Deadline: 29 April 2016 The Building and Social Housing Foundation is currently inviting individuals/organisation from all over the world to apply for its World Habitat Awards 2016. The World Habitat Awards is presented at the World Urban Forum and UN-Habitat Governing Council events in April of each year, increasing opportunities for international exposure, networking and dissemination… [Read More]
Project Officer at UNDP, Iraq
Deadline: 8 September 2015 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently accepting applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Project Officer, based in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. Key Job Responsibilities The… [Read More]
20 Top Grants, Resources & Toolkits for Youths & Youth-based NGOs
One month from now, the world will celebrate the International Youth Day on August 12, 2015 to highlight the role of youth in international development. Many donor agencies, including the United Nations have an important focus on youth and provide enormous resources to assist their development. Here we discuss major grant opportunities and resources available… [Read More]
Global Innovation Fund Grants up to $15 Million
Deadline: Ongoing The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) is accepting applications for funding. GIF welcomes applicants to propose innovative, cost-effective solutions that address any major development challenge in any country (or in multiple countries) in the developing world. GIF offers funding ranging from USD $50,000 to $15 million. Applicants should request the amount of funding they need… [Read More]
20 Great Funding Opportunities You can apply in the month of July!
There are several open grant opportunities that are going to close for applications during the month of July. In order to remind you of the upcoming deadlines for these opportunities, we have listed the best funding options available this month. Deadline: 31 July 2015 UN-Habitat and the International Ecological Safety Collaboration Organization (IESCO) supported by… [Read More]
UN-Habitat Youth Innovation Award for Youth led Organisations in Developing Countries
Deadline: 31 July 2015 UN-Habitat and the International Ecological Safety Collaboration Organization (IESCO) supported by China Development Orient Urban Development and Investment Company Limited (“CDB-ORIENT”), a major private sector organization in China have jointly launched a biennial Youth Innovation Awards Programme to attract, support and inspire some of the most innovative, high-impact young innovators and… [Read More]
Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) Research Development Fund: Call for Applications
Deadline: 31 August 2015 The WUN Research Development Fund is inviting call for applications to faculty members of its partner institutions to encourage innovative, international collaborative research and mobility programs. Countries with WUN member universities- Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway, united kingdom, South Africa, Hong Kong, Ghana, Netherlands, United States , Australia, China Size of… [Read More]
UN-Habitat Urban Youth Fund 2015
UN-Habitat Urban Youth Fund invites youth-led organizations across the developing world to apply for funding to their poverty reduction projects. Proposed projects should contribute to sustainable urbanization in the developing world. The UN-HABITAT Youth Fund is a programme initiated by the United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-HABITAT) to support urban youth in developing countries with… [Read More]
UN-Habitat’s Urban Youth Fund
Call announcement will be made soon The UN-Habitat Urban Youth Fund helps youth in developing countries equip with employable skills and opportunities. To do so, the Fund provides up to USD 25,000 grants support and capacity building to youth-led projects in urban areas. The projects may be piloting innovative approaches to employment, good urban governance,… [Read More]
The World Habitat Awards to Housing Projects and Processes (completed or in progress)
Deadline: 30 April 2015 The Building and Social Housing Foundation (BSHF) invites nominations for the World Habitat Awards of £20,000 as part of its contribution to the United Nations International Year of Shelter for the Homeless. The awards will be provided on the UN-Habitat Governing Council in April 2015. Prizes £10,000 each to two winning… [Read More]
