Deadline: 30 September 2016 Applications are open for the NextGen Global Competition to engage young entrepreneurs who are seeking careers and business opportunities in the franchising industry. The NextGen Global Competition is looking for 20 outstanding young entrepreneurs who are poised to take … [Read more...] about The NextGen Global Competition: Engaging Young Entrepreneurs
Applications Open for Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship Program!
Deadline: 6 October 2016 Applications are open for Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and Entrepreneurship Programme that aims to support women in STEM and remove barriers that stop women taking part in STEM education and careers, including entrepreneurship. The … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship Program!
Walmart Foundation’s National Giving Program: Addressing Social Issues across the U.S.
Deadline: Ongoing Walmart Foundation is inviting applications for its National Giving Program from nonprofit organizations working to address social issues across the U.S. The program empowers low-income people to help them live better. The program allows working strategically with organizations … [Read more...] about Walmart Foundation’s National Giving Program: Addressing Social Issues across the U.S.
NIH/DHHS: Health Promotion Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Males
Deadline: 7 January 2020 The National Institute of Mental Health, an agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Health Promotion Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Males”. This initiative seeks applications that … [Read more...] about NIH/DHHS: Health Promotion Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Males
Walmart Foundation: Community Grant Program
Deadline: 31 December 2016 Walmart Foundation is currently inviting applications for its Community Grant Program with an aim to support the needs of their communities by providing grants to local organizations. Walmart Foundation's mission is to create opportunities so people can live better. The … [Read more...] about Walmart Foundation: Community Grant Program
Call for Proposals 2016/17: Nigeria Prosperity Fund to Promote the Economic Reform and Development
Deadline: 27 September 2016 The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking proposals for its Nigeria Prosperity Fund to promote the economic reform and development needed for growth in partner countries. The priorities will include improving the business climate, competitiveness and operation of … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals 2016/17: Nigeria Prosperity Fund to Promote the Economic Reform and Development
Results in Education for All Children (REACH) Trust Fund-Knowledge, Learning and Innovation Grant
Deadline: 22 November 2016 The Global Book Alliance is a partnership between USAID, Norad, DfID is seeking proposals for its Results in Education for All Children (REACH) Trust Fund with an aim to support innovations that get the right books to all children at the right time, using results-based … [Read more...] about Results in Education for All Children (REACH) Trust Fund-Knowledge, Learning and Innovation Grant
EU Call for Proposals: Enhancing Local Authorities Contributions to Governance and Development Processes in Israel
Deadline: 30 November 2016 The European Union is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for a programme entitled “Enhancing Local Authorities Contributions to Governance and Development Processes in Israel” with an aim to support CSOs' and LAs' contributions towards reinforced governance, … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Enhancing Local Authorities Contributions to Governance and Development Processes in Israel
Democracy and Human Rights Fund: Inviting Indigenous CSOs/CBOs to Provide Assistance through Grants
Deadline: Ongoing The Embassy of United States in Gambia is seeking applications for its Democracy and Human Rights Fund (DHRF) Program with an aim to provide assistance through grants to indigenous civil society organizations or Community Based Organizations (CBOs) that will implement small, … [Read more...] about Democracy and Human Rights Fund: Inviting Indigenous CSOs/CBOs to Provide Assistance through Grants
USAID/Madagascar RANO WASH Program: Increasing Access to Sustainable WASH Services in Rural Areas
Deadline: 17 October 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from qualified organisations to fund a program entitled “RANO WASH (Rural Access to New Opportunities in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene)” with an aim to increase access to sustainable … [Read more...] about USAID/Madagascar RANO WASH Program: Increasing Access to Sustainable WASH Services in Rural Areas
UNDP/Timor-Leste Call for EOIs : Inviting NGOs, CBOs or Media Institutions for Micro Capital Grants Implementation
Deadline: 26 September 2016 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Timor-Leste is inviting NGOs/CBOs/CSOs or Media Institutions to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for its Micro-Capital Grant Project on “Strengthening Political Journalism in Timor-Leste”. Expected Outcomes … [Read more...] about UNDP/Timor-Leste Call for EOIs : Inviting NGOs, CBOs or Media Institutions for Micro Capital Grants Implementation
Nominations Open for British Council‘s Alumni Awards 2017!
Deadline: 16 October 2016 British Council is seeking applicants for its Alumni Awards 2017 where awardees are benefited by enhanced global status and strengthened professional networks. Award Categories Professional Achievement Award: recognising alumni who have distinguished themselves … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for British Council‘s Alumni Awards 2017!
