In most developing countries, NGOs play a more prominent role in increasing awareness and organizing advocacy efforts for development than the traditional media. NGOs have a better reach and a clear understanding of issues and their approaches are effectively carried out to bring about a positive … [Read more...] about 18 New Funding Opportunities for Media, Advocacy and Awareness-building
USAID Funding Opportunity: Request for Proposals to Strengthen Civil Society
Deadline: 31 July 2015 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a Request for Proposals to provide funding support to NGOs to ensure citizens’ participation and inclusion and government’s transparency and accountability as well as integration of these principles … [Read more...] about USAID Funding Opportunity: Request for Proposals to Strengthen Civil Society
Netherlands Fellowships for Media design for social change Short Course (23 May 2016 to 3 June 2016)
Deadline: 20 October 2015 Wageningen UR Center for Development Innovation (CDI) will conduct short term course “Media design for social change” from 23 May 2016 to 3 June 2016 in the Netherlands. International mid-career professionals and change agents in the field of rural development who are the … [Read more...] about Netherlands Fellowships for Media design for social change Short Course (23 May 2016 to 3 June 2016)
UNESCO Call for Proposals: International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC)
Deadline: 31 July 2015 UNESCO Windhoek National Office is calling for proposals from media stakeholders to be submitted for possible funding under the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC). IPDC is the only multilateral forum in the UN system designed to mobilise the … [Read more...] about UNESCO Call for Proposals: International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC)
Citi Foundation’s 2015 India Innovation Grant Program for NGOs
Deadline: 31 July 2015 Citi Foundation has launched the India Innovation Grant Program - a unique initiative that aims to encourage and accelerate innovative financial inclusion for low-income populations. Through this effort, Citi Foundation will invest up to INR 125 Million to support NGOs to … [Read more...] about Citi Foundation’s 2015 India Innovation Grant Program for NGOs
Scholarships Available for Seed Africa Symposium 2015 (9-10 September, Nairobi)
Deadline: 15 July 2015 Are you an entrepreneur with a new start-up addressing social and environmental challenges? This year, there will be limited scholarships available to innovative social and eco-enterprises from developing and emerging countries to attend Seed Africa Symposium 2015 to be held … [Read more...] about Scholarships Available for Seed Africa Symposium 2015 (9-10 September, Nairobi)
USAID: Developing Next Generation of Humanitarian Leaders
Deadline: 3 August 2015 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/OFDA’s Humanitarian Policy and Global Engagement Division (HPGE) is seeking applications from humanitarian stakeholders to contribute in the growth and development of the next generation of humanitarian leaders … [Read more...] about USAID: Developing Next Generation of Humanitarian Leaders
Norad’s Oil for Development Programme: Grants for NGOs in 12 countries
Deadline: 1 October 2015 The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) has an NGO grant programme called Oil for Development Programme and it is currently accepting proposals from organizations in 12 countries. The aim of the Oil for Development Programme is to reduce poverty by … [Read more...] about Norad’s Oil for Development Programme: Grants for NGOs in 12 countries
DFATD: Women’s Economic Empowerment in Egypt, Morocco and Jordan
Deadline: 21 October 2015 The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) is accepting proposals for Women's Economic Empowerment in Egypt, Morocco and Jordan. The call for proposal intends to support private sector economic growth by increasing women's entrepreneurship and … [Read more...] about DFATD: Women’s Economic Empowerment in Egypt, Morocco and Jordan
Visegrad Eastern Partnership Program: Small Grants of up to €6,000
Deadline: 1 September 2015 The Visegrad Eastern Partnership program (V4EaP) enhance the cooperation between the Visegrad region and countries of the Eastern Partnership (EaP)—Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. The main aims are facilitating the unique know-how of the … [Read more...] about Visegrad Eastern Partnership Program: Small Grants of up to €6,000
