Latest Grants and Resources for Economic Development

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U.S. Embassy in Tunisia seeking Applications for Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

Deadline: 31 December 2019 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tunis is seeking applications to offer limited funding for proposals that advance Embassy goals related to democratic consolidation, security capacity, and the economic development of Tunisia. Democratic … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Tunisia seeking Applications for Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

ONE WORLD AWARD 2020 honoring the Visions and Activities of Persons and Organizations

Deadline: 30 September 2019 For the sixth time, the natural health food producer Rapunzel Naturkost and IFOAM have launched the 'ONE WORLD AWARD 2020' (OWA) to honor the visions and activities of persons and organizations. The award recognizes and promotes outstanding achievements within the … [Read more...] about ONE WORLD AWARD 2020 honoring the Visions and Activities of Persons and Organizations

U.S. Embassy Abuja PAS Annual Program Statement

Deadline: 15 July 2019 The U.S. Embassy Abuja Public Affairs Section (PAS) has issued this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for its Public Diplomacy (PD) small grants program. PAS awards a limited number of grants to individuals, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Abuja PAS Annual Program Statement

Submit Nominations for “3M-CII Young Innovators Challenge Awards 2019” – India

Deadline: 10 July 2019 3M in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is seeking nominations for its “Young Innovators Challenge Awards 2019”. The theme of the challenge is “Disruptive Innovations to Create Social Impact”. Challenge Vision The vision of the Challenge is … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for “3M-CII Young Innovators Challenge Awards 2019” – India

Vietnam: 2019 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) YOUnified Grant Program

Deadline: 28 July 2019 The U.S. Embassy Hanoi is currently inviting YSEALI members in Vietnam to submit proposals for the 2019 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) YOUnified Grant Program. This competitive program offers grants of $300 to $1,000 to individuals and not-for-profit … [Read more...] about Vietnam: 2019 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) YOUnified Grant Program

The 2019 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Micro-Grant Program – Vietnam

Deadline: 28 July 2019 The U.S. Embassy Hanoi is inviting YSEALI members in Vietnam to submit proposals for the 2019 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Micro-Grant Program. This competitive program offers grants of up to $1,000 (or more in exceptional cases) to individuals and … [Read more...] about The 2019 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Micro-Grant Program – Vietnam

Dvara Research Fellowship Program 2019-20 for India

Deadline: 20 July 2019 The Rajasthan Shram Sarathi Association and the Household Finance Research Initiative at Dvara Research are jointly offering a Fellowship for conducting research and the themes is household finance of migrant households in India. The Fellowship Program invites … [Read more...] about Dvara Research Fellowship Program 2019-20 for India

Facebook announces RFPs on Economic Opportunity and Digital Platforms – United States

Deadline: 9 August 2019 Facebook has announced a request for proposals on "Economic Opportunity and Digital Platforms” to empower individuals to build community and to ensure that these communities create an opportunity for everyone. The goal of this RFP is to enable research into how (and … [Read more...] about Facebook announces RFPs on Economic Opportunity and Digital Platforms – United States

Calling Proposals for the Contribution on Economic Development of Micronesia, Palau and Marshall Islands

Deadline: 30 August 2019 Applicants are invited to apply for North Pacific Development Fund (NPDF) which enables the New Zealand Embassy in Honolulu to supports small scale, short-term community projects that contribute to wider community well-being. It enables the New Zealand Embassy in … [Read more...] about Calling Proposals for the Contribution on Economic Development of Micronesia, Palau and Marshall Islands

Submit Applications for YSEALI Economic Empowerment Regional Workshop

Deadline: 31 July 2019 U.S. Embassy Bangkok has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to design and implement a six-day workshop (inclusive of arrival and departure days) in Bangkok on Economic Empowerment for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for YSEALI Economic Empowerment Regional Workshop

Embassy of Canada in Haiti launches Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

Deadline: 30 June 2019 The Embassy of Canada in Haiti has launched its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s … [Read more...] about Embassy of Canada in Haiti launches Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

Partners Albania inviting CSOs for “Entrepreneurship Models Building Relations and Creative Economy” Project

Deadline: 10 July 2019 Partners Albania for Change and Development has announced the first round of Open Call for Proposals, within the sub-granting scheme of the project EMBRACE - "Entrepreneurship Models Building Relations and Creative Economy". This project is implemented by Partners Albania, … [Read more...] about Partners Albania inviting CSOs for “Entrepreneurship Models Building Relations and Creative Economy” Project

