There are several sources of grant opportunities available for NGOs from government to grantmaking foundations to multilaterals and to bilateral. Bilateral agencies are official aid agencies of developed countries providing financial assistance to NGOs and governmental agencies in developing … [Read more...] about How to identify NGO Funding Opportunities amongst Bilateral Agencies
DFID’s Grants to Civil Society Organizations around the world
The Department for International Development (DFID) rebranded in 2009 as UKaid is the official bilateral development assistance agency of the UK Government. It has a range of funding opportunities for international as well as local NGOs in developing countries. DFID announces several global … [Read more...] about DFID’s Grants to Civil Society Organizations around the world
Application for Pre-qualification for the Rapid Response Facility
DFID invites applications from organizations to pre-qualify for the Rapid Response Facility (RRF). The pre-qualification ensures that during an emergency, it will have partners that will be committed to provide quality service. The first few hours of an emergency are quite crucial, and if good … [Read more...] about Application for Pre-qualification for the Rapid Response Facility
Nominations sought for DFID funded 2012 Commonwealth Academic Fellowships
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the United Kingdom is currently seeking applications from universities and institutions in developing countries to nominate their mid-career academics for the 2012 Commonwealth Academic Fellowships enabling them to spend periods of up to six months at a … [Read more...] about Nominations sought for DFID funded 2012 Commonwealth Academic Fellowships
DFID to curtail Spending by One Third on Bilateral Aid for HIV and AIDS Projects in Developing Countries
British government is planning to significantly curtail its spending on bilateral aid for HIV and Aids projects in developing countries over the next four years, says a recent data released by the Department for International Development (DFID). It has been reported that the overall spending by … [Read more...] about DFID to curtail Spending by One Third on Bilateral Aid for HIV and AIDS Projects in Developing Countries
UK shipping £2.7 million assistance to Ghana in the form of contraceptives
UK Government is going to offer its assistance to Ghana aimed at avoiding unintended pregnancies in that country. According to the Department for International Development (DFID), the UK government will supply contraceptives amounting to £2.7 million to Ghana so that people there may avert unwanted … [Read more...] about UK shipping £2.7 million assistance to Ghana in the form of contraceptives
DFID partners with Civil Society Organisations on democracy in the state of Kadura, Nigeria
The British Department for International Development (DFID) has joined hands with Civil Society Organisations (CSO) in Kaduna State to find ways in which the democracy in Nigeria can be strengthened. According to a spokesperson for the CSOs, the DFID was willing to discuss about the issue with … [Read more...] about DFID partners with Civil Society Organisations on democracy in the state of Kadura, Nigeria
3ie seeks grant proposals under the Social Protection Thematic Window funded by DFID
The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) is inviting proposals under a thematic window that evaluate the impact of social protection programs. The focus of this grant program is on generating evidence that is relevant to low-income countries and filling critical gaps in the knowledge … [Read more...] about 3ie seeks grant proposals under the Social Protection Thematic Window funded by DFID
DFID and ESRC seek funding proposals for research projects on international development (Poverty Alleviation)
The Department for International Development (DFID) in partnership with Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has announced a third call for proposals under Phase 2 of their strategic partnership to provide a joint funding scheme for development research. Purpose The latest call is part of … [Read more...] about DFID and ESRC seek funding proposals for research projects on international development (Poverty Alleviation)
DFID and ESRC seek applications for funding the development research towards achievement of MDGs
The Department for International Development (DFID) and Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) have announced a third call for applications under Phase 2 of their strategic partnership to provide a joint funding scheme for development research. Both sponsors have a strong commitment to … [Read more...] about DFID and ESRC seek applications for funding the development research towards achievement of MDGs
