FundsforNGOs - Grants and Resources for Sustainability

Impact Giving: Seeking Applications for Potential Grant Program

Deadline: 1 December 2017 Impact Giving is seeking applications for its Potential grant program to award projects that transform lives. It is a women’s collective giving organization. The purpose is to make an IMPACT both locally and globally by supporting positive sustainable social change where most needed. Principles High Impact & Transformation: Grants are awarded… [Read More]

Apply for African Women’s Public Service Fellowship!

Deadline: 1 December 2017 Applications are open for African Women’s Public Service Fellowship, made possible by a donation from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation. The program expands the opportunity for African women to impact for public service in their home countries. The Fellowship provides full tuition, fees, housing or a housing stipend (if enrolling in the… [Read More]

Participate in 2019 Symposium on Disrupting Global Health Narratives!

Deadline: 15 October 2017 The University of Edinburgh’s Global Health Governance Programme is inviting applications from early career researchers to attend its 2019 Symposium “Disrupting Global Health Narratives” at the Brocher Foundation Centre. University of Edinburgh especially encourages women and scholars from non-OECD countries to apply. The Symposium draws on their Economic Gaze project (PI… [Read More]

Applications Open for Prince Bernhard Nature Fund!

Deadline: 1 February 2018. Applications are open for Prince Bernhard Nature Fund that supports small, preferably local initiatives worldwide towards the conservation of endangered species (flora & fauna), or initiatives that in other ways promote the conservation and wise use of nature and their natural resources base. The fund envisions a biodiverse world with healthy… [Read More]

Wildlife Preservation Canada Grant: Saving Highly Endangered Animal Species facing Imminent Extinction in Canada

Deadline: 15 October 2017 The Wildlife Preservation Canada is seeking applications for its grant program to support captive breeding, reintroduction and/or translocation in recovery efforts of terrestrial animal species at risk. It is a dynamic non-profit charitable organization devoted to saving highly endangered animal species facing imminent extinction in Canada and internationally. This organization works… [Read More]

UNHCR Call for EOIs: Inviting NGOs to Implement Projects with the United Nations Agencies in Syria

Deadline: 16 October 2017 The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Syria is currently inviting non-governmental organizations (NGOs) authorized to implement projects with the United Nations Agencies in Syria to express interest to support UNHCR’s 2018 operations in Syria through partnership arrangements. UNHCR’s overall protection strategy for 2018 is aligned… [Read More]

GEF Small Grants Program (SGP): Seeking Proposals from NGOs and CSOs

Deadline: 30 June 2018 The Small Grants Program (GFP) of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) is currently inviting NGOs and CSOs to submit project proposals in the areas of interest of the program: the conservation of the terrestrial landscape at community level; smart climate-friendly innovative agroecology; the co-benefits of access to the low-carbon energy system;… [Read More]

Applications Open for Asia Leadership Fellow Program 2018!

Deadline: 13 December 2017 The International House of Japan and the Japan Foundation is jointly inviting applications for its Asia Leadership Fellow Program (ALFP) 2018 with an aim to create a close, personal and professional network of public intellectuals in Asia, deeply rooted in and committed to civil society beyond their own cultural, disciplinary and… [Read More]

2018 Gro Brundtland Award: Inviting Female Scientists from Taiwan and Developing Countries

Deadline: 24 November 2017 Applications are open for the 2018 Gro Brundtland Award that offers an opportunity to young female scientists to meet and discuss with other female researchers in the same field and establish the international connection. It’s a great chance to introduce their own research to other international research groups and it promotes… [Read More]

British Embassy Sana’a: Supporting the Better Inclusion of Yemeni Youth in Conflict Resolution and Prevention

Deadline: 5 October 2017 The British Embassy Sana’a is inviting proposals for project work to support the better inclusion of Yemeni youth in conflict resolution and prevention in Yemen for the period October 2017 to March 2018. The programme is looking to support a project or projects with a budget of up to £120,000 in… [Read More]

Australian Embassy in Thailand: Seeking Applications for Direct Aid Program

Deadline: 13 October 2017 Applications are open for the Direct Aid Program (DAP) which is a flexible, small grants scheme for development activities, managed by the Australian Embassy in Bangkok. The program funds projects that provide direct benefits to those most in need in the local community, including vulnerable or disadvantaged groups. DAP projects should… [Read More]

Embassy of the Czech Republic in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Local Small Scale Projects for 2018

Deadline: 29 September 2017 The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Bosnia and Herzegovina has announced its annual call for proposals for the Local Small Scale Projects (LSP) directly managed by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Sarajevo. These projects are complementary to the large multiple-year projects implemented by the Czech Development Agency (CzDA)… [Read More]