USAID/Jordan Water Innovations Technologies: Conserving Water through Adoption of Water-saving Techniques
Deadline: 24 October 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from qualified organizations to provide technical assistance to USAID/Jordan Water Innovations Technologies (WIT). The USAID/Jordan goal for the 2013-2017 Country Development … [Read more...] about USAID/Jordan Water Innovations Technologies: Conserving Water through Adoption of Water-saving Techniques
ARASA and ITPC Call for Applications: Addressing Intellectual Property Barriers in African Countries
Deadline: 16 September 2016 Applications are invited for participation in the AIDS & Rights Alliance for Southern Africa (ARASA) & International Treatment Preparedness Coalition (ITPC) 2016 online training course on “Addressing Intellectual Property Barriers in African countries: Improving … [Read more...] about ARASA and ITPC Call for Applications: Addressing Intellectual Property Barriers in African Countries
International Tree Foundation: Seeking Applications for Sustainable Community Forestry Programme
Deadline: 17 October 2016 International Tree Foundation is currently seeking applications for its Sustainable Community Forestry Programme that aims to support community scale projects that will: conserve, restore and protect indigenous forest resources, habitats and associated … [Read more...] about International Tree Foundation: Seeking Applications for Sustainable Community Forestry Programme
RWJF Call for Proposals: Increasing Openness and Transparency in Research
Deadline: 5 October 2016 The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is seeking proposals for its Increasing Openness and Transparency in Research programme with a motive to encourage and support a series of projects aimed at increasing transparency and accountability throughout the research life … [Read more...] about RWJF Call for Proposals: Increasing Openness and Transparency in Research
Apply Now and Become a Young European Ambassador!
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The ‘Young European Ambassadors' (YEAs) is an initiative launched within the framework of the EU OPEN Neighbourhood Programme (EU Neighbours East). It will take place in the six countries of the EU Eastern Partnership (EaP) from September 2016 onward. The YEA network … [Read more...] about Apply Now and Become a Young European Ambassador!
DFID: Support to Adolescent Girls Empowerment in Sierra Leone (SAGE-SL)
Deadline: 14 October 2016 The UK's Department for International Development (DFID), as part of its support to Government of Sierra Leone's (GoSL) efforts to tackle gender inequality, has approved a four year Support to Adolescent Girls Empowerment (SAGE) programme to respond to the multiple and … [Read more...] about DFID: Support to Adolescent Girls Empowerment in Sierra Leone (SAGE-SL)
DFID: Improving Public Financial Management and Accountability (PFMA) Programme
Deadline: 17 October 2016 DFID is currently accepting applications for its programme titled- Improving Public Financial Management and Accountability (PFMA) Programme. The objective of this programme is effective management and implementation of the Improving Public Financial Management and … [Read more...] about DFID: Improving Public Financial Management and Accountability (PFMA) Programme
Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program: Providing Grants to Assist Small-scale Community Development Projects
Deadline: Ongoing The Embassy of United States in Zimbabwe is seeking applications for its Ambassador's Special Self-Help (SSH) Program with an aim to provide grants to assist small-scale community development projects that improve basic economic or social conditions at the village … [Read more...] about Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program: Providing Grants to Assist Small-scale Community Development Projects
HIV Research Trust Scholarships 2017: Inviting Applications from LICs and LMICs
Deadline: 31 October 2016 HIV Research Trust is seeking applications for its open competition for Scholarships 2017 from physicians, nurses, scientists and other health care professionals, in particular those who are in the early to mid-stage of their career (for example, undertaking a PhD; a … [Read more...] about HIV Research Trust Scholarships 2017: Inviting Applications from LICs and LMICs
DFID: Monitoring, Evidence, Learning and Review (MELR) provision to the Saving Lives Programme in Sierra Leone
Deadline: 17 October 2016 The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking applications for its programme titled- Monitoring, Evidence, Learning and Review (MELR) provision to the Saving Lives Programme in Sierra Leone. The overall objective of the monitoring, evidence, learning … [Read more...] about DFID: Monitoring, Evidence, Learning and Review (MELR) provision to the Saving Lives Programme in Sierra Leone
DFID Call for Applications: Seeking to Establish Economic Development Framework across UK
Deadline: 3 November 2016 The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking participants to establish an Economic Development Framework which can be accessed by other government departments. The aim is to provide technical services that deliver economic development and poverty … [Read more...] about DFID Call for Applications: Seeking to Establish Economic Development Framework across UK
Applications Open for 2016 Pitch AgriHack
Deadline: 25 September 2016 Applications are open for Pitch AgriHack, a new component of the AgriHack Talent program of the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA). This first edition (pilot) is implemented in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2016 Pitch AgriHack
View Top 12 Tips for Building Sustainability Here!
