Deadline: 1 September 2015 The Elsevier Foundation in collaboration with TWAS and Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) is accepting nominations for the award to encourage women working and living in developing countries in the early stages of their scientific … [Read more...] about Elsevier Foundation Call for Nominations – Award for Women Scientists
DFID – Forest Governance, Markets and Climate Grants
Deadline: 13 July 2015 The Forest Governance, Markets and Climate is accepting concept notes for FGMC - Forest Governance, Markets and Climate grants to support activities globally, in timber producing, processing and consumer countries and regions. Grant Information An anticipated £30m of FGMC … [Read more...] about DFID – Forest Governance, Markets and Climate Grants
USAID: Ebola Response, Recovery and Resilience in West Africa
Deadline: 15 September 2015 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking proposals for partnership from organizations for Ebola Response, Recovery and Resilience in West Africa. USAID is intersted in organizations that can offer solutions to address challenges faced in … [Read more...] about USAID: Ebola Response, Recovery and Resilience in West Africa
US Department of State: Africa – Women, Peace, and Security Initiative
Deadline: 24 July 2015 The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs (AF) and the Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues (S/GWI) is accepting proposals for the grant for Africa - Women, Peace, and Security Initiative. The goal is to promote peace and security for all by empowering … [Read more...] about US Department of State: Africa – Women, Peace, and Security Initiative
IWC Scholarships for International Students to Study Integrated Water Management
Deadline: 1 August 2015 The International WaterCentre (IWC) is currently accepting applications from students around the world for its Masters Scholarships to study Integrated Water Management. The scholarships are awarded annually to high calibre candidates who clearly demonstrate potential to … [Read more...] about IWC Scholarships for International Students to Study Integrated Water Management
World Environment Day Today! 10 Open Opportunities (2015) for NGOs/Individuals Working on Environment Sector
Today is World Environment Day! The theme for this year's World Environment Day (WED)is "Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care." The well-being of humanity, the environment, and the functioning of the economy, ultimately depend upon the responsible management of the planet’s natural … [Read more...] about World Environment Day Today! 10 Open Opportunities (2015) for NGOs/Individuals Working on Environment Sector
2015 Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Programme (Fully Funded)
Deadline: 12 June 2015 Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) , a USAID youth and the Accra RLC initiative is currently inviting young African leaders to empower them in entrepreneurship skills, public sector management and civic society by providing the tools, opportunities and leadership … [Read more...] about 2015 Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Programme (Fully Funded)
The MasterCard Foundation Clients at the Centre Prize: Recognizing Innovative Financial Service Providers
Deadline: 30 June 2015 The US$150,000 MasterCard Foundation Clients at the Centre Prize is looking for the most innovative, impactful and sustainable way in which a company puts “clients at the centre” to promote financial inclusion for poor people in the world’s developing countries. The Prize … [Read more...] about The MasterCard Foundation Clients at the Centre Prize: Recognizing Innovative Financial Service Providers
PEDL Exploratory Research Grants
Deadline: Ongoing The Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (PEDL) is accepting research proposals. PEDL is a joint research initiative of CEPR and DFID. Grant Information Exploratory Grants are research grants of between £10,000 and £35,000 that are designed to allow … [Read more...] about PEDL Exploratory Research Grants
Connecting Continents: Working Grants for African-European Teams of Investigative Journalists
Deadline: 8 June 2015 Connecting Continents, a pilot project by Journalismfund.eu in collaboration with Oxfam Novib, provides €100,000 for working grants for Sub-Saharan African journalists collaborating with European colleagues or vice versa. The grants are used for mixed teams of African and … [Read more...] about Connecting Continents: Working Grants for African-European Teams of Investigative Journalists
