Latest Grants and Resources for Economic Development

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Applications Open for Future Skills Innovation Challenge

Deadline: 28 February 2020 Are you helping develop the skills needed for everyone to play an active role in the economy of tomorrow? If yes, then apply for Future Skills Innovation Challenge. Ashoka Changemakers has launching the Future Skills Innovation Challenge, an international competition … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Future Skills Innovation Challenge

RSWR supports Income-Generating, Self-Employment Projects in Sierra Leone

Deadline: 30 June 2020 The Right Sharing of World Resources (RSWR) is supporting income-generating, self-employment projects for poor women who are members of a self-help group. The project must include a revolving loan component. They believe that small scale income-generating projects offer … [Read more...] about RSWR supports Income-Generating, Self-Employment Projects in Sierra Leone

Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) announces 2020 Call for Applications

Deadline: 17 April 2020 For the 2020 Strategy Year, Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) programmes are looking for concept notes or state actors that address issues in the priority spheres. The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) is part of the global network of … [Read more...] about Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) announces 2020 Call for Applications

U.S. Embassy in Georgia announces Alumni Grant

Deadline: 20 March 2020 The U.S. Embassy announces guidelines for the 2020 ESF-funded Alumni Program. Pending the availability of funds, this program allows the U.S. Embassy to provide support for U.S. Government (USG) alumni activities. The Program allows a post to provide individual grants … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Georgia announces Alumni Grant

Swiss Embassy in Tunisia launches Call for Small Projects for Development Associations

Deadline: 10 February 2020 The Swiss Embassy in Tunisia has launched a call for small projects for development associations active in the country. These are non-profit projects or activities with social, economic or environmental impact. Funding Information The 3 or 4 best project ideas can … [Read more...] about Swiss Embassy in Tunisia launches Call for Small Projects for Development Associations

Co-Impact offering Systems Change Grants (US $10-25 million)

Deadline: 31 March 2020 Co-Impact is pleased to invite submissions from qualified organizations and partnerships for the 3rd round of systems change grants. Co-Impact supports a small number of transformative systems change initiatives, each of which is poised to bring about significant and … [Read more...] about Co-Impact offering Systems Change Grants (US $10-25 million)

Foundation for the Third Millennium Grant Program: Environmental Protection and Health, Social Justice, and Economic Independence

Deadline: 24 April 2020 The Stiftung Drittes Millennium (Foundation for the Third Millennium) promotes sustainability in all sectors of society. More specifically, it promotes action that places equal emphasis on responsible behavior in relationship to environmental, economic and social … [Read more...] about Foundation for the Third Millennium Grant Program: Environmental Protection and Health, Social Justice, and Economic Independence

2020 NGO Small Grants Program for Slovenian Civil Society Organizations

Deadline: 15 March 2020 The U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia has announced this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Slovenian civil society organizations. The Embassy continues to offer grants for well-conceived and managed projects that strengthen ties between the United States and … [Read more...] about 2020 NGO Small Grants Program for Slovenian Civil Society Organizations

U.S. Embassy offering Grant Assistance to Not-for-profit Organizations (NGOs) in El Salvador

Deadline: 15 March 2020 The U.S. Embassy in San Salvador is currently seeking applications for its Public Affairs Section projects throughout the year in areas of mutual U.S.-Salvadoran interest, with a particular focus on improving security and creating economic opportunity. The Embassy may … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy offering Grant Assistance to Not-for-profit Organizations (NGOs) in El Salvador

2020 Fund for Local Cooperation to support Initiatives of local NGOs & CBOs (Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia)

Deadline: 30 January 2020 Applications are now open for Finnish Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) which is a fund managed by the Office of the Ambassador to Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia to support initiatives of local non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations and other … [Read more...] about 2020 Fund for Local Cooperation to support Initiatives of local NGOs & CBOs (Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia)

Australian High Commission in Kingdom of Tonga announces Direct Aid Program (Round 3)

