Grants & RPFs
Grants: The Disability Rights Fund
on February 18, 13http://www.disabilityrightsfund.org/grantmaking Grantmaking To achieve the goal that persons with disabilities participate fully in society and enjoy equal rights and opportunities, Disability Rights...
IREX Research & travel grants to Eurasia
on August 31, 122013-2014 INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR U.S. SCHOLARS AND PROFESSIONALS Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program (IARO) Short Term Travel Grants Program (STG) IREX is...
East European Studies Short-term Research Scholarships for policy research in Wash DC
on August 28, 12Title: East European Studies Short-term Research Scholarships Location: District of Columbia Date: 2012-09-01 Description: East European Studies Short-term Grant competition -...
UMN Dow Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge Award (grad students)
on August 27, 12dow_entry_guidelines_and _rules.pdfDow Chemical has agreed to sponsor their student sustainability challenge program, the Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge Award (SISCA), at the UMN...
British Ecological Society grants to support ecologists in Africa
on August 23, 12British Ecological Society (BES) offers grants and awards to support ecologists in Africa to conduct innovative ecological research. The BES recognizes that...
Schwab Foundation grants for social entrepreneurs
on August 22, 12The Global Selection is open to all organizations based in ASIA / ASIA Pacific (except India) AFRICA EUROPE (except France and Switzerland)...
ASEAN-Canada Research Partnership Call for Proposals for 2012-2013 Junior Fellowship (for ASEAN or Canadian nationals)
on August 10, 12The ASEAN-Canada Research Partnership, with the support of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada, invites applications for the 2012-2013 Junior Fellowship....
Humphrey School of Public Affairs capstone proposals requested by August 20 (global policy & international development projects)
on August 8, 12The Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota is accepting proposals from organizations for the 2012-2013 academic year global...
ITC & Human Rights Grant for Access Innovation
on August 8, 12http://www.mladiinfo.com/2012/08/06/itc-and-human-rights-grant-for-access-innovation/#ixzz22o6m2bZh Deadline: August 31, 2012 Open to: All Countries Grant: $20,000 each...
Humphrey School of Public Affairs capstone proposals requested by August 20 (global policy & international development projects)
on July 5, 12The Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota is accepting proposals from organizations for the 2012-2013 academic year global...
African Peacebuilding Network Research Grants (for citizens of African countries)
on May 16, 12African Peacebuilding Network Research Grants Supporting independent African research and its integration into global policy communities Open for applications, next deadline is...
Prof. Zelizer's Guide to Key Resources for Funding Work in Peacebuilding, International Development & Related Fields
on May 10, 12From the guru at Georgetown U: In this section, I will provide some of the key resources for obtaining funding for on...
Rockefeller Foundation Data for Development Challenge: How will you use data to create change that improves the quality of life of poor or vulnerable communities in cities?
on May 3, 12For more information, please visit: http://challenge.rockefellerfoundation.org/page/s/decodingdata May 25, 2012 Deadline for Entries Decoding Data: Framing How will you use data to create...
Funding opportunities in global topics, academic projects
on April 26, 12Some of these require coordination at the University level, others do not. Funding Opportunities: Upcoming Deadlines ยท International Research Ethics Education...
HHH summer class seeks capstone clients with international projects
on April 6, 12Each year, the Humphrey School of Public Affairs offers Capstone Workshops as an option for Master's students nearing completion of their degrees....
"Enter the Minnesota Idea Open Challenge III: Working Together Across Cultures & Faiths" by March 23rd
on March 20, 12Enter your ideas (as many as you'd like!) through March 23, 2012 online at www.MNIdeaOpen.org/challenge3, via email at MNIdeaOpen(at)gmail.com, via voicemail at...
USAID funding for applied research on the practice of conflict management, mitigation, prevention &/or conflict sensitive development/humanitarian assistance
on February 4, 12USAID Annual Program Statement, 2012, USAID/DCHA/CMM 2012 Annual Program Statement (APS) for Technical Leadership USAID hereby solicits Applications for applied research directly...
USAID Seeking Comment on Expanding Academic Partnerships (New Funding Opportunity)
on January 16, 12USAID Seeking Comment on Expanding Academic Partnerships Requesting comments on process for cooperative partnerships with higher education institutions to address global development...
Prof. Zelizer's Key Suggestions for Obtaining Project Funding
on January 12, 12Obtaining funding for on the ground peace and conflict work can be a challenging undertaking. In this short guide, I will provide...
