UNAIDS, China is seeking proposals from organizations to manage and coordinate the civil society small grants project for World AIDS Day 2011. On the eve of World AIDS Day 2011, UNAIDS will be making funding available for small grants to support projects implemented by Chinese civil society and … [Read more...] about UNAIDS, China seeking a Coordinating Agency to manage the Civil Society Small Grants
MEASURE PRH Small Grants Opportunity to support Research in Family Planning and Reproductive Health in USAID FP Countries
The MEASURE Evaluation Population & Reproductive Health Associate Award (PRH) has issued a request seeking proposals from eligible candidates in select countries for the third round of small grants program aimed at increasing the evidence base in family planning (FP). Small grants of the … [Read more...] about MEASURE PRH Small Grants Opportunity to support Research in Family Planning and Reproductive Health in USAID FP Countries
MacArthur Foundation Selects Eight Projects for Documentary Film Grants
The MacArthur Foundation has announced the eight documentary film projects that will be awarded grants totaling $1.23 million. The Foundation had issued a call for documentary film proposals in June and about 400 proposals were received in response to this call. After a detailed internal review … [Read more...] about MacArthur Foundation Selects Eight Projects for Documentary Film Grants
Global Fund Board adopts Panel recommendations calling for urgent reform
The recommendations made by an independent panel, consisting of learned and elite individual, were accepted by the Board of the Global Fund. The recommendations aim to transform the Global Fund from an organization that only operates during emergency, to a more effective body that would help provide … [Read more...] about Global Fund Board adopts Panel recommendations calling for urgent reform
McKnight approves over $19 million in third quarter of 2011, including $1 million to support creative placemaking
In the third-quarter of 2011 grantmaking process, the McKnight Foundation awarded 86 grants amounting to $19,376,000. A total sum of $19.3 was approved, out of which $1 million was awarded to Nonprofit Finance Fund to support ArtPlace. The National Endowment for the Arts and seven federal agencies, … [Read more...] about McKnight approves over $19 million in third quarter of 2011, including $1 million to support creative placemaking
US Labor Department awards more than $21 million in Disability Employment Initiative funding to 7 states
On September 27, the U.S. Department of Labor announced funds amounting to $21,166,560 for seven states under the Disability Employment Initiative. The funds will not only help improve education and training, but also provide better employment opportunities for youth and adults who are unemployed, … [Read more...] about US Labor Department awards more than $21 million in Disability Employment Initiative funding to 7 states
UN Trust Fund Announces USD 17.1 Million for 22 Projects Aimed to Protect Women and Girls
The United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) has announced to offer financial support for 22 projects in 34 countries, including Iraq and South Sudan for the first time. The Fund will offer USD 17.1 million in grants for these projects which aim to protect human rights … [Read more...] about UN Trust Fund Announces USD 17.1 Million for 22 Projects Aimed to Protect Women and Girls
USAID grants $1.2million to Iraqi organizations under the first round of Access to Justice Program
In a program recently convened by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Baghdad, attended by program partners, the official aid agency of the US government announced the award of first round of grants under Iraq Access to Justice Program. The meeting was attended by the … [Read more...] about USAID grants $1.2million to Iraqi organizations under the first round of Access to Justice Program
EU to provide €5.55 million grants to support the promotion of human rights and local governance by CSOs in the Philippines
European Union (EU) is planning to provide approximately P338 million (€5.55 million) to support the promotion of human rights and local governance by civil society organizations in the Philippines, says a statement issued by its delegation in Manila recently. Lubomir Frebort, EU charge d’affaires, … [Read more...] about EU to provide €5.55 million grants to support the promotion of human rights and local governance by CSOs in the Philippines
Swedish government funding given to twelve organizations under the Innovations Against Poverty program
Swedish government, in line with its efforts to fight against poverty, has provided grants to twelve innovative entrepreneurs that implemented innovative ideas within the fields of energy, agriculture, water, sanitation and financial services. These entrepreneurs received the funds up to 20,000 … [Read more...] about Swedish government funding given to twelve organizations under the Innovations Against Poverty program
