The 'Governance of Genetic Information Initiative' grant program of the Open Society Foundations (OSF) seeks "to protect the basic rights of individuals and vulnerable populations affected by the proliferation of genetic monitoring technologies." Interventions by the Governance of Genetic … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations’ Grant for ‘Governance of Genetic Information Initiative’
Open Society Foundations’ Grant for ‘Open Access to Law Initiative’
The Open Society Foundations' grant for 'Open Access to Law Initiative' is part of the Information Program that seeks to address the problem of public access to statutory and case law which remains restricted in many countries around the world, especially in the Sub-Saharan region. The Information … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations’ Grant for ‘Open Access to Law Initiative’
Open Society Foundations’ Grant for ‘Transparency and New Technologies Initiative’
The Open Society Foundations' (OSF) Grant for 'Transparency and New Technologies Initiative' provides grant to NGOs for breaking new ground in enhancing and extending transparency and accountability work through the strategic application of new technologies and data-informed approaches. Launched in … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations’ Grant for ‘Transparency and New Technologies Initiative’
Open Society Foundations’ Open Society Fellowship for Individuals
The Open Society Foundations' (OSF) Open Society Fellowship provides grant support to individuals pursuing innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The fellowship funds work that will enrich public understanding of those challenges and stimulate far-reaching … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations’ Open Society Fellowship for Individuals
Open Society Foundations’ Grant for Mental Health
The Open Society Foundations' (OSF) Public Health Program has grants for projects that stimulate the reform of national health, social welfare, education, and employment policies. Referred to as the Mental Health Initiative, this grant provides technical assistance and training in substantive areas … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations’ Grant for Mental Health
Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa
The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) plays a significant role not only in terms of grantmaking but also working towards advocacy by supporting pro-democracy organizations and individuals in the region and strengthening their capacity to hold their governments accountable. This … [Read more...] about Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund
Deadline- 15 January 2014 Grant opportunity has been announced for Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) which provide grants to civil society to safeguard the world’s biodiversity hotspots. The goal of this program is to develop an Ecosystem Profile and included investment strategy for the … [Read more...] about Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund
The MATCH International announces Women’s Fund: Call for Proposals 2013
Deadline: 6 December 2013 The MATCH International has announced the 2013 Call for Proposals for its International Women's Fund. This Fund is the first international fund from Canada focusing on social innovation around the world. MATCH bridges feminist grassroots human rights movements and the … [Read more...] about The MATCH International announces Women’s Fund: Call for Proposals 2013
NGO Management: How to assemble a Board of Trustees
Board members play a critical role in the development and success of non-profit organisations. Sometimes referred to as a Board of Trustees, these volunteers act as guardians for your organisation who protect and maintain the core values and purposes of the organisation. As a collective body, the … [Read more...] about NGO Management: How to assemble a Board of Trustees
MacArthur Foundation’s Current Call for Proposals in Different Areas
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation provides around UD $230 million annual in grants and low-interest loans to support organizations, individuals and projects in areas of culture, community development, conservation, education, housing, human rights, migration, health, democracy and … [Read more...] about MacArthur Foundation’s Current Call for Proposals in Different Areas