Deadline: 13 March 2020 The Australian High Commission in Kingdom of Tonga is seeking applications for 3rd round of Direct Aid Program, a competitive small grants program funded by the Australian Aid program. The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a community development program funded by the … [Read more...] about Australian High Commission in Kingdom of Tonga announces Direct Aid Program (Round 3)

Canadian Women’s Foundation seeking Proposals for Annual Grants 2020

Deadline: 27 February 2020 The Canadian Women’s Foundation is currently accepting proposals for its Annual Grants 2020. Focus Areas Organizations can apply for grants in one of the following areas: Gender-based violence Economic security Girls’ empowerment Inclusive … [Read more...] about Canadian Women’s Foundation seeking Proposals for Annual Grants 2020

Funding to boost People-to-people Ties between the United States and Tunisia

Deadline: 30 March 2020 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tunis is offering limited funding for proposals that advance Embassy goals related to democratic consolidation, security capacity, and the economic development of Tunisia. Democratic Consolidation: Potential … [Read more...] about Funding to boost People-to-people Ties between the United States and Tunisia

RSF Seed Fund for New and Impactful Organizations – United States

Deadline: 13 March 2020 The Rudolf Steiner Foundation (RSF) is currently accepting applications from eligible organizations for its Seed Fund to provide small unrestricted grants to new organizations that respond to community needs and are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The … [Read more...] about RSF Seed Fund for New and Impactful Organizations – United States

Entrepreneurship Models Building Relations and Creative Economy Project in Albania

Deadline: 4 February 2020 Partners Albania for Change and Development has announced the third round of Call for Proposals, within the sub-granting scheme of the project EMBRACE – “Entrepreneurship Models Building Relations and Creative Economy”. The project is implemented by Partners Albania, … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurship Models Building Relations and Creative Economy Project in Albania

Kubota Fund seeking Applications for Grant Program 2020-2021

Deadline: 17 January 2020 The Kubota Fund is seeking applications to provide a grant for research analysts, trainees and students from developing countries who join in academic or training program(s) provided by research/educational institutes or private enterprises located in Japan. The … [Read more...] about Kubota Fund seeking Applications for Grant Program 2020-2021

Submit Applications for 2019 U.S.-Mexico Innovation Fund Competition

Deadline: 2 March 2020 The 2019 U.S.-Mexico Innovation Fund Competition for Economic and Financial Inclusion and Agricultural Sustainability for Inequality Reduction is supported through generous contributions from Fundación Banorte, Fundación Gruma and the U.S. Department of State. This … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for 2019 U.S.-Mexico Innovation Fund Competition

Project Grants Program is now open Applications

Deadline: 26 January 2020 Checkpoint Charlie Foundation has announced the Project Grants program to provide financial, intellectual and/or logistical support to bilateral exchange and engagement projects between Berlin and the United States of America. Aims and Principles The foundation … [Read more...] about Project Grants Program is now open Applications

Russell Sage Foundation seeking Proposals on “Race, Ethnicity & Immigration”

Deadline: 21 May 2020 The Russell Sage Foundation is seeking investigator-initiated research proposals on the social, economic, and political effects of the changing racial and ethnic composition of the U.S. population, including the transformation of communities and ideas about what it means to … [Read more...] about Russell Sage Foundation seeking Proposals on “Race, Ethnicity & Immigration”

AICS launches CFPs on Recovery, Stability and Socio-economic Development in Libya

Deadline: 14 February 2020 This Call for Proposals is an integral part of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS)-implemented Italian Cooperation Component of the “Recovery, Stability and Socio-economic Development in Libya” Programme, which is financed under the European Union … [Read more...] about AICS launches CFPs on Recovery, Stability and Socio-economic Development in Libya

Fellowships to Promote Research on “Youth Engagement in Agribusiness and Rural Economic Activities in Africa”

