Deadline: 3 May 2016 The Nordic Council of Ministers in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, is currently accepting proposals for its joint Nordic-Russian Cooperation Programme in Higher Education and Research. The programme intends to promote … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Nordic-Russian Cooperation Programme in Higher Education and Research
The Paul Mellon Centre’s Rome Fellowship: Inviting Scholars from Around the World
Deadline: 23 May 2016 The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art is currently inviting applications for its Rome Fellowship programme, offered annually to allow a Senior or Mid-Career scholar three months at the British School at Rome to work on an Anglo-Italian art-historical topic of any … [Read more...] about The Paul Mellon Centre’s Rome Fellowship: Inviting Scholars from Around the World
IWMF Reporting Trips to Colombia and El Salvador: Supporting Women Journalists
Deadline: 15 May 2016 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) has announced Reporting Trips to El Salvador and Colombia. A group of six journalists from anywhere in the world will report on conservation and sustainable development in Colombia. The trip will be based in Riohacha, … [Read more...] about IWMF Reporting Trips to Colombia and El Salvador: Supporting Women Journalists
The Chrysalis Trust Fund: Supporting Poverty, Disability, Education & Water Projects Across UK
Deadline: 15 May 2016 The Chrysalis Trust is accepting grant applications from organizations in the United Kingdom that are working on less popular and harder to fund projects. Current Funding Priorities Relief of poverty and disability Provision of access to shelter, education, … [Read more...] about The Chrysalis Trust Fund: Supporting Poverty, Disability, Education & Water Projects Across UK
CTFS-ForestGEO Research Grants Program: Supporting Tropical Forest Research
Deadline: 30 June 2016 Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute is currently accepting applications for its Center for Tropical Forest Science - Forest Global Earth Observatory (CTFS-ForestGEO) Research Grants Program supporting tropical forest research by senior researchers, postdoctoral fellows, … [Read more...] about CTFS-ForestGEO Research Grants Program: Supporting Tropical Forest Research
National Institutes of Mental Health: Research Partnerships for Scaling Up Mental Health Interventions
Deadline: 15 July 2016 The National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH) is seeking applications for Research Partnerships for Scaling Up Mental Health Interventions and to address implementation questions facing World Bank designated low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in their efforts to scale … [Read more...] about National Institutes of Mental Health: Research Partnerships for Scaling Up Mental Health Interventions
NIH Director’s New Innovator Awards Program: Supporting Early stage Investigators
Deadline: 9 September 2016 The National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of Department of Health and Human Services is seeking applications for its NIH Director’s New Innovator Awards that is an initiative to support a small number of early stage investigators of exceptional creativity who … [Read more...] about NIH Director’s New Innovator Awards Program: Supporting Early stage Investigators
U.S. Department of State Bureau: NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees & Vulnerable Populations – Central Asia
Deadline: 25 May 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 refugees and other vulnerable populations in Central Asia. Funding Priorities Proposed activities should … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State Bureau: NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees & Vulnerable Populations – Central Asia
DST (India) Call for Proposals: Water Technology Initiative for Research and Technology Stream
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is currently seeking proposals under Water Technology Initiative for Research and Technology Stream. Water Technology Initiative is a demand oriented user centric initiative which includes development research in laboratories as … [Read more...] about DST (India) Call for Proposals: Water Technology Initiative for Research and Technology Stream
Webinar Video: Grant Fundraising for Women and Girls’ Issues
The webinar video on "Grant Fundraising for Women and Girls’ Issues" is now available online. Fundraising for prospective institutional donors for women and girls’ programs can be an overwhelming process and many NGOs don’t know where to start. This webinar will discuss some basic approaches to … [Read more...] about Webinar Video: Grant Fundraising for Women and Girls’ Issues
CDI Short Course on Rural Entrepreneurship (12 June 2017 to 23 June 2017)
Deadline: 18 October 2016 The Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation (CDI) invites applications for its training course on Rural Entrepreneurship from 12 June 2017 to 23 June 2017 in Ghana. Course Structure This course on rural entrepreneurship centres around the Chain Wide Learning … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course on Rural Entrepreneurship (12 June 2017 to 23 June 2017)
CDI Short Course on Integrated Seed Sector Development (15 May 2017 to 2 June 2017)
Deadline: 18 October 2016 The Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation (CDI) invites applications for its training course on Integrated Seed Sector Development from 15 May 2017 to 2 June 2017 in the Netherlands. Seed is an essential input for crop production. Access of farmers to affordable … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course on Integrated Seed Sector Development (15 May 2017 to 2 June 2017)
CDI Short Course on Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment of Food and Nutrition Security Programmes (5 June 2017 to 23 June 2017)
