Funding for international LGBTQ programs is gaining momentum as donors have become increasingly interested in issues concerning LGBTQ advocacy, human rights as well, and gay marriage. In 2012, US Foundations alone provided over $120 million in support of LGBTQ issues worldwide. Funding support for … [Read more...] about 20 Foundations and Trusts that fund LGBT programs
The Thomson Reuters Foundation’s TrustLaw Connect: A Unique Way of supporting NGOs
The Thomson Reuters Foundation's TrustLaw Connect is the global 'pro bono' [legal assistance provided to people of limited means or to organizations that have a social, environmental, humanitarian or community focus (including certain government agencies and entities) without expectation of payment] … [Read more...] about The Thomson Reuters Foundation’s TrustLaw Connect: A Unique Way of supporting NGOs
Thrive Fellows 2014 Nomination/Application Open for North America
Deadline: 15 May 2014 The Generation Waking Up (GenUp) invites nominations of young leaders in between 16 to 29 years of age to become Thrive Fellows 2014. This is a year-long leadership program in Social Innovation that includes personal development, team building, community engagement, collective … [Read more...] about Thrive Fellows 2014 Nomination/Application Open for North America
Nominate Candidate for the APC Chris Nicol FLOSS Prize
Deadline: 30 April 2014 Nominations are being accepted for the Association for Progressive Communication (APC) Chris Nicol Free/Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS) Prize. An individual or group doing extraordinary work to make FLOSS accessible to ordinary computer users can be nominated for the … [Read more...] about Nominate Candidate for the APC Chris Nicol FLOSS Prize
NGO of the Month: MasterPeace
Welcome to the second edition of fundsforNGOs NGO of the Month feature. To inspire you on your journey to create a better world we are showcasing some of the very best development organisations from around the world. In March we interviewed Uraidah Hassani, Founder and Executive Director of the … [Read more...] about NGO of the Month: MasterPeace
ISSC Seed Funding for The Transformations to Sustainability Program
Deadline: 31 May 2014 The International Social Science Council (ISSC) is accepting grant applications from eligible entities for The Transformations to Sustainability Program. The major aim of the Transformations to Sustainability program is to build scientific understanding of transformative … [Read more...] about ISSC Seed Funding for The Transformations to Sustainability Program
Global Press Institute – the Winner of 2013 Global Reach Award worth US$10,000
The Global Press Institute (GPI) won the Global Reach Award 2013. The project theme is - Women throughout the developing world are uniquely capable of changing the face of international journalism. Main goal of the project is to provide journalism training to women in Bangladesh, Morocco, Papua New … [Read more...] about Global Press Institute – the Winner of 2013 Global Reach Award worth US$10,000
Rising Voices Micro-Grants for NGOs and Individuals
Deadline: 9 April 2014 Rising Voices, the outreach arm of Stichting Global Voices, an organization incorporated in the Netherlands has announced the call for proposals for the 2014 Rising Voices Microgrant Competition - a funding opportunity for small NGOs and individuals working in the area of … [Read more...] about Rising Voices Micro-Grants for NGOs and Individuals
Youth Grants and Youth Fellowship Opportunities you should not miss!
Youths in developing countries are a major beneficiary group for many grantmakers as well as international development agencies. Young people can play a critical role in shaping the future and therefore, there is a huge emphasis on positively influencing their thinking, engaging with them on … [Read more...] about Youth Grants and Youth Fellowship Opportunities you should not miss!
Funding Resources for LGBTQ Issues Worldwide
LGBTQ issues have come to forefront of international human rights and advocacy work, with increased pressure on advocates working for equality and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex groups in places like Uganda, Nigeria, and Russia. At the same time, increased … [Read more...] about Funding Resources for LGBTQ Issues Worldwide
