Human resource management is the management of the people who work in an organization. They can be managers, employees, project officers, field workers, coordinators. Since the organization is run by these people, they are considered to be a “resource” – ‘a human resource.’ Like we use funds to … [Read more...] about Why is Human Resource Management Important for NGOs?
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Human Resource Management for NGOs
Capacity-building for NGOs is an ongoing process. As we move ahead to bring about social change, we also end up facing new and unexpected challenges. However, constant training and exposure to new ideas can lead organizations to address these challenges and improve their organizational growth. We … [Read more...] about Human Resource Management for NGOs
Applications Open for 2016 Pan-African Awards for Entrepreneurship in Education!
Deadline: 15 July 2016 Do you have an innovative and inspiring education or training project that is based in Africa? Does your organisation actively demonstrate the success of their entrepreneurial approach to education? Can you show that your project has had a positive impact on young people and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2016 Pan-African Awards for Entrepreneurship in Education!
InterConnection: Making IT and CT accessible to Underserved Communities Worldwide
InterConnection works with a mission of charitable computer reuse and recycling. It makes information and communication technology accessible to underserved communities around the world by providing high-quality refurbished computers to nonprofit and non-governmental organizations. InterConnection … [Read more...] about InterConnection: Making IT and CT accessible to Underserved Communities Worldwide
CARE: Computers for Developing Countries
CARE (Collect And Recycle Ecologically) Computers For Developing Countries is a Ghana based NGO that works to assist in the education and development of the less privileged secondary/tertiary school student of the developing country, and to help address the environmental issues of dumping of … [Read more...] about CARE: Computers for Developing Countries
World Computer Exchange: Donating Computers in Developing Countries
World Computer Exchange (WCE) is a 16-year old non-profit organization incorporated in the United States and Canada that provides capacity building, low-cost computers, content development, training trips, and computers for girls and local e-waste solutions. It works to enhance the quality of … [Read more...] about World Computer Exchange: Donating Computers in Developing Countries
Microsoft Donation: Nonprofits to Get Office 365 for Free or at a Significant Discount
Microsoft is known for providing free or low-cost software programs to NGOs around the world. It offers donated and discounted products through three programs available to eligible nonprofit organizations. These programs include Cloud Services, Software, and Volume Discounts. Microsoft provides … [Read more...] about Microsoft Donation: Nonprofits to Get Office 365 for Free or at a Significant Discount
International Book Project: Promoting Literacy in Underserved Areas of the World!
The International Book Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes literacy in underserved areas of the world, both domestic and abroad. In the last 50 years, IBP has sent over 6,000,000 books. IBP ships books to schools, libraries, churches, community organizations, and Peace … [Read more...] about International Book Project: Promoting Literacy in Underserved Areas of the World!
Aboriginal Literacy Foundation: Delivering Books to Indigenous Communities throughout Australia
The Aboriginal Literacy Foundation is an incorporated association, registered and based in Victoria, Australia. Founded in 2003 by Dr Tony Cree OAM, the foundation's work builds on its founders 25 year+ career in education and involvement with the Indigenous community. The Aboriginal Literacy … [Read more...] about Aboriginal Literacy Foundation: Delivering Books to Indigenous Communities throughout Australia
The Asia Foundation: Books for Asia Programme
The Asia Foundation's Books for Asia program puts one million new books and resources into the hands of students, educators, and community leaders each year through the generous contributions of publishers and private donors. Books for Asia is the leading provider of donated information resources … [Read more...] about The Asia Foundation: Books for Asia Programme
Computer Aid International: Transforming Lives through ICT
Computer Aid is one of the leading ICT for development - ICT4D - organization founded in 1998. The foundation has brought access to digital technology to over 1million children and adults and over 1billion hours of access. Goals Internet Connectivity: Improving access to connectivity in … [Read more...] about Computer Aid International: Transforming Lives through ICT
Bookfriends International: Building Brighter Futures through Education
Bookfriends International is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that helps in educating children in Africa by providing books, supporting educational materials and services. Bookfriends is entirely run by volunteers. Bookfriends has an ongoing need for monetary donations. Shipping in cargo load … [Read more...] about Bookfriends International: Building Brighter Futures through Education
Brother’s Brother Foundation: Connecting People’s Resources with People’s Needs
Brother’s Brother Foundation is a gift-in-kind charity that focuses on medical and educational needs around the world. It provides medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, textbooks, food, seeds, and other humanitarian supplies to people around the world in 149 countries since 1958. In 2015, with the … [Read more...] about Brother’s Brother Foundation: Connecting People’s Resources with People’s Needs
The Libri Foundation: Books for Children Program
The Libri Foundation is a nationwide non-profit organization which donates new, quality, hardcover children's books to small, rural public libraries in the United States through its BOOKS FOR CHILDREN program. The foundation was established in 1989 with a purpose of helping rural libraries acquire … [Read more...] about The Libri Foundation: Books for Children Program
Books For Africa: Distributing Books to Students of all Ages in Africa
