Deadline: 1 September 2016 The filia.die frauenstiftung is inviting women's organisations to apply for a one-year grant program which aims to support women and girls so they can realize their own ideas and projects for promoting social change and gender equality. filia.die frauenstiftung directs … [Read more...] about filia.die frauenstiftung: Inviting Women’s Organisations to Promotes Gender Equality
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Nominations Open for GEM-TECH Awards 2016! Recognizing Exceptional Work in Accelerating Gender Empowerment
Deadline: 31 July 2016 The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) along with UN Women is seeking nominations for its GEM-TECH Awards with an aim to celebrate personal or organizational achievements and innovative strategies to advance Gender Equality and Mainstreaming in the area of … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for GEM-TECH Awards 2016! Recognizing Exceptional Work in Accelerating Gender Empowerment
VGIF Small Grants Program: Seeking Letter of Intent from Grassroot Women-led Projects in Developing Countries
Deadline: 22 July 2016 Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund (VGIF) is seeking letter of intent to provide small grants to the projects that are led by women and that help empower women and girls, in grassroots communities. VGIF was founded in 1969 and has funded over 515 projects in 93 … [Read more...] about VGIF Small Grants Program: Seeking Letter of Intent from Grassroot Women-led Projects in Developing Countries
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
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
Transparency International’s Anti-Corruption Award: Recognising Actions Against Corruption Worldwide
Deadline: 5 September 2016 The Transparency International invites applications for its Anti-Corruption Award with an aim to recognise a particular action or initiative undertaken by one or several individuals or organisations and constituting a tangible contribution to the fight against corruption … [Read more...] about Transparency International’s Anti-Corruption Award: Recognising Actions Against Corruption Worldwide
DFID: Representative quantitative audience survey of the Girl Effect Ethiopia Programme
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The UK Department for International Development (DFID), is currently seeking applications for its programme titled- Representative quantitative audience survey of the Girl Effect Ethiopia Programme. The aim of this programme is to conduct a representative Quantitative … [Read more...] about DFID: Representative quantitative audience survey of the Girl Effect Ethiopia Programme
Branding for Her Initiative: Supporting and Encouraging Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
Deadline: 13 July 2016 Applications are open for Branding for Her Initiative that is a nonprofit Initiative by VC4A (Venture Capital for Africa) to support and encourage women entrepreneurs and women aspiring to startup a business by offering Free and effective Brand Identity Development and Brand … [Read more...] about Branding for Her Initiative: Supporting and Encouraging Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
BLM: Seeking Proposals for Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Fund
Deadline: 5 September 2016 The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for a funding program entitled "Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Fund". The BLM is responsible for managing the habitat of over 245 listed or proposed species and for carrying … [Read more...] about BLM: Seeking Proposals for Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Fund
Breaking the Cycle: Girl’s and Women’s Empowerment Program
Deadline: 18 August 2016 The Embassy of the United States of America in Paraguay’s Public Diplomacy (PD) section is pleased to announce a funding program entitled "Breaking the Cycle – Girl’s and Women’s Empowerment" with an aim to build an active, broad-based constituency capable of addressing and … [Read more...] about Breaking the Cycle: Girl’s and Women’s Empowerment Program
Call for Proposals: Social Justice in the Arab World
Deadline: 31 July 2016 Applications are open for a conference entitled "Social Justice in the Arab World at AUB 2017", organized by the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs at the American University of Beirut (AUB), and the Mamdouha S. Bobst Center for Peace and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Social Justice in the Arab World
Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues: Addressing Issues on Gender-Based Violence
Deadline: 31 July 2016 The Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues (S/GWI) announces a funding opportunity for a new program entitled "Comprehensive Programming to Address and Respond to Gender-based Violence in Malawi and Tanzania Initiative" with an aim to advance the objectives committed to … [Read more...] about Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues: Addressing Issues on Gender-Based Violence
International Youth Forum: Youth Culture for Social Transformation and Equality
Deadline: 30 July 2016 The International Youth Forum (IYF) is inviting the participation of youths from around the world, with a particular emphasis on independent thinking and social transformation, to represent the youth voice in an effort to mainstream culture into the agenda of … [Read more...] about International Youth Forum: Youth Culture for Social Transformation and Equality
Breaking the Cycle: Developing & Implementing Small Business Development Training Program for Women
Deadline: 18 August 2016 U.S. Embassy, Asuncion is pleased to announce a new program entitled “Breaking the Cycle – Formalize and Succeed “with an aim to develop and implement the small business development training program for women entrepreneurs in Paraguay. Breaking the Cycle project on … [Read more...] about Breaking the Cycle: Developing & Implementing Small Business Development Training Program for Women
Recently Opened Funding Opportunities for African Countries
Here are some recently opened funding opportunities for African Countries by various foundations in order to support NGOs, institutions and individuals working for the development of Africa and its people who are facing issues like poverty, improper livelihood, injustice with their rights and a lot … [Read more...] about Recently Opened Funding Opportunities for African Countries
Applications Open for Three Funding Programmes by Graham Foundation
Deadline: Various The Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts is seeking applications for its 2016 grants and awards programs. The Foundation makes project-based grants to individuals and organisations each year and produces public programs to foster the development and exchange of … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Three Funding Programmes by Graham Foundation
Nominations Open for Graham Foundation Carter Manny Award!
