Deadline: 6 June 2017 The Department of State Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) is inviting applicants to submit proposals that will foster and support entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa, advancing regional stability and prosperity. The aim of this … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State, Bureau of NEA: Supporting Entrepreneurs in Middle East and North Africa
Apply for Graham Foundation Grants for Individuals in the United States
Deadline: 15 September 2017 The Graham Foundation through its grants to Individuals provides opportunities to create, develop, and communicate a project about architecture and the designed environment that will contribute to their creative, intellectual, and professional growth at crucial or … [Read more...] about Apply for Graham Foundation Grants for Individuals in the United States
The Khaled Hosseini Foundation: Seeking Applications for Omid Grants Program
Deadline: 1 July 2017 The Khaled Hosseini Foundation is seeking applications for its Omid Grant to support humanitarian projects in Afghanistan. The Khaled Hosseini Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit provides humanitarian assistance for the people of Afghanistan. The Foundation works with the … [Read more...] about The Khaled Hosseini Foundation: Seeking Applications for Omid Grants Program
Future Earth Request for Proposals: Pegasus Programme for Biodiversity and Natural Assets
Deadline: 5 June 2017 The Future Earth is currently accepting proposals for biodiversity research for global sustainability, the "Program for Early-stage Grants Advancing Sustainability Science or Pegasus – Biodiversity and Natural Assets". This program is the first in a series of grants … [Read more...] about Future Earth Request for Proposals: Pegasus Programme for Biodiversity and Natural Assets
Applications Open for Solutions for Good Initiative: Seeking Innovative Mobile Solutions for Social Impact
Deadline: 30 June 2017 Are you a non-profit organisation and have a great idea for a mobile solution that can help you amplify your impact? Apply for Solutions for Good Initiative. Vodafone Foundation, along with principal partner NASSCOM Foundation is currently accepting applications for its … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Solutions for Good Initiative: Seeking Innovative Mobile Solutions for Social Impact
Apply for Wolfson Family Charitable Trust Funds! Helping People with Special Needs
Deadline: 1 June 2017 The Wolfson Foundation is currently seeking applications for its Wolfson Family Charitable Trust Funds to support projects that help people with special needs (particularly physical and learning disabilities), provide high quality secondary education, or that improve access to … [Read more...] about Apply for Wolfson Family Charitable Trust Funds! Helping People with Special Needs
SFDRR Call for Participation: Approaching for Slow-Onset Climate Disasters (AI-SOCD)
Deadline: 8 May 2017 The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (SFDRR) is seeking applications to manage the risk of small-scale and large-scale, frequent and infrequent, sudden and slow-onset disasters caused by natural or man-made hazards. The causes and impacts of disaster … [Read more...] about SFDRR Call for Participation: Approaching for Slow-Onset Climate Disasters (AI-SOCD)
Apply for IDRC Doctoral Research Awards 2017!
Deadline: 31 May 2017 The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is currently seeking applications for IDRC Doctoral Research Awards. Scope IDRC has helped graduate students undertake thesis research in the field of international development since 1982. IDRC Doctoral Research Awards are … [Read more...] about Apply for IDRC Doctoral Research Awards 2017!
Robert Bosch Stiftung and the Black Sea Trust’s Call for Confidence Building Project Proposals!
Deadline: 26 May 2017 The Robert Bosch Stiftung and the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation of the German Marshall Fund (BST) is currently seeking applications for "Confidence Building Project Proposal" to support confidence building activities of non-state actors in the South Caucasus, … [Read more...] about Robert Bosch Stiftung and the Black Sea Trust’s Call for Confidence Building Project Proposals!
