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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

Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Global CVE and Religious Freedom Consortium

Deadline: 31 October 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications from eligible organisations interested in forming "Global CVE and Religious Freedom Consortium" with an aim to prevent/counter violent extremism with specific … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Global CVE and Religious Freedom Consortium

Nominations Open for Fourth Annual $1 Million Healthcare Innovation Award 2016!

Deadline: 7 September 2016 GSK and Save the Children are currently inviting applicants for its fourth annual $1 million Healthcare Innovation Award 2016, that rewards innovations in healthcare that have helped to reduce child deaths in developing countries. The Healthcare Innovation Award is … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Fourth Annual $1 Million Healthcare Innovation Award 2016!

Call for Concepts: Building Resilience In Civil Society (BRICS) Programme in Kenya

Deadline: 19 September 2016 The British High Commission Nairobi is inviting applicants for its Building Resilience In Civil Society (BRICS) programme in order to help strengthen relationships between security actors and communities at the local levels, in order to reduce the threats of violent … [Read more...] about Call for Concepts: Building Resilience In Civil Society (BRICS) Programme in Kenya

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Seeking Applications to Reduce HIV Infection Rates in Botswana

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 "Capacity Building, Strengthening Health and Strategic Information Systems, and … [Read more...] about Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Seeking Applications to Reduce HIV Infection Rates in Botswana

CDC/PEPFAR: Scale-up of Community HIV Testing and Counseling in Botswana

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 "Scale-up of Community HIV Testing and Counseling (CHTC), Linkage to Care (LTC), … [Read more...] about CDC/PEPFAR: Scale-up of Community HIV Testing and Counseling in Botswana

Nominations Open for 2016 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship!

Deadline: Ongoing The African Leadership Network (ALN) is currently accepting nominations for the 2016 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship. This prestigious awards program identifies 11 of the leading entrepreneurs in Africa. ALN has been hosting the Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship (AAE), dubbed … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2016 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship!

UNCCD: Land for Life Youth Social Media Activist Challenge

Deadline: 31 October 2016 The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification is calling applicants for “Land for Life Youth Social Media Activist Challenge” to recognize active, passionate and dedicated young people who are currently active in conserving natural resources and promoting such … [Read more...] about UNCCD: Land for Life Youth Social Media Activist Challenge

Call for Proposals: Lebanon Projects 2017

Deadline: 11 September 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for Lebanon Projects 2017 that will support projects independently support projects independently as well as in cooperation with the Rule of Law Programme Middle East / North Africa, and also focus on the current situation in Syria as well … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Lebanon Projects 2017

2017 Soros Justice Fellowships: Reducing the Destructive Impact of Current Criminal Justice

Deadline: 12 October 2016 The Open Society Foundations is currently inviting applicants for its 2017 Soros Justice Fellowships with an aim to reduce the destructive impact of current criminal justice policies on the lives of individuals, families, and communities in the U.S. by challenging the … [Read more...] about 2017 Soros Justice Fellowships: Reducing the Destructive Impact of Current Criminal Justice

Mercy Foundation: Grants to End Homelessness

Deadline: 14 October 2016 The Mercy Foundation is currently inviting applications for its Grants to End Homelessness available for seeding initiatives, services, projects, advocacy and research that will contribute to the goal of ending homelessness by supporting housing first and permanent … [Read more...] about Mercy Foundation: Grants to End Homelessness

International Labour Organization: Support to Local Employment Partnerships in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Deadline: 6 September 2016 International Labour Organization (ILO) is seeking proposals for a project entitled “Support to Local Employment Partnerships in Bosnia and Herzegovina" funded by the European Union. The Call is open for all municipalities and cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), … [Read more...] about International Labour Organization: Support to Local Employment Partnerships in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Call for Applications: ARThinkSouthAsia Fellowship 2017-18

Deadline: 15 November 2016 Applications Open for ARThinkSouthAsia Fellowship 2017-18, the fellowship is designed to help develop skills, knowledge, networks and experience of potential leaders in the arts and cultural sector of South Asia. The Fellowship is supported by Goethe-Institut, British … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: ARThinkSouthAsia Fellowship 2017-18

BRICS Researching and Teaching Mobility Grants: Promoting Cooperation for Economic Growth & Development

