Deadline: 11 July 2016 The Digital News Initiative (DNI) Innovation Fund is inviting applications for its next round, offering funding to projects pursuing innovative approaches to journalism, aiming at supporting and stimulating innovation in digital news journalism over the next three years. The … [Read more...] about DNI Innovation Fund: Funding Innovative Approaches to Journalism
A Quick Guide on How to Write Powerful Concept Notes
In recent times, many donor agencies prefer their grant-seeking applicants to submit a comprehensive concept note about their proposed project before submitting a full project proposal. We have also observed this trend in many of the USAID and European Commission grant applications. In some cases, … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide on How to Write Powerful Concept Notes
The First Steps towards developing a Proper Concept Note
If you have a project idea in mind and you know the right donor agency to apply, then it is fairly easy to come up with a proper concept note. So the first step here is your project idea! For example, if you see extreme poverty around you and you wish to address this by introducing certain … [Read more...] about The First Steps towards developing a Proper Concept Note
The Questions you need to ask yourself by writing the Concept Note
In order to refine your project idea, one of the best ways is to ask yourself questions. Remember that your project idea is raw and unstructured - nobody will every understand it nor any donor agency will relate to it unless you refine and give it a proper structure. To give it a proper structure, … [Read more...] about The Questions you need to ask yourself by writing the Concept Note
The Structure of the Concept Note
The Title An unstructured concept note should ideally have a title, submitted by, date of submission as the primary information in the header section. Preferably, the title should be short but make sure it reflects the overall idea of the project that resonates with the donor’s … [Read more...] about The Structure of the Concept Note
Infographic: How to develop a budget in a project proposal?
In this infographic, you will learn the basic concepts for developing a budget which is an important part of your grant application. Developing a budget in a proposal is a process and you can learn the steps for analyzing your project costs and presenting it in your the final proposal. … [Read more...] about Infographic: How to develop a budget in a project proposal?
IDB – KRIHS Call for Research Proposals: Inviting Researchers for the Visiting Scholarship Program
Deadline: 29 May 2016 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), in collaboration with the Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements (KRIHS) , is launching a call for research proposals, inviting individual researchers and scholars in Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) countries for its … [Read more...] about IDB – KRIHS Call for Research Proposals: Inviting Researchers for the Visiting Scholarship Program
Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Programme Call for Project Proposals: Supporting Cooperation across Central Europe
Deadline: 23 June 2016 The Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Programme invites public and private organisations established in the central Europe regions to submit applications in the framework of the second call for proposals. The Programme is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under … [Read more...] about Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Programme Call for Project Proposals: Supporting Cooperation across Central Europe
Apply to Participate in Power Africa Off-Grid Energy Challenge 2016!
Deadline: 8 June 2016 The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) is currently inviting applications for its Power Africa Off-Grid Energy Challenge with an aim to promote innovative and sustainable ways to deliver reliable energy to underserved communities. The Power Africa Off‐Grid Energy … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in Power Africa Off-Grid Energy Challenge 2016!
Open Society Foundation’s Independent Journalism Grant: Supporting Journalistic Endeavors
Deadline: Ongoing The Open Society Foundation is accepting applications for its Independent Journalism and Innovation Grant program to support promising initiatives led by individuals or collectives that strive to improve their journalism under difficult circumstances, such as autocracy, violence, … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundation’s Independent Journalism Grant: Supporting Journalistic Endeavors
Applications Open for RSSAF Grant: Supporting Economic, Political and Social Development in sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 21 May 2016 Applications are open for the Rhodes Scholars Southern Africa Forum (RSSAF) Grant, whose aim is to promote and support programs of economic, political and social development in sub-Saharan Africa. Past and Current Rhodes Scholars reviews grant applications from a wide array … [Read more...] about Applications Open for RSSAF Grant: Supporting Economic, Political and Social Development in sub-Saharan Africa
IRD-AUF-STDF Joint Call for Scientific Projects: Apply to win up to €60 000
Deadline: 30 June 2016 The Research Institute for Development (IRD) in Egypt, the Middle East Office of the AUF and the Egyptian STDF are currently inviting applications for their Joint Call for Scientific Projects with an aim to strengthen scientific cooperation between Egypt and France, but also … [Read more...] about IRD-AUF-STDF Joint Call for Scientific Projects: Apply to win up to €60 000
JWH Initiative: Grants for Developing Countries Professionals in Environmental Sector
