Deadline: 31 December 2016 The Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies at the University of Ottawa is inviting applications for its Bank of Montreal Visiting Scholar in Women’s Studies for 2017-2018. The purpose of this fund is to attract highly qualified researchers working on feminist, women’s … [Read more...] about Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies: Inviting Applicants for Bank of Montreal Visiting Scholar in Women’s Studies
Apply for Humphrey Fellowship Program! Strengthening Leadership Skills through Mutual Exchange of Knowledge
Deadline: 1 October 2016 Applicants are invited for the Humphrey Fellowship Program, is for experienced professionals interested in strengthening their leadership skills through a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the U.S. and Fellows’ home … [Read more...] about Apply for Humphrey Fellowship Program! Strengthening Leadership Skills through Mutual Exchange of Knowledge
OSISA Women’s Rights Programme: Promoting Women’s Economic Justice, Social & Legal Rights
Deadline: 29 July 2016 The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) is seeking proposals for its Women’s Rights Programme in order to support stronger women’s participation in key sectors of agriculture and mining, intending to make these sectors specifically work better for, and benefit … [Read more...] about OSISA Women’s Rights Programme: Promoting Women’s Economic Justice, Social & Legal Rights
SEI Sida Conference Strategic Fund for Gender Equality, Sustainable Development & Poverty Reduction
Deadline: 30 September 2016 With support from the Government of Sweden, Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) is inviting organizations across Asia to submit concept notes for SEIA Sida Conference Strategic Fund, to promote informed dialogue where different groups and stakeholders can share … [Read more...] about SEI Sida Conference Strategic Fund for Gender Equality, Sustainable Development & Poverty Reduction
filia.die frauenstiftung: Inviting Women’s Organisations to Promotes Gender Equality
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The filia.die frauenstiftung is inviting women's organisations to apply for a one-year grant program which aims to support women and girls so they can realize their own ideas and projects for promoting social change and gender equality. filia.die frauenstiftung directs … [Read more...] about filia.die frauenstiftung: Inviting Women’s Organisations to Promotes Gender Equality
Nominations Open for GEM-TECH Awards 2016! Recognizing Exceptional Work in Accelerating Gender Empowerment
Deadline: 31 July 2016 The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) along with UN Women is seeking nominations for its GEM-TECH Awards with an aim to celebrate personal or organizational achievements and innovative strategies to advance Gender Equality and Mainstreaming in the area of … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for GEM-TECH Awards 2016! Recognizing Exceptional Work in Accelerating Gender Empowerment
European Union Call for Proposals: Victims of Gender-based Violence and Early Prevention Program
Deadline: 8 March 2017 The European Union is seeking proposals for a program entitled "Victims of gender-based violence and early prevention" with an aim to contribute to the protection of and the support of victims of gender-based violence and the enforcement of legislation supporting such … [Read more...] about European Union Call for Proposals: Victims of Gender-based Violence and Early Prevention Program
VGIF Small Grants Program: Seeking Letter of Intent from Grassroot Women-led Projects in Developing Countries
Deadline: 22 July 2016 Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund (VGIF) is seeking letter of intent to provide small grants to the projects that are led by women and that help empower women and girls, in grassroots communities. VGIF was founded in 1969 and has funded over 515 projects in 93 … [Read more...] about VGIF Small Grants Program: Seeking Letter of Intent from Grassroot Women-led Projects in Developing Countries
Euro-Mediterranean Foundation’s Standard Intervention Program: Supporting Human Rights Defenders
Deadline: 28 August 2016 Euro-Mediterranean Foundation is seeking applicants for its Standard Intervention Program with an aim to fund small human rights organizations, groups and defenders by reinforcing their operations and human capacities in order to enable them to create structures or … [Read more...] about Euro-Mediterranean Foundation’s Standard Intervention Program: Supporting Human Rights Defenders
MacArthur Foundation’s Human Rights Grant Program: Enhancing Criminal Justice & Defend free Expression
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year The MacArthur Foundation is seeking applicants for its Human Rights Grant Program in order to strengthen human rights protections, advance government accountability, and improve the reach and quality of justice. The foundation’s grant … [Read more...] about MacArthur Foundation’s Human Rights Grant Program: Enhancing Criminal Justice & Defend free Expression
Applications Open for Human Rights Essay Award 2017!
Deadline: 1 February 2017 Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is currently inviting applicants for its Human Rights Essay Award 2017. The Human Rights Essay Award is an annual competition sponsored by the Academy and seeks to stimulate the production of scholarly work in international … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Human Rights Essay Award 2017!
