Deadline- 30 June 2012 Countries/Region- Developing Countries UNESCO's International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) supports projects that aim to foster the emergence of a dynamic cultural sector, primarily by facilitating the introduction of new cultural policies and cultural industries, or … [Read more...] about UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity
A Guide for New European Union Member States
A guide entitled ‘Integration of the human-rights-based approach into development policies: A guide for the new EU Member States’ has been published by Minority Rights Group International. The guide was commissioned by MRG Europe, as a part of the EC-funded project ‘From Needs to Rights: Promoting … [Read more...] about A Guide for New European Union Member States
Document on how to identify, locate and approach Funders
A document providing tips on how to identify and find funders has been made available by The Resource Alliance. The document aims to help individuals and organizations find funders for their humanitarian projects. It provides comprehensive information and guidelines on how to research and approach … [Read more...] about Document on how to identify, locate and approach Funders
Tips to start Local Fundraising
A document providing useful tips on how to start local fundraising has been written by Michael Norton, founder of the Directory of Social Change, and the Centre for Innovation in Voluntary Action. The document aims to provide guidelines and tips to social workers who wish to start raising funds for … [Read more...] about Tips to start Local Fundraising
Before applying: Resources and Links for UNDEF’s Round of Funding
Before jumping on to start writing the proposal to apply for the United Nations Democracy Fund, it is important to thoroughly study the available resources and links at the UNDEF website. It only facilitates an understanding of proposal submission guidelines, but it can also give you useful ideas … [Read more...] about Before applying: Resources and Links for UNDEF’s Round of Funding
Call for Applications: Social Work Fellowship Program
Applications for the Social Work Fellowship Program are invited by the Open Society Scholarship Programs. Residents of Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan are eligible to apply for the scholarship. The scholarship helps provide specialized training in social work. The program does not discriminate … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Social Work Fellowship Program
USAID Funding Opportunity: Implementation Science Research to Support Programs under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
The United States Government, represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking concept papers from qualified applicants for funding cooperative agreements aimed at funding a limited number of awards through USAID/Washington in collaboration with the Office of … [Read more...] about USAID Funding Opportunity: Implementation Science Research to Support Programs under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
UN Foundation seeks applications from US Journalists for the Journalism Fellowship to be hosted during UN Summit in September, 2011
On the sidelines of the United Nations when world leaders gather in New York in September this year for an unprecedented summit to address some of the world’s greatest challenges, it has been planned to provide the latest information to U.S. journalists on these pressing global issues and offer … [Read more...] about UN Foundation seeks applications from US Journalists for the Journalism Fellowship to be hosted during UN Summit in September, 2011
Arabic Version of the 2011 Sphere Handbook, best practice guidelines for humanitarian aid, launched
There could not have been a better time for the launch of 2011 Sphere Handbook in Arabic as the entire Middle East is going through major political, economic and social changes keeping in mind that much is desired to be done to streamline humanitarian responses in the region and the Sphere Standards … [Read more...] about Arabic Version of the 2011 Sphere Handbook, best practice guidelines for humanitarian aid, launched
Tips to Write a Funding Proposal to seek Grants for Projects on Alleviating the Poverty of Indigenous Communities
Recently, there have been many call for grant proposals and funding opportunities for NGOs working or planning to work with indigenous communities, including women around the world. This reflects the high priority attached towards the development of policies and programmes aimed at promotion of the … [Read more...] about Tips to Write a Funding Proposal to seek Grants for Projects on Alleviating the Poverty of Indigenous Communities
