Deadline: 24 July 2017 The United States Embassy has announced the second round of the Democracy Commission Small Grants program competition for fiscal year 2017. Projects should have a direct relevance to the development of democratic institutions and should be sufficiently specific about the impact of the proposed activities on the democratic development of Armenia. Grants should be used to carry out specific, concrete projects. These projects should further the long-term goals of the … [Read more...]
United States Embassy in Tirana, Albania: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program
June 23, 2017 By
Deadline: 12 July 2017 The United States Embassy in Tirana, Albania is seeking applications for its Democracy Commission Small Grants Program which is administered by the Public Affairs Section, supports initiatives of local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) engaged throughout Albania in a variety of fields, including: Anti-corruption Good Governance Investigative Journalism Human Rights/Minority Rights Empowerment of Women and Youth, Environmental Awareness … [Read more...]
U.S. Embassy in Bratislava, Slovakia: 2017 Counter-Disinformation Special Grant Competition
June 23, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 July 2017 As part of its Public Affairs Grants Program, the U.S. Embassy in Bratislava, Slovakia has announced a special competition for projects seeking to counter the influence and harmful effects of disinformation in Slovakia. Competitive projects will focus on increasing public awareness, strengthening critical thinking skills, expanding digital literacy, and developing electronic tools and resources to counter disinformation. Funding Information Grant proposals should … [Read more...]
Inspire Egypt Programme Fund: Providing Support for the Voluntary and Social Entrepreneurship Sectors in Egypt
June 23, 2017 By
Deadline: 15 July 2017 Bids are open for the Inspire Egypt Programme Fund to provide support for the voluntary and social entrepreneurship sectors in Egypt, through supporting innovative initiatives. All the British Embassy Programme Fund projects must clearly demonstrate how they: Support the priorities Deliver value for money (VfM) Meet OECD criteria for Official Development Assistance (ODA) funding and aim to complete 90% of the budget spend by the end of December 2017 … [Read more...]
U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia: Seeking Applications for Media Literacy Program
June 23, 2017 By
Deadline: 17 July 2017 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia is seeking applications for its Media Literacy Program. Media literacy is an umbrella expression that includes all technical, cognitive, social, civic and creative capacities that allow a citizen to access the media, to have a critical understanding of the media and to interact with it. The objective of the pilot project is to increase critical thinking towards the media among young Georgians … [Read more...]
British Embassy Montevideo Call for Bids: Montevideo Project Fund 2017
June 22, 2017 By
Deadline: 24 July 2017 The British Embassy is currently accepting applications from all interested parties to submit their proposals for the Montevideo Project Fund 2017. Objectives Projects presented must be able to deliver the following objectives: promote and improve transparency in public procurement systems reduce opportunities for corruption in public procurement processes promote and establish a detailed roadmap for the creation and implementation of a Code of Best … [Read more...]
U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia: Seeking Applications for Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program
June 22, 2017 By
Deadline: 20 August 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh is seeking applications for its "Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program (SYLEP)" to build leadership, civic responsibility, respect for diversity, and community engagement among Saudi university students through a three-week summer exchange. Program Goals The goals of the program are to: Promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of Saudi Arabia. Prepare youth leaders to become involved in … [Read more...]
Applications Open for U.S. Embassy Zagreb Small Grants Program 2017!
June 21, 2017 By
Deadline: 7 July 2017 U.S. Embassy in Zagreb is seeking proposals from Croatian non-profit organizations for its Small Grants Program for 2017-2018 for funding for projects, workshops, seminars and/or to bring a U.S. expert for a seminar, workshop or similar educational activity. The program aims to promote exchange of experience and expertise between Americans and Croatians. Themes Anti-corruption training programs for students and teachers, which may include academic honesty and … [Read more...]
U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda: Inviting Applications For Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
June 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 July 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda is inviting applications for its Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program that brings accomplished professionals from developing countries to the United States at a midpoint in their careers for a one year program of non-degree study and related professional activities. The program seeks to foster an exchange of knowledge and mutual understanding between American citizens and professional counterparts from Rwanda. Fields of … [Read more...]
U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Civic Education Home Stay Small Grants Program
June 19, 2017 By
Deadline: 17 July 2017 The United States Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, through the Office of Public Affairs, is seeking applications for two types of Civic Education programs that address school segregation or other problems that divide students along ethnic lines. These projects should advance Education for Democracy and help remove obstacles to integration in education. Small grants competition will support projects designed explicitly as home-stay exchange programs to contribute to … [Read more...]
