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.

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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...] about EIL Global Citizen Award Seed Fund Micro Grant Scheme: Grow Your Ideas into Actions

INL Grants Program: Addressing Corruption and Fostering Mechanisms in Ukraine

Deadline: 1 December 2016 The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) section of the United States Embassy in Ukraine in close cooperation with Kharkiv Oblast State Administration is inviting applicants from Ukrainian non-profit and non-governmental organizations to submit project … [Read more...] about INL Grants Program: Addressing Corruption and Fostering Mechanisms in Ukraine

Interreg Baltic Sea Region Seed Money: Supporting Transnational Cooperation Projects

Deadline: 28 October 2016 Interreg Baltic Sea Region offers financial support to transnational cooperation projects contributing to the development of a more innovative, better accessible and sustainable Baltic Sea region. The Programme was designed under the territorial cooperation goal of the … [Read more...] about Interreg Baltic Sea Region Seed Money: Supporting Transnational Cooperation Projects

DFID: United Kingdom – Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility

Deadline: 30 September 2016 The UK's Department of International Development (DFID) is currently seeking applicants to deliver the third phase of its Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (NIAF programme) - The United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF). The selected … [Read more...] about DFID: United Kingdom – Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility

PASGR Call for Proposals: Gendering Social Science Research Methods Module

Deadline: 12 October 2016 The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) is seeking proposals to design "Gendering Social Science Research Methods Module" that aims to promote a vibrant African social science community that addresses key governance and public policy issues on … [Read more...] about PASGR Call for Proposals: Gendering Social Science Research Methods Module

European Union: EIDHR Country based Support Scheme to Support Human Rights Defenders in Eritrea

Deadline: 9 November 2016 The European Union is seeking proposals from organisations for a programme entitled "European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) Country Based Support Scheme (CBSS) in Eritrea” with an aim to support civil society in supporting the promotion of human rights … [Read more...] about European Union: EIDHR Country based Support Scheme to Support Human Rights Defenders in Eritrea

Applications Open for 2017 Ashden International Award: A Chance to Win £20,000

Deadline: 8 November 2016 Applications are open for 2017 Ashden International Award that rewards innovative enterprises and programmes that deliver, or play a key part in enabling the delivery of, renewable energy and energy efficiency at the local level, and through this bring social, economic and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2017 Ashden International Award: A Chance to Win £20,000

USAID Private Sector Development Activity: Increasing Economic Opportunities in Myanmar

Deadline: 16 December 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting civil society organizations (CSOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), non-profit organizations, private-sector associations, and for-profit businesses and financial institutions (FIs), … [Read more...] about USAID Private Sector Development Activity: Increasing Economic Opportunities in Myanmar

Call for Proposals 2016/17: Nigeria Prosperity Fund to Promote the Economic Reform and Development

Deadline: 27 September 2016 The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking proposals for its Nigeria Prosperity Fund to promote the economic reform and development needed for growth in partner countries. The priorities will include improving the business climate, competitiveness and operation of … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals 2016/17: Nigeria Prosperity Fund to Promote the Economic Reform and Development

DFID: Improving Public Financial Management and Accountability (PFMA) Programme

Deadline: 17 October 2016 DFID is currently accepting applications for its programme titled- Improving Public Financial Management and Accountability (PFMA) Programme. The objective of this programme is effective management and implementation of the Improving Public Financial Management and … [Read more...] about DFID: Improving Public Financial Management and Accountability (PFMA) Programme

DFID Call for Applications: Seeking to Establish Economic Development Framework across UK

Deadline: 3 November 2016 The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking participants to establish an Economic Development Framework which can be accessed by other government departments. The aim is to provide technical services that deliver economic development and poverty … [Read more...] about DFID Call for Applications: Seeking to Establish Economic Development Framework across UK

YSEALI Generation: Go NGO! Workshop for Young NGO Leaders

Deadline: 14 September 2016 Applications are open for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Generation: Go NGO! Workshop that is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State to advance the professional skills and competencies of young NGO leaders with an aim to grow, scale, and take … [Read more...] about YSEALI Generation: Go NGO! Workshop for Young NGO Leaders

