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Newton Fund’s Workshop Grants 2016: Promoting Economic Development and Welfare

Deadline: 19 September 2016 The Newton Fund, a UK Government initiative is currently inviting applicants for its Workshop Grants 2016 with an aim to promote the economic development and welfare of either the partner countries or, through working with the partner country, to address the problems of … [Read more...] about Newton Fund’s Workshop Grants 2016: Promoting Economic Development and Welfare

2016 Asfari Fellowship: Developing Academic Understanding of the Media Industry

Deadline: 5 September 2016 The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is currently accepting applications for its 2016 Asfari Fellowship with an aim to develop their academic understanding of the media industry, improve their knowledge and focus on an in-depth piece of research. The … [Read more...] about 2016 Asfari Fellowship: Developing Academic Understanding of the Media Industry

Open Meadows Foundation: Grants to Promote Gender, Racial and Economic Justice

Deadline: 15 August 2016 The Open Meadows Foundation, a grant-making organization is seeking projects that promote gender/racial/economic justice. The projects must be led by and benefit women and girls. Open Meadows Foundation funds projects that do not discriminate on the basis of race, … [Read more...] about Open Meadows Foundation: Grants to Promote Gender, Racial and Economic Justice

BioFISA II Programme Seed Grant: Strengthening Regional Collaborative Biosciences Research

Deadline: 31 August 2016 The Southern Africa Network for Biosciences (SANBio) is currently inviting applications for its BioFISA II Programme Seed Grant with an aim to strengthen regional collaborative biosciences research and innovation activities in Southern Africa. The purpose of this second … [Read more...] about BioFISA II Programme Seed Grant: Strengthening Regional Collaborative Biosciences Research

European Commission Call for Proposals: Promoting HEPA Policy Measures and Actions for Refugees

Deadline: 9 September 2016 The European Commission is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations for “Promoting HEPA policy measures and actions for refugees” with an aim to promote broader access to the practice of sport and physical activities for refugees. The promotion of … [Read more...] about European Commission Call for Proposals: Promoting HEPA Policy Measures and Actions for Refugees

Children with Cancer UK: Seeking Applicants for 2016/17 Project Grants

Deadline: 30 August 2016 Children with Cancer UK is currently inviting applicants for its Project Grants with an aim to support the administration of childhood cancer registries or multicentred clinical trials. Objectives To improve knowledge of the genetic and environmental causes and … [Read more...] about Children with Cancer UK: Seeking Applicants for 2016/17 Project Grants

NWO-WOTRO Call for Proposals: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Research Programme

Deadline: 13 October 2016 NWO-WOTRO is currently inviting proposals for its Sexual and Reproductive Health Research (SRHR) Programme with an aim to generate insights in and a better understanding of processes that determine and strengthen the sexual and reproductive health of people, as well as … [Read more...] about NWO-WOTRO Call for Proposals: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Research Programme

CSUDP Call for Proposals: Inviting Urban Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kenya

Deadline: 2 August 2016 The Civil Society Urban Development Platform (CSUDP) is currently accepting proposals from eligible urban Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) for a programme entitled “Organizing, influencing and inspiring civic competencies towards equitable and just urban societies”. The … [Read more...] about CSUDP Call for Proposals: Inviting Urban Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kenya

ESRC Global Challenges Research Fund: Strengthening Capability for Research and Innovation

Deadline: 6 September 2016 The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is seeking applicants for its Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Centres competition 2016 in order to strengthen capability for research and innovation within both UK and developing countries, providing an agile response … [Read more...] about ESRC Global Challenges Research Fund: Strengthening Capability for Research and Innovation

Call for Applications: Greek-Turkish Young Leaders Symposium on Security

Deadline: 27 October 2016 The Center for International and European Studies (CIES) is seeking applications for its 2nd Greek-Turkish Young Leaders Symposium (GTYLS) on Security with an aim to ensure that tomorrow’s political, business, social and academic elites construct a framework which makes … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Greek-Turkish Young Leaders Symposium on Security

Open Society Foundation’s Independent Journalism and Innovation Grant Program

Deadline: 30 July 2016 The Open Society Foundation is seeking applicants for its Independent Journalism and Innovation Grant program with an aim to support promising initiatives led by individuals or collectives that strive to improve their journalism under difficult circumstances, such as … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundation’s Independent Journalism and Innovation Grant Program

Call for Proposals: PFAN WAFCEF-3 West Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing

