Latest Grants and Resources for Poverty Alleviation

Latest grants, calls for applications, calls for proposals, requests for proposals and other resources for NGOs and individuals for Poverty Alleviation.

UNDP announces RFPs for 2020 Social Protection in Chhattisgarh (India)

Deadline: 12-Aug-20 UNDP-India has announced a request for proposals from eligible bidders for “Response to mitigate migration, create awareness and access to social protection in Chhattisgarh, INDIA”. Objectives Program will aim to enhance coverage of deprived/ vulnerable and migrant households under social protection measures like government’s social security schemes, entitlement of unskilled work under MGNREGA, Social schemes of labour welfare, village level social systems … [Read more...] about UNDP announces RFPs for 2020 Social Protection in Chhattisgarh (India)

Applications Open for 2021 CZI Community Fund – United States

Deadline: 17-Aug-2020 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) 2021 Community Fund. The CZI Community Fund supports local organizations that are leading work to bring increased equity, power, and opportunity to communities in and around Redwood City, where CZI is headquartered. The 2021 CZI Community Fund will prioritize organizations serving Belle Haven, East Palo Alto, North Fair Oaks, and Redwood City. Eligibility … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2021 CZI Community Fund – United States

2020 Community Recovery & Catalyst Grants Program (United States)

Deadline: 14-Aug-20 The Community Recovery & Catalyst Grants are the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation's response to nonprofit needs in the wake of COVID-19 and the ongoing impact of systemic racism on the community. The Foundation is committed to supporting the nonprofits’ recovery from COVID-19, and hope that the current social context challenges the status quo and catalyzes initiatives that help build a more sustainable, accessible, and equitable region. The … [Read more...] about 2020 Community Recovery & Catalyst Grants Program (United States)

Submit Nominations for 2021 Centre for Social Justice Awards (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 11-Oct-2020 Nominations are now open for the 2021 Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Awards to celebrate charities and social enterprises who are proving themselves effective at preventing and tackling poverty. The CSJ Awards find the very best grassroot charities and social enterprises from across Britain, gives them £10,000 to scale their impact and puts them in the spotlight for senior politicians, philanthropists and business and charity leaders to be inspired by and learn … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for 2021 Centre for Social Justice Awards (United Kingdom)

Rural and Northern Communities (RNC) Program – Canada

Deadline: 22-Oct-20 The Rural and Northern Communities (RNC) Program was established to ensure the unique needs of British Columbia’s small, rural and remote communities are met – supporting their wide range of infrastructure priorities. The goals of ICIP are to create long-term economic growth, build inclusive, sustainable communities and support a low carbon, green economy. Under ICIP, the RNC Program is focused on improving the quality of life in rural communities by responding to the … [Read more...] about Rural and Northern Communities (RNC) Program – Canada

COVID-19 Community Relief Grant Program 2020 – Australia

Deadline: Various Grass Roots Recovery and Neighbourhood Recovery grant: 3 August 2020 Community Recovery grant: 10 August 2020 Manningham Civic Centre has announced a call for proposals for the Community Relief Grant Program 2020 in response to Covid-19. The Community Grant Program provides a framework for Manningham Council to fund a range of activities that will achieve positive outcomes for the community and align with key Council plans and strategies. In response to COVID-19 … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Community Relief Grant Program 2020 – Australia

Calgary Foundation’s 2020 Neighbour Grants – Canada

Deadline: 06-Aug-20 The Calgary Foundation is currently seeking applications for the 2020 Neighbour Grants. Neighbour Grants helps people implement their own small acts of community right in the neighbourhoods and communities they live by offering up to $7,500 for project expenses. The small acts of community they support tend to be projects where people: Build gathering spaces, such as community gardens and naturalized areas. Engage people in creative ways to address concerns, … [Read more...] about Calgary Foundation’s 2020 Neighbour Grants – Canada

FRRR seeking Proposals for ANZ Seeds of Renewal Program (Australia)

Deadline: 19-Aug-20 The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) is seeking proposals for ANZ Seeds of Renewal, it is a small grants program designed to help build vibrant and sustainable rural communities, to ensure the ongoing prosperity of regional Australia. It is built on two key tenets: Vibrant communities are diverse and inclusive with strong social capital, where everyone can participate and build a better life; and Sustainable communities innovate, expand and … [Read more...] about FRRR seeking Proposals for ANZ Seeds of Renewal Program (Australia)

Call for Ideas: 2020 Kakuma Innovators Platform (Kenya)

Deadline: 23 July 2020 The Lutheran World Federation Kenya Djibouti Somalia Program has partnered with Dan Church Aid to call upon individuals and youth groups to share innovative ideas and solutions to address the local problems in Kakuma, Kakuma refugee camp, and Kalobeyei refugee resettlement. This call will support and recognize innovative ideas that look at addressing local problems, better livelihoods, offer sustainable development, improve technology, and solve environmental … [Read more...] about Call for Ideas: 2020 Kakuma Innovators Platform (Kenya)

Call for Applications: Youth Leadership Programme 6 (Yemen)

Deadline: 18 Jul 2020 Do you have an innovative solution to address a social challenge in your community? Do you want to learn more about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Do you want to meet other young leaders from across Yemen? Do you want to learn how to improve the design of your solution and implement projects that will help your communities? If so, UNDP wants to hear from you! The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Yemen – in partnership with the Youth Leadership … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Youth Leadership Programme 6 (Yemen)

EU announces CFPs to Support Civil Society Working in Social Protection in Morocco

