The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is open to accepting applications for the OCHA Humanitarian Futures Grant Programme 2012. The purpose of the programme is to build the capacity of young researchers to study topics relevant to humanitarian action. It … [Read more...] about United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs: Humanitarian Futures Grant Programme 2012
Humanitarian Security Innovation-USAID/OFDA
Deadline- Jun 15, 2012 USAID/OFDA’s mandate is to save lives, alleviate human suffering, and reduce the economic and social impact of disasters worldwide. In order to facilitate the achievement of this goal, implementing partners providing humanitarian assistance must be able to effectively manage … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Security Innovation-USAID/OFDA
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Rapid Response Capacity grant -Ethiopia/USAID
Deadline- May 31, 2012 Ethiopia remains one of the poorest countries in the world, ranking 174 out of 187 in the 2011 Human Development Index. Major drought episodes in 1984/1985, 1993 to 1999, 2002/2003, 2005, and 2008/9 adversely affected both subsistence and cash crops – such as teff, maize, and … [Read more...] about Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Rapid Response Capacity grant -Ethiopia/USAID
Request for Applications-Democracy Grant and Fellowships Program (DGF)
Deadline- 31 May 2012 The purpose of this project is to provide technical assistance to USAID’s Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance to help develop a pool of committed democracy, conflict and humanitarian assistance professionals at the junior, mid- and senior-levels; to … [Read more...] about Request for Applications-Democracy Grant and Fellowships Program (DGF)
ICRC-South Asian essay writing competition on international humanitarian law
Deadline- 15 June 2012 Countries/Region- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Iran, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. International Committee of the Red Cross(ICRC) organised ENSAYO Essay competition for university students from the disciplines of Law, Political Science, … [Read more...] about ICRC-South Asian essay writing competition on international humanitarian law
FY 2012 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO programs benefiting Colombian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
Deadline- May 4, 2012 Countries/Region- Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama,Venezuela, Colombia PRM seeks proposals that fill critical gaps in humanitarian assistance and local integration support for particularly vulnerable asylum seekers and refugees, including women, Afro-Colombians, and indigenous … [Read more...] about FY 2012 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO programs benefiting Colombian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
United Nations Voluntary Fund 2013 Call for Applications
The United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery is now open to accepting proposals under its 2013 Call for Applications. The Fund provides grants of up to $15,000 for projects aiming to provide humanitarian, legal and financial assistance to individuals whose human rights … [Read more...] about United Nations Voluntary Fund 2013 Call for Applications
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
GOOD WorldWide invites Entries for GOOD FWD Contest to Raise Awareness about Humanitarian Crisis in the Horn of Africa
GOOD WorldWide is inviting new innovative ideas from people for projects with a potential to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa. Projects submitted should be able to be completed within 6 months from the date of the receipt of the grant. Moreover, the submitted … [Read more...] about GOOD WorldWide invites Entries for GOOD FWD Contest to Raise Awareness about Humanitarian Crisis in the Horn of Africa
10-Step Guide to Raise Funds
This is a document on raising funds developed by Youth United, Habitat for Humanity. The document provides a 10-step process to raise sustainable funds for humanitarian activities. The document focuses on the development of a strategic fundraising plan that would ensure long-term benefits. It … [Read more...] about 10-Step Guide to Raise Funds
