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Apply for Native Agriculture and Food Systems Scholarship Program!
Deadline: 28 September 2017 First Nations is seeking applications for its “Native Agriculture and Food Systems (NAFSI) Scholarship Program” to encourage more Native American college students to enter these fields so that they can better assist their communities with these efforts. First Nations will award five $1,000 scholarships for the 2017-2018 academic school year to… [Read More]
South African Reserve Bank: Seeking Applications for Financial Stability Research Grants
Deadline: 20 October 2017 The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is seeking applications for its 2017/2018 Financial Stability Research Grants to promote and support research related to financial stability offering five grants to postgraduate students registered at South African universities. Students are encouraged to submit proposals for research on financial stability-related topics that will result… [Read More]
EPA Request for Proposals: Creating and Maintaining Healthier Environments for Children in U.S. Communities along the U.S.-Mexico Border
Deadline: 22 September 2017 The Environmental Protection Agency is accepting proposals for its grant program entitled “Creating and Maintaining Healthier Environments for Children in U.S. Communities along the U.S.-Mexico Border”. This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals for projects that address children’s environmental health risks in southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, or… [Read More]
Nominations Open for Young Gender Justice Activists Program!
Deadline: 30 August 2017 The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) is currently inviting applicants for its Young Gender Justice Activists program on the theme “Achieving Gender Justice & Reconciliation” to recognise the contribution of young people across the continent. IJR recognises persons or organisations that do exceptional reconciliation work. Parallel to the main award,… [Read More]
ICAD Call for EOIs: Inviting NGos and CBOs in Canada, Zambia and Malawi
Deadline: 1 September 2017 The Interagency Coalition on AIDS and Development (ICAD), on behalf of the Southern African Nutrition Initiative is inviting applicants from Non-Governmental and Community Based Organizations in Canada, Zambia and Malawi to address issues related to HIV, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Nutrition and Gender through capacity-building projects through partnerships… [Read More]
Apply for IDB Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development!
Deadline: 30 November 2017 The Islamic Development Bank established the IDB Prize for Women’s Contribution to Development in 2006 to draw international attention to the vital role women play in developing their communities and the world. The Theme for the 1439H/2018 Prize is “Women’s Contribution to Promoting Peace and Stability”. Objectives Recognize: the important role… [Read More]
Apply for Under 30 Impact Challenge: A Chance to win up to $500,000!
Deadline: 6 September 2017 Applications are open for the Under 30 Impact Challenge, a $500,000 competition for entrepreneurs who are building successful for-profit enterprises that drive positive social and environmental impact. The Rise Fund is partnering with Forbes and Echoing Green to host the first-ever Under 30 Impact Challenge. Focus Sectors Education Energy Food and… [Read More]
African Development Bank: Inviting Applicants for Young Professionals Program
Deadline: 11 September 2017 Do you have passion and commitment to development of Africa? Do you have outstanding academic and professional achievements? Are you committed to engage in crucial issues in Africa’s development? Do you wish to make a difference, be part of something bigger than yourself and explore your leadership potential? If yes, then… [Read More]
Mondriaan Fund: Grant for International Collaborative Projects with Heritage Institutes
Deadline: 20 October 2017 The Mondriaan Fund is seeking applications for its grant program entitled “Grant for International Collaborative Projects with Heritage Institutes” that is intended for one or more Dutch cultural heritage institutions that collaborate with foreign cultural heritage institutions in research projects in fields covered by both of their collections. The grant may… [Read More]
DGAP Call for Applications: Promotion of Think Thank Work on Migration and Socio-Economic Challenges in Morocco
Deadline: 10 September 2017 The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik e.V (DGAP) is seeking applications for the Promotion of Think Thank Work on Migration and Socio-Economic Challenges in Morocco. The thematic focus lies on migration and socio-economic challenges in Morocco. This can include, but is not limited to, questions regarding the integration of the informal… [Read More]
WHO Call for LOIs: Research to Accelerate Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Light of Population Ageing in ASEAN Countries
Deadline: 15 September 2017 The World Health Organization (WHO) Centre for Health Development (WHO Kobe Centre) is currently inviting researchers in ASEAN countries to submit Letters-of-Intent for descriptive or implementation research addressing issues in ensuring and sustaining Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in light of population ageing in the ASEAN region. Research Themes Descriptive research Implementation… [Read More]
Applications Open for Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg Fellowship!