The top 12 tips that will help NGOs in building sustainability are mentioned below: 1.Review your current practices Before discussing sustainability with an existing or potential recipient of funding, review your current practices and make improvements. Does your (online) application form include … [Read more...] about View Top 12 Tips for Building Sustainability Here!
How Donors Can Build Sustainable NGOs – 12 Tips
Introduction There is an oft-used saying that applies especially to the field of international development field: "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime". Perhaps the only piece missing is that the man might also need a quality fishing … [Read more...] about How Donors Can Build Sustainable NGOs – 12 Tips
YSEALI Generation: Go NGO! Workshop for Young NGO Leaders
Deadline: 14 September 2016 Applications are open for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Generation: Go NGO! Workshop that is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State to advance the professional skills and competencies of young NGO leaders with an aim to grow, scale, and take … [Read more...] about YSEALI Generation: Go NGO! Workshop for Young NGO Leaders
Call for Applications: Improved Accountability in Service Delivery in the Education Sector
Deadline: 19 September 2016 The Zambia Accountability Programme (ZAP) is seeking applications from qualified International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs), national Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Community Based Organisations (CBOs) and non-discriminatory Faith Based Organisations … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Improved Accountability in Service Delivery in the Education Sector
AFP Call for Proposals: Effective Inter-religious Action in Peacebuilding (EIAP)
Deadline: 5 October 2016 The Alliance for Peacebuilding (AFP), in partnership with CDA Collaborative Learning Projects (CDA) and Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is seeking proposals for its Effective Inter-religious Action in Peacebuilding (EIAP) Program with an aim to improve the evaluation … [Read more...] about AFP Call for Proposals: Effective Inter-religious Action in Peacebuilding (EIAP)
innovateAFRICA Fund: Accelerating Digital Innovation in Media
Deadline: 1 December 2016 Applications are open for innovateAFRICA Fund, run by Code for Africa that aims to accelerate digital innovation in watchdog media and civic news organisations by funding transformational ideas and then continuing to support them through a network of peers and … [Read more...] about innovateAFRICA Fund: Accelerating Digital Innovation in Media
Africa London Nagasaki Fund: Call for Applications to Support African Scientists
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Applications are open for Africa London Nagasaki (ALN) Fund, a scholarship fund set up to support African scientists to undertake a Master’s degree in a subject relevant to the control of infectious disease in Africa. The awards will support a candidate to undertake an … [Read more...] about Africa London Nagasaki Fund: Call for Applications to Support African Scientists
Apply for Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016!
Deadline: 25 September 2016 The China-Africa Reporting Project (the Project) and From Africa to China are jointly commissioning a series of Themed Grants aimed at reviewing how women are effecting and affected by China-Africa relations. The Project will publish the resulting articles in a series … [Read more...] about Apply for Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016!
AWDF’s 2016 WAD Grants Programme: Supporting Activities by African Women’s Organizations
Deadline: 12 September 2016 The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is currently inviting applicants for its World AIDS Day (WAD) Grants Programme 2016 with an aim to support activities by African women’s organizations focused on young women’s bodily rights, HIV prevention, and intersections … [Read more...] about AWDF’s 2016 WAD Grants Programme: Supporting Activities by African Women’s Organizations
Urgent Action Fund Africa: Inviting Applicants for Rapid Response Grant
Deadline: Ongoing Urgent Action Fund-Africa is currently seeking applicants for its Rapid Response Grant with an aim to support women’s groups within Africa responding to an urgent situation and working towards the overall goal of promoting, advancing and protecting women’s human rights. Rapid … [Read more...] about Urgent Action Fund Africa: Inviting Applicants for Rapid Response Grant
NWO Food & Business Applied Research Fund: Enhancing Sustainable Food Security
Deadline: 6 December 2016 The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) is seeking applications for its Food & Business Applied Research Fund (ARF) with an aim to promote research supported innovations that are readily applicable and contribute to the enhancement of sustainable … [Read more...] about NWO Food & Business Applied Research Fund: Enhancing Sustainable Food Security
NIH/DHHS: HIV Prevention Strategies among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 20 December 2016 The National Institute of Mental Health, an agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Understanding and Addressing the Multi-level Influences on Uptake and Adherence to HIV Prevention … [Read more...] about NIH/DHHS: HIV Prevention Strategies among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Sub-Saharan Africa
National Institutes of Health: Human Heredity and Health in Africa
Deadline: 15 November 2016 The National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for a program entitled "Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa): Global Health Bioinformatics Research … [Read more...] about National Institutes of Health: Human Heredity and Health in Africa
