Welcome to the very first installment of FundsforNGOs new feature: NGO of the Month. We will be showcasing some of the most effective and innovative development organisations from around the world that will inspire you to help create a better world. This month we are honoured to feature the Women … [Read more...] about NGO of the Month: The Women Worldwide Initiative
Funding Resources for LGBTQ Issues Worldwide
LGBTQ issues have come to forefront of international human rights and advocacy work, with increased pressure on advocates working for equality and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex groups in places like Uganda, Nigeria, and Russia. At the same time, increased … [Read more...] about Funding Resources for LGBTQ Issues Worldwide
Funding Resources for Ukrainian NGOs
With the recent ousting of President Viktor Yanukovych, Ukrainian civil society faces new and increasing threats of war, human rights violations, as well as economic and political instability. Growing media attention on the current situation in Ukraine also draws interest from institutional donors … [Read more...] about Funding Resources for Ukrainian NGOs
Social Entrepreneurs Initiative ‘Promoting Integrity in the Education Sector’ Competition for West Africa
Deadline: 10 March 2014 Social Entrepreneurs Initiative (SEI) is inviting young people between 18 to 35 years of age from West Africa for the regional competition 'Promoting Integrity in the Education Sector'. The competition is a platform for young entrepreneurs who aspire to create positive … [Read more...] about Social Entrepreneurs Initiative ‘Promoting Integrity in the Education Sector’ Competition for West Africa
US Small Business Administration Boots to Business Training Program
Deadline: 3 March 2014 United States Small Business Administration Office of Veterans Business Development is inviting proposals from public and private institutions for Boots to Business : From Service to Startup Training Program. The grant recipients will provide entrepreneurship training, … [Read more...] about US Small Business Administration Boots to Business Training Program
Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment SEED Awards for Innovative Projects
Deadline: 8 April 2014 United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women - UN Women is seeking innovative projects for the SEED Awards in Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment. The major objective of the SEED Award is to help the most promising start-up entrepreneurs, … [Read more...] about Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment SEED Awards for Innovative Projects
UN-HABITAT’s Urban Youth Fund 2014 now open!
Deadline: 15 April 2014 The UN-HABITAT's Urban Youth Fund provides funding support to young people from developing countries to work towards advancing the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals and the Habitat agenda. The Urban Youth Fund aims to assist youth-led organizations to develop … [Read more...] about UN-HABITAT’s Urban Youth Fund 2014 now open!
Submit Project Proposals for SEED Awards 2014
Deadline: 8 April 2014 SEED Initiative, a global partnership for action on sustainable development and the green economy, is accepting applications for SEED Awards 2014. The award is open for innovative ideas from any enterprise in a developing country or country in transition, which is working in … [Read more...] about Submit Project Proposals for SEED Awards 2014
Norwegian Financial Mechanism ‘Green Industry Innovation Program Estonia’
Deadline: 28 February 2014 Norwegian Financial Mechanism is inviting project proposals for ‘Green Industry Innovation Program Estonia’. Major objective of the program is to increase the competitiveness of green enterprises, including greening of existing industries, green innovation and green … [Read more...] about Norwegian Financial Mechanism ‘Green Industry Innovation Program Estonia’
Submit Grant Proposals on Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Growth Experiments by Kauffman Foundation and Nesta
Deadline: 24 February 2014 Kauffman Foundation and Nesta are jointly inviting proposals for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Growth Experiments grant projects from researchers and program delivery organizations around the globe. The major objective of the grant program is to increase the use of … [Read more...] about Submit Grant Proposals on Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Growth Experiments by Kauffman Foundation and Nesta
