Deadline: 25 November 2016 Applications are open for the 2016 ONE Africa Award with an aim to recognise, reward, and advance the exceptional work of organisations, founded by Africans and based in Africa, dedicated to helping Africa achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Award Information The … [Read more...] about 2016 ONE Africa Award: Rewarding Exceptional Work of African Organisations
Latest Grants and Resources for Civil Society Development
View the latest grant funding and resources for Civil Society Development for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Visegrad 4 Eastern Partnership: Promoting Democratization and Strengthening Civil Society
Deadline: 1 December 2016 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and the International Visegrad Fund have jointly announced a call for proposals for projects to be financed from the “Visegrad 4 Eastern Partnership” in order to support the promotion of democratization and strengthening … [Read more...] about Visegrad 4 Eastern Partnership: Promoting Democratization and Strengthening Civil Society
6th CEPF Call for Proposals: Tropical Andes Biodiversity Hotspot for Organizations in Ecuador
Deadline: 29 November 2016 The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is inviting civil society organizations to submit Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) for the sixth call for projects in the Tropical Andes Biodiversity Hotspot in order to encourage local indigenous, afro-descendent and environmental … [Read more...] about 6th CEPF Call for Proposals: Tropical Andes Biodiversity Hotspot for Organizations in Ecuador
FORUM-ASIA Call for Proposals: ASEAN Human Rights Mechanisms 2016
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) is seeking proposals for its ASEAN Human Rights Mechanisms 2016 in order to strengthen skills and knowledge of civil society organizations (CSOs) and human rights defenders (HRDs) in Southeast Asia region about … [Read more...] about FORUM-ASIA Call for Proposals: ASEAN Human Rights Mechanisms 2016
Bureau of DRL: Supporting Projects Strengthening Civil Society in Sri Lanka
Deadline: 19 December 2016 The United States Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects strengthening civil society in Sri Lanka. DRL seeks proposals for programs that … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Supporting Projects Strengthening Civil Society in Sri Lanka
EU Call for Proposals: Civil Society Organisations in Development in Cambodia 2016
Deadline: 12 January 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for programme entitled “Civil Society Organisations in Development in Cambodia 2016” with an objective to support CSOs contribution to the achievement of national development goals in … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Civil Society Organisations in Development in Cambodia 2016
International AIDS Society’s Call for Proposals: Youth Champions for Differentiated Care
Deadline: 2 November 2016 The International AIDS Society’s (IAS) invites HIV care service providers including networks of people living with HIV and civil society organizations to nominate a young person from within their organization to propose an advocacy project (focus group discussions, … [Read more...] about International AIDS Society’s Call for Proposals: Youth Champions for Differentiated Care
BRICS Call for Concepts: Strengthening Community Resilience to Violent Extremism in Kenya
Deadline: 4 November 2016 The British High Commission Nairobi is inviting applicants for its Building Resilience In Civil Society (BRICS) programme in order to support positive influences to strengthen community resilience to violent extremism in Kenya. The Call for Concepts seeks to understand … [Read more...] about BRICS Call for Concepts: Strengthening Community Resilience to Violent Extremism in Kenya
Agropolis Fondation: Seeking Applications for 2017 Louis Malassis International Scientific Prize
Deadline: 25 January 2017 The Agropolis Fondation is seeking applicants for its 2017 Louis Malassis International Scientific Prize for Agriculture and Food in order to recognize individuals, or a group of individuals, for their exemplary and promising contribution in promoting innovation through … [Read more...] about Agropolis Fondation: Seeking Applications for 2017 Louis Malassis International Scientific Prize
GEF Small Grants Programme: Strengthening Local Communities and Civil Society Capacity in Lebanon
Deadline: 21 November 2016 The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP), implemented by the United Nations Development Programme is accepting proposals to support environmental projects for capacity development. These projects must be carried out within the environmental … [Read more...] about GEF Small Grants Programme: Strengthening Local Communities and Civil Society Capacity in Lebanon
EC- EACEA Call for Proposals: Support for Policy Reform Civil Society Cooperation in the Field of Youth