Books For Africa (BFA) is the largest shipper of donated text and library books to the African continent, shipping over 35 million books to 49 different countries since 1988. BFA's mission is to end the book famine in Africa. Books donated by publishers, schools, libraries, individuals, and … [Read more...] about Books For Africa: Distributing Books to Students of all Ages in Africa
International Book Bank: Donating Brand New Books to Charities in Developing Countries
The International Book Bank (IBB) in Balitmore, USA aims to increase global literacy by donating brand new books to charities in developing countries. Since 1987, IBB has shipped more than 25 million brand new books to Africa, Asia, Central America, Central and Eastern Europe and South … [Read more...] about International Book Bank: Donating Brand New Books to Charities in Developing Countries
World Literacy Foundation: Supporting Education for All
The World Literacy Foundation is a charitable organization registered in Australia, the US, and the UK that run initiatives all around the world. The foundation provides access to innovative educational resources that support lifelong learning and raises awareness of the importance of literacy and … [Read more...] about World Literacy Foundation: Supporting Education for All
Book Aid International: Shaping Futures by Distributing Books
Book Aid International provides access to books to people by working with UK publishers to supply brand new books to over 2,600 libraries across Africa. Most of Book Aid International’s work takes place in sub-Saharan Africa, where it supports library services in 11 countries and it also has a … [Read more...] about Book Aid International: Shaping Futures by Distributing Books
How can NGOs get donations of books, computers and other types of in-kind support?
As we continuously struggle to find and apply for new grants, we often overlook the significance of another type of support that can be easier to mobilize and manage. In this case, there are usually no lengthy project proposals, no Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and in some cases, not even project … [Read more...] about How can NGOs get donations of books, computers and other types of in-kind support?
International Center for Trade and Sustainable Development: Advancing Sustainable Development through Trade
The International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) is an independent non-profit organisation based in Geneva, Switzerland whose goal is to advance sustainable development through trade-related policymaking. ICTSD’s vision is a sustainable world, supported by national, regional, … [Read more...] about International Center for Trade and Sustainable Development: Advancing Sustainable Development through Trade
Zonta International Foundation: Young Women in Public Affairs Award
Deadline: 1 July 2016 Zonta International Foundation is currently inviting applications form young women for its Young Women in Public Affairs Award with an aim to demonstrate leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourage them to continue their participation in … [Read more...] about Zonta International Foundation: Young Women in Public Affairs Award
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa: Promoting Economic and Social Development
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa was established in 1958 by Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in order to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for … [Read more...] about United Nations Economic Commission for Africa: Promoting Economic and Social Development
International Organisation of La Francophonie: Spreading Cultural Diversity
The International Organisation of La Francophonie works to embody the active solidarity between its 80 member states and governments (57 members and 23 observers), which together represent over one-third of the United Nations’ member states and account for a population of over 890 million people, … [Read more...] about International Organisation of La Francophonie: Spreading Cultural Diversity
World Heath Organisation: Contributing towards World Health
The World Health Organization supports countries as they coordinate the efforts of multiple sectors of the government and partners – including bi- and multilaterals, funds and foundations, civil society organizations and private sector – to attain their health objectives and support their national … [Read more...] about World Heath Organisation: Contributing towards World Health
Multilateral Donor Agencies Working to Promote Social and Economic Development
International Organization for Migration The International Organization for Migration acts with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management, advance understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic … [Read more...] about Multilateral Donor Agencies Working to Promote Social and Economic Development
Donors Funding Projects on Women Reproductive Health and other issues
United Nations Population Fund The United Nations Population Fund UNFPA is the lead UN agency that funds programs with a mission to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every child’s birth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. The work of UNFPA is based on the premise that all … [Read more...] about Donors Funding Projects on Women Reproductive Health and other issues
Multilateral Donors: MDG Achievement Fund, One World, UN Women and Unicef
MDG Achievement Fund The MDG Achievement Fund (MDG-F) is committed to eradicate poverty and inequality and changing people’s lives around the world.The fund's aim is to trigger real change for the better in people’s lives and to influence public policy, making it more responsive to the needs of the … [Read more...] about Multilateral Donors: MDG Achievement Fund, One World, UN Women and Unicef
AfDB, ADB, CHRI & IFAD: Funding Projects on Poverty Reduction
African Development Bank The African Development Bank group is to encourage sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries contributing towards poverty reduction. The bank mobilizes and allocates resources for investments in RMCs and provides policy advice and … [Read more...] about AfDB, ADB, CHRI & IFAD: Funding Projects on Poverty Reduction
Nominations Open for Jeanne Marchig Animal Welfare Award 2016!
