Deadline: 20 May 2016 The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), International Medical Corps, and Human Rights Education Associates (HREA) are offering a five-day training course on Managing Gender-Based Violence Programs in Emergencies. The aim of the program is to build both technical knowledge … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Training Course on Managing Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies
Bureau of ECA: Inviting Applicants for Emerging Young Leaders Award
Deadline: 1 June 2016 The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division, of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is seeking applications for the FY 2016 Emerging Young Leaders Award (EYL) to honor and support international youth that have done exceptional work to create … [Read more...] about Bureau of ECA: Inviting Applicants for Emerging Young Leaders Award
IWMF Call for Applications: Howard G. Buffett Fund For Women Journalists
Deadline: 6 July 2016 The International Women Media Foundation (IWMF) is currently inviting women journalists from around the world for its Howard G. Buffett Fund, supporting projects including educational opportunities, investigative reporting and media development initiatives. Objectives The … [Read more...] about IWMF Call for Applications: Howard G. Buffett Fund For Women Journalists
How to undertake strategic planning for your NGO
Someone has rightly said that without a plan, a goal is only a wish. In the context of your NGO also, it holds true. Despite having a mission and a vision, an organization might be going on a path to nowhere, as these are very broad statements, and do not provide a clear direction, or do not ‘steer’ … [Read more...] about How to undertake strategic planning for your NGO
How to establish Effective Governance in Your NGO
The term ‘governance’ comes from Greek verb κυβερνάω [kubernáo], meaning ‘to steer’. Every institution, be it public, private, or third sector, needs governance to function. There are formalized forms of governance, and the most formalized one is the ‘government’. NGOs also need good governance for … [Read more...] about How to establish Effective Governance in Your NGO
European Union EIDHR Program: CBSS to Support Civil Society & Human Rights Defenders in Tajikistan
Deadline: 24 June 2016 European Union is seeking proposals from organisations for a country based support scheme (CBSS) with an aim to support civil society and human rights defenders in Tajikistan in working on human rights (political, civil, economic, social and cultural) and … [Read more...] about European Union EIDHR Program: CBSS to Support Civil Society & Human Rights Defenders in Tajikistan
USAID/West Africa: Countering Violent Extremism Piloting
Deadline: 25 April 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from qualified U.S. and Non-U.S. organizations to fund a program entitled “Countering Violent Extremism Piloting” to develop solutions to urgent and critical violent extremist (VE) … [Read more...] about USAID/West Africa: Countering Violent Extremism Piloting
U.S. Mission to India: U.S.-South India Renewable Energy Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 28 June 2016 The U.S. Consulate General, Public Affairs Section in Chennai is seeking applications from organisations for a programme entitled "U.S.-South India Renewable Energy Innovation Challenge” that seeks to raise awareness of and increase interest in opportunities for innovation in … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to India: U.S.-South India Renewable Energy Innovation Challenge
DFID : Sustaining and Accelerating Primary Health in Ethiopia (SAPHE)
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The U.K. Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking applications for its Sustaining and Accelerating Primary Health in Ethiopia (SAPHE) programme, a five year (2015-2020) programme that will provide up to £250 million to support the Health Sector Transformation … [Read more...] about DFID : Sustaining and Accelerating Primary Health in Ethiopia (SAPHE)
European Union: Supporting Civil Society Organizations and Local Authorities in Jamaica
Deadline: 15 June 2016 European Union is seeking proposals from organisations for a thematic programme entitled “Support to Civil Society Organizations and Local Authorities in Jamaica” with an aim at contributing to the fight against injustice and inequality, including under a gender … [Read more...] about European Union: Supporting Civil Society Organizations and Local Authorities in Jamaica
European Union Civil Society Facility: Strengthening and Building Capacity of CSOs in Armenia
Deadline: 15 June 2016 European Union is seeking proposals from organisations to strengthen and build capacity of Armenian civil society to effectively contribute to democratic decision making processes in Armenia. Through this programme, the EU will seek to build the capacity of CSOs in Armenia … [Read more...] about European Union Civil Society Facility: Strengthening and Building Capacity of CSOs in Armenia
DFID Call for Applications: ACE Business and SAPHE Programmes
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The U.K. Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking applications for its 2 (two) new funding programmes namely- Africa Clean Energy (ACE) Business programme and Sustaining and Accelerating Primary Health in Ethiopia (SAPHE) programme. Africa Clean Energy … [Read more...] about DFID Call for Applications: ACE Business and SAPHE Programmes
