The World Environment Day is celebrated each year on 5th June for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of our environment. As each year the World Environment Day is organized around a specific theme, the theme for 2018 is "Beat Plastic Pollution". According to UN; Beat Plastic … [Read more...] about World Environment Day (5th June, 2018): Visit a List of Open Funding Opportunities on Environment Conservation!
10 Quick Tips to Improve Your Grant Applications
Since FundsforNGOs publishes hundreds of grant opportunities every week, it is easy to find exciting places to apply. But is your proposal ready? Here are ten quick ways to improve your grant applications. 1.Update your title Your project title provides the first impression of your project to a … [Read more...] about 10 Quick Tips to Improve Your Grant Applications
Sample Project Background for India
Writing a project background is a crucial part of the Proposal. A donor should know beforehand of the general situation of the area before going through all the projects plans and strategies. It helps the donors to picture well of project area and about the importance of the project. In order to … [Read more...] about Sample Project Background for India
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 … [Read more...] about Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds for Humanitarian Relief
EU Funding Programme: Increase Women Participation in Public Life
Date Opened: 26/07/2017 Date Closed: 11/09/2017 Budget: 3,500,000 (EUR) Winning NGOs: <<Previous … [Read more...] about EU Funding Programme: Increase Women Participation in Public Life
Support to Civil Society in Zimbabwe: Promoting democratic participation, good governance and accountability
Date Opened: 24/02/2017 Date Closed: 26/04/2017 Budget: 5,000,000 (EUR) Winning NGOs: Next>> <<Previous … [Read more...] about Support to Civil Society in Zimbabwe: Promoting democratic participation, good governance and accountability
CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES 2016-2017
Date Opened: 25/04/2017 Date Closed: 29/06/2017 Budget: 5,000,000 (EUR) Winning NGOs: Next>> <<Previous … [Read more...] about CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES 2016-2017
Civil Society Organisations (CSO) Programme: Enhancing CSOs’ contribution to governance and development processes in Mongolia
Date Opened: 23/02/2017 Date Closed: 14/04/2017 Budget: 1,750,000 (EUR) Winning NGOs: Next>> <<Previous … [Read more...] about Civil Society Organisations (CSO) Programme: Enhancing CSOs’ contribution to governance and development processes in Mongolia
Joint Call for Proposals for India:2016-2017 – Civil Society Organisations (CSO),Local Authorities (LA),European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights – Country Based Support Scheme (EIDHR-CBSS) and Partnership Instrument (PI)
Date Opened: 10/03/2017 Date Closed: 03/04/2017 Budget: 8,100,000 (EUR) Winning NGOs: Next>> <<Previous … [Read more...] about Joint Call for Proposals for India:2016-2017 – Civil Society Organisations (CSO),Local Authorities (LA),European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights – Country Based Support Scheme (EIDHR-CBSS) and Partnership Instrument (PI)
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 … [Read more...] about Where can NGOs look for Research Grants?
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 … [Read more...] about Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds from USAID
How NGOs can Work Remotely More Effectively
An Interview with Peter Ivanov Over the last 20 years, Peter Ivanov - Keynote Speaker and Executive coach, Athletic Champion and father of five girls - is leading international virtual NGO teams across Europe, Asia and Africa to show them how to deliver projects quicker, reduce cost and … [Read more...] about How NGOs can Work Remotely More Effectively
Maximpact Ecosystems Capacity Building Small Grant Competition
Deadline extended till 28th April 2017. Registrations are open for the 1st Maximpact capacity building small grant that will support capacity strengthening of non-profit organizations capacity in fundraising, project management, and other technical area required. Maximpact Ecosystems provides … [Read more...] about Maximpact Ecosystems Capacity Building Small Grant Competition
Explore the Winning Proposals: FundsforNGOs Great Proposals Contest 2016
As we have already announced the winners of the FundsforNGOs Great Proposals Contest 2016 where Toybox (INGO) and Thanda, South Africa (NGO)developed the best proposals among all the proposals we received. Here we are publishing the proposal made by both of them, so that all the NGOs around the … [Read more...] about Explore the Winning Proposals: FundsforNGOs Great Proposals Contest 2016
FundsforNGOs Great Proposals Contest 2016 Winners Announced!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2016 proposal contest! We received hundreds of fantastic proposals from all over the world, making it very difficult to decide on only two winners. However, these two winners were selected for their very high-quality proposals. The winners of our $500 … [Read more...] about FundsforNGOs Great Proposals Contest 2016 Winners Announced!
