Once you have determined you are eligible you can download the application package. Downloading a grant application package allows you to complete it offline and develop and review it with your organization before submitting. Before downloading, you need to ensure your Adobe software version is … [Read more...] about Download the Grant Application Package and Start Your Application!
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Done with Research: Check Your Eligibility!
Once you are done with the research work, checking your eligibility in order to apply for and receive a US grant is very important. If you are not legally eligible for a specific funding opportunity, you will waste a lot of time and effort completing the application process for a grant you will … [Read more...] about Done with Research: Check Your Eligibility!
How to Search for a Funding Opportunity?
The process of searching a funding opportunity in grants.gov is simple. Grants.gov publishes all Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA) from the US federal government into one database. To search grants, visit http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html. This page will bring you to the … [Read more...] about How to Search for a Funding Opportunity?
How do I Apply for US Grants using Grants.gov? Follow these Simple Steps!
Applying for a US government grant is an exciting but resource-intensive process. Not only is it often difficult to identify good funding opportunities, but once an opportunity is found you also need to develop a high-impact application to win a bid for funding. This guide will help to make your … [Read more...] about How do I Apply for US Grants using Grants.gov? Follow these Simple Steps!
The First Steps towards developing a Proper Concept Note
If you have a project idea in mind and you know the right donor agency to apply, then it is fairly easy to come up with a proper concept note. So the first step here is your project idea! For example, if you see extreme poverty around you and you wish to address this by introducing certain … [Read more...] about The First Steps towards developing a Proper Concept Note
The Questions you need to ask yourself by writing the Concept Note
In order to refine your project idea, one of the best ways is to ask yourself questions. Remember that your project idea is raw and unstructured - nobody will every understand it nor any donor agency will relate to it unless you refine and give it a proper structure. To give it a proper structure, … [Read more...] about The Questions you need to ask yourself by writing the Concept Note
The Structure of the Concept Note
The Title An unstructured concept note should ideally have a title, submitted by, date of submission as the primary information in the header section. Preferably, the title should be short but make sure it reflects the overall idea of the project that resonates with the donor’s … [Read more...] about The Structure of the Concept Note
Apply to Participate in Power Africa Off-Grid Energy Challenge 2016!
Deadline: 8 June 2016 The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) is currently inviting applications for its Power Africa Off-Grid Energy Challenge with an aim to promote innovative and sustainable ways to deliver reliable energy to underserved communities. The Power Africa Off‐Grid Energy … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in Power Africa Off-Grid Energy Challenge 2016!
European Citizenship Awards 2016: Promoting Active Citizenship
Deadline: 20 May 2016 European Civic Forum together with Volonteurope invites applications for the European Citizenship Awards 2016 with an aim to promote active citizenship and recognition of the importance of social justice to the cohesion of communities across Europe. The Awards celebrate the … [Read more...] about European Citizenship Awards 2016: Promoting Active Citizenship
The Roslyn S. Jaffe Awards: Honoring Heroes working to improve the Lives of Women and Children
Deadline: 15 June 2016 Nominations are open for the Roslyn S. Jaffe Awards that is a not-for-profit program awarding everyday heroes who are making the world a better place for women and children, specifically in the areas of health, education, social reform and esteem. Sponsor will select one … [Read more...] about The Roslyn S. Jaffe Awards: Honoring Heroes working to improve the Lives of Women and Children
Consultative Status with the United Nations’ ECOSOC
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) provides NGOs the opportunity to obtain consultative status which benefits NGOs in attending international conferences and events, make written and oral statements at these events, organize side events, enter the United Nations premises and … [Read more...] about Consultative Status with the United Nations’ ECOSOC
UNESCO: International Fund for the Promotion of Culture 2016
Are you an artist or creator? Are you an NGO or a non-profit private body or a public body, whose activities contribute to the promotion of culture and artistic creation? If yes then apply for the International Fund for the Promotion of Culture 2016. The United Nations Educational, scientific and … [Read more...] about UNESCO: International Fund for the Promotion of Culture 2016
United Nations OHCHR Indigenous Fellowships for Human Rights Training Programme
The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is currently accepting applications from indigenous persons for its Indigenous Fellowships Programme (IFP) 2015. IFP is a comprehensive human rights training programme contributes to build the capacity and expertise of … [Read more...] about United Nations OHCHR Indigenous Fellowships for Human Rights Training Programme
2016 UN-DESA Grant: Improving Energy for Sustainable Transport & Environmental Sustainability
