[...continued from the main page] Many donors insist that projects provide details on matching contribution in their proposal budgets. It is usually 10-20% of the total budget you propose. Matching contributions are financial contributions made by the NGO to the overall grant of the project. If … [Read more...] about What is matching contribution in a budget and how can NGOs arrange it?
Current and Past Funding Opportunities for NGOs
A list of current and past funding opportunities for NGOs and individuals
Proposal Writing Guidebook for Grassroots-based NGOs/CBOs/CSOs
Characteristics of successful proposal writing A good proposal must convince the donor/funding agencies about the following aspects of the project going to be proposed by the organization: - The issue going to be addressed matches with the objectives/target area of the donor agency. - The problem … [Read more...] about Proposal Writing Guidebook for Grassroots-based NGOs/CBOs/CSOs
Few tips for proposal writing
[...continued from the main page] Write as per donor/funding agency’s guidelines A proposal must be written as per the format & guidelines provided by the donor/funding agencies. Most of the multilateral, bilateral, CSRs have their own format, which the organization must follow. This you can … [Read more...] about Few tips for proposal writing
Cover Letter, Cover Page and Project Summary
[...continued from the main page] The format for foreign donors & local donors might vary but most of them follow the same format based on Logical Framework Analysis model, which consist of the following topics: Cover letter- one should always write the cover letter on the letter head of the … [Read more...] about Cover Letter, Cover Page and Project Summary
Profile of the organization
[...continued from the main page] This section describes the applicant organization and its credentials for funding and establishes its credibility. It should be brief and to the point, giving an overview about its profile to the donor agency. It should include the below mentioned … [Read more...] about Profile of the organization
Checklist: What goes with a Proposal
[...continued from the main page] Mainly the following documents are attached with a project proposal: - Registration certificates - Tax clearance certificates & other legal approvals (if any) - Names, affiliation and qualifications of officers and Board of Directors - Audited financial … [Read more...] about Checklist: What goes with a Proposal
Seed Funding available through the Echoing Green Fellowship
The Echoing Green Fellowship provides seed funding to a diverse group of the world’s most promising social entrepreneurs. Fellows selected receive funding under this fellowship to help launch new organizations; access to Echoing Green’s robust network; leadership development opportunities; and … [Read more...] about Seed Funding available through the Echoing Green Fellowship
CREA’s Training Program for women leaders in NGOs in South Asia
CREA is organizing the Feminist Leadership, Movement Building, and Rights Institute from 28 January to 1 February 2013 in Kathmandu, Nepal. The Institute is an annual five-day residential training programme aims to build the conceptual clarity of participants on gender, feminism, feminist … [Read more...] about CREA’s Training Program for women leaders in NGOs in South Asia
amfAR TARGETED Request for Proposals GMT Initiative Community Awards
amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, has announced new funding for innovative projects that focus on innovative combination interventions that increase access to HIV prevention and ARV/STI treatment for gay men, other men who have sex with men, and transgender individuals (GMT) in the … [Read more...] about amfAR TARGETED Request for Proposals GMT Initiative Community Awards
USAID offers grant opportunity to Enterprise Growth in Ukraine Project
Deadline- 22 January 2013 Countries/Region- Ukraine Ukraine/USAID is seeking proposals for Enterprise Growth in Ukraine Project to improve the regulatory and business enabling environment in Ukraine by leveraging local organizations which have recognized technical proficiency and knowledge of … [Read more...] about USAID offers grant opportunity to Enterprise Growth in Ukraine Project
