The Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use Grants Program is seeking proposals on projects to reduce tobacco use in low and middle income countries. The grants program is managed by the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for Bloomberg Initiative’s Tobacco Control Grants
Thomson Reuters seeks Applications for Journalism Trainee and Internship Programs
Thomson Reuters is currently inviting applications from eligible candidates for the Reuters Journalism Program of the company. A journalism program at Thomson Reuters offers candidates a career with the world's largest international multimedia news agency. Committed to journalistic excellence, … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters seeks Applications for Journalism Trainee and Internship Programs
XLRI Jamshedpur, India invites Papers for the International Workshop “Making Finance and Insurance Markets Work for the Poor”
XLRI Jamshedpur, India has issued a call for papers/presentations for the International Workshop on Inclusive Financial Innovation entitled “Making Finance and Insurance Markets Work for the Poor” to be held during March 1-3, 2012. The workshop is expected to serve as a forum for intensive … [Read more...] about XLRI Jamshedpur, India invites Papers for the International Workshop “Making Finance and Insurance Markets Work for the Poor”
USAID Mexico issues APS seeking Proposals from Private Sector Partners
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Mexico has issued an Annual Program Statement (APS) soliciting proposals for public-private alliance to address Mexico’s development challenges, and provide a better foundation for the country’s security, stability and economic development. USAID … [Read more...] about USAID Mexico issues APS seeking Proposals from Private Sector Partners
MacArthur Foundation seeks Applications from Art Organizations for the MacArthur Arts & Culture Loan Fund
MacArthur Foundation invites applications from art organizations for funds to be offered by the MacArthur Arts & Culture Loan Fund. This fund was started in 2009. Every year, one-time grants are offered with the help of this fund for projects of special importance to the arts community. The Fund … [Read more...] about MacArthur Foundation seeks Applications from Art Organizations for the MacArthur Arts & Culture Loan Fund
Proposals invited for the Next Funding Cycle by the National Endowment for Democracy
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world. Each year, NED makes more than 1,000 grants to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic … [Read more...] about Proposals invited for the Next Funding Cycle by the National Endowment for Democracy
$1.5 Million Awarded by USAID and Gates Foundation for Second Haiti Mobile Money Launch
The Haiti based mobile operator Voilà will receive a $1.5 million incentive award from the Haiti Mobile Money Initiative (HMMI). The announcement was made by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The award is given to Voilà as it is the … [Read more...] about $1.5 Million Awarded by USAID and Gates Foundation for Second Haiti Mobile Money Launch
Applications invited for Scholarships funded by the Saïd Foundation
The Said Foundation invites applications for scholarships for masters' degrees at universities around the UK. Full or partial scholarships will be granted to students, keeping in view their financial requirements and other grants available to them. The Foundation will be providing complete funding … [Read more...] about Applications invited for Scholarships funded by the Saïd Foundation
Human Rights Watch seeks Nominations under the Hellman/Hammett Grant Program
Human Rights Watch is currently seeking nominations for the Hellman/Hammett grant program aimed at supporting writers all around the world who have been victims of political persecution and are in financial need. The grants, named after the late American playwright Lillian Hellman and novelist … [Read more...] about Human Rights Watch seeks Nominations under the Hellman/Hammett Grant Program
Global Fund Board adopts Panel recommendations calling for urgent reform
The recommendations made by an independent panel, consisting of learned and elite individual, were accepted by the Board of the Global Fund. The recommendations aim to transform the Global Fund from an organization that only operates during emergency, to a more effective body that would help provide … [Read more...] about Global Fund Board adopts Panel recommendations calling for urgent reform
