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Fiji Women’s Fund: Inviting Women’s Groups, Networks and Organisations in Fiji
Deadline: 31 August 2018 The Fiji Women’s Fund (the Fund) is currently inviting women’s groups, networks and organisations in Fiji to submit an expression of interest on one or more of the following priority areas: Empowering women through increased economic opportunities Eliminating violence against women Improving women’s participation in leadership and decision making Strengthening women’s… [Read More]
BST: Call for Applications for CSOs and Groups from Armenia
Deadline: 17 August 2018 The Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (BST) has launched a new call for applications for Civil Society Organizations and Groups from Armenia to support civic initiatives in Armenia meant to support the democratic processes and citizen involvement in decision-making, as well as to address some of the obstacles in further… [Read More]
Hindustan Unilever Foundation: Supporting Solutions that can Transform India’s Water Footprint in Agriculture
Deadline: 15 August 2018 Hindustan Unilever Foundation (HUF) has announced a call to support solutions for highly efficient use of water in agriculture. HUF invites organisations with scalable solutions that can transform India’s water footprint in agriculture from a highly inefficient state to one of ‘more crop per drop’ for submission in 2018 (July-September). Focus… [Read More]
Submit Proposals for Empower Beyond Borders! Regional Empowerment Grants Program
Deadline: 15 August 2018 Are you an organisation ready to break the shackles of exclusion of underrepresented groups within your region? Do you have and/or wish to take to scale home-grown empowerment strategies that raise awareness, build confidence and self-esteem of Voice target groups to claim their rights? Do you see organisations across countries needing… [Read More]
USAID Request for Applications: Cambodian Civil Society Strengthening (CCSS) Project Grant
Deadline: 10 August 2018 The USAID Cambodian Civil Society Strengthening Project (CCSS) is currently inviting Cambodian Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to apply for grants. The aim of the grants are to fund CSOs, including Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and Academic Institutions to undertake activities that serve to expand civic engagement, with particular attention paid to engaging… [Read More]
Voice Call for Proposals: Inviting CSOs for Laos Sudden Opportunity Grant Program
Deadline: 31 December 2018 Through this sudden opportunity grant, Voice Laos is inviting Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to undertake a joint action to address specific, unanticipated opportunities to influence policy in Laos, especially those that could have a ripple effect or that can impact one or more of Voice target groups in one or more… [Read More]
Nominations Open for European Citizenship Awards 2018!
Deadline: 9 September 2018 If you or your acquaintances know about any individual, initiative or social enterprise that deserves better visibility and genuinely acts for European values, it is your chance to make them widely known! Nominations are now open for the European Citizenship Awards 2018 which is a joint initiative between the European Civic… [Read More]
INSPIRE Fund: Supporting INSPIRE Awareness-Raising and Engagement Activities in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Deadline: 31 August 2018 The INSPIRE Working Group has launched a call for proposals to support INSPIRE awareness-raising and engagement activities in low- and middle-income countries. To enable leaders from Low- and Middle-Income Countries increase INSPIRE awareness and engage civil society and governments at national and regional levels, and from those experiences to actively exert… [Read More]
Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation: Seeking Applications for Conflict and Violence Grant
Deadline: 15 November 2018 The Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation is seeking applications for its Conflict and Violence grant program to protect the lives, safety, dignity and physical and mental well-being of people affected by war and armed conflict. The projects they back deal primarily with the causes, attendant circumstances and consequences of violence, and include:… [Read More]
EU Call for Proposals: Support to Cultural Activities
Deadline: 7 September 2018 European Union (EU) has announced a cal for proposals for its “Support to Cultural Activities”. The global objective of this call for proposals is: The promotion of understanding and dialogue between cultures and people. Objectives The specific objectives of this call for proposals are: The promotion of cultural diversity and exchange… [Read More]
Submit Applications for ICO Grants Programme!