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) has announced a call for applications for its 2016 UN-DESA Grant on Energy for Sustainable Development with an objective to Promote leadership and innovative practices in meeting the global energy challenge. The 2016 Grant seeks … [Read more...] about 2016 UN-DESA Grant: Improving Energy for Sustainable Transport & Environmental Sustainability
UNESCO Institute of Lifelong Learning CONFINTEA Fellowship Programme 2016
The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) is inviting applications for CONFINTEA Fellowship Programme 2016, offering six fellowships in the month of October, to government officials and representatives of civil society organizations working in key positions within the field of adult learning … [Read more...] about UNESCO Institute of Lifelong Learning CONFINTEA Fellowship Programme 2016
UN-Habitat Urban Youth Fund
Every year the UN-Habitat Urban Youth Fund invites youth-led organizations across the developing world to apply for funding to their poverty reduction projects. Proposed projects should contribute to sustainable urbanization in the developing world. The UN-HABITAT Youth Fund is a programme … [Read more...] about UN-Habitat Urban Youth Fund
UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality
The UN Women Fund for Gender Equality invites women-led Civil Service Organizations (CSOs) with programs for women’s economic and political empowerment to implement this global agenda and focus on promoting structural changes that look at power relations, social norms and legal and policy … [Read more...] about UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality
United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women
The United Nations Trust Fund in Support of Actions to Eliminate Violence against Women (“The UN Trust Fund”) is a global multi-lateral mechanism supporting national efforts to end one of the most widespread human rights violations in the world. This fund supports actions to prevent and end violence … [Read more...] about United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women
The United Nations International Law Fellowship for Developing Countries
The Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs is seeks applications from developing countries and countries with emerging economies for the United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme in order to deepen their knowledge of international law and of the legal work of … [Read more...] about The United Nations International Law Fellowship for Developing Countries
The United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security
The United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS) accepts grant applications from UN organization(s) and/or designated non-UN organization(s), which translate the human security approach into practical actions particularly at the field level. The objective of the UNTFHS is to finance … [Read more...] about The United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security
UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous People
The United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples offers opportunity for indigenous people to participate in the sessions of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Human Rights Council, including its Universal Periodic Review … [Read more...] about UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous People
UN-Habitat Youth Innovation Award for Youth led Organizations
UN-Habitat and the International Ecological Safety Collaboration Organization (IESCO) supported by China Development Orient Urban Development and Investment Company Limited (“CDB-ORIENT”), a major private sector organization in China have jointly launched a biennial Youth Innovation Awards Programme … [Read more...] about UN-Habitat Youth Innovation Award for Youth led Organizations
United Nations Journalism Fellowships Program
Qualified Journalists form Developing countries are invited to submit applications for United Nations Journalism Fellowships Program. This program is being organized by Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists. The goal of this program is to provide basic skills training to journalists, as all … [Read more...] about United Nations Journalism Fellowships Program
The United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service: Promoting Partnerships
The United Nations Non-Government Liaison Service (UN-NGLS) is one of the important programs for civil society partnership. It basically provides information, advice, expertise and consulting and support service to ensure proper cooperation and dialogue between the UN and the NGOs. It plays a major … [Read more...] about The United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service: Promoting Partnerships
66th Annual UN DPI/NGO Conference in Gyeongju, South Korea
The 66th United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)/Non Governmental Organization (NGO) Conference will be held in the City of Gyeongju, Republic of Korea from 30 May to 1 June 2016. The Conference title is “Education for Global Citizenship: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals … [Read more...] about 66th Annual UN DPI/NGO Conference in Gyeongju, South Korea
United Nations High-level Mid-Term Review of Istanbul Programme of Action for Least Developed Countries in Antalya, Turkey (27-28 May 2016)
The Istanbul Programme of Action (IPoA)[1] adopted at the Fourth UN Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in Istanbul, Turkey in May 2011, constitutes an ambitious policy agenda agreed by the international community to address the challenges faced by the LDCs, based on the fundamental … [Read more...] about United Nations High-level Mid-Term Review of Istanbul Programme of Action for Least Developed Countries in Antalya, Turkey (27-28 May 2016)
The United Nations Youth Delegate Programme