Open Grant Opportunities for Southern African Countries

Here are some recently opened funding opportunities for African Countries by various foundations in order to support NGOs, institutions and individuals working for the development of Africa and its people who are facing issues like poverty, improper livelihood, injustice with their rights and a lot … [Read more...] about Open Grant Opportunities for Southern African Countries

IFRA-Nairobi Call for Applications: Fieldwork Grants-2017

Deadline: 10 November 2016 The French Institute for Research in Africa (IFRA-Nairobi) is currently inviting applications form masters and doctoral students for its Fieldwork Grants-2017 to conduct their research in 2016 in one of the five East African countries covered by the Institute: Kenya, … [Read more...] about IFRA-Nairobi Call for Applications: Fieldwork Grants-2017

DFID: Strengthening Trade for Inclusive Development in Southern Africa (STRIDES)

Deadline: 15 September 2016 The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) is currently seeking applications for its programme titled- Strengthening Trade for Inclusive Development in Southern Africa (STRIDES). The DFID office in Southern Africa, in conjunction with DFID East Kilbride, … [Read more...] about DFID: Strengthening Trade for Inclusive Development in Southern Africa (STRIDES)

Applications Open for Australian Government’s Direct Aid Program 2016-2017

Deadline: 5 October 2016 The Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City is inviting applications for the Australian Government’s Direct Aid Program (DAP) grant round 2016-17, for projects in central and southern Vietnam with an aim to make small grants available to those organizations that … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Australian Government’s Direct Aid Program 2016-2017

Applications Open for GLOBSEC Young Europeans Forum 2016

Deadline: 11 September 2016 GLOBSEC Tatra Summit is seeking applicants for its Young Europeans Forum 2016 with an aim to give young professionals an opportunity to discuss current challenges in the EU while improving their policy-making skills and engaging in networking with their peers as well as … [Read more...] about Applications Open for GLOBSEC Young Europeans Forum 2016

BRICS Researching and Teaching Mobility Grants: Promoting Cooperation for Economic Growth & Development

Deadline: 30 September 2016 The National Institute for the Humanities and the Social Sciences (NIHSS) and the South African BRICS Think Tank (SABTT) are seeking applicants from suitably qualified researchers and postgraduate students in South African universities and research institutes for its … [Read more...] about BRICS Researching and Teaching Mobility Grants: Promoting Cooperation for Economic Growth & Development

Applications Open for Global Inclusion Awards 2016!

Deadline: 18 September 2016 The Child & Youth Finance International (CYFI) is seeking applications for its Global Inclusion Awards 2016, with an aim to achieve greatness and demonstrate innovation in financial, social and livelihoods education, financial inclusion, and entrepreneurial support … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Global Inclusion Awards 2016!

UNDP/Sudan: Inviting NGOs/CBOs for Integrated Livelihood and Economic Empowerment Programmes

Deadline: 18 September 2016 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sudan has launched a request of Expression of Interest (EOI) to pre-qualify organisations-national and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and Community-based organisations (CBOs) as an implementing … [Read more...] about UNDP/Sudan: Inviting NGOs/CBOs for Integrated Livelihood and Economic Empowerment Programmes

Submit LOIs for Natan Fund’s Economic Development in Israel Grants!

Deadline: 1 October 2016 The Natan Fund is accepting Letters of Inquiry for the Economic Development in Israel Grants with an aim to provide grants to Israeli organizations developing innovative approaches to achieving social impact and economic growth. Natan is particularly interested in … [Read more...] about Submit LOIs for Natan Fund’s Economic Development in Israel Grants!

Australian Embassy in Belgrade: Direct Aid Program to Improve the Wellbeing and Livelihood

Deadline: 16 September 2016 The Australian Embassy in Belgrade is seeking applications from NGOs, CSOs and organisations for its Direct Aid Program (DAP) with an aim to improve the well being and livelihood of the target beneficiaries, if project activities are successful. The Direct Aid … [Read more...] about Australian Embassy in Belgrade: Direct Aid Program to Improve the Wellbeing and Livelihood

Applications Open for GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator Innovation Fund 2016

Deadline: 18 September 2016 Applications are open for GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator Innovation Fund 2016 funded by UK Department for International Development (DFID), and supported by the GSMA and its members with an aim to support innovative start-ups in emerging markets. Objectives Establish … [Read more...] about Applications Open for GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator Innovation Fund 2016

UNIDO’s Global Start-up Business Plan Competition 2016

Deadline: 23 September 2016 United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is seeking applicants for its Global Start-up Business Plan Competition 2016 (GSBPC) with an aim to stimulate and unleash the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation among aspiring and existing entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about UNIDO’s Global Start-up Business Plan Competition 2016

Apply for 2016 GrowthAfrica Accelerator Programme in Kenya & Ethiopia!

