Deadline: 3 November 2016 The Fish and Wildlife Service is currently accepting proposals for North American Wetlands Conservation Act (Act) U.S. Small Grants Program, a competitive, matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that … [Read more...] about Fish and Wildlife Service: Seeking Proposals for NAWCA U.S. Small Grants
UN Women Call for Proposals: Increasing Accountability to Gender and HIV
Deadline: 12 September 2016 The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in Cambodia is seeking proposals for a programme entitled “Increasing accountability to gender and HIV: impact mitigation services and strengthen capacity for collective advocacy” with … [Read more...] about UN Women Call for Proposals: Increasing Accountability to Gender and HIV
Swedish Institute’s She Entrepreneurs 2017: Inviting Young Women Social Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 6 October 2016 Swedish Institute is seeking applications from women entrepreneurs who have already started to build a social business for its She Entrepreneurs Leadership Programme. She Entrepreneurs is an initiative from the Swedish Institute (SI), a public agency that promotes interest … [Read more...] about Swedish Institute’s She Entrepreneurs 2017: Inviting Young Women Social Entrepreneurs
Aids Fonds Seeking Applications for Small Grants Program
Deadline: 1 October 2016 The Aids Fonds is seeking applications for its 2016 small grants program. It only assesses proposals primarily concerning HIV/AIDS related issues. Aids Fonds operates both in the Netherlands and internationally. In its home country, Aids Fonds has been involved in … [Read more...] about Aids Fonds Seeking Applications for Small Grants Program
Call for Applications: Women’s Leadership Program 2017
Deadline: 22 September 2016 Zorig Foundation is seeking applications for its Women’s Leadership Program 2017 (WLP) with an aim to provide professional development and networking opportunities for Australia Awards alumni, especially women, to build skills to access leadership positions across all … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Women’s Leadership Program 2017
NACOSTI/JSPS Call for Proposals: Fostering Close Bilateral Cooperative Programs
Deadline: 12 September 2016. The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) have jointly announced a call for Proposals 2016/2017 with an aim to foster close bilateral cooperative programs between Kenya and Japan in … [Read more...] about NACOSTI/JSPS Call for Proposals: Fostering Close Bilateral Cooperative Programs
COBERM III Grant Programme: Supporting Initiatives of Local Civil Society Organizations
Deadline: 23 September 2016 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Georgia is seeking applicants for its COBERM (Confidence Building Early Response Mechanism) III Grant Programme with an aim to support initiatives of local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in a wide range of areas and … [Read more...] about COBERM III Grant Programme: Supporting Initiatives of Local Civil Society Organizations
Echoing Green Fellowship: Inviting Promising Social Entrepreneurs
Deadline: 25 October 2016 The Echoing Green fellowship program is open for applications, seeking the world’s most promising Social Entrepreneurs. Echoing Green’s Barclays Brain Trust Series, sponsored in part by Barclays, is a program of roundtable and mentorship opportunities for Fellows with … [Read more...] about Echoing Green Fellowship: Inviting Promising Social Entrepreneurs
Call for Proposals: TDB-CEFIPRA-Bpifrance Programme
Deadline: 31 October 2016 Technology Development Board (TDB), a statutory body of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India and Bpifrance financement (hereafter referred as Bpifrance), France has launched a Call for Proposals for Indian & French Companies/ Industries/ … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: TDB-CEFIPRA-Bpifrance Programme
Start-Up Chile Seed: Accelerating and Developing a World-Class Startup in Chile
Deadline: 7 September 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for Start-Up Chile Seed program. The program is for those who want to accelerate and develop a world-class startup in Chile, while helping the program shape the local culture to embrace entrepreneurship. Start-Up Chile is a Chilean … [Read more...] about Start-Up Chile Seed: Accelerating and Developing a World-Class Startup in Chile
Apply for Princeton in Africa 2017-18 Fellowship Program!
Deadline: 30 October 2016 Princeton in Africa is seeking applications for its 2017-18 fellowship program with an aim to develop young leaders committed to Africa’s advancement by offering yearlong fellowship opportunities with a variety of organizations that work across the African … [Read more...] about Apply for Princeton in Africa 2017-18 Fellowship Program!