EC-EACEA Call for Proposals: Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme 2017
Deadline: 2 May 2017 The European Commission-Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) is seeking proposals for its Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme 2017 with an aim to promote sustainable development and ultimately contribute to poverty reduction by increasing the … [Read more...] about EC-EACEA Call for Proposals: Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme 2017
USAID Call for Partnerships: Scaling Investment in Off-Grid Energy Solutions in Africa
Deadline: 30 April 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Global Development Lab and Power Africa are seeking concept papers for “Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS)” focused on increasing private investment in off-grid energy in Africa as … [Read more...] about USAID Call for Partnerships: Scaling Investment in Off-Grid Energy Solutions in Africa
NEF Ambassadors Programme: Inviting Young Scientists from Africa
Deadline: 27 May 2017 The Next Einstein Forum Ambassadors Programme is currently open for applications and invites young science practitioners from African countries. NEF Ambassadors, who are all under 42 years, drive the NEF’s local public engagement activities while growing their own careers … [Read more...] about NEF Ambassadors Programme: Inviting Young Scientists from Africa
USAID/ Bureau for Food Security: Feed The Future Partnership with Partners for Food Solutions (PFS)
Deadline: 12 May 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Bureau for Food Security (BFS) is seeking concept notes for its “Feed The Future Partnership with Partners for Food Solutions (PFS) to strengthen the food processing sector in Africa. The objective of the … [Read more...] about USAID/ Bureau for Food Security: Feed The Future Partnership with Partners for Food Solutions (PFS)
2017 Al-Sumait Prize “Education”: Advancing Economic and Social Development in African Continent
Deadline: 30 June 2017 The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) is currently inviting applicants for its 2017 Al-Sumait Prize “Education” in order to advance economic and social development, human resources development and infrastructure in the African continent. Focus … [Read more...] about 2017 Al-Sumait Prize “Education”: Advancing Economic and Social Development in African Continent
The Other Foundation Research Grant: Seeking Expression of Interests from African Researchers
Deadline: 31 August 2017 The Other Foundation is seeking expression of interests for its Research Grant to work with the data from the first statistically sound, nationally representative survey of opinions about homosexuality and gender non-conformity, in South Africa. During this embargoed … [Read more...] about The Other Foundation Research Grant: Seeking Expression of Interests from African Researchers
G4AW Grant Program: Increasing and Enhancing Sustainable Food Production
Deadline for Advisory Opinion: 15 June 2017 Deadline for Submitting Applications: 14 September 2017 The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs is accepting applications for its Geodata for Agriculture and Water (G4AW) grant programme with an aim to increase and enhance sustainable food production as … [Read more...] about G4AW Grant Program: Increasing and Enhancing Sustainable Food Production
Access Co-Development Facility (ACF): Providing Local Project Developers and Originators in Africa
Deadline: 8 May 2017 The Access Co-Development Facility (ACF) is currently accepting applications to provide local project developers and originators in Africa with the technical expertise and funding required to bring their renewable energy projects to fruition. Access Power aims to contribute … [Read more...] about Access Co-Development Facility (ACF): Providing Local Project Developers and Originators in Africa
Comic Relief’s “Youth and HIV-Think Afresh Initiative”: Supporting Youth-Led Organisations
Deadline: 19 May 2017 The Comic Relief in partnership with The M∙A∙C AIDS Fund is currently inviting applicants for its initiative “Youth and HIV: Think Afresh” with an aim to support youth-led organisations or organisations with a demonstrated record of working in partnership with youth-led … [Read more...] about Comic Relief’s “Youth and HIV-Think Afresh Initiative”: Supporting Youth-Led Organisations
Africa Food Prize 2017: Leading the Effort to Change the Reality of Farming in Africa
Deadline: 5 June 2017 Africa Food Prize 2017 is now open for nominations, recognizing an outstanding individual or institution that is leading the effort to change the reality of farming in Africa—from a struggle to survive to a business that thrives. The Africa Food Prize recognizes extraordinary … [Read more...] about Africa Food Prize 2017: Leading the Effort to Change the Reality of Farming in Africa
BioInnovate Africa Programme: Supporting Scientists, Researchers, Innovators and Entrepreneurs in Eastern Africa
Deadline: 2 June 2017 BioInnovate Africa Programme has announced a US$ 5 million grant funding over three years (2017–2020) to support scientists, researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs in eastern Africa to link biobased research ideas and technologies to business and the market. The … [Read more...] about BioInnovate Africa Programme: Supporting Scientists, Researchers, Innovators and Entrepreneurs in Eastern Africa
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of OES: Seeking Applications for ADAPT-Africa Project
Deadline: 22 May 2017 The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs’ (OES) Office of Global Change at the Department of State, announces the Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) for activities under the ADAPT-Africa project with an aim to address the current barriers … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State, Bureau of OES: Seeking Applications for ADAPT-Africa Project
OSIWA Call for Proposals: Seeking Proposals from Local Organizations based in West Africa
Deadline: 30 May 2017 The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) is accepting proposals from local organizations based in West Africa to support the creation of open societies in West Africa marked by functioning democracy, good governance, the rule of law, basic freedoms, and widespread … [Read more...] about OSIWA Call for Proposals: Seeking Proposals from Local Organizations based in West Africa
MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2017: Supporting Young People of Ghana and Africa with Quality Education
