Deadline: 10 June 2018 Nominations are open for "The Most Promising Programme Award" which is a CauseBecause initiative to recognize and felicitate programmes that are complementing the efforts of international communities and governments to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The idea is to encourage and motivate non-profits to align their programmes’ objectives with the SDGs as also to create impacting models that can be adopted or replicated for a larger impact. Starting with … [Read more...]
The Chrysalis Trust Grant: Supporting UK Registered Charities
Deadline: 15 December 2018 The Chrysalis Trust is currently accepting applications from the UK registered charities providing public benefit. The trust prioritizes less popular and harder to fund projects. The trust provides support for both capital projects and core funding. Priority Areas Relief of poverty and disability Provision of access to shelter, education, healthcare and water Eligibility Criteria All grants are made at the discretion of the trustees without … [Read more...]
Australian Embassy in Nepal: Direct Aid Program 2018-2019
Deadline: 11 June 2018 Australian Embassy in Nepal has announced a call for Expressions of Interest for its Direct Aid Program 2018-2019. The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a small grants program funded from Australia's aid budget. It has the flexibility to work with local communities in developing countries on projects that reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development consistent with Australia's national interest. It sits alongside Australia's longer-term country and multilateral … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for iF Social Impact Prize!
Deadline: 6 June 2018 Nominations are open for iF Social Impact Prize with an aim to publish and support projects that contribute to our society. Applicants are welcome to submit all projects that contribute to solving the most urgent challenges of our time and help to improve conditions – their CSR projects or their active support for a specific aspect of society. Categories End poverty: Since 1990, extreme poverty rates have been cut by 50%. But one in five people in developing … [Read more...]
Applications Open for 2018 Rome-based Agencies Award
Deadline: 31 May 2018 Applications are now open for 2018 Rome-based Agencies Award which is Based on a shared vision of promoting world food security for all. The UN’s Rome-based Agencies - FAO, IFAD and WFP - work together, both at global and country level, to maximize results and support countries in fighting hunger, malnutrition and poverty in a sustainable way. The Rome-based agency award celebrates country teams that go above and beyond the call of duty. It recognises teams who think … [Read more...]
European Commission: Seeking Proposals for its Training Caregivers of OVCs Nationwide in Swaziland grant Programme
Deadline: 14 June 2018 European Commission is seeking proposals for its 'Training caregivers of OVCs nationwide in Swaziland' grant programme to develop a training programme to capacitate different groups of caregivers of vulnerable children in any centre or programme nationwide in Swaziland. The training programme for caregivers contributes to capacity development of NCSD, but the contracted NGO/CSO itself does not have the task to map/register child care centres, elaborate standards and … [Read more...]
The Access To Justice Foundation: 2018 National Grants Program
Deadline: 5 June 2018 The Access To Justice Foundation (ATJF) is inviting applications for its 2018 National Grants Program to improve access to justice for the most vulnerable in society. Focus Areas Applications should also be particularly focused on: Widening the availability of access to justice for the most vulnerable people and in particular families and individuals living in poverty. Effective use of resources. Multiple delivery partners where appropriate. If … [Read more...]
DFID: AAWAZ II Pakistan – Inclusion, Accountability and Reducing Modern Slavery
Deadline: 4 June 2018 The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) is currently inviting applicants for its AAWAZ II Pakistan - Inclusion, Accountability and Reducing Modern Slavery programme to work with government and local communities to promote the rights of children, women, youth, religious minorities and excluded groups to strengthen their control over their own development. The programme has a particular focus on the issues of modern slavery, to which marginalised groups are … [Read more...]
Call for Applications: Joint EMRO/TDR Small Grants Scheme for Implementation Research in Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Deadline: 1 June 2018 The World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) and the UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) have announced the 2018-2019 call for applications of the Joint EMRO/TDR Small Grants Scheme (SGS) for implementation research in infectious diseases of poverty. The goal of the TDR strategy is to foster research on infectious diseases of poverty that lead to health improvement, … [Read more...]
Feed the Future: Strengthening Agricultural Innovation Capacities
Deadline: 11 May 2018 USAID/Bureau for Food Security (BFS) is inviting concept notes for a programme entitled, "Feed the Future Strengthening Agricultural Innovation Capacities." Under the STIP APS, USAID/BFS aims to strengthen capacities for agricultural innovation. It is the process whereby individuals or organizations generate and bring existing or new technologies, practices, and/or forms of organization into social and economic use to increase effectiveness, competitiveness, … [Read more...]