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH) Initiative is inviting young people in the environmental sector from developing countries, to stimulate their leadership in environmental Civil Society Organizations in order to secure dedicated, knowledgeable and skillful leaders for the … [Read more...] about JWH Initiative: Grants for Developing Countries Professionals in Environmental Sector
Nominations Open for SFIAR Award 2016! Supporting Agricultural Research for Development
Deadline: 14 July 2016 Nominations are open for the Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research (SFIAR) annual award 2016 for graduates and scientists of a Swiss institution who work in agricultural research for development. The award aims to support relevant agricultural research for … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for SFIAR Award 2016! Supporting Agricultural Research for Development
IJP’s Middle East Fellowship: Seeking Young Journalists in Germany
Deadline: 17 June 2016 Internationale Journalisten-Programme (IJP) is currently accepting applications from young journalists for its Middle East Fellowship, to spend a two-month period in Germany. Objectives The fellowship is intended to enable young journalists to familiarize themselves … [Read more...] about IJP’s Middle East Fellowship: Seeking Young Journalists in Germany
CDC: Seeking Applications for Rape Prevention and Education Program
Deadline: 3 June 2016 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking applications for "The Rape Prevention & Education Program (RPE)" with an aim to expand existing evaluation capacity and increase monitoring of state-level indicators of sexual violence outcomes in selected … [Read more...] about CDC: Seeking Applications for Rape Prevention and Education Program
Department of Health and Human Services: Improving Access to Care, Linkage and Retention in HIV Care
Deadline: 12 July 2016 The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking applications to support organization that will serve as the Technical Assistance and Evaluation Center (TAEC) for a new initiative entitled … [Read more...] about Department of Health and Human Services: Improving Access to Care, Linkage and Retention in HIV Care
Call for Proposals 2016: Indo-Belarus Joint Research Programme
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India and the State Committee of Scientific Research have jointly announced a call for proposals under the topic of Indo-Belarus Joint Research Programme. The DST and the State Committee are invited to submit … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals 2016: Indo-Belarus Joint Research Programme
Bureau of INL Enforcement Affairs: Strengthening Criminal Justice Institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 24 June 2016 The United States Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, is seeking applications from qualified organisations to strengthen criminal justice institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) uphold the rule of law, and in particular … [Read more...] about Bureau of INL Enforcement Affairs: Strengthening Criminal Justice Institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
IWMF’s Reporting Grants for Women’s Stories: Empowering Women Journalists
Deadline: Ongoing The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is currently inviting applications for its Reporting Grants for Women’s Stories with an aim to empower women journalists to access untold stories through new means of funding that emphasizes gender balanced reporting. These grants … [Read more...] about IWMF’s Reporting Grants for Women’s Stories: Empowering Women Journalists
Iso Lomso Fellowships Call for Applications: Inviting Early Career African Researchers
Deadline: 25 May 2016 Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) is currently inviting applications for its Iso Lomso Fellowships for Early Career African Researchers with an aim to provide career opportunity for Africa's brightest minds in academia. Iso Lomso aims to address the gap that … [Read more...] about Iso Lomso Fellowships Call for Applications: Inviting Early Career African Researchers
European Outdoor Conservation Association Grants: Contributing towards Conservation of the Ecosystem
Deadline: 31 July 2016 The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) invites applications from around the world to support projects based on nature conservation. EOCA's overall objective lies on supporting valuable conservation work by raising funds from within the European Outdoor sector … [Read more...] about European Outdoor Conservation Association Grants: Contributing towards Conservation of the Ecosystem
Apply for the SUEZ Community Grants of up to $15,000
Deadline: 16 May 2016 The SUEZ Community Grants programme invites community groups to help create a more sustainable future. The program will partner with organisations that fit with programme's core philosophy of supporting local participation in social and environmental projects and build strong … [Read more...] about Apply for the SUEZ Community Grants of up to $15,000
European Citizenship Awards 2016: Promoting Active Citizenship
Deadline: 20 May 2016 European Civic Forum together with Volonteurope invites applications for the European Citizenship Awards 2016 with an aim to promote active citizenship and recognition of the importance of social justice to the cohesion of communities across Europe. The Awards celebrate the … [Read more...] about European Citizenship Awards 2016: Promoting Active Citizenship
Earth Journalism Network: Pacific Islands Climate Change Story Grants 2016
Deadline: 27 May 2016 The Earth Journalism Network is currently inviting applications for its Pacific Islands Climate Change Story Grants to support the production of in-depth, previously untold climate change stories in the Pacific Islands. The program addresses issues focused on climate change … [Read more...] about Earth Journalism Network: Pacific Islands Climate Change Story Grants 2016