Global Development Awards Competition 2019 for Developing Countries

Deadline: 26 July 2019 The Global Development Network (GDN) is inviting researchers from developing and transition countries to submit research proposals under the theme of Doing research in developing countries: the role of non-academic actors, new communication platforms and leadership in … [Read more...] about Global Development Awards Competition 2019 for Developing Countries

Small Grants Program for Non-Governmental Organizations in Suriname

Deadline: 22 July 2019 The U.S. Embassy Paramaribo Public Affairs Section (PAS) has announced its Public Affairs Small Grants Program to enhance relations between Surinamese and U.S. organizations and people in the priority areas described, and/or inform Surinamese audiences about the United … [Read more...] about Small Grants Program for Non-Governmental Organizations in Suriname

The British Diplomatic Missions in the Caribbean inviting Proposals for 2019 Projects

Deadline: 5 July 2019 The British diplomatic missions in the Caribbean is inviting proposals for 2019 projects. The British High Commission in Port-of-Spain, Bridgetown, Kingston, Georgetown, and Belmopan and the British Embassy in Santo Domingo and Port-au-Prince would like to invite … [Read more...] about The British Diplomatic Missions in the Caribbean inviting Proposals for 2019 Projects

Submit Applications for Newton Fund Researcher Links Travel Grants – South Africa

Deadline: 9 August 2019 Applications are now open for Newton Fund Researcher Links Travel Grants which will provide financial support for early-career researchers to undertake an international research placement to strengthen links for future collaboration, build research capacity in developing … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Newton Fund Researcher Links Travel Grants – South Africa

2019-2020 Direct Assistance Program for Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principe and Guinea Bissau

Deadline: 4 August 2019 The Australian Embassy in Lisbon is currently inviting all eligible organizations to apply for grants under the 2019-2020 Direct Assistance Program for Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principe and Guinea Bissau. The Direct Assistance Program (PAD) is a small development … [Read more...] about 2019-2020 Direct Assistance Program for Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principe and Guinea Bissau

EU-Guatemala: Sustainable and Inclusive Local Economic Growth in the Adjacency Zone and its Surroundings

Deadline: 13 August 2019 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations for a program entitled “Sustainable and Inclusive Local Economic Growth in the Adjacency Zone and its Surroundings”. The overall objective of this call for proposals is to promote … [Read more...] about EU-Guatemala: Sustainable and Inclusive Local Economic Growth in the Adjacency Zone and its Surroundings

Call for Proposals 2019 : Know-how Exchange Programme (KEP) ITALY

Deadline: 1 July 2019 The Central European Initiative (CEI) has announced a new Call for Proposals for the CEI Know‐How Exchange Programme (KEP) ‐ ITALY. The projects will be co‐financed with funding made available by the CEI Fund at the EBRD, entirely financed by the Italian Government. The … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals 2019 : Know-how Exchange Programme (KEP) ITALY

Submit Applications for Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Ukraine

Deadline: 24 June 2019 The Embassy of Canada in Ukraine has launched its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Ukraine

Funding Call to Promote the Benefits of U.S. Economic Engagement in Indonesia

Deadline: 12 July 2019 The U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to design and execute a program promoting the benefits of U.S. economic engagement in Indonesia. The project will be used to tell a compelling story of how … [Read more...] about Funding Call to Promote the Benefits of U.S. Economic Engagement in Indonesia

2nd Call for Proposals for Building Administrative Capacities of the Countries of the Western Balkans and the Republic of Moldova

Deadline: 2 August 2019 The Austrian Development Agency (ADA) together with the Austrian Association of Cities and Towns (AACT) and KDZ - Centre for Public Administration Research implemented the programme "Capacity building in the countries of the Western Balkans and the Republic of Moldova" … [Read more...] about 2nd Call for Proposals for Building Administrative Capacities of the Countries of the Western Balkans and the Republic of Moldova

DFAT accepting Applications for Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program 2019

Deadline: 5 July 2019 Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is accepting applications for its Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program (ACDGP) 2019 which is a part of the International Relations Grants Program. Objectives The objectives of the ACDGP 2019 are to: Support … [Read more...] about DFAT accepting Applications for Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program 2019

