Click 'Yes' for the question Is your organization a registered charity, nonprofit, or NGO that is implementing programs? Click 'Yes' for the question Can you provide organizational documents in English? (Google translations are ok!) Click 'Yes' for the question Can your organization mobilize … [Read more...] about How to enter the GlobalGiving Open Challenge?
The Innovation Prize for Africa 2015 – USD150,000 for Innovative Projects
Deadline: 31 October 2014 The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) is accepting entries from all African innovators for the fourth edition of the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) competition. The IPA honors and encourages innovative achievements that contribute toward developing new products, … [Read more...] about The Innovation Prize for Africa 2015 – USD150,000 for Innovative Projects
From NGO to social business: Why and how
Leaders of development and aid organizations talk a lot about changing donor models, value for money, operational efficiency, new technology and changing business models. And many believe that being aware of them mitigates the need for serious changes. It doesn’t. The international development … [Read more...] about From NGO to social business: Why and how
Scholarship of the Month: Schwab Foundation’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year
Welcome to the first ever edition of fundsforNGOs Scholarship of the Month feature. We're delighted to be joined by an organization that has been consistently at the forefront of the social entrepreneurship movement, the Schwab Foundation. Annually, the Foundation select 20-25 Social … [Read more...] about Scholarship of the Month: Schwab Foundation’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year
IBJ JusticeMakers Challenge 2014: Submit idea to eliminate the Use of Investigative Torture
Deadline: 15 September 2014 The International Bridges to Justice (IBJ) invites ideas from community activists around the world who have an interest in criminal defense to enter the JusticeMakers Challenge 2014. The JusticeMakers Challenge is a grant competition intended specifically for the … [Read more...] about IBJ JusticeMakers Challenge 2014: Submit idea to eliminate the Use of Investigative Torture
Who can apply for USAID Development Innovation Venture?
The DIV model implies an open grant competition supporting the most promising solutions that demonstrate cost-efficiency and the potential to scale up. DIV is supporting teams of young entrepreneurs, world-class development economists, public-private partnerships, international NGOs, and others … [Read more...] about Who can apply for USAID Development Innovation Venture?
The Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship (DPDF) Program for US and non-US students in the USA
Deadline: 15 October 2014 Are you seeking fellowship to develop your dissertation proposal? The Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship (DPDF) Program is designed for US and non-US citizens currently matriculated in PhD programs at accredited universities in the United States by the Social … [Read more...] about The Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship (DPDF) Program for US and non-US students in the USA
Young Entrepreneurs Submit Ideas on Smart Cities and Climate Change
Deadline: 7 October 2014 Young entrepreneurs with ideas for innovative social enterprises are invited to enter the Young Innovators Competition of ITU Telecom World 2014 third challenge entitled Smart Cities and Climate Change. Each of the winners (in each challenge) will receive up to USD10,000 in … [Read more...] about Young Entrepreneurs Submit Ideas on Smart Cities and Climate Change
Secure $100,000 USD Grants for your Idea to Better the World
Deadline: 30 September 2014 The Genesis Prize Foundation invites teams representing non-profits or for-profits around the globe to participate in the Genesis Challenge with their idea. This is an opportunity for total ten teams of Youth with ideas to win $100,000 USD each along with other benefits … [Read more...] about Secure $100,000 USD Grants for your Idea to Better the World
Enhancing Growth in New Enterprise Programme by TechnoServe
Deadline: 18 August 2014 TechnoServe together with Department for International Development (DFID), UK Government has announced funding for Enhancing Growth in New Enterprise programme (ENGINE), a national Business Plan Competition and Entrepreneurship Development Program.The mission of this … [Read more...] about Enhancing Growth in New Enterprise Programme by TechnoServe
