Foreign embassies under various development cooperation programs organize small grants funding for NGOs in many countries. They can be a significant source of funding to address various socio-economic issues. Besides, their funding programs are usually small in scale but most flexible to implement. In this guide, we take a quick look at top foreign embassies… [Read More]
How to write the Articles of Incorporation for my NGO?
Articles of Incorporation provide legal description to your NGO by establishing the existence of the organization as per government rules. The articles of incorporation define the purpose of your organization, along with describing the operational processes and membership details. The number of articles required will largely depend on the country laws. While drafting the article… [Read More]
Why is it necessary to have a Board of Members in an NGO? What are their functions?
A NGO board comprises of individuals who are appointed to provide oversight to the organization. As you proceed towards establishing the NGO, you will require advice from people who are experts in their respective field of work. To start with you can establish an initial board of comprising of 4- 5 individuals who are passionate… [Read More]
What are the core values one should follow when establishing an NGO?
There are a set of core values that every NGO should adopt when thinking of setting up an NGO. NGOs are voluntary organizations dedicated for a cause and it is essential that they follow a belief system that reflects their approach. Following are some of the core values, NGOs should adopt when establishing an NGO:… [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]
What research areas does Amazon Research Awards fund?
The Amazon Research Awards (ARA) of Amazon Web Services funds in a variety of research areas relevant to Amazon, such as applied machine learning, automated reasoning, computer vision, fairness in artificial intelligence, machine learning algorithms and theory, natural language processing, robotics, security, and more. Topics They are seeking to fund machine learning research on the… [Read More]
It would be helpful for me if you could tell me about any funding opportunity for women scientists in developing countries.
Hi there! I hope that I have found something apt for you. The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD)-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World launched a call for applications. The OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards reward and encourage women working and living in developing countries who are… [Read More]
To whom Free Press Award in the category Most Resilient Journalist is presented?
The Free Press Award in the category Most Resilient Journalist is presented to a journalist who has demonstrated extraordinary strength of character, courage and perseverance in reporting the news. Nominees of the Most Resilient Journalist have often faced imprisonment, violence and censorship for doing their job. They have shown a strong commitment to press freedom… [Read More]
Has UNDP launched Call for Proposals for Sri Lanka based CSO?
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in Sri Lanka hereby invites you to submit proposals under the project of ‘CSO Engagement on Youth Participation and Engagement for a Healthier, Equitable, Safer and United Sri Lanka’ to work with both elected and non-elected youth parliament members, the Federation of Youth Clubs and other youth groups representing marginalized communities at the district level. The objective… [Read More]
Any Funding available for Nordic and the Baltic countries?
Yes, The Nordic Culture Point has launched a call for proposals for the Network Funding Programme. The Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme for Culture strengthens artistic and cultural cooperation in the Nordic region and the Baltic countries. The programme focuses on increasing the exchange of knowledge, contacts and interest in Nordic and Baltic art and culture. The Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme comprises… [Read More]
