Deadline: 30 November 2016 The European Union is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for a programme entitled “Enhancing Local Authorities Contributions to Governance and Development Processes in Israel” with an aim to support CSOs' and LAs' contributions towards reinforced governance, … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Enhancing Local Authorities Contributions to Governance and Development Processes in Israel
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.
UNDP/Timor-Leste Call for EOIs : Inviting NGOs, CBOs or Media Institutions for Micro Capital Grants Implementation
Deadline: 26 September 2016 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Timor-Leste is inviting NGOs/CBOs/CSOs or Media Institutions to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for its Micro-Capital Grant Project on “Strengthening Political Journalism in Timor-Leste”. Expected Outcomes … [Read more...] about UNDP/Timor-Leste Call for EOIs : Inviting NGOs, CBOs or Media Institutions for Micro Capital Grants Implementation
Call for Applications: Georg Arnhold Program on Education for Sustainable Peace
Deadline: 1 October 2016 The Georg Eckert Institute for International Textbook Research is seeking applicants for its Georg Arnhold program on Education for Sustainable Peace 2017/2018 with an aim to promote research into education for sustainable peace. Its focus lies particularly on educational … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Georg Arnhold Program on Education for Sustainable Peace
CPDC Call for Applications: Strengthening the Voice of the Marginalized Social Sectors and Groups
Deadline: 7 October 2016 The Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC) in partnership with the European Commission (EC) is seeking applicants from eligible organisations for “Support to Facilitate Participation of CARIFORUM Civil Society in the Regional Development and Integration Process” in … [Read more...] about CPDC Call for Applications: Strengthening the Voice of the Marginalized Social Sectors and Groups
National Centre for Human Rights: Call for Proposals for Supporting Civil Society in Jordan
Deadline: 4 October 2016 The National Centre for Human Rights in Jordan (NCHR) is seeking proposals for Civil Society Support in Jordan with financial assistance from the Support to Civil Society and Media in Jordan Programme with an aim to strengthen the capacity of CSOs and CBOs to advocate and … [Read more...] about National Centre for Human Rights: Call for Proposals for Supporting Civil Society in Jordan
UN Women: Strengthening Institutional Mechanisms that Contribute to Reducing Gender-Based Violence
Deadline: 2 October 2016 The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is seeking proposals from civil society organizations for a program entitled “Standards and Engagement for Ending Violence against Women and Domestic Violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina” … [Read more...] about UN Women: Strengthening Institutional Mechanisms that Contribute to Reducing Gender-Based Violence
Apply for EU Eastern Partnership Civil Society Fellowships 2016!
Deadline: 13 September 2016 The European Union (EU) is inviting applications for its EU Eastern Partnership Civil Society Fellowships 2016 with an aim to identify and promote talented public policy professionals who can advance the quality of public debate on crucial policy issues within the … [Read more...] about Apply for EU Eastern Partnership Civil Society Fellowships 2016!
Applications Open for EESC Civil Society Prize 2016!
Deadline: 9 September 2016 The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is seeking applicants for its Civil Society Prize 2016 with an aim to reward initiatives of civil society organizations and/or individuals that have made a significant contribution in promoting European identity and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for EESC Civil Society Prize 2016!
FHI 360 Request for Applications: Providing Capacity Building support to Civil Society and Media Organizations in Nepal
Deadline: 3 October 2016 FHI 360, an international non-governmental organization is seeking applications from registered Nepali specialist civil society organizations in order to provide capacity building, mentoring and other forms of technical assistance to civil society and media organizations … [Read more...] about FHI 360 Request for Applications: Providing Capacity Building support to Civil Society and Media Organizations in Nepal
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
UN Women Call for Proposals: Increasing Accountability to Gender and HIV
Deadline: 12 September 2016 The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in Cambodia is seeking proposals for a programme entitled “Increasing accountability to gender and HIV: impact mitigation services and strengthen capacity for collective advocacy” with … [Read more...] about UN Women Call for Proposals: Increasing Accountability to Gender and HIV
COBERM III Grant Programme: Supporting Initiatives of Local Civil Society Organizations
Deadline: 23 September 2016 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Georgia is seeking applicants for its COBERM (Confidence Building Early Response Mechanism) III Grant Programme with an aim to support initiatives of local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in a wide range of areas and … [Read more...] about COBERM III Grant Programme: Supporting Initiatives of Local Civil Society Organizations
Call for Applications: Capacity Development Programme for CSOs in Ghana
Deadline: 9 September 2016 The Embassy of France in Ghana is currently inviting applications from qualified CSOs for its Capacity Development Programme with an aim to strengthen the organisational effectiveness, advocacy, results based management and reporting skills of civil society … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Capacity Development Programme for CSOs in Ghana
Embassy of France in South Africa: Civil Society Development Fund
Deadline: 26 September 2016 The Embassy of France in South Africa is seeking proposals for its Civil Society Development Fund with an aim to build capacity, autonomy and accountability among local stakeholders, i.e. regional communities and grassroots civil society organisations, agricultural … [Read more...] about Embassy of France in South Africa: Civil Society Development Fund
Call for Concepts: Building Resilience In Civil Society (BRICS) Programme in Kenya
Deadline: 19 September 2016 The British High Commission Nairobi is inviting applicants for its Building Resilience In Civil Society (BRICS) programme in order to help strengthen relationships between security actors and communities at the local levels, in order to reduce the threats of violent … [Read more...] about Call for Concepts: Building Resilience In Civil Society (BRICS) Programme in Kenya
Call for Proposals: Lebanon Projects 2017
Deadline: 11 September 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for Lebanon Projects 2017 that will support projects independently support projects independently as well as in cooperation with the Rule of Law Programme Middle East / North Africa, and also focus on the current situation in Syria as well … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Lebanon Projects 2017
Applications Open for Global Inclusion Awards 2016!
