Source: http://www.buanews.gov.za/news/11/11090710051001 The South African government is establishing a Participation Fund with the purpose of contributing substantially to the costs incurred by civil society and NGOs in their preparations for the 17th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate … [Read more...] about South African Government establishes Participation Fund to boost preparations for the upcoming COP17 event in Durban
Support for NGOs and individuals
Various types of support for NGOs and individuals in form of funding, grants, scholarships, trainings and other useful resources.
Finland grants Euro 190 000 to UNODC towards construction of prison in Somalia with minimum international standards intended to house convicted pirates
Source: http://formin.finland.fi/ Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs has come up with a grant of Euro 190 000 for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Piracy Prisoner Transfer Programme (PPTP). Grant towards the program will be mainly used for constructing a new prison at … [Read more...] about Finland grants Euro 190 000 to UNODC towards construction of prison in Somalia with minimum international standards intended to house convicted pirates
USAID to fund $20 Million for a four-year Livelihoods Project in the Kivus and Orientale provinces in Eastern Congo
Source: http://www.enoughproject.org/blogs/us-fund-livelihoods-project-worth-20-million-eastern-congo In response to a number of calls from various advocacy groups, USAID recently announced a $20 million livelihoods project in eastern Congo inviting proposals for a four-year program in the Kivus … [Read more...] about USAID to fund $20 Million for a four-year Livelihoods Project in the Kivus and Orientale provinces in Eastern Congo
UNAOC-BMW Group Award for Intercultural Innovation: Grassroots projects invited to apply for this $50,000 award
The BMW Group in partnership with UNAOC in support of the Alliance of Civilizations has announced the launch of Award for Intercultural Innovation aimed at identifying the most innovative grassroots projects that encourage intercultural exchange around the world. In this context, applications are … [Read more...] about UNAOC-BMW Group Award for Intercultural Innovation: Grassroots projects invited to apply for this $50,000 award
INSEAD Citi Foundation Scholarship Program to support candidates from Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa
The Citi Foundation supports economic empowerment and financial inclusion of low- to moderate-income people in communities where Citi operates. They work collaboratively with a range of partners to design and test financial inclusion innovations with potential to achieve scale. Citigroup is one of … [Read more...] about INSEAD Citi Foundation Scholarship Program to support candidates from Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa
Hitachi Scholarship Foundation opportunity for faculty members from select South East Asian Universities
The Hitachi Foundation is currently seeking applications for scholarship providing excellent opportunity for select Southeast Asian universities in Indonesia, Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam to send faculty members, who wish to continue teaching and research at their … [Read more...] about Hitachi Scholarship Foundation opportunity for faculty members from select South East Asian Universities
USAID funding opportunity to support five year “Strengthening Transparency and Governance” program in Mongolia
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for Assistance Agreements from all U.S. and non-U.S. qualified organizations for funding to support a program entitled “Strengthening Transparency and Governance (STAGE).” The overall goal of the award of the RFA … [Read more...] about USAID funding opportunity to support five year “Strengthening Transparency and Governance” program in Mongolia
Western Union Foundation grants $1.8 million to about 50 organizations in 20 countries to create global economic opportunities
Source: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=349600019 The Western Union Foundation recently announced several grants aimed at supporting nearly 50 charitable organizations in more than 20 countries and totaling $1.8 million. Most of the grants have been provided to organizations … [Read more...] about Western Union Foundation grants $1.8 million to about 50 organizations in 20 countries to create global economic opportunities
EC call for proposals to promote integrated action at municipality level to reduce poverty and support inclusive and sustainable economic development in India
European Commission has issued a call seeking concept notes at first stage followed by full grant proposals from innovative pilot projects in India to promote integrated action at municipality level to reduce poverty and support inclusive and sustainable economic development in that … [Read more...] about EC call for proposals to promote integrated action at municipality level to reduce poverty and support inclusive and sustainable economic development in India
Britain help targeted at providing supplementary food to mothers and malnourished children in Kenya presently hit by severe humanitarian crisis
Source: http://reliefweb.int/node/442599 Britain has been engaged in providing help through UNICEF and the World Food Programme (WFP) to the drought hit regions in response to the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa. At the moment it is helping over 200,000 people in Kenya. Most of the help … [Read more...] about Britain help targeted at providing supplementary food to mothers and malnourished children in Kenya presently hit by severe humanitarian crisis