U.S. Embassy in Armenia announces Hubert Humphrey Program 2020

Deadline: 28 June 2019 The Embassy of the United States of America in Armenia has announced the Hubert Humphrey Program 2020 competition for mid-career professionals with demonstrated leadership potential for a year of non-degree graduate-level study, leadership development, and substantive … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Armenia announces Hubert Humphrey Program 2020

Newton Researcher Links Workshops Grants to Promote the Economic Development and Welfare

Deadline: 9 August 2019 The Newton Fund, a UK Government initiative funded by the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is accepting applications for its Researcher Links Workshops to bring together early-career researchers from the UK and a partner country to make … [Read more...] about Newton Researcher Links Workshops Grants to Promote the Economic Development and Welfare

Apply for Newton Fund Institutional Links Grants Program

Deadline: 9 August 2019 Applications are now open for Newton Fund Institutional Links Grants to provide grants for the development of research and innovation collaborations between the UK and partner countries. The Fund aims to promote the economic development and welfare of either the partner … [Read more...] about Apply for Newton Fund Institutional Links Grants Program

Ambassador’s Special Self Help Program for Not-for-Profit Organizations in Tanzania

Deadline: 1 July 2019 The U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out projects through the Ambassador’s Special Self Help (SSH) Small Grants Program. SSH program is a grassroots grant assistance program that funds grants … [Read more...] about Ambassador’s Special Self Help Program for Not-for-Profit Organizations in Tanzania

Request for Proposals: Supporting Development Policies towards Sustainable Livelihoods, Industrialization and Resource Mobilization in Tanzania

Deadline: 31 July 2019 The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) and the Institute of African Leadership for Sustainable Development, known as the UONGOZI Institute (UI), are implementing a collaborative research project with an aim to … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Supporting Development Policies towards Sustainable Livelihoods, Industrialization and Resource Mobilization in Tanzania

Applications Open for Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program

Deadline: 12 November 2019 Applications are now open for Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program to address the needs of the fisheries and fishing communities in optimizing economic benefits by building and maintaining sustainable fisheries and practices, dealing with the impacts of conservation and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program

U.S. Embassy in Portugal announces Annual Program Statement

Deadline: 31 July 2019 The U.S. Embassy Lisbon Office of Public Affairs (OPA) of the U.S. Department of State has announced that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. OPA invites proposals from individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Portugal announces Annual Program Statement

Small Grants to support Small-scale Community-based Initiatives in Tanzania

Deadline: 1 July 2019 The U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out projects through the Ambassador’s Special Self Help (SSH) Small Grants Program. SSH program is a grassroots grant assistance program that funds grants … [Read more...] about Small Grants to support Small-scale Community-based Initiatives in Tanzania

U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan announces Public Diplomacy Program Alumni Network

Deadline: 2 July 2019 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan has announced an open competition for eligible organizations to submit applications to implement a project to facilitate greater connectivity and action among alumni of U.S. Embassy Kabul Public … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan announces Public Diplomacy Program Alumni Network

2019 Danida Market Development Partnerships contributing towards Sustainable Economic Growth

Deadline: 9 August 2019 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently seeking applications for its 2019 Danida Market Development Partnerships (DMDP) with an aim to contribute to sustainable economic growth in developing countries within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals. DMDP … [Read more...] about 2019 Danida Market Development Partnerships contributing towards Sustainable Economic Growth

U.S. Embassy Nairobi announces a NOFO on Measuring U.S. Investment in Kenya

Deadline: 3 July 2019 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit proposals that would measure the quantitative impact on Kenya of investments – financial, human capital, research, training, philanthropic, … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Nairobi announces a NOFO on Measuring U.S. Investment in Kenya

USAID announces New Directions in Advancing Locally Led Development Program

Deadline: 12 July 2019 The U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) is seeking applications for New Directions in Advancing Locally Led Development Program. USAID looks forward to the day when foreign assistance is no longer necessary. The Agency seeks to partner directly with local … [Read more...] about USAID announces New Directions in Advancing Locally Led Development Program

Embassy of the United States, Islamabad announces “Supporting Economic Empowerment in the Pakistan Film Industry”