Deadline: 18 September 2016 The Child & Youth Finance International (CYFI) is seeking applications for its Global Inclusion Awards 2016, with an aim to achieve greatness and demonstrate innovation in financial, social and livelihoods education, financial inclusion, and entrepreneurial support … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Global Inclusion Awards 2016!
CEPF’s Call for Letters of Inquiry: East Melanesian Islands Biodiversity Hotspot
Deadline: 30 September 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 Letters of Inquiry: East Melanesian Islands Biodiversity Hotspot
Nominations Open for Manthan Award 2016!
Deadline: 15 September 2016 Nominations are Open for Manthan Award 2016 in order to bring all stakeholders such as governments, business and industry and civil society organisations engaged in the development sector significant ICTD initiatives and valuable digital content that are successfully … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Manthan Award 2016!
Australian Embassy in Belgrade: Direct Aid Program to Improve the Wellbeing and Livelihood
Deadline: 16 September 2016 The Australian Embassy in Belgrade is seeking applications from NGOs, CSOs and organisations for its Direct Aid Program (DAP) with an aim to improve the well being and livelihood of the target beneficiaries, if project activities are successful. The Direct Aid … [Read more...] about Australian Embassy in Belgrade: Direct Aid Program to Improve the Wellbeing and Livelihood
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund: Cerrado Biodiversity Hotspot Small and Large Grants
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for its Cerrado Biodiversity Hotspot Small and Large Grants with a goal to ensure civil society is engaged in biodiversity conservation. Priorities Promote the … [Read more...] about Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund: Cerrado Biodiversity Hotspot Small and Large Grants
EU Global Call for Proposals: European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) Program 2016
Deadline: 14 October 2016 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations for its European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) program 2016 with an aim to support civil society in its actions to support the protection and the promotion of human … [Read more...] about EU Global Call for Proposals: European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) Program 2016
Aswatona Fund for Media Development: Strengthening the Voices of Women, Youth & Rural Communities
Deadline: 9 September 2016 Applications are open for the Aswatona Fund for Media Development funded by European Union with a motive to foster media pluralism, public voice and civil society participation in the media and to strengthen the voices of women, youth, remote and rural communities, and … [Read more...] about Aswatona Fund for Media Development: Strengthening the Voices of Women, Youth & Rural Communities
GEF Small Grants Programme: Supporting Areas Conserved by Indigenous Peoples & Local Communities in Malaysia
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Malaysia is seeking applicants from civil society organizations for its Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) with an aim to provide strategic support to territories and areas conserved by … [Read more...] about GEF Small Grants Programme: Supporting Areas Conserved by Indigenous Peoples & Local Communities in Malaysia
National Park Service: Seeking Applications for FY 2016 African American Civil Rights Grant Program
Deadline: 14 October 2016 The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking applications from eligible entities for a grant program entitled "FY 2016 African American Civil Rights Grant Program (Civil Rights Grants)". FY 2016 African American Civil Rights Grant Program (Civil Rights Grants) will … [Read more...] about National Park Service: Seeking Applications for FY 2016 African American Civil Rights Grant Program
Dangerous Speech Global Fund: Reducing Dangerous Speech & Catalyze Mass Violence
Deadline: 9 September 2016 The Nexus Fund is currently accepting proposals for its Dangerous Speech Global Fund with an aim to support efforts to reduce Dangerous Speech and the potential it has to catalyze mass violence. Proposals can be focused on projects to understand, identify, monitor and/or … [Read more...] about Dangerous Speech Global Fund: Reducing Dangerous Speech & Catalyze Mass Violence
FONERWA’s Call for Proposals: Promoting the Mainstreaming of Environment Protection, Climate Change in Rwanda
Deadline: 14 October 2016 Rwanda’s Green Fund (FONERWA) is currently inviting applicants from ministries, government agencies, districts, private sector companies, academic institutions and civil society organisations to submit funding proposals for initiatives that promote the mainstreaming of … [Read more...] about FONERWA’s Call for Proposals: Promoting the Mainstreaming of Environment Protection, Climate Change in Rwanda
TACSO’s People-to-People Event: The Role of Policy Analysts and Investigative Journalists in Safeguarding Democracy
Deadline: 15 September 2016 Technical Assistance to the Civil Society organizations (TACSO) People-to-People is supporting the event organized by GONG: The Role of Policy Analysts and Investigative Journalists in Safeguarding Democracy taking place in Zadar, Croatia on 17-21 October 2016. This … [Read more...] about TACSO’s People-to-People Event: The Role of Policy Analysts and Investigative Journalists in Safeguarding Democracy
