The United Kingdom gives financial support to small-scale community-based project through the Small Grant Scheme (SGS), which is administered by the British High Commission. The local British Embassy will accept bids to the fund and by their chosen deadlines. Projects shall address issues linked to … [Read more...] about British High Commission Funding for NGOs
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Canadian Embassy Funding for NGOs
Canadian Embassies provide funding and technical support to small NGOs in developing countries under the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). CFLI is a programme administered by the Canadian High Commission to support local initiatives whose priority areas depend on geographical scopes. Calls … [Read more...] about Canadian Embassy Funding for NGOs
Which Foreign Embassies you should approach to apply for grants?
Foreign embassies under various development cooperation programs organize small grants funding for NGOs in many countries. They can be a significant source of funding to address various socio-economic issues. Besides, their funding programs are usually small in scale but most flexible to implement. … [Read more...] about Which Foreign Embassies you should approach to apply for grants?
Hult Prize to Solve the World’s Toughest Challenge
The Hult Prize Foundation each year calls students around the world's universities for USD 1 Million competitive challenge to solve the world's toughest challenges. The Hult Prize seeks to build and launch the next wave of social entrepreneurs through crowd-sourcing, training, mentorship and … [Read more...] about Hult Prize to Solve the World’s Toughest Challenge
International Social Science Council Seed Grants: Addressing Issues/Challenges of Global Environmental Change
International Social Science Council announces seed grant on Transformative Knowledge Networks for Transformations to Sustainability Programme. This programme is to address today's issues and challenges of global environmental change. It will enable social scientists to enhance knowledge networks … [Read more...] about International Social Science Council Seed Grants: Addressing Issues/Challenges of Global Environmental Change
Saving Lives at Birth Seed Grants for Prevention and Treatment Approaches for Pregnant Women and Newborns
USAID (United States Agency for International Development), in partnership with the Government of Norway, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Grand Challenges Canada, DFID (UK Department for International Development) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has launched the … [Read more...] about Saving Lives at Birth Seed Grants for Prevention and Treatment Approaches for Pregnant Women and Newborns
SEED Awards 2016 for Social and Environmental Enterprises
The SEED Awards for Entrepreneurship in sustainable development is an annual awards scheme designed to find the most promising, innovative and locally-led start-up social and environmental enterprises in countries with developing and emerging economies. The SEED Catalyzer offers each SEED Award … [Read more...] about SEED Awards 2016 for Social and Environmental Enterprises
Howard G. Buffet Foundation 40 Chances Seed Grants
The 40 Chances Seed Grants of Howard G. Buffett Foundation is a global call for innovative solutions to hunger, conflict or poverty issues. The term 40 chances literally means the 40 productive years of life. HG Buffett learned through his passion for farming that all farmers have 40 growing … [Read more...] about Howard G. Buffet Foundation 40 Chances Seed Grants
The Swedish Institute Seed Grants under the Creative Force Program
The Swedish Institute's every year calls applications for its first Creative Force programme. Applicants may also apply for seed funding along with collaborative program. It is a development program with the mission to encourage popular structures from culture and media. The Creative Force … [Read more...] about The Swedish Institute Seed Grants under the Creative Force Program
World Justice Challenge Seed Grants: Strengthening Rule of Law around the World
The World Justice Project each year opens World Justice Challenge for individuals, organizations and entities from any country around the world and is designed to incubate practical, on-the-ground programs that advance the rule of law. Around 10-15 projects are supported with Seed Grant to advance … [Read more...] about World Justice Challenge Seed Grants: Strengthening Rule of Law around the World
USAID’s Development Innovation Venture (DIV): Seeking Applications for Seed Grants
USAID’s Development Innovation Venture (DIV) supports the piloting and rigorous testing of innovative approaches to solving international development problems and supports transitioning innovations with evidence of impact and cost effectiveness to scale. It aims is to create a portfolio of … [Read more...] about USAID’s Development Innovation Venture (DIV): Seeking Applications for Seed Grants
MTV’s Staying Alive Grants: Supporting New Organisations through Small Funds
MTV’s Staying Alive Grants program supports new organizations companies, brands, events who share their passion for building innovative, creative ways to support projects. Organizations led by young people between the ages of 15 and 27 that work in HIV prevention are supported. The grants program … [Read more...] about MTV’s Staying Alive Grants: Supporting New Organisations through Small Funds
International Seed Funding Opportunities for New NGOs & Early Start-Ups
Whether you are planning to launch an NGO or if you have already setup one, searching for grants will be a crucial challenge all way through. In fact, many of the traditional donor agencies do not provide funding to newly established organizations. However, this does not mean that you should stop … [Read more...] about International Seed Funding Opportunities for New NGOs & Early Start-Ups
The PaperSeed Foundation: Strengthening Educational Opportunities for Children/Young People
The PaperSeed Foundation is currently accepting applications from emerging community-based organization for its educations grants. The grants will strengthen educational opportunities for children and young people in underserved and resource-lacking communities around the world. The foundation … [Read more...] about The PaperSeed Foundation: Strengthening Educational Opportunities for Children/Young People
Echoing Green Seed Grants for Emerging Leaders
The Echoing Green invites emerging leaders working to bring about positive social change for its fellowship programs. Echoing Green Fellowships is a two year program that requires the fellows to work full-time (minimum 35 hours per week) during the fellowship period. Each selected fellow will be … [Read more...] about Echoing Green Seed Grants for Emerging Leaders
The Pollination Project Seed Grants for Start-up Projects Focusing Different Areas
The Pollination Project supports individuals who are ready to launch a new social change effort and need some seed capital to get started. Applications are encouraged from people who can lead projects that will grow and change the world. Funding will be provided for the infrastructure, outreach and … [Read more...] about The Pollination Project Seed Grants for Start-up Projects Focusing Different Areas
How can ECHO funding help me?
