Deadline: 18 May 2018 Applications are now open for the India Innovation Growth Programme (IIGP) 2.0 which enhances the Indian innovation ecosystem by enabling innovators and entrepreneurs through the stages of ideation, innovation and acceleration, to develop technology-based solutions for tomorrow. It is a unique tripartite initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, Lockheed Martin and Tata Trusts. The programme aims to build an innovation pipeline … [Read more...]
EU Call for Proposals: Aid to Uprooted Programme Thailand
Deadline: 12 July 2018 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals for its "Aid to Uprooted Programme Thailand" to contribute to a long-term solution to the challenges encountered by the Myanmar refugees living in 9 camps along the Myanmar border. The specific objective(s) of this call for proposals is/are: to continue with the provision of basic services in the nine camps and in the hosting communities in Thailand, while preparing Myanmar refugees for a possible return process. Expected … [Read more...]
Embassy of Japan in Lebanon: Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects
Deadline: 31 July 2018 Embassy of Japan in Lebanon is currently inviting applications for its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects to support projects proposed by various organizations such as non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and municipalities. The goal of GGP is to improve the livelihood of socially and economically vulnerable people. The Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Program (GGP) was established to assist NGOs and local public authorities to … [Read more...]
Government of Japan contributes US$10 million to support WFP to rebuild Iraq
The Government of Japan contributes US$10 million to support United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), to scale up income-generating and livelihood activities for 9,000 vulnerable Iraqis. These activities are aimed at restoring agriculture through the rehabilitation of canals and irrigation systems that were damaged from fighting. A portion of this contribution will also support Syrian refugees sheltering in Iraq. Ambassador of Japan to Iraq, Mr. Fumio Iwai said, “For four years, Japan has … [Read more...]
World Bank raises US$295 million to support Lebanon’s Transport to improve Mobility, spur Growth
The World Bank has approved US$295 million package ushering in the overhaul of Lebanon’s decaying transport sector and securing employment for thousands of unskilled Lebanese and Syrian workers. The project will be financed by a US$225.2 million loan while the Global Concessional Financing Facility (GCFF) is contributing another US$69.8 million on a grant basis. The GCFF provides low- or no-interest financing packages to middle-income countries whose economies are strained by refugee inflows. … [Read more...]
World Bank grants US$145 million to Nicaragua to improve its Wellbeing
The World Bank has approved three loans totaling US$145 million to strengthen healthcare, improve roads and promote regularizing land titles in Nicaragua. It also approved the new 2018-2022 Partnership Strategy with that country. The new investments are financed by the International Development Association, the World Bank entity that helps the poorest countries. The loans for the health and land-titling projects are for 30 years, while the road project is a 10-year loan. The Minister of … [Read more...]
IKEA Foundation announces €3.5 million support for Women’s Empowerment Programme in India
The IKEA Foundation has announced a new grant for €3.5 million to support its partner PRADAN with its successful women’s empowerment programme in India which helps women living in rural communities in India to organise themselves into strong self-help groups. These groups give them a stronger voice within their families and villages, and enable them to take charge of their lives. IKEA have been working with PRADAN since 2013 and invested a total of €11.5 million in their programmes, which … [Read more...]
Borrin Foundation: Seeking Applications for 2018 EOI and Proposal Process
Deadline: 30 April 2018 Borrin Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2018 Expression of Interest (EOI) and Proposal Process to make a difference to the lives of New Zealanders, through the law. 2018 EOI round is a call for great project ideas that contribute to the vision for Aotearoa New Zealand. The funding, through grants, will take into account the potential of a proposal to: Have a significant and enduring practical impact on the lives of New Zealanders Be a … [Read more...]
Applications Open for the Africa Innovation Summit 2018 to mobilize Innovation Potential of Africa!
Deadline: 30 March 2018 Applications are now open for the Africa Innovation Summit 2018 which is an Africa-wide and home grown initiative aimed at harnessing the innovation potential of the continent. The goal is to engage as many people as possible in order to build a broad constituency in support of innovation in Africa. The basic fact is that Africa cannot outsource its development. It aims to mobilize the people and, especially those with the ‘power to act’, including investors, the … [Read more...]
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of PRM: 2018 NGO Projects Benefiting Urban Refugees in South Africa
Deadline: 12 April 2018 The United States Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) is seeking concept notes from eligible organisations for its 2018 NGO Projects Benefiting urban refugees in South Africa. Programs should build capacity of national organizations and within communities to address refugee and asylum seeker needs and promote self-reliance. Focus Sectors Protection: Proposal should bear in mind existing refugee protection mechanisms including … [Read more...]