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Global Religious Freedom Programs
Deadline: 28 October 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for a program entitled "DRL Global Religious Freedom Programs" with an aim to promote and protect religious freedom … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Global Religious Freedom Programs
CDC/PEPFAR: Peer-to-Peer Support for ART Adherence, Comprehensive HIV Services in Ethiopia
Deadline: 25 October 2016 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for a program entitled "Peer-to-Peer Support for ART Adherence, Retention in Care, Linkage to Comprehensive … [Read more...] about CDC/PEPFAR: Peer-to-Peer Support for ART Adherence, Comprehensive HIV Services in Ethiopia
Call for Applications: Capacity Development Programme for CSOs in Ghana
Deadline: 9 September 2016 The Embassy of France in Ghana is currently inviting applications from qualified CSOs for its Capacity Development Programme with an aim to strengthen the organisational effectiveness, advocacy, results based management and reporting skills of civil society … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Capacity Development Programme for CSOs in Ghana
Applications Open for Ansvar’s Community Education Grant Program 2017
Deadline: 14 October 2016 Applications are open for Ansvar’s Community Education Grant Program 2017 to support Australian youth. The program supports sustainable programs for Australians under the age of 25, promoting ongoing education and skills making a significant difference to the lives of … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Ansvar’s Community Education Grant Program 2017
Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2016: Inviting Grassroots Peace Activists in Conflict-Affected Countries Worldwide
Deadline: 10 October 2016 Are you a peacebuilder? Would international recognition and a $10,000 prize help your organisation make a bigger impact? If yes, then apply for Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2016. Applications are open for Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2016 that offer international … [Read more...] about Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2016: Inviting Grassroots Peace Activists in Conflict-Affected Countries Worldwide
Ambassador Special Self Help Program: Inviting NGOs/CBOs for Development Projects in Zimbabwe
Deadline: 11 November 2016 The United States Embassy in Zimbabwe is seeking applications from registered non-governmental, nonprofit, community-based organizations to award grants for Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Program to implement short-term (12-month), small-scale (between $5,000 and … [Read more...] about Ambassador Special Self Help Program: Inviting NGOs/CBOs for Development Projects in Zimbabwe
Open Society Foundation’s Independent Journalism Grant: Supporting Journalistic Endeavors
Deadline: Ongoing The Open Society Foundation is accepting applications for its Independent Journalism and Innovation Grant program to support promising initiatives led by individuals or collectives that strive to improve their journalism under difficult circumstances, such as autocracy, violence, … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundation’s Independent Journalism Grant: Supporting Journalistic Endeavors
Livingston Awards for Young Journalists: Honoring Outstanding International Reporting
Deadline: 1 February 2017 The Livingston Awards for Young Journalists is currently open for applications and invites journalists in order to honor outstanding achievement by professionals under the age of 35 in local, national and international reporting. The largest all-media, general reporting … [Read more...] about Livingston Awards for Young Journalists: Honoring Outstanding International Reporting
Knight-Wallace Fellowships: Offering up to Six International Fellowships
Deadline: 16 December 2016 Applications are open for the Knight-Wallace Fellowships, recognizing exceptional journalists for their work, leadership and potential with a unique opportunity: an academic year of study, developing new perspectives and networks, and achieving both professional and … [Read more...] about Knight-Wallace Fellowships: Offering up to Six International Fellowships
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 Women and Africa-China Relations Themed Reporting Grants 2016
ICFJ’s Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development: Apply and get a Chance to Win prestigious International Study Tour
Deadline: 1 December 2016 International Center for Journalists (ICJF) is currently inviting journalists from journalists in the Asia, Africa and Latin America for its Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development. ICFJ will recognize in-depth, investigative or innovative reporting that has … [Read more...] about ICFJ’s Reporting Contest on Early Childhood Development: Apply and get a Chance to Win prestigious International Study Tour
Apply for Fellowship for Asian Investigative Journalists
Deadline: 10 September 2016 CORRECTIV and the Adenauer Fellowship for Media & Communications are inviting applications for the Fellowship for Asian Investigative Journalists, financially supported by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (Foundation). This will be three months' program, in which the … [Read more...] about Apply for Fellowship for Asian Investigative Journalists
Apply for EJN´s Biodiversity Media Initiative Fellowship Program
Deadline: 10 September 2016 The Earth Journalism Network´s Biodiversity Media Initiative is currently inviting applicants for its Fellowship Program during the 13th Conference of the Parties (COP13) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in Cancun, Mexico, in December, 2016. The workshop will … [Read more...] about Apply for EJN´s Biodiversity Media Initiative Fellowship Program
Apply for Global Journalism Fellowships 2016: Addressing Women’s and LGBTI Rights
Deadline: Ongoing The International Reporting Project (IRP) is accepting applications for reporting fellowships on women’s rights and LGBTI rights. These fellowships are intended to provide in-depth coverage of important, under-covered international issues. Priority Areas Applicants may propose … [Read more...] about Apply for Global Journalism Fellowships 2016: Addressing Women’s and LGBTI Rights
Asfari Journalism Fellowship: Supporting mid-career Journalists