Deadline: 12 May 2017 The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Kwame Nkurmah University of Science & Technology (KNUST) is currently open for applications. The program provides academically talented yet economically disadvantaged young people in Ghana and Africa with access to quality and … [Read more...] about MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2017: Supporting Young People of Ghana and Africa with Quality Education
Call for Applications: AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant 2017
Deadline: 10 May 2017 The African-German Network of Excellence in Science (AGNES) is pleased to announce the call for applications for its programme “AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant”. The AGNES Mobility Grant for Junior Researchers aims to strengthen the scientific capacity and networking in … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant 2017
AWHF Call for Applications: Moses Mapesa Research Grant
Deadline: 31 May 2017 The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) is seeking applications for its Moses Mapesa Research Grant to support African Doctoral and Masters Students in the field of heritage. The AWHF was launched in 2006 to support African States Parties in implementing the UNESCO 1972 … [Read more...] about AWHF Call for Applications: Moses Mapesa Research Grant
A List of Open Opportunities for African Countries
Among all the continents in the world, Africa is the second-largest and second-most-populous one with 54 sovereign countries—the most on any continent. Poverty, illiteracy, malnutrition and inadequate water supply and sanitation, as well as poor health, affect a large proportion of the people who … [Read more...] about A List of Open Opportunities for African Countries
DST-RCN Call for Proposals 2017: Supporting Projects in the Field of ICT Research
Deadline: 6 September 2017 The Department of Science and Technology (DST) from Indian side and the Research Council of Norway (RCN) from Norwegian side have jointly announced a call for proposals to support projects within the field of ICT research. The objective of this call is to establish joint … [Read more...] about DST-RCN Call for Proposals 2017: Supporting Projects in the Field of ICT Research
UN Women Request for Proposals: Strengthening the Protection and Empowerment of Women Migrant Workers in Crisis and Disaster Situations in Thailand
Deadline: 3 May 2017 The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is seeking proposals for "Strengthening the Protection and Empowerment of Women Migrant Workers in Crisis and Disaster Situations". Objectives To conduct a scoping study including … [Read more...] about UN Women Request for Proposals: Strengthening the Protection and Empowerment of Women Migrant Workers in Crisis and Disaster Situations in Thailand
Asia New Zealand Foundation: Inviting Journalists for Travel & Discretionary Grants
Deadline: 3 July 2017 The Asia New Zealand Foundation is currently seeking applications from journalists for its "Travel and Discretionary Grants" with an aim to offer New Zealand journalists the chance to travel to Asia to research and prepare stories. These grants support independent and … [Read more...] about Asia New Zealand Foundation: Inviting Journalists for Travel & Discretionary Grants
The Embassy of Finland in Lithuania: 2017 Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) in Belarus
Deadline: 2 May 2017 The Embassy of Finland in Lithuania is currently inviting applicants for its 2017 Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) in Belarus with an aim to support initiatives of local non-governmental organisations. The FLC helps Belarussian civil society actors to carry out well-targeted … [Read more...] about The Embassy of Finland in Lithuania: 2017 Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) in Belarus
Apply for Australian Disability and Indigenous Peoples’ Education Fund!
Deadline: 30 September 2017 Australian Disability and Indigenous Peoples' Education Fund is currently accepting applications in order to support disabled and indigenous people of Australia through education. Unfortunately for many people with disabilities their early years are more about cure and … [Read more...] about Apply for Australian Disability and Indigenous Peoples’ Education Fund!
U.S. Department of State, PAS: Seeking Applications for Public Diplomacy Grants Program
Deadline: 20 June 2017 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Consulate General Lahore of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the Public Diplomacy Grants program. Goals increasing civilian capacity to reduce violent extremism with a focus … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State, PAS: Seeking Applications for Public Diplomacy Grants Program
Apply for XL-Africa: Supporting Startups Making Smart use of Digital Solutions
Deadline: 12 June 2017 Applications are currently open for XL-Africa program to support enterprises in any sector that are making smart use of digital solutions. This includes, but is not limited to fintech, agriculture, transport, energy, health, education, smart cities, gaming resource … [Read more...] about Apply for XL-Africa: Supporting Startups Making Smart use of Digital Solutions
Nuffic Call for Proposals: Inviting Syrians for MSP-TMT Programme
Deadline: 30 May 2017 The Nuffic is seeking proposals for its MSP Regional Tailor-Made Training (TMT) Programme to provide local training opportunities for Syrian nationals who are currently unable to participate in the regular MSP II programme. The objective of the call is to increase capacity … [Read more...] about Nuffic Call for Proposals: Inviting Syrians for MSP-TMT Programme
UNDP/GEF Call for Project Grant Proposals: Delievering Global Environment Benefits to meet the Socio-Economic Priorities in Jordan
Deadline: 14 May 2017 The Mainstreaming Rio Convention Provisions into National Sectorial Policies in Jordan funded by the Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), opens a call for project grant proposals for pilot projects on the national … [Read more...] about UNDP/GEF Call for Project Grant Proposals: Delievering Global Environment Benefits to meet the Socio-Economic Priorities in Jordan
U.S. Embassy in Chile: Seeking Applications for Public Diplomacy Programs with Chile
Deadline: 12 June 2017 The Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the United States (U.S. Embassy) in Chile is seeking applications for Public Diplomacy Programs with Chile to support projects proposed by U.S. and Chilean cultural, educational, and other non-profit organizations and/or … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Chile: Seeking Applications for Public Diplomacy Programs with Chile
