A concept note is a shortest and quickest way to reach out to donor agencies with your fundraising requests and find out if your project can get funded. It saves tons of time and work for both NGOs and donor agencies to know about the project idea and whether or not it can get funded or not. It is always better for NGOs to write down a summary of their project idea within 1-2 pages and present it to donor agencies. If any of the donor agency expresses interest in knowing about it, you can … [Read more...] about How to master the Art of Writing Powerful Concept Notes for raising Funds quickly?
Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector: Call for Proposals for Civil Society Fund
Deadline: 12 August 2016 Proposals are invited for the Civil Society Fund, which shall be managed by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector on behalf of the Ministry for Social Dialogue, Consumer Affairs and Civil Liberties. The Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are considered to be the backbone of any democratic society. According to the European Commission, Civil Society Organisations (CSO’s) encompasses non-governmental organisations (voluntary organisations), grassroots organisations, … [Read more...] about Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector: Call for Proposals for Civil Society Fund
U.S. Mission to Austria: Generation Next Youth Leadership Initiative
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Vienna is inviting proposals to design and implement a two-to-three week program entitled "Generation Next Youth Leadership Initiative" that will provide at least 10 Austrian university students the opportunity to examine the dynamic processes of integration while learning the principles of civic education, leadership, respect for diversity, and community engagement through leadership development program in the United … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Austria: Generation Next Youth Leadership Initiative
Public Affairs Section (New Delhi): Seeking Proposals for U.S.-India Conference on Waste Management
Deadline: 12 August 2016 The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in New Delhi is seeking proposals for a project entitled "U.S.-India Conference on Waste Management” with an aim to bring together academic experts, activists, businesses, and governmental representatives from the United States, India, and around the world. The two-day conference would include panel presentations, facilitated conversations, and other sessions. The ideal time for the program is April 2017, which will support U.S. … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Section (New Delhi): Seeking Proposals for U.S.-India Conference on Waste Management
Public Affairs Section: Working Together to Combat Human Trafficking
Deadline: 12 August 2016 The U.S. Consulate General Public Affairs Section in Kolkata is seeking proposals from eligible U.S and Indian organisations for a project entitled “Working Together to Combat Human Trafficking: Anti TIP Conclave 6”. The proposed two-day Conclave will address the lack of coordinated efforts in addressing this problem by bringing together key stakeholders from NGOs, government, business houses, law enforcement agencies, civil society organizations and the legal … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Section: Working Together to Combat Human Trafficking
Noel Buxton Trust’s Africa Grants: Supporting and Protecting Street Children
Deadline: Ongoing The Noel Buxton Trust is currently seeking applications for its Africa Grants, with an aim to support and protect street children, and help them find safe and sustainable livelihoods. Trustees would like to focus their limited funds on economic development rather than service provision. Grants Information: The maximum grant is £5,000 per year for up to three years. Proposal Priorities Trustees favour work such as small business support and training, and microfinance … [Read more...] about Noel Buxton Trust’s Africa Grants: Supporting and Protecting Street Children
U.S. Department of State Bureau of PRM: NGO Programs Benefiting Displaced & Conflict-affected Persons
Deadline: 10 June 2016 U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) is seeking proposals from organisations for its NGO programs to provide benefits to displaced and conflict-affected persons in Armenia and Georgia. Funding Information Project proposals should not exceed $200,000 or they will be disqualified. Applicants may submit multi-year proposals with activities and budgets that do not exceed two years (24 months) from the proposed start … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State Bureau of PRM: NGO Programs Benefiting Displaced & Conflict-affected Persons
Public Affairs Section: Programming for Women’s Dormitory at Balkh University
Deadline: 6 June 2016 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled "Programming for the Women’s Dormitory at Balkh University" with an aim to provide educational programming for approximately 800 female students housed in the Women’s Dormitory at Balkh University. This programming will develop skills that will contribute to the women’s academic success and also make them more competitive in … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Section: Programming for Women’s Dormitory at Balkh University
Public Affairs Section: Seeking Proposals for Regional Media Training Program
Deadline: 26 June 2016 The U.S. Embassy Tallinn Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is seeking proposals for a program entitled “Regional Media Training” with an aim to train local camera operators. The number of students would be up to five operators. Preferred time for the U.S. training part would be July or August when the production team is on leave. The program should include the use of American trainers at the local studio for about a week, including: … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Section: Seeking Proposals for Regional Media Training Program
Office of Public Affairs: Anti-Corruption in-School Education Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 1 July 2016 The United States Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, acting through the Office of Public Affairs, is seeking proposals from organisations for a program entitled "Anti-Corruption in-School Education Program" for development and implementation of a country wide in-school education program to combat corruption, in accordance with the outcomes for anti-corruption education developed by the Agency for pre-school, Elementary and Secondary Education(the Agency)as part of the … [Read more...] about Office of Public Affairs: Anti-Corruption in-School Education Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina
EPA: Inviting Applicants for National Wetland Program Development Grants
