Deadline: 25 October 2017 The Newton Fund, a UK Government initiative funded by the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), is seeking applications for its Researcher Links Workshop Grants to promote the economic development and welfare of either the partner countries or, through working with the partner country, to address the problems of low-income and vulnerable populations. Newton Researcher Links Workshops bring together early-career researchers from the UK and … [Read more...]
British Council: Newton Fund Researcher Links Travel Grants (UK and Peru)
September 20, 2017 By
Deadline: 25 October 2017 The Newton Fund together with a UK Government initiative funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), is seeking applications for its Researcher Links Travel Grants to promote the economic development and welfare of either the partner countries or, through working with the partner country, to address the problems of low-income and vulnerable populations. Researcher Links Travel Grants provide financial support for early-career … [Read more...]
Australian Embassy in Rome: Seeking Applications for Direct Aid Program in Albania
September 18, 2017 By
Deadline: 12 October 2017 The Australian Embassy in Rome is seeking project applications for funding under the Australian Direct Aid Program (DAP) in Albania that is a flexible small grants program funded by the Australian Government and managed through the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) overseas posts. The aim of this program is to support projects with a strong development focus that complement Australia's broader aid program which contributes to sustainable economic growth … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for The Donner Prize!
September 14, 2017 By
Deadline: 30 November 2017 This year The Donner Canadian Foundation proudly celebrates the nineteenth anniversary of the Donner Prize, which annually rewards excellence and innovation in public policy writing by Canadians. The largest and most prestigious prize of its kind, the Donner Prize awards $50,000 to the author of the winning book, with $7,500 awarded to each of the other shortlisted titles (to a maximum of five titles). The Donner Canadian Foundation established the prize to recognize … [Read more...]
IFRA-Nairobi: Call for Applications for Fieldwork Grants (2017-2018)
September 14, 2017 By
Deadline: 1 November 2017 IFRA-Nairobi is currently inviting masters and doctoral students for its Fieldwork Grants (2017-2018) to conduct their research between (2017-2018) in one of the five East African countries covered by the Institute: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda. The French Institute for Research in Africa exists to promote research in all the disciplines in the humanities and social sciences within East Africa. It has a strong tradition of research in geography, … [Read more...]
Boston Foundation: Seeking Applications for Open Door Grants Program
September 14, 2017 By
Deadline: 1 December 2017 The Boston Foundation is seeking applications for its Open Door Grants program, an open process designed to respond to the expressed ideas and needs of the community. Open Door Grants are made to nonprofits that are not directly aligned with the strategies, goals and approaches pursued in the impact areas. Impact Areas Education Health & Wellness Jobs & Economic Development Neighborhoods & Housing Arts & Culture Grant … [Read more...]
Australian Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar: Seeking Applications for Direct Aid Program
September 13, 2017 By
Deadline: 2 October 2017 Applications are open for the Direct Aid Program (DAP) which is a flexible, small grants scheme for development activities, managed by the Australian Embassy in Yangon. The program funds projects that provide direct benefits to those most in need in the local community, including vulnerable or disadvantaged groups. In Myanmar the embassy's program is particularly focused on livelihoods. Applications for capacity building projects, including in the areas of governance, … [Read more...]
Embassy of Switzerland in Abuja: Inviting Applicants for Small-Scale Development Projects in Nigeria
September 13, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 October 2017 The Embassy of Switzerland in Abuja is currently inviting applicants from NGOs, organisations, groups and institutes for its Small-Scale Development Projects in Nigeria in order to assist local initiatives of groups or of organisations whose works contribute to the country`s overall economic progress. Dynamic actors of the civil society, especially women and minority representatives, are thus helped in their efforts to generate sustainable reforms and overall … [Read more...]
Embassy of the Czech Republic in Yerevan, Armenia: Call for Small Scale Development Projects 2018
September 12, 2017 By
Deadline: 10 October 2017 The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Yerevan, Armenia is currently inviting relevant Armenian legal entities (NGOs, non-state healthcare, educational, social and cultural organizations, cooperatives, communities and local administration institutions) to present for consideration their projects in the framework of the “Small Scale Development Projects Programme” of the Czech Republic Development Cooperation. Although the type and focus of the projects are not strictly … [Read more...]
NKMT’s Grant Program: Promoting Welfare and Progress of the People of New Zealand & South Pacific Countries
September 7, 2017 By
Deadline: 11 October 2017 The Norman Kirk Memorial Trust (NKMT) is inviting applicants from New Zealand and the South Pacific Countries for its grant program to promote the welfare and progress of the people of New Zealand and the South Pacific, especially those who have the capacity to benefit from further education, study or training, but who need financial assistance in realising their potential. The NKMT awards scholarships and grants to people and organisations in New Zealand and in South … [Read more...]
