(February 2020)
Are you missing out on Large Funding Opportunities? Are you struggling to find the right opportunities that are a good fit? Is this hindering your fundraising process? Well, then we have a solution for you! We have developed a list of the most relevant grant opportunities of major International Organisations to assist NGOs in raising their funds more effectively.
NGOs are invited to apply for the USAID’s $15,500,000.00 Grant Opportunity for three year period
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Greater Internet Freedom (GIF) program…[more]
Grant Opportunity for Innovative and Inspiring Sustainability Solutions
Do you have a solution that can transform our world? This grant opportunity is looking for initiatives and projects across Health, Food, Energy, Water or Global High Schools. This fund comes from the Abu Dhabi Government as a way to honour and continue the sustainability and humanitarian legacy of the founding father of the United Arab Emirates, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan…[more]
Dubai International Best Practices Award for Sustainable Development: $1M in prizes to be awarded at Expo 2020 Dubai
Dubai International Best Practices Award for Sustainable Development has been launched in partnership with UN-HABITAT and Dubai Municipality to recognize excellence and support urban best practices to improve the living environment…[more]
13th Edition of BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards (400,000 euros)
The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards recognize fundamental contributions in a broad array of areas of scientific knowledge, technology, humanities and artistic creation…[more]
UNDP Ocean Innovation Challenge 2020: Grants range from $50,000 to $250,000
Do you want to save ocean from marine debris and nutrient pollution? Are you ready with innovative solutions and creative approaches to counter the scourge of ocean pollution? The Ocean Innovation Challenge (OIC) gives you this chance to accelerate progress on SDG14 by the identifying, financing, advising and mentoring of truly innovative, entrepreneurial and creative approaches to ocean and coastal restoration and protection that sustains livelihoods and advances the ‘blue economy’…[more]
IFAD Call for Proposals: Scaling up Renewable Energy Technologies in Agriculture (Up to USD 2,000,000)
The purpose of this Call for Proposals is to identify the recipient of a three-year grant financed by IFAD of a total of US$2 million to implement the Scaling up Renewable Energy Technologies in Agriculture project…[more]
Co-Impact inviting Systems Change Initiatives in the areas of Health, Education, and Economic Opportunity (Up to $25 million over 5 years)
Co-Impact is pleased to invite submissions from qualified organizations and partnerships for the 3rd round of systems change grants. Co-Impact supports a small number of transformative systems change initiatives, each of which is poised to bring about significant and enduring improvements for millions of women and men in the Global South…[more]
IFAD Call for Proposals: Disability Inclusive Rural Transformation Project (US$500,000 and US$2,000,000)
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is financing the grant project titled “Disability inclusive rural transformation Project”…[more]
TechEmerge Health East Africa Program: Up to $1M in funding to support Pilot Projects
The TechEmerge Health East Africa program was launched at CES 2020 as part of a World Bank Group (WBG) – CES Global Tech Challenge. TechEmerge brings technologies to new markets to drive sustainable innovation in regions that need it the most…[more]
EEP Africa Call for Proposals for Early-stage Projects (Up to EUR 500,000)
The EEP Africa Innovation Window is launching an open, competitive Call for Proposals with the theme: Clean Energy Powering Green Growth, with a particular focus on clean energy for productive use and clean energy in circular economy solutions…[more]
Apply for 2020 Al-Sumait Prize “Education” and Win 1 Million US Dollars
The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) is seeking applications for its 2020 Al-Sumait Prize “Education” to advance economic and social development, human resources development and infrastructure on the African continent…[more]
US $200,000-$450,00 in Funding to identify and build capacity of Human Trafficking Teams
The African Programming and Research Initiative to End Slavery (APRIES) is pleased to announce a funding opportunity available through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of State, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (J/TIP) with the following two aims…[more]
5% Initiative Funding Call on “Access to Health for Vulnerable Populations” (€ 500,000 and € 3,000,000)
The 5% Initiative is seeking proposals for a program entitled “Access to health care for vulnerable populations (VPs)”. The purpose of this call for proposals is to select projects that complement and/or support Global Fund investments to improve the quality of health and support services and to improve service access for the most vulnerable populations…[more]
USAID announces Localization of Disaster Risk Reduction in the Pacific
Under this Annual Program Statement (APS), the United States Agency for Development (USAID), Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, will consider applications to fund local actors to implement disaster risk reduction programs in small Pacific Island countries and further the goals of small Pacific Island countries journey to self-reliance…[more]
5% Initiative launches Call for Proposals for “Strengthening Health Systems at all Levels” (€ 500,000 and € 3,000,000)
The 5% Initiative has launched a Call for Proposals entitled “Strengthening health systems at all levels (community or national) (HSS)”. This call for proposals aims to complement Global Fund investments and will finance projects meeting the four objectives of the Global Fund 2017-2022 strategy…[more]