Deadline: 5 September 2016 The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is currently accepting applications for its 2016 Asfari Fellowship with an aim to develop their academic understanding of the media industry improve their knowledge and focus on an in-depth piece of research. The … [Read more...] about Asfari Journalism Fellowship: Supporting mid-career Journalists
Pulitzer Center’s Travel Grants for Journalists Worldwide
Deadline: Ongoing The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is accepting project proposals from journalists from around the world, offering them a travel grant to cover issues unreported or underreported in the mainstream American and European media. The Center's goal is to facilitate reporting from … [Read more...] about Pulitzer Center’s Travel Grants for Journalists Worldwide
Applications Open for Zimeo Excellence in Media Awards by African Media Initiative
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The African Media Initiative is inviting applications for the Second Edition of the Zimeo Excellence in Media Awards. AMI is an umbrella organisation that brings media owners together and seeks to find solutions to perennial problems facing the industry such as the lack … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Zimeo Excellence in Media Awards by African Media Initiative
IJP’s German-Latin American Fellowship: Inviting Young Journalists
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The German-Latin American Fellowship of International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) is offering unique opportunity to young journalists to spend two months in Spanish-, Portuguese- or German-speaking media. At least five young talented German and six Latin-American … [Read more...] about IJP’s German-Latin American Fellowship: Inviting Young Journalists
Submit Your Session Proposals for 10th World Conference of Science Journalists
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The 10th World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ2017) has announced the Call for Session Proposals on the thematic area "Bridging Science and Societies", reflecting the vital role science journalists play in connecting audiences to the science that affects their … [Read more...] about Submit Your Session Proposals for 10th World Conference of Science Journalists
impactAFRICA Grants Available for Investigative Data-Driven Journalism
Deadline: 11 November 2016 Applications are invited for impactAFRICA for the third round to support fund for data-driven storytelling. Run by Code for Africa, it offers $500,000 in grants and technical support for pioneering digital journalism that tackles development issues, such as public … [Read more...] about impactAFRICA Grants Available for Investigative Data-Driven Journalism
AEJMC Emerging Scholars Grants: Apply to win up to $3,500
Deadline: 3 October 2016 Applications are invited for the AEJMC Emerging Scholars Grants program, offering research and teaching grants to up to four research or teaching proposals to encourage innovative and timely projects in journalism and mass communication. This is a project of the AEJMC … [Read more...] about AEJMC Emerging Scholars Grants: Apply to win up to $3,500
IWMF Emergency Fund for Journalists in Crisis: Inviting Women Journalists Worldwide
Deadline: Ongoing The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) has established an Emergency Fund to provide women journalists with a lifeline of support in times of crisis. The Emergency Fund is sustained with the support of individual donors to address the growing need to provide direct … [Read more...] about IWMF Emergency Fund for Journalists in Crisis: Inviting Women Journalists Worldwide
TACSO’s People-to-People Event: The Role of Policy Analysts and Investigative Journalists in Safeguarding Democracy
Deadline: 15 September 2016 Technical Assistance to the Civil Society organizations (TACSO) People-to-People is supporting the event organized by GONG: The Role of Policy Analysts and Investigative Journalists in Safeguarding Democracy taking place in Zadar, Croatia on 17-21 October 2016. This … [Read more...] about TACSO’s People-to-People Event: The Role of Policy Analysts and Investigative Journalists in Safeguarding Democracy
Innovation in Development Reporting Grant Programme: Advancing Creative Reporting Approaches
Deadline: 7 September 2016 The European Journalism Centre is accepting applications for its Innovation in Development Reporting Grant Programme (IDR) with an aim to advance creative reporting approaches, thus enabling a better coverage of international development issues. The grant intends to … [Read more...] about Innovation in Development Reporting Grant Programme: Advancing Creative Reporting Approaches
Aswatona Fund for Media Development: Supporting Women, Youth and Marginalised Groups
Deadline: 9 September 2016 The Aswatona Fund for Media Development together with the European Commission invites applications from media and civil society organisations, to enhance a more independent media sector in the Maghreb and Mashreq through the development of community radio. This includes … [Read more...] about Aswatona Fund for Media Development: Supporting Women, Youth and Marginalised Groups
ConDev’s Student Media Grants: Inviting Students Worldwide
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Center on Conflict and Development Student Media Grant, a photojournalism grant, is open for applications and invites students worldwide. ConDev—part of Texas A&M University’s Department of Agricultural Economics—works to improve the effectiveness of development … [Read more...] about ConDev’s Student Media Grants: Inviting Students Worldwide
List of Open Opportunities on Media and Journalism Worldwide
Journalism plays a vital role in today's world as it is the vast source of most of the information that we seek, nationally or internationally. The media has helped the masses in getting themselves updated with the activities happening around the world. In other words, it is the way to communicate … [Read more...] about List of Open Opportunities on Media and Journalism Worldwide
Leadership qualities essential for modern NGO professionals
NGO and development sector professionals work in difficult and challenging circumstances. With limited resources and constantly changing, complex and dynamic situations, an NGO professional has to be on toes all the time to adapt to the environment. Working in this sector demands dynamic … [Read more...] about Leadership qualities essential for modern NGO professionals
How can your Volunteers help you in raising funds?
