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Applications Open for 2016 Pitch AgriHack

Deadline: 25 September 2016 Applications are open for Pitch AgriHack, a new component of the AgriHack Talent program of the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA). This first edition (pilot) is implemented in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2016 Pitch AgriHack

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

Call for Applications: Improved Accountability in Service Delivery in the Education Sector

Deadline: 19 September 2016 The Zambia Accountability Programme (ZAP) is seeking applications from qualified International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs), national Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Community Based Organisations (CBOs) and non-discriminatory Faith Based Organisations … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Improved Accountability in Service Delivery in the Education Sector

AFP Call for Proposals: Effective Inter-religious Action in Peacebuilding (EIAP)

Deadline: 5 October 2016 The Alliance for Peacebuilding (AFP), in partnership with CDA Collaborative Learning Projects (CDA) and Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is seeking proposals for its Effective Inter-religious Action in Peacebuilding (EIAP) Program with an aim to improve the evaluation … [Read more...] about AFP Call for Proposals: Effective Inter-religious Action in Peacebuilding (EIAP)

innovateAFRICA Fund: Accelerating Digital Innovation in Media

Deadline: 1 December 2016 Applications are open for innovateAFRICA Fund, run by Code for Africa that aims to accelerate digital innovation in watchdog media and civic news organisations by funding transformational ideas and then continuing to support them through a network of peers and … [Read more...] about innovateAFRICA Fund: Accelerating Digital Innovation in Media

Africa London Nagasaki Fund: Call for Applications to Support African Scientists

Deadline: 30 September 2016 Applications are open for Africa London Nagasaki (ALN) Fund, a scholarship fund set up to support African scientists to undertake a Master’s degree in a subject relevant to the control of infectious disease in Africa. The awards will support a candidate to undertake an … [Read more...] about Africa London Nagasaki Fund: Call for Applications to Support African Scientists

Apply for Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016!

Deadline: 25 September 2016 The China-Africa Reporting Project (the Project) and From Africa to China are jointly commissioning a series of Themed Grants aimed at reviewing how women are effecting and affected by China-Africa relations. The Project will publish the resulting articles in a series … [Read more...] about Apply for Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016!

AWDF’s 2016 WAD Grants Programme: Supporting Activities by African Women’s Organizations

Deadline: 12 September 2016 The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is currently inviting applicants for its World AIDS Day (WAD) Grants Programme 2016 with an aim to support activities by African women’s organizations focused on young women’s bodily rights, HIV prevention, and intersections … [Read more...] about AWDF’s 2016 WAD Grants Programme: Supporting Activities by African Women’s Organizations

Urgent Action Fund Africa: Inviting Applicants 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: Inviting Applicants for Rapid Response Grant

NWO Food & Business Applied Research Fund: Enhancing Sustainable Food Security

Deadline: 6 December 2016 The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) is seeking applications for its Food & Business Applied Research Fund (ARF) with an aim to promote research supported innovations that are readily applicable and contribute to the enhancement of sustainable … [Read more...] about NWO Food & Business Applied Research Fund: Enhancing Sustainable Food Security

NIH/DHHS: HIV Prevention Strategies among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Sub-Saharan Africa

Deadline: 20 December 2016 The National Institute of Mental Health, an agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Understanding and Addressing the Multi-level Influences on Uptake and Adherence to HIV Prevention … [Read more...] about NIH/DHHS: HIV Prevention Strategies among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Sub-Saharan Africa

National Institutes of Health: Human Heredity and Health in Africa

Deadline: 15 November 2016 The National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for a program entitled "Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa): Global Health Bioinformatics Research … [Read more...] about National Institutes of Health: Human Heredity and Health in Africa

Village Capital Fintech Africa 2016: Supporting Next Generation Entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa

Deadline: 20 September 2016 Village Capital, The MasterCard Foundation, and the DOEN Foundation are seeking applications to identify and support the next generation of fintech entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa. These entrepreneurs are innovating in financial technology to increase financial … [Read more...] about Village Capital Fintech Africa 2016: Supporting Next Generation Entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa

Securing Water for Food: A Grand Challenge for Development Competition (Round 4)

Deadline: 10 October 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Sweden through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), the South African Department of Science and Technology, and the Foreign Ministry of the Kingdom of the Netherlands are seeking … [Read more...] about Securing Water for Food: A Grand Challenge for Development Competition (Round 4)

SANBio’s BIOFISA II Programme: Addressing Southern Africa’s Challenges in Health and Nutrition

Deadline: Ongoing The Southern Africa Network for Biosciences (SANBio) is currently inviting applications for its BIOFISA II Programme with an aim to address Southern Africa’s challenges in health and nutrition. The BioFISA Programme (a Finnish-Southern African Partnership Programme) is aimed at … [Read more...] about SANBio’s BIOFISA II Programme: Addressing Southern Africa’s Challenges in Health and Nutrition

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 entitled- 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)

WaterAid Request for Proposals: Impact of Extractives on Access to Drinking Water

Deadline: 13 September 2016 WaterAid is currently seeking consultants to conduct research to deepen understanding of how extractive industries affect the ability of marginalized communities to realize their right to safe water. The purpose of this consultancy is to conduct primary and secondary … [Read more...] about WaterAid Request for Proposals: Impact of Extractives on Access to Drinking Water

CEFP Call for Proposal: Inviting Civil Society Organizations for Small Grant Programme

Deadline: Ongoing BirdLife International, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and the Ethiopian Wildlife and Natural History Society, in their role as Regional Implementation Team (RIT) for the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) in the Eastern Afromontane Biodiversity … [Read more...] about CEFP Call for Proposal: Inviting Civil Society Organizations for Small Grant Programme

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

The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa: Accepting Grant Request up to $50,000

Deadline: Ongoing The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) accepts grant applications from organizations, groups, associations, institutions working for the overall development of southern African people, throughout the year. The groups, networks, or organizations and institutions … [Read more...] about The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa: Accepting Grant Request up to $50,000

NIH: Coordinating Center for the HIV/AIDS and Substance Use Cohorts Program

Deadline: 14 November 2016 The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is seeking proposals from eligible applicants for its program titled- Coordinating Center for the HIV/AIDS and Substance Use Cohorts Program. NIDA supports a program of longitudinal cohorts to address emerging and high priority … [Read more...] about NIH: Coordinating Center for the HIV/AIDS and Substance Use Cohorts Program

Call for Proposals: Southern SARE On-Farm Research Grant

Deadline: 18 November 2016 The Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program is seeking proposals from eligible entities in order to recognize the value and importance of On-Farm Research in developing solutions to agricultural production problems. Sustainable … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Southern SARE On-Farm Research Grant

Prince’s CountrySide Fund: Providing Grants for the benefit of Rural Communities across U.K

Applications Open: 19 September 2016 Deadline: 13 October 2016 The Prince’s Countryside Fund is seeking applications from organizations that are supporting farmers, rural businesses and communities to recover following the flooding or projects that are focused on assisting the recovery and future … [Read more...] about Prince’s CountrySide Fund: Providing Grants for the benefit of Rural Communities across U.K

IDRC Doctoral Research Training Grants: Helping Refugees to Settle and Facilitate their Reintegration

Deadline: 4 October 2016 The Government of Canada in partnership with the Canadian Health Research (CIHR) and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) offers new doctoral research training grants to help refugees settle and to facilitate their reintegration in the research. Fellows can … [Read more...] about IDRC Doctoral Research Training Grants: Helping Refugees to Settle and Facilitate their Reintegration

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

GBIF Call for Proposals 2016: Biodiversity Information for Development (BID) Programme

Deadline: 10 November 2016 The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) has launched a call for proposals for funding from the Caribbean and the Pacific under for the Biodiversity Information for Development (BID) programme. Biodiversity Information for Development (BID) is a multi-year, … [Read more...] about GBIF Call for Proposals 2016: Biodiversity Information for Development (BID) Programme