Deadline: 30 August 2016 The CTI Private Financing Advisory Network (CTI PFAN) is currently accepting proposals from Project developers in West African countries for its 3rd Edition of the West African Forum for Clean Energy Financing (WAFCEF3) Business Plan Competition. The WAFCEF3 Business plan … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: PFAN WAFCEF-3 West Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing

Horowitz Foundation’s 2016 Awards: Understanding the Major Fields of Social Sciences

Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy is seeking applicants for its 2016 Awards in order to support the advancement of research and understanding in the major fields of the social sciences. Aim to support emerging scholars through small grants to promote … [Read more...] about Horowitz Foundation’s 2016 Awards: Understanding the Major Fields of Social Sciences

UN-Habitat Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI): Demonstration Energy Efficiency Building Project

Deadline: 28 July 2016 UN-Habitat invites international NGOs and governmental organisations to submit an expression of interest (EOI) for its Urban Energy Unit with a motive to improve the poor building design, the poor sanitation services for the public and the access to clean and reliable … [Read more...] about UN-Habitat Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI): Demonstration Energy Efficiency Building Project

Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program: Inviting Practitioners, Scholars & Journalists Worldwide

Deadline Extended till 1 November 2016 The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is seeking applicants for its Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program, which offers five-month fellowships to practitioners to focus on strategies and best practices for developing democracy in their country of … [Read more...] about Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program: Inviting Practitioners, Scholars & Journalists Worldwide

Africa Open Data Network Research Coordination: Pursuing Data-Driven Sustainable Development

Deadline: 15 August 2016 The Open Data for Development Network (OD4D) is seeking applications for its Africa Open Data Network (AODN) with an aim to support the sharing of emerging evidence among diverse data actors, stakeholders, communities and enthusiasts, mobilizing them for a greater impact. … [Read more...] about Africa Open Data Network Research Coordination: Pursuing Data-Driven Sustainable Development

DOT Tanzania Social Enterprise Business Competition: Empowering People Living in Communities

Deadline: 31 July 2016 Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Tanzania is seeking applicants for its social enterprise business competition. DOT's unique youthled programs empower people living in communities that are developing, in transition, or under stress with the confidence to use technology for … [Read more...] about DOT Tanzania Social Enterprise Business Competition: Empowering People Living in Communities

Joint Global Health Trials Scheme: Improving Health in Low and Middle Income Countries

Deadline: 15 September 2016 The UK Department for International Development (DFID), the UK Medical Research Council (MRC), the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and the Wellcome Trust have jointly announced a seventh call for proposals to fund global health trials in order to generate … [Read more...] about Joint Global Health Trials Scheme: Improving Health in Low and Middle Income Countries

2016 ICTD Award: Promoting Mountain Development & Environmental Conservation

Deadline: 30 November 2016 The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is seeking applicants for its 2016 ICT for Mountain Development Award with an aim to promote mountain development and environmental conservation. ICIMOD‘s mission is to enable sustainable and resilient … [Read more...] about 2016 ICTD Award: Promoting Mountain Development & Environmental Conservation

EU Support to the Rule of Law II: Strengthening Efficiency of the Judiciary & Countering Corruption

Deadline: 18 October 2016 The European Union is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a programme entitled “EU Support to the Rule of Law II (EUROL II)” in order to support Montenegro to strengthen the efficiency of the judiciary and to counter corruption and organized crime … [Read more...] about EU Support to the Rule of Law II: Strengthening Efficiency of the Judiciary & Countering Corruption

Euro-Mediterranean Foundation’s Standard Intervention Program: Supporting Human Rights Defenders

Deadline: 28 August 2016 Euro-Mediterranean Foundation is seeking applicants for its Standard Intervention Program with an aim to fund small human rights organizations, groups and defenders by reinforcing their operations and human capacities in order to enable them to create structures or … [Read more...] about Euro-Mediterranean Foundation’s Standard Intervention Program: Supporting Human Rights Defenders

MacArthur Foundation’s Human Rights Grant Program: Enhancing Criminal Justice & Defend free Expression

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year The MacArthur Foundation is seeking applicants for its Human Rights Grant Program in order to strengthen human rights protections, advance government accountability, and improve the reach and quality of justice. The foundation’s grant … [Read more...] about MacArthur Foundation’s Human Rights Grant Program: Enhancing Criminal Justice & Defend free Expression

Applications Open for Human Rights Essay Award 2017!

Deadline: 1 February 2017 Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is currently inviting applicants for its Human Rights Essay Award 2017. The Human Rights Essay Award is an annual competition sponsored by the Academy and seeks to stimulate the production of scholarly work in international … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Human Rights Essay Award 2017!

