It is important to understand that fundraising for NGOs, especially when you are in the very first stages of setting up a new organisation, is difficult. If you apply for grants given by multilateral agencies such as the UN or major Private Foundations, the chance to succeed is slim. In fact, large … [Read more...] about Fundraising is a Learning Process: Do not give up if you do not succeed the first time!
National Endowment for Democracy (NED) Grant Program
Deadline- 21 June 2013 National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is offering grants to hundreds of nongovernmental organizations worldwide working to advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions. NED offers round about $50,000 grants. The purpose of this program is to strengthen the … [Read more...] about National Endowment for Democracy (NED) Grant Program
Call for Proposals for the Civil Society Organizations Umbrella Programme
Deadline- 15 July 2013 Proposals are accepted for Civil Society Organisation Umbrella Cooperation Programme offered by Embassy of Sweden. The objective of this program is to contribute to an environment supportive of the efforts of men and women, boys and girls, living in poverty, to improve their … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for the Civil Society Organizations Umbrella Programme
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Democracy and Human Rights in Cuba
Deadline- 15 July 2013 Proposals are accepted by The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) for projects that promote democracy and human rights in Cuba. The objective of this program is to improve the professional capacity of independent journalists in Cuba as well as their domestic … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Democracy and Human Rights in Cuba
GMT Initiative Community Awards – Latin America
Deadline- 11 July 2013 Funding opportunity is being offered to innovative projects serving gay men, other men who have sex with men, and transgender individuals (GMT) in Latin America. This program is supported by amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. The objective of this program is to focus on … [Read more...] about GMT Initiative Community Awards – Latin America
Grand Challenges Canada: Request for Proposals
Deadline: 30 July 2013 Grand Challenges Canada, which is funded by the Government of Canada, has announced a new Request for Proposals to provide grant support for bold ideas with big impact in global health. The bold ideas integrate science and technology, social and business innovation (called as … [Read more...] about Grand Challenges Canada: Request for Proposals
Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy Fellowship programme
Deadline- 1 July 2013 Applications are accepted for The Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy Fellowship programme funded by Arts Council England through the Transforming Arts Fundraising programme. The objective of this program is to generate new funds in an increasingly challenging funding … [Read more...] about Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy Fellowship programme
Impact Economy Innovations Grant Fund
Deadline- 30 June 2013 The Rockefeller Foundation and The Tony Elumelu Foundation jointly inviting proposals for Impact Economy Innovations Grant Fund Program. This program aims to foster Africa’s Impact Economy, specifically by aiding the growth of the Impact Investing industry and social … [Read more...] about Impact Economy Innovations Grant Fund
Human Rights Funding: Types and Issues
If your organisation focuses on the strengthening of human rights, it is important for you to consider that your efforts shall ensure that your government meet international standards and comply with international laws guaranteeing basic rights for its citizens. This is different from, for instance, … [Read more...] about Human Rights Funding: Types and Issues
Where to look for Grants on Human Rights: The United Nations and Private Foundations
The United Nations The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) administers the United Nations’ funds to support civil society actors and organisations working towards the strengthening of human rights. There are five main grants offered; the OHCHR Humanitarian Funds for victims of … [Read more...] about Where to look for Grants on Human Rights: The United Nations and Private Foundations