EforA Research and Development Fund to develop Enabling Technologies – Third Call (Up to £2 million in funding available)
Efficiency for Access Coalition (EforA) is currently accepting applications for the third round of its Research and Development (R&D) Fund, with up to £2 million in funding made available. This funding is supported by a range of donors, including UK aid and the IKEA Foundation…[more]
European Commission announces CFPs for Action Grants to Promote Judicial Cooperation in Civil and Criminal Justice
European Commission is currently accepting proposals for its action grants to promote judicial cooperation in civil and criminal justice…[more]
Apply for Action Grants to Support Transnational Projects
European Commission is seeking applications for its Action Grants to support transnational projects on training of justice professionals covering civil law, criminal law or fundamental rights…[more]
Grants to Prevent and Combat Racism, Xenophobia, Homophobia and other forms of Intolerance
European Commission has announced a Call for Proposals to prevent and combat racism, xenophobia, homophobia and other forms of intolerance and to monitor, prevent and counter hate speech online…[more]
Action Grants to support National or Transnational E-Justice Projects
European Commission is seeking applications for Action Grants to support National or Transnational E-Justice Projects…[more]
Grant Opportunity to prevent and combat all forms of Violence against Children, Young People and Women
European Commission is currently accepting proposals to prevent and combat all forms of violence against children, young people and women…[more]
JRS Biodiversity Foundation announces 2020 Request for Proposals for Multi-Year Projects (Up to $250,000 for 1 to 3 Years)
The JRS Biodiversity Foundation has announced a 2020 Request for Proposals (RFP) for multi-year projects focused upon biodiversity data, knowledge and information services related to freshwater biodiversity, pollinator biodiversity, and biodiversity informatics capacity development…[more]
2020 International Sports Programming Initiative for Promoting Sport for Social Change
The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Sports Diplomacy Division, of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has announced an open competition for the 2020 International Sports Programming Initiative (ISPI)…[more]
MEPI Local Grants Program for Civil Society and Non-Profit Organizations
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) is seeking applications for MEPI Local Grants Program to foster meaningful and effective partnerships between citizens, civil society, the private sector, and governments to resolve local challenges and promote shared interests in the areas of participatory governance and economic opportunity and reform…[more]
Applications Open for European Social Catalyst Fund
The European Social Catalyst Fund (ESCF) is a new initiative designed to have significant impact on some of Europe’s most pressing social challenges…[more]
Call for Proposals: Prevention and Preparedness for Cross-border Risks
European Commission is seeking proposals for its “Prevention and Preparedness for Cross-border Risks”…[more]
ACP-EU Culture: Supporting the Cultural and Creative Sectors in the ACP Countries
Applicants are invited to apply for the ACP-EU Programme towards a Viable Cultural Industry (ACP-EU Culture): Supporting the Cultural and Creative Sectors in the ACP Countries…[more]
Call for Proposals: Cultural Cooperation Projects in the Western Balkans
European Commission is seeking proposals to strengthen cultural cooperation with and competitiveness of cultural and creative industries in the Western Balkans…[more]
Submit Proposals for Third Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi)
The Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) has announced its third call for proposals…[more]
Call for Proposals: Support to Local and Regional Good Governance
Estonia-Russia CBC Programme has launched its 3rd Call for proposals to support the cross border cooperation projects under the Programme Thematic Objective 5 (TO5) “Support to local and regional good governance”…[more]
European Commission CFPs to Promote the Effective Implementation of the Principle of Non-Discrimination
European Commission is seeking proposals to promote the effective implementation of the principle of non-discrimination with an aim to tackle at least one of the following grounds for discrimination: racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation…[more]
2nd Call for Proposals: Cross-border Program Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina 2014-2020
The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals for its 2nd Call for Proposals “Cross-border Program Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina 2014-2020 under the Instrument of Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA II)”…[more]
European Commission announces Call for Proposals on “Sector Skills Aliances”
The European Commission is seeking applications for its Erasmus+ Programme entitled “Sector Skills Aliances” to tackle skills gaps, by identifying sector specific labour market needs and demand for new skills…[more]
EC-Action Grants to Enhance Rights of Persons Suspected or Accused of Crime and the Rights of the Victims of Crime
European Commission is seeking proposals for its action grants to support transnational projects to enhance rights of persons suspected or accused of crime and the rights of the victims of crime…[more]
Asfari Foundation’s 2020 Open Call for Applications
The Asfari Foundation is a British grant-making charity set up by Ayman and Sawsan Asfari in 2006. The Foundation focuses its efforts in the Levant and UK, with particular attention to the situation of the Syrian diaspora…[more]
