Latest Grants and Resources in United States

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Weeden Foundation Grant Programs: Seeking Applications to Protect Biodiversity

Deadline: 5 August 2016 The Weeden Foundation is accepting letter of intents from organizations for its various funding programs in order to protect biodiversity. The Foundation works to protect old-growth forests, expand habitats for endangered species on public and private lands, and link key … [Read more...] about Weeden Foundation Grant Programs: Seeking Applications to Protect Biodiversity

Submit your Entries for National Geographic Foundation ‘s World Legacy Award 2016

Deadline: 20 August 2016 The National Geographic Foundation is currently inviting applications for its World Legacy Award 2016 with an aim to support sustainable tourism, including environmental friendly operations, protection of natural and cultural heritage, and support for the well-being of … [Read more...] about Submit your Entries for National Geographic Foundation ‘s World Legacy Award 2016

Bureau of INL: Tunisia Amended Criminal Procedure Code Implementation

Deadline: 19 August 2016 The United States Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is currently inviting applications for a program entitled "Tunisia Amended Criminal Procedure Code Implementation" with an aim to enhance the performance and capacity … [Read more...] about Bureau of INL: Tunisia Amended Criminal Procedure Code Implementation

Indian Health Service: National Indian Health Outreach and Education II – Behavioral Health and HIV/AIDS

Deadline: 15 August 2016 The Indian Health Service (IHS) is currently inviting applications for two limited competition cooperative agreements under the National Indian Health Outreach and Education (NIHOE-II) program: The Behavioral Health (BH) that includes the Substance Abuse and Suicide … [Read more...] about Indian Health Service: National Indian Health Outreach and Education II – Behavioral Health and HIV/AIDS

USAID/DRC: Seeking Applications for Integrated HIV/AIDS Program

Deadline: 17 August 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Democratic Republic of Congo (USAID/DRC) is seeking applications from eligible organisations to fund a program entitled "Integrated HIV/AIDS Program (IHAP)" to assist one or more recipients to carry out the … [Read more...] about USAID/DRC: Seeking Applications for Integrated HIV/AIDS Program

Apply for LGBTI Small Grant Program!

Deadline: 21 August 2016 The U.S. Mission to Vietnam is pleased to announce the opening of a competition for a grant to advance the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) persons in the workplace and to build a coalition between LGBTI-focused civil society … [Read more...] about Apply for LGBTI Small Grant Program!

National Institutes of Health: Small Grants on Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases

Deadline: 16 July 2019 National Institutes of Health is currently inviting applications for its Small Grants on Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases with an aim to focus on ex vivo studies with human specimens and on studies with current or new animal models including novel clinical strategies for … [Read more...] about National Institutes of Health: Small Grants on Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases

Public Affairs Section: Advocating for Human and Civil Rights for the LGBT Community

Deadline: 19 August 2016 The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in Dublin, Ireland in collaboration with the U.S. Consulate in Belfast is seeking proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Advocating for Human and Civil Rights for the LGBT Community” with an aim to implement a … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Section: Advocating for Human and Civil Rights for the LGBT Community

Open Meadows Foundation: Grants to Promote Gender, Racial and Economic Justice

Deadline: 15 August 2016 The Open Meadows Foundation, a grant-making organization is seeking projects that promote gender/racial/economic justice. The projects must be led by and benefit women and girls. Open Meadows Foundation funds projects that do not discriminate on the basis of race, … [Read more...] about Open Meadows Foundation: Grants to Promote Gender, Racial and Economic Justice

MTV Staying Alive Grant: Preventing HIV Among Young People

Deadline: 28 August 2016 MTV Staying Alive Grant program invites young people, passionate about HIV awareness, to contribute towards fighting HIV globally. Since 2005, the program has been granting sums of money to young inspiring people, the people fighting to beat HIV in their local communities … [Read more...] about MTV Staying Alive Grant: Preventing HIV Among Young People

Centers for Disease Control Immunization Grants-CDC Partnership: Strengthening Public Health

Deadline: 19 September 2016 Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently inviting applications for its Immunization Grants-CDC Partnership with an aim to improve the effectiveness, capabilities and sustainability of public health laboratories (PHLs) individually and as … [Read more...] about Centers for Disease Control Immunization Grants-CDC Partnership: Strengthening Public Health

Global Entrepreneurship Network: Accepting Applications for Startup Open 2016

Deadline: 30 September 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Network is currently accepting applications for its Startup Open 2016 global competition that is open to entrepreneurs from any industry with a new business that has yet to raise any outside capital from angel investors, venture capital firms or … [Read more...] about Global Entrepreneurship Network: Accepting Applications for Startup Open 2016

NWO-WOTRO Call for Proposals: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Research Programme

Deadline: 13 October 2016 NWO-WOTRO is currently inviting proposals for its Sexual and Reproductive Health Research (SRHR) Programme with an aim to generate insights in and a better understanding of processes that determine and strengthen the sexual and reproductive health of people, as well as … [Read more...] about NWO-WOTRO Call for Proposals: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Research Programme

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

Empowers Africa: Improving access to Education, Healthcare and Business Opportunities

Deadline: Rolling Empowers Africa is seeking applications to fund and support programs in the areas of human empowerment, wildlife protection and land conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa. It supports programs that empower communities by improving access to education, healthcare and business … [Read more...] about Empowers Africa: Improving access to Education, Healthcare and Business Opportunities

How does USAID support NGOs?

What is USAID? United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is a US Government Agency that is responsible for administration of all foreign civilian aid. It was established in the year 1961, and is headquartered at Washington DC. The mission statement of USAID is to ‘to partner to … [Read more...] about How does USAID support NGOs?

How to set up 501(c) 3 non-profit in United States and what are its advantages?