EU Call for Proposals: Complementary Support to the Development of Waste Management Schemes
Deadline: 17 June 2016 The European Union is seeking proposals for Complementary Support to the Development of Waste Management Schemes having an aim to contribute to the development and improvement of comprehensive waste management schemes at municipalities' level. The global objective of this … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Complementary Support to the Development of Waste Management Schemes
Atlantic Area Transnational Cooperation Programme Invites EoIs: Strenghtening Economic Development in the Atlantic Area
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The Atlantic Area Transnational Cooperation Programme 2014-2020 has announced its first call for Expressions of interest (EOIs). A two stage application process has been agreed for this initial and subsequent Programme calls, beginning with a call for EOI’s. The Programme is … [Read more...] about Atlantic Area Transnational Cooperation Programme Invites EoIs: Strenghtening Economic Development in the Atlantic Area
CEI Fund at the EBRD Call for Proposals: Know-how Exchange Programme 2016
Deadline: 27 June 2016 The Central European Initiative (CEI) has announced a new Call for Proposals for the CEI Know‐How Exchange Programme (KEP) ‐ ITALY. The projects will be co‐financed with funding made available from the CEI Fund at the EBRD, entirely financed by the Italian Government. The … [Read more...] about CEI Fund at the EBRD Call for Proposals: Know-how Exchange Programme 2016
Call for Applications: UIL CONFINTEA Fellowship Programme 2016
Deadline: 30 June 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 … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: UIL CONFINTEA Fellowship Programme 2016
European Union: EIDHR Country based Support Schemes in Kazakhstan
Deadline: 9 June 2016 European Union is seeking proposals from organisations for a country based support scheme with an aim to strengthen the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reforms in Kazakhstan. Objectives Enhance the rule of law and good governance … [Read more...] about European Union: EIDHR Country based Support Schemes in Kazakhstan
European Programme for Employment and Social Innovation: Combating Social Exclusion and Poverty
Deadline: 13 June 2016 The European Commission is seeking applications for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) 2014-2020, a European-level financing instrument to contribute to the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy, by providing financial support for the Union's objectives in terms … [Read more...] about European Programme for Employment and Social Innovation: Combating Social Exclusion and Poverty
Nominations Open for World Summit Awards 2016!
Deadline: 15 July 2016 Nominations are open for World Summit Awards 2016 with an aim to promote world’s best digital innovation with an impact on society. Objectives Selection and promotion of best practices in digital innovation with local relevance, content depth and user value from all … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for World Summit Awards 2016!
Department of Justice: Enhancing Training and Resources to Better Respond to Victims of Cyberviolence
Deadline: 7 June 2016 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking applications to enhance and update training and resources to better help victims of cyberviolence, specifically as it relates to engaging in judicial … [Read more...] about Department of Justice: Enhancing Training and Resources to Better Respond to Victims of Cyberviolence
DHHS/ACF: Supporting Demonstration Projects to Prevent Domestic Violence
Deadline: 27 June 2016 The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), an agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking applications to support 10-12 demonstration projects that will focus on expanding their capacity (as family violence, domestic violence, and dating … [Read more...] about DHHS/ACF: Supporting Demonstration Projects to Prevent Domestic Violence
DHHS/ACF: Enhancing Safe, Supportive and Sustainable Housing for Domestic Violence Survivors
Deadline: 27 June 2016 The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), an agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking applications to support one national capacity building center focused on delivering comprehensive training and technical assistance to enhance safe, … [Read more...] about DHHS/ACF: Enhancing Safe, Supportive and Sustainable Housing for Domestic Violence Survivors
DHHS/ACF: Expanding Services for those Impacted by Domestic Violence
Deadline: 27 June 2016 The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), an agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking applications to support national capacity building center that can expand and enhance the capacity of domestic violence and dating violence service … [Read more...] about DHHS/ACF: Expanding Services for those Impacted by Domestic Violence
Call for Proposals: Nordic-Russian Cooperation Programme in Higher Education and Research
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)