Call for Proposals: Fund for Bilateral Relations within the NGO Programme Lithuania
Deadline: 16 September 2016 Human Rights Monitoring Institute together with OSFL Projects have launched a Call for Proposals: Fund for Bilateral Relations within the NGO Programme Lithuania with an aim to strengthening bilateral relations between the Donor States and Lithuania. In order to achieve … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Fund for Bilateral Relations within the NGO Programme Lithuania
Afghan Women’s Empowerment Grant Program: Developing Women’s Leadership
Deadline: Ongoing The Afghan Women's Empowerment (AWE) Grant Program is accepting new grant proposals with an aim to provide quick-impact grants to civil society organizations to undertake projects advancing women’s participation in the political sphere. Objectives Encouraging women’s … [Read more...] about Afghan Women’s Empowerment Grant Program: Developing Women’s Leadership
European Commission: Enhancing Municipalities Capacity for Development
Deadline: 21 September 2016 The European Commission is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations for “Enhancing municipalities Capacity for Development” with an aim to support Local Authorities (LAs) and their associations (ALAs) in south Africa to enhance good governance and … [Read more...] about European Commission: Enhancing Municipalities Capacity for Development
FAO FLEGT Programme: Inviting Organizations to Encourage Sustainable Management of Forests
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The FAO FLEGT Programme is now accepting concept notes from government institutions, civil society and private sector organizations with an aim to encourage sustainable management of forests. The FLEGT Action Plan focuses on governance reforms and capacity building to … [Read more...] about FAO FLEGT Programme: Inviting Organizations to Encourage Sustainable Management of Forests
High Commission of Canada in Bangladesh: 2016-2017 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives
Deadline: 15 August 2016 High Commission of Canada in Bangladesh is seeking applicants for its 2016-2017 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) with an aim to support small projects proposed and implemented by local NGOs and other grassroots organizations such as village councils, cooperatives … [Read more...] about High Commission of Canada in Bangladesh: 2016-2017 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives
Fund for Local Cooperation: Improving the Functioning of Local Civil Society in Namibia
Deadline: 29 August 2016 Embassy of Finland in Windhoek is seeking applications 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: Improving the Functioning of Local Civil Society in Namibia
AmplifyChange Strengthening Grants: Strengthening the work of Small to Medium Civil Society Organisations
Deadline: 30 July 2016 The AmplifyChange is currently inviting applicants from eligible organisations for its Strengthening grants with an aim to support and strengthen the work of small to medium civil society organisations, partnerships and coalitions who are operating at the local, community, … [Read more...] about AmplifyChange Strengthening Grants: Strengthening the work of Small to Medium Civil Society Organisations
Open Society Latin America Program: Supporting civil Society Organizations in the Development of Public Policies
Deadline: Ongoing The Open Society Foundations seek applications from the eligible organizations for the Open Society Latin America Program working to strengthen democratic governance by fostering open societies that are safe, inclusive, and responsive to their citizens’ needs and … [Read more...] about Open Society Latin America Program: Supporting civil Society Organizations in the Development of Public Policies
Charles Steward Mott Foundation: Supporting Efforts that Promote a Just, Equitable and Sustainable Society
Deadline: Rolling The Charles Steward Mott Foundation is currently seeking applications for its various grant programs that seeks to fulfill its mission of supporting efforts that promote a just, equitable and sustainable society. The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation affirms its founder’s vision of … [Read more...] about Charles Steward Mott Foundation: Supporting Efforts that Promote a Just, Equitable and Sustainable Society
FCS’s 2016 Grants Programme: Strengthening the Civil Society Sector in Tanzania
Deadline: 10 August 2016 The Foundation for Civil Society (FCS), an independent Tanzanian Not-For-Profit Development Organization is seeking applications for its 2016 Grants Programme in order to strengthen the civil society sector in Tanzania thereby (in) directly enabling CSOs and citizens … [Read more...] about FCS’s 2016 Grants Programme: Strengthening the Civil Society Sector in Tanzania
Bodossaki Foundation: 3rd Call for Bilateral Initiatives for NGO Programme
Deadline: 30 October 2016 The Bodossaki Foundation, in its capacity as the Fund Operator for the EEA Grants NGO Programme in Greece “We are all Citizens”, is currently inviting applications for its Bilateral Initiatives under measure with an aim to support the networking, exchange, sharing and … [Read more...] about Bodossaki Foundation: 3rd Call for Bilateral Initiatives for NGO Programme
