Deadline: 1 August 2016 Acumen is seeking applicants for its East Africa Fellows Program that is a one-year leadership development program designed to build the next generation of social leaders with the audacity to transform society and create a better, more inclusive world. Fellows can come from … [Read more...] about Acumen’s East Africa Fellows Program 2017: Building the Next Generation of Social Leaders
U.S. Mission to South Africa: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Deadline: 1 August 2016 The U.S. Embassy South Africa Public Affairs Section, U.S. Department of State (PAS) is pleased to announce the funding availability through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to support exchange between the U.S. and South Africa with the aim of improving mutual … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to South Africa: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Applications Open for Three Funding Programmes by Graham Foundation
Deadline: Various The Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts is seeking applications for its 2016 grants and awards programs. The Foundation makes project-based grants to individuals and organisations each year and produces public programs to foster the development and exchange of … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Three Funding Programmes by Graham Foundation
Nominations Open for Graham Foundation Carter Manny Award!
Deadline: 15 November 2016 The Graham Foundation is inviting applicants for Carter Manny Award 2017. The award is recognition of outstanding doctoral students whose work represents some of the most innovative and advanced scholarship on architecture and its role in the arts, culture, and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Graham Foundation Carter Manny Award!
Graham Foundation Grants to Organisations: Assisting the Production & Presentation of Significant Programs
Deadline: 25 February 2017 The Graham Foundation grants to Organisations assist the production and presentation of significant programs about architecture and the designed environment in order to promote dialogue, raise awareness, and develop new and wider audiences. It also: Supports them … [Read more...] about Graham Foundation Grants to Organisations: Assisting the Production & Presentation of Significant Programs
Graham Foundation Grants to Individuals: Contributing towards Creative, Intellectual and Professional Growth
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The Graham Foundation through its grants to Individuals provides opportunities to create, develop, and communicate a project about architecture and the designed environment that will contribute to their creative, intellectual, and professional growth at crucial or … [Read more...] about Graham Foundation Grants to Individuals: Contributing towards Creative, Intellectual and Professional Growth
2016 INGO Call for Proposals: Focusing on Humanitarian Demining
Deadline: 17 July 2016 The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland (MFA) is seeking Proposals from International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) concerning humanitarian demining for the period 2016-2020 in order to support the development of local communities through partnerships, … [Read more...] about 2016 INGO Call for Proposals: Focusing on Humanitarian Demining
DST-Inria/CNRS MoU Programme in ICST: Fostering Collaboration between Scientific Communities
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique (Inria) jointly with the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique of France (CNRS) have launched a call for proposals to foster collaboration between … [Read more...] about DST-Inria/CNRS MoU Programme in ICST: Fostering Collaboration between Scientific Communities
Sida Call for Applications: Training Programme in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) has commissioned Lund University (LU) to carry out an advanced training programme on the topic Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), designed for individuals holding positions in organizations in … [Read more...] about Sida Call for Applications: Training Programme in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
Future2 Make the Difference Grants: Addressing the Needs of Disadvantaged Young Australians
Deadline: 1 August 2016 Future2 is currently inviting applications for its Make the Difference Grants with an aim to address the needs of disadvantaged young Australians through: Education, including skills training and leadership development Engagement, including mentoring and juvenile … [Read more...] about Future2 Make the Difference Grants: Addressing the Needs of Disadvantaged Young Australians
European Commission: Global Cultural Leadership Programme
Deadline: 1 August 2016 European Commission has launched a Global Cultural Leadership Programme with an aim to support mutual cultural engagement with countries and citizens around the world. This unique training programme for developing leadership in international cultural collaboration has been … [Read more...] about European Commission: Global Cultural Leadership Programme
Nominations Open for UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture! Fostering a Better Understanding of Other Civilizations
Deadline: 15 July 2016 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is seeking nominations for the 14th Edition UNESCO Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture with an aim to encourage the propose qualified candidates who deserve to be rewarded for their literary, scientific … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture! Fostering a Better Understanding of Other Civilizations
European Commission: Call for Proposals for LIFE Action Grants 2016
Deadline: Various The European Commission invites legal persons (entities) registered in the European Union (EU) to present proposals for the 2016 Call for proposals for LIFE Action Grants. LIFE is the European Programme for the Environment and Climate Action, for the period from 1 January 2014 … [Read more...] about European Commission: Call for Proposals for LIFE Action Grants 2016
Quick tips to boost your fundraising efforts
Most often fundraising efforts of organizations go futile because of improper planning and lack of effective fundraising strategies. No matter how effectual an organization is in implementing field projects, they generally have to struggle when it comes to raising funds. Fundraising forms the most … [Read more...] about Quick tips to boost your fundraising efforts
Urgent Action Fund-Africa: Seeking Applications for Rapid Response Grant
Deadline: Ongoing Urgent Action Fund-Africa is currently seeking applicants for its Rapid Response Grant with an aim to support women’s groups within Africa responding to an urgent situation and working towards the overall goal of promoting, advancing and protecting women’s human rights. Rapid … [Read more...] about Urgent Action Fund-Africa: Seeking Applications for Rapid Response Grant
How to ensure sustainability?
