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Latest Opportunities
Australian Government: Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) Grants
Deadline: 12 July 2017 Australian Government’s Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) grants support medium to long term industry-led collaborations to develop important new technologies, products and services. CRC grants solve industry problems and deliver tangible outcomes. Objectives Cooperative Research Centre grants aim to: improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries, especially where Australia has… [Read More]
Thomson Reuters Foundation: Apply for the Reporting Land Rights Programme
Deadline: 3 July 2017 Applications are currently being accepted for the Reporting Land Rights Programme, a collaboration between the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting and the Thomson Reuters Foundation, that will assist Brazilian journalists to understand property rights and incorporate it in their reporting, whether they are covering business and industry, the environment, urban revitalization,… [Read More]
Applications Open for NDIAS’ Residential Fellowships!
Deadline: 16 October 2017 The Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study (NDIAS) is accepting applications for its Residential Fellowships. The NDIAS is dedicated to fostering and supporting integrative scholarship addressing ultimate questions at the intersection of the arts, engineering, the humanities, law, and the formal, natural, and social sciences, especially those that transcend disciplinary boundaries…. [Read More]
Atkinson Foundation: Supporting Individuals to attain Highest Potential in areas of Educational, Social, and Economic Life
Deadline: 1 August 2017 Atkinson Foundation is seeking applications from US organisations to provide assistance, support and training for individuals to attain their highest potential in areas of educational, social, and economic life; to assist their efforts to become independent and self-sufficient; and generally to improve the quality of their lives. George H. Atkinson (1905… [Read More]
Nominations Open for UK Social Enterprise Awards 2017!
Deadline: 7 July 2017 Applications are now open for the UK Social Enterprise Awards for 2017 in order to recognise organisations for their business excellence and contribution to society, as well as the achievements of people working at the heart of the sector. The event will be held on the 23rd of November in central… [Read More]
Applications Open for UNFCCC’s Global Youth Video Competition 2017!
Deadline: 18 August 2017 Applications are open for “Global Youth Video Competition 2017” inviting entries for inspiring actions taken to combat climate change in a compelling and concise maximum three minute video. The competition is co-organized by the UNFCCC and the UNDP-GEF Small Grants Programme, and implemented by Television for the Environment-tve. The Global Youth… [Read More]
Applications Open for ICFJ’s Global Health Reporting Contest 2017!
Deadline: 31 July 2017 The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is seeking applications for its competition entitled “Global Health Reporting Contest 2017” to recognize the best media coverage of maternal health, child health, and other urgent health issues. The Johnson & Johnson Global Health Reporting Contest, one of ICFJ’s flagship programs, has increased the quality… [Read More]
Asia New Zealand Foundation’s Arts Grants: Offering Artists Professional Development Opportunities in Asia
Deadline: 31 July 2017 The Asia New Zealand Foundation is seeking applications for its Arts Grants to support and organize Asia-related events and festivals, and offer artists professional development opportunities in Asia. Objectives To provide and support experiential opportunities, work placements, and exchanges for New Zealand-based arts professionals in Asian locations To assist New Zealand… [Read More]
Apply for Next Generation Bursary Award For Irish Artists!
Deadline: 29 June 2017 The Arts Council is currently seeking applications for its Next Generation Bursary Award. The purpose of the Next Generation Artists Award is to support a group of promising artists across all disciplines at an early but pivotal stage in their career. This once-off and exceptional award is designed to support emerging… [Read More]
Applications are Open for Arts and Cultural Enhancement Support Scheme!
Deadline: 16 June 2017 The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has announced a new €9m Capital investment scheme for arts and culture centres. The scheme is scheduled to run from 2016-2018 and is focused on enhancing the existing stock of arts and culture centres throughout the country. Applications are now being… [Read More]
Bethnal Green Ventures’ Accelerator Programme: Supporting Startups to tackle Social and Environmental Problems
Deadline: 18 June 2017 The Bethnal Green Ventures is currently seeking applications for its Accelerator Programme. Through this accelerator programme they support great teams with ideas for using technology to tackle tough social or environmental problems. They focus on the areas of health, education, sustainability, work, democracy and society – and they look for ideas… [Read More]
HIF’s Art and Culture Small Grants 2017: Fostering the Understanding of Hungarian Culture in the United States
Deadline: 15 July 2017 The Hungary Initiatives Foundation (HIF) is currently inviting applicants form eligible organizations for its 2017 Art and Culture Small Grants with an aim to introduce, popularize and educate about Hungarian history, art and culture among the Hungarian American communities and wider American audiences. The Hungary Initiatives Foundation is committed to fostering… [Read More]
Nominations Open for Georgia Recycling Coalition Spirit of Green Awards 2017!
