Deadline :May 1, 2012 The 1440 foundation announce "1440 Challenge" it is an awards program — totaling $75,000 — aimed at further developing the best new ideas that help people learn, improve, and share the life skills of self-awareness, authenticity, trust, and empathy. 1440 Foundation … [Read more...] about 1440 foundation-1440 Challenge $25,000 awards program
Call for Applications-The Mercator – IPC Fellowship Program
Deadline- May 15, 2012 Countries/Region- Turkey, Germany,Europe The program aims to strengthen the academic, political and social ties between Turkey and Germany as well as Turkey and Europe. As part of the Istanbul Policy Center - Sabancı University - Stiftung Mercator Initiative it is based on … [Read more...] about Call for Applications-The Mercator – IPC Fellowship Program
Grand Challenges Explorations Round 9: Grant on the Topic of “Telling the World that Aid is Working”
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's Grand Challenges Explorations Round 9 which offers grants ranging from $100,000 to $1 million for innovative ideas and projects is open to accepting applications for the new topic: "Aid is Working: Tell the World." As stories of corruption and waste of … [Read more...] about Grand Challenges Explorations Round 9: Grant on the Topic of “Telling the World that Aid is Working”
Dell Social Innovation Challenge Competition
Beginning January 3, 2012 Dell Corporation invites all undergrad or graduate students in any field of study, from any country, to enter the Social Innovation Challenge competition. Purpose of the Challenge The Dell Social Innovation Challenge identifies and supports promising young social … [Read more...] about Dell Social Innovation Challenge Competition
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
Booklet to Plan and Maintain Fundraising Campaigns
A fundraising booklet entitled ‘Designing a Successful Fund Raising Campaign for Your NGO’ has been written by Susan Pezzullo and Julie Rice. This guide is a part of a larger project undertaken by the International Youth Foundation, to help NGOs across the world gain strength and sustainability. IYF … [Read more...] about Booklet to Plan and Maintain Fundraising Campaigns
Submit an Enterprise Concept for the Asia Social Innovation Award 2011
Social Venture Hong Kong is seeking innovative social enterprise concepts from general for the Asia Social Innovation Award 2011 aimed at promoting the culture of social innovation and enriching people’s knowledge on social issues, and building a platform to encourage the sharing of ideas and … [Read more...] about Submit an Enterprise Concept for the Asia Social Innovation Award 2011
AECF awards US$ 9.2 m to 11 E. Africa firms
The results of the first round of the Renewable Energy & Adaptation to Climate Change Window (REACT) have been announced by the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF). The competition is held to promote business innovation in the East African Community (EAC), and it is open to eligible … [Read more...] about AECF awards US$ 9.2 m to 11 E. Africa firms
Canada and UN Women to Host Conference to boost Women’s Economic Empowerment
A Conference on Women’s Economic Empowerment will be hosted by Canada and UN Women next month. The main purpose of the conference is to identify ways to economically empower women, and to select tools and techniques that would prove to be beneficial for women to develop as economically strong … [Read more...] about Canada and UN Women to Host Conference to boost Women’s Economic Empowerment
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Seeks Applications from U.S. Graduates with business ideas for Global Scholars Program
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is expanding its Global Scholars Program and inviting applications from U.S. college graduates to join scholars from other parts of the world. This is an opportunity for the U.S college graduates with innovative business ideas in science, technology and … [Read more...] about The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Seeks Applications from U.S. Graduates with business ideas for Global Scholars Program
