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?
Steps to completing the UNDEF Application Form
Steps to Completing the UNDEF Application Form: UNDEF provides an example application form. You can use this form to complete your application off-line; then go online to the online application form and submit your application. You need to have a computer with an Internet connection to … [Read more...] about Steps to completing the UNDEF Application Form
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
Best Practices for Creating a Successful UNDEF Application
UNDEF shares the following best practices to help you create a successful application: 1.) Presentation: High quality applications result in higher proposal scores. High quality applications: have all information completed, do not exceed character limits, provide accurate information, avoid jargon … [Read more...] about Best Practices for Creating a Successful UNDEF Application
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
The Young Leaders Visitors Program 2015: Develop Skills to advance for Social Change
Deadline: 12 December 2014 The Swedish Institute invites youth between 20 and 32 years who are actively working for democracy and human rights within the spheres of society, culture, politics and media for the Young Leaders Visitors Program (YLVP) 2015. The YLVP aims to provide the participants … [Read more...] about The Young Leaders Visitors Program 2015: Develop Skills to advance for Social Change
Training programme under UN Resolution 1325 for Women, Peace and Security by SIDA
Deadline: 30 March 2015 The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) calls for applications for the training program on Women, peace and Security in Stockholm Sweden in the months of October 2015 and April 2016 This training is conducted UNSCR 1325. UNSCR 1325 was a milestone in … [Read more...] about Training programme under UN Resolution 1325 for Women, Peace and Security by SIDA
SIDA Peace and Security Program 2015 in Africa
Deadline: 15 February 2015 The Department of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University and SIDA, together with its organizing partners, invites candidates for their program on Peace and Security in Africa. The purpose of the programme is to increase the capacity of regional organizations … [Read more...] about SIDA Peace and Security Program 2015 in Africa
