Deadline: 6 September 2016 The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is seeking applicants for its Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Centres competition 2016 in order to strengthen capability for research and innovation within both UK and developing countries, providing an agile response … [Read more...] about ESRC Global Challenges Research Fund: Strengthening Capability for Research and Innovation
Latest Grants and Resources in Nigeria
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UNESCO MGIEP Conference: TAGe on Prevention of Violent Extremism through Education
Deadline: 5 August 2016 Are you between ages 25 to 35? Are you engaged in PVE/E or related domain as an educator, trainer, practitioner, member of a non-Governmental organization, media professional, documentary filmmaker, private sector professional, policy maker, researcher, academic, or in any … [Read more...] about UNESCO MGIEP Conference: TAGe on Prevention of Violent Extremism through Education
EDCTP: Seeking Applications to Strengthen the Capacity of Health Systems
Deadline: 29 September 2016 The European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) is currently inviting applications for its Strategic Actions Supporting Health Systems/Services Optimization Research Capacities in Cooperation with Development Assistance Initiatives with an aim … [Read more...] about EDCTP: Seeking Applications to Strengthen the Capacity of Health Systems
Open Society Foundation’s Independent Journalism and Innovation Grant Program
Deadline: 30 July 2016 The Open Society Foundation is seeking applicants for its Independent Journalism and Innovation Grant program with an aim to support promising initiatives led by individuals or collectives that strive to improve their journalism under difficult circumstances, such as … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundation’s Independent Journalism and Innovation Grant Program
Call for Proposals: PFAN WAFCEF-3 West Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing
Deadline: 30 August 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 (WAFCEF3) Business Plan Competition. The WAFCEF3 Business plan … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: PFAN WAFCEF-3 West Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing
UNDP and UNODC Call for Proposals: Support to Anti-Corruption Project in Nigeria
Deadline: 22 July 2016 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is currently inviting applications for Support to Anti-Corruption Project in Nigeria. The project is funded by the European Union (EU), which will support the Nigerian Government … [Read more...] about UNDP and UNODC Call for Proposals: Support to Anti-Corruption Project in Nigeria
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 … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: Seeking Applications for Global Anti-Corruption Consortium Projects
Horowitz Foundation’s 2016 Awards: Understanding the Major Fields of Social Sciences
Deadline: 31 January 2017 The Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy is seeking applicants for its 2016 Awards in order to support the advancement of research and understanding in the major fields of the social sciences. Aim to support emerging scholars through small grants to promote … [Read more...] about Horowitz Foundation’s 2016 Awards: Understanding the Major Fields of Social Sciences
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program: Inviting Practitioners, Scholars & Journalists Worldwide
Deadline Extended till 1 November 2016 The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is seeking applicants for its Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program, which offers five-month fellowships to practitioners to focus on strategies and best practices for developing democracy in their country of … [Read more...] about Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program: Inviting Practitioners, Scholars & Journalists Worldwide
Africa Open Data Network Research Coordination: Pursuing Data-Driven Sustainable Development
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The Open Data for Development Network (OD4D) is seeking applications for its Africa Open Data Network (AODN) with an aim to support the sharing of emerging evidence among diverse data actors, stakeholders, communities and enthusiasts, mobilizing them for a greater impact. … [Read more...] about Africa Open Data Network Research Coordination: Pursuing Data-Driven Sustainable Development
Cointreau Creative Crew for Nigerians: A Chance to Win €20 000
Deadline: 1 September 2016 Cointreau has launched the Cointreau Creative Crew in Nigeria that is a philanthropist programme meant to reveal and boost women’s creativity, by encouraging them to make their dreams come true. The Cointreau Creative Crew Grant Scheme is part of the worldwide … [Read more...] about Cointreau Creative Crew for Nigerians: A Chance to Win €20 000
LAUNCH Nordic Innovation Challenge 2016: Inviting Innovators from Around the World
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The LAUNCH Nordic Innovation Challenge 2016 is accepting applications to address this year's challenge: Closed Loop Solutions for a future of sustainable materials and manufacturing. LAUNCH Nordic is a partnership between pioneering companies and public organizations … [Read more...] about LAUNCH Nordic Innovation Challenge 2016: Inviting Innovators from Around the World
Joint Global Health Trials Scheme: Improving Health in Low and Middle Income Countries
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The UK Department for International Development (DFID), the UK Medical Research Council (MRC), the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and the Wellcome Trust have jointly announced a seventh call for proposals to fund global health trials in order to generate … [Read more...] about Joint Global Health Trials Scheme: Improving Health in Low and Middle Income Countries
2016 ICTD Award: Promoting Mountain Development & Environmental Conservation
