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
The Swedish Institute Seed Grants under the Creative Force Program
The Swedish Institute's every year calls applications for its first Creative Force programme. Applicants may also apply for seed funding along with collaborative program. It is a development program with the mission to encourage popular structures from culture and media. The Creative Force … [Read more...] about The Swedish Institute Seed Grants under the Creative Force Program
Call for Applications: Health Foundation’s Improvement Science Fellowship!
Deadline: 5 July 2016 The Health Foundation is currently inviting applications for its Improvement Science Fellowship that will provide a unique leadership development programme and facilitated action learning sets, enabling Fellows to develop their potential to become leaders in the field and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Health Foundation’s Improvement Science Fellowship!
World Justice Challenge Seed Grants: Strengthening Rule of Law around the World
The World Justice Project each year opens World Justice Challenge for individuals, organizations and entities from any country around the world and is designed to incubate practical, on-the-ground programs that advance the rule of law. Around 10-15 projects are supported with Seed Grant to advance … [Read more...] about World Justice Challenge Seed Grants: Strengthening Rule of Law around the World
USAID’s Development Innovation Venture (DIV): Seeking Applications for Seed Grants
USAID’s Development Innovation Venture (DIV) supports the piloting and rigorous testing of innovative approaches to solving international development problems and supports transitioning innovations with evidence of impact and cost effectiveness to scale. It aims is to create a portfolio of … [Read more...] about USAID’s Development Innovation Venture (DIV): Seeking Applications for Seed Grants
MTV’s Staying Alive Grants: Supporting New Organisations through Small Funds
MTV’s Staying Alive Grants program supports new organizations companies, brands, events who share their passion for building innovative, creative ways to support projects. Organizations led by young people between the ages of 15 and 27 that work in HIV prevention are supported. The grants program … [Read more...] about MTV’s Staying Alive Grants: Supporting New Organisations through Small Funds
International Seed Funding Opportunities for New NGOs & Early Start-Ups
Whether you are planning to launch an NGO or if you have already setup one, searching for grants will be a crucial challenge all way through. In fact, many of the traditional donor agencies do not provide funding to newly established organizations. However, this does not mean that you should stop … [Read more...] about International Seed Funding Opportunities for New NGOs & Early Start-Ups
The PaperSeed Foundation: Strengthening Educational Opportunities for Children/Young People
The PaperSeed Foundation is currently accepting applications from emerging community-based organization for its educations grants. The grants will strengthen educational opportunities for children and young people in underserved and resource-lacking communities around the world. The foundation … [Read more...] about The PaperSeed Foundation: Strengthening Educational Opportunities for Children/Young People
Echoing Green Seed Grants for Emerging Leaders
The Echoing Green invites emerging leaders working to bring about positive social change for its fellowship programs. Echoing Green Fellowships is a two year program that requires the fellows to work full-time (minimum 35 hours per week) during the fellowship period. Each selected fellow will be … [Read more...] about Echoing Green Seed Grants for Emerging Leaders
The Pollination Project Seed Grants for Start-up Projects Focusing Different Areas
The Pollination Project supports individuals who are ready to launch a new social change effort and need some seed capital to get started. Applications are encouraged from people who can lead projects that will grow and change the world. Funding will be provided for the infrastructure, outreach and … [Read more...] about The Pollination Project Seed Grants for Start-up Projects Focusing Different Areas
How can ECHO funding help me?
If you are a NGO based in an EU Member State that fits into the eligibility criteria and requires funding for humanitarian aid actions, you may start applying for a partnership agreement with ECHO. There are more than 200 partner organizations with ECHO. Some organizations may be large with … [Read more...] about How can ECHO funding help me?
What is the process for becoming a partner with ECHO?
An applicant must fulfill a number of criteria to become an FPA-partner (Article 7 of Humanitarian Aid Regulations laid out in detail at http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:31996R1257 First, a NGO has to be recognized as a non-profit making organization in an EU Member State … [Read more...] about What is the process for becoming a partner with ECHO?
Who gets the funding from ECHO?
In 2015, humanitarian assistance continued to assist those in greatest need, including the victims of conflicts in Syria, Central African Republic and South Sudan, the survivors of natural disasters in Asia, populations affected by food insecurity in the Sahel and vulnerable groups trapped in … [Read more...] about Who gets the funding from ECHO?
How much is the ECHO’s aid budget?
The EU has announced a seven-year financial framework from 2014 to 2020, and its budget for ECHO during the period totals at €7.1 billion, which is less than 1% of the entire EU’s budget. A new funding allocation of €300 million is planned in 2016 to that effect, complemented by an additional €200 … [Read more...] about How much is the ECHO’s aid budget?
What is the European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (ECHO) instrument?
The EU is the world’s largest donor of humanitarian aid, providing more than 50% of assistance worldwide to crisis zones, countries facing post-conflict instability and countries dealing with ‘forgotten crises’. Established in 1992, ECHO is the European Commission’s department for overseas … [Read more...] about What is the European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (ECHO) instrument?
