Grants and Resources for Development

A list of current and past grant funding opportunities and useful resources for NGOs for development.

2016 IDEX Global Fellows Program for Young Professionals in India

Deadline: 15 September 2015 The (Intrapreneur Development Experience) IDEX Global Fellows Program invites individuals to take part in six-months of intrapreneurial leadership training. IDEX Global Fellows Program is to create the next wave of “social intrapreneurs” who will support, lead and … [Read more...] about 2016 IDEX Global Fellows Program for Young Professionals in India

Africa Director at Development Initiatives, Kenya

Deadline: 4 September 2015 The Development Initiatives (DI) is currently accepting applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Africa Director based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Director will provide leadership within the DI Africa Hub team, taking responsibility for the effective … [Read more...] about Africa Director at Development Initiatives, Kenya

Submit Your Proposal for IEEE in 2030 Challenge and Acquire Seed Grants of up to US$40,000

Deadline: 24 August 2015 Submit Your Proposal for IEEE Challenge 2030! The IEEE New Initiatives Committee is currently accepting proposals for short-term completed in 12 months or fewer) projects. IEEE is always looking for ways to better serve the needs of engineers and technology professionals … [Read more...] about Submit Your Proposal for IEEE in 2030 Challenge and Acquire Seed Grants of up to US$40,000

Head of Projects (Maternity Cover) at Article 19, UK

Deadline: 9 August 2015 Article 19 organization is currently accepting applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Head of Projects (Maternity Cover). The position will be based in London, UK. The Head of Projects drives organisational change in article 19 in relation to key areas … [Read more...] about Head of Projects (Maternity Cover) at Article 19, UK

Call for Submissions to eliminate discrimination against women

Deadline: 15 August 2015 The UN working group has launched a call for submission to submit information to promote women's rights, gender equality, non-discrimination, education regarding sexual and reproductive health services, and other health services for women. The UN Working Group on the issue … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions to eliminate discrimination against women

Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s Call for Proposals for Community-led Approaches to Reduce Poverty

Deadline: 22 September 2015 Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) is seeking proposals in order to reduce poverty in economically disadvantaged regions in the United Kingdom. JRF works for social change in the UK by researching the root causes of social problems and developing solutions. Aim The aim … [Read more...] about Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s Call for Proposals for Community-led Approaches to Reduce Poverty

Lot2: Enhancing Local Authorities

Deadline: 30 October 2015 European Union aims to foster an enabling environment for citizen participation, exchange of knowledge and experience and capacities of local authorities in partner countries in support of internationally agreed development goals. Objectives To strengthen the … [Read more...] about Lot2: Enhancing Local Authorities

EU-Nigeria: Enhancing Civil Society Organisations and Local Authorities

Deadline: Different for different lots The European Union is seeking proposals for its program in Nigeria divided into two lots: Lot 1:Enhancing Civil Society Organisations Lot2:Enhancing Local Authorities Lot 1: Civil Society Organization Deadline: 28 August 2015 European Union aims to foster … [Read more...] about EU-Nigeria: Enhancing Civil Society Organisations and Local Authorities

Call for Applications: TWAS-CNPQ Postgraduate Fellowship Programme, 2015/2016

Deadline: 24 August 2015 The World Academy of Sciences(TWAS) in conjunction with the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) in Brasilia, Brazil offers up to 50 (30 sandwich and 20 full-time) postgraduate fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: TWAS-CNPQ Postgraduate Fellowship Programme, 2015/2016