The EdelGive Foundation, which is an initiative of the Edelweiss Capital Limited, one of the leading financial services firms in India has announced the EdelGive Social Innovation Honours 2010 which recognizes and honours NGOs undertaking innovations to empower women in India. In 2008, the award was … [Read more...] about Social Innovation Honours for Indian NGOs
Nominations invited for the 2010-2011 Communication for Sustainable Social Change Award
The prestigious Communication for Sustainable Social Change Award is given annually to organizations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the “theory and practice of Communication for Sustainable Social Change (CSSC).” Nominations for this award are invited from NGOs, … [Read more...] about Nominations invited for the 2010-2011 Communication for Sustainable Social Change Award
The STARS Foundation’s STARS Impact Awards for NGOs working with Children
NGOs working for children in the areas of health, education and protection located in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, South East and East Asia are eligible to participate in the STARS Impact Awards from the STARS Foundation. These awards “support organisations committed to achieving excellence … [Read more...] about The STARS Foundation’s STARS Impact Awards for NGOs working with Children
Cash Prizes for Innovative Solutions to Improve Nutrition for Undernourished Populations
Ashoka’s Changemakers have launched an online competition called the “Improved Nutrition: Solutions through Innovation” in partnership with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition. The competition is looking for “the most innovative entrepreneurial ideas that will ensure all people have access to … [Read more...] about Cash Prizes for Innovative Solutions to Improve Nutrition for Undernourished Populations
Request for Proposals from Bill Gates Foundation: Grand Challenges Explorations in Global Health Research
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have announced the call for proposals for the Round 4 of the Grand Challenges Explorations in Global Health Research. The Grand Challenges Explorations initiative provides funding support for “innovative ideas that could lead to new vaccines, diagnostics, drugs, … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals from Bill Gates Foundation: Grand Challenges Explorations in Global Health Research
$100,000 Grant for NGOs to Submit Proposals on Ideas for Developing Financial Mechanisms to reduce Poverty and build Sustainable Livelihoods
The 2010 Marketplace on Innovative Financial Solutions for Development (2010 MIF), organized jointly by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the World Bank on 4th and 5th March 2010 in Paris, has issued an invitation to NGOs, governmental agencies, … [Read more...] about $100,000 Grant for NGOs to Submit Proposals on Ideas for Developing Financial Mechanisms to reduce Poverty and build Sustainable Livelihoods
Grant for Enabling Bio-Innovations for Poverty Alleviation
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand in partnership with the International Development Research Center (IDRC) has launched the grant for carrying out research in bio-innovations that can lead to alleviation of poverty in Asia. NGOs and individuals both can apply for the grant. This … [Read more...] about Grant for Enabling Bio-Innovations for Poverty Alleviation
IDRC’s Internship Awards open to receive applications
IDRC’s Internship Awards open to receive applications The International Development Research Center (IDRC) is accepting applications from individuals for the Internship Awards where individuals get an opportunity to undertake research on international development in Canada. Individuals from … [Read more...] about IDRC’s Internship Awards open to receive applications
How to Write a Concept Note
What is a Concept Note?A Concept Note is perhaps the shortest expression your project idea given on paper to a donor. It is usually requested by the donor in situations where no proposals have been solicited from NGOs. Most of the donor agencies prefer to understand the project through a Concept … [Read more...] about How to Write a Concept Note
Rockefeller Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation believes in promoting the positive effects of globalization. It uses the term, 'smart globalization' so that development of technology and other aspects are accessible to communities worldwide, including the 'have-nots' and reduce the divide between the North and South. To … [Read more...] about Rockefeller Foundation
