Deadline: 19 July 2016 Grand Challenges Canada is seeking proposals for its Stars in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health programme in order to support Bold Ideas for Big Impact on reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health from innovators in eligible countries. Grand Challenges … [Read more...] about Grand Challenges Canada: Stars in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
Latest Grants and Resources in South Sudan
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in South Sudan.
Grand Challenges Canada, Request for Proposals: Saving Brains
Deadline: 29 July 2016 Grand Challenges Canada is seeking proposals for its program entitled "Saving Brains" with a goal to increase human capital through the development and delivery of bold ideas with real-world impact that protect and nurture early brain development at scale in an equitable, … [Read more...] about Grand Challenges Canada, Request for Proposals: Saving Brains
Transitional Justice Fellowship Programme: Addressing Challenges Specific to Democratic Transitions
Deadline: 31 July 2016 The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) is seeking applicants for its three week intensive Transitional Justice Fellowship Programme in order to promote reconciliation, transitional justice and democratic nation-building in Africa by means of research, analysis … [Read more...] about Transitional Justice Fellowship Programme: Addressing Challenges Specific to Democratic Transitions
SSRC Abe Fellowship: Inviting Research Professionals to Foster their Skills
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) and the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) has announced the annual Abe Fellowship Program competition. Funding for the Abe Fellowship Program is provided by CGP. The Abe Fellowship is designed to encourage … [Read more...] about SSRC Abe Fellowship: Inviting Research Professionals to Foster their Skills
CFH’s 2016 Grants, Round 2: Improving the Production of Conservation, Food & Health in Developing World
Deadline: 1 July 2016 The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation is currently accepting concept notes for its second round of 2016 Grants with an aim to promote the conservation of natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and improve health in the developing world. The … [Read more...] about CFH’s 2016 Grants, Round 2: Improving the Production of Conservation, Food & Health in Developing World
African Fact-Checking Awards 2016: Honoring Journalism by Africa-based Media
Deadline: 31 August 2016 Applications are invited for African Fact-Checking Awards 2016, on its third year, honoring journalism by Africa-based media in the new and exciting field of fact-checking. Funding Information Total prize money is $6,000. The winner of the awards for best … [Read more...] about African Fact-Checking Awards 2016: Honoring Journalism by Africa-based Media
Vitamin Angels’ Micronutrients Program for Children: Receive a Donation of Vitamins and Deworming Medication
Deadline: Ongoing Vitamin Angels invites applications from eligible organizations for its Micronutrients Program for Children, an opportunity to receive a donation of Vitamins and deworming medication. Vitamin Angels helps at-risk populations in need – specifically pregnant women, new mothers, and … [Read more...] about Vitamin Angels’ Micronutrients Program for Children: Receive a Donation of Vitamins and Deworming Medication
Arterial Network SHIRIKA Programme 2016: Improving the Overall Health and Effectiveness
Deadline: 31 July 2016 Arterial Network is seeking applicants from arts organizations for its SHIRIKA programme 2016 with an aim to support the work of arts organizations in Africa by improving the overall health and effectiveness of their processes and systems. The training programme is open to … [Read more...] about Arterial Network SHIRIKA Programme 2016: Improving the Overall Health and Effectiveness
CODESRIA Call for Applications: The African State and Public Cyber-Security Service
Deadline: 31 August 2016 The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) has announced and invites applications for the 2016 session of its Democratic Governance Institute namely- The African State and Public Cyber-Security Service. The program brings together about … [Read more...] about CODESRIA Call for Applications: The African State and Public Cyber-Security Service
World Bank’s Young Professionals Program Open for Selection Process 2017
Deadline: 27 July 2016 The World Bank is currently inviting applications for its Young Professionals Program with an aim to provide opportunity for younger talent who have both a passion for international development and the leadership potential to grow in fascinating top technical and managerial … [Read more...] about World Bank’s Young Professionals Program Open for Selection Process 2017
United Nations and Nippon Foundation’s Fellowship Program: Providing Capacity Building and Human Resource Development!
