UNDP is calling for proposals to strengthen national, regional, and local capacities in COVID19 coordination, prevention, and response in connection with the epidemiological and environmental impact on cohesion social, and marginalization of women and the most vulnerable categories. The project and in support of the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Local Affairs and Environment, the Ministry of Youth and Civil Society launches a call for… [Read More]
What level of impact is created on Jobs due to COVID -19 Pandemic in Western Balkans?
The COVID-19 pandemic has plunged the Western Balkans region into a deep recession, with drops in both domestic and foreign demand, coupled with disruptions in supply chains, forcing all six countries in the region into negative growth territory for 2020. According to the World Bank’s latest Regular Economic Report (RER), economic growth is forecast to… [Read More]
What are the challenges and problems in writing proposals for raising funds for my NGO?
Problems in Writing Proposals The following are the common problems we face while trying to write a proposal: Confused about the format? There are as many proposal formats as there are a number of donors and each donor as a different format. Although the basic information requested by various donors is generally the same, yet… [Read More]
Could you update the latest Education Grant Opportunities for NGOs, Nonprofits, and Individuals?
Yes, please go through these latest Education Grant Opportunities for NGOs, Nonprofits, and Individuals: Spencer Foundation: Small Research Grant on Education Deadline: 1-Jun-21 The Spencer Foundation is seeking applications for Small Research Grant on Education. Their goal for this program is to support rigorous, intellectually…[more] Microsoft accepting Proposals for AI for Accessibility Grants Program Deadline: 30-Jul-21 Microsoft… [Read More]
What is Core Funding and How to Get it?
Core funding is usually defined as financial support that covers basic “core” organizational and administrative costs of an NGO, including salaries of non-project staff, rent, equipment, utilities, and communications. Core funding is sometimes called indirect funding, cost recovery, administrative cost, overhead, or unrestricted funding. Core funding should be understood as covering expenses that are required… [Read More]
Hi, how much funding is being awarded under Recovery Challenge Fund in the US?
The U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking applications for the Recovery Challenge Fund to provide a unique financial assistance opportunity for eligible, non-Federal longstanding and new partners working on high priority recovery actions as identified by the Service for ESA endangered and threatened species. Funding Information of the… [Read More]
What to do when you come across a Scam?
The above signs are sufficient for you to understand that a certain piece of information you received is a scam. Below are the steps you need to take if you think you have come across a scam. Never Ever respond back to a Scam email As fraudsters send millions of email messages, they want to… [Read More]
How can NGOs apply and get grants from Bilateral Donor Agencies?
Bilateral donor funding refers to the donor country’s Government aid to recipient country in a Government-to-Government or a Government-to-NGO/Civil Society partnership. It is part of the Official Development Assistance (ODA) policies of the member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) which are working towards economic progress and trade. They play a… [Read More]
What are the leadership qualities that a modern NGO professional should possess?
There are certain qualities that NGO professionals must possess in order to make a mark in their work, while also motivating their team to work for the betterment of the communities they serve. Here, we discuss some of these qualities: Effective communicators Effective leaders are always good communicators, so is true in the case of… [Read More]
Why Organizational Chart is important for an NGO?
Organizational charts give a pictorial representation of the functioning styles of your NGO. It provides a graphic view of the hierarchical system and the levels of responsibility in an organization. It is relevant to present an organizational chart because it gives a quick, bird’s-eye view of the management structure of an NGO. Organizational charts are… [Read More]
