Organizational sustainability has been both a tough challenge and a long-standing issue for NGOs around the world. Although NGOs have witnessed a substantial flow of aid, both at governmental and non-governmental level, and a large presence of bilateral, multilateral and private donor agencies continues to exist, everyone knows that the future of foreign funding is… [Read More]
Current and Past Funding Opportunities for NGOs
A list of current and past funding opportunities for NGOs and individuals
Western Union Foundation
The Western Union Foundation established as the charitable arm of the Western Union company aims to provide assistance to individuals, families and communities around the world by supporting them in education, humanitarian and relief projects. It supports NGOs in implementing the projects based on these themes. The Foundation’s funding programs include the following: Creating pathways… [Read More]
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is one of the largest private grantmaking Foundation in the United States. It has a worldwide presence and has been actively supporting NGOs in implementing projects on different issues and services in developing countries. The Foundation provides funding to NGOs i following areas: Conservation and Sustainable Development… [Read More]
Paul Hamlyn Foundation
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation is an UK-based grantmaking organization supporting overseas NGOs, especially in India and the UK, and provides funding to local NGOs working with disadvataged communities, helping them access basic services. It is also one of the larger foundations in the UK. Grants are generally given to NGOs who find difficult to raise… [Read More]
Australian Agency for International Development (AUSAID)
AUSAID (Australian Agency for International Development) is the Australian Government’s overseas aid programme providing grant assistance to NGOs (and the government and other institutions) for purposes of reducing poverty and achieving sustainable development, in line with Australia’s national interest. The themes addressed by the aid programme include: Economic growth Education Environment Gender Governance Health Human… [Read More]
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
The Canada Government’s development assistance agency, Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) supports sustainable development around the world to reduce poverty and ensure Canada’s contribution to a secure and prosperous world. Specifically, CIDA has the mandate to “advance Canadian values of global citizenship, equity, and environmental sustainability, as well as Canadian interests regarding security, prosperity, and… [Read More]
EuropeAid
The European Commission’s Development and Cooperation – EuropeAid is the Directorate-General (DG) responsible for developing development policies and providing aid internationally to civil society organizations and governments around the world. The establishment of the EuropeAid gives one voice to the European Commission on issues of development and cooperation. The EuropeAid mission is to put “into… [Read More]
Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD)
The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), the directorate under the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is responsbile for implementing the policies and programmes of Norway’s Development Cooperation. The Agency’s task is to work with the international community to fight poverty. Norway’s Development Cooperation’s main goal “is to contribute towards lasting improvements in the… [Read More]
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, The (SDC)
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is the bilateral funding agency of the Swiss Government. It undertakes Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid initiatives in different countries of the world. The Development Cooperation activities aim at reducing poverty in developing countries by supporting the developmental activities of the Government and the civil society. It… [Read More]
Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA)
The Swedish International Development and Cooperation Agency (SIDA) is the Swedish Government’s organization for international development. It works to reduce poverty worldwide by reducing the rich-poor divide, increase production of goods and services, assist countries in making policies and ensure participatory development and promote democracy, gender equality, sustainable use of natural resources and environment conservation…. [Read More]
