Latest Grants and Resources for Economic Development

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Notice of Funding Opportunity: Ambassador’s Resilience Fund Program (Ghana)

Deadline: 14-Aug-23 The U.S. Embassy in Accra, Ghana (Embassy Accra) is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit a project proposal for its Ambassador’s Resilience Fund (ARF) Program. The purpose of this competition notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to provide … [Read more...] about Notice of Funding Opportunity: Ambassador’s Resilience Fund Program (Ghana)

Connect4Innovation: UK-Turkey Higher Education Institutional Partnerships Fund

Deadline: 28-Aug-23 Applications are now open for the Connect4Innovation: UK-Turkey Higher Education Institutional Partnerships Fund that supports and enables institutional partnerships between universities from the UK and Türkiye for running a joint project that will support greater … [Read more...] about Connect4Innovation: UK-Turkey Higher Education Institutional Partnerships Fund

Call for Proposals: Grassroots Innovation Programme 2023 (South Africa)

Deadline: 29-Sep-23 The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) an entity of the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) is calling for applications from grassroots innovators looking for funding, technical assistance and support for developing a new product or process up to prototype and proof of … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Grassroots Innovation Programme 2023 (South Africa)

Funding available for improving access to Water and Resource Management in Tunisia

Deadline: 24-Jul-23 Cities Alliance is looking for an implementing partner that supports the implementation of the Tunisian component of the Women and Sustainable Cities program: improving access to water and resource management, which will take place in the city of Kairouan. The program aims … [Read more...] about Funding available for improving access to Water and Resource Management in Tunisia

Funding Opportunity: English Access Microscholarship Program (Access) in Kazakhstan

Deadline: 27-Jul-23 The U.S. Consulate General in Almaty, Kazakhstan announces an open competition to organize and implement the English Access Microscholarship Program (Access). This program supports the socio-economic development of Kazakhstan through increasing the English language and … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity: English Access Microscholarship Program (Access) in Kazakhstan

Book Translation Program in Ukraine

Deadline: 15-Aug-23 The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv is pleased to announce the 2023 Book Translation Program to further Ukraine’s efforts in the spheres of economic, social, and educational reform through book translations and publications. This funding will support the translation of texts written … [Read more...] about Book Translation Program in Ukraine

South Korea: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Deadline: 17-Jul-23 The U.S. Embassy Seoul is pleased to announce the availability of funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Program Goal: U.S. Embassy Seoul seeks proposals for programs that aim to strengthen ties between the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) … [Read more...] about South Korea: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Call for Applications: Feminist Food Sovereignty in Asia Pacific

Deadline: 19-Jul-23 The Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD) invites grassroots women’s organisations and movements in Asia and the Pacific to take part in this exciting Feminist Participatory Action Research programme that aims to develop tools and resources that support … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Feminist Food Sovereignty in Asia Pacific

The Culture of Solidarity Fund: Just Transition call is now open!

Deadline: 11-Sep-23 The new edition of the Culture of Solidarity Fund welcomes European transnational collaborative initiatives that address the theme of just transition and environmental sustainability from a specific cultural angle. Funding Information The Fund has grants available in … [Read more...] about The Culture of Solidarity Fund: Just Transition call is now open!

Apply for “This Is Cool Challenge” supporting Youth-led Sustainable Cooling Solutions

Deadline: 15-Sep-23 Entries are now open for “This Is Cool Challenge” to support youth-led sustainable cooling solutions. The time to act is now: 2023 is a momentous year in sustainable cooling. A growing ecosystem of partners is rallying ambition ahead of COP 28, where sustainable cooling … [Read more...] about Apply for “This Is Cool Challenge” supporting Youth-led Sustainable Cooling Solutions

Circular Economy Infrastructure Fund: Hazardous Waste – Round 3 (Australia)

Deadline: 25-Jul-23 The Sustainability Victoria (SV) is pleased to announce a call for applications for third round of the Circular Economy Infrastructure Fund (CEIF): Hazardous Waste to build the capacity, capability, and resilience of Victoria’s resource recovery sector to increase local … [Read more...] about Circular Economy Infrastructure Fund: Hazardous Waste – Round 3 (Australia)

Grants to support Civil Society Organizations in Uzbekistan

Deadline: 11-Aug-23 The European Commission (EC) is inviting proposals to strengthen CSOs as independent actors of good governance and development in their own right. Objectives The specific objective(s) of this call for proposals is/are: Strengthening capacity of local CSOs to engage … [Read more...] about Grants to support Civil Society Organizations in Uzbekistan

Request for Proposals: Women United Fund (Canada)

