Today is World Environment Day! The theme for this year's World Environment Day (WED)is "Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care." The well-being of humanity, the environment, and the functioning of the economy, ultimately depend upon the responsible management of the planet’s natural … [Read more...] about World Environment Day Today! 10 Open Opportunities (2015) for NGOs/Individuals Working on Environment Sector
2015 Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Programme (Fully Funded)
Deadline: 12 June 2015 Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) , a USAID youth and the Accra RLC initiative is currently inviting young African leaders to empower them in entrepreneurship skills, public sector management and civic society by providing the tools, opportunities and leadership … [Read more...] about 2015 Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Programme (Fully Funded)
The MasterCard Foundation Clients at the Centre Prize: Recognizing Innovative Financial Service Providers
Deadline: 30 June 2015 The US$150,000 MasterCard Foundation Clients at the Centre Prize is looking for the most innovative, impactful and sustainable way in which a company puts “clients at the centre” to promote financial inclusion for poor people in the world’s developing countries. The Prize … [Read more...] about The MasterCard Foundation Clients at the Centre Prize: Recognizing Innovative Financial Service Providers
PEDL Exploratory Research Grants
Deadline: Ongoing The Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income Countries (PEDL) is accepting research proposals. PEDL is a joint research initiative of CEPR and DFID. Grant Information Exploratory Grants are research grants of between £10,000 and £35,000 that are designed to allow … [Read more...] about PEDL Exploratory Research Grants
Connecting Continents: Working Grants for African-European Teams of Investigative Journalists
Deadline: 8 June 2015 Connecting Continents, a pilot project by Journalismfund.eu in collaboration with Oxfam Novib, provides €100,000 for working grants for Sub-Saharan African journalists collaborating with European colleagues or vice versa. The grants are used for mixed teams of African and … [Read more...] about Connecting Continents: Working Grants for African-European Teams of Investigative Journalists
Searching for Human Rights Donors? Here is a Massive List
As NGOs increase their efforts to address human rights violations, access to sustained funding still remains a challenge. With few donors available, the impact of their work can get reduced to a great extent. In order to assist organizations in finding new donors, we have developed this list of 50 … [Read more...] about Searching for Human Rights Donors? Here is a Massive List
Equator Prize 2015: UNFCCC COP21 Conference in Paris
Deadline: 27 May 2015 The Equator Initiative brings together the United Nations, governments, civil society, businesses and grassroots organizations to recognize and advance local sustainable development solutions for people, nature and resilient communities. The Equator Initiative is accepting … [Read more...] about Equator Prize 2015: UNFCCC COP21 Conference in Paris
All Bar None 2015 Scholarships – One Young World Summit
All Bar None 2015 invites young leaders between 18-30 years of age with a passion for global issues and a track record of making a significant impact in their community, country or organization to be part of 2015 One Young World delegation at the One Young World Summit taking place in Bangkok from … [Read more...] about All Bar None 2015 Scholarships – One Young World Summit
Grant Opportunity: Global Partnership for Social Accountability (GPSA) Call for Proposals
Deadline: 12 August 2015 The Global Partnership for Social Accountability (GPSA) has announced its 3rd Call for Proposals for NGOs and NGO networks based and operating in any of the eligible countries of those that have 'opted-in' to the GPSA. Grant amounts will range from US$400,000 to … [Read more...] about Grant Opportunity: Global Partnership for Social Accountability (GPSA) Call for Proposals
Seed Foundation Awards in 3 Different Categories: Recognizing Contributions in Agribusiness Development in Africa
Deadline: 20 May 2015 On the occasion of its fifth anniversary, the Seed Foundation Fund organizes the SEED Foundation Award. The fund is intended to reward innovative actions, based on the agricultural and agribusiness development in Africa, and thus contribute to the sustainable development of … [Read more...] about Seed Foundation Awards in 3 Different Categories: Recognizing Contributions in Agribusiness Development in Africa