The LGBT Fund Deep Engagement Grants for Mozambique
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), the Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC), and The United Nations Joint Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) through their joint partnership on The LGBT Fund is seeking applications for Deep Engagement Grants serving LGBT … [Read more...] about The LGBT Fund Deep Engagement Grants for Mozambique
Syria Recovery Trust Fund: Alleviating the Suffering of the Syrian People
The Syria Recovery Trust Fund (SRTF) is a multi-donor trust fund initiated by the Group of Friends of the Syrian People and its Working Group on Economic Recovery and Development. The fund serves to channel grant funding from the international community in a transparent and accountable manner into … [Read more...] about Syria Recovery Trust Fund: Alleviating the Suffering of the Syrian People
Walmart Foundation, Australian Government & ADRA Support to Haiti
The Walmart Foundation, Australian Government and Adventist Development and Relief Agency have also provided their support to the victims of the tropical storm Hurricane Mathew in Haiti. Walmart Foundation The Walmart Foundation works with a mission to create opportunities to provide a better … [Read more...] about Walmart Foundation, Australian Government & ADRA Support to Haiti
Big Donors for Relief Work in Haiti: Curing Destruction Caused by Hurricane Mathew
Visit the list of some more donors that are supporting relief work in Haiti to cure the destruction caused by the devastating tropical storm Hurricane Mathew. Foundation Beyond Belief The Foundation Beyond Belief is a humanist charity that promotes secular volunteering and responsible … [Read more...] about Big Donors for Relief Work in Haiti: Curing Destruction Caused by Hurricane Mathew
Hurricane Mathew Relief Work: Foundations supporting Haiti
Here is the list of foundations that are supporting Haiti in order to survive out from the destruction caused by Hurricane Mathew. The Boston Foundation The Boston Foundation devotes its resources to building and sustaining a vital, prosperous city and region, where justice and opportunity are … [Read more...] about Hurricane Mathew Relief Work: Foundations supporting Haiti
A List of Donors supporting Relief Work for Victims of the Hurricane Mathew in Haiti
The devastating tropical storm Hurricane Mathew that occurred on October 4, 2016 near Les Anglais in southwestern Haiti left an estimated US $2.25 billion in damage and at least 546 fatalities, possibly as many as 1,600. Although international aid is pouring in Haiti, there is a large need of … [Read more...] about A List of Donors supporting Relief Work for Victims of the Hurricane Mathew in Haiti
FundsforNGOs Great Proposals Contest 2016: A Chance to win US $500 small grant for your NGO
Deadline: 10 November 2016 Entries are open for FundsforNGOs "Great Proposals Contest 2016" that is open for local NGOs, international organizations and networks. The goal of the contest is to both showcase select proposals to FundsforNGOs users – thereby sharing best practices – as well as … [Read more...] about FundsforNGOs Great Proposals Contest 2016: A Chance to win US $500 small grant for your NGO
Applications Open for Yale’s Greenberg World Fellows Program!
Deadline: 7 December 2016 Applications are open for Yale's Greenberg World Fellows Program that brings 16 accomplished, mid-career, global leaders to Yale for a four-month immersive transformational journey. The mission of the Greenberg World Fellows Program is to cultivate and empower a network … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Yale’s Greenberg World Fellows Program!
