Segal Family Foundation grants its philanthropic focus to Sub Saharan Africa and community-based organizations that have the localized knowledge needed to create sustainable change in their communities. The foundation supports African-led, grassroots non-governmental organizations building healthy, … [Read more...] about Segal Family Foundation
Global Fund for Women: Promoting Women’s Health & Rights
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: Promoting Women’s Health & Rights
GCE Round 2015: Explore New Ways to Measure Delivery and Use of Digital Financial Services Data
Deadline: 13 May 2015 Ideas are invited for the challenge- To develop a low cost and reliable technological solution to capture relevant data relating to the delivery and use of digital financial services in developing countries that is an order of magnitude lower cost, faster, higher quality, … [Read more...] about GCE Round 2015: Explore New Ways to Measure Delivery and Use of Digital Financial Services Data
Up to $50 million Fund from the MasterCard Foundation
Deadline: 20 March 2015 The MasterCard Foundation calls small farmers of Africa to apply for $50 million fund. It is to enable business to begin or to expand financial services in rural areas of Sub-Saharan Africa. The Fund will operate under two broad categories: Innovation: $15 million … [Read more...] about Up to $50 million Fund from the MasterCard Foundation
NORHED Seed Funding to Build Competence within Research and Higher Education
The Norwegian Program for Capacity Development in Higher Education and Research for Development (NORHED), the program of Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), works to strengthen capacity of higher education institutions in Low and Middle Income countries (LMICs). The universities … [Read more...] about NORHED Seed Funding to Build Competence within Research and Higher Education
GSMA enabled MECS Innovation Fund Seed Grants
GSMA enabled Mobile Enabled Community Services (MECS) Initiative calls applications for its Seed Grant Fund. The objective of MECS Seed Grant Fund is to enhance areas of research and development by using mobile to access water services and sustainable energy. Primary focus of this grant is to help … [Read more...] about GSMA enabled MECS Innovation Fund Seed Grants
PACF Call for Proposals 2015: Small & Large Grants For The Projects Focusing on HIV/AIDS
Deadline: 10 March 2015 The Positive Action for Children Fund (PACF) invites Concept Notes on large and small grants from non-governmental and community-based organizations for the projects focusing on HIV/AIDS that can deliver change at a community level. The Fund aims to support global efforts … [Read more...] about PACF Call for Proposals 2015: Small & Large Grants For The Projects Focusing on HIV/AIDS
GSMA mWomen Innovation Fund
GSMA mWomen Innovation Fund provides seed funding for NGOs to design and launch an economically sustainable product/service, distribution model or marketing campaign that increases women’s access to and use of mobile phones and value-added services. It aims to increase women’s access to and use of … [Read more...] about GSMA mWomen Innovation Fund
The Global Funds for Children: Providing Critical Services to the Vulnerable Children Around the World
Letter of Inquiry can be submitted throughout the year The Global Funds for Children makes small grants to innovative community-based organizations working with many of the world’s most vulnerable children and youth. Working with the mission to advance the dignity of children worldwide, the … [Read more...] about The Global Funds for Children: Providing Critical Services to the Vulnerable Children Around the World
Programs to be Conducted: Labor Migration & Promoting Human Rights in Sub-Saharan Africa
Labor Migration (Approximately $500,000 available): With this program DRL seeks to protect the human and labor rights of migrant workers so that they can enjoy dignity and full and equal protection under the laws of the countries in which they work. Proposals should target migrant workers who face … [Read more...] about Programs to be Conducted: Labor Migration & Promoting Human Rights in Sub-Saharan Africa