Deadline: 9 September 2016 The United Nations and The Nippon Foundation of Japan is currently inviting applications for its Fellowship Programme with an aim to provide capacity-building and human resource development to developing States Parties and non-Parties to UNCLOS through a new Fellowship … [Read more...] about United Nations and Nippon Foundation’s Fellowship Program: Providing Capacity Building and Human Resource Development!
Acumen’s East Africa Fellows Program 2017: Building the Next Generation of Social Leaders
Deadline: 1 August 2016 Acumen is seeking applicants for its East Africa Fellows Program that is a one-year leadership development program designed to build the next generation of social leaders with the audacity to transform society and create a better, more inclusive world. Fellows can come … [Read more...] about Acumen’s East Africa Fellows Program 2017: Building the Next Generation of Social Leaders
Applications Open for Pro Natura Fund Overseas Grant Programme: Inviting Researchers from around the World!
Deadline: 15 July 2016 The Pro Natura Foundation Japan (PNFJ), is currently inviting applications for its 27th Pro Natura Fund Overseas Grant Programme. The programme is focused on the scientific research and enlightening activities concerning the conservation of biodiversity and the relationship … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Pro Natura Fund Overseas Grant Programme: Inviting Researchers from around the World!
NRF – TWAS Scholarship Programmes: Supporting Doctoral Scholars from Africa and Developing Countries
Deadline: 29 June 2016 The National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST), in partnership with The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) is currently inviting applications for its NRF - TWAS Doctoral Scholarship and the NRF - TWAS African Renaissance Doctoral … [Read more...] about NRF – TWAS Scholarship Programmes: Supporting Doctoral Scholars from Africa and Developing Countries
Government of the Netherlands: Women, Peace and Security Grant
Deadline: 15 August 2016 The Government of Netherlands is seeking applications from Dutch civil society organizations for its Women, Peace and Security Grant to support their work on women, peace and security. The main objective of the grant program is to foster structural change of norms, laws … [Read more...] about Government of the Netherlands: Women, Peace and Security Grant
Applications Open for Africa – Women, Peace, and Security Initiative!
Deadline: 22 July 2016 The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs (AF) and the Secretary Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for a project entitled “Africa - Women, Peace and Security (AF-WPS) Initiative” with an aim to identify … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Africa – Women, Peace, and Security Initiative!
DFID’s Second Trade Advocacy Fund: Inviting Applicants for Early Market Engagement day
Deadline: 1 November 2016 The UK Department for International Development (DFID) is inviting interested suppliers to join us for an Early Market Engagement day for the fund management services of the second phase of the Trade Advocacy Fund. DFID is seeking marketplace views on a proposed second … [Read more...] about DFID’s Second Trade Advocacy Fund: Inviting Applicants for Early Market Engagement day
Atlas Corps Paid Fellowship: Inviting NGO Leaders Worldwide!
Deadline: 15 July 2016 Atlas Corps is currently inviting NGO leaders from around the world for its overseas fellowship program. The U.S. Atlas Corps engages leaders committed to the nonprofit sector in 12-18 month, professional fellowships at organizations to learn best practices, build … [Read more...] about Atlas Corps Paid Fellowship: Inviting NGO Leaders Worldwide!
HEI ICI Programme 2016–2018: Enhancing the Rights & Status of Women & Girls
Deadline: 4 October 2016 The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland is seeking applicants for its Higher Education Institutions Institutional Cooperation Instrument (HEI ICI) 2016–2018 to support collaboration projects between higher education institutions (HEIs) in Finland and in developing … [Read more...] about HEI ICI Programme 2016–2018: Enhancing the Rights & Status of Women & Girls
Science By Women Programme (2nd Edition): Promoting African Women’s Leadership in Scientific Research!
