NGOs should never really on just one form of fundraising, however lucrative or secure it may seem at the time. It leaves your organisation open to significant risks that could bring down an otherwise successful operation. Nothing should be taken for granted, as we’ve all experienced through the … [Read more...] about Fundraising Essentials: Creating the perfect fundraising mix for your NGO
Current and Past Funding Opportunities for NGOs
A list of current and past funding opportunities for NGOs and individuals
Grand Challenges Canada Call for Proposals ‘Saving Brains’
Deadline: 16 January 2014 Under 'Saving Brains' Grand Challenges Canada seeks bold ideas for products, services, policies, and implementation models that protect and nurture early brain development in a sustainable manner. Proposals must provide innovative solutions relevant to low-resource … [Read more...] about Grand Challenges Canada Call for Proposals ‘Saving Brains’
UN Trust Fund Grants to End Violence against Women
Deadline- 22 January 2014 Proposals are accepted for United Nations Trust Fund in Support of Actions to Eliminate Violence against Women offered under United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The purpose of this program is to expand the global knowledge base on ‘what … [Read more...] about UN Trust Fund Grants to End Violence against Women
U.S. Consulate Chennai Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Deadline- 26 January 2014 Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Consulate Chennai has announced Consulate Chennai Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Objectives of this program are as follows- Promote better U.S.-India bilateral relations, with an emphasis on business ties. Encourage … [Read more...] about U.S. Consulate Chennai Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Global Equality Fund to Protect Human Rights of LGBT Persons
Deadline: 10 January 2014 The US State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has issued a Request for Statements of Interest (SOI) for 'The Global Equality Fund: Programs to Protect the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Persons. Launched in … [Read more...] about Global Equality Fund to Protect Human Rights of LGBT Persons
IB World Schools as a source of Fundraising
The International Baccalaureate is one of the fastest growing educational programmes in the world, since its creation in 1971 it is now offered in over 4000 schools across the world. Students start the IB diploma programme aged 16 and it constitutes the pre university requirements that allows … [Read more...] about IB World Schools as a source of Fundraising
Ten of the most innovative NGOs in the world
Innovation is a buzzword throughout development circles from large institutional grant making organisations to grassroots NGOs working in some of the poorest places on earth. Innovation is more often than not a necessity for NGOs with strictly limited funds and resources yet are trying to conquer … [Read more...] about Ten of the most innovative NGOs in the world
The Global Equality Fund: Programs to Protect the Human Rights of LGBT Persons
Deadline- 10 January 2014 Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor is seeking applications for The Global Equality Fund: Programs to Protect the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Persons. The goal of this program is to promote reforms and structural changes that take … [Read more...] about The Global Equality Fund: Programs to Protect the Human Rights of LGBT Persons
Foundations that Give Grants to address HIV and AIDS
December 1st was the World AIDS Day which gave an opportunity for people around the world to commit themselves to fight against HIV and AIDS and also support people living with HIV. NGOs have been involved in campaigns to continue their work to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS and give treatment, … [Read more...] about Foundations that Give Grants to address HIV and AIDS
DFID Grants to Build Research Capability in Developing Countries
Deadline- 10 December 2013 Proposals are accepted for grants to build and promote research capabilities in developing countries. This opportunity has been announced under PEP (Partnership for Economic Policy) with funding from the Department for International Development (DFID) of the United … [Read more...] about DFID Grants to Build Research Capability in Developing Countries
