The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Zambia has announced a Call for Grant Proposals for “Enhancing the role of women’s decision-making and participation in the Electoral Process.” The grants will be awarded to civil society organizations in the country to foster women’s empowerment in … [Read more...] about UNDP Call for Proposals for NGOs in Zambia
Just Awards: The IgNobel Prizes for Civil Society are not just for Fun, but also for Change
Source We have heard about the famous “first-make-people-laugh-and-then-make-them-think” IgNobel Prizes awarded to so-called scientific achievements that should have not been achieved. How about organizing such an award in the civil society sector? The Just Awards in the United States have been set … [Read more...] about Just Awards: The IgNobel Prizes for Civil Society are not just for Fun, but also for Change
IUCN Small Grant Program for Strengthening Civil Society for Sustainable Forest Conservation
Under the Central African Regional Program for the Environment, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is offering grants to local NGOs, CBOs, non-governmental research centres, independent researchers, university students, women and minor groups for implementing projects on … [Read more...] about IUCN Small Grant Program for Strengthening Civil Society for Sustainable Forest Conservation
Third Round of Stop TB Partnership’s Challenge Facility for Civil Society
The Stop TB Partnership in Switzerland has announced the availability of $400,000 budget in total for its third round of Challenge Facility for Civil Society (CFCS). The CFCS works “to provide support to community-based organizations engaged in advocacy and social mobilization activities seeking to … [Read more...] about Third Round of Stop TB Partnership’s Challenge Facility for Civil Society
Toolkit for NGOs to implement Anti-Corruption Projects
If you are seeking for ideas on anti-corruption activities or writing a grant proposal for funding a project that could effectively address corruption in your country or area, the Transparency International’s (TI) tookit can aid with some highly resourceful information. Although the print version of … [Read more...] about Toolkit for NGOs to implement Anti-Corruption Projects
Congo Basin Forest Fund’s Call for Proposals
“The Congo Basin Forest Fund (CBFF) is a multi donor fund set up to take early action to protect the forests in the Congo Basin region. The Fund invites proposals for transformative and innovative initiatives from the governments and civil society and private sector of the Congo Basin to slow the … [Read more...] about Congo Basin Forest Fund’s Call for Proposals
Civil Society
Civil Society comprises of all those civic and social organizations working for the betterment of the society but is completely independent from the state and commercial institutions in the market. Although the definition of term, “civil society” can be complex, it usually refers to those groups … [Read more...] about Civil Society
European Grants on Human Rights for NGOs & International Organizations in India
The European Commission (EC) through its European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) regulation has issued a call for proposals to provide funding for NGOs in India under its Country Based Support Schemes. These schemes are specifically developed to provide financial assistance to … [Read more...] about European Grants on Human Rights for NGOs & International Organizations in India
SMILING Grants from the European Commission to NGOs in Bangladesh
The Small Initiatives by Local Innovative NGOs (SMILING) is a funding programme of the European Commission in Bangladesh. The programme aims to strengthen the institutional capacity of local NGOs in the country so that they are better able to address poverty-related issues and problems amongst … [Read more...] about SMILING Grants from the European Commission to NGOs in Bangladesh
Applications invited from Asian Civil Society Professionals for the Asia Leadership Fellow Program 2010
The International House of Japan and the Japan Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2010 Asia Leadership Fellow Program (ALFP). The ALFP is an opportunity for individuals working in the civil society/NGO sector in Asia to gain increased professional understanding about related … [Read more...] about Applications invited from Asian Civil Society Professionals for the Asia Leadership Fellow Program 2010
