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Nominations Open for FCM’s Sustainable Communities Awards 2018!

Deadline: 15 September 2017 The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is seeking nominations for its “2018 Sustainable Communities Awards”. Award Categories Asset management Brownfields Climate change Energy Sustainable neighbourhood revitalization and design Transportation Waste Water Eligibility Criteria The awards are open to all Canadian municipalities. Municipalities don’t need to be members of FCM, and initiatives… [Read More]

Call for Applications: The Ila Dalmia FICA Research Grant 2017

Deadline: 15 August 2017 The Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art (FICA) is seeking applications for the Ila Dalmia FICA Research Grant 2017 from individuals who are committed to researching in the field of visual arts with particular focus on Indian modern and contemporary art. This could include important first-hand research and archiving of art and… [Read More]

UNESCO 2017 Global Report Call for Infographics!

Deadline: 29 August 2017 The Secretariat of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005 Convention) is inviting companies, individuals or consortiums to submit a proposal for the production of infographics to be included in the second edition of the UNESCO Global Report on the implementation of the… [Read More]

U.S. Department of Education, OESE: Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Grant Program

Deadline: 15 September 2017 The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) is seeking applications for its “Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Grant Program”. The Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Grant Program provides grants for emergency repairs and modernization of school facilities to certain local educational agencies (LEAs) that receive Impact Aid formula… [Read More]

ICFJ Call for Entries: Early Childhood Development Reporting Fellowship Program

Deadline: 6 August 2017 Interested in becoming an influencer and leader for children’s development in your country? If producing high quality reporting and solution-orientated stories about nutrition and early childhood development issues is one of your passions, then apply for Early Childhood Development Reporting Fellowship Program to improve news coverage of child health and form… [Read More]

DST-Inria-CNRS Call for Proposals: Fostering Collaboration between Scientific Communities

Deadline: 27 September 2017 Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique (Inria) jointly with the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique of France (CNRS) have launched a call for proposals to foster collaboration between scientific Communities of two countries in the area of Information and Communication… [Read More]

Applications Open for FICA Public Art Grant 2017!

Deadline: 20 September 2017 The Foundation for India Contemporary Art (FICA) is seeking applicants for its “Public Art Grant 2017” in order to support art projects located in the public realm in India. Through the grant, FICA aims to generate interest in public art projects, and initiate an open debate among artists, local communities and… [Read More]

The Fund to End Violence Against Children: 2017 Call for Proposals for “Online Child Sexual Exploitation” Programme

Deadline: 30 September 2017 The Fund to End Violence Against Children is seeking proposals for its program entitled “Online Child Sexual Exploitation” to provide financial support to programs which aim to further the Partnership’s second strategic goal of accelerating action to prevent and respond to the violence children face. Supported by grants from the Government… [Read More]

Open Society Foundation: Changing the Narrative on Roma in Healthcare Settings Program

Deadline: 1 August 2017 The Open Society Public Health Program is pleased to invite applications for participation in a special seminar, Changing the Narrative on Roma in Healthcare Settings, to be held on October 24-26, 2017, in Ohrid, Macedonia. The seminar will consist of keynote lectures and small-group training in the fundamentals of narrative approaches… [Read More]

DST-JSPS Call for Proposals: India-Japan Cooperative Science Programme (IJCSP)

Deadline: 6 September 2017 The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, New Delhi and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) are seeking proposals for its India-Japan Cooperative Science Programme (IJCSP) to promote bilateral scientific collaboration between Indian and Japanese scientists. Applications are invited from… [Read More]

NRCan Call for EOIs: Next Generation Clean Energy Infrastructure Program

Deadline: 25 September 2017 Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is seeking Expression of Interest (EOIs) for its Next Generation Clean Energy Infrastructure program to support investments in green infrastructure, including initiatives that will support the implementation of the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change. Funding Streams Energy Efficient Buildings Research, Development & Demonstration –… [Read More]

Australian Embassy in Zimbabwe: Seeking Applications for Direct Aid Program

Deadline: 31 October 2017 The Australian Embassy in Zimbabwe is seeking applications for its Direct Aid Program, a flexible small grants program funded by the Australian Government and managed through the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) overseas posts. The program aims to support projects with a strong development focus that complement Australia’s broader… [Read More]

IHREC Call for Proposals: Human Rights and Equality Grant Scheme 2017

Deadline: 6 September 2017 The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) is seeking proposals under “The Human Rights and Equality Grant Scheme 2017”, with an aim to encourage leadership and excellence with a view to creating a deeper culture of human rights and equality in Ireland. The Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission (the… [Read More]

