Deadline: 13 June 2016 The U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Food for Peace (FFP) is seeking applications from U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofit organizations for funding for program entitled “Development Food Assistance Projects” for Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia and … [Read more...] about USAID: Seeking Applications for Development Food Assistance Projects
USAID: Seeking Concept Papers for Prevention of HIV Infection in Women
Deadline: 20 May 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking concept papers from qualified U.S. and Non-U.S. organizations to fund a project entitled “Advancing the development and licensure of vaginal rings and innovative systemic methods for prevention of HIV … [Read more...] about USAID: Seeking Concept Papers for Prevention of HIV Infection in Women
USAID Broad Agency Announcement for Science, Technology, Innovation and Partnership
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from the eligible organizations and companies for its Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Science, Technology, Innovation and Partnership (STIP). BAA seeks opportunities to co-create, … [Read more...] about USAID Broad Agency Announcement for Science, Technology, Innovation and Partnership
USAID Broad Agency Announcement for Catalyzing Private Investment
Deadline: 23 November 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in conjunction with the Swedish International Development Corporation (SIDA) is seeking applications from the eligible organizations, companies and investors for its Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for … [Read more...] about USAID Broad Agency Announcement for Catalyzing Private Investment
Apply for GUPES Green Gown Awards: Recognizing Environmental and Sustainability Best Practices!
Deadline: 31 May 2016 Global Universities Partnership on Environment and Sustainability (GUPES) is inviting GUPES Members for the GUPES Green Grown Awards. The awards are the most prestigious recognition of environmental and sustainability best practice within the further and higher education … [Read more...] about Apply for GUPES Green Gown Awards: Recognizing Environmental and Sustainability Best Practices!
Applications Open for UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards 2016
Deadline: 8 June 2016 Applications are open for the Green Gown Awards for UK and Ireland that offer unique brand integrity and recognition to senior management in the tertiary education sector. The awards seek to o inspire excellence, enhance collaboration and to encourage replication of … [Read more...] about Applications Open for UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards 2016
Polden-Puckham Charitable Foundation Grants: Funding Organisations Seeking to Change Policy
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The Polden-Puckham Charitable Foundation (PPCF) is accepting applications from the UK-based organisations working to influence policy, attitudes and values at a national or international level. The Foundation supports practical projects when they are clearly of a … [Read more...] about Polden-Puckham Charitable Foundation Grants: Funding Organisations Seeking to Change Policy
Apply to Participate in SME Empowerment Challenge 2016!
Deadline: 30 June 2016 HiiL Justice Accelerator, together with the Ford Foundation is currently inviting applications for its SME Empowerment Challenge with an aim to promote justice solutions that empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. The challenge process includes short … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in SME Empowerment Challenge 2016!
World Wildlife Fund: Seeking Applications for Conservation Fellowships for Myanmar 2016
Deadline: 15 July 2016 World Wildlife Fund's Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program (EFN) is currently inviting applications for its Conservation Fellowships for Myanmar with an aim to pursue graduate-level study anywhere in the world with the goal of advancing conservation in … [Read more...] about World Wildlife Fund: Seeking Applications for Conservation Fellowships for Myanmar 2016
USIEF: Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship to address Climate Change related Issues
Deadline: 15 July 2016 The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) is currently inviting applications for its Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship program with an aim to build long-term capacity to address climate change related issues in both countries. The Government of the United … [Read more...] about USIEF: Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship to address Climate Change related Issues
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2016-2017: Promoting Gender Equality & Empowerment
Deadline: 29 May 2016 The High Commission of Canada in South Africa is accepting proposals from local NGOs and other grassroots organizations for its Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), with an aim to strengthen Canada’s relationships with civil society and local communities and to build … [Read more...] about Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2016-2017: Promoting Gender Equality & Empowerment
LEAD Fellow 2016: Supporting Young Social Entrepreneurs across South Africa
Deadline: 30 June 2016 The International Youth Foundation (IYF) and Laureate International Universities are currently inviting applicants for its Monash South Africa (MSA) Leading Entrepreneurs for African Development (LEAD) Fellow program 2016, to identify and support young social entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about LEAD Fellow 2016: Supporting Young Social Entrepreneurs across South Africa
Applications Open for Africa Startups Challenge 2016!