Deadline: 5-Jul-23 The United Way Peterborough & District is pleased to announce the inaugural request for proposals for the 2023-2024 Women United Fund to support women, girls, and gender-diverse people in the community by providing equitable opportunities for personal growth, economic … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Women United Fund (Canada)

Investment Area 3.1 – Shared Learning Together Education Programme (Formal Education)

Deadline: 7-Sep-23 The Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) is now accepting applications for the PEACEPLUS Programme, Investment Area 3.1 – Shared Learning Together Education Programme (Formal Education). Objectives This Investment Area will provide direct, sustained contact between children … [Read more...] about Investment Area 3.1 – Shared Learning Together Education Programme (Formal Education)

PEACEPLUS Youth Programme – Investment Area 3.2

Deadline: 10-Aug-23 The Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) is now accepting applications for the PEACEPLUS Programme, Investment Area 3.2 – The PEACEPLUS Youth Programme. Objectives This Investment Area will enhance the capacity of children and young people to form positive and effective … [Read more...] about PEACEPLUS Youth Programme – Investment Area 3.2

Michael Cornish Charitable Trust Grant Program (UK)

Deadline: 18-Sep-23 The Michael Cornish Charitable Trust is pleased to announce a call for applications for its Grant Program. Focus Areas Michael Cornish Charitable Trust supports organisations that work in the following areas: General Charitable Purposes Children/ Young People … [Read more...] about Michael Cornish Charitable Trust Grant Program (UK)

PEACEPLUS Youth Programme (Quality and Impact Body)

Deadline: 7-Sep-23 The Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) is now accepting applications for the PEACEPLUS Programme, Investment Area 3.2 – The PEACEPLUS Youth Programme (Quality and Impact Body). Objectives The purpose of this call is to appoint a Quality and Impact Body that will perform a … [Read more...] about PEACEPLUS Youth Programme (Quality and Impact Body)

Investment Area 3.3 – PEACEPLUS Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Programme

Deadline: 12-Sep-23 The Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) is now accepting applications for the PEACEPLUS Programme, Investment Area 3.3 – PEACEPLUS Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing. Objectives The Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing objective will support additional, non-formal provision … [Read more...] about Investment Area 3.3 – PEACEPLUS Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Programme

Ukraine: Grant Competition “Civil Society for Victory and Restoration of Sustainable Development”

Deadline: 15-Aug-23 ISAR Unity has launched a grant competition to improve the conditions of civil society activity and strengthen the institutional capacity of CSOs to increase the self-sufficiency of the public sector in Ukraine. With the help of this competition, ISAR Unity aims to involve … [Read more...] about Ukraine: Grant Competition “Civil Society for Victory and Restoration of Sustainable Development”

Call for Applications: Pacific Funds 2023-2024

Deadline: 1-Sep-23 A call is launched by the Pacific Permanent Secretariat to support projects in 2023 from the “Pacific Fund for Economic, Social and Cultural Cooperation”, known as the Pacific Funds (PF). The selected projects must contribute to the regional integration of French communities … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Pacific Funds 2023-2024

DCCF/CCIF Grants to support Well-Being of all Nova Scotians (Canada)

Deadline: 15-Sep-23 The Nova Scotia Government is seeking applications for the Diversity and Community Capacity Fund (DCCF) & Community and Cultural Identities Fund (CCIF) to support the well-being of all Nova Scotians and enrich the experiential opportunities for visitors. The Department … [Read more...] about DCCF/CCIF Grants to support Well-Being of all Nova Scotians (Canada)

2nd Call for Proposals of “EUI – Innovative Actions” targets Greening Cities, Sustainable Tourism, and Harnessing Talent in shrinking cities

Deadline: 5-Oct-23 The European Urban Initiative is seeking proposals to fund projects to deliver tangible, real-life examples under the topics ‘Greening Cities’, ‘Sustainable tourism’ and ‘Harnessing talent in shrinking cities’. With an indicative budget of EUR 120 million ERDF, the second … [Read more...] about 2nd Call for Proposals of “EUI – Innovative Actions” targets Greening Cities, Sustainable Tourism, and Harnessing Talent in shrinking cities

Grants to address the Climate Crisis while promoting Gender Equality (Qatar)

Deadline: 21-Jul-23 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Qatar announces the opening of a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for non-profit organizations and individuals to carry out projects that address the climate crisis while promoting gender equality. Program … [Read more...] about Grants to address the Climate Crisis while promoting Gender Equality (Qatar)

Visiting American Professionals Program for Iraq

Deadline: 18-Aug-23 The U.S. Embassy Baghdad of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to develop and implement the Visiting American Professionals Program for Iraq. The Visiting American Professionals Program … [Read more...] about Visiting American Professionals Program for Iraq

