The UK Department for International Development (DFID) supports the Southern Africa Trust which provides grants to civil society organisations representing the poor through policy development in the region. The Southern Africa Trust is an independent, regional, non-profit agency registered in South … [Read more...] about DFID-supported Southern Africa Trust Grants to NGOs working for the Poor
Support for NGOs and individuals
Various types of support for NGOs and individuals in form of funding, grants, scholarships, trainings and other useful resources.
DFID’s Funding Scheme for Commonwealth Local Government Good Practice
The UK Department for International Development (DFID) provides funding for developing partnerships and grants to promote good practice in local government in six Commonwealth countries: Ghana India Pakistan Sierra Leone South Africa The Commonwealth Local Government Good Practice … [Read more...] about DFID’s Funding Scheme for Commonwealth Local Government Good Practice
DFID’s Grant Support for Partnerships on “Connecting Classrooms”
The UK Department for International Development (DFID) provides grant support for partnerships between schools in the United Kingdom and schools in developing countries to build teachers' skills and pupils' understanding of global issues. It supports schools to link around the world on global … [Read more...] about DFID’s Grant Support for Partnerships on “Connecting Classrooms”
United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) 2014: Learn How to Apply
The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) 2013 Call for Project Proposals is now open for NGOs to apply. The Fund provides financial support to projects around the world for strengthening the voice of civil society, promoting human rights and encouraging the participation of all groups in the … [Read more...] about United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) 2014: Learn How to Apply
Before You Apply: Learning about the United Nations Democracy Fund
The very first step you need to take (even before you begin writing your proposal for funding) is to go the United Nations Democracy Fund website and read the information provided about this specific funding opportunity. Reading information provided by the United Nations Democracy Fund will give … [Read more...] about Before You Apply: Learning about the United Nations Democracy Fund
What are the chances of my organization receiving funding from UNDEF?
The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) is an excellent opportunity for NGOs of all types and sizes (from local, to regional, to national) to apply for funding to support democracy-related projects and programs. The UNDEF allocates 70% of its budget for projects in a country. This means that … [Read more...] about What are the chances of my organization receiving funding from UNDEF?
Project Description, Objectives and Outcomes in UNDEF Application
PROJECT DESCRIPTION. In this section, describe the problem to be addressed by the project. Include such information as: the overall democratic context and underlying causes of the problem. Justify why this project is necessary. (Maximum number of characters is 1,000.) Giving a background of the … [Read more...] about Project Description, Objectives and Outcomes in UNDEF Application
Writing about Sustainability in the UNDEF Application Form
Section 3: SUSTAINABILITY: Describe how the achievements of the project will be maintained after the UNDEF funding period ends. (Maximum number of characters is 300.) “Sustainability” refers to what mechanisms the organization will put in place to continue the project once the UNDEF funding ends. … [Read more...] about Writing about Sustainability in the UNDEF Application Form
Watch Training Video on How to raise funds from European commission?
NGO’s from all over the world can seek grants from one of the largest funding organization of the world, the European Commission. Although the amount of money to be raised is a huge amount and they can easily provide it to your organization but the competition to get the grant is high too. So for … [Read more...] about Watch Training Video on How to raise funds from European commission?
Download Resource Guide on Top 10 French Foundations supporting NGO Projects in Developing World
fundsforNGOs Premium stores foundations/donors from France, Germany, USA, UK, Australia, Switzerland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden and other developed countries focusing primarily in developing countries. It also has the local funders, government agencies and corporate donors meeting their … [Read more...] about Download Resource Guide on Top 10 French Foundations supporting NGO Projects in Developing World