The Chrysalis Trust: Grants to UK registered Charities providing Public Benefits
Deadline: 15 December 2016 The Chrysalis Trust is seeking applications from UK registered charities providing public benefits. The Trust prioritizes its funds for less popular and harder to fund projects in UK. The trust is able to provide support for both capital projects and core funding with … [Read more...] about The Chrysalis Trust: Grants to UK registered Charities providing Public Benefits
The LGBT Fund Deep Engagement Grants in Kenya, Uganda and Mozambique
Deadline: 3 October 2016 The Elton John AIDS Foundation, the Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC), and UNAIDS have recently launched the LGBT Fund to respond to the pressing need for action to support LGBT people affected by HIV. The LGBT Fund seeks to improve efforts to end stigma, … [Read more...] about The LGBT Fund Deep Engagement Grants in Kenya, Uganda and Mozambique
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative: Advancing Human Potential and Promoting Equality
Profile: Chan Zuckerberg Initiative IMPORTANT: The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is not likely to offer any funding opportunities to NGOs at this time. It is not a grant giving foundation but a company that also invests in social enterprises. Founded on: 1 December 2015 Location: Menlo … [Read more...] about Chan Zuckerberg Initiative: Advancing Human Potential and Promoting Equality
HIF Invention Grants: Move Beyond Insights and Bring an Idea to Life
The Humanitarian Innovation Fund's Invention Grants are provided for the invention of a creative solution or novel idea, which helps address a problem or seize an opportunity. Combining analysis, discussion and, most importantly, creativity to generate ideas or harness new technologies. By … [Read more...] about HIF Invention Grants: Move Beyond Insights and Bring an Idea to Life
HIF Diffusion Grants: Extended Outreach of Successful Innovations
The Humanitarian Innovation Fund's Diffusion Grants are for the diffusion and extended outreach of successful innovations – taking them to scale and leading to wider adoptions outside the original setting. This might mean scaling within a large organisation, or transferring knowledge to other … [Read more...] about HIF Diffusion Grants: Extended Outreach of Successful Innovations
Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Recognition Grants
Are you an aid worker in a humanitarian setting that can see a process isn’t efficient, or a product not adequate, but need support to research this further? Or, do you have a bright idea for inventing a device or process that could improve the quality and speed in which aid is delivered but need … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Recognition Grants
The Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Core Grants to Provide Solutions to Humanitarian Challenges
Do you have an innovative project? Does your project relate to humanitarian aid? If yes, then apply for Humanitarian Innovation Fund's Core grants. The Humanitarian Innovation Fund supports organisations and individuals to identify, nurture and share innovative and scalable solutions to the … [Read more...] about The Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Core Grants to Provide Solutions to Humanitarian Challenges
The World Bank: Trust Fund for Statistical Capacity Building
Deadline: 28 October 2016 The World Bank Trust Fund for Statistical Capacity Building (TFSCB) is open for applications with an aim to improve the capacity of developing countries to produce and use statistics with an overall objective of supporting effective decision-making for development. The … [Read more...] about The World Bank: Trust Fund for Statistical Capacity Building
International Day of Democracy: Open Grant Opportunities
The International Day of Democracy is celebrated each year on 15th September and the theme for the International Day of Democracy 2016 is "Democracy and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development". Here are some open grant opportunities promoting democracy worldwide. CD-UNITED Call for Proposals … [Read more...] about International Day of Democracy: Open Grant Opportunities
NASSCOM Social Innovation Forum 2017: Creating Sustained Social Impact
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The NASSCOM Foundation is seeking applications for its Social Innovation Forum 2017 that is a 'Tech for Good' platform driving technology led innovation to create sustained social impact. The forum aims to foster inclusive growth by supporting technology based solutions … [Read more...] about NASSCOM Social Innovation Forum 2017: Creating Sustained Social Impact
FHI 360 Request for Applications: Providing Capacity Building support to Civil Society and Media Organizations in Nepal
Deadline: 3 October 2016 FHI 360, an international non-governmental organization is seeking applications from registered Nepali specialist civil society organizations in order to provide capacity building, mentoring and other forms of technical assistance to civil society and media organizations … [Read more...] about FHI 360 Request for Applications: Providing Capacity Building support to Civil Society and Media Organizations in Nepal
UNCCD: Land for Life Youth Social Media Activist Challenge
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification is calling applicants for “Land for Life Youth Social Media Activist Challenge” to recognize active, passionate and dedicated young people who are currently active in conserving natural resources and promoting such … [Read more...] about UNCCD: Land for Life Youth Social Media Activist Challenge
The Hague Academy for Local Governance: Apply for the Three Training Courses via Nuffic Fellowships
Deadline: 4 October 2016 The Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education (EP-NUFFIC) is offering Nuffic Fellowships to participate in three training courses of The Hague Academy for Local Governance with an aim to promote capacity building within organisations in … [Read more...] about The Hague Academy for Local Governance: Apply for the Three Training Courses via Nuffic Fellowships
NEW LGBT International Fundraising Info-graphic
This info-graphic was made by Funders for LGBT Issues and Global Philanthropy Project, summarizing the recent report findings on LGBT International funding. You can download the full report for free here: 2013-2014 Global Resources Report: Government and Philanthropic Support for Lesbian, … [Read more...] about NEW LGBT International Fundraising Info-graphic
Apply for Bond International Development Awards! Celebrating Amazing Humanitarian and Development Work
Deadline: 9 September 2016 Applications are open for Bond International Development Awards that seek to address the outstanding work of the development sector by celebrating the amazing humanitarian and development work of the Bond network. Award Categories Campaign Award: The Campaign … [Read more...] about Apply for Bond International Development Awards! Celebrating Amazing Humanitarian and Development Work
African World Heritage Fund Conservation Grants: Addressing Conservation Challenges in Africa
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) is currently accepting proposals for its Conservation Grants program, in order to support the effective conservation and protection of cultural and natural heritage of outstanding universal value in Africa. The main objective of the … [Read more...] about African World Heritage Fund Conservation Grants: Addressing Conservation Challenges in Africa
Top Opportunities to Apply from 15-31 August 2016
African Union Commission: Call for Proposals for 2016 Research Grants Deadline: 17 August 2016 The African Union Commission (AUC) is currently inviting applications for its Research Grants with an aim to deploy Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in the Agricultural sector as tool for … [Read more...] about Top Opportunities to Apply from 15-31 August 2016
Apply for 2016 Human Rights Prize of the French Republic!
