The United Nations Development Program Global Environment Facility Small Grants Program (UNDP GEF SGP) was launched by the GEF through the United Nations Development Program to assist developing countries in fulfilling their commitment of protection of the global environment through local … [Read more...] about Global Environment Facility Small Grants Program for NGOs/CBOs Working Around the World
Global Funds for Children: Providing Critical Services to the Vulnerable Children around the World
Letter of Inquiry can be submitted throughout the year The Global Funds for Children makes small grants to innovative community-based organizations working with many of the world’s most vulnerable children and youth. Working with the mission to advance the dignity of children worldwide, the … [Read more...] about Global Funds for Children: Providing Critical Services to the Vulnerable Children around the World
Project Inspire 2016: Empowering Women through Safety and Security
Deadline: 1 July 2016 Project Inspire: 5 Minutes to Change the World is currently inviting applications under the theme of Empowering Women through Safety and Security. The main objectives of Project Inspire are to involve and empower youth to be the next generation of change makers, and provide … [Read more...] about Project Inspire 2016: Empowering Women through Safety and Security
SR Trust Small Grants Supporting Human Rights
Sigrid Rausing Trust (SRT) gives small grants to supports organizations around the world. The Trust’s mission is to support the international human rights movement. SRT accept small grant applications from organizations they know well through the meetings. The partnership with grantees is usually … [Read more...] about SR Trust Small Grants Supporting Human Rights
Visegrad Grants to Promote Development
The International Visegrad Fund is an international organization based in Bratislava founded by the governments of the Visegrad Group (V4) countries—the Czech Republic, Hungary, the Republic of Poland, and the Slovak Republic—in Stirin, Czech Republic, on June 9, 2000. The purpose of the fund is to … [Read more...] about Visegrad Grants to Promote Development
Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund for Human Rights
The Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund (VGIF) was founded in 1969 and has funded over 515 projects in 93 countries, focusing on issues ranging from education and health to economic empowerment and human rights. VGIF provides small grants up to $7,500 USD to grassroots projects that are led by … [Read more...] about Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund for Human Rights
Child Health Foundation Provides Small Grants to Save Infants and Children
Child Health Foundation was established in 1985 as a non-profit, public charity [501(c)3] to prevent and treat life-threatening communicable diseases of infants and children in the United States and abroad. Foundation's mission is "to save the greatest number of children's lives at the lowest … [Read more...] about Child Health Foundation Provides Small Grants to Save Infants and Children
Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice
The Lantos Foundation was established to perpetuate Tom Lantos' proud legacy as an ardent champion for human rights by carrying, in his words, "the noble banner of human rights to every corner of the world." The mission is to strengthen the role of human rights in American foreign policy and to be … [Read more...] about Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice
Global GreenGrants Fund: Funding Projects based on Environmental Issues
Global GreenGrants supports communities to protect, restore, and transform their environments for a sustainable future. Since 1993, it has made more than $45 million in grants to local groups in 163 countries. Programs Green Grantmaking - The flagship program supports more than 5,300 local … [Read more...] about Global GreenGrants Fund: Funding Projects based on Environmental Issues
Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Small Grants to Develop New Technologies
The Humanitarian Innovation Fund (HIF) was launched in 2010 and is a landmark grant-making fund to support organizations working in countries and regions facing humanitarian challenges, such as Haiti, Pakistan and East Africa, to develop, test and share new technologies, products and processes that … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Small Grants to Develop New Technologies
Key Dates, Eligibility Criteria and more about Disability Rights Fund 2016 Round 2
Key Dates June 9, 2016: Deadline for LoI submissions. LoIs should be received by midnight your time. July 6, 2016: DRF will invite selected applicants to submit full proposals. August 18, 2016: Deadline for full proposals. Proposals should be received by midnight your time. December … [Read more...] about Key Dates, Eligibility Criteria and more about Disability Rights Fund 2016 Round 2
Disability Rights Fund 2016 Round 2: Inviting LoIs from Bangladesh and Uganda
Deadline: 9 June 2016 The Disability Rights Fund (DRF) is accepting letters of inquiry (LOIs) for its second grant-making round – small grants, mid-level coalition grants and national coalition grants 2016, with an aim to strengthen their participation in the advancement of human rights of … [Read more...] about Disability Rights Fund 2016 Round 2: Inviting LoIs from Bangladesh and Uganda
ViiV Healthcare Issues Small Grants for Seed Fund and Community Grants
ViiV Healthcare is a global specialist HIV company established in November 2009 by GlaxoSmithKline (LSE: GSK) and Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) dedicated to delivering advances in treatment and care for people living with HIV. The company’s aim is to take a deeper and broader interest in HIV/AIDS than any … [Read more...] about ViiV Healthcare Issues Small Grants for Seed Fund and Community Grants