Deadline: 29 November 2016 The European Commission-EACEA is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for a programme entitled "Support for Policy Reform Civil Society Cooperation in the field of Youth". Aims Promote the employability of young people, notably through activities that … [Read more...] about EC- EACEA Call for Proposals: Support for Policy Reform Civil Society Cooperation in the Field of Youth
CEPF’s Call for LOIs: East Melanesian Islands Biodiversity Hotspot
Deadline: 28 November 2016 The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), in its role as the Regional Implementation Team (RIT) for the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is inviting Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) from civil society organizations for its East Melanesian Islands … [Read more...] about CEPF’s Call for LOIs: East Melanesian Islands Biodiversity Hotspot
2017 Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security: Inviting Civil Society Organisations Worldwide
Deadline: 25 January 2017 The Agropolis Fondation is seeking applicants for its 2017 Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security with an aim to advance knowledge and recognise innovation in world food security, by rewarding an outstanding research project for its potential impact on the … [Read more...] about 2017 Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security: Inviting Civil Society Organisations Worldwide
UNDP/Malaysia Call for Proposals: Inviting NGOs/CBOs/CSOs for GEF Small Grants Programme
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Malaysia is seeking qualified civil society organizations for its Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) in order to ensure that they are on the right track from the very beginning. Focus … [Read more...] about UNDP/Malaysia Call for Proposals: Inviting NGOs/CBOs/CSOs for GEF Small Grants Programme
Applications Open for Nairobi Global Civil Society Forum: Inviting CSOs Worldwide
Deadline: 21 October 2016 CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness is inviting CSOs from across the globe and across many sectors for its Nairobi Global Civil Society Forum (NCSF) in order to develop a collective strategy around the priority issues for HLM2 and beyond. From 28 November to 1 … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Nairobi Global Civil Society Forum: Inviting CSOs Worldwide
UNDP/Belize Call for Proposals: Inviting NGOs/CSOs for GF Small Grants Fund 2016
Deadline: 26 October 2016 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Belize is seeking proposals for its GF Small Grants Fund 2016 with an aim to cover a range of areas related to promoting and protecting the human rights of people living with HIV and TB, key populations, including men who … [Read more...] about UNDP/Belize Call for Proposals: Inviting NGOs/CSOs for GF Small Grants Fund 2016
Applications Open for Professional Fellows Program (PFP)!
Deadline: 15 November 2016 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and American Councils for International Education are seeking applicants for its Professional Fellows Program (PFP).The Professional Fellows Program offers promising young professionals the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Professional Fellows Program (PFP)!
5th CEPF Call for Proposals: Tropical Andes Biodiversity Hotspot
Deadline: 16 November 2016 The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is inviting civil society organizations to submit Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) for the fifth call for projects in the Tropical Andes Biodiversity Hotspot with an aim to encourage local indigenous, afro-descendent and … [Read more...] about 5th CEPF Call for Proposals: Tropical Andes Biodiversity Hotspot
Accountability through Citizen Engagement Project: Inviting Civil Society Organisations in Republic of Macedonia
Deadline: 24 October 2016 The Metamorphosis Foundation is seeking applicants for its Accountability through Citizen Engagement (ACE) project with an aim to support the creation of mechanism for Civil Society Organisations and citizens to be able to make the case for transparency and accountability … [Read more...] about Accountability through Citizen Engagement Project: Inviting Civil Society Organisations in Republic of Macedonia
GEF Small Grants Program: Enhancing and Strengthening Capacity of Communities in Papua New Guinea
Deadline: 14 October 2016 The Small Grants Programme (SGP) is seeking proposals for its GEF SGP Stakeholder Workshops with an aim to increase the capacities of these communities and sectors and the civil society organizations (CSOs) that work with them to develop proposals as well as to implement … [Read more...] about GEF Small Grants Program: Enhancing and Strengthening Capacity of Communities in Papua New Guinea
Call for Applications: Eastern European Academy for Social Democracy
