Deadline: 7 October 2016 The Seoul National University Human Rights Center is seeking applications for its 4th International Winter Course ‘Human Rights and Asia 2017’ to allow participants to think about the universality of human rights in particular contexts of Asia and to gain a deepened … [Read more...] about Seoul National University 4th International Winter Course on “Human Rights and Asia 2017”
Nagao Natural Environment Foundation: Inviting Applications from Asia-Pacific Region
Deadline: 17 October 2016 The Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (NEF) is currently inviting applications from Asia- Pacific researchers for its Research Grant Programme. The programme supports academic and scientific research that will deepen knowledge of the nature conservation in developing … [Read more...] about Nagao Natural Environment Foundation: Inviting Applications from Asia-Pacific Region
Fish and Wildlife Service: Seeking Project Proposals for Asian Elephant Conservation Fund
Deadline: 1 November 2016 The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is inviting proposals from eligible organizations for a program entitled “Asian Elephant Conservation Fund” with an aim to support projects that promote conservation of Asian elephants and their habitats. In … [Read more...] about Fish and Wildlife Service: Seeking Project Proposals for Asian Elephant Conservation Fund
Asia Foundation Development Fellows Program: Enhancing Leadership Skills & Asian Development Knowledge
Deadline: 21 November 2016 The Asia Foundation is accepting applications for its Development Fellows Program in order to enhance leadership skills, Asian development knowledge, professional networks, and international exposure for Asian professionals. The 2017 program will be conducted in South … [Read more...] about Asia Foundation Development Fellows Program: Enhancing Leadership Skills & Asian Development Knowledge
Voice First global Call for Proposals: Learn from Innovation
Deadline: 15 October 2016 Her Excellency, Lilianne Ploumen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation for the Netherlands has launched the Voice First call for proposals. The first call for proposals is designed to help Voice and its potential grantees learn from innovation. There … [Read more...] about Voice First global Call for Proposals: Learn from Innovation
EPA Call for Proposals: Pesticide Safety Education Funds Management Program
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting proposals from eligible applicants to manage a Pesticide Safety Education Funds Management Program (PSEFMP). Specifically, EPA is soliciting proposals from eligible applicants to establish and administer a … [Read more...] about EPA Call for Proposals: Pesticide Safety Education Funds Management Program
ICFJ Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development: Inviting Journalists from Asia, Africa and Latin America
Deadline: 1 December 2016 Journalists are invited to apply for IFCJ Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development, a chance to win a prestigious international study tour as part of a contest to recognize the best stories on early childhood development. International Center for Journalists … [Read more...] about ICFJ Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development: Inviting Journalists from Asia, Africa and Latin America
Swedish Institute’s SIMP Asia 2017: Be a Part of an International Network of Emerging Leaders
Deadline: 24 October 2016 Do you want to be a part of an international network of emerging leaders focused on responsible leadership and sustainable business practices? If yes, then apply for the Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) Asia. Applications are open for Swedish Institute … [Read more...] about Swedish Institute’s SIMP Asia 2017: Be a Part of an International Network of Emerging Leaders
A List of Some Open Opportunities for Asian Countries
We have created a list of some recently opened funding opportunities for Asian countries by various foundations that support NGOs, institutions and individuals working for the development of Asia and its people who are facing challenges in various sectors of development i.e Education, Health, … [Read more...] about A List of Some Open Opportunities for Asian Countries
DFID Agri-Tech Catalyst: Increasing Agricultural Innovation by Farmers in Developing Countries
Deadline: 26 October 2016 Innovate UK and Department for International Development (DFID) are currently seeking applications for Agri-tech Catalyst funding scheme that helps businesses and researchers commercialise their research and develop innovative solutions to global challenges in the … [Read more...] about DFID Agri-Tech Catalyst: Increasing Agricultural Innovation by Farmers in Developing Countries
Nominet Trust’s Social Tech Seed Grant: Supporting Entrepreneurial Organisations
