Deadline- 10 April 2012 Countries/Region- All Countries The ILO has launched a video contest for young people (from 18-29 years) on how the global jobs crisis is affecting them and their communities. Three winners will be offered an all expenses paid trip to Geneva, Switzerland to present their … [Read more...] about ILO video contest on Decent Work for Youth
Donner Awards Program 2012
Deadline- May 31, 2012 The Donner Awards is Canada's largest non -profit recognition program. The annual $60,000 makes it the Canada’s prestigious program. Participating organizations are ranked on their performance in ten key areas, including management and governance, the use of staff and … [Read more...] about Donner Awards Program 2012
Knight News Challenge Round 1: Networks
Deadline- March 17th 2012 The Knight New Challenge is an international media innovation contest. It provides funding for digital journalism and innovation. The Knight New Challenge is about to come up with the first round starting on 27th February 2012. There will be different topics for every … [Read more...] about Knight News Challenge Round 1: Networks
Tourism for Biodiversty Program(USAID)-UGANDA
DEADLINE: Jan 27, 2012 Countries/Region: UGANDA The proposed Eco-Tourism program directly links to USAID/Uganda’s 2011-2015 Country Development Cooperation Strategy at Intermediate Result 1.3 – Natural Resource base degradation mitigated to protect future value. Through this program, numerous … [Read more...] about Tourism for Biodiversty Program(USAID)-UGANDA
Commonwealth Foundation’s Culture and Conflict Grants Initiative
Deadline: 27 January 2012 Countries: Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Prince Claus Fund and the Commonwealth Foundation are calling for high quality, multidisciplinary and innovative project proposals from cultural and civil society organisations dealing with the issue of culture … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Foundation’s Culture and Conflict Grants Initiative
The Global Network for Public Interest Law
Deadline: 31 January 2012 Countries/Regions: Europe Law can deliver justice and protect rights, but it does not happen automatically. The law needs advocates to see that its promise is fulfilled. That’s why PILnet is building a global network to activate, empower and connect those who use legal … [Read more...] about The Global Network for Public Interest Law
A Guide: Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
A guide entitled ‘Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities: Opportunities for NGOs and Minorities’ has been published by Minority Rights Group International. The guide, authored by Magdalena Syposz, is published as part of the MRG’s Southeast Europe Diversity and Democracy … [Read more...] about A Guide: Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
A Global Film Competition
"1 of 7 Billion" is a global short film competition, organized by the 7 Billion Actions initiative and the Foundation 10.12.48. It is designed to inspire people everywhere to use their talents to explore one of the seven key issues targeted by 7 Billion Actions: Poverty and breaking the circle … [Read more...] about A Global Film Competition
King Baudouin Foundation Funding Opportunity for Projects to improve the Quality of Life for Coffee and/or Cocoa Producers in Developing Countries
The Efico Fund, managed by the King Baudouin Foundation, was setup with the purpose of improving the living conditions of poor communities producing coffee and/or cocoa in developing countries. The Fund is responsible for selecting and monitoring projects and for distributing financial support. … [Read more...] about King Baudouin Foundation Funding Opportunity for Projects to improve the Quality of Life for Coffee and/or Cocoa Producers in Developing Countries
2012 Red Ribbon Award: $10,000 grant opportunity for grassroots NGOs
The Red Ribbon Award seeks to recognize and provide grants of $10,000 to community-based organizations for their efforts to reduce the spread and impact of AIDS. Selected organizations will receive the Award at the XIX International AIDS Conference to be held in Washington, DC from 22-27 July 2012. … [Read more...] about 2012 Red Ribbon Award: $10,000 grant opportunity for grassroots NGOs
