(September 2019)
A list of the latest funding grants from international donor agencies to address poverty and sustainable development issues.
Call for Proposals 2019 addressing Labour Market Issues in Low-Income Countries
The IZA/DFID Programme on Gender, Growth and Labour Markets in Low-Income Countries (G²LM|LIC) has announced a call for proposals witn an aim at building a significant new body of evidence on gender, growth, and labour markets to help shape gender and labour market policies in low-income countries…[more]
Netherlands Enterprise Agency Call for Applications: SDG Partnership facility (SDGP)
Is your organisation a company, public institution, NGO or knowledge institution? And do you want to cooperate in a public-private partnership in order to contribute to sustainable development goals (SDGs) in developing countries? If yes, then apply for SDGP to get support for your project…[more]
Funding Call for Behavioral Economics to support Poverty, Inequality and Mobility
The Russell Sage Foundation (RSF) is seeking a letter of inquiries (LOIs) for its program entitled “Behavioral Economics” that support novel research that uses insights and methods from psychology, economics, sociology, political science and other social sciences to examine and improve social and living conditions in the United States…[more]
SEARCA’s Travel Grants to Promote Inclusive and Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development (ISARD) toward Food Security and Poverty Alleviation
The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) is accepting applications for its Travel Grant program to reinforce the Center’s efforts and resources in the promotion of inclusive and sustainable agricultural and rural development (ISARD) toward food security and poverty alleviation in the region…[more]
AGFUND’s Financial Grants for NGOs, INGOs, UN Agencies and Individuals
The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) has announced financial prize grants of up to US $1 million to NGOs, International NGOs, UN Agencies, Government institutions and also individuals around the world under the Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development…[more]
European Commission announces Call for Proposals for Operating Grants 2020
The European Commission is accepting proposals for its “Operating grants 2020 to EU level networks having signed a framework partnership agreement for the period 2018-2021 and being active in the areas of social inclusion and poverty reduction, or microfinance and social enterprise finance”…[more]
United Nations – The Nippon Foundation Critical Needs Fellowship
Apply for “United Nations – The Nippon Foundation Critical Needs Fellowship” program with an aim to assist developing States, particularly least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, to address identified critical needs in the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and related instruments, as well as Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 and other related SDGs…[more]
Pacific Development and Conservation Trust Grants Program now Open
Applications now open for the 2nd round of Pacific Development and Conservation Trust Grants Program to promote sustainable development in the Pacific and New Zealand, while conserving the natural environment and cultural heritage of its people…[more]
r4d programme launches Call for “Transformation accelerating grants (TAGs)”
The r4d programme has launched the Call for “Transformation accelerating grants (TAGs)” that allow teams of r4d researchers and non-academic stakeholders (e.g. policy makers, the private sector, development practitioners) to make use of the knowledge, tools and technologies developed within r4d projects through translation and implementation initiatives…[more]
Funding Call on ‘Social Innovation and National Reforms’ for promoting Sustainable Employment and combating Social Exclusion
European Union has launched a call for proposals on ‘Social Innovation and National Reforms’ to contribute to the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy, by providing financial support for the Union’s objectives in terms of promoting a high level of quality and sustainable employment, guaranteeing adequate and decent social protection, combating social exclusion and poverty and improving working conditions…[more]
9th Call for Proposals of Nordic Climate Facility launched
The Nordic Climate Facility (NCF) has launched its 9th call for proposals which is a challenge fund set up and administered by the Nordic Development Fund (NDF) to finance innovative climate change projects…[more]
2019 Innovation Joint Call for Proposals is now open
Applicants are invited to apply for 2019 Innovation Joint Call for Proposals in the fields of Infectious Diseases (incl. Antimicrobial Resistance) and Smart Cities…[more]
IsDB-TWAS Grants to Develop Research Collaboration in Sustainability Sciences
Application has been launched for the IsDB- TWAS grants for research inviting researchers to develop collaboration between researchers of IsDB members countries. The IsDB- TWAS grants for research collaboration in sustainability sciences programme is fully funded by IsDB, aiming to promote and support research on key challenges related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…[more]
Swiss Re Foundation Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award to boost Entrepreneurial Initiatives
Nomination has been announced for the Swiss Re Foundation Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award to recognise entrepreneurial initiatives that take innovative approaches to build resilient societies and realising the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals…[more]
r4d programme launches Call for “Transformation accelerating grants (TAGs)”
The r4d programme has launched the Call for “Transformation accelerating grants (TAGs)” that allow teams of r4d researchers and non-academic stakeholders (e.g. policy makers, the private sector, development practitioners) to make use of the knowledge, tools and technologies developed within r4d projects through translation and implementation initiatives…[more]