Deadline: 30 September 2016 The National Institute for the Humanities and the Social Sciences (NIHSS) and the South African BRICS Think Tank (SABTT) are seeking applicants from suitably qualified researchers and postgraduate students in South African universities and research institutes for its … [Read more...] about BRICS Researching and Teaching Mobility Grants: Promoting Cooperation for Economic Growth & Development

Applications Open for Healthy Public Challenge: A Chance to Win up to $10,000

Deadline: 16 September 2016 The Civic Hall Labs, with the support of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), has launched Healthy Public Project to catalyze innovation in addressing the civic roots of health. The Challenge calls upon eligible entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, academics, … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Healthy Public Challenge: A Chance to Win up to $10,000

Apply for AACR NextGen Grants for Transformative Cancer Research

Deadline: 12 September 2016 The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) NextGen Grants for Transformative Cancer Research initiative seeks applications from eligible applicants to promote and support creative, paradigm-shifting cancer research that may not be funded through conventional … [Read more...] about Apply for AACR NextGen Grants for Transformative Cancer Research

UNDP/Nepal: Implementing HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment Services for Female Prisoners

Deadline: 19 September 2016 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Nepal is seeking proposals for Implementing HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment Services for Female Prisoners for UNODC. The goal is to reduce the HIV transmission and vulnerability amongst Female prison … [Read more...] about UNDP/Nepal: Implementing HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment Services for Female Prisoners

NIH Call for Applications: NLM Information Resource Grants to Reduce Health Disparities

Deadline: 16 December 2016 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is currently seeking proposals from eligible entities on program entitled- NLM Information Resource Grants to Reduce Health Disparities. This program solicits resource grant applications for projects that will bring useful, usable … [Read more...] about NIH Call for Applications: NLM Information Resource Grants to Reduce Health Disparities

AERA Call for Proposals: Dissertation and Research Grants Program

Deadline: 15 September 2016 With funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the American Educational Research Association (AERA) has launched call for proposals for its Dissertation and Research Grants Program. The program seeks to stimulate research on U.S. education issues using data … [Read more...] about AERA Call for Proposals: Dissertation and Research Grants Program

CDC/CGH: Program for Testing, Care, Treatment, and Prevention of HIV/AIDS (PROTECT) among Key Populations

Deadline: 25 October 2016 The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)- CGH is currently seeking proposals from eligible entities for its program entitled- Program for Testing, Care, Treatment, and Prevention of HIV/AIDS (PROTECT) among Key Populations: Men who have Sex with Men and Commercial Sex Workers … [Read more...] about CDC/CGH: Program for Testing, Care, Treatment, and Prevention of HIV/AIDS (PROTECT) among Key Populations

Applications Open for YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa

Deadline: 12 September 2016 The Young African Leaders Center is currently inviting applicants for its YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa with an aim to promote three models designed to identify and empower young leaders: the YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship, YALI Network, and now the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa

USAID/ESC Broad Mission Announcement: Science, Technology, Innovations and Partnerships

Deadline: 30 September 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from organizations and companies for USAID/Eastern and Southern Caribbean Science, Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships Broad Mission Announcement to seek opportunities to … [Read more...] about USAID/ESC Broad Mission Announcement: Science, Technology, Innovations and Partnerships

USAID/Bangladesh Broad Agency Announcement: Climate Resilient Enterprise and Innovation Design

Deadline: 5 October 2016 The United States Agency for International Development in Bangladesh (USAID/Bangladesh) is seeking Expression of Interest (EoI) for a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from qualified U.S. and non U.S. organisations to fund an activity entitled “Climate Resilient Enterprise … [Read more...] about USAID/Bangladesh Broad Agency Announcement: Climate Resilient Enterprise and Innovation Design

impactAFRICA: Grants Available for Investigative Data-Driven Journalism in Six African Countries

Deadline: 11 November 2016 Applicants are invited to apply 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 in Six African Countries

NIH Call for Applications: NCI Small Grants Program for Cancer Research

Deadline: 7 January 2020 The National Institute of Health (NIH) is currently inviting applications from eligible organisations for its small grants program for Cancer Research. This program supports discrete, well-defined projects in any area of cancer research using the NIH R03 small grant … [Read more...] about NIH Call for Applications: NCI Small Grants Program for Cancer Research