High Commission of Canada in Barbados: 2017-18 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)

Deadline: 4 August 2017 High Commission of Canada in Barbados is seeking proposals for its 2017-18 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), a program designed to fund small-scale bilateral projects in Official Development Assistance (ODA) eligible countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. The program is directed at projects conceived… [Read More]

Youth Trail: Promoting OSCE Values in the Western Balkans

Deadline: 13 August 2017 In order to promote OSCE values of democracy and co-operation, and the important role young people play in contributing to peace and security, the OSCE Presence in Albania has launched a call for applications for “Youth Trail: Promoting OSCE Values in the Western Balkans” to be held from 13 to 17… [Read More]

United States Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil: Exchange Program in the U.S. for Brazilian Awarded Public School Principals

Deadline: 31 August 2017 The United States Department of State’s Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil, is seeking applications from qualified Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Public International Organizations (PIOs), Educational Institutions and other qualified organizations for a Grant to implement the program entitled ‘Exchange Program in the U.S. for Brazilian Public School Principals’. Through this exchange, the embassy… [Read More]

Applications Open for Next Einstein Forum (NEF) Ambassadors Programme!

Deadline: 3 September 2017 Applicants are invited to apply for the Next Einstein Forum (NEF) Ambassadors Programme to build a targeted team of 54 young Ambassadors, one from each African country. NEF Ambassadors, who are all under 42 years, drive the NEF’s local public engagement activities while growing their own careers through the NEF’s partnerships… [Read More]

Counterpart International: Request for Proposals for Small Research Grants

Deadline: 21 August 2017 Counterpart International’s internet governance/internet freedom program has announced its first ever Request for Proposals (RFP) for small research grants in four targeted countries: Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Zimbabwe, and Venezuela. It is intended to address gaps in evidenced based research concerning internet governance policies, freedom of expression online, access to information/censorship, privacy,… [Read More]

DHHS-NIH: CAPSTONE Centers for Multidisciplinary Research in Child Abuse and Neglect Program

Deadline: 27 November 2017 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking applications for its grant program entitled “CAPSTONE Centers for Multidisciplinary Research in Child Abuse and Neglect”. Objectives The Center(s) will conduct innovative and high quality research including: trials testing the efficacy and effectiveness of clinical… [Read More]

Hilden Charitable Fund: Addressing the Needs and Potential of Girls and Women in UK & Developing Countries

Deadline: 15 September 2017 The Hilden Charitable Fund is currently seeking applications to award grants to projects both in the UK and in developing countries with an aim to address disadvantages, notably by supporting causes which are less likely to raise funds from public subscriptions. Hilden’s grant making priorities overseas are for projects in developing… [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 sanitaion, 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]

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]

7 tips for creating successful partnerships with NGOs

This is a time for collaborations, partnerships, scales and thus revolutionizing the social development milieu. Especially in the wake of corporate social responsibility and sustainability concerns finding their ways into corporate strategies across countries and geographies; the state, the private sector and the ‘third’ sector are collaborating across spaces to lead to a better, converging… [Read More]

Twitter for Good: 9 steps for NGOs to get on Twitter

Believe it or not, Twitter is revolutionizing communication as we know it. The freedom and power of 140 characters is taking the social media by storm every day. Daily we come across various things which are ‘trending’ on social media, and Twitter has major role to play there. For NGOs, many are on social media… [Read More]

How to develop a Budget for your Project Proposal?

Developing budgets for your project or for even your organization is one of the most time-consuming tasks. Often we think that a budget is a simple format attached to a project proposal and you need to fill it according to the activities and strategies proposed in the project. However, when you start opening up a… [Read More]

How to establish Effective Governance in Your NGO

The term ‘governance’ comes from Greek verb κυβερνάω [kubernáo], meaning ‘to steer’. Every institution, be it public, private, or third sector, needs governance to function. There are formalized forms of governance, and the most formalized one is the ‘government’. NGOs also need good governance for effective functioning, growth and sustainability. The principles of good governance… [Read More]

How to undertake strategic planning for your NGO

Someone has rightly said that without a plan, a goal is only a wish. In the context of your NGO also, it holds true. Despite having a mission and a vision, an organization might be going on a path to nowhere, as these are very broad statements, and do not provide a clear direction, or… [Read More]

How can NGOs apply and get grants from Bilateral Donor Agencies?