Deadline: 15 November 2016 The Graham Foundation is inviting applicants for Carter Manny Award 2017. The award is recognition of outstanding doctoral students whose work represents some of the most innovative and advanced scholarship on architecture and its role in the arts, culture, and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Graham Foundation Carter Manny Award!
Graham Foundation Grants to Organisations: Assisting the Production & Presentation of Significant Programs
Deadline: 25 February 2017 The Graham Foundation grants to Organisations assist the production and presentation of significant programs about architecture and the designed environment in order to promote dialogue, raise awareness, and develop new and wider audiences. It also: Supports them … [Read more...] about Graham Foundation Grants to Organisations: Assisting the Production & Presentation of Significant Programs
Graham Foundation Grants to Individuals: Contributing towards Creative, Intellectual and Professional Growth
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The Graham Foundation through its grants to Individuals provides opportunities to create, develop, and communicate a project about architecture and the designed environment that will contribute to their creative, intellectual, and professional growth at crucial or … [Read more...] about Graham Foundation Grants to Individuals: Contributing towards Creative, Intellectual and Professional Growth
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
Future2 Make the Difference Grants: Addressing the Needs of Disadvantaged Young Australians
Deadline: 1 August 2016 Future2 is currently inviting applications for its Make the Difference Grants with an aim to address the needs of disadvantaged young Australians through: Education, including skills training and leadership development Engagement, including mentoring and juvenile … [Read more...] about Future2 Make the Difference Grants: Addressing the Needs of Disadvantaged Young Australians
European Commission: Global Cultural Leadership Programme
Deadline: 1 August 2016 European Commission has launched a Global Cultural Leadership Programme with an aim to support mutual cultural engagement with countries and citizens around the world. This unique training programme for developing leadership in international cultural collaboration has been … [Read more...] about European Commission: Global Cultural Leadership Programme
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
European Commission: Call for Proposals for LIFE Action Grants 2016
Deadline: Various The European Commission invites legal persons (entities) registered in the European Union (EU) to present proposals for the 2016 Call for proposals for LIFE Action Grants. LIFE is the European Programme for the Environment and Climate Action, for the period from 1 January 2014 … [Read more...] about European Commission: Call for Proposals for LIFE Action Grants 2016
Call for proposals: Nordic Green Growth Research and Innovation Programme
Deadline: 16 August 2016 The Nordforsk has launched the joint Nordic Green Growth Research and Innovation Programme, in cooperation with Nordic Innovation and Nordic Energy Research. The programme will cover innovation, research and energy, as well as science and technology. The programme will … [Read more...] about Call for proposals: Nordic Green Growth Research and Innovation Programme
Dallas Women’s Foundation Community Grants: Empowering Women’s Philanthropy to build a Better World
Deadline: 20 July 2016 Dallas Women’s Foundation is seeking applications from eligible organisations for 2016 Community Grants with an aim to invest in women and girls and empower women's philanthropy to build a better world. The Foundation envisions an equitable society where women and girls are … [Read more...] about Dallas Women’s Foundation Community Grants: Empowering Women’s Philanthropy to build a Better World
ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences
Deadline: 1 November 2016 The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. is currently inviting applications for its ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences with an aim to recognize significant accomplishments by individuals who have stimulated or fostered the … [Read more...] about ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences
WWF Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The World Wildlife Fund’s Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN) is currently inviting applications for its Valuing Nature in Mozambique Fellowship to enable the future conservation leaders to pursue graduate-level study (master’s) at Universidade Eduardo … [Read more...] about WWF Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program
CORAF/WECARD Call for Applications: Empowering Youths for Agripreneurship in West Africa