Deadline: 25 October 2016 The Nominet Trust is currently inviting entrepreneurial organisations for its Social Tech Seed grant-funding programme, offering early-stage investment to develop innovative projects harnessing the power of the internet and digital technologies to deliver significant … [Read more...] about Nominet Trust’s Social Tech Seed Grant: Supporting Entrepreneurial Organisations
Oak Foundation’s Environment Programme: Creating Sustainable Societies and Protecting Endangered Species
Deadline: Ongoing The OAK Foundation is accepting applications for its Environment Grant Programme, hoping for more socially and environmentally sustainable societies, for the protection of endangered species and for the transformation of how oceans are perceived and exploited. Greenhouse gas … [Read more...] about Oak Foundation’s Environment Programme: Creating Sustainable Societies and Protecting Endangered Species
Applications Open for EJC’s Global Health Journalism Grant Programme
Deadline: 12 October 2016 The European Journalism Centre (EJC) is seeking applicants for its Global Health Journalism Grant Programme for Germany entitled "Innovation in Development Reporting". The project rewards quality journalism and advances a new and distinctive agenda for development coverage … [Read more...] about Applications Open for EJC’s Global Health Journalism Grant Programme
Applications Open for AIF’s 2017 African Innovation Prize!
Deadline: 3 January 2017 Are you an African entrepreneur, academic or inventor with an innovation that could potentially provide an African solution to some of the continent’s every day challenges? Do you have any innovative achievements that contribute toward developing new products, increasing … [Read more...] about Applications Open for AIF’s 2017 African Innovation Prize!
USAID/Vietnam: Enhanced Community HIV Link to Strengthen Community HIV/AIDS Services
Deadline: 7 November 2016 The United States Agency for International development (USAID) in Vietnam is seeking applications from eligible prospective Vietnam organisations to fund a program entitled "Enhanced Community HIV Link - Northern" with an aim to strengthen community HIV/AIDS services to … [Read more...] about USAID/Vietnam: Enhanced Community HIV Link to Strengthen Community HIV/AIDS Services
Gender Equality Activity: European Social Fund Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning
Deadline: 8 November 2016 The Department of Justice and Equality has launched a call for proposals for projects suitable for funding under the Gender Equality Activity of the European Social Fund (ESF) Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020. Applications for funding … [Read more...] about Gender Equality Activity: European Social Fund Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning
GEF Small Grants Programme: Supporting Community-Based Initiatives in South Africa
Deadline: 5 October 2016 The UNDP Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) in South Africa has announced its request for proposals for Capacity Development, Monitoring & Mentorship in order to support community-based initiatives that aim to secure global environmental … [Read more...] about GEF Small Grants Programme: Supporting Community-Based Initiatives in South Africa
Foundation for Children: Promotion of Health and Welfare of Children of Australia
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Foundation for Children is seeking Expressions of Interest (EoI) from individuals, committees or project-focused foundations with an aim to support the promotion of the health and welfare of children of Australia. The Foundation is supported by participants of … [Read more...] about Foundation for Children: Promotion of Health and Welfare of Children of Australia
King Baudouin Foundation Call for Applications: Seed Equity and Sustainable Entrepreneurship Fund
Deadline: 5 October 2016 The King Baudouin Foundation is seeking applicants for its Seed Equity and Sustainable Entrepreneurship (SE’nSE) Fund, a not for profit Fund created for "Future Generations" to provide seed financing to early stage quality environment-driven sustainability projects. The … [Read more...] about King Baudouin Foundation Call for Applications: Seed Equity and Sustainable Entrepreneurship Fund
ESDC Call for Proposals: Innovative Solutions to Homelessness (Contribution Projects)
Deadline: 14 November 2016 The Community Development and Homelessness Partnerships Directorate (CDHPD) at the Department of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is inviting applications for projects that develop innovative and effective best practices or innovatively build capacity to … [Read more...] about ESDC Call for Proposals: Innovative Solutions to Homelessness (Contribution Projects)
World Bank Group’s ELP: Inviting Professionals for Africa Early Years Fellowship
Deadline: 20 October 2016 The World Bank Group’s Early Learning Partnership (ELP) is seeking applicants for its Africa Early Years Fellowship to recruit a cadre of young African professionals to support governments and World Bank teams to scale up investments in the early years. This new … [Read more...] about World Bank Group’s ELP: Inviting Professionals for Africa Early Years Fellowship
