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
Water for Health 2016 to Support High Quality Research & Development
Deadline: 24 May 2016 The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, and the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) jointly announces a call for proposals under the topic of Water for Health 2016 to support high quality research and development programmes aiming at … [Read more...] about Water for Health 2016 to Support High Quality Research & Development
Conservation, Food and Health (CFH) Foundation Seeking Concept Notes for Round 2 Grants
Deadline: 1 July 2016 The Conservation, Food and Health (CFH) Foundation is seeking concept notes for its second round grants from organizations in the developing countries to support projects that demonstrate strong local leadership, promote professional development in the conservation, … [Read more...] about Conservation, Food and Health (CFH) Foundation Seeking Concept Notes for Round 2 Grants
BNP Paribas Foundation’s 2016 Call for Projects: Climate Change
Deadline: 2 May 2016 The BNP Paribas Foundation has announced a call for projects under the topic of Climate Initiative with an aim to select between 4 and 7 research projects which will improve the understanding of climate change issues. Funding Information The grant requested: Must … [Read more...] about BNP Paribas Foundation’s 2016 Call for Projects: Climate Change
NWO’s Food & Business Applied Research Fund
Deadline: 5 July 2016 The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) is currently seeking applications for its Food & Business Applied Research Fund (ARF), providing grants to applied research contributing to innovation for food security and private sector development in the 15 … [Read more...] about NWO’s Food & Business Applied Research Fund
AREF Research Development Fellowship 2016 – Africa
Deadline: 6 July 2016 The Africa Research Excellence Fund is seeking applications for its AREF Research Development Fellowship 2016 with an aim to enhance the research competitiveness of early-career African researchers who have research leadership potential and are working on important … [Read more...] about AREF Research Development Fellowship 2016 – Africa
Financial Inclusion Program at Innovations for Poverty Action
Deadline: 29 April 2016 The Financial Inclusion Program at Innovations for Poverty Action is currently accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from teams of researchers and financial service providers to conduct rigorous research on financial product innovations for low-income households in … [Read more...] about Financial Inclusion Program at Innovations for Poverty Action
IDRC Doctoral Research Awards 2016: Improving the Lives of People in Developing World
Deadline: 18 May 2016 International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is currently accepting applications for the IDRC DoctoralResearch Awards 2016, to promote the growth of Canadian and developing country capacity in research to improve the lives of people in the developing world. Thematic … [Read more...] about IDRC Doctoral Research Awards 2016: Improving the Lives of People in Developing World
Young Earth Solutions: Seeking Young Researchers across the Globe
Deadline: 27 July 2016 BCFN YES! 2016 is back with a new competition entitled” Young Earth Solutions” that invests in young researchers by supporting PhD level education with a study grant. It is an international competition for young students and researchers from across the globe. Launched … [Read more...] about Young Earth Solutions: Seeking Young Researchers across the Globe
Humanitarian Water and Food Awards 2016
Deadline: 12 June 2016 Applications are open for the Humanitarian Water and Food Awards (WAF Awards) that acknowledges and promotes sustainable initiatives all over the world that help to bring water clean air and food to those who need them most. The award wants to bring exceptional pioneers … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Water and Food Awards 2016
Call for Applications: HIV Research for Prevention Journalist Fellowships
Deadline: 10 June 2016 HIV Research for Prevention (HIVR4P 2016) Fellowship program invites 25 journalists from around the world to provide them fellowships to attend and cover the HIVR4P 2016 conference.The journalist fellowship program is designed to help build journalist capacity to report on … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: HIV Research for Prevention Journalist Fellowships
UNDP Small Grants Scheme: Fostering Regional and Local Development in Georgia
Deadline: 6 May 2016 United Nations Development Programme in Georgia (UNDP), in cooperation with Swiss Cooperation Office for the South Caucasus (SCO) and Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC), invites non-governmental organizations and civil society organizations to apply for the Small Grants … [Read more...] about UNDP Small Grants Scheme: Fostering Regional and Local Development in Georgia
AuthorAID Gender Grants 2016: Supporting Developing Country Researchers
Deadline: 10 May 2016 AuthorAID is currently inviting researchers from the developing world for its following 2 (two) new grants related to gender: Travel Grants: For researchers to use to present gendered research at a conference, or for attending a conference on the topic of gender, or for … [Read more...] about AuthorAID Gender Grants 2016: Supporting Developing Country Researchers
Regional Corporation Council Call for Proposals 2016: Promotion and Enhancement of the SEE 2020 Strategy
Deadline: 16 May 2016 The Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat (RCC) is seeking proposals for the implementation of the South East Europe (SEE) 2020 Strategy in the SEE region with financial assistance from the RCC Small Grants Instrument. The areas of cooperation in the framework of the RCC … [Read more...] about Regional Corporation Council Call for Proposals 2016: Promotion and Enhancement of the SEE 2020 Strategy
U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of ECA: Inviting NGOs for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
Deadline: 28 June 2016 The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is seeking applications from U.S. public and private non-profit organizations for FY2017 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program with an aim to build mutual understanding and strengthen U.S. … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of ECA: Inviting NGOs for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
