The Ford Foundation supports visionary leaders and organizations on the frontlines of social change worldwide. The foundation promotes collaboration among the nonprofit, government and business sector and ensures participation by men and women from diverse communities and all levels of society. The … [Read more...] about Ford Foundation
Grants and Resources for Development
A list of current and past grant funding opportunities and useful resources for NGOs for development.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. The foundation’s grant making areas focus on global … [Read more...] about Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
MacArthur Foundation
MacArthur is one of the nation's largest independent foundations. Through the support it provides, the Foundation fosters the development of knowledge, nurtures individual creativity, strengthens institutions, helps improve public policy, and provides information to the public, primarily through … [Read more...] about MacArthur Foundation
Global Giving
Global Giving is a charity fundraising web site that gives social entrepreneurs and non-profits from anywhere in the world a chance to raise the money that they need to improve their communities. Since 2002, Global Giving has raised $169,634,755 from 429,598 donors who have supported 11,939 … [Read more...] about Global Giving
Open Society Foundations (OSF)
Began 1979, The Open Society Foundations remain today committed to the global struggle for open society and respond quickly to the challenges and opportunities of the future. The foundations fund a range of programs around the world, from public health to education to business development. Women’s … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations (OSF)
Trust Africa
Trust Africa is an independent foundation that strives to secure the conditions for democratic governance and equitable development throughout the continent. Trust Africa envisions an Africa where all members of society are safe, free and prosperous, thus seeks to strengthen African initiatives that … [Read more...] about Trust Africa
Global Fund for Women
Established in 1986, the Global Fund for Women is a grant maker and a global advocate for women’s human rights. The Global Fund for Women helps to advance the movement for women’s human rights by directing resources to and raising the voices of women worldwide. It invests in local, courageous women … [Read more...] about Global Fund for Women
The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF)
Established in 2001, The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is a grant-making foundation which supports local, national and regional organizations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. Since the start of operations, AWDF has provided US$17 million in grants to 800 women’s organizations … [Read more...] about The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF)
A List of 20 Foundations Supporting Women in Nigeria
Women and girls throughout the world continue to experience violence, discrimination, inequality, and poverty. In Nigeria, patriarchal structures and gender inequalities are deeply rooted. Nigerian women face challenges when acquiring formal education, full participation in political and economic … [Read more...] about A List of 20 Foundations Supporting Women in Nigeria
Climate Tracker Program: Be a Fellow to track UN Climate Change Conference in Paris
Deadline: 30 April 2015 Do you have an ability to shape the direction of this year’s climate change negotiations by creating change in your own country? Then this is an opportunity not to be missed! The Global Call for Climate Action is looking for young, innovative journalists, bloggers, writers, … [Read more...] about Climate Tracker Program: Be a Fellow to track UN Climate Change Conference in Paris
