The UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) have partnered for the Growth Programme which will fund world class scientific research on issues relating to inclusive economic growth in Low Income Countries (LICs), with high potential for … [Read more...] about DFID-ESRC Growth Programm to fund world class scientific research on issues relating to economic growth in Low Income Countries
Call for Judith A. Towle Environmental Studies Fund
The Judith A. Towle Environmental Studies Fund is inviting applications for 2011 project grants for the activities that address the current environmental needs and concerns includes internships, research studies, workshops, seminars, lectureships and publications related to environmental … [Read more...] about Call for Judith A. Towle Environmental Studies Fund
World Bank Jamaica invites applications for funding grant to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working to keep youths out of risk
The World Bank in Jamaica has announced Civil Society Fund (CSF) for year 2011for working to keep youth out of risk especially young male. The Fund supports activities related to civic engagement by providing small grants through World Bank Jamaica. The activities should strengthen mechanisms for … [Read more...] about World Bank Jamaica invites applications for funding grant to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working to keep youths out of risk
InnoCentive’s Challenge for Communication Platform to Connect Vulnerable Communities with Climate Change Solutions
InnoCentive’s new challenge is searching for ideas of innovative communication platforms that will connect information about local community needs to public and private sector organizations that can provide solutions and support. A successful communication platform will establish the tools and … [Read more...] about InnoCentive’s Challenge for Communication Platform to Connect Vulnerable Communities with Climate Change Solutions
Global Environment Facility approves $4.2 million project for demonstrating green freight technology to Chinese Truck Operators in Guangdong Province
With the purpose of promoting green truck technology in China’s Guangdong Province, the World Bank has sanctioned a grant of $4.2 million from the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The fund will be used to educate more than 500,000 truck operators in this Chinese region about the benefits of using … [Read more...] about Global Environment Facility approves $4.2 million project for demonstrating green freight technology to Chinese Truck Operators in Guangdong Province
World Bank’s Civil Society Fund for NGOs in Sri Lanka
The World Bank's Civil Society Fund or CSF (formerly known as the Small Grants Program) has opened call for applications for civil society organizations in Sri Lanka to support activities related to civic engagement. The CSF seeds and supports activities that empower and enable citizens to take … [Read more...] about World Bank’s Civil Society Fund for NGOs in Sri Lanka
IDEO.ORG Fellowship Program: Human-centered Design to improve lives of the low-income communities
IDEO, the global design firm in the USA has launched the IDEO.org Fellowship, which brings people with design, business, and social sector backgrounds into IDEO.org for 11-month residency. Individuals with proven leadership experience in the social sector, business world, or design industry with a … [Read more...] about IDEO.ORG Fellowship Program: Human-centered Design to improve lives of the low-income communities
UNDP call for proposals for Accountability and Transparency (ACT) Project in Afghanistan
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has issued a call for proposals under its Accountability and Transparency Grants Facility (ACT-GF) aimed to to complement the anti-corruption activities undertaken by the Afghan public sector through strengthening the engagement of civil society in … [Read more...] about UNDP call for proposals for Accountability and Transparency (ACT) Project in Afghanistan
Atlas Corps Fellowship Program for Nonprofit Professionals
The Atlas Service Corps is accepting applications for the Atlas Corps Fellowship Program from 15 February 2011 onwards. The Program is an opportunity for nonprofit professionals around the world to take up training and placement in the United States or Columbia for 12 or 18 month … [Read more...] about Atlas Corps Fellowship Program for Nonprofit Professionals
INGOs invited to apply for PRM funding for programs benefiting Tibetan refugees in South Asia
The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) at the US State Department has a funding opportunity for NGO programs benefiting Tibetan refugees in South Asia. Only international organizations are eligible to apply to this opportunity. PRM will prioritize funding for proposed … [Read more...] about INGOs invited to apply for PRM funding for programs benefiting Tibetan refugees in South Asia