Deadline: 20 July 2016 The Women for Africa Foundation is currently inviting applications for its 2nd Edition of "Science By Women" programme with an aim to promote African women’s leadership in scientific research and technology transfer and to foster the capacity of the research centres in their … [Read more...] about Science By Women Programme (2nd Edition): Promoting African Women’s Leadership in Scientific Research!
Apply to Participate in GPD Cyber Policy Training Programme: Inviting Participants from Africa, Asia, Latin America or the Caribbean
Deadline: 23 June 2016 The Global Partners Digital (GPD) has announced an applied training programme on cyber policy issues as part of Global Partners Digital’s cyber capacity building programme. The programme is focused on making cyber policymaking processes around the world more inclusive by … [Read more...] about Apply to Participate in GPD Cyber Policy Training Programme: Inviting Participants from Africa, Asia, Latin America or the Caribbean
Joke Waller-Hunter Initiative: Inviting Young People in Environmental Sector from Developing Countries!
Deadline: 1 September 2016 The Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH) Initiative is currently inviting young people in the environmental sector from developing countries, to stimulate their leadership in environmental Civil Society Organizations in order to secure dedicated, knowledgeable and skillful leaders … [Read more...] about Joke Waller-Hunter Initiative: Inviting Young People in Environmental Sector from Developing Countries!
Elsevier Foundation Green & Sustainable Chemistry Challenge: Seeking Applications from Developing Countries!
Deadline: 15 September 2016 The Elsevier Foundation invites participations for its Green & Sustainable Chemistry Challenge (the "challenge"), a skills-based competition in which participants are asked to submit proposals outlining innovative ideas that advance access to environmentally friendly … [Read more...] about Elsevier Foundation Green & Sustainable Chemistry Challenge: Seeking Applications from Developing Countries!
Bureau of INL Enforcement Affairs: Facilitating Access to Justice in South Sudan
Deadline: 1 August 2016 The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for the program entitled "Facilitating Access to Justice in South Sudan" with an aim to improve access to justice so that rural and marginalized … [Read more...] about Bureau of INL Enforcement Affairs: Facilitating Access to Justice in South Sudan
The Girls’ Education Challenge: Improving Lives of Girls through Education
The Girls' Education Challenge is helping up to a million of the world’s poorest girls improve their lives through education. It supports projects that are able to demonstrate new and effective ways to expand education opportunities to marginalised girls. Funding Categories Strategic … [Read more...] about The Girls’ Education Challenge: Improving Lives of Girls through Education
Disability Rights Fund: Strengthening Disabled Persons’ Organizations
The Disability Rights Fund aims to strengthen the participation of Disabled Persons’ Organizations (DPOs) in the advancement of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) at country level. The fund operates in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, the … [Read more...] about Disability Rights Fund: Strengthening Disabled Persons’ Organizations
Connecting Classrooms: Supporting Partnerships between Schools in UK and Developing Countries
Connecting Classrooms supports partnerships between UK schools and schools in developing countries to build teachers’ skills and pupils’ understanding of global issues. The programme offers an interactive online platform for collaboration, grants for teachers to visit their partner schools and … [Read more...] about Connecting Classrooms: Supporting Partnerships between Schools in UK and Developing Countries
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund: Infrastructure Development in sub-Saharan Africa
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) is a public-private partnership providing long-term debt finance for construction and development of private infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa. The EAIF provides US$10 million to US$36.5 million to projects across a range of sectors including … [Read more...] about The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund: Infrastructure Development in sub-Saharan Africa
Private Infrastructure Development Group: Encouraging Private Infrastructure Investment in Developing Countries!
The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) is an innovative multi-donor organisation constituted in 2002 that aims to encourage private infrastructure investment in developing countries that contributes to economic growth and poverty reduction. The PIDG has established a range of … [Read more...] about Private Infrastructure Development Group: Encouraging Private Infrastructure Investment in Developing Countries!
