Deadline: 20 September 2016 The European Cultural Foundation (ECF) is currently inviting applicants for its third Idea Camp 2017 entitled "Moving Communities" that will focus on the current positive, radical resistance movements that are daring to counteract anti-democratic practices. ECF’s Idea Camp is a three-day collaborative working platform organized within the framework of Connected Action for the Commons, a network and action research programme led by ECF together with six cultural … [Read more...] about Applications Open for European Cultural Foundation’s Third Idea Camp 2017!
PAS Youth Empowerment Grants Program 2016
Deadline: 17 August 2016 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Colombo is pleased to announce the Youth Empowerment Grants Program 2016 to fund projects for Sri Lankan youth. The objective of the grant program is to support innovative, small-scale, cutting-edge projects developed and implemented by and/or for young people between the ages of 15-25 in the areas of educational development, environmental issues, community development, civil society building, human rights, youth … [Read more...] about PAS Youth Empowerment Grants Program 2016
Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector: Call for Proposals for Civil Society Fund
Deadline: 12 August 2016 Proposals are invited for the Civil Society Fund, which shall be managed by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector on behalf of the Ministry for Social Dialogue, Consumer Affairs and Civil Liberties. The Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are considered to be the backbone of any democratic society. According to the European Commission, Civil Society Organisations (CSO’s) encompasses non-governmental organisations (voluntary organisations), grassroots organisations, … [Read more...] about Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector: Call for Proposals for Civil Society Fund
n-vestigate Call for Applications: Inviting Journalists to Promote International Collaboration
Deadline: 30 July 2016 Journalists are invited for the n-vestigate project that aims to promote international collaboration in Eastern Partnership countries, EU and Russia in terms of investigative journalism, media law, FoI and to increase their impact in the respective societies. n-vestigate is a project by n-ost from Berlin, Germany in association with Hetq Armenia, RISE Moldova, RDPI Ukraine, and Liberali Georgia, financed by German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and … [Read more...] about n-vestigate Call for Applications: Inviting Journalists to Promote International Collaboration
Bureau of DRL: Seeking Applications for Global Anti-Corruption Consortium Projects
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for the program entitled "Global Anti-Corruption Consortium" with an aim to support civil society-led investigations and efforts combating endemic, high-level corruption. The goal of the project is to promote a global, transnational approach to uncovering instances of corruption and encouraging and facilitating action by … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Seeking Applications for Global Anti-Corruption Consortium Projects
UNDP Montenegro: Training Program for Rangers in Protected Areas
Deadline: 25 July 2016 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Montenegro is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for a training program for rangers in protected areas, under the project entitled “Improved management of protected areas and the Western Balkans countries”. The program is financed by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and implemented by UNDP Montenegro. One of the project outputs is designed to improve rangers' services in selected pilot sites by training staff … [Read more...] about UNDP Montenegro: Training Program for Rangers in Protected Areas
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Comprehensive High-Impact HIV Prevention Projects
Deadline: 14 September 2016 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces the availability of fiscal year 2017 funds for community-based organisations (CBOs) for a program entitled "Comprehensive High-Impact HIV Prevention Projects for Young Men of Color Who Have Sex with Men and Young Transgender Persons of Color" with an aim to develop and implement High- … [Read more...] about Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Comprehensive High-Impact HIV Prevention Projects
U.S. Mission to Austria: Generation Next Youth Leadership Initiative
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Vienna is inviting proposals to design and implement a two-to-three week program entitled "Generation Next Youth Leadership Initiative" that will provide at least 10 Austrian university students the opportunity to examine the dynamic processes of integration while learning the principles of civic education, leadership, respect for diversity, and community engagement through leadership development program in the United … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Austria: Generation Next Youth Leadership Initiative
Department of State: Peace and Security for Colombian Women in Post-Accord Colombia
Deadline: 9 August 2016 The U.S. Embassy Bogota announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects entitled "Peace and Security for Colombian Women in Post-Accord Colombia" that address the need to engage and support women, peace, minorities, and vulnerable populations through inclusive social, economic, political, leadership, and health programs, to promote women’s participation in post-accord Colombia. Women in Colombia are victims of domestic … [Read more...] about Department of State: Peace and Security for Colombian Women in Post-Accord Colombia
Financial Literacy for Mexican Women: Breaking the Cycle of Violence
Deadline: 21 August 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City is pleased to announce a new program entitled “Financial Literacy for Mexican Women” whose aim is to break the cycle of violence by teaching women and girls the financial skills necessary to be independent and avoid entering or remaining in abusive relationships for economic reasons. Women and girls need to learn basic financial skills so that they can manage their own finances, establish positive credit histories, and become eligible … [Read more...] about Financial Literacy for Mexican Women: Breaking the Cycle of Violence
Nominations Open for UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize! Innovative Use of ICTs for Disadvantaged Groups