Village Capital Fintech Africa 2016: Supporting Next Generation Entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline: 20 September 2016 Village Capital, The MasterCard Foundation, and the DOEN Foundation are seeking applications to identify and support the next generation of fintech entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa. These entrepreneurs are innovating in financial technology to increase financial … [Read more...] about Village Capital Fintech Africa 2016: Supporting Next Generation Entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa
Securing Water for Food: A Grand Challenge for Development Competition (Round 4)
Deadline: 10 October 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Sweden through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), the South African Department of Science and Technology, and the Foreign Ministry of the Kingdom of the Netherlands are seeking … [Read more...] about Securing Water for Food: A Grand Challenge for Development Competition (Round 4)
SANBio’s BIOFISA II Programme: Addressing Southern Africa’s Challenges in Health and Nutrition
Deadline: Ongoing The Southern Africa Network for Biosciences (SANBio) is currently inviting applications for its BIOFISA II Programme with an aim to address Southern Africa’s challenges in health and nutrition. The BioFISA Programme (a Finnish-Southern African Partnership Programme) is aimed at … [Read more...] about SANBio’s BIOFISA II Programme: Addressing Southern Africa’s Challenges in Health and Nutrition
DFID: Strengthening Trade for Inclusive Development in Southern Africa (STRIDES)
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) is currently seeking applications for its programme entitled- Strengthening Trade for Inclusive Development in Southern Africa (STRIDES). The DFID office in Southern Africa, in conjunction with DFID East Kilbride, … [Read more...] about DFID: Strengthening Trade for Inclusive Development in Southern Africa (STRIDES)
WaterAid Request for Proposals: Impact of Extractives on Access to Drinking Water
Deadline: 13 September 2016 WaterAid is currently seeking consultants to conduct research to deepen understanding of how extractive industries affect the ability of marginalized communities to realize their right to safe water. The purpose of this consultancy is to conduct primary and secondary … [Read more...] about WaterAid Request for Proposals: Impact of Extractives on Access to Drinking Water
CEFP Call for Proposal: Inviting Civil Society Organizations for Small Grant Programme
Deadline: Ongoing BirdLife International, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and the Ethiopian Wildlife and Natural History Society, in their role as Regional Implementation Team (RIT) for the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) in the Eastern Afromontane Biodiversity … [Read more...] about CEFP Call for Proposal: Inviting Civil Society Organizations for Small Grant Programme
Open Grant Opportunities for Southern African Countries
Here are some recently opened funding opportunities for African Countries by various foundations in order to support NGOs, institutions and individuals working for the development of Africa and its people who are facing issues like poverty, improper livelihood, injustice with their rights and a lot … [Read more...] about Open Grant Opportunities for Southern African Countries
The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa: Accepting Grant Request up to $50,000
Deadline: Ongoing The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) accepts grant applications from organizations, groups, associations, institutions working for the overall development of southern African people, throughout the year. The groups, networks, or organizations and institutions … [Read more...] about The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa: Accepting Grant Request up to $50,000
NIH: Coordinating Center for the HIV/AIDS and Substance Use Cohorts Program
Deadline: 14 November 2016 The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is seeking proposals from eligible applicants for its program titled- Coordinating Center for the HIV/AIDS and Substance Use Cohorts Program. NIDA supports a program of longitudinal cohorts to address emerging and high priority … [Read more...] about NIH: Coordinating Center for the HIV/AIDS and Substance Use Cohorts Program
European Commission: Action Grants to Combat Violence against Girls
Deadline: 27 October 2016 The European Commission is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations for its Action grants to support national information, awareness raising and education activities aimed at preventing and combating violence against women. They may focus on vulnerable … [Read more...] about European Commission: Action Grants to Combat Violence against Girls
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
National Institutes of Health: Women & Sex/Gender Differences in Drug and Alcohol Abuse/Dependence
Deadline: 7 January 2017 National Institutes of Health is currently inviting applications for its program entitled “Women & Sex/Gender Differences in Drug and Alcohol Abuse/Dependence” with an aim to advance research on male-females differences in drug and alcohol abuse and addiction and on … [Read more...] about National Institutes of Health: Women & Sex/Gender Differences in Drug and Alcohol Abuse/Dependence
World YWCA: Inviting Young Women for One-year Internship Programme
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The World Young Women’s Christian Association (World YWCA) is seeking applications for two or more one-year internships for young women from the movement who are passionate about women’s rights and global change. The one-year internship programme provides a unique … [Read more...] about World YWCA: Inviting Young Women for One-year Internship Programme
