The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAid) was created by the Australian government to help people around the world fighting against poverty and to promote stability and peace. Needless to say, AusAid mainly finances activities in developing countries with a special focus on the … [Read more...] about A Quick Overview of AusAID Funding Schemes for NGOs
Japan Special Fund Poverty Reduction Program (JPO): Call for Proposals
Deadline- 15 May 2013 The Japan Special Fund Poverty Reduction Program (JPO) at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has issued a call for proposals to support communities and vulnerable groups. Projects will receive funding between $500,000 and $1 million The program is part of the … [Read more...] about Japan Special Fund Poverty Reduction Program (JPO): Call for Proposals
Arab World Social Innovators Program
Deadline- 31st May, 2013 This Arab World Social Innovators (AWSI) program will identify and support men and women who are the founders of businesses and civil society organizations whose work is intended to improve the well being of those living in the geographies where they operate. Innovators are … [Read more...] about Arab World Social Innovators Program
National Development Policy Support Programme for South Africa
Deadline- 21 May 2013 Proposals are accepted under Europe Aid for National Development Policy Support Programme for South Africa-Civil Society Component. The goal of this proposal is to target Skills development and job creation initiatives. Under this call support the implementation of the South … [Read more...] about National Development Policy Support Programme for South Africa
Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work
Deadline- 30 June, 2013 Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) of the Commonwealth Secretariat is inviting nominations for Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work. Winners will be receiving upto £1,000 grant, a trophy and a certificate. The regional winners will receive an … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work
MacArthur Foundation’s Call for Proposals for Strengthening Education
MacArthur Foundation has announced a call for proposals for the Partnership to Strengthen Innovation and Practice in Secondary Education (PSIPSE). The aim of the program is to accelerate innovation in secondary education programming, research, and development in selected countries. It is led by a … [Read more...] about MacArthur Foundation’s Call for Proposals for Strengthening Education
Alliance for Global Good kicks off Innovation Fund Round 2
Deadline- May 31, 2013 Proposals are invited for second round of the Innovation Fund which provide venture philanthropy capital for the implementation of revenue generating or enhancing innovations or opportunities by nonprofits engaged in the five critical areas of AFGG emphasis—poverty, health, … [Read more...] about Alliance for Global Good kicks off Innovation Fund Round 2
International Development Journalism Competition
Deadline- 12 May, 2013 Entries are invited for The Guardian International Development Journalism competition which focuses to search enthusiastic writers who want to demonstrate their journalistic abilities by examining crucial issues.The challenge is to write a feature of 650 to 1,000 words on an … [Read more...] about International Development Journalism Competition
European Neighborhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development in Georgia
Deadline- May 7, 2013 Proposals are invited for European Neighborhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (ENPARD) in Georgia under Europe Aid to increase the food production in Georgia and a reduction in rural poverty. The goal of this program is to focus on various specific aspects of … [Read more...] about European Neighborhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development in Georgia
Improving the Competitiveness of the Sugar Industry and Reducing Poverty in the Sugar Regions in Swaziland
Deadline- 10th June 2013 Grant opportunity is offered for Improving the competitiveness of the sugar industry and reducing poverty in the sugar regions in Swaziland under Europe Aid. This opportunity aims- To improve the productivity and efficiency of small and medium scale sugarcane … [Read more...] about Improving the Competitiveness of the Sugar Industry and Reducing Poverty in the Sugar Regions in Swaziland