As a non-profit organization, you might have come across many passionate individuals, ardent supporters and advocates for your cause, who have supported or continue to support your organization. These people devote their time, knowledge and passion for your cause as ‘volunteers’. Volunteers have … [Read more...] about How can your Volunteers help you in raising funds?
Call for Applications: PIVOT East 2016
Deadline: 8 September 2016 Applications are open for the PIVOT East 2016 that aims to catalyze the growth of startups, so as to amplify and consolidate the gains of East Africa’s digital entrepreneurship ecosystem. The key objective for this year’s event is “to facilitate discovery of the next … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: PIVOT East 2016
Applications Open for World Food Day Poster Contest!
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is currently inviting applicants for its World Food Day Poster Contest. The World Food Day Poster Contest calls on children and teens from 5-19 to use their imaginations and express their ideas on the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for World Food Day Poster Contest!
Apply for Solidarity Academy Baltic Sea Youth Dialogue 2016!
Deadline: 11 September 2016 The organizers and partners of the Solidarity Academy Baltic Sea Youth Dialogue 2016 are pleased to invite young journalists from the Baltic Sea states to the thirteenth edition of the Solidarity Academy which will be held in Gdansk from 13-20 November 2016. The … [Read more...] about Apply for Solidarity Academy Baltic Sea Youth Dialogue 2016!
Be a Voice of the Global South and Win a Fully-Funded Fellowship for a Speaking Tour in Germany!
Deadline: 9 September 2016 Oxfam Germany in cooperation with Climate Tracker offers a unique opportunity: A two week speaker’s tour through Germany for two climate activists from the Global South. This is a great opportunity to bring applicant's voice to Germany and tell the people about the … [Read more...] about Be a Voice of the Global South and Win a Fully-Funded Fellowship for a Speaking Tour in Germany!
IDRC Global Call for Proposals: Inviting Organisations for Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund
Deadline: 12 September 2016 The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is seeking applicants from research-focused organisations from academia, private sector and research institutes from around the world for its "Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund" with an aim to support the use of the … [Read more...] about IDRC Global Call for Proposals: Inviting Organisations for Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund
Embassy of France in South Africa: Civil Society Development Fund
Deadline: 26 September 2016 The Embassy of France in South Africa is seeking proposals for its Civil Society Development Fund with an aim to build capacity, autonomy and accountability among local stakeholders, i.e. regional communities and grassroots civil society organisations, agricultural … [Read more...] about Embassy of France in South Africa: Civil Society Development Fund
Applications Open for Yves Rocher Foundation’s Women of the Earth Awards
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The Yves Rocher Foundation is currently inviting applicants for its Women of the Earth Awards. The winners of the Women of the Earth Awards lead actions that contribute to safeguarding of the plant world and to improving the environment, while seeking the welfare of the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Yves Rocher Foundation’s Women of the Earth Awards
Village Capital US Agriculture 2016 Program: Building Better Food and Agriculture System
Deadline: 16 September 2016 Village Capital in partnership with Blue Sky Network and Hain Celestial, is seeking applications for US Agriculture 2016 program that will support ventures from across the value chain that are helping stakeholders provide sustainable, healthy and accessible agricultural … [Read more...] about Village Capital US Agriculture 2016 Program: Building Better Food and Agriculture System
Hedayah: STRIVE Global Research to Explore the Drivers of Extreme Violence in Georgia
Deadline: 29 September 2016 Hedayah is currently inviting applications for its Strengthening Resilience to Violence and Extremism -STRIVE Global Research to Explore the Drivers of Extreme Violence in Georgia. The programme is funded by EU with the overall objective of building the capacity of state … [Read more...] about Hedayah: STRIVE Global Research to Explore the Drivers of Extreme Violence in Georgia
Call for Proposals: Research Partnership to Strengthen South Africa’s Evaluation System
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The South African Monitoring and Evaluation Association, the Centre for Learning, Evaluation and Results and the Centre for Research on Evaluation Science and Technology, has launched a call for proposals for its Research Partnership process. The purpose of the process … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Research Partnership to Strengthen South Africa’s Evaluation System
