Clif Family Foundation is announcing an Operational Support Program to strengthen the food system and advance equitable community health outcomes. Their grants are awarded annually for general operational support as well as for specific projects. Foundation Priorities Strengthen Our Food System Grow organic farming and other climate-friendly agriculture; Safeguard agricultural seeds and biodiversity; Democratize access to… [Read More]
I am carrying out research in the field of cultural heritage at an African university, could you suggest a grant?
Yes sure, The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) is seeking applications for its Moses Mapesa Research Grant Program to support young professionals conducting research at Doctoral or Masters’s levels in the field of either natural or cultural heritage at an African university. The AWHF was launched in 2006 in South Africa to support African State Parties in the… [Read More]
What is the most important thing to remember when raising funds from individual donors?
Building trust is very important. If your donors don’t trust that their donation is being spent wisely and for the projects they support they are likely to not only stop funding you but also tell others not to fund you. The way you can build trust is to keep in touch with donors regularly and… [Read More]
Which Grant Program is meant for development projects in Peru?
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Lima is pleased to announce a competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity. The program should support a “community policing program” that encourages partnerships between law enforcement and local community organizations and businesses to reduce crime and change attitudes towards the police and guarantee citizen security. It… [Read More]
Is there any grant available that educate people regarding gender-based violence in the workplace?
Yes! The Advancing Learning and Innovation on Gender Norms (ALIGN) project is inviting proposals for its second funding round. The new micro-grant scheme aims to support knowledge generation, synthesis and brokering to understand effective action on the gender norms that underpin gender-based violence in the workplace. Workplaces include any place where people are engaged in… [Read More]
How NGOs can form a strategic plan?
Here is how to form a strategic plan for your NGO: Decide who will facilitate the discussions and who will participate. Ensure all key stakeholders participate in the process, as that is the best way possible to devise a strategic plan. The analysis must begin with an attempt towards understanding the internal environment, which means… [Read More]
Why Do Donors Hate Me?
Many small, grassroots, and start-up NGOs eagerly look for their first grant to grow their program. But after sending out dozens of request for funding by post and email to scores of donors they either never hear back or are rejected. Here are some of the main reasons you get ignored or rejected: Donors get… [Read More]
What type of startups does Techstars accelerator acknowledge?
Hi, Techstars funds all types of startups, working in all verticals, using any type of business model. Do keep in mind, however, that the focus is on startups rather than small businesses. Techstars provides accelerator portfolio companies with access to financial, human, and intellectual capital to fuel the success of their business. Techstars contributes $20,000,… [Read More]
How much will Civic Europe offer to the winning ideas for tackling societal challenges?
Civic Europe gives the winning ideas a funding opportunity and comprehensive non-monetary support from the end of 2021 until the end of 2022: The Civic Europe Idea Challenge supports up to 20 ideas with grants of up to €35,000 each. Moreover, and more importantly, following the idea of systems thinking, the CE Idea Challenge doesn’t… [Read More]
May I know about a grant where women’s knowledge, expertise, and perspectives are acknowledged?
Yes, to ensure that women’s knowledge, expertise, skills, perspectives, and needs are acknowledged and integrated into the response particularly at the district level, The UN Women has launched a call for proposals for the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF). The focus of this WPHF call for proposals is on women’s participation in Beirut’s explosion… [Read More]
