The Global Poverty Action Fund (GPAF) was established to provide financial aid to programs that focus on alleviating poverty and achieving the Millennium Development Goals. The programs basically aim to improve the overall quality of life of poor people, by providing service, security and justice. … [Read more...] about Applications invited for the Innovation Window of the Global Poverty Action Fund
Application for Pre-qualification for the Rapid Response Facility
DFID invites applications from organizations to pre-qualify for the Rapid Response Facility (RRF). The pre-qualification ensures that during an emergency, it will have partners that will be committed to provide quality service. The first few hours of an emergency are quite crucial, and if good … [Read more...] about Application for Pre-qualification for the Rapid Response Facility
USAID Funding Opportunity to implement Ambassador’s Scholarship for Girls Program in Namibia
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) - Southern Africa has issued a request seeking applications from legally organized eligible local organizations to implement a five year program for Ambassador’s Scholarship for Girls (AGSP) Program in Namibia. The authority for the … [Read more...] about USAID Funding Opportunity to implement Ambassador’s Scholarship for Girls Program in Namibia
Fundraising from US Foundations: Opportunities and Resources for NGOs to find and apply for Grants
Grantmaking foundations in the United States are known to have been contributing a substantial portion of grants for international causes and development. In fact, the recent trends in their grant giving have revealed that they have contributed highest amount of funds in recent times than any time … [Read more...] about Fundraising from US Foundations: Opportunities and Resources for NGOs to find and apply for Grants
$1.5 million granted by US Department of Labor to improve labor relations in Vietnam
The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs has announced funds amounting to $1.5 million to Development Alternatives International Inc. of Bethesda, Md. The funds will be utilized to continue the on-going Vietnam Industrial Relations Promotion Project for another two years. … [Read more...] about $1.5 million granted by US Department of Labor to improve labor relations in Vietnam
$2.8m allocated by the World Bank to the BDS Fund
This year, funds worth $2.8 million are granted by the World Bank, to the Business Development Service Fund (BDS). The amount will be distributed between the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that will receive $1.5 million, and the Renewable Energy Sector under the Ghana Energy Development … [Read more...] about $2.8m allocated by the World Bank to the BDS Fund
Verizon Foundation awards $15,000 to Domestic Violence Group
The Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV) received funds worth $15,000 from the Verizon Foundation. GCADV has its headquarters in Decatur. According to a press release from Verizon, "This grant will allow GCADV to initiate a social media contest for teens to name a new project to … [Read more...] about Verizon Foundation awards $15,000 to Domestic Violence Group
Agreement on EEA and Norway Grants
Budapest witnessed the signing of agreement on the use of EEA and Norway Grants, 2009-2014. One third of the funds allocated to Hungary will be used for conservation of the environment, while the rest will be utilized to improve public health, civil society and vulnerable groups. Hungary has … [Read more...] about Agreement on EEA and Norway Grants
UNDP initiates guidebook to address issues on climate change
The UNDP has launched a guidebook which aims at helping decision makers in developing countries to take advantage of the billions pledged to address climate change. “Blending Climate Finance through National Climate Funds” is based on UNDP’s experience in organizing, managing and advising 750 funds … [Read more...] about UNDP initiates guidebook to address issues on climate change
Call for Applications: Think Tank Internships for MA and PhD Graduates
The Think Tank has offered scholarship programme for junior researchers who were earlier employed in regional think tanks to spend three months in various regional or western European think tank. These funds are offered to the paid internships and to newly graduated returnees from Western … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Think Tank Internships for MA and PhD Graduates