Deadline: 19 December 2019 The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) received a three-year research grant for “Enhancing capacity to apply research evidence in policy for youth engagement in agribusiness and rural economic activities in Africa” funded by the International Fund … [Read more...] about Fellowships to Promote Research on “Youth Engagement in Agribusiness and Rural Economic Activities in Africa”

The SAGE Fund for NGOs to Strengthen Women’s Economic Justice

Deadline: 14 December 2019 The Strengthening Accountability in the Global Economy (SAGE) Fund is currently seeking two-page concept notes from organisations implementing innovative efforts to strengthen women’s economic justice and secure women’s livelihoods. The Fund will design a learning … [Read more...] about The SAGE Fund for NGOs to Strengthen Women’s Economic Justice

Seed Funding for Cooperation Projects in the Baltic Sea Region

Deadline: 12 February 2020 Would your organisation like to start or expand collaborations that contribute to sustainable economic, environmental or social development in the Baltic Sea region? If yes, then apply now. The Swedish Institute provides funding for joint projects in which Swedish … [Read more...] about Seed Funding for Cooperation Projects in the Baltic Sea Region

U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program Statement

Deadline: 30 September 2020 The Public Affairs Office in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain of the U.S. Department of State (hereafter referred to as “PAS POS”) has announced an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program Statement

Algeria: SUSI Student Leaders on Entrepreneurship and Economic Development

Deadline: 21 December 2019 The U.S. Embassy in Algeria is seeking applications for Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. The SUSIs for Student Leaders are intensive short-term academic programs whose purpose is to provide groups … [Read more...] about Algeria: SUSI Student Leaders on Entrepreneurship and Economic Development

Common Fund for Commodities: Funding Innovation to Support Commodity Development Activities

Deadline: 15 April 2020 The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) is inviting applicants for support of commodity development activities in its member countries. The CFC provides a range of financial and technical instruments in support or business activities contributing to commodity sector … [Read more...] about Common Fund for Commodities: Funding Innovation to Support Commodity Development Activities

Ecstra’s Building Community Financial Capability Grants for Australian Organizations

Deadline: 28 February 2020 Ecstra is currently inviting applicants for its Building Community Financial Capability grant to empower communities to create and scale initiatives which address entrenched or emerging issues of financial capability, inclusion and economic equality at a local level. … [Read more...] about Ecstra’s Building Community Financial Capability Grants for Australian Organizations

Submit Your Applications for Professional Fellows Exchange Program

Deadline: 15 December 2019 Applicants are invited to submit their applications for Professional Fellows Exchange Program. The Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication and the Ronnie K. Irani Center for the Creation of Economic Wealth (ICCEW) at the University of Oklahoma is … [Read more...] about Submit Your Applications for Professional Fellows Exchange Program

Tonga: Grants of Up to 8000 Pa’anga available through 2019-20 Direct Aid Program (DAP)

Deadline: 13 December 2019 The Australian High Commission in Tonga is currently accepting applications for Round 2 of its Direct Aid Program (DAP) which is a community development program funded by the Australian Government. The program aims to support projects with a strong development focus … [Read more...] about Tonga: Grants of Up to 8000 Pa’anga available through 2019-20 Direct Aid Program (DAP)

Lead 2030 Challenge for SDG 14 – Supported by Credit Suisse. Investing in the Oceans

Deadline: 5 January 2020 The blue economy is the 7th largest in the world, worth nearly $25tr in asset value. Despite this, it is drastically underinvested from a public and private capital point of view. Estimates suggest that $520bn is lost annually in economic activity and 26 million people … [Read more...] about Lead 2030 Challenge for SDG 14 – Supported by Credit Suisse. Investing in the Oceans

U.S. Embassy Yaounde Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program Statement

Deadline: 15 August 2020 The U.S. Embassy Yaoundé Public Affairs Section (PAS) has announced the availability of funding through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. The PAS grants program supports projects proposed by U.S. and Cameroonian academic, cultural, educational, and other non-profit … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Yaounde Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program Statement