Deadline: 18 October 2016 The Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation (CDI) invites applications for its training course on Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment of Food and Nutrition Security Programmes from 5 June 2017 until 23 June 2017 in the Netherlands. In this course … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course on Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment of Food and Nutrition Security Programmes (5 June 2017 to 23 June 2017)
CDI Short Course on Integrated Pest Management and Food Safety (5 June 2017 to 23 June 2017)
Deadline: 18 October 2016 The Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation (CDI) invites applications for its training course on Integrated Pest Management and Food Safety from 5 June 2017 until 23 June 2017 in the Netherlands. Increased awareness of the adverse effects pesticides have on the … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course on Integrated Pest Management and Food Safety (5 June 2017 to 23 June 2017)
CDI Short Course on Wetlands, Integrated Water Resources Management and Food Security (5 June 2017 to 23 June 2017)
Deadline: 18 October 2016 The Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation (CDI) invites applications for its training course on Wetlands, Integrated Water Resources Management and Food Security from 5 June 2017 until 23 June 2017 in the Netherlands. Food security, water management and climate … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course on Wetlands, Integrated Water Resources Management and Food Security (5 June 2017 to 23 June 2017)
CDI Short Course on Milking to potential (15 May 2017 to 26 May 2017)
Deadline: 18 October 2016 The Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation (CDI) invites applications for its training course on Milking to potential from 15 May 2017 until 26 May 2017 in the Netherlands. This 2 weeks course will enable participants in designing and implementing dairy … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course on Milking to potential (15 May 2017 to 26 May 2017)
CDI Short Course on Horticulture Sector Development for Emerging Markets (15 May 2017 to 2 June 2017)
Deadline: 18 October 2016 The Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation (CDI) invites applications for its intensive course on Horticulture Sector Development for Emerging Markets from 15 May 2017 until 2 June 2017 in the Netherlands. Modern production practices, value addition activities, … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course on Horticulture Sector Development for Emerging Markets (15 May 2017 to 2 June 2017)
CDI Short Course on Managing Risk in the Face of Climate Change (3 April 2017 to 14 April 2017)
Deadline: 18 October 2016 The Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation (CDI) invites applications for its intensive course on Managing Risk in the Face of Climate Change from 3 April 2017 until 14 April 2017 in Thailand. This course is organised in cooperation with the Asian Disaster … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course on Managing Risk in the Face of Climate Change (3 April 2017 to 14 April 2017)
CDI Short Course on Contemporary Approaches to Genetic Resources Conservation and Use (3 April 2017 to 21 April 2017)
Deadline: 18 October 2016 The Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation (CDI) invites applications for its intensive course on Contemporary Approaches to Genetic Resources Conservation and Use from 3 April 2017 until 21 April 2017 in the Netherlands. This course provides state-of-the-art … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course on Contemporary Approaches to Genetic Resources Conservation and Use (3 April 2017 to 21 April 2017)
CDI Short Course on Agriculture in Transition (3 April 2017 to 14 April 2017)
Deadline: 18 October 2016 The Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation (CDI) invites applications for its two week’s intensive course on Agriculture in Transition from 3 April 2017 until 14 April 2017 in the Netherlands. Agriculture entails much more than just producing food – it also … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course on Agriculture in Transition (3 April 2017 to 14 April 2017)
CDI Short Course: Linking Emergency Aid to Food and Nutrition Security (28 Nov 2016 – 16 Dec 2016)
Deadline: 19 July 2016 Linking Emergency Aid to Food and Nutrition Security is a course designed by Wageningen UR Center for Development Innovation to encourage people to build a better life and prevent them from falling back into avoidable situations where they need assistance again. There has … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course: Linking Emergency Aid to Food and Nutrition Security (28 Nov 2016 – 16 Dec 2016)
CDI Short Course: Governance of Landscapes, Forests and People (3 April 2017 – 14 April 2017)
Deadline: 18 October 2016 The Governance of Landscapes, Forests and People course organized by the Wageningen UR Center for Development Innovation is focused on the development of institutional development at landscape level including multi-stakeholder platforms and networks, and financial support … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course: Governance of Landscapes, Forests and People (3 April 2017 – 14 April 2017)
CDI Short Course: Managing for Sustainable Development Impact (20 March 2017 – 7 April 2017)
Deadline: 18 October 2016 The Managing for Sustainable Development Impact course organized by the Wageningen UR Center for Development Innovation is a three-week course to strengthen the ability to play a significant role in managing for impact (M4I). It seeks applicants with proactive orientation … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course: Managing for Sustainable Development Impact (20 March 2017 – 7 April 2017)
CDI Short Course: Competing Claims on Natural Resources (27 Feb 2017 – 10 March 2017)
Deadline: 18 October 2016 Competing Claims on Natural Resources is a course designed by Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation with an aim to contribute to sustainable resources management by building capacity to manage conflicts over natural resources. Competition over land and natural … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course: Competing Claims on Natural Resources (27 Feb 2017 – 10 March 2017)