CPDC Call for Concept Notes: Inviting Umbrella Non-Governmental Organisations for Small Grant Program
September 7, 2017 By
Deadline: 6 October 2017 The Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC) in partnership with the European Union (EU) is currently inviting umbrella non-governmental organisations for its small grant program to enhance the capacity of umbrella NGOs to efficiently and effectively provide services to their beneficiaries/members by providing financial support for actions that improve their operational responsiveness and performance with regards to members’ needs. Objectives Improve … [Read more...]
Australian Embassy’s Direct Aid Program: Seeking Applications from Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia
September 6, 2017 By
Deadline: 9 October 2017 The Australian Embassy is currently seeking applications for its Direct Aid Program (DAP) which is a flexible small grants scheme available to individuals, community groups and local and international NGOs, government entities, academic institutions, or other non-profit organizations working in development activities at community level and that involve the beneficiaries in the identification and implementation of the project. Funding Information Project budgets should … [Read more...]
Apply for Business Funding: Supporting Economic Growth in UK
September 5, 2017 By
Deadline: 8 November 2017 Applications are open for Business Funding to support technologies that have the potential to transform commercial markets or that could make a difference to UK economic growth across many different sectors. Program Areas Projects can be carried out in a range of areas including: emerging technologies such as biofilms, energy harvesting, graphene and imaging digital technologies electronics sensors and photonics robotics and autonomous systems … [Read more...]
Australian High Commission in Trinidad and Tobago: Direct Aid Program 2017-18
September 5, 2017 By
Deadline: 30 September 2017 The Australian High Commission in Trinidad and Tobago is seeking applications for its Direct Aid Program (DAP) which is a flexible small grants program funded by the Australian Government. The program aims to support projects with a strong development focus which contribute to sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. DAP projects should also promote a distinctive and positive image of Australia. Eligible Activities DAP activities should achieve … [Read more...]
Submit Applications for Swiss Foundation for Solidarity in Tourism’s Grant Program!
September 4, 2017 By
Deadline: 24 November 2017 The Swiss Foundation for Solidarity in Tourism (SST) is accepting applications for its grant program. The foundation supports projects or organizations in Switzerland and around the world that : work to improve the economic, cultural or social conditions of the population in tourist recipient countries, Contribute towards sustainable tourism development in recipient countries, Contribute towards Intercultural understanding between the population of … [Read more...]
The Health Foundation: Seeking Applications for Economic and Social Value of Health Research Programme in UK
September 1, 2017 By
Deadline: 29 September 2017 The Health Foundation is seeking applications for its Economic and Social Value of Health Research programme with an aim to generate new knowledge and expand their understanding of the impact that a person’s physical and/or mental health has on their own economic and social outcomes over the medium to long term. Economic and social factors have a complex, dynamic and multi-directional relationship with people’s health. While much is known about their impact on … [Read more...]
Full Basket Belize: Call for Applications for 2018 Community Grants Program
August 30, 2017 By
Deadline: 13 October 2017 Full Basket Belize is seeking applications for its 2018 Community Grants program to invest the donations from their contributors in communities all across Belize to support improvements in education, health, the environment, youth leadership development, and grassroots economic development. Focus Areas Project must be focused on one or more of the following areas: Education The Environment Health (including HIV/AIDS and Domestic Abuse) Grassroots … [Read more...]
DFID Call for Applications: Support for the Economic Empowerment of Women and Girls (Sabalaa) Nepal
August 29, 2017 By
Deadline: 6 September 2017 The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) is inviting applications for its programme entitled " Support for the Economic Empowerment of Women and Girls (Sabalaa) Nepal". DFID wishes to seek the services of a supplier to implement a multi-pronged, flexible and adaptive programme to identify, test and deliver solutions to the structural barriers that exclude women and girls from genuine economic empowerment, with a focus on growth sectors such as … [Read more...]
Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network: Alumni Small Grants Program
August 29, 2017 By
Deadline: 27 September 2017 Applications are open for Alumni Small Grants (2017 – 2019) which is jointly administered by the U.S. Embassy and the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN). In the previous grant cycle (2013 – 2016), PUAN awarded 150 grants for projects of up to US $5000 to alumni across Pakistan. These projects helped increase mutual understanding, community engagement, and invested in people by funding programs that support improving educational opportunities. Focus … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Foundation for Rural Service’s Grant Program!
August 28, 2017 By
Deadline: 15 September 2017 The Foundation for Rural Service is accepting applications for its grant program with an aim to support local efforts to build and sustain a high quality of life in rural America. FRS grants will allow rural communities to take that first step towards a project or plan that can help better the lives of those around them – whether it is smart boards in schools, better agricultural equipment for farms, start-up money for young entrepreneurs, or basic computer … [Read more...]