ESDC Call for Proposals: Innovative Solutions to Homelessness (Microgrants)
Deadline: 21 October 2016 The Community Development and Homelessness Partnerships Directorate (CDHPD) at the Department of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is inviting applications for small scale projects or prototypes that develop effective and innovative practices, tools, or … [Read more...] about ESDC Call for Proposals: Innovative Solutions to Homelessness (Microgrants)
RIO’s Urgent Action Grants: Promoting Structural Change for the Benefit of Roma
Deadline: 15 October 2016 The Roma Initiatives Office (RIO) invites Roma and pro-Roma organizations, non-formal groups, networks, or individuals to apply for urgent action grants with an aim to promote structural change for the benefit of Roma or respond to anti-Roma events and trends. The … [Read more...] about RIO’s Urgent Action Grants: Promoting Structural Change for the Benefit of Roma
EIL Global Citizen Award Seed Fund Micro Grant Scheme: Grow Your Ideas into Actions
Deadline: 5 October 2016 The EIL Intercultural Learning Global Citizen Award invites proposals for the Seed Fund in order to support the action projects, activities or events which will raise awareness about the people and issues encountered around the world. The EIL Seed Fund Micro Grant … [Read more...] about EIL Global Citizen Award Seed Fund Micro Grant Scheme: Grow Your Ideas into Actions
Call for Applications: Terra Foundation Research Travel Grants to the United States
Deadline: 15 January 2017 Terra Foundation invites applications for the Research Travel Grants, providing support for research on topics concerning American art and visual culture prior to 1980. These grants enable scholars outside the United States to consult resources that are only available … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Terra Foundation Research Travel Grants to the United States
EU Call for Proposals: Provision to the Improvement of Living Conditions of IDPs and Returnees from Readmission Process in Serbia
Deadline: 15 November 2016 The European Union is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a Provision to the improvement of living conditions of IDPs and returnees from readmission process in Serbia and support to the sustainable return to Kosovo in order to contribute to the … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Provision to the Improvement of Living Conditions of IDPs and Returnees from Readmission Process in Serbia
DCAF Young Faces Conference 2016: Strategic Cybersecurity Policy Development in Southeast Europe
Deadline: 14 October 2016 The Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF), in cooperation with Diplo Foundation, invites promising young professionals to apply for a place in DCAF’s 2016 Young Faces Conference (YFC) on Strategic cybersecurity policy development in Southeast … [Read more...] about DCAF Young Faces Conference 2016: Strategic Cybersecurity Policy Development in Southeast Europe
Asia Foundation Development Fellows Program: Enhancing Leadership Skills & Asian Development Knowledge
Deadline: 21 November 2016 The Asia Foundation is accepting applications for its Development Fellows Program in order to enhance leadership skills, Asian development knowledge, professional networks, and international exposure for Asian professionals. The 2017 program will be conducted in South … [Read more...] about Asia Foundation Development Fellows Program: Enhancing Leadership Skills & Asian Development Knowledge
Innovate UK: Seeking Innovative Business Projects in Agriculture, Food and Healthcare
Deadline: 9 November 2016 Innovate UK is currently inviting applications for its program entitled "Innovations in Health and Food" with an aim to invest in innovative business projects in agriculture, food and healthcare. The agriculture, food and healthcare industries represent a global spend of … [Read more...] about Innovate UK: Seeking Innovative Business Projects in Agriculture, Food and Healthcare
INL Grants Program: Addressing Corruption and Fostering Mechanisms in Ukraine
Deadline: 1 December 2016 The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) section of the United States Embassy in Ukraine in close cooperation with Kharkiv Oblast State Administration is inviting applicants from Ukrainian non-profit and non-governmental organizations to submit project … [Read more...] about INL Grants Program: Addressing Corruption and Fostering Mechanisms in Ukraine
EU COSME Call for Proposals 2016: Migrants Entrepreneurship Support Schemes
Deadline: 20 December 2016 The Competitiveness of Enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (COSME) program is seeking applications for Migrants Entrepreneurship Support Schemes with an aim to promote growth and to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of enterprises in the … [Read more...] about EU COSME Call for Proposals 2016: Migrants Entrepreneurship Support Schemes