Deadline Extended till 17 October 2016 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is calling for candidatures for the 2016 edition of the UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Education Prize with an aim to reward projects and activities of individuals, institutions, other entities or non-governmental organizations for excellent models, best practice, and creative use of information and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize! Innovative Use of ICTs for Disadvantaged Groups
U.S. Mission to Korea: Seeking Applications for Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The U.S. Embassy Seoul Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the funding availability through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to support exchange between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea with the aim of improving mutual respect and understanding. Project Components Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs; Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Korea: Seeking Applications for Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
U.S. Mission to South Africa: Seeking Applications for Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Deadline: 1 August 2016 The U.S. Embassy South Africa Public Affairs Section, U.S. Department of State (PAS) is pleased to announce the funding availability through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to support exchange between the U.S. and South Africa with the aim of improving mutual respect and understanding. Priorities Culture / American Society; Educational Initiatives; Democracy, Good Governance, and Rule of law; Human Rights and Civil Society; Science and … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to South Africa: Seeking Applications for Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
U.S. Mission to Madagascar: Seeking Applications for Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Deadline: 30 September 2016 The U.S. Embassy Antananarivo Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the funding availability through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to support exchange between the U.S. and Madagascar or the Comoros with the aim of improving mutual respect and understanding. Project Priorities Advance good governance in the Madagascar and the Comoros through the promotion of improved transparency and accountability in … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Madagascar: Seeking Applications for Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
U.S. Mission to El Salvador: Seeking Applications for Public Diplomacy Grants Program
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The U.S. Embassy San Salvador, Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce the funding availability through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program to enhance relations and mutual understanding between El Salvador and the United States of America and support goals outlined in the bi-lateral Partnership for Growth (PFG). Proposals should focus on raising awareness of citizens’ roles and responsibilities and citizen participation in reaching their goals. Projects … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to El Salvador: Seeking Applications for Public Diplomacy Grants Program
USAID: Building Urban Resilience in Haiti
Deadline: 21 June 2016 The United States Government (USG), as represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA), Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) is seeking concept papers for a program entitled “Building Urban Resilience in Haiti” with an aim to seek assistance to help Haiti’s vulnerable urban communities build resilience to recurrent crises through preparedness and mitigation interventions, … [Read more...] about USAID: Building Urban Resilience in Haiti
Bureau of DRL: Internet Freedom Core Support for Anti-Censorship Technology Program
Deadline: 26 August 2016 The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications from organization for a program entitled “Internet Freedom Core Support for Anti-Censorship Technology”. In support of the U.S. International Strategy for Cyberspace, DRL’s goal is to promote fundamental freedoms, human rights, and the free flow of information online by supporting civil society actors to achieve open, reliable, secure access to the global Internet through support for … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Internet Freedom Core Support for Anti-Censorship Technology Program
Bureau of DRL Internet Freedom APS: Promoting Freedoms, Human Rights & Free Flow of Information
Deadline: 26 August 2016 The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking Statements of Interest (SOI) from organisations that outline project concepts and capacity to manage projects that support Internet freedom. In support of the U.S. International Strategy for Cyberspace, DRL’s goal is to promote fundamental freedoms, human rights, and the free flow of information online through integrated support to civil society for technology, digital safety, policy and advocacy, and … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL Internet Freedom APS: Promoting Freedoms, Human Rights & Free Flow of Information
Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Center for Accessible Transportation
Deadline: 1 August 2016 The Administrator of the Administration for Community Living is currently inviting applications for its Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Center for Accessible Transportation with an aim to improve the effectiveness of services authorised under the Rehabilitation Act by developing methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies that advance a wide range of independent living, employment, and health … [Read more...] about Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Center for Accessible Transportation
Bureau of International Labor Affairs: Seeking Project to Reduce the Exploitation of Children
Deadline: 18 August 2016 The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) is seeking applications from eligible organisations to implement a project with the objective of reducing child labor in the vanilla-producing areas of the Sava region of Madagascar. ILAB leads DOL’s efforts to ensure that workers around the world are treated fairly and are able to share in the benefits of the global economy. ILAB’s mission is to advance workers’ rights and livelihoods, particularly for the world’s most … [Read more...] about Bureau of International Labor Affairs: Seeking Project to Reduce the Exploitation of Children