If you are a NGO based in an EU Member State that fits into the eligibility criteria and requires funding for humanitarian aid actions, you may start applying for a partnership agreement with ECHO. There are more than 200 partner organizations with ECHO. Some organizations may be large with … [Read more...] about How can ECHO funding help me?
What is the process for becoming a partner with ECHO?
An applicant must fulfill a number of criteria to become an FPA-partner (Article 7 of Humanitarian Aid Regulations laid out in detail at http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:31996R1257 First, a NGO has to be recognized as a non-profit making organization in an EU Member State … [Read more...] about What is the process for becoming a partner with ECHO?
Who gets the funding from ECHO?
In 2015, humanitarian assistance continued to assist those in greatest need, including the victims of conflicts in Syria, Central African Republic and South Sudan, the survivors of natural disasters in Asia, populations affected by food insecurity in the Sahel and vulnerable groups trapped in … [Read more...] about Who gets the funding from ECHO?
How much is the ECHO’s aid budget?
The EU has announced a seven-year financial framework from 2014 to 2020, and its budget for ECHO during the period totals at €7.1 billion, which is less than 1% of the entire EU’s budget. A new funding allocation of €300 million is planned in 2016 to that effect, complemented by an additional €200 … [Read more...] about How much is the ECHO’s aid budget?
What is the European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (ECHO) instrument?
The EU is the world’s largest donor of humanitarian aid, providing more than 50% of assistance worldwide to crisis zones, countries facing post-conflict instability and countries dealing with ‘forgotten crises’. Established in 1992, ECHO is the European Commission’s department for overseas … [Read more...] about What is the European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (ECHO) instrument?
ECHO: Humanitarian Aid Funding Opportunity for NGOs
Introduction Europe has a long tradition of humanitarian service and is renowned for the birthplace of many relief organizations. The European Commission (EC), the executive body of the European Union (EU), is the second biggest humanitarian assistance donor, and collectively with its Member … [Read more...] about ECHO: Humanitarian Aid Funding Opportunity for NGOs
Call for Nominations: Champaign-Urbana International Humanitarian Awards 2016
Deadline: 3 June 2016 The Cities of Champaign is currently accepting nominations for its 14th Annual Champaign-Urbana International Humanitarian Awards (CUIHA) 2016. This event will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 5:45 p.m. at Hilton Garden Inn, 1501 South Neil Street, … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Champaign-Urbana International Humanitarian Awards 2016
Nominations Open for Africa Food Prize 2016!
Deadline: 10 June 2016 Nominations are open for the Africa Food Prize 2016 with an aim to create a new era of food security and economic opportunity for all Africans. The Africa Food Prize began as the Yara Prize, and was established in 2005 by Yara International ASA in Norway to honor achievements … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Africa Food Prize 2016!