International Foundations that give Small Grants to NGOs
Small grants not only provide needed funding for organizations in developing countries, they open up new channels of partnership and cooperation. These grants are easier to apply as they are lesser formalities and straightforward application processes. Besides, these types of grants are highly … [Read more...] about International Foundations that give Small Grants to NGOs
Applications Open for Leakey Foundation’s Research Grants
Deadline: 15 July 2016 The Leakey Foundation is currently inviting applications for its Research Grants with an aim to promote the sharing of data in an appropriate manner consistent with the needs of grantees, but with the recognition that different fields of study require different approaches to … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Leakey Foundation’s Research Grants
Toyota Foundation’s Research Grants Program 2016: Exploring New Values for Society
Deadline: 2 September 2016 The Toyota Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Research Grants Program entitled "Exploring New Values for Society" in order to contribute towards the realization of a more people oriented society and a resulting increase in human happiness. The … [Read more...] about Toyota Foundation’s Research Grants Program 2016: Exploring New Values for Society
Call for Applications: Masters in World Heritage and Cultural Projects for Development
Deadline: 30 June 2016 The University of Turin, the Polytechnic of Turin, (University of Barcelona for the Spanish edition) and the International Training Centre of the ILO, in collaboration with the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and ICCROM is currently inviting applications for its new edition of … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Masters in World Heritage and Cultural Projects for Development
Thomson Reuters Foundation’s Uncovering Security Programme for Journalists
Deadline: 12 July 2016 Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking applicants from developing countries for its new programme entitled "Uncovering Security: Emerging Threats" in order to support journalists to uncover emerging threats in specific communities, countries or regions worldwide, and bring … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation’s Uncovering Security Programme for Journalists
United Nations Youth Delegate Programme for Ireland 2016 – 2017!
Deadline: 9 June 2016 The National Youth Council of Ireland, together with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is currently inviting applications for its United Nations Youth Delegate Programme for Ireland 2016 – 2017 with an aim to support two young people (one male and one female) aged … [Read more...] about United Nations Youth Delegate Programme for Ireland 2016 – 2017!
DST-NRF Conference Fund 2017: Focusing on Excellent Scientific Research
Deadline: 30 June 2016 Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) are currently inviting applicants for its Conference Fund 2017 in order to support the hosting of international conferences focused on excellent scientific research that has potential for … [Read more...] about DST-NRF Conference Fund 2017: Focusing on Excellent Scientific Research
Small Grants Human Rights Program: Supporting Organisations Promoting/Protecting LGBTI Rights in Uganda
Deadline: 31 July 2016 U.S. Embassy Kampala is seeking applications from organisations for a program entitled "Small Grants Human Rights" with an aim to support human rights organizations that provide immediate services and assistance to the LGBTI community. The program is to select projects that … [Read more...] about Small Grants Human Rights Program: Supporting Organisations Promoting/Protecting LGBTI Rights in Uganda
USAID/Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance: Developing Next Generation of Humanitarian Leaders
Deadline: 1 July 2016 The United States Government (USG), as represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA), Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), is seeking applications from eligible … [Read more...] about USAID/Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance: Developing Next Generation of Humanitarian Leaders
Office of Public Affairs: Anti-Corruption in-School Education Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 1 July 2016 The United States Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, acting through the Office of Public Affairs, is seeking proposals from organisations for a program entitled "Anti-Corruption in-School Education Program" for development and implementation of a country wide in-school … [Read more...] about Office of Public Affairs: Anti-Corruption in-School Education Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina
USAID/Colombia Inclusion for Peace Activity: Supporting Organisations Fostering Indigenous Communities
Deadline: 26 July 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from qualified U.S. and Non-U.S. organizations to fund an Activity entitled "Inclusion for Peace". Through this activity, USAID’s Office of Vulnerable Populations (OVP) seeks to support … [Read more...] about USAID/Colombia Inclusion for Peace Activity: Supporting Organisations Fostering Indigenous Communities
Call for Applications: Philippine-Korea Youth Exchange Program 2016!
Deadline: 9 June 2016 The National Youth Commission (NYC) in partnership with the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family of the Republic of Korea (ROK) is currently inviting applications for its Philippine-Korea Youth Exchange Program with an aim to provide cultural experiences of Korean … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Philippine-Korea Youth Exchange Program 2016!
