(November 2020)
In this article, we have compiled a list of donors and grants programs offering financial assistance to NGOs working in the poor and developing countries around the world.
Japan Fund for Global Environment Grant Program
Deadline: 2 December 2020
The Japan Fund for Global Environment (JFGE) is seeking applications to provide grants to Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)/Non Profit Organization (NPO) engaged in environmental activities…[more]
Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund Grant Program 2021
Deadline: 30 November 2020
The Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund (KNCF) is seeking applications for its grant program 2021 to provide assistance for nature conservation efforts implemented by NGO/NPO in developing countries, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region and also provides assistance for nature conservation efforts and sustainable use of nature resources in Japan…[more]
Sumitomo Foundation seeking grant applications for projects (35 million yen in total)
Deadline: 30-Nov-20
The Sumitomo Foundation is offering grants for the Protection, Preservation of Cultural Properties outside Japan, which are the common heritage of humankind, may be handed down to future generations…[more]
Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone)
Deadline: Ongoing
The Embassy of Japan in Ghana is seeking applications for its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGHSP) to meet the diversifying needs of developing countries. By human security the GGHSP prioritize projects that seek to provide satisfaction and basic human needs for all…[more]
Toshiba International Foundation’s 2021 Grants Program
Deadline: 30 November 2020
The Toshiba International Foundation (TIFO) has launched the 2021 Grants Program. TIFO strives to contribute to enhanced international understanding of japan by promoting cultural exchanges, including the organization and sponsorship of symposia and seminars…[more]
Embassy of Japan in Cambodia: KUSANONE Grant
Deadline: Ongoing
The Embassy of Japan in Cambodia is seeking applications for its Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (KUSANONE Grant) 2020. Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (KUSANONE Grant) provides non-refundable assistance to local governments, NGOs, medical institutions, schools, and other non-profit associations to implement their development projects at the grassroots level…[more]
Embassy of Japan in Rwanda: Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
Deadline: Ongoing
The Government of Japan introduced Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) in order to respond to diverse development needs in developing countries. The aim of GGP is to provide financial assistance to non-profit development organizations for implementing projects at community level…[more]
Embassy of Japan launches Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP) in the Maldives
Deadline: Ongoing
The Embassy of Japan in Maldives is currently seeking applications for the Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP). The GGP scheme provides flexible and quick support to comparatively small-scale development projects which aim to improve the social well-being of people at the grassroots level…[more]
Zimbabwe: Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects
Deadline: Ongoing
The Embassy of Japan in Zimbabwe is seeking applications for its Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP), or “Kusanone” in Japanese, to provide funding for projects implemented by nonprofit and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as well as local authorities…[more]
Embassy of Japan in Kenya announces Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
Deadline: Ongoing
The Embassy of Japan in Kenya is seeking applications for its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) 2020. In 1989, the Government of Japan introduced Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) in order to respond to the diverse development needs in less developed countries…[more]
CEPF Call for Letters of Inquiry: Mediterranean Basin Biodiversity Hotspot Large Grants (Cape Verde)
Deadline: 30 November 2020
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) and BirdLife International, as regional implementation team (RIT) for the hotspot, are inviting proposals in the form of letters of inquiry (LOIs) for large grants from non-governmental organizations, community groups, private enterprises, universities and other civil society organizations (CSOs). CEPF is a joint initiative of l’Agence Française de Développement, Conservation International, the European Union, the Global Environment Facility, the Government of Japan and the World Bank…[more]
Japan Foundation’s Institutional Project Support (IPS) – Small Grant Program (United States)
Deadline: 1 December 2020
The Japan Foundation (JF) is accepting applications for the Institutional Project Support (IPS) – Small Grant Program. This program is designed to support institutions that face difficulties maintaining current levels of infrastructure for Japanese Studies in the U.S…[more]
Call for Letters of Inquiry for Large Grants Program – Lebanon
Deadline: 23 December 2020
CEPF and Bird Life International, as regional implementation team (RIT) for the hotspot, are inviting proposals in the form of letters of inquiry (LOIs) for large grants from nongovernmental organizations, community groups, private enterprises, universities, and other civil society organizations (CSOs). The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is a joint initiative of l’Agence Française de Développement, Conservation International, the European Union, the Global Environment Facility, the Government of Japan and the World Bank…[more]
Embassy of Japan in Rwanda: Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
Deadline: Ongoing
The Government of Japan introduced Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) in order to respond to diverse development needs in developing countries. The aim of GGP is to provide financial assistance to non-profit development organizations for implementing projects at community level…[more]
United States: Institutional Project Support (IPS) Program
Deadline: 1 December 2020
The Japan Foundation welcomes Institutional Project Support (IPS) proposals designed to meet institutional needs in Japanese Studies, whether for a single institution, collaborating institutions or consortia. Applications that create tenured or tenure-track positions in Japanese Studies are especially welcome…[more]
Japan Foundation seeking Applications for the Local Project Support Program
Deadline: 01-Dec-2020
The Japan Foundation Budapest considers the prevention of the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) of utmost importance; therefore the applying projects must comply with the safety regulations of the host country…[more]
Daiwa Foundation’s Small Grants Program (UK & Japan)
Deadline: 31-Mar-2021
The Daiwa Foundation is currently accepting proposals for its Small Grants Program. Grants of £2,000-£7,000 are available to individuals, societies, associations or other bodies in the UK or Japan to promote and support interaction between the two countries…[more]
Embassy of Japan in Botswana announces Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects
Deadline: 29-Jan-2021
The Embassy of Japan in Botswana is inviting interested non-profit organizations for Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects (GGP). The GGP is commonly referred to as “KUSANONE” in Japan. “Kusa” means “grass” and “Ne” means “roots” in Japanese…[more]