The Finnish NGO Foundation for Human Rights KIOS promotes human rights in developing countries by providing financial support to local civil society organizations that work for the promotion and protection of human rights in their own countries and regions. In its funding policy, KIOS prioritizes … [Read more...] about KIOS accepting applications on human rights projects from selected countries of South Asia and Eastern Africa
Current and Past Funding Opportunities for NGOs
A list of current and past funding opportunities for NGOs and individuals
Canadian International Development Agency announces two calls for proposals
The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) rarely issues an international call for proposals, but when it does, it is unfortunately only for Canadian organizations working globally to apply for. Nevertheless, this is an important opportunity since all Canadian applicant organizations need … [Read more...] about Canadian International Development Agency announces two calls for proposals
Open Society Institute’s Grantmaking for the Southeast Asia Initiative
The Open Society Institute provides grants on open society issues throughout Southeast Asia, particularly in Burman and also in other countries where essential freedomes are threatened. The Southeast Initiative makes grants to organizations that promote human rights, independent media, and civil … [Read more...] about Open Society Institute’s Grantmaking for the Southeast Asia Initiative
Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration providing funding to support NGOs in Thailand
The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration at the US State Department is accepting proposals from (1) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with IRS, other than institutions of higher education and international organizations; and (2) International Organizations for refugee assistance in … [Read more...] about Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration providing funding to support NGOs in Thailand
A Guide for NGOs to apply for grants under the United Nations Democracy Fund
The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) is an excellent opportunity for local NGOs to apply for funding support in areas of human rights, democracy, community development, women, youth and media. Since the Fund allocates 70% of its budget for projects in a country, it means that local NGOs can … [Read more...] about A Guide for NGOs to apply for grants under the United Nations Democracy Fund
How to apply for the Impact Window Funding under DFID’s Global Poverty Action Fund
The Impact Window under DFID’s recently launched Global Poverty Action Fund (GPAF) is a funding opportunity for NGOs in the UK and also in countries where DFID has its presence plus in the bottom 50 countries of the Human Development Index. The funding is aimed at poverty reduction linked to the … [Read more...] about How to apply for the Impact Window Funding under DFID’s Global Poverty Action Fund
The Relevance of your Project with the Millennium Development Goals
The Concept Note format for GPAF’s Impact Window can be downloaded from this link. Before starting to write the concept note, make sure you have read the Frequently Asked Questions available at this link and ensure that your organization is eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. Some … [Read more...] about The Relevance of your Project with the Millennium Development Goals
Understanding Project Costs in the GPAF Impact Window funding Application Form
1.5 What is the likely total cost of the project? In GBP sterling, mention the total budget of the project. Remember that the total budget includes the amount proposed to DFID and also other amount which could be sourced from another donor or it could be your own contribution. In 1.6, you need to … [Read more...] about Understanding Project Costs in the GPAF Impact Window funding Application Form
Partners in the Proposed Project (GPAF Impact Window funding)
In 1.8, list out all the acronyms and their full forms to be used in the concept note here. This also includes the name of your organization, which you refer in short most of the time. This part acts as an important reference for the person reviewing your application. 1.9 Implementation partners … [Read more...] about Partners in the Proposed Project (GPAF Impact Window funding)
The Applicant Organization in the GPAF Impact Window Concept Note
The Section 2 of the concept note format for DFID's Impact Window funding under GPAF seeks information about the applicant organization. From 2.1 to 2.7, you can fill information about your organization's name, country, registration number, office address, website address, main contact person … [Read more...] about The Applicant Organization in the GPAF Impact Window Concept Note