Deadline: 17 August 2018 Information Commissioner’s Office is inviting applications for its grant programme to promote good practice; to support independent, innovative research and solutions focused on privacy and data protection issues. Objectives The objectives of the Grants Programme are to: Support and encourage research and privacy enhancing solutions in significant areas of data protection… [Read More]
Manusher Jonno Foundation: Seeking Expression of Interests for SAMPREETI
Deadline: 31 July 2018 Social Action and Mobilization for Prevention of Radicalization and Extremism through Enhanced and Targeted Interventions (SAMPREETI) is a project of Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) funded by GCERF, is seeking expression of interests from Bangladeshi organizations/ institutions/ groups/ clubs to explore some innovative ideas, models and proposals that contribute to the prevention… [Read More]
U.S Department of Education, OSERS-OSEP: Personnel Development To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities
Deadline: 13 August 2018 U.S Department of Education is seeking applications for its grant programme entitled “OSERS-OSEP: Personnel Development To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities” to improve services and results for children with disabilities—associate degree preservice program improvement grants to support personnel working with young children with disabilities, catalog of federal domestic… [Read More]
Captain Planet Foundation’s ecoTech Grants: Addressing Environmental Problems in the U.S.
Deadline: 15 January 2019 The Captain Planet Foundation is seeking applications for “ecoTech Grants” to engage children in inquiry-based, STEM-related projects that leverage technology and/or use nature-based design to address environmental problems in local communities. ecoTech Grants were created to combat the notion that students needed to choose between “the screen” or “the green” and… [Read More]
Applications Open for Professional Development Grant Program!
Deadline: 23 October 2018 Arts Council Malta is seeking applications for its Professional Development Grant to support the continuous professional development of Maltese or Malta-based artists and cultural operators who are active in the cultural and creative sectors and seeking to engage in short term professional training to improve their skills and advance their specialisation…. [Read More]
Captain Planet Foundation’s ecoSolution Grants: Building the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards
Deadline: 15 January 2019 The Captain Planet Foundation is inviting applications for its ecoSolution Grants to build the next generation of environmental stewards and change-agents. The Foundation has supported educators and their work to facilitate youth-led projects that result in positive impacts to the environment of a school or community. Objectives Empower youth by providing… [Read More]
U.S. Embassy in Austria: Seeking Proposals for Austrian-American Partnership Fund
Deadline: 15 November 2018 The U.S. Embassy in Austria is seeking proposals for its Austrian-American Partnership Fund to support collaboration and cultural exchange between Austrian and U.S. non-governmental organizations, universities, professional associations, arts and cultural organizations. The goals of the program are to expand the range of educational, cultural and professional cooperation between Austrians and… [Read More]
Applications Open for ANZ Seeds of Renewal Grant Program!
Deadline: 17 August 2018 Applications are open for ANZ Seeds of Renewal which is a small grants program designed to help build vibrant and sustainable rural communities, to ensure the ongoing prosperity of regional Australia. It is built on two key tenets: Vibrant communities are diverse and inclusive with strong social capital, where everyone can… [Read More]
Applications Open for ICC Fellowship!
Deadline: 30 July 2018 Applications are open for the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) Fellowship to deliver programs and special projects that inspire inclusion, create opportunities to connect, and encourage active citizenship. The ICC Fellowship provides a special opportunity for young leaders from around the world to make a change in their own community through… [Read More]
World Heritage Center- AWHF: Inviting Participants for Workshop on World Heritage and Educational Institutions in Africa
Deadline: 14 September 2018 The World Heritage Centre in collaboration with the African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) is inviting participants for its “Workshop on World Heritage and Educational Institutions in Africa” to mark an important milestone in the involvement of African institutions of higher learning in the implementation of the World Heritage Convention. The three-day francophone… [Read More]
Premium Resources
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]
Upcoming Funding Opportunities of 2018 for NGOs in Kenya
Kenya is known for its wildlife, culture, history, beauty and friendly, welcoming people. In Africa, Kenya is a largest producer of agricultural products. Though being at the core of development, Kenya is facing several challenges that are needed to be solved. Unemployment is continual challenge, as well as health, crime and poverty. The non-governmental organizations… [Read More]
Upcoming Funding Opportunities of 2018 for NGOs in India
India is the most populous democratic country in the world. It is among the top five fastest growing economies in the world, development being the core to it. This development has been led from individual and community growth in India. The Indian government through its various schemes and programs is working to eradicate poverty, gender… [Read More]
Upcoming Funding Opportunities of 2018 for NGOs in Uganda
Uganda has made enormous progress in poverty reduction. Uganda needs better government determination to end corruption, to improve the weak educational reforms. Illiteracy is common in Uganda, especially in the female population which ultimately leads to low economic and health progress. Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have come to play a significant role in Uganda in… [Read More]
Upcoming Funding Opportunities of 2018 for NGOs in Nigeria
Nigeria is one of the largest countries in Africa. Nigeria is a developing West African country that has experienced periods of political instability, corruption, and mismanagement at the hands of its government. The development of a country can be defined using a variety of factors like Economy, poverty, education, healthcare, and unemployment. Nigeria has made… [Read More]
Upcoming Funding Opportunities of 2018!
