Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) is active in ten countries in West Africa: Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Senegal. OSIWA is both an advocate and grant-maker for advancing West Africa to a freer, safer, and more integrated … [Read more...] about Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
Grants and Resources for Groups
A list of grants and useful resources for groups.
TY Danjuma Foundation
The TY Danjuma Foundation is committed to enhancing the quality of life of Nigerians by supporting initiatives that improve access to health and educational opportunities. TY Danjuma Foundation works mainly through Non Governmental Organizations and Community Based groups in Nigeria. Its strategy of … [Read more...] about TY Danjuma Foundation
Foundation for a Just Society (FJS)
Foundation for a Just Society was founded by a group of women committed to advancing the human rights of women, girls, and LGBTI people. Through direct grant making, capacity building, strategic communications, and leadership in philanthropy, FJS strengthens the infrastructure of movements that … [Read more...] about Foundation for a Just Society (FJS)
Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights – Africa (UAF-Africa)
Established in 1997, Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights is a global women’s fund that protects, strengthens and sustains women and transgender human rights defenders at critical moments. As one of Urgent Action Fund’s sister funds, Urgent Action Fund – Africa (UFA-Africa) uses a UAF’s rapid … [Read more...] about Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights – Africa (UAF-Africa)
Mama Cash
Established in 1983, Mama Cash is the first international women’s fund in the world. Mama Cash funds and supports women’s rights initiatives around the globe that challenge the root causes of injustice. Each year, Mama Cash gives around 100 grants to women’s, girls’ and trans rights groups that are … [Read more...] about Mama Cash
A List of 20 Foundations Supporting Women in Nigeria
Women and girls throughout the world continue to experience violence, discrimination, inequality, and poverty. In Nigeria, patriarchal structures and gender inequalities are deeply rooted. Nigerian women face challenges when acquiring formal education, full participation in political and economic … [Read more...] about A List of 20 Foundations Supporting Women in Nigeria
SWBG Conservation Fund Grants for Individuals and Organisations Around the World
Deadline: 30 April 2015 The Sea World & Busch Gardens (SWBG) Conservation Fund is inviting proposals from individuals/organizations around the world for species research and conservation education. The mission of the Conservation Fund Grants is to encourage sustainable solutions through support … [Read more...] about SWBG Conservation Fund Grants for Individuals and Organisations Around the World
Taiwan Foundation for Democracy’s Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award 2015
Deadline: 30 June 2015 The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy’s Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award is now open for nominations. The award is granted to an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to the advancement of democracy or human rights in Asia through peaceful … [Read more...] about Taiwan Foundation for Democracy’s Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award 2015
Opportunity strengthen engagement between young people in the Middle East and North Africa and in the United States
Deadline: 17 April 2015 The J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative (Stevens Initiative) is calling applications for the opportunity to strengthen engagement between young people in the Middle East and North Africa and in the United States as a lasting tribute to the legacy of Ambassador … [Read more...] about Opportunity strengthen engagement between young people in the Middle East and North Africa and in the United States
Call for Applications: Development Innovation Ventures Program
Deadline: 15 April 2015 The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Global Development Lab is seeking applications for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program. DIV’s aim is to create a portfolio of innovations that improves lives for millions of the poor around the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Development Innovation Ventures Program