Deadline: 30 November 2016 The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is seeking applicants for its 2016 ICT for Mountain Development Award with an aim to promote mountain development and environmental conservation. ICIMOD‘s mission is to enable sustainable and resilient … [Read more...] about 2016 ICTD Award: Promoting Mountain Development & Environmental Conservation
IWMF Call for Applications: Inviting International Women Journalists for Mexico and Mexico-U.S. Border Reporting Trips
Deadline: 7 August 2016 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is currently inviting applications from women journalists for its Mexico and Mexico-U.S. Border Reporting Trips with an aim to reduce the gender gap in international media and to support women journalists interested in … [Read more...] about IWMF Call for Applications: Inviting International Women Journalists for Mexico and Mexico-U.S. Border Reporting Trips
PEP Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI): Inviting Applicants for Institutionalization Projects
Deadline: 1 August 2016 The Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) invites developing country-based research centers/institutes to submit an expression of interest (EOI) to undertake a series of policy research activities from late 2016 to 2018. The Institutionalization project (IP) aims to develop … [Read more...] about PEP Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI): Inviting Applicants for Institutionalization Projects
UNDP: Undertaking Research project(s) on Preventing and Responding to Violent Extremism in Africa
Deadline: 9 August 2016 UNDP Regional Support Centre for Africa (RSC), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, invites interested universities, think tanks and research institutions to indicate their interest in undertaking research project(s) under the UNDP regional and multi-country Programme on Preventing and … [Read more...] about UNDP: Undertaking Research project(s) on Preventing and Responding to Violent Extremism in Africa
Partnership for Economic Policy: Call for Proposals for Policy Analysis on Growth and Employment Program
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) has announced a call for proposals for projects on “Policy Analysis on Growth and Employment” (PAGE) in developing countries with an aim to support high quality research, capacity development, and policy engagement for growth and … [Read more...] about Partnership for Economic Policy: Call for Proposals for Policy Analysis on Growth and Employment Program
Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies: Inviting Applicants for Bank of Montreal Visiting Scholar in Women’s Studies
Deadline: 31 December 2016 The Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies at the University of Ottawa is inviting applications for its Bank of Montreal Visiting Scholar in Women’s Studies for 2017-2018. The purpose of this fund is to attract highly qualified researchers working on feminist, women’s … [Read more...] about Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies: Inviting Applicants for Bank of Montreal Visiting Scholar in Women’s Studies
Apply for Humphrey Fellowship Program! Strengthening Leadership Skills through Mutual Exchange of Knowledge
Deadline: 1 October 2016 Applicants are invited for the Humphrey Fellowship Program, is for experienced professionals interested in strengthening their leadership skills through a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the U.S. and Fellows’ home … [Read more...] about Apply for Humphrey Fellowship Program! Strengthening Leadership Skills through Mutual Exchange of Knowledge
SEI Sida Conference Strategic Fund for Gender Equality, Sustainable Development & Poverty Reduction
Deadline: 30 September 2016 With support from the Government of Sweden, Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) is inviting organizations across Asia to submit concept notes for SEIA Sida Conference Strategic Fund, to promote informed dialogue where different groups and stakeholders can share … [Read more...] about SEI Sida Conference Strategic Fund for Gender Equality, Sustainable Development & Poverty Reduction
Nominations Open for GEM-TECH Awards 2016! Recognizing Exceptional Work in Accelerating Gender Empowerment
Deadline: 31 July 2016 The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) along with UN Women is seeking nominations for its GEM-TECH Awards with an aim to celebrate personal or organizational achievements and innovative strategies to advance Gender Equality and Mainstreaming in the area of … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for GEM-TECH Awards 2016! Recognizing Exceptional Work in Accelerating Gender Empowerment
VGIF Small Grants Program: Seeking Letter of Intent from Grassroot Women-led Projects in Developing Countries
Deadline: 22 July 2016 Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund (VGIF) is seeking letter of intent to provide small grants to the projects that are led by women and that help empower women and girls, in grassroots communities. VGIF was founded in 1969 and has funded over 515 projects in 93 … [Read more...] about VGIF Small Grants Program: Seeking Letter of Intent from Grassroot Women-led Projects in Developing Countries
MacArthur Foundation’s Human Rights Grant Program: Enhancing Criminal Justice & Defend free Expression
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year The MacArthur Foundation is seeking applicants for its Human Rights Grant Program in order to strengthen human rights protections, advance government accountability, and improve the reach and quality of justice. The foundation’s grant … [Read more...] about MacArthur Foundation’s Human Rights Grant Program: Enhancing Criminal Justice & Defend free Expression
Applications Open for Human Rights Essay Award 2017!
Deadline: 1 February 2017 Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is currently inviting applicants for its Human Rights Essay Award 2017. The Human Rights Essay Award is an annual competition sponsored by the Academy and seeks to stimulate the production of scholarly work in international … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Human Rights Essay Award 2017!
