Objectives: The Rockefeller Brothers Foundation (RBF) was created in 1940 with the aim of advancing social change and to contribute to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world. The Foundation grants financial support to non-profit organisations without geographical restrain given that proposed … [Read more...] about Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Ford Foundation
Objectives: Established in 1936 by the President of the Ford Motor Company, the Ford Foundation is one of the largest and most influential private foundations in the world. In 2011, the Ford Foundation granted more than $400 million to organisations implementing projects towards poverty reduction, … [Read more...] about Ford Foundation
The ReSource Award for Sustainable Watershed Management
Objectives: The ReSource Award is an international Prize acknowledging leadership in the implementation of the principles of sustainability in watershed management. The prize is given every year and the winner (or the winners) is awarded with $150,000. The Award is administered by the Swiss Re … [Read more...] about The ReSource Award for Sustainable Watershed Management
Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Programme
Objectives: The Toyota Motor Corporation gives financial support for the development of projects targeting current environmental issues faced internationally. The Grant programme was launched in 2000 with the aim to further contribute to the development of long term strategies to preserve world … [Read more...] about Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Programme
Red Umbrella Fund
Deadline- 1 August 2013 The Red Umbrella Fund has been announced which aims to strengthen and ensure the sustainability of the sex worker rights movement by catalysing new funding specifically for sex worker-led organisations and national, regional and global networks. The purpose of this program … [Read more...] about Red Umbrella Fund
Training Course on the Management of Youth Organisations for Roma Youth Leaders
Deadline- 10 July 2013 Training course for Roma youth leaders on the management of youth organizations is being organized under Council of Europe. This program will be conducted in Budapest, Hungary from 16 to 24 November 2013. The goal of this program is to strengthen the capacity and … [Read more...] about Training Course on the Management of Youth Organisations for Roma Youth Leaders
EKOenergy Climate Fund – Call for Projects
Deadline- 15 September 2013 Proposals are accepted for EKOenergy Climate Fund which aims to promote use of renewable electricity. The network manages the EKOenergy label for electricity in Europe. Areas covered- Consumer information Renewability and sustainability Climate Tracking … [Read more...] about EKOenergy Climate Fund – Call for Projects
Zayed Future Energy Prize
Deadline- 5 August 2013 All eligible participants are invited to participate in Zayed Future Energy Prize to create a new, sustainable energy future. The goal of this prize is to recognizing achievements in renewable energy and a catalyst for innovation in sustainability. Categories- Large … [Read more...] about Zayed Future Energy Prize
How to Raise Awareness about a State of Emergency for Raising Funds
If you work in an emergency situation, such a natural disaster or war, you might need to fundraise quickly and you will not have time to go through the entire process of applying for funding through existing routes. Development agencies and private foundations do normally offer prompt help in … [Read more...] about How to Raise Awareness about a State of Emergency for Raising Funds
Raising Funds through Social Enterprises
A social enterprise is an organisation that adopts commercial strategies to make profits with a social objective. In a sentence, social enterprise is doing charity by doing trade. The main goal of a social enterprise is to achieve financial sustainability and have a social impact. Development … [Read more...] about Raising Funds through Social Enterprises
