About: FRIDA’s main goal is to support young feminists globally. FRIDA believes that change derives from strengthening organisations of young feminist activists. FRIDA defines young feminist activists as “young people from across the gender spectrum committed to advancing gender equality and women’s … [Read more...] about FRIDA – The Young Feminist Fund
Support for NGOs and individuals
Various types of support for NGOs and individuals in form of funding, grants, scholarships, trainings and other useful resources.
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
About: UN Women was created in 2010 with the aim of establishing an agency entirely dedicated to the empowerment of women. UN Women works both with governmental and non-governmental bodies. It supports governments to formulate new policies and legislation in favour of gender equality and it also … [Read more...] about United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
Ukrainian Women’s Fund (UWF)
About: UWF was created in 2000 to support civil society organisations from Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus working with women. Core goals of the Fund are: To promote human rights and freedom by empowering civil society. To build a coherent and cohesive movement of women’s organisations in order … [Read more...] about Ukrainian Women’s Fund (UWF)
Call for Applications: Microfinance India Awards 2013
Deadline- 31 July 2013 Nominations are accepted for Microfinance India Awards offered by ACCESS with support from HSBC, which aims to recognize individuals and institutions that have tirelessly engaged in sectoral issues, contributed to its growth, and have demonstrated commitment to instill high … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Microfinance India Awards 2013
Her Fund (HF)
About: HF mobilises resources to support projects written to enhance women’s rights in Hong Kong. The Fund was born in 2004 thanks to a group of local activists. The core goal of HF is to protect women from discrimination and violence while promoting a culture of gender equality. The Fund gives … [Read more...] about Her Fund (HF)
The Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund (VGIF)
About: VGIF was funded in 1969 by members of the International Federation of University Women. The initial aim of the Fund was to enable women from poor background to access university education. Within a decade, the Fund broadened its scope and started sponsoring a wider range of women’s … [Read more...] about The Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund (VGIF)
Mediterranean Women’s Fund (MWF)
About: MWF was created in 2008 to financially support initiatives for women living in the Mediterranean region. In general, MWF’s goal is to strengthen women’s movements and also to build transnational networks, which could further enhance the political, social and economic positions of women in the … [Read more...] about Mediterranean Women’s Fund (MWF)
ARL/SAA Mosaic Program Call for Applications
Deadline- 23 August 2013 ARL and the Society of American Archivists (SAA) is seeking applications for first cohort of the ARL/SAA Mosaic Program. The goal of this program is to promotes much-needed diversification of the archives and special collections professional workforce by providing financial … [Read more...] about ARL/SAA Mosaic Program Call for Applications
Youth Social Entrepreneurship Support Programme
Deadline- 12 August 2013 Proposals are accepted for Youth as agents of Community Development Program under United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The goal of this program is to support partnerships between CSOs working with youth, local self-governments and the private sector for creation of … [Read more...] about Youth Social Entrepreneurship Support Programme
Common Fund Call for Proposals: Funding Innovation to Make a Difference
Deadline: 4 October 2013 The Netherlands-based Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) has issued a call for proposals to support commodity development activities that benefit the poor in more than hundred countries around the world. CFC is a membership-based organization comprising of 105 countries and … [Read more...] about Common Fund Call for Proposals: Funding Innovation to Make a Difference
