Deadline- 25 July 2013 U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is seeking applications for program to train Afghan women in public speaking and effective communications skills. The objective of this program is to help Afghan women improve their communication and public speaking skills in order to build … [Read more...] about Training in Public Speaking and Communication Skills for Afghan Women
Current and Past Funding Opportunities for NGOs
A list of current and past funding opportunities for NGOs and individuals
Doha Film Institute Grants programme
Deadline- 14 August 2013 Applications are invited for Doha Film Institute Grants programme which aims to identify new talents worldwide and focus its support on first- and second-time filmmakers. DFI Grants retains its emphasis on supporting filmmakers from the MENA region, while its expansion … [Read more...] about Doha Film Institute Grants programme
Breakthrough Bystander Behavior Training Programs – Avon Foundation for Women
Deadline- 19 July 2013 The Avon Foundation for Women is offering funding for development of, and assist in launching, a comprehensive series of targeted prevention and intervention training tools. The Avon Foundation wants to support the development, creation and dissemination of evidence-based … [Read more...] about Breakthrough Bystander Behavior Training Programs – Avon Foundation for Women
Call for proposals – Small grants projects on the human rights of Iraqi civil society organizations
Deadline- 16 July 2013 UNDP is accepting proposals for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)under the project“Enhancing Transparent Participatory Governance and Human Rights”. The program is funded by Swedish government through the Iraq UNDAF Trust Fund. The objective of this program is to promote … [Read more...] about Call for proposals – Small grants projects on the human rights of Iraqi civil society organizations
Forest Products Research Grants Program
Deadline- 31 July 2013 U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture is accepting applications for Forest Products Research Grants Program. The objective of this program is to provides creative and innovative science and technology and advanced business practices that … [Read more...] about Forest Products Research Grants Program
How to Start Your Fundraising – Steps Leading to Success: A Guide for New NGOs
This Guide aims to provide basic tips and ideas to help your organisation in the process of developing successful fundraising strategies. This guide targets organisations that are relatively new. As such, you will find general information about how to build a strong identity for your NGO in relation … [Read more...] about How to Start Your Fundraising – Steps Leading to Success: A Guide for New NGOs
Carry out Research on Your Project for Raising Funds
The first step entails doing archival research by accessing academic journals, newspapers and media archives, and relevant governmental database. Look for empirical information regarding the problems you are addressing. For instance, if your NGO aims to implement projects targeting the spread of … [Read more...] about Carry out Research on Your Project for Raising Funds
How to Start Looking for Potential Donors
Once you clarified your main goals and areas of intervention, you will start looking for potential donors to develop projects and activities. There are two main general strategies to fundraise. The first is to design projects in relation to specific calls. The second is to design projects that … [Read more...] about How to Start Looking for Potential Donors
How to Respond to Funding Calls for Proposals
Proposals should be written and submitted following advertised calls. If you intend to approach an agency or foundation to test their potential interest in your projects you should opt for a concept note or a letter of inquiry. First of all, take your time to read carefully existing packages for … [Read more...] about How to Respond to Funding Calls for Proposals
The Logical Framework Tool for Proposal Writing
The main tool used by NGOs to write successful proposals is the Logical Framework (LogFrame). This is a methodology elaborated in the 70s to strengthen a project internal logic and explain how the project will achieve set goals. It takes a form of a 4x4 table as follow. The first column lists the … [Read more...] about The Logical Framework Tool for Proposal Writing
