Deadline: 30 November 2014 The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is accepting nominations for the IDB Prize for Women's Contribution to Development 10th Edition (1436H-2015G). The major aim of the prize is to recognize, encourage, inspire and reward women's participation in the socio-economic … [Read more...] about The IDB Prize for Rewarding Women’s Contribution to Development
Grants and Resources for Individuals
A list of scholarships, fellowships and other funding opportunities for individuals
Win Up to €100,000 of the Risk Award to Increase People’s Resilience to Risks and Disasters
Deadline: 1 November 2014 The UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR), Global Risk Forum Davos (GRF) and Munich Re Foundation (MRF) jointly invite individuals, teams or institutions from all different sectors, including governmental bodies for Risk Award up to €100,000 to increase … [Read more...] about Win Up to €100,000 of the Risk Award to Increase People’s Resilience to Risks and Disasters
Individual Consultants apply for the AWDF’s Project Midterm Evaluation
Deadline: 15 September 2014 The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) invites individual consultants who have experience in the systematic verification, synthesis and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data, preferably in a capacity building support context to conduct consultancy … [Read more...] about Individual Consultants apply for the AWDF’s Project Midterm Evaluation
Advanced International Training Program on Integrated Sustainable Coastal Development
Deadline: 1 October 2014 Key persons in non-governmental organizations, central institutions and local authorities in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Kenya, Liberia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Tanzania and Vietnam are invited to participate in 14 months advanced international training of Sida. The objective of the … [Read more...] about Advanced International Training Program on Integrated Sustainable Coastal Development
Scholarship of the Month: Schwab Foundation’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year
Welcome to the first ever edition of fundsforNGOs Scholarship of the Month feature. We're delighted to be joined by an organization that has been consistently at the forefront of the social entrepreneurship movement, the Schwab Foundation. Annually, the Foundation select 20-25 Social … [Read more...] about Scholarship of the Month: Schwab Foundation’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year
NGO of the Month: Grassroot Soccer
Thank you for joining us for the latest edition of our regular NGO of the Month feature. We're committed to sharing with you some of the very best non-profit organizations in the world to inspire you and your NGO onto greater heights. Last month we featured the brilliant One Acre Fund whose … [Read more...] about NGO of the Month: Grassroot Soccer
The Pushing Boundaries Challenge for Youth who Care about Nature
Deadline: 21 September 2014 The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) invites young people around the globe to enter submissions in the form of documents, video, art, stories, songs or anything inspiring creativity and representing her/his … [Read more...] about The Pushing Boundaries Challenge for Youth who Care about Nature
Who can apply for USAID Development Innovation Venture?
The DIV model implies an open grant competition supporting the most promising solutions that demonstrate cost-efficiency and the potential to scale up. DIV is supporting teams of young entrepreneurs, world-class development economists, public-private partnerships, international NGOs, and others … [Read more...] about Who can apply for USAID Development Innovation Venture?
The Confucius China Studies Program Joint Research PhD Fellowship for International Students
Deadline: 29 January 2015 The Confucius China Studies Program Joint Research PhD Fellowship is open for applications. US or international students (except China) currently enrolled in a doctoral program at a US institution are encouraged to apply for the six months to two years of funding awards. … [Read more...] about The Confucius China Studies Program Joint Research PhD Fellowship for International Students
Post-graduate research Scholarship in Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Deadline: 30 September 2014 Do you want to pursue postgraduate research in an Australian University but worried about the fee? Apply for Deputy Vice-Chancellor Up Scholarship at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) while applying for admission and secure a seat of international … [Read more...] about Post-graduate research Scholarship in Queensland University of Technology, Australia