Nominations Open for Stockholm Water Prize 2017: Improving the Human Rights and Basic Service
Deadline: 25 September 2016 Nominations are open for Stockholm Water Prize 2017 by Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) with a mission to generate and promote knowledge, solutions and tools leading to water-wise decisions for sustainable development. Thematic Areas Water … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Stockholm Water Prize 2017: Improving the Human Rights and Basic Service
2016 Open Society Fellowship Programme: Supporting Fundamental Open Society Challenges
Deadline: 7 September 2016 The Open Society Foundation is seeking applications for its 2016 Open Society Fellowship Programme with an aim to support individuals pursuing innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The fellowship funds work that will enrich … [Read more...] about 2016 Open Society Fellowship Programme: Supporting Fundamental Open Society Challenges
European Union: EIDHR Country based Support Scheme to Support Human Rights Defenders in Sri Lanka
Deadline: 25 August 2016 The European Union is seeking proposals from organisations for a country based support scheme (CBSS) with an aim to contribute in the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms and to contribute to the strengthening of the international framework for … [Read more...] about European Union: EIDHR Country based Support Scheme to Support Human Rights Defenders in Sri Lanka
2016 INGO Call for Proposals: Supporting the Work of Human Rights Defenders
Deadline: 1 August 2016 The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland (MFA) is seeking Proposals from International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) for human rights work that has the development and welfare of developing countries. Focus Areas Fighting Impunity for human rights … [Read more...] about 2016 INGO Call for Proposals: Supporting the Work of Human Rights Defenders
Nominations Open for 2017 International Grinnell Prize of $100,000!
Deadline: 9 October 2016 The Grinnell College is seeking applicants for its 2017 Grinnell Prize. The Grinnell College Innovator for Social Justice Prize, or the Grinnell Prize, directly reflects Grinnell’s historic mission to educate men and women who are prepared in life and work to use their … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 International Grinnell Prize of $100,000!
European Union EIDHR Program: Supporting Human Rights and Human Rights Defenders in the Republic of Moldova
Deadline: 26 August 2016 The European Union is seeking proposals from organisations for a European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) Country-based Support Scheme 2016/17 in order to enhance and monitor respect and protection of human rights in the Republic of Moldova. The … [Read more...] about European Union EIDHR Program: Supporting Human Rights and Human Rights Defenders in the Republic of Moldova
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives: Respect for Diversity & Human Rights
Deadline: 29 July 2016 The Embassy of Canada to Senegal is seeking applicants for its Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in order to strengthen Canada’s relationships with civil society and local communities and to build networks of contacts in countries around the world. Canada has funded modest … [Read more...] about Canada Fund for Local Initiatives: Respect for Diversity & Human Rights
African Women’s Development Fund: Focusing on Respect for Women’s Human Rights
Deadline: 19 September 2016 The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is seeking applicants from local, national, sub-regional and regional organisations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. The AWDF is an institutional capacity-building and programme development fund, which aims to … [Read more...] about African Women’s Development Fund: Focusing on Respect for Women’s Human Rights
Nominations Open for the Prize for Human Rights 2016: Protecting Human Rights Worldwide
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Nominations are open for the 2016 “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” Human Rights Prize of the French Republic, awarded by the Prime Minister of the French Government in order to reward actions of civil society, individual and collective, for the defense and protection of … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the Prize for Human Rights 2016: Protecting Human Rights Worldwide
DFID: Global Learning for Adaptive Management (GLAM) Programme
Deadline: 28 July 2016 The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) seeks applications for its Global Learning for Adaptive Management (GLAM) programme to support adaptive management in DFID and USAID programmes. Adaptive management has gained traction as an approach to improving … [Read more...] about DFID: Global Learning for Adaptive Management (GLAM) Programme
INPUTS Management for the Third Sector announces 2016 Award on INPUTS and Impact Management
Deadline: 15 August 2016 INPUTS Management for the Third Sector is inviting organizations of civil society who have to work on improving management processes within their institutions to broaden the scope and result of the impact of its work in the community. INPUTS Management for the Third Sector … [Read more...] about INPUTS Management for the Third Sector announces 2016 Award on INPUTS and Impact Management
DFID Call for Applications: Independent Monitoring Agent for AICP
Deadline: 30 September 2016 DFID Afghanistan seeks to procure a service provider registered with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to undertake the role of an Independent Monitoring Agent (IMA) for the Afghanistan Investment Climate Programme (AICP). The IMA will undertake … [Read more...] about DFID Call for Applications: Independent Monitoring Agent for AICP
EU/Kyrgyz Republic: Support to the Reform of the Education Sector
Deadline: 22 July 2016 The European Union is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations for “Support to the reform of the education sector in the Kyrgyz Republic” with an aim to support the development of partnerships between local authorities, social partner organizations, civil … [Read more...] about EU/Kyrgyz Republic: Support to the Reform of the Education Sector