Apply for UNESCO-UNAM Jaime Torres Bodet Prize in Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
Deadline: 30 May 2017 Nominations are open for the UNESCO-UNAM Jaime Torres Bodet Prize in social sciences, humanities and arts, intended to reward the efforts of a person, group of people or international institution that has contributed to the development of knowledge and society through art, … [Read more...] about Apply for UNESCO-UNAM Jaime Torres Bodet Prize in Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia: Democracy Outreach/Alumni Program
Deadline: 15 July 2017 The U.S. Embassy is currently inviting applicants for its Democracy Outreach/Alumni Program to provide support for U.S. Government (USG) alumni activities. Program Overview The Program allows posts to: Provide individual grants to Georgian USG alumni, for activities … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia: Democracy Outreach/Alumni Program
Call for Proposals: EU-China Cooperation on Wildlife Protection
Deadline: 31 July 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “EU-China Cooperation on Wildlife Protection” in order to contribute to the implementation of EU Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking by supporting the action of … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: EU-China Cooperation on Wildlife Protection
U.S. Mission in Kampala, Uganda: Julia Taft Refugee Fund
Deadline: 15 May 2017 The U.S. Mission in Kampala, Uganda has announced a call for proposals for the Julia Taft Refugee Fund. The Fund’s primary intention is to support projects to assist refugees and focus on one-time needs. The Julia Taft Fund supports community-based projects that provide … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission in Kampala, Uganda: Julia Taft Refugee Fund
IDRC Call for Proposals: Health Information Systems or Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in West Africa
Deadline: 23 May 2017 The Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is pleased to announce a call for implementation research proposals to contribute to national and regional efforts to improve health systems responsiveness in West Africa (WA). Thematic Areas Health … [Read more...] about IDRC Call for Proposals: Health Information Systems or Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in West Africa
Fund for Local Cooperation 2017: Seeking Applications from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia
Deadline: 2 May 2017 Applications are open for Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) 2017, which is managed by the Office of the Ambassador to Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. The fund supports initiatives of local non-governmental organisations, community-based organisations and other institutions in … [Read more...] about Fund for Local Cooperation 2017: Seeking Applications from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia
IDRC Call for Proposals: Health Information Systems or Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Middle East and North Africa
Deadline: 23 May 2017 Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) has announced a call for implementation research proposals to contribute to national and regional efforts to improve health systems responsiveness in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Objectives Generate … [Read more...] about IDRC Call for Proposals: Health Information Systems or Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Middle East and North Africa
UN Women-ASEAN: Strengthening the Protection and Empowerment of Women Migrant Workers in Crisis and Disaster Situations
Deadline: 3 May 2017 The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is seeking proposals for its project entitled "Strengthening the Protection and Empowerment of Women Migrant Workers in Crisis and Disaster Situations". The overall goal of this project is to … [Read more...] about UN Women-ASEAN: Strengthening the Protection and Empowerment of Women Migrant Workers in Crisis and Disaster Situations
Australian Government’s Playing Australia: Regional Performing Arts Touring Fund
Deadline: 6 June 2017 Australia Council for the Arts, Australian Government, is currently seeking applications for its Regional Performing Arts Touring Fund to support performing arts to reach regional and remote communities across Australia by providing funding towards the net touring … [Read more...] about Australian Government’s Playing Australia: Regional Performing Arts Touring Fund
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation: Kauffman Inclusion Open Program to Address Diverse Entrepreneurs throughout the U.S.
Deadline: 2 May 2017 The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Kauffman Inclusion Open, intended for nonprofit and for-profit organizations with uncommon solutions for leveling the playing field for diverse entrepreneurs who have been excluded due to … [Read more...] about The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation: Kauffman Inclusion Open Program to Address Diverse Entrepreneurs throughout the U.S.
Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds From Gulf Foundations
The Webinar video on “How to Raise Funds From Gulf Foundations” is now available online. It is well renowned of the incredible wealth of the Gulf States [Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates] offering great funding opportunities for NGOS around the world. While … [Read more...] about Webinar Video: How to Raise Funds From Gulf Foundations
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Apply to become an Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in South Africa!
Deadline: 16 May 2017 Disturbed or outraged at South Africa’s rising inequity? Concerned about its impact on health? Searching for inspired leadership for change? Then apply to be an Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in South Africa. Tekano is seeking applications for its fellowship programme to … [Read more...] about Apply to become an Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in South Africa!
DST-DAAD Joint Call for Proposals 2017: Project-based Personnel Exchange Programme (PPP)
Deadline: 14 June 2017 The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) are seeking proposals for its Indo-German Joint Research Collaboration, Project- based Personnel Exchange Programme with India. Aims The basic aim of the programme is to … [Read more...] about DST-DAAD Joint Call for Proposals 2017: Project-based Personnel Exchange Programme (PPP)
