Applications are open for Emergency grants The Fund for Global Human Rights was founded in 2003 to move human rights forward by providing resources and tools to the people and organizations on the ground that have real potential to generate positive change. Fund’s grants and technical assistance … [Read more...] about The Fund for Global Human Rights-Supporting Human rights Defenders around the World
Nippon Foundation’s Overseas Grants for NGOs/NPOs Working to Improve the Basic Human Needs
Deadline: Ongoing The Nippon Foundation accepts grant application throughout the year from Japan as well as overseas non-profit organizations based outside Japan. Applications for overseas cooperative assistance are open throughout the year. There is no upper limit to the amount of grant funding. … [Read more...] about Nippon Foundation’s Overseas Grants for NGOs/NPOs Working to Improve the Basic Human Needs
The Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Robert Key Memorial Fund: Apply for Grants of up to £10,000!
Deadline: Ongoing The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) accepts grant applications for its different kinds of grant programs. One of them is Robert Key Memorial Fund. The applications for these grants can be accepted anytime with no specific deadline. The foundation seeks to fund frontline … [Read more...] about The Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Robert Key Memorial Fund: Apply for Grants of up to £10,000!
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants to provide Access to basic Health care & services to Children & Families Living in Urban Poverty
Deadline: Ongoing The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF) seeks to fund projects that directly serve or impact children living in urban poverty, particularly in the areas of education, childhood health and family economic stability (including microfinance.) Total Grants committed by the … [Read more...] about Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants to provide Access to basic Health care & services to Children & Families Living in Urban Poverty
MAC AIDS Fund’s International Grants of up to $75,000 USD for non-profit organizations in Asia Pacific, Europe/Middle East & Latin America
Deadline: Ongoing The MAC AIDS Fund supports organizations that provide direct services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS and that address the link between poverty and AIDS. The aim is to help fund those direct care services most needed in a particular community based on HIV/AIDS prevalence and … [Read more...] about MAC AIDS Fund’s International Grants of up to $75,000 USD for non-profit organizations in Asia Pacific, Europe/Middle East & Latin America
African Women’s Development Fund
Applications can be submitted anytime The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) finances local, national, sub-regional and regional organizations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. The AWDF aims to help build a culture of learning and partnerships within the African women’s movement. … [Read more...] about African Women’s Development Fund
ELLE Foundation for Women’s Empowerment through Education, Training & Information
Applications can be submitted throughout the year Elle Foundation has been supporting the development, emancipation and women’s place in society since its establishment in 2004. It provides financial support to projects that aim to promote the empowerment of women through education, training and … [Read more...] about ELLE Foundation for Women’s Empowerment through Education, Training & Information
Urgent Action Fund to Protect, Sustain & Strengthen Women Around the World
Grant requests can be made anytime Established in 1997, Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights is a global women’s fund that protects, strengthens and sustains women and transgender human rights defenders at critical moments. The Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights is a global women’s … [Read more...] about Urgent Action Fund to Protect, Sustain & Strengthen Women Around the World
Open Society Foundation – The Burma Project to Support Marginalized Communities
Applications can be submitted throughout the year The Open Society Foundation is accepting grant applications for the Burma Project. The Burma Project, established by the Open Society Foundations in 1994, is dedicated to increasing international awareness of conditions in Burma and helping the … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundation – The Burma Project to Support Marginalized Communities
United States Institute of Peace Resolving Violent Conflicts Around the World
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis The United States Institute of Peace works to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict around the world. USIP does this by engaging directly in conflict zones and by providing analysis, education, and resources to those working for peace. South … [Read more...] about United States Institute of Peace Resolving Violent Conflicts Around the World
Asian Foundation Funds Building Economic Peace around Asia
Application Inquiries can be made anytime The Asian Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia. The Foundation educates women on their legal rights, safety, and personal health, protects the basic rights of … [Read more...] about Asian Foundation Funds Building Economic Peace around Asia
Sasakawa Peace Foundation Funds for Projects Promoting International Peace, Exchange & Cooperation
The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) is currently accepting applications from NGOs/ other not for profit organizations to undertake the different types of projects mentioned below while promoting international exchange, cooperation & understanding. SPF contributes to the welfare of humankind and … [Read more...] about Sasakawa Peace Foundation Funds for Projects Promoting International Peace, Exchange & Cooperation
European Endowment for Democracy Funds for Civil Society Organizations & Individual Activists
Applications are accepted anytime The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) is a new independent grant giving institution that supports actors of democratic change. EED is a joint initiative of European States and EU institutions, which draws on the EU’s transition experiences and is inspired by … [Read more...] about European Endowment for Democracy Funds for Civil Society Organizations & Individual Activists