Deadline: 31 August 2016 Do you want to be a successful entrepreneur with an impacting business? Do you have a team of co-founders with a balanced skill set and who are ambitious, talented, committed and willing to learn? Do you have a burning desire to make your business the next big thing and … [Read more...] about Apply for 2016 GrowthAfrica Accelerator Programme in Kenya & Ethiopia!

UNESCO/Czech Republic Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2017: Promoting Human Resource Capacities

Deadline: 30 September 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for UNESCO/Czech Republic Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2017 whose aim is to promote human resource capacities in the developing Member States and to enhance friendship among peoples of the world, The Government of the Czech Republic … [Read more...] about UNESCO/Czech Republic Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme 2017: Promoting Human Resource Capacities

Applications Open for World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2016

Deadline: 30 September 2016 The World Bank Group (WBG) is seeking applicants for its Africa Fellowship Program 2016 in order to increase the diverse workforce that is a priority for the Bank and its clients. Fellows will also work on economic policy, technical assistance, and lending for … [Read more...] about Applications Open for World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2016

FONERWA’s Call for Proposals: Promoting the Mainstreaming of Environment Protection, Climate Change in Rwanda

Deadline: 14 October 2016 Rwanda’s Green Fund (FONERWA) is currently inviting applicants from ministries, government agencies, districts, private sector companies, academic institutions and civil society organisations to submit funding proposals for initiatives that promote the mainstreaming of … [Read more...] about FONERWA’s Call for Proposals: Promoting the Mainstreaming of Environment Protection, Climate Change in Rwanda

18th IraSME Call for Proposals: Increasing collaboration between SMEs

Deadline: 28 September 2016 IraSME's 18th Call for Proposals is now open for transnational cooperative research projects between SMEs and RTOs with the objective to develop innovative products, processes or technical services. IraSME is a network of ministries and funding agencies which are owners … [Read more...] about 18th IraSME Call for Proposals: Increasing collaboration between SMEs

Scaling up REmittances (SURE): Promoting Innovative Remittance Systems for Migrants in Rural Economies

Deadline: 17 August 2016 The Financing Facility for Remittances of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has announced the 2016 Call for Proposals: Scaling up REmittances (SURE) in order to reduce poverty and promote development by leveraging both transnational and domestic … [Read more...] about Scaling up REmittances (SURE): Promoting Innovative Remittance Systems for Migrants in Rural Economies

Call for Applications: Mobilization of Gender Equality Actors at Local Level

Deadline: 12 September 2016 The Euro-Mediterranean Women's Foundation (FFEM) is currently accepting applications for its pilot mobilization actions for 2016 with an aim to identify associations which want to encourage networking and joint actions with other gender equality actors of their … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Mobilization of Gender Equality Actors at Local Level

Apply for the 2016 Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation

Deadline: 31 August 2016 Applications are open for the 2016 Guangzhou International Award co-sponsored by the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), the World Association of the Major Metropolises (Metropolis), and the City of Guangzhou with an aim to recognize innovation in improving social, … [Read more...] about Apply for the 2016 Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation

Newton Fund’s Institutional Links Grants 2016: Research and Innovation Challenges in Economic & Societal Benefit

Deadline: 19 September 2016 The Newton Fund is seeking applicants for its Institutional Links Grants 2016 in order to enhance the quality of their research and enable them to translate research and innovation into economic and societal benefit. This programme is designed to establish links beyond … [Read more...] about Newton Fund’s Institutional Links Grants 2016: Research and Innovation Challenges in Economic & Societal Benefit

African Union Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Award 2016: Awarding Excellent African Scientists

