Nestlé Prize in Creating Shared Value recognizes a project or innovation in the area of water, nutrition or rural development implemented by an NGO, individual or a small business. The Prize was first awarded in 2010 to International Development Enterprises (IDEC) in Cambodia for its innovative, … [Read more...] about How Cambodia’s IDE won the 2010 Nestlé Prize in Creating Shared Value
Grants and Resources for Development
A list of current and past grant funding opportunities and useful resources for NGOs for development.
NGOs who won the Out of Box Prize 2010
In August 2010, Community Toolbox, a global resource of free information on essential skills for building healthy communities had announced the Out of the Box Prize 2010 to honor innovative approaches to promoting community health and development worldwide. NGOs and other groups working in the areas … [Read more...] about NGOs who won the Out of Box Prize 2010
UNESCO calling nominations for the Wenhui Award for Educational Innovation 2011
The Wenhui Award for Educational Innovation provides recognition to those with commitment and outstanding work in the development of educational innovations according to the theme announced for each year. The 2011 call for nominations for this Award has the theme of "Education for Learning to Live … [Read more...] about UNESCO calling nominations for the Wenhui Award for Educational Innovation 2011
EU Call for Proposals to Strengthen Civil Society in Promoting Human Rights and Democratic Reform in Indonesia
This is a restricted call for proposals from the European Commission to contribute to the development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law, and respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms, within the framework of the Community's policy on development cooperation, and … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals to Strengthen Civil Society in Promoting Human Rights and Democratic Reform in Indonesia
Fund for Social Development: Small Grants Programme for NGOs in Ghana
The French Cooperation in Ghana has issued a call for proposals for Ghanaian civil society organizations to apply for its Small Grants Progrmme under the Fund for Social Development. The projects should be focused upon on poverty alleviation through the implementation of income-generating activities … [Read more...] about Fund for Social Development: Small Grants Programme for NGOs in Ghana
UN-HABITAT Urban Youth Fund for NGOs in Developing Countries
The United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-HABITAT) has launched the third round of funding for the UN-HABITAT Urban Youth Fund aimed at advancing the achievement of Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and the Habitat Agenda by supporting youth-led projects implemented in cities and towns of … [Read more...] about UN-HABITAT Urban Youth Fund for NGOs in Developing Countries
Explaining Youth Leadership in your Organization
The A6. Youth-led Development is a very important section of the application form as it will define the relevance of your organization for youth-focused work. UN-HABITAT’s Youth Fund prefers to fund organizations led by young people between 15-32 years. But this can also mean that if young persons … [Read more...] about Explaining Youth Leadership in your Organization
2011 Call for Nominations for the Social Innovation Fellows Program
PopTech, a unique global innovation network of cutting-edge leaders, thinkers and doers with a mission to accelerate the positive impact of world changing people, projects and ideas. It is currently accepting nominations for the 2011 PopTech Social Innovation Fellows Program. Each year, under this … [Read more...] about 2011 Call for Nominations for the Social Innovation Fellows Program
Trellis Fund Call for Project Proposals
NGOs, universities and government agencies from target countries are invited to submit project proposals under the Horticulture Collaborative Research Support Program (Horticulture CRSP) Trellis Fund sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The goal of the … [Read more...] about Trellis Fund Call for Project Proposals
Support to Developing Country Representatives to participate in the CIF Partnerships Forum in Tunisia
The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) Administration Unit based at the World Bank is providing funding to a number of stakeholder representatives from NGOs, indigenous people and private sector to participate in the Climate Investments Funds (CIF) 2011 Partnerships Forum to be held from 17 to 18 March … [Read more...] about Support to Developing Country Representatives to participate in the CIF Partnerships Forum in Tunisia