Call for Proposals 2016-2017: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Nigeria
Deadline: 8 June 2016 The High Commission of Canada in Abuja is accepting project proposals for Nigeria under the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) exercise for FY2016-17. Preference will be given to projects with self-sustaining activities that continue after CFLI funding ends, as well as … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals 2016-2017: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Nigeria
EEPAP Small Grants Programme 2016: Supporting Innovation, Creativity & Professional Development
Deadline: 30 June 2016 East European Performing Arts Platform (EEPAP) is currently accepting applications for its Small Grants Programme 2016 with an aim to support the innovation, creativity and professional development of individual artists, curators, academics, artistic groups and organizations … [Read more...] about EEPAP Small Grants Programme 2016: Supporting Innovation, Creativity & Professional Development
Bureau of INL Enforcement Affairs: Legal Socialization and Juvenile Crime Prevention in Bosnia
Deadline: 7 July 2016 The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is seeking applications from eligible organisations to fund a program entitled "Legal Socialization and Juvenile Crime Prevention in Bosnia" with an aim to prevent crimes committed by juveniles and develop … [Read more...] about Bureau of INL Enforcement Affairs: Legal Socialization and Juvenile Crime Prevention in Bosnia
2016-17 RTF-DCS Fellowships Scheme for Developing Country Scientists
Deadline: 17 June 2016 The Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre) is currently inviting applicants for its 2016-17 Research Training Fellowship for Developing Country Scientists (RTF-DCS). Objectives To promote mobility of … [Read more...] about 2016-17 RTF-DCS Fellowships Scheme for Developing Country Scientists
Public Affairs Section: Strengthening Capacity of Regional NGOs/CSOs in Afghanistan
Deadline: 25 July 2016 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Strengthening Capacity of Regional Non-Governmental and Civil Society Organizations in Afghanistan” with an aim to develop and … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Section: Strengthening Capacity of Regional NGOs/CSOs in Afghanistan
European Drug Prevention Prize 2016: Creating a Better & Healthier Environment
Deadline: 31 July 2016 The Pompidou Group is currently inviting applicants for its European Drug Prevention Prize 2016, with an aim to recognize the importance of active youth participation in creating a better and healthier environment. It aims to encourage the development of drug prevention work … [Read more...] about European Drug Prevention Prize 2016: Creating a Better & Healthier Environment
USAID/BiH: Enhancing and Advancing Basic Learning and Education in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Deadline: 23 June 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from qualified organizations to fund an activity entitled “USAID/Enhancing and Advancing Basic Learning and Education in Bosnia-Herzegovina (ENABLE-BiH)”. It will focus on operationalizing … [Read more...] about USAID/BiH: Enhancing and Advancing Basic Learning and Education in Bosnia-Herzegovina
USAID/Ethiopia: Feed the Future Ethiopia Livelihoods for Resilience Activity
Deadline: 25 July 2016 The United States Agency for International Development mission in Ethiopia (USAID/Ethiopia) is seeking applications from qualified organizations to manage and implement Feed the Future Ethiopia Livelihoods for Resilience Activity with an aim to support and enhance livelihood … [Read more...] about USAID/Ethiopia: Feed the Future Ethiopia Livelihoods for Resilience Activity
USAID/Tanzania: Comprehensive Platform for Integrated Communication Initiative
Deadline: 26 July 2016 The United States Agency for International Development in Tanzania (USAID/Tanzania) is seeking applications from qualified U.S. and non-U.S. organizations to fund activities under a program entitled “Comprehensive Platform for Integrated Communications Initiative (CPICI)” … [Read more...] about USAID/Tanzania: Comprehensive Platform for Integrated Communication Initiative
Applications Open for Junior Chamber International Social Enterprise Contest 2016!
Deadline: 2 June 2016 The Global Youth Empowerment Fund is seeking applicants from young people for its Junior Chamber International Social Enterprise Contest 2016 with an aim to provide resources to youth-led initiatives that advance the Global Goals. JCI members work to end extreme poverty, … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Junior Chamber International Social Enterprise Contest 2016!
