Deadline: 10-Dec-21 UN Women is seeking proposals from potential responsible party to “Establishment and Running of five Multi-Purpose Women’s Centers to support enabling space for women’s empowerment and access to services and livelihood skills”. UN Women Afghanistan focuses on reaching the most at risk and marginalized populations, in particular genderbased violence survivors, female headed households, women with disabilities, older women and adolescent girls. These women urgently … [Read more...] about UN Women Call for Proposals for CSOs and INGO’s in Afghanistan
Latest Grants and Resources for Livelihood Development
Journalism for an Equitable Asia Award 2021-2022
Deadline: 31-Jan-22 Asia Centre is inviting nominations for the 2021-2022 Journalism for an Equitable Asia Award under the theme ‘Inequality-threat to lives and livelihoods’, to recognize journalism that has highlighted the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lives and livelihoods of disadvantaged groups including women, ethnic, religious and gender minorities, migrant and informal workers. The award will be launched online in several countries in South and Southeast Asia: Bangladesh, … [Read more...] about Journalism for an Equitable Asia Award 2021-2022
2022 Request for Concept Notes for NGO Programs Benefiting Displaced Persons and Refugees
Deadline: 7-Jan-22 The Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration (PRM) has announced the Request for Concept Notes for 2022 NGO Programs Benefiting Displaced Persons and Refugees in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey. Focus Areas Concept notes must focus on one or more of the following sectors and sub-sectors: Protection, including: Child protection Gender-based Violence Prevention (GBV) Health Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Water, Sanitation, and … [Read more...] about 2022 Request for Concept Notes for NGO Programs Benefiting Displaced Persons and Refugees
Applications for Goonj Grassroots Fellowship 2022-23 Now Open in India
Deadline: 15-Dec-21 Applications are now open for Goonj Grassroots Fellowship - An opportunity for youth from Grassroots India to work on the last mile developmental issues. Goonj, with its Grassroots Fellowship, aims to nurture and give fine-tuning to youngsters from the villages, smaller districts, and towns of India who are working on the ground in both urban and rural areas. Their goal is to value what they bring to the world - their inherent understanding of the people, their … [Read more...] about Applications for Goonj Grassroots Fellowship 2022-23 Now Open in India
USAID: Market Based Resilience for Marginalized Populations Activity in Somalia
Deadline: 14-Jan-22 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified organizations to implement Somalia's Market Based Resilience for Marginalized Populations (MB-RMP) Activity. USAID, through the MB-RMP activity, will provide support to a Recipient that will work with the Somali government and people to ensure drought resistant agriculture and livelihood diversification for rural and urban households and … [Read more...] about USAID: Market Based Resilience for Marginalized Populations Activity in Somalia
UNDP Request for Proposals for NGO/CSO to Recover Tourism Sector in Uganda
Deadline: 21-Nov-21 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is requesting for proposals for an NGO/CSO to Deliver Cash for Work and Public-Private Financing Mechanisms to Open New Market Opportunities in Food, Agriculture and Commodities Systems. Purpose The purpose of the proposed pilot is to demonstrate how tourism can drive rapid socio-economic recovery from the COVID-19 related economic crisis, while minimizing negative social, cultural, and environmental impacts. The … [Read more...] about UNDP Request for Proposals for NGO/CSO to Recover Tourism Sector in Uganda
Call for Proposals for Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change in the Western Indian Ocean
Deadline: 10-Dec-21 The Blue Action Fund is pleased to announce a new funding window which provides individual grants to selected NGOs for projects in developing countries that support coastal and marine EbA and sustainable livelihoods. With this Call, Blue Action Fund aims to support projects protecting and restoring adaptation-relevant coastal marine and freshwater ecosystems to reduce climate change-related risks for vulnerable coastal communities in Tanzania, Mozambique, Madagascar and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change in the Western Indian Ocean
RFP: Social Inclusion and IEC activities to Build Skill-Ecosystem in India
Deadline: 12-Nov-21 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is requesting proposals on Social Inclusion and IEC activities to Build Skill-Ecosystem in India. The main objective of SANKALP project is to provide technical support to the Directorate of Training & Employment, Government of Uttarakhand in planning, development, monitoring and coordination of skill development activities, improving its scale and quality of skilling efforts in order to reduce poverty and strengthen … [Read more...] about RFP: Social Inclusion and IEC activities to Build Skill-Ecosystem in India
RTI International invites EOI for South Asia Regional Energy Partnership
Deadline: 5-Nov-21 The RTI International is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified individuals who are legally allowed to work in one or more of the listed countries i.e., Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka and the requisite expertise to deliver professional services on a short-term basis in the areas of clean/renewable energy, advanced energy systems, and natural gas related topics, technical and institutional capacity building, and learning activities … [Read more...] about RTI International invites EOI for South Asia Regional Energy Partnership
Call for Proposals for Low-Value Grant Projects (Papua New Guinea)
Deadline: 24-Oct-21 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is pleased to announce the Call for Proposals and invites local organizations operating in the Enga province, Papua New Guinea to submit applications for Low-Value Grant Projects to be implemented. The project aims to assist in strengthening sustainable and inclusive economic development of the Enga Province of Papua New Guinea. The project has three Strategic Objectives: improving climate change mitigation and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for Low-Value Grant Projects (Papua New Guinea)