2016/2017 WISE Accelerator Program: Supporting Innovative Projects in Fields of Education
Deadline: 8 September 2016 The Qatar Foundation is seeking applicants for its 2016/2017 WISE Accelerator program with a motive to support the development of innovative projects in the field of education. The WISE Accelerator serves as an intermediary to connect the selected projects to an … [Read more...] about 2016/2017 WISE Accelerator Program: Supporting Innovative Projects in Fields of Education
Evens Prize for Media Education 2017: Developing a Critical Attitude to the Media
Deadline: 16 August 2016 The Evens Foundation is seeking applications for its fifth Evens Prize for Media Education 2017. The prize aims at all European initiatives that creatively address these issues, together with the target group of young people. This call for entries focuses on developing a … [Read more...] about Evens Prize for Media Education 2017: Developing a Critical Attitude to the Media
Bureau of INL Enforcement Affairs: Legal Education Visiting Scholar Program for Afghanistan
Deadline: 16 August 2016 The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is seeking applications from organizations for a program entitled “Legal Education Visiting Scholar Program for Afghanistan” with an aim to provide Afghan law students at the public universities, from … [Read more...] about Bureau of INL Enforcement Affairs: Legal Education Visiting Scholar Program for Afghanistan
HEAD Foundation Essay Competition: Imagine the Future of Asia
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The HEAD Foundation is currently inviting applications for its inaugural Essay Competition – “Imagine the Future of Asia”. This crowd sourcing ideation exercise aims to draw from ASEAN youths, original ideas for potential research topics and other projects at the … [Read more...] about HEAD Foundation Essay Competition: Imagine the Future of Asia
Apply for Evens Foundation Prize for Peace Education 2017
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Evens Foundation is currently inviting applications for its Evens Prize for Peace Education 2017 with an aim to detect, recognize and share inspirational practices in the field of conflict management education, the current focus of our peace education program. The … [Read more...] about Apply for Evens Foundation Prize for Peace Education 2017
United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia: Institutional Grants Program
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (United Board) is currently inviting applications for its Institutional Grants Program with an aim to promote whole person education in the tradition of the liberal arts colleges and universities in Asia. Whole … [Read more...] about United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia: Institutional Grants Program
Lifelong Learning Awards 2016: Building Inclusive & Democratic Educational Systems
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The Lifelong Learning Platform is seeking applicants for its Lifelong Learning Awards 2016 in order to attract public attention on lifelong learning as well as to inspire new practices and policies. First priority of its Lifelong Learning Manifesto: “Building inclusive and … [Read more...] about Lifelong Learning Awards 2016: Building Inclusive & Democratic Educational Systems
UNESCO Learning City Award 2017: Developing Learning Cities around the World
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is currently inviting applications for its Learning City Award 2017 with an aim to encourage and reward progress achieved in developing learning cities around the world. The Award is conferred on … [Read more...] about UNESCO Learning City Award 2017: Developing Learning Cities around the World
Positive Action Community Challenges: Empowering Girls in Emergency Settings Prize
Deadline: 5 September 2016 The Positive Action for Woman & Girls, in partnership with Every Woman, Every Child is pleased to announce the launch of an Empowering Girls In Emergency Settings (EmGEmS) Prize to address the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs of adolescents girls in … [Read more...] about Positive Action Community Challenges: Empowering Girls in Emergency Settings Prize
EU Civil Society Facility: Strengthening Participatory Democracies & EU Integration in Serbia
Deadline: 13 September 2016 The European Union is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a programme entitled “Civil Society Facility (CSF)” in order to strengthen participatory democracies and the EU integration process by empowering civil society to actively take part in … [Read more...] about EU Civil Society Facility: Strengthening Participatory Democracies & EU Integration in Serbia
Applications Open for The Haller Prize 2016 for Development Journalism
Deadline: 16 September 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for The Haller Prize 2016 for Development Journalism. The Haller Prize for Development Journalism was created in order to promote African-led discussions around development. The continent is changing and as issues facing the developing … [Read more...] about Applications Open for The Haller Prize 2016 for Development Journalism
Open Society Foundations: Civil Society Leadership Awards
Deadline: 15 September 2016 Open Society Foundations is currently inviting applications for its Civil Society Leadership Awards with an aim to provide fully funded master’s degree study to individuals who clearly demonstrate academic and professional excellence and a deep commitment to leading … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundations: Civil Society Leadership Awards
Waislitz Global Citizen Award 2016: Recognizing Individual Excellence in Work to End Extreme Poverty
Deadline: 28 July 2016 The Waislitz Foundation and Global Citizen are inviting applicants for its Waislitz Global Citizen Award 2016 in order to recognize individual excellence in work to end extreme poverty. Key Areas Global Citizenship: How do you embody and exemplify the values and … [Read more...] about Waislitz Global Citizen Award 2016: Recognizing Individual Excellence in Work to End Extreme Poverty
Department of Homeland Security: Rural Emergency Medical Communications Demonstration Project