Deadline: 1 August 2017 The Georgia Recycling Coalition is accepting applications for its annual Spirit of Green Awards 2017 in order to recognize excellence in recycling and waste reduction in Georgia. Award Categories GRC Volunteer of the Year – GRC members who have provided the organization with value-added benefits toward achieving its mission New GRC… [Read More]
LIFT Call for Proposals: Myanmar Allied Farmers Seed Company (MAFSCO) Private Sector Engagement Program
Deadline: 13 July 2017 The Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT) is currently seeking proposals from qualified implementation partners to establish Myanmar Allied Farmers Seed Company (MAFSCO) to serve smallholder farmers and areas of Myanmar where improved seed is in high demand especially on pulses and oil seeds crops, other open-pollinated variety (OPV) crops… [Read More]
Frame: Travel Grant for Foreign Art Experts for Travelling to Finland
Deadline: 20 June 2017 Frame is seeking applications for its Travel Grant for Foreign Art Experts for Travelling to Finland to promote the international mobility and networking of art experts in order to promote the opportunities of Finnish art and artists for international interaction and the exhibition of Finnish art internationally. The purpose of grants… [Read More]
National Endowment for the Arts: Inviting Applications for “Our Town” Grants Program
Deadline: 11 September 2017 The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is seeking applications for its grant program “Our Town” to support creative placemaking projects that help to transform communities into lively, beautiful, and resilient places achieving these community goals through strategies that incorporate arts, culture, and/or design. This funding supports local efforts to enhance… [Read More]
Frame: Travel Grant for Art Experts for Travelling Abroad
Deadline: 20 June 2017 Frame is seeking applications for its Travel Grant for Art Experts for Travelling Abroad to promote the international mobility and networking of Finnish art experts and to promote the opportunities of Finnish art and artists for international interaction and the exhibition of Finnish art internationally. The purpose of grants awarded by… [Read More]
John Ball Zoo’s Wildlife Conservation Fund: Helping Communities to Learn about Wildlife
Deadline: 1 September 2017 The John Ball Zoo is seeking applications for its Wildlife Conservation Fund which is education based with an eye to helping communities learn about the wildlife around them. The John Ball Zoo Wildlife Conservation Fund was established in 1985 to promote understanding and enjoyment of rare, threatened and endangered animals and… [Read More]
PEP Call for Proposals: Policy Analysis on Growth and Employment (PAGE-II) in Developing Countries
Deadline: 13 September 2017 The Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) has announced a call for proposals for projects on “Policy Analysis on Growth and Employment” (PAGE-II) in developing countries with an aim to support high quality research, capacity development, and policy engagement for growth and employment in developing countries. Priority Issues Youth employment – supply… [Read More]
Energy Resilience Grant: Improving the Energy Resilience of Singapore’s Power System
Deadline: 5 July 2017 The Energy Programme Office (EPO), on behalf of EMA, has launched the Energy Resilience Grant with an aim to catalyse applied research and development (R&D) in industry-relevant areas which would improve the resilience of Singapore’s cyber-physical power systems and energy markets, through the use of technologies such as big data, artificial… [Read More]
Premium Resources
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]
Webinar Video: How to Create a Concept Note for the European Commission
The Webinar Video on “How to Create a Concept Note for the European Commission” is now available online. The European Commission (EC) programmes are a significant potential source of funding for NGOs, but understanding what it is exactly that the Commission wants is often daunting. Drafting a comprehensive concept note under highly competitive conditions often discourages… [Read More]
Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds in Humanitarian Situations
The webinar video on “How to Raise Funds in Humanitarian Situations” is now available online for FundsforNGOs Premium Members. In the context of an increasing number of emergency situations, many funding mechanisms are available around the world. But due to the system’s complexity and the chaos persuading the emergency situations, the accessibility to these funds becomes… [Read More]
Creating a Social Media Strategy for Your NGO
A social media strategy is a plan to help NGOs best take advantage of the opportunities available through social media. Just as a communications strategy ensures your NGO’s communications efforts are consistent and effective, a social media strategy will do the same for your organization’s social network activity. While a social media strategy should be comprehensive, this is… [Read More]
Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds from DFID
The Webinar Video on “How to Raise Funds from DFID” is now available online for FundsforNGOs Premium Members. The Department for International Development (DFID) in the United Kingdom is a major source of funds and partnership opportunities for NGOs around the world. DFID offers a significant amount of funding resources for NGOs through grant opportunities… [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. Broadening the funding sources at present, has become more challenging for the NGO managers and fundraisers, as sources of funding are numerous, and thus navigation gets complicated. This has caused them to be under more pressure than ever, often getting… [Read More]
Top Donors for Democracy and Good Governance in Africa
The essence of democracy assistance in Africa has focused on various sectors of development but, there still exist issues under-served and that are in need of being put into focus. According to a UN report, African leaders and politicians themselves do recognize the fact that western systems of democracy have failed to take root in… [Read More]
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