PATA Foundation Supporting Educational Initiatives that target Travel and Tourism
Applications will open in mid 2016 for next grants The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) foundation accepts applications each year from eligible applicants in Asia pacific region for its programme intended to protect Environment, Cultural heritage and Wildlife. The Foundation works with the … [Read more...] about PATA Foundation Supporting Educational Initiatives that target Travel and Tourism
VGIF Small Grants to Grassroot Women-led Projects in Developing Countries
Grant applications will open in June 2016 Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund (VGIF) provides small grants up to $7,500 USD to grassroots projects that are led by women and that help empower women and girls, in developing countries around the world. Over the years, VGIF has funded over 475 … [Read more...] about VGIF Small Grants to Grassroot Women-led Projects in Developing Countries
2016 International Grants Program by Toyota Foundation
The International Grant Program (IGP) of the Toyota Foundation has been focusing on challenges and issues which Asian countries share in common since 2013. Maximum Amount of Funding & duration For two of the target countries/areas – JPY 5,000,000 For three or more of the target … [Read more...] about 2016 International Grants Program by Toyota Foundation
Japan Water Forum Funds of US$ 1,000: Grass root Organizations to Formulate Innovative Solutions for Water and Sanitation
Grant application for JWF funds 2016 to be open shortly The Japan Water Forum (JWF) accepts applications every year for JWF Fund to meet the upcoming Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to find solutions to help advance a sustainable global society. The Funds seeks to resolve and reduce … [Read more...] about Japan Water Forum Funds of US$ 1,000: Grass root Organizations to Formulate Innovative Solutions for Water and Sanitation
Guzakuza: Accepting Applications for the 2016 Ignite Agribusiness Programme!
Deadline: 3 July 2016 Guzakuza is currently inviting applications for its Ignite Agribusiness Programme with an aim to spark creation of jobs and wealth in young women through Agripreneurship. Ignite nurture and turn the ground-breaking ideas into profitable and sustainable Agribusinesses. … [Read more...] about Guzakuza: Accepting Applications for the 2016 Ignite Agribusiness Programme!
ARCOS’ Small Grants Programme 2016 for Biodiversity Conservation in African Mountain Regions
Deadline: 31 May 2016 Albertine Rift Biodiversity Conservation (ARCOS) will open its next round of applications for small grant program on 1 April 2016. The foundation offers Small Grants that aims to enhance collaborative sustainable solutions for biodiversity and people, focusing on critical … [Read more...] about ARCOS’ Small Grants Programme 2016 for Biodiversity Conservation in African Mountain Regions
The Comic Relief International Grants 2016
The Comic Relief funds organizations working among the disadvantaged population through its three types of funding approaches. The projects that are based on one of the five thematic areas – better futures, healthier finances, safer lives, stronger communities, and fairer societies – are considered … [Read more...] about The Comic Relief International Grants 2016
Social Justice Grant Fund by Sisters of St. Francis Foundation
Deadlines: 15 November 2016 Established in 1981 as an outgrowth of the 125th anniversary celebration of the foundation of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, this fund continues to award grants to organizations that address the basic causes of injustice and promote self-help and … [Read more...] about Social Justice Grant Fund by Sisters of St. Francis Foundation
Applications Open for ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc.’s Academic Scholarship!
Deadline: 26 June 2017 ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc. is currently inviting applications from women for its Academic Scholarship with an aim to increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science, including technology, engineering and math. This … [Read more...] about Applications Open for ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc.’s Academic Scholarship!
The Vijay Amritraj Foundation: Helping Victims of Disease, Tragedy & Circumstance in India
Application Period 1 September to 31 December The foundation brings hope, help and healing to the defenseless and innocent victims of disease, tragedy and circumstance in India. The foundation pledges to make a real difference for those who are most in need of the helping hand of … [Read more...] about The Vijay Amritraj Foundation: Helping Victims of Disease, Tragedy & Circumstance in India
The Mama Cash: An International fund Supporting Women’s, Girls’ and Trans people’s Movements around the World
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The Mama Cash was the first international women’s fund in the world and is still alive and kicking. Mama Cash was conceived around a kitchen table in Amsterdam in 1983. Since then, it has grown from a group of five feminist activists into an international fund that supports … [Read more...] about The Mama Cash: An International fund Supporting Women’s, Girls’ and Trans people’s Movements around the World
Astraea Foundation’s International Fund- Supporting Lesbian, Trans and LGBTQI Groups
Deadline: 31 July 2016 The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice is accepting applications for its international grant. The Foundation supports groups, projects, or organizations working towards progressive social change which are led by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex … [Read more...] about Astraea Foundation’s International Fund- Supporting Lesbian, Trans and LGBTQI Groups
Save Our Seas Foundation 2016 Small Grants for Small Projects on Conservation
Next application window: 1 June – 31 July 2016 The Save Our Seas Foundation annually invites applications for small projects up to US$10,000 (with grants averaging US$5,000) for the period March 2016 to February 2017. Small Grant projects should be completed within a 12-month period. These … [Read more...] about Save Our Seas Foundation 2016 Small Grants for Small Projects on Conservation