Nominations Open for Stockholm Water Prize 2017: Improving the Human Rights and Basic Service
Deadline: 25 September 2016 Nominations are open for Stockholm Water Prize 2017 by Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) with a mission to generate and promote knowledge, solutions and tools leading to water-wise decisions for sustainable development. Thematic Areas Water … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Stockholm Water Prize 2017: Improving the Human Rights and Basic Service
2016 Open Society Fellowship Programme: Supporting Fundamental Open Society Challenges
Deadline: 7 September 2016 The Open Society Foundation is seeking applications for its 2016 Open Society Fellowship Programme with an aim to support individuals pursuing innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The fellowship funds work that will enrich … [Read more...] about 2016 Open Society Fellowship Programme: Supporting Fundamental Open Society Challenges
2016 INGO Call for Proposals: Supporting the Work of Human Rights Defenders
Deadline: 1 August 2016 The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland (MFA) is seeking Proposals from International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) for human rights work that has the development and welfare of developing countries. Focus Areas Fighting Impunity for human rights … [Read more...] about 2016 INGO Call for Proposals: Supporting the Work of Human Rights Defenders
Nominations Open for 2017 International Grinnell Prize of $100,000!
Deadline: 9 October 2016 The Grinnell College is seeking applicants for its 2017 Grinnell Prize. The Grinnell College Innovator for Social Justice Prize, or the Grinnell Prize, directly reflects Grinnell’s historic mission to educate men and women who are prepared in life and work to use their … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2017 International Grinnell Prize of $100,000!
African Women’s Development Fund: Focusing on Respect for Women’s Human Rights
Deadline: 19 September 2016 The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is seeking applicants from local, national, sub-regional and regional organisations in Africa working towards women’s empowerment. The AWDF is an institutional capacity-building and programme development fund, which aims to … [Read more...] about African Women’s Development Fund: Focusing on Respect for Women’s Human Rights
Nominations Open for the Prize for Human Rights 2016: Protecting Human Rights Worldwide
Deadline: 30 September 2016 Nominations are open for the 2016 “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” Human Rights Prize of the French Republic, awarded by the Prime Minister of the French Government in order to reward actions of civil society, individual and collective, for the defense and protection of … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the Prize for Human Rights 2016: Protecting Human Rights Worldwide
DFID: Global Learning for Adaptive Management (GLAM) Programme
Deadline: 28 July 2016 The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) seeks applications for its Global Learning for Adaptive Management (GLAM) programme to support adaptive management in DFID and USAID programmes. Adaptive management has gained traction as an approach to improving … [Read more...] about DFID: Global Learning for Adaptive Management (GLAM) Programme
2016/2017 WISE Accelerator Program: Supporting Innovative Projects in Fields of Education
Deadline: 8 September 2016 The Qatar Foundation is seeking applicants for its 2016/2017 WISE Accelerator program with a motive to support the development of innovative projects in the field of education. The WISE Accelerator serves as an intermediary to connect the selected projects to an … [Read more...] about 2016/2017 WISE Accelerator Program: Supporting Innovative Projects in Fields of Education
Bureau of INL Enforcement Affairs: Legal Education Visiting Scholar Program for Afghanistan
Deadline: 16 August 2016 The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is seeking applications from organizations for a program entitled “Legal Education Visiting Scholar Program for Afghanistan” with an aim to provide Afghan law students at the public universities, from … [Read more...] about Bureau of INL Enforcement Affairs: Legal Education Visiting Scholar Program for Afghanistan
UNESCO Learning City Award 2017: Developing Learning Cities around the World
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is currently inviting applications for its Learning City Award 2017 with an aim to encourage and reward progress achieved in developing learning cities around the world. The Award is conferred on … [Read more...] about UNESCO Learning City Award 2017: Developing Learning Cities around the World
Positive Action Community Challenges: Empowering Girls in Emergency Settings Prize
Deadline: 5 September 2016 The Positive Action for Woman & Girls, in partnership with Every Woman, Every Child is pleased to announce the launch of an Empowering Girls In Emergency Settings (EmGEmS) Prize to address the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs of adolescents girls in … [Read more...] about Positive Action Community Challenges: Empowering Girls in Emergency Settings Prize
Applications Open for The Haller Prize 2016 for Development Journalism
Deadline: 16 September 2016 Applicants are invited to apply for The Haller Prize 2016 for Development Journalism. The Haller Prize for Development Journalism was created in order to promote African-led discussions around development. The continent is changing and as issues facing the developing … [Read more...] about Applications Open for The Haller Prize 2016 for Development Journalism
Waislitz Global Citizen Award 2016: Recognizing Individual Excellence in Work to End Extreme Poverty
Deadline: 28 July 2016 The Waislitz Foundation and Global Citizen are inviting applicants for its Waislitz Global Citizen Award 2016 in order to recognize individual excellence in work to end extreme poverty. Key Areas Global Citizenship: How do you embody and exemplify the values and … [Read more...] about Waislitz Global Citizen Award 2016: Recognizing Individual Excellence in Work to End Extreme Poverty
National Institutes of Health: NIDCR Small Research Grants for Secondary Analysis of FaceBase Data
Deadline: 7 September 2016 Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health is currently inviting applications for its NIDCR Small Research Grants for Secondary Analysis of FaceBase Data with an aim to support meritorious research projects that conduct secondary data analyses … [Read more...] about National Institutes of Health: NIDCR Small Research Grants for Secondary Analysis of FaceBase Data
Transparency International’s Anti-Corruption Award: Recognising Actions Against Corruption Worldwide
Deadline: 5 September 2016 The Transparency International invites applications for its Anti-Corruption Award with an aim to recognise a particular action or initiative undertaken by one or several individuals or organisations and constituting a tangible contribution to the fight against corruption … [Read more...] about Transparency International’s Anti-Corruption Award: Recognising Actions Against Corruption Worldwide
IRCT Centre Support Grants 2016: Supporting Rehabilitation Centres for the Effective Treatment of Torture Victims
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT) is currently inviting proposals for IRCT Centre Support Grants 2016, in order to support rehabilitation centres’ efforts to ensure that torture victims have access to professional and effective … [Read more...] about IRCT Centre Support Grants 2016: Supporting Rehabilitation Centres for the Effective Treatment of Torture Victims
National Institutes of Health: Reducing Global Burden of Morbidity and Mortality caused by Tobacco Use
Deadline: 13 October 2016 Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health is currently inviting applications for its International Tobacco, and Health Research and Capacity Building Program with an aim to support collaborative research projects that address the health burden … [Read more...] about National Institutes of Health: Reducing Global Burden of Morbidity and Mortality caused by Tobacco Use
Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust: Grants to Individuals Undertaking Nature Conservation Projects
Deadline: 31 October 2016 The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust awards a number of Grants to Individuals Undertaking Nature Conservation Projects; projects may involve practical habitat or species management, research, training, education, awareness raising or campaigning. Funding … [Read more...] about Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust: Grants to Individuals Undertaking Nature Conservation Projects
Japan Water Forum Fund 2016: Supporting Grassroots Organizations in Developing Countries
Deadline: 31 July 2016 The Japan Water Forum (JWF) accepts applications for its Japan Water Forum Fund 2016 with an aim to support organizations in developing countries addressing the water-related issues at a grassroots level. The selected projects have to be started as soon as the grants are … [Read more...] about Japan Water Forum Fund 2016: Supporting Grassroots Organizations in Developing Countries
IWMF’s Mexico and Mexico-U.S. Border Reporting Trips: Inviting International Women Journalists
Deadline: 7 August 2016 The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is currently inviting applications from women journalists for its Mexico and Mexico-U.S. Border Reporting Trips with an aim to reduce the gender gap in international media and to support women journalists interested in … [Read more...] about IWMF’s Mexico and Mexico-U.S. Border Reporting Trips: Inviting International Women Journalists
Darwin Initiative: Applications Open for Main Project Grants
Deadline: 10 August 2016 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Department for International Development are seeking stage 1 applications for 23rd round of Darwin Initiative main projects funding. Darwin is the UK’s primary mechanism to champion biodiversity conservation and … [Read more...] about Darwin Initiative: Applications Open for Main Project Grants
Bureau of ILAB: Seeking Applications to Protect Labor Rights of Workers
Deadline: 29 August 2016 The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking applications from eligible organisations to fund a technical assistance project(s) in Colombia to improve workers’ understanding of and ability to protect and claim their labor … [Read more...] about Bureau of ILAB: Seeking Applications to Protect Labor Rights of Workers
USAID/Djibouti: Seeking Applications for Workforce Development Program
Deadline: 11 August 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from U.S. and non-U.S. organizations for its Workforce Development Program with an aim to increase the number of active members of the Djiboutian workforce. The project will contribute … [Read more...] about USAID/Djibouti: Seeking Applications for Workforce Development Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Protecting and Improving Public Health Globally
Deadline: 7 September 2016 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently inviting applications for its Protecting and Improving Public Health Globally. The U.S. government’s (USG) Global Health Agenda (GHSA) envisions a world safe and secure from global health … [Read more...] about Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Protecting and Improving Public Health Globally
Bureau of International Labor Affairs: Project to Reduce Child Labor in Agriculture in Mexico
Deadline: 12 September 2016 The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL, or the Department), is currently inviting applications for "Project to Reduce Child Labor in Agriculture in Mexico. The project aims to fund a technical assistance project(s) in Mexico to … [Read more...] about Bureau of International Labor Affairs: Project to Reduce Child Labor in Agriculture in Mexico