Lot of passionate individuals, or groups of people wish to contribute their lives for a good cause, and many of them either join a charitable organization, or start their own. But, establishing and running an organization is not an easy task. One must first be confident and convinced, must have … [Read more...] about How to set up 501(c) 3 non-profit in United States and what are its advantages?

NIC Executive Excellence: A Professional Development Program for Correctional Leaders (Behavior and Performance)

Deadline: 24 August 2016 The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is currently inviting applications for its Executive Excellence: A Professional Development Program for Correctional Leaders (Behavior and Performance) with an aim to support the development, enhancement and sustainability of … [Read more...] about NIC Executive Excellence: A Professional Development Program for Correctional Leaders (Behavior and Performance)

NIC Justice Involved Women: Developing an Agency Wide Approach

Deadline: 25 August 2016 The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is currently inviting applications for its Justice Involved Women: Developing an Agency Wide Approach. The program is the gender-responsive research and practice regarding women, drawn from a variety of sources reflecting the … [Read more...] about NIC Justice Involved Women: Developing an Agency Wide Approach

Applications Open for El-Hibri Peace Education Prize

Deadline: 31 July 2016 The El-Hibri Foundation is currently inviting applications for its Peace Education Prize with an aim to make outstanding contributions and demonstrating long-term leadership in building inclusive and socially just communities in the United States. The Peace Education Prize … [Read more...] about Applications Open for El-Hibri Peace Education Prize

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

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

Applications Open for the Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship

Deadline: 11 October 2016 The Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship, a component of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, provides opportunities for U.S. citizens to participate in an academic year of overseas travel and storytelling in one, two, or three countries on a globally … [Read more...] about Applications Open for the Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship

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

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Comprehensive High-Impact HIV Prevention Projects

Deadline: 14 September 2016 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces the availability of fiscal year 2017 funds for community-based organisations (CBOs) for a program entitled "Comprehensive High-Impact HIV … [Read more...] about Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Comprehensive High-Impact HIV Prevention Projects

British Council: Global Cultural Leadership Programme for Young Cultural Practitioners

Deadline: 1 August 2016 The British Council is inviting young cultural practitioners looking to develop and strengthen their cultural leadership skills, for its Global Cultural Leadership Programme. The Programme specifically aims to improve skills of cultural managers, enhance collaborative … [Read more...] about British Council: Global Cultural Leadership Programme for Young Cultural Practitioners

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

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 … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Austria: Generation Next Youth Leadership Initiative

Apply for FormSwift Scholarship Program and Get a Chance to Win $1,000

Deadline: 15 August 2016 FormSwift invites applications for its scholarship program, awarding scholarship for the best Business Plan Infographic for the following industries: A Startup A Restaurant A Non-Profit A Transportation Company A Clothing Company Award The Winner of … [Read more...] about Apply for FormSwift Scholarship Program and Get a Chance to Win $1,000

National Institutes of Health: Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health

Deadline: 6 October 2016 National Institutes of Health is currently inviting applications for its Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (BIRCWH). Programs will support mentored research career development of junior faculty members, known as BIRCWH Scholars, who have recently … [Read more...] about National Institutes of Health: Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health

U.S. Mission to ASEAN: Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Women’s Leadership Academy 2016

Deadline: 20 July 2016 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission to ASEAN is currently inviting applications for its Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Women’s Leadership Academy with an aim to provide emerging women leaders in the private and public sectors with general … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to ASEAN: Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Women’s Leadership Academy 2016

Department of Health and Human Services: Rural Policy Analysis Program

Deadline: 14 November 2016 Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration is currently inviting applications for its Rural Policy Analysis Program with an aim to support research and analysis of key policy issues affecting rural communities that informs policy … [Read more...] about Department of Health and Human Services: Rural Policy Analysis Program

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

USDA: Seeking Applications for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative

Deadline: 14 September 2016 The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), an agency of United States Department of Agriculture is seeking applications from organisations for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Agriculture and Natural Resources Science for Climate Variability and … [Read more...] about USDA: Seeking Applications for Agriculture and Food Research 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, … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Section (New Delhi): Seeking Proposals for U.S.-India Conference on Waste Management

Apply for 2016 GlobalGiving Accelerator: Maximize Your Online Fundraising Potential

Deadline: 1 August 2016 GlobalGiving is now accepting applications from qualified nonprofits for the September 2016 GlobalGiving Accelerator. The participants, through the Accelerator training curriculum, will learn how to maximize their online fundraising potential. The GlobalGiving Accelerator … [Read more...] about Apply for 2016 GlobalGiving Accelerator: Maximize Your Online Fundraising Potential

USAID: Call for Applications to Strengthen Political Landscape in Bangladesh

Deadline: 14 August 2016 The United States Agency for International Development in Bangladesh (USAID/Bangladesh) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for a program entitled "Strengthening Political Landscape (SPL) in Bangladesh" that seeks to invest in people, networks and … [Read more...] about USAID: Call for Applications to Strengthen Political Landscape in Bangladesh

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

Public Affairs Section (New Delhi): Seeking Proposals for Framing the Debate on Climate Change

Deadline: 12 September 2016 The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in New Delhi is seeking proposals for Framing the Debate on Climate Change with an aim to raise awareness about the ongoing complex conversations on climate change issues while preparing young leaders to participate in these … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Section (New Delhi): Seeking Proposals for Framing the Debate on Climate Change

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

2016 INGO Call for Proposals: Supporting Development of Local Communities

Deadline: 17 July 2016 The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland (MFA) is seeking proposals from International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) concerning humanitarian demining for the period 2016-2020 in order to support the development of local communities through partnerships, … [Read more...] about 2016 INGO Call for Proposals: Supporting Development of Local Communities

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