Deadline: 23 June 2016 The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking proposals from eligible entities for a program entitled “Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs)" with an aim to increase the quantity and quality of wetlands in the United States by conserving and restoring wetland acreage and improving wetland condition. It selects the projects that develop or refine state/tribal/local government wetland programs as a whole, or individual components of those … [Read more...] about EPA: Inviting Applicants for National Wetland Program Development Grants
Tinker Foundation: Inviting Applicants for Institutional Grants Program
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The Tinker Foundation is accepting proposals from organizations for its Institutional grants program to improve the lives of Latin Americans. The Foundation encourages collaboration among organizations in the United States and Latin America and prefers to fund those institutions that are actively engaged with external stakeholders in addressing an issue of concern. Funding for general support may be considered on a limited basis. Focus Areas The Foundation has … [Read more...] about Tinker Foundation: Inviting Applicants for Institutional Grants Program
The Waterloo Foundation: Inviting Applicants for the Marine and Tropical Rainforest Programmes
Deadline: 1 June 2016 The Waterloo Foundation invites grant applications from UK based charities for its marine and tropical rainforests programs. Proposals are invited for projects that can help mitigate the damaging effects that humans are having on the environment and contribute to a positive change both now and in the future. Programme Themes Marine – support for projects working to halt declining fish stocks Tropical Rainforests – support for projects protecting tropical rain … [Read more...] about The Waterloo Foundation: Inviting Applicants for the Marine and Tropical Rainforest Programmes
U.S. Mission to China: Seeking Proposals for New American Cultural Centers and Cultural Programming
Deadline: 31 July 2016 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China is seeking proposals from organizations to fund creative and sustainable projects in China that build upon existing partnerships between U.S. institutions/organizations and Chinese counterparts to expand the network of American Cultural Centers throughout China. Proposals for projects with strong, well-established, and collaborative partnerships will be viewed favorably. ACCs should include permanent, … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to China: Seeking Proposals for New American Cultural Centers and Cultural Programming
Green Heroes Film Workshops & Festival: Highlighting the Stories of Indians Protecting Environment
Deadline: 12 July 2016 The U.S. Consulate General, Public Affairs Section in Mumbai is seeking proposals from organisations for a programme entitled "Green Heroes Film Workshops & Festival". Many Indians are taking action to stop climate change and protect the environment in their neighborhoods and communities, but often their stories go untold. This program will identify and showcase some of these unsung Green Heroes and enable up-and-coming storytellers to share these Green Heroes’ … [Read more...] about Green Heroes Film Workshops & Festival: Highlighting the Stories of Indians Protecting Environment
Foundation for Human Rights: SEJA Program to Support Vulnerable Communities in South Africa
Deadline: 22 July 2016 The Foundation for Human Rights in partnership with the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD), is currently accepting proposals for its programme- Amarightza also known as ‘Socio-Economic Justice for All-(SEJA). The main objectives of the AMARIGHTZA SEJA programme are to contribute towards the promotion, protection and realization of socio economic rights. Being funded by the European Union under Sector Budget Support, the programme aims at … [Read more...] about Foundation for Human Rights: SEJA Program to Support Vulnerable Communities in South Africa
U.S. Department of State Bureau of PRM: NGO Programs Benefiting Individuals in Dominican Republic
Deadline: 6 June 2016 U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) is seeking proposals from organisations for its NGO programs to provide benefits to individuals at risk of statelessness in the Dominican Republic. Funding Priorities Proposed activities should primarily support stateless persons and individuals at risk of statelessness in the Dominican Republic. Proposals must focus on protection, including legal aid. Funding Information: Project … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State Bureau of PRM: NGO Programs Benefiting Individuals in Dominican Republic
UN Women: Strengthening Gender Transformative Rural Livelihood in India
Deadline: 9 May 2016 The UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) Multi Country Office (MCO) for India, Bhutan, Maldives and Sri Lanka is inviting non-governmental organisations to submit proposals for a grant towards Strengthening Gender Transformative Rural Livelihoods. It is a 20-month grant that will promote gender-just decent work opportunities and access to social protection for women workers, including women farmers in rural India through collective action … [Read more...] about UN Women: Strengthening Gender Transformative Rural Livelihood in India
Fondation CHANEL: Inviting Organisations for Programs Focusing on Women Empowerment
Deadline: 3 June 2016 Fondation CHANEL is seeking proposals from local, national and regional Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and social businesses with innovative and high-impact gender equality programs focusing on women empowerment. Created in 2011, Fondation CHANEL works toward improving the social and economic living conditions of women and young girls, regardless of their origins. Its vocation is to promote women's access to economic resources and entrepreneurship, to education and … [Read more...] about Fondation CHANEL: Inviting Organisations for Programs Focusing on Women Empowerment
European Union EIDHR Program: CBSS to Support Civil Society & Human Rights Defenders in Tajikistan
Deadline: 24 June 2016 European Union is seeking proposals from organisations for a country based support scheme (CBSS) with an aim to support civil society and human rights defenders in Tajikistan in working on human rights (political, civil, economic, social and cultural) and democratization. The objective of this call is to contribute to the development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law and respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms within the framework of the … [Read more...] about European Union EIDHR Program: CBSS to Support Civil Society & Human Rights Defenders in Tajikistan