The Trade Advocacy Fund: Supporting World’s most Vulnerable Countries
The Trade Advocacy Fund (TAF) supports developing countries engage more effectively in trade negotiations to help them reach agreements that better reflect their needs. It provides developing countries with access to high quality analysis and advice, training and development for trade negotiators … [Read more...] about The Trade Advocacy Fund: Supporting World’s most Vulnerable Countries
Business Call to Action: Improving Lives and Livelihoods!
The Business Call to Action (BCtA) is a membership organization that provides partnership opportunities for companies developing innovative business models that offer both commercial success and development impact. Worldwide, 94 companies have responded to the BCtA by making commitments to improve … [Read more...] about Business Call to Action: Improving Lives and Livelihoods!
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund: Supporting New and Innovative Business Models in Africa!
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund awards grants to private sector companies to support new and innovative business models in Africa. The maximum amount the AECF can award to a single business idea is US$ 1.5m and the minimum is US$250,000, although this amount may vary depending on the … [Read more...] about The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund: Supporting New and Innovative Business Models in Africa!
The Investment Climate Facility for Africa
The Investment Climate Facility for Africa is works to improve the investment conditions in Africa. The ICF aims to bring about more business-friendly policies, laws and regulations across Africa, and to strengthen the institutions that administer them. It provides a unique forum for the private … [Read more...] about The Investment Climate Facility for Africa
Common Ground Initiative: Helping Poorest and Most Disadvantaged Communities in Africa
Common Ground Initiative is a demand led competitive fund open to UK based diaspora-led organisations creating sustainable changes to the poorest communities in Africa. It aims to increase funding both small and diaspora organisations to create real and sustainable change in such communities. CGI … [Read more...] about Common Ground Initiative: Helping Poorest and Most Disadvantaged Communities in Africa
Amplify: Collaborative Challenge Fund sourcing Ideas, Research and Insights
Amplify is an open collaborative challenge fund that uses online collaboration to source ideas, research and insights before testing promising concepts with end users. Amplify will run 10 challenges over 5 years, with $500,000 set aside for each challenge. It is envisaged that approximately 3 or 5 … [Read more...] about Amplify: Collaborative Challenge Fund sourcing Ideas, Research and Insights
Global Innovation Fund: Transforming Lives of People living in Poverty
The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) is collaboration between Department of International Development (DFID), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Omidyar Network, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade … [Read more...] about Global Innovation Fund: Transforming Lives of People living in Poverty
Applications Open for The Short Story Day Africa Prize!
Deadline: 31 July 2016 Applications are open for The Short Story Day Africa Prize which is an African writing prize open to African citizens, permanent residents of African countries, or second generation Africans living in the diaspora only. Prizes 1st prize R10 000 (approx US$500) 2nd … [Read more...] about Applications Open for The Short Story Day Africa Prize!
The Agri-Tech Catalyst: Ideas to tackle Challenges in Agriculture
DFID's Agri-tech Catalyst funding scheme helps businesses and researchers commercialise their research and develop innovative solutions to global challenges in the agri-tech sector. The scheme helps to take innovations all way from research to as close to commercial viability as possible, awarding … [Read more...] about The Agri-Tech Catalyst: Ideas to tackle Challenges in Agriculture
UK Aid Direct: DFID’s Central Funding Mechanism for awarding Grants
UK Aid Direct is DFID’s central funding mechanism for awarding grants to small and medium sized UK and International Civil Society Organisations working to reduce poverty overseas. Previously, it was know as Global Poverty Action Fund (GPAF) and was relaunched in 2014 as UK Aid Direct. Sector: … [Read more...] about UK Aid Direct: DFID’s Central Funding Mechanism for awarding Grants
Behaviour change in low income households (Unilever partnership)
Behaviour change in low income households is a fund that uses market-based approaches to meet low-income household needs in developing countries around water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and energy. It funds and provides technical and operational support to business and research projects. Focus … [Read more...] about Behaviour change in low income households (Unilever partnership)
