The short course entitled Multilevel Water Governance seeks to develop solutions to water provision and governance of water systems that are of complex nature. In many countries, reforms for effective water management are hampered by an unclear allocation of roles and responsibilities, territorial … [Read more...] about Multilevel Water Governance Short Course to Implement Best Solutions to Water Management
Fiscal Decentralisation and Local Finance Short Course to Understand Financial Management at Local Level
The way public finances are organised in a country forms the basis for how local authorities run their activities in cities, towns and villages. While national governments have the responsibility to design and supervise a system that works, local authorities are challenged to use their often limited … [Read more...] about Fiscal Decentralisation and Local Finance Short Course to Understand Financial Management at Local Level
kanthari Social Change Scholarships Opportunity for Individuals around the globe
Deadline: 28 February 2015 kanthari invites applications from social entrepreneurs for a 7-month scholarship based leadership program for visionaries. Individuals who have overcome adversity and who are keen to drive ethical social change are invited to apply. The Leadership program is geared … [Read more...] about kanthari Social Change Scholarships Opportunity for Individuals around the globe
ARCOS’ Small Grants Programme 2015 for Biodiversity Conservation
Application to open from 1 April 2015 with 15 May Deadline Albertine Rift Biodiversity Conservation (ARCOS) will open its next round of applications for small grant program on 1 April 2015. The foundation offers Small Grants that aims to enhance collaborative sustainable solutions for biodiversity … [Read more...] about ARCOS’ Small Grants Programme 2015 for Biodiversity Conservation
Momentum for Change: Apply to win Participation in the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris + other benefits
Deadline: 24 April 2015 The United Nations Climate Change Secretariat is accepting applications for the Momentum for Change Lighthouse Activity which offers several benefits including fully covered participation in the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris. Momentum for Change shines a light on … [Read more...] about Momentum for Change: Apply to win Participation in the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris + other benefits
USDA Conservation Innovation Grants
Deadline: 24 February 2015 The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is inviting NGOs to submit pre-proposals for its Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) program. The program is designed to facilitate the creation of new, innovative … [Read more...] about USDA Conservation Innovation Grants
Ideas for Action: An International Youth Competition on Financial Management by the World Bank Group
Deadline: 31 January 2015 The World Bank Group and the Wharton School of Business are co-sponsoring “Ideas for Action,” a competition to mobilize youth across the development community to invent, foster, and inspire innovative solutions to financing development post-2015. Teams are invited to focus … [Read more...] about Ideas for Action: An International Youth Competition on Financial Management by the World Bank Group
Gates Foundation Grand Challenges on Global Health & Explorations
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation opens two types of grand challenges on regular basis. The grand challenges are open for organizations around the world to foster scientific and technological innovation to solve key health problems in the developing world. Challenges Grand Challenges in … [Read more...] about Gates Foundation Grand Challenges on Global Health & Explorations
Global Innovation Fund (GIF) Seed Grants
The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) accepts applications for seed funding any time during the year. Non-profit organizations, social enterprises, government agencies, researchers, international organization can apply for the grant. Eligible entities from any country may propose project having … [Read more...] about Global Innovation Fund (GIF) Seed Grants
Saving Lives at Birth Seed Grants for Prevention and Treatment Approaches for Pregnant Women and Newborns
Call yet to Open for 2015 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) along with the Government of Norway, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Grand Challenges Canada, and UK’s Department of International Development (DFID) are jointly inviting grant proposals from … [Read more...] about Saving Lives at Birth Seed Grants for Prevention and Treatment Approaches for Pregnant Women and Newborns