Embassy of Finland Call for Concept Notes: Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) in Tanzania
June 16, 2017 By
Deadline: 5 July 2017 The Embassy of Finland in Dar es Salaam is accepting concept notes from eligible organizations for its Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) with an aim to build partnerships between the civil society organisations, private sector and the Embassy of Finland and to support the organisations so that they can operate more effectively. The Embassy of Finland's Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) builds on the view that sustainable development cannot be achieved without an active … [Read more...]
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of NEA: Improving the Regulatory Environment for Civil Society Organizations in Tunisia
June 16, 2017 By
Deadline: 31 July 2017 The United States Embassy in Tunisia, Assistance Unit, is seeking proposals for a cooperative agreement from qualified U.S. and Non-U.S. organizations to implement a program entitled “Improving the Regulatory Environment for Civil Society Organizations in Tunisia” with an aim to strengthen the legal framework for CSOs in Tunisia through technical and legal support for a comprehensive reform of the Decree Law of Associations which will improve fiscal transparency of CSOs … [Read more...]
French Embassy to Sudan: Call for Proposals for Civil Society Program 2017 – PISCCA
June 15, 2017 By
Deadline: 13 July 2017 The French Embassy to Sudan has launched a new call for proposals to support Sudanese civil society in the framework of a new grant program entitled "PISCCA (Innovative projects from civil societies and coalitions of actors)", which takes over the “Civil society support” fund set up by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and implemented in Sudan since 2014. This new funding is aimed at empowering civil society’s organizations by strengthening their capacities … [Read more...]
Embassy of Canada in Venezuela: Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)
June 14, 2017 By
Deadline: 21 June 2017 The Embassy of Canada in Venezuela is seeking proposals for its Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) which is a non-political program established by the Government of Canada around the world in order to promote the implementation of projects designed by non-profit non-governmental organizations. The CFLI Program in Venezuela is an opportunity for cooperation through which the Government of Canada reaffirms its commitment to work with the Venezuelan civil … [Read more...]
The U.S. Embassy in Vietnam: 2018-2019 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
June 14, 2017 By
Deadline: 1 August 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Vietnam is pleased to announce the 2018-2019 competition for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. The Humphrey Fellowship is a one-year, non-degree, full scholarship program offered to promising mid-career professionals who have a proven track record of leadership, and a strong commitment to public service. Eligible Fields Sustainable Development Agricultural and Rural Development; Economic Development/Finance and Banking; … [Read more...]
Applications Open for U.S. Embassy Youth Council Nepal 2017/18!
June 13, 2017 By
Deadline: 12 July 2017 The U.S. Embassy Nepal is seeking applications from active youth for membership to “U.S. Embassy Youth Council 2017/2018” to make a difference in their community. The U.S. Embassy Youth Council Nepal (USYC) was created in 2011 to interact directly with Nepali youth. The Youth Council has two primary objectives: To encourage participation by USYC members in their democracy, through engagement in their communities and civil society. To inform the Embassy about … [Read more...]
Government of Canada in Hungary: Seeking Proposals for Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) 2017
June 13, 2017 By
Deadline: 28 June 2017 The Government of Canada in Hungary is seeking proposals for its Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) 2017 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. Projects are selected and approved by the relevant Canadian Embassy or High Commission. The CFLI also … [Read more...]
U.S. Embassy in Banjul, the Gambia: Public Diplomacy Grants Program
June 13, 2017 By
Deadline: 1 August 2017 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of U.S. Embassy in Banjul is seeking applications for its Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Grants Program. Embassy Public Diplomacy (PD) grants are intended for local representatives of civil society, including non-governmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, and universities, to support exchange between the U.S. and the Gambia with the aim of improving mutual respect and understanding. PAS will ONLY consider grants that have an American … [Read more...]
French Embassy in Kenya, Call for Proposals: Innovative Projects for Civil Society and Coalition of Actors (PISCCA)
June 13, 2017 By
Deadline: 20 June 2017 The French Embassy in Kenya has launched a call for proposals for a new development fund called PISCCA (Innovative Projects for Civil Society and Coalition of Actors) that aims at contributing to poverty alleviation efforts by supporting capacity building projects. It seeks to meet the direct needs of communities, as well as to give the beneficiaries a chance to be directly involved in the development process. Priority Areas Environment: this includes climate … [Read more...]
Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC): Supporting Initiatives of Tunisian Civil Society to Reduce Poverty
June 13, 2017 By
Deadline: 22 June 2017 The Finnish Embassy in Tunis is currently accepting applications for its Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) with an aim to support the initiatives of Tunisian civil society to complement Finland's bilateral assistance for poverty reduction and civil society participation in the development process. In its FCL program, the Embassy of Finland in Tunis focuses on the employability of young people and on women's economic rights and financial autonomy. Priorities … [Read more...]