Finland Embassy’s Fund for Local Cooperation
The Embassy of Finland offers the Finnish Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) to small civil society organizations in select countries. As the Fund is part of the bilateral development cooperation agreement between countries, the thematic issues addressed by this Fund may vary from one country to … [Read more...] about Finland Embassy’s Fund for Local Cooperation
Irish Aid: Embassy of Ireland
The Irish Embassies in select countries provide aid under the Irish Aid to reduce poverty. The Irish Aid only provides support to organizations working in the SubSaharan Africa and covers areas such poverty, hunger, gender equality, environment/climate change, health, HIV and AIDS, governance, … [Read more...] about Irish Aid: Embassy of Ireland
The Development Cooperation section at the Netherlands Embassy
The Netherlands Embassies in focus countries have the development cooperation sections addressing global issues such as gender equality, climate change, emergency and Millennium Development Goals. The Netherlands helps countries that are unable to solve their poverty problems alone: ‘fragile … [Read more...] about The Development Cooperation section at the Netherlands Embassy
The SDC at the Swiss Embassy
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) at the Swiss Embassy in various countries offers funding to NGOs with the aim of reducing poverty. It is meant to foster economic self-reliance and state autonomy, to contribute to the improvement of production conditions, to help in finding … [Read more...] about The SDC at the Swiss Embassy
NORAD at the Norwegian Embassy
The Norwegian Government’s NORAD (Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation) manages limited funding programs for NGOs through the embassy offices in select countries. NORAD’s thematic programmes include climate change, democracy and good governance, education, energy, global health and higher … [Read more...] about NORAD at the Norwegian Embassy
German Embassy Funding for NGOs
The Federal Government of Germany allocates funding to develop small-scale projects initiated by local NGOs in the field of technical cooperation. The calls for proposal, assessment of submitted projects, and administration of funding depends on your local German Embassy. Despite the fact that each … [Read more...] about German Embassy Funding for NGOs
Australian Embassy Funding for NGOs
The Australian Embassies have several funding opportunities for NGOs worldwide. In fact, the Australian Embassies are in charge of the coordination and allocation of fund given by the Australian Foreign Ministry and the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAid). As such, your local … [Read more...] about Australian Embassy Funding for NGOs
British High Commission Funding for NGOs
The United Kingdom gives financial support to small-scale community-based project through the Small Grant Scheme (SGS), which is administered by the British High Commission. The local British Embassy will accept bids to the fund and by their chosen deadlines. Projects shall address issues linked to … [Read more...] about British High Commission Funding for NGOs
Canadian Embassy Funding for NGOs
Canadian Embassies provide funding and technical support to small NGOs in developing countries under the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). CFLI is a programme administered by the Canadian High Commission to support local initiatives whose priority areas depend on geographical scopes. Calls … [Read more...] about Canadian Embassy Funding for NGOs
Which Foreign Embassies you should approach to apply for grants?
Foreign embassies under various development cooperation programs organize small grants funding for NGOs in many countries. They can be a significant source of funding to address various socio-economic issues. Besides, their funding programs are usually small in scale but most flexible to implement. … [Read more...] about Which Foreign Embassies you should approach to apply for grants?
Hult Prize to Solve the World’s Toughest Challenge
The Hult Prize Foundation each year calls students around the world's universities for USD 1 Million competitive challenge to solve the world's toughest challenges. The Hult Prize seeks to build and launch the next wave of social entrepreneurs through crowd-sourcing, training, mentorship and … [Read more...] about Hult Prize to Solve the World’s Toughest Challenge
International Social Science Council Seed Grants: Addressing Issues/Challenges of Global Environmental Change
International Social Science Council announces seed grant on Transformative Knowledge Networks for Transformations to Sustainability Programme. This programme is to address today's issues and challenges of global environmental change. It will enable social scientists to enhance knowledge networks … [Read more...] about International Social Science Council Seed Grants: Addressing Issues/Challenges of Global Environmental Change
Saving Lives at Birth Seed Grants for Prevention and Treatment Approaches for Pregnant Women and Newborns
USAID (United States Agency for International Development), in partnership with the Government of Norway, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Grand Challenges Canada, DFID (UK Department for International Development) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has launched the … [Read more...] about Saving Lives at Birth Seed Grants for Prevention and Treatment Approaches for Pregnant Women and Newborns
SEED Awards 2016 for Social and Environmental Enterprises
The SEED Awards for Entrepreneurship in sustainable development is an annual awards scheme designed to find the most promising, innovative and locally-led start-up social and environmental enterprises in countries with developing and emerging economies. The SEED Catalyzer offers each SEED Award … [Read more...] about SEED Awards 2016 for Social and Environmental Enterprises
Howard G. Buffet Foundation 40 Chances Seed Grants
The 40 Chances Seed Grants of Howard G. Buffett Foundation is a global call for innovative solutions to hunger, conflict or poverty issues. The term 40 chances literally means the 40 productive years of life. HG Buffett learned through his passion for farming that all farmers have 40 growing … [Read more...] about Howard G. Buffet Foundation 40 Chances Seed Grants