Deadline: 6 October 2017 Applications are open for Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg Fellowship that is established in memory of Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg, early supporters of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”). This fellowship is open to recent graduates (at the Master’s level) in the fields of law, journalism, international relations, area studies,… [Read More]
MasterCard Foundation’s Fund for Rural Prosperity 2017 Competition: Improving the Lives of Poor People in Rural Africa
Deadline: 5 October 2017 Is your business working to scale up a financial product or service to transform more lives in Africa? If yes, then apply for the MasterCard Foundation’s Fund for Rural Prosperity Competition. The MasterCard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity (FRP) is seeking applications for its 2017 Competition to support innovative financial products,… [Read More]
DFAT Request for Proposals: Water for Women Fund
Deadline: 6 October 2017 The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is currently inviting proposals from eligible Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to implement gender and socially inclusive Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects in South Asia, South-East Asia and the Pacific through the Water for Women Fund. The Fund is a flagship program in… [Read More]
CPI Call for Proposals: Strengthening the Impact of Civic Activism in Mozambique
Deadline: 24 November 2017 The program Parceria Civica para Boa Governação (PCBG) implemented by Counterpart International (CPI), with funds from the US Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking proposals from local and national Mozambican Organizations/Associations to improve accountable and effective democratic governance by strengthening the impact of civic activism in Mozambique. Objectives More effective… [Read More]
Australian Embassy in Cambodia: Seeking EOIs for Direct Aid Program (DAP)
Deadline: 4 September 2017 The Australian Embassy in Cambodia is seeking expression of interests (EOIs) for its Direct Aid Program (DAP) which is a flexible, small grants program funded from Australia’s aid budget and managed by individual DFAT overseas posts. The overall purpose of the DAP is to assist developing countries to reduce poverty and… [Read More]
Call for Proposals for “U.S.-Czech Centennial: Democracy for All”
Deadline: 18 September 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Prague has announced a special grant competition highlighting 100 years of U.S. – Czech Friendship. The Embassy is seeking proposals with outstanding merit that highlight next year’s Centennial of U.S. –Czech relations (1918-2018). This round the embassy invites institutions & organizations to submit projects which would: Launch… [Read More]
UN Women: Supporting Georgian law-enforcement System in Developing & Institutionalizing Domestic Violence Risk Assessment Methodology
Deadline: 5 September 2017 The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is seeking proposals to Support the Georgian law-enforcement system in developing and institutionalizing domestic violence risk assessment methodology. The initiative is supported within the framework of the EU funded project “Unite to Fight Violence against Women” –… [Read More]
The Tropical Health and Educational Trust: Call for Applications for Health Partnership Scheme
Deadline: 1 October 2017 The Tropical Health and Educational Trust (THET) has announced a call for applications for large and small grants supporting health partnership projects with a focus on sustainability, scale-up and access. The grants form part of the Health Partnership Scheme (HPS) which is a programme that funds health partnerships to carry out… [Read More]
YIHR Call for Applications: ‘Feminist Exchange Program’
Deadline: 3 September 2017 Youth Initiative for Human Rights (YIHR) is inviting applicants for participation in the “Feminist Exchange Program”, which will be held from 16th to 18th of September 2017 in Belgrade, Serbia. This program aims to establish links between feminists from Serbia and Kosovo and to involve them in discussions about the problems… [Read More]
Premium Resources
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]
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]
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