United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) is seeking nominations for the 2012 Champions of the Earth - the United Nations' flagship environment award is aimed at recognizing the outstanding visionaries and leaders in the fields of policy, science, entrepreneurship and civil society … [Read more...] about UNEP seeks nominations for the 2012 Champions of the Earth Awards
Grants and Resources for Development
A list of current and past grant funding opportunities and useful resources for NGOs for development.
UN Habitat seeks proposals from eligible consultants for contributing to the development of initial modules of the Cities and Climate Change Academy
The Cities and Climate Change Initiative (CCCI) of UN-HABITAT aims to build momentum for local governments to more readily respond to the climatic threats they face (Climate Change adaptation) and take bold steps in reducing cities' climate footprint (Climate Change mitigation). CCCI aims to enhance … [Read more...] about UN Habitat seeks proposals from eligible consultants for contributing to the development of initial modules of the Cities and Climate Change Academy
SD Tech Fund seeks Statement of Interest for funding from Canadian Projects focussed on Clean Technology
Between research and commercialization lie the critical stages of development and demonstration: the points at which technologies leave the laboratory and undergo conclusive real-world testing. Traditionally, development and demonstration have suffered from a financing gap, making them a weak link … [Read more...] about SD Tech Fund seeks Statement of Interest for funding from Canadian Projects focussed on Clean Technology
Youth from all over the world invited for Essay Competition themed “Visions of Youth on Effective Aid & Development”
Fourth High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (HLF-4) is going to be held at the Bexco convention centre in Busan, Korea, from 29 November to 1 December 2011. The forum will be attended by ministers from across the globe, from both developing and donor countries, government representatives, … [Read more...] about Youth from all over the world invited for Essay Competition themed “Visions of Youth on Effective Aid & Development”
The Peace Revolution invites applications from European Youth to attend the Inner Peace Retreat and Workshop in Belgium to be held in October 2011
Sourced from: http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org/ The Peace Revolution Project started just like that when someone seeking to tell rest of the world about the peace within and what he believed in: Inner Peace can lead to World Peace, if people could just learn how to find inner peace for … [Read more...] about The Peace Revolution invites applications from European Youth to attend the Inner Peace Retreat and Workshop in Belgium to be held in October 2011
Coalition for Peace in Africa invites applications from interested participants to attend the Building Capacities for Peace Training program in Nairobi
Coalition for Peace in Africa (COPA) is a network of individual peace builders and organizations aimed at working for sustainable peace in Africa through building the capacity of stakeholders in the field of conflict management and related issues. As a network, COPA facilitates linking and sharing … [Read more...] about Coalition for Peace in Africa invites applications from interested participants to attend the Building Capacities for Peace Training program in Nairobi
EC call for proposals to promote integrated action at municipality level to reduce poverty and support inclusive and sustainable economic development in India
European Commission has issued a call seeking concept notes at first stage followed by full grant proposals from innovative pilot projects in India to promote integrated action at municipality level to reduce poverty and support inclusive and sustainable economic development in that … [Read more...] about EC call for proposals to promote integrated action at municipality level to reduce poverty and support inclusive and sustainable economic development in India
Sixty fourth annual UN-NGO Conference in Bonn next week to be attended by record 2000 participants from 100 countries
Sixty-fourth annual three day joint conference involving United Nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) under the theme “Sustainable Societies: Responsive Citizens” is starting in Bonn, Germany, begins next week. The conference will focus on sustainable development, volunteerism and the … [Read more...] about Sixty fourth annual UN-NGO Conference in Bonn next week to be attended by record 2000 participants from 100 countries
Airtel Nigeria honored with Corporate Social Responsibility Awards for Excellence for contributing to the development of education
Source: http://www.ngonewsafrica.org/?p=9501 Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications services provider in the country, has been honoured with Corporate Social Responsibility Awards for Excellence for its active role in the development of education in that country during a ceremony recently … [Read more...] about Airtel Nigeria honored with Corporate Social Responsibility Awards for Excellence for contributing to the development of education
U.S. HUD’s pilot fellowship program to support Strong Cities, Strong Communities Initiative gets $2.5m donation from the Rockefeller Foundation
Source: http://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/ The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is looking for a qualified partner to assist it launch, and then manage, a pilot fellowship program aimed at supporting the Administration's Strong Cities, Strong Communities Initiative. The … [Read more...] about U.S. HUD’s pilot fellowship program to support Strong Cities, Strong Communities Initiative gets $2.5m donation from the Rockefeller Foundation