Call for Applications: Google Digital News Journalist Fellowship
Deadline: 17 June 2016 The Reuters Institute is inviting applicants for a Google Digital News Journalist Fellowship as part of its world renowned Journalist Fellowship Programme based at the Reuters Institute in Oxford. The Journalism Fellowship Programme enables mid-career journalists to improve … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Google Digital News Journalist Fellowship
YES FOUNDATION Social Film Grant: Seeking Talented Emerging Filmmakers in India
Deadline: 30 May 2016 Do you have the spark of creativity, and the conviction that a film can make act differently? If yes then apply for the YES FOUNDATION Social Film Grant! Applications are open for the YES FOUNDATION Social Film Grant in association with UNDP India that is a competitive film … [Read more...] about YES FOUNDATION Social Film Grant: Seeking Talented Emerging Filmmakers in India
The Roslyn S. Jaffe Awards: Honoring Heroes working to improve the Lives of Women and Children
Deadline: 15 June 2016 Nominations are open for the Roslyn S. Jaffe Awards that is a not-for-profit program awarding everyday heroes who are making the world a better place for women and children, specifically in the areas of health, education, social reform and esteem. Sponsor will select one … [Read more...] about The Roslyn S. Jaffe Awards: Honoring Heroes working to improve the Lives of Women and Children
BBC Children in Need Grants Programme: Awarding NGOs Working for Disadvantaged Children
Deadline: 15 May 2016 The BBC Children in Need is currently open for applications and invites charities and not-for-profit organisations working for Disadvantaged Children. The aim of the programme is to make differences in children’s lives that help prevent or overcome the effects of the … [Read more...] about BBC Children in Need Grants Programme: Awarding NGOs Working for Disadvantaged Children
Foundation for Human Rights: SEJA Program to Support Vulnerable Communities in South Africa
Deadline: 22 July 2016 The Foundation for Human Rights in partnership with the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD), is currently accepting proposals for its programme- Amarightza also known as ‘Socio-Economic Justice for All-(SEJA). The main objectives of the … [Read more...] about Foundation for Human Rights: SEJA Program to Support Vulnerable Communities in South Africa
CDC: Building Capacity of the Public Health System to Improve Population Health through NGOs
Deadline: 6 July 2016 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Building Capacity of the Public Health System to Improve Population Health through National, Non-profit Organisations” that is financed in part by … [Read more...] about CDC: Building Capacity of the Public Health System to Improve Population Health through NGOs
Bureau of INL Enforcement Affairs: Strengthening Law Enforcement’s Partnerships with Women’s Justice Centers
Deadline: 6 July 2016 The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is seeking applications from eligible organisations to implement a program entitled "Strengthening Law Enforcement’s Partnerships with Women’s’ Justice Centers" with an aim to enhance the capacity of the … [Read more...] about Bureau of INL Enforcement Affairs: Strengthening Law Enforcement’s Partnerships with Women’s Justice Centers
U.S. Department of State Bureau of PRM: NGO Programs Benefiting Individuals in Dominican Republic
Deadline: 6 June 2016 U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) is seeking proposals from organisations for its NGO programs to provide benefits to individuals at risk of statelessness in the Dominican Republic. Funding Priorities Proposed activities … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State Bureau of PRM: NGO Programs Benefiting Individuals in Dominican Republic
Costa Rica Bilateral Programme Budget: Supporting Human Rights, Justice & Security
Deadline: 27 May 2016 The British Embassy San Jose is currently accepting proposals for its Bilateral Programme Budget for the year 2016/17. Priority Areas Human Rights, including, but not limited to rights of minority and disadvantaged groups (LGBTI community, indigenous peoples, people … [Read more...] about Costa Rica Bilateral Programme Budget: Supporting Human Rights, Justice & Security
TWAS Research Grants Programme in Basic Sciences: Inviting Researchers from TWAS-Identified S & T Lagging Countries
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) in collaboration with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), is inviting qualified researchers to form a research consortium with one or two collaborating groups to work on a common problem in Basic … [Read more...] about TWAS Research Grants Programme in Basic Sciences: Inviting Researchers from TWAS-Identified S & T Lagging Countries
EU- Armenia: Support to Pilot Social Entrepreneurship Initiatives for CSOs
Deadline: 22 June 2016 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals for a programme entitled “Support to Pilot Social Entrepreneurship Initiatives for CSOs” in order to promote financial sustainability and diversification of resources of CSOs. The actions shall contribute to social … [Read more...] about EU- Armenia: Support to Pilot Social Entrepreneurship Initiatives for CSOs
National Geographic: Expeditions Council Grant Program
Deadline: Ongoing Applications are open for the National Geographic's Expeditions Council grant program that supports exploration of adventure worldwide. While the Expeditions Council funds a broad range of exploration and adventure, if a project is based on scientific inquiry, applicants must … [Read more...] about National Geographic: Expeditions Council Grant Program