Grants for Civil-society Organizations and Non-governmental Organizations based in El Salvador

Deadline: 15 December 2019 The U.S. Embassy San Salvador, Public Affairs Section, is seeking proposals for projects in areas of mutual U.S.-Salvadoran interest, with a particular focus on improving security and creating economic opportunity. Proposals can include, but are not limited to, … [Read more...] about Grants for Civil-society Organizations and Non-governmental Organizations based in El Salvador

Awarding $10 Million to Expand Economic Opportunity for Low- Income Individuals and Communities in the U.S.

Deadline: 28 January 2020 The Economic Opportunity Challenge aims to build a more vibrant economic ecosystem by scaling an impactful, evidence-based solution that sustainably creates economic opportunity for low-income families. The Economic Opportunity Challenge is a public competition … [Read more...] about Awarding $10 Million to Expand Economic Opportunity for Low- Income Individuals and Communities in the U.S.

SANDEE inviting Concept Notes on Economics of Forest Restoration and Natural Resource Issues

Deadline: 30 November 2019 The SANDEE is inviting concept notes for research projects on the economics of forest restoration: the reestablishment of forest cover in degraded or recently harvested forests (reforestation) or marginal or abandoned croplands and pastures (afforestation). SANDEE is … [Read more...] about SANDEE inviting Concept Notes on Economics of Forest Restoration and Natural Resource Issues

Samoa: Direct Aid Program for Community Groups and Organisations engaged in Development Activities

Deadline: 1 November 2019 Applicants are invited to apply for the Direct Aid Program (DAP) which is a small grants program funded from Australia's aid budget. It has the flexibility to work with local communities in developing countries on projects that reduce poverty and achieve sustainable … [Read more...] about Samoa: Direct Aid Program for Community Groups and Organisations engaged in Development Activities

EU-ACP Innovation Fund to unlock the Inclusive Innovation Potential of ACP Countries

Deadline: 29 January 2020 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations for its African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Innovation Fund. The global objective of this call for proposals is to unlock the inclusive innovation potential of ACP countries and … [Read more...] about EU-ACP Innovation Fund to unlock the Inclusive Innovation Potential of ACP Countries

Funding Call to Boost Economic Development in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga or Tuvalu

Deadline: 31 December 2019 The Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy Suva has currently announced public diplomacy small grant program. The grant proposals must benefit Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga or Tuvalu and address one of the Public Diplomacy Initiatives or Embassy Goals listed … [Read more...] about Funding Call to Boost Economic Development in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga or Tuvalu

UNDP Georgia: Small Grants Scheme on Local Economic Development Initiatives for CSOs

Deadline: 8 November 2019 UNDP Georgia has announced Small Grants Scheme on Local Economic Development Initiatives for Civil Society Organizations. The Small Grants Scheme has been launched to enable communities to more flexibly and holistically design and develop funding proposals based on … [Read more...] about UNDP Georgia: Small Grants Scheme on Local Economic Development Initiatives for CSOs

Kosovo: Small and Medium Size Grants for Local NGOs and CSOs

Deadline: 31 October 2019 This Third Call for Applications for Grants has launched as part of the project ‘Empower – Engage – Build Ownership’ founded by the EU, managed by the European Union Office in Kosovo and implemented by the Balkan Green Foundation (BGF) and Institute for Development … [Read more...] about Kosovo: Small and Medium Size Grants for Local NGOs and CSOs

Permanent Secretariat for the Pacific launches Call for Applications for Pacific Fund 2020

Deadline: 20 November 2019 The Permanent Secretariat for the Pacific has launched a call for applications for Pacific Fund 2020. The Fund for economic, social, cultural and scientific cooperation in the Pacific, referred to as the “Pacific Fund”, is a tool for regional cooperation for France … [Read more...] about Permanent Secretariat for the Pacific launches Call for Applications for Pacific Fund 2020

