The MacArthur Foundation supports creative people and effective institutions committed to building a just, verdant, and peaceful world. The Foundation also works to defend human rights, advance global conservation and security, make cities better places, and understand how technology is affecting … [Read more...] about MacArthur Foundation : Building a Peaceful World
Current and Past Funding Opportunities for NGOs
A list of current and past funding opportunities for NGOs and individuals
The Sigrid Rausing Trust (SRT) : Promoting Human Rights Globally
The Sigrid Rausing Trust (SRT) is a UK grant making Trust which supports human rights globally. Since then, the Trust has given away approximately £208.3 million to human rights organisations all over the world. The Trust has particular focus on medium-sized and growing grantees because the Trust … [Read more...] about The Sigrid Rausing Trust (SRT) : Promoting Human Rights Globally
Norwegian Human Rights Fund (NHRF)
The Norwegian Human Rights Fund (NHRF) is a civil society foundation working to protect and promote human rights internationally through direct support to organisations working in the first line of defence for human rights (frontline organisations). Focus Areas Civil, economic and social … [Read more...] about Norwegian Human Rights Fund (NHRF)
Disability Rights Fund (DRF) of $50,000 per year
Disability Rights Fund (DRF) supports Disabled Persons Organizations in the developing world to take the lead in advocating for the human rights of persons with disabilities at local and national levels, utilizing the mechanism of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities … [Read more...] about Disability Rights Fund (DRF) of $50,000 per year
The Hult Prize: Worldwide Student Competition to Solve Social Challenges
Deadline: 21 December 2014 Students around the globe who are passionate about solving the world’s toughest challenges are invited to work on team and apply for the Hult Prize 2015. There is a chance to win USD 1 million as seed funding to launch the social enterprise and work to change your passion … [Read more...] about The Hult Prize: Worldwide Student Competition to Solve Social Challenges
NED Grant for NGOs Worldwide: Take your Democratic Initiative to a new height
Deadline: 16 January 2015 The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) invites civic organizations, associations, independent media, and other similar non-government organizations around the world to apply for 2015 grant funding. NED yearly funds hundreds of projects of organizations that are working … [Read more...] about NED Grant for NGOs Worldwide: Take your Democratic Initiative to a new height
The NEPAD Climate Change Fund for Organizations Working in Africa
Deadline: 28 February 2015 The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Agency invites all eligible institutions and organizations working in African sub-continent to apply for the NEPAD Climate Change Fund. The fund primarily aims to strengthen the resilience of African countries to … [Read more...] about The NEPAD Climate Change Fund for Organizations Working in Africa
PEER Grant Criteria & Pre-Proposal Preparation Guidelines
PEER Grant Criteria Single Institution US $40,000-$80,000 Multiple Institution US $80,000-120,000 Requested funds can only be used to support costs for developing country researchers and institutions. Note the Key Dates 9 January 2015 - Pre-proposal submission deadline 13 … [Read more...] about PEER Grant Criteria & Pre-Proposal Preparation Guidelines
Up to € 1,000,000 Energy and Environment Partnership Program Grant to address Poverty in Southern and East Africa
Deadline: 9 January 2015 The Energy and Environment Partnership (EEP) Program with Southern and East Africa (S&EA) is seeking high-quality applications for projects in the two regions. Proposals can be made for country specific projects or regional projects that can contribute to the reduction … [Read more...] about Up to € 1,000,000 Energy and Environment Partnership Program Grant to address Poverty in Southern and East Africa
The Humane Earth Foundation Grants for Western & Eastern European Organizations
Deadline: 5 January 2015 The Humane Earth Foundation is accepting letter of inquiry from organizations in Western & Eastern Europe working in the environment sector to apply for Grant. Projects involving concrete action and actual implementation of change in lifestyle are supported by the … [Read more...] about The Humane Earth Foundation Grants for Western & Eastern European Organizations