Deadline: 30 May 2016 Do you want to partner with a global financial services company to accelerate your business? If yes, then apply for the Africa Startups Challenge 2016! Thomson Reuters in partnership with Venture Capital For Africa (VC4A) are accepting applications for its Africa Startups … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Africa Startups Challenge 2016!
Call for Proposals: Interreg V-A Lithuania-Poland Cooperation Programme
Deadline: 9 June 2016 The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is currently accepting proposals for its Interreg V-A Lithuania-Poland cooperation programme, with an aim to foster smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in the border area through cross-border cooperation. The Programme seeks … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Interreg V-A Lithuania-Poland Cooperation Programme
Lions Clubs’ Community 100 Program: Awarding Grants of up to $1000
Deadline: 30 June 2016 The Lions Clubs International Foundation is inviting NGOs, NPOs and other organisations from across Australia for its Community 100 Program, funding more than 100 Australian community projects.The program is aimed to help local clubs to reach out to communities and create new … [Read more...] about Lions Clubs’ Community 100 Program: Awarding Grants of up to $1000
Reasons for Rejection of an Application by Grants.gov System! Also learn about the Attachments to be made
Though the application process is not extremely complicated, a rejection can still occur. Common reasons for the rejection of an application are: The DUNS number of the submitter does not match the DUNS number on the application. A virus was detected in a file attachment. Attachments do … [Read more...] about Reasons for Rejection of an Application by Grants.gov System! Also learn about the Attachments to be made
Confirm Your Submission and Track Your Application Package
After you submit your grant application package, a confirmation screen will appear on your computer screen. This screen will confirm your submission of application to Grants.gov. This page also contains a tracking number to identify the status of your submission in the Track My Application … [Read more...] about Confirm Your Submission and Track Your Application Package
Saved Your Application Package! Register and submit it now!
Once you have completed all the required documents and attached any required or optional documentation, be sure to use the Save button to save your package. Please note that you can only submit a complete application and may not send it in parts. In order to submit an application, you need the … [Read more...] about Saved Your Application Package! Register and submit it now!
Tips for Completing an Application Package
Once the application package is being downloaded you can complete the application offline with patience and all your NGOs staff members focusing on specialized areas to be filled. Before entering information, please read the grant-making agency's application instructions carefully. Save … [Read more...] about Tips for Completing an Application Package
Download the Grant Application Package and Start Your Application!
Once you have determined you are eligible you can download the application package. Downloading a grant application package allows you to complete it offline and develop and review it with your organization before submitting. Before downloading, you need to ensure your Adobe software version is … [Read more...] about Download the Grant Application Package and Start Your Application!
Done with Research: Check Your Eligibility!
Once you are done with the research work, checking your eligibility in order to apply for and receive a US grant is very important. If you are not legally eligible for a specific funding opportunity, you will waste a lot of time and effort completing the application process for a grant you will … [Read more...] about Done with Research: Check Your Eligibility!
How to Search for a Funding Opportunity?
The process of searching a funding opportunity in grants.gov is simple. Grants.gov publishes all Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA) from the US federal government into one database. To search grants, visit http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html. This page will bring you to the … [Read more...] about How to Search for a Funding Opportunity?
How do I Apply for US Grants using Grants.gov? Follow these Simple Steps!
Applying for a US government grant is an exciting but resource-intensive process. Not only is it often difficult to identify good funding opportunities, but once an opportunity is found you also need to develop a high-impact application to win a bid for funding. This guide will help to make your … [Read more...] about How do I Apply for US Grants using Grants.gov? Follow these Simple Steps!
DNI Innovation Fund: Funding Innovative Approaches to Journalism
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
