MacArthur Foundation's grants in the area of Population and Reproductive Health are mainly limited to three countries: India, Mexico and Nigeria. These countries have been chosen because they represent different conditions and are influential within their respective regions. Within each country the … [Read more...] about MacArthur Foundation’s Population and Reproductive Health Grant
MacArthur Foundation’s International Peace & Security Grant
Under the International Peace & Security program of the MacArthur Foundation, grants are offered in three specific domains: preventing nuclear terrorism and strengthening stability in the Asia-Pacific region. In the prevention of nuclear terrorism, the Foundation seeks to prevent nuclear … [Read more...] about MacArthur Foundation’s International Peace & Security Grant
The Best Approach to Seeking Grants from the MacArthur Foundation
The MacAruther Foundation is one of the largest private grantmaking foundations in the United States and it gives millions of dollars in funding for NGOs and projects worldwide. However, to reach out to this Foundation for funding support in an outright manner may spoil your chances of getting any … [Read more...] about The Best Approach to Seeking Grants from the MacArthur Foundation
United States Embassy: Small Grants Program for NGOs
The embassies of the United States across various countries around the world have small grants to support NGOs. These programs are referred under different names such as Small Grants Program to NGOs or Civil Society Grant Program or Ambassador’s Program or more specifically on theme-based such as … [Read more...] about United States Embassy: Small Grants Program for NGOs
How Students can access Financial Support
The majority of private funding opportunities are directed at nonprofit organisations, so how can students access financial support to assist them with their academic careers? Securing funding is often highly competetive and it can be difficult to know where and when to look. We’ve put together this … [Read more...] about How Students can access Financial Support
How to access a Foundation that doesn’t accept enquiries
Many of us have experienced this all too familar tale: You find the perfect grant funder, they have supported similar work in other bordering countries, they share the same ethos and values, they have a big fund of money to spend in your field, but the foundation doesn’t accept unsolicited … [Read more...] about How to access a Foundation that doesn’t accept enquiries
Volkswagen Foundation’s Knowledge for Tomorrow – Cooperative Research Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline- 13 December 2013 Volkswagen Foundation has announced funding initiative "Knowledge for Tomorrow - Cooperative Research Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa". The objective of this program is to focus on development and sustainable reinforcement of research in Sub-Saharan Africa. Research … [Read more...] about Volkswagen Foundation’s Knowledge for Tomorrow – Cooperative Research Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
11 Things to Consider Before Applying for Government Funding
Government Grants are rarely available to individuals. To be eligible you will most likely need to be a registered non profit organisation in your area. Each grant making body will have its own set off rules that you should read as a priority and before making any other arrangements to apply for … [Read more...] about 11 Things to Consider Before Applying for Government Funding
The Top Ten US Charitable Foundations
Private Foundations have been long term supporters of funding to charitable organisations around the world. In 2013, their strength is being felt more than ever as for the first time private foundations have overtaken many of the world's governments and aid bodies as the biggest donors to the non … [Read more...] about The Top Ten US Charitable Foundations
Donor Profile: United States
Bilateral aid assistance from the United States supports developing nations in economic development, humanitarian aid, health, good governance and security, environment, and multi-sector initiatives. The major regional recipients of US aid are Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Central Asia, and the … [Read more...] about Donor Profile: United States