Cambodia: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program 2023

Deadline: 10-Jul-23 The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Purpose of Small Grants:  PAS Phnom Penh invites proposals for programs that … [Read more...] about Cambodia: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program 2023

LGBT+ Rights Programme: Promoting and Protecting the Rights of LGBT+ People

Deadline: 7-Aug-23 The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is inviting organisations with relevant expertise to submit project proposals that promote and protect the rights of LGBT+ people globally. International civil society organisations, human-rights defenders, … [Read more...] about LGBT+ Rights Programme: Promoting and Protecting the Rights of LGBT+ People

Japan Foundation Indo-Pacific Partnership (JFIPP) Research Fellowship

Deadline: 18-Aug-23 The Japan Foundation (JF) is pleased to announce a new fellowship program, the Japan Foundation Indo-Pacific Partnership (JFIPP) Research Fellowship, with the purpose of building partnerships and intellectual networks in the Indo-Pacific region. This program is designed to … [Read more...] about Japan Foundation Indo-Pacific Partnership (JFIPP) Research Fellowship

British High Commission in Malta: International Programme Fund

Deadline: 17-Jul-23 The British High Commission in Malta (BHC) is currently accepting proposals for innovative projects, with concrete objectives and measurable policy outcomes. The IPF supports programme activity under the framework of the UK government’s foreign policy objectives in … [Read more...] about British High Commission in Malta: International Programme Fund

Call for Projects: Feminism, Women’s Empowerment and Economic Participation

Deadline: 26-Jun-23 The French Development Agency (AFD) is launching the multi-country call for projects FSOF "Feminism, women’s empowerment and economic participation". It is intended to finance a development project led by a consortium of civil society organizations (CSOs) from all countries … [Read more...] about Call for Projects: Feminism, Women’s Empowerment and Economic Participation

Seed Funding available under SI Baltic Sea Neighbourhood Programme

Deadline: 20-Sep-23 Does your organisation want to start or expand cooperation that contributes to an economically, environmentally and socially sustainable development in the EU countries around the Baltic Sea and in the EU's eastern neighbourhood? If yes, then apply for seed funding under the … [Read more...] about Seed Funding available under SI Baltic Sea Neighbourhood Programme

Call for Proposals: Mobility Grant Scheme Program

Deadline: 5-Jul-23 The Western Balkans Fund (WBF) has launched the Mobility Grant Scheme program to support individuals from the region in their personal and professional growth by providing means to explore the region and new perspectives; encouraging them to step out of their comfort zones, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Mobility Grant Scheme Program

Nexus Community Partners: Open Road Fund in the US

Deadline: 28-Jul-23 The Nexus Community Partners has announced the $50 million Open Road Fund, a wealth-building community resource for descendants of the Atlantic Slave Trade living in Minnesota and the Dakotas. The Open Road Fund was created to serve Black descendants of the Atlantic Slave … [Read more...] about Nexus Community Partners: Open Road Fund in the US

Marianne Initiative for Human Rights Defenders

Deadline: 1-Jul-23 Submit applications for the Marianne Initiative to assist human rights defenders in their struggle, both abroad and in France. Each year, an independent selection committee will honour some foreign laureates, representing a diversity of regions of the world and types of … [Read more...] about Marianne Initiative for Human Rights Defenders

Direct Aid Program in Nepal: Receive up to AUD30,000 Project Funding

Deadline: 10-Jul-23 The Australian Embassy Nepal has launched the Direct Aid Program (DAP) to support projects with a strong development focus that complement Australia's broader aid program which contributes to sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is … [Read more...] about Direct Aid Program in Nepal: Receive up to AUD30,000 Project Funding

Notice of Funding Opportunity: Indo-Pacific Strategy Tabletop Exercise (South Korea)

Deadline: 17-Jul-23 The U.S. Embassy in Seoul seeks proposals from organizations (preferably Korea-based or in collaboration with a Korea-based organization) to gather opinion leaders from various sectors to create a series of tabletop exercises tied to emerging challenges conceptualized under … [Read more...] about Notice of Funding Opportunity: Indo-Pacific Strategy Tabletop Exercise (South Korea)

2024 U.S. – ASEAN Women’s Leadership Academy for YSEALI

Deadline: 21-Jul-23 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission to ASEAN of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to develop and implement the 2024 U.S.-ASEAN Women’s Leadership Academy for YSEALI to build the leadership capabilities of youth in … [Read more...] about 2024 U.S. – ASEAN Women’s Leadership Academy for YSEALI