"Wanted: A New Breadfruit Dryer"
on January 10, 12The School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas and a nonprofit -- Compatible Technology International -- have launched a "Peace...
Jenzabar Foundation Invites Nominations for Univ Student Leadership Awards in Community Service
on December 10, 11Posted on December 9, 2011 Deadline: February 20, 2012 The Jenzabar Foundation has opened the nomination process for its fifth annual Student...
Open Society Foundations invites proposals to Benefit Women & Girls with Disabilities in Post-Conflict Countries
on November 5, 11http://www.soros.org/initiatives/rights-initiatives/focus/disability/news/proposal-call20111007 Open Society Foundations Invites Proposals to Benefit Women and Girls With Disabilities in Post-Conflict Countries The Open Society Foundations' International Women's...
Prof. Zelizer's Guide to Key Resources for funding work in Peacebuilding, Intern'l Dev & related fields
on October 26, 11From the guru behind Peace and Collaborative Development Network (and crosslisted from there). In this section, I will provide some of the...
Grants for projects on "urbanism" open to MA/prof prgm students
on October 20, 11HHH grad students, please notice that many of you may be competitive for these grants, some of you for work you're doing...
Grants from Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust in areas of peace, racial justice, Ireland, S. Africa
on October 6, 11For more information or to apply, please follow this link: http://www.jrct.org.uk/default.asp...
Prof. Zelizer's guide to funds to support work in peacebuilding, intern'l development & related fields
on September 30, 11From Prof. Craig Zelizer at Georgetown University, the guru behind Peace and Collaborative Development Network....
Grants for UMN faculty & students: Urbanization &/or Latin Am/Caribbean themes
on September 9, 11Global Spotlight 2012 Grants Competition http://global.umn.edu/spotlight/email/2012_grants_announce.html The Global Spotlight is pleased to announce an all-University grant program for faculty and graduate/professional students...
Grants & awards for innovative research & development projects on urban development themes
on August 19, 11Application Deadline - 31 January, 2012 This year, our focus is on Urbanization and Development. Entries should be specific to the following...
Reinventing the Toilet Challenge: Gates Foundation overlooking Universal Design?
on August 18, 11http://www.gatesfoundation.org/watersanitationhygiene/Documents/wsh-reinvent-the-toilet-challenge.pdf See challenge above, FYI. Question from Sherry Gray: Can anyone find a mention of accessibility? Look at UN Enable http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/enable/diswpa04.htm: "The...
Schultz Foundation international grants in areas of women's empowerment and disability access (mobility solutions)
on August 17, 11http://www.absfoundation.org/index.php?id=313 The Arthur B. Schultz Foundation makes international grants in two core areas: women's empowerment and disabled mobility solutions. These grants...
Disability Rights Fund invites grant applications from disabled persons' organizations in Ghana, Nicaragua, & 14 Pacific Island countries
on July 26, 11http://www.disabilityrightsfund.org/grantmaking...
Prof. Zelizer's Guide to Key Resources for Funding Work in Peacebuilding, International Dev & Related Fields
on July 8, 11In this section, I will provide some of the key resources for obtaining funding for on the ground work. Funding for peace...
Tides social change, just & sustainable world poster contest
on July 8, 11http://blog.tides.org/2011/06/20/tides-35th-anniversary-poster-design-contest/...
UNPFII small grants for indigenous orgs working for indigenous peoples
on July 8, 11http://www.fundsforngos.org/latest-funds-for-ngos/call-proposals-small-grants-opportunity-unpfiis-trust-fund-decade/#ixzz1R3aG7st7 Deadline for submitting the proposals is October 1, 2011 Bureau of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), acting...
Google Grants available for non-profit mapping projects
on June 27, 11http://www.google.org/geochallenge.html...
McKnight and 7 other foundations form AGree initiative to spur solutions to global food & agriculture problems across multiple sectors
on May 11, 11Initiative Launched to Advance Sustainable Food and Agriculture Policies Worldwide (5/06/11) With the global population expected to pass nine billion by...
OSI RFP for projects using data for policy research & advocacy in Europe & Central Eurasia
on May 2, 11http://www.soros.org/initiatives/thinktank/news/call-for-proposals-data-advocacy-20110421 Open Society Institute Think Tank Fund Seeks Proposals for Projects Using Data for Policy Research and Advocacy in Europe and Central...
