Deadline: 31 August 2014 The African Grant-makers Network (AGN) invites nominations of individuals and organizations for 2014 African Philanthropy Awards at the AGN Assembly to be held from 17 to 19 November 2014 in Accra, Ghana. Individuals or organizations demonstrating transparency and good … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for African Philanthropy Awards, Workshop Proposals are also being accepted for Breakaway Sessions
Submit Grant Applications to Weeden Foundation in Different Funding Areas
Deadline: 25 July 2014 The Weeden Foundation is accepting letter of intent from organizations with IRS tax exemption 501(c)(3) in case of US-based organizations and an equivalence from non-US based organizations under its grant programs. Funding Areas Domestic Biodiversity Program - … [Read more...] about Submit Grant Applications to Weeden Foundation in Different Funding Areas
A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Gender-Based Violence
By Janou Hooykaas Introduction Gender-based violence (GBV) can be defined as any act that causes physical, sexual or emotional harm and reinforces gender inequality. Women are disproportionately affected by GBV (although it applies to men and boys, as well), yet women’s rights issues remain … [Read more...] about A Comprehensive Guide for NGOs Working with Gender-Based Violence
Secure Fund from The Sasakawa Peace Foundation
Deadline: 31 October 2014 The Sasakawa Peace Foundation accepts grant applications from non-governmental and voluntary organizations around the world to benefit from its Regular Projects Fund (focusing issues) and Special Fund (focusing regions). The proposed programs must promote international … [Read more...] about Secure Fund from The Sasakawa Peace Foundation
The ASC-IIAS Joint Fellowship Program for Researchers
Deadline: 15 September 2014 The African Studies Center and International Institute for Asian Studies (ASC-IIAS) Joint Fellowship Program aimed at researchers whose work is informed by current theoretical debates in the social sciences and humanities over global connectivity and who are able to … [Read more...] about The ASC-IIAS Joint Fellowship Program for Researchers
The United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security for UN and/or non-UN Organizations
Deadline: 1 September 2014 The United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS) accepts grant applications from UN organization(s) and/or designated non-UN organization(s), which translate the human security approach into practical actions particularly at the field level. The objective of the … [Read more...] about The United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security for UN and/or non-UN Organizations
The CNN Heroes 2014 Accepting Nominations
Deadline: 31 August 2014 Do you know someone who has contributed positively to the lives of lot many people? Do you think that person deserves recognition from wider community for what s/he has done? You can play a vital role to provide the person wide recognition s/he deserves! Nominate her/him to … [Read more...] about The CNN Heroes 2014 Accepting Nominations
The Africa Climate Change Fund will provide Minimum US$250,000 to African Institutions for Climate Finance Readiness Programs
Deadline: 8 August 2014 The Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF) invites African governments, non-governmental organizations, research and regional institutions to submit grant applications for the climate finance readiness projects, programs or activities. Grant request can be made for minimum … [Read more...] about The Africa Climate Change Fund will provide Minimum US$250,000 to African Institutions for Climate Finance Readiness Programs
Implementing Water Projects in Africa? Secure up to €5,000,000 Grants from the African Water Facility
Deadline: Ongoing Are you an organization implementing water projects in Africa? Do you face financial and technical challenges in implementing those projects? You can apply for the African Water Facility (AWF) grant awards! The African Water Facility (AWF) awards grants of between €50,000 and … [Read more...] about Implementing Water Projects in Africa? Secure up to €5,000,000 Grants from the African Water Facility
WZB/ISSC Global Fellowship Programme in Problems of Modern Societies
Deadline: 15 September 2014 The WZB Berlin Social Science Center together with The International Social Science Council (ISSC) is seeking applications for Global Fellowship Programme. This fellowship focuses on problems of modern societies in a globalized world. Project of this programme should be … [Read more...] about WZB/ISSC Global Fellowship Programme in Problems of Modern Societies
