Deadline: 2 November 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for "Development Innovation Ventures (DIV)" that supports the piloting and rigorous testing of innovative approaches to solve international development problems and support transitioning … [Read more...] about USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures: Improving the Lives of the Poor around the World
Latest Grants and Resources in Nigeria
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Nigeria.
Register Now for Amnesty’s Free Online Course on Refugee Rights!
Deadline: 16 November 2016 Refugees have human rights. What are these rights? Who is responsible for upholding and protecting them? How can we hold them to account? If you are interested to know more about Refugees human rights than register now for Amnesty's free online course on refugee … [Read more...] about Register Now for Amnesty’s Free Online Course on Refugee Rights!
Call for Applications: Morocco Forum for Adolescent & Youth Human Rights
Deadline: 9 November 2016 Applications are open for Morocco Forum for Adolescent & Youth Human Rights ‘Driving Sustainable Development’ – a historic, forward-looking and universal agenda that has the potential to save and transform the lives of billions of people by lifting them out of poverty, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Morocco Forum for Adolescent & Youth Human Rights
African Women Innovators Network (AWIN): Improving Business Opportunities for African Women & Girls
Deadline: 2 December 2016 Applications are open for African Women Innovators Network's (AWIN) Business Innovation Lab that will provide intensive training and mentorship for equipping young African women with the tools to develop innovative businesses that help to build a better future for African … [Read more...] about African Women Innovators Network (AWIN): Improving Business Opportunities for African Women & Girls
EJN’s Biodiversity Media Grant: Supporting Journalism Networks and Media Organizations throughout the World
Deadline: 23 December 2016 The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is seeking applications for its "Biodiversity Media Grant" with an aim to support journalism networks and media organizations throughout the world in increasing the capacity of media to cover critical issues of conservation and … [Read more...] about EJN’s Biodiversity Media Grant: Supporting Journalism Networks and Media Organizations throughout the World
Pink iT Women Empowerment Programme for Unemployed Female Graduates in Nigeria
Deadline: 5 November 2016 The Pink iT Initiative is seeking applications for its Women Empowerment Programme that aims to empower unemployed young female graduates in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) with software development and entrepreneurial skills to take up … [Read more...] about Pink iT Women Empowerment Programme for Unemployed Female Graduates in Nigeria
South-Eastern Nigerian Startup: Enter to Pitch at Owerri Impact Day 2016
Deadline: 13 November 2016 South Seven, an investment network based in South Eastern Nigeria is seeking entrepreneurs for its first pitch event tagged Owerri Impact Day to focus on entrepreneurs with innovative products. Ahead of the pitch event, South Seven in partnership with DevEast and Arise … [Read more...] about South-Eastern Nigerian Startup: Enter to Pitch at Owerri Impact Day 2016
Tzedek Grants to Reduce Poverty in African Countries
Deadline: Ongoing The Tzedek grants are open for funding in the African countries, in order to reduce poverty through the number of projects active around the region. The funded projects typically raise the income of the participants above the internationally defined poverty level of … [Read more...] about Tzedek Grants to Reduce Poverty in African Countries
Women4GlobalFund Call for Applications: TB R&D Media Training Programme to end TB
Deadline: 4 November 2016 Women4GlobalFund (W4GF) is seeking applicants for its TB R&D Media Training with an aim to support participants to more powerfully advocate to end TB and ensure the TB response, including a specific focus on R&D, is fully-funded, both in their country and … [Read more...] about Women4GlobalFund Call for Applications: TB R&D Media Training Programme to end TB
UNESCO Call for Projects World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) Initiative 2017
Deadline: 30 November 2016 The UNESCO World Heritage Centre (WHC) in collaboration with the Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service (CCIVS), European Heritage Volunteers (as a branch of Open Houses) and Better World, are seeking projects for its "World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) … [Read more...] about UNESCO Call for Projects World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) Initiative 2017
Conservation, Food & Health Foundation: Inviting Applicants from Developing World!
Deadline: 1 January 2017 The Conservation, Food and Health (CFH) Foundation is seeking concept applications from organisations to promote the conservation of natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and improve health in the developing world. The foundation helps build … [Read more...] about Conservation, Food & Health Foundation: Inviting Applicants from Developing World!
USAID Call for Conference: Feed The Future Bangladesh Nutrition Activity
Deadline: 3 November 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bangladesh Mission is inviting all interested international and local organizations with experience and or interest in carrying out a multi-sectoral nutrition activity to attend a consultative bidder’s … [Read more...] about USAID Call for Conference: Feed The Future Bangladesh Nutrition Activity
Applications Open for Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program!