Kailan Foundation Essay Contest: Inviting Enthusiasts worldwide to share Ideas through Writing

Deadline: 26 June 2017 The Kailan Foundation has announced its maiden edition of an annual essay contest. The competition is open to all nationalities and to anyone interested in community development and willing to share ideas and experiences through writing. In addition to the handsome prizes, … [Read more...] about Kailan Foundation Essay Contest: Inviting Enthusiasts worldwide to share Ideas through Writing

Call for Applications: Indo-Australian Career Boosting Gold Fellowships 2016-17

Deadline: 31 October 2016 Indo-Australia Collaboration between Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and the Australian Government, is seeking applications for its Indo-Australian Career Boosting Gold Fellowships 2016-17. The Indo-Australian Career Boosting Gold Fellowships … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Indo-Australian Career Boosting Gold Fellowships 2016-17

10th Call for Proposals: Australia-India Strategic Research Fund 2016

Deadline: 19 October 2016 The Department of Science & Technology is seeking proposals for its 10th round of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) 2016 with an aim to build linkages between premier research institutions in both countries. Objectives Increase the uptake of … [Read more...] about 10th Call for Proposals: Australia-India Strategic Research Fund 2016

Applications Open for Global Inclusion Awards 2016!

Deadline: 18 September 2016 The Child & Youth Finance International (CYFI) is seeking applications for its Global Inclusion Awards 2016, with an aim to achieve greatness and demonstrate innovation in financial, social and livelihoods education, financial inclusion, and entrepreneurial support … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Global Inclusion Awards 2016!

UNDP/Sudan: Inviting NGOs/CBOs for Integrated Livelihood and Economic Empowerment Programmes

Deadline: 18 September 2016 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sudan has launched a request of Expression of Interest (EOI) to pre-qualify organisations-national and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and Community-based organisations (CBOs) as an implementing … [Read more...] about UNDP/Sudan: Inviting NGOs/CBOs for Integrated Livelihood and Economic Empowerment Programmes

DBT-CIHR Request for Applications: Supporting the Healthy Life Trajectories Initiative

Deadline: 18 October 2016 The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is currently inviting applications for its Healthy Life Trajectories Initiative with an aim to generate evidence that will inform national policy and decision‐making in India, Canada … [Read more...] about DBT-CIHR Request for Applications: Supporting the Healthy Life Trajectories Initiative

NSF ADVANCE: Increasing the Participation and Advancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Careers

Deadline: 11 January 2017 The National Science Foundation (NSF) is currently inviting applications for its program entitled- ADVANCE: Increasing the Participation and Advancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Careers. The ADVANCE program is designed to foster gender equity through a … [Read more...] about NSF ADVANCE: Increasing the Participation and Advancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Careers

Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Religious Freedom and Rule of Law Program

Deadline: 1 November 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications from eligible organisations interested in forming a consortium for a program entitled "Religious Freedom and Rule of Law" with an aim to provide expert analysis … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Religious Freedom and Rule of Law Program

Call for Nominations: WFUNA Young Leader of 2016

Deadline: 30 September 2016 Nominations open for the WFUNA Young Leader to support and encourage youth engagement and participation in the United Nations Associations, and United Nations Youth Associations around the world through the WFUNA Youth Network. From the nominations, the WFUNA … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: WFUNA Young Leader of 2016

OSCE Call for Applications: Human Rights Monitoring and Safety and Security Workshop for Human Rights Defenders

Deadline: 5 September 2016 OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) is accepting applications for its five-days training on human rights monitoring and safety and security workshop for human rights defenders from Western Balkans, Central/Eastern Europe and Turkey. The … [Read more...] about OSCE Call for Applications: Human Rights Monitoring and Safety and Security Workshop for Human Rights Defenders

Applications Open for New India Fellowships

Deadline: 30 September 2016 The New India Foundation is seeking applicants for its eighth round of the New India Fellowships, awarded to scholars and writers working on different aspects of the history of independent India. The Foundation is ecumenical as regards genre, theme, and ideology: … [Read more...] about Applications Open for New India Fellowships