Deadline: 24 September 2014 Applications are being accepted for the USAID/WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) for Health Project (W4H) aiming to accelerate sustainable improvement in water and sanitation access and improve hygiene behaviors in the target districts that complement USAID/Ghana’s … [Read more...] about USAID/WASH for Health Project in Ghana
The Google Rise Awards to Promote Computer Science Education
Deadline: 30 September 2014 Organizations around the globe that are promoting computer science (CS) education and run initiatives that reach girls, underrepresented minorities, and students facing socio-economic barriers under age 18 are invited to apply for the Google Rise Awards. Grant request … [Read more...] about The Google Rise Awards to Promote Computer Science Education
The IDB Prize for Rewarding Women’s Contribution to Development
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
From NGO to social business: Why and how
Leaders of development and aid organizations talk a lot about changing donor models, value for money, operational efficiency, new technology and changing business models. And many believe that being aware of them mitigates the need for serious changes. It doesn’t. The international development … [Read more...] about From NGO to social business: Why and how
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
Advanced International Training Program on Strategic Environmental Assessment
Deadline: 30 September 2014 The Niras Natura in collaboration with the Centre for Environment and Sustainability (GMV) at the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology invites applications from working professionals from Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, … [Read more...] about Advanced International Training Program on Strategic Environmental Assessment
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
The CDKN Climate Compatible Development Impact Research Fund of £3.35 million
Deadline: 26 September 2014 The Climate & Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) is inviting grant proposals from research institutions, universities, private sector organizations, civil society organizations and non-governmental organizations entities for the Climate Compatible Development … [Read more...] about The CDKN Climate Compatible Development Impact Research Fund of £3.35 million
IBJ JusticeMakers Challenge 2014: Submit idea to eliminate the Use of Investigative Torture
Deadline: 15 September 2014 The International Bridges to Justice (IBJ) invites ideas from community activists around the world who have an interest in criminal defense to enter the JusticeMakers Challenge 2014. The JusticeMakers Challenge is a grant competition intended specifically for the … [Read more...] about IBJ JusticeMakers Challenge 2014: Submit idea to eliminate the Use of Investigative Torture
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
