Deadline: 4 August 2017 High Commission of Canada in Barbados is seeking proposals for its 2017-18 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), a program designed to fund small-scale bilateral projects in Official Development Assistance (ODA) eligible countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. The program is directed at projects conceived and designed by local entities. The CFLI also serves to support positive bilateral relations between Canada, … [Read more...]
Apply for IDB & FEMSA Foundation’s Water, Sanitation and Waste Management Innovation Awards!
July 20, 2017 By
Deadline: 12 September 2017 Do you have a water, sanitation or solid waste startup, solution, product, initiative or service that is improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean? If so, apply now to participate in the IDB-FEMSA Award. Selected finalists will be called in Buenos Aires for the award ceremony, which will take place in November during the IWA 2017 Congress. The award aims to highlight innovative startups, solutions, products and initiatives in water, sanitation, and solid … [Read more...]
World Cancer Research Fund International: Seeking Applications for Research Grant Programme
July 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 6 October 2017 The World Cancer Research Fund International is seeking proposals from anywhere in the world except the Americas (North America, Central America including the Caribbean, and South America) for its Research Grant Programme . The aim of this grant programme is to fund research that helps elucidate the role of diet, nutrition (including body composition) and physical activity on cancer. Programme Themes Mechanisms Research Theme: WCRF encourages research that … [Read more...]
ACP-EU Call for Concept Notes: Counter-Trafficking in Human Beings and/or Counter-Smuggling of Migrants
July 17, 2017 By
Deadline: 9 August 2017 The ACP-EU Migration Action is seeking concept notes for its funding program under the topic "Counter-Trafficking in Human Beings and/or Counter-Smuggling of Migrants" in the Caribbean, Southern Africa and the Pacific Region. Both THB and Smuggling of Migrants constitute prosperous and difficult to trace multi-billion businesses of which the scale is hard to quantify reliably. While numbers of estimated victims of trafficking worldwide vary, they are reported as being … [Read more...]
Applications Open for IDRC’s Research Awards 2018!
July 17, 2017 By
Deadline: 6 September 2017 The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is seeking applications for its “Research Awards 2018”. Research award recipients will undertake a one-year paid program of research on the topic they have submitted, and will receive hands-on experience in research management, grant administration, and the creation, dissemination, and use of knowledge from an international perspective. Thematic Areas Advisory Committee on Research Ethics Agriculture and … [Read more...]
IFAD Call for Proposals: Promoting Innovations in ICT for Agriculture and Rural Development in Developing Countries
July 13, 2017 By
Deadline: 25 July 2017 The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is seeking proposals from eligible organizations to implement a project on South-South and Triangular Cooperation to support rural transformation: Promoting innovations in information and communication technology (ICT) for agriculture and rural development. Objectives Strengthen smallholders’ capacities to undertake sustainable rural transformation processes by accessing “digital dividends” created through … [Read more...]
The VV Grow Fellowship! Accelerator for Women Owners of Small & Medium Businesses
July 12, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 August 2017 Applications are open for "The Vital Voices (VV) Grow Fellowship" which is a highly competitive one-year accelerator program for women owners of small and medium businesses in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East and North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa. The program includes customized business skills training, technical assistance, leadership development, and access to networks to grow their businesses and increase their leadership impact. Through global … [Read more...]
New England Biolabs Foundation: Seeking LOIs to Foster Community-Based Conservation
July 11, 2017 By
Deadline: 15 August 2017 The New England Biolabs Foundation is currently seeking Letters of Inquiry for its grant program to foster community-based conservation of landscapes and seascapes and the biocultural diversity found in these places. The foundation supports communities in the stewardship of their landscapes and seascapes and the associated bio-cultural diversity, ecosystem services, and food-ways. Thematic Areas The foundation welcome inquiries from community-based nonprofit … [Read more...]
Counterpart International/Innovation for Change: Request for Applications for Small Innovation Grants
July 10, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 July 2017 The Innovation for Change Initiative, co-implemented by Counterpart International, Inc., is accepting applications for its Small Innovation Grants to disseminate information to the regional hubs so they may develop and submit applications for Innovation for Change funding. Innovation for Change provides customized support to each hub based on their area of need and interest and simultaneously builds a global architecture of resources and platforms to enhance networking … [Read more...]
Applications Open for 4th Africa – Europe Youth Summit and the Youth Plug-In Initiative!
July 10, 2017 By
Deadline: 26 July 2017 Applications are open for 4th Africa-Europe Youth Summit that will bring together more than 120 youth leaders from both continents, including African Diaspora on 2-4 October in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire agree a declaration on themes including education, peace & security, environment, business, democratic inclusion and culture. African and European youth today poses many common challenges such as poverty and limited access to resources, education, healthcare and … [Read more...]