As young people are future citizens, they play an immense role in influencing the policies and bringing about social change. Recognizing this fact, the United Nations has a key focus on involving the youth in its agenda through its Youth Delegate Programme. The World Programme of Action for Youth … [Read more...] about The United Nations Youth Delegate Programme
The UN Department of Public Information’s NGO Relations Section
If you are searching for information about NGOs associated with the United Nations and also finding helpful resources on issues such as including sustainable development, creating a safer and more secure world, helping countries in transition, empowering women and young people, and addressing … [Read more...] about The UN Department of Public Information’s NGO Relations Section
The United Nations Democracy Fund for Civil Society Organizations Working on Democracy & Peace Issues
Application window opens on 15 November and ends 31 December every year. The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) financially supports NGOs projects aiming to advance and support democracy and peace during the annual proposal window. Focus Areas Community Activism Rule of Law and Human … [Read more...] about The United Nations Democracy Fund for Civil Society Organizations Working on Democracy & Peace Issues
UNDP’s Small Grants Programme in Your Country
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) established the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) to provide financial and technical support to projects that conserve and restore the environment while enhancing people’s well being and livelihoods. The programme provides … [Read more...] about UNDP’s Small Grants Programme in Your Country
Free and Sponsored International Training Courses for NGOs and Individuals
Many international donors allocate grants to build the capacities of NGOs and individuals in developing countries. These grants are specially aimed at empowering the civil society not only for improving their organizational management but also to help them gain awareness about new approaches to … [Read more...] about Free and Sponsored International Training Courses for NGOs and Individuals
Humanitarian Innovation Fund Elrha: Handwashing Challenge 2016
Deadline: 21 May 2016 The Humanitarian Innovation Fund has launched a new Handwashing Challenge 2016 for improving handwashing practices in emergency settings. The Fund is inviting teams from all over the world with the most promising ideas to an innovation sprint event in the UK at the end of … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Innovation Fund Elrha: Handwashing Challenge 2016
Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Accelerating the Journey to Scale
Deadline: 5 June 2016 Elhra's Humanitarian Innovation Fund is seeking cutting-edge innovations for its program entitled "Accelerating the Journey to Scale" to provide tailored technical support and funding of up to £400,000 each over a two year period, to innovations demonstrating the greatest … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Accelerating the Journey to Scale
CTI PFAN Call for Proposals: Asia Forum for Clean Energy Financing
Deadline: 20 June 2016 CTI Private Financing Advisory Network (CTI PFAN) is currently accepting proposals for its Asia Forum for Clean Energy Financing (AFCEF-7) Business Plan Competition, to be held in Singapore on 10th February 2017. AFCEF-7 seeks to nurture entrepreneurs, start-up and existing … [Read more...] about CTI PFAN Call for Proposals: Asia Forum for Clean Energy Financing
Call for Applications: Humanitarian Water and Food Awards 2016
Deadline: 12 June 2016 Are you running a sustainable project within water, air or food security? If yes then apply for the WAF Awards 2016! Applications are open for the Humanitarian Water and Food Awards (WAF) 2016, to promote outstanding individuals and organisations who are creating sustainable … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Humanitarian Water and Food Awards 2016
SAB Foundation’s Social Innovation Awards Programme 2016: Finding Innovative Business Solutions
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The SAB Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Social Innovation Awards Programme 2016 with a motive to recognise the work of entrepreneurs who are finding innovative business solutions to challenges facing some of South Africa’s most vulnerable people like … [Read more...] about SAB Foundation’s Social Innovation Awards Programme 2016: Finding Innovative Business Solutions
IIE-SRF Fellowships for Threatened Scholars Around the World
IIE-SRF Fellowships for Threatened Scholars Around the World The Institute of International Education Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) is inviting applications for its fellowship program for Threatened Scholars, the idea being the preservation of the lives, voices, and ideas of scholars around the … [Read more...] about IIE-SRF Fellowships for Threatened Scholars Around the World
Biocon Foundation – Grant in Aid Program for NGOs/Societies/Trusts working on Various Social Issues in India
Applications can be submitted anytime Biocon Foundation is proactively seeking partnerships with organizations with a similar vision to deliver sustainable and impactful programs on the field. We plan to reach out to wider geographies in the domain of Healthcare, Education and Rural Development and … [Read more...] about Biocon Foundation – Grant in Aid Program for NGOs/Societies/Trusts working on Various Social Issues in India
Arghyam Grants to Indian NGOs Working for Safe, Sustainable Water and Sanitation for All