SATREPS Call for Proposals: Promoting International Joint Research Targeting Global Issues

Deadline: 30 October 2017 The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), in collaboration with the Japan International Collaboration Agency (JICA) is seeking proposals for its Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development program (SATREPS) with an aim to promote international joint research targeting global issues. The aim of the program is to acquire new… [Read More]

DAINA Call for Proposals: 2017 Polish-Lithuanian Funding Initiative

Deadline: 15 December 2017 The National Science Centre (NCN) and the Research Council of Lithuania (RCL) have jointly announced a first call for proposals within the funding initiative DAINA in order to strengthen international academic co-operation, wishing to fund high quality scientific research within their own countries, and conscious that some of the best research… [Read More]

Wildlife Habitat Canada: Seeking Applications for Conservation Grant Program

Deadline: 1 November 2017 Wildlife Habitat Canada is seeking applications for its Conservation Grant Program that will begin in the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Funding for the program is generated from the Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp, purchased primarily by waterfowl hunters through Migratory Game Bird Hunting permits. Revenue from these purchases is earmarked for Wildlife… [Read More]

USAID/Afghanistan: Seeking Applications for Conflict Mitigation Assistance for Civilians (COMAC)

Deadline: 1 November 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Afghanistan is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified U.S. and Non-U.S. organizations to fund a program entitled “Conflict Mitigation Assistance for Civilians (COMAC). COMAC is designed to strengthen the capacity of select line ministries, in particular MoLSAMD, to effectively address the… [Read More]

Aidsfonds Call for Proposals: Bridging the Gaps

Deadline: 4 October 2017 Launched in 2011, Bridging the Gaps is a key populations programme focused on the health and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, including men who have sex with men (MSM), people who use drugs (PWUD), and sex workers. The programme is implemented in 15 countries, by nine… [Read More]

Applications Open for Digital Africa Challenge Program!

Deadline: 22 October 2017 The Digital Africa is inviting applicants for its Challenge Program that is an innovation competition to take up the challenge of digital transition in Africa. The first edition of the Digital Africa contest, launched in October 2016, received more than 500 entries and rewarded 10 startups winners who convinced the jury… [Read More]

USAID-BAA: Harnessing Local Innovations, Expertise and Partnerships to Solve Development Challenges in Asia

Deadline: 19 September 2018 The USAID is inviting organizations and interested parties to partner with USAID to identify other new technologies, innovative solutions, and promising activity approaches that can solve development problems in the Asia region. This BAA seeks to incorporate innovative ideas and unorthodox partnerships that can achieve sustainable results. This Broad Agency Announcement… [Read More]

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: Inviting Applicants for College Scholarship Program

Deadline: 14 November 2017 The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is inviting applicants for its College Scholarship Program that is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities. Selected from a nationwide pool of applicants, up to… [Read More]

Webinar Video: Donor Research and Identification

The webinar video on “Donor Research and Identification: Finding Great Funders for your Organization” is now available online. Conducting research on prospective institutional donors can be an overwhelming process and many NGOs don’t know where to start. This webinar video will provide some basic approaches to effective donor research methods. A key focus will be… [Read More]

Youth Development Foundations in Nigeria

Youth Development is the prerequisite today for the growth of every nation. In order to seek the long term development and growth of a nation, youths in the countries should be well trained and educated as the leadership skills that the youth today posses will automatically direct the gradation of a country. Nigeria is the… [Read More]

Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds for Humanitarian Relief

The webinar video on “How to Raise Funds for Humanitarian Relief” is now available online. The number of emergency situations around the world is increasing. When a crisis erupts, or within the context of an ongoing emergency, there are many funding mechanisms that are available. However, it can be difficult to access this funding, due… [Read More]

Foundations supporting Christian and Muslim Faith-Based Organizations

Despite a lot of NGOs are working on various issues like health, education, water and sanitation, community development, agriculture etc, there are still hundreds of faith based organizations whose values are based on faith and have a mission based on the social values of particular faith. With their extraordinary moral authority and power, faith-based organisations… [Read More]

Corporate Foundations and CSR Programs in Nigeria

Fundraising from companies is quite different from other types of fundraising. Getting foundations, government agencies, individuals and companies to support your cause requires different approaches. In their philanthropy, companies are often motivated by reasons that differ from other donors. Corporate funding will be possible in the frame of a mutually-benefiting partnership based on trust and… [Read More]

Webinar Video: Corporate Fundraising- Making an Effective Funding Case to Business

The webinar video on “Corporate Fundraising: Making an Effective Funding Case to Business” is now available online. Corporations are increasingly becoming important development actors. They are providing funding, in-kind goods and services, as well as unique opportunities of leveraging their business models and value chains for social development. NGOs seeking innovative approaches and effective programs… [Read More]

Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds from US Foundations

The Webinar video on “How to Raise Funds from US Foundations” is now available online. In these challenging times, NGO managers and fundraisers are under more pressure than ever to diversify their funding sources. While sources of funding are numerous, identifying viable prospects, and navigating the complexities of applying can be extremely challenging. As a… [Read More]

Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds From Gulf Foundations

The Webinar video on “How to Raise Funds From Gulf Foundations” is now available online. It is well renowned of the incredible wealth of the Gulf States [Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates] offering great funding opportunities for NGOS around the world. While it may be challenging sometimes to fundraise… [Read More]

Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds from European Foundations-3 Steps to Success

The Webinar video on “How to Raise Funds from European Foundations-3 Steps to Success” is now available online. With over 50,000 foundations in Europe providing over $42 billion in grants each year; European foundations provide a significant source of funding for NGOs around the world. While foundations are numerous, identifying viable prospects and navigating the… [Read More]

Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds from USAID

The Webinar video on “How to Raise Funds from USAID” is now available online. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is a major source of funds and partnership opportunities for NGOs around the world. USAID offers a significant amount of funding resources for NGOs through grant opportunities and requests for applications. USAID’s funding… [Read More]

Webinar Video: Grant Fundraising for HIV & AIDS Programs

The Webinar video on “Grant Fundraising for HIV & AIDS Programs” is now available online. In recent years, much progress has been made in understanding HIV & AIDS. Both in preventing contraction and improving the health and quality of life for people affected. However, while there is still much important work to be done in… [Read More]

Download! The FundsforNGOs Guide on Proposal Writing Basics: The Complete “How-To” for Everything Proposal-related

Donor proposal requirements have over time become more complex. This reflects increased competition and ever-larger resources available to the NGO sector. The enormous growth in funding opportunities as well as NGOs has also made fundraising more competitive and requiring higher-quality proposals. The following guide has been prepared to provide comprehensive information about basic proposal writing for local… [Read More]

Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds for Humanitarian Relief

The Webinar Video on “How to Raise Funds for Humanitarian Relief” is now available online. The number of emergency situations around the world is increasing. When a crisis erupts, or within the context of an ongoing emergency, there are many funding mechanisms that are available. However, it can be difficult to access this funding, due… [Read More]

Webinar Video: How to Find Sources of Funding for LGBT Organizations and LGBT-Focused Programs

The Webinar Video on “How to Find Sources of Funding for LGBT Organizations and LGBT-Focused Programs” is now available online. In the past few years, there has been a shift with the donor community that LGBT rights are human rights and they have supported this shift with more funding and new funding mechanisms. This new… [Read More]

Donors for Women Empowerment in Africa

Most African women, in common with women all over the world, face a variety of legal, economic and social constraints. There is a wide gender gap in the education sector in Africa. In some places, women are regarded as being the equals of men, but their roles are nevertheless different. So, women traditionally look after… [Read More]

The Most Awaited Funding Opportunities of 2017

In our process of assisting you in raising funds, we are back with a new resource guide so that you can mark up your calendars in order to apply in advance for the most important grant programs of 2017. Due to a number of big grant opportunities and foundations, there are chances of missing some… [Read More]

New Year Special: Large Grant Awards and Prizes to apply in 2017

In our process of assisting you in raising funds and accomplishing new goals in 2017, we are happy to bring to you this resource guide on “Big Awards and Prizes to Apply in 2017”. We have researched and listed 15 big awards and prizes that are open every year globally or regionally. Mark up your… [Read More]

A List of Donors Supporting Urban Development Worldwide

The need of community and economic development from job retention, creation, training priorities to new investments in public facilities, to the development of affordable housing is increasing day by day. Countries, cities around the world are facing problems of urban development and thus prefer to live in cities. The urban environment provides a variety of… [Read More]

Webinar Video: Social Media- Using Facebook and More to Sell Your Mission

The webinar video on “Social Media: Using Facebook and More to Sell Your Mission” is now available online. Tweets, e-newsletters, web 2.0 — gone are the days of slow paced, one-way communication. Nonprofit professionals today have extraordinary opportunities at their fingertips to connect with resources that extend far past their location. However, with this rapid… [Read More]

Webinar Video: Donor Research and Identification (Funding Great Funders for your Organisation)

The webinar video on “Donor Research and Identification: Funding Great Funders for your Organisation” is now available online. Many NGOs face challenges with the research on prospective institutional donors, that happens to be an overwhelming process sometimes. The effective methods of donor research are insistent to the NGOs and the approaches will be discussed in… [Read More]

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