Deadline: 8 December 2016 Institute of International Education (IIE) is currently accepting projects from African-born academics currently living in the United States and Canada for its Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) with a goal to facilitate equitable, effective and mutually … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program!
Bureau of DRL: Supporting Projects Strengthening Civil Society in Sri Lanka
Deadline: 19 December 2016 The United States Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects strengthening civil society in Sri Lanka. DRL seeks proposals for programs that … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Supporting Projects Strengthening Civil Society in Sri Lanka
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Strengthening Independent Media in Bangladesh
Deadline: 19 December 2016 The United States Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that strengthen independent media in Bangladesh. DRL requests proposals for … [Read more...] about Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor: Strengthening Independent Media in Bangladesh
3rd CHMI Learning Exchange: Strengthening Health Businesses and Access to Improved Quality Care
Deadline: 13 November 2016 The Center for Health Market Innovations (CHMI), in partnership with Solina Health is inviting applicants for its third Call for Applications for the CHMI Learning Exchange in order to improve business practices, adopt innovations, or scale-up or replicate an aspect of … [Read more...] about 3rd CHMI Learning Exchange: Strengthening Health Businesses and Access to Improved Quality Care
SPHEIR Partnership Proposals: Improving the Performance and Governance of Education Systems
Deadline: 20 February 2017 The UK Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking proposals for its Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education Innovation and Reform (SPHEIR) programme with an aim to improve the performance, governance and influence of higher education systems and … [Read more...] about SPHEIR Partnership Proposals: Improving the Performance and Governance of Education Systems
USDA: McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program
Deadline: 20 January 2017 The Food Aid Information System, United States Department of Agriculture is seeking applications from eligible organisations for a program entitled "McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition" to support education, child development and food … [Read more...] about USDA: McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program
Apply for AAUW’s International Fellowship Program for Women around the World
Deadline: 1 December 2016 Applications are open for the American Association of University Women's (AAUW) International Fellowship program, providing support for women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the United States who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. A limited … [Read more...] about Apply for AAUW’s International Fellowship Program for Women around the World
Champion for Change Programme: Increasing Awareness about Women’s Economic Empowerment Worldwide
Deadline: 1 November 2016 Are you passionate about gender equality and women's economic empowerment? Would you like to apply your skills to make a difference in your own community and beyond? Do you have access to the internet? If yes, then apply for the Champion of Change programme. UN Women's … [Read more...] about Champion for Change Programme: Increasing Awareness about Women’s Economic Empowerment Worldwide
Office to Monitor/Combat Trafficking in Persons: Grants to Fight against Human Trafficking
Deadline: 7 November 2016 The Department of State Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) leads the United States’ global engagement on the fight against human trafficking and seeks partnerships with foreign governments, civil society, and multilateral organizations to … [Read more...] about Office to Monitor/Combat Trafficking in Persons: Grants to Fight against Human Trafficking
Bureau of DRL: Promoting Community Resilience and Empowering Youth Leaders in Nigeria and Kenya
Deadline: 16 December 2016 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support the DRL policy goal to mitigate threats of violent extremism in Nigeria and … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Promoting Community Resilience and Empowering Youth Leaders in Nigeria and Kenya
APN Individual Research Grants: Seeking Applications from African Researchers
Deadline: 20 January 2017 The African Peacebuilding Network (APN) of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is currently seeking applications from African researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners working on conflict and peacebuilding issues at universities and research institutions or … [Read more...] about APN Individual Research Grants: Seeking Applications from African Researchers
DFID Call for Applications: Tackling Deadly Diseases in Africa Programme (TDDAP)
Deadline: 16 December 2016 The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) is currently seeking applications for Tackling Deadly Diseases in Africa Programme (TDDAP), a five-year flagship programme for DFID’s Africa Regional Department. Following the Ebola crisis and various outbreaks … [Read more...] about DFID Call for Applications: Tackling Deadly Diseases in Africa Programme (TDDAP)
Bureau of DRL: Supporting Justice Sector Reform in Tunisia
Deadline: 22 December 2016 The United States Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is inviting organizations interested for projects that increase transparency of and accountability within the judicial process in Tunisia. DRL seeks to support projects that will … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Supporting Justice Sector Reform in Tunisia