UK Aid Match: Grants for UK Based NGOs for Poverty Reduction Projects in Developing Countries
UK Aid Match is a demand-led fund that matches public donations to appeals for development activities focused on poverty reduction in developing countries. Its objective is to give the public a say in how a portion of the international development budget is spent. Funding Information UK Aid Match … [Read more...] about UK Aid Match: Grants for UK Based NGOs for Poverty Reduction Projects in Developing Countries
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 … [Read more...] about Noel Buxton Trust’s Africa Grants: Supporting and Protecting Street Children
USAID/South Sudan: LVRP Annual Program Statement to Improve Livelihood in Conflict Affected Areas
Deadline: 10 October 2016 The United States Agency for International Development Mission in South Sudan (USAID/South Sudan) is seeking concept papers from qualified applicants for USAID’s Livelihoods, Vulnerability, and Resilience Program (LVRP) Annual Program Statement (APS) seeks to disseminate … [Read more...] about USAID/South Sudan: LVRP Annual Program Statement to Improve Livelihood in Conflict Affected Areas
USAID/Nepal Hariyo Ban II: Increasing Ecological and Community Resilience & Climate Change Adaptation Project
Deadline: 23 June 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from qualified U.S. and Non-U.S. organizations to fund a program entitled "Hariyo Ban II" with an aim to award a five-year Cooperative Agreement for the Hariyo Ban II (Green Forests) … [Read more...] about USAID/Nepal Hariyo Ban II: Increasing Ecological and Community Resilience & Climate Change Adaptation Project
USAID/Ethiopia: Feed the Future Ethiopia Livelihoods for Resilience Activity
Deadline: 25 July 2016 The United States Agency for International Development mission in Ethiopia (USAID/Ethiopia) is seeking applications from qualified organizations to manage and implement Feed the Future Ethiopia Livelihoods for Resilience Activity with an aim to support and enhance livelihood … [Read more...] about USAID/Ethiopia: Feed the Future Ethiopia Livelihoods for Resilience Activity
Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity: Nominations Open for those Dedicated towards Humanity
Deadline: 9 September 2016 The Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, an annual international humanitarian award, is seeking personal stories of individuals who have put themselves at personal risk for the sake of others. The second annual Aurora Prize will be presented on April 24, 2017, in Yerevan, … [Read more...] about Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity: Nominations Open for those Dedicated towards Humanity
USAID’s Biodiversity APS in South Sudan: Strengthening Livelihoods & Resilience to Shocks
Deadline: 25 July 2016 The United States Agency for International Development Mission in South Sudan (USAID/South Sudan) is seeking concept papers from qualified applicants for its Biodiversity Annual Program Statement (APS) in South Sudan in order to build foundations for conservation, … [Read more...] about USAID’s Biodiversity APS in South Sudan: Strengthening Livelihoods & Resilience to Shocks
Active Citizens Project Delivery 2016: Connecting Organisations working for Community Development
Deadline: 11 June 2016 The British Council's Active Citizens Project Delivery 2016 invites organisations and individuals across the globe that are working to make a difference in their community, providing them with tools and assistance to develop cross cultural engagement skills and to run social … [Read more...] about Active Citizens Project Delivery 2016: Connecting Organisations working for Community Development
TWAS Regional Prize 2016: Promoting Scientific Capacity & Excellence in Developing World
Deadline: 20 June 2016 The World Academy of Sciences Regional Office for sub-Saharan Africa (TWAS-ROSSA) is seeking nominations for its TWAS Regional Prize 2016 with an objective of recognising, supporting and promoting scientific capacity and excellence in the developing world. Award … [Read more...] about TWAS Regional Prize 2016: Promoting Scientific Capacity & Excellence in Developing World
UN Peacebuilding Fund: Seeking Proposals for Third Gender Promotion Initiative!
Deadline: 17 June 2016 The United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (PF) is accepting proposals from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as well as from UN organizations for its third Gender Promotion Initiative (GPI3) in order to support interventions of direct and immediate relevance to the … [Read more...] about UN Peacebuilding Fund: Seeking Proposals for Third Gender Promotion Initiative!