The term sustainability has gained significant popularity in policy-oriented research, business development and social sector over the last few decades. It is the most sorted feature to ensure success to a venture. Sustainability, a word frequently used across several disciplines, has become part … [Read more...] about How to ensure sustainability?
Call for proposals: Nordic Green Growth Research and Innovation Programme
Deadline: 16 August 2016 The Nordforsk has launched the joint Nordic Green Growth Research and Innovation Programme, in cooperation with Nordic Innovation and Nordic Energy Research. The programme will cover innovation, research and energy, as well as science and technology. The programme will … [Read more...] about Call for proposals: Nordic Green Growth Research and Innovation Programme
Lipman-Miliband Trust: The Southern Africa Fund
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Lipman-Miliband Trust is seeking applications for its Southern Africa Fund in order to support progressive social, economic and cultural projects which originate from, or engage with, Southern Africa. Applications can be for small projects but also could be for … [Read more...] about Lipman-Miliband Trust: The Southern Africa Fund
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation: Quality of Life Grants Program
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is currently inviting applications for its Quality of Life Grants Program with an aim to award financial support to nonprofit organizations that mirror the Reeve Foundation's mission. The Quality of Life Grants Program recognizes … [Read more...] about Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation: Quality of Life Grants Program
Dallas Women’s Foundation Community Grants: Empowering Women’s Philanthropy to build a Better World
Deadline: 20 July 2016 Dallas Women’s Foundation is seeking applications from eligible organisations for 2016 Community Grants with an aim to invest in women and girls and empower women's philanthropy to build a better world. The Foundation envisions an equitable society where women and girls are … [Read more...] about Dallas Women’s Foundation Community Grants: Empowering Women’s Philanthropy to build a Better World
ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences
Deadline: 1 November 2016 The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. is currently inviting applications for its ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences with an aim to recognize significant accomplishments by individuals who have stimulated or fostered the … [Read more...] about ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences
WWF Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The World Wildlife Fund’s Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN) is currently inviting applications for its Valuing Nature in Mozambique Fellowship to enable the future conservation leaders to pursue graduate-level study (master’s) at Universidade Eduardo … [Read more...] about WWF Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program
DFID: Transforming Energy Access – Research Programme Delivery Consortium
Deadline: 3 August 2016 DFID is seeking to appoint a Research Programme Delivery Consortium (RPDC) to oversee a programme of applied research and innovation that will accelerate access to affordable, clean energy services for poor households and enterprises. This research and innovation programme … [Read more...] about DFID: Transforming Energy Access – Research Programme Delivery Consortium
C&A Foundation’s Call for Proposals: Improving Working Conditions in the Apparel Industry
Deadline: 31 July 2016 The C&A Foundation is seeking innovative concepts to improve working conditions in the apparel supply chain. The Foundation is calling for Expression of Interest (EOI) that: Increase accountability in the apparel industry through more transparent and traceable … [Read more...] about C&A Foundation’s Call for Proposals: Improving Working Conditions in the Apparel Industry
CORAF/WECARD Call for Applications: Empowering Youths for Agripreneurship in West Africa
Deadline: 24 July 2016 The West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF/WECARD) in collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank is currently inviting applications from young agricultural entrepreneurs for its Empowering Youths for Agripreneurship in West … [Read more...] about CORAF/WECARD Call for Applications: Empowering Youths for Agripreneurship in West Africa
MIPLC: DAAD Scholarship for Students from Developing Countries
Deadline: 15 October 2016 The Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (MIPLC) is currently inviting applications for its DAAD Scholarship program for "Development-Related Postgraduate Courses. Funding Information The DAAD will pay the scholarship recipient(s) a monthly stipend of EUR … [Read more...] about MIPLC: DAAD Scholarship for Students from Developing Countries
MEETAfrica Call for Proposals 2016: Inviting Young African Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The Institute of Research for Development (IRD), Campus France and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammentarbeit (GIZ) have jointly announced a call for proposals from young researchers or young qualified professionals for its MEETAfrica (Mobilization … [Read more...] about MEETAfrica Call for Proposals 2016: Inviting Young African Entrepreneurs
Open Society Foundations Education Support Program: Education Grassroots Activism in Hungary