Creative Kuala Lumpur (Creative KL) Grants Programme – Malaysia

Deadline: 26-Jun-23 Think City, with the support of the Ministry of Finance, has launched the Creative KL Grants Programme to achieve the vision and address the urban challenges present within Downtown Kuala Lumpur. The Creative Kuala Lumpur (Creative KL) Grants Programme aims to revitalise … [Read more...] about Creative Kuala Lumpur (Creative KL) Grants Programme – Malaysia

Carrington Fellowship Entreprenuership Program for Students in Nigeria

Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI) has announced a call for applications for the Carrington Fellowship Entreprenuership Program. Goal This program will equip 50 aspiring and emerging student entrepreneurs in tertiary institutions across Lagos State with … [Read more...] about Carrington Fellowship Entreprenuership Program for Students in Nigeria

RFA: Support to the Kibira Foundation to Manage & Implement Conservation Actions in Burundi

Deadline: 3-Jul-23 The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is seeking qualified organizations to support the management of the newly established Kibira Foundation and lead the implementation of activities under the co-management framework. Candidates can apply as: (1) A qualified … [Read more...] about RFA: Support to the Kibira Foundation to Manage & Implement Conservation Actions in Burundi

2024 International Visitor Leadership Program in the US

Deadline: 31-Aug-23 The United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Office of International Visitors (ECA/PE/V) announces an open competition for up to four cooperative agreements to support the FY 2024 International Visitor Leadership Program … [Read more...] about 2024 International Visitor Leadership Program in the US

U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Deadline: 17-Aug-23 The U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Based on funding availability, projects awarded under this program will support … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Kyrgyzstan: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

RFAs: Nature Positive Business Models for Sustainable & Resilient Transformation in Central Africa

Deadline: 12-Jul-23 The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is seeking to engage and invest in companies or projects with potential to scale-up and replicate nature-positive solutions that enable resilience and adaptation to climate change. UNCDF builds partnerships with other UN … [Read more...] about RFAs: Nature Positive Business Models for Sustainable & Resilient Transformation in Central Africa

Denver Foundation’s Community Grants Program – United States

Deadline: 1-Aug-23 The Denver Foundation is pleased to invite qualified organizations to apply for funding from the Community Grants Programs (CGP). The Denver Foundation is a community foundation dedicated to improving life for people who live in the seven-county Metro Denver region, which … [Read more...] about Denver Foundation’s Community Grants Program – United States

Call for Proposals to support Innovative Partnership Projects

Deadline: 23-Aug-23 The AL-INVEST Verde Programme opens a second call for innovative proposals for the financing of green economy projects for the benefit of Latin American SMEs. The global objective is to promote sustainable growth and jobs creation by supporting the transition towards a … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to support Innovative Partnership Projects

Public Diplomacy Grants Program in Jamaica

Deadline: 12-Jul-23 The U.S. Embassy Kingston Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. Purpose of Grants: Project proposals should aim to strengthen ties between the United States … [Read more...] about Public Diplomacy Grants Program in Jamaica

Call for Proposals: Strengthening Prevention Measures to address Disaster Risks

Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) invites not profit-making organizations to submit grant proposals to strengthen prevention measures to build resilience in Lebanon and Yemen. Through this project, UNDRR will provide support to Yemen in the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Strengthening Prevention Measures to address Disaster Risks

Grants for Sustainable Development of the Prespa Lake Area (North Macedonia)

Deadline: 15-Aug-23 The European Commission (EC) is offering grants to address environmental, social or economic challenges identified by the local communities in the Prespa Lake area. Objectives of the Programme and Priority Issues The specific objectives of this call for proposals … [Read more...] about Grants for Sustainable Development of the Prespa Lake Area (North Macedonia)

ELF-Africa iLead Fellowship Program: Cohort 10 (Kenya)

Deadline: 30-Jun-23 Are you a young leader ready to ignite change and make a lasting impact in Kenya? Apply now for the Cohort 10 of the iLEAD Fellowship by the Emerging Leaders Foundation Africa (ELF-Africa) to empower, support, and accompany young women and men on their journey towards … [Read more...] about ELF-Africa iLead Fellowship Program: Cohort 10 (Kenya)

“Kazakhstan through the Eyes of Foreign Media” Contest

Deadline: 15-Jul-23 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan is pleased to announce the start of accepting applications for the 8th contest for foreign journalists writing/filming materials about Kazakhstan titled "Kazakhstan through the Eyes of Foreign Media”. The competition … [Read more...] about “Kazakhstan through the Eyes of Foreign Media” Contest

Notice of Funding Opportunity: YSEALI 10 – Seeds for the Future

Deadline: 21-Jul-23 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission to ASEAN (USASEAN) announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to develop and implement the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Seeds for the Future small grants competition. One organization will be … [Read more...] about Notice of Funding Opportunity: YSEALI 10 – Seeds for the Future

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