Call for Applications: Sylff Conference on Violent Extremism
Deadline: 9 October 2016 The Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (Sylff) University of Nairobi Chapter is currently inviting applicants for the Peace Forum to be held on 8th and 9th of December 2016 at the University of Nairobi. The theme of the Forum will be “Understanding the ‘Push’ … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Sylff Conference on Violent Extremism
Bureau of DRL: Promoting Internationally Recognized Labor Rights in Malaysia, Nigeria and Vietnam
Deadline: 24 October 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is calling organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that support the policy objective to promote internationally recognized labor rights in … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Promoting Internationally Recognized Labor Rights in Malaysia, Nigeria and Vietnam
Bureau of DRL: Promoting Internationally Recognized Labor Rights in Vietnam, South Asia and the Gulf
Deadline: 30 November 2016 The United States Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking proposals from eligible organizations for projects that support the policy objective of promoting internationally recognized labor rights in Vietnam, South Asia and the … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Promoting Internationally Recognized Labor Rights in Vietnam, South Asia and the Gulf
Department of Justice and Equality: Call for Proposals for Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund
Deadline: 10 November 2016 The Department of Justice and Equality has launched a call for proposals for suitably qualified organisations for project funding under the European Union Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) 2014-2020. The overall objective of the EU Asylum, Migration and … [Read more...] about Department of Justice and Equality: Call for Proposals for Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative: Advancing Human Potential and Promoting Equality
Profile: Chan Zuckerberg Initiative IMPORTANT: The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is not likely to offer any funding opportunities to NGOs at this time. It is not a grant giving foundation but a company that also invests in social enterprises. Founded on: 1 December 2015 Location: Menlo … [Read more...] about Chan Zuckerberg Initiative: Advancing Human Potential and Promoting Equality
HIF Invention Grants: Move Beyond Insights and Bring an Idea to Life
The Humanitarian Innovation Fund's Invention Grants are provided for the invention of a creative solution or novel idea, which helps address a problem or seize an opportunity. Combining analysis, discussion and, most importantly, creativity to generate ideas or harness new technologies. By … [Read more...] about HIF Invention Grants: Move Beyond Insights and Bring an Idea to Life
HIF Diffusion Grants: Extended Outreach of Successful Innovations
The Humanitarian Innovation Fund's Diffusion Grants are for the diffusion and extended outreach of successful innovations – taking them to scale and leading to wider adoptions outside the original setting. This might mean scaling within a large organisation, or transferring knowledge to other … [Read more...] about HIF Diffusion Grants: Extended Outreach of Successful Innovations
Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Recognition Grants
Are you an aid worker in a humanitarian setting that can see a process isn’t efficient, or a product not adequate, but need support to research this further? Or, do you have a bright idea for inventing a device or process that could improve the quality and speed in which aid is delivered but need … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Recognition Grants
The Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Core Grants to Provide Solutions to Humanitarian Challenges
Do you have an innovative project? Does your project relate to humanitarian aid? If yes, then apply for Humanitarian Innovation Fund's Core grants. The Humanitarian Innovation Fund supports organisations and individuals to identify, nurture and share innovative and scalable solutions to the … [Read more...] about The Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Core Grants to Provide Solutions to Humanitarian Challenges
The Summerlee Foundation’s Animal Protection Program: Promoting Animal Welfare across US
Deadline: Ongoing The Summerlee Foundation is currently accepting proposals from eligible entities for its Animal Protection Program, supporting projects of animal rescue, research, rehabilitation and advocacy. This program has assisted a wide variety of programs including companion animal issues, … [Read more...] about The Summerlee Foundation’s Animal Protection Program: Promoting Animal Welfare across US
Apply for Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Lost Childhoods Fund!
