Donor foundations in Europe have been continuously providing financial support to NGOs around the world. Despite tough economic challenges, the foundations have recorded a rise in providing grants to address global problems during recent years. There are foundations such as the UK's Wellcome Trust … [Read more...] about Webinar on ‘Fundraising from European Foundations’
$34,000 in Prizes at the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition
Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition (GSEC) organized by the University of Washington's Foster School of Business provides support for business plans that demonstrate the power of business to create sustainable, positive change to some of the world’s most challenging social problems. It is a … [Read more...] about $34,000 in Prizes at the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition
The Gabriel García Márquez fellowship in cultural journalism grant to reporters
Deadline: 2 October 2012 Grant applications are being invited by the The Gabriel García Márquez foundation from journalists who are covering music, literature and popular culture ; a total no of 20 journalists will be selected in the two groups of 10. One group will work in the Music … [Read more...] about The Gabriel García Márquez fellowship in cultural journalism grant to reporters
Grant Opportunities for NGOs at the Australian Embassy
The Australian embassies around the world have various NGO support programs. In fact, many of the funding opportunities announced by AusAID and the Australian Foreign Ministry are coordinated by the Australian embassies in different countries. For example, those applying for the AusAID’s Human … [Read more...] about Grant Opportunities for NGOs at the Australian Embassy
Anita Borg Institute invites Nominations for Pass-It-On Awards Program
Deadline- September 26, 2012 Countries/Region- All Countries Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology is please to announce Pass-It-On Awards to create a network of technical women helping one another. The cash awards, funded by donations from the Systers Online Community, are intended as … [Read more...] about Anita Borg Institute invites Nominations for Pass-It-On Awards Program
How can NGOs successfully raise funds from foundations in United States
In 2011, grantmaking foundations provided $47 billion dollars as grants. In 2009, out of the $46 billion dollars given as grants, 24% of it was given to organizations around the world. What this means? In simpler terms, this clearly means that there is lot of money available for NGOs from … [Read more...] about How can NGOs successfully raise funds from foundations in United States
Whitley Fund accepting applications for 2013 funding round
The Whitley Fund for Nature provides £35,000 of project funding every year. It is now open to accepting new applications for the 2013 round of grants. The Whitley Fund for Nature, a UK-based charity offers grants to outstanding conservationists around the world. It recognizes some of the world’s … [Read more...] about Whitley Fund accepting applications for 2013 funding round
Atlas Corps Fellowship for Nonprofit Leaders around the world
The Atlas Corps is open to accepting applications for the Atlas Corps Fellowship which offers skill development opportunity for NGO leaders in United States or Latin America. an international network of nonprofit leaders and organizations that promotes innovation, cooperation, and solutions to … [Read more...] about Atlas Corps Fellowship for Nonprofit Leaders around the world
Create UNAOC 2012: Innovative Tools for Promoting Intercultural Dialogue
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) in partnership with the MIT Education Arcade, and Learning Games Network have launched the international competition called "Create UNAOC 2012" which seeks app and game developers to produce apps and mobile games that enable new avenues for … [Read more...] about Create UNAOC 2012: Innovative Tools for Promoting Intercultural Dialogue
Application invited for 2013 CIFAR Junior Fellowship at Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
Deadline- September 4, 2012 Countries/ Region- Canada The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) invites applications for Junior Fellowship in Successful Societies Program for researchers in which course are offered by Social sciences and Humanities. The Canadian Institute for … [Read more...] about Application invited for 2013 CIFAR Junior Fellowship at Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
