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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

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!

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

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!

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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