CPDC Call for Concept Notes: Strengthening the Voice of Marginalized Social Sectors and Groups
July 10, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 August 2017 The Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC) in partnership with the European Commission (EC) is currently inviting applicants from eligible organisations for its program entitled “Support to Facilitate Participation of CARIFORUM Civil Society in the Regional Development and Integration Process” to strengthen the voice of the marginalized social sectors and groups within Caribbean society by providing small scale funding to actions that enable CSOs representing … [Read more...]
EU-CSO Programme: Enhancing CSOs Contribution to Governance and Development Processes in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
July 5, 2017 By
Deadline: 6 October 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for “Civil Society Organisations (CSO) Programme: Enhancing CSOs' contribution to governance and development processes in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean”. The objective of this Call for Proposals is to support CSOs' contributions to and increase their participation in inclusive national development and policy making, promote accountability, and to ensure that people are able to … [Read more...]
EU-EIDHR Programme: Protection of Human Dignity and Respect for Fundamental Human Rights & Freedoms in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
July 5, 2017 By
Deadline: 6 October 2017 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations for “European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR): Protection of Human Dignity and Respect for Fundamental Human Rights & Freedoms in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean”. The objective of this call for proposals is to contribute to the respect for fundamental human rights and freedoms in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean by protecting human dignity and promoting an … [Read more...]
Apply for Hogan Lovells Community Solar Innovation Awards 2017!
June 30, 2017 By
Deadline: 16 August 2017 Does your business or not-for-profit organization use solar energy or solar technology to improve the lives of poor communities, especially for women and girls? Is it eco-inclusive, delivering environmental and social benefits? Does it involve and meet the needs of local communities? Does it involve and meet the needs of local communities? If Yes, then Apply Now for the Hogan Lovells Community Solar Innovation Awards 2017! Applications are open for the "Community Solar … [Read more...]
2017 LCA Award: Strengthening Capacities for putting Life Cycle Thinking into Effective Practice!
June 21, 2017 By
Deadline: 29 June 2017 Applications are open for 2017 LCA Award. The Life Cycle Initiative has the goal to enable users around the world to put life cycle thinking into effective practice, and UN Environment serves as its secretariat. As part of the flagship activities being pursued in 2017, support is being provided to practical projects implementing Life Cycle approaches. This activity leverages support from LCA experts, and providers of LCA software and data to institute practical projects. … [Read more...]
Prince Claus Fund: Seeking Applications for Network Partnership Grant
June 21, 2017 By
Deadline: 5 July 2017 The Prince Claus Fund is seeking applications for the Network Partnership Grant from cultural organisations operating in countries listed below. The Fund and its Partners work together from the conceptualisation of the partnership to the execution and implementation of its projects. It is a partnership which goes beyond financial support, and thrives on the creative ideas and dialogue generated between the Fund and its Partners. The Network Partnership Grants are … [Read more...]
Call for Project Proposals: BHC Bridgetown’s Economic Transparency Fund (ETF)
June 15, 2017 By
Deadline: 27 June 2017 The British High Commission in Bridgetown is currently seeking proposals for its Economic Transparency Fund (ETF) with an aim to strengthen institutions in support of regional economic growth. The ETF can support projects that aim to build the capacity of local, governmental or parliamentary institutions. It is also able to support small projects which, for example, relate to specific events. But it can also support larger projects, such as OAS election monitoring … [Read more...]
NBC Conservation Fund: Awarding Grants for Conservation Projects based in Middle & South America and the Caribbean
June 14, 2017 By
Deadline: 1 July 2017 Applications are currently being accepted for Neotropical Birds Club, NBC Conservation Fund to support conservation work or research that has an intended conservation benefit in Middle & South America and the Caribbean. Award Categories The NBC Conservation Awards Programme invites applications for one of three categories of award the Club is able to offer: Small grants – up to $1,500: available for projects implementing direct conservation actions, or … [Read more...]
Global Orphan Foundation: Seeking Applications for Camie’s Hope Adoption Assistance Grant
June 12, 2017 By
Deadline: 21 August 2017 The Global Orphan Foundation is seeking applications for its "Camie's Hope Adoption Assistance Grant" to support the adopting family. Global Orphan Foundation is an Indianapolis based non-profit with a global mission to advocate on behalf of orphaned and vulnerable children worldwide and respond with action. Funding Information Grants will be awarded in amounts varying from $500 to $3,000. The average family receives $1,200. Checks in the awarded amount will … [Read more...]
Applications Open for IDRC’s Research Awards 2018!
June 12, 2017 By
Deadline: 6 September 2017 The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is seeking applications for its "Research Awards 2018". Research award recipients will undertake a one-year paid program of research on the topic they have submitted, and will receive hands-on experience in research management, grant administration, and the creation, dissemination, and use of knowledge from an international perspective. Benefits For payroll purposes, awardees are considered full-time … [Read more...]
