TrustAfrica in partnership with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) have announced a new round of grants with the purpose of supporting research on the investment climate and business environment (ICBE) in Africa. This call focuses on SMEs and how they relate to, or are affected by, … [Read more...] about 2011 ICBE Research Fund Grants Competition to support ICBE research in Africa
Grants and Resources for Development
A list of current and past grant funding opportunities and useful resources for NGOs for development.
German Development Institute Consultancy Call
The German Development Institute (Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik—DIE) is currently undertaking a project financed by the German Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ) that seeks to identify long-term development dynamics and to inform development policy planning by … [Read more...] about German Development Institute Consultancy Call
Sawiris Scholarships opportunity for innovative doctoral research projects aimed at improving the livelihoods of poor people in developing countries
The Sawiris Foundation for Social Development invites concept notes followed by full proposals leading to doctoral research “Sawiris Scholarships” with a grant providing ten doctoral scholarships of CHF 150’000 each. The Sawiris Scholarships are aimed at promoting doctoral research for the benefit … [Read more...] about Sawiris Scholarships opportunity for innovative doctoral research projects aimed at improving the livelihoods of poor people in developing countries
2011 Sir Ratan Tata Scholarship opportunity for Indian Nationals to study in UK or US at Master’s level
The Sir Ratan Tata Trust, Mumbai invites applications for one-year scholarships at the Masters’ level from students who wish to study in the UK or two-year scholarships in the USA in the broad field of Development Studies, with special focus on Developmental Economics, Public Health or … [Read more...] about 2011 Sir Ratan Tata Scholarship opportunity for Indian Nationals to study in UK or US at Master’s level
EU seeks Call for Proposals from Non State Actors to support actions aimed at promoting an inclusive and empowered society in Nepal
European Union has announced the call for proposals from Non State Actors to support actions aimed at promoting an inclusive and empowered society in Nepal. The program also aims in building the capacity of Nepalese Non-State Actors in participating in the definition of sustainable development … [Read more...] about EU seeks Call for Proposals from Non State Actors to support actions aimed at promoting an inclusive and empowered society in Nepal
Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development competition receives record number of applications
Sourced from: http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr110531_1.html U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in cooperation with the Government of Norway, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Grand Challenges Canada, and The World Bank in March, 2011 had announced a call for … [Read more...] about Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development competition receives record number of applications
2011 Afghan Youth Voices Festival funded and launched by USAID receives unprecedented warm welcome
Sourced from: http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2250/USAID_Launches_2011_Afghan_Youth_Voices_Festival_in_Kabul Life for youth in Afghanistan has undergone unprecedented changes in the recent years irrespective of the fact that the country is still one of the most dangerous places on the … [Read more...] about 2011 Afghan Youth Voices Festival funded and launched by USAID receives unprecedented warm welcome
ACCORD CALL FOR PAPERS: Climate change and conflict – Where to for conflict sensitive climate adaptation in Africa?
The African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) invites academics from the social sciences, practitioners, policy makers and policy researchers to submit abstracts and subsequent papers that consider issues related to climate and conflict challenges and interventions in … [Read more...] about ACCORD CALL FOR PAPERS: Climate change and conflict – Where to for conflict sensitive climate adaptation in Africa?
AusAID seeks applications from various specialists for registering as Civilian Corps
AusAID is seeking highly motivated and experienced stabilisation and recovery specialists to join the Australian Civilian Corps. Experts in the following fields are currently being sought: Aid coordination; Agriculture / Livelihoods; Education administration; Electoral; Engineering and planning; … [Read more...] about AusAID seeks applications from various specialists for registering as Civilian Corps
World Bank Office in Ukraine announces grant of $30,000 to six CSO’s addressing the issues of public accountability in health and communal services
The World Bank Office in Ukraine has declared six winners of Small Grants Program (Civil Society Fund) competition. These six civil society organizations were selected from 86 applicants. Ukraine Small Grants Program initiated in partnership with the Ukraine National Initiatives to Enhance Reforms … [Read more...] about World Bank Office in Ukraine announces grant of $30,000 to six CSO’s addressing the issues of public accountability in health and communal services