Deadline: 15 October 2016 The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is inviting young leaders between 25 and 35 years to apply for the first edition of its Eastern European Academy for Social Democracy, which will take place from 20th till 27th of November 2016 in Germany (Berlin, Schwerin). Goals The … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Eastern European Academy for Social Democracy
US-PCASW Research Grant Program 2016-17: Addressing Water-Related Issues in Pakistan
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water (US-PCASW) is seeking concept notes for its Research Grant Program in Water 2016-17 with an aim to address water-related issues impeding socioeconomic development of Pakistan. The goal of the USPCAS-W Research Program … [Read more...] about US-PCASW Research Grant Program 2016-17: Addressing Water-Related Issues in Pakistan
International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair: Supporting Legal Reform in Tajikistan
Deadline: 3 November 2016 The United States Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair is seeking applications from eligible organisations for the program entitled "Tajikistan Support of Legal Reform" with an aim to improve judicial and law enforcement … [Read more...] about International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair: Supporting Legal Reform in Tajikistan
ARCOS Small Grants Programme: Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation in African Mountain Regions
Deadline: 30 November 2016 Abertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS) is currently accepting proposals for its Small Grants Programme with an aim to enhance collaborative sustainable solutions for biodiversity and people, focusing on critical landscapes and watersheds of the Albertine Rift, the … [Read more...] about ARCOS Small Grants Programme: Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation in African Mountain Regions
EU Support to Civil Protection: Reducing Vulnerability to Natural and Man-Made Disaster
Deadline: 4 January 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a thematic Programme “Support to Civil Protection” with an aim to reduce vulnerability to natural and man-made disasters at all levels in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Priority Issues … [Read more...] about EU Support to Civil Protection: Reducing Vulnerability to Natural and Man-Made Disaster
Joint Gender Fund Call for Proposals: Supporting Interventions to address Gender-Based Violence in South Africa
Deadline: 26 October 2016 The Joint Gender Fund (JGF) is currently accepting proposals from civil society organizations for “Supporting Interventions to address Gender-Based Violence and Cross-Cutting Issues” in order to enhance leadership and provide funding for innovative programmes that address … [Read more...] about Joint Gender Fund Call for Proposals: Supporting Interventions to address Gender-Based Violence in South Africa
European Union: EIDHR Country Based Support Scheme to Support Human Rights in Namibia
Deadline: 15 November 2016 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations for a programme entitled “European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) Country Based Support Scheme (CBSS) in Namibia” with an aim to contribute to the protection and … [Read more...] about European Union: EIDHR Country Based Support Scheme to Support Human Rights in Namibia
Fund for Local Cooperation: Supporting Civil Society and Private Sector for Sustainable Development
Deadline: 17 October 2016 The Embassy of Finland in Windhoek is seeking applicants from eligible organizations for its Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) in order to improve the functioning of civil society and capacity of private sector for implementing projects for socio-economically and … [Read more...] about Fund for Local Cooperation: Supporting Civil Society and Private Sector for Sustainable Development
EU Justice, Security, Accountability and Transparency Project: Supporting Civil Society Organisations in Jamaica
Deadline: 14 November 2016 The European Union is currently accepting proposals for a programme entitled “Justice, Security, Accountability and Transparency (JSAT) Project” with an aim to improve the living and quality of life of Jamaican citizens by strengthening governance and oversight, with … [Read more...] about EU Justice, Security, Accountability and Transparency Project: Supporting Civil Society Organisations in Jamaica
Applications Open for Asia Leadership Fellow Program 2017!
Deadline: 22 December 2016 The International House of Japan and the Japan Foundation is jointly inviting applications for its Asia Leadership Fellow Program (ALFP) 2017 with an aim to create a close, personal and professional network of public intellectuals in Asia, deeply rooted in and committed … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Asia Leadership Fellow Program 2017!
