Deadline: 15 July 2019 The U.S. Embassy Abuja Public Affairs Section (PAS) has announced this Notice of Funding Opportunity for its Public Diplomacy small grants program. PAS awards a limited number of grants to individuals, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and other civil society entities that further the Embassy’s policy goals and strengthen relations between the American and Nigerian peoples. Priorities PAS will prioritize grant program proposals that: … [Read more...]
STRIVE-Global: Supporting Civil Society Initiatives to Build Journalism Capacity to P/CVE
Deadline: 28 December 2018 Strengthening Resilience to Violence and Extremism STRIVE-Global, funded by the European Union (EU) under the financial Instrument Contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP), is currently seeking applications for a program entitled "Support of Civil Society Initiatives to Build Journalism Capacity to P/CVE in Central Asia, Turkey, MENA, South Caucasus & Western Balkan Regions ". Objectives The global objective of this call for proposals is to strengthen … [Read more...]
Trust for the Americas: Promoting an Open Government Ecosystem in Belize
Deadline: 7 December 2018 Applicants are invited to submit proposals for the project “Promoting an Open Government Ecosystem in Belize”, implemented by The Trust for the Americas and the Department for Effective Public Management of the Organization of American States (OAS) provide opportunities for local governments and the civil society of Belize to create together discussion spaces and Open Data policy deliberation. This project is possible with financial support from the United States … [Read more...]
U.S. Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program
Deadline: 11 January 2019 The United States Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, through the Office of Public Affairs, has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program. This program supports NGO efforts to promote grassroots democracy, viable civil society in BiH, respect for human rights, and promotion of Euro-Atlantic integration through media outreach and public advocacy campaigns. Grant-funded civil society organizations will focus on … [Read more...]
U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan: Inviting NGOs & NPOs for Small Grants Program
Deadline: 31 January 2019 The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan is accepting applications from eligible organisations for its Small Grants Program to support civil society in Kazakhstan and advance the interests and will of Kazakhstani citizens. Themes Project proposals must address one of the following themes: Theme 1: Promote diversity, tolerance, inclusion, and/or conflict resolution. Theme 2: Enhance cooperation between the government and civil society (i.e. rule of law, … [Read more...]
EU-India: Enhancing CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Processes
Deadline: 7 February 2019 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals for its grant program entitled "India - Civil Society Organisations: Enhancing CSOs' Contribution to Governance and Development Processes" to strengthen the ability of Indian civil society and its organisations to perform their role as independent agents of change, implementing actions that bring transformative change into the lives of women and girls. The specific objective(s) of this call will focus on … [Read more...]
U.S. Embassy in Jordan: Seeking Applications for Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Deadline: 15 December 2018 The U.S. Embassy Jordan Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State has announced that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Priorities The Public Affairs Section at U.S. Embassy Jordan small grants are focused on projects that clearly support their mission priorities. The Small Grants Program will focus on the below Strategic Priorities: ECONOMIC STABILITY: Workforce Development – Expanding Employability … [Read more...]
UNDP-Moldova: Seeking Applications for Small Grants Programme (SGP-2018)
Deadline: 3 December 2018 The United Nations Development Program has launched the Small Grants Contest in the framework of the Transnistrian Dialogue project: advancing co-operation between civil society leaders to generate new solutions in the context of the protracted Transnistrian conflict (Transnistrian Dialogue Project). The overall objective of the Project is to build a platform for collaboration between experts, influential, journalists, civilian activists, decision-makers, CSOs and … [Read more...]
U.S. Mission in Morocco: Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement 2019
Deadline: 15 December 2018 The U.S. Mission in Morocco’s Public Affairs Office (PAO) has announced that funding is available through the Public Diplomacy Grant Program for projects ranging in value from $5,000 to $25,000. Projects for lesser or greater values will be considered on a case by case basis. Grants are intended for committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions, and … [Read more...]
Active Citizens Fund: Promoting Democratic Participation and Human Rights in Croatia
Deadline: 22 January 2019 The Financial Mechanism Office – the Secretariat of the EEA and Norway Grants is seeking a Fund Operator to develop and implement the national EEA Grants programme for civil society in Croatia 2014-2021. The objective of the Civil Society Programme Area is: ‘Civil society and active citizenship strengthened and vulnerable groups empowered’. Areas of Support Democracy, active citizenship, good governance and transparency Human rights and equal treatment … [Read more...]