We are glad that one more year has been added in the process of assisting you in providing information about relevant opportunities and beneficial resources for the success of NGOs worldwide. 2017 has been a great year and we will keep up the good work in 2018 and coming years too. To assist you better… [Read More]
Where can NGOs look for Research Grants?
Research has always been the basis to development. In this 21st century where the research of a micro to a macro product in on high peak, the procedures and machinery required are also on high demand. Thousands of scientists, institutes, organizations all over the world are working on different sectors of research in order to… [Read More]
Webinar Video: Donor Networking – Creating Lasting Relationships
The webinar video on “Donor Networking – Creating Lasting Relationships” is now available online. One of the most important strategies for successful fundraising is to develop strong and long-lasting relationships with institutional donors. But where do we start, and how do we build relationships successfully? Whether your NGO is working with governmental, foundation, or other… [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: How to Raise Funds from US State Department Bureaus
The webinar video on “How to Raise Funds from US State Department Bureaus” is now available online. The US Department of State is a major donor to NGOs on a worldwide basis and is active in all major regions of the world. In generally, they are considered to be a donor that is easy-to-work-with, with… [Read More]
5 Bilateral Donors for Nepal after Denmark
For years, the Danish people have been large supporter of development in Nepal. However, recent budget cuts and a shift in priorities means that the Danish Embassy in Katmandu will be closing by the end of 2017. Denmark will still fund Nepal projects through EU initiatives, however they leave behind a large funding gap. We… [Read More]
EU funding for Sub-Saharan Africa: Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria
The National Indicative Programmes 2014-2020 by the European Commission The NIPs were developed by the EC in conjunction with the national governments of receiving countries and provide six-year strategic plans (2014-2020) for sustainable development cooperation. Per country, three ‘focal sectors’ were selected that are deemed priority development areas, including the indicative funding amount. The NIPs… [Read More]
Email Etiquette- A guide to writing more effective emails
Every professional today needs to communicate via email, but not everyone knows how to do it right. When writing an email, you walk a thin line between formal and informal. The technology allows for a more casual tone and immediate conversation,which causes many people to take it lightly, and use it in ways that are… [Read More]
Primer in Funding Streams: Vocabulary and Recommendations for NGOs New at Fundraising
There are millions of NGOs in the world today, and all of them need funding in one way or the other. Fortunately, billions of dollars every year go to NGOs and their causes. But how can NGOs access these funds? Where should they look to? The fundraising landscape is a complex and competitive environment, and… [Read More]
Developing a Project Plan
If you have a great idea for a project you would like to implement in your organization, you likely will need to write a project plan to present it to your fellow workers or your boss. A project plan is a comprehensive plan about what you want to do and how. It is a great… [Read More]
Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds from DFID
The webinar video on “How to Raise Funds from DFID” is now available online. DFID‘s funding resources support a wide range of issues areas: education, health, poverty reduction, the environment, water and sanitation. Despite this, many NGOs often do not apply for funding with DFID because of the complexity and highly competitive nature of the… [Read More]
A List of CSR Donors in Kenya
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. Programs that have good PR value are often in high demand. Those NGOs that work in… [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]
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]
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