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of PRM: NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees and Displaced Persons in the Western Balkans
Deadline: 28 March 2018 The United States Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for its 2018 NGO Programs benefiting refugees and displaced persons in the Western Balkans. Funding Priorities Proposed activities should primarily support refugees and persons displaced from armed conflict in the Western Balkans now residing in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, or Serbia, and returnees in Kosovo. Because of … [Read more...]
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of PRM: 2018 NGO Projects Benefiting Refugees and Other Vulnerable Populations in Egypt
Deadline: 28 March 2018 The United States Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for its 2018 NGO programs benefiting refugees and other vulnerable populations in Egypt. Proposed activities should primarily support Syrian and/or Sub-Saharan African refugee populations in Egypt. Programs may include both populations but should provide a beneficiary breakdown by proportion of the two populations. Because of PRM's … [Read more...]
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of PRM: 2018 NGO Programs Benefiting Displaced and Conflict-Affected Persons in Armenia and Georgia
Deadline: 19 March 2018 The United States Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for its 2018 NGO programs benefiting displaced and conflict-affected persons in Armenia and Georgia. PRM will consider funding only those projects that include a target beneficiary base of at least 50 percent vulnerable IDPs/refugees/returnees in Georgia and Armenia. Focus Sectors Livelihoods: PRM will consider proposals … [Read more...]
Call for Project Proposals: 2018 Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) in Tajikistan
Deadline: 1 March 2018 Applicants are invited to apply for the 2018 Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) which is administrated by the Office of the Ambassador of Finland for Central Asia (Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) located at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland in Helsinki. Grants from the FLC are channeled through local non-governmental and community based organizations and other institutions in Tajikistan to complement the bilateral development cooperation of Finland … [Read more...]
UNDP-Barbados: Call for Proposals for GEF SGP Knowledge Fair 2018
Deadline: 12 February 2018 The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP), implemented by the United Nations Development Programme in Barbados has announced a Call for Proposals for the 2018 Knowledge Fair. The GEF SGP provides financial and technical support to projects that conserve and restore the environment while enhancing people's well-being and livelihoods. The Knowledge Fair aims to meet the capacity building objective of the programme and promote the strengthening of … [Read more...]
UNHCR Ukraine: Self-reliance and Livelihoods Support to Refugees and Asylum-seekers
Deadline: 16 February 2018 UNHCR Ukraine is currently inviting all interested organizations to submit their proposals for the new Project “Self-reliance and Livelihoods Support to Refugees and Asylum-seekers” to be implemented in Kyiv, Odesa, Kharkiv, and Zakarpattia oblasts during the period of April-December 2018. Ukraine is a signatory to the 1951 Geneva Convention on Refugees and has relevant national legislative and procedural framework, but provides only very limited material assistance … [Read more...]
UNDP Call for Child Project: Integrated Community Based Livelihoods Strengthening and Sustainable Land Management
Deadline: 14 February 2018 UNDP is currently inviting experienced local NGOs and CBOs to submit a project proposal to partner in the implementation of Child Project “Integrated Community Based Livelihoods Strengthening and Sustainable Land Management" (Round-2) under its project "Building Shoreline Resilience of Timor-Leste to Protect Local Communities and Their Livelihoods". The overall aim of the project should be to restore the existing and rehabilitate the degraded ecosystem and land in … [Read more...]
UNDP Call for Proposals: Community Based Ecological Mangroves Restoration Activities
Deadline: 14 February 2018 UNDP is currently inviting experienced NGOs and CBOs to submit a project proposal to collaborate in the implementation of “Community Based Ecological Mangroves Restoration Activities in Hera and Wenunuk Sucos, Dili, Municipality” Round-II under its project “Building Shoreline Resilience of Timor-Leste to Protect Local Communities and Their Livelihoods”. The overall aim of the project should be to restore the existing and rehabilitate the degraded mangroves ecosystem … [Read more...]
CPDC Call for Applications: Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods among Eastern Caribbean Farmers
Deadline: 9 February 2018 The Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC) in partnership with Pro NGO is seeking applications for its program entitled “Sub Grants for small farmers in the Eastern Caribbean” to enhance opportunities for sustainable livelihoods across Eastern Caribbean farming communities. CPDC invites all small farmers located in Barbados, Grenada, and St. Vincent & the Grenadines to apply for a small grant which would assist in the implementation of climate smart … [Read more...]
Azim Premji University’s Research Grant Programme: Strengthening the Understanding of Societal Processes
Deadline: 30 January 2018 Azim Premji University is seeking proposals for its Research Grant programme with an aim to strengthen and elevate the state of understanding of societal processes and outcomes. This is designed to promote inquiry into areas of particular interest to the Foundation and to explore possible responses for some of them. Priority Areas Education and Allied Areas Law and the Legal System in India Policy and Governance Urban Governance and Sustainability … [Read more...]