Grant Opportunity for Teachers in Costa Rica!
on April 21, 11The Toyota Foundation is requesting applications for a fully-funded environmental education study tour to Costa Rica for teachers. Deadline is May 4!...
Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship
on April 3, 11Deadline: April 27, 2011 http://www.skollfoundation.org/about/skoll-awards/ The Palo Alto, California-based Skoll Foundation is accepting applications for its 2012 social entrepreneurship awards. The annual...
Chevron, USAID Pledge $50 Million to Improve Living Standards in Nigeria
on February 23, 11(2/21/11) Chevron has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with USAID to support programs that promote economic development,...
International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) annual democracy themed photography competition
on January 11, 112011 IFES Photography Contest http://www.ifes.org/Content/Events/2011/2011-IFES-Photography-Contest.aspx The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) conducts an annual democracy themed photography competition to profile the...
The Open Society Fellowship Call for Proposals in core areas of human rights, transparency, promotion of civil society and social inclusion
on December 20, 10A small number of applicants are selected as finalists. These finalists are considered by an outside selection committee, which meets twice a...
Global Social Venture Competition
on December 17, 10For more information see http://www.gsvc.org/ The Global Social Venture Competition is the largest and oldest student-led business plan competition providing mentoring, exposure,...
Peace and Security grantmaking by US foundations, 2008-2009
on December 16, 10Peace and Security Funders Group is pleased to announce the publication of our new report, Peace and Security Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations,...
2011 Narrative Travel Writing Contest
on December 13, 10http://www.transitionsabroad.com/information/writers/travel_writing_contest.shtml#contest_guidelines TransitionsAbroad.com invites you to enter its 2011 Narrative Travel Writing Contest with a $500 first-place prize and no fee for entry....
E Pluribus Unum Prizes: Recognizing exceptional immigrant integration initiatives
on December 6, 10The E Pluribus Unum Prizes national awards program provides four $50,000 prizes annually to exceptionally successful immigrant integration initiatives. The program highlights...
Fund for Global Human Rights Seeks Proposals From Organizations in Pakistan
on December 4, 10http://www.globalhumanrights.org/for-grantees/for-grantees...
TechSoup 2nd Annual Digital Storytelling Challenge for nonprofits
on November 26, 10TechSoup Global, the leading technology place for nonprofits, just announced it will kick off their annual Online Digital Storytelling Challenge January 13,...
Prof. Craig Zelizer's list key resources for funding peace & conflict work
on November 26, 10Borrowed from the Peace and Collaborative Development Network http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org/...
IonE Mini Grants for UMN interdisciplinary teams (must be faculty led, but can involve student teams)
on November 26, 10Institute on the Environment Home Research Programs A New Funding Opportunity for Launching Interdisciplinary Collaborations Proposals Due February 1, 2011 The Institute...
Draper Richards Fellowship for starting new NGOs
on November 19, 10http://www.draperrichards.org/process/index.html...
Bridging Cultures through film: Intern'l topics (NEH grant for NGOs working w/ acad colleagues)
on October 27, 10January 5, 2011(receipt deadline) Who is eligible? Any U.S. nonprofit organization with IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt status is eligible. Grants are not...
DFID RFP systematic reviews in international development
on October 27, 10Website: http://www.3ieimpact.org/systematicreviews/3ie-ausaid-dfid.php Program URL: http://www.3ieimpact.org/userfiles/file/AusAID-DFID-3ie%20Final%20Call%20for%20Proposals.pdf...
NextBillion 2011 business case writing competition
on October 26, 10For more information see: http://www.nextbillion.net/nextbillion-2011-case-writing-competition...
World Bank Global Apps for Development Competition
on October 25, 10http://appsfordevelopment.challengepost.com/...
Travel writing contest for TransitionsAbroad.com
on October 14, 10http://www.transitionsabroad.com/information/writers/travel_writing_contest.shtml#contest_guidelines...
Grants for projects initiated by developing country organizations run by persons with a disability
on October 6, 10http://www.abilis.fi/ The ABILIS Foundation, a development fund founded in Finland, supports the empowerment of people with disabilities in developing countries. The Foundation...
Prof. Craig Zelizer's list of Guide to Key Resources for Funding Peace and Conflict Work
on October 5, 10http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org/profiles/blog/list?user=czelizer...