CDI Short Course: Responsible Aqualculture Development for Food Security and Economic Progress (27 Feb 2017 – 10 March 2017)
Deadline: 18 October 2016 Responsible Aqualculture Development for Food Security and Economic Progress is a short course organized by Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation to focus on insufficient availability of inputs (feeds, fingerlings, credit); lack of trained personnel; unsuitable … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course: Responsible Aqualculture Development for Food Security and Economic Progress (27 Feb 2017 – 10 March 2017)
CDI Short Course: Climate Change Adaptation in Food Security and Natural Resource Management (30 Jan 2017 – 10 Feb 2017)
The Climate Change Adaptation in Food Security and Natural Resource Management is a short course designed by Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation that is organized to focus on translation of policy documents and research into climate-smart adaptation strategies. Course Objectives … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course: Climate Change Adaptation in Food Security and Natural Resource Management (30 Jan 2017 – 10 Feb 2017)
CDI Short Course: Rights Based Approach to Food and Nutrition Security (23 Jan 2017 to 3 Feb 2017)
Deadline: 19 July 2016 Rights Based Approach to Food and Nutrition Security is a course organized by Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation with an aim to explore the different concepts on rights-based approaches to food and nutrition security such as Right to Food and the Zero Hunger … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course: Rights Based Approach to Food and Nutrition Security (23 Jan 2017 to 3 Feb 2017)
CDI Short Course: Ensuring Sustainability through Inclusiveness (28 Nov 2016 – 9 Dec 2016)
Deadline NFP: 19 July 2016 Ensuring Sustainability through Inclusiveness is a short course by Wageningen UR Center for Development Innovation that seeks to provide attention on shifting business landscape, old, unresolved problems. Threats and opportunities challenge businesses to re-think the … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course: Ensuring Sustainability through Inclusiveness (28 Nov 2016 – 9 Dec 2016)
CDI Short Course: Market Access for Food Security (28 Nov 2016 – 9 Dec 2016)
Deadline: 19 July 2016 The Market Access for Food Security course is designed by the Wageningen UR Center for Development Innovation to show the participants to which extent and in which manner markets can be used to induce and prolong positive change. Today, markets have become mainstream … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course: Market Access for Food Security (28 Nov 2016 – 9 Dec 2016)
Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation Short Courses: Apply via Netherlands Fellowship Program!
The Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation (CDI) yearly conducts a number of short-term training courses for the development of professionals worldwide. Most of these short courses are open for the Netherlands Fellowship Program (NFP) to working professionals who are the citizen of and … [Read more...] about Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation Short Courses: Apply via Netherlands Fellowship Program!
CDI Short Course: Governance & Food Safety in International Food Chains (13 March 2017 – 31 March 2017)
Deadline: 18 October 2016 The Governance & Food Safety in International Food Chains course is organized by the Wageningen UR Center for Development Innovation in order to take measures to deliver safe food as well as to create sustainable business governments, producers, manufacturers and … [Read more...] about CDI Short Course: Governance & Food Safety in International Food Chains (13 March 2017 – 31 March 2017)
Call for Proposals: GBIF Young Researchers Award 2016!
Deadline: 15 July 2016 The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) is accepting proposals for its Young Researchers Award 2016 to foster innovative research and discovery in biodiversity informatics by graduate students who are deploying GBIF-enabled data in master’s and doctoral … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: GBIF Young Researchers Award 2016!
2nd Call for Proposals: €20 Million for Transnational RDD Projects
Deadline: 15 June 2016. The ERA-Net Smart Grids Plus has announced a Second call for transnational RDD projects on smart grids with an aim to support deep knowledge sharing between European smart grids initiatives by promoting and financing joint projects. Challenges Enabling an increased … [Read more...] about 2nd Call for Proposals: €20 Million for Transnational RDD Projects
What does the donor look for in a proposal?
This is a very important question because a project proposal is a lengthy document comprising of several different components. There is an introduction part, a background story, an explanation to justify the project, there are of course goals, objectives and strategies. But what is that single page … [Read more...] about What does the donor look for in a proposal?
What are the types of budget?
There are two types of budgets: Activity Budget and Line-Item Budget. Activity budget, as the name suggests, covers the costs required for implementing a project activity. For example, if your project strategy is about building the capacity of civil society leaders in your area, then you usually … [Read more...] about What are the types of budget?
How can I start developing a project budget?
A project proposal has several components such as project goals, objectives, results, strategies and activities. With so many sections, how and from where you can start the process of developing a project budget. An ideal way of starting to develop a project budget is to look at your project … [Read more...] about How can I start developing a project budget?