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Applications are open for the 2016 “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” Human Rights Prize of the French Republic, awarded by the Prime Minister of the French Government. The prize was set up in 1998 to recognize and support the completion of individual or collective … [Read more...] about Apply for 2016 Human Rights Prize of the French Republic!
Apply for South African Youth Awards 2016!
Deadline: 31 August 2016 Nominations are open for South African Youth Awards by National Youth Development Agency (NYDA). NYDA is a South African-based agency established primarily to tackle challenges that the nation’s youth are faced with. The awards aim to celebrate and showcase to the rest of … [Read more...] about Apply for South African Youth Awards 2016!
Life Chances Fund: Supporting Locally Developed Projects in UK
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Applications are open for the Life Chances Fund that seeks to help those people in society who face the most significant barriers to leading happy and productive lives. Objectives Increasing the number and scale of SIBs in England; Making it easier and quicker … [Read more...] about Life Chances Fund: Supporting Locally Developed Projects in UK
Common Fund for Commodities: Ninth Call for Proposals to Support Business Activities
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The Common Fund for Commodities is seeking applications to support organizations and enterprises engaged in commodity value chains in its member countries. CFC seeks to support business activities in the field of commodity development, including agriculture, minerals and … [Read more...] about Common Fund for Commodities: Ninth Call for Proposals to Support Business Activities
Applications Open for 2017 IDEX Global Fellows Program
Deadline: 1 October 2016 Applications are open for January 2017 IDEX Global Fellows Program in India. IDEX is developing the next wave of "social intrapreneurs" who will support, lead and advance the work of socially-focused enterprises around the world. IDEX Fellows undergo six months of … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 IDEX Global Fellows Program
Call for Proposals: United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS) finances activities carried out by UN organisations to demonstrate the added value of the human security approach and extend its usage and awareness both within and outside of the United Nations system. UNTFHS … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security
YPARD Nepal Calls for Workshop: Youth’s Grant Writing Skills Enhancement
Deadline: 28 July 2016 The Young Professionals for Agricultural Development (YPARD) Nepal invites Nepalese youth between 18-40 years to participate in the Youth’s Grant Writing Skills Enhancement. The workshop will encourage professionals to enhance the quality of grant and technical writing. This … [Read more...] about YPARD Nepal Calls for Workshop: Youth’s Grant Writing Skills Enhancement
The Rockefeller Foundation: Seeking Applications for Digital Jobs Africa
Deadline: 29 July 2016 The Rockefeller Foundation is seeking applications for its project entitled "Digital Jobs Africa" with an aim to help disadvantaged and (minimally skilled) unskilled young men and women, move from unemployment into employment through relevant skills development … [Read more...] about The Rockefeller Foundation: Seeking Applications for Digital Jobs Africa
Cointreau Creative Crew for Nigerians: A Chance to Win €20 000
Deadline: 1 September 2016 Cointreau has launched the Cointreau Creative Crew in Nigeria that is a philanthropist programme meant to reveal and boost women’s creativity, by encouraging them to make their dreams come true. The Cointreau Creative Crew Grant Scheme is part of the worldwide … [Read more...] about Cointreau Creative Crew for Nigerians: A Chance to Win €20 000
Apply for 2016 GlobalGiving Accelerator: Maximize Your Online Fundraising Potential
Deadline: 1 August 2016 GlobalGiving is now accepting applications from qualified nonprofits for the September 2016 GlobalGiving Accelerator. The participants, through the Accelerator training curriculum, will learn how to maximize their online fundraising potential. The GlobalGiving Accelerator … [Read more...] about Apply for 2016 GlobalGiving Accelerator: Maximize Your Online Fundraising Potential