Deadline: Ongoing The Paul Hamlyn Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Lost Childhoods Fund to enable especially vulnerable people living anywhere in India to improve their lives. Lost Childhoods is concerned with the many thousands of children and young people who run away from … [Read more...] about Apply for Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Lost Childhoods Fund!
Applications Open for WWF Prince Bernhard Scholarships 2017 for Nature Conservation
Deadline: 6 January 2017 Applications are open for WWF Prince Bernhard Scholarships 2017 for nature conservation with an aim to provide financial support to individuals who wish to pursue short-term professional training or formal studies that will help them contribute more effectively to … [Read more...] about Applications Open for WWF Prince Bernhard Scholarships 2017 for Nature Conservation
The Rufford Foundation: Providing Small Grants for Nature Conservation Projects Across Developing World
Deadline: Ongoing The Rufford Foundation is currently seeking applications for Rufford Small Grants for Nature Conservation program. The Rufford Foundation is a UK registered charity which funds nature conservation projects across the developing world. It has awarded grants to over 3000 projects … [Read more...] about The Rufford Foundation: Providing Small Grants for Nature Conservation Projects Across Developing World
2016 Lawrence Foundation’s Grant Programme: Supporting Environment & Education
Deadline: 1 November 2016 The Lawrence Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Grant Programme 2016 with an aim to support environmental, human services and other causes. The Lawrence Foundation is a private family foundation focused on making grants to support environmental, … [Read more...] about 2016 Lawrence Foundation’s Grant Programme: Supporting Environment & Education
Apply for Volvo Environment Prize 2017: Promoting Scientific Research & Innovations
Deadline: 10 January 2017 The Volvo Environment Prize Foundation is currently inviting applications from individuals and organizations to submit nominations for the Volvo Environment Prize 2017 with an aim to promote scientific research and innovations that in broad terms fall within the … [Read more...] about Apply for Volvo Environment Prize 2017: Promoting Scientific Research & Innovations
National Science Foundation: Energy for Sustainability Programme
Deadline: 20 October 2016 National Science Foundation (NSF) is accepting applications for its Energy for Sustainability Programme with an aim to support fundamental engineering research that will enable innovative processes and solutions for the sustainable production of electricity and fuels, and … [Read more...] about National Science Foundation: Energy for Sustainability Programme
Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust: Grants to Individuals Undertaking Nature Conservation Projects
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust awards a number of Grants to Individuals Undertaking Nature Conservation Projects; projects may involve practical habitat or species management, research, training, education, awareness raising or campaigning. Funding … [Read more...] about Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust: Grants to Individuals Undertaking Nature Conservation Projects
WFN Whitley Awards 2017: Inviting Grassroots Conservation NGOs
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is offering Whitley Awards 2017 to support outstanding nature conservationists around the developing world. Aims Find and fund the most effective grassroots conservation leaders in developing countries. Support the scale-up of … [Read more...] about WFN Whitley Awards 2017: Inviting Grassroots Conservation NGOs
Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund: Addressing the Needs of Species Conservation
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund is currently inviting applications for its Grant program with an aim to provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the … [Read more...] about Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund: Addressing the Needs of Species Conservation
