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
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.
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
Newton Mobility Grants 2016: Supporting International Researchers
Deadline: 14 September 2016 The Newton Fund is currently inviting researchers for its Newton Mobility Grants, as part of the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitment. These grants provide support for international researchers based in a country covered by the Newton Fund to establish … [Read more...] about Newton Mobility Grants 2016: Supporting International Researchers
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
Newton Fund’s Workshop Grants 2016: Promoting Economic Development and Welfare
Deadline: 19 September 2016 The Newton Fund, a UK Government initiative is currently inviting applicants for its Workshop 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 Workshop Grants 2016: Promoting Economic Development and Welfare
MPIDO: Capacity Building and Awareness Raising Actions on REDD+ in Africa
Deadline: 30 July 2016 The Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) is currently inviting applications for Capacity Building Program in Africa, the program will be implemented by the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) and the Mainyoito Pastoralists Integrated Development Organization … [Read more...] about MPIDO: Capacity Building and Awareness Raising Actions on REDD+ in Africa
Open Meadows Foundation: Grants to Promote Gender, Racial and Economic Justice
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The Open Meadows Foundation, a grant-making organization is seeking projects that promote gender/racial/economic justice. The projects must be led by and benefit women and girls. Open Meadows Foundation funds projects that do not discriminate on the basis of race, … [Read more...] about Open Meadows Foundation: Grants to Promote Gender, Racial and Economic Justice
Global Entrepreneurship Network: Accepting Applications for Startup Open 2016
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Network is currently accepting applications for its Startup Open 2016 global competition that is open to entrepreneurs from any industry with a new business that has yet to raise any outside capital from angel investors, venture capital firms or … [Read more...] about Global Entrepreneurship Network: Accepting Applications for Startup Open 2016
European Commission: Improving SMEs’ access to Public Procurement
Deadline: 28 July 2016 The European Commission is seeking proposals from eligible entities for a program entitled "Improving SME access to public procurement" with an aim to contribute to improving SMEs participation in tenders, especially across borders, through actions of intermediate … [Read more...] about European Commission: Improving SMEs’ access to Public Procurement
CSUDP Call for Proposals: Inviting Urban Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kenya
Deadline: 2 August 2016 The Civil Society Urban Development Platform (CSUDP) is currently accepting proposals from eligible urban Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) for a programme entitled “Organizing, influencing and inspiring civic competencies towards equitable and just urban societies”. The … [Read more...] about CSUDP Call for Proposals: Inviting Urban Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kenya
ESRC Global Challenges Research Fund: Strengthening Capability for Research and Innovation
Deadline: 6 September 2016 The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is seeking applicants for its Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Centres competition 2016 in order to strengthen capability for research and innovation within both UK and developing countries, providing an agile response … [Read more...] about ESRC Global Challenges Research Fund: Strengthening Capability for Research and Innovation
Applications Open for the Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship
Deadline: 11 October 2016 The Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship, a component of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, provides opportunities for U.S. citizens to participate in an academic year of overseas travel and storytelling in one, two, or three countries on a globally … [Read more...] about Applications Open for the Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship
ISBE Research and Knowledge Exchange Fund: Addressing Sustainability in Entrepreneurship
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) invites applications for the Research and Knowledge Exchange (RAKE) fund, supported by; the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC); British Academy of Management (BAM) and administered through ISBE. This … [Read more...] about ISBE Research and Knowledge Exchange Fund: Addressing Sustainability in Entrepreneurship
Africa Open Data Network Research Coordination: Pursuing Data-Driven Sustainable Development
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The Open Data for Development Network (OD4D) is seeking applications for its Africa Open Data Network (AODN) with an aim to support the sharing of emerging evidence among diverse data actors, stakeholders, communities and enthusiasts, mobilizing them for a greater impact. … [Read more...] about Africa Open Data Network Research Coordination: Pursuing Data-Driven Sustainable Development
LAUNCH Nordic Innovation Challenge 2016: Inviting Innovators from Around the World
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The LAUNCH Nordic Innovation Challenge 2016 is accepting applications to address this year's challenge: Closed Loop Solutions for a future of sustainable materials and manufacturing. LAUNCH Nordic is a partnership between pioneering companies and public organizations … [Read more...] about LAUNCH Nordic Innovation Challenge 2016: Inviting Innovators from Around the World