Deadline: 31 October 2016 The African Union Commission invites African Scientists for its prestigious African Union Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Award. The aim is to recognize, award and honor outstanding excelling African Scientists women, men alike and younger researchers for their scientific … [Read more...] about African Union Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Award 2016: Awarding Excellent African Scientists

British Council’s Institutional Links STREAM Grants 2016

Deadline: 30 September 2016 The British Council is currently inviting applicants for its Institutional Links Science, Technology and Research Exchange Across MENA (STREAM) Grants 2016 with an aim to build UK-Partner country research and innovation collaborations centred on these shared research and … [Read more...] about British Council’s Institutional Links STREAM Grants 2016

Common Fund for Commodities: Ninth Call for Proposals to Support Business Activities

Deadline: 31 October 2016 The Common Fund for Commodities is seeking applications to support organizations and enterprises engaged in commodity value chains in its member countries. CFC seeks to support business activities in the field of commodity development, including agriculture, minerals and … [Read more...] about Common Fund for Commodities: Ninth Call for Proposals to Support Business Activities

EU-Middle East Forum: Inviting Young Professionals for the Capacity Building Workshop

Deadline: 4 September 2016 DGAP’s EU-Middle East Forum (EUMEF), in cooperation with the German Federal Foreign Office, the Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations (ifa), the Robert Bosch Stiftung, the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, and the Rabat Social Studies Institute (RSSI), is inviting applications … [Read more...] about EU-Middle East Forum: Inviting Young Professionals for the Capacity Building Workshop

Newton Fund’s Travel Grants 2016: Promoting Economic Development and Welfare

Deadline: 19 September 2016 The Newton Fund, a UK Government initiative is currently inviting applicants for its Travel Grants 2016 with an aim to promote the economic development and welfare of either the partner countries or, through working with the partner country, to address the problems of … [Read more...] about Newton Fund’s Travel Grants 2016: Promoting Economic Development and Welfare

Fund for Local Cooperation: Improving the Functioning of Local Civil Society in Namibia

Deadline: 29 August 2016 Embassy of Finland in Windhoek is seeking applications 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 … [Read more...] about Fund for Local Cooperation: Improving the Functioning of Local Civil Society in Namibia

ERDF Call for Proposals: Greece-Italy Cooperation Programme

Deadline: 15 October 2016 The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is seeking applicants for its Cooperation Programme Interreg V/A “Greece-Italy (EL-IT) 2014-2020” with a motive to improve the quality of life for those living in the region especially in times of economic crisis. The overall … [Read more...] about ERDF Call for Proposals: Greece-Italy Cooperation Programme

New England Biolabs Foundation’s Funding Program: Fostering Community-based Conservation

Deadline: 12 August 2016 The New England Biolabs Foundation is seeking letters of inquiry (LOIs) from community-based nonprofit organizations for its Funding Program with an aim to foster community-based conservation of landscapes and seascapes and the biocultural diversity found in these … [Read more...] about New England Biolabs Foundation’s Funding Program: Fostering Community-based Conservation

Philip Henman Trust Grants for UK-based Charities Concerned with Overseas Development

Deadline: 10th September 2016 The Philip Henman Trust offers grants to major UK- based charities, who are concerned with long-term overseas development and who require partnership funding for projects lasting between three and five years. The Trust spends all of its available grant expenditure on … [Read more...] about Philip Henman Trust Grants for UK-based Charities Concerned with Overseas Development

S-K Grant Program: Addressing the Needs of Fishing Communities in Optimizing Economic Benefits

Deadline: 20 September 2016 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking applicants for its Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program in order to address the needs of fishing communities in optimizing economic benefits by building and maintaining sustainable fisheries and practices, … [Read more...] about S-K Grant Program: Addressing the Needs of Fishing Communities in Optimizing Economic Benefits

FCS’s 2016 Grants Programme: Strengthening the Civil Society Sector in Tanzania

Deadline: 10 August 2016 The Foundation for Civil Society (FCS), an independent Tanzanian Not-For-Profit Development Organization is seeking applications for its 2016 Grants Programme in order to strengthen the civil society sector in Tanzania thereby (in) directly enabling CSOs and citizens … [Read more...] about FCS’s 2016 Grants Programme: Strengthening the Civil Society Sector in Tanzania