Embassy of the Czech Republic in Bosnia and Herzegovina launches CFPs for Local Small Scale Projects 2020

Deadline: 18 October 2019 The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Bosnia and Herzegovina has launched its annual call for proposals for the Local Small Scale Projects 2020. Local Small Scale Projects are an integral part of the development cooperation of the Czech Republic in Bosnia and … [Read more...] about Embassy of the Czech Republic in Bosnia and Herzegovina launches CFPs for Local Small Scale Projects 2020

Grants of Up to £30,000 to Solve Social Problems by Advancing Collective Intelligence

Deadline: 25 October 2019 Nesta, Wellcome Trust, the Cloudera Foundation, and Omidyar Network are accepting applications for its Collective Intelligence Grants Program to offer grants of up to £30,000 for experiments that generate new knowledge on how to advance collective intelligence to solve … [Read more...] about Grants of Up to £30,000 to Solve Social Problems by Advancing Collective Intelligence

Embassy of the Czech Republic in Mexico inviting Applicants for 2020 Small-scale Development Project Program

Deadline: 18 October 2019 The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Mexico is currently inviting applicants for its 2020 Small-scale Development Project Program. The focus of the projects must correspond to the Strategy for Development Cooperation Abroad of the Czech Republic for the years 2018 - … [Read more...] about Embassy of the Czech Republic in Mexico inviting Applicants for 2020 Small-scale Development Project Program

Open Call for Small Scale Development Projects 2020 in Zambia, Zimbabwe,and Malawi

Deadline: 20 October 2019 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic opened a call for proposals for small scale development projects to be implemented worldwide, including in Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. The Small Scale Projects (SSP) are one of the instruments of the development … [Read more...] about Open Call for Small Scale Development Projects 2020 in Zambia, Zimbabwe,and Malawi

EU inviting Applicants for Innovate Jordan Programme

Deadline: 10 November 2019 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals for its "Innovate Jordan Programme" to contribute to positioning private sector innovation as the main driver of inclusive economic development. This will be achieved by increasing the depth and coherence of the enterprise … [Read more...] about EU inviting Applicants for Innovate Jordan Programme

Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Professional Fellows Program

Deadline: 1 November 2019 The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Professional Fellows Program focuses on critical topics identified by youth in the region: civic engagement, sustainable development, education and economic growth. The YSEALI Professional Fellows Program provides … [Read more...] about Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Professional Fellows Program

United States: CGP Grant Program for Intellectual Exchange

Deadline: 2 December 2019 The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) is accepting applications for its Grant Program - Intellectual Exchange to strengthen the global U.S.-Japan partnership and cultivating the next generation of public intellectuals and leaders necessary to sustain … [Read more...] about United States: CGP Grant Program for Intellectual Exchange

Australia: Grants to encourage the Social and Economic Participation of Migrants

Deadline: 5 November 2019 The Australian Government is currently accepting applications through an open competitive process to apply to deliver services under the Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Program: Fostering Integration Grants in 2019-20. The objective of the grant opportunity is … [Read more...] about Australia: Grants to encourage the Social and Economic Participation of Migrants

Embassy of Japan announces Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects in Botswana

Deadline: 20 December 2019 The Embassy of Japan is seeking applications for its Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects (GGP) which is a scheme for supporting people-centred relatively small projects which have a direct and immediate impact on the well-being of disadvantaged … [Read more...] about Embassy of Japan announces Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects in Botswana

BiodivERsA announces call for Proposals on Biodiversity and Climate Change 2019-2020

Deadline: 5 November 2019 The BiodivERsA has announced a call for Proposals on its 2019-2020 Biodiversity and Climate Change program. This call aims to support transnational research projects jointly addressing issues at the interface between biodiversity and climate change, and across a range … [Read more...] about BiodivERsA announces call for Proposals on Biodiversity and Climate Change 2019-2020

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