UN Women/Bangladesh: Capacity Development of CSOs to Effectively Engage in Climate Change and DRR Actions
Deadline: 25 November 2018 The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is seeking proposals for its program entitled "Capacity Development of CSOs to Effectively Engage in Climate Change and DRR Actions". Objective The overall objective of this assignment is to identify women led and managed CSOs working for women’s empowerment at national, and local levels; assess their interest, experience and potential capacity to engage in gender inclusive … [Read more...]
EU-Mongolia: Enhancing CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Processes
Deadline: 29 January 2019 The European Union (EU) is currently inviting proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled "Mongolia - Civil Society Organisations: Enhancing CSOs' Contribution to Governance and Development Processes" to enhance CSO's capacities to contribute to governance and development process in Mongolia through capacity building, networking, advocacy and research. Objectives To increase NGO capacities to strengthen women's participation in … [Read more...]
Europe Foundation Call for Proposals: Promoting Participatory Civic Monitoring and Advocacy
Deadline: 5 December 2018 Europe Foundation (EPF) has announced a call for proposals aimed at promoting participatory civic monitoring and advocacy in Georgia under the Foundation’s Engage and Monitor for Change program. The goal of the grant program is to support civic monitoring and advocacy efforts in various spheres of life, through fostering cooperation between CSOs and media outlets, so that together they contribute to inclusive decision making and responsive public … [Read more...]
EU-China Call for Proposals: Enhancing CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Processes
Deadline: 29 January 2019 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “China - Civil Society Organisations: Enhancing CSOs' Contribution to Governance and Development Processes". Objectives The specific objectives of this call for proposals are: To increase NGO capacities to strengthen women's participation in decision-making. To increase NGO capacities to empower People with disabilities and to better integrate them in … [Read more...]
European Commission: CSOs for Fair, Transparent and Inclusive Elections
Deadline: 28 December 2018 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a grant program entitled "CSOs for Fair, Transparent and Inclusive Elections" to support, strengthen and assist electoral CSOs in Afghanistan. Objectives Objective 1: to promote public participation and awareness on the Presidential and Provincial Councils election process, with specific focus on women and other marginalized groups of the population; Objective 2: to … [Read more...]
Counterpart International – ACEP: Accepting Applications for Research, Policy and Advocacy Grants (RPAG)
Deadline: 17 November 2018 The USAID-funded Afghan Civic Engagement Program (ACEP), implemented by Counterpart International, Inc. (Counterpart) is soliciting competitive applications from eligible organizations for its Research, Policy and Advocacy Grants (RPAG). CSOs can select and work on projects that addresses radicalization through community peace building and CSOs efforts. Specific objectives may include: researches that identify invisible elements and root causes fuelling … [Read more...]
EU-Malaysia Call for Proposals: Enhancing CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Processes
Deadline: 24 January 2019 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Malaysia - Civil Society Organizations: CSOs 'Enhancement' Contribution to Governance and Development Processes" to enhance capacity of Malaysian CSOs to contribute to governance and development process in Malaysia. Priority Areas Empowering women and strengthening gender equality and justice Building capacity and strengthening the roles of media as a key actor … [Read more...]
U.S. Embassy in Prague: Fostering Mutual Cooperation between the United States and the Czech Republic
Deadline: 15 December 2018 The U.S. Embassy in Prague has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out programs with outstanding merit that support the U.S. Government’s broad goals of fostering mutual cooperation between the United States and the Czech Republic with a focus on one or more of the Embassy’s priority themes and initiatives listed here: Promoting security cooperation Encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation Countering … [Read more...]
EU-Thailand Call for Proposals: Enhancing CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Processes
Deadline: 24 January 2019 The European Union (EU) is currently inviting proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Thailand - Civil Society Organisations: Enhancing CSOs' Contribution to Governance and Development Processes " to enhance capacity of Thai CSOs to contribute to governance and development process in Thailand, with a view to contribute to the attainment of sustainable development goals (SDGs). The specific objective(s) of this call for proposals are to … [Read more...]
Irish Research Council: New Foundation Scheme 2018
Deadline: 6 December 2018 Applications are open for New Foundations scheme to support eligible researchers who intend to pursue research, networking and/or dissemination activities within and across the diversity of disciplines. This scheme provides support for research actions, the development of networks and consortia, conference and workshop development, and creative approaches to the communication of scientific concepts and/or complex societal challenges for a lay audience. Funding … [Read more...]