Charles Hayward Foundation announces Overseas Grant Program – UK
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity The Charles Hayward Foundation has announced the applications for the Overseas Grant Program to fund projects that improve the livelihoods of disadvantaged communities in Commonwealth Countries of Africa. Funding Priorities Projects that adopt a holistic approach throughout all project stages and have a well-defined ‘exit strategy’ Projects being delivered at the grass-roots level through an established and proven delivery partner who is … [Read more...] about Charles Hayward Foundation announces Overseas Grant Program – UK
UN Women: Supporting Sustainable Peace in Blue Nile State Sudan
Deadline: 7-Oct-21 UN Women is calling for proposals for Supporting Sustainable Peace in Blue Nile State Sudan. This project aims to support and engender the peace process in Blue Nile state by enhancing climate resilient livelihoods options for women, youth, and other marginalized groups, improving the local governance of natural resources by ensuring the full and equal representation of women and strengthening the local conflict resolution mechanisms that underpin the development … [Read more...] about UN Women: Supporting Sustainable Peace in Blue Nile State Sudan
Call for Expression of Interests for Livelihood Services for Refugees in India
Deadline: 28-Sep-21 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is calling for Expression of Interests for Livelihood Services for Refugees in India to solicit interest from existing or prospective partners that wish to participate in the implementation of UNHCR’s self-reliance programme in India and to contribute complementary resources – human resources, knowledge, funds, in-kind contributions, supplies and/or equipment – to achieving common objectives as agreed in a Project … [Read more...] about Call for Expression of Interests for Livelihood Services for Refugees in India
Innovation Challenge for Waste Management and Livelihoods Project in Swaziland
Deadline: 15-Oct-21 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with Eswatini Environment Authority (EEA) under the Ministry of Tourism and Environment Affairs, is inviting applications for Waste Management and Livelihoods Project to solicit practical innovate solutions to waste challenges in Eswatini. This call for proposals is therefore focused on innovative solutions, in the form of eithers ideas, prototypes or solutions ready for implementation, targeted at solving … [Read more...] about Innovation Challenge for Waste Management and Livelihoods Project in Swaziland
Midland Area Community Foundation: Community Investment Grants (US)
Deadline: 15-Oct-21 The Midland Area Community Foundation (MACF) is seeking applications for its Community Investment Grants to provide philanthropic leadership to strengthen their community by fostering collaboration and giving today and in the future. The Midland Area Community Foundation (MACF) goes beyond simply making grants that advance charitable activities. They also identify current and emerging issues, help their region prepare for the future, and provide their donors the … [Read more...] about Midland Area Community Foundation: Community Investment Grants (US)
Applications now Open for Saathi Fellowship – India
Deadline: 15-Sep-21 Applications are now open for the Saathi Fellowship, it is a three-month long fellowship program. An opportunity for anyone who is looking for exposure or to forge a career in social entrepreneurship. As part of the fellowship, you will build microbusinesses, generate livelihood/additional income for the vulnerable, and solve the most pressing problems of the time. Tracks The fellows during the course of their fellowship will engage through either of the two … [Read more...] about Applications now Open for Saathi Fellowship – India
Call for Proposals: Strengthening Women livelihoods in Somalia
Deadline: 18-Sep-21 UN Women is calling for proposals for Strengthening Women livelihoods to involve international or national organizations working on strengthening Women’s capacity in livelihoods, access to markets, savings and enhancing sustainable business skills development in the internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities to contribute to achieve the project outcomes and outputs. The project will directly benefit a total of 3,440 women (mainly IDPs and women at risk in … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Strengthening Women livelihoods in Somalia
$20,000 Grant to design new NGO to deliver proven poverty intervention
Deadline: 17-Oct-21 The D-Prize offers an opportunity for you to design a new NGO or a business that delivers a proven poverty intervention at scale. Apply for the D-Prize to build a new organization and solve one of the Distribution Challenges. Many solutions to poverty already exist. The challenge is distributing to the people who need them most. The work identifies effective interventions, then activates entrepreneurs to scale delivery where distribution gaps exist. Challenges … [Read more...] about $20,000 Grant to design new NGO to deliver proven poverty intervention
Direct Aid Program in Papua New Guinea
Deadline: 3-Oct-21 The Australian High Commission (AHC) is pleased to announce Direct Aid Program that aims to support small-scale projects with a strong development focus that complement Australia’s broader aid program. Focus Areas The DAP focuses on projects that: improve the livelihood of communities; support the inclusion and active participation of women, girls, children, persons living with a disability and those living with HIV/AIDS; are sustainable and have lasting … [Read more...] about Direct Aid Program in Papua New Guinea
Apply for Direct Aid Program in Tonga
Deadline: 10-Sep-21 Applications are now open for the Direct Aid Program, a competitive small grants program funded by the Australian Aid program which aims to support community projects that align with Australia's aid program priorities. Priority Areas Community groups and organisations can apply for grants of up to TOP 8,000 for projects that demonstrate a strong benefit to local communities and align with the priority areas of : people with disabilities women and girls … [Read more...] about Apply for Direct Aid Program in Tonga