Open Society Grants to Support Voices of Pro-Democracy Organisations & Individuals in Eastern Africa
Applications are accepted throughout the year OSIEA is able to support and amplify the voices of Pro-Democracy Organisations and individuals in the region and to strengthen their capacity to hold their governments accountable. This includes efforts to defend and support rights activists and … [Read more...] about Open Society Grants to Support Voices of Pro-Democracy Organisations & Individuals in Eastern Africa
Inter- American Foundation Grants: Enhancing Self Governance & Democracy in Latin America & Caribbean
Proposals can be submitted throughout the year The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) invites proposals for its grant program. The IAF funds the self-help efforts of grassroots groups in Latin America and the Caribbean to improve living conditions of the disadvantaged and the excluded, enhance their … [Read more...] about Inter- American Foundation Grants: Enhancing Self Governance & Democracy in Latin America & Caribbean
US-African Development Foundation: Supporting Marginalized Communities in Africa
Applications are open year round USADF supports African-led development that grows community enterprises by providing seed capital and technical support. This empowers those who are least served by existing markets or assistance programs to become a part of Africa’s growth story. USADF works with … [Read more...] about US-African Development Foundation: Supporting Marginalized Communities in Africa
UNDP’s GEF Small Grants Programme for NGOs/CBOs Working Around the World
Applications are accepted throughout the year The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) provides Global Environment Facility Small Grants to assist developing countries in fulfilling their commitment of protection of the global environment through local actions. Grant Size The maximum grant … [Read more...] about UNDP’s GEF Small Grants Programme for NGOs/CBOs Working Around the World
Fluor Foundation Grants to Promote Education, Environment, Community Development Around the World
Applications are considered on an ongoing basis Fluor Foundation's mission is to promote education, environment, social science and community development in both developed and underdeveloped countries. Fluor considers requests for operating, program, capital, or endowment support. Priority is … [Read more...] about Fluor Foundation Grants to Promote Education, Environment, Community Development Around the World
ABILIS Foundation: Small Grants to Organizations run by People with Disability
Applications are accepted throughout the year The Abilis Foundation provides small grants to Organizations run by People with Disability (related to mobility, vision, hearing or any other type) to implement their projects in developing countries. Primary objective of the Abilis foundation is to … [Read more...] about ABILIS Foundation: Small Grants to Organizations run by People with Disability
The Alert Fund for Youth: Supporting Progressive Projects for Young People
The Alert Fund for Youth is an independent fund which supports progressive projects for young people. It provides funding to diverse range projects like skills training for activists, protest rallies, recycle camps for youth, a LGTB coming out book (where it’s still needed), demonstrations all over … [Read more...] about The Alert Fund for Youth: Supporting Progressive Projects for Young People
Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction: Grants for Projects Supporting Poverty Reduction and Social Development Activities
The Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction provides grants for poverty reduction and related social development activities with priority placed on the poorest and most vulnerable groups living in destitution in ADB developing member countries (DMCs), primarily on innovative programs designed or … [Read more...] about Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction: Grants for Projects Supporting Poverty Reduction and Social Development Activities
The Disney Conservation Fund: Rapid Response Fund for Crises, Environmental & Conservational Needs!
The Disney Conservation Foundation through its Rapid Response Fund provides emergency fund at the time of crises, environmental or conservation needs. The Disney Conservation Fund is a key pillar in Disney’s efforts to protect the planet and help kids develop lifelong conservation values. The fund … [Read more...] about The Disney Conservation Fund: Rapid Response Fund for Crises, Environmental & Conservational Needs!
Wallace Global Fund: Protecting Diversity of Nature
The Wallace Global Fund supports activities and movements that are global or national in scope. Its mission is to promote an informed and engaged citizenry, to fight injustice, and to protect the diversity of nature and the natural systems upon which all life depends. The fund awards grants to high … [Read more...] about Wallace Global Fund: Protecting Diversity of Nature
The Global Fund for Community Foundations: Strengthening Community Foundations and Local Philanthropic Institutions!
The Global Fund for Community Foundations (GFCF) is a grassroots grantmaker working to promote and support institutions of community philanthropy around the world. It works with individual community foundations and other local grantmakers and their networks around the world, with a particular focus … [Read more...] about The Global Fund for Community Foundations: Strengthening Community Foundations and Local Philanthropic Institutions!
The Arab Human Rights Fund: Support for the Promotion and Realization of all Human Rights in the Arab Region!
The Arab Human Rights Fund is a non-profit organization established to support human rights in the Arab Region and it is committed to managing its business according to the principles of transparency and accountability. Arab Human Rights Fund is committed to all the rights listed in the Universal … [Read more...] about The Arab Human Rights Fund: Support for the Promotion and Realization of all Human Rights in the Arab Region!