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of PRM seeking Concept Notes for NGO Projects Benefiting Refugees and Returnees in Afghanistan and Pakistan
The United States Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) is seeking concept notes for its 2020 NGO Programs benefiting Afghan refugees and returnees…[more]
UK-Canada: Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability
The UK and Canada are running a joint funding competition to support collaborative research and development (CR&D) projects, to develop new products, processes and services. Projects must target improvement to the productivity and sustainability of crop, livestock and aquaculture systems…[more]
Call for Proposals: Support to Civil Society Networks in the Republic of North Macedonia
The European Union support to civil society in the Republic of North Macedonia is framed by the Guidelines for EU support to civil society in enlargement countries, 2014-2020 that remains a key document for the programming, reporting and monitoring of the EU assistance to civil society. The Guidelines focus on fostering the development of “achieving an environment that is conducive to civil society activities and building the capacities of CSOs to be effective and accountable independent actors”…[more]
EU announces CFPs for Civil Society Organisations as actors of Governance and Development in the Field (Moldova)
The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations for a program entitled “Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) as actors of governance and development in the field”…[more]
EU announces Thematic Programme for Civil Society Organisations (CSO) and Human Rights in Ecuador
The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations for its “Thematic programme for civil society organisations (CSO) and Human Rights in Ecuador”…[more]
EU announces CFPs for EIDHR Country Based Support Scheme & Enhance CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Process in Sri Lanka
The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations to provide funding under the two programme lots…[more]
EU announces CFPs for Civil Society Organizations as actors of Governance and Development in Paraguay
The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations for a program entitled “Civil Society Organizations as actors of Governance and Development in Paraguay”…[more]
The Habitats Trust Grant 2020 supporting Organizations and Individuals in India
The Habitats Trust Grant aims to support organisations and individuals working in the field in India to conserve natural habitats and indigenous species…[more]
USAID Local Works for Environmental Health – Vietnam
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Vietnam is seeking applications for a fixed amount award from eligible prospective Vietnam organizations to implement the program entitled “USAID Local Works for Environmental Health”…[more]
Grant Opportunity for NGO Programs benefiting Refugees in South Sudan
The U.S Department of State, Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration (PRM) has announced 2020 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO programs benefiting refugees in South Sudan…[more]
Invitation for Ukrainian Women Rights Organizations (WROs)
Under the Project ‘Women of Ukraine: Heard, Capable, Resilient’ undertaken with the financial support of the Global Affairs Canada Pact invites Ukrainian Women Rights Organizations (WROs) to submit proposals in response to the Annual Program Statement…[more]
U.S. Department of Justice, NIJ seeking Applications for “Research and Evaluation on Domestic Terrorism Prevention” Program
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking applications for funding for research designed to meet the challenges stemming from domestic terrorism…[more]
U.S. Department of Justice, NIJ announces “Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women” Program
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking applications for funding to conduct research and evaluation projects examining violence against women…[more]
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of DRL inviting Organizations to Advance Democracy and Inclusive Respect for Human Rights in Burma
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support the policy objective to strengthen Burma’s transition to a democratic, peaceful, and prosperous state…[more]
Woodard & Curran Foundation offering Grants to Address Water Issues in United States
Woodard & Curran Foundation is seeking applications for its Impact Grants Program which will be awarded for an innovative project(s) that applies or advances technology to address water (e.g. water, wastewater, stormwater) issues…[more]
FFAR offering Seeding Solutions Grants between $300,000 and $1 million (United States)
The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) is accepting applications for its Seeding Solutions Grants Program 2020…[more]
USAID/Egypt announces Inter-Community Girls Empowerment Activity
The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Mission in Egypt (USAID/Egypt) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Inter-Community Girls Empowerment activity…[more]
Call for Grant Proposals to Better Connect Canada’s North
The application period for CIRA’s Community Investment Program is now open and organizations can apply for a grant to support projects working to address issues like cybersecurity, digital literacy and internet infrastructure…[more]
USAID-Kinshasa announces Child and Youth Education Response Activity Program
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the “Child and Youth Education Response Activity” (CYERA) program…[more]
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of DRL announces “Advancing Democratic Culture in Armenia”
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that advance democratic culture in Armenia…[more]
