Deadline: May 31, 2011 Countries/Region:U.S. With the mission of “Helping People Help the Land,” the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides products and services that enable people to be good stewards of the Nation’s soil, water, and related natural resources on non-Federal lands. … [Read more...] about Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
Guide for protecting Minority Rights in Africa
A guide entitled ‘Protecting the rights of minorities in Africa: A guide for human rights activists and civil society organizations’ was published by Minority Rights Group International, in March 2008. The author of the guide is Ibrahima Kane, former Senior Lawyer at INTERIGHTS and AU Advocacy … [Read more...] about Guide for protecting Minority Rights in Africa
Front Line seeks Nominations for Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk
Front Line is currently inviting nominations for the Front Line Defenders Awards for Human Rights Defenders At Risk. This award was started in 2005 to raise people’s awareness about the works of human rights defenders. The award recognizes and honors human rights defender/defenders who, through … [Read more...] about Front Line seeks Nominations for Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk
EC seeks Grant Proposals for Strengthening the Civil Society for Protection of Human Rights in Mongolia
European Commission has issued a restricted call seeking concept notes for projects that would strengthen and support the civil society in Mongolia for protection of human rights and advocating for democratisation in the country. This call especially aims to support the programs that work for … [Read more...] about EC seeks Grant Proposals for Strengthening the Civil Society for Protection of Human Rights in Mongolia
Guide on Fundraising for Animal Protection
This is a document on effective fundraising for NGOs working for animal protection. Apart from providing the basic information about raising funds, the document also highlights the need of establishing a harmonious co-relation between the fundraising department and the organizational strategy. The … [Read more...] about Guide on Fundraising for Animal Protection
Guide: Fundraising for the Cause of Animals
A guide on fundraising for the cause of animals aims to direct NGOs and individual workers who are engaged in productive work related to protection of animals. The guide provides basic information about fundraising, and gives valuable tips on how to plan effective and practical fundraising plans. … [Read more...] about Guide: Fundraising for the Cause of Animals
European Commission funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia
European Commission has issued a restricted call for grant proposals from eligible organizations under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) to strengthen the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia. A limited number of activities may … [Read more...] about European Commission funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia
3ie seeks grant proposals under the Social Protection Thematic Window funded by DFID
The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) is inviting proposals under a thematic window that evaluate the impact of social protection programs. The focus of this grant program is on generating evidence that is relevant to low-income countries and filling critical gaps in the knowledge … [Read more...] about 3ie seeks grant proposals under the Social Protection Thematic Window funded by DFID
UNDP, India seeks proposals to develop a comprehensive protection package of social, economic and legal protection to the marginalized groups
UNDP is looking for a suitable agency to develop a comprehensive protection package of social, economic and legal protection to the marginalized groups and demonstrate it in its project districts in the states of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh from October 2011 to December … [Read more...] about UNDP, India seeks proposals to develop a comprehensive protection package of social, economic and legal protection to the marginalized groups
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation invites applications for International Climate Protection Fellowships
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is inviting applications for the third round of International Climate Protection Fellowships programme. Each year, the foundation awards up to 20 fellowships to individuals from developing or emerging countries working for climate protection and resource … [Read more...] about Alexander von Humboldt Foundation invites applications for International Climate Protection Fellowships