OSISA Women’s Rights Programme: Promoting Women’s Economic Justice, Social & Legal Rights
Deadline: 29 July 2016 The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) is seeking proposals for its Women’s Rights Programme in order to support stronger women’s participation in key sectors of agriculture and mining, intending to make these sectors specifically work better for, and benefit … [Read more...] about OSISA Women’s Rights Programme: Promoting Women’s Economic Justice, Social & Legal Rights
DFID: Global Learning for Adaptive Management (GLAM) Programme
Deadline: 28 July 2016 The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) seeks applications for its Global Learning for Adaptive Management (GLAM) programme to support adaptive management in DFID and USAID programmes. Adaptive management has gained traction as an approach to improving … [Read more...] about DFID: Global Learning for Adaptive Management (GLAM) Programme
Pacific Island Countries Participation Fund: Promoting Gender-Equitable Participation & Access
Deadline: 1 August 2016 The New Zealand Aid Programme is accepting applications for its Pacific Island Countries Participation Fund (PIC Fund) with an aim to increase attendance by Pacific Island citizens at regional and international conferences or events relevant to their countries … [Read more...] about Pacific Island Countries Participation Fund: Promoting Gender-Equitable Participation & Access
DFID: Technical Review and Monitoring Panel (TRAMP) for EIAF in Ethiopia
Deadline: 12 August 2016 The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking applications for its programme titled- Technical Review and Monitoring Panel (TRAMP) for EIAF in Ethiopia. This includes TA delivered through the main facility, which is managed by a service provider and … [Read more...] about DFID: Technical Review and Monitoring Panel (TRAMP) for EIAF in Ethiopia
PEP Call for Proposals: Policy Analysis on Growth and Employment in Developing Countries
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) has announced a call for proposals for projects on “Policy Analysis on Growth and Employment” (PAGE) in developing countries with an aim to support high quality research, capacity development, and policy engagement for growth and … [Read more...] about PEP Call for Proposals: Policy Analysis on Growth and Employment in Developing Countries
DFID: RAP3 Mugu-Humla Link Road Project, Nepal
Deadline: 8 August 2016 The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) seeks the services of a supplier to design and build the Mugu-Humla link road in Nepal. The DFID-funded Rural Access Programme Phase 3 (RAP3) builds and maintains important rural (district) roads in western Nepal and … [Read more...] about DFID: RAP3 Mugu-Humla Link Road Project, Nepal
DFID: Inviting Applications for Trade and Investment Advocacy Fund – TAF2 Plus
Deadline: 8 August 2016 The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking applications for the management of the Trade and Investment Advocacy Fund (TAF2 Plus). The Fund will build on the Trade Advocacy Fund (TAF1) which provided on-demand technical assistance to developing … [Read more...] about DFID: Inviting Applications for Trade and Investment Advocacy Fund – TAF2 Plus
Embassy of Finland: Fund for Local Cooperation in Tanzania
Deadline: 5 August 2016 Embassy of Finland, Dar es Salaam is seeking proposals from organizations in Tanzania for its Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) in order to support Finnish-Tanzanian bilateral cooperation in the field of human rights, democracy and good governance, with a special emphasis on … [Read more...] about Embassy of Finland: Fund for Local Cooperation in Tanzania
Urgent Action Fund-Africa: Seeking Applications for Rapid Response Grant
Deadline: Ongoing Urgent Action Fund-Africa is currently seeking applicants for its Rapid Response Grant with an aim to support women’s groups within Africa responding to an urgent situation and working towards the overall goal of promoting, advancing and protecting women’s human rights. Rapid … [Read more...] about Urgent Action Fund-Africa: Seeking Applications for Rapid Response Grant
DFID: Transforming Energy Access – Research Programme Delivery Consortium
Deadline: 3 August 2016 DFID is seeking to appoint a Research Programme Delivery Consortium (RPDC) to oversee a programme of applied research and innovation that will accelerate access to affordable, clean energy services for poor households and enterprises. This research and innovation programme … [Read more...] about DFID: Transforming Energy Access – Research Programme Delivery Consortium
OSISA Women’s Rights Programme: Promoting Women’s Economic Justice, Social & Legal Rights
Deadline: 29 July 2016 The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) is seeking proposals for its Women’s Rights Programme in order to support stronger women’s participation in key sectors of agriculture and mining, intending to making these sectors specifically work better for, and … [Read more...] about OSISA Women’s Rights Programme: Promoting Women’s Economic Justice, Social & Legal Rights
European Union: Enhancing CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Processes in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a thematic Programme "Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Local Authorities (LAs)” with an aim to support CSOs' contributions to and increase their participation in inclusive … [Read more...] about European Union: Enhancing CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Processes in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
