Three Grant Programs by Disability Rights Funds: Apply for Round One!

Three Grant Programs by Disability Rights Funds: Apply for Round One! Feb 17, 2016 08:28 pm | Divya Sharma Three Grant Programs by Disability Rights Funds: Apply for Round One! The Disability Rights Funds (DRF) is seeking applications for its three grant programs 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) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). DRF supports Disabled Persons Organizations in the developing world to take the lead in advocating for the human rights of persons with disabilities at local and national levels, utilizing the mechanism of the Convention on the Rights of Persons…[click here to read more] Live Webinar on ‘How to Raise Funds from Gulf Foundations’ Date:Tuesday, 23 February 2016 Time: 2.30 PM – 4.00 PM GMT. How much is there? – Understand the Gulf States funding landscape (including an overview of the top 10 Gulf States foundations); Where to find them – Identifying Gulf funders (including research strategies and online resources); How to succeed – Dealing with complexities and challenges of fundraising from Gulf States Foundations (including issues of transparency and networking). Click here to learn more How to Frame a Successful Proposal? Learn Step by Step! A successful grant proposal is one that is well-prepared, thoughtfully planned, and concisely packaged. The potential applicant should be familiar with all the program criteria, objectives, themes etc of the program from which assistance is sought. Every funding agency has its own criteria of funding and thus the applicant should submit… [click here to read more] Latest Grants Apply for Captain Planet Foundation Eco-Tech Grant Program!Deadline: 15 March 2016 All Countries Captain Planet Foundation is seeking applications from schools and NGOs for Eco-Tech grant program with the purpose of engaging children in inquiry-based projects in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) that use innovation, biomimicry / nature-based design, or new uses for technology to address environmental problems in their communities. Eco-Tech grant program is supporting environmental education…[more] Germany Missions in India: Small Scale Projects to Support Underprivileged groups of Society Deadline: 15 March 2016 India The German Diplomatic and Consular Missions in India has announced a Small Scale Projects to provide direct financial assistance to Indian NGOs and religious institutions for the implementation of small-scale projects for the benefit of disadvantaged groups of society. The German Consulate General in Chennai annually disposes of a fixed budget for the support of small, but self-contained projects, located in the Consulate’s jurisdiction…[more] Call for Proposals: IIED’s Research Grants on Protecting Vulnerable in Urban Crises Deadline: 29 February 2016 All Countries The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is currently inviting proposals for original research projects which contribute to the goal of improving humanitarian response in urban contexts. The Program aims to build an in-depth understanding of how the humanitarian sector can most effectively operate in urban contexts. The focus of this call is on examining the ways to promote and ensure the protection of particularly…[more] Latest Jobs Latest Jobs in Marketing: Marketing Specialist_Acquisitions, Senior Product Manager, Capacity Building and Training Specialist, Supply Officer, Direct Marketing Officer, Supply Officer…[more] Latest Jobs in Media: Internal Communications Manager, Communications & Knowledge Management Technician, Communications Assistant, Communications and Media Specialist…[more] Latest Jobs in Accounts & Finance: Finance and Operations Director, Finance Analyst, Finance Assistant, Director, Administration and Finance, Associate Financial Control Analyst, Finance Associate…[more] Latest Jobs in Program Management: Program Director, Project Officer – ENERGY, Chief of Party, Program Officer, Procurement Officer, Program Specialist, Program Officer, Program Administrative Assistant…[more] Latest Jobs in Monitoring & Evaluation: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Advisor, Evaluation Officer, Senior Evaluation Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist…[more] More jobs in Somalia, Morocco, Haiti, Indonesia and Georgia. 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The program identifies, cultivates, and supports young people in Pakistan who have the potential of becoming future leaders by providing resources to strengthen their engagement within civil society. Each year, fifteen young leaders from Pakistan visit the United States to meet…[more] Call for Applications: Regional Youth Exchange Programme on Gender Equality Deadline: 1 April 2016 Europe and MENA Region Swedish Institute Alexandria (SwedAlex) and the Danish Egyptian Dialogue Institute (DEDI) are currently inviting young people from the region (EU-MENA) to apply for its Regional Youth Exchange Programme in Alexandria, Egypt, with an aim to conceptualize a gender agenda that is conducive and sustainable. The four days program will include interactive activities mainly based on participant’s insights and knowledge…[more] Deadline Approaching New Zealand Development Scholarships for Candidates from Selected Developing Countries!– 15 April 2016 New Zealand Short Term Training Scholarship for Individuals from Selected Developing Countries!– 15 April 2016 Interreg BalkanMed Programme: Promoting Cooperation in Participating Countries!– 15 April 2016 New Zealand ASEAN Scholarship: Empowering Individuals to Contribute towards Development!– 15 April 2016 New Zealand Pacific Scholarship: Building New Generation of Pacific Leadership!– 15 April 2016 French Global Environment Facility’s 2016 FISP-Climat Fund of €500,000 French Global Environment Facility (FFEM) has announced a fourth call for proposals under its FISP-Climat as an innovation facility to encourage private enterprise to use green technologies for fighting climate change in developing countries. 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