Peace X Peace is seeking nominations for Women, Power, and Peace Awards, which are coming up on December 5th. Following are the two categories for which nominations are open: Community Peacebuilder Award The Community Peacebuilder Award honors a person over the age of 30 or an established … [Read more...] about Peace X Peace Call for Nominations: Women, Power, and Peace Awards
USCA Selects First Peoples Worldwide as the Winner of 2011 Best of Fredericksburg Award
U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) recently announced First Peoples Worldwide as the winner of 2011 Best of Fredericksburg Award in the Fundraising category. The “Best of Local Business” Award Program was started by USCA to recognize exceptional local businesses throughout the country. Every year, … [Read more...] about USCA Selects First Peoples Worldwide as the Winner of 2011 Best of Fredericksburg Award
Local Initiatives Support Corporation invites Proposals for NFL Grassroots Program
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has issued a request for proposals for its NFL Youth Football Fund Grassroots Program in the United States. The NFL Grassroots Program was started by LISC in association with the National Football League Youth Football Fund (NFLYFF). The NFL program is … [Read more...] about Local Initiatives Support Corporation invites Proposals for NFL Grassroots Program
“Community listeners’ Clubs – Stepping stones for action in rural areas”, a publication seeking community development through innovation
Many African rural communities, especially women, are excluded from the information and communication process. This situation has intensified during the past decade, and it is clear that such exclusion increases food insecurity. Exceptional experience has been witnessed in Niger and in the … [Read more...] about “Community listeners’ Clubs – Stepping stones for action in rural areas”, a publication seeking community development through innovation
City of Austin invites Grant Applications under Grant for Technology Opportunities Program
City of Austin’s Grant for Technology Opportunities Program (GTOPs) is an initiative that aims to create a community where general public has access to computers and information technology facilities. The GTOPs offers support and funding to various programs that are dedicated towards providing … [Read more...] about City of Austin invites Grant Applications under Grant for Technology Opportunities Program
Coca-Cola Announces $9.6 million in Charity Grants
On Sep.21, 2011, Coca-Cola Co.’s charitable organization, which is located in Atlanta, announced awards worth $9.6 million. The money would be awarded to 43 promotion projects related to environmental, educational and health, across the globe. Coca Cola Foundation will be conferring the major … [Read more...] about Coca-Cola Announces $9.6 million in Charity Grants
Orskov Foundation Invites Applications for Individual Student/ Community Project Grants
The Orskov Foundation is a member of the Network of International Development Organizations in Scotland (NIDOS) and works for the development of poorest rural communities in the world. The foundation tries to integrate agricultural education with community projects so that communities may find their … [Read more...] about Orskov Foundation Invites Applications for Individual Student/ Community Project Grants
Top 10 ‘CNN Heroes’ Announced
CNN, the world news leader, has announced the Top 10 CNN Heroes for 2011. All these ten individuals are the everyday people who tried to bring some positive change in the world. People will now select “CNN Hero of the Year” from these 10 individual through online voting. The voting for selecting the … [Read more...] about Top 10 ‘CNN Heroes’ Announced
Grinnell College Seeks Nominations for 2012 Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize
Grinnell College is inviting nominations for 2012 Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize. This prize is offered by the college to honour individuals who have shown leadership in their fields and have creative ideas for bringing positive changes in the society. This prize also celebrates the … [Read more...] about Grinnell College Seeks Nominations for 2012 Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize
amfAR funding opportunity for grassroots organizations linked to MSM/LGBT communities in Africa addressing HIV/AIDS
amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, is inviting grant proposals for the projects to address HIV/AIDS among gay men, men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender (TG) individuals in Africa. Grassroots organizations led by or closely linked to MSM/LGBT communities in low- and middle-income … [Read more...] about amfAR funding opportunity for grassroots organizations linked to MSM/LGBT communities in Africa addressing HIV/AIDS