CSUDP Call for Proposals: Inviting Urban Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kenya
Deadline: 2 August 2016 The Civil Society Urban Development Platform (CSUDP) is currently accepting proposals from eligible urban Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) for a programme entitled “Organizing, influencing and inspiring civic competencies towards equitable and just urban societies”. The … [Read more...] about CSUDP Call for Proposals: Inviting Urban Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kenya
Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector: Call for Proposals for Civil Society Fund
Deadline: 12 August 2016 Proposals are invited for the Civil Society Fund, which shall be managed by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector on behalf of the Ministry for Social Dialogue, Consumer Affairs and Civil Liberties. The Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are considered to be the … [Read more...] about Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector: Call for Proposals for Civil Society Fund
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program: Inviting Practitioners, Scholars & Journalists Worldwide
Deadline Extended till 1 November 2016 The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is seeking applicants for its Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program, which offers five-month fellowships to practitioners to focus on strategies and best practices for developing democracy in their country of … [Read more...] about Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program: Inviting Practitioners, Scholars & Journalists Worldwide
Africa Open Data Network Research Coordination: Pursuing Data-Driven Sustainable Development
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The Open Data for Development Network (OD4D) is seeking applications for its Africa Open Data Network (AODN) with an aim to support the sharing of emerging evidence among diverse data actors, stakeholders, communities and enthusiasts, mobilizing them for a greater impact. … [Read more...] about Africa Open Data Network Research Coordination: Pursuing Data-Driven Sustainable Development
WWF: CO-SEED Civil Society Capacity Building and Advocacy Grant Program
Deadline: 25 August 2016 WWF has launched a call for proposals for CO-SEED Grant Program - Civil Society Capacity Building and Advocacy within the project CO-SEED Civil society acts for environmentally sound socio-economic development. The program aims to contribute to the sustainable management … [Read more...] about WWF: CO-SEED Civil Society Capacity Building and Advocacy Grant Program
INPUTS Management for the Third Sector announces 2016 Award on INPUTS and Impact Management
Deadline: 15 August 2016 INPUTS Management for the Third Sector is inviting organizations of civil society who have to work on improving management processes within their institutions to broaden the scope and result of the impact of its work in the community. INPUTS Management for the Third Sector … [Read more...] about INPUTS Management for the Third Sector announces 2016 Award on INPUTS and Impact Management
EU Civil Society Facility: Strengthening Participatory Democracies & EU Integration in Serbia
Deadline: 13 September 2016 The European Union is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a programme entitled “Civil Society Facility (CSF)” in order to strengthen participatory democracies and the EU integration process by empowering civil society to actively take part in … [Read more...] about EU Civil Society Facility: Strengthening Participatory Democracies & EU Integration in Serbia
Open Society Foundations: Civil Society Leadership Awards
Deadline: 15 September 2016 Open Society Foundations is currently inviting applications for its Civil Society Leadership Awards with an aim to provide fully funded master’s degree study to individuals who clearly demonstrate academic and professional excellence and a deep commitment to leading … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations: Civil Society Leadership Awards
European Union: Enhancing CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Processes in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a thematic Programme "Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Local Authorities (LAs)” with an aim to support CSOs' contributions to and increase their participation in inclusive … [Read more...] about European Union: Enhancing CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Processes in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
Embassy of Finland: Seeking Proposals for Local Cooperation Fund in Egypt
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The Embassy of Finland in Cario is seeking proposals for its Local Cooperation Fund (LCF) in order to support Egyptian civil society initiatives for development in Egypt. Focus Areas Projects promoting and facilitating access to education for girls and young women, … [Read more...] about Embassy of Finland: Seeking Proposals for Local Cooperation Fund in Egypt
EU/Albania Call for Proposals: Civil Society Countering Violent Extremism
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a programme entitled “Civil society countering violent extremism” with an aim to encourage the participation of civil society in countering violent extremism and engaging at local … [Read more...] about EU/Albania Call for Proposals: Civil Society Countering Violent Extremism
