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?
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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
Download the Grant Application Package and Start Your Application!
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!
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