2011 Dell Social Innovation Competition
on October 5, 10Sent by Ragui Assaad: We are excited to announce that entry to the 2011 Dell Social Innovation Competition is open! I hope...
General Mills Foundation Invites Applications for Celebrating Communities of Color Grant Program
on October 2, 10http://www.generalmills.com/Responsibility/Community_Engagement/Grants/Minneapolis_area/Communities_of_color.aspx The program awards fifty grants of $10,000 each to nonprofit organizations that serve communities of color in the Twin Cities seven-county...
Visualising Women's Rights in the Arab World project, Jordan, December 2010
on September 28, 10http://visualrights.tacticaltech.org/content/applications...
Open Society Institute, call for Expressions of Interest, for investigating dimensions of the privatisation of public educ in Africa, E Asia, S & SE Asia
on September 28, 10crosslisted from Peace and Collaborative Development Network For more information see http://www.periglobal.org/...
USA Network Announces Characters Unite Awards to Recognize Community Heroes Fighting Prejudice & Discrimination
on September 28, 10http://www.charactersunite.com/awards/ USA Network has announced the launch of the Second Annual Characters Unite Awards as part of the cable network's Characters Unite...
Latin Am/Caribbean & Urbanization UMN Global Spotlight 2010-2012
on September 18, 10This means funding opportunities for faculty and students along these thematic lines. See: http://www.international.umn.edu/spotlight/grants.php...
The Echoing Green Fellowship applications due Oct. 12
on September 18, 10http://www.echoinggreen.org/fellowship/application-overview Through our two-year Echoing Green Fellowship program, we provide start-up capital and technical assistance to help new leaders launch their organizations...
Geotourism Challenge 2010 Places on the Edge - Saving Coastal and Freshwater Destinations
on September 18, 10http://www.changemakers.com/coasts Ashoka's Changemakers, National Geographic and the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) are searching for innovative solutions for coastal, waterway, and island destinations...
RFP: Property Rights: Identity, Dignity & Opportunity for All
on September 6, 10Omidyar Network and Changemakers Launch Competition to Unleash Impact through Property Rights http://www.changemakers.com/property-rights The Omidyar Network, a philanthropic investment firm dedicated to...
Forty Families, Individuals Sign On to Giving Pledge
on August 12, 10crosslisted from Philanthropy News Digest "Forty U.S. Families Take Giving Pledge." Giving Pledge Press Release 8/04/10. http://givingpledge.org/Content/media/PressRelease_8_4.pdf http://pndapps.fdncenter.org/link/643/1...
Ford Foundation Commits $85 Million to Advance Rural Land Rights, Reduce Climate Change
on August 6, 10The New York City-based Ford Foundation ( http://www.fordfoundation.org/ ) has announced a five-year, $85 million commitment to help make rural and indigenous...
US Dept of Labor RFP, sustainable livelihoods in developing countries for workers, families
on August 4, 10the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) has released a request for proposals (RFP) to conduct original research,...
USAID Call for Proposals
on August 1, 10http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=nC2rMJPGyTmL18F...!1528547852?oppId=56081&mode=VIEW...
Disability Rights Fund Offers International Grant Program to Promote United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
on August 1, 10http://www.disabilityrightsfund.org/grant.html...
Call for Proposals - 2011 Barbara Waxman Fiduccia Papers on Women and Girls With Disabilities
on July 30, 10http://www.awid.org/eng/Women-in-Action/Calls-for-Participation2/Call-for-Proposals-2011-Barbara-Waxman-Fiduccia-Papers-on-Women-and-Girls-With-Disabilities...
Call for Proposals, Institute for New Economic Thinking, Inaugural Grants Program
on July 12, 10Crossposted from Peace and Collaborative Development Network INET Research Grant Program Guidelines http://ineteconomics.org/grants The Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET) is an...
Sociological Initiatives Foundation Grants to Support Social Change Research in US
on July 6, 10http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=299500004...
HP Catalyst Initiative Invites Apps for Global STEM Education Consortia
on June 21, 10http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/grants/catalyst.html Eligibility Member organizations are selected through an open and competitive global call for proposals. Eligible organizations are: Accredited public or private...
Bikes Belong Offers Funding for Advocacy & Facilities Programs
on June 21, 10http://www.bikesbelong.org/grants Bikes Belong, a national coalition of bicycle suppliers and retailers, provides grants to organizations and agencies within the United States that...