How can I use Project Activities to prepare my project’s budget?
As project activities influence the budgeting of your project, it is important to gain greater clarity about them. If you know the specifications of your project activities, then budgets can be developed more easily and more frequently. We will understand this from the following example. Let us say … [Read more...] about How can I use Project Activities to prepare my project’s budget?
U.S. Small Business Administration: Women’s Business Center Program Renewal Grant
Deadline: 9 June 2016 U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking proposals from private non-profit organizations for a program entitled "Women’s Business Center (WBC) Program Renewal Grant" to provide grants to aid and encourage the development and growth of small women owned businesses through … [Read more...] about U.S. Small Business Administration: Women’s Business Center Program Renewal Grant
What are the other costs that can be mentioned apart from activity costs in a project budget?
Donor agencies emphasize on covering activity costs. In fact, some donors can only fund activities. However, for larger project proposals, there will be overheads and staff costs on top of the activities that are listed out. To implement activities you are required to have human resources, an office … [Read more...] about What are the other costs that can be mentioned apart from activity costs in a project budget?
CDC: Creating a National Network of Partners to Promote Cancer Prevention
Deadline: 3 June 2016 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking applications from eligible organisations to provide funds to develop and administer a national network of cancer prevention organizations to promote, in coordination … [Read more...] about CDC: Creating a National Network of Partners to Promote Cancer Prevention
How to calculate staff time in a project budget?
In some project proposal formats, you may have come across ‘staff time’ or the number of ‘man hours’ required in the project. Large donors are very meticulous about these details and require minute calculations for the money they are going to give to organizations. So they expect budgets to be clear … [Read more...] about How to calculate staff time in a project budget?
State Bureau of EAP: Inviting organisations to Promote Women’s Entrepreneurial Center
Deadline: 10 June 2016 The U.S. Department of State Bureau of East Asia Pacific Affairs (EAP) is inviting organisations to submit applications for a project to promote women’s entrepreneurship, as part of the Lower Mekong Initiative. The Center will provide a safe space for female would-be … [Read more...] about State Bureau of EAP: Inviting organisations to Promote Women’s Entrepreneurial Center
ACF Refugee Individual Development Accounts Program
Deadline: 21 June 2016 The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the Administration for Children and Families' (ACF) is seeking applications from eligible entities to submit competitive grant applications for projects to establish and manage Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) for … [Read more...] about ACF Refugee Individual Development Accounts Program
How can I include overhead costs in my project budget?
Overhead costs refer to those expenses that are required by the organization to run its operations and they do not cover any direct expenses of project activities. However, they still form a part of many project budgets. Overheads can include office rent, telephone expenses, accounting fees, … [Read more...] about How can I include overhead costs in my project budget?
What is a Matching Contribution and from where can my NGO get it?
Often you must have come across in RFPs and other donor proposal guidelines that only 90% of funding will be given for the project. So where will the 10% come from? This 10% is referred to as the matching contribution towards the project. It does not mean that the donor agency is refusing to take … [Read more...] about What is a Matching Contribution and from where can my NGO get it?
USAID Global Health Challenges seeking concept notes
Deadline: 13 April 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is inviting applicants for USAID Global Health Challenges to seek opportunities to co-create, co-design, coinvest, and collaborate in the research, development, … [Read more...] about USAID Global Health Challenges seeking concept notes
Open Society Foundation’s Global Drug Policy Advocacy Fellowship Program
Deadline: 25 April 2016 The Global Drug Policy Program under Open Society Foundations (OSF) invites applications to the 2016Asia & Africa Advocacy Fellowship Program on Drug Policy Reform. This program supports those working in sectors related to drug policy in order to increase their … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundation’s Global Drug Policy Advocacy Fellowship Program
FRIDA Grants: Providing Support to Research Projects and Innovative Initiatives
Deadline: 13 May 2016 FRIDA Grants provide funding to support research projects and innovative initiatives that seek to explore the potential of information and communications technology for promoting the region’s social and economic development and Internet access. Funding Information … [Read more...] about FRIDA Grants: Providing Support to Research Projects and Innovative Initiatives
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Global Grand Challenges Round 17
Deadline: 11 May 2016 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has launched a call for ideas for its 17th round of Global Grand Challenges Exploration with an aim to harness advances in science and technology to save lives, and all of the investments are driven by the need to develop and apply … [Read more...] about Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Global Grand Challenges Round 17
Swiss Re Foundation’s International ReSource Award 2016
Deadline: 30 April 2016 The Swiss Re Foundation is seeking proposals for its International ReSource Award 2016 to support social entrepreneurial initiatives addressing water-related challenges with new and innovative approaches. The ReSource Award is focused on social entrepreneurial … [Read more...] about Swiss Re Foundation’s International ReSource Award 2016
