UN Secretary-General laid the foundation of UNDEF in the year 2005 as a United Nations General Trust Fund to support democratization efforts throughout the world. UNDEF supports projects which strengthen the voice of civil society, encourage human rights and support the participation of all groups … [Read more...] about United Nations Democracy Fund
UNAIDS Guide on How to enhance Partnership with Civil Society
UNAIDS has published the guidance document for increasing partnerships with civil society, including people living with HIV and key populations. The guidance calls from partners that meaningful engagement with civil society be incorporated into all areas of the UN Joint Programme’s work and that … [Read more...] about UNAIDS Guide on How to enhance Partnership with Civil Society
EC Call for Proposals for Human Rights Promotion in Israel
Deadline- 14th of May 2012 Countries/Region- ISRAEL The Civil Society Facility is designed to strengthen non-state actors and contribute to promoting an enabling environment for their work, increase non-state actors involvement in programming, implementation and monitoring of EU assistance and … [Read more...] about EC Call for Proposals for Human Rights Promotion in Israel
European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR): Country-Based Support Scheme for Georgia
Deadline- April 06, 2012 Countries/Region- Georgia The specific objective of this Call for Proposals is: to strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform, in supporting the peaceful conciliation of group interests and in consolidating political … [Read more...] about European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR): Country-Based Support Scheme for Georgia
EC funding for civil society support in Nepal
Deadline- 17 April 2012 Countries/Region- Nepal The global objective of this call for proposals is to support civil society in Nepal in working on human rights and democratic reform so as to pursue common agenda for human rights and political reform; build towards consensus on disputed or … [Read more...] about EC funding for civil society support in Nepal
How to identify NGO Funding Opportunities amongst Bilateral Agencies
There are several sources of grant opportunities available for NGOs from government to grantmaking foundations to multilaterals and to bilateral. Bilateral agencies are official aid agencies of developed countries providing financial assistance to NGOs and governmental agencies in developing … [Read more...] about How to identify NGO Funding Opportunities amongst Bilateral Agencies
Danida’s Priorities and Programs to support NGOs
The Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) of the Government of Denmark has an overarching objective of Danish support for civil society is to contribute to the development of a strong, independent and diversified civil society in the developing countries. The website of the Ministry of … [Read more...] about Danida’s Priorities and Programs to support NGOs
DFID’s Grants to Civil Society Organizations around the world
The Department for International Development (DFID) rebranded in 2009 as UKaid is the official bilateral development assistance agency of the UK Government. It has a range of funding opportunities for international as well as local NGOs in developing countries. DFID announces several global … [Read more...] about DFID’s Grants to Civil Society Organizations around the world
Civil Society Facility Partnership Programmes for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)-European Commission
DEADLINE: 13 April 2012 Countries/Region: Western Balkans,Turkey This programme focuses on Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), i.e. all not-for-profit, non-market and non-state organisations and structures in which people organise to pursue shared objectives and ideals. It is part of the Civil … [Read more...] about Civil Society Facility Partnership Programmes for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)-European Commission
Commonwealth Foundation’s Culture and Conflict Grants Initiative
Deadline: 27 January 2012 Countries: Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Prince Claus Fund and the Commonwealth Foundation are calling for high quality, multidisciplinary and innovative project proposals from cultural and civil society organisations dealing with the issue of culture … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Foundation’s Culture and Conflict Grants Initiative
