Proposals are due on October 1st, 2012 Request for Proposals are announced for Round 2 of the Local Sustainability Matching Fund which began on August 6th . The Funders’ Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) joined together to launch … [Read more...] about Round 2 of the Local Sustainability Matching Fund begins
Residential Fellowships at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars at the Johns Hopkins University is accepting applications for the 9-month residential fellowships. Scholars, practitioners, journalists and public intellectuals are invited to take part in this flagship international Fellowship program. Fellows … [Read more...] about Residential Fellowships at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Improvement of sanitation and water supply in Rural and Peri-urban areas Swaziland EC Grant
The overall objective of the Programme is to contribute to an improvement in the quality of life of people at local level (in rural and peri-urban areas of Swaziland). More specifically, its purpose is the socio-economic empowerment of local communities through improved community organization, … [Read more...] about Improvement of sanitation and water supply in Rural and Peri-urban areas Swaziland EC Grant
Free Web-based Course on Participatory Democracy by The Transnational Institute
The Transnational Institute (TNI) in association with the Brazilian research centre CIDADE and the Latin American Programme for Distance Education in Social Sciences (PLED) is offering a free web-based course on Participatory Democracy, Urban Management and Crisis Capitalism. The course will begin … [Read more...] about Free Web-based Course on Participatory Democracy by The Transnational Institute
Apply for Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation
Deadline- 30 September 2012 Countries/Region- All Countries Applications invited for Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation which aims to reward innovations to improve the socio-economic environments in cities and regions, promote sustainability, and hence advance the livelihood of … [Read more...] about Apply for Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation
Asian Development Bank Institute’s DAJA Competition
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Institute has made a call for submissions for the 2012 Developing Asia Journalism Awards (DAJA) competition. DAJA 2012 will focus on a critical question facing Asia and the Pacific: "Green Growth – or Growth versus Green?" Journalists from the developing countries … [Read more...] about Asian Development Bank Institute’s DAJA Competition
Shell Science Lab Challenge
The Shell Science Lab Challenge gives opportunity to share exemplary approach for a chance to win a school science lab makeover support package valued at $20,000. There is over $93,000 in lab makeover prizes to be awarded this year to 18 schools. NSTA and Shell thanks VWR for their support of the … [Read more...] about Shell Science Lab Challenge
EIB announces first Social Innovation Tournament
Deadline: To be received not later than 14th September, 2012 The European Investment Bank-EIB Institute announces its first Social Innovation Tournament. The Tournament seeks to promote the generation of innovative ideas and identify or reward opportunities promising substantial societal benefits … [Read more...] about EIB announces first Social Innovation Tournament
UN Trust Fund 2013 Call for Proposals for Small Grants
The United Nations (UN) Trust Fund is accepting applications for its Small Grants Programme under the Second Decade Call for Proposals for the year 2013. The fund provides grants for projects with a budget of up to US $10,000 covering one year's expenses. The UN Trust Fund is inviting indigenous … [Read more...] about UN Trust Fund 2013 Call for Proposals for Small Grants
How to write the Proposal for the UN Trust Fund Small Grants Programme
After understanding the priorities and issues identified by the UN Trust Fund for indigenous communities, you can start working on the proposal. After downloading the application form, make sure you have carefully read the mandatory guidelines such as proposal submission deadline, where and how to … [Read more...] about How to write the Proposal for the UN Trust Fund Small Grants Programme
