Fw: Funding Opportunities,Scholarships and Training notices

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On Thursday, 21 November 2013, 18:17, young genhc <young...@yahoo.com> wrote:

On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 2:57 PM, Funding for Africa <internat...@gmail.com> wrote:

Dear Subscriber,

Find below funding opportunities, Fellowships and Scholarships (18^th November, 2013)

 

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND NOTICES 

 

By Isaac Roy Kyeyune

 

Common Wealth Foundation – Next Call for Proposals from CSOs

Our grants programme contributes to sustainable development in the context of effective, responsive and accountable governance with civil society participation. The next call for applications will be launched on 4 February 2014. The grants programme is particularly supportive of proposals that mainstream the Foundation's cross-cutting outcome areas in their project design: Gender equality Environmental sustainability Cultural respect and understanding.

http://www.commonwealthfoundation.com/grants/application-dates

 

Thrasher Research Fund for Young Researchers

The Fund recognizes that young investigators may find it difficult to remain in pediatric research because of a lack of funding. Therefore, the purpose of this program is to encourage the development of medical research in child health by awarding small grants to new researchers, helping them gain a foothold in this important area. The Fund accepts the 2014 concept submissions until March 7, 2014 

https://www.thrasherresearch.org/SitePages/early-career-award.aspx

 

United States Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation; 2014 Call for Proposals

In 2001, the Congress of the United States of America established the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) as a tool through which the people of the United States could help less developed countries to preserve their cultural heritage.  The American Embassy is now accepting proposals for the 2014 Ambassador’s Fund.  Successful proposals identify one-time of recurring projects that assist the people of Uganda in preserving their cultural heritage.  Grants typically range from US$15,000-$150,000. Proposals may include preservation projects directed at: Cultural Sites, Cultural Objects and Collections, Forms of Traditional Cultural Expression;
Deadline: December 4, 2013

http://kampala.usembassy.gov/ambassador_preservation_fund.html

 

Funding to address Health Care system disparities  

Every day, healthcare organizations and others are faced with the challenge of how to eliminate
disparities in health and health care. In this PCORI Funding Announcement (PFA), we seek studies that will inform the choice of strategies to eliminate disparities. We are not interested in studies that describe disparities; instead, we want studies that will identify best options for
eliminating disparities. Direct project costs are limited to a maximum of $500,000 per year, and project period is limited to three years.
http://www.pcori.org/assets/FINAL-PFA-Addressing-Disparities-v4.pdf      

 

Global Health Corps applications for the yearlong paid-for fellowship 2014-2015 in Eastern Africa, Southern Africa and the US

Global Health Corps has just opened applications for the 2014-2015 fellowship class. We are seeking passionate young people with diverse skill sets and interests to participate in our yearlong paid fellowship program to work with small and large NGOs and Ministries of Health, and Global Health.. Fellows work in outstanding healthcare organizations. Applications close January 26th, 2014.

http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/

 

Global Fund for Women Grant Opportunity is now open

The Global Fund for Women provides funding for women’s groups to advance the human rights of women and girls around the world. It gives grants ranging from $500 to $30,000 for operating and program expenses. The Global Fund for Women supports Groups of women working together. The current grant cycle is open from September 15 onwards and closes on December 15.

http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=211:type-of-grant&catid=112&Itemid=842

 

The Global Fund for Children Call for Letters on Inquiry  

Organizations all over the world directly working with children and youths are invited to submit a preliminary letter of inquiry. This may be submitted at any time during the year. The Global Fund for Children selects grantee partners based on their demonstrated potential to produce sustainable improvement in the lives of vulnerable children and youth and to serve as a resource or model for other organizations. With rare exceptions, a prospective grantee partner annual budget should not exceed $200,000.
https://www.globalfundforchildren.org/apply-for-a-grant/    

 

Stars Foundation Grants Open for Health, Education, Protection and WASH

The Stars Foundation in the UK has announced the opening of its annual funding for NGOs around the world. The 2014 Stars Impact Awards is an opportunity to for “outstanding organizations working to improve the lives of disadvantaged children in countries with the highest rates of under-five mortality.” The Stars Impact Awards consists of $100,000 unrestricted funding along with a a bespoke package of consultancy, PR support, and media training for the grant-winning NGOs. Applicants will be notified of the final outcome of the Impact Awards process by October 2014.

http://www.starsfoundation.org.uk/apply/

 

The MATCH International announces Women’s Fund: Call for Proposals 2013

The MATCH International has announced the 2013 Call for Proposals for its International Women’s Fund.  This Fund is the first international fund from Canada focusing on social innovation around the world. MATCH bridges feminist grassroots human rights movements and the world of social innovation.

http://matchinternational.org/apply/

 

UNGEI’s Good Practice Fund for Girls’ Education and Gender Equality

The United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI) has announced a call for proposals for the Fund for Documentation of Good Practice in Girls’ Education and Gender Equality. The Fund seeks to provide an opportunity for good practices to be systematically documented and shared within and between countries and regions, especially those which are “lesser known” among development practitioners; demonstrate the diverse ways that organizations/actors are addressing girls’ education and gender equality; and enhance our understanding of what works, and encourage adaptation of good practices across countries and organizations. http://www.ungei.org/247_5158.html

 