Deadline: 30 June 2019 The Public Affairs Sections of the U.S. Consulate General Karachi (PAS Karachi) is pleased to announce an open competition for an assistance award through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Grants … [Read more...] about Embassy of the United States, Islamabad announces “Supporting Economic Empowerment in the Pakistan Film Industry”

U.S. Embassy Colombo announces 2019 Public Diplomacy Grants Program for Sri Lanka

Deadline: 1 August 2019 The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) has announced that funding is available through the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy grants program for awards. Goals Grants intended for local representatives of civil society including non-governmental organizations, cultural … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Colombo announces 2019 Public Diplomacy Grants Program for Sri Lanka

Call for Proposals for 2019-2020 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – South Sudan

Deadline: 21 June 2019 The Embassy of Canada South Sudan has launched its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for 2019-2020 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – South Sudan

U.S. Embassy in Djibouti announces Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2020-2021

Deadline: 25 July 2019 U.S. Embassy in Djibouti has announced the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2020-2021 that brings accomplished young and mid-career professionals with demonstrated leadership potential to the United States for a year of non-degree graduate-level study, leadership … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Djibouti announces Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2020-2021

British Embassy Nur-Sultan Call for Bids to Promote of Good Corporate Governance in the Financial Sector

Deadline: 11 June 2019 The British Embassy in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan is accepting project proposals for the 2019/2020 financial year (April 2019-March 2020) to support projects that focus on the promotion of good corporate governance in the financial sector of Kazakhstan. Expected … [Read more...] about British Embassy Nur-Sultan Call for Bids to Promote of Good Corporate Governance in the Financial Sector

Funding Call to Promote Increased Budget Transparency and Accountability in Kazakhstan

Deadline: 11 June 2019 The British Embassy in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan is now accepting project proposals for the 2019/2020 financial year (April 2019-March 2020). This year the British Embassy Nur-Sultan is seeking to support projects that focus on promotion of increased budget transparency and … [Read more...] about Funding Call to Promote Increased Budget Transparency and Accountability in Kazakhstan

Call for Applications: EU support for Economic and Political Studies in the Southern Neighborhood

Deadline: 2 September 2019 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals for its grant program entitled "EU support for economic and political studies in the Southern Neighborhood" to contribute to an increased awareness and evidence-based policy making of regional and national actors in relation … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: EU support for Economic and Political Studies in the Southern Neighborhood

Russell Sage Foundation inviting LOIs for Behavioral Economics

Deadline: 19 August 2019 The Russell Sage Foundation is inviting letter of inquiries (LOIs) for its program entitled “Behavioral Economics” that support novel research that uses insights and methods from psychology, economics, sociology, political science and other social sciences to examine and … [Read more...] about Russell Sage Foundation inviting LOIs for Behavioral Economics

Applications Open for Immigration and Immigrant Integration Program

Deadline: 19 August 2019 The Russell Sage Foundation/Carnegie Corporation is seeking applications for its initiative on “Immigration and Immigrant Integration” to support innovative research on the effects of race, citizenship, legal status and politics, political culture and public policy on … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Immigration and Immigrant Integration Program

U.S. Embassy in Haiti seeking Applications for Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund

Deadline: 21 June 2019 The U.S. Embassy in Port au Prince and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (EB) have announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications for the Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund. Under this Notice of Funding … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Haiti seeking Applications for Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund

USAID-Ethiopia launches the Pastoral Areas Resilience Activity (PARA)

Deadline: 28 June 2019 The United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) Mission in Ethiopia (USAID/Ethiopia) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Pastoral Areas Resilience Activity (PARA). The Pastoral Areas Resilience … [Read more...] about USAID-Ethiopia launches the Pastoral Areas Resilience Activity (PARA)

U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of CSO accepting Proposals for Veterans Reintegration in Ukraine

Deadline: 15 July 2019 The mission of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) is to anticipate, prevent, and respond to conflicts that undermine U.S. interests or national security. CSO accomplishes this with sophisticated analysis and data … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of CSO accepting Proposals for Veterans Reintegration in Ukraine

Checkpoint Charlie Foundation’s Project Grants Program in the United States and Germany

Deadline: 20 August 2019 Checkpoint Charlie Foundation is seeking applications for its 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. The Checkpoint Charlie … [Read more...] about Checkpoint Charlie Foundation’s Project Grants Program in the United States and Germany

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