Bureau of DRL: Supporting Projects Promoting International Religious Freedom
Deadline: 21 December 2016 The United States Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is seeking applications from organizations for projects that support policy objective to promote international religious freedom. Objectives In Mexico ($300,000 available), … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Supporting Projects Promoting International Religious Freedom
Leaky Foundation Research Grants: Inviting Researchers from Around the World
Deadline: 10 January 2017 The Leaky Foundation is currently inviting applicants for its Research Grants with an aim to promote the sharing of data in an appropriate manner consistent with the needs of grantees, but with the recognition that different fields of study require different approaches to … [Read more...] about Leaky Foundation Research Grants: Inviting Researchers from Around the World
Applications Open for ARASA 2017 Annual Training of Trainers Program on HIV, TB and Human Rights in Southern and East Africa
Deadline: 18 November 2016 Applications are open for participation in the AIDS and Rights Alliance for Southern Africa (ARASA) Annual Training of Trainers Programme on HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and human rights advocacy. ARASA’s purpose is to promote the rule of law and respect for human rights to … [Read more...] about Applications Open for ARASA 2017 Annual Training of Trainers Program on HIV, TB and Human Rights in Southern and East Africa
Bureau of DRL: Promoting Internationally Recognized Labor Rights in Malaysia, Nigeria and Vietnam
Deadline: 24 October 2016 The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is calling organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that support the policy objective to promote internationally recognized labor rights in … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Promoting Internationally Recognized Labor Rights in Malaysia, Nigeria and Vietnam
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
Earth Institute’s Postdoctoral Fellowship: Addressing Social Issues in Global Sustainable Development
Deadline: 1 November 2016 The Earth Institute is providing "Postdoctoral Fellowship" for those dedicated to a better understanding of critical scientific and social issues in global sustainable development. The Program provides innovative postdoctoral scholars with the opportunity to build a … [Read more...] about Earth Institute’s Postdoctoral Fellowship: Addressing Social Issues in Global Sustainable Development
ERC Consolidator Grants: Supporting Researchers from around the World!
Deadline: 9 February 2017 European Research Council (ERC) is seeking proposals for its "Consolidator Grants" to support excellent Principal Investigators at the career stage at which they may still be consolidating their own independent research team or programme. The fundamental activity of the … [Read more...] about ERC Consolidator Grants: Supporting Researchers from around the World!
USAID: Seeking Concept Papers for Resilience in Sahel Enhanced (RISE) Strategy in Niger and Burkina Faso
Deadline: 14 April 2017 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking concept papers from eligible organisations for activities related to the Mission’s Resilience in the Sahel Enhanced (RISE) strategy with an aim to increase the resilience of chronically vulnerable … [Read more...] about USAID: Seeking Concept Papers for Resilience in Sahel Enhanced (RISE) Strategy in Niger and Burkina Faso
PFAN WAFCEF-3 Call for Proposals: Inviting Project Developers from West Africa
Deadline: 12 December 2016 The CTI Private Financing Advisory Network (CTI PFAN) is currently accepting proposals from Project developers in West African countries for its 3rd Edition of the West African Forum for Clean Energy Financing (WAFCEF-3) Business Plan Competition. The WAFCEF-3 Business … [Read more...] about PFAN WAFCEF-3 Call for Proposals: Inviting Project Developers from West Africa
2017 Hult Prize Challenge on “Refugees – Reawakening Human Potential”
Deadline: 31 October 2016 Do you love challenges? Do you have sustainable, scalable start-up enterprises and can change the world with US$1 million? Do you need guidance for startup enterprises to create value along the entire supply chain of services supporting refugees? Can you craft new business … [Read more...] about 2017 Hult Prize Challenge on “Refugees – Reawakening Human Potential”
Bureau of DRL: Promoting Legislative Capacity and Enhancing Government Accountability in Ecuador
Deadline: 24 October 2016 The United States Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is inviting organizations interested in submitting 24-month project entitled “Promoting Legislative Capacity and Enhancing Government Accountability in Ecuador” with an aim to improve … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Promoting Legislative Capacity and Enhancing Government Accountability in Ecuador
USAID/Bangladesh Broad Agency Announcement: Advancing Universal Health Coverage Activity
Deadline: 5 November 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 "Advancing Universal Health … [Read more...] about USAID/Bangladesh Broad Agency Announcement: Advancing Universal Health Coverage Activity
Entries Open for Startup Digital Africa Challenge!
Deadline: 15 November 2016 Has your startup got an innovative solution that could help Africa's development? Are you convinced that digital innovation is the path to achieving sustainable development? Have you created an innovative product or service linked to FinTech, health, environment, energy … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Startup Digital Africa Challenge!