MacArthur Foundation’s Current Call for Proposals in Different Areas

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation provides around UD $230 million annual in grants and low-interest loans to support organizations, individuals and projects. The priority funding programs are; Arts & Culture: General Operations, Arts & Culture: Loan Fund, Community & Economic Development: Youth Violence Prevention, Conservation & Sustainable Development, Human Rights & International Justice, International Peace & Security, Media, Migration, Policy Research, Population & Reproductive Health, Strengthening American Democracy

http://www.macfound.org/

 

Call for Entries, Global Social Venture Competition

The Global Social Venture Competition is the world’s preeminent social business plan competition providing aspiring entrepreneurs with mentoring, exposure, and $50,000 in prize money to transform their business ideas into positive real-world impact.

http://www.gsvc.org/compete_in_GSVC/How_to_enter/

 

Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO programs benefiting refugees in Rwanda and Tanzania

Bureau of Population, Refugees  and Migration
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=247693

 

The Innovation Fund for Ethiopia Agriculture (IFEA)
Agency for International Development (USAID); Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=247713

 

United Nations Democracy Fund invites civil society organizations to apply for funding for projects to advance and support democracy

The United Nations Democracy Fund invites civil society organizations to apply for funding for projects to advance and support democracy during the annual proposal window, which is open only from 15 November to 31 December.  Only on-line proposals during this period, in either English or French, will be accepted. 

http://www.un.org/democracyfund/application-materials

 

Thiel Fellowship for Young People to develop and implement life-changing projects in diverse sectors

The Thiel Fellowship Council hopes that you’ll apply to the Thiel Fellowship. We love learning about how people want to change the world and how applicants would take the next two years to pursue their projects and dreams. Though we only have 20 spots per year for fellowships, we’re helping hundreds of applicants to change the world by connecting them to resources like mentoring, internships, and inviting them to participate in our Under 20 Community. Applicants must be 19 or younger by December 31st of the current year to qualify. We will select the finalists in the spring and expect to announce the new class in May.

http://www.thielfellowship.org/become-a-fellow/about-the-program/

 

The United Nations Democracy Fund invites civil society organizations to apply for funding for projects to advance and support democracy

The United Nations Democracy Fund invites civil society organizations to apply for funding for projects to advance and support democracy during the annual proposal window, which is open only from 15 November to 31 December. Only on-line proposals during this period, in either English or French, will be accepted. UNDEF projects are two years long, project grants ranging from $100,000 to $400,000, and fall under one or more of six main areas: Community development, Rule of law and human rights, Tools for democratization, Media, Women, Youth

http://www.un.org/democracyfund/apply-funding

 

The UN-HABITAT Youth Fund – for poverty reduction

This fund promotes the poverty reduction aims of Millennium Development Goals and the Habitat Agenda for better, more sustainable and equitable towns and cities throughout the developing world. It provides grants of up to $25,000 for new ideas and solutions for job creation, good governance, adequate shelter and secure tenure. By undertaking research on best practices in youth-led development the fund will also create a greater awareness of the urgency to ensure that youth concerns are integrated into national and local development policies and strategies. Applicants organizations must be led by young people aged 15-32 years and be based in cities or towns in developing countries to qualify for a grant.

http://www.unhabitat.org/content.asp?cid=7901&catid=637&typeid=24&subMenuId=0

 

The Coca-Cola Foundation Community Support

All requests for community support in the form of grants or sponsorships for consideration by The Coca-Cola Company, The Coca-Cola Foundation or any of its affiliated regional foundations must be submitted through our online application system. Those proposals meeting specific guidelines, and further our strategic goals and objectives, will be considered for funding. Applications that are faxed or mailed will be returned to the organization with an invitation to apply through the online application. Each year, we are focused on those initiatives that align with our overall community investment priorities.

http://www.coca-colacompany.com/stories/community-requests-guidelines-application

 

Friends of Sierra Leone Project Funds

The Fund supports NGOs that provide services directly benefiting the people of Sierra Leone.

http://www.fosalone.org/about.php

 

 

The GEF Small Grants Programme for CBOs and NGOs

SGP grants are made directly to community-based organizations (CBOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in recognition of the key role they play as a resource and constituency for environment and development concerns. The maximum grant amount per project is US$50,000, but averages around US$25,000.

https://sgp.undp.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=94&Itemid=160

 

First Call for Proposals of Africa Trade Fund African-based national and regional organizations and associations involved in trade development such as African government agencies, regional economic communities and private sector and civil society organizations located in Africa

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is pleased to announce the first call for proposals of the Africa Trade Fund (AfTra). Award amounts shall range from 50,000 USD to 1,000,000 USD per project.

Bank organizational units (sector and regional departments, field offices) are also invited to apply. All applicants are invited to submit their proposals online by 20 November 2013.

http://www.afdb.org/en/news-and-events/article/first-call-for-proposals-of-africa-trade-fund-12342/

 

International Communities Lottery Funding  

The International Communities funding aims to support projects that tackle the causes of poverty and bring about a long-term difference to the lives of some of the most disadvantaged people in the world. It is open to any UK non-governmental organisations or voluntary organisations working with independent organisations in countries in Africa, Asia, South or Central America, Caribbean, Eastern Europe and the Balkans (but not EU countries). Interested organisations can make an application to the programme at any time until 31 March 2014.
http://ask.biglotteryfund.org.uk/help/ni/int-comm