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust is currently seeking applications from organisations or individual for its Jeanne Marchig Animal Welfare Award 2016, with an aim to promote and encourage practical work in preventing animal cruelty and the relief of animal … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Jeanne Marchig Animal Welfare Award 2016!
USAID’s Tourism as a Leading Edge Program: Promoting Sustainable Tourism in Albania
Deadline: 6 October 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), is seeking concept papers for Tourism as a Leading Edge Program to implement activities to promote sustainable tourism in … [Read more...] about USAID’s Tourism as a Leading Edge Program: Promoting Sustainable Tourism in Albania
USAID Broad Agency Announcement for Libya Development Challenge
Deadline: 28 May 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting organizations and companies to participate with USAID – Libya Development Challenge Addenda issued under the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to provide innovations and technologies that further fulfill … [Read more...] about USAID Broad Agency Announcement for Libya Development Challenge
USAID: Inviting Applicants for International Food Relief Partnership Program
Deadline: 9 June 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking proposals from organizations to support the transportation, delivery and distribution of shelf-stable, prepackaged commodities to be distributed under the International Food Relief Partnership (IFRP) … [Read more...] about USAID: Inviting Applicants for International Food Relief Partnership Program
USAID: Inviting Higher Education Institutes for Partnerships
Deadline: 29 June 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from higher education institutions (HEIs) across disciplines and collaboration models to facilitate USAID mission and country efforts to improve development outcomes, from small to … [Read more...] about USAID: Inviting Higher Education Institutes for Partnerships
USAID-UNICEF: Inviting NGOs for Integrating Community Health Program
Deadline: 2 December 2016 The United Nation Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with UNICEF, is requesting concept papers from qualified local and international organizations for its Integrated Community Health Annual program Statement (APS). The goal of the program is … [Read more...] about USAID-UNICEF: Inviting NGOs for Integrating Community Health Program
USAID Broad Agency Announcement for Global Health Challenge
Deadline: 13 April 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from the eligible organizations and companies for its Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Global Health Challenges to seek opportunities to co-create, co-design, coinvest, and collaborate … [Read more...] about USAID Broad Agency Announcement for Global Health Challenge
USAID: Family Planning and Reproductive Health Methods to Address Unmet Need
Deadline: 28 February 2017 The United States Agency for International development (USAID) is seeking concept papers from U.S and non-U.S. organisations for a program entitled "Family Planning and Reproductive Health Methods to Address Unmet Need" with an aim to support the research, development and … [Read more...] about USAID: Family Planning and Reproductive Health Methods to Address Unmet Need
USAID Sustainable Water Partnership: Increasing Resilience to Water Security Risk
Deadline: 16 May 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from qualified U.S. or non-U.S. organization, individual, non-profit, for-profit entity or private and public institutions of higher education to fund a program entitled “Sustainable Water … [Read more...] about USAID Sustainable Water Partnership: Increasing Resilience to Water Security Risk
USAID Integrating Community Health APS: Engaging Communities in Responding to Zika
Deadline: 1 June 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking concept papers from qualified organizations to strengthen the role of community engagement in health and local systems towards enhancing and expanding on existing efforts in order to mount an effective … [Read more...] about USAID Integrating Community Health APS: Engaging Communities in Responding to Zika
USAID: Seeking Applications for Development Food Assistance Projects
Deadline: 13 June 2016 The U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Food for Peace (FFP) is seeking applications from U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofit organizations for funding for program entitled “Development Food Assistance Projects” for Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia and … [Read more...] about USAID: Seeking Applications for Development Food Assistance Projects
USAID: Seeking Concept Papers for Prevention of HIV Infection in Women