Deadline: 5 August 2016 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), Office of Cyber-security and Communications (CS&C), Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) are seeking applications for a program entitled "Rural Emergency Medical … [Read more...] about Department of Homeland Security: Rural Emergency Medical Communications Demonstration Project
National Institutes of Health: NIDCR Small Research Grants for Secondary Analysis of FaceBase Data
Deadline: 7 September 2016 Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health is currently inviting applications for its NIDCR Small Research Grants for Secondary Analysis of FaceBase Data with an aim to support meritorious research projects that conduct secondary data analyses … [Read more...] about National Institutes of Health: NIDCR Small Research Grants for Secondary Analysis of FaceBase Data
Office on Violence Against Women: National Indian Country Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault Solicitation
Deadline: 23 August 2016 Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women is currently inviting applications for its National Indian Country Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault Solicitation with an aim to provide training and technical assistance on issues relating to sexual assault of American … [Read more...] about Office on Violence Against Women: National Indian Country Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault Solicitation
Transparency International’s Anti-Corruption Award: Recognising Actions Against Corruption Worldwide
Deadline: 5 September 2016 The Transparency International invites applications for its Anti-Corruption Award with an aim to recognise a particular action or initiative undertaken by one or several individuals or organisations and constituting a tangible contribution to the fight against corruption … [Read more...] about Transparency International’s Anti-Corruption Award: Recognising Actions Against Corruption Worldwide
IRCT Centre Support Grants 2016: Supporting Rehabilitation Centres for the Effective Treatment of Torture Victims
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT) is currently inviting proposals for IRCT Centre Support Grants 2016, in order to support rehabilitation centres’ efforts to ensure that torture victims have access to professional and effective … [Read more...] about IRCT Centre Support Grants 2016: Supporting Rehabilitation Centres for the Effective Treatment of Torture Victims
Pacific Island Countries Participation Fund: Promoting Gender-Equitable Participation & Access
Deadline: 1 August 2016 The New Zealand Aid Programme is accepting applications for its Pacific Island Countries Participation Fund (PIC Fund) with an aim to increase attendance by Pacific Island citizens at regional and international conferences or events relevant to their countries … [Read more...] about Pacific Island Countries Participation Fund: Promoting Gender-Equitable Participation & Access
National Institutes of Health: Reducing Global Burden of Morbidity and Mortality caused by Tobacco Use
Deadline: 13 October 2016 Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health is currently inviting applications for its International Tobacco, and Health Research and Capacity Building Program with an aim to support collaborative research projects that address the health burden … [Read more...] about National Institutes of Health: Reducing Global Burden of Morbidity and Mortality caused by Tobacco Use
Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust: Grants to Individuals Undertaking Nature Conservation Projects
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust awards a number of Grants to Individuals Undertaking Nature Conservation Projects; projects may involve practical habitat or species management, research, training, education, awareness raising or campaigning. Funding … [Read more...] about Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust: Grants to Individuals Undertaking Nature Conservation Projects
ETH Zurich Seed Money Projects 2016: Bilateral Research Collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Region
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) has commissioned ETH Zurich as Leading House (LH) and is inviting applicants for its seed money projects with scientific partner institutions. The goal of the seed money call is to establish and … [Read more...] about ETH Zurich Seed Money Projects 2016: Bilateral Research Collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Region
DFID: Preventing Violence Against Adolescent Girls in Ghana Programme
Deadline: 8 August 2016 The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) has approved and invites applications for its five year programme to contribute to the prevention of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in Ghana. The programme is called “Preventing Violence Against Adolescent … [Read more...] about DFID: Preventing Violence Against Adolescent Girls in Ghana Programme
Japan Water Forum Fund 2016: Supporting Grassroots Organizations in Developing Countries
Deadline: 31 July 2016 The Japan Water Forum (JWF) accepts applications for its Japan Water Forum Fund 2016 with an aim to support organizations in developing countries addressing the water-related issues at a grassroots level. The selected projects have to be started as soon as the grants are … [Read more...] about Japan Water Forum Fund 2016: Supporting Grassroots Organizations in Developing Countries
U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (New Delhi): Seeking Proposals for All-India Alumni Conference
Deadline: 10 August 2016 The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in New Delhi is seeking proposals for All-India Alumni Conference with an aim to strengthen the alumni network and contribute to the personal and professional development of participants. Breakout sessions incorporating speakers and … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (New Delhi): Seeking Proposals for All-India Alumni Conference
DFID: Technical Review and Monitoring Panel (TRAMP) for EIAF in Ethiopia
Deadline: 12 August 2016 The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking applications for its programme titled- Technical Review and Monitoring Panel (TRAMP) for EIAF in Ethiopia. This includes TA delivered through the main facility, which is managed by a service provider and … [Read more...] about DFID: Technical Review and Monitoring Panel (TRAMP) for EIAF in Ethiopia


