The Microinsurance Innovation Facility's fellowship programme is an opportunity for young professionals to gain hands-on experience in microinsurance by working onsite in a microinsurance programme under the remote guidance of a mentor and, at the same time, to build the institutional capacity of … [Read more...] about Microinsurance Innovation Facility: Fellowship Programme (Ghana)
The Wetland Foundation seeks Applications for 2012 Travel Grants
The Wetland Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2008 by Dr. Karen L. McKee and Dr. Irving A. Mendelssohn to promote education and research about wetlands, especially the coastal marshy areas and mangrove forests. The foundation offers financial support to students of wetland … [Read more...] about The Wetland Foundation seeks Applications for 2012 Travel Grants
Fundraising from US Foundations: Opportunities and Resources for NGOs to find and apply for Grants
Grantmaking foundations in the United States are known to have been contributing a substantial portion of grants for international causes and development. In fact, the recent trends in their grant giving have revealed that they have contributed highest amount of funds in recent times than any time … [Read more...] about Fundraising from US Foundations: Opportunities and Resources for NGOs to find and apply for Grants
Applications Now Open for IDEX Fellowship for Social Enterprise Program 2012-2013 Cohort
Applications are now open for the IDEX Fellowship for Social Enterprise program for the 2012-2013 cohort. The fellowships are open to young graduates from across a wide range of sectors, professional and academic backgrounds and ethnicities. Fellows are strategically placed to work with … [Read more...] about Applications Now Open for IDEX Fellowship for Social Enterprise Program 2012-2013 Cohort
World Bank releases eAtlas Mapping Tools including the One for Gender
The World Bank recently launched a series of its eAtlas mapping tools that have been developed in cooperation with Harper Collins UK. These tools allow users to easily and quickly transform data into customized visual comparisons across time, countries, and regions. The resulting full color maps and … [Read more...] about World Bank releases eAtlas Mapping Tools including the One for Gender
British Ecological Society seeks proposals for Early Career Project Grants
British Ecological Society (BES) is currently seeking proposals from eligible BES members under the Early Career Project Grants program providing an award of up to £20,000. The program is targeted at supporting outstanding ecologists who are in the early stage of their careers and are intending to … [Read more...] about British Ecological Society seeks proposals for Early Career Project Grants
Government offers grants of £100,000 to run social action projects throughout England
The Office for Civil Society has offered grants of £100,000 for charities, business and public sector bodies to execute social action projects. The funds are being given by the Social Investment Business on behalf of Office for Civil Society. This will offer grants of £100,000 and more to projects … [Read more...] about Government offers grants of £100,000 to run social action projects throughout England
NordWel seeks Applications for the PhD Student Mobility Fellowships from Research Students in Nordic Countries
The Nordic Centre of Excellence: The Nordic Welfare State – Historical Foundations and Future Challenges (NordWel) is currently seeking applications for PhD student mobility fellowships for NordWel members from the participating institutions in Finland, Norway, Sweden and Iceland. Fellowships are … [Read more...] about NordWel seeks Applications for the PhD Student Mobility Fellowships from Research Students in Nordic Countries
Udall Foundation invites Universities and Colleges to nominate Students for Scholarships
Morris k. Udall and Stewart l. Udall Foundation is seeking nominations from universities and colleges to register their eligible students for the scholarships and honorable mentions to sophomore and junior level college students committed to careers related to the environment, tribal public policy, … [Read more...] about Udall Foundation invites Universities and Colleges to nominate Students for Scholarships
Wikimedia receives Grants worth $3.5 million from Stanton Foundation
Stanton Foundation awarded grants amounting to $3.5 million to Wikimedia. The grants will be utilized to provide funds for major investments in the technology infrastructure that provides help to Wikipedia and its sister projects, so as to increase its readership. Frank Stanton, who is not only … [Read more...] about Wikimedia receives Grants worth $3.5 million from Stanton Foundation