Deadline: Ongoing Arghyam aims to work to improve access to clean water and the provision of sanitation in a sustainable and equitable manner. Arghyam considers requests for grants to assist small, medium and large projects in India that meet its vision of safe, sustainable, water and sanitation … [Read more...] about Arghyam Grants to Indian NGOs Working for Safe, Sustainable Water and Sanitation for All
Oak Foundation Grants for Projects above USD 25,000 that support International Human Rights
Letters of Inquiries can be submitted anytime The Oak Foundation commits its resources to address issues of global social and environmental concern, particularly those that have a major impact on the lives of the disadvantaged. The funds support civil society organisations across the world that … [Read more...] about Oak Foundation Grants for Projects above USD 25,000 that support International Human Rights
The Fund for Global Human Rights-Supporting Human rights Defenders around the World
Applications are open for Emergency grants The Fund for Global Human Rights was founded in 2003 to move human rights forward by providing resources and tools to the people and organizations on the ground that have real potential to generate positive change. Fund’s grants and technical assistance … [Read more...] about The Fund for Global Human Rights-Supporting Human rights Defenders around the World
Nippon Foundation’s Overseas Grants for NGOs/NPOs Working to Improve the Basic Human Needs
Deadline: Ongoing The Nippon Foundation accepts grant application throughout the year from Japan as well as overseas non-profit organizations based outside Japan. Applications for overseas cooperative assistance are open throughout the year. There is no upper limit to the amount of grant funding. … [Read more...] about Nippon Foundation’s Overseas Grants for NGOs/NPOs Working to Improve the Basic Human Needs
The Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Robert Key Memorial Fund: Apply for Grants of up to £10,000!
Deadline: Ongoing The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) accepts grant applications for its different kinds of grant programs. One of them is Robert Key Memorial Fund. The applications for these grants can be accepted anytime with no specific deadline. The foundation seeks to fund frontline … [Read more...] about The Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Robert Key Memorial Fund: Apply for Grants of up to £10,000!
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants to provide Access to basic Health care & services to Children & Families Living in Urban Poverty
Deadline: Ongoing The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF) seeks to fund projects that directly serve or impact children living in urban poverty, particularly in the areas of education, childhood health and family economic stability (including microfinance.) Total Grants committed by the … [Read more...] about Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants to provide Access to basic Health care & services to Children & Families Living in Urban Poverty
MAC AIDS Fund’s International Grants of up to $75,000 USD for non-profit organizations in Asia Pacific, Europe/Middle East & Latin America
Deadline: Ongoing The MAC AIDS Fund supports organizations that provide direct services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS and that address the link between poverty and AIDS. The aim is to help fund those direct care services most needed in a particular community based on HIV/AIDS prevalence and … [Read more...] about MAC AIDS Fund’s International Grants of up to $75,000 USD for non-profit organizations in Asia Pacific, Europe/Middle East & Latin America
African Women’s Development Fund
Applications can be submitted anytime The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) finances local, national, sub-regional and regional organizations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. The AWDF aims to help build a culture of learning and partnerships within the African women’s movement. … [Read more...] about African Women’s Development Fund
ELLE Foundation for Women’s Empowerment through Education, Training & Information
Applications can be submitted throughout the year Elle Foundation has been supporting the development, emancipation and women’s place in society since its establishment in 2004. It provides financial support to projects that aim to promote the empowerment of women through education, training and … [Read more...] about ELLE Foundation for Women’s Empowerment through Education, Training & Information
Urgent Action Fund to Protect, Sustain & Strengthen Women Around the World
Grant requests can be made anytime Established in 1997, Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights is a global women’s fund that protects, strengthens and sustains women and transgender human rights defenders at critical moments. The Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights is a global women’s … [Read more...] about Urgent Action Fund to Protect, Sustain & Strengthen Women Around the World
Open Society Foundation – The Burma Project to Support Marginalized Communities
Applications can be submitted throughout the year The Open Society Foundation is accepting grant applications for the Burma Project. The Burma Project, established by the Open Society Foundations in 1994, is dedicated to increasing international awareness of conditions in Burma and helping the … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundation – The Burma Project to Support Marginalized Communities
United States Institute of Peace Resolving Violent Conflicts Around the World
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis The United States Institute of Peace works to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict around the world. USIP does this by engaging directly in conflict zones and by providing analysis, education, and resources to those working for peace. South … [Read more...] about United States Institute of Peace Resolving Violent Conflicts Around the World