Paul Hamlyn Foundation: Various Open Grant Opportunities
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation continuously provide various funding opportunities in order to help people overcome disadvantage and lack of opportunity, so that they can realise their potential and enjoy fulfilling and creative lives. The Foundation has a particular interest in supporting young people … [Read more...] about Paul Hamlyn Foundation: Various Open Grant Opportunities
The Pollination Project: Seed Grants to Social Change Projects
The Pollination Project provides small startup grants to individual change makers. The Pollination Project seeks to unleash GOODNESS and expand COMPASSION all over the world. It makes daily seed grants to inspiring social change-makers who are committed to a world that works for all. It seeks to … [Read more...] about The Pollination Project: Seed Grants to Social Change Projects
Apply for AmplifyChange Opportunity Grants: Helping Groups Try out New Ideas
AmplifyChange through its Opportunity Grants helps groups try out new ideas, implement their plans or make the most of circumstances where there may be a good chance to bring about some sort of positive change. This grant serves as an opportunity for the organisations to contribute to making or … [Read more...] about Apply for AmplifyChange Opportunity Grants: Helping Groups Try out New Ideas
The Global Fund for Children: Transforming Lives for a Better Tomorrow!
The Global Fund for Children through its funds transforms the lives of children on the edges of society—trafficked children, refugees, child laborers—and help them regain their rights and pursue their dreams. The fund invests in undercapitalized organizations that provide critical services to … [Read more...] about The Global Fund for Children: Transforming Lives for a Better Tomorrow!
The Coca-Cola Foundation: Investing in Communities Worldwide!
The Coca-Cola foundation awards grants throughout the year to enhance the sustainability of local communities worldwide. The Foundation was established in the U.S. as a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Foundations grants are awarded based on its priorities, tax requirements, legal … [Read more...] about The Coca-Cola Foundation: Investing in Communities Worldwide!
Global Innovation Fund: Transforming Ideas into Impact
The Global Innovation Fund invests in social innovations that aim to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in the developing world. The fund is always open to the best approaches to solve any major development problem in low- or lower-middle income countries to scale up … [Read more...] about Global Innovation Fund: Transforming Ideas into Impact
DBS-NUS Social Venture Challenge Asia: Inviting Social Enterprises from Across Asia
Deadline: 15 May 2016 The DBS Foundation together with National University of Singapore (NUS) Enterprise, is currently inviting the social enterprises for the Social Venture Challenge Asia, an Asia-wide competition, aiming at identifying and supporting new social ventures that have the potential to … [Read more...] about DBS-NUS Social Venture Challenge Asia: Inviting Social Enterprises from Across Asia
Newton Fund’s Institutional Links Grants 2016: Research and Innovation Challenges for the Social Welfare
Deadline: 27 June 2016 The Newton Fund, a UK Government initiative invites applications for its Institutional Links Grants 2016, aimed at building UK-partner country research and innovation collaborations centred on shared research and innovation challenges which have direct relevance to social … [Read more...] about Newton Fund’s Institutional Links Grants 2016: Research and Innovation Challenges for the Social Welfare
Call for Applications: IIE-SRF Fellowships for Threatened Scholars Around the World
Deadline: Ongoing The Institute of International Education Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) is inviting applications for its fellowship program for Threatened Scholars, the idea being the preservation of the lives, voices, and ideas of scholars around the globe. IIE-SRF fellowships support visiting … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: IIE-SRF Fellowships for Threatened Scholars Around the World
Call for Applications: Training Course on Managing Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies
Deadline: 20 May 2016 The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), International Medical Corps, and Human Rights Education Associates (HREA) are offering a five-day training course on Managing Gender-Based Violence Programs in Emergencies. The aim of the program is to build both technical knowledge … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Training Course on Managing Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies
IWMF Call for Applications: Howard G. Buffett Fund For Women Journalists
Deadline: 6 July 2016 The International Women Media Foundation (IWMF) is currently inviting women journalists from around the world for its Howard G. Buffett Fund, supporting projects including educational opportunities, investigative reporting and media development initiatives. Objectives The … [Read more...] about IWMF Call for Applications: Howard G. Buffett Fund For Women Journalists
DFID : Sustaining and Accelerating Primary Health in Ethiopia (SAPHE)
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The U.K. Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking applications for its Sustaining and Accelerating Primary Health in Ethiopia (SAPHE) programme, a five year (2015-2020) programme that will provide up to £250 million to support the Health Sector Transformation … [Read more...] about DFID : Sustaining and Accelerating Primary Health in Ethiopia (SAPHE)
DFID Call for Applications: ACE Business and SAPHE Programmes
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The U.K. Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking applications for its 2 (two) new funding programmes namely- Africa Clean Energy (ACE) Business programme and Sustaining and Accelerating Primary Health in Ethiopia (SAPHE) programme. Africa Clean Energy … [Read more...] about DFID Call for Applications: ACE Business and SAPHE Programmes