Voice First global Call for Proposals: Learn from Innovation
Deadline: 15 October 2016 Her Excellency, Lilianne Ploumen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation for the Netherlands has launched the Voice First call for proposals. The first call for proposals is designed to help Voice and its potential grantees learn from innovation. There … [Read more...] about Voice First global Call for Proposals: Learn from Innovation
GEF Small Grants Programme: Supporting Community-Based Initiatives in South Africa
Deadline: 5 October 2016 The UNDP Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) in South Africa has announced its request for proposals for Capacity Development, Monitoring & Mentorship in order to support community-based initiatives that aim to secure global environmental … [Read more...] about GEF Small Grants Programme: Supporting Community-Based Initiatives in South Africa
EU Call for Proposals: Provision to the Improvement of Living Conditions of IDPs and Returnees from Readmission Process in Serbia
Deadline: 15 November 2016 The European Union is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a Provision to the improvement of living conditions of IDPs and returnees from readmission process in Serbia and support to the sustainable return to Kosovo in order to contribute to the … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Provision to the Improvement of Living Conditions of IDPs and Returnees from Readmission Process in Serbia
INL Grants Program: Addressing Corruption and Fostering Mechanisms in Ukraine
Deadline: 1 December 2016 The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) section of the United States Embassy in Ukraine in close cooperation with Kharkiv Oblast State Administration is inviting applicants from Ukrainian non-profit and non-governmental organizations to submit project … [Read more...] about INL Grants Program: Addressing Corruption and Fostering Mechanisms in Ukraine
IRC‘s New Foundations 2016 Programme: Supporting Researchers in Various Disciplines
Deadline: 21 October 2016 The Irish Research Council (IRC) is seeking applicants for its New Foundations 2016 programme with an aim to support eligible researchers who intend to pursue research, networking and/or dissemination activities within and across the diversity of disciplines. The 2016 New … [Read more...] about IRC‘s New Foundations 2016 Programme: Supporting Researchers in Various Disciplines
Principle 10 Small Sub Grants Fund: Accessing Justice in Environmental Matters
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Principle 10 is seeking proposals from eligible organizations for its Small Sub Grants Fund (SSGF) with an aim to support the creation of a regional agreement on access rights, the right to information, participation and access to justice in environmental matters. This … [Read more...] about Principle 10 Small Sub Grants Fund: Accessing Justice in Environmental Matters
CEFP Call for Proposals: Guinean Forests of West Africa Biodiversity Hotspot Grants Programme
Deadline: 21 October 2016 The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is currently inviting applicants from eligible organizations for its Guinean Forests of West Africa Biodiversity Hotspot Large and Small Grant Programme with an aim to provide civil society organizations at grassroots, … [Read more...] about CEFP Call for Proposals: Guinean Forests of West Africa Biodiversity Hotspot Grants Programme
Embassy of the Czech Republic Call for Proposals: Small Scale Local Projects (SLP) 2017
Deadline: 15 November 2016 The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Bangkok is inviting applicants from organizations with legal capacity in Lao PDR for its Small Scale Local Projects (SLP) 2017 with an aim to promote gender equality and respect for the environment. Priority Sectors Health … [Read more...] about Embassy of the Czech Republic Call for Proposals: Small Scale Local Projects (SLP) 2017
Applications Open for WWF Prince Bernhard Scholarships 2017 for Nature Conservation
Deadline: 6 January 2017 Applications are open for WWF Prince Bernhard Scholarships 2017 for nature conservation with an aim to provide financial support to individuals who wish to pursue short-term professional training or formal studies that will help them contribute more effectively to … [Read more...] about Applications Open for WWF Prince Bernhard Scholarships 2017 for Nature Conservation
4th CEPF Call for Proposals: Tropical Andes Biodiversity Hotspot
Deadline: 25 October 2016 The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is currently inviting applicants from civil society organization to submit Letters of Inquiry (LoIs) for its Tropical Andes Biodiversity Hotspot with an aim to encourage local indigenous, afro-descendent and environmental … [Read more...] about 4th CEPF Call for Proposals: Tropical Andes Biodiversity Hotspot
Partnership for Forests Call for Concepts: Improving Livelihoods by Catalysing Investment in Forests
Deadline: 14 October 2016 The Partnership for Forests is currently inviting applications from eligible organizations for its first call for concepts with an aim to tackle deforestation and improve livelihoods by catalysing investment in forests and sustainable land use. This first call is focused … [Read more...] about Partnership for Forests Call for Concepts: Improving Livelihoods by Catalysing Investment in Forests
EU Call for Proposals: Capacity Building in the Field of Climate Change in Turkey Grant Scheme
Deadline: 14 November 2016 The European Union is currently accepting proposals for a programme entitled “Capacity Building in the Field of Climate Change in Turkey Grant Scheme (CCGS)” with an aim to reduce anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to contribute to the global efforts to mitigate … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Capacity Building in the Field of Climate Change in Turkey Grant Scheme
Applications Open for Civic Tech Leadership Program!
