Deadline- 31 August 2013 Applications are accepted for Wangari Maathai Scholarship Fund which aims at developing action-oriented young people with strong values and commitment to the conservation of the physical and social environment in Kenya. The fund is being offered by Rockefeller Foundation, … [Read more...] about Wangari Maathai Scholarship Fund
Nirnaya Women’s Fund (India)
About: Nirnaya is the first women’s fund in India. The Fund was established in 1998 to financially support women’s organisation developing projects for disempowered and disadvantaged women in India. Nirnaya helps women through micro-credit schemes and also by sponsoring trainings in the most … [Read more...] about Nirnaya Women’s Fund (India)
Impact Economy Innovations Grant Fund
Deadline- 30 June 2013 The Rockefeller Foundation and The Tony Elumelu Foundation jointly inviting proposals for Impact Economy Innovations Grant Fund Program. This program aims to foster Africa’s Impact Economy, specifically by aiding the growth of the Impact Investing industry and social … [Read more...] about Impact Economy Innovations Grant Fund
Alternative Sources of Funding for South African NGOs
Introduction The UK Department for International Development (DFID) recently announced its withdrawal as a development donor to South Africa. Other bilateral donors are also decreasing their funding, with the US planning to decrease its South Africa aid by 18% in 2014. The reduction in bilateral … [Read more...] about Alternative Sources of Funding for South African NGOs
Request for Proposals –2013 Impact Economy Innovations Grant Fund
Deadline- 3 May 2013 Interested organizations are invited to submit proposals on Impact Economy Innovations Grant Fund which are accepted by The Rockefeller Foundation. The purpose of this program is to catalyze collective action and regional market development that will accelerate market driven … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals –2013 Impact Economy Innovations Grant Fund
Climate Change-Related Issues and Focus Topics
The majority of people understand climate change as an environmental issue; however, in addition to its clear environmental effects, climate change is also a significant livelihood and development issue. As global temperatures rise, disrupted weather patterns and natural disasters will plague … [Read more...] about Climate Change-Related Issues and Focus Topics
Foundation Funding for Climate Change
There are 200,000+ foundations across the world that provide funding to NGOs. As a significant portion of these are interested in climate change it is not feasible to provide a comprehensive list. Here we provide a select list of the top foundations interested in climate change and the … [Read more...] about Foundation Funding for Climate Change
United Nations Climate Change Calling for Activities
The United Nations Climate Change secretariat is calling for activities for selection under Momentum for Change: Women for Results. Momentum for Change: Women for Results showcases women-led activities that address climate change. These “lighthouse activities” will demonstrate measurable impact on … [Read more...] about United Nations Climate Change Calling for Activities
Grant opportunity : Impact Economy Innovations Grant Fund
Deadline- 15th March, 2013 Proposals are invited for grant opportunity in India’s Impact Economy offered by Dasra, Omidyar Network, and The Rockefeller Foundation. The aim of this proposal is to provide aiding for the growth of the impact investing industry and social enterprise sector. The IEIF … [Read more...] about Grant opportunity : Impact Economy Innovations Grant Fund
Rockefeller Foundation’s Next Century Innovators Awards
Deadline- February 28, 2013 Nominations are invited for Next Century Innovators Awards offered by The Rockefeller Foundation to improving the lot of poor and vulnerable people. The awardees' organizations will have the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $100,000 USD. Eligibility & … [Read more...] about Rockefeller Foundation’s Next Century Innovators Awards
