A Conference on Women’s Economic Empowerment will be hosted by Canada and UN Women next month. The main purpose of the conference is to identify ways to economically empower women, and to select tools and techniques that would prove to be beneficial for women to develop as economically strong … [Read more...] about Canada and UN Women to Host Conference to boost Women’s Economic Empowerment
McKnight approves over $19 million in third quarter of 2011, including $1 million to support creative placemaking
In the third-quarter of 2011 grantmaking process, the McKnight Foundation awarded 86 grants amounting to $19,376,000. A total sum of $19.3 was approved, out of which $1 million was awarded to Nonprofit Finance Fund to support ArtPlace. The National Endowment for the Arts and seven federal agencies, … [Read more...] about McKnight approves over $19 million in third quarter of 2011, including $1 million to support creative placemaking
Almost €6 million available for cross-border projects between Finland and Russia
The South-East Finland-Russia ENPI CBC Program has made a third call for proposals, for cross-border solutions in three major areas, which are economic development, border-crossing and the environment, and social development and civil society. A total fund of €5.8 million is available for these … [Read more...] about Almost €6 million available for cross-border projects between Finland and Russia
IREX seeks enquiries for Zimbabwe Media Access and Professionalism Program
IREX is a nonprofit organization which offers numerous innovative programs to bring positive changes across the world. IREX is dedicated for quality education, independent media, and strong communities in the whole world. The Zimbabwe Media Access and Professionalism Program (ZMAPP) is a unique … [Read more...] about IREX seeks enquiries for Zimbabwe Media Access and Professionalism Program
PWESCR invites women’s rights leaders from economic south for the two-phase Leadership Institute to be conducted in Kathmandu, Nepal
PWESCR (Programme on Women’s Economic, Social and Cultural Rights), an international human rights organization based in the Global South, is currently accepting applications for its annual leadership development programme, “Leadership Institute in Women’s Economic, Social and Cultural … [Read more...] about PWESCR invites women’s rights leaders from economic south for the two-phase Leadership Institute to be conducted in Kathmandu, Nepal
Resilience and Adaptability: Equator Prize 2012
7. “How has the initiative improved the community’s ability to adapt and respond to environmental, social and economic change? What specific elements of the initiative help to ensure community resilience in the face of external pressures?” The initiative implemented by your organization is has … [Read more...] about Resilience and Adaptability: Equator Prize 2012
UNDP, India seeks proposals to develop a comprehensive protection package of social, economic and legal protection to the marginalized groups
UNDP is looking for a suitable agency to develop a comprehensive protection package of social, economic and legal protection to the marginalized groups and demonstrate it in its project districts in the states of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh from October 2011 to December … [Read more...] about UNDP, India seeks proposals to develop a comprehensive protection package of social, economic and legal protection to the marginalized groups
Western Union Foundation grants $1.8 million to about 50 organizations in 20 countries to create global economic opportunities
Source: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=349600019 The Western Union Foundation recently announced several grants aimed at supporting nearly 50 charitable organizations in more than 20 countries and totaling $1.8 million. Most of the grants have been provided to organizations … [Read more...] about Western Union Foundation grants $1.8 million to about 50 organizations in 20 countries to create global economic opportunities
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
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