NED Grants to NGOs Working to Advance & Promote Democracy Worldwide
Deadline: June 2016 The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) invites civic organizations, associations, independent media, and other similar non-government organizations around the world to apply for its 2016 grant funding. NED yearly funds hundreds of projects of organizations that are working … [Read more...] about NED Grants to NGOs Working to Advance & Promote Democracy Worldwide
Project Inspire Challenge 2016: Young Individuals/Groups to Pitch 5 minutes Inspired Idea & win US$25,000
Project Inspire is a global social impact competition based in Singapore. It presents youths with a five-minute platform to pitch their inspired idea, for the chance to win a US$25,000 grant and an opportunity to implement their project in the respective fields. Project Inspire is a joint … [Read more...] about Project Inspire Challenge 2016: Young Individuals/Groups to Pitch 5 minutes Inspired Idea & win US$25,000
Keepers of the Earth Grants 2016- Empowering Indigenous Communities around the World
Application period runs from 1 January to 31 October The First People World Wide Keepers of the Earth grants support projects that empower Indigenous communities. Applicants can be grassroots/local organization or group representing an Indigenous-led project. The largest possible grant award … [Read more...] about Keepers of the Earth Grants 2016- Empowering Indigenous Communities around the World
MDRT Foundation Grants: Changing Lives Worldwide
The MDRT Foundation is the charitable arm of the Million Dollar Round Table, The Premier Association of Financial Professionals and has awarded more than USD 30 million in life-changing grants to charitable organizations worldwide. MDRT Foundation grants support social service agencies, education … [Read more...] about MDRT Foundation Grants: Changing Lives Worldwide
The Youth Solidarity Fund for Outstanding Youth-led Initiatives
The Youth Solidarity Fund (YSF) provides seed funding to outstanding youth-led initiatives that promote long-term constructive relationships between people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. The Fund links small scale and local work to larger movements for social and global … [Read more...] about The Youth Solidarity Fund for Outstanding Youth-led Initiatives
The Lasallian Foundation Grants for Most Disadvantaged and Marginalised Communities
The Lasallian Foundation works closely with our in-country Lasallian Partner Organisations (LPOs) and the local grassroots communities to assess and understand local needs and to create appropriate, sustainable solutions to meet these needs. It focuses on programs and projects that improve basic … [Read more...] about The Lasallian Foundation Grants for Most Disadvantaged and Marginalised Communities
Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards: Inviting Women Entrepreneurs Worldwide!
The Cartier Women's Initiative Awards are designed for women entrpreneurs worldwide in the initial stages of development. The awards aim to encourage the most vulnerable category of entrepreneurs in their most vulnerable phase: women entrepreneurs starting up. The Cartier Women's Initiative Awards … [Read more...] about Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards: Inviting Women Entrepreneurs Worldwide!
World Bank Civil Society Fund: Promoting Civic Engagement of Marginalized Populations!
The Social Development Civil Society Fund (CSF) is of the most important program that directly support activities of civil society organizations (CSOs). These grants support groups who often are excluded from the public arena by increasing their capacity to influence policy and decision-making. … [Read more...] about World Bank Civil Society Fund: Promoting Civic Engagement of Marginalized Populations!
The Niwano Peace Prize: Recognizing Devotions towards Peace!
The Niwano Peace Prize is awarded annually to a living individual or an organization that is making a significant contribution to world peace through promoting, interreligious cooperation. The Niwano Peace Foundation established the Niwano Peace Prize to honor and encourage those who are devoting … [Read more...] about The Niwano Peace Prize: Recognizing Devotions towards Peace!
The Right Livelihood Award: Supporting People offering Practical and Exemplary Answers To the Most Urgent Challenges Facing Us Today!
The Right Livelihood Award recognizes that, in striving to meet the human challenges of today's world, the most inspiring and remarkable work often defies any standard classification. The Right Livelihood Award is not an award for the world's political, scientific or economic elite, but an award … [Read more...] about The Right Livelihood Award: Supporting People offering Practical and Exemplary Answers To the Most Urgent Challenges Facing Us Today!
The Most Awaited Funding Opportunities of 2016
In our process of assisting you in raising funds and accomplishing new goals, we are happy to bring to you some big grant opportunities open for applications. We have created a list that contains the most globally relevant and major donor-sponsored grant programs that are regularly announced every … [Read more...] about The Most Awaited Funding Opportunities of 2016
EPA: Tribal Training Support for the Community and Tribal Air Quality Programs
Deadline: 8 July 2016 The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards’ (OAQPS) Community and Tribal Programs Group (CTPG) within the Office of Air and Radiation is seeking applications from the eligible organisations for a program entitled "Tribal Training … [Read more...] about EPA: Tribal Training Support for the Community and Tribal Air Quality Programs
Apply for Rockefeller Foundation Cassava Innovation Challenge 2016!
Deadline: 8 July 2016 Applications are open for the Rockefeller Foundation Cassava Innovation Challenge, a global competition 2016 with an aim to reduce food loss in various agricultural value chains. The primary objective of the Challenge is to surface and implement solutions in product, … [Read more...] about Apply for Rockefeller Foundation Cassava Innovation Challenge 2016!