Deadline: 20 May 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking concept papers from qualified U.S. and Non-U.S. organizations to fund a project entitled “Advancing the development and licensure of vaginal rings and innovative systemic methods for prevention of HIV … [Read more...] about USAID: Seeking Concept Papers for Prevention of HIV Infection in Women
USAID Broad Agency Announcement for Science, Technology, Innovation and Partnership
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from the eligible organizations and companies for its Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Science, Technology, Innovation and Partnership (STIP). BAA seeks opportunities to co-create, … [Read more...] about USAID Broad Agency Announcement for Science, Technology, Innovation and Partnership
USAID Broad Agency Announcement for Catalyzing Private Investment
Deadline: 23 November 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in conjunction with the Swedish International Development Corporation (SIDA) is seeking applications from the eligible organizations, companies and investors for its Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for … [Read more...] about USAID Broad Agency Announcement for Catalyzing Private Investment
Apply for GUPES Green Gown Awards: Recognizing Environmental and Sustainability Best Practices!
Deadline: 31 May 2016 Global Universities Partnership on Environment and Sustainability (GUPES) is inviting GUPES Members for the GUPES Green Grown Awards. The awards are the most prestigious recognition of environmental and sustainability best practice within the further and higher education … [Read more...] about Apply for GUPES Green Gown Awards: Recognizing Environmental and Sustainability Best Practices!
Applications Open for UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards 2016
Deadline: 8 June 2016 Applications are open for the Green Gown Awards for UK and Ireland that offer unique brand integrity and recognition to senior management in the tertiary education sector. The awards seek to o inspire excellence, enhance collaboration and to encourage replication of … [Read more...] about Applications Open for UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards 2016
Apply to Participate in SME Empowerment Challenge 2016!
Deadline: 30 June 2016 HiiL Justice Accelerator, together with the Ford Foundation is currently inviting applications for its SME Empowerment Challenge with an aim to promote justice solutions that empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. The challenge process includes short … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in SME Empowerment Challenge 2016!
Applications Open for Africa Startups Challenge 2016!
Deadline: 30 May 2016 Do you want to partner with a global financial services company to accelerate your business? If yes, then apply for the Africa Startups Challenge 2016! Thomson Reuters in partnership with Venture Capital For Africa (VC4A) are accepting applications for its Africa Startups … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Africa Startups Challenge 2016!
Reasons for Rejection of an Application by Grants.gov System! Also learn about the Attachments to be made
Though the application process is not extremely complicated, a rejection can still occur. Common reasons for the rejection of an application are: The DUNS number of the submitter does not match the DUNS number on the application. A virus was detected in a file attachment. Attachments do … [Read more...] about Reasons for Rejection of an Application by Grants.gov System! Also learn about the Attachments to be made
Confirm Your Submission and Track Your Application Package
After you submit your grant application package, a confirmation screen will appear on your computer screen. This screen will confirm your submission of application to Grants.gov. This page also contains a tracking number to identify the status of your submission in the Track My Application … [Read more...] about Confirm Your Submission and Track Your Application Package
Saved Your Application Package! Register and submit it now!
Once you have completed all the required documents and attached any required or optional documentation, be sure to use the Save button to save your package. Please note that you can only submit a complete application and may not send it in parts. In order to submit an application, you need the … [Read more...] about Saved Your Application Package! Register and submit it now!
Tips for Completing an Application Package
Once the application package is being downloaded you can complete the application offline with patience and all your NGOs staff members focusing on specialized areas to be filled. Before entering information, please read the grant-making agency's application instructions carefully. Save … [Read more...] about Tips for Completing an Application Package
