The UK Department for International Development's (DFID) Community Led Infrastructure Finance Facility (CLIFF) offers affordable finance for low-income housing and infrastructure projects in the Global South through long term partnerships with NGOs. CLIFF’s premise is that the urban poor are worthy … [Read more...] about DFID’s Community Led Infrastructure Finance Facility
DFID’s Energy and Environment Partnership programme
The UK Department for International Development's (DFID) Energy and Environment Partnership programme with Southern and East Africa (EEP) supports projects that provide renewable energy and/or implement energy efficiency solutions in the region. It provides seed finance to cover start-up costs and … [Read more...] about DFID’s Energy and Environment Partnership programme
2015/16 Acumen Global Fellows Program Open for Applications
Deadline: 7 December 2014 The Acumen invites talented, passionate individuals from around the globe to become 2015/16 Acumen Fellows. The Acumen Global Fellows Program is aimed at building the next generation social sector leaders by fusing operational and financial skills with moral imagination to … [Read more...] about 2015/16 Acumen Global Fellows Program Open for Applications
Six Open Opportunities for Youth around the Globe
We have compiled six (6) open opportunities for youth with various deadlines. Please click 'Next' to find relevant opportunity for yourself! Become Delegate/Facilitator in Global Youth Eco-Leadership Summit (9-13 February) 2015 Deadline: 30 November 2014 The Tunza Eco Generation, an environmental … [Read more...] about Six Open Opportunities for Youth around the Globe
EU Proposals for Conservation and Development in Marine Environment
Deadline: 9 January 2015 Proposals are invited by the European Union (EU) for the conservation and development in marine environment. The project links up with the Integrated Maritime Policy and the Common Fisheries Policy in areas such as the protection of the marine environment, local … [Read more...] about EU Proposals for Conservation and Development in Marine Environment
Global Fund for Women
The Global Fund for Women aims at advancing the rights of women and girls worldwide by increasing their resources by investing in women-led organizations and women’s collective leadership for change. The Fund envisions a sustainable world in which women and girls have resources, voice, choice and … [Read more...] about Global Fund for Women
NGO of the Month: TECHO
Welcome to the penultimate edition of fundsforNGOs NGO of the Month feature for 2014. Over the past year we've shared with you some of the leading development organizations from around the world to inspire you to help create a better world. Last month we featured India's Akshaya Patra, an … [Read more...] about NGO of the Month: TECHO
The Challenge Cup 2015: $650,000 Cash Prize in 4 Categories
Deadline: 26 December 2014 The 1776 invites startups around the world to submit their project for Challenge Cup Competition of $650,000. This is a global competition accepting startups in four different categories. The competition takes place in 16 cities around the world. Up to 40 startups will … [Read more...] about The Challenge Cup 2015: $650,000 Cash Prize in 4 Categories
The Food & Business Applied Research Fund: EUR50,000 to EUR300,000 for Sustainable Food Security
Deadline: 12 January 2015 The Food & Business Applied Research Fund (ARF) is accepting grant proposals from consortia of at least one public or private practitioners organizations in the partner countries of Dutch development cooperation and one research or higher education organization for … [Read more...] about The Food & Business Applied Research Fund: EUR50,000 to EUR300,000 for Sustainable Food Security
The Discobolos Award 2014: Recognizing Individuals with Best Business Solutions
Deadline: 15 November 2014 Do you have a business solution based on the use of ICT (information communication technology)? If yes, you are potential candidate for the Discobolos Award 2014. Applications are being accepted from individuals who have offered unique business solutions in any category … [Read more...] about The Discobolos Award 2014: Recognizing Individuals with Best Business Solutions