Deadline: 30 July 2016 The Education Support Program of the Open Society Foundations is currently inviting applications for Education Grassroots Activism in Hungary. The program seeks to support grassroots-level Hungarian civil society active in the field of education and social inclusion in: … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations Education Support Program: Education Grassroots Activism in Hungary
OSISA Women’s Rights Programme: Promoting Women’s Economic Justice, Social & Legal Rights
Deadline: 29 July 2016 The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) is seeking proposals for its Women’s Rights Programme in order to support stronger women’s participation in key sectors of agriculture and mining, intending to making these sectors specifically work better for, and … [Read more...] about OSISA Women’s Rights Programme: Promoting Women’s Economic Justice, Social & Legal Rights
Yves Rocher Foundation: Seeking Applications for The Women of the Earth Price
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Are you women? Do you love environment? Do you work every day for environment and engaged in favour of environmental protection? If yes then apply for The Women of the Earth Price. The Yves Rocher Foundation is seeking applications for its The Women of the Earth … [Read more...] about Yves Rocher Foundation: Seeking Applications for The Women of the Earth Price
The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund: Addressing Problems affecting Children and Youth
Deadline: 22 July 2016 Applications are open for The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund (Fund) with an aim to address problems affecting children and youth in particular, and South African communities in general. The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund (Fund) was established in 1995 as a global development … [Read more...] about The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund: Addressing Problems affecting Children and Youth
EU/Viet Nam: Increasing Access to Justice for Vulnerable Groups
Deadline: 3 October 2016 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for “Justice Initiatives Facilitation Fund of the EU Justice and Legal Empowerment Programme in Vietnam” with an aim to increase access to justice for vulnerable groups, in particular … [Read more...] about EU/Viet Nam: Increasing Access to Justice for Vulnerable Groups
European Union: Enhancing CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Processes in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a thematic Programme "Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Local Authorities (LAs)” with an aim to support CSOs' contributions to and increase their participation in inclusive … [Read more...] about European Union: Enhancing CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Processes in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
Norwegian Human Rights Fund: Protecting Human Rights Defenders
Deadline: Ongoing The Norwegian Human Rights Fund (NHRF) is currently inviting applications for its Grants Program with an aim to focus on the protection of human rights defenders regardless of geographic origin. Thematic Priorities Civil, economic and social rights Women and children’s … [Read more...] about Norwegian Human Rights Fund: Protecting Human Rights Defenders
WWF Professional Development Grants: Supporting Mid-career Conservationists to Upgrade their Knowledge and Skills
Deadline: 1 August 2016 The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is seeking applications for Professional Development Grants (PDGs) with an aim to provide support for mid-career conservationists to pursue short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their knowledge and skills through short courses, workshops, … [Read more...] about WWF Professional Development Grants: Supporting Mid-career Conservationists to Upgrade their Knowledge and Skills
WBF’s Enabling Education Program to Improve the Lives of Vulnerable Victorians
Deadline: 20 July 2016 The William Buckland Foundation (WBF) is currently inviting applications for its Enabling Education Program with an aim to support real change in four key areas of focus; Homelessness and Employment, Health, Education and Agriculture. The new structure of the granting … [Read more...] about WBF’s Enabling Education Program to Improve the Lives of Vulnerable Victorians
Abe Fellowship for Journalists: International Reporting on Topics of Pressing Global Concern
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) and the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) have announced the Abe Fellowship for Journalists (AFJ). Funding for the fellowship is provided by CGP. The Abe Fellowship for Journalists is designed to encourage … [Read more...] about Abe Fellowship for Journalists: International Reporting on Topics of Pressing Global Concern
AICGS: DAAD Prize for Distinguished Scholarship in German and European Studies
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The American Institute for Contemporary German Studies (AICGS) awards the DAAD Prize for Distinguished Scholarship in German and European Studies in recognition of exceptional work in one of the Institute’s three major areas of research - Foreign & Domestic Policy … [Read more...] about AICGS: DAAD Prize for Distinguished Scholarship in German and European Studies
African World Heritage Fund Conservation Grants: Addressing Conservation Challenges in Africa