Applications Open for 2019 Actors of Urban Change Program
Do you have an idea to change your city? Do you want to work together with partners from different sectors and disciplines? Would you like to learn from, exchange with and be inspired by changemakers from other European cities? If Yes, then apply now to become an Actor of Urban Change…[more]
MeerWissen supporting Partnership Projects to Strengthen Marine Biodiversity Conservation in Africa
With the partnership projects funded from this 2nd Call for Concepts MeerWissen seeks to contribute to discussions and ongoing policy developments aimed at building sustainable blue economies in African partner countries…[more]
Grant Program to support Civil Society Organisations as actors of a Sustainable Energy Policy in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
The European Union (EU) is pleased to announce an open call to support the implementation of RMI’s sustainable energy policy. The specific objective of this call for proposals is to enable CSO’s to play an active role in the implementation of RMI’s sustainable energy policy…[more]
DFAT’s Australian Aid: Friendship Grants Program – Round 2
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking applications for the Round 2 of its “Australian Aid: Friendship Grants” program that aims to bring a new and diverse group of partners from across Australia to contribute to the delivery of Australia’s aid program…[more]
Nominations Open for Aarohan Social Innovation Awards in India
Infosys Foundation is inviting applicants for its Aarohan Social Innovation Awards with an objective to accelerate innovation, and scale the impact of relevant ideas…[more]
Government of Canada announces Sustainable Development Goals Program
Government of Canada has announced a “Sustainable Development Goals Program – Contributions”…[more]
Australian Government’s Direct Aid Program to Reduce Poverty in Jordan
Australian Embassy in Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is currently accepting applications for its Direct Aid Program (DAP) 2019-20, which is a small grants program that is available on a not-for-profit basis to individuals, community groups and NGOs engaged in development activities in Jordan…[more]
UK Aid Match II Round 4: Inviting UK-registered Non-Governmental, Not-For-Profit Organisations
UK Aid Match is currently accepting applications from charities working to achieve sustained poverty reduction and to achieve the Global Goals…[more]
Light A Single Candle Foundation inviting Applicants for International Grants Program
Light A Single Candle Foundation (LASC) is inviting applicants for its International Grants Program…[more]
CSJ Awards 2020 for Charities and Social Enterprises to tackle the Root Causes of Poverty in the UK
Nominations are now open for CSJ Awards 2020 which is an annual, high profile award ceremony that honours the best grassroot, poverty-fighting charities and social enterprises across Britain…[more]
Applications Open for Tomberg Family Philanthropies’ Grant Program in the U.S.
The Tomberg Family Philanthropies is seeking applications for its grant program with an aim to support projects in the areas of education, the environment, health and poverty alleviation…[more]
Grants to Reduce Poverty and Promote Development in Argentina and Paraguay
Through the Direct Aid Program (DAP), the Australian Embassy supports initiatives of non-governmental organizations in Argentina and Paraguay that seek to reduce poverty and promote development in the region. This is a scheme of competitive funds to support small-scale projects that aim to improve the quality of life of local communities…[more]
Sisters of Charity Foundation inviting Community Grants Program in Australia
Sisters of Charity Foundation is seeking applications for its Community Grants Program to help groups who make a huge difference for those in need but struggle to find funding through other avenues…[more]
Edith M Ellis 1985 Charitable Trust Grant Program for UK Charities
The Edith M Ellis Charitable Trust is accepting applications for its funding program with an aim to make small grants to a broad range of Quaker and other UK-registered charities or Non-Governmental organisations, public bodies and social enterprises, in normal circumstances limited to those with an annual turnover of less than approximately £350,000…[more]
Australian Embassy in Zimbabwe announces Direct Aid Program
The Australian Embassy in Zimbabwe has announced its Direct Aid Program to support projects with a strong development focus that complement Australia’s broader aid program which contributes to sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction…[more]
Fund for UK Small & Grassroots Organisations to Alleviate Poverty in Developing Countries
The Peartree Development Fund is currently inviting applications to provide grants to community based organisations and small non-government organisations with a common aim: working to alleviate poverty in developing countries…[more]
Submit Applications for 2019-2020 Direct Aid Program (DAP) – Wallis and Futuna
Applicants are invited to apply for the 2019-2020 Direct Aid Program (DAP) which is an aid fund intended to finance or co-finance development micro-projects…[more]
New Zealand Embassy Fund for Community Groups and NGOs in Mongolia
Applications are now open for New Zealand Embassy Fund (HEF) for Mongolia which is a discretionary grants scheme managed by the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing…[more]
Courses on SDGs
The Hague Academy for Local Governance announces Summercourse: Localising the SDGs (June 29 – July 3, 2020)
The Hague Academy for Local Governance is currently inviting applicants for its 2020 Summercourse: Decentralization & the SDGs which will take place in The Hague from 29 June to 3 July 2020…[more]
The Hague Academy for Local Governance announces Course on “Inclusive Service Delivery & the SDGs” (9 – 20 March 2020)
The Hague Academy for Local Governance is seeking applications for its “Inclusive Service Delivery & the SDGs” course which will take place in The Hague from 9 to 20 March 2020…[more]