Nominations Open for Stockholm Water Prize 2017: Improving the Human Rights and Basic Service

Deadline: 25 September 2016 Nominations are open for Stockholm Water Prize 2017 by Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) with a mission to generate and promote knowledge, solutions and tools leading to water-wise decisions for sustainable development. Thematic Areas Water … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Stockholm Water Prize 2017: Improving the Human Rights and Basic Service

2016 Open Society Fellowship Programme: Supporting Fundamental Open Society Challenges

Deadline: 7 September 2016 The Open Society Foundation is seeking applications for its 2016 Open Society Fellowship Programme with an aim to support individuals pursuing innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The fellowship funds work that will enrich … [Read more...] about 2016 Open Society Fellowship Programme: Supporting Fundamental Open Society Challenges

European Union: EIDHR Country based Support Scheme to Support Human Rights Defenders in Sri Lanka

Deadline: 25 August 2016 The European Union is seeking proposals from organisations for a country based support scheme (CBSS) with an aim to contribute in the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms and to contribute to the strengthening of the international framework for … [Read more...] about European Union: EIDHR Country based Support Scheme to Support Human Rights Defenders in Sri Lanka

2016 INGO Call for Proposals: Supporting the Work of Human Rights Defenders

Deadline: 1 August 2016 The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland (MFA) is seeking Proposals from International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) for human rights work that has the development and welfare of developing countries. Focus Areas Fighting Impunity for human rights … [Read more...] about 2016 INGO Call for Proposals: Supporting the Work of Human Rights Defenders

Nominations Open for 2017 International Grinnell Prize of $100,000!

Deadline: 9 October 2016 The Grinnell College is seeking applicants for its 2017 Grinnell Prize. The Grinnell College Innovator for Social Justice Prize, or the Grinnell Prize, directly reflects Grinnell’s historic mission to educate men and women who are prepared in life and work to use their … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 International Grinnell Prize of $100,000!

European Union EIDHR Program: Supporting Human Rights and Human Rights Defenders in the Republic of Moldova

Deadline: 26 August 2016 The European Union is seeking proposals from organisations for a European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) Country-based Support Scheme 2016/17 in order to enhance and monitor respect and protection of human rights in the Republic of Moldova. The … [Read more...] about European Union EIDHR Program: Supporting Human Rights and Human Rights Defenders in the Republic of Moldova

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives: Respect for Diversity & Human Rights

Deadline: 29 July 2016 The Embassy of Canada to Senegal is seeking applicants for its Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in order to strengthen Canada’s relationships with civil society and local communities and to build networks of contacts in countries around the world. Canada has funded modest … [Read more...] about Canada Fund for Local Initiatives: Respect for Diversity & Human Rights

African Women’s Development Fund: Focusing on Respect for Women’s Human Rights

Deadline: 19 September 2016 The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is seeking applicants from local, national, sub-regional and regional organisations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. The AWDF is an institutional capacity-building and programme development fund, which aims to … [Read more...] about African Women’s Development Fund: Focusing on Respect for Women’s Human Rights

Nominations Open for the Prize for Human Rights 2016: Protecting Human Rights Worldwide

Deadline: 30 September 2016 Nominations are open for the 2016 “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” Human Rights Prize of the French Republic, awarded by the Prime Minister of the French Government in order to reward actions of civil society, individual and collective, for the defense and protection of … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the Prize for Human Rights 2016: Protecting Human Rights Worldwide

EU Civil Society Facility: Strengthening Participatory Democracies & EU Integration in Serbia

Deadline: 13 September 2016 The European Union is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a programme entitled “Civil Society Facility (CSF)” in order to strengthen participatory democracies and the EU integration process by empowering civil society to actively take part in … [Read more...] about EU Civil Society Facility: Strengthening Participatory Democracies & EU Integration in Serbia

Waislitz Global Citizen Award 2016: Recognizing Individual Excellence in Work to End Extreme Poverty

Deadline: 28 July 2016 The Waislitz Foundation and Global Citizen are inviting applicants for its Waislitz Global Citizen Award 2016 in order to recognize individual excellence in work to end extreme poverty. Key Areas Global Citizenship: How do you embody and exemplify the values and … [Read more...] about Waislitz Global Citizen Award 2016: Recognizing Individual Excellence in Work to End Extreme Poverty

Pacific Island Countries Participation Fund: Promoting Gender-Equitable Participation & Access

