The European Commission recognizes the fact that insufficient progress has been made in the field of maternal health and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and more efforts have to be made here to achieve the MDG 5 targets to be met by the year 2015. It is also essential that in order … [Read more...] about EC Call for Proposals on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights…1
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“Overall objective The overall objective of the call is to support developing countries to improve SRHR by strengthening civil society organisations to effectively advocate for the development and implementation of SRHR strategies for their population and contributing to provision of SRH services … [Read more...] about EC Call for Proposals on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights…2
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“Specific objective 2: Improve access to SRH services and services for victims of abuse and rape in fragile states Applications under specific objective 2 must contribute to achieving one or both of the two expected results below: 2.1. Existing SRH services are improved or, when such services are … [Read more...] about EC Call for Proposals on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights…3
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Geographical priority Under the specific objective 1 the priority will be given to actions in developing countries with the worst indicators for sexual and reproductive health and rights for women, men and adolescents, and in countries where governments have been unable or unwilling to take … [Read more...] about EC Call for Proposals on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights…4
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“Size of grants Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the following minimum and maximum amounts: Minimum amount: EUR 300 000 Maximum amount: EUR 2 500 000 A grant may not exceed 80% of the total eligible costs of the action (see also section 2.1.4). The … [Read more...] about EC Call for Proposals on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights…5
IUCN’s Small Grants Programme for Purchase of Nature
The IUCN-NL (International Union of Conservation of Nature – National Committee of the Netherlands) is administrating the Small Grants for the Purchase of Nature (SPN) Programme with the support of the National Postal Code Lottery. The Programme will fund local NGOs in tropical countries. The aim of … [Read more...] about IUCN’s Small Grants Programme for Purchase of Nature
Ramsar Small Grants Fund
"The Ramsar Small Grants Fund (SGF) was established in 1990 as a mechanism to assist developing countries and those with economies in transition in implementing the Convention and to support the conservation and wise use of wetland resources, with a strong human and social dimension. From 1991 to … [Read more...] about Ramsar Small Grants Fund
UNDP Call for Proposals for NGOs in Zambia
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Zambia has announced a Call for Grant Proposals for “Enhancing the role of women’s decision-making and participation in the Electoral Process.” The grants will be awarded to civil society organizations in the country to foster women’s empowerment in … [Read more...] about UNDP Call for Proposals for NGOs in Zambia
$50,000 Cash Prize under Tech Awards for Health, Education, Environment, Economic Development, and Equality
Launched in the year 2000, the Tech Awards have been established to recognize the efforts made using technology to improve the conditions of human life. The program “inspires global engagement in applying technology to humanity's most pressing problems by recognizing the best of those who are … [Read more...] about $50,000 Cash Prize under Tech Awards for Health, Education, Environment, Economic Development, and Equality
Equator Prize for reducing Poverty through Conservation
Projects and organizations working locally in developing countries to eliminate poverty through conservation are still making significant contribution for the overall achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs); they can now apply for the Equator Prize 2010. The award has been established … [Read more...] about Equator Prize for reducing Poverty through Conservation
