Yes, of course! There are funders and donors providing funding for projects that encourage recreation activities for children, especially sports. ‘Sports and Development’ has become a popular concept in international development and more and more donors are considering it as a tool for empowering poor communities around the world. We cover upcoming grant information on… [Read More]
Why are NGOs targeted by Online Fraudsters?
NGOs in developing countries are most vulnerable to these online fraudsters that not only offer false promises of arranging grants but also use fake identities of donor agencies to win their trust. These fraudsters are quite aware of the fact that there are millions of small and struggling NGOs working in remote areas of Africa,… [Read More]
How NGOs can avoid falling for phishing emails?
Phishing emails are one of the most common ways to dupe NGOs with false promises of grant money offered by unknown individuals. Here are some tips on how NGOs can avoid falling into phishing email traps. Do not expose your email: Online scammers hunt for your emails everywhere. Unfortunately, these scammers even pay some individuals… [Read More]
What are some of the major checklists that makes a great project proposal?
Usually, a project proposal consists of the following components and most donor agencies prefer to cover this information for any kind of project they wish to fund: Cover Page Table of Content Executive Summary Problem Statement Project Description Goal Objectives Project Activities Project Results Project Timeline Monitoring and Evaluation Risk and Assumptions Sustainability Communication Budget… [Read More]
Am looking for funding support in Ethiopia for a community living with Epilepsy and marginalized groups.
You can go through the following weblink and also keep a close watch on its future postings for any related grant for Epilepsy and marginalized groups in Ethiopia. https://www2.fundsforngos.org/tag/ethiopia/
What are the types of Scams NGOs should be aware of?
False Promise of Grant Funding or Award to NGOs This is one of the most popular scams going around the internet. NGOs unexpectedly receive an email or a social media post or a WhatsApp/text message which says that a certain Foundation has selected your organization to offer grant funding and you just need to respond… [Read More]
I have a 501c3 setup in the US but would like to operate in Nigeria. Are there any specific guidelines?
A 501(c)(3) organization is a tax-exempt organization in the United States. Among this category, the most common are 501(c)(3) organization, which are most commonly non-profit charitable organizations. A 501(c)(3) organization is exempt from federal income tax, and thus also allows donors to reduce their taxable incomes. 501c3 exemptions are applicable only in cases of organizations… [Read More]
Can a self help group apply for a grant ?
Self-help groups are community-based organizations (CBOs) and there are donor agencies that provide small grants to CBOs as well. However, most of the donors prefer to provide funding to registered organizations. This means that if a self-help group is legally registered with a bank account and audited account statements, then it is eligible to apply… [Read More]
I wish to find out if there is any grant for the empowerment of Minor and female inmates in Cameroon?
At this time (October 2020), there are no open grants available for empowering female inmates. However, many donor agencies consider it as a priority and do allocate funding for it every year. Agencies like the USAID, the EC and the UN have previously announced grants for addressing the problems of female inmates. You can bookmark… [Read More]
How to write a letter to donors/sponsors requesting funding, what should be said and not and do bank details have to put be put in the letterhead?
‘Letter of Inquiry’ or LOI can be your first contact with a donor agency for raising funds for your NGO. It can be more relevant than a full proposal because if the Letter of Inquiry is found to be poorly written, no grantmaking organization will be interested to know anything about your NGO or your… [Read More]