EU Call for Proposals: Complementary Support to the Development of Waste Management Schemes
Deadline: 17 June 2016 The European Union is seeking proposals for Complementary Support to the Development of Waste Management Schemes having an aim to contribute to the development and improvement of comprehensive waste management schemes at municipalities' level. The global objective of this … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Complementary Support to the Development of Waste Management Schemes
Atlantic Area Transnational Cooperation Programme Invites EoIs: Strenghtening Economic Development in the Atlantic Area
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The Atlantic Area Transnational Cooperation Programme 2014-2020 has announced its first call for Expressions of interest (EOIs). A two stage application process has been agreed for this initial and subsequent Programme calls, beginning with a call for EOI’s. The Programme is … [Read more...] about Atlantic Area Transnational Cooperation Programme Invites EoIs: Strenghtening Economic Development in the Atlantic Area
CEI Fund at the EBRD Call for Proposals: Know-how Exchange Programme 2016
Deadline: 27 June 2016 The Central European Initiative (CEI) has announced a new Call for Proposals for the CEI Know‐How Exchange Programme (KEP) ‐ ITALY. The projects will be co‐financed with funding made available from the CEI Fund at the EBRD, entirely financed by the Italian Government. The … [Read more...] about CEI Fund at the EBRD Call for Proposals: Know-how Exchange Programme 2016
Call for Applications: UIL CONFINTEA Fellowship Programme 2016
Deadline: 30 June 2016 The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) is inviting applications for CONFINTEA Fellowship Programme 2016, offering six fellowships in the month of October, to government officials and representatives of civil society organizations working in key positions within the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: UIL CONFINTEA Fellowship Programme 2016
European Programme for Employment and Social Innovation: Combating Social Exclusion and Poverty
Deadline: 13 June 2016 The European Commission is seeking applications for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) 2014-2020, a European-level financing instrument to contribute to the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy, by providing financial support for the Union's objectives in terms … [Read more...] about European Programme for Employment and Social Innovation: Combating Social Exclusion and Poverty
Call for Proposals: Nordic-Russian Cooperation Programme in Higher Education and Research
Deadline: 3 May 2016 The Nordic Council of Ministers in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, is currently accepting proposals for its joint Nordic-Russian Cooperation Programme in Higher Education and Research. The programme intends to promote … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Nordic-Russian Cooperation Programme in Higher Education and Research
The Paul Mellon Centre’s Rome Fellowship: Inviting Scholars from Around the World
Deadline: 23 May 2016 The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art is currently inviting applications for its Rome Fellowship programme, offered annually to allow a Senior or Mid-Career scholar three months at the British School at Rome to work on an Anglo-Italian art-historical topic of any … [Read more...] about The Paul Mellon Centre’s Rome Fellowship: Inviting Scholars from Around the World
IWMF Reporting Trips to Colombia and El Salvador: Supporting Women Journalists
Deadline: 15 May 2016 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) has announced Reporting Trips to El Salvador and Colombia. A group of six journalists from anywhere in the world will report on conservation and sustainable development in Colombia. The trip will be based in Riohacha, … [Read more...] about IWMF Reporting Trips to Colombia and El Salvador: Supporting Women Journalists
DST (India) Call for Proposals: Water Technology Initiative for Research and Technology Stream
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is currently seeking proposals under Water Technology Initiative for Research and Technology Stream. Water Technology Initiative is a demand oriented user centric initiative which includes development research in laboratories as … [Read more...] about DST (India) Call for Proposals: Water Technology Initiative for Research and Technology Stream
CDI Short Course on Rural Entrepreneurship (12 June 2017 to 23 June 2017)
Deadline: 18 October 2016 The Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation (CDI) invites applications for its training course on Rural Entrepreneurship from 12 June 2017 to 23 June 2017 in Ghana. Course Structure This course on rural entrepreneurship centres around the Chain Wide Learning … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course on Rural Entrepreneurship (12 June 2017 to 23 June 2017)
CDI Short Course on Integrated Seed Sector Development (15 May 2017 to 2 June 2017)
Deadline: 18 October 2016 The Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation (CDI) invites applications for its training course on Integrated Seed Sector Development from 15 May 2017 to 2 June 2017 in the Netherlands. Seed is an essential input for crop production. Access of farmers to affordable … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course on Integrated Seed Sector Development (15 May 2017 to 2 June 2017)
CDI Short Course on Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment of Food and Nutrition Security Programmes (5 June 2017 to 23 June 2017)
Deadline: 18 October 2016 The Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation (CDI) invites applications for its training course on Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment of Food and Nutrition Security Programmes from 5 June 2017 until 23 June 2017 in the Netherlands. In this course … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course on Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment of Food and Nutrition Security Programmes (5 June 2017 to 23 June 2017)