Deadline: 1 August 2016 The New Zealand Aid Programme is accepting applications for its Pacific Island Countries Participation Fund (PIC Fund) with an aim to increase attendance by Pacific Island citizens at regional and international conferences or events relevant to their countries … [Read more...] about Pacific Island Countries Participation Fund: Promoting Gender-Equitable Participation & Access

ETH Zurich Seed Money Projects 2016: Bilateral Research Collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Region

Deadline: 1 September 2016 The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) has commissioned ETH Zurich as Leading House (LH) and is inviting applicants for its seed money projects with scientific partner institutions. The goal of the seed money call is to establish and … [Read more...] about ETH Zurich Seed Money Projects 2016: Bilateral Research Collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Region

Japan Water Forum Fund 2016: Supporting Grassroots Organizations in Developing Countries

Deadline: 31 July 2016 The Japan Water Forum (JWF) accepts applications for its Japan Water Forum Fund 2016 with an aim to support organizations in developing countries addressing the water-related issues at a grassroots level. The selected projects have to be started as soon as the grants are … [Read more...] about Japan Water Forum Fund 2016: Supporting Grassroots Organizations in Developing Countries

IWMF’s Mexico and Mexico-U.S. Border Reporting Trips: Inviting International Women Journalists

Deadline: 7 August 2016 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is currently inviting applications from women journalists for its Mexico and Mexico-U.S. Border Reporting Trips with an aim to reduce the gender gap in international media and to support women journalists interested in … [Read more...] about IWMF’s Mexico and Mexico-U.S. Border Reporting Trips: Inviting International Women Journalists

PEP Call for Proposals: Policy Analysis on Growth and Employment in Developing Countries

Deadline: 15 September 2016 The Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) has announced a call for proposals for projects on “Policy Analysis on Growth and Employment” (PAGE) in developing countries with an aim to support high quality research, capacity development, and policy engagement for growth and … [Read more...] about PEP Call for Proposals: Policy Analysis on Growth and Employment in Developing Countries

Call for Proposals: India/South Africa Collaborative Research Program on HIV/AIDS &Tuberculosis

Deadline: 31 August 2016 The Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Governments of India and South Africa are seeking applicants for its collaborative research program on HIV, TB and TB/HIV in order to develop capabilities and solutions for these unconquered … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: India/South Africa Collaborative Research Program on HIV/AIDS &Tuberculosis

IPRA Peace Research Grants Program: Enhancing the Processes of Peace

Deadline: 31 August 2016 The International Peace Research Association Foundation (IPRAF) is seeking applicants for its Peace Research Grants Program in order to enhance the processes of peace. The IPRA Foundation began as a depository of funds brought in by people with specific projects. The main … [Read more...] about IPRA Peace Research Grants Program: Enhancing the Processes of Peace

Embassy of Finland: Fund for Local Cooperation in Tanzania

Deadline: 5 August 2016 Embassy of Finland, Dar es Salaam is seeking proposals from organizations in Tanzania for its Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) in order to support Finnish-Tanzanian bilateral cooperation in the field of human rights, democracy and good governance, with a special emphasis on … [Read more...] about Embassy of Finland: Fund for Local Cooperation in Tanzania

European Commission‘s REC Programme: Promoting & Protecting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Deadline: 16 September 2016 The European Commission is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for its Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (REC Programme) for the period 2014 to 2020 with an aim to promote and protect the rights of persons with … [Read more...] about European Commission‘s REC Programme: Promoting & Protecting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

2016 INGO Call for Proposals: Focusing on Humanitarian Demining

Deadline: 17 July 2016 The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland (MFA) is seeking Proposals from International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) concerning humanitarian demining for the period 2016-2020 in order to support the development of local communities through partnerships, … [Read more...] about 2016 INGO Call for Proposals: Focusing on Humanitarian Demining

Nominations Open for UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture! Fostering a Better Understanding of Other Civilizations

Deadline: 15 July 2016 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is seeking nominations for the 14th Edition UNESCO Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture with an aim to encourage the propose qualified candidates who deserve to be rewarded for their literary, scientific … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture! Fostering a Better Understanding of Other Civilizations

Urgent Action Fund-Africa: Seeking Applications for Rapid Response Grant

Deadline: Ongoing Urgent Action Fund-Africa is currently seeking applicants for its Rapid Response Grant with an aim to support women’s groups within Africa responding to an urgent situation and working towards the overall goal of promoting, advancing and protecting women’s human rights. Rapid … [Read more...] about Urgent Action Fund-Africa: Seeking Applications for Rapid Response Grant