Aside from paying attention to a solid project design, crisp and well-articulated sections and meeting the eligibility and application criteria, some ‘nice to have’ additional detailing and fine-tuning of your concept note ideas can be the cherry on the top. To enrich your concept, you can include the ‘soft’ and long-term aspects of the impact… [Read More]
What are the contents of a concept note?
Here is a brief template with section and subsection headings that one can use for preparing a concept note if a template is not already provided by the donor. The outline can vary depending on the type of opportunity, type of format or template, type of the project to be described, and so on, and… [Read More]
What are the key elements of a concept note?
A concept note must cover the following key elements: It must convince the donor that there is a problem that needs to be addressed. Second, it must describe the solution for the problem that you are proposing. Lastly, your concept note needs to demonstrate your ability and credibility as an organization to solve this particular… [Read More]
What is a concept note? and how long should a concept note be?
Essentially, a concept note is a summarized version of a project proposal and must include a brief description of the project goal/s, objectives and overall approach or strategies to be followed to achieve the stated goal and objectives. It must display an outline or framework of the development program that you are seeking funds for…. [Read More]
Any available grant funding that addresses poverty and inequality?
The Fund for Innovation in Development (FID) is inviting innovators and researchers from around the world to apply for grant funding to more effectively or efficiently address poverty and inequality. Through flexible grant funding, FID enables innovators and researchers to test new ideas, build rigorous evidence of what works, and scale the highest-impact and most… [Read More]
I need more details on Africa Young Leaders Program, could you please provide it?
Please find the required details below: The Women in Africa (WIA) is launching the first edition of the Women in Africa (WIA) Young Leaders program, developed in collaboration with its partners Dior and Lazard. Through this program, WIA and its partners want to support and promote young African women leaders. In 2021, five selected Young… [Read More]
Who is eligible to apply for the Climate Action Fund?
Hi, they are looking to invest in community-led partnerships that are made up of a mix of organizations from different sectors. They can fund both new partnerships and ones that have already been set up. At this stage, they are looking for the organization that is best placed to speak on behalf of the partnership, and… [Read More]
Which grant focuses on delivering equal rights for LGBTI persons?
The Embassy of the Netherlands in Bucharest has launched an open call for project applications within its delegated Human Rights Fund that focuses on awareness-raising on LGBTI rights. Other focus areas are: Freedom of expression and internet freedom – activities focusing on investigative journalism; access to data and information; the fight against fake news and disinformation; Freedom… [Read More]
Which grant program is aimed at developing the skills of women and young girls?
Nuffic has announced a grant program to develop and/or strengthen the skills of women and/or young girls to inspire the autonomy and agency of the intended recipients. This Orange Knowledge Programme is a 5-year global development program, aimed at strengthening professionals and organizations through education and training. It contributes to the goals of the Netherlands’… [Read More]
I am a Jordan-based journalist and looking for a Reporting Grant that maintains the ethics of good journalism, could you please update me?
Hi, why don’t you apply for Zenith magazine’s new stipend program – “Reporting Grant 2021”, supported by the Federal Foreign Office of Germany. The Zenith is calling for stories to be pitched that demonstrate a clear connection to the ever-accelerating climate heating/climate change and its effects on the region. There are no limitations regarding the… [Read More]
