGOs and Civil Society Groups -3
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Open Information Policy Under the Open Information Policy component, OSI aims to “to broaden communications access in the most disadvantaged countries and to protect the freedom to communicate in the digital environment.” Under the component, the focus areas and grants include Free Expression and … [Read more...] about OSI’s Information Program supporting NGOs and Civil Society Groups -4
DFID’s Civil Society Challenge Fund
The DFID's Civil Society Challenge Fund (CSCF), one of the major funding opportunities for UK-based nonprofit organizations and their partner NGOs in developing countries is now open to accepting grant applications. DFID offers a funding of up to £500,000 to grantees to implement projects and … [Read more...] about DFID’s Civil Society Challenge Fund
World Bank’s Civil Society Fund for Sri Lankan NGOs
The World Bank in Colombo, Sri Lanka is accepting applications for funding projects for local NGOs in the country under its Civil Society Fund (CSF). The Fund supports activities which are related to civic engagement by providing small grants that empower and enable the citizens to make their own … [Read more...] about World Bank’s Civil Society Fund for Sri Lankan NGOs
USAID Request for Proposals for Strengthening Electoral Governance in Bangladesh
“The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Bangladesh is issuing this Request for Application (RFA) for a five-year Cooperative Agreement titled Strengthening Electoral Governance (SEG) to help consolidate and enhance electoral democracy in Bangladesh. The purpose of this … [Read more...] about USAID Request for Proposals for Strengthening Electoral Governance in Bangladesh
Scottish Government International Development Fund inviting Applications for Funding in South Asia
The Scottish Government’s International Development Fund is seeking applications for funding under its new South Asia Development Programme covering international development work in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The main objective of the programme is to address poverty and contribute … [Read more...] about Scottish Government International Development Fund inviting Applications for Funding in South Asia
European Commission’s Open Call for Proposals in Sierra Leone
The European Commission’s thematic programme, “Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development aims at strengthening the capacities of civil society organizations and local authorities as a pre-condition for a more equitable, open and democratic society through support to their “own … [Read more...] about European Commission’s Open Call for Proposals in Sierra Leone
Grant for Building Organizational Capacity of NGOs in Tanzania
USAID in Tanzania has announced a Request for Application (RFA) for a funding program under the “Building Organizational Capacity for Results.” “The purpose of this award is to strengthen the ability of civil society organizations (CSOs) and CSO networks to produce and report on measurable results … [Read more...] about Grant for Building Organizational Capacity of NGOs in Tanzania
European Funding for building capacities of Civil Society and Local Authorities in Pakistan
The European Commission (EC) has this call for proposals, “Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development: Actions in Pakistan, 2009-2010” with the overarching objective of reducing poverty in the context of sustainable development including the pursuit of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) … [Read more...] about European Funding for building capacities of Civil Society and Local Authorities in Pakistan