Call for Applications: Partnership on Women’s Entrepreneurship in Renewables
Deadline: 10 June 2016 The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs’ (OES) Office of Global Change at the Department of State is seeking applications to fund a program entitled "Partnership on Women’s Entrepreneurship in Renewables (wPOWER)" seeks to empower women … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Partnership on Women’s Entrepreneurship in Renewables
USAID/Benin: Increasing the Use of High Impact Health Services and Healthy Behaviors
Deadline: 31 May 2016 The United States Agency for International Development in Benin (USAID/Benin) is seeking applications from qualified Benin local entities to fund a program entitled “Support for Scale-Up of Community Package of High Impact Interventions -Phase II” with an aim to align with the … [Read more...] about USAID/Benin: Increasing the Use of High Impact Health Services and Healthy Behaviors
ACF Refugee Microenterprise Development Program: Assisting Refugees to become economically Self-sufficient
Deadline: 21 June 2016 The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the Administration for Children and Families' (ACF) is seeking applications from eligible entities for the program entitled "Refugee Microenterprise Development (MED) Program" that will assist refugees to become economically … [Read more...] about ACF Refugee Microenterprise Development Program: Assisting Refugees to become economically Self-sufficient
OES International Water Cooperation Program: Increasing Shared Prosperity and Regional Security
Deadline: 10 June 2016 The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs’ (OES) Office of Conservation and Water at the U.S. Department of State is seeking applications for a program entitled “International Water Cooperation” with an aim to build political will and advance … [Read more...] about OES International Water Cooperation Program: Increasing Shared Prosperity and Regional Security
EU-Tanzania: Grants Size, Eligibility Criteria and the Application Procedure
Please visit the Grants Size, Eligibility Criteria and the Application Procedure of the "EU-Tanzania: Support to CSOs and LAs + EIDHR Interventions" below. Financial Allocation and Size of Grants Indicative allocation of funds by lot: Lot 1 – Enhancing CSOs contribution to accountability … [Read more...] about EU-Tanzania: Grants Size, Eligibility Criteria and the Application Procedure
European Commission: Support to CSOs and LAs + EIDHR Interventions in Tanzania
Deadline: 7 June 2016 The European Commission is seeking proposals to support Civil Society Organisations and Local Authorities and for the regulation of European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights Programme. Program Lots and Priority Areas Lot 1: Enhancing CSOs contribution to … [Read more...] about European Commission: Support to CSOs and LAs + EIDHR Interventions in Tanzania
EU Kazakhstan: Strengthening the Capacities of Civil Society Organisations & Local Authorities
Deadline: 6 June 2016 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for its thematic programme “Civil Society Organisations and Local Authorities" to strengthen the contribution of civil society organisations and local authorities to governance and development … [Read more...] about EU Kazakhstan: Strengthening the Capacities of Civil Society Organisations & Local Authorities
PEP Call for Expressions of Interest: Experimental Impact Evaluations for Development Policy Analysis in Developing Countries
Deadline: 6 June 2016 The Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) invites research teams in developing countries to submit an expression of interest (EOI) for undertaking a randomized control trial (RCT) from late 2016 to 2018. The evaluation should target new programmes or Development Policy … [Read more...] about PEP Call for Expressions of Interest: Experimental Impact Evaluations for Development Policy Analysis in Developing Countries
Apply for MasterCard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity 2016 Scaling Competition
Deadline: 10 June 2016 The MasterCard Foundation is currently inviting applications from around the world for its Rural Prosperity 2016 Scaling Competition. The challenge of the Scaling competition is to take proven concepts, products and business models and to adapt and launch them at a larger … [Read more...] about Apply for MasterCard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity 2016 Scaling Competition
Nominations Open for 2016 Champions of the Earth Awards
Deadline: 30 April 2016 Nominations are open for 2016 Champions of the Earth Awards by United Nations Environment Program. The award is the United Nations highest environmental honour recognizing visionary people and organisations all over the world that exemplify leadership and advocate action on … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2016 Champions of the Earth Awards
Applications Open for the Humanitarian Water and Food Awards 2016
Deadline: 12 June 2016 Applications are open for the Humanitarian Water and Food Awards (WAF Awards) that acknowledges and promotes sustainable initiatives all over the world that help to bring water clean air and food to those who need them most. The award wants to bring exceptional pioneers in … [Read more...] about Applications Open for the Humanitarian Water and Food Awards 2016
BCFN YES! Young Earth Solutions: Seeking Young Researchers across the Globe
Deadline: 27 July 2016 BCFN YES! 2016 is back with a new competition entitled" Young Earth Solutions" that invests in young researchers by supporting PhD level education with a study grant. It is an international competition for young students and researchers from across the globe. Launched for … [Read more...] about BCFN YES! Young Earth Solutions: Seeking Young Researchers across the Globe
The Green Talents Competition on Sustainable Development
Deadline: 24 May 2016 The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is currently inviting young researchers from around the world to participate in Green Talents Competition 2016.The award honours 25 young researchers from around the world each year. The prestigious Green Talents … [Read more...] about The Green Talents Competition on Sustainable Development