CPDC Call for Applications: Strengthening the Voice of the Marginalized Social Sectors and Groups

Deadline: 7 October 2016 The Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC) in partnership with the European Commission (EC) is seeking applicants from eligible organisations for “Support to Facilitate Participation of CARIFORUM Civil Society in the Regional Development and Integration Process” in … [Read more...] about CPDC Call for Applications: Strengthening the Voice of the Marginalized Social Sectors and Groups

UNDP/Uzbekistan Call for Proposals: Sustainable Management of Water Resources in Rural Areas

Deadline: 28 September 2016 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Uzbekistan is seeking proposals for implementing the Technical Capacity Building component of the Programme on “Sustainable Management of Water Resources in rural areas in Uzbekistan” which will focus on building … [Read more...] about UNDP/Uzbekistan Call for Proposals: Sustainable Management of Water Resources in Rural Areas

NIH/DHHS: “High” or “Medium” Priority AIDS Research on Non-AIDS-defining or AIDS-defining Cancers

Deadline: 7 September 2019 The National Institute of Mental Health, an agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “High or Medium Priority AIDS Research on Non-AIDS-defining or AIDS-defining Cancers”. The purpose … [Read more...] about NIH/DHHS: “High” or “Medium” Priority AIDS Research on Non-AIDS-defining or AIDS-defining Cancers

National Centre for Human Rights: Call for Proposals for Supporting Civil Society in Jordan

Deadline: 4 October 2016 The National Centre for Human Rights in Jordan (NCHR) is seeking proposals for Civil Society Support in Jordan with financial assistance from the Support to Civil Society and Media in Jordan Programme with an aim to strengthen the capacity of CSOs and CBOs to advocate and … [Read more...] about National Centre for Human Rights: Call for Proposals for Supporting Civil Society in Jordan

UN Women: Strengthening Institutional Mechanisms that Contribute to Reducing Gender-Based Violence

Deadline: 2 October 2016 The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is seeking proposals from civil society organizations for a program entitled “Standards and Engagement for Ending Violence against Women and Domestic Violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina” … [Read more...] about UN Women: Strengthening Institutional Mechanisms that Contribute to Reducing Gender-Based Violence

OAK Foundation Grant: Issues Affecting Women Programme

Deadline: Ongoing The OAK Foundation is seeking applications for its Issues Affecting Women Programme with an aim to contribute to a world in which women are safe from violence and are free to exercise their full and equal human rights, and to build a strong and vibrant movement of women who are … [Read more...] about OAK Foundation Grant: Issues Affecting Women Programme

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)

ACF-ANA Call for Proposals: Environmental Regulatory Enhancement Program

Deadline: 10 April 2017 The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration for Native Americans announces the availability of Fiscal Year 2017 funds for community-based projects for the Environmental Regulatory Enhancement program (ERE). The Environmental program provides funding … [Read more...] about ACF-ANA Call for Proposals: Environmental Regulatory Enhancement Program

Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Supporting Projects to Promote Freedom of Expression

Deadline: 1 November 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for an approximately 24-month regional project to defend and bolster press freedom and freedom of expression in Latin America. The goal of the project is … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Supporting Projects to Promote Freedom of Expression

Bureau of INL Enforcement Affairs: Citizen Security through Neighborhood Watch Program

Deadline: 5 November 2016 The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is seeking applications from qualified Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Educational Institutions and other qualified organizations for a grant to implement a program entitled “Citizen Security … [Read more...] about Bureau of INL Enforcement Affairs: Citizen Security through Neighborhood Watch Program

Pure Earth Call for Proposals: Small Grants 2016

Deadline: 16 September 2016 Pure Earth is currently seeking applications for its Small Grants 2016 program to focus on the human health effects, scope and remediation of environmental contaminants in countries in WHO Mortality Strata B, C, D and E. The program will provide manuscript support for … [Read more...] about Pure Earth Call for Proposals: Small Grants 2016

GEF Small Grant Program: Call for Proposals to address Environmental Problems in Jordon

