The Global Poverty Action Fund (GPAF) was established to provide financial aid to programs that focus on alleviating poverty and achieving the Millennium Development Goals. The programs basically aim to improve the overall quality of life of poor people, by providing service, security and justice. … [Read more...] about Applications invited for the Innovation Window of the Global Poverty Action Fund
Application for Pre-qualification for the Rapid Response Facility
DFID invites applications from organizations to pre-qualify for the Rapid Response Facility (RRF). The pre-qualification ensures that during an emergency, it will have partners that will be committed to provide quality service. The first few hours of an emergency are quite crucial, and if good … [Read more...] about Application for Pre-qualification for the Rapid Response Facility
A Practical Guide released for NGOs accompanying Children in CRC Reporting
NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) recently published a guide entitled “Together with children – for children: A guide for non-governmental organizations accompanying children in CRC reporting”. NGO Group for the CRC is a global network of 77 national and international … [Read more...] about A Practical Guide released for NGOs accompanying Children in CRC Reporting
Australia-India Council seeks Grant Applications from Projects Promoting Cooperation between the Two Countries
The Australia-India Council (AIC) is currently grant applications from individuals and organizations in Australia for projects that are aimed at promoting long-term contact and cooperation between Australia and India. AIC grants are intended to provide seed funds for innovative proposals relevant to … [Read more...] about Australia-India Council seeks Grant Applications from Projects Promoting Cooperation between the Two Countries
UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking in its First Year grants $300,000 to 12 Projects
A newly launched UN fund has collectively awarded $300,000 to organizations in 12 countries from around the world that are engaged in helping victims of human trafficking seek justice, return home and otherwise recover from their ordeal. This Small Grants Facility, launched earlier this year as … [Read more...] about UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking in its First Year grants $300,000 to 12 Projects
USAID Funding Opportunity to support Systems of Family Cohesion and prevent Separation of Children in the Democratic Republic of Congo
USAID, East Africa is seeking applications from qualified U.S. and non U.S. organizations and institutions, in the form of partnerships or consortia that include DRC organizations, to fund a five (5) year program entitled Developing and Strengthening Services and Systems that Support Family Cohesion … [Read more...] about USAID Funding Opportunity to support Systems of Family Cohesion and prevent Separation of Children in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Starbucks Foundation Funding Opportunity for Youth Focused Organizations
The Starbucks Foundation is currently accepting letters of enquiry from eligible organizations for the spring 2012 grant cycle. The Starbucks Foundation only reviews organizations through their annual online Letter of Inquiry process and does not accept unsolicited proposals. The Starbucks … [Read more...] about Starbucks Foundation Funding Opportunity for Youth Focused Organizations
GHI, Washington seeks Papers to attend the Workshop “Adolescent Ambassadors: 20th Century Youth Organizations and International Relations”
The German Historical Institute (GHI) in Washington DC is seeking contributions to attend the workshop entitled Adolescent Ambassadors: 20th Century Youth Organizations and International Relations to be held during March 23 - 24, 2012. The papers must address the nexus of youth and international … [Read more...] about GHI, Washington seeks Papers to attend the Workshop “Adolescent Ambassadors: 20th Century Youth Organizations and International Relations”
$2.8m allocated by the World Bank to the BDS Fund
This year, funds worth $2.8 million are granted by the World Bank, to the Business Development Service Fund (BDS). The amount will be distributed between the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that will receive $1.5 million, and the Renewable Energy Sector under the Ghana Energy Development … [Read more...] about $2.8m allocated by the World Bank to the BDS Fund
Verizon Foundation awards $15,000 to Domestic Violence Group
The Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV) received funds worth $15,000 from the Verizon Foundation. GCADV has its headquarters in Decatur. According to a press release from Verizon, "This grant will allow GCADV to initiate a social media contest for teens to name a new project to … [Read more...] about Verizon Foundation awards $15,000 to Domestic Violence Group