20 Ways for You to engage with the United Nations: Grants, Conferences and Networking Opportunities
The United Nations (UN) refers to NGOs and the civil society as the ‘third sector’ after government and the private business. It has always given high importance to NGOs in research, policy-making and execution of programs worldwide. The UN believes in building partnerships with NGOs and supporting … [Read more...] about 20 Ways for You to engage with the United Nations: Grants, Conferences and Networking Opportunities
Consultative Status with the United Nations’ ECOSOC
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) provides NGOs the opportunity to obtain consultative status which benefits NGOs in attending international conferences and events, make written and oral statements at these events, organize side events, enter the United Nations premises and … [Read more...] about Consultative Status with the United Nations’ ECOSOC
UNESCO: International Fund for the Promotion of Culture 2016
Are you an artist or creator? Are you an NGO or a non-profit private body or a public body, whose activities contribute to the promotion of culture and artistic creation? If yes then apply for the International Fund for the Promotion of Culture 2016. The United Nations Educational, scientific and … [Read more...] about UNESCO: International Fund for the Promotion of Culture 2016
United Nations OHCHR Indigenous Fellowships for Human Rights Training Programme
The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is currently accepting applications from indigenous persons for its Indigenous Fellowships Programme (IFP) 2015. IFP is a comprehensive human rights training programme contributes to build the capacity and expertise of … [Read more...] about United Nations OHCHR Indigenous Fellowships for Human Rights Training Programme
2016 UN-DESA Grant: Improving Energy for Sustainable Transport & Environmental Sustainability
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) has announced a call for applications for its 2016 UN-DESA Grant on Energy for Sustainable Development with an objective to Promote leadership and innovative practices in meeting the global energy challenge. The 2016 Grant seeks … [Read more...] about 2016 UN-DESA Grant: Improving Energy for Sustainable Transport & Environmental Sustainability
UNESCO Institute of Lifelong Learning CONFINTEA Fellowship Programme 2016
The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) is inviting applications for CONFINTEA Fellowship Programme 2016, offering six fellowships in the month of October, to government officials and representatives of civil society organizations working in key positions within the field of adult learning … [Read more...] about UNESCO Institute of Lifelong Learning CONFINTEA Fellowship Programme 2016
UN-Habitat Urban Youth Fund
Every year the UN-Habitat Urban Youth Fund invites youth-led organizations across the developing world to apply for funding to their poverty reduction projects. Proposed projects should contribute to sustainable urbanization in the developing world. The UN-HABITAT Youth Fund is a programme … [Read more...] about UN-Habitat Urban Youth Fund
UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality
The UN Women Fund for Gender Equality invites women-led Civil Service Organizations (CSOs) with programs for women’s economic and political empowerment to implement this global agenda and focus on promoting structural changes that look at power relations, social norms and legal and policy … [Read more...] about UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality
United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women
The United Nations Trust Fund in Support of Actions to Eliminate Violence against Women (“The UN Trust Fund”) is a global multi-lateral mechanism supporting national efforts to end one of the most widespread human rights violations in the world. This fund supports actions to prevent and end violence … [Read more...] about United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women
The United Nations International Law Fellowship for Developing Countries
The Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs is seeks applications from developing countries and countries with emerging economies for the United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme in order to deepen their knowledge of international law and of the legal work of … [Read more...] about The United Nations International Law Fellowship for Developing Countries
The United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security
The United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS) accepts grant applications from UN organization(s) and/or designated non-UN organization(s), which translate the human security approach into practical actions particularly at the field level. The objective of the UNTFHS is to finance … [Read more...] about The United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security
UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous People
The United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples offers opportunity for indigenous people to participate in the sessions of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Human Rights Council, including its Universal Periodic Review … [Read more...] about UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous People
UN-Habitat Youth Innovation Award for Youth led Organizations
UN-Habitat and the International Ecological Safety Collaboration Organization (IESCO) supported by China Development Orient Urban Development and Investment Company Limited (“CDB-ORIENT”), a major private sector organization in China have jointly launched a biennial Youth Innovation Awards Programme … [Read more...] about UN-Habitat Youth Innovation Award for Youth led Organizations