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) is currently accepting proposals for its Conservation Grants program, in order to support the effective conservation and protection of cultural and natural heritage of outstanding universal value in Africa. The main objective of the … [Read more...] about African World Heritage Fund Conservation Grants: Addressing Conservation Challenges in Africa
Nominations Open for 2017 Public Peace Prize! Recognizing Peacemakers/Peace Initiatives around the World
Deadline: 1 January 2017 Nominations are open for 2017 Public Peace Prize with an aim to foster greater recognition for peacemakers and peace initiatives around the world by the general public: on local, national and international levels. The Public Peace Prize is the only peace prize in the world … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 Public Peace Prize! Recognizing Peacemakers/Peace Initiatives around the World
Embassy of Finland: Seeking Proposals for Local Cooperation Fund in Egypt
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The Embassy of Finland in Cario is seeking proposals for its Local Cooperation Fund (LCF) in order to support Egyptian civil society initiatives for development in Egypt. Focus Areas Projects promoting and facilitating access to education for girls and young women, … [Read more...] about Embassy of Finland: Seeking Proposals for Local Cooperation Fund in Egypt
Bureau of Land Management: Inviting Applicants for CCS Cultural Resources Research and Interpretation Program
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management is seeking applications from the eligible organisations for a program entitled "CCS Cultural Resources Research and Interpretation" with an aim to create interpretive opportunities for the public … [Read more...] about Bureau of Land Management: Inviting Applicants for CCS Cultural Resources Research and Interpretation Program
Bureau of Land Management: Seeking Applications for Pollinator Habitat Framework
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management is seeking applications from the eligible organisations for a program entitled "Pollinator Habitat Framework for Coastal Meadow Conservation, Citizen Science and Environmental Education Outreach". The … [Read more...] about Bureau of Land Management: Seeking Applications for Pollinator Habitat Framework
U.S. Mission to India: All-India Road Show on Women’s Economic Empowerment through Entrepreneurship
Deadline: 2 September 2016 The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in New Delhi is soliciting proposals from eligible U.S and Indian organisations for a project entitled “All-India Road Show on Women’s Economic Empowerment through Entrepreneurship”. The U.S. Embassy New Delhi seeks to empower … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to India: All-India Road Show on Women’s Economic Empowerment through Entrepreneurship
Harvard University’s South Asia Institute Arts Program: Exploring Critical Issues of South Asia
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The Harvard University's South Asia Institute is currently inviting applications for its Arts Program with an aim to serve as a resource across all disciplines to explore critical issues of South Asia through the lens of art and design. The Program welcomes applications … [Read more...] about Harvard University’s South Asia Institute Arts Program: Exploring Critical Issues of South Asia
EU/Albania Call for Proposals: Civil Society Countering Violent Extremism
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a programme entitled “Civil society countering violent extremism” with an aim to encourage the participation of civil society in countering violent extremism and engaging at local … [Read more...] about EU/Albania Call for Proposals: Civil Society Countering Violent Extremism
Nominations Open for Human Rights Awards 2016!
Deadline: 11 September 2016 Nominations are open for Human Rights Awards 2016 for Australian citizens in order to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of individuals, organisations and businesses to the field of human rights each year. The award seeks nominations for people, … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Human Rights Awards 2016!
Comic Relief’s Strength Initiative Program: Recognizing the Importance of Local Community Organizations
Deadline: 27 July 2016 Comic Relief is currently inviting applications from organizations registered in the United Kingdom (including the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) for its Strength Initiative Program with an aim to recognize the importance of local community organizations and the pivotal … [Read more...] about Comic Relief’s Strength Initiative Program: Recognizing the Importance of Local Community Organizations
European Commission: Innovation and Change in Education VII
Deadline: 18 October 2016 The European Commission is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for “Innovation and Change in Education VII” with an aim to enhance education and lifelong learning opportunities in the northern part of Cyprus, with a more holistic approach to allow for … [Read more...] about European Commission: Innovation and Change in Education VII
European Union: Direct Support to Non-State Actors & Local Authorities in Actions Promoting Achievement of the MDGs
Deadline: 2 September 2016 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a programme entitled “Direct Support to Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in actions promoting achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in the Republic of … [Read more...] about European Union: Direct Support to Non-State Actors & Local Authorities in Actions Promoting Achievement of the MDGs