Bilateral donor funding refers to the donor country’s Government aid to recipient country in a Government-to-Government or a Government-to-NGO/Civil Society partnership. It is part of the Official Development Assistance (ODA) policies of the member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) which are working towards economic progress and trade. They play a… [Read More]

Evergreen Grants: How to apply for funding without worrying about deadlines?

When we identify a funding opportunity and decide to apply for it, the single big factor that will most significantly influence us in the process is its deadline. A deadline that is close enough can be very disappointing. For example, if you come to know of a funding opportunity 3 days prior to its deadline,… [Read More]

20 Ways for You to engage with the United Nations: Grants, Conferences and Networking Opportunities

The United Nations (UN) refers to NGOs and the civil society as the ‘third sector’ after government and the private business. It has always given high importance to NGOs in research, policy-making and execution of programs worldwide. The UN believes in building partnerships with NGOs and supporting them in terms of grant opportunities, networking, conferences… [Read More]

Infographic: How to develop a budget in a project proposal?

In this infographic, you will learn the basic concepts for developing a budget which is an important part of your grant application. Developing a budget in a proposal is a process and you can learn the steps for analyzing your project costs and presenting it in your the final proposal.

A Quick Guide on How to Write Powerful Concept Notes

In recent times, many donor agencies prefer their grant-seeking applicants to submit a comprehensive concept note about their proposed project before submitting a full project proposal. We have also observed this trend in many of the USAID and European Commission grant applications. In some cases, these concept notes can be highly structured requesting in-depth information… [Read More]

Multilateral Donors: How NGOs can get involved and get support from them?

Multilateral agencies like the UN, the World Bank and others provide multilateral aid to developing countries. The significance of this type of aid is the very large scale under which it operates and provides support for addressing issues related to poverty, economic development, human rights, healthcare, peace and development and other areas. According to the… [Read More]

How can NGOs get donations of books, computers and other types of in-kind support?

As we continuously struggle to find and apply for new grants, we often overlook the significance of another type of support that can be easier to mobilize and manage. In this case, there are usually no lengthy project proposals, no Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and in some cases, not even project reports demanded by donors…. [Read More]

Career Options in International NGOs: How can you make an impact?

Recent trends show that an increasing number of people are getting interested to work in the development sector. International NGOs offer the best opportunities for such people. NGO domain is a very vast and varied one, and one needs to find out which cause he/she relates with, which domain in particular would one want to… [Read More]

Organizational Chart for your NGO

Organizational charts give a pictorial representation of the functioning styles of your NGO. It provides a graphic view of the hierarchical system and the levels of responsibility in an organization. It is relevant to present an organizational chart because it gives a quick, bird’s-eye view of the management structure of an NGO. Organizational charts are… [Read More]

Which Foreign Embassies you should approach to apply for grants?

Foreign embassies under various development cooperation programs organize small grants funding for NGOs in many countries. They can be a significant source of funding to address various socio-economic issues. Besides, their funding programs are usually small in scale but most flexible to implement. In this guide, we take a quick look at top foreign embassies… [Read More]

How NGOs can raise non-financial support for their cause

Non-profits need resources to run themselves. These resources are not limited to financial resources. If properly planned and sought, non-financial resources can also play a crucial role in the growth and development of a non-profit organization. What are these non-financial resources that NGOs must look out for? How can they raise these resources? Some of… [Read More]

Using videos for storytelling

With the advent of internet and social media, plus a surge in the number of people having mobile phones, communication is getting easier, faster and more accessible for everyone. Clicking pictures and recording videos is so easy these days, with a click on your mobile phone. Visual storytelling is a way to tell your story… [Read More]

What is Peer-to-peer Fundraising in Nonprofit World?

Peer-to-peer fundraising or P2P fundraising is getting a lot of attention by nonprofits these days. Although crowdfunding and P2P are being used interchangeably, it is important to note that the two are different. P2P fundraising is a specific type of crowdfunding, wherein you can leverage your supporters and advocates to raise funds for your non-profit…. [Read More]

Open Grant Opportunities benefiting Refugees Worldwide – #WithRefugees

Recently, the World Refugee Day (June 20) was marked by the UN to highlight the challenges and difficulties faced by displaced families around the world. The #WithRefugees petition was launched by the UN to send a message to governments that they must work together and do their fair share for refugees. The petition asks governments… [Read More]

How to make your organization accountable?

Over the past few decades NGOs have gained significant popularity as the third pillar of development and have played a key role in providing social, economic and environmental services to the marginalized. Growth of NGOs as providers of essential services and key players in policy reforms has been a global phenomenon. NGOs have worked very… [Read More]

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