ECHO: Humanitarian Aid Funding Opportunity for NGOs
Introduction Europe has a long tradition of humanitarian service and is renowned for the birthplace of many relief organizations. The European Commission (EC), the executive body of the European Union (EU), is the second biggest humanitarian assistance donor, and collectively with its Member … [Read more...] about ECHO: Humanitarian Aid Funding Opportunity for NGOs
Call for Nominations: Champaign-Urbana International Humanitarian Awards 2016
Deadline: 3 June 2016 The Cities of Champaign is currently accepting nominations for its 14th Annual Champaign-Urbana International Humanitarian Awards (CUIHA) 2016. This event will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 5:45 p.m. at Hilton Garden Inn, 1501 South Neil Street, … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Champaign-Urbana International Humanitarian Awards 2016
EU-Botswana: EIDHR Country Based Support Scheme 2016
Deadline: 8 July 2016 The European Union is seeking proposals from organisations for a country based support scheme with an aim to increase and deepen civil society organisations engagement in human rights and democracy in Botswana. Objectives Civic education for 2019 first time voters on … [Read more...] about EU-Botswana: EIDHR Country Based Support Scheme 2016
NIHCM Foundation’s Grant Program to Support Innovative Research
Deadline: 11 July 2016 The National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Foundation is currently inviting applications for its Grant Program to Support Innovative Research with an aim to advance the existing knowledge base in the areas of health care financing, delivery, management and/or … [Read more...] about NIHCM Foundation’s Grant Program to Support Innovative Research
EU-Lebanon Call for Proposals: Cultural Activities 2016
Deadline: 11 July 2016 The European Union is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a programme entitled “Cultural Activities 2016”. The global objective of this call for proposals is the promotion of understanding and dialogue between cultures. Priority Issues the … [Read more...] about EU-Lebanon Call for Proposals: Cultural Activities 2016
Nominations Open for Africa Food Prize 2016!
Deadline: 10 June 2016 Nominations are open for the Africa Food Prize 2016 with an aim to create a new era of food security and economic opportunity for all Africans. The Africa Food Prize began as the Yara Prize, and was established in 2005 by Yara International ASA in Norway to honor achievements … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Africa Food Prize 2016!
French Embassy’s PISCCA Fund: Promoting Social, Economic & Cultural Rights
Deadline: 7 June 2016 The French Embassy in Tanzania is currently inviting applicants for its Innovative Projects from Civil Societies and Coalitions of Actors (PISCCA) Fund with an objective to support local initiatives, foster networking and synergies between stakeholders on the field and … [Read more...] about French Embassy’s PISCCA Fund: Promoting Social, Economic & Cultural Rights
Open Government Partnership Global Summit: Inviting the Representatives of Civil Society
Deadline: 20 July 2016 The Open Government Partnership (OGP), a multilateral initiative, invites proposals from the NGOs and representatives from civil society for its Global Summit, to be held in Paris, France on December 7, 8 and 9. At the global level, OGP is committed to promoting the … [Read more...] about Open Government Partnership Global Summit: Inviting the Representatives of Civil Society
PATA Foundation Supporting Educational Initiatives that target Travel and Tourism
Applications will open in mid 2016 for next grants The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) foundation accepts applications each year from eligible applicants in Asia pacific region for its programme intended to protect Environment, Cultural heritage and Wildlife. The Foundation works with the … [Read more...] about PATA Foundation Supporting Educational Initiatives that target Travel and Tourism
VGIF Small Grants to Grassroot Women-led Projects in Developing Countries
Grant applications will open in June 2016 Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund (VGIF) provides small grants up to $7,500 USD to grassroots projects that are led by women and that help empower women and girls, in developing countries around the world. Over the years, VGIF has funded over 475 … [Read more...] about VGIF Small Grants to Grassroot Women-led Projects in Developing Countries
2016 International Grants Program by Toyota Foundation
The International Grant Program (IGP) of the Toyota Foundation has been focusing on challenges and issues which Asian countries share in common since 2013. Maximum Amount of Funding & duration For two of the target countries/areas – JPY 5,000,000 For three or more of the target … [Read more...] about 2016 International Grants Program by Toyota Foundation
Japan Water Forum Funds of US$ 1,000: Grass root Organizations to Formulate Innovative Solutions for Water and Sanitation
Grant application for JWF funds 2016 to be open shortly The Japan Water Forum (JWF) accepts applications every year for JWF Fund to meet the upcoming Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to find solutions to help advance a sustainable global society. The Funds seeks to resolve and reduce … [Read more...] about Japan Water Forum Funds of US$ 1,000: Grass root Organizations to Formulate Innovative Solutions for Water and Sanitation
Guzakuza: Accepting Applications for the 2016 Ignite Agribusiness Programme!
Deadline: 3 July 2016 Guzakuza is currently inviting applications for its Ignite Agribusiness Programme with an aim to spark creation of jobs and wealth in young women through Agripreneurship. Ignite nurture and turn the ground-breaking ideas into profitable and sustainable Agribusinesses. … [Read more...] about Guzakuza: Accepting Applications for the 2016 Ignite Agribusiness Programme!