Deadline: 24 July 2016 The West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF/WECARD) in collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank is currently inviting applications from young agricultural entrepreneurs for its Empowering Youths for Agripreneurship in West … [Read more...] about CORAF/WECARD Call for Applications: Empowering Youths for Agripreneurship in West Africa
MEETAfrica Call for Proposals 2016: Inviting Young African Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The Institute of Research for Development (IRD), Campus France and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammentarbeit (GIZ) have jointly announced a call for proposals from young researchers or young qualified professionals for its MEETAfrica (Mobilization … [Read more...] about MEETAfrica Call for Proposals 2016: Inviting Young African Entrepreneurs
Yves Rocher Foundation: Seeking Applications for The Women of the Earth Price
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Are you women? Do you love environment? Do you work every day for environment and engaged in favour of environmental protection? If yes then apply for The Women of the Earth Price. The Yves Rocher Foundation is seeking applications for its The Women of the Earth … [Read more...] about Yves Rocher Foundation: Seeking Applications for The Women of the Earth Price
Norwegian Human Rights Fund: Protecting Human Rights Defenders
Deadline: Ongoing The Norwegian Human Rights Fund (NHRF) is currently inviting applications for its Grants Program with an aim to focus on the protection of human rights defenders regardless of geographic origin. Thematic Priorities Civil, economic and social rights Women and children’s … [Read more...] about Norwegian Human Rights Fund: Protecting Human Rights Defenders
WWF Professional Development Grants: Supporting Mid-career Conservationists to Upgrade their Knowledge and Skills
Deadline: 1 August 2016 The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is seeking applications for Professional Development Grants (PDGs) with an aim to provide support for mid-career conservationists to pursue short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their knowledge and skills through short courses, workshops, … [Read more...] about WWF Professional Development Grants: Supporting Mid-career Conservationists to Upgrade their Knowledge and Skills
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
Bureau of Land Management: Inviting Applicants for CCS Cultural Resources Research and Interpretation Program
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management is seeking applications from the eligible organisations for a program entitled "CCS Cultural Resources Research and Interpretation" with an aim to create interpretive opportunities for the public … [Read more...] about Bureau of Land Management: Inviting Applicants for CCS Cultural Resources Research and Interpretation Program
Bureau of Land Management: Seeking Applications for Pollinator Habitat Framework
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management is seeking applications from the eligible organisations for a program entitled "Pollinator Habitat Framework for Coastal Meadow Conservation, Citizen Science and Environmental Education Outreach". The … [Read more...] about Bureau of Land Management: Seeking Applications for Pollinator Habitat Framework
U.S. Mission to India: All-India Road Show on Women’s Economic Empowerment through Entrepreneurship
Deadline: 2 September 2016 The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in New Delhi is soliciting proposals from eligible U.S and Indian organisations for a project entitled “All-India Road Show on Women’s Economic Empowerment through Entrepreneurship”. The U.S. Embassy New Delhi seeks to empower … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to India: All-India Road Show on Women’s Economic Empowerment through Entrepreneurship
Harvard University’s South Asia Institute Arts Program: Exploring Critical Issues of South Asia
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The Harvard University's South Asia Institute is currently inviting applications for its Arts Program with an aim to serve as a resource across all disciplines to explore critical issues of South Asia through the lens of art and design. The Program welcomes applications … [Read more...] about Harvard University’s South Asia Institute Arts Program: Exploring Critical Issues of South Asia
Nominations Open for Human Rights Awards 2016!
Deadline: 11 September 2016 Nominations are open for Human Rights Awards 2016 for Australian citizens in order to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of individuals, organisations and businesses to the field of human rights each year. The award seeks nominations for people, … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Human Rights Awards 2016!
