World Press Photo, in association with Human Rights Watch, is inviting applications for Tim Hetherrington Grant providing support to complete an existing project on a human rights theme. World Press Photo and Human Rights Watch during a recently held evening projection program at the Visa pour … [Read more...] about World Press Photo and Human Rights Watch seek Applications for Tim Hetherington Grant for Photographers
Support for NGOs and individuals
Various types of support for NGOs and individuals in form of funding, grants, scholarships, trainings and other useful resources.
Local NGOs receive World Bank 2011 Civil Society Fund Grants
The World Bank’s 2011 Civil Society Grant Fund has allocated grants to four Jamaican NGOs to support them in the endeavor to keep boys and young men out of risk. The NGOs receiving the grant funds are: Northern Caribbean University, Project Hope, Spring Village Youth Transformation Project and … [Read more...] about Local NGOs receive World Bank 2011 Civil Society Fund Grants
International Journal Gender & Development invites Papers on Gender and Humanitarian Work for its July 2012 Issue
Gender & Development journal is currently inviting papers on Gender and Humanitarian Work for its July 2012 issue. The journal invites humanitarian and development policymakers and practitioners, and researchers, to share their views in this issue of the journal. Gender & Development is an … [Read more...] about International Journal Gender & Development invites Papers on Gender and Humanitarian Work for its July 2012 Issue
IREX Seeks Applications for Short-Term Travel Grants to conduct Research in Eastern Europe and Eurasia
IREX is currently inviting applications for short-term travel grants (STG) program offering support to postdoctoral scholars and professionals to conduct research in Eastern Europe and Eurasia on issues relevant to the US Government. Established in 1968, IREX is a non-profit organization working to … [Read more...] about IREX Seeks Applications for Short-Term Travel Grants to conduct Research in Eastern Europe and Eurasia
AusAID and IDB’s MIF Join Hands to Establish Partnership Trust Fund for Poverty Reduction in Latin America
The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and Inter-American Development Bank’s Multilaterial Investment Fund (IDB - MIF) have joined hands to establish a partnership trust fund to support innovative projects for poverty reduction in Latin America. AusAID will contribute A$10 … [Read more...] about AusAID and IDB’s MIF Join Hands to Establish Partnership Trust Fund for Poverty Reduction in Latin America
Slavery Fund Exhausted — U.N. Calls for Donations
An appeal to donate to the U.N. Voluntary Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery has been made by the U.N., to all the nations, following the fact that the fund that helps people affected by slavery in the modern times is seriously depleted. The fund was initiated by the General Assembly, 20 years … [Read more...] about Slavery Fund Exhausted — U.N. Calls for Donations
The Coca-Cola Company and UN Women Form Global Partnership to Accelerate Women’s Economic Empowerment
In response to UN Women’s Strategic Plan and The Coca-Cola Company’s global 5 BY 20 Initiative , the Coca-Cola Company and UN Women announced a partnership to support and aid economic empowerment of women. The partnership will help promote women entrepreneurs, by making use of the resources from … [Read more...] about The Coca-Cola Company and UN Women Form Global Partnership to Accelerate Women’s Economic Empowerment
The Colombian Government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Join Forces to Strengthen the Country’s Public Libraries
The Colombian Government, in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, launched a new project, “Use and adoption of ICT in the National Network of Public Libraries,” on Sep. 27. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will be funding the project, by providing US$ 3.2 million, and will … [Read more...] about The Colombian Government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Join Forces to Strengthen the Country’s Public Libraries
McKnight approves over $19 million in third quarter of 2011, including $1 million to support creative placemaking
In the third-quarter of 2011 grantmaking process, the McKnight Foundation awarded 86 grants amounting to $19,376,000. A total sum of $19.3 was approved, out of which $1 million was awarded to Nonprofit Finance Fund to support ArtPlace. The National Endowment for the Arts and seven federal agencies, … [Read more...] about McKnight approves over $19 million in third quarter of 2011, including $1 million to support creative placemaking
Applications now open for 2012-2013 Irish Fulbright Program
The Fulbright Commission in Ireland is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 scholarships program providing Irish students, scholars and professionals with the opportunity to study, lecture and research at top universities and institutions in the US. Applications are encouraged in all … [Read more...] about Applications now open for 2012-2013 Irish Fulbright Program
