In the third quarter of 2009, the Australian Agency for International Development (AUSAID) announced the Human Rights Small Grant Scheme 2009-2010 for NGOs from Asia, the Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean and accepted proposals from them till 2 October 2009. On the … [Read more...] about NGOs and Projects that received funding under AUSAID’s Human Rights Small Grant Scheme 2009-2010
Innovation Grants from ILO
The Microinsurance Innovation Facility, housed at the International Labour Organization’s Social Finance Programme has announced the availability of grants to “support organisations to develop innovations in the microinsurance sector. The grants can support insurance against any type of risk, but … [Read more...] about Innovation Grants from ILO
UNDEF accepting Applications from NGOs from 16 November 2009 onwards
The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) is open to accepting applications from NGOs around the world under its fourth round of funding. UNDEF provides grant support primarily for strengthening NGOs and increase the participation of all groups in democratic practices. “The Fund complements current … [Read more...] about UNDEF accepting Applications from NGOs from 16 November 2009 onwards
US Funding for Strengthening Women’s Organizations
Foreign and US-based NGOs can apply for a new funding opportunity from the Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (NEA/PI), Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs at the US Department of State. Proposals are being invited from organizations through an open competition “ to strengthen women’s … [Read more...] about US Funding for Strengthening Women’s Organizations
What do NGOs ‘need’ to apply for the Funding Support from the US Government’s Bureau of Population, Refugee and Migration?
The Bureau of Population, Refugee and Migration (PRM) at the United States Department of State has recently issued general guidelines, referred to as ‘FY 2010 General NGO Guidelines for Overseas Assistance,’ for NGOs applying and responding to various funding announcements to be released in the year … [Read more...] about What do NGOs ‘need’ to apply for the Funding Support from the US Government’s Bureau of Population, Refugee and Migration?
14 October 2009 – Newsletter: Fundsforngos.org
Atlas Service Corps’ Fellowship Opportunity for NGOs Deadline: 10 November 2009 All Countries The international nonprofit, Atlas Service Corps is inviting applications from NGO leaders for its fellowship opportunity which includes placement for 50 weeks in US or Columbia in addition to other … [Read more...] about 14 October 2009 – Newsletter: Fundsforngos.org
Ramsar seeking Contributions for its Small Grants Fund
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, which is an intergovernmental treaty providing working with its member countries for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands, had announced the Ramsar Small Grants Fund this year. The Fund provides support to small projects in developing countries for … [Read more...] about Ramsar seeking Contributions for its Small Grants Fund
Introduction to Proposal Writing: How to Write Proposals
A proposal is an essential marketing document that helps cultivate an initial professional relationship between an organization and a donor over a project to be implemented. The proposal outlines the plan of the implementing organization about the project, giving extensive information about the … [Read more...] about Introduction to Proposal Writing: How to Write Proposals
How to Write a Concept Note
What is a Concept Note?A Concept Note is perhaps the shortest expression your project idea given on paper to a donor. It is usually requested by the donor in situations where no proposals have been solicited from NGOs. Most of the donor agencies prefer to understand the project through a Concept … [Read more...] about How to Write a Concept Note
Global Fund for Women: Flexible Grants for NGOs
The Global Fund for Women is a grantmaking international network organization based in the United States, but making worldwide grants to women’s groups and organizations. It works to advance the rights of women around the world and specifically focuses upon women’s economic security, violence … [Read more...] about Global Fund for Women: Flexible Grants for NGOs