Deadline: 7 October 2016 Are you aged between 20-30? Do you have a civic-tech project idea? Do you want to take that idea to the next level with this FREE idea accelerator that will help you apply rigorous thinking to your tech-for-good project? If yes, then apply for the Civic Tech Leadership … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Civic Tech Leadership Program!
EU Cross-border Programme: Stimulating a Balanced, Inclusive & Sustainable Socio-Economic Development
Deadline: 1 November 2016 The European Union is currently accepting proposals for a programme entitled “Cross-border Programme the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia - Republic of Albania” in order to stimulate a balanced, inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development in the cross-border … [Read more...] about EU Cross-border Programme: Stimulating a Balanced, Inclusive & Sustainable Socio-Economic Development
European Union: EIDHR Country based Support Scheme to Support Human Rights Defenders in Eritrea
Deadline: 9 November 2016 The European Union is seeking proposals from organisations for a programme entitled "European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) Country Based Support Scheme (CBSS) in Eritrea” with an aim to support civil society in supporting the promotion of human rights … [Read more...] about European Union: EIDHR Country based Support Scheme to Support Human Rights Defenders in Eritrea
Nominations Open for 2016 Rising Reconciliation Shapers!
Deadline: 19 September 2016 The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) is seeking applicants from South Africa for its 2016 Rising Reconciliation Shapers in order to enable reconciliation, whether they originate in the spheres of politics, media, business, culture, sport, academia or … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2016 Rising Reconciliation Shapers!
Applications Open for 2016 World Forum for Democracy
Deadline: 21 October 2016 The Council of Europe is inviting applicants for its 2016 World Forum for Democracy to focus on the relationship between education and democracy. The forum will explore how education and democracy can nurture active citizens with critical and analytical skills, and how … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2016 World Forum for Democracy
Call for Granting and Training Programme: Strengthening Advocacy Capacities of CSOs for Sustainable Agriculture
Deadline: 10 October 2016 ORCA (Serbia), on behalf of consortium of partners: AKTIV (Kosovo), FLOROZON (FYR of Macedonia), CZIP (Montenegro) i IEP (Albania) have jointly announced a call for Granting and Training programme for strengthening advocacy capacities for sustainable agriculture in the … [Read more...] about Call for Granting and Training Programme: Strengthening Advocacy Capacities of CSOs for Sustainable Agriculture
European Union: Supporting Civil Society Organisations for the Implementation of Capacity Building Actions
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The European Union is currently accepting proposals for “IPA II European Union Integration Facility 2014” to Support Civil Society Organisations for the Implementation of Capacity Building Actions to Increase Policy Dialogue and Awareness on European Integration … [Read more...] about European Union: Supporting Civil Society Organisations for the Implementation of Capacity Building Actions
Call for Proposals 2016/17: Nigeria Prosperity Fund to Promote the Economic Reform and Development
Deadline: 27 September 2016 The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking proposals for its Nigeria Prosperity Fund to promote the economic reform and development needed for growth in partner countries. The priorities will include improving the business climate, competitiveness and operation of … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals 2016/17: Nigeria Prosperity Fund to Promote the Economic Reform and Development