Paul Hodges Trust: Grants for Women’s Empowerment – Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Deadline: 30 April 2018 The Paul Hodges Trust is seeking applications to award grants to projects that tackle poverty through advancing women’s empowerment. Activities that empower women and adolescent girls – allowing them to have voice, choice and control over their lives and giving them the chance to thrive – provide a vital opportunity to break the cycle of poverty. The Trustees are looking to fund projects that work with poor communities to do one or more of the following: … [Read more...]
Australian Embassy in Mongolia: Direct Aid Program 2018-19
Deadline: 6 May 2018 The Australian Embassy is currently inviting interested organisations to submit applications for grants under the Direct Aid Program (DAP). DAP is a flexible small grants program funded from Australia’s aid budget. The Mongolia DAP aligns with the overall purpose of Australia’s aid program to contribute towards economic growth and poverty reduction. In 2018-19, the Mongolia DAP will aim to fund projects in the following sectors: Health with a focus on rural and … [Read more...]
Call for Nominations: Waislitz Global Citizen Award
Deadline: 30 April 2018 Nominations are open for Waislitz Global Citizen Award that is an annual cash prize of $100,000 presented by Alex Waislitz, Drew Schaefer, and Global Citizen to recognize the excellence of one individual in their work to end extreme poverty. Global Citizens around the world will vote on the top 4 finalists on the Global Citizen site. One winner is then chosen from the 4 finalists judges - Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans, and Alex Waislitz from the Waislitz … [Read more...]
Call for Proposals: Interreg V-A Lithuania-Poland Cooperation Programme
Deadline: 28 June 2018 The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is currently accepting proposals for its Interreg V-A Lithuania-Poland cooperation programme, with an aim to foster smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in the border area through cross-border cooperation. The Programme seeks to contribute to regional growth and quality of life through closer cross-border cooperation between people and institutions of the Programme area. Priorities Preserving and protecting the … [Read more...]
UK Aid Direct’s Small Charities Challenge Fund: Inviting Small UK Registered Charities & Not-For-Profit Organisations
Deadline: 27 September 2018 UK Aid Direct is seeking applications from small UK-registered charities and not-for-profit organisations for its Small Charities Challenge Fund (SCCF) to strengthen the capacity of grassroots development organisations working with the poor, vulnerable and most marginalised to carry out work in priority countries and work towards achieving the Global Goals. Grant Information Grants of up to £50,000 are available for projects of up to 2 years will be considered by … [Read more...]
UK Aid Direct’s Impact Grants: Bringing Tangible Change to the Lives of Peoples
Deadline: 13 June 2018 The UK Aid Direct is currently seeking applications for its Impact Grants to bring tangible change to the lives of the poorest and most marginalised, on a large scale. Grant size Applicants can apply for funding of between £250,001 and £4,000,000 per application. Duration From between 3 to 5 years, proposals for 3+ years must be supported by a compelling case for longer duration. Eligibility Criteria Impact grants are open to applications from medium sized, … [Read more...]
Swedish Research Council/Sida: Call for Research Project Grant on Sustainability and Resilience
Deadline: 8 May 2018 Applications are open for Research Project Grant to give researchers the freedom to formulate by themselves the research concept, method and implementation, and to solve a specific research task within a limited period. This grant is funded jointly by the Swedish Research Council and Sida through the Swedish Government’s development aid funds, and by Formas’ and Forte’s research appropriations. The research shall be relevant to poverty reduction and for sustainable … [Read more...]
Dining for Women Grant: Fostering Good Health, Education and Economic Self-Sufficiency in Developing Countries
Deadline: 24 April 2018 Dining for Women is seeking LOIs for its grant program to support grassroots international organizations empowering women and girls living in extreme poverty. The foundation funds projects that foster good health, education, and economic self-sufficiency in developing countries. They are devoted to educating and inspiring individuals to make a difference and fight global poverty through the power of collective giving. Priority Areas Grantees must: Support women … [Read more...]
African Union Commission: Seeking Applications for Sixth Congress of African Economists
Deadline: 30 June 2018 The African Union Commission (AUC), through the Department of Economic Affairs is seeking applications for its Sixth Congress of African Economists which aims to analyze economic issues that are critical to Africa’s economic and social transformation in order to design and propose optimal solutions. The Sixth edition is expected to attract prominent African Economists within the continent and its Diaspora to deepen the understanding of the role of Public Policies and … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for 2018 AGFUND International Prize!
Deadline: 30 November 2018 Nominations are open for the 2018 Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) International Prize with the aim of inciting and encouraging innovation and creativity in human development work. The Subject of the 2018 AGFUND Prize is “End of poverty in all its forms everywhere”. Prize Objectives Support the distinguished efforts aiming at the promotion and development of the concepts and dimensions of human development. Disseminate the successful project … [Read more...]