Deadline: 16 November 2016 Applicants are invited for GEF Small grants program that aims to address the key environmental problems, the proposed approach and the target community (ies) involved. Sustainability is a critical aspect in all the GEF SGP funded projects. The proposal should outline the … [Read more...] about GEF Small Grant Program: Call for Proposals to address Environmental Problems in Jordon

UNICEF: Improving Street Working Children’s Access to Education and Livelihood Support for their Families in Afghanistan

Deadline: 18 September 2016 United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is seeking proposals from eligible entities for evaluation of "Improving Street working children’s access to education and livelihood support for their families". The goal of this project is to provide … [Read more...] about UNICEF: Improving Street Working Children’s Access to Education and Livelihood Support for their Families in Afghanistan

CAPPP‘s Conservation Stewards Program: Supporting Biodiversity Conservation & Ecosystem around the world

Deadline: 15 October 2016 The Conservation Agreements Private Partnership Platform (CAPPP) is currently inviting applicants for its Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) in order to catalyze private sector participation in biodiversity conservation and ecosystem service maintenance. CAPPP's goal is … [Read more...] about CAPPP‘s Conservation Stewards Program: Supporting Biodiversity Conservation & Ecosystem around the world

Call for Proposals: Southern SARE Producer Grant

Deadline: 18 November 2016 The Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE) have launched a call for proposals for its Producer Grant program to help farmers and ranchers develop sustainable production and marketing practices. The goal of the program is for … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Southern SARE Producer Grant

Australian NGO Gender Action Platform: Enhancing Gender Equality Outcomes

Deadline: 30 November 2016 The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (DFAT) is inviting proposals for the Australian NGO Gender Action Platform (the GAP) with an aim to strengthen gender equality programming in the Indo-Pacific. The GAP aims to encourage innovation, development coordination, … [Read more...] about Australian NGO Gender Action Platform: Enhancing Gender Equality Outcomes

Oak Foundation’s Grants Programme against Child Abuse

Deadline: Ongoing The Oak foundation is accepting applications for its grants programme against Child Abuse, envisioning of a world in which all children are protected from sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. Initiatives above USD 25,000 will be supported by the foundation. Priority Areas We … [Read more...] about Oak Foundation’s Grants Programme against Child Abuse

WARC Travel Grant: Inviting West African Nationals

Deadline: 15 September 2016 West African Research Association (WARC) is currently inviting applications for its Travel Grant program to promote intra-African cooperation and exchange among researchers and institutions by providing support to African scholars and graduate students for research … [Read more...] about WARC Travel Grant: Inviting West African Nationals

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

Apply for Scottish Government International Development Small Grants Programme!

Deadline: 28 November 2016 Applications are open for Scottish Government International Development Small Grants Programme that aim to build capacity and upscale small international development organisations so they have the ability to bid for funding through its International Development Fund … [Read more...] about Apply for Scottish Government International Development Small Grants Programme!

Call for Proposals: Wildlife Habitat Canada Grant Program

Deadline: 1 November 2016 Wildlife Habitat Canada (WHC) is seeking applications for its Grant Program to support the purchase of the Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp (also known as the Canadian Duck Stamp). The Stamp, which validates the Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit, is purchased … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Wildlife Habitat Canada Grant Program

IDRC Call for Proposals: Fund Innovations in Livestock Vaccines (FIVB)

Deadline: 12 September 2016 The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is seeking applicants from organizations strongly focused on research and is part of academia or the private sector and research institutes worldwide for its “ Fund innovations in livestock vaccines" (FIVB) that will … [Read more...] about IDRC Call for Proposals: Fund Innovations in Livestock Vaccines (FIVB)

Applications Open for Visegrad Small Grants Program!

Deadline: 1 December 2016 Applications are currently open for Visegrad Fund’s Small grants! The International Visegrad Fund founded by four countries the Czech Republic, Hungary, the Republic of Poland, and the Slovak Republic (collectively called Visegrad Group [V4] Countries annually provides … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Visegrad Small Grants Program!

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