Deadline: 22-Sep-2020 The European Union (EU) has announced a call for proposals to Support the civil society working in social protection in Morocco. Objectives The general objective of this call for proposals is to promote: upgrading of Social Protection Establishments (PSE), capacity building of CSOs working in these PSE at local level and innovation for the improvement of social services in connection with the specific Object n ° 4 of the program (Development of social … [Read more...] about EU announces CFPs to Support Civil Society Working in Social Protection in Morocco

Khind Starfish Foundation seeking Applications for Projects for Happiness 2020 – Malaysia

Deadline: 15 May 2020 Projects for Happiness is an initiative by Khind Starfish Foundation for all undergraduates in Malaysia to design grassroots projects since year 2014 – anywhere in Malaysia – which promote happiness and address the root cause of poverty and poor education. The Foundation encourages applicants to use their creativity to design projects and employ innovative techniques for engaging project participants in ways that focus on Education, Helping Underprivileged Community, … [Read more...] about Khind Starfish Foundation seeking Applications for Projects for Happiness 2020 – Malaysia

Small Projects to Reduce the Poverty and Strengthen Local Actors of Development in Lebanon

Deadline: 26 August 2019 The Fund “Innovative projects of civil societies and coalitions of actors” (PISCCA) allows the financing of small projects to reduce the poverty and strengthen local actors of development. The PISCCA is fully in the strategy SHABAKE launched by Expertise France, the French Development Agency (AFD) and the Danish Agency for International Development (DANIDA) to strengthen the Lebanese NGOs response capacity for that they become key players in the response to the … [Read more...] about Small Projects to Reduce the Poverty and Strengthen Local Actors of Development in Lebanon

Thomson Reuters Foundation announces Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development Program

Deadline: 19 August 2019 The Thomson Reuters Foundation has announced a Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development Program. In order to ensure the daily issues faced by rural poor people and their communities are acknowledged, it is vital that their stories are heard and their voices are amplified. With funding from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the specialised UN agency, they will bring together journalists from across Asia to attend this workshop … [Read more...] about Thomson Reuters Foundation announces Reporting Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development Program

Sisters of Charity Foundation inviting Community Grants Program in Australia

Deadline: 30 September 2019 Sisters of Charity Foundation is seeking applications for its Community Grants Program to help groups who make a huge difference for those in need but struggle to find funding through other avenues. The Sisters of Charity Foundation grants funds to hundreds of small organisations nationally that provide valuable community services to break down social isolation and alleviate the impact of poverty on individuals and families. Community Grants Program supports … [Read more...] about Sisters of Charity Foundation inviting Community Grants Program in Australia

Grants to Reduce Poverty and Promote Development in Argentina and Paraguay

Deadline: 21 September 2019 Through the Direct Aid Program (DAP), the Australian Embassy supports initiatives of non-governmental organizations in Argentina and Paraguay that seek to reduce poverty and promote development in the region. This is a scheme of competitive funds to support small-scale projects that aim to improve the quality of life of local communities. The objective of the DAP is to alleviate poverty and promote economic and social development in Argentina and Paraguay while … [Read more...] about Grants to Reduce Poverty and Promote Development in Argentina and Paraguay

Applications Open for Tomberg Family Philanthropies’ Grant Program in the U.S.

Deadline: 9 September 2019 The Tomberg Family Philanthropies is seeking applications for its grant program with an aim to support projects in the areas of education, the environment, health and poverty alleviation. The Focus of Tomberg Family Philanthropies is on supporting projects that help their recipients build capabilities themselves that will last far beyond the end of the specific project. The Tomberg Family Philanthropies is an umbrella organization for all the philanthropy of … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Tomberg Family Philanthropies’ Grant Program in the U.S.

Australian Embassy, Ankara seeking Applications for Direct Aid Program (DAP) 2019-2020

Deadline: 16 August 2019 Applicants are invited to apply for the 2019-2020 Direct Aid Program (DAP) which is a small grants program funded from Australia's aid budget and managed by the Australian Embassy, Ankara. It has the flexibility to work with local communities on projects that reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development consistent with Australia's national interest. Funding Information There is no minimum amount that a single DAP project can receive but the maximum is … [Read more...] about Australian Embassy, Ankara seeking Applications for Direct Aid Program (DAP) 2019-2020

Submit Your Applications for 2020 Myer Innovation Fellowship Program

Deadline: 18 August 2019 Applications are open for Myer Innovation Fellowship program that provides support to individuals rather than organisations. The program seeks exceptional leaders across all sectors (private, public and non-profit) and from all types of professional backgrounds. Ideas High impact: likely to produce results in the areas of Education, Poverty & Disadvantage, and/or Sustainability & the Environment. Unique: different from existing approaches. … [Read more...] about Submit Your Applications for 2020 Myer Innovation Fellowship Program

World Hunger Fighters Foundation announces Borlaug-Adesina Fellowship

Deadline: 31 July 2019 The World Hunger Fighters Foundation (WHFF) has announced a Borlaug-Adesina Fellowship. The World Hunger Fighters Foundation, in partnership with the World Food Prize Foundation, USA, is establishing this year-long Fellowship Program, presenting an unparalleled opportunity to outstanding African youths between the ages of 21 and 30 years old to attend the WHFF Africa Youth Institute at the World Food Prize Foundation in Iowa, United States of America. It is an … [Read more...] about World Hunger Fighters Foundation announces Borlaug-Adesina Fellowship