Deadline: 28 November 2016 Applications are open for Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust's Sustainable Future Program with focus on developing and promoting sustainable, low-carbon alternatives to the current consumerist and growth-based paradigm. JRCT is deeply concerned about climate change and its effects, and believes that our care for future … [Read more...] about The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust: Seeking Applications for the Sustainable Future Program in UK
Latest Grants and Resources for Economic Development
View the latest grant funding and resources in the area of Economic Development for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
WBIF Technical Assistance Grants: Addressing Socio-economic Development Projects in Western Balkans Region
Deadline: 30 November 2016 The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) is a joint initiative of the European Commission (Commission), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), the World Bank Group … [Read more...] about WBIF Technical Assistance Grants: Addressing Socio-economic Development Projects in Western Balkans Region
EU-ENPARD II: Improving Employment and Living Conditions in the Rural Areas of Georgia
Deadline: 15 December 2016 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for its European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development in Georgia (ENPARD II) with an aim to improve employment and living conditions in the rural areas through the diversification of the rural economy. The … [Read more...] about EU-ENPARD II: Improving Employment and Living Conditions in the Rural Areas of Georgia
OpenIDEO Youth Empowerment Challenge: Expanding Economic Opportunities for Youth in East Africa
Deadline: 31 October 2016 Do you love challenges? Do you have ideas how to expand economic opportunities for youth in East Africa? Do you have solutions including ideas that motivate and inspire youth, build skills that allow them to participate in the economy, support their transition into financial stability, include the private sector, or … [Read more...] about OpenIDEO Youth Empowerment Challenge: Expanding Economic Opportunities for Youth in East Africa
U.S. Embassy Community Engagement Grants: Providing Educational, Economic and Cultural Opportunities in Macedonia
Deadline: 1 November 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Skopje is seeking applications for its "Community Engagement Grants" to support innovative projects focused on community outreach and development. Community Engagement Grants Program is awarded to individuals and non-governmental organizations to provide educational, economic, and cultural … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Community Engagement Grants: Providing Educational, Economic and Cultural Opportunities in Macedonia
USDA Call for Applications 2017: E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program
Deadline: 30 November 2016 The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for its "Borlaug Fellowships", offering training and collaborative research opportunities to scientists, researchers, and policymakers from 32 eligible countries. The Borlaug Fellowship Program provides opportunities for short-term research projects to improve … [Read more...] about USDA Call for Applications 2017: E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program
Champion for Change Programme: Increasing Awareness about Women’s Economic Empowerment Worldwide
Deadline: 1 November 2016 Are you passionate about gender equality and women's economic empowerment? Would you like to apply your skills to make a difference in your own community and beyond? Do you have access to the internet? If yes, then apply for the Champion of Change programme. UN Women's Empower Women is seeking applications from dynamic … [Read more...] about Champion for Change Programme: Increasing Awareness about Women’s Economic Empowerment Worldwide
RSSAF Grant Program: Supporting Economic, Political and Social Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 4 November 2016 The Rhodes Scholars Southern Africa Forum (RSSAF) is inviting applicants from Sub-Saharan Africa for its Grant program with an aim to promote and support programs of economic, political and social development in sub-Saharan Africa. RSSAF aims to channel the resources raised from scholar stipend deductions and other … [Read more...] about RSSAF Grant Program: Supporting Economic, Political and Social Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
DFID Call for Applications: Youth Skills for Economic Growth in the Eastern Caribbean
Deadline: 21 November 2016 The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) is currently seeking applications for its programme titled- Youth Skills for Economic Growth in the Eastern Caribbean. The programme covers 4 of DFID Caribbean’s 8 focus countries - 4 of the poorest Eastern Caribbean countries, where the needs on skills are … [Read more...] about DFID Call for Applications: Youth Skills for Economic Growth in the Eastern Caribbean
Partnership for Action on Green Economy: Providing Financial and Technical Support
Deadline: 31 December 2016 The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) is seeking applications with an aim to provide partner countries with financial and technical support to improve economic policies around sustainability to foster economic growth, create income and jobs, reduce poverty and inequality, and strengthen the natural … [Read more...] about Partnership for Action on Green Economy: Providing Financial and Technical Support
Russell Sage Foundation’s Small Grants in Behavioral Economics
Deadline: Ongoing The Russell Sage Behavioral Economics Roundtable offers small grants to support high quality research in behavioral economics and to encourage young investigators to enter this developing field. The Small Grants in Behavioral Economics support projects that examine how cognitive biases, mental rules of thumb, interpersonal … [Read more...] about Russell Sage Foundation’s Small Grants in Behavioral Economics
ACBAR Call for Proposals: Capacity Building Fund (A) Innovation Window for Afghanistan
Deadline: 17 October 2016 The Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief and Development (ACBAR) is currently accepting proposals for its program titled- Capacity Building Fund Innovation & System Strengthening Window. The Innovation Window supports innovations to improve access to and usage of financial services proposed by Microfinance … [Read more...] about ACBAR Call for Proposals: Capacity Building Fund (A) Innovation Window for Afghanistan
Embassy of Canada to Brazil: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2016-17
Deadline: 9 October 2016 The Embassy of Canada to Brazil is currently seeking proposals for its Canada Fund for Local Initiatives program, a major tool of the Canadian government to strengthen relations between Canada, the Brazilian civil society and the local communities, helping to build networks of contacts in around the world. The CFLI … [Read more...] about Embassy of Canada to Brazil: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2016-17
SIDA International Training Programme: Productive Employment and Decent Work for Sustainable Development
Deadline: 12 November 2016 The Swedish Public Employment Service and the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) are seeking applicants for its International Training Programme, “Productive Employment and Decent Work for Sustainable Development” with an aim to strengthen the capacity of decision makers and other stakeholders from Africa … [Read more...] about SIDA International Training Programme: Productive Employment and Decent Work for Sustainable Development
LIFT Call for Proposals: Safe Migration and Empowerment for Migrant Women in Urban Centres in Myanmar
Deadline: 24 October 2016 The Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT) is seeking proposals from qualified organisations for its programme entitiled “Safe Migration and Empowerment for Migrant Women in Urban Centres” in order to implement projects that enhance the benefits and decrease the social and economic costs for female migrants that … [Read more...] about LIFT Call for Proposals: Safe Migration and Empowerment for Migrant Women in Urban Centres in Myanmar
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 environmentally sustainable development. The purpose of FLC … [Read more...] about Fund for Local Cooperation: Supporting Civil Society and Private Sector for Sustainable Development
Seoul National University 4th International Winter Course on “Human Rights and Asia 2017”
Deadline: 7 October 2016 The Seoul National University Human Rights Center is seeking applications for its 4th International Winter Course ‘Human Rights and Asia 2017’ to allow participants to think about the universality of human rights in particular contexts of Asia and to gain a deepened understanding about human rights issues in this … [Read more...] about Seoul National University 4th International Winter Course on “Human Rights and Asia 2017”
Applications Open for EJC’s Global Health Journalism Grant Programme
Deadline: 12 October 2016 The European Journalism Centre (EJC) is seeking applicants for its Global Health Journalism Grant Programme for Germany entitled "Innovation in Development Reporting". The project rewards quality journalism and advances a new and distinctive agenda for development coverage through the award of funding to state-of-the-art … [Read more...] about Applications Open for EJC’s Global Health Journalism Grant Programme
King Baudouin Foundation Call for Applications: Seed Equity and Sustainable Entrepreneurship Fund
Deadline: 5 October 2016 The King Baudouin Foundation is seeking applicants for its Seed Equity and Sustainable Entrepreneurship (SE’nSE) Fund, a not for profit Fund created for "Future Generations" to provide seed financing to early stage quality environment-driven sustainability projects. The intent is to provide a bridge between 3F … [Read more...] about King Baudouin Foundation Call for Applications: Seed Equity and Sustainable Entrepreneurship Fund
EIL Global Citizen Award Seed Fund Micro Grant Scheme: Grow Your Ideas into Actions
Deadline: 5 October 2016 The EIL Intercultural Learning Global Citizen Award invites proposals for the Seed Fund in order to support the action projects, activities or events which will raise awareness about the people and issues encountered around the world. The EIL Seed Fund Micro Grant Scheme exists to assist volunteers to overcome any … [Read more...] about EIL Global Citizen Award Seed Fund Micro Grant Scheme: Grow Your Ideas into Actions