DFID: Improving the Health of Vulnerable Groups Research Programme Consortia in LMICs
Deadline: 4 November 2016 The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) is currently seeking applications for its programme- Improving the Health of Vulnerable Groups Research Programme Consortia in LMICs. DFID is looking for multi-disciplinary research that will build upon the existing … [Read more...] about DFID: Improving the Health of Vulnerable Groups Research Programme Consortia in LMICs
DFID Agri-Tech Catalyst: Increasing Agricultural Innovation by Farmers in Developing Countries
Deadline: 26 October 2016 Innovate UK and Department for International Development (DFID) are currently seeking applications for Agri-tech Catalyst funding scheme that helps businesses and researchers commercialise their research and develop innovative solutions to global challenges in the … [Read more...] about DFID Agri-Tech Catalyst: Increasing Agricultural Innovation by Farmers in Developing Countries
Financial Inclusion Program at Innovations for Poverty Action: Accepting EOI from Researchers and Financial Service Providers
Deadline: 4 November 2016 The Financial Inclusion Program at Innovations for Poverty Action is currently accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from teams of researchers and financial service providers to conduct rigorous research on financial product innovations for low-income households in … [Read more...] about Financial Inclusion Program at Innovations for Poverty Action: Accepting EOI from Researchers and Financial Service Providers
IDB Prizes for Science and Technology: Promoting Comprehensive Human Development
Deadline: 30 November 2016 Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is currently inviting applicants for the 15th Edition for its IDB Prizes for Science and Technology with an aim to promote comprehensive human development, with a focus on the priority areas of alleviating poverty, improving health, … [Read more...] about IDB Prizes for Science and Technology: Promoting Comprehensive Human Development
Nominations Open for African Union Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Award 2016!
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The African Union Commission invites African Scientists for its prestigious African Union Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Award. The aim is to recognize, award and honor outstanding excelling African Scientists women, men alike and younger researchers for their scientific … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for African Union Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Award 2016!
Mitsubishi Corporation Fund for Europe and Africa: Supporting Research focused on Environment and Alleviation of Poverty
Deadline: 31 March 2017 The Mitsubishi Corporation Fund for Europe and Africa (MCFEA) is seeking applications for its Grant Program in order to support research focused on environment and the alleviation of poverty. The Mitsubishi Corporation Fund for Europe and Africa (MCFEA) is a charitable … [Read more...] about Mitsubishi Corporation Fund for Europe and Africa: Supporting Research focused on Environment and Alleviation of Poverty
Apply for Global Challenges Junior and Senior Fellowships 2017-2018!
Deadline: 17 November 2016 Applications are open for the "Global Challenges Fellowship Program" with a goal to encourage fresh perspectives on some of the most pressing global public policy challenges by forging closer ties between policy practitioners and academics from Europe and outside the … [Read more...] about Apply for Global Challenges Junior and Senior Fellowships 2017-2018!
2017 Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security: Inviting Civil Society Organisations Worldwide
Deadline: 25 January 2017 The Agropolis Fondation is seeking applicants for its 2017 Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security with an aim to advance knowledge and recognise innovation in world food security, by rewarding an outstanding research project for its potential impact on the … [Read more...] about 2017 Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security: Inviting Civil Society Organisations Worldwide
African Union Commission: Inviting Applicants for Africa Youth Day
Deadline: 25 October 2016 The African Union Commission is inviting applicants for the Africa Youth Day under the theme: “Promoting youth mainstreaming as a catalyst towards harnessing the demographic dividend.” Africa Youth Day is a day set aside every year to promote the increased recognition of … [Read more...] about African Union Commission: Inviting Applicants for Africa Youth Day
DFID: Infectious Diseases – Research Programme Consortia (RPC) in LMICs
Deadline: 4 November 2016 DFID anticipates launching a competition for Infectious Diseases - Research Programme Consortia (RPC) in low and middle income countries. The research programmes will take an integrated and multi-disciplinary approach to help DFID and the development community better … [Read more...] about DFID: Infectious Diseases – Research Programme Consortia (RPC) in LMICs
Call for Proposals: The Girl Generation’s End FGM Grants Programme
Deadline: 4 November 2016 The Girl Generation is seeking proposals from grassroots organisations, networks and individuals for its "The Girl Generation End FGM Grants Programme" with an aim to build the Africa-led movement to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The purpose of the funds is to … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: The Girl Generation’s End FGM Grants Programme
Thomson Reuters Foundation: Inviting Journalists for Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development Workshop
Deadline: 30 November 2016 The Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking applications from journalists from around the world for its one-week Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development workshop in Rome. In order to ensure the daily issues faced by rural poor people and their communities are … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation: Inviting